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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Jul 20, 1908
Page
3
Army and Navy officers foresee aerostatic power as a key adjunct in next war with balloons forming advance columns. Fort Myer tests, diplomatic attachés, and an aerostatic corps are noted as major outcomes, with Navy support from Assistant Secretary Newbury and observers from the Bureau of Aeronautics.
A dense OCR fragment combines marriage and death notices across many names and places. It mentions individuals like Robert I Suln and Geine and references various streets, towns, and dates, signaling a scanned parish-like notice page with scattered details rather than a single clear event.
A garbled list of funeral directors and embalmers cites John R. Wright Co, Harvey’s Sons, W R Speare, Frank A Spare, H S Costello, Frank Geier's Sons, and others. It mentions livery connection on premises, telephone numbers, and addresses along F Street Northeast and Seventh Street, indicating a directory-style notice of local funeral service providers and related establishments.
Admiral Yessen urged a balloon detachment to observe Vladivostok harbor. Russian forces, aided by a 1,000,000 ruble offer from Count Stroganov, bought a fast German passenger steamer and refitted it as a floating balloon depot. The ship Russ now serves as a modern balloon station with hydrogen gas plant and full equipment.
Consideration is being given to adding desertion from the army and navy to the list of offenses extraditable under the U S Great Britain treaty. The aim is to secure deserters who seek refuge in Canada. Efforts will determine how widespread the practice is and whether to pursue formal action with Great Britain.
The 14500 ton Montana will be commissioned at the Norfolk Navy Yard on Tuesday. An army detachment of 40 officers and 821 men has not yet assembled, and a 15 marine guard will be placed aboard to defend the ship until crew arrival.
Fragmented text describes a Delaware inquiry into a murder allegation linked to a Maryland case. References to Williams, a farm, bonds, detention, and alleged money motives hint at a broader investigation and potential cooperation between Delaware and Maryland authorities. Details are unclear due to OCR damage but indicate ongoing legal actions and possible arrests or testimonies.
Local farmers and members of the organization met at the home of Mr John Willan for a discussion on boulevard construction from Waslington Baltimore boulevard to Hyattsville. Attendees included W Beall Tohn and Charles Ho Stanley with input from Joseph Blundon and Jugal Wy. The group noted county allocations depend on the boulevard segment between Sstinson avenue and the Blicensburg bridge. Plans to begin the section in Howard County within two months were outlined along with a Western idea for gravel and alluvial soils.
James Williams, a guest visiting John Jordan in Isle of Wight County, shot Jordan after an altercation over etiquette. Williams fled but was pursued for hours, captured, and Coroner George and Buntings conducted the inquest into the fatal shooting at Jordan’s residence.
The Washington article reports Lucy Shilnett, wife of Samuel Shittett, drowned when a boat sank while returning with a passenger across the Shenandoah near Vanes. Survived by husband and five children, as Isaac Hudson made shore after the craft sprang a leak.
Special to The Washington Post notes Mrs Willem 4 Brown wife of St. John's rector attempted poisoning with carbolic acid during a fit of insanity. The three year old William shows some recovery potential while the infant Mary aged one month is hoped to survive. Mrs Brown remains conscious at times with grave mental condition. Husband ill with diphtheria and near death, prompting arrival of Mrs Browns parents and relatives from Alexandria and Danville.
Special to The Washington Post from College Park Maryland July 19 The trustees met in Gov Crothers office to fix salaries for college employees and the experiment station and plan maintenance of the college and station departments. Gov Crothers presided with Speaker Jones Ray Charles H Stanley F Goldsboro Harold Walsh Dr R S Hilt David Seifert and Charles W Monroe present. The board boosted President RW Sal Vester from 33000 to 60 000 director H J Patterson of the experiment station from 2400 to 33000 and Dr H B McDonnell Stave chemist from 37000 to 7500. Bids for coal food clothing printing and cheese will be invited by newspaper ad and reviewed by the 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 sparrows are scarce on the south and east sides. Hawks have built homes nearby and are now fed by residents. The hawks have become tame and perch on windowsills. Officials hope to persuade hawks to stay on the north and west sides and drive sparrows from the building.
The Washington Post reports Frank Hallman shot his wife at Walilam Cameron’s home in Chimbersburg where she worked as a domestic. Wounded in the head, she is in serious condition. Hallman, who left his wife eight months ago, returned from Springfield and shot after she refused to accompany him to Ohio. He fled but was captured. he claimed he planned to shoot himself first. His wife was his second wife, the first being Mrs Grimes.
Spalia The Washington Past S ffolk on July 9 the Late Workers Cycle of Kings Daughters is disturbed over the scheme to raise charity funds. Clergymen opposed the plan and a petition to the Daughters was prepared for Monday. A banner still hung in Washington Square as the group weighs final action after a canceled newspaper ad.
Sheriff Sheritt learned four convicts escaped from a camp near Orange County were spotted near Bucks Mountain. Virginia volunteers of the 72nd Regiment were alerted and moved with 35 men within minutes, surrounding a gully and advancing as skirmishers, but no trace of the escapees or their camp remained after a heavy search.
Special to The Washington Evening Star Cumberland Md July 19 The home missionary and church extension conference ended at Mountain 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 Dr J A Fitzwater of Delaware Ohio preached and Rev Dr Alfred C Kynette of Philadelphia recording secretary of the board of home missions lectured on America Our Mission Field
Wall Street shows a modest advance with a broadening market beyond the core groups as United States Steel and other large issues rise. Strong demand in bonds and steady prospect of freight rate changes point to improving earnings and a cautious but growing confidence in continued economic strength.
The Dominion’s annual consular trade report shows calendar year 1907 total trade near 46.1 million dollars with imports at 37.48 million and exports at 27.33 million. US imports to Canada rose by 26.5 million over the prior year while immigration and capital links expand. UK imports grow but exports to the UK fall.
The Washington Post reports a London market week where Americans were the sole bright spot amid subdued demand for sound investment stocks and shrinking speculation. Bank of England signals easy money, while Paris and Berlin show firm or improving tones. American outlooks, steel trusts, and rail issues drive cautious optimism despite weak season and crop debates.
John Claflin of the dry goods house tells Business World that the business world is on a sounder base now, with conditions improving and prices bottoming in June. He urges conservative buying, notes reduced stock and profits, but expects autumn gains as manufacturers increase output to meet demand. He backs modest railway rate adjustments to reflect higher general prices over the past decade.
Special to The Washington Post Petersburg reports larger tobacco acreage and strong crops in South Virginia with peanuts also expanding. In Richmond the market stalls, little leaf arrives, and new crop shows promise for a strong fall. Death notices: Mrs Joseph Padgett, wife of Joseph Padgett, dies at Harpers Ferry aged about 34. survived by husband and two children.
Mrs Judith Cornelia Nicoll Blair died at her Lexington home age 35 widow of Col William Blair USA and A and former Virginia Military Institute professor. She was daughter of Henry Nicoll and Louise Ireland of New York City and Mystic Long Island. One daughter Mrs Anderson survives. interment in Lexington Monday afternoon. July 20 Swift and Company beef sales in Washington DC for the week ended July 1% averaged 7 tic per lb.
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