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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Feb 24, 1908
Page
11
A garbled mailer touts a bold promise to sign and mail a connection with no payment required. It claims “one hundred and twelve” master business people authored many pages and pages of “vital business secrets” but the text is a jumbled mix of phrases, illegible segments, and distorted branding with no clear, verifiable offer or authority.
Motive in both killings appears robbery related. Victims were repeatedly stabbed or struck in the head. Absent details indicate two Black men, Green and Thomas, linked to Red’s and Kirks’s deaths. Coroner’s inquest to probe witnesses summoned and hospital confinement context.
The Southern Industrial Educational Association held its annual meeting on Saturday at the home of Judge Seth ard on Massachusetts avenue to elect trustees. Judge Shepard read the annual report while Lt Thomas Nelson Page spoke on conditions among impoverished literacy in Virginia. Attendees included Mrs Sullivan Mrs Phillips Mrs Jackson Mrs White Mrs Bolton and other local delegates and out of town visitors.
Representative Russell urges a monument to George G West, longtime U S Senator from Missouri. He calls for funds to erect a capital memorial in Jefferson City. Russell spoke on his experiences as a new congressman and recounted events since his election while a program featured music and refreshments.
A testimonial style ad promotes Dr Miles Anti Pain Pills for neuralgia and headache. The copy claims nerve centered pain relief with soothing effects and offers a money back guarantee if the first package fails. It cites Del Laidlaw of Center Kansas and references Miles Medical Co Elkhart Indiana.
Nine boys from Michigan's upper peninsula visit Washington at Senator William Ald Smith's home. The trip, chosen by Western Parker in Menominee, aims to meet the President, tour Congress and the Tomb of Washington, and ends with a return to Chicago.
At the Pro-Cathedral Church of the Ascension a shortage of staff led Rector J Henning Nelms to enlist four usherettes as choir replacements after about thirty five girls declined to join. About twenty declined choir members sat in rear pews and sometimes joined singing. Mrs F C Fuierl Sen praised the organ work, while church gossip noted friction and a pending inquiry under Bishop Mattertos after the rector’s handling of Ernest Leigh.
Several thefts were reported to police last night including a break in at P Osterback in room a7 Manchurian Untel where $140 in jewelry was stolen after doors and windows were tampered with. Miss Mamie Barbee reported a robbed pocketbook on Fourteenth Street car route and a black woman about eighteen suspected but no loss confirmed. Theodore Alivhael a Maryland av northeast wholesale food dealer reported a Saturday night store entry with a robbed wash drawer and several room items taken through a rear window.
The Woman’s Relief Corps of the Army of the Potomac at the G A R Hall paused Saturday evening for a recess and will reconvene at 7:20 p m for the regular session. Mrs Isabel Worrell Ball presided and announced that the agenda and potential resolutions will be made public tonight. Attending were Newton Ferree and staff, Col. Joan Mowbay, Col Vanderhoot, Vel Dalles Indiana, Edwin S Bafetta, and John Walker. Mrs Tina received a large bouquet from her staff Mary Vl Goundie and others.
A Senate printing officer Turner Turner Rossiter’s report nears completion. Congress may cover a half million deficit with reforms to cut costs and modernize Senate printing and binding. Several candidates for top printing post are named.
Police from the Third precinct raided two alleged speak easies, arresting Jacob Reaves Victoria Morse and Anne Johnson all colored. Reaves operated at 2518 Hl Street NW while the women were at 27M K Street NW. Authorities say witnesses were secured and liquor seized.
Grangefield Campbell conducts stirring songs and sermons at the M P Church corner 1st St around February. Sunday services at 9 a m and 3 pm with weekday services at 7:30 pm except Saturday. Also notes local ads for groceries and beverages including Heurich's beer and various pantry items.
David Glassburg arrested in Harrisburg at local request. He faces a Police Court hearing this morning on grand larceny charges. Alleged to have stolen twenty watches and three suits of clothes while acting as skier for Barnett Setapiro at 601 D Street NW. Captured in Harrisburg last Tuesday and returned yesterday by Detective Cromwell.
Police asked to locate Maurice and Ralph Wolf brothers aged eight and eleven. They have been missing since last Saturday from 710 Fourth Street North. Maurice wore a dark coat and gray trousers. Ralph wore a gray overcoat, corduroy trousers and a black cap.
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