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Newspaper

Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Jul 07, 1908

Page

3

Neighbors Rescue Family After Gas Incident and Fire Threat

Mrs Sarah Tabernick and her two older children were involved when she told them she would lie down and turned on a gas, prompting neighbors to rescue them. A unit later recounted how bystanders and relatives aided in removing the family from danger as authorities investigated the near-tragic incident and a funeral director presence was noted at services.

Sarah Tabernick Mrs Conroy Joba

Pair Arrested for Murder in Boston Area

In a fragmented report, two individuals are held after a murder in the Boston area. Details remain unclear due to garbled OCR text, but authorities indicate a homicide investigation is underway with suspects in custody and ongoing inquiries.

Revolt Start in Honduras Sparks Regional Tension

Fragmentary notes indicate unrest beginning in Honduras with regional involvement by Guatemala and El Salvador. The garbled text suggests clashes or political disruption affecting Honduran stability and neighboring states, though specifics remain unclear.

Eyes on Ollie James A Chance If Gray Refuses

The article traces delegates leaning toward Bryan as the likely nominee and notes Oliver James emerging as a potential running mate. It discusses dynamics within the convention, key figures like Judge Googe Gri and Herman Ridder, and the influence of New York and Minnesota delegates on the outcome.

Bryan To. Chasse James Modest Googe Gri Delaware Joan Encourt Winnesoa

New York Caucus Tames Tame? Primary Dispute Emerges

In a New York caucus dated July one, leaders outline tentative platform plans and a move to form a committee to draft resolutions. Charles F Murphy is named chairman of the State delegation and Alton B Parker joins the committee on resolutions as the anti injunctive plank is introduced for reference.

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West Virginia Leader Wins Nomination Fight Amid Debates

A late night roll call at the Democratic convention in Denver pits McGraw against Bryan loyalists as West Virginia delegates maneuver for influence. The battle centers on committee control, with Bevan and Wolfe cited among backers while McGraw supporters push for a pro-Bryan slate. Delegates press for timely action on the presidential nomination amid tense proceedings and strategic voting patterns.

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Pope Orders Reforms Directly With Vatican Congregations

Rome July 6. A pontifical constitution reorganizes Vatican congregations enlarges the Rota and Segnatura, shifting civil and criminal matters from propaganda to tribunals, creating a new discipline congregation, and reducing the propagandists’ jurisdiction. The reform, effective next November, broadens episcopal appointments and diocesan oversight while retaining the penitentiary as an internal court.

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Johnson Boomers Rally for Johnson in Minnesota Delegation

A Minnesota contingent arrives by train and marches through town behind a flag bearing Johnson. White badges honor the candidate as crowds cheer and chant for Johnson over Bryan in a noisy street rally. The Minnesota delegation caucuses to back Johnson on the first ballot, with Hardy stating New Look will align.

Denver Wonesota Petares Canvin Minnesota Bryan Johnson Winnesota Delegaton Hardy New Look

Finley Praises Appalachian Resources At Asheville Banquet

President Woofanicy of the Southern Rainey Command spoke at a banquet of the Asheville board of bride temple. He lauded the Appalachian country citing vast water power timber reserves and fertile valleys. Finley urged industrial growth along two lines, materials manufacturing and those drawn by climate and pure water.

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Saloon Proprietor Falls Into Bear Den injuring himself

M D McCarthy, owner of a saloon at 9% Louisiana Avenue, stood on his roof when a skylight broke through and dropped him fifteen feet into a bear’s den. He sprained his chest and ankle, showed no major injuries, and refused medical help, remaining on site until firefighters departed.

M D McCarthy Louisiana Avenue Tim

Jewel Robbery Denied Raid In Hotel Room

Special to the Washington Post reports a burglary scare at a New York hotel where a man ransacked drawers and fled with about 3800 dollars in jewelry. Mrs Moser alerted via telephone but hotel staff denied any robbery occurred.

Washington Post New York T PD Palmer Albert Moyer Chicago Boston Women's Federation Imperial Moser

Bomb tied to 20 foot pole threatens Bloomville hotel

In Arkville July special report, a man named Frayer tied dynamite to a 20 foot pole and leaned it against a hotel window to protest his wife working there. A hotel barn man knocked the pole away as fuse burned. explosion would have wrecked the hotel and hurt occupants. The impact threw him back, and villagers mistook the blast for an earthquake.

Washington Arkville Ilenty Frayer Bloomville Bloomulie Uis

Suit to oust Ice Company in New York action

New York Attorney General brings a suit to end the American Ice Lampan company business in New York. The complaint alleges a monopoly scheme with remnant firms to fix ice prices and violate stock corporation law. It seeks to oust the corporation from the state and bar its corporate rights. the company has five days to file an answer.

New York Bringa York Amerian Lee Lampan Atlaine General Jackson Adks New York City

Hallucination Death After July Fourth Play Of Worry

John Neriza died after a day of agony and mental distress believed linked to Fourth of July noise. Doctors found no poison. family says he ate nothing harmful. Inquest held at Alexian Brothers Hospital with physicians and alienists present to determine cause.

John Neriza Neriza Alexian Brothers

Ormsby Obtains Writ In Massachusetts Custody Case

The Massachusetts Supreme Court grants a writ in favor of Mrs Ormsby in a custody dispute over her son Woodbar Ormsty. The writ permits the return of the child and details a long legal process. The case involves plans to relocate the boy to Lowbusland and cites concerns about child health diseases in Washington.

Speal Washington Rose Ruston George Ormsby Winssington Suprene Court of Massachusetts Woodbar Ormsty Ormaby Ormsty Washington

Baltimore appoints Les Owen B Curtigan as vicar general

Cardinal Gabbens announced the appointment of Les Owen B Curtigan as vicar general of the Baltimore archdiocese in succession to Bishop Aired A Curtis. Curtigan, a native of the city and ordained in 1874, is pastor of St Gregor's Church, active in building efforts.

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Steel Trust Buys Plant Patents In Major Transfer

The Schoen Steel Wheel Companies plant patents were transferred to United States Steel Corporation. The consolidation is reported at about 3.7 million dollars. The wheel company, largely owned by Charles Schoen, is famed as the inventor of the steel wheel used on the new steel cars and claimed to be the only wheel capable of bearing the load.

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Paraguay Cabinet Saved Despite Revolt In Asuncion

Momevideo dispatch from Asuncion reports peace restored in Paraguay. Dr Emiano Naseiro, ex‑vice president now named president by the revolutionary government, has assumed control as foreign powers intercede for ministers who sought refuge in legations.

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American artist honored in Paris salon display

Paris July 6 The municipal council decided to purchase Richard Miller's salon picture The Toy Seller after several works by the promising American artist drew high commentary. The Toy Seller portrays a Parisian sidewalk at fete time with a man selling mechanical toys to a curious crowd.

Paris Richard Miller Mr Miller

Diverse Names and Places Span Wide Hotel Listings and Addresses

A sprawling OCR fragment lists numerous personal names, spouses, and multiple place names across states and cities. The text appears as scattered hotel and residence references, with mentions of Willard, Mrs Isabel Hall, Thomas Po Kealing, Atlanta, Chicago, New York, and other locales, lacking coherent narrative or dates. The fragment suggests a directory or social notices attributions rather than a single event.

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SLAIN BY CIRCUS PANTHER NEAR RIPNELAMDER WOEDAIY

A panther killed a man while he walked unarmed through woods south of Ripnelamder on Sunday. Eyewitnesses describe a brutal attack as the victim tried to defend himself, with evidence suggesting the panther fought fiercely before the fatal wounding.

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Fatal Home Tragedy In Reynoldsville Pa Couple Dies

Reed Wo Brecius and his wife Ladoom are reported dead near an orchard in Reynoldsville after a dispute during a Sunday trip home from a local celebration. A man named Perkins attempted to intervene as the husband allegedly shot his wife and then himself, both deaths occurring in the afternoon.

Reynoldsville Brecius Ladoom Brocius Lena Perkins

Wealthy suitor killed in Baltimore fruit dealer shooting

Tony Bova son of Joseph Bova, a Baltimore fruit dealer, was shot and killed early Sunday. Police hunt a man believed to be the suitor for his sweetheart. Family and Italian acquaintances dispute a cousin marriage motive.

Frie Tony Bova Joseph Bova Baltimore Fred Frank Svolle Ora

Wrestler Craige Dares German Stoker on Steam Ship

John Craige, a Philadelphia middleweight wrestler, stowed away as a stoker on a steamer after Olympic committee refusals. After a clash with a bully in the stoke hole, Craige struck the German, knocking him unconscious for about fifteen minutes. The amateur stoker reportedly shed twelve pounds shoveling coal during the voyage.

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Deaths From Fourth of July Fire Losses Rise Across Cities

Firecracker incidents and July Fourth celebrations caused extensive damage and numerous fatalities. Across Detroit Cleveland Philadelphia and nearby areas, 31 people were injured and 35 died in fires linked to fireworks or celebratory displays. Reports indicate dozens of blazes overwhelmed safety services as temperatures rose and crowds crowded streets.

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Water tricycle adventure at New York Battery rescue

A fragmented OCR recounts a water craft mishap near the Battery in New York. Lifesavers, a captain, and a volunteer crew aided a stranded vessel as the steed-like craft capsized passing near Columbia's shore.

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Primary May Name Wife For Governor Nominee

A fragment details a proposal that the Democratic party in Florida select a wife for the governor as a condition for primary nominations. General Guentist reportedly favors the idea and may consent, though he wishes all candidates for the honor to want to be governor’s wife.

John Wallad Tampa Mismuri Floda Albert T. Guentist Gilearist

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