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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Aug 28, 1908

Page

35

Leprosy case in wartime care prompts family visit plan

John R Early, Washington's leper, will be allowed to see his wife and child in Milwaukee’s volunteer soldiers home. Health officials will permit visits but deny shared lodging, as the War Department struggles to relocate him by rail and reports indicate leprosy cases at Fort Scriven and Island Tybee. The pension office may grant Barry Early total disability pay and a possible attendant allowance, while transit barriers keep him in the District.

War Department John R Early Washington North Carolina Mrsarly Asheville Arly Lidings Tomier Ios Barry Kee Milwaukee Philippines California Louisiana Porto Rico District of Columbia Fort Scriven Tybee Savannah O'Gorman Early Columbia Bender

End Vivisection Halted Over Rabbit Experiment Protests

Indignation over a rabbit heart massage trial led to a conference of five local physicians who indefinitely postponed vivisection work. They defend the practice as advancing medical knowledge and saving lives, while acknowledging antivivisektor sentiment and urging better understanding of animal care among critics.

Staniali

Meehan Enters Politics in Bronx Tammany Stronghold

Purveyor Meehan of Park Row, long behind the Dolans restaurant counter, aims for Congress after the next election. He is pictured as a rising political figure with ties to President Roosevelt, moving from Madison Avenue to the Bronx, and cited by Alderman Morris as a near-certain nominee in the Thirty-Fifth Assembly District.

Park Row New York John T Meehan Congress Meehan Washington Dolans Restaurant Roosevelt White House Madison Avenue 178Th Street Grand Boulevard Concourse Bronx WiLam Morris Ffth Assembly

Employers Seek Aid to End Open Shop Fight in District

The District Employers' Association of the Building Trades asks Washington's Chamber of Commerce and Board of Trade for $3,000 to cover court and related expenses. They argue open shop benefits the public and investors, claim unions weakened, costs lowered, and urge continued public support to sustain current conditions and prevent a return to union dominance. The letter is signed by Joseph Fichardeon, WoW iGalliher, Rudolph, and E. Graham.

Chamber of Commerce Board of Trade District Employers' Association of the Building Trades Washington Board of Trade Employers Association Joseph Fichardeon Wow iGalliher Qune Rudolph E. Graham

GARR FACTION REBUFFS BID FOR DNP TICKET SUPPORT

The Carr-Carr faction failed to win recognition from the District Democratic Association at Hagies rally. The central committee tabled Carr's request to confer, delegates debated ratification of the ticket, and Bryan attendance was sought. A 25 member at large advisory body was formed.

Bryan Democratic Central Committee Carr-Carr District Democratic Association District Democracy Central Committee Hagies’ Rall William BB. Carr Denver Thomas J Moore W McK. Clayton John Keady Frank J Wissner John M Hodgkins Bernard G Brown Thomas B le Cuyer John G Campbell Walter J Lostelo Fred Kelley Frank J Me Quade Walter IT Winlds James V Beyer Andrew J Sanford Lyman HE Sardine Charles H Dausch Michael I. Coffis Wissner Campbell Walter J Costello Hern Messrs Clayton, Moore, Kellay Wissi Inert Costello

Margaret Vokes Dead in Lynnfield After Illness

Margaret Daly Vokes, famed comedienne and wife of Harry Vokes of Ward and Vokes, died at her Lynnfield summer home after a long tuberculosis illness. Born in Revere, she starred in A Trip to Chinatown and roles portraying the “tough” girl and country girl, with a specialty in dancing and part in the Ward and Vokes company. Judge William H DeLacy, previously presiding in juvenile court, is expected to return to city duties today to resume his position. Judge Callan had filled in during his absence.

Boston Mass Margaret Daly Vokes Lynnfield Harry Vokes Ward and Vokes Company Daly Vokes Gir Ward Ward, and Vokes Company Hoyt Chinatown Mrs Vokes Revere DeLacy Wiliam H DeLacy Callan

Igandinates Daughter Hurt in Car Crash

Miss Scherr, daughter of Igandinate, sustained a broken arm in a motor car accident. The incident occurred yesterday as she was riding with a companion in a private vehicle. She received medical attention and is reported in stable condition.

Miss Scherr

Bristol Officers Elected In City Council Meeting

Special to The Washington Post from Clarksburg West Virginia August 27 reports the Bristol city council selecting officers including city attorney Floyd Roberts and police chief James De Armond. A car crash injures several. Miss Scherr sustains arm injuries and Miss MacIllohan is pinned under a car. A log train collision occurred on the Holley River Addison railroad with a $66,000 city building project underway.

Washington Post Clarksburg W. Va Bristol Webster Springs Floyd HO Roberts Jury R Rogers John H Miss Scherr Staite Gose S& D Holley River New and Addison Macllohan Weston

Baltimore Surgeon to Wed Edith Holt of New York

Miss Edith Holt daughter of Henry Holt publisher and NYA founder will wed Dr Joseph Colt Bloodgood of Baltimore associate professor of surgery at Johns Hopkins University. The license was listed today in New York. The ceremony will be held at Miss Holt's home next Tuesday and will be performed by Rev Dr Lyman Abbott.

Spezial New York Lcense Edith Holt East Seventy-eenth Street Henry Holt New York Association Joseph Colt Bloodgood Baltimore Johns Hopkins University Bloodgood Hotel Plaga

Tax inspector resigns to stump for Swisher in West Virginia race

Washington news reports Senator Samuel Montgomery has resigned as field tax inspector to campaign for Charles W Swisher, the governor candidate backed by the regular Republican convention. The move follows accusations that his appointment favored Scherr faction deserters and has sparked factional tension across the state.

Washington Parkersburg W Va Samuel Montgomery A. B. White Charles W Swisher Scherr Monhatgomery Rcherr

Launch Lina Sinks After Southeast Storm At Classic Shore

Frank B. Chase and George Webb of the Corinthian Yacht Club Washington lost their launch Lina in a heavy southeast storm. They left Washington August 2 and reached Classic Shore the same day. During the night wind drove the launch onto the wharf, demolishing and sinking her. Lina measured 85 feet.

Washington Post Colonial Beach Frank B. Chase George Webb Clirb Washington Lina

Pulaski Horses In Luck At Pulaski Va Show

On August 27 Pulaski Va hosts a horse show with ideal weather and large crowds. Winners include Miss Goldsmith on Queen and Miss Marta on Bold Billy in ladies jump, plus heavy draft prizes to Perfection and to Tom Ingles in second place.

Miss Goldsmith Miss Marta Bold Billy Washington Post Pulaski Perfection Bella & Eirby Davy Crockett DI Cloyd Mara Queen Miss Martin Red King Lhl Thomas Lawson K R M Hunt Ribbon J W Helvey Chicot W H Doggett G J Buford Buford Bros Peacock R. M Hurt C W_ Mason French Denmark J R EK Beil Pitzer David Barnard W Chaffin

Five Hurt In Runaway Near Lonaconing

A double team carriage near Lonaconing crashed as frightened horses ran away, injuring Archie Somerville Mrs Robert I Somerville Mrs Frederick A Husted and daughter Catherine and Mrs John F Somerville. Mrs John Somerville suffered a broken nose while Mrs Robert I Somerville was unconscious. All were taken to Col Robert L Somerville’s home with three doctors summoned. Husted, wife of Hamilton Coal and Coke Company official Frederick Husted, was among the injured.

Speal Washington Cumberland Lonaconing Archie Somerville Robert I Somerville Frederick A. Husted Catherine John F Somerville John Somerville Robert Ir Somerville Robert L. Somerville Georges Creek Coal and Iron Company Walker Hodgson Bullock Husted Frederick Hamilton Coal and Coke Company Newburg W Va Cumberland Division Baltimore and Oto Railroad

Gasoline stove explosion claims 88 year old widow in Cape Charles

Mrs. R A Parsons, wife of a local produce dealer, died from burns after a gasoline stove exploded due to a faulty feed pipe. She tried to move the stove outdoors but was badly burned and remained unconscious until her death. She was 88 and left no children.

Washington Post Cape Charles R A Parsons

Women sue contractor in Virginia over buggy injuries

Special to The Washington Fest. Luray, Va. Aug 27. Mrs Lucy Bradley and her daughter Miss Bertie Bradley sue C C Murray, a Washington contractor, for 1000 dollars each. They say a horse meant to pull their buggy was frightened by Murray’s auto and threw them, injuring both.

Washington Luray C C Murray Lucy Bradley Bertie Bradley

Umbrella Duel Ends With Eye Loss and Wounds

In New York two men William Lettere and Alberne Garang dueled with umbrellas after a love quarrel. They exchanged blows near Sixteenth Street and Third Avenue, Lettere losing an eye and Garang seriously hurt. Police stopped the scene. both men were hospitalized and held on disorderly conduct charges.

New York William Lettere Sixtieth Street Lettere Gavan Lottere Gavano Cunningham Stick Lieut Goggan East Sixty-seventh Street Flower Hospital Lane

Mayflower guards coast as Maretta withdrawn

The Mayflower, formerly the President's yacht, arrives at Puerto Cortes to replace the Maretta gunboat, which sailed home yesterday. The Bravo gunboat from Vera Cruz reached the port today, while a woman identified as Lizah Brunner of Frederick, Md, is linked to a suicide attempt. In Helena, August 27, the Socialist State convention nominates Harry Hazelton for governor and Revill Duncan for congress.

Puerto Cortes Marietta Ceiba Pasturan Bravo Vera Cruz Montana Helena Mont Harry Hazelton Missoula Rev Il. Duncan Butte

Vermont Barometer Vote Signals National Outcome

Special to The Washington Fest from Burlington Vermont notes Vermont’s gubernatorial race as a predictor for the November presidential contest. Republicans tout a barometric majority above 25,000 to guard national ticket strength, while Democrats warn of possible mixed results if the margin falters. Prominent speakers from both parties tour Vermont to mobilize farm voters and stress tariff themes amid tight turnout expectations.

Burlington Vermont Texas Yatio Republican National Committee Green Mountain George Pletcher Proctor Redfield Proctor Grant Samuel J Tilden James A Garfield Cleveland Grover Cleveland Benjamin Harrison Harrison McKinley Roosevelt

Vermont election foreseen by national leaders in 1906

Vermont politics readied for September ballots with Prouty favored to beat Burke by a large margin. Independent Will iam Hearst slate adds pressure while Backus runs with Spellman. local option liquor remains, rail issues fade, and Redfield Proctor’s Senate seat looms as legislature votes next winter.

New Hampshire Maine Vermont Washington P W Clement Clement Prouty Redfield Proctor

Money Gone Woman Accuses Broker Rodman in Newark Case

Special to The Washington Post reports Henry T Rodman a broker and uncle of "Big Mitt Bill" Hennig was jailed on grand larceny charges in police headquarters. He allegedly assisted a mining stock scheme with two Newark women claiming losses of 32000 tied to investments via Rodman & Company. Bail set at 6000.

Washington Post Bristol Tenn Agg Thomas Samuel Salts Piney Flats Tennnessee New York Henry T Rodman Lwho Bill’ Hennig Grand Lanway Rodman Bill” Hennig Willam Rodman Hennig Henry T Rodman & Company, Investments Mitt Bill United States Big Bill Tom O'Connor Atlantic City Martha A. Taylor Newark William C Thompson Rodman Bill William F. Garnett Redman

Man Breaks Wall During Robbery Attempt at Liebman Bros Store

Thomas Bowls, a Black man, allegedly forced entry at the Liebman Bros wholesale grocery, cutting through an 18 inch wall with a crowbar on Pennsylvan ia Avenue SW. Bicycle Policeman Law ton found him in an alley. Bowls resisted but was subdued. A breach photo was taken and to be used at trial.

Liebman Bros Pennsylvania Avenue Thomas Bowls Lawton Bowie

Witness Names Curtis Ties Hains Case To Boasts

New Jersey lawyer Charles A Curtis and Washington resident identified as involved in relation to Mrs Hains case. Queens DA Darrin says lunacy probes may delay trial of Capt Hains and brother. defense cites affidavits and plans for late November date. Court may consider commissions of lunacy after Monday conference in New York.

Annis Washington Post New York Darrin Queens County Guv Hughes Supreme Court Hains J F McIntyre McIntyre Capt. Hains Fort Hamilton Fort Hancock William E. Annis Peter Capt Hains Gen Huins Charles A Curtis Bank Street Princeton Washington Curtis Mannix Hotel Martinique Gen Rodman United States Army Rodman Jerome Queens White Harry Thaw Mr. Hains

Trial for Capt Frank A Cook in general court martial

Capt Frank A Cook of the subsistence department faces a general court martial in the War Department Washington barracks. The charge is disorderly conduct on a street car. The court will include Col Duncan Col Pullman Lieut Col Jones and other senior officers. Cook joined West Point in 1881, resigned 1886, commanded in the Spanish War, later served in the volunteer infantry and regular army.

Frank A Cook Subsistence Department Commissary General War Department Washington Barracks Cook Joseph W Duncan John W Pullman Thaddeus W Jones Staf William H Coffin Coast Regular Army

Beech Hargis Case Moves to Breathitt County Trial

Judge Adama denied a venue change in the murder case of Beech Hargis charged with killing his father, Judge James Hargis. The trial will be held in Breathitt County, Jackson, Kentucky.

Jackson Adama Beech Hargis James Hargis Breathitt County

Portugal Adopts Extradition Treaty With U S Officials

Lisbon August 2 A vote by the chamber of deputies approved the extradition treaty between the United States and Portugal. The pact covers 22 offenses and excludes political offenders while stating that authors of attempts against rulers are not exempt from extradition. The article references classified columns and wartime ads.

Lisbon Chamber of Deputies United States Portugal

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