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Newspaper

Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Jul 17, 1908

Page

2

Public Bath House Forever The City Hopes

Washington physicians back a public bath house here arguing government duty and private donors will fund the effort. A San Francisco model like Sutro Baths is cited while doctors pledge contributions to kick off the enterprise despite private or public control debates. Local officials and a civic donor volunteer to lead the drive and raise funds to establish a communal pool and baths.

Dr. Hickling San Francisco Washington Citin Ome Ito Aerofis Clare

Plunges Into Deep Water Man Who Cannot Swim

A damaged report outlines a dangerous river incident where a non swimmer enters cold water and struggles to reach shore. Rescue attempts involve bystanders and authorities as investigators note the risk, injuries, and uncertain recovery prospects for those involved.

Monetary Commission to Sit and Public Action Planned

Fragmented text indicates a monetary commission session and related public notices. Mentions of immigration topics and overseas travel by officials appear as part of a broader civic agenda. No clear dates or locations are readable.

Firemen Injury Fatal At City Bridge Hospital Report

A fire department incident at a city bridge left a firefighter fatally injured and one other person injured. Authorities report emergency crews responded to the scene and transported victims to the hospital for treatment. Details on cause and exact time of the incident remain limited as investigators review the event.

Warrants and custody dispute over Briggs company assets

A court battle unfolds over Briggs company books and ledgers after a court-ordered seizure. Briggs claims unauthorized removal of items and altered records, with the firm seeking control of stored property and verification of recent activity at a Brigg location. The case centers on employee access, alleged misappropriation, and the protection of company assets Walter Briggs and associates are named in the filings.

Yvan Vossie Westington Peel Bowes Briggs Oldvalol Lea

Death of Sister Denise Donohoe at Georgetown Convent

Sister Denise Donohoe a popular Georgetown convent nun died Tuesday after goiter surgery. Born Mollie Donohoe, daughter of Mr and Mrs Daniel T Donohoe of Capitol Hill, she was widely known in Washington before taking vows thirteen years ago. Funeral services were held at the convent yesterday.

Donohoe Georgetown Convent Mary Denise Donohoe Denise Daniel T Donoho Capitol Hill Mollie Donohoe Washington George T Vaughan

Justice Wright Orders Mandamus Over Patent Agency

Justice Wright of the District Supreme Court ordered a writ of mandamus against the Commissioner of Patents to follow a New York State court order and the full faith and credit clause. The ruling questions practice before the patent office and impacts patent lawyers nationwide.

Justice Wright New York Tustwe Wight District Supreme Court Nindamus Con Uissiner Patents

Court order to dictate letter triggers police action

The article recounts an attempted insistence on a president letter with a court order treated as a threat. A man named Wood is restrained after attempting to force a dictation and produce documents at the police station. He is examined, detained, and escorted to the hospital for observation.

Tolerne Sim Alpert Penns Teetie Pal Sarge Whca Pennsylvania Nileelk Wearen Lee Capt Williams Lirst Jed Tadel Corcoral Moutes Wood Ure

Woman shoots at intruder in Rockville area home

Mrs Valeria Pisek Preston fired several shots from a revolver at a young black man who invaded her home near Wheaton Maryland. The suspect leaped from a second story window and fled pursued by neighbors firing two more shots. A posse traced him to Kensington and beyond toward Rockville before losing track as authorities joined the chase. The case prompted a statewide search and a reward offer.

Rockville Man Washington Post Valeria Pisek Preston John W Preston Washington Wheaton Wies

Old Payments Restored at Mints and Assay Offices

Secretary Cortelyon revokes May 28 instructions directing deposits of gold bullion after June 10 to be paid only in coin bars or by check via local treasuries. The change aims to reduce bullion backlogs but proved unsatisfactory and the old method is re established.

Cortelyon United States Treasury

Missing Fort Myer sergeant Murray details

Sergeant Murray, a post commissary sergeant at Fort Myer Virginia, has been missing for ten days. Police found no trace. friends fear foul play. He is 43, light complexion, light brown hair, blue eyes, last seen in blue serge suit with white and black striped shirt, lavender tie, black shoes, and a white straw hat.

Michael & Murray Fort Myer Qeldier

Abolishes Special Division in Major Court Reorganization

Fragmented OCR text outlines a court reorganization moving to dissolve a special division. Mentions Leal Petradghr Tocch and Lira Tvis roles, with transfers and supervision changes across multiple offices and officials.

Fall from car injures woman crossing Washington street

A woman stepped from a car near Seventh and F streets in Washington when she was struck by another vehicle. She was knocked unconscious and taken to a hospital. witnesses and bystanders reported minor injuries and the incident prompted a brief traffic disruption near the scene.

Cocaine Sellers Held After Police Arrest

Edward Much, 28, of Champlain Avenue Northwest, and William Butler, 2, of Day Street Northwest, were arrested in Pension Office Park by Forteman Walsh of the Second precinct. They are charged with violating pharmacy laws. They claimed coercion and that they were not selling cocaine, awaiting a hearing in police court this morning.

Edward Champlain Avenue William Butler Pension Office Park Forteman Walsh Dlo Secoid

Teen girl abducted near Rosmake Va rescued by father

In a violent incident near Rosmake Va a seventeen year old girl, Jamison, daughter of farmer John Jamison, was abducted from her home and found later in the woods by a pursuer. The Black suspect fled, the child was injured with head and face mutilations, and the community fears renewed threats of lynching as the suspect is sought.

Rosmake Va Will Forney Hegra Mondas Vary Jamson John Jamison Fiinkim Meath Calla Whj Tomgit Crank Riky Mowat Rand Jamon Finner Stenine Snidersville

Interstate Commerce Board Rules on Carrier Servants and Misrouting

The Interstate Commerce Commission issued several rulings on common carrier matters. It includes that a household servant traveling with a family member holding a pass is within the term family under the act, that carriers may provide eating houses for passengers and employees at points along routes with proper restrictions, and that such facilities must not serve the general public. It also holds that a belt-owned municipality route falls under the act, that misrouting shipments may entail refunds, and that carriers over three lines cannot impose a combined rate to force a shipment path not aligned with direct routes.

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Parcels Post With France Relations Announced

The Post Office Department announces new parcel limits for Franco-American relations. Parcels must not weigh more than four pounds, and should not exceed 8 feet 6 inches in length plus width. Postage will be 12 cents per pound or fraction. Copies of customs declarations must accompany each parcel. No parcels may be registered. When arrangements are made the weight unit will rise to eleven points.

Paresis

Weather Conditions and Forecast Across Regions

The Weather Bureau reports a widespread area of light rain and cooler to warmer temperatures across the eastern United States. Showers and improving conditions are expected for the central plains and upper Mississippi Valley, with fair and cooler weather in most western regions. Winds shift from southerly to southeasterly along the Atlantic coast, with light to variable winds elsewhere. Local data from Washington DC area shows temperatures around 67 to 81 degrees, with variable rainfall and cloudiness throughout the day.

LS Dept of Agricuure Weather Bureau Washington Yomple United States Misisippi Valley Lal Plains Wsippi Valley Priday Satrdey Middle Atlantic Kew

Secretary in charge of Building Assn Faces Equity Bill

Receiver William E Ambrose filed in district supreme court a bill in equity against deposed secretary treasurer J Barton Miller seeking an accounting and injunction to stop disposal of property. The suit claims Miller converted funds for years and holds fifteen lots bought with association money, plus other district properties, and asks for these to be declared property of the association and for records deeds and bonds to be turned over. Miller failed to appear on the initial rule, prompting court actions and a later counter order for examination, with Ambrose stating efforts to audit depositors’ books to reveal the true financial status amid ongoing depositors’ examinations.

J Barton Miller First Cooperative Building Association Willam E. Ambrose District Supreme Court Bill In Equity Miller Ambroag Building Association Wright Ambrose D K Shute Millers Home Miler Tovil John B Laskey George B Wood Dre Wood Henry H Davis Ambrass Davis Innaent Revelver

Plans to Condemn Property for Ground Purchase

Treasury department sought a special commission to hear testimony on condemned property between Lourtesaih and Pinney Avenue in the city. Bids opened by the Treasury for the land were unsatisfactory and the process aims at requisition by condemnation. The aim is to obtain funds, possibly over 1,007 thousand dollars, with Congress asked to approve further appropriations.

Thea.ch Fis Lourtesaih Teenth Pinney Yania Avenue Treasury Department Weeterday Triiteda Altornes Las Shires Yale Congress Treasury

Eckington Seeks New Waste Box Program for Streets

Eckington residents urged city commissioners to install waste paper boxes at street corners. Secretary Tingley notes lawns in the suburbs are littered with paper, and placing boxes would reduce the mess. Post Want Ads are free. use the classified columns to advertise.

Eckington Kington Tingley Post

Dead Horse Mystery Delays Official Wagon In Takoma Park

A missing horse report from Charles Simms on Piney Branch road spurs police search around Tikema area. The animal vanished after wagons traced it through the city, leaving only footprints and matted grass behind. Some residents liken it to Sleepy Hollow phantom lore while detectives stay baffled. A second item notes Pharmacy Board seeks room in the new Talmariet building for records and operations.

Sorre Charles Simms Joranch Netice Tenti Prcomet Wil Sen Alven Tikema Piney Branch Takoma Park Simms Tai Cuiere Arizen Ion Pharmacy Board Hilton Board of Pharmacy Talsiriet Congress

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