Italian killer Paolucci faces repeated delays to execution
Joseph Paolucci, an Italian who killed his sweetheart Elizabeth Dodge, has had his death sentence postponed a fourth time as attorneys pursue a lengthy legal fight. He reportedly wastes away with consumption and Election to clemency or commutation hinges on President's intervention and potential Supreme Court review.
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Joseph Taolucci
Elizabeth Dodge
Paolucci
Jentice Barnard
District Supreme Court
Stalion
United States Supreme Court
Miss Dodge
Misa Dodge
Tabe
Pauinesi
Paoluccl
Paolacel
Death Record Report Shows Weekly Decline in Deaths
The weekly death tally shows a drop from 1467 annual deaths to 41 per 1000 annual rate, with a larger decrease among colored deaths. Among last week’s 135 total deaths, 87 were whites and the rest colored. Kidney and heart diseases lead causes, followed by consumption and other afflictions, while smallpox cases rose to 14, all among colored individuals and placed under quarantine.
Seeds for School Children A School Garden Drive Announced
Miss Susan B. Stoe announces a seed distribution for public schools. Envelopes will be delivered to supervising principals February 20 1908 and must be returned by March 2 1908. The drive encourages student involvement in beautifying yards while keeping purchases compulsory and supervised by the board of education and the superintendent.
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Susan B. Stoe
Board of Education
Favor School Commission Contemplates Public School Supervision
The Commissioners consider recommending a permanent public school commission to supervise local schools physically. A special commission to study conditions and suggest concentrating schools was appointed in Congress, with engineers and a former superintendent reviewing many cities. The report will be sent to Congress soon. Street cleaning crews worked 23 men removing snow from crossings sidewalks and sewers, finishing largely by day’s end, with workers moved to the salubers.
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Congress
Commiser Moria
Treasury
Taylor
Joan i
Ermimiens
Ferenson
Eiucewes
Amos
Degrees for Students at Fourth Winter Convocation
Washington University holds its fourth winter convocation Saturday at 11 at the Belasco Theater with remarks by Senator Elmer J. Burkett on The Protest of Americanism Against Government Ownership of Railroad. Degrees will be conferred in University Hall at 10:30 and a procession forms with faculty and students.
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Orge
Washington University
Belasco
Elmer J. Burkett
University Hall
Eclock
Fornt
Pacelli of Arts
Plauda C Jones
Maryland
Lenee
Charlea HT
Townend
Distriet of
Columba
Levin A. Molitor
Wisconsin
Charles R. Tomhui
Aururt F. Fitter
A. M
Vortar of
Clara Po Ludlow
BNM
Marino Band
Post Readers Engage In Educational Contest Pictures
The Post Educational Contest draws hundreds of contestants daily seeking Post pictures and rewards. Editors note many amusing incidents as people claim favorites and boast over trophies while Washington crowds call for more clues as to identifying the standbys and scenes.
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Washington
Iestiest
Ith
Ms Trophies
Berbirlet
S4sa
Wicely
Tnt Pistia Ptt
Pittsburg
Bale Toere
Krupp Company Loses Suit Against U S Government
Justice Gould of the District Supreme Court sustained the demurrer filed by the assistant district attorney to the suit of Fried Krupp Company of Germans against Gen. William Crozier Chief of Ordnance U S Army. The court ruled the gun maker cannot sue the United States government over alleged patent infringement and fielding. Fried Krupp appeals the ruling.
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Justice Gould
District Supreme Court
Fried-Krupp Gim Company
William Crager
Ordnance
U.S. A
Iar
United States
Frid-Krupp
Gen
Crozier
Fried-Krapp Company
Residence Cat Drives Out Rats and Earns Gratitude
A resident recounts releasing a farm cat from neglect to combat rats in a back room. Since the cat arrived, rats vanished. the feline killed fourteen, leaving dead rats as a sign of thanks. The owner has since gifted kittens to local provisioning dealers.
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Iter Post
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Only Barrel in Existence Barrel of blackberry brandy offered by Wedderburn Co
A single barrel of genuine blackberry brandy, owned by John Wedderburn Company at 16-619 F Street NW, is offered for 3 dollars a pint under the pure food act. The unique barrel is described as clear white with plenty of blackberry cordial and wine available, but the true brandy remains rare and valuable. Dr. A V Williams Jackson of Columbia University will speak on Persia at the National Geographic Society meeting at the National Rifle Armory.
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John Wedderburn Company
F Street
Marine Band exempt from army band rule, says supporters
Washington music fans expect Marine Band to avoid outside engagement bans despite forthcoming army band restrictions. Marine Band members say the measure targets army groups, not them, noting their unique status and the orchestra’s prominence in Washington society.
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Congress
Marine Band
Merms Tera
American Federation of Musicians
Washington Symphony Orchestra
Washington
Cromett
Marine
United States Military Academy
Shi
Wil Beneft
Marne
Washington Choral Society
Siegerbaned
Wie Marine Band
Anertean Federation
Alusichins
Federation
Bani
Iis
Marine Bon
Wie
Marine Garricks
City Bulletins and Local Notices Merge in Harbor of News
A jumble of city items reports a new vertical turbine pumping engine installed at Aryant street station to boost capacity to 99,000,600 gallons daily, with $40 total cost and $20,090 paid. Plumbers honor District Inspector Davis with a gilt service set from the American Society, and a divorce filing by Minnie Butler against Joseph Ridter cites desertion since 194. Also noted are mentions of Colton will probate, a political photo contest, a Heurich beer ad, and various business and legal notices.
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Aryant Street
Disteiet Water Department
Davis
Henry B. Davis
Americar Society of the Inspectors of Plumbing
Minnie Butler
Joseph Ridter Yterday
Fastport
Estelle Douglas
Campbell Carrington
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Kuppanheimer
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King Baker
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Favor School Commission
Shay
Senator Burkett
Post
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Fenneylvania Avenue
Pennsylvania Avenue
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Franciska Litz
Maerzen
Senate
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Heurich’s
Heudrich
Heurich
Phone West
Heurich Brewing Co
City Bulletins
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Neal
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Pyles
Herrison Sr
Connecticut
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WU Street
C. A. Muddimen & Co
Heer
Maergen and Senate
Arlington Bottling Company
Colton
Ellen M. Coltén
Santa Cruz
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Frome Life
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Committee On Prevention of Consumption
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Harriet Elaine Basle
Emile Beriluer
Scott C. Bare
Walter C. Clephane
John Joy Etson
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Wm. F. Gude
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D. J. Kaufman
Pa. Ave
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F St
O'Donnell
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West End
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Mars
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Castelberg's
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Washin
Gton Gaslight Co
Tenth Street N. W
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Goopvear Raincoat Co
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Maas, Ave
Uneeda
Duffy's Pure Malt Whiskey
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Mail Whiskey Company
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