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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Jan 07, 1908

Page

24

Stuart Takes Oath Congress Inquiry Unlikely

District Committee weighs whether to pursue a national investigation after the Board of Education completes the former superintendent’s trial. Stuart, president of the Franklin School board, hints at keeping schools running while the search for a successor proceeds, with no immediate appointment decided.

Board of Education Senate District Committee Luca- Com Congress Honelon Senate Suilin Franklin School Foret Tipt Dames Sient Paetmiant Vce Stuart Fer Onster Fim A Anl

Gatling Gun on Guard in Town Standoff

Fragmentary report describes a tense scene with local authorities, possible firearm involvement, and a courthouse yard as a point of interest. Names and exact places are garbled, but references to guards, a revolver, and a standoff imply a law enforcement action near a courthouse.

Murderous Shootout Grips Local District Court

A violent incident left a key legal figure dead after a confrontation with a rival in a public area. Police say the suspect fired multiple shots, injuring bystanders before being captured. The investigation centers on motives tied to a recent trial and courtroom pressure, with officials urging calm as details unfold.

Shrine for Mexico City and a strange temple visit

Descriptive fragment recounts a visit to a shrine in Mexico City linked to a ceremony with political figures and a public audience. The account mentions President Toure, a temple, and a conversation about danger, clergy, and legal advice amid a chaotic scene in the building.

Burglars Ate After Work In East Thirty Seventh Street Home

New York police report a secret burglary at John K. Berry 128 East Thirty seventh street. Loot included all marked silver worth about $5000. Robbers apparently entered without breaking windows or doors. no suspects among the household staff or servants.

New York John K. Berry East Thirtyseventh Street

Bills to create public utilities commission in Ohio

Columbus expects bills to form a public utilities commission like New York. A five member body would earn 10000 dollars each and oversee service and rates. Corporations or twenty five citizens could appeal franchise terms to the commission.

Utilities Commission Ohio Columbus Public Utilities Commission New York State Senate House

Boston War on Graft Indicts City Officials

Boston dated January 6 reports a grand jury indicts two Aldermen, the Superintendent of Streets, and several businessmen over city land on Codman street, athletic prizes, and legal prizes for Old Home Week. Bonds posted. resignations filed. multiple irregularities alleged. related capital cases in Harrisburg unfold with further prosecutions. Royal Foster, 13, injured falling at 1919 G Street NW, hospitalized after incident near YMCA gym.

Boston Mass Codman Street William Berwin George H. Battis James H. Doyle Marks Berwin C. Edward Kain Michael Mitchell Thomas I. Maher Flurry C. French Oliver Gregg Berwin Batti Doyle Flibbard Finance Commission Dovie Berwins Kalin Maher Battis Harnslong State Capitol Ti Burd Cassel Marietta Joseph Mi Kiuston John H. Sanderson Philadelphia Weiss Alderman Caveny Morrow Harrisburg Casel Pennylvania Construction Company Capitol Huston Degrener Sanderson Cassel Dauphin County

The Grip How to Prevent It and Aftercare

Eminent physicians advise warmth and a strong cathartic at once for the grip. Hood's Fills are praised for easy use and toning effect. To prevent the grip, avoid dampness, keep feet dry, and take Hood's Sarsaparilla to maintain health and blood. Afterward Hood's Sarsaparilla is described as the greatest tonic to restore strength and digestion.

Drs. Gee F Shrady Cyrus Basen New York Hood

Brownson Letter Out Tells Why He Quit Bureau

The President disclosed Admiral Willard H Brownson resigned as Chief of the Bureau of Navigation citing lack of confidence from the service and opposition to a hospital ship command. He warned such shifts threaten fleet discipline and urged continued military spirit after a forty six year career. The President accepted the resignation effective immediately and named Capt Winslow to act as needed. Postum ad follows unrelated to naval matters.

Brownson Navigation Bureau Navy Department Department of the Navy Bureau of Navigation Washington, D. C United States Asiatic Fleet Washington Mife Army Navy Willard H. Brownson Bureau White House Winslow Theodore Roosevelt

Washington Choral Society Names Hammer New Conductor

Heinrich Hammer, a renowned Dutch conductor, takes charge of both chorus and orchestra for the Washington Choral Society. He was chosen after Rev George G Daland resigned to Philadelphia. Hammer brings 25 years of choral and orchestral leadership and a history with Berlin Symphony and Berlioz festivals.

Heinrich Hammer Washington Choral Society Old Philarmonic Society John Caulfield Hammer Leiden Holland Aeason George G. Daland Boston Philadelphia Muck and Pondy Torn Enfurt Germany Ist Fitter Botte Mageldeburg Aldenbu Berlin Philharmonic Geneva Om Lucerne Guteborg Sweden

Grand Jury Indicts Jewelry Salesman and McCrackens in Larceny Case

The Washington grand jury indicted the McCrackens Ruth Jane and William J for larceny in a spree that left merchants indebted. Ralph Rossini, ex-jeweler, faces four counts of embezzlement forgery larceny and false pretenses totaling about 900 dollars. George L Goodacre is reindicted for gaming seven counts. Adelbert Meyer and Albert Flower face conspiracy and larceny charges.

McCrackens Ruth Jane William J Baltimore Washington Baker Samuel Saks J. M. Stein & Co W B Moses & Co Ralph Rossini Cole & Swan Fourteenth Street Northwest Frm Rossini George L. Goodacre

English suffragette laments chivalry in America

Mrs. Annie Cobden Saunderson, noted English suffragette, spoke at New Wallard on equal suffrage. She praised English sympathy for women’s rights, contrasted with American attitudes, urged college women and working men as key to victory, and recalled prison experiences with discussion of home life in the United States. The event supported Susan B Anthony Memorial Fund and was hosted by the Equal Suffrage Association of the District.

Annie Cobden-Saunderson New Wallard Cobden Saunderson Coden-Saunderson Richard Cobden Parlament England Cobden-Saunderson Balfour John Bunyan John the Baptist Equal Suffrage Association of the Distret Susan B Anthony National American Woman Suffrage Association

Funeral for Dr Chester B Darrall in Washington

The funeral of Dr Chester B Darrall who died January 1 was held yesterday afternoon at his sister's residence. Rev Dr Peters of Epiphany Church conducted services and burial followed at Glenwood Cemetery. Darrall lived in Washington for seven years and was a Civil War veteran who served with the Eighty sixth New York Volunteers. He later became a surgeon in the regular army before resigning to plant sugar in St Mary Parish Louisiana. He also represented the Third district of Louisiana in Congress for sixteen years.

Chester B Darrall Dr Peters Epiphany Church Glenwood Cemetery Darrall Washington Ids Eighty-sixth New York Volunteers St. Mary Parish Lnat State

Weather Conditions Forecast For January Sixteenth

Weather report from Washington D C dated January sixteenth details barometer readings across regions east of the Mississippi and the Great Lakes. It notes a low pressure center over the northeastern Gulf of Mexico and another over Lake Superior with high pressure over the Rocky Mountain and Plateau areas bringing fair conditions. Rain is expected in the middle and east Gulf and South Atlantic states with a Tuesday advance of rain into the Middle Atlantic and possible snow in the Lake region. Temperature changes expected to be slight except in the north-central and northeastern states. Winds vary by coast and Great Lakes region with storm warnings along the Florida Gulf coast and Atlantic coast from Jupiter to Norfolk.

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