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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Jul 11, 1908
Page
25
In a chaotic juvenile court scene Dora the seven year old comforts her father and pleads for laughter as a mother is hospitalized after a poisoning attempt. A morose Morris breaks down, pleading for his children while the judge weighs keeping the family together or placing them apart.
Fragmentary OCR lists multiple names and places from a marriage license notice. Individuals include Foote, Mary Lee, Rowley, Frances Inne, and Sarah E Char. locations hint at Boston and Valencia with dates around 64 years of age, various streets, and a Cedarburg reference. The readable bits point to a civil procedure or public notice of nuptials with scattered ages and locales.
Dr Lewis H Taylor a former resident physician at George Washington University Hospital argues for a single strong head of the District government over a three-man board. He cites red tape and delays in issuing permits and laments doctors quarrelling over patients while urging a governor in charge.
A fatal railway collision near here on July 19 killed seven and injured several. Officials say a faulty train order caused the wreck involving a five engine train near Crows Nest. Names listed include James Richoidon and Howard Gray among engineers and fireman Archamballt with Bow Island officials investigating. The operating clerk Athle issued the original order and left the city soon after the wreck.
Cooperstown reports Potter facing critical condition as doctors note heart trouble and arterial hardening. Near-unresponsive state persists, with attempts to recognize visitors at bedside and a formal bulletin confirming severity and age-related risks.
American Consul General Harris reports to the State Department on claims that 160 Americans were seized and held aboard a Turkish warship near Smyrna. No official numbers or confirmation reached Washington, leaving questions about the existence of 10 or more Americans in the area. Meanwhile James Hurley, 10, of Hobie Street Northeast, is detained after being arrested by Officer Donovan as a fugitive. He is to be returned to his parents today.
The Guatemala government will warmly greet delegates for the fifth Pan American medical congress to be held in Guatemala City next month. The United States will be officially represented, and with the interoceanic railway open, travel from New Orleans to Guatemala City will take four days. Special rates have been arranged for delegates and others attending the conference. The Guatemalan legation seeks broad attendance from doctors and scientists, inviting leading U.S. universities and two prominent medical figures.
A clash between Capt James F Oyster and Henry S Cures over whether youths older than thirteen should use school playgrounds. Curtis supports restricting older boys unless schedules are arranged. Oyster warns of withdrawing school support. The dispute centers on fairness, space, and the rights of older youths to play.
A couple named Hoehiyn and Anna eloped on Friday and returned home contrite. Anna confessed the brief marriage plan, asked forgiveness, and explained the man had gone to Philadelphia to arrange the wedding. Police will present the eloper at a court next.
Newport News Shipbuilding and Dry Dock Company completed the armored cruiser Montana. The vessel arrived at the Norfolk navy yard under its own steam and will be commissioned under the command of Capt Reynolds.
The Rev Randolph H McKim reports Bishop Brent of the Philippines declined his first election to the local episcopate. Brent cites a divine summons to serve where he is and notes delays caused by cable communications and letters from local ministers. He expresses willingness to endure sacrifice for distant missions and hopes another bishop is chosen before his reply reaches Washington.
Mrs Julia Elmore wife of Barney Elmore manager of Globe Ticket Company died this afternoon in Philadelphia aged 82. Born in London on June 4 1819 she had a noted stage career with Joseph Jefferson and later wrote and sang publicly. Survived by husband three daughters Lena Julia and Marion and son Edward N Elmore of New York City. Aunt of composer Edward Solomon.
London July 1 The last state ball of the season at Buckingham Palace proved brilliant with most royal family members present except the Duchess of Albany. The Amerean circle attended led by Ambassador and Mrs Reid who joined prior guests including Mrs Bonynge Mr and Mrs Ogden Mills and Miss Mills Mrs Townsend Burden and Miss Burden Judy Deerhurst Lady Bateman and Mrs Howalds.
Seventeen homing pigeons owned by the Washington Federation of Pigeon Interest left Criega al v9 Wednesday morning bound for Washington. Expected back in twelve to fourteen hours, none had returned by the end of the second day. One contestant from Napanee to Weldington posted a strong time of under two hours, while the overall set set a record in the race. Uncertain weather and distance may have caused the delay, with best times for this route being up to five days.
A fragment references homing pigeons likely covering about 600 miles. Names such as Philip Krouse, Dismer biodhirs, Walter Hixon, Walter Noryood, Jon Hal mead, Arthur Noble, Buseali Rly A, Hontt Hany Pahounks, Leach and Rollins appear in the readers’ note or caption.
Paris July 10 Judge Henri Duitte named a medical expert to examine Jay de Castellane youngest son of Count Boni de Castellane and his divorced wife now Princesse Helene de Sagan to decide when he may be removed from his grandmother the Marquise da Castellane. Last week Boni, without the mother, took Jay at Tron Voissilles to learn if custody can be restored following her marriage to Prince de Kagan. Next week’s proceedings will begin. Detec tives in Denver report four men overheard plotting to rob a Burlington passenger train near Alliance Nebraska last Tuesday night. Guards were stationed after reports of a gold heist from Homestake mine.
A collage of home cooking notes lists varied recipes and tips including sauces, cakes, clams, cheese sauces, salad ideas, and dressings. It preserves period ingredients and kitchen jargon, offering practical steps for making topics like tamarind ham flavors and devonshire cream setups.
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