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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Jul 16, 1908
Page
24
A mixed account describes a colored man running a recent oyster and clam shop with unusually clean kitchen and dining areas, spotless pots and pins, screens free of flies, and floors scrubbed to a shine. The report condemns filth in other places and calls for enforcement actions against violators.
A plan outlined by Chairman Knapp asserts the Interstate Commerce Commission may enforce the Street Railway Act in the District of Columbia through its agents and the District electric railways commission. It proposes nominal salaries for district supervisors to avoid violating the act and confirms power to file information in the U S district court with the federal attorney general’s office to prosecute violations.
A chaotic fragment outlines an insurance proposal offering to insure against risk of an erection by Bryan for a 10 percent premium. It references contractors, estimated monthly costs, and a speculative discuss of insurance as a cashless shopping maze puzzle noted on page 12.
Excerpted speech highlights civic gratitude to Hon Jom Wo hen Grateful for Friends and the public praise of a political figure. The text outlines themes of citizenship, personal integrity, and elections with references to a Maine Republican state committee choosing leaders, including Bryan Boyd as chairman and Frank Beleza as secretary.
Washington Shriners led by Captain Frank Gibson win a dramatic 18 foot wall drill crowned national champions at the Arab patrol competition in St Paul Minnesota. A large parade and receptions followed as Arab patrols from many cities participated and the event drew wide metropolitan interest.
The Emerson Institute relocates from Mt Vernon Place to Dupont Circle area in northwest Washington. The move, funded in 18 by Charis B Young, shifts the school to a quieter Tenudence district near Pmyontercde Laeam Insite, with a new wing at 172 Po street enabling a modern, resourced campus for students and alumni amid rising business activity.
A jury convicts WoW Tarrence of voluntary manslaughter in the George Twerds killing. AB and FW Ricker plead guilty to accessories and receive 64 days in jail. Tweedy implicated in the fatal dog death. A white mob attempted to whip him. he was shot during the struggle and died the following day. Also reports a fish trap rescue of nine near Pittson and a Republican State committee meeting in New York planning the August 12 date for the state convention, with a likely September 2 convention.
Commissioner Macfarland announces coordinated action against ink dealers and other food law violators. Cooperation from H Eerdary Wson of Agriculture and Dr ROT Limh chemist, with William C Woodward as acting officer, to prosecute under national pure food law. Proceedings shifted to United States Attorney Baker 4 office pending Court of Appeals ruling.
A saloonkeeper and politician pleaded guilty to threatening a witness and was fined $100 in court. He was also fined $15 for distorting the beer tax and held for two weeks. A reporter from the Kansas City Journal alleged permanent injuries from an assault by Gallagher.
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