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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Apr 29, 1908
Page
18
The annual spring hose show opened at Hunterside in Asheville on a record turnout. Rita Rees led Zuelika to the Vandebilt Cup in a single horse class with prominent riders and owners from New York, reflecting strong entries and top stock exhibited across the day.
A distressed Baltimore veteran took his own life, leaving a grieving family and investigators seeking details. The report notes a failed support attempt and cites unclear circumstances surrounding the incident.
Special to The Washington Post reporting from Baltimore on April 2 describes the death of John Byron, known as Chester River Jack, found with throat cut and skull crushed in the harbor near Federal Hill. Police suspect murder after a struggle, with evidence of a brutal attack, torn clothing, and a body dumped from the Federal Hill side. Byron, about 64, originally from Kent County, may have faced an altercation with at least two assailants.
The will of former U S Senator Johnson J Camden probated in Parkersburg on April 28. The estate valued at several millions largely goes to his wife and two children Mrs B D Spilman of Warrentonia and J N Camden Jr of Versailles f. No inventory or appraisal will be filed, so the exact value remains unknown.
An Italian banker and proprietor of Banca Romana and a grocery store adjunct were arrested by detectives in Fort Washington. Joseph Bersur of 3% Ard Street Vidwest Wis and associates faced charges connected to fraud and financial dealings. The raid targeted a private bank at 3% Ard Street and revealed funds totaling around $4, with subsequent investigations leading to further detentions.
An investigation into the factory case reveals three witnesses from Campbell and Outesm linked to the boot and book firm. The court adjourned with Campbell and Outesm ordered to appear again next day to present directed terms and prosecution claims.
Murry, formerly an assistant at the Department of Commerce, is involved in a disclosure about the Treasury and Comptroller of the Currency. Deputies and clerks were presented to him as he addresses the headship implications and connections to past trimming in government service.
Georgetown Law students travel to Washington where Notre Dame previously won the event. The debate centers on the resolution that corporations engaged in interstate commerce should be incorporated under federal laws.
William Schwarzmann a 36 year old Alexandria glass blower and pioneer bottle maker shot himself at his home 625 South Fairfax Street after losses in a hosiery venture and declining health His wife and mother in law left him moments before the fatal act Police found him among a bed of flowers He had recently worked at Virginia Glass Works and was active in multiple Masonic and fraternal orders He leaves a wife and several siblings
Alexandria officials approve a measure regulating guides and street traffic near intersections with King, Patrick, and nearby streets to prevent collisions with fire apparatus. The ordinance imposes licensing, penalties, and training for guides and introduces a tablet honoring Jeremiah More at the old city jail site. The council discussed extending corporate limits and coordinating with county authorities on street occupancy.
A prisoner at Cato Home attempted to kill himself in despair this morning. He swallowed pot kif and spoke of finishing his life after a struggle to work through his distress. He called out to a borrower as he prepared to end his life, saying he had finished and wanted to join others. He remains under medical care with uncertain prognosis.
Members of Bnai Brith District No 5 convened in Savannah for an annual adjourned session. Elected officers include president Lawrence Henry S Hagkr, vice presidents Leonard Wins and Joseph Ts Levy, secretary Joseph Levy, treasurer A Goodman, and sergeant at arms MV Jacobi. The event drew attendees from Charleston Richmond and Wilmington.
Bristol reports Tyler of Richard County urged to run for Congress as Democratic nominee in the Ninth Virginia district against incumbent Pasco Slemp. Slemp filled an unexpired term of his father the late Campbell Slemp. Judge W. O. Rhea of Bristol, last to defeat Gen. James A. Waltherenlee, is noted as a Republican with a strong district showing. Pottted plants at Gude's highlight refined horticulture.
The Second Regiment held a military euchre night in the drill hall of the Center Market Armory. Majors Harvey Sims and Stephen led the event with a regimented, card scoring system using rings. About sixty couples attended in dress uniforms and danced after the games.
Bookbinders from the Government Printing Office plan a Thursday night entertainment at the National Rifles Armory to aid unemployed binders discharged about a year ago. Many struggle to find steady work, with Anita Dietrich, William Chandice, Bertha Francis Wolfe, Lucile E Smith, Marguerite Guiden, Edgar Start, and the Crowe children among the performers.
At the eighteenth annual Washington District conference in Wesley Chapel, Rev W T Shendin urged a return to the old fashioned Methodist faith. Speakers, including Dr Joseph Dawson and Rev Wo McNe, discussed upholding founders values amid modern compromises and Mammon, with officers to be elected and a Junior League rally planned.
A Saturday afternoon charity program hosted by Charlie Taft will feature Hebises and local talent to support the Boys Club of the southeastern area. Proceeds fund a gymnasium bath and reading rooms, with performances by university guests, dramatic readings, songs, and various acts aimed at raising funds for the club.
The article reports two runaway boys from Philadelphia sought by Gillimore and Charles Ilo. They left their home in gray kit trousers and a blue coat with a dark cap, and a companion aged twelve wore brown bloomers, a dark blouse, and a cap. Parents received circulars and mournful news as authorities pursued leads.
E. K. Guilford, 30, of 11 Tenth Street Southeast, died last night after collapsing at Hughes Street and 15th in the Interstate Commerce Commission area. A native of Washington, he leaves wife Jennie, daughter Mary Dorothy, father William A Guilford, and mother Mrs Mary Gilford. The Republicans of the Seventh Mississippi district elected delegates to the national convention, including Bennen of Lincoln and W Ligon of Amita, who were uninstructed.
Social and personal items note postponed events and upcoming programs led by Mrs Hough Miss Eccles and Mr Gareissen. Newlywed Frederick Ashton De Peyster and Mrs De Peyster depart for Europe with Mrs Abercrombie Miller. Mrs Newherry hosts a League of the Covenant musicale for a scholarship fund at 16th Street.
The New York social scene reacts to Frederick Townsend Wartin’s claim that 110 persons constitute New York society and that no single leader exists. The debate evokes Mrs Astor’s era, contenders like Mrs Mills and Mrs Fish, and concerns over influence amid finance and the arts. Senators, yachts, and society power plays weave through a world of names and venues.
A fragment discusses women, servants, and travel on ships to India, Australia, or across the Atlantic. It covers marriages formed during voyages, the pressures on wives to share in scientific or domestic work, and anecdotes about wives choosing or resisting social invitations while husbands pursue discoveries and jobs.
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