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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Jan 25, 1908
Page
23
Reports describe a personal crisis and murder scene involving Mrs Wagner. Multiple witnesses and police traced the events to Rock Creek Park area and a nearby residence, with recovery at Emergency Hospital and ongoing investigations.
Fragmentary OCR notes detail a 19th or early 20th century charity effort named association funds and lists of donors and locations. The text mentions nonresidents aiding the poor, contributions across streets and landmarks, and references to various individuals and places, though specifics are unclear due to garbled reproduction.
The Washington Alumni Association of the University of Michigan held its annual banquet at the Arlington Hotel. President Angel spoke on the university's growth, noting enrollment will exceed 5,000. Justice Job Barnard acted as toastmaster. speakers included Charles E Townsend Gerritt J Diekema and J B McLaughlin. Officers elected: President Dr R Woodward Vice President Representative Charles E Townsend and Secretary Minott B H Porter.
Police and relatives of broker Alexander Powell Brookes and stenographer Elizabeth Watkins say they vanished together Monday from his Washington office and church friends. The mother of the girl fears danger while Brookes’ brother hopes for a letter soon. Authorities find no proof of marriage or plan, only the simultaneous disappearance.
A block of text describes Liberty Brand Coffee and Northern Liberty Market promoting it. It then shifts to a detailed recipe for a fruit and celery walnut salad with gelatin, whipped cream, and a cake-like batter, including steps for mixing, chilling, and a white-egg frosting. The piece blends product promotion with experimental kitchen instructions.
Grace Episcopal Church on Ninth and D streets southwest faces auction after Union Trust Company offered the property to satisfy debts. The parish, once flourishing with about 400 members, has declined amid mounting mortgage pressures and annual finances. Bishop Riley Satterlee plans to address the congregation next Sunday night urging mechanisms to keep the church from sale.
Thames Rowe a twenty eight year old iron worker in a boarding house at 1244 Seventh Street Southwest died from gas poisoning after an apparent attempt to light a cigarette. Emma Smith, who runs the house, found Rowe unconscious in his room with the window and door closed. The room showed closed gas fixtures and cigarette paper scraps. Police suspect Rowe turned on the gas accidentally during the attempt and the flame hit the gas flow.
Executive Council of the American Federation of Labor reports at yesterday meeting in New York City. Jurisdiction between Mill workers and the Upholsterers International unions remains disputed. a circular will urge seceding or dual organizations to unite under law. Northern Paper Company case holds July 3 1908 date for contract memo. pending agreement, current division of jurisdiction continues. Additional talks urged among brewery workers, firemen, and teamsters to reach a settlement.
A period ad touts Dr Miles' Anti-Pain Pills as fast relief for headaches with no after effects or nausea. The buyer is promised low cost and a druggist refund guarantee if the product fails to help, with 43 doses priced at 95 cents. A Lakefield Minnesota testimonial notes heart safety and Army relief claims.
A dispatch from Annandale Virginia reports T D Green of this city is in critical condition after falling from a market wagon when a harness trace entangled in the shaft. He was riding with a horse that bolted, fracturing his skull and causing internal injuries. Green, a 151 painter, had left town about two months ago to work in nearby small towns. his brother Dr J J Green of Brookville Maryland was notified.
A caller falsely claimed a woman was beaten and robbed near North Carolina Avenue and Eleventh Street SE. Police searched hours without finding any victim or suspect as the hoaxer pretended to joke, and they urged the man to report to the station.
The District street cleaning department started snow removal with 40 workers and a $4000 appropriation for special work, reporting slow progress yesterday. A veterinary association meeting at Oppenheimer's Hall elected Dr John Lockwood as president and Dr A M Pat rington as vice president with officers to follow. Dr B Robinson spoke on sonna neurois disease.
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