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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Aug 19, 1908
Page
1
Dr White performed a daring emergency procedure on John Alvin Dent at an Emergency Hospital. Dent, under chloroform, revived briefly but died from blood infection spreading to the neck. Physicians plan tests on animals to probe if such lifelines can be extended.
A young woman on the West Side is accused of raiding 25 homes over a period of monts, stealing jewelry and valuables totaling about 50 dollars. She allegedly gained entry by posing as a trusted servant through forged letters of recommendation, taking advantage of families while their children were out.
Rear Admiral Drake has been cured of intestinal trouble after Johns Hopkins Hospital treatment. He and his wife plan to leave Baltimore by noon tomorrow for Delaware Walter Gap to spend about nine months. Congressmen Carter Glass will seek the gubernatorial nomination and campaign in all state cities and counties. Post Want Ads Are Free in The Post classified columns.
Oklahoma City editor Omer K. Benedict of the Oklahoma City Times faced a warrant sworn by Gov. Haskett at Guthrie for criminal libel over an editorial accusing the governor of involvement in the Oklahoma Central Railway receivership. Benedict reported to surrender and post bond after an earlier arrest and release on bond.
President Roosevelt orders recommissioning of Porto Rico regiment officers with ranking by age. Long service veterans may drop in order compared to older officers with shorter service. The permanent regiment law did not specify a commissioning method.
Passengers aboard the Harold report Estrada Cabrera's scheme to place Gen Ramon Morales as Honduras president with El Salvador and Belize acting to gain Manuel Bonilla's followers. Proclamations dated May 18 and printed in Guatemala City aimed to win support, while U.S. Minister Henke warned Morales against invasion. Guatemala, Mexico, and the United States warned Cabrera of neutrality violations. News from Honduras details arrests, trials, and harsh measures against insurgents and foreigners, including Col. Cannon and Ortiz.
In Trenton this afternoon the New Jersey State Federation of Labor narrowly endorsed Samuel Gompers and rejected a Bryan resolution. Delegates also favored moderating Bishop's Law restricting Sunday liquor sales and set Atlantic City as next year’s meeting site.
Rodney Rose, keeper at the zoo, details Monday attack by a diamond rattlesnake. He endures extreme pain and blood poisoning risk as doctors administer strychnine and antitoxin, still hopeful he will recover and resume his duties. Rose describes the bite on his left middle finger and the brutal minutes that followed, with hospital staff and daily treatment ongoing.
Great anxiety grips Winnipeg as three young people, Edith Turnock, D Mfora, and Lambert, are believed drowned after a sailboat from Winnipeg Beach to Whytewold Beach was unable to weather a squall on Lake Winnipeg. The party disappeared yesterday afternoon four miles from shore.
An early blast at the Exchange Hotel on Railroad avenue in Himira New Jersey tore a hole in a vacant room. Six sticks failed to detonate were found in an adjacent room. No injuries reported as hotel owner Andrew Von Hendy is held on suspicion.
James M. Lee, 25, formerly of East St. Louis, died in Los Angeles of injuries from a seven year old football scrimmage accident. While center for East St. Louis High, two ribs loosened, injuring lung tissue. Lee later sought health in Colorado and Arizona before moving to Los Angeles where he worked as a newspaper man.
William M. Adams faces bigamy charges in Baltimore with potential trial under a centuries old King James era law. If upheld, the death penalty by hanging could apply, though Maryland's 1809 reform may void the old penalties, leaving the outcome to future court rulings. Deputy State's Attorney Raymond Williams uncovered the archaic statute. The case hinges on where the second marriage occurred and which jurisdiction governs.
Springfield Aug. 18 White miners refuse to work with black miners at Woodside and Tuxhorn mines amid a riot scare. Gov Deneen orders militia to Springfield. a special grand jury considers intimidation cases and a mob assault. business leaders rally for law and order and a colorblind protection pledge.
Hopkinsville Aug 18 Souvenir collectors of postal cards will be forced to fill albums with views other than lynching scenes after a Washington Post Office Department instruction. Postmaster Breathitt was informed that cards mailed from Hopkinsville and other towns recently depicting the four bodies of negroes lynched at Russellville on August 1 should not have passed. The cards showed a gruesome view of four men strung up to a tree and were genuine reproductions.
Philadelphia August 18 The bark Good News sailing from Wilmington to Tacoma passed Cape Flattery last night in tow. Foremast missing amid overdue voyage and fear of an explosion. Loaded with powder, the vessel commanded by Captain Erikson carries fifteen crew.
St Paul August 18 National Editorial Association heard President H B Warner say the press cried Stop thief and sparked public conscience despite corruption charges. President Varner denounced the paper trust for dictating prices calling it a murderer and criminal for undervaluing human life.
Evans praises emergency rise and vows to give all he has to the flag. The President sends enthusiastic appreciation of the Great Sea Dog, saying all Americans owe him gratitude. Evans regrets being unable to go to Japan despite many friends there and shipmates send greetings.
The author expresses deep love for the flag and willingness to endure great suffering for the nation. He would gladly repeat his sacrifices, hoping for rest unless an emergency demands his return to active service, in which case he would give all remaining efforts for the country.
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