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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1908
Page
17
A seminar discusses shifting views of hell as a self created fate and argues the old Calvinist hell is a nightmare. It then explores reunion beliefs in the spirit world, asserting continued personality, recognized loved ones, and renewed affection beyond death with emphasis on enduring bonds and heavenly love.
A partial notice list appears for a local week, with mentions of marriages and deaths. Prospective readers are directed to check the Week oon Post for finalized actions, dates, and observances.
The Washington Fast New York reports the board of conciliation set by the mine commission handled disputes between miners and operators. In three years they saw 150 cases submitted, 14 pending at year end, 136 disposed, with several sustaining rulings or settlements. The board notes improved but ongoing complaint resolution since its formation.
Fragmented OCR notes describe delayed steamers amid wartime events, mentioning Irene and Curerd routes, across the Atlantic, with references to presumable naval actions, armed parties and rescue concerns. Names and specifics are garbled, but the piece signals shipping disruptions and possible military engagements affecting transatlantic lanes.
Police report details a shooting incident near 4 KR oond street with Suydam and De John Clumsdn, initial coordination before magistrate. Witnesses indicate several parties present, with Pett detained for examination and Hutson House of Re Pitter referenced in the proceeding.
Montgomery dispatch reports Director General Grosvenor Tawa of the Southern commercial congress touts a planned Washington office building and auditorium to promote South development. Rentals would fund Southern projects and clubs, with an exhibition of resources to accelerate industry and parity with the nation. More than $900,000 already available toward the $1,090,000 project, aiming to aid the South’s growth.
Local officials report seizure of sallet boxes amid a dispute over absorption by the town. In Bayette counts, 40 female residents are said to be affected as tensions rise over possession. Winchester reports rifts and authorities say the dismissal of the election is being contested, with action against the poll measures and related dockets.
The article outlines a forthcoming pension system for workers at Morris & Co, featuring a cooperative bank and profit sharing. It describes an annual company contribution of $7000 until a $250000 fund target, with 2 percent of participating employees’ salaries, and eligibility after six months with a minimum weekly wage of 10.
George Ives of Fredonia aged 105 years 1 month and several days died today. Born in England he came to the United States in 1853. His first wife died in 1887 and his second wife died in 1903. He had six children sixteen grandchildren and ten great grandchildren. He voted Democratic last November and his health had been remarkably good. He survived by a large family.
Special to The Washington Fau reports Dr Walter Ben-Isel, head of the health department, after inspecting oyster beds off Cape Cod, Great South Bay, Long Island, and Lyme Haven Bay Virginia. He says there is practically no danger of typhoid germs in oysters from these sources, noting Lyon Haven River flats lack population and sewage pollution.
Special to The Washington sas Asheville North Carolina December 20 He was distraught over missing a train he planned to take Deputy Sheriff Fred Roman of Madison County shot and killed himself in a hotel today He and his wife had come for Christmas shopping and he had overslept He refused dinner and shot himself while his wife was in the dining room His reputation was described as steady and good He was the second Madison County official to commit suicide in recent months.
Nearly 1000 people gathered this afternoon at Abingdon for the final temperance rally as supporters of the dispensary faced off with opponents. The election tomorrow is expected to settle the dispute with both sides claiming victory. The dispensary revenue is cited as significant for the town, while religious groups plan continued prayer and singing tomorrow.
In Washington Norfolk on December 20 Mrs Alcoa WW Coe of this city faces an undisputed dispute over a will. The contested bequest involves property dated March and leaves the estate to her and a sister. The outcome hinges on alleged sisterly relations and a possible dissection of the will by the siblings.
An incident on a bridge ends tragically with the death of a man identified locally as Wowine Wova Dee. The report, filled with garbled text, notes a violent attack and mentions a sequence of names and places but lacks clear, coherent details. Police inquiry and community reaction are referenced but specifics are unreadable.
A chaotic report details multiple poisoning and shooting incidents involving various individuals. Physicians tended to victims including Parker amid rumors of treachery. The article mentions a Brethert radar master and a company with subversive ties, plus a shot through a man’s bind at an early hour and a sleuth-like chase around a chicken house.
The obituary item mentions George W O Payn died at noon and lists survivors Elizabeth Payne and others noting his work with various railroad systems. Martha Scott widow of Charles Scott dies in Parkersburg with husband a government official, burial in Washington area. An unrelated paragraph promotes Head's Sarsaparilla claiming blood purification strengthens mucous membranes and aids recovery from colds.
A distraught spouse and twelve children travel from Canada toward Petersburg Virginia where the father, Charles Bar tea, is found dead hanging from a tree. A roll of cash vanishes and the family’s destination in Roanoke is noted as Dec 20. The story details a desperate journey, a missing wad of money, and an untimely death while the family heads toward a new home.
The Williamsport bridge collapse verdict held fault to concrete piers and unsafe crane work as stee lw girders were installed while piers were green. Five died and four injured in the disaster as inspectors cited improper materials and supervision.
A lodge group announces a plan to build homes, naming committees to locate building sites and to raise funds. The effort aims to enable housing development through organized leadership and targeted fundraising.
A garbled Alexandria scene describes Elks and Eagles plans, lodge funds, and property issues, with references to a bazaar, a potential home purchase, and internal disputes. The text narrates a murder attempt by a black attacker in Winchester, alongside police actions and theft of a coat linked to local figures.
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