Tax notes show Montgomery Levy increase to 4741070
The record indicates a levy raised to 4,741,070 with related tax figures and party references. Officials discuss adjustments and implications for local budgets.
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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Jul 01, 1908
Page
21
The record indicates a levy raised to 4,741,070 with related tax figures and party references. Officials discuss adjustments and implications for local budgets.
A long collision case against the Wash Norton, Alex Utria, Mont Verron and Electric Railway Company proceeded with court proceedings stalled by an adjournment. The suit seeks damages for the death of the plaintiff from the Stewwn incident as the case moves toward a jury deliberation later this afternoon.
Local report notes Richieond clerk informed that Urde’s death would make him very wealthy. The tangled wording mentions a Croesus claim and a fall from Tian Speak Nash agent Lomut, with reference to final movements and a morning event.
A wedding ceremony in Warrinsville united Pear n Tare and Drederlux with Rev Carter Haim Jones D D officiating. The chapel ceremony included Mary Scott Jonas as maid of honor and a large party long noted for regional families and local clergymen.
Washington Post Bureau reports the Washington Monument Association of Mexia plans a new shaft near Alexandria to support a monument at the golf clubhouse. Sale of lots in a residence suburb funds the memorial project and property details include signing dates, prices, and key local participants.
In Chicago the Democratic National Committee battles over a proposed anti injunction plank with supporters led by Bryan allies against a radical labor stance. Sullivan denies intent to oppose the plank while factions from Illinois New York and Washington push for or against the measure. Contests and credential battles loom as delegates gather for the convention amid staffing logistics and transportation planning.
West of Clifton Forge on the Chesapeake and Ohio Railway two freight trains collided while passing. One derailed sixteen cars, tracks torn for yards, 24 hours needed to clear and reopen the line. Geele eight miles from Clifton Forge. Special to The Washington Fast. June dates unspecified.
Alfred Johnson, a colored man, was convicted in Blountville circuit court for the April 18 murder of George H Smith of Bristol. The life sentence arose from circumstantial evidence and an alleged confession to a negra ssociate, with Johnson's pistol found at the scene.
A worker and a woman, Miss Bess Crockett, are named in a report from Washington about a fatal rock blast incident at a wharf works site. The victim, presumed to be Jerry Hel, was killed instantly as a rock hit him and the crew faced a roof crush. Names and places including Newark city ward, Cabin John, and Glen Pehe neighborhood appear in the account. A separate note mentions Governor Dawson of West Virginia reporting rapid improvement after tuberculosis treatment in Asheville.
Leesburg widow Mrs Kate V Hirst aged about years widow of Charles Hira of Parcells Ne Loudoun county died at her home Monday from typhers. She is survived by a v7 and two! Vuighters. Warrenton reports Robert LO Reilly a native of Philadelphia resident here since the war died suddenly at his home this morning. Wife, their sons and four daughters survive.
Jefferson City June 30 Gov Joseph Folk seeks Senate seat. William J Stone says he is not a candidate for honors in Denver and never considered accepting a permanent chair at the convention. Friends push to make him Missouri member of the resolutions committee. Stone prefers to serve to block the move rather than see the honor go to Fol.
Former Virginia Governor A J Montague denies reports that he will vote for the Republican ticket. He states he will vote for Democratic nominees and has not discussed or sought any federal position. He questions who originated the statements and calls them unfounded.
Bert M Fir nall of Poland was nominated by acclamation by the Republican State convention for governor. His opponent William T Hams of Witer vila withdrew. Asher C Hinds presided. The resolution reaffirmed the party’s support for prohibition and backed the Sturgis enforcement act enabling a state constabulary to enforce it. Charles P Hatch nominated for State auditor.
Dr John G Ames Superintendent of Documents Department of the Interior received a silver loving cup and an autograph album from fellow employees at his retirement after thirty five years of service. The event occurred yesterday in the department office with many clerks and officials signing the album.
W Cameron Forbes of Massachusetts named vice governor of the Philippine Islands by Taft directive. Forbes, 38, Harvard graduate and Emerson descendant, heads Philippine commission finance and justice. Newton W Gilbert of Indiana and Rafael Palma of Cavite join as Philippine Commission members. Gregorio Araneta of Manila named commission member and secretary of justice. Forbes to reach San Francisco aboard the Korea.
Special to The Washington Pits Norfolk Ve June Linwood Brinkley a young member of a prominent Norfolk family was arrested on a bench warrant from New York charging larceny in the second degree. He was held in the police court for the New York authorities on bail of 506 dollars. Brinkley declined to discuss the charge and had left Norfolk about five years ago, lately employed in New York by the American Express Company.
June 20 report from Youngstown Ohio says W H Taft has assured Representative James Kennedy he will do all in his power to attend the national and State Republican campaign opening between September 1 and 18. Kennedy will go to Oyster Bay to seek President Roosevelt’s presence. Also, Joseph Butler Jr president of the business men’s committee has letters of support from Representative Burton and Senator Foraker.
Diplomat Wu Tingfang, Chinese minister to the United States, held a quiet birthday anniversary at his Washington legation last night. The age remained undisclosed with guests including Ou Shouthun, Dr Welching, and other secretary, attaché, and interpreter staff. A family party prevailed as reporters learned the minister avoids revealing his age and his eldest son commented on the festive mood.
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