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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Aug 22, 1908
Page
13
Three eminent local physicians conducted a rabbit vivisection to test if heart massage can revive life after apparent death. They revived heart pulsation but respiration did not return, prompting a planned second test on an angora cat next week to assess potential human life preservation during resuscitation.
An operating physician performed heart massage on a dying animal after massaging the breast failed to revive it. Despite four minutes of effort and various methods, respiration could not be restored. The surgeon claimed the technique might succeed on humans and promised to apply lessons to future operations.
In Bluefield West Virginia on August 21 1920 Republican boss A L Calhoun and several party members were quietly arrested for operating a Social Equality Club housed in a Keystone building owned by A Calhoun. Managers Arthur Cheatham Charles Walker J W Saunders Cora Anthony Bob Harris Logan Tucker and the owner were held for the grand jury as Sheriff Feltz led the raid. The party protests the arrests as politically motivated.
James Lyons a Charlotte County lawyer and friend of Harry St. George Tucker, a governor candidate, issues an open letter challenging joint debate on national issues. Wyndham Meredith, a Richmond lawyer now aligned with Republicans, has refused the call. Meredith, a private citizen, notes Tucker is a candidate while Lyons shifts from Democrat to Republican.
Baltimore Aug 21 The ninth annual National Negro Business League convention closed after speeches urging better sanitary conditions and life insurance. Elected officers include Booker T. Washington as President with four vice presidents and E J Scott as corresponding secretary. Louisville Ky named as next meeting site.
John W. Bartel Benton, alias J Bartel Benton, a telegraph operator, is under arrest at Hyndman charged with bigamy larceny and other offenses. He deserted his wife and six children in Youngstown Ohio and later married Mrs life Sullivan in January under a false name. He also faces charges of robbing a Huntington sporting goods store with stolen items found in his possession.
Winifred Luck, 16, daughter of J. H. Luck of Norfolk, attempted suicide tonight by shooting herself through the right shoulder with her father's pistol. The bullet reached the right lung and she may die. Family troubles are cited as the cause of the act.
Special to The Washington Vest Cumberland Maryland August 21 Mrs Bartley Hughes killed herself at her Everett residence by shooting through the heart with a rifle. She had sold a farm and bought property in Everett, calling it a bad bargain that drove her to derangement. She is survived by her second husband and three children.
Julius F. Ruffin aged 71 a former police sergeant died in Roanoke after years of feeble health. He is survived by his wife and five children. The obituary notes his service in the city police and records the date as August 21. Rockville Maryland reports a separate marriage notice in Forest Glen of Marmt B Stewart and William Maniden at Grace Episcopal Church Woodside with Rev. George B. Graham officiating.
Secretary Cortelyou and the Interstate Commerce Commission uncovered a broad clause in the Aldrich Vreeland currency bill that allows the Treasury to accept railroad securities as security for emergency currency. The discovery could enable government valuation of railroads and influence next session’s railroad valuation legislation.
London dispatch reports Izzet Pasha, former Turkish secretary, in exile in London after fleeing Constantinople aboard a British vessel. He says the council of ministers urged granting a constitution to prevent civil war, with the sultan and Izzet Pasha favoring parliamentary government and Izzet seeking protection in England.
A wreck at 2 AM on the W F W Railway near Nottoway Court House station involved an eastbound extra colliding with a westbound extra. About 30 loaded cars and the westbound locomotive were smashed. Eleven hours to clear the main line as trains were detained. Injuries to engineers and conductors reported. Also notes the Cumberland funeral of war veteran William Baillis and federation delegates named for the American Federation of Labor meeting in Hagerstown.
Special dispatch reports Bishop Charles E. McDonnell of Brooklyn arrives with secretary John I Barrett from Europe aboard the Lusitania. He notes Pope Pius XI in good health and interested in church progress in America. He declines comment on Father Mulvey’s resignation, calling it sad and health related.
Special to The Washington Roanoke Va Aug 1907 board of visitors at Blacksburg failed to dismiss Dr W Fr Quick of the agricultural department and animal industry. President Barringer urged retention to end of 1908 1909 session but the board kept him for another year, so Quick stays at the college.
Lieut James Hartley of the First Precinct police will undergo a serious operation at Georgetown University Hospital within days. His illness and relapse followed returning to duty against medical advice. Hartley, 29, known as Big Jim, has served seventeen years on the force after army service and White House duty.
Anthony Davis, a Black nonunion miner, was ambushed near his Pratt City home after his house was dynamited the previous night. Police and Governor Comer face pressure over potential troop deployment as unrest spreads across the district. Davis had worked steadily since the strike began and identified the assailants.
H Harriman vacationing at his summer lodge has summoned Julius Kruttschmitt E E Calvin and Wiliam Hood plus other Harriman railroad officials to Pelican Bay for a conference. They will hear J P O'Brien Northwest manager report after a Central Oregon tour with Gov Chamberlain and discuss extending the line from this city to Natron to make the Southern Pacific main route between Portland and Sacramento.
Lieut. Col. Junius L. Powell retired from the medical department seeks a one-grade advance on retirement arguing Civil War service. Officials found his service in the Confederate Army disqualifies him under the law, and he remains on the Lt. Col. rank with retirement tied to his postwar Army career.
Acting Comptroller Kane reports U S bank data show deposits up 197 million dollars, loans and discounts up 80 million, cash and other metrics rising, signaling a return toward pre panics conditions. When compared with August 1907 high marks, deposits and capital stock show significant gains while many troubled firms regain stability. Bankers note election season delays but express confidence in improving business conditions after November elections.
Miss Beulah Bouknight sues the Atlantic Coast Line Railroad for 1200 damages plus costs after her fox terrier Max was barred from the coach and banished to the baggage car during a Washington to Jacksonville trip. She claims the dog’s disappearance caused distress and seeks compensation.
A long list of names and residences across hotels in Baltimore Raleigh St James New York Philadelphia Pittsburg Richmond Alabama California Georgia Connecticut Louisiana Massachusetts Michigan Missouri New Jersey New York North Carolina Ohio Oregon Pennsylvania South Carolina Tennessee Virginia and more. The outreach includes guests connected to Willard and Ebbitt metropolitan hotels and other major houses with many duplicates and cross references to several routes and families.
A fragmentary 1908 navy list notes multiple officers receiving commissions and transfers. Captains and lieutenants first lines include Capt. T. M. Potts and Lieut. Comdr. F. N. Freeman with July 1908 dates. various lieutenants, ensigns, and midshipmen promoted or assigned to posts at Newport, the Naval Academy, and recruiting stations. Some sections mention Marine Corps commissions and naval hospital transfers.
New York August 2 Army colonels and majors who rode 90 miles at Pine Camp New York must repeat the test due to a one horse rule The round includes Col Robert Ames Col Linyd B McCormick Col John L Chamberlain Maj Carl Reichman Lieut Col David J Rumbough Maj John Mallory Col Paulding and Maj Kilmore F Waggart with orders expected soon from Gen Brant Other officer moves and retirements are listed including transfers and inspections for Army War College and various corps ships and stations across the United States
Justice Stafford of the Supreme Court of the District appointed Attorneys Lambert and Williamson to collect and hold money belonging to the estate of John Shea. The step aims to resolve a family dispute over $10,000 life insurance from Hartford Life Insurance Company, with four daughters challenging their sister Marie Waters, the beneficiary and co-resident, in upcoming proceedings.
Lottie M Cairo sues the District of Columbia and Henry Bloss for 35000 damages. Attorneys Lambert and Yeatman filed the bill yesterday, alleging on September 20 last the complainant fell into an unguarded coal nose on Bloss property, injuring her and seeking compensation.
Former Messenger at the Capitol, Charles E. Payne, a Black man, was found insane by a District Supreme Court jury after attending the Republican national convention in Chicago. He long urged Roosevelt in frenzied outbursts, with conflicting testimony on his sanity before his commitment to the Government Hospital for the Insane.
Announcement from the War Department states Captain Romulus F Walton of the Sixth Infantry is found incapacitated for active service and will be placed on the retired list on December 15, 1908. A cable from Admiral G B Harber notes Commander Lloyd Jr takes command of the gunboat Wilmington and Lieutenant Comer takes command of the Rainbow in the Pacific fleet.
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