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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Jul 12, 1908
Page
2
Roosevelt speaks on a dedication to Captain John Underhill as colonial governor and uses the occasion to pledge equality regardless of pedigree. The address, amid a broader call for unity, emphasizes devotion to national progress and condemns socialistic ideas.
A Shriner caravan led by Illustrious Potentate Roe Fulkerson departed Washington for St Paul to attend the Imperial Council of North America July 1 to 18. The three Pullman cars and baggage car will carry members from the Almas Temple with Capt Frank E Gibson at the helm. William Goat, longtime temple mascot, was praised as the real hero of the gathering.
Washington Shriners reserve Northern Lotel Center Market space for a festive day of salads and mystic emblems. Vendors offer spring chickens lettuce fruit and berries at low prices as crowds gather for a Washington caravan arrival and opening ceremonies.
A new hot spell began yesterday with Washington and surrounding areas feel the heat. The official Weather Bureau reported a high near 90s and a low around 60s, with high humidity and prostrations noted. Forecasters expect the heat to ease by Tuesday as cooler air moves in from the central valleys and Lake region.
Fragmented OCR text shows garbled phrases about a tariff issue, named entities, and scattered references to markets, beverages, and public concerns. The readable portions hint at a debate or article on tariffs affecting peanut trade, but concrete dates, places, or actors are not discernible.
The trial scene turns chaotic as Sova Th Sastingt is alleged to plead insanity for the post arrest period. The crowd watches Poritt wowed by preliminary proceedings while a judge contemplates next steps as jurors consider the insanity claim.
John L sues his wife Anne in Brooklyn for divorce by publication. He alleges separation for several months and aims to remarry a wealthy heiress, with proceedings filed in the Brooklyn clerks office and service by publication in Sul tans Ww. The action seeks dissolution to pursue a new marriage and secure her fortune.
Special Cable reports a Napoleonic era letter sold at auction for a higher price due to three spelling mistakes. The piece dates to Comte Phlogne era summers and features errors by Duray and Eugenie, with the immortals noting human orthography lapses and Renan's reaction to the price spike.
The Italian capital marked the Fourth of July with no American official present to honor the day. Reacting to the absence, diplomats and staff described the situation as unusual while noting alternative celebrations. Several officials and consular figures in Rome faced transfers and vacancies, prompting Homer M. Pierson to travel from Naples to sign essential documents for American interests.
Capt Davis of the United States Marine Corps seeks promotion to major after returning from Washington and San Francisco. A Washington high school graduate, he served as intelligence officer during a coast to coast deployment and wrote descriptive pieces for New York publications. He is well known in military circles and has many local friends.
The receiver Wilbert Ambrose in charge of the F C Building Association announced that many borrowers may suffer as books and records remain missing. Former secretary treasurer Bar ton Mia thy is given days to produce records. hearings and searches for deeds of trust will follow. Ambrose bonded by American Bonding Co. for forty thousand dollars.
A glanders scare erupts at Czernowitz University in Bukovina when Prof Lukseh and his team fall ill after a broken glanders test tube. The lab becomes contaminated and several officials die or near death, signaling a virulent outbreak among the institution.
The Washington scene centers on disputes at Garrison school where 13 plus boys are barred from playgrounds. Captain Oyster and Dr Curtis clash over rules while six large playgrounds offer restricted hours. Residents object to older boys mingling with younger children and to perceived discrimination in the playground program.
Iagetatown Md July 11 0 0 0 The Od a Fellows plan a major reunion next Wednesday July 15 Special trains will run from Baltimore via Western Maryland and the B and O with stops along both routes Lodges will be reached at reduced rates Eastern Shore members travel by regains trains and boats heading to Hagerstown for a big program at the fair grounds Mayor Hammond of Hagerstown Grand Master Young of Cumberland Grand Patriarch Tracey of Towson and John B Goodwin grand secretary will address the gathering A parade and escort by Patriarchs Militant led by Maj George W Gadiran will accompany the event with Bethany Lodge No 2 Glenarm Baltimore county assisting for John A Green grand warden and many lodges from Pennsylvania and West Virginia expected to attend
Mrs Bertha Donnella must support two children after her husband sent her away a buggy ride incident with another man led to nonsupport and desertion charges. The Brewit Court rejected her plea as evidence showed conflicting stories from Hertha Hall about the ride. Jury verdict reached in about ten minutes.
In Colorado Springs on July 1 Abe Longworth and party including Nichole Lens worth and others were caught in a violent storm near Pikes Peak. The trestle broke near the timber line and a fierce electric storm raged for hours as the train pressed toward the summit. The party remained on top longer than expected due to the continuation of the storm.
A commission met in the Secretary of War office to consider a memorial amphitheater tied to Arlington. Architect submissions valued at $0000 were reviewed with plans by Cirrere and Flashings New York. A new meeting will discuss inviting other bids. Governor Guild was absent.
Special to The Washigon reports Lutherans from across the state will attend the 20th annual reunion at Pen Mir from July 1 to 3. Speakers include Rev Lr Wwen, Rev En Ff G Butler, Rev Dr Livedore B Hott, Charles 4 Troup, and Rev P Pauls. The event features morning and evening sermons, with music directed by Percy S Poster and a Washington choir.
Special to The Washington Post reports six year old William Irth Parker died by suicide at a boarding house in Richmond after months of despondency. A fortune telling machine venture enriched him while a nervous malady haunted his mind. He told a friend life was not worth living and he planned to end it.
Troops in camp will be engaged in arms maneuvers to be marked by divisions departing in sections. The Fourth will see units advance toward Baltimore and Philadelphia in staged movements. Capt Cornelis Vandertilt’s Twelfth Infantry and the Tenth Cavalry are among units scheduled to break camp in three or four sections under General Grant’s command.
St Michaels on the bay hosts a fleet of thirteen sailboats and six motor yachts carrying nine persons. A clock-timed start marks the event with Solomons Island and Baltimore area clubs listed for a Saint Michaels meeting as the Welphia yachting group prepares to join the racepping.
Reports from Cumberland and surrounding areas detail a new trial request in the Craig case against Dynburg Traction and Light. The matter involves alleged injuries from a shock incident and appears tied to a postal letter incident. Also covered are church events in Cumberland with multiple reverends listed and college status updates on deserters at Guilford College and Norfolk yard officials. The Salisbury post office reports record money order volume for the year ending June with substantial totals.
The Lynchburg Hosiery Company has received a government contract to supply 300000 pairs of cotton half hose for the army, to be fulfilled within the next five months. The award signals a boost for local industry and military supply efforts.
Special to The Weahington Post Roanoke reports Robert A Swan a blacksmith aged 40 was found dead in his room today. He had been dead several days. The coroner returns a verdict of death from alcoholism.
Rufue Powell only son of Peter Powell of Spottsylvania county died last night at his home for Scrramersvile after a brief illness of typhoid fever aged twenty one.
A stray tortoiseshell cat draws a crowd in Lafayette Park as a squirrel hunter and onlookers chase her. A man with a case joins the pursuit, the cat escapes briefly, then anchors herself with a tail wrap, prompting amused and tense commentary from park regulars and visitors. The scene blends park life, neighborly humor, and a quiet tumble of events under a late summer afternoon sun.
Farmers and Merchants Bank of Tredericksburg elects directors Wallis Wallace Cole Wot Paden Lee J Grive Chesley Rowe Willa Jovid Tfirs Pr Stearns Jol Gauldesan Heflin and Dr George H Clin ning. Dividend of 2 percent proposed and 6 percent passed to fund services.
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