British government to ignore Jamaica incident in note to British Chargé
Acting Secretary of State Bacon writes to British Charge dAffaires Esvin Howard asserting the United States will not be offended by the Jamaica incident involving Gov Swettenham of Jamaica and Rear Admiral Davis. The note aims to calm Britain, while indicating Swettenham will likely face formal discipline. The exchange followed instructions from London via Sir Edward Grey expressing regrets.
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Earthquake in Kingston prompts U S aid and British reaction
A Kingston disaster report details American relief efforts and British concern. The State Department awaits full mail reports from Admiral Daylahim and Evans, while Kingston casualty estimates range near 2000 with fire losses at 3 million dollars. Admiral Davis' squadron sails. city health and trains remain stable.
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Cotton grading changes take effect in 1908
The New York Cotton Exchange adopted by law amendments to set strict low middling stained as the lowest deliverable grade under exchange contracts, eliminating quarter grades. Effective January 1908, the change accompanies other by law updates.
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Undertaker Listings and Funeral Services Ad
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Porto Rico Offers Aid to Jamaica Relief Effort
A San Juan inquiry reports on the Jamaican earthquake victims and the Red Cross contribution plan. Porto Rico has offered aid through the State Department with suggestions that monetary gifts may be preferred to supplies for quicker relief.
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Baltimore nurse missing in Kingston after earthquake
Fears are raised for the safety of Miss A F Henderson a nurse from Johns Hopkins Hospital who was in Kingston during the earthquake. No word has been heard from her or Miss Elizabeth T Davidson of 103 West Monument Street who accompanied her to Jamaica. A New York Herald report claimed a Miss Henderson of New York was killed in Hurcomb’s linen store, but authorities fear the New YorkMiss Henderson may actually be the Baltimore nurse.
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College man self slayer Lathrop Smith found dead in New York hotel
Lathrop Smith a Columbia law student from Kansas City registered at the Grand Union Hotel in New York and shot himself within minutes after arriving. A note read Mother and all the loved ones but mother good by. A second note requested notice to W.M.T. Room No. 7 Union Depot Kansas. The revolver lay by his hand and a box of cartridges on the dresser. Smith was a well regarded third year student and would have graduated this year. Relatives in Kansas City say no known reason for the act.
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Frogs, Funds, and the House Agriculture Committee
The House Agriculture Committee debates a nine million dollar and more budget for the department. A key item, a two hundred fifty thousand or more for frog biology, is pulled as representatives question value. Debate covers forestry loans, meat inspection, and seed distribution amid efforts to curb public expense.
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Rural Carriers Receive Post Office Pay Raise
The House subcommittee on Post offices and Post roads moved to raise rural carrier salaries from 720 to 940 a year, boosting the post office budget by about 3.5 million. It also approved a readjustment that would allow carriers to interchange with clerks for possible promotions, with total class A increases nearing 9 million in the bill.
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Licensed to Marry Men and Women Across Virginia and Nearby States
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Health Office Record of Deaths and Ages
Health office records list deaths with names and ages including Mary Peck Ames George Weshingtor and many others from addresses such as 716 Sullivan’s and 605 10th St age ranges from 2 to 71 years with institutions like United States Novel Medical School Hospital and locations including Anacostia and Sumner. The report names numerous individuals with ages and addresses in a dated listing style.
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New Yorkers hail tubas hero amid tipped waiter saga
Special to The Washington Post. New York diners witness a waiter in an uptown hostelry moan loudly, hoist arms, and collapse. a Missouri telegram ends hopes of graft rumors. The piece mocks Missouri tipping laws and laments tipless service across the state, referencing chambermaids and porters while lampooning authorities.
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Tubbs Mania Rumors Sweep Missouri History
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Lynching Report From Greenwood Miss Describes Hanging
News from Jackson indicates Henry Beil a Negro was lynched at Greenwood near the governor's home by an unidentified mob. He had allegedly assaulted Mrs Graves and was in Greenville jail when brought to Greenwood by a deputy sheriff. A coroner's jury ruled death at the hands of unknown persons.
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Woman Run Down by Buggy on Fourteenth and F Streets
A woman was struck by a buggy owned by GW Knox and driven by James F Belfingsty near Fourteenth and F streets northwest yesterday morning. She was taken to the Ebbert House drug store where medical staff treated her injuries.
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