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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Jul 03, 1908
Page
20
fragments describe a scene where a listener challenges a speaker about a husband’s alleged presence at a rector’s home and a former maid, with references to police, arrest, and a river view location. The text hints at a courtroom or official matter tied to a rebuke and suspenseful exchange.
The Gity Palace design, cost 2,500,000, praised by critics, opens tomorrow as the District government gains a permanent home. Officials and prominent figures will attend ceremonies with invitations extended to national leaders and civic groups.
The article details the District of Columbia Municipal Building project, outlining advanced mechanical systems, central plant operations, and the staff overseeing completion. It notes key figures Maj Chester Shirring, Capt Kelly, and Mr Miewenne, plus the push to occupy the new building by July 4 amid congressional plans and public demand.
Probation officer at the Juvenile Court outlines a theory that a bacillus causes skin whitening in Black people and proposes inoculation with a serum. He seeks government aid and an expert to further research, arguing that treatment could alter race appearance and raise profound questions.
A fragmentary OCR item lists naval vessel movements between Lorena and various ports including Misville, Viernia, WoSan, and Port Ware. It mentions shipments from Phimvelwup to Newport Idaho and includes scattered names such as Macy Far Leann and San Diep. References to Tom Cans Tay Ose and Tok appear as garbled notes.
Businessmen including Conrad Becker of Beckers Leather Goods and James J. Parsons urge replacing the three member board with a governor elected by the people. They argue a district head with assistants could run departments like a cabinet, maintaining efficiency and taxpayer value, while others defend the three commissioner system as better governance.
An old medical pitch explains kidney inflammation arising from colds and exposure, claiming most cases improve with care. It cites John J Fulton’s Renal Compound as an emollient reaching the kidneys and reducing inflammation in about 80 percent of cases, urging readers to request a free bulletin from local agents Henry Evans in Oakland.
The Socialist labor party convention in New York briefly considered endorsing Eugene V. Debs for president after his Chicago ouster. Daniel De Leon, leader of the Socialist Unity faction, urged a decisive vote while delegates debated whether to accept the Unity League suggestion. Debs’ nomination hopes appeared uncertain amid factional rifts among 22 delegates from 10 states.
In Pittsburg on July day a dynamite charge blew up near the home of George Deavetoria a wealthy McKeesport resident. Four people including Deavetoria his wife and father and James Batley were seriously hurt. Two houses were wrecked. Deavetoria had received Black Hand threats demanding 2000 by July 1 under the Fort Wayne Railroad bridge. He paid no attention to the letter.
Cincinnati July 2 veteran editorial and magazine writer Murat Halstead died at his home in this city in his seventy ninth year His wife and several children survived His career included editing the Brooklyn Standard Union and later work as a magazine and special writer He reported many Civil War battles and was briefly nominated by President Harrison for American minister to Germany though the Senate rejected the appointment
Universalist leaders claim modern science prompts a new conception of life and truth, arguing organized religion must evolve. Rev Clarence R. Skinner urges a religion flexible to future knowledge, while a convention session details mission work, finances, and literature dissemination at the Church of Our Father gathering.
The report outlines an administration endowment fund to sustain income for expenses and erase union dues across the region. Frederick H. Sitro of New York chairs the campaign to double retirement levies, with Mary Adams Mersey as Connecticut editor and Georges Whoople of Rhode Island reporting. The text notes junior work leadership, a projected convention, and a planned devotional exercise led by William Cooper of Massachusetts, with officers and delegates to be elected.
A list of naval officers including retirees Commodores Porter Perkins Deng and Feige, Captains Cox Sarrasam and Doyle, and Lieutenants Hofdlogbaum Woodward Tulneon and others shows extensive retirements and transfers. The document records assignments to camps, shipyards, and naval facilities, with several officers moved to New Hampshire duty and others placed at Camp Perry and Fore River Works in Quincy.
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