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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Feb 27, 1908
Page
24
A speaker urges recognizing skilled trades as vital nation builders. The talk emphasizes that carpenters, blacksmiths, farmers and craftspeople deserve equal respect to professionals, and that education should reinforce practical work, self reliance, and family duties as core civic duties for citizens.
This morning the National Educational Association will hold several round tables on topics of interest to diverse groups. A reception will be offered by the District board at the Corcoran Art Gallery, closing the convention.
A group of thirty Saratoga Springs students visits Washington this week as guests of the capital. Superintendent Thomas R. Wened and teacher Miss Kate McMehinsakés supervise a trip funded by prize money for academic excellence. They will tour the Capital and be received at the White House, staying at the La Vetra Hotel until Friday.
Chicago officials vow to deport anarchists who advocate violence amid the Denver assassination of Mother Leo Heinrichs. Chancellor Dunne warns of a Chicago plot and says a similar act may occur here. Detectives will guard him as details emerge about the case and the priest’s murder.
Levant Martoo Ressian, an unfrocked Armenian priest on trial for attempted blackmail in general sessions, admits former treasurer role in a revolutionary Haitian-esque group but denies using position unlawfully. He says he borrowed $2,000 to cover debts and disputes the alleged threats while naming associates linked to large schemes.
A threatening unsigned note demanding ninety pounds and threatening to decapitate Dr. Po Menastitna was delivered to his home at 4 Wallington Avenue. A plainclothes patrols searched the area and arrested a man near the scene. the suspect remains in custody as authorities investigate further.
The New York and New Jersey tunnel conducted its first evening rush hour test with trains running every three minutes. Twelve cars were in service bound for New Jersey, and the tunnel filled with traffic from midnight Tuesday through dawn, as trains departed New York Union Station and the evening flow continued into morning.
Former General Coxey reappeared in Washington urging Congress to fund 150 million dollars for inland waterways and nationwide public works. He plans an elastic currency scheme and a private train tour with five cars to lecture on unemployment, offering a patriotic song as he travels from town to town.
Paul Roy, accused by wife Glacia Calla of killing her brother George A. Carkins in Newington, NH, offers a detailed account. He says a quarrel began after dinner when his wife insulted him, leading to a gunfight in which Carkins was wounded and later crawled to the dining room. Roy notes he used a revolver he carried for the outing and claims self defense.
An old advertisement extols Mond’s Sarsaparilla and Hood’s Sarsaparilla as tonics to boost nourishment and vitality. It features a testimonial from Gertrude Hammond of Alexandria Indiana praising renewed energy and removal of impurities.
A local health product offers Head's Sarsaparilia in liquid form or as Sarsatabe chocolate tablets, available in packs of 100 doses for $1. The ad notes convenient dosage options for consumers seeking traditional tonics.
A dramatic account from Portsmouth describes Lilian Carkins Glacia Calla and Roy in a deadly incident on January 2 at Newton. Sonny Carkins was killed after a confrontation and Roy fled to New York, later sought for extradition. Authorities issued a warrant for Paul Roy's arrest in Rockingham County to bring him to trial.
Justice Harlan denounces Sunday desecration by fashionable society at New York Avenue Presbyterian Church. The Interdenominational Sunday Observance Association calls for rest on the Sabbath, with support from Rev. Wallace Radcliffe and Rev. J. G Butler. Senate ally Senator Johnston backs enforcement. Central Labor Union backs an eight hour day and bans Sunday work except for essential needs. Members prepare to petition Congress and request federal and district officials’ cooperation.
The Southeast Washington Citizens' Association held its annual smoker at Washington Hall on Third Street and Pennsylvania Avenue. President A G Herrmann presided as speakers included Macfarland representative William M Calder of Brooklyn and M O L Weller a noted Washington citizen. Music accompanied the program followed by refreshments.
A sensational talk by Madame Jacques promises army and navy corsets to reshape officials including Roosevelt Taft and Garfield. She pledges pink ribbons for Cabinet members and claims corsets will improve physique and posture amid a chaotic scene at the Willard Hotel with other conspiratorial talk and theatrical displays.
Japanese fishermen and sailors stranded on the Malaspina Glacier near Yakutat Alaska from the wrecked Satsuma face probable death as United States revenue cutters Thetis and McCulloch rush to aid but severe gales of sixty miles per hour force them to seek shelter at Neah Bay.
Daniel W. Orwell and Edward J. Harvey, both held to the grand jury by Judge Kimball, face $1000 bonds on an attempted robbery charge. The alleged hold up targeted Hugo Lind at gunpoint near Sixth Street and Jontyjana Avenue Northwest, early Wednesday morning.
Thomas Carson Barr a Newark area rail executive for twenty years died at fifty from Brights disease. He helped purchase Newark surface roads excluding the south Orange lines and formed the Essex Passengers Railway Company. Barr later served as president of the Hartbeth Plainfield and Central New Jersey Company. He was married to Miss Loraine Hunt of Philadelphia and is survived by her.
Exh n of Brass and Enameled Iron Beds displays the newest styles in sterling quality. The stock is large and offers a wonderful choice of patterns, enabling buyers to select with confidence and assurance of satisfaction.
Our new spring stock of Go-carts is on display with the newest improved folding and collapsible designs. We will gladly arrange terms of payment to suit you.
A mob in Alabama pursues an unknown Black man accused of attempting to assault the daughter of Milton Amos. A local man said lynching could follow if the suspect is captured. The girl reportedly resisted with a flick.
Report from Yuma Arizona dated February 26 describes Yaqui Indians killing crew members on the Rio Grande line. Two Americans are spared after the attack on the engineer and fireman. remaining crew are killed.
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