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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Aug 05, 1908
Page
8
The Weather Bureau signals relief from heat as cloudy skies and a chance of showers offer respite from sizzling temperatures hitting major cities. Forecasters warn heat could persist in parts of the capital with further smoky days anticipated.
Washington endured a record heat day with the thermometer near the season high. The weather bureau warned of little relief soon, while other cities like Chicago Cincinnati and Omaha also reached near record highs amid a nationwide heat wave.
Ester Osborn seven of L street northwest was knocked down and run over Monday evening near Seventh and G streets by Dallas Jackson seventeen of Fourth street northwest. She received painful bruises to the arms but no serious injuries. Jackson was arrested and taken to the precinct station.
One fireman seriously injured in a New York Ballston area train wreck north of Mechaneville as the locomotive derailed and trucks overturned. Passengers survived. wreck halted traffic in both directions and rails may be spread. Obscure notices follow on marriages and deaths in the Washington area with funeral details.
A compact 1920s classifieds-like notice listing multiple funeral directors and embalmers with addresses and phone numbers. It highlights first class service and modern chapels, naming RF Harvey's Sons, W R Speare, William Sardo & Co, Thos S Sergion, Thos A Costello, Frank Geier's Sons, Geo P Zurhorst, J William Lee, John R Wright Co, and other firms with contact details and commodious chapels.
Ten thousand members of the Uniform Lodge Knights of Pythias marched through Boston streets in a formal display with bands and uniforms. Maj. Gen. Stobbart of Indiana and Lieut. Gov. Draper reviewed the procession joined by Mayor Hibbard and Gov. Guild. The tenth biennial began at the Hotel Bruns wick with remarks by Grand Chancellor Barnes and the supreme lodge to follow tomorrow’s parade is expected to be larger with floats and visiting sisters.
A father of eight in Chicago announces in a newspaper ad that $500 is needed to avert his suicide. He plans to repay at $3 weekly, claiming a lost sum of under $300 four months ago, now totaling about $800 with high-rate borrowings. His wife works while the children, led by a 15-year-old, contribute small wages.
New York reports aviator Henry Farman piloted a heavier than air machine at Brighton Head race track, turning a semicircle and crossing the field with cheers from 1,009 spectators. An attempted race between Joe Tracey in an automobile and Farman's airship failed to produce a contest as the airship stayed ahead.
In Perth Amboy New Jersey two boys aged 11 and seven were killed when a temporary floor at the new Italian Catholic Church beneath which children played collapsed. A third boy, 10, received injuries and was hospitalized as rescue workers pulled others from the wreckage. Several children escaped unharmed as the structure under construction awaited next Sunday’s corner stone ceremony.
The Spring City case centers on allegations by Rev Maurice Sampson's wife that Mrs Mary E B Keeley influenced the pastor's affections. Sampson defends Keeley, praising her integrity while admitting his marriage has fractured, and notes he would welcome public scrutiny to reveal the truth. The Keeley nieces named in the disputes deny the accusations as unfounded.
Mrs. Helen Nagy of 2776 Hast Seventy-first street admitted to harming her 4-year-old with oil-soaked rugs and setting them alight. She received three months in the workhouse and a nominal fine, with a three-week-old baby in her arms in court. Neighbors saved the child from serious burns as financial need and hunger drove the act.
A string of marriage notices lists multiple couples with ages and ministers. Names include Jonas W Kidwell 36 and Mary E Madden from near Fairfax, plus numerous pairs such as Charles 3 Nebingan 23 with Roy Ring 20, M Becker and Giles B Heyes, Eliza A Deris 61 with Willary Melvin, and others, all under Rev. clergymen like J W Wrightson and Charles E Guthrie across various locales.
Health Office Deaths listing includes Joseph Shattuck Soldiers Home age 0, Thomas P. Quill 34, William Davis 65, Sara Ingram 66, Michael Desmond 73, Francis Crupper ? , Constance Jefferies 66, Bla Laltkesherd 43, Evelyn Kestersap 60, Infant of Patrick J and Nora Carr, Fanonie Brown 34, Annie Swan 24, William Murray 24, Beatrice Tompkins 1, Agnes Cole 2, Laura Scott 82, Mary Burgers 63, Lillian R. Shelton 7 months, Jacob Johnson 4 months, with multiple addresses in NW and other local homes. The list reflects a broad roll of recent deaths and associated residences.
In Omaha Harriman, after a restless night and stomach distress, voiced cautious optimism about rail revenue and future construction. He said builds would proceed if warranted by revenue, emphasized interdependence of territories, and noted activity in Nebraska Wyoming and the Pacific coast. General Counsel Lovett joined him as the special car split from the train toward the West.
Frank A. Kidd of the Columbia Typographical Union denounces the Central Labor Union’s resolutions opposing Taft and praising Bryan. He criticizes Gompers for pressuring workers to vote a certain way, warns that many workers distrust forced political alignment, and argues labor favors employment over anti injunction changes. The Central Labor Union's Monday night resolution echoed Gompers’ stance supporting Bryan.
Police precincts filed three complaints against the Washington Railway and Electric Company or its subsidiary. Allegations include cars failing to stop at Fourteenth Street and New York avenue NW, a car exceeding the speed limit at 25 mph, and a car crossing too far into an intersecting street before stopping. Maj. Sylvester forwarded the matters to the Interstate Commerce Commission and then to the District railway commission.
F Knapp awaits police court hearing after Monday arrest for obtaining money by false pretenses from Mrs Mary Bask. Enayp seized with a bond receipts tally from over a hundred boarding house keepers. Detectives summoned about ten boarding house operators to police court. Albert Patrick, serving life for a Rice murder, files habeas corpus appeal in U S Supreme Court. Martin, a former Washington political figure, dies at Cumberland home. survivors listed.
The first session of the congress opened with Winston Churchill arguing that free trade will prevail, citing Britain’s prosperity under limited duties. Suffragettes interrupted briefly as Harvey M. Sheppard and others weighed education’s role in economic disarmament and colonial protection. Delegates at the Cecil Hotel dinner heard Prime Minister Asquith discuss America’s limited foreign trade impact and Britain’s need for free interchange of cotton, corn, and manufactured goods.
In Rome Mgr Foley and Mer Dennis O Connell met the Pope in private audiences. The pontiff received jubilee greetings and heard a report on Detroit diocese and The Catholic University. Cardinal Giambons and Archbishop Farley sent greetings on the Pope s fifth election anniversary.
The Monteagle arrived in Victoria British Columbia after twelve days sixteen hours, beating the Tosa Maru and the Siberia in a race from Yokohama. Silk valued at nearly a million dollars will be sent to New York by express train. A German firm in Japan shipped the silk, with future preference to the line delivering first.
A telegram from Tabriz reports government forces marching from Tehran to crush the revolution were halted about 40 miles away by insurgents. The troops, a mix of infantry cavalry and artillery, burned bridges and were forced to encamp. Further looting at Tabriz is anticipated.
An earthquake struck Constantine Algeria at 2:20 this morning lasting ten seconds and causing great damage. Reports say several lives were lost in a nearby town and panic spread among residents, especially Arab communities, as responders assess casualties and rebuilding needs. A separate Congo dispatch notes troops receiving 3,700 guns and ongoing unrest with Bataelagen forces attacked by Congo troops.
An irate priest Felix Sevigny from Trebizond sought the Pope for redress. Denied audience, he blocked Rafael’s loge, shouted and gestured, provoking a crowd. Gendarmes forced him away to a police station.
News from the steamer Monteagie arriving last night describes the recapture of Pokow from rebels in Annam with reports of brutal atrocities. Prisoners were reportedly tied to stakes and subjected to severe wounds before death.
Legal tangle looms as Judge Speer enjoins several Georgia railroads from enforcing planned rate hikes set for August 1. Railroads claim obedience to the injunction while noting the tariff on file implies an increase has occurred, awaiting further court action.
Four damage suits totaling 31000 were filed against Capital Traction Company over a April 23 collision between a street car and an automobile at the Fourteenth and Newton streets corner. Plaintiffs include Dr Carlisle P Knight owner of the car, Don McCracken driver, and passengers Limetta Pollard of Cleveland Ohio and Elizabeth Miller of 941 New York avenue. Accidents say the car stopped on tracks due to machinery defect and was hurled over an embankment, destroying the auto. negligence by defendants is charged.
Several hundred members of the Improved Order of Red Men of Washington travel to Annapolis by the WM&A line for annual field day exercises. Baltimore and Annapolis groups join to form about 5 000 in a parade reviewed by the Maryland governor and Baltimore officials. A Tonkaway council fire follows with Lone Wolf executed, Sioux war dance, a restrained capture, and a later Indian marriage and peace activities.
Rear Admiral Pillsbury, Acting Secretary of the Navy, approved a court martial action in Boston assigning Franklin J. Hurley an ordinary seaman with multiple aliases to ten years hard labor and dishonorable discharge. He often deserts after receiving clothing and allowances. Wethersfield, Conn. prison designated. The Navy seeks tougher penalties to curb fraudulent enlistments. a recent case saw a five year term.
No clash news from Norfolk to date. Capt Dillingham at the naval training station holds initiative. If action is needed he may order a summary court martial for the offenders. More serious cases would go to Admiral Taussig and possibly a general court martial in Washington.
Army notices detail leaves of absence for Capt. Michael J. McDoragh and Capt. Beverly A. Head with extended terms. First Lieut. Henry G. Stahl is assigned as professor at Rhode Island College of Agriculture and Mechanic Arts. A board led by Col. Parkhurst will consider Fort Wright enlargement and site planning. Maj. William W. Tschappat will visit Du Pont and International Smokeless Powder works in August. Several new medical reserve lieutenants are named.
July 7, orders assign Albion M. Coffey Harold K. Coffin JH Newton Kierult Clarence C. Krom Elias H. Porter and Elsworth Wilson to present stations Maj Evan M. Johnson Jr will join a battalion upon leave First Lieut William R Dear proceeds from Washington to Fort Bigger for temporary duty Maj William Peirce to visit Bethlehem Steel and Reading Iron for ordnance material inspection Maj Hugh J Gallagher to inspect subsistence operations in Portland and other sites Special orders amend Capt Pred L Munson to Fort Leavenworth via Fort Sam Houston Chaplain Stephen R Wood to Twenty-ninth Infantry William S Scott detailed for national match at Camp Perry Maj Joseph T Dickman and Capt LaRoy Upton to Camp Perry Changes at Fort H G Wright board appointed to study enlargement and site selection Col Charles D Parkhurst Maj Harry Taylor and Maj Richmond Men Schofield named to the board
Orders to naval officers list Rear Admiral W J Barnette and others as commissioned or serving from July 1 to August 17. Movements of vessels include arrivals at Gardiner Bay Provincetown Newport and transfers between Norfolk New York Newport and Hong Kong with ships such as Powhatan New Hampshire and Pocahontas.
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