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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Aug 19, 1908

Page

24

Remarkable Greenbelt boy saved after emergency operation

A dramatic operation at an emergency hospital revived John Alvin Dent after chloroform collapse. Dr. Harris W. White revived the boy with heart massage and later struggled to control infection. Dent survived three days, then died from septic infection. Doctors will test animals to explore saved life limits.

Dr. White Thn Laard States Weelan Ul Hearis W. White Malis Whirs

Woman Robbed 25 West Side Homes In Months

A young woman on the West Side allegedly robbed 25 homes over several months, gathering about 50 in jewelry and other articles. A servant, acting on a trail of recommendations, would lure residents, gain entry, then disappear with the belongings when the housewives were distracted.

Peora New York West Side Yost St Montis Cary

Rear Admiral Drake Cured and Plans Delaware Trip

Rear Admiral Drake, patient at Johns Hopkins since July 6, has been pronounced cured of his intestinal trouble. He and wife will leave Baltimore tomorrow at noon for Delaware Walter Gap, where they will spend about nine months. Congressmen Carter Glass enters gubernatorial race, campaigning in all state cities and counties. Post Want Ads are free in The Post classifieds.

Washington Baltimore Trike Johns Hopkins Hospital Tor Ws Drake Delaware Walter Gap

Governor charges libel in Oklahoma editor arrest warrant

Oklahoma City editor and owner Omer KK Benedict of the Oklahoma City Times was told by the county sheriff that Governor Hasketl at Guthrie had sworn out another warrant for Benedict’s arrest on criminal libel. Benedict began toward Guthrie to surrender and post bond after a prior arrest and release on bond following a similar charge over an editorial linking the governor to the Oklahoma Central Railway receivership.

Oklahoma Oklahoma City Okla Omer KK Benedict Oklahoma City Times Hasketl Guthrie Gov. Haskel Oklahoma Central Railway Bend Scott Springfield

Officers to rank by age in Porto Rico regiment

President Roosevelt's recommissioning order for the Porto Rico regiment declares officers must be ranked by age. Thus, some veterans with longer service will be placed lower on the list than older men with shorter service. The new permanent regiment law did not specify commissioning method.

San Juan Porto Rico Roosevelt

War plots and Honduras crisis reach mobile readers

Guatemala's Estrada Cabrera allegedly planned a Honduras upheaval to install Gen Ramon Morales with Manuel Bonilla's backing. Proclamations dated May 18 in Belize circulated to gain support. Manuel Bonilla remains in Belize. American minister warns Morales against invasion as authorities crack down. Reports describe arrests, trials, and forced contributions amid turbulence along the Honduras border.

Mobile Manuel Bonilla Morales Honduras Puerto Cortez Ameble Ale Guatemala City Harold Estrada Cabrera Guatemala Ramon Morales Belize Emnuel Bonilla Cabrera Bonilla Quatemala Ton Lures Henke Morales Morales Tranter Christmas St Aly Menduras Salvator Banigol Ortiz Choluteca Servio de Hole Teguangalpa Amerian Geroy Cantom San Miguel Salvador Tegueigalpa Orean Comngr Cannon

Close vote on Gompers at New Jersey federation

In Trenton the State Federation of Labor adopted by a close vote a resolution endorsing Samuel Gompers. Delegates rejected a Bryan endorsement and backed a no political resolutions stance. The convention also favored modifying Bishops Law easing Sunday liquor sales and set next year’s session for Atlantic City.

Trenton N. J Atlantic City

Keeper bitten by diamond rattler battles for life

Rodney Rose, zoo keeper, recounts Monday attack by a diamond rattler. He endures extreme pain, under doctors care with strychnine every three hours and antitoxin, hoping to recover and resume duties. The bite on his left finger may have spread. doctors warn the outcome remains uncertain as he fights for life.

Rodney Rose Rose Ayail Sam Zoo Yost William Carr Insife The Fand Carr New York Miller Australia

Three Winnipeg Beach Sailors Possibly Drowned in Lake Winnipeg

Winnipeg reports great anxiety over three young people who sailed from Winnipeg Beach to Whytewold Beach four miles away. Caught in a squall, they were carried out into Lake Winnipeg and are believed drowned. The missing are Edith Turnock, D Mfora, and F Lambert.

Winnipeg Manitoba Winnipeg Beach Whytewold Beach Lake Winnipeg Edith Turnock M - Fora Lambert

Dynamite Plot Fails to Blow Up New Jersey Hotel

An August explosion at the Exchange Hotel in Himira New Jersey damaged an unoccupied room and left a large hole in the building. Six dynamite sticks failed to detonate in an adjoining room. Hotel proprietor Andrew Von Hendy is held on suspicion in connection with the case.

Himira N. J Exchange Hotel Railroad Avenue Andrew von Hendy

East St. Louis ex-player dies at 25 in Los Angeles

James M. Lee of East St. Louis WA died in Los Angeles from injuries suffered in a football scrimmage seven years earlier while he played center for East St. Louis High School. Lee, 25, previously sought health in Colorado and Arizona before moving to Los Angeles where he worked as a newspaper man.

Los Angeles James M. Lee East St. Louis Lee Colorado Arizona

Death Penalty Question Arises In Adams Bigamy Case

William M. Adams faces bigamy charges in Baltimore and may be tried under a King James era law allowing the death penalty by hanging. State’s Attorney Raymond Williams uncovered the archaic statute, with Judge Alvey’s Barber decision cited. the matter hinges on whether the old penalties remain in force and where Adams should stand trial.

Baltimore William M. Adams Raymond Williams Williams Adams Willams Jennie I. McNashy Ellicott City Howard County Annie C. Horan Baltimore City Alvey Maryland Court of Appeals Barber Maryland Maryland General Assembly

Rage War Eases as Mines Brave Neon Threats in Springfield

Springfield dispatch reports white miners at Woodside and Tuxhorn mines refuse to work with Black miners amid racial tensions. Gov. Deneen orders National Guard patrols. a special grand jury examines riot cases as business leaders urge strict law enforcement to restore order and protect life and property regardless of color.

Springfield Densen Chicago Tuxhorn Woodside Springfeld Deneen Chamber of Commerce H. A. Hall E. J. Chapin Grand A Jury Creighton Aston FE. L. Chapin Business Men’s Asaociation Karl Hallam George Richardson Hallam George Richardson Lfe National Guard Gov. Deneen Hatchan Felt Sa

No Post Cards of Lynchings in Hopkinsville Area

Souvenir postcard collectors face a change as Washington orders no more lynching imagery. Postmaster Breathitt announced that USPS will not permit cards from Hopkinsville and other towns depicting the four Black men lynched at Russellville on August 1 to pass through the mails.

Hopkinsville Postofice Washington Breathitt Russellville Uncle Sam

Bark Good News Safe After Cape Flattery Passage

Philadelphia aug 18 The bark Good News sailing from Wilmington January 19 to Tacoma passed Cape Flattery last night in tow. Its foremast is missing and it carries a powder cargo. Overdue six weeks, fears of an explosion and loss with all aboard had grown. Commanded by Cant Erikson the vessel has a crew of fifteen men.

Philadelphia Park Good News Wilmington Del Tacoma Wash Cape Flattery Puget Sound Cant, Erikson Carries

Newspaper Association President Attacks Paper Trust

In St Paul on August 18 President H B Warner of the National Wai torial Association defended the press against corruption charges. He argued newspapers first cried Stop thief and spurred public conscience, while critic Varner assailed the paper trust for dictating prices, calling it a murderer and a danger to life.

St. Paul National Waitorial Association H. B. Warner Varner Paper Trust

Evans a Hero Still Fighting Bob to Death

The Great Sea Dog Evans declares an emergency rise and vows to give all he has. President sends enthusiastic appreciation calling all Americans to owe him a debt of gratitude. Evans regrets not being able to go to Japan where he has many friends, shipmates greet him.

Evans Japan

Evans on Patriotism and Service Motive

A speaker declares deep love for the flag, notes prior severe suffering under it, and affirms willingness to endure greater hardship again. He would give his remaining life in service if emergency demands it, hoping for rest only if not called back to active duty.

United States Japan Itiis China Evans Pacific Atlantic Ila

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