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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Aug 24, 1908
Page
12
A devotional poem describes the unseen wind of faith, the inner witness of Jesus, and the spiritual quickening that brings peace, strength, and hope beyond earthly pain. The speaker outlines how belief touches the heart, offering comfort through life, death, and eternal grace.
An exhausted leper shares his final days and prayerful resolve as guards distant him from a crowd. He recalls scripture, faces his fate with quiet courage, and speaks of his wife and infant son in North Carolina, while a doctor weighs incubation doubts and the need for calm.
A former U S Army soldier recalls malaria fever in Cuba and later leprosy symptoms in the Philippines. He describes quarantine duty amid cholera and his long service from Fort McPherson to Manila, noting a doctor diagnosed leprosy after years of illness.
Special to The Washington reports a new deportation wave sending many women and children from Yaqui communities to the hot lands of Yucatan. Prisoners aged over 100 endured the overland trek across mountains from San Blas to San Marcos before being placed on trains. President Diaz has halted the practice with a recent order.
Weather conditions from the Weather Bureau report show temperatures generally below seasonal averages in the Midwest and South with scattered showers in Virginia, North Carolina, Missouri and Kansas. Winds along the New England and Middle Atlantic coasts will be brisk and variable, with unsettled conditions in the Gulf states and upper Midwest.
Special to The Washington Pore from Wilmington Delaware August 23 the Republican victory in Delaware primaries for state convention delegates grew clearer though the outcome leaves questions on attorney general nomination. Kent county backs Frank H. Davis amid a Dover Dover Richardson alignment while Sussex would gain the governorship and Newcastle the congressional seat. Hastings of Wilmington may push Davis toward the state treasurership.
Uncle John McCarthy, a century-old resident, arrived in Columbus from Marion County. He claims a 4 minute 29 second mile and bets he can still run in under 5 minutes. He notes his wife, 87, helps with farming chores as he enjoys fresher sights after 28 years away.
Bristol and Charlottesville campaigns highlight Robert E. Clay a prominent Bristol Negro temperance orator who has addressed contests across Virginia Kentucky and other Southern states. His work mobilized Black voters for prohibition contributing to wet-to-dry margins in Georgetown and Charlottesville. He is described as a disciple of Booker T. Washington.
Special to The Washington Pan Cumberland Md August 2 former State Senator David J Lewis Democratic nominee for Congress in the Sixth Maryland district plans an aggressive campaign. He will travel to Hagerstown Tuesday Frederick Wednesday and Rockyville Thursday to rally labor support and carry Allegany County. Lewis has long been a labor advocate and previously worked in coal mining and served as counsel for the United Mine Workers in Georges Creek Meyersdale and surrounding districts.
Special to the Washington Fast Cave W Wa reports Angst Arch McCulley, engineer for Babeurk Lumber Company, lost control of a six-truck logging train on a steep grade yesterday. He leaped to save himself, was struck, and died. Other crew members escaped. McCulley belonged to the Knights of Pythias and several fraternal orders and was with the Davis volunteer fire department.
Special to The Washington lowdown from Richmond Va Aug 28 reports a shop employee dangled by a meat hook after his wrist was caught during a customer service incident. Fellow workers freed him after a ladder ascent. He received stitches for an ugly arm wound.
Washington Post report outlines possible candidacies for the Eighth Virginia district seat. C C Carlin seeks renomination for Democrats amid GOP opposition. Park Agnew and Joseph L Cropper, Taft supporters, are named as potential contenders with Agnew favored. Cropper may pursue internal revenue collector if Taft wins.
Mrs William H Carlin, aged mother of Rep C C Carlin, is critically ill at her daughter’s Washington home with limited hope of recovery. Also reports: Charles Stevens charged with assaulting a Greek private at Privoles lunchroom. old Columbia fire engine shipped to Harrisonburg for Virginia firefighters. George W Pettey attends national wire engineers convention after visiting Ohio and New York. Mrs B Bradley and daughter Bertie injured when thrown from a buggy near Luray.
In Hyattsville Prince George county a temporary Taft Sherman Mudd Republican Club formed with Henry W Shepherd as president and Charles W Ingalls as secretary Archibald McFarland as treasurer. A Weiss Building hall was secured for the meeting to establish a permanent organization Monday evening. Vice presidents named include Robert W Wilken Herman E Burgess Charles W Birdsall William A Brooks Howe Morrison and Postmaster George Tiae.
August weather across Virginia and North Carolina fields keeps tobacco ripening fast. Farmers in Weston report warm days and showers aiding growth. Quality and quantity of the crop look good, though the best wrappers may be scarce. Small lots of new primings enter markets daily and fetch solid prices from buyers and dealers.
Batesville Va Aug 23 Judge Williams will open the Virginia campaign as one of the electors at large named by State Chairman Blyson. The formal campaign headquarters will open Sept 1 in Richmond, with heavy efforts centered on the two electors at large, Williams and Ely of this city, as the presidential race begins in the state. The funeral of William G Page, Batesville merchant, was held this morning with services by local pastors, arrangements handled by King Solomon Lodge.
Special to The Washington Post Woodstock Virginia August suspect Isaacs of Charlestown West Virginia was fined 28 dollars and jailed for contempt of court after allegedly questioning Town Sergeant Burner about the arrest of Justice Irwin. Isaacs released at noon planned to seek counsel in Harrisonburg. Irwin, a longtime magistrate, was previously fined for drunkenness. Prosecution possible, with local interest high.
B Spécial reports from Cumberland Maryland that railroads have added crews to manage rising coal and coke traffic. Freight at Felmont yards doubles June to July, with demand for empties scarce in Sacr mont field. Over 50 railroad workers to join B and O shops at Gratton tomorrow, with plans to expand again in September.
Special dispatch reports E H Snyder of Baltimore was bitten by a mad dog while standing on her lawn. She was taken to Baltimore for Pasteur treatment after the animal leaped a bank and attacked her and was finally subdued by onlookers.
Maryland rural delivery chief warns that ill maintained roads on rural mail routes will trigger discontinuation unless repairs are made. He advocates simple graded drainage friendly dirt roads and notes government has no road-building fund. Patrons should improve roads to preserve rural service and speed up mail delivery.
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