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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Jul 08, 1908
Page
3
A fragmentary funeral notices text lists several undertakers and firms including Harvey S Son, Spp, and Sardo & Co. along with names such as John Wright and Thomas Surgeon. The garbled OCR mentions Saint Ba and An unknown street address, with references to trusts or partnerships.
In a Cincinnati delegation gathering no vote was taken on the Presidency. Max Goldsmith announced support for Judson Harmon but later reversed, aiming to avoid embarrassment to Harmon who is not a presidential candidate.
The Interstate Commerce Commission upheld railroads rules requiring shippers of lumber on open tars to use stakes to secure load transport. Lumber interests claimed this caused undue expense, amid complaints by National Wholesale Lumber Dealers and Pacific Coast Lumber Manufacturers. The Southern Pine Lumber Co v Southern Railway awarded reparation, ruling protest against lawful freight rates is a prerequisite to damages.
Col Hodges departs Washington for Colon aboard the liner Alliance to assume duties as a leasing agent and council commission member. Lt Col Goethals and Frank Rogers are named to key engineering and purchasing roles, with restructuring affecting several top staff positions.
Mrs Lambert reports bruises on her wrist as the couple recounts an invasion of their home by two grocers and a watchman. The account alleges restraints were applied during the incident, with details of rough handling and injuries observed.
Denver July 7 platform committee meeting after order, elects Gov Charles N Haskell as permanent chairman. Subcommittee of seventeen to draft the platform hears pledges for inland waterways improvement and a half billion dollar bond plan, with speakers urging liberal funding and federal role.
The trust deed confirms trustees William One, Jane Doe, and others authorized to dispose of properties at 108 Nah Street and Tulsa Avenue 313 Entrtree Northweet. The sale assigns proceeds to heirs and the executive committee oversees the transaction after the death of former president Nathan Gulfard.
Basil Miles of Pennsylvania resigns from the diplomatic service to become superintendent of foreign mails at the Post Office Department. He succeeds Woodrow Hiaoks of Washington who resigns as secretary to the Postmaster General. Miles has served at the American embassy in St Petersburg and Berlin, and will start his new duties September 1.
Government reports received yesterday at the Bureau of Insular Affairs and War Department convey that Allen Gord of New York, governor of the Moro Te ovines of Ianao, was badly wounded in a prior fight with hostile forces. He was aboard the transport Sherman at Honolulu on his way to Tus County, with Governor Gard needing superior or expert nursing care. His father and mother planned to travel to San Francisco to meet him.
Edward Sheppard a Spanish American War veteran aged 45 died after a heart attack in his room on 100% Hour Street. He was removed to Emergency Hospital where he died an hour later. He was a widower with a small pension and police seek 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 Mexico City The veteran officer served in the Spanish American War and later held various army posts before entering diplomatic service The State Department announced numerous transfers of legation and embassy secretaries including Campbell Turner Pax ton Hibben Join Gregory Jr George Weitsell and Henry Coleman May with promotions or new assignments in Central and South America and St Petersburg
The 15 battleships led by Rear Admiral Sperry set sail from San Francisco at 2 pm bound for Honolulu and Manila. The Nebraska is detached to quarantine due to scarlet fever aboard, while Connecticut Kansas Minnesota Vermont and other ships form four divisions. The voyage circles the globe, with ashore receptions planned in Sydney and Yokohama, and a fleet return anticipated late February. President’s message expresses best wishes to the fleet.
Conflicting telephone interests of Havana and Marianao corporations resurface after a prior hearing before Secretary Taft at the War Department. Former Consul General Steinhart reported funds in his control were properly disbursed for legal and legitimate expenses. War Department officials say no evidence shows Steinhart used personal influence with American officials. Cuban courts are expected to settle the matter.
A lengthy permit line records requests for underage work hours and exemptions. Officials encounter cases from ages ten to sixteen for roles as newsies, messengers, and soda fountain helpers, while parents and guardians seek permits amid enforceable child labor rules.
Mrs Elizabeth Washburn of Lafayette Indiana pleads to drop larceny charges against Enrique Lllamas a Purdue student denied by Magistrate Wahie who orders both arrests on larceny and statutory charges Washburn had paid the student's tuition and provided him an allowance and the pair confronts a tense court scene with the husband alerted to the arrests
Richard Braunstein a New York clergyman was expelled from the Wasonal Amateur Press Association for alleged plagiarism. He allegedly copied a poem titled Twe Voices from Tennyson and submitted it to the Scotchman of Chicago, with the lines published under the heading the Voices by Richard Braunstein. The controversy centers on a sermon use and a mistaken Chicago sending.
New York officials move to bar the American Ice Company from further business in the state citing contract schemes aimed at monopoly and price hikes. The attorney general seeks court injunctions to restrain corporate rights and force divestiture within New York. The company has days to answer.
John Neriza died after a long period of hallucination and mental agony following July 4 illness. Doctors found no poison after examination. Family says he ate nothing harmful. Physicians and coroner attended the inquest to determine cause of death.
Southern Railway President W W Finley spoke at a banquet of the Asheville Board of Trade last night. He outlined industrial possibilities for the Appalachian region based on vast coal and timber reserves, water, and fertile valleys. He urged development along broad industries using raw materials and climate advantages.
Ira W Patterson, a Library of Congress employee, drowned in the Potomac near Leesburg Virginia while swimming with Alan Reese. His body was sent to Delton Wisconsin for burial. he was visiting Dudley Shreeve at the Shreeve home near Luckett s Virginia when a cramp struck and he drowned before aid could arrive.
A meeting of the Emmet Guard Wet Night Club was held at Capt Harry Walsh's home to plan the tenth anniversary celebration of the memorable Wet Night July 11 1898 when the First District of Columba Volunteer Infantry faced a tropical storm in trenches. Attendees included original company members formed March 4 1883 and veterans who served in Cuba China and the Philippines. The celebration is set for July 9 at Loefflers Park Bladensburg starting 7 30 p m.
The Panama figure Feared Intervention signs yesterday as secretary of foreign relations and cites resignation reasons shared with a presidential candidacy. he argues union within the political party will prevail against U S interference and notes Semur Attias plans to withdraw from public life while Alfara resumes leadership in Golomba in support today.
July 7 at Lake Placid a canoe upset near Moor Lake led to the drowning of Miss Tibesk daughter of a New York City resident. Willam Mworter aided by Gus Slater attempted rescue but Tibesk sank before reaching shore. Body to be sent to New York tomorrow.
Columbus resident Arthur Bek pleaded guilty to accepting a bribe of 1 from Nelson Cannon, an agent of Cleveland Paving Company, in a city hall bribery case. He was released on a $5 bond and saw sentencing deferred. Bek denied ever being a felon and said he had left America for Australia, vowing to return when needed by prosecutors.
A fatal car crash occurred near Sorta City when a taxi cab struck a street tree. The deceased, identified as the wife of a local executive, was removed from the wreckage and pronounced dead at the scene.
A chaotic scene unfolded when a Missouri editor escaped injury after an incident involving scalding tea. Eyewitnesses describe a tense confrontation with a rival, followed by the editor being escorted to hospital for evaluation.
Fragmented OCR reports two conventions planned by well known Republicans who oppose tactics used to push legislation. The article notes objections, a meeting date, and organizational details with uncertain names and garbled phrasing.
A fragmented report notes a person named Oweyh and a group around Norad Sonia Va deth Rel power taken on a day near a tidal event. Details are unclear. authorities may be assessing injuries and next steps as the situation unfolds.
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