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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Jul 11, 1908
Page
3
In a juvenile court a distraught father fights to keep his children together as a threatened blind母ness, a mother’s attempted murder, and a tearful breakdown unfold. Dora the cheerful child smiles despite turmoil while lawyers confront heartbreak and a judge weighs custody amid illness and despair.
A damaged OCR fragment lists names and ages including Mary Lee, Foote, Rowley, and others. It references marriage license details, locations such as New York and Florida areas, and various ages from teens to seniors, but the text is unclear and ends abruptly.
Dr Lewis H Taylor former resident physician at George Washington University Hospital argues against a three-man district government. He contends a single governor would run the district more efficiently, reducing red tape and speeding permits, while noting other doctors share his view. He criticizes bureaucratic delays harming patients and business. urges consolidation under one head.
A railway collision near Bow Island and Medicine Hat yesterday left seven dead and several injured. Officials say a faulty train order contributed to the disaster, prompting an inquiry led by the chief inspector. Names of engineers and fireman are reported, including JAMES RICHOIDON and HOWARD GRAY, among others. The incident occurred near Crows Nest and highlighted flaws in dispatch procedures.
Cooperstown reports Potter's condition as critical with heart trouble and arterial hardening. Doctors Janverin and Bas issued a bulletin noting the diagnosis is not as grave as the prior day, while the patient remains in a nervous state and under constant watch.
American Consul General Ernest J. Harris reports to the State Department that a Turkish warship may have seized about 160 American citizens on the island of Nicaram, with no official confirmation yet. The department questions the count and any identifications, noting several who may have US naturalizations. In a separate note, 10 year old James Hurley of Hobin Street Northeast is detained after being arrested by Patrolman Donovan. He is to be returned to his parents today.
Guatemala prepares a cordial welcome for fifth Pan American medical congress delegates to meet in Guatemala City next month. The United States will be officially represented with named delegates. Interoceanic railway completion enables a New Orleans to Guatemala City trip in four days with special transportation rates. Guatemalan legation seeks wide attendance by doctors and scientists, inviting leading U.S. universities and two prominent medical figures.
The head of the Board of Education plans to withdraw school support if older boys over thirteen are allowed on playgrounds. Captain James F Oyster clashes with Henry S Curtis of the Washington Playgrounds Association over use of grounds. Curtis defends the association while Oyster warns of pulling cooperation if schedules and access are not balanced.
A Waslingen couple faced police and a courthouse drift as the elopement of Anna and Kelly sparked a forgiveness plea. The pair returned home contrite, with Anna confessing only that she was misled, while the groom admitted a rash, unpermitted absence. authorities prepare to hear why he left for a week and the pending wedding plans at Philadelphia.
The armored cruiser Montana, built by Newport News Shipbuilding and Dry Dock Co, was turned over to the government and arrived at Norfolk Navy Yard from Newport News under its own steam. Commissioning will be under Captain Reynolds.
The Rev Randolph H McKim reveals Bishop Brent of the Philippines declined a first election to the local episcopate. He cited love for the homeland and a call to serve abroad, noting a delay caused by earlier cables but affirming his final decision to remain at his current post.
Mrs Julia Elmore widow of Barney Elmore manager of Globe Ticket Company Philadelphia died this afternoon in her city home after a long stage career. Born in London on June 4 1819 she supported Joseph Jefferson on two Australian tours and wrote and sang publicly. She married Elmore in 1861 in Sierra Leone West Africa and leaves three daughters and a son, all connected to the stage. Daughters Julia Lena and Marion Elmore pursued acting, with Lena known as Lena Melville and Marion connected to Frank Losee and David Belasco productions. Her son Edward N Elmore resides in New York City, and she was aunt to composer Edward Solomon.
London July 1 The last state ball of the season was a brilliant affair at Buckingham Palace with nearly the entire royal family present except the Duchess of Albany The Amerean circle included Ambassador and Mrs Reid who previously dined with 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 Seekers failed to return by the end of the second day after leaving Criega. One bird from Napanee to Weslington completed 59 miles in under two hours, while the group’s best times set records. The distance is about 140 miles, and the federation hoped birds would arrive in twelve to fourteen hours, but misfortune may have fallen them. The race organizers expect arrivals to be possible within five days.
A fragment recalls pigeons spanning roughly 600 miles along a trail they will not fly at night. Names such as Placons In the econtes, Philipp Krouse, Dismer biodhirs, Wal ter Hixon, Walter Noryood, Jon Halmead, Arthur Noble, Buseali Rly, A Hontt, Hany Pahounks, B P Leach, and L Rollins appear as referenced individuals.
Paris July 10 Judge Henri Duitte appointed a medical expert to examine Jay de Castellane youngest son of Count Boni de Castellane and his divorced wife now Prinse Helte de Sagan to decide when the boy can leave his grandmother the Marquise da Castellane's home. Last week Count Boni, while the mother was away, took Jay at Tron Voissilles to seek restoration of custody due to the former wife’s marriage to Prince de Kagan next week. Denver Coles July 10 Detectives pursue four men overheard discussing a plot to rob a Burlington passenger train near Alliance Nebraska last Tuesday night, with gold from the Homestake mine involved. Guards were posted in the area to foil the hold up.
A collage of kitchen guidance offers methods for making sauces cakes and salads. It covers ciderlike concoctions and seasonings using mustard onion garlic pepper and spices alongside several practical dish ideas including panned clams apple sauce and a cheese-topped eggs on toast recipe.
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