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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1908
Page
4
Fragmented notes report a forthcoming presidential reply after the recess. Clues mention Roosevelt Wilkie data consults and department defense, with conflict implied at the Capitol and widespread commotion anticipated.
Voonaparee faces libel charges amid an ongoing Panama deal controversy. Avenger Jones is indicted by a grand jury on second degree murder charges. The report notes military and local tensions, with references to police actions and a sealed case.
A damaged dispatch notes missing Pittsburg residents and a case involving misappropriation. It mentions an orders officer dismissed, a court martial of Lieutenants, and charges against Avery for misused funds from a military or civic fund.
Historic orders list officers and enlisted men reassigned across units and forts. Names include Bates, Leu, Jumen, Powers, Geary, Clark, Taylor, and Geary while detailing postings to ordnance works, hospital duty, and coastal artillery companies with dates around January to March 1808.
Lisbon reports a former detective implicated in the February assassination plot of King Carlos and Crown Prince Luiz has been arrested after a failed decoy attempt near the Oporto bound station. In St Petersburg, M. Knonya ket announced a final bid to hold the presidency of the Douma amid ongoing deputy criticism.
Dr Harvey W Wiley led a conference with Dr LT Kable on absinthe importation. The Pure Food and Drug Act authority may prompt the Secretary of Agriculture to halt imports in a move aiming to curb dangers and public harm from the spirit.
Naval plans reveal a Pearl Harbor hull dock projected as the world’s longest, with two steel caisson gates enabling two sections to operate independently. Construction would enable docking two destroyers side by side and allow extensive repairs in the inner basin, with a vast 89 foot trunk and a 16 foot working draft, reflecting wartime shipyard ambitions.
Mrs Fletcher, widow of former Metropolitan police officer James Fletcher, files for a writ of mandamus to compel three commissioners to grant a pension from the police fund. The case references Fletcher’s dismissal, resignation, and the impact on his family, with notes on Secretary Root and Taft era politics and health concerns delaying cabinet business.
A scanned federal notice certifies the final ascertainment of electors for President and Vice President by South Carolina for the November 1968 election. The document, signed by Secretary of State Bilin Root, lists electors and their votes, with seals and official attestations from Washington, December 1908. It includes references to Utah and other state certificates, witness attestations, and a public notice about the Department of State seal.
Livestock Secretary Wilson yesterday ordered adjustments to prevent the spread of rinderpest and mouth disease. Rail shipments may move hay straw fodder sides skins and hoofs from quarantined states, provided entries originate in those states and pass through designated routes. Unloaded shipments require disinfection or official certification only at origin state yards or sheds.
A burning oil ship named Shalora was bombarded by Singapore harbor fortification today after shots were fired to avert an explosion. The vessel arrived from England with cargo but could not be saved as authorities attempted to extinguish the blaze. Fishermen and harbor agents appealed for aid as gunners sank the damaged hull.
Greenwich Ohio was the scene of a fatal bank robbery suspect identified as Eddie Quinn. Police say the 18 year old assailant, linked to a Chicago family, had previously served ten years in Indiana prison and was arrested eighteen months ago for bank robbery in Abingdon, though details remain unclear.
Statistics from Britain's Highways Protection League report higher motorist violations and deaths in late 1908. Ten people were killed in July to September 1908 versus 83 in the same period earlier, while accidents rose from 31 to 44, signaling growing danger despite regulations.
Friday December 12 lists 16 named individuals including Kellogg Perkins Maxwell Var ts Carter Flint Beveridge Gamble Townsend Burtos Porter Foelaer and Parsons with Davenport and others. The fragmented OCR reads as a roster of senators from multiple states including California Indiare Tennessee Michigan Delaware Oklahoma and New York.
Movements of naval vessels include several schooner and ship sailings. Port au Prince to West Eagle, Gonaives to Culebra, and Prairie from Colon to Culebra are listed with routes. Pillsbury flour pricing appears in adlines, noting multiple barrel discounts.
A scanned roster lists electors selected in Massachusetts and District of Columbia precincts, confirming individuals such as Angus Charles Shattni Almond Smith and James Crona for presidential electors. The document details appointments, districts, and certification to governor and council, with reference to electoral law and dates in 1908.
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