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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1908
Page
18
An unidentified body was recovered from a canal near a school area as investigators assess the scene. Details about the victim, exact location, and cause of death remain unclear in the readable text.
Horace Booking of Mechanicsville Maryland, 21, youngest member of the last legislature, was arrested in Baltimore on a charge of embezzling $1000 from post office funds. He said financial straits and Bank of Mechanicsville debts led him to issue money orders to cover the shortfall in hopes of a future draft. He married recently and faced mounting financial pressure.
Miss Kate Taylor Smoot wed Signor Paolo ruceimer of Rome in a quiet 4 pm ceremony at the bride’s grandmother’s residence, St Mary’s church affiliate. Relatives and a few intimate friends attended as decor featured pink roses and duchesse lace in a family event followed by a reception before the couple planned to reside in Rome. The guest list included Italy’s ambassador and other diplomats, with tributes amid a broader report noting a death in the Smoot family and local legal notices.
Rival candidate Jean TeWalira accuses Garlin of attempting to sway temperance voters by misrepresentation. The campaign featured claims of deceptive statements about campaig n records and funding as supporters sought to undermine the opponent and influence the Saloon League vote.
Officials of the Anti Saloon League deny plans to force a state convention on nationwide prohibition. The article notes no clear political candidate backing and emphasizes the group’s focus on elections free from political entanglements.
A major blaze at Cumberland race track in Maryland destroys more than 100 stables and several other buildings. Fire crews battled the flames with no insurance coverage and stored equipment saved with difficulty. Fire officials suspected incendiary arson.
Special to The Washington west Cumberland Md June 2 annual report by Charles O Hal Baltimore city auditor Cumberland cites lack of system and need for reform. Bills twice paid. no loss as duplicates returned by honest citizens. Criticizes city clerk department operations and six months of unposted payrolls.
About 30 Montgomery County residents gathered at Rockville to meet Groth, Crothers, and other Good Roads officials. They discussed road improvements funded by a county share of a large state appropriation, with plans to inspect routes from Olney to Damascus, Rockville to Hyattstown, and Rockville to Poolesville as the commission weighs which roads to upgrade.
A posse searches mountains near Reedstown for 19 to 24 residents accused of night crime in the wake of a father provoking deadly injuries to his young stepdaughter. The assailant fled to a nearby farmhouse before law officers arrived, with the daughter left critically injured. Authorities describe the case as a violent family crime with ongoing pursuit and investigation.
William P. Cliftonwield elected to serve until a council appointed successor four weeks later. Council minutes show ward 11s and town gleik issues. President of the Cammi I) Mir Charles Woodairs now implied.
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The American Automobile Club reports a plan to recognize only the AAC as official for the Vanderbilt Cup, with support from French, British, Belgian, and German clubs. The Paris rep cites changes to prize procedures, while discussions focus on the Vanderbilt Cup race date October 24 in New York area streets.
A fragmented notice lists numerous marriage licenses and banns across diverse locales. Names include Robert L Taxton and Feole M Smith. James Vo Gilfillan and May 1 Walsh. Rev F M Berick and Lea H Gorham. Eana Humphreys with Rev JB McLaughtin. and many others tied to cities like Boston, Baltimore, Philadelphia, and Cincinnati, with assorted ages and clerical references. The scattered text indicates a broad compilation of proposed marriages and officiants from varied jurisdictions.
Mrs Taurt B Tippett reports a young man about eighteen swindled her by sending groceries to a house and asking change for a five. The same day, a fire at Evergreen Appomattox stores caused $9,000 in damages. A missing youth and a horse tied to the scene are mentioned along with a caution about a father’s failure to appear in court. Special marriage licenses issued for two couples in Dimfries and Sandy Spring.
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