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Newspaper

Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Aug 04, 1908

Page

17

Paris Strike Largely Fails as Protests Linger

Paris records a 24 hour general strike called by the general federation of labor to protest last week’s killings at Vigneux. Except for coal miners, the effort collapses. scattered strikers march to Place Republique and clash with police, while newspapers shut down and transit largely maintains service.

Paris General Federation of Labor Vigneux Place Republique Gh! Blas The Steele Radical Petit Republique Libre Parole Vulcan

Funeral Directors and Undertakers in Washington Area

A era of funeral services listed includes John R Wright Co R F Harveys Sons and several others offering embalming and undertaker services. Entries note locations on streets like Fourteenth Street NW and North Capitol Street with contact phone numbers and emphasis on first class service and livery connections.

John R. Wright CO Tre R. F. Harvey Orat-Diane Cs—Main Wil Sardo & CO Evebalmers Kodern THOS Sergeon S$ Cain St. Nw A. Costello Ants Embaldier Norther Frank Geier J. William Lee Ang Embeiner Sone al Poaneotion Commadians Chapel Uw. Telaghone

Ironmasters Threaten Nationwide Work Shutdown

The text notes a plan to reduce output by 60 percent and a suggested closing of all works across the empire if a measure fails. It mentions the German National Federation of Metal Workers and a scheduled action next Saturday aimed at coercing the men.

German National Federation of Metal Warners

Drummed Out of Camp During War Training

Special to The Washington Post Frank Miller private in Company H Fourth New Jersey regiment and Battery 3 Third United States artillery was dishonorably discharged and drummed out of camp after assaulting Capt Perlberg and pulling a bell cord causing a derailment. He was stripped of uniform given overalls and placed in the guardhouse before a court martial.

Washington Post Sea Girl Frank Miller Fourth New Jersey Regiment Third United States Artillery Ean Mil Perlberg Miller

Man Subdued After Car Rampage on Washington Line

Passengers on a Washington Alexandria and Mount Vernon streetcar report a 45 year old man attacked the car at Twelfth Street. Constable James Burke and six passengers restrained him at the Midway bridge. he was taken to Washington Asylum Hospital after being bound with the bell cord. The watch inscription mentions Col Frank A Cook of Rhode Island Volunteers, and the incident references army records and a listed address at 1590 Thirtieth Street NW.

Washington , Alexandria and Mount Vernon Twelfth Street James Burke Alexandria Simex Mgdway Bridge Washington Asylum Hospital Col Frank A Cook Rhode Islaad Volunteer Infantry Camp Sernac Columbia B Street Twelfth Thirteenth Dallas Benszitte Alexandra Burke Army Frank A Cavook Rhode Island Infantry Twenty-sixth Volunteer Infantry Frank A. Cook USA Thirtieth Street

Batcheller will be library for Saratoga village

The late Gen George S Batcheller wills his costly summer cottage in Saratoga Springs to become a free public library and museum named Batchellor memorial. The building books and furniture go to a trust by New York state officials to carry out the donor’s wish. the library must never be merged with another.

Washington Post Saratoga Springs, N VY George S. Batcheller Igtomatronery Court Alexandria Egypt Paris Regenta State of New York Supreme Court Saratoga

Health Office Records of Deaths and Names from DC Area

A health office death register lists numerous individuals with addresses across Washington DC areas and surrounding streets. Entries include ages from infancy to elderly, with full names such as Wm C Oriteara Malcolm Thompson Himma L Gola Abper Burgess Ruth Miller William Smith and many others, noting locations like 227 Bet NW 435 7th St SW 169 Mass Ave NW and 21 years. The fragmentary list also mentions institutions like Children’s Hospital and various streets, suggesting a broad death record compilation rather than a single obituary.

C Oriteara Malcolm Thompson Himma L Gola Willow Tree Alley Aw Benjamin Ceroll Tideth Et Lena Sheer Frank Beirir Bess Weinterg Children’s Hospital Thomas M LL Farret Hirabeth Estser Erma L Robertsen Wa and Hates” Hollins Wm H Minnie Ritchie Monme St

Pope Visits Rome as Farley Presents Peace Offering

Archbishop Farley of New York visits Pope Pius at the Vatican and presents the Jubilee gift from the New York archdiocese. The Pontiff lauds American liberty, praises the centennial, and blesses the New York clergy and laity. Farley introduces his secretary and pursues talks with Cardinal del Val and others before returning to Frascati.

Pontiff Peter Cardinal Gibbons Castle Gandolfe Rome Farley New York Vatican Pius James V. Lewis Fagley Monsignor Farley Father G. Evers Pristers’ Masse Cardinal Metro del Valj America Frascati Automobis Castel Ganden Lake Albano J. J McGrane Pigrimage Cardinal

Widow to Get Millions in Charles H. Dale Estate

Mrs Jennie E Dale widow of Charles H Dale head of the rubber trust inherits about 2 600 000 from his will filed at White Plains after his death at Larchmont He left nothing to relatives or employer and arranged positions for staff Wife is executrix without bond Witnesses include Ernest Hopkinson William Ashmead and O Walbaum. Attorney General Bonaparte rules that temporary injunctions against branding regulations apply only to petitioners in Cincinnati and Peoria and not to others unless they seek exemption. regulations will be enforced with protests noted and officials told to keep records of packaged goods marked contrary to new rules.

Washington Post White Plains Jennie E. Dale Charles H. Dale Rubber Trust Larchmont Westchester Dale Nfa Dele Ernest Hopkinson Hast Orange N. J William Ashmead New Bonaparte United States Cincinnati Peoria Internal Revenue Internal Revenue Bureau Flashman Company Treasury Department Fleischmann i Company Department of Justice Ttose Mleischmann Company

Five Killed by Explosions in Two Mines at Hazleton and Pottsville

In Hazleton Pennsylvania two Americans and an Italian were instantly killed by a premature blast at Charles Kehoe's stone crushing plant. Thomas Kehoe was injured. In Pottsville three workers perished and three others were likely fatally hurt after a gas inrush ignited during blasting at the Philadelphia and Reading Coal and Iron Company's Buck Mountain vein, with several men buried or rescued beyond the debris.

Hazleton Charles Kehoe Thomas Kehoe William Burton John Singers Charles Gatsy Pottsville Knicker Rocker Tolliery Philadelphia and Reading Coal and Iron Company Buck Mountain Peter Dumbinsky Jacob Keolick John Kuza William Saso Charles Cowley Shenandoah

Nine-year-old heroine saves baby from enraged bull

Special to The Washington Fos Reme, Ga, describes Marle Davs aged 9 rescuing 2-year-old Jewell Roberts from a bull that tossed the child into the street. The girl dragged the infant to safety and secured a gate, with the baby only badly bruised. nearby report from Luna Park highlights vaudeville by Marshall P. Wilder and others, noting strong audience reception and plans for continued outdoor shows.

Washington Fos Reme Marle Davs Jewell Roberts Goring

Indomitable Sets Speed Record Carrying Prince of Wales

The Indomitable, with the Prince of Wales aboard, achieved a record average speed of 21.12 knots on a sea voyage from Quebec to Cowes, despite delays on coasts. The ship, stripped for speed yet armed for action, logged a longest day run of 605 knots as engineers praised the Parsons turbines.

Prince of Wales Washington Post London Indomitable Quebec Cowes Mideccan

Reward for Night Riders in Western Kentucky Raids

Gov Willson of Kentucky offers a $500 reward for the apprehension and conviction of the leader and other top officers of the Night Riders involved in the Hopkinsville Princeton and Russellville raids. He vows to expose and convict those behind the four killings at Russellville and the wider violent campaign in the region. Post Want Ads are free in The Post classifieds.

Frankfort Willson Hopkinsville Princeton Russellville Russellvlle Kentucky

Trousers to Go Way Back in New Beauty Platform

National Beauty Bureau a strong attraction in the platform as they've drawn it. Four and a half hours of housework a day for women. A national health bureau and a national beauty bureau are proposed. A woman President of the United States. A lively group led by Ella Nokels and Vesta la Viesta rally at Broadway headquarters.

National Beauty Bureau Washington Post New York Ideal Feminine Federation National Health Bureau United States M497 Broadway Ella Nokels Boston Vesta Ia Viesta Nokels Nan Henson Mme Rigua Vesta la Viesta Madison Square Garden

Princess Seeks Freedom From Saxony Prince Toselli

Berlin August 2 Mme Toselli formerly Crown Princess Louise of Saxony has reportedly entered Heidelberg to seek a divorce on grounds of un conquerable dislike and her inferior education. Ships and routings mention many ocean liners traveling between New York London and European ports.

Berlin Tageniatt Mme. Toselli Louige Saxony Heideberg Toselli

Mystery of Massachusetts Car Accident Clears Up

Misa Emma Smith, social secretary of the Brazilian embassy in Washington, and Lara Tilton were riding in a friend's unlicensed car when a crash near Salem occurred. Tilton, though injured, is not in serious condition, and Miss Smith explained the secrecy was to avoid Massachusetts licensing issues. Tilton, reportedly a Washington businessman, is the son of an Ipswich manufacturer and was taken to a Boston garage after the wreck.

Washington Post Boston Mass Misa Emma , Smith Washington Loring ‘Titon Salem Mr. Tilton Massachusetts Miss Smith Newtonville Hamilton Lara Tulton Tilton Salera Georgetown Robert Connell Interior Department Emma Smith

Tragic Baby Custody Case Ends in Suicide

In Long Island City a 1 year old's custody sparks tragedy after Mrs Sicarie, denied by the Brooklyn S P C C, drinks a sulfur match solution and benzine then fatally wounds herself with her husband’s revolver. Neighbors summon aid. doctor arrives too late as the husband lies prostrate.

Washington Post New York Charley Bicarle Tenth Street Long Island City Brooklyn Society For the Prevention of Cruelty Sicarie John's Hospital

Protests Against Castro In Venezuela and Caracag Dispatch

Caracas July 11 via Willemstad Aug 2 Mr Willems representative of the Venezuelan Match Monopoly Limited and the Venezuelan Salt Monopoly Limited English corporations owned by the Ethelburga Syndicate Limited London was recalled and filed a final protest against the executive decree annulling the concessions The Hague Aug 3 dispatches report withdrawal by President Castro of the exequatura of the Dutch consuls in Venezuela with an exception for consul general N F Hellmund at Caracas since 1873.

Caracas Willemstad Willems Venezuelan Match Monopoly, Limited Ethelburga Syndicate, Limited London Hague Caracag Castro Venezuela N F Hellmund

In Jail With Her Affinity and a Pursuit to Ends of the Earth

Mrs Minute Wax and her alleged lover Max Uenstens are jailed in Bridgeport Conn after a chase by her husband Abraham Wax. Wax filed warrants and pursued them across several cities before locating them. Buchstane fined 20 dollars for disturbing the peace and released after Mrs Wax paid the fine.

Washington Baltimore Minute Wax Max Uenstens Bridgeport Conn Waxes Abraham Wax Eden Street Mrs Wax Buchatane Buchstane Eastern Justice Garland Baltimore City

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