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Newspaper

Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Aug 04, 1908

Page

35

Strikes Sabotage Paris Papers and Vigneux Killings Probe

Paris 24 hour general strike largely fails aside from miners and a small protest at Place Republique. Demonstrators clash with police as cafes are cleared and newspapers tied up, while bakers and gasmen work normally. The nation sees scattered stoppages and a broader shipyard lockout threat emerges.

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

Funeral Directors and Embalmers in Washington DC area

A list of funeral directors and embalmers with addresses and phone numbers including John R Wright Co, R F Harveys Sons, W R Speare, Sard0 Co, Thos A Costello, Frank Geier Sons, Geo P Zurhorst, J William Lee, and others. The notices give 1st class service at moderate prices, with telephones and street addresses for contact and arranging arrangements.

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 push for nationwide factory shutdown demand

The text notes ironmasters threaten to halt operations across the empire if a measure is approved. It mentions coercive tactics aimed at workers and references the German National Federation of Metal Workers. The possible outcome is a continentwide closure affecting furnaces at 60 percent capacity next Saturday.

German National Federation of Metal Warners

Drummed Out of Camp by Fourth New Jersey Soldier

Frank Miller, private in Company H, Fourth New Jersey, and Battery 3, Third U S artillery, was dishonorably discharged and drummed out of Camp Fort Sea Girl NT after striking Capt Perlberg in the eye and pulling a bell cord causing a train to stop. He faced court martial, was found guilty of assaulting an officer and unbecoming conduct, and was dismissed from service.

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

Col Frank A Cook Inscription On Drunken Passenger

Passengers on a Washington Alexandria and Mount Vernon car restrained a man about 45 who fought with them near the Twelfth Street station. He was bound with a bell cord and taken to Washington Asylum Hospital where he declined to give his name. His watch bore the inscription Col Frank A Cook First Rhode Island Infantry. The incident involved Constable James Burke and several passengers. the man was later strapped to a stretcher in an ambulance.

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 Creates Free Public Library at Saratoga

Gen George S Batcheller of Alexandria Egypt fame dies in Paris and wills his Saratoga summer cottage, books, and furniture to become a free public library and museum, to be held in trust by New York state officials to honor his Batcheller Memorial. The library must remain separate from any other library and will bear the Batcheller name. He also makes bequests to a church and relatives in Batchellerville, Attleboro.

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 Deaths List Includes Dozens of Local Names

A health office death record lists numerous individuals with addresses in Washington DC area. Entries include ages from a few months to 78 years and note names such as Malcolm Thompson, Ruth Miller, William Smith, and Lena Sheer among others. The list mentions several streets, hospitals and family relations, reflecting a broad roll of recent deaths.

C Orifeara 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 Praises Free Air In Church Health Miracle

Archbishop Farley visits Pope Pius at the Vatican and presents the Peter's peace offering from New York. The Pope commends Americans for liberty and notes the centennial as a remarkable religious event. Farley introduces his aides and plans to present 200 American pilgrims on Thursday.

Pontiff Peter Cardinal Gibbons Castle Gandolfe Rome Farley New York Vatican Pius James V. Lewis Fagley Mgr. Farley Venice 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 From Charles H Dale Will

Mrs Jennie E Dale widow of Charles H Dale heir to an estate about 2 600 000 under his will filed at White Plains Surrogate Office. Dale gave property to relatives and employer before death and arranged for nearly every staff member’s position. Mrs Dale named executrix without bond. witnesses include Ernest Hopkinson William Ashmead and O Walbaum. Attorneys General ruling says injunctions against branding rules apply only to petitioners. Revenue collectors instructed to enforce new rules against others with protest branding.

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 Flashman Company Cincinnati Treasury Department Fleischmann i Company Department of Justice Ttose Mleischmann Company United States

Explosions Kill Five in Hazleton Colliery Blast

In Hazleton Pennsylvania two Americans and an Italian were instantly killed at a stone crushing plant when a blast prematurely exploded. Thomas Kehoe was injured in the head. Names include William Burton John Singers and Charles Gatsy all aged 50 or younger. Bodies were blown from the scene. In Pottsville a blast at a Philadelphia and Reading Coal and Iron company mine caused two deaths and three serious injuries as top rack fell and gas ignited. Several men from Shenandoah remain buried or rescued as crews fight to reach them.

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 angry bull

Special to The Washington Fos Reme Ga Ang nine year old Marle Davs rescues 2 year old Jewell Roberts from a enraged bull in the street. She drags the child to a yard and gates it, leaving the infant badly bruised but not fatally hurt. The report mentions Luna Park and cites Marshall P Wilder as the current leading attraction for the week with praise for his comedic talent and the outdoor show’s appeal.

Washington Fos Reme Marle Davs Jewell Roberts Goring Luna Park Marshall P. Wilder Washington Wider Wilder Mr. Wilder Duffy Sawtelle

Indomitable Sets Speed Record Aboard Prince of Wales Run

The Indomitable, carrying the Prince of Wales from Quebec, arrives off Cowes after a record 211 1/2 knots average for warships on a 3000 mile passage. Engineers praise Parsons turbines as the ship runs at high capacity while the crew tests speed during the crew stoking drill.

Prince of Wales Washington Post London Indomitable Quebec Cowes Mideccan

Reward for Night Riders in Western Kentucky

Gov Willson offers 500 reward for the apprehension and conviction of the leader and officers of the Night Riders tied to the Hopkinsville Princeton and Russellville raids. He vows to uncover and convict those responsible for the Russellville killings and the reign of lawlessness in western Kentucky. Post Want Ads are free in The Post.

Frankfort Willson Hopkinsville Princeton Russellville Russellvlle Kentucky

Trousers to Go Way Back in Equal Rights Platform

National Beauty Bureau gains traction in the Ideal Feminine Federation platform. It calls for four hours and a half daily housework, then self improvement and culture. Proposes a national health bureau, a national beauty bureau, and a woman president.

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

Princess Louisa of Saxony Seeks Divorce in Heidelberg

Berlin reports Mme. Toselli once Crown Princess Louige of Saxony has entered Heidelberg for the dissolution of her marriage. She cites un conquerable dislike for Toselli and his inferior education as grounds for a divorce. The dispatch lists various ships and routes between New York, Bremen, Plymouth, and other European ports connected to the period.

Berlin Tageniatt Mme. Toselli Louige Saxony Heideberg Toselli

Auto Mystery Cleared Up After Unlicensed Car Crash

Special to The Washington Post Boston reports Emma Smith social secretary at the Brazilian embassy in Washington and Lara Tilton were in a friend's unlicensed car that wrecked near Salem. Tilton, though injured, is not seriously hurt. Smith explains the secrecy aimed to avoid Massachusetts license issues and notes Tilton cannot walk at first but asked for help to call a garage. Smith is a Georgetown native and niece of Robert Connell. telegrams confirm the clarification.

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 tale of Long Island City mother death attempt

The 1 year old child of Mr and Mrs Charley Bicarle of 8 Tenth Street Long Island City was taken by the Brooklyn Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children. Mrs Sicarie attempted suicide by dissolving matches in water then drank benzine and shot herself. She died after a fall on the stairs while her husband was away. The husband is prostrated.

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 Reach Caracas and The Hague

Caracas July 11 via Willemstad August 2 Mr Willems of the Venezuelan Match Monopoly Limited and the Venezuelan Salt Monopoly Limited owned by the Ethelburga Syndicate Limited London filed a final protest against the executive decree annulling the concessions before leaving Caracas. Official dispatches from Caracag Island report President Castro withdrawing the Dutch exequatur, with an exception noted for consul general N F Hellmund who has served in 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 in Washington Romance Ends

Mrs Minute Wax and her alleged affinity Max Uentens are jailed in Bridgeport Conn after her husband Abraham pursued them from Baltimore across several cities. Wax filed warrants under Connecticut law and both are held for trial. The episode centers on a sensational elopement plot that drew Baltimore crowds and a police inquiry.

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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