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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1908
Page
27
SHOW OPENS AT LEESBURG WITH MANY ENTRIES
A large event at Leesburg features hundreds of entries across all classes. The program promises high performance in metrical sections, with a theatre atmosphere and strong participation from notable teams and schools.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leesburg
Richmond Triumphs In Wide Weekend Track Meet
In a chaotic OCR fragment, scattered names and numbers show Richmond sweeping events with multiple champions. Key figures and venues hint at a broad meet including notable teams and athletic performances.
Annuity for Dr Winston and resignation at UNC
Raleigh June 3 The trustees of the North Carolina College of Agriculture and Mechanic Arts accept the resignation of Dr George T Winston after ten years as president Vice President D Hitt to act temporarily Winston’s letter is from England Carnegie Foundation grants 2500 to honor his service to education in the South He has taught 36 years and led both the University of North Carolina and the University of Texas He is 56 years old.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Carolina Agricultural College
Raleigh NC
North Carolina College of Agriculure and Mechanic Arts
George
T Winston
D Hitt
Winstons Leter
Don England
Carnegie
Lim
South
North
Caroina
Winston
Untersity
North Cairolina
University of Tvs
Byron Seeks Sixth District Congress Seat
Washington County Democrats nominate E W Byron of Willmore for Congress in the Sixth district. Byron was a delegate to the state convention and is expected to be the party’s choice at the Quakland convention in September. He is viewed as the strongest candidate among Democrats and will be presented to county delegates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington County
Washington
Lise
Demsrats
Congress
W Byron
Willimpor
Byron
Strewher
1Nwa
Armot
Virginia Obituary Missing Details Noted
Fragmentary obituary notice from Virginia references a Confederate veteran and five children but lacks clear names dates or locations. Readable items indicate a deceased individual linked to Confederate service with surviving family. Further details unavailable in readable text.
South Observes Davis Day in New Orleans Monument Dedication
The South marks Jefferson Davis birth centennial with observances across states. New Orleans dedicates an Audubon Park monument to Davis with veterans, students, and civic leaders attending. Other cities hold commemorations, ceremonies, and church services honoring his memory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Orleans
South
Jefferson Davis
Kentucky
Georgia
Alabama
Miesisspp
Tennessee
Lexus Seuch
Carolina
Louisana
Virgil
Alte
Audubon Park
Davis
Hopkinsville
Parrview
Jefferson Davie
Jefferon Bays
J. Hayes
Lies Dent
Confedracy
Holywood Memoral
Ae Pauls Clurch
Rey
Haltmere
Mowboty
Dwitery
Jfferson Platis
Rebuild National Pike Plan Adopted at Cumberland Meeting
A Cumberland gathering approved a plan to rebuild the National Pike aiming to restore the central route and reallocate tolls and apportionments. Speakers urged adoption of the national project as the main throughway, with commission discussions continuing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Highway Road
Cumberland
Altegans
Incil
Postum A Coffee Alternative Story
A reader recalls switching from coffee to Postum after nervous spells and headaches. The piece notes early trials with the beverage, mentions a friend’s suggestion, and praises Postum for improving sleep and calm. It emphasizes the author’s long reliance on Postum over coffee and endorses it for caffeine drinkers.
File Brief For Brennan On District Contract Authority
A legal brief by Douglas Baker & Sherrill for Brennan Construction contends the District of Columbia Commissioners lacked authority to order extra work under a March 1977 conflict, noting no funds were available. It cites Flannery for Cranford Rattag Co and argues bids proposals required not to divide contracts, asserting overreach by the Commissioners in directing additional work without budget.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P J Brennan
Brennan Construction Company
Douglas Baker & Sherrill
Brennan Company
Ark
Flannery
Cranford Rattag Company
Engineer Department of
Destr'ct
Columbia
District of Columore
Hope for Europa Abandoned At Sea
A German steamer named Europa with a crew of twenty seven sailed from Hamburg bound for home loaded with fertilizer. The ship is thought to have broken up after a disaster, with no word from the vessel or crew for twenty one days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tup Cartici
Norfolk
Tusepa Wich
Iinmburg
Weds in historic edifice ceremony at Christ Church
A wedding occurred yesterday in an Alexandria area church attended by many relatives and guests. The bride Herber t daughter of Cvant Vs Arthur Herbert of Muck tees Foarfax and Roit Peprim Heart son of Mr and Mrs MoT Hlott of Newport were united in a formal ceremony.
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Ciuc
Vexindia
Herbert
Cvant
Arthur Herbert
Mucktees
Tunis
Peprim
Mot Hlott
Newport & WS
Angas
New York
Ind
le Brijegioums
W Holt
Miaynaid
Nowe
Csimis
Walter Warrenton
Angus
Holt
Woington
Ninfold
Hevrohis
Amd
Yvoo
Newport
Ardor Burke
Atexanda
Hide
Duchess Lacs
Thaiert
Anne
Unorel
Barth
Fach
Woo
Rob Wd
Lee
MD Wis
Baerowl OY
Seaoal Ars
Hethai
Bassi
Herbert Vous
Harrison Bua
Ant Hs
Ceniksc A
Ceniksc A. Wout Nfon
Tosepl
Arthoe Tian
Walser
Cary
Tosh
Lotsa
Flemy
Dubai
Police Justice Caton Weds in New York Honeymoon
Police Justice Caton married Adele Ogdoof Akron Ohio in New York City on a morning ceremony witnessed by relatives and city officials. The couple departed along the coast of Maine for their honeymoon after the wedding at the Umpsiat Hotel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mise Adele Osden
Akron, Ohio
New York City
Caten
Montini
Adele Ogdoof
Akron
New York
Umpsiat Hotel
Thor
Mam
Tames
Caton
Willim Paton
Filgir Warteld
Joseph Richardson Jr
Citon Besdes
Ing Fithe Kb Pit
Fem Tvs
Amd
Study of Murderess Ferocity Compared With Historical Killers
A 1908 New York World correspondence by Cesare Lombroso argues women commit fewer crimes than men but when they do their crimes are exceptionally brutal. It discusses Mrs Guinness of Norway, parallels to Holmes, and cites sensational cases of female murderers, including infanticide and poisoning, highlighting alleged hysteria and sexualized motifs as factors in female criminality.
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Guinness
Cesare Lombroso
New York World
Presa
Milaniv
Mrs Guinness
Norway
America
Holmes
Fiteen
Vans
Mas Guimins
Lowon
Fbbald
Rome
Gummness
Chemi
Guinnss
Aged Conductor Dies in Suspected Self Destruction
A death in Cumberboud Maryland appears to be a self inflicted suicide by an elderly conductor after months of employment and personal hardship. Names and exact dates are unclear but the report notes a widow and a biography fragment. The piece references J Bray Dull and a former home and work ties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Post Cumberboud
Guy Jaihoal
Saul
Teller Shoots Himself After Confession at Inquiry
A teller fatally shot himself while facing questions about account irregularities. He had written a confession before dying, with authorities noting a long history of peculations but saying the promotional inquiry was only a matter of time. The body was found after a struggle, and investigators are tracing ties to a broader financial scheme.
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