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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Jul 22, 1908
Page
2
Police sift the Caspari case dragging an Anna Stewart Chase contract through a leather handbag stash. Detectives hunt for the missing signature, debts, and links to purchases, while unrelated notes and receipts hint at broader fraud.
Inspectors Stoy Norris and Hoover spent the day reviewing 13 lunchroom cases and 61 grocers as warrants were sought for unclean premises. Fourteen locations near Union Station McPherson Square and Delaware Ave faced action for unsanitary meat blocks, unclean ice boxes, missing screens, and open garbage.
Funeral services for RE W W Griffin longtime district assessor who died Sunday were held at his home and at Trinity Episcopal Church with Knights Templar and Masonic rites. Oak Hill Cemetery burial followed, with numerous officials and colleagues attending. A large wreath from the assessor's office clerks highlighted the floral tributes.
Margaret Jackson testifies in juvenile court that she is 35 or 36 years old and born during slavery. Her husband Henry, said to suffer pleurisy rheumatic, receives 30 days to find work as the judge notes the age discrepancy and slavery background.
An ambulance from Casulty Hospital knocked down Joseph Fitzpatrick, 15, of 483 Second Street NE while answering a call. The driver Dr Moffitt found no injuries after examining him. At Union Station Robert Scott, 49, of 1409 C Street SE, cut himself on glass at work and was treated.
Representative Frank Clark of Florida, secretary of the Democratic congressional committee, arrives in Washington to oversee campaign literature. The plan retains party headquarters in Washington and offices in New York and Chicago until after the election. Clark will spend a large part of his time there.
A bill in the last session and expected to pass would buy land between the Capitol and Union Station for a Lincoln memorial. Architects Burnham and Woods discuss an arch gateway memorial, to be placed on the extended Capitol grounds between the station and the Capitol, with caution about balancing Washington’s monument.
Department of Justice alleges Richard C. Adams holds two deeds to Indian lands in Oklahoma obtained before a recent law. Adams, a Washington attorney with Bond Building offices, is among defendants in upcoming suits. He is currently in Chicago and will return to Washington in days.
Special to The Washington ost Wilmington Del July 21 After a win over Altoona the Wilmington Tri State League club was handed to the league as owners quit the team The club has been last and losing money all season Manager O Rourke went to Philadelphia to seek a new owner If no buyer is found the league will keep the team as a traveling unit and forfeit 12000 Johnstown plans to play here tomorrow and Thursday, and the speaker notes the club may not return after Thursday
Authorities seek clues in livery stables Averill Park and nearby areas in the Teal Pond murder case. A night patrol report mentions a wagon near a highway fence and a suspected inexperienced driver, amid hazy references to Hazel Drew and missing nets.
The Maryland and District of Columbia grand lodge Colored Knights of Pythias held routine business yesterday at Odd Fellows Hall. Supremancellor 3 W Green of New Orleans spoke. The Grand Court of Calanthe auxiliary was active with Mrs Lille Jemneg of Baltimore. Four Baltimore candidates for grand chancellor were named: George A Watty Truly Hatchett the Rev Joseph L Butler and Samuel V Baywood.
After twelve bids the Alexandria city school board awarded the girls school contract to George Leigh & Bros. of Louisa, at 27672 dollars the lowest bid. Plumbing went to J. B. Hughes of Alexandria for 634 dollars. Heating and ventilating bids to be reviewed. brick and concrete two story structure to be built on Prince street lot by mid January next year with ample playgrounds.
Dispatches report Maj. James King and Capt. Frank Slaymaker leading Seventieth Virginia troops to Chickamauga Park then changing plans to assemble at Alexandria armory and entrain to Roanoke for ten day encampment. Funeral for Mrs. Cora Summers held at her brother’s home. she died from injuries after a fall from a streetcar. Also notes the death of Anthony Power, longtime engineer for Alexandria Water Company, and reports a systematic robbery at 336 South Patrick Street with significant stolen apparel and a gold watch. The piece lists multiple local clergy, residents, and a sequence of names connected to a funeral notice and public notices.
A distressed sister is missing amid rumors of violent intent tied to a family crisis. Police and relatives fear the brother may have harmed others or himself as a result of alleged mental strain and public danger claims. A daughter Frisda, once employed near Dutchess Junction, moved to New York seeking treatment.
Funeral services for Capt Henry Moz Crea U S Navy who died Monday at the New York naval hospital were held at the Church of the Cave Nant with Rev Charles Wood officiating. Burial followed at Arlington National Cemetery with full naval honors. Pallbearers included Capt Gottfried Bleek Unger Capt Whim W Kimball Capt William F Halasy Capt Samuel P Comly Commander Abram E Culver Commander Harold P Morton Pay Director John N Speel and Medical Director Thomas H Streets. Relatives and friends attended a simple impressive service with the casket covered by flowers.
Charles Louis Cole editor on the Washington Herald editorial staff and nephew of the late Representative William H. Cole married May Gertrude Frell at St Michael's Church in Philadelphia. A party from Washington attended. The couple left for Boston and will tour New England before residing in Washington. Mrs Cole is a former news editor of the Washington Times.
Maj. J. J. Morrow proposed that all underground construction by public service firms in the District be inspected by the District with costs borne by the companies. A proposed board including sewer and water department superintendents, highway enginery, and the electrical engineer would devise a comprehensive plan to extend underground work, particularly in the suburbs, and resolve disputes.
The Young Men's Christian Association relay from New York to Chicago concluded at Chicago City Hall at 9 38 am today. William H McCabe of Evanston M Cr A carried the silver tube with Mayor McClellan s greeting. Police kept onlookers back while Vernon L Bean received the message for Mayor Busse who was absent.
Danville heavy hitting center fielder Jake Henn known for home run fame has been sold to the Atlanta club and will report at season end. He is currently out with a sore knee and the price reportedly exceeds $7,000 though no exact figure was released.
The body of Anecito Menocal former civil engineer of the navy who died in New York will be buried at Arlington Thursday with private interment. Menocal held the rank of commander and retired September 1 1898. The report also notes civic notices on local business incorporation and Smithsonian assignment.
Fragmented OCR notes list hospital and medical facility references with names like McLane, Beetha Bisnerd, Elmer D Batt, Horace Go vt Rainea, James Tyler, and Dixons, alongside terms suggesting mortality records and homeopathic options. Details are garbled and partial, but imply a health department record of deaths and institutional care.
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