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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Jul 15, 1908
Page
3
Rumors and legal disputes swirl around a Leeds divorce involving a large settlement reportedly reaching one million pounds. Names and places are unclear in the garbled OCR, but the story centers on claims of wealth, assets, and ongoing court actions affecting the contested money.
Reading shows a damaged obituary fragment and partial court complaint text. Mentions loss, compensation, and a person linked to a legal matter, with scattered names and dates obscured in the scan. The readable portions indicate a death-related notice and related proceedings without full clarity.
Railroad officials told the Interstate Commerce Commission that rates on sugar and coffee between New York and Chicago will increase by percent. The move affects shipments from southern ports northward, with the agencies pushing for changes around August to October.
FRIEDRINGHAUS DEAD. St Louis II) 44 William Friedring has one of Ameritas original tinplate manif… largest enamel fac tus in the world at Granite Ill opposite St. Louis. Drops, aged 72, burial in Westphall, Germany New York Tech MW Dr William Mason the musician and pianist died today at Howleresford in his sixth year of general debility. Born in Boston January 4, 159.
Barton Miller, former secretary treasurer of the First Cooperative Building Association, was arrested on a warrant sworn by Receiver William Ambrose for concealing writings. He was released on a $10,000 bond. Police searched the prisoner’s premises with no link to the association found. health concerns and court actions were noted as Miller faced contempt issues for not producing records.
A lengthy account describes a pigeon race won by a bird from the Chicago area after a rapid flight. The article details the bird's time of six days and two hours, notes the impressive speed compared to the record, and mentions observers and related events from Washington and other locations.
In Atlanta dated July 1, the Washington Post reports Georgia may align with Thomas Watson for president despite Bryan’s statewide lead. The piece suggests a deal to have Georgia’s electors back Watson if Bryan’s victory isn’t needed and notes Watson’s ambition to secure Georgia’s electoral vote, amid Populist influence and intra-party maneuvering involving Democrats and electors.
Mrs Maggie Spurrier and Miss Flora Knox aged 17 were sentenced to the Indiana Reformatory for Women after stealing a horse and buggy in Indianapolis and attempting to sell it in Jeffersonville. Relatives said Spurrier’s husband Rufus Spurrier is serving a year in the workhouse for horse stealing. Officers testified the pair had been in the business over a year and three horses were recovered. Miss Knox smiled at Judge Pritchard as sentence was pronounced.
May Sylvester and the city commissioners admit no legal power to remove pensioners from the roll. Corporation counsel A Teiwich Sinclair in Kenney v retired officer case says pension decisions resemble final judgments. The board lacks specific authority to strike a policeman from the rolls, and will await further action on the matter with deliberation and potential risk.
A chaotic weather bulletin reports variable conditions from Missouri Valley to the Great Lakes with mild temperatures in the valley and cooler air moving in from the northwest. Winds shift from easterly to westerly with rain possible in several areas, and a general trend toward fair weather later in the week.
Movements of steamers listed with arrivals at New York from Bremen London Copenhagen Trieste and Trieste with multiple vessels proceeding to Plymouth Cherbourg Hamburg Bremen Genoa and Naples. Vessels Genoa Naples Naples via Naples reported sailing for Bremen and New York routes. Gibraltar Nord America reports Genoa to New York service.
New York July 4 Senator Thomas Collier Platt marks his 75th birthday with a Woodmere cottage stay and informal party. He says Democrats push Republicans to victory, enjoys daily routines, humor and contentment, and reflects on politics, health, and friendship amid hospitality notes.
A fragment from a London Chronicle column relays Tolstoy’s impassioned denunciation of capital punishment. The text portrays his vivid, accusatory style and pleas for clemency while lamenting state executions and their supposed humanitarian failures.
Lin N. Hitchcock and Francis Curtis met with James Sherman at his home to discuss Republican campaign plans. Hitchcock traveled from New York for the talks while Curtis stayed overnight for further discussions on the campaign with Sherman.
Peleg Parker, longtime owner of the Washington Post, died in Portland Oregon on July 14. He moved to the Pacific coast years ago and engaged in West Indies trade after wealth as a real estate veteran.
Since its discovery a year ago the new drug poslam has cured chronic eczema and other skin afflictions. Regular two dollar packages now offered in a fifty cent size at leading drug stores or direct from Emergency Laboratories New York City. May stop itching on first use and heal chronic cases in two weeks. Samples available free by writing to the laboratories.
The District of Columbia equity docket shows multiple actions including payment orders, asset distributions, sales confirmations, and probate matters. Names such as Wright, Harney, and Roche appear with numerous property lots and trusts across several square parcels in the city, with varied court orders and administrator appointments.
Notices record deeds of trust securing loans on lots in Brightwood Park and Addition to Anacostia. Clarence Nosen and Martha I Nosen pledge to George M. Lmmerich and Douglass G. Mackall. Jeanie M. Howard and Frank De to Richard E Pajro and Herbert A Gill. Robert F Bradbury and Michael Waller with John J Rapetti to secure George H Repettl. Loan amounts range around 2000 to 3000 dollars with terms of 6 to 12 years and interest rates of 5 to 6 percent.
The article reports that many underage girls and boys faced permit refusals or deficiencies in labor enforcement. It notes efforts to enforce child labor laws, with authorities focusing on limits for ages under 16 and the home schooling of parents and students. The piece describes investigations, warnings, and school-building alerts as authorities push to curb permit violations and protect minors in industrial work.
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