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Newspaper

Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Feb 14, 1908

Page

27

Suffrage Bill Passes Amid Protests and Opposition

The Washington Post reports a suffrage measure passed the House by 68 to 2 and moves to the Senate amid strong opposition from delegates in Baltimore. The debate cites potential Supreme Court tests over constitutional rights and a push to amend Jim Crow provisions, with lawmakers warning of future appeals and state reactions.

Supreme Court Lee Gorman Clagett Washington Post Statehouse Annapolis House Senate Baltimore Cit Republican Supreme Court of the Unitedates

Indicted for murder case at Wahine on Pot tag vest

An indictment outlines a murder charge involving a Wahine event and a pot tag incident. Names and exact locations are unclear due to damaged text but the document references Joseph, Polou, and WMOT as related entities. The report notes court actions and a return to a local facility for processing.

Ted John Fae Heresy Bigant Joseph Polou

2000 Men Resume Work In Wheeling District

More than two thousand workers who had been idle since November and December returned to jobs in the Wheeling district this week. Additional mills and plants including Action Standard plant, Hasking Glass plant, Martina Ferry, Top Mill furnace, Wheeling Steel and Iron Works, and National Cube Company’s Ris ernida plant partially resumed or started up, providing employment gains of over ten percent overall.

Wheeling Woova Wherlng Actna Standard Hasking Glass Martina Ferry Wheeling Steel and Iron Works

Survey to Extend Washington and Rockville Electric Line

Engineers began a preliminary survey to extend the Washington and Rockville Railway from the courthouse area to Rocks western limit. The plan aims to reach Gaithersburg about miles west, expanding service along the town’s main street and beyond.

Murderer unrepentant as jury selection begins

The trial of Cauthorn for the murder of Mrs Ade Jones resumes as jurors are chosen amid crowded court. He declares no remorse and asks to be buried beside his victim. if refused, he asks the body be given to a medical school for a monument. Doctors from Southeastern Asylum Petersburg and Western Avlan work to testify.

Spesial Tan Washington Post Chrastmsburg Ade Jones Cambria Petersbair Ant A I Strom

Fear Outbreak Of Mob In A Prison Outbreak

A fragmented report describes fear amid a mob incident at a penitentiary. Details are garbled with missing names and places, but the core event points to unrest and protective actions by authorities as staff and inmates react to the crisis.

Decision Lost Him A Wife

A court filing details a contentious suit over a marriage ending in estrangement. The defendant appears to challenge the validity of the marriage while seeking legal costs and related relief. The document references individuals by name and describes allegations surrounding the dissolution and related actions.

Aged Farmer Killed in Frege County Runaway

An elderly farmer from Frege County was fatally injured when his cart collided with a wheel, causing him to strike the ground. He died at the scene and was later identified as a local resident, with authorities noting a brief struggle and a fatal injury to the legs.

Attacked by Deer Brings Disjointed Court Mentions

Fragmented text describes a fatal deer attack and a chaotic court docket with names and places. It references a Willam form incident, a Washington area enclosure, and remarks about the United States Court of Appeals with numerous judges and locales cited in garbled OCR style.

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Gossip of Society and Gallows in One Page Feature

A vivid society column mixes a condemned murderer’s death row notes with New York and Washington elite social events. It covers the killer Midgets awaiting the scaffold, the Duchess of Roxelyn’s literary image, pink ball attire shifts, a Paris turban fashion trend, and a galaxy of patrons and society weddings including the McCandliss sisters in Philadelphia, with ongoing Plaza preparations for Virginia mountain poor relief.

Tabernacle Presbyterian Church Thirty Seventh Chestnut Streets Philadelphia Florenca Lois McCandliss Julia Mass Candiiss Mary M McCandliss Chestnut Street Florence Lois Yonn G Peter Julia Moss Chomas Folwell Henryth Oxtoby Emily D McCandless Laura Buddieton Elliott Edith Grace Folwell Margaret Blakiston Marion Skinner Ardmore Alice Boughton Harry Ireland Robert Wolwell A P Lee Roger B Mc Candliss Charles P Bill New York George Peter Washington Nathan Wolwell William H Wolwel Wiliam L McCandliss Fete Foinett Waldorf Astor Chiswell D Langhorne Virginia Plaza

Held on Suspicion by Alexandria Police

Edward Drowns tarry Hicks and Wil bert Cook are held on suspicion of holding up and shooting Thomas J Snyder on Tuesday night. They were arrested by Chief Gooda and others and taken before Snyder who lies in serious condition at Alexandria Hospital. A recovered Winchester revolver connects Parker to the suspects while a fourteen year old boy injured another with a toy pistol. James Gaskins, charged with robbing a mail package, was arraigned and held for the grand jury with bond set.

Edward Drowns Tarry Hicks Wilbert Cook Alexardria Thomas J Snyder Guvey Frans Parker King Street Cook Parker Parker Pruesiag Virisnydey Virisnydey Was Shot To Hold Onty the Bill Snve Snyders MrAl Lung James Gaskins Alexandraa United States Rwp Kearnett Culpeper County Gaskins Unitenl States Grind United Ones Coit

Grudge Ends in a Tragedy as Be hind-Slayer Escapes After Slaying Lumber Dealer

A young lumber dealer once of trial jety was shot dead yesterday. Luke Banner, sixty, a wealthy merchant, stood accused as the assailant who fired without warning, then fled. A posse pursued near Montsina vil im. Banner disappeared with his horse after witnesses described a concealed shotgun in his coat. The shooting left the victim dead and the scene steeped in shock as investigators sought the killer.

Washington Post Jety Luke Banner Banner Montsina Vesterda Ciie Cline

Derelict Schooners Threaten Wreck in Atlantic Search

The gunboat Ionia sails from Hampton Roads to aid in locating the abandoned waterlogged schooner Berwin near Charleston. A prize chase involves the Perewin and the Tember, with repairs and possible towing planned if found. the Emilie Budsail wreck remains undisturbed. The Dominion steamship Jemerson crew losses prompt the revenue cutter Onondaga to assist.

Ecial Norfolk Ionia Hampton Roads Ward Wis Bist Charleston Berwin Pioma Emilie Budsaill Dominion Steamship Jemerson

Restore Strength Dr cures nervous exhaustion with Nerine and T pills

Dr Miles Nerine boosts nervous strength and relieves headaches and fatigue. EURIS PERRY of Vena ark reports rapid improvement after one bottle and a promise of money back from MILES MEDICAL CO.

Mina Miles Nerme Euris Perry Vena Miles Medical Elichart Ind

Mrs Bryans Fitness Luncheon Sparks Talk and Embarrassment

At a Buffalo luncheon, William Jennings Bryan praised his wife Mrs Bryan’s abilities and propriety, asserting her competence in public life and domestic duties. The remarks drew mixed reactions from guests including Mayor Tom L Johnson and other club members.

Aulaly Pispauen Willard Brians Buffalo Womens Club Twentieth Century Club Brag Butalo Line County General Committee Norman & Mack Bryan Bryan Spot Tom L Johnson Cleveland Tom Glad Mrs Bryan

Remarkable Claims On Negro Digestion And Teeth Health

A memoir-like piece discusses alleged links between digestion and teeth quality among African tribes and contrasts with civilized diets. It promotes Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets as a cure for indigestion and stomach troubles, claiming benefits for dental health via improved digestion.

Tisingstone Henry Stan Africa J Stuart Co Stuart Marshall Mich

Rules of the Post Educational Contest

The Washington Post announces an educational contest open to all without employment ties. Entries must be complete sets on a single package with illustrations depicting history geography or local scenes. Prizes go to those submitting most correct full sets. ties share prizes.

Ubeleer Tut Mustetar Circinnui Boston Knox Ryaling Tulitanks The Washington Post

Memorial Concert to Grieg by Washington Choral Society

Memorial concert honors Norwegian composer Edward Grieg who died last year. Washington Choral Society under Heinrich Hammer performs Sigurd Jorsakaar Landkennning and Glafrygiasjon with mixed chorus and soloists. Rehearsals under Warmer and Raynal showcase improvements and artistry.

Edward Hagerup Grieg Washimeton Choral Society Heinrich Hammer Landkenning Qlaf Rygiasson Gounods George Washington University Warmer Washington Choral Society Coun Us Hi Raynal Georgetown Orchestra

Eloping Couple Procure License in Montgomery County

Ernest Edward Hawkins of Clarksburg obtained a license to wed Misa Tia Louisa Burdette. They slipped away to Gaithersburg and married yesterday with Rev J H Dulaney officiating. Burdette parents initially objected but granted forgiveness after the ceremony.

Montgomery County Washington Ifield Ernest Edward Hawkins Clarksburg Misa Tia Louisa Burdette Richard T Burdette Gaithersburg J H Dulaney Methodist Episcopal Church Giria Payents

Virginia Obituary Roundup from Fredericksburg Area

Obituaries from Virginia counties note the passes of Charles Nichola near Macanpanax aged 89, Mra Busan Chiltan in Safford County aged 79, Mgallin Scott Edmonds widow of Dr Henry J Edmonds at Ximarnock from typhoid, John A Stuart aged 65 at Lowry Bedford County, Jacob Hor aged 87, and Louisa Oxburn of Loudoun County aged 60, with spouses and children named.

Fredericksburg Charles Nichola Spotteylvania County Macanpanax Hofs Sur Mra Busan Ximarnock

Gov Gl inn commutes Greensboro wife killer to prison

Special to The Washington Port Raleigh WNC Feb 123 Gov Glenn commutes Frazer Jones sentenced to hang last Saturday to imprisonment in the penitentiary. Officials say evidence showed unfaithfulness of Jones wife as the motive. The reprieve lasts until February 18.

Washington Raleigh WNC Glenn Frazer Jones Greensboro

Virginia Weddings at White Rock and Richmond Home

Feb 12 13 events described as weddings in Virginia. Carrie Winder wed Curtis Vernon Spider in Fredericksburg with ceremony at the Snead home. James W Cuppage tied to Hist Macle and Smith in Richmond. Couples to reside in Stafford County.

White Rock George H Snead Carrie Winder Curtis Vernon Spider Washington DC Fredericksburg James W Cuppage Spotteylvania County Hist Macle & Smith Hanover Creery Richmond Davia Charies City County Stafford County

FACES MURDER CHARGE IN MONTGOMERY

In Rockville Maryland on February 13 coroners inquest returned a verdict charging Edward Price with murder for fatally shooting Joan Taylor a Black woman three weeks earlier Price claimed he acted to defend his mother and himself from an attack by Taylor who was intoxicated Taylor was died last Sunday in a Washington hospital Price is jailed awaiting grand jury action.

Reyon Hee O Connor Mrs O Connor New York Washington America Montgomery Rockville Coroners Fury Justice of the Peace John B Brewer Joan Taylor Edward Price Washington Hospital Nts Price Slarch Kitty Price Taylor Mothe

Familiar pictures of an educational centre feature in Post issue

One of these familiar pictures, a symbol of the greatest educational centre, is shown in this issue. If you wish, after the pictures of the contest, apply to the Post for details.

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