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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Dec 11, 1908

Page

6

Ghost Widow Terrorizes Sag Harbor Women

In Sag Harbor a Ghost Widow draped in black haunts Main Street between Howard and Glover streets. Capt. Abe Selvers leads locals in hunting the masked specter as women fear going out after 9 pm and long for social events resumed.

Sag Harbor New York Seg Harbor Abe Selvers Saragossa Sea Selvers Sig Harbor Main Street Howard Glover Streets Feela Tve

Sullivan testifies on unhappy marriage in divorce case

Chicago source reports heavyweight champion John L. Sullivan testified before Judge Barnes about an unhappy marriage to his estranged wife. He blamed desertion and alleged improper conduct. Sullivan expressed desire for a decent Catholic burial by blood relatives if he dies first and reflected on his past as a new man.

Chicago New York John L. Sullivan Barnes John T Martiel Ives Centerville John LT Sullivan Snow Duert Bale Harm Bul Iyan

Era of Cheap Postage and Its Global Reach

The article argues that the era of cheap postage is dawning as America negotiates similar rate agreements with Great Britain and Europe. It notes predicted universal rate reductions, the disappearance of the cent rate for most routes, and a boost in mail volume that should maintain revenue, with substantial benefits for commerce worldwide.

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Sugar as a farm and diet element debated in science era

The article discusses sugar's role in animal fattening and milk yield, contrasting molasses and sugar with starch. It notes scientific approval of sugar as a fuel source, comparing caloric values with meats, and considers sugar's place in German soldier diets and future research on its physic vigor implications.

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Union Station Bank to Open Near Amor Station

Union Station Bank with a capital of 1009 will open near Amor Station around January 10. Operating from 6 am to 9 pm, it may stay open overnight if demand warrants. Charles L. Lane of the Alien Pfeiffer Chemical Co is named president with Esuyon Clansier of Mercantile National Bank as cashier. The district includes 14 retail stores 31% saving houses factories and hotels and 1438 residences serving about 10000 people and 200000 in local establishments.

Bt Loult Dispaten Tim New Union Staton Bank Amor Charles L. Lane Alien Pfeiffer Chemical Company Esuyon Clansier Mercantile National Bank of New York City

Sister Lured by Voice Seeks Rich Sister in New York

Catherine Bruce from the University of Michigan traveled to New York to find her sister Mrs Charles J Rich of 400 West 118th Street. Bruce reported hearing a voice claiming to be her sister while in Ann Arbor, and Mrs Rich has been ill with pneumonia for several days under care in a hospital or residence.

New York Herald Catherine Bruce University of Michigan New York Wedngdas Ann Arbor Charles J Rich West 118Th Street Mise Bruce Ann Atuer Pilysteran

House of Seton Famous in Past and Present Lineage

Old George Seton of Edinburgh has died at an advanced age, head of the Carlston branch, with ties to Archbishop Seton and Mrs William Seton. The piece traces Seton lineage, titles, and the fate of Cariston, noting connections to American Setons, including the Roosevelt family, and recounts related European noble lines and memories of Mary Queen of Scots era.

George Seton Edinburgh Carlston House of Seton Robert Seton New York Rome William Seton Frederick County Sisters of Charity United States Basil Methuen Setons Cariston Charles Moore Baston Mass Fife Isabella Caristan John Seton Lord Seton Bruce Munnetl Seton Abercorn Sir William Seton Pitmedden Winton Eglington Lord Eglington Montgomery Seton Earls Dumferline Pareroth Seton Mary Queen of Scots Walter Scotts Loch Leven Queen Mary Setun Castle Walter Scott Lord Setons Dick Lander Mary Horan Hurac Adar Eve Pan Tang Cruefixton Ash Tre Setons Parbruid New Lort George Wand Miss Curzon Baltimore Roosevelt Ana Brevern de la Gardie Vienna Biton Paulus Ac Ta Gardie Tangaeda France Mary Wueen Scoty Russia Elizabeth England Denmark James de la Gardie Gustavus Adolphus Sweden West Plan Nristine Kingdom of de la Gardies Hapsal Evar

Fat Man Wins Rule for Brides in Philadelphia Divorcee Tale

A Philadelphia divorcee prescribes a humorous rule for would be brides: always marry a fat man. The passage mocks social pretensions with a character declaring love for the stout partner while a line from a play notes nobody loves a fat man.

Birds confirm Queensboro bridge safe says engineer

Bridge engineer Hawace E Sinclair cites birds flocking to the Queensboro span as a sign of strength. He notes birds settled on earlier bridges before completion and compares with Missouri River crossings, saying ornithology and omens support that the structure will endure tests.

Queensboro New York World Rudyard Kipling Far East Haat River Blackwells Island Hawacé E Sinclair Bridgea Construction Corms Sinclair Missouri River Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe

Water hog conquers dog in central park menagerie clash

An animal contest at Dom Pedro’s cage ends in chaos as a capybara named Nellie battles a Boston terrier named Jana. The fight escalates until keepers intervene. Jana is hospitalized but expected to survive, while Nellie escapes serious harm. Dom Pedro defends his ring as the capybara asserts dominance among South American rodents.

New York Boston Jana Central Park Dom Dom Pedro Sele South America Nelle Pedro Cailar Nelaes Mech Bul Snyder Boo Hurten Snyders Neti Nad

Rabbi Hirsch on Saloon Life and German Socialness

Rabbi Hirsch urged stricter Sabbath observance and argued American life suffers from gender separation and saloon culture. He contrasted Germany where public resorts include wives and excess is less prevalent, urging liberal Sabbath practice. Nearby coverage notes Dr Wiliam Bull’s improving health amid hotel Plaza performances and a Pennsylvania Railroad plan to label train stations by number for efficiency.

Tron Chicago Amerca Germany Simt Temple Ravenswood Womans Club New York Wiliam Bull Gregor Wartz Hotel Plaza Plaza Hull Atlas Wen Shays Claire

Turkeys Hunter Sets Central State Records

Daniel Coder of Calvin Truntingdon County is a celebrated wild turkey hunter. He has killed 21 birds in one season and 19 in another, with a current year total of 19172 and 19 pounds respectively, and aims to shoot two more before season end. Under state law the annual limit is four.

Philadelphia Daniel Coder Calvin Truntingdon Coder

Harlem Farm Fortune Reveals Hidden Wealth Of Mrs Pinkney

The New York World describes Miss Mary Goodwin Pinkney as a silent beneficiary of a Harlem farm investment grown to possibly 560 million dollars over 50 years from 40 thousand dollars. Her wealth eclipses famed patrons yet she remains largely unknown to most New Yorkers.

Harlem New York World Mary Goodwin Pinkney HB Claffin A T Stewart Pittsburg Chicago Peter Cooper Stephen Girards Astor Catherine Lorillard Wolfe Miss

My Good Old Shoes And Other Quixotic Verses

A fragmented poem sketch from a Chicago newspaper page mixes verse on worn shoes with musings on love and regret. The speaker recalls old shoes past use and pines for new, while interleaving reflections on social scenes, stamps, and a broader meditation on life and money. The tone shifts between whimsy and rueful observation, revealing a mosaic of items from poetry to collecting.

Reflections of a Bachelor

Fragmented reads best as a humorous set of vignettes on male regrets money waste and social missteps. It hints at judgments from a bachelor about money matters and relationships, touching on past choices and missed opportunities.

Interviews on Dem party reorganization and 1900s politics

Former representatives and visitors discuss party unity, Taft Bryan and the influence of factions. The dialogue touches on national party machine control, potential reorganizations, and the impact on business sentiment and overall national prosperity.

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