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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Jul 08, 1908
Page
21
A fragmented obituary style item lists several funeral homes and directors including Harvey Sons George Path and Frank Geier Sons. The garbled text references addresses and firms such as Santba Tis oN RF and THOS A COSTELLO with miscellaneous names.
In the delegation today no vote was taken on the Presidency. Max Goldsmith of Cincinnati announced a preferred candidate, then reversed his stance to avoid embarrassment to Judge Harmon, who is not a presidential candidate.
Interstate Commerce Commission upheld laws requiring lumber shippers to use stakes to secure loads on open cars. Lumber interests argued the rule caused undue expense, with protests by National Wholesale Lumber Dealers and Pacific Coast Lumber Manufacturers against several railroads. The Southern Pine Lumber Company case against Southern Railway affirmed that challenging lawful freight rates is a prerequisite for damages.
Col Hodges former leasing agent for Isthmian finals leaves Washington for Newaris aboard the Alance to Colon. He is named among council commissioners as Jecksor Suth resigns from the liniges. Lt Col Goethals and Frank Rogers are noted engineers with roles in purchasing and general employment, signaling shifts in the engineering and supply offices.
Mrs Lambert describes bruises on wrists as she and her husband report an invasion of their home by two grocers and a watchman. The couple claims they were restrained with handcuffs during the incident and detail the officers’ conduct in the confrontation.
Denver July 7 Platform committee of the Democratic National Committee meets after being called to order to elect Gov Charles N Haskell as permanent chairman. A seventeen member subcommittee will draft the party platform while debates focus on inland waterways improvement and a proposed half billion dollar bond program.
Trustees named to dispose of two properties after legal action. The sale, approved at a party meeting, involves 108 Nah os cet and 313 entretree nerthweet areas with proceeds to be handled by the executors. Walter Bradenbure, Ross Pers, and Arthur Mattingly named as trustees to oversee the disposition until final settlement.
Basil Miles of Pennsylvania has resigned from the diplomatic service to become superintendent of the Post Office Department. He will assume duties September 1, succeeding Woos M Hiaoks, who resigned. Miles has served at embassies in St Petersburg Berlin and Mealoo City and was secretary to the embassy.
War Department narrates that Gov Gardner of New York, a Moro tribesman from Ianao P I, was badly wounded in a clash with hostile forces on the transport Sherman at Honolulu. On the way to Tus County Lh, Gov Gard requires supzran or expert nurse care. His parents plan to travel to San Francisco to meet him.
Edward Sheppard 45 died last night after a heart attack in his room at 100% hour and a half street south. He was removed to Emergency Hospital where he died an hour later. He was a widower with a small pension from service in the Spanish American War. Police are seeking his relatives.
Algernon Sartoris grandson of President Grant has been named secretary of the American legation at Guatemala, replacing William Sands of the District of Columbia who moves to the Mexico City embassy. Sartoris is a native of the District and will travel abroad. the State Department also announced several transfers of legation and embassy secretaries.
The 15 Battleships commanded by Rear Admiral Sperry launched from San Francisco at 2 PM, forming four divisions and heading for Honolulu to circumnavigate the globe. The Nebraska was detached to quarantine at Ansel Island due to scarlet fever aboard, with plans to rejoin the fleet in Honolulu.
Conflicting telephone interests between Havana and Marianao corporations flare again after a hearing before Secretary Taft at the War Department last winter. Former Consul General Steinhart visited Washington to explain that funds in his hands were used for legal and legitimate expenses. Officials say no proof exists that he used personal influence with American officials. The War Department expects Cuban courts to settle the matter.
A long permit list shows Mr Wilmarth approving 808 of 1 194 requests for youth work. The piece describes strict age limits and hours for children under sixteen, noting many permits go to messengers, newsboys, and soda fountain labor. It cites boy and girl applicants, parent concerns, and enforcement actions.
Mrs Elizabeth Washburn of Lafayette Indiana faced magistrate Wahie after seeking dismissal of larceny charges against Enrique Llamas a Purdue University student accused of stealing 12 40 from her The magistrate ordered Llamas held on larceny and directed arrest of Mrs Washburn and rearrest of the student on a statutory charge Both were held on 500 bonds Mrs Washburn said she paid Llamas tuition and gave him 90 a month while Llamas appeared distressed by his father being notified of the arrests The young man feared retaliation from his family
Richard Braunstein a New York clergyman was expelled from the Wisconsin Amateur Press Association for plagiarism. He allegedly copied a poem titled Two Voices from Tennyson and submitted it to the Scotchman of Chicago. Braunstein claimed it was copied for sermon use and a mistaken transmission led to the duplicate publication.
The American Ice Company faces a New York state suit to block further business. Attorney General Jackson seeks to restrain contracts alleged to create a monopoly and to oust the company from the state.
John Neriza died after a day of severe mental and physical agony said to stem from a hallucination. Physicians found no poison on exam but the patient suffered a confused condition and died after hours of distress at Alenian Brothers hospital as an inquest and alienists examined the case.
Southern Railway President W W Finley spoke at the Asheville Board of Trade banquet, stressing industrial possibilities in Western North Carolina. He highlighted Appalachian power, timber, and fertile valleys as foundations for broad manufacturing and climate driven ventures.
Ira W Patterson an employee of the Library of Congress drowned in the Potomac near Leesburg Virginia on Saturday while swimming with Alan Reese of the War Department. He was guest at Dudley Shreeve’s home near Lucketts and was sent yesterday to Delton Wisconsin for burial.
A gathering at Capt Harry Walsh house planned the tenth anniversary celebration of the wet night July 11 1898 when the First District of Columba Volunteer Infantry endured a tropical storm in trenches. Attendees included original company members from its 1883 organization and representatives who served in Cuba Chinese and Philippine campaigns. The event is set for July 9 at Loefflers Park Bladensburg read starting 7 30 p m.
In a brief interview Panamanian officials say Richarda Arias signed yesterday resigning as secretary of foreign relations citing the same reasons she gave as a presidential candidate. Rumors say Semur Attias plans withdrawal from public life, while Alfara leads Golomba efforts amid political tension and US involvement concerns.
Miss Tibesk, daughter of a New York City resident, drowned while canoeing at Moor Lake near Lake Placid. William M Worther and Gus Slater aided others. Tibesk disappeared before help could reach her. Body to be sent to New York tomorrow.
The former assistant city engineer Arthur A Bek pleaded guilty Monday to accepting a bribe of 1 from Nelson Cannon, an agent of the Cleveland Paving Company. He was released on a $5 bond. Sentence deferred. Bek denied being a convict but said he had left America for Australia and would return when needed by prosecutors.
An accident on July 7 near Sorta City resulted in a fatality when a cab collided with a vehicle. The deceased was identified as the president of the CHL Company. the crash occurred as the cab struck a train track area, throwing Mrs Seribler from another vehicle.
A chaotic night ends with editor Georgiana Tlawkuse freed. report details a bizarre incident involving scalding tea, injuries to several bystanders, and rival parties clashing at a hospital. Witnesses name Hawkins girl and others amid chaotic fray. authorities caution avoid speculation as investigations continue.
A fragmented report notes two conventions planned by well known Republicans who oppose steam roller tactics. The meeting featured various speakers and a plan to groom a candidate, with attendees preparing for an organized start. Challenges in transcription hinder clarity of key names and dates.
An unsteady report details a bishop’s condition following a dangerous event. The account references injuries and hospital care, with unclear sequence but notes the subject remains under medical observation. Further specifics are obscured in the fragmentary text.
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