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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1908
Page
26
A chaotic Washington news note outlines a proposed special election on liquor licensing. It notes a committee chairmanship, amendments granting voting rights to residents, and calls for a public poll to decide on liquor measures. The article references various figures and procedural steps, including ballot timing and enforcement actions.
Fragmented OCR text describes concrete ties replacing wood on Italian railways. Mentions railway work and potential impacts on service and maintenance. Details are garbled but indicate a shift to modern rail infrastructure.
A distorted account describes fear of being grabbed on a city street as the speaker recalls drinking Postum and coffee substitutes. The narrator notes nerves, weakness, and a misfired memory of a threatening encounter while reflecting on a likely false or confused sequence of events.
The annual report was sent to the House by Commissioner Lawrence O Murray. He urges passage of a Senate bill to reimburse depositors up to the balance due. There were 6112 depositors initially, with total deposits of 2939.82 dollars. Of this, 173146802 dollars has been paid. The year’s receipts from stock holdings were 280. The December 1897 balance was 6903 dollars. Disbursements last year totaled 2820 dollars, including 1686 dollars for dividends, leaving a cash balance of 312098 dollars.
A bill introduced by Representative Smith would permit using the Pension Office building in Washington for the Taft Inaugural ball next March. Senate support is expected with minimal opposition, while some fear the plan could pressure construction of a new suitable venue.
A charter request is filed to incorporate the Imperial Palace Dramatic Order of Knights. Representative Ashwarte of Johnie presents the general offers, naming the state and Columbia as potential locations, with the organization designed as fraternal and charitable and not for gain.
The article reports a contentious Senate confirmation delay over Bourne's choice with Young, a Republican and resident, opposed by parties including Sinster Fut Wang and Oren. It notes Taft’s published stance and fears of partisan and regional opposition, urging a timely postmaster appointment amid political maneuvering.
Readers learn of proposed legislative measures, including a mixed plan modeled after the Suvit Seademy and a focus on byes, consular matters, and university delegates. The report notes potential hearings, the roles of Nicholas Lengwarth and Traut, and ongoing discussions in the Senate committee on foreign affairs and education spending.
The report discusses land values for a site in Portente and an adjacent block suitable for a large printing establishment. Testimony cites a building and property worth about $35 000 with the lumber yard owners, Louis Emmart, Thoms II, Mitton, and Woo Pierce, testifying the building is valued between $7000 and $8000.
President limits entry and location of public lands in Wyoming Idaho and Utah believed to hold phosphate rock. Interior Department withdraws lands pending Congress action as Geological Survey screens for phosphate content and assesses restoration to agricultural entry where no phosphate is found.
Janvene O Murray notes a conference among seven district bank examiners. The report urges biannual January and July meetings to adopt measures for mercy in work and to forward confidential summaries to the comptroller of the currency. It emphasizes monitoring extended or doubtful credit, exchanging examiner knowledge, and recording loans held by reserve banks for correspondents and locals.
A dense compilation of church notices from multiple denominations including Episcopal, Presbyterian, Methodist, Congregational, Unitarian, and Christian Science. It lists service times, sermon topics, and preacher names such as Richard Po Williams, Charles Woodnhister, and James F Shulte, with dates around May and December. It notes morning prayers, communion, and evening services across several congregations and locations in Northwest Washington.
A report outlines petition efforts amid a contentious city meeting as officials consider a party line on contracting. The article notes tensions over process, a plan to appoint a commission, and references a hospital stretcher incident involving a woman, with ongoing legal questions about intent and consequences.
Readable fragments show church notices in the St Paul area listing an address at 1013 th st nw and events such as healing by mental suggestion. A secular league address Salt Immortality appears with sermon and talks to staff and parishioners across Sunday sessions.
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