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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Feb 05, 1908
Page
27
The text details alleged motives linked to Prohibition sparking enmity and a marked man designation. It mentions Governor Williams and a plan to issue warnings or actions to Glenn, with references to convulsed alliances and intimidations around Bluefield, West Virginia, amid unsettled local politics and criminal tension.
Fragmentary text shows dispute about city court, regent, and council roles. Mentions elections, appointments, and a call for unity amid the conflict. Names and full context are unclear due to damaged OCR but indicate political contention in city governance.
fragments describe a building fire and scattered names and numbers. readable items include Cortlandt Van Rensselaer and Dinwiddie references, with unclear details on cause and timing. the text hints at a fire incident and safety emergency but lacks coherent narrative or verifiable facts.
A garbled report mentions blocked blocks and shipping delays affecting Bay traffic. Names and places are unclear. no coherent events or dates emerge from the text.
Thomas F Ryan the New York financier donated a large sum for Ragged Mountain mission in Albemarle county. The gift came via a Virginia lineage tied to Beth Ryan and others, with faith community leadership steering the effort from the Church of Wasa Por PF Tam. Details describe ties to local residents and ongoing support for mission projects in the mountains.
Leon Thurman, condemned for the murder of Walter Dolsen in Vancouver and a robbery motive, asks Judge Hawke for at least six weeks before his execution to finish writing. He is said to be composing a history of crime and his wanderings. Thurman likely faces re sentence to death tomorrow after appeals.
The Basinet Port Chaleston session stalls as anti prohibition factions delay to secure a two thirds vote. Lawmakers discuss adding a judiciary reform and amending a mine related bill while UMW officials push two related measures.
Inerdat the TH Washington filed an intervening petition in the clerk's office of the Water District Court seeking to halt the merger of several companies in the Paratontus flow area. Stockholders representing Meearly stock request to be made parties to the compliant. attorneys warn for injunction to restrain further operations under the transoliation. Most stock in this petition belongs to Providence RoT parties.
In Annapolis debates, Gorman objects to property qualification while Crothers Brown push a committee bill amid heavy party divisions. Efforts to advance a constitution amendment face delays as leaders seek to unite factions. The legislature considers appropriations and committee referrals as eulogies are delivered for President Seth and Senators Longineum and Wanapbell.
A local pastor Timman Chues announced his opposition to half fare railroad passes, arguing that citizens should not have legislators granting or accepting passes as favors from corporations. He urged voters to reject such practices and insist on fair treatment by government officials.
Be sure not to rely solely on personal judgment for medical matters consult your doctor. Severe colds hard coughs bronchitis and weak throats or lungs may benefit from Aver's Cherry Pectoral. We urge you to ask your physician if a better remedy exists and consider Averco tor for assurance.
Chief of Police JE Warden of Graham Virginia shot and killed himself in a hotel office after a dream in which he believed he killed a black man named Alex Preston during an arrest at a Christmas dance. He leaves a widow and four children.
An Ekins Ball and Lumber Company repairman, Jack Morrigan, was fatally injured while repairing a belt pulley. His arm was torn from the socket and multiple injuries were reported as he was drawn into the revolving device. He was near death at a Washington Pro an early February report.
In Washington Post from B20 King St Alexandria the raid led to fines for ten Washington residents and one from Au xdnidl with charges tied to the goods seized. Several defendants pleaded guilty or were acquitted while others faced penalties as the case progressed amid community concerns and a Mount dey Gap congregation question.
Miss C T Todd, an aero studio owner, unveils a full-sized airship model claiming it will carry two men, reach forty miles per hour, and fold for army wagon transport in two minutes five seconds. The 42 foot craft weighs 250 pounds, uses a Curtiss motor, and follows aero club and War Department contest principles.
A long Army orders list names officers by rank and unit with effective dates from January 1 to January 5 1908 and include transfers to field artillery infantry coast artillery and naval postings plus staffing for depots and medical paymasters. Also notes vessel movements and sailing from Buenos Ayres to Punta Avenue.
Special to The Washington Post Tenn Feb 4 The case State v Rex Hale for the murder of Irby Davis was called in Jonesboro Circuit Court A large pool of jurors has been summoned and jury impaneling will occur tomorrow Strong local sentiment against Hale and expected difficulty in securing a fair panel Also reports of notable deaths in nearby areas include Joan Harris aged 108 in Petersburg and Susan Montague aged 59 in Richmond with brief biographical details
Society notes continue with dinners, a forthcoming wedding of Miss Helen Emily Serre to Mr Samu Kel Mager Thomas at 63 West Thirty-eighth Street officiated by Rev Henry Mattet. Also details on fashion trends, a new New Year gift trend for pets, Philadelphia socialite Robb engagement to Mr Brooke, and a Baltimore club German night with prominent guests and gowns.
Mrs De Peyster hosts a tea at 86th Street residence for Miss Alice Abercrombie Miller of Washington whose engagement to F Ash De Peyster was announced in The Post. Mrs Harriman hosts dinner for her daughters at 87 Fifth Avenue, with about thirty guests. The League of American Pen Women plans a reception for Mrs Donald M McLean at 1347 L Street NW tonight at 8 o clock, and Mr and Mrs Franklin M Warner travel to Washington for a reception and subscription ball.
Pain and misery are described as nerve disturbance and irritation of nerves. The ad claims Dr Miles Anti Pain Pills relieve distress and pain, with testimonials from Miss Orlena Schenke of Find Oklahoma and a money back guarantee if not helped. 25 doses, 25 cents, never sold in bulk. Miles Medical Co. Indianapolis Bihrhart? Ind
The text outlines rules for a contest at The Washington Post including neatness and accuracy in solutions, prohibition on mutilation or rearranging answer blanks, and disqualification of Post staff or relatives. It allows group entrants from schools or organizations, and directs communications to the Contest Editor in Washington DC with a note not to send coupons until the contest ends.
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