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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Feb 10, 1908
Page
3
A flood of tributes honors the dead priest and rector Dr Simon. President and Senator Beveridge join ministers and clergymen in eloquent words, praising steadfast faith and public service amid mourning. The ceremony recalls historic martyrs and the nation’s respect for devoted church leadership.
Readable fragments mention persons such as Poe and Wade along with addresses and streets. The garbled text suggests a local public notice or obituary style item listing names, venues, and dates though specifics are unclear. The piece preserves scattered proper nouns and geographic references without a clear single event.
In memory of a longtime resident, a brief notice records a private tribute from family and friends. The fragment mentions ANNA and a local market context, with a somber tone and placeholder details reflecting the damaged source.
President Roosevelt regrets missing the meeting to honor Father Stafford. He praises Stafford as a model American citizen who combined fervent religious belief with tolerance for different convictions. Roosevelt emphasizes unity among Protestants Catholics Jews and Gentiles and lauds Stafford’s charity and vision in serving humanity.
A procession of quotes and remembrances honors Father Stafford with offers of devotion from white haired mourners to younger admirers. Speakers praise his service to the republic, religious unity, and humanitarian work, noting his courage amid persecution and his influence on American public life.
Thomas A Edison announces a system to cut cement house costs for the poor, plus a storage battery to power electric autos over long ranges. He envisions garages supplying power, a shift from gasoline to electric propulsion, and a plan to reduce fire risk and housing costs while aiding the downtrodden.
Dr Richard D Harland after visiting Paris notes Americans favor consular service reforms and broader training. A plan by George Washington University to create a National College of the Political Sciences aims to prepare young men for foreign service with three to five years of study and practical training, supported by business leaders and chambers of commerce nationwide.
The oil region endures its coldest weather on record with temperatures from 20 to 30 degrees below zero. In Endeavor, Paneu Meegee, age 21, was found dead, frozen and battered, after last night’s extreme cold. Authorities warn of continuing severe conditions.
The Marshall Field estate and the county attorney agreed to a 1.6 million settlement to satisfy back tax claims on unassessed securities in the probate court after Field’s death in January 1905. The suit, filed in May 1907, sought 1,750 dollars and centered on a 490,000 penalty for unlisted personal property. The dispute arose from securities not listed for assessment in Illinois, claimed as non taxable because they were not in Minola and were owned by extra state corporations. The agreement ends the case without trial.
Edward Margolies, a former fur merchant at 49 Tast Ninth Street, is jailed on land larceny in the second degree as investigators trace a vast swindle. The scheme allegedly shipped goods to Poughkeepsie and multiple cities, with sixty day credits to a Poughkeepsie Bargain House, then rapidly moved items to buyers in New York, Jersey City, Boston, and beyond. Ross and Tevis led the operation, walling off profits before the routes collapsed in November.
Indictments returned in Pittsburgh against George Whitney Stephenson and Irwin Mickersen of Whitney Stephenson, leading brokers, now in bankruptcy. Charges involve embezzlement totaling 2300, tied to the Whitney firm’s failure with debt around 87 500 000. Cases expected to settle without court action.
The text extols an internal medicine Sarsaparilla as a cure for rheumatism, claiming adhesions and pains are temporary and corrected by this remedy. It emphasizes the treatment as superior, especially for pneumonic conditions, asserting it cures the disease.
Knoxville remains a dry town for three months yet reports show enforcement weak and evasion wide. Saloons replaced by clubs sell liquor to members, real estate drops, taxes may rise, and a jug train from Middlesboro speeds whiskey into the city. Prohibition harms hotels and travel sales, while underground routes and club locker systems boost hidden drink use. Local leaders note lost revenue, vacant stores, and broader economic strain amid the temperance wave.
National leaders of the Woman Christian Temperance Union urged stricter prohibition at a mass meeting in a city church. Lillian M Stevens, Anna Gordon, and Margaret Dye Ellis spoke, with Dr Woodrow introducing them, citing Maine as a model for enforcement.
Special to The Washington Post reports banker J Pierpont Morgan denied a Paris interview quoted by Le Petit Journal. He called the piece a fake from start to finish and said he never expressed the views attributed, acknowledging only meeting the author in general terms. He argued workers’ mood and wage issues are a global matter and not his stated position.
The convention of the American Federation of Labor and allied building trades unions gathers to discuss uniting into a 4 national building trades association. Delegates from nearly 290 unions plan to promote concerted action and reduce interunion friction by forming a centralized body.
A valuable diamond ring given at a Women’s Club dinner disappeared after being circulated among about six guests. The hostess offered the ring to all, then paused amid an interruption. After a silent moment a guest claimed she passed it to her neighbor and the dinner ended with guests leaving. Authorities alerted.
Special to The Washington Times reports Taft and associates owning 16 percent of a Texas cattle ranch establish a meat packing plant. They aim to compete with the beef trust by securing cattle from the Tutt ranch and forming a new operation near Taft.
Details emerged for the Star of the New York to Paris event with steamers used from San Francisco to an Alaskan port and potential crossing of the Bering Strait. Four nations represented as crews plan a multi leg route via Arctic terrain, with Paris to San Francisco in thirty days and a transcontinental test across Siberia and Alaska.
A Washington report describes a House hearing on visas and related law questions. Key figures mentioned include Senator Galbraith and Representative Nowie with discussion of New York and New Jersey laws and proposed changes. The piece references contentions about foreign travel and residency, tying to broader immigration policy debates.
The funeral of Dr Reynolds Budd was held yesterday at Saint Rose Cemetery. Attending were relatives including Charles A Budd of Seattle and Mr and Mrs Rossiter. The burial will take place at Bristol in the spring.
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