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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Jul 08, 1908
Page
2
A health office record page lists numerous death entries with ages ranging from a few months to over 90 years. Names, addresses, and brief descriptors accompany each line, reflecting local mortality data and residency information from the period.
A fragmented legal notices style item lists multiple marriage licenses with names including Wh nga Jo and Very Flisabeen Kelly Cites dates and towns such as Lynchburg and Butler Pennsylvania, showing a roster of individuals and partners seeking marriage authorization in the local area.
Louis P Shoemaker president of the Brightwood Citizens Association argues for replacing the three District commissioners with a republican framework and a governor option. He cites President Roosevelt and Post discussion, urging voters to shape a qualified electorate and congressional representation while criticizing current limits on local sovereignty.
Mr Lambert complains of red tape at the District building causing delays in licensing actions. He cites Annie Lawrence seeking a massage license, and a dismissed policeman West who cannot obtain back pay, being shuffled among commissioners auditors and the Treasury. The pattern shows friction and idle consulting with no immediate resolution.
Washington pigeon fanciers expect winners as sixteen homing birds depart Chicago on a 695 mile flight to Washington. They likely reach the city by 7 PM, aiming to break long distance records set by prior matches. Key birds include winners of the year and seasoned racers trained by notable fanciers in the federation.
Inspectors found rats gnawing through lead sheathing that protected seven wire strands powering fire alarm boxes. Thousands of rodents may have been electrocuted as wires, exposed by chewed insulation, carried seventy volts to many calls. Seventeen boxes near Ninth and B streets were out of service, with potential danger if wires were severed further. The fire department reported immediate detection and rapid shutdown of affected boxes, while awaiting repairs and cleansing of charred remains. Special to the Washington cost Annapolis noted midshipmen nominees for the U S Naval Academy.
Secretary of War Wright received a protest from New England khaki manufacturers alleging British made cloth and Manila produced uniforms for Philippine soldiers and constabulary, with Chinese labor. Roosevelt forwarded the protest urging inquiry and preference for American products in future contracts. The Manila army quartermaster had let contracts for British khaki to be made in Manila, though Wright limited foreign content and stressed American suppliers when possible.
Charles S McCullough a former first lieutenant in the regular army was released from the military prison at Fort Leavenworth Kansas after receiving a pardon from President Roosevelt. He had been tried in Havana Cuba on January 1967 and sentenced to public dismissal from the army and two years confinement in prison.
Chief Clerk Conrad signs order granting 30 days vacation to Charley and plans for all horses owned by the Post office department to be sent to the country for rest. Dick the mate of Charley to follow, with other horses to be rotated in coming weeks.
Rear Admiral Sperry notified the Navy Department that Roy Bale, a second class, confined on suspicion of being Guy Prescott for the murder of Josie Gray in a Juvansville furniture store, has been released and restored to duty after examination by several people who knew Prescott and found he was not the suspect.
Newport News Shipbuilding informs the heavy Department it will turn the battleship Montana over to the government at Norfolk. Captain Alfred Reynolds, who supervised its construction, will be the first commander aboard.
Secretary Loeb denied reports that President Roosevelt received a dollar a word offer for jungle stories. John S Leech arrived from Washington for a conference on government printing. Kermit Roosevelt visited, and Crescents Roosevelt congratulated him on horse show success.
The armored cruiser Montana will be delivered to the government at Norfolk Navy Yard on July 10 by Newport News Shipbuilding and Drydock Company builders. Capt Alfred Reynolds will command the Montana, with a shake down voyage to Guantanamo as the first cruise once a crew is assembled.
Army orders list personnel on leaves and assignments across cavalry, infantry, engineers, and artillery. Notables include First Lieutenant Creed Pool, Seventh Cavalry. Major Woothrop. Colonel Meyer. and Captain Boggs detailed for canal work. Naval listings show Rear Admiral Clover to retirement, with several officers reassigned or promoted to captain in the Marine Corps.
Miss Lita Payn aged 18 and Lee Sparm Strong aged 21 from Stafford County Virginia appeared before Clerk Brunett in Rochville Maryland seeking a marriage license. The clerk doubted the ages and denied the license, the couple left for Baltimore on the next streetcar.
William Brown reported a diamond ring valued at 1500 dollars stolen from a room in his residence. Central Office Detectives Carnmel and Brir assigned. they arrested Daniel Spencer, a colored porter employed by Brown, on the theft charges.
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