This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 23 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Feb 14, 1908
Page
13
President Finley announced that wage reductions are likely for Southern Railway employees as part of cost saving. Conferences with employee representatives are planned to discuss the situation, with no fixed dates yet. In Washington about two workers saw wage cuts, and the system-wide impact could reach around 40,000 among roughly 42,000 employees.
John Guesso, 23, of 1000 Fifteenth Street NW, was arrested yesterday afternoon on larceny charges after allegedly attempting to eat a pawn ticket during the incident. He is held at Third Precinct and to be arraigned in police court. The stolen gold watch from Mr. Taylor was recovered.
Mrs Elma E M Luerssen filed in District Supreme Court for impaneling a jury to decide if her husband Arthur H F Luerssen is incapable of managing property due to drinking. She asserts he owns no drug store at the corner of North Capital and P streets and alleges his drinking endangers his business future, seeking court appointment of a committee.
Mrs. Nora H Heinberg was granted an absolute divorce from Louis A Reinhere on statutory grounds by order of Fustlea Gould in the District Supreme Court. Mrs. Reinberg was granted the pare dnd custody of the Gwe chilies. A keeper of divorce was granted to Mrs. Margaret Leetter from John Leet ter. Mr. ToeMler was ordered to pay alimony. Mrs. Luin Irene Moulden w: q yoree from John BR, Moulde granted a
The Wington Saengerbund plans its 126th masquerade ball at National Rules Armory next Tuesday with three cash prizes for groups and eight for individual masks. Unmasking at 11:11 p.m. requires seven maskers at the door to compete for the princes, with the Marine Band providing the music.
The funeral for Rear Admiral Fletcher is announced with pallbearers named. He died at his home after an illness and will be interred at Arlington. Fletcher’s long Navy career included chief engineer ranks and service on the Saranac during the Civil War, with retirement as rear admiral in 1906 under act provisions.
Treasury Department clerks rally against a proposed tax increase on dogs and a new levy on cats, warning of hardship for the poor and public health risks. Petitions from Georgetown and other areas urge moderation, with supporters arguing heavy penalties curb stray animals and disease.
A fire at Washington Asylum Hospital forced patients to flee in night clothing as flames swept the building causing about 1060 dollars in damage. Two white patients Tula Carter and William A Myers escaped from the roof and grounds. Nurse Maude Oden alerted staff and helped summon the fire department, likely saving lives. Some clothing burned from a sulfur pan used in fumigation.
George E. Tramitton of Hamilton and Colbert is named as a potential successor to George T. Dunlop as president of the railroad. Tramitton, a longtime adviser to the B and O Railroad, has supporters urging his fitness for the presidency.
An apparent gas main leak at the corner of Thirteenth Street and Pennsylvania Avenue exploded yesterday around 2 PM. The blast lifted asphalt within a 20 foot radius, rattled nearby buildings, and drew a large crowd before police and gas workers moved in. An electric spark from a passing trolley acted as the detonator for the gas.
The Fort Thayer public park measure introduced by Senator Gallinger was received by the Commissioners from the Committee on Public Buildings. The bill outlines a site in West Woodridye between Twenty-fourth and Twenty-fifth and Irvine and Hamilton streets, with land cost capped per square foot and funding to pay for the land.
Secretary Garfield lauds a $15,000 audit overhaul that reorganizes the Interior Department, speeds service, and boosts economy, while critics say the Government Printing Office audit cost nearly $120,000 and yielded little, highlighting a clash of approaches and costs. The Audit System Company argues their work differs from mere investigation, noting their experts can charge $600 a day and that the Printing Office’s structure required unique methods.
Delegates from temperance groups across seven states gathered at Metropolitan Methodist Episcopal Church to boost the drive for nationwide prohibition. Jesse W. Tull urged sending letters to Congress while leaders warned liquor interests. plans include a Belasco platform for 100 children and talks by church authorities. An open prohibition meeting is set for Grace Church on February 23.
A 39 year old Graysville Alabama man, L A Baird, resident at the Soldiers Home, was arrested on insanity charges for writing letters to mayors of Baltimore New York Philadelphia and Chicago urging support for his presidential bid. He vowed to marry the campaign’s most active supporter after taking office. Police detectives Pratt and Howlett led the case, with examination set by police surgeons.
District Commissioners were informed that the Thomas Meter Company of Buffalo will install taximeter cabs in Washington starting March 1. The plan lists fare rates for up to four passengers, meters for waiting time, and a gradual expansion as demand grows, with approval by the board anticipated after review.
A Metropolitan A M E Zion gathering hears Bishop Hood urge self reliance for African Americans to build independence without waiting for favors. Bishop J. C. Springs and Howard University president W. B. Thir eld participate in opening exercises as bishops convene and accept invitations for further meetings.
A citizens committee with Washington Chamber of Commerce and Board of Trade leaders will meet soon to plan a civic celebration for the District building opening around July 1. Robert N. Harper and Cuno Fr. Rudolph held talks with Commissioner Macfarland, agreeing the ceremony should be simple yet expressive, marking thirty years of the District government under its current system.
Judge Tus Barrard presided in probate court directing the jury to return a verdict sustaining the will of William J. Williams. The $10,000 estate named Mrs. Marquet Levy as principal beneficiary while Mrs Emma Willcott and grandsons F. S. and J. Williams had challenged it on alleged mental incapacity. After hearing the evidence the court directed a verdict for the executors.
Captain B J ODriscoll sixty of War Department was found unconscious at Fourteenth and East Capitol and rushed to Casualty Hospital with a fractured jaw head injuries and bruises. Police doubt assault and believe he fell from a street car.
The funeral for Michael J. Molan who died Tuesday afternoon will be at 2 o'clock from his home at 719 Twelfth Street Northwest. He worked 15 years in the Government Printing Office Treasury branch. Burial will be in Glenwood Cemetery. Memorial exercises for the Maine will be held by Army and Navy Union units and veterans groups on the Maine anniversary, with Chaves D. Sigshee delivering the address.
Maj Morrow told the board of education that inferior quality engine oil is unsuitable for gas engines in public school buildings and urged that requisitions for standard gas-engine oil be adopted in the future.
Detective Evans testified that saloonkeeper Henry W. Reid and porter Charles Phillips quarreled the night Reid was killed. Phillips and Reid were at the 211 Street Northwest saloon early January. Witnesses Octavia Bell Fenimore Moreland John L. Gibson Lewis Benson Walter and Martha Phillips testified. Phillips denied involvement and contradicted his wife. He was taken to jail after the inquest.
Roscoe White, 25, colored, of 54 C Street NW, jailed at Third Precinct, charged with housebreaking and alleged to have stolen a gold cross from Miss Mary Garland of 918 Twenty-second Street NW. At a Foreign Wars District meeting, officers were elected including Commander Rear Admiral Richardson Crover and treasurer Pay Inspector George W. Siroyon, with delegates chosen for the Cleveland convention.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.