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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1908
Page
2
A memorial to the donor's wife is planned at Fort Johnson to fund care for afflicted children. A tablet and statue are noted, with Judge Harlan serving on the board of governors and a committee pledging to cooperate with a medical trial and erection plans.
Senator urges embedding tariff revision in a major platform. The discussion centers on fiscal policy and protective duties, with lawmakers weighing implications for industry and consumers amid evolving economic priorities.
A fragmentary note mentions Crest or Moo 3 and a person named Seroomer of Fife with a possible link to Per Sylvan asonue, details unclear due to OCR garble. The readable pieces indicate a highland local reference with unfamiliar names and no verifiable events.
Mrs Annie L Beverly a widow about sixty five years old on Ten nallytown road was found guilty in Police Court of stealing fifteen books from the Public Library over four months. Judge Kornhall fined her 1000 dollars but suspended sentence on district attorney Giver's recommendation during good behavior. Detectives Beans and to fand the remaining volumes at Beverly's home after identifying missing titles and tracking the thief.
Executive will study habits of wild beasts in Africa and likely write a book. The plan includes travel, observations, and exposing new insights into animal behavior for scholarly and literary publication.
Fragmented OCR mentions calls for recounts in a political race, names several candidates for U S Senate and governor, notes receptions and church figures, with references to counties, nominations, and a presiding elder in the district of Columbia. The text is garbled but indicates tense post election proceedings and party activity.
The Daughters of the American Revolution plan a $200000 loan from the American Security and Trust Company to complete Continental Hall on Seventeenth Street. They aim to finish exterior work by next year and complete interior construction with a mix of concrete and woodwork, budgeting about $500000 total.
Norwalk Ohio June Representative J F Laning formerly vice president and a director of the defunct Ohio Trust Company was indicted today on seven counts charging embezzlement. He is jointly indicted with James P Gibbs president of the bank and others including a secretary treasurer and a director. The charges allege abstracted and misapplied funds totaling substantial amounts. The Ohio Trust Company failure on January 11 preceded failures at two steel companies and a receivership for Laning’s company, and Laning, recently nominated for a second term, is named in the actions.
The abducted girl was found on a ship in Alexandria and brought back to this city with her mother reporting to headquarters. The accused, Captasnie Cramton, denies guilt claiming she joined as his cook. investigation continues with detectives tracing contacts and the canal route.
Rev J W Duffy officiated at the burial of former Senator Jones as many congressmen and state leaders attended. The service at the city rest home on Nineteenth Street included flowers from across the West and honors from notable figures such as Senator Redert Po Owen of Oklahoma and Judge BR Fineary, with many members of the public and press present.
Gen Drain wires that entry for the American team will be accepted after a July 10 draft proposal. Names of thirty two competitors were sent to the Grilist owner as potential entrants. Capt Trank F Faars TSMC retired as team adjutant and Cepe vans to accompany the riflemen to England.
Susan R Hetzel a Washington native and longtime organizer in the Daughters of the American Revolution and Guidelape Club died after illness. She helped found the Guidelape Lady chapter and served as a leading member of the Daughters of the American Revolution, with ties to Mount Vernon and Mount Vernon Chapter. The funeral is set for tomorrow at 2 PM at St Johns Episcopal Church with burial private in Arlington.
Special to The Washington Post describes a 30 mile endurance march by Company G First Regiment DC National Guard from Winchester to Charlestown then Frederick, noting good remaining fit horses, spirits high despite leaving Winchester, and plans for fall encampments. Recollections of crowds, bugle calls, and canceled Brunswich dance mood the troops. Weather praised as nearly ideal, with troops expected to reach Frederick before nightfall.
About seventy five members attended a farewell reception for Harry King at the club house. King will depart for Europe and be away for several weeks. A gift was presented to wish him a prosperous journey and return. Luncheon was served as brief toasts were given by club members and officers.
The American Medical Association will be represented abroad by Doctors Gorgas O’Reilly and Rizey as delegates to the Sixteenth International Health Congress in Budapest next year. The delegation includes Drs Jefferson Murray Butte, A Hachett, Woodruff, Hall, Simmons, and Ru lings and is headed by Dr Rivno and Dr Burrell. A note from Dr Knops on tuberculosis treatment cited for better domestic marriage climate was applauded.
Funeral services for Mrs Mary Conrad Dodge will be held at Bethesda at 2 oclock this afternoon with interment at Oak Hill. She died Wednesday at Heath cote her Bethesda home. Survived by husband J Heath Dodge and three daughters Mrs BB Wilson of Washington Mrs Goldsborough wife of In Goldsborough of Cambridge and Mrs Latine Lewis of Bethesda. Also survived by Mrs Mathe Percy and Mrs Emma Permie of Maryland. A longtime Bethesda resident she was a member of the Protestant Mpiseonal Church and engaged in benevolent work.
The blind Oklahoma senator and his wife, faithful attendant, undergo eye treatment at Episcopal Hospital Pact. Trainee nurses and skilled physicians monitor the case as Gore adheres to instructions and hopes for restored sight. Mrs Gore acts as private secretary, reading newspapers and handling affairs.
Hansen of the Agricultural and Mechanical Arts College Brookings Dakot to lead a mission to northern Europe and Asia to test alfalfa clover and other fresh forage. The expedition, designated by Secretary Wilson, will travel from New York to Siberia Manchuria and other regions to study seeds and plant varieties for dry cold climates and improve forage for farm use.
A group of Chinese men were intercepted after entering the country illegally, with several attempting to hide in a vehicle. Authorities recovered water and tracking devices, and two suspected smugglers were handed to immigration officials for further action. Investigations continue into a larger ring whose members were reportedly slated to arrive by air and join the import operation.
The Dramatic Society staged Mary Stuart as the second annual exercises held on campus due to inclement weather. A long list of cast members and officers followed with performances and a reception afterward. A gasoline stove explosion near a tailor shop caused a brief scare but was quickly controlled.
The report details broad weather patterns across the Olf Valley and adjacent areas, noting warm spells, inland temperature rises, and rain chances in various regions. It lists temperatures, wind shifts, and forecasted conditions for multiple cities, including lake region sectors, the Dakotas, and the South Atlantic states, with emphasis on frontal activity and regional moisture movement. It also provides a Tide Table and river bulletin timing, plus a snapshot of hourly temperature readings and local weather notes for notable cities.
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