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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Feb 28, 1908

Page

23

Maryland Assembly Debates Tax Objections and Corrupt Practices Act

A Maryland Assembly committee sees joint opposition from Catholic and Lutheran clergy to the local option bill. Democrats discuss a corrupt practices act and the Straus bill while business leaders push for tax relief. A German delegation seeks to block the option, and debates cover railroad financing, road condemnation, and hygiene committee approvals amid tense political maneuvering.

Maryland Assembly Committee Annapalia Dammans Te Falm Ghiv Hallroad Alen Charr Sen Cummittea Amd Bany Baltimore and Ohio Virginia Gallimora City Wang Smith Prince George County Cheaiperke Breach Ahoad Company Baltimera and Petemec House Toda Gupta Senate Christian Westien Oxermor Oma Sen

Receivers Appointed In Insolvent Water Companies

Receivers were appointed as two water companies, Ditonal and Pennsular, were declared insolvent. The action follows a court order directing appointment in response to the financial distress and inability to meet obligations. Proceedings indicate orderly administration and potential asset realization to satisfy creditors.

Hold Up Case at Schneider Assault Trial Opens in Alexandria

A court proceeding in Alexandria, Virginia, explored the February 1 hold up tied to Anthony Schneider. Testimony revealed Edward Shawty’s suspected role and weapons details as Justice Luther Thompson led the inquiry, with various witnesses recounting movements and the suspect’s claimed actions.

Winchester Election Question and Local Clash Tally

Vague notes describe an election in Winchester with confusion over candidates and voting outcomes. Mentions wages, tethers to local factions, a saloon, and a dispute involving multiple unnamed figures amid unclear dates and places.

N. & W. Propose Wages Reduction Across Rail Staff

General manager of Thuetalk aid Western Railway Company proposes a sliding scale wage cut for all departments. Revenues of the road were $2900 per month. proposed to adjust wages subject to labor organization feedback. No date fixed for responses and no concrete figures yet proposed.

Reinke Vaio Tac Thuetalk Aid Western Railway Company Tie Vytous Iybor

Wanted to Kill Cauthorn in Post Christenbirg

A frenzied scene unfolds on a tram to the Vaden where a woman, wielding a pistol, threatened to kill Cauthorn the slayer of Adi Jones Mre. Conductor Wond disarmed her and she was returned to Christiansharg for lunacy proceedings. A Marion asylum detention followed, affecting an elderly man and her mind.

Spert Marion Asylum

Two Men Die After Tar Fire Incident Near Damascus

In boiling tar near Damascus two men and a brother were severely burned this morning during a farming operation. Children aged four and seven were present as tar was poured, prompting an emergency response and questions about safety practices at the site.

Damas Price

Munsey to Acquire Monumental City Evening News

Frank A Munsey becomes owner of the Monumental City Evening newspaper in Baltimore after a deal with the current president and manager. He will assume control of the paper on Saturday and will run the publication as an independent concern.

Frank A Munosey Monumental City New Yok Boughy Baltore Mimnset Charles Ho Mimses Pam Hbdhinl Me Munsey

Nervous Exhaustion Ad Brightened by Nervine Cure

A buyer testifies that mental strain and nerve breakdown harmed bodily function until Miles Nervine restored energy and strength. The unchanged case notes his wife nearly died two years prior from nervous prostration, but after using the remedy she regained health and vitality. Product sold by Miles Medical Co. Elkhart Ind.

Miles Nervine Thies Neryine Torin Tory Sheas Mones Tack Miles Medical CO Elkhart Ind

Suspect Death Plot Ties Richmond Agent to Black Hand Threats

Richmond labor agent and his wife vanished in New York amid threats by the Black Hand demanding a large sum. Police investigate possible murder or abduction as letters signed with a black hand warned of expiation for alleged laborer abuses.

Richmond New York Hington Osral Black Hind Ingrid Italban Iane Hun Hess Petrod Su i Busness Spartl Sparti Virginia Aivolle Spain Devt Spartt

Taft Nomination Buildup and Socialist Iowa Influence

Amid Chicago talks on party unity the Iowa delegation backs Taft while Cummins supporters push for La Follette or Roosevelt. Nebraska and Iowa factions weigh paths to the nomination as economic distress lingers and farmers face low prices, layoffs, and stalled construction.

Taft Iowa Shaw Chicaro T &E Brian Arvaralii Bryan Yn Mio Chicago S Taft Cummins Roosevelt Canhanks Cennon Knox Sian Jowans Republicana Nebraska Ah Reneumanes Rebrasha Roosevelt Pelecy Hughes la Follette Mm Lowe Nebrasky Hughs Washington la Follettes Lowes Laft Magles Cannan Nobagki Anton Netriska World Peisky

Pass Honeymoon in Jail Charges Arise in Local Case

A man arrested in Kington Post Porosa Teh area faces multiple charges including bicamy and trunk larceny from C and O. Police report he was detained after a scene at a local residence. The suspect, linked to Tarae th ft Hight red cb, faces counts and potential further charges as investigations continue.

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Lightship Missing Off Dimond Shoals After Gale

Norfeld Va Feb Cept Thomte reports the lightship Dimond Shoals is missing with speculation it was driven to sea by a gale. Rescue efforts are hindered by rough seas and uncertain vessel status, while authorities monitor weather and search progress.

Diamond Shoals Norfeld Va Gray Steimer Antonanese Dimond Shoals Reyes

Virginia obituary notices from local paper fragment

Fragmented obituary notices list several local residents: Wink or Teh 2, along with Mrs. Tahmond and Mrs. Sarah F nden, all linked to families residing in Trederiet and Wondstey. The text notes ages, widows, and several bereaved children. Specific details are garbled, but references to University ties and Norfolk and Western era are present.

Udu Trederiet Wream Aduats CE Wylad University Leelsbing Tahmond Bell Torham S Raw Bates Ein Mary Picker Wornham Paterstarg Robertson Charles Robriixon OT Robertson Ho Hughes RE Mere Tre Garratt Norfolk and Western Tellnet

Denies Divorce Rumor About Mrs Henry Chews

The mother of Mrs Henry Chews says the rumors of a separation or divorce are unfounded. She notes her daughter has stayed with family since Christmas, declines interviews, and plans to visit Paris with her husband unless he comes to America first.

Henry Chews Mra Inits Chews Thas Ery Jenn Bo Shridge Kennels Fey Mother 5 Ins Mia Clewe Paras America

Two Women Shot to Death in Raleigh County Mining Town

In Wittenburg Raleigh County constable Miles Smith went to arrest two Negro miners. A confrontation led to gunfire in which two women were killed. The constable was arrested but later released on bond.

Tpechil Washington Post Charleston Miles Smith Wittenburg Raleigh County

Supreme Court Terms and Legal Docket Fragments

The record compiles scattered notes from the Supreme Court and District of Columbia courts, listing judges, appellants, patent appeals and various motions. It references numerous cases, motions, and probate items with assorted attorneys and dates, including references to March 1908 and February entries.

Court of Appeals Castnet of Columbia Justica Hobb Justia Ny Dial United Patent Appeal Smith Anderson Baird George W Burd Oliver Atwood Willam Hoover Ractarl Ho Suc Cmorr JM Chamber N Malls Safe Company Herring Hall Marsh Safe Company Prudentaml Lear Frensh Ya National Laundry Company Dulley Ve Owen Appelles Piition Oy Petitian Carol Zolton Dahigrok Petit Ho Syma Coungil United States Stuart Me Namara Garfield Unites States Gerthanes Kappler Nuarey Tisauerl Sunfort Carfeld Santora Supreme Court District of Columbia Tartice Chubaugh Ole Tivator Company Colteltms Tee Simmona PW CO Danogtve Proutlys Frost Oilton Lewis Intercenar Staten Washington Trailroad Company Turnade March Campanints Alletes Stuart Shorter Sadon & Conlat John UcCawon Diadenbirg & Brudeburg Nomeitenenrance Company Et al Atlarpes Phyte Thomas Tuker Alloney Hemane Thapinen Et al Hal Wfe—Thomspson Takes Wight Pope Pluinius Aera Leighton Lerch Balwore Washington Ation Kenney Kenney &Plaraeny Tikeson Plekfort Attor Reve Mitchell Lipson Wmilleon Attortedaddon & Gatley Wotlong Bower Hyde Baker Sheehy & Mogan-Gorlon & Gordon Heron Attorneya Ormsby Powell Band Brandenburg & Brandenburg Lester Berry Wood Haldenase Short Notes Weilliamson Gittings & Chamberlin Leon Emner Hall Hayden Tohoson Toulhe Roller Attorneys Leo Simmons Winton Strraburger Herell Va Kelly Attorneys Matoney Era Douglss A Jones Y Circuit Court Jative Anderson Morritt Mainz Costa Mason N Richardson E H Worthington Heald & Fairley McKenney & Mariners Antimania Turwms Leer & Prier Thomas AP Blair Thores Myers Capital Traction Camp Autemness Fyne Benson and Poultney H Resa Perss & Bow Presbrey Cookendali Ruprecht Coher Womlord International Trust Ompaye Hineara WC Leshane Warner Dashield Mather Alward Oscar Naurk Tdwin Sauch New Lark Continental Jewell Frtrection Company Distrit Columbia Altay Mes Tajsden Tuntice Stattard Gilbert Lewis Atromer Justics Gouldfrente Horace Worthington Aled Fini Buckley Potaty Lucy Ro Webb Jane W Mathhews Watthew Mary Goandily Joseph Comolis Joseph Sullivan James McB Stembel PH Mashall Lora Besse O Bradley Eer LH David Harriett Border Mill Red Sidney L Dixon Mel Wich Jarlington Tatate Laetitia T Semple Berbert & Micon

Real estate transfers across Northwest and Pleasant Plains

A dense list of property transfers shows multiple owners selling or querying parcels across Northwest and adjacent streets including Mount Pleasant Pleasant Plains Irving Street Bloom and surrounding blocks. Transferees include John Lightfoot William Gwernett Margaret Wooltos Irene Gordon James Roe and Logan Johnson among others with varied lot and square numbers and amounts like 131 700 199 10 14.

Nor Tronta Seventh Street Wai Or Westen John J al Wustes Helter Tvonbiey Margaret Wooltos Brones Sormi Westa Margaret Pat Fer Yount Pleasant Merrist Pisins Moor James Owil Moors Baines Milser Yuthert Ff Solis Mount Pleasant and Pleasant Virginia Aveoe Jamey Taylor Truntee Otto C Rippert Orginal Nelly Pauline Pat Originet GHINY Cher Chase Jesse Sldridge Bern Thomea R Tone National Savings and Trust Compsar Vermont Avenue Logan Johnson Hoy Holmes Rey B Holmes Reservoir View Anhur J Sherwood George Menke Twelfth Thirteenth Frederick Melnura John F Scott

Deeds of Trust and Property Encumbrances Listed

A scanned OCR fragment lists numerous deeds of trust and property encumbrances. Names include George T Shimni, Edward Wo Whieste, Archit F Woodlots, Nelson Toles, Julius Pa ser ant William Taylor, and Thaddeus B Sargeant. It notes securing annuities, home building associations, and various per cent semiannual payments on multiple lots and squares across Washington area properties.

Lars George T Shimni Ayana Patina Cleary Edward Wo Whieste Ang Humes Brander Alexander Bf Jo Burrdwarda George Francs Willame Karl Bertha F Eal Trust Anna Mo Julius Paser Ant William Taylor Beloa SF Traydan Armiannually BARHY Nelson Toles Robert P Bowerb Iard Beenore Jonea Waalfinto Cty County Tavestmen Association SOLAR Ruppert Charles Bo Clagett James HW Dellone Herber & Fibaml Creager Gui Jr Helen Tanier Beam Leighton George Williame Terlings Charien Mowlson Thaddeus Sargeant Norice William FT Hutchinson Waalington Edward Fowler Wiliam

Vast List of Names and Places Spanning Major Cities

A sprawling OCR fragment lists numerous individuals, couples, and households associated with cities such as Boston, New York, Philadelphia, Richmond, and Wilmington. The garbled text threads through hotels, estates, newspapers, and residential labels, creating a mosaic of names linked to diverse locations and institutions.

Fragmented OCR of place names and entities from an obituary or notice

A garbled OCR segment lists numerous personal names, places, and institutions across multiple states and regions. It resembles an obituary or public notice with scattered references to counties, schools, and organizations, but the text is largely unreadable and lacks coherent events or dates.

Receiver for Mills at Jor shor Lee County

Fragmentary OCR reports that a receiver was appointed for mills at Jolshor, Lee County, with references to a death, a judge, and a former sergeant in the regular army. The text is garbled, but indicates a legal action involving Clark and a retirement status, with financial details unclear.

Biulash Clark Wa Tuyen Manufacturing Catton Mills Juley OW Ge Oxford Ram

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