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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Feb 24, 1908
Page
15
A battered fragment urges signing and mailing a reply with no payment. It claims 112 leading business figures authored 10 books totaling 2193 pages and 1497 vital secrets. The text rambles through garbled phrases about ships, wealth, and dubious guarantees, offering no verifiable names or dates.
Police report two similar killings with robbery as motive. Victims were repeatedly stabbed or struck in the head, both confined to Freedmen's Hospital, and witnesses from a prior inquest are to be summoned as developments unfold at the morgue and coroner's inquiry.
The Southern Industrial Educational Association held its annual meeting on Saturday at Mass Ave venue to elect trustees. Judge Seth ard presided as association president, with Mrs Davidson White recording minutes. Judge Shepard delivered the annual report while Lt Thomas Nelson Page spoke on conditions among impoverished literacy in Virginia. Other attendees included Richmond FB Hobson Col Hilary Herbert C Daved White and Leigh Robinson with a reception hosted by Mrs Shepard for trustees and visiting delegates.
Representative Russell tells a Missouri Society audience that Missouri should raise funds to erect a monument to George G West, a former U S Senator, in Jefferson City. He recounts his arrival in Congress and notes the state has done little to preserve West memory. A musicale followed with participation from Mrs Frank Maxwell and local performers.
A consumer advertisement extols Dr Miles Anti Pain Pills for neuralgia and headaches as fast acting nerve relief. It claims long term use by couples, offers a money back guarantee if the first package fails, and lists Miles Medical Co as the maker with Elkhart Indiana origin.
Nine boys from Michigan’s upper peninsula will visit Washington as guests of Senator William Ald Smith at his residence. The trip, organized by Western Farmer of Menominee, is funded by a voting contest. the youths will meet the President, tour Congress and the Tomb of Washington, and return to Chicago.
The Pro-Cathedral Church of the Ascension faced disruption as seven of the original choir staff appeared, prompting Rector to enlist usherettes to fill in. About twenty choir members sat in the rear pews during services while forward pews turned away. Mrs. F C Fuierl Sen led on the organ, praised for performance though the situation caused embarrassment and lower quality music. A church inquiry was planned, with Bishop Mattertos overseeing, amid controversy over Rev J Henning Nelms and leadership.
Police logged multiple theft reports last night. P Osterback of Room A7 Manchurian Untel said his room was entered Sunday morning and jewelry worth 140 dollars was taken though doors and windows showed no tampering. Miss Mamie Barbee reported a pocketbook missing on a Fourth Street streetcar route and accused a young colored girl near eighteen. the theft occurred near Fourteenth Street and Themis Corete and New York Avenue Northwest. Theodore Alivhael a Maryland Avenue Northeast wholesale food dealer said his store was entered Saturday night with a wash drawer robbed and several items taken through a rear window.
The Woman's Relief Corps of the Army of the Potomac paused its convention at the G A R Hall Saturday night. It will reconvene at 7:20 this evening for regular business with Mrs Isabel Worrell Ball presiding. A reception for guests may be announced tonight and honored attendees include Department Commander Newton Ferree and other comrades. Mrs Tina received carnations from her staff.
Washington report says the Turner Rossiter inquiry into the Government Printing Office nears completion. The final, exhaustive findings are expected to be submitted to President and Congress, with reforms likely including abolition of old bookkeeping methods and staff reductions to cut printing costs.
Two alleged speak-easies were raided by Police Sergi Levin Brown and Pat Creagh of the Third precinct. Arrested were Jacob Reaves Victoria Morse and Anne Johnson all colored on unlicensed liquor charges. Reaves allegedly ran operations at 2518 Hl Street NW and the women at 27M K Street NW. Police say witnesses' names were obtained and liquor seized.
Grangefiet Campbell presents stirring songs and sermons at R J Ave M P Church corner 1st St on Sunday at 11 a m and 3 p m week days at 7 30 p m pastor to address the message. Also local ads for groceries and beverages and a note that N C Uphams Home Life Blog invites investments of 100 to 1000.
David Glassburg, arrested in Harrisburg at the request of local authorities, will face a Police Court hearing this morning on grand larceny charges. He allegedly fled with twenty watches and three suits while acting as skier for Barnett Setapiro at 601 D Street NW. He was captured in Harrisburg last Tuesday and brought back by Detective Cromwell yesterday.
Police hunt Maurice Wolf eight and Ralph Wolf eleven missing from 710 Fourth Street North since last Saturday. Last seen wearing dark coat gray trousers telegram: Matried wore dark roar gray trousers no overcoat cap Teleph wore gray overcoat corduroy trousers black rap.
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