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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Feb 14, 1908
Page
23
Reports say soldiers dispersed rioters while miners resisted efforts to remove workers hired to take their jobs. United States Marshal hired special deputies to protect life and property as clashes spread through streets. Government officials wrestled with threats of violence and orders to curb unrest amid labor resentment and martial presence.
Fragmentary clipping details a planned balloon race bid and a request for a contest in a foreign country. The readable text mentions a meeting and a boy, with unclear names and dates. details remain obscured by OCR errors but imply a local drive to stage a balloon event abroad.
A fragmentary wartime notice reports deaths among cavalrymen and quartermasters on an army transport route. The garbled text mentions casualties during a road voyage and references an assortment of units, places, and individuals, with no clear dates or locations deciphered.
Fragmentary OCR records show orders issued to naval officers at a coastal yard. The text references detachment placements, stationing near the harbor, and routine dispatches for fleet readiness. Remaining legible items indicate directions concerning watch routines and equipment status.
naval movements indicate ships arriving from Acapulco and New York with reports of docking at Majesty Port. authorities note readiness for operations and training as crews disembark and embark for inspections and refits.
A local event, described with garbled OCR, outlines a trial run for a cruiser project. It mentions a meeting at 11 and a preliminary test, with references to instructors and a February date. The fragmentary text names places and persons but lacks clear context or coherent actions.
A War Department order creates the Division of Militia to oversee armament, equipment, training, and organization of the militia. Weaver of the Coast Guards is named chief, with authority over conduct of training, field exercises, and relations with regular forces in peacetime.
The cruiser Chicago sails from Valparaiso toward Annapolis with plans to proceed to Punta Arenas for target practice at Magdalena Bay after refueling at Acapulco. It was to operate in Central American waters but adverse conditions force a northward return.
A garbled, partial summary suggests the State Department shows willingness to interpret English treaty terms similarly to French practice amid ongoing discussions with Britain and Canada. It notes senators' concerns, potential exchanges, and the push to reach a shared understanding of key provisions, though details are unclear in the damaged text.
A damaged OCR fragment references Paname and U S treaty terms affecting the Canal Zone. Mentions payments, obligations, and a set of positions or actors including a secretary and colonists. The text is incomplete and mixes names, dates, and places, yielding unclear specifics.
Mr Clifford of 184 Sanduahs street Buftle writes of using Medwine as a body builder and cough remedy. He claims after the first bottle he felt improvement, after ten bottles the cough was gone and strength returned. He endorses the product and offers a money back guarantee.
Special to The Washington Post reports De Dion and Italian French racers reaching Amsterdam and facing heavy snow along the Erie Canal route toward Fultonville. Cars stalled between Amsterdam and Albany while crews dig out and reroute westward toward Schenectady. French and American entries struggle with road conditions and fuel supply remains ample for the northern leg to Albany and beyond.
Howard Rover, longtime railroad executive and public figure, died yesterday morning after a sudden heart failure linked to prior indigestion. He had been in Washington for a conference with rail system leaders and collapsed at the Raleigh Hotel. Friends and clergy attended, and his body was shipped to a family home, with Mrs Rover and seven grandchildren among those who mourned. Several of Rover’s sons hold notable positions in various industries.
The torpedo-boat flotilla of three vessels including Torter De Lang Tinges Thornton and Blvk tey arrived at Norfolk Navy Yard in Hampton Roads and, if weather cooperates, will sail for the winter raise in the south. The flotilla recently overhauled and returned from a trial run at sea yesterday.
The Republican congressional committee of the First District met to select delegates and endorse Joseph G Cannon for President. The gathering affirmed support for his candidacy with a call for continued backing and unity among party members.
Settlement with Dominican creditors has begun in New York City under the Dominican finance minister. The process will take weeks due to the diversity and remoteness of creditors. The total debt nears 17 million dollars, combining external and internal obligations. Creditors will receive cash and bonds, with about 4 million dollars to be paid in cash.
A New York report presented this afternoon argues that corporal punishment should be restored in schools or that principals must gain greater power to discipline unruly pupils. The special committee concluded that authority and respect in schools require a clear disciplinary framework or the return of corporal punishment.
Judge De Laver hears ten cases as Ambassador Bryce and Dr Blumenthal observe, noting the court seeks to temper justice with mercy for youths. Leung, accused of stealing a shirt, protests he never wore such clothing, drawing amusement from the audience and officials.
Admiral Simpson of the Chilean Navy sends a cablegram reporting Admiral Evans improving in health aboard the training ship General Baquedano. Valparaiso prepares for the fleet review as the American ships approach, with diplomats aboard and a formal dinner planned. The Chacabuco and two other Chilean warships escort the fleet toward Callao, expected to pass Valparaiso around 2 pm tomorrow.
Los Angeles urges navy to maintain a fleet of at least six modern battleships in Pacific waters with resolutions to be sent to Washington. San Francisco prepares for vegetation and beautification efforts as spring arrives, planning to plant nasturtium, scubshlla, poppy, and other seeds to brighten hillsides before Way arrives.
A morning blaze consumed the Moose Hotel a three story brick frame structure valued at 2500 with 1600 insurance. The fire also destroyed the offices of Shepperd and Fyodshoontz and the residence of Col Lennatt, with total losses estimated around 6000.
Special to The Washington Post reports the Virginia senate committees favor extending the General Assembly session to ninety days and a referendum question for voters. Gov Swinson signed measures granting exclusive franchise rights to the Richmond Fredericksburg and Potomac Railway. Maryland delegates and senators were appointed to a commission to study oyster industry protection amid charges against Judge Sha.
A joint committee allocates a 250 gift to three charities the Associated Charities 4 percent to one charity 1 percent to Citizens Bilies Association and 1 percent to the Committee on Prevention of Consumption along with numerous individual contributions ranging from 0 to 33 dollars to cause goodwill and support for relief and prevention efforts across multiple named donors and organizations.
A dubious home remedy promotes weight loss as harmless and easy by using a mix of Mu molala extract cascara and Simplex syrup from a drug store. The advertisement claims a teaspoon after meals can melt fat and help readers lose up to four pounds daily, with minimal effort or injury.
A fiery editorial laments a push for executive appointment bypassing Senate scrutiny. It cautions Congress and the public to resist demagogic momentum, warns of ruinous plans, and urges steady governance under God and constitutional safeguards. The piece cites Speaker Joseph Cannon and Governor Bartlett among others, stressing prudent leadership and national unity.
A distorted report recounts a three inch short man denied a post office clerk job under a presidential order. It notes a inspector General and several named officials debating stature based eligibility, with references to Overstreet and Moore and a push to overturn the height rule.
Preparations near Wasling amid flood fears prompt residents of Tort and surrounding streets to move furniture to upper floors as workmen cut levees near Palmore and Ohty bridges. Authorities warn damages may rise if breaches occur and pledges restitution for the impacted.
A damaged OCR passage promotes a home made mixture with Dandelion and Sarsaparilla compounds claimed to ease rheumatism and kidney issues. It lists ingredients, directions, and costs, urging adults to take a teaspoonful after meals and at bedtime with water, noting a pharmacy source.
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