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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Jul 20, 1908
Page
13
Army and Navy officers foresee aeronautics as a future adjunct, with advance columns in future wars made up of balloons and airships. Fort Myer tests aim to establish an aerostatic corps under Navy interest, with diplomats and military attaches watching progress for potential global adoption.
A garbled OCR fragment lists marriage and death notices with scattered names and locations. It mentions individuals such as Robert I Suln and Rosie, various streets, and references public meetings and local references, but most details are unreadable.
A fragmented, OCR style notice lists funeral directors and embalmers with addresses and phones. Entries include John R. Wright Co, Harvey's Sons, W R Speare, Frank A Spare, H S Costello, and Frank Geier's Sons, detailing livery connections and locations in Washington area. The text mentions contact numbers and street addresses like F Street Northwest and Seventh Street, with several firms offering competitive prices.
Admiral Yessen proposed a bal loon detachment to observe Vladivostok harbor. Twenty conv incing reports indicate Russia took advantage of Count Stroganov’s 1 000 000 ruble offer to buy a fast German passenger steamer and convert it into a floating depot for the balloon unit. The ship Russ now serves in the Russian navy with a hydrogen gas plant and complete balloon station equipment.
Consideration 13 may add desertion from army and navy to extraditable offenses under the treaty with Great Britain. The aim is to recover deserters who take refuge in Canada. Authorities will assess the extent of the practice and pursue action if warranted.
The battleship Montana 14500 tons and 35 commissioned at Norfolk Navy Yard. An army detachment of 40 officers and 821 men has not yet assembled and will not be aboard by Tuesday. Fifteen marines will guard the ship until new crew is installed.
Fragmented OCR notes describe a Delaware case involving a hanging threat and an investigation into a Williams farm and related murder plot. References to Williams, farm, and authorities suggest ongoing crime inquiry with possible motives and detained individuals.
A meeting of VanSville farmers discussed boulevard construction plans and funding at the home of Mr John Willan. Attendees included secretary of the local agricultural group and engineers who outlined the project between Sstinson Avenue Hyattsville and the Blidensburg bridge. The discussion covered anticipated costs, routes, and the Western idea for gravel use on local soils.
James Williams, a guest, shot John Jordan in Jordan's home at Emit Va after being reproved for etiquette breach. Williams fled but was captured after hours of pursuit in Isle of Wight county. Coroner George and Buntings conducted the inquest.
Mrs Shiliett wife of Samuel Shittett drowned while crossing the Shenandoah River near Vanes on a return trip when their boat sprang a leak. She leaves husband and five children. Isaac Hudson, the other occupant, reached shore.
Special to The Washington Post Portsmouth Virginia July 19 Mrs Willem F Brown wife of St Johns Episcopal rector attempted suicide for herself and two small children by carbolic acid during a fit of insanity All three were alive though critical William three years old shows better chance as most poison was not swallowed The infant Mary one month old is hoped to recover The mother is conscious at times but mentally affected If she recovers she will likely remain ill The husband's illness is said to have unbalanced her mind and the Ramsay family from Alexandria and the Browns’ kin from Danville arrived at the scene
Special to The Washington Post from College Park Maryland July 19 state trustees met in Gov Crothers office to fix salaries for college employees and the experiment station. President RW Sal Vester should earn 6000 annually. H J Patterson director of the experiment station 3000. H B McDonnell Stave chemist 7500. Bids for coal food clothing and punting and cheese were to be invited by newspaper ad and reviewed by a governor appointed committee.
Facmond Va July 19. William Thomas, superintendent of the Fire Department, reports sparrows congregate on the north and west sides of city hall while absent on south and east sides. Hawks have built homes, and Thomas plans to tame them to deter the birds. He feeds the hawks. they grow tame and may help drive sparrows from the building.
Frank Yauclman shot his estranged wife at the home of Walilam G Cameron in Chimbersburg while she worked as a domestic. She was hospitalized in serious condition after two shots fired by a man who had left her eight months earlier. He fled but was captured by a posse and claimed the shooting was not intended to kill. The woman was his second wife, previously married to Mrs Grimes.
Spalia The Washington Past S ffolk on July 9 the Late Work ers Cycle of Kings Daughters faced dis turbance from local clergymen who opposed a charity trotting race planned for next festival week. Proceeds were to go to charity with riders to enter free, and 2040 dollars or more were offered. Ministers held a meeting and deemed the plan improper and prepared a petition to the Daughters for Monday. The Daughters learned of the meeting and canceled newspaper ads, but a large banner for the race remained in place at Washington Square. The group will meet again to reach a final decision.
Sheriff Sheritt learned that four convicts escaped from a camp near Orange County were spotted near Bucks Mountain. Virginia Volunteer Infantry 72d Regiment assisted. Lieut Waller led 35 men in pursuit across Bucks Mountain. the fugitives left no trace after surrounding the gully and skirmishing through heavy undergrowth.
Special to The Washington Fest Cumberland Md July 19 The home missionary and church extension conference ended at Wountain Lake Park today The annual address in the interest of the Womans Home Missionary Society was made this morning by Mrs Dela Lathrop Williams corresponding secretary of the Womans Home Missionary Society A platform mass meeting was held this afternoon Rev Dr W W Davis presiding this event by Dr J A Fitzwater Delaware Ohio presided and Rev Dr Alfred C Kynette of Philadelphia recording secretary of the board of home missions lectured Our Mission Field
Wall Street shows a mild week with higher overall levels and broader activity led by United States Steel. Gains in rail stocks and renewed confidence follow reports of increased exports to Europe and a strong steel revival, while freight rate and wage debate hint at gradual earnings growth and railroad sector stabilization.
The annual Canadian trade overview notes imports from the United States rose by 26.5 million dollars and overall trade reached about 046.1 million with 37.48 million imports and 27.33 million exports. US exports to Canada totaled 22.46 million, up 4.05 million from the prior year, while imports from the UK climbed to 96.45 million despite export declines. Capital investment, immigration, and industrial output show gains, with copper and coal rising and a large railway construction program underway including Grand Trunk Pacific plans to extend toward Port Churchill. The piece discusses tariff effects, textile trade with the United States and the UK, wool production, civil service pay increases, and a France trade pact awaiting ratification that could open markets for agricultural machinery.
London markets show Americans as the only bright spot with new accounts and hopes for improvement. Market demand for sound investments remains steady while speculation shrinks, and British railway shares show weakness. Bank of England money conditions suggest easy rates ahead, with gold flowing to the continent and Paris remaining firm. Berlin notes favorable American industrial news lifting dull activity as steel trusts stir German iron and steel, with crops and railway rate debates shaping sentiment.
John Claflin of the dry goods firm says the business world is on a sounder basis with improving trade and an expected autumn rise in values. He urges conservative restocking, notes wide regional disparities, and argues rail rates may need adjustment while overall demand strengthens.
Special to The Washington Post Petersburg reports large tobacco acreage in South Virginia counties with strong crop prospects and high spirits among growers. Peanuts acreage also cited as largest in years, with crops looking fine. Richmond notes light trading on tobacco market, leaf supply sparse, and new crop showing promise for fall. Death in Harpers Ferry reports Bertie Padgett, wife of Joseph Padgett, dies at about age 30 to 35 from heart trouble, survived by husband and two children.
Mrs Judith Cornelia Nicoll Blair widow of Col William B Blair USA and 8 A, and late VMI professor, died at her Lexington home aged 35. Daughter of Henry Woodhutt Nicoll and Louise Anna Ireland. Survived by one daughter Mrs Anderson, wife of Attorney General William A. Anderson. Interment in Lexington Monday afternoon. Also note Swift & Company Fresh Beef sales in Washington for the week ended July 1% averaged 7 tic per lb.
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