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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Feb 17, 1908
Page
3
Fragmentary OCR shows Sternburg and retinue journeying from unknown origin through Europe. Mentions travelers including a Frau and servants, with scattered place names and potential plans for rest and pursuit of minds. Details are unclear, but indications point to a grand travel itinerary and state of mind during a long voyage.
The text discusses Japan's alleged use of diplomatic subterfuge to preserve China's territorial integrity while expanding influence in Korea and Manchuria. It notes U S pressure, warship movements, and potential military and economic steps as tensions escalate. The piece cites observers on Korea, China policy, and the open-door stance, with references to Port Arthur and possible American intervention if needed.
Fragmentary copy describes a wartime event involving Cave Browne-Cave, Cave Brewie Cas, and Cowboy Faronet. It notes a return from America and mentions Canada context with a quoted exchange or report on a local historical incident. The text is garbled but preserves names and a scene of postwar activity.
A vivid report describes a skyborne fireball crossing Bathington Park and burning a meadow near Jeffersonville. Witnesses say a bright meteor lit the area, with John Peek noting a striking flash and a smoky plume. The incident is tied to a meteor theory about the meadow’s dry crust and the mysterious banner of the day.
Alacon Vr Sellers a prominent Pittsburg iron broker and seller with deep local ties, was found dead at his Wightman Street home in a suicide. The tragedy echoes a year earlier when his son shot himself in the same bathroom, the family away at church.
An Averian novel by Howells describes a characters plight as suffering a slight attack of influenza while abroad in Rome. The narrative blends travel observations with social commentary, shaping a circa late period tone and emphasizing personal resilience amidst illness.
A telegram from Lieutenant Creeces at the Marine Barracks in Wenpalt reports Benjamim G Steencrey, a 1907 George Washington University football star and captain, drowned in a Providence Bay tugboat accident near Newport. He served in the Maine Guards and was renowned for his football skill and public leadership.
Dr Hall Edwards, a ray exposure victim since 1806, endures prolonged suffering and continues research into his disease. He believes he has found a possible cure and plans to publish a book. He recalls a proposed method of immune protection using sealed rubber gauntlets and lead-coated aprons.
Baron Takahira, Japanese ambassador, arrived in New York then Washington aboard the Miruka, declaring his belief that war between Japan and the United States is impossible. He described his return as a triumphal entry, emphasized enduring friendship between the two nations, and pledged to finish work with American officials.
A chaotic march in New York drew about 600 followers of Maud Malone and Mrs Wells from Union Square to Madison Square. Police refused to suspend the Criminal Code, and a nearby crowd watched as women in suffrage attire paraded, with speeches planned at Madison Square Trade School.
At a meeting speeches on woman suffrage were made by Mrs Wells Miss Malone and others with resolutions adopted. Also noted were sailings from Gibraltar to the passage to New York and onward to Cher Marseil.
Ernest Cady, sixty five, Democrat and former lieutenant governor of Connecticut, was found dead in his Hartford bathtub this morning. He attended Taft's meeting yesterday and was in ill health afterwards. The article notes his political career and past gubernatorial nominations.
A German physician states coffee injures the heart and causes undernourishment leading to disease. He recommends Postum as a healthful alternative free from injurious substances. The claim is supported by his family and patients, with readers noting the testimonial in a health article.
A severely ill man in a Monnetonka Brooklyn apartment house fought with a dog before collapsing. The publisher Douglas Hudson Riker, linked to Florida, reports a violent scene ending with the man found unconscious, tangled with the dog and a twisted blanket. The incident centers on a grim struggle and a fatal outcome.
A Cleveland politician recounts an interview with a woman in a hotel describing threats and a blackmail scheme. He notes a recent visit from Slater and mentions discussions about campaign strategy, alleged payoffs, and political opponents. The report cites a Washington source and references a court interest in the case.
A veiled critique by Christall Pykhart to news outlets argues the arrest of her mother and other suffragettes does not belittle the movement. She contends political authorities seek to scoff at women and urges government action to advance the second reading of Mr Stangey's woman suffrage bill, set for February, claiming militant campaigns can only be halted by policy.
A chaotic scene unfolds as a cook is killed by a gang in the South and Western region. Witnesses describe a violent attack with arson and a crowd spectating as authorities struggle to control the aftermath. The incident sparks a broader war of words between factions and draws national attention.
A confused report describes a box of snakes sent to an unnamed recipient. The incident involves a group or individuals referenced obliquely, with uncertain details about motive or location. Authorities are not clearly identified in the fragment.
Travel money options listed include Letters of Credit International Cheques Drafts and related forms. The text notes these can be sent or arranged and requests information about them, but details are fragmented and unclear.
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