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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Aug 10, 1908
Page
21
Philadelphia surgeon Dr Hearn explains that fear of hydrophobia can drive imaginative individuals into panic and simulate rabies symptoms. He notes dog catchers remain unaffected and emphasizes cautious interpretation of symptoms.
Dr Hearn argues hydrophobia panic is fueled by sensational reports while medical practice shows no rabies cases from dog bites. He cites letters from officials and officers across cities noting no hydrophobia in bite victims despite thousands of dog encounters.
The Rev A S Hobart of Chester Pa preached at Calvary Baptist Church on being born again. He explained John 3 3 and described the kingdom of God as a state of mind rather than a place or formal church membership.
Pastor Rev Copp argued the Sibre flood was a natural event from Earth's axis shift and polar ice dynamics. He claimed the deluge arose as land-balance changed, ice built at the north pole, ocean waters rose, and fountains of the great deep broke open, citing Biblical verses as proof against skeptics.
Miss A B Shaughnessy, longtime matron in charge at Union Station, departs Washington for a ten day vacation then joins a new terminal company. She notes improved facilities, five assistants, and a focus on passenger welfare including aiding lost children and aligning with charity support for stranded travelers.
Two lodgers on the third floor report cash thefts from their rooms in a string of burglaries. Police note imposters and multi language cabman suspects while Central Office detectives Jos Pratt and Howlett arrest Richard Moore and Lonnie Dunlap as part of the probe. More clothing and a nine foot bateau stolen from the wharf in a related case.
An observer recalls a crowd at Pennsylvania Station days after McKinley was shot. Mrs Shaughnessy describes spotting a woman gazing at the spot, moving her eyes and likely attempting theft. A policeman questioned her and then detained her, transporting her to Chicago for alleged warrants.
Three Cakes C and Oleine Soap offered at 10 cents each, 3 cakes Mammoth Glycerine at 100, four hotties Blue at 10 cents, 3 pounds Washing Soda for 5 cents, Naptha Borax four cents, Starch four cents. J T D Pyles stores advertise Heurich's beer for twenty years, Arlington Bottling Co. remains at the same location. Renees touted as best by Chicago Jewel Gas. Muddiman & Co. at 616 ith st.
Archbishop Dlomede Fateconto denied by his secretary that any authority supports reports he will be made a cardinal at the upcoming consistory. Friends of the Holy See indicate interest, noting that predecessors Martinelli and Satalh were elevated. The consistory is planned for November and notices typically go out a couple of months earlier.
Vernon Daley eleven year old son of Capt Daley of the Ninth precinct had a narrow escape after colliding with a companion on a bicycle while avoiding an automobile driven by J F Bayne near Nineteenth Street and Rhode Island Avenue NW. Bayne handed the injured boy to his father and took him to Daley's home.
Paymaster's clerk William Neumeyer resigns amid accusations that officers aboard the training ship Oneida billed personal laundry to militia funds. Neumeyer, 22, cites conflicts with Boatswain Nickerson as carrier of the dispute while Gen Harries vets the informal resignation and written charges.
Editor notes Taft's Virginia Bar address on administering justice, calling for uniform, thorough criminal enforcement to curb lynching and lawlessness. He cites two laws for rich and poor, miscarriages by judges and juries, and advocates swift punishment, speedy trials, and removal of delays and ambivalence. He condemns ambiguous laws and class legislation as drivers of unrest.
One thousand five hundred district militiamen who camped at Fort Washington and Fort Hunt return to Washington aboard the Jane Moseley after a two day rain drenched trek. They greet bystanders, unload at Center Market, and face tentage cleanup and guard details for the gear. An investigation into instrument damage at Fort Hunt is expected, with a private wounded in a quarrel and a guard dispute noted. A promotional line about Baltimore day trips ends the item.
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