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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Feb 17, 1909
Page
17
Testimony before a congressional committee alleges bribery linked to a Republican candidate's campaign, detailing payments and schemes through intermediaries. The record cites money transfers, invoices, and a network of workers. magnitudes include tens of thousands of dollars and specific figures.
A partial OCR fragment mentions poetry with a potential name Eolesa Herat and a setting that hints at a public or personal literary note. The readable bits reference a place and a person, suggesting a dated or regional piece, but the full context remains unclear.
The committee heard Stephenson say donations to churches were routine whether or not he sought office, with currency left for Washington. Jacob Summer denied campaign spending, Melvin Hoyt claimed $11,000 expended, and Francis McGovern denied funding his bid. Stephenson won 39 of 125 votes for U S senator on January 11, just missing election. Earthquake reports spread from Bulgaria to Turkey and Hungary with varying damage and casualties.
Celebrated pianist Paderewski appears with the Boston Symphony Orchestra as both composer and soloist, premiering his Polish Symphony. The program draws a huge crowd at the Natien Theater, with fervent praise for the symphony and its Polish themes. The performance spotlights Paderewski's virtuosity and the orchestra, as critics note dramatic contrast between movements and a strong patriotic undercurrent. The concert marks a major cultural event with international interest.
A fragmented health office ledger lists numerous names ages and addresses across several streets including Brentwood Road New Jersey Avenue and Hooks West with mentions of families and individuals such as Brentwood Road residents Mrs Mery Varnes and Mr Albert Wilson. The record contains scattered ages from infancy to mid life and references to multiple households and kinship pairings, typical of a census style document.
Early reports from Acapulco say the Flores Cheater gala at the Tlocsus Theater ended in a wall of flame trapping hundreds. Women and children were the majority of the dead, with roofs collapsing as crowds sought escape. Survivors describe a chaotic scene as burning debris and scorched limbs were recovered amid churches filling for the dead.
Knoclang guard escapes from Government Hospital, with Maj Halleck’s son Halleck wearing an army uniform. Police and detectives chase through Washington as the fugitive plans to leave for good. A Post reporter notes Halleck’s repeated escapes and intent to avoid confinement.
Former Representative Wallace Foote hosted a reunion dinner at Harveys attended by members of the old club including George N Southwick William Drnnes Jr Charles G Bennett and others. Speakers said the gathering carried no political significance and many expect a future update word through the club. The group traces its origin to Congress members tired of Capitol dining and holds summer and occasional trips with notable alumni.
The Lemp divorce suit of Mrs Lillian Hardian Lemp versus her husband William J Lemp Jr concluded with final attorney statements. Judge Hitchcock will issue a decision later. Tears were shed by Mrs Lemp as counsel spoke of alleged conduct and sought gross alimony. numerous named individuals appear in the court filing from Maryland Virginia and New York.
A garbled los angeles horse racing results list highlights multiple races. Names such as Bell, Page, Randall, Aragon, and Pride appear among various abbreviations and odds for six races, with finish orders and rundown bets interspersed.
Race by race results list horse names, jockeys, odds, and placements across six races. Notable winners include Malediction at 7 to 2 in the third race and Gowanga at 5 to 1 in the fourth. Multiple selling and maiden events feature numerous named horses and participants with detailed odds and showings.
The article notes the resignation of Henry Vignaud as secretary of the American embassy in Paris with a March 1 departure. It mentions potential successors including John W Barrett of Rome, and states officials expect planned appointment by the time of Secretary of State designation, though no final decision has yet reached Washington.
William England, 34, was seriously injured in a crash near New Jersey and Florida avenues. He rode his bicycle and collided with Joseph T. Skinner, in traffic near 0 Beven I street northwest. Both riders were thrown. England struck his head and was taken to hospital with a concussion watch.
Advertises February low prices on serviceable furniture with guaranteed quality. Describes paying little each week or month and emphasizes credit over cash stores, claiming greater value and economy for a permanent home purchase.
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