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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Feb 28, 1908

Page

21

Confessed Anarchist Firing Misread as Accident at Mass

A chaotic report details an alleged confession by Giuseppe Alia who claims he fired at Father Logis during a church service. Investigators say the weapon was held at the moment of the act and the priest’s death appears accidental. Witnesses describe tension in Colorido Springs as authorities pursue details and reexamine statements.

Giuseppe Alia Heinrichs Ned Will Tiewl Father Logis Torres

Funeral directors and embalmers listed with scattered details

The snippet lists multiple funeral firms and directors such as R F Harvey's Sons Nepal, Spear, Frank 4 Smeared, and H Sardo & Co. It mentions chapels, embalmers, and telephone contact numbers, with references to modern crematoriums and livery services.

R F Harvey's Sons Nepal ST Vwly Argus Chapel North W. R. Speare N. W SUN WM H Sardo & CO Modern Chapel Lincoln Thos S Sergeon Thos A Costello Strelt Geo P Zarhorst

Woman Dies at 101 Remembering Soldiers and Sharpened Swords

A 101 year old woman from Grove, Pennsylvania, recalled witnessing soldiers sharpening swords during a wartime event in 1612. Her dated memory notes the sharp wit of an elder during that period and provides a rare personal link to ancient martial scenes.

Stauth Pinith Fonien Grove

LICENSED TO MARRY

Two Philadelphia residents Alice Walter and Violet Campford are linked in marriages to George W and Rey Williams in a Philadelphia registry. The notices name Charles B Conk of Jacksonville and John E Smith of Danville among others, with dates and court references indicating intended unions and eligibility in the public notice.

Geoge Alice Walter Phladelphia Pa Violet Campfoerd PaNadelpuia Rey Wiliam Hares Jacksonville Swain Danvtio

Health Office Record Fragment Highlights Local Names

Fragmentary health office note lists individuals with partial readings and addresses, including several residents and a hospital reference. The text includes garbled names and scattered street cues, suggesting an internal roster or patient log from a February period.

Railroads Seek Nine-Hour Law Extension Hearings

Interstate Commerce Commission heard 37 extensions requests for the nine hour work limit affecting railroads. Talks centered on labor shortages for telegraphers, with the Baltimore and Ohio and Southern Railway proposing station closures and staff reductions to comply. Officials warned that non-applicants must already plan to meet the law, or face consequences.

Mediation Talks Progress in Southern Railway Wage Dispute

Mediators say first conference between the mediation board and Southern Railway officials and employees failed to reach a wage reduction agreement. Commissioners New and Anipp of the Interstate Commerce Commission chair the board as talks continue. The board asks Southern to name organizations and addresses of representatives involved in the negotiations.

Lapar Neill Mediation Board Souhern Interstate Commerce Lew

Negotiations Led by Connell Among Trade Unionists

Pratien Connell of the International Association of Machinists played a prominent role in talks with the company and its employees in New York. The union leaders, including machinists, engineers, firemen, railway telegraphers, and other employees, pressed for improved conditions during the dispute.

Pratien Connell International Assocton of Machinsts Ms Emploves New York

New Haven Line Cuts Pay Across Ranks in 10 Percent Move

New Haven Conn February 27 Officers and workers on the New York New Haven and Hartford Railroad face pay cuts starting March 1. Salaries above 2000 cut 10 percent, 1200 to 2000 cut 6 percent. Total annual savings about 125000. Prior reductions estimated at 37000 weekly.

New Haven Conn New York New Haven and Hartford Railroad Company

Telegraphers Rebuff NP Hours and Wages Proposal

Telegraph operators on the Northern Pacific reject the railroad’s March schedule of hours and wages. They protest reduced pay and longer hours and oppose furnishing own surety bonds and paying their premiums.

St Paul Wonnen Northern Pacific

Death sentences for terrorists in St Petersburg trial

A military court in the Fortress of St Peter and St Paul sentenced seven terrorists to death for planning an attack on Grand Duke Nicholas and an attempt on the minister of justice. Two women were also condemned to death. three others received fifteen years hard labor. The accused refused counsel, and the court barred public access.

Czar Preasburg St Peter and St Paul Gon Niklforum Nicholas Nichelite Wo Chtcheglovitos Calvino St Petersburg la Vita Rome Tempo Wilan Torne Liscomrndes Aciolas Niow

Van Schaick In Prison Ten Year Term Pardon Sought

A damaged early 20th century report notes Van Schaick, master of the ill fated General Slocum, receiving a ten year term with possible labor. a court of appeals decision upheld the sentence while associates discuss clemency and conduct with pilots and mates association.

Slocum Brone Tmtel Stats Pite Pilots ' Mistesnd Mates Association Newport Washington von Schaael

Buried Hero Bludsoe Inloz uri and the Waseseipr

An account describes the sinking of a steamer after a collision near the upper Waseseipr River. Jim Bludsoe is identified with the hero of the poem about the wreck, while passengers heard cries as the vessel ran aground. The captain attempted to move the boat to safety, and crew faced serious injuries during the emergency.

Tohn Tlay Fargonat Janes Ar Island Mike Algon War Seriou

McKinley Memorial Estate Auction Plan Fails

Trustees of the McKinley National Memorial Association could not take over from Mrs Barker sister of the late Mrs McKinley. The plan to name the McKinley name as a public monument proved impossible as the will and estate could not be sold. The matter was taken to court to determine if the property would be offered at public sale.

Vito Pesident Thnjington Burlingam Willard Burlington Ket Commission Southern McKinley Nationel Memorial Association Mo C Barker VcKinsey McKinley Willian Melvites Anu Talen

Wonders and Troubles of Gladys Callas Life

A lengthy period detailed Gladys Callas life from a Portsmouth childhood to a high society Paris debut. It traces debts, blackmail suits, multiple marriages, and a rise to wealth via stage fame and European tours. The piece highlights her alliances with George Carkins and James D Kelley, and notes a tumultuous, dramatic career with extensive social notoriety.

Gladys Dentel Pickering Great Bay Newmeston George Carkins Genrge Carkins Newington Paul D. Roy Paris Boston George New York Gracia Callas Lfe Portsmouth

CARKINS NOT HER HUSBAND special Cable to The Washington Post

A Paris based dispute unfolds over Mrs Carkins and the alleged marriage with Sergius Roy, with Henry Mapleson recounting meetings in France and a 1908 estate sale near Etretat. The tale weaves through purchases, attestations, and claims of multiple identities as Roy faces charges tied to Carlins’ death.

Washington Post Paris Henry Mapleson Roy France Sergius Etretat Curkins Pars Snd L Oaly Calla Mme Mrehes Vissalla Prof. Duverney Ros Miss Calla la Chambre Cottaga Blane Carkins America Frend M Roy Nenill Mr Hoy Mr Roy Paul Ray Paul Ray Mise Calla Miss Calls London Lucia Boson Boston United States

Paris Social Nights Reveal Persian Noble Diamonds

The young hostess entertained lavishly, receiving marked attention from admirers amid social chess and fine dining. Among her acquaintances at the time was the late Shah of Persia, then on his last Paris visit, who presented her with splendid diamonds and pearls.

Spah Persia Paris

Government seeks gradual liquor license reduction in England

Chancellor Asquith introduces a licensing bill to cut saloon licenses over twenty years, with one saloon per 750 people in cities and one per 4 in the country. The plan includes compensation sunset after fourteen years, local option for new licenses, and Sunday access limits. Balfour denounces it as robbery while brewing interests vow to fight the measure.

London Asquith House of Comons Ane Bm Bil England Balfour Belfour House of Lords

For Sale Beautiful residence near British embassy reduced price

For sale this beautiful residence must be sold to settle estate. Price $1 00 formerly held at $1 8500. Swell location near British embassy. For sale a cheap corner Washington Heights reduced to $8 500. Twelve rooms two baths hot water heat.

Swell P Sts Stone & Fairfax New York Ave Washington Heights

Hooe charges introduced in Hartje divorce case

Clifford Wove the negro cogclimin testifies for Augustus Hartje in a divorce petition against his wife alleging improprieties during a long relationship. The deposition was read in court with defense denouncing it as a disgusting recital while prosecutors claim it seeks to intimidate. Judge MacFarlane halted further testimony to keep the trial fair.

Piteburg Cliford Augustus Hartje rlThonaire 5 Diorce Aguel Domene Turself Ara Harte Wags Radio de Jury Harte John L Weishons Hove Flrs Charles Ho Yeq Xeu Sidge MacFarlane

Guards Save Prisoner During Lynching Plot at Prosperity

In Columbia eight guards and deputies thwarted a mob intent on lynching two Black youths, Brad and Ned Toland, accused in the murder and assault of Mrs Elsher. The sedition unfolded as the suspects were brought to the Prosperity depot where a crowd gathered and warily watched, until Supt. Griffith ordered guards to secure the scene and forestall violence. One suspect confessed to the crime.

Columbia Penitental Brad Ned Toland Elhsor Leland Boss Prosperity

Murdered Soldier Found in Canal Identified as Thomas Dover

The body of Thomas Dover, thirty eight, a private in the Forty fifth Coast Artillery at Fort Du Pont, was found in a canal near here. He was last seen November 4, 1907 wearing winter uniform with overcoat and had money. The body was stripped of all clothing except stockings and shoes. The report notes the death as murder.

Willington Def Fey Thomas Dover Forty-fifth Coast Artillery Fort du Pont Dover

Negra Pugilist Found Unconscious After Ring Injury

A female boxer, injured in a match, was found unconscious on Twenty Second Street near Freemantle, and transported to hospital with a fractured ulna and head trauma. A man identified as Dred Lo was reportedly with her in a saloon before the incident. authorities questioned others but could not confirm a motive.

Negra New Fa Fmmet Brown Perra Peri Wen Hasea Dred Love

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