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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Feb 18, 1908
Page
3
Report details a contested drowning near Newport involving two men aboard a tug. Naval and local authorities, including Representative Steenerson, push for full investigation while relatives seek clarity on the fate of Milintosh and others.
A garbled historic listing shows funeral directors and embalmers with names William Lee, John R Wright Co, R F Harvey’s Sons, W R Speare, Frank A Speare, and others in Washington area. It includes shop names, telephone numbers, and addresses such as 1337 Tents Teleghone north and 940 F Street N W, indicating a directory row of undertakers and related services.
A pastor promotes a belief in a Emmanuel Church movement called Spiritual Heating, claiming it can be successfully applied in numerous cases. The article lists various proponents, locations, and mentions Dr Macon and Dr Wie Domsted among others, outlining alleged powers, influence, and recent endorsements within religious and community circles.
Health office record lists deaths with ages from infants to elderly and hospital affiliations including General Hospital and St Marys. It also notes movements of naval vessels from League Island to Hampton and entries for ports such as San Juan and Puerto Rico with several named ships and officers.
Morse faces a new perjury count tied to the Provident Life loan scheme after deposit of 310,000 by Thomas into the National Bank of North America. The affair, involving former bank president Curtis, centers on alleged knowledge of the loan amid grand jury testimony adjourned for four weeks.
The Snell will contest in Linton Tennessee failed to reach a verdict after six hours of deliberation. Jurors opposed the will’s provisions by eight to four, with arguments over the bequests to a wife and a clergyman’s daughter. The case will restart in the next term.
Jester W Vorhees former New Jersey governor and Tiink G Combes appeared before Justice Dowling on the Supreme Court criminal branch to plead to indictments. They were held on eight thousand bail furnished by a surety company. Vorhees resides in Elizabeth New Jersey and Combes in Philadelphia. The Bankers Life Insurance Company shows assets of 1 106100 and surplus to policyholders of 1 3978 as certified by the Insurance Department on July 1 last. An earlier item mis-stated the company’s status. it has remained in active business since 1869 and severed ties with management years ago.
Special to The Washington Best Erie reports the Erie Pack 17 The American circle in the New York to Paris race arrived at 9 2 tonight and rested in a garage before an early westward start The French car driven by St Chaffray arrived first at 7 20 and also rested Geneyt NY Feb 17 motor bloc trail Harding 48 hours behind leaders The crew stays in Ratscha NY Feb W The German car passed at 4 35 Auburn WY Feb 1 The French car driven by Godard passed today at 1 3h
Government hydrographer M O Leighton outlines an emergency scheme to prevent annual river floods. Detention reservoirs would be kept empty part of the year then released in late winter and spring to channel waters into canals, aiding navigation and powering industries. The plan addresses flood damage costs and regional water transportation needs.
Daniel Drennan a longtime War Department clerk dies at his home 118 West Northwest Sunday afternoon at 2 o clock from heart disease after three months of illness. Born in Dublin Ireland he came to the United States at 15 and served in the Army for over twenty years. He was adjutant general of the Veterans Union and a member of Fall Sheridan Post G AR. Survived by his widow and three children. Funeral arrangements to be announced locally.
Fragmentary report on Beech Harris case in Breathitt County Circuit Court. Trial expected soon with defense stating payment of expenses from estate funds. Details unclear due to damaged OCR text.
A government report circulated yesterday shows Secretary Metcalf obtaining views from Admiral Capps without Converse input. The document, based on Capps criticisms, aligns with Converse and notes detailed drawings and cuts to illustrate his stance on nasal constriction and the related plan.
Official report of the armored cruiser North Carolina off Virginia states she averaged about 24.8 knots over four hours. The vessel’s speed surpasses earlier American armored cruisers, with contemporaries like the Duke of Edinburgh reportedly capable of about 27.1 knots.
Ottawa reports Canada grants US request to sail Nashville a 4300 ton war vessel through Canadian canals for Great Lakes training. The ship under Cal Thomas Woodbury commands the Department of the Columbia, while a telegram from US Marshal Tarhanks Alaska notes strike conditions improved and troops not needed.
Army orders list various assignments retirements and movements. Second Lieutenant John W Lang is to six months on service with the Twenty third Infantry. Captain George B French and Captain George F French are noted with transfers and retirements. Capt Patrick Ho McAndrew and Maj Gede G Horuv Dannan are to attend a joint Army and Navy board on smokeless powder. Chaplain Albert 3 Bader is recalled from the Army and Navy General in Capital Hot Springs Ark and will return to duty.
Postmaster Barnes says the Washington office runs smoothly though merchants and Congressmen allege discontent with delivery and special letters. Critics blame Superintendent Johnson for shifts in staff and procedures while some clerks complain under new authority and claim better work discipline.
The Marquise de Merinvile presented D J O Connell rector of the Catholic University of America with a bishopstyle ring after his elevation from Rome. The gift, described as a personal tribute, surprised Catholic circles as the Marquise reportedly renounced the Catholic faith.
Navy dispatch lists Lieyt Com J L Jayne ordered to home and wait, Lieut M J WcCormack assigned ordnance duties in Tennessee, and Lieut A G Kavarazh given home and wait orders. Strong names and naval roles framed in classified notice style.
Newspaper style health ad warns thousands suffer kidney disease unseen and urges Dr Kilmer Swamp Root as kidney liver and bladder remedy. Claims widespread prevalence, lists symptoms, offers sample bottle by mail with address in Binghamton and Washington Daily Post reader note. Contains promotional language and instructions to purchase.
A chaotic clipping chronicles assorted oddities and misadventures. It notes Dr F Wadieon Pagot’s treatment of Frank A Lemon, a wealthy coal merchant, as readers glimpse early 20th century hospital anecdotes and bizarre marital disputes including a disputed divorce and a husband forgets a baseball league meeting.
Stone & Fairfax advertise a sacrifice sale of a two bath, 14 room home at 1342 New York Ave near 20th and P streets, with 19 by 101 foot lot. Reduced from 18 500 to 12 500 and again to 850? earlier note. owner to settle estate, trust due, must sell.
Stone and Fairfax offer a reduced price on a corner Washington Heights property at 1942 New York Ave. The 12 rooms include two baths and hot water heat. Original asking price cut to 8,500. Ideal for buyers seeking a large city home with modern amenities.
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