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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1908
Page
22
Mr C C Glover asserts Washington has ample money and the need for a law is not pressing. Miz Charles Bell adds the effect will be Sertirental, and believes no necessity exists for its application. A scattered text fragment follows with unclear names and phrases.
Fragmented text notes a sentimental tribute to Grant and references to a local association meeting. Mentions include secretary duties, masons, and a river area. The passage is garbled OCR with scattered names and unclear dates or actions.
Unclear OCR text hints at United States considering longer cheap postage to Italy and France. Mentions 2 cent rate and motor freight, but details are garbled with multiple stray characters and incomplete phrases.
An obscure OCR fragment mentions METCALT possibly leaving soon and a secretary associated with a wave may spend two months. local context, names, dates, and places are unclear from the damaged text. The readable items include scattered letters and partial phrases with no coherent reporting of event or location.
A roster from the White House event on Thursday June 4 includes Secretary Taft Secretary Wilson Assistant Secretary Bacow Senator Baveridge Indiana Senator Cllom Illinois Senator Lows Kansas Representative Olcott New York Representative Alexander ST Representative McKindy Illinois Former Representative Sibbiley Fa Governor Glenn North Carolina Governor Post Porto Rico Bishop Cranstop Ty Wily chef chemist Ry H N Most Pustalf Stilkany IUige Incpy G Kimball Lo Stinespr Ng New York craftsman.
Alabama Representative A A Wiley's health improved after a visit to Hot Springs. He had been confined to his apartments at the Mitrop hotel for several days, with telegrams and well wishers reporting progress. His physician indicated steady recovery and hopes for a full return to duties.
Secretary Reat and Vir Bryce exchange ratifications of three treaties. The notes mention Canadian involvement and next steps expected in Washington. Official details reflect rapid diplomatic progress and anticipated parliamentary actions in coming weeks.
The defense in Dr David A Spear's court martial argues overindulgence in alcohol caused insanity affecting his actions. Testimony from the accused's aged father and a classmate from the University of Virginia highlights his past behavior and alleged intoxication during the cited theft and forgery acts. The trial, ongoing since last Monday at Washington Navy Yard, weighs insanity vs responsibility as prosecutors present the case.
A damaged OCR reads as a local notice about dead letters near a mill. The text mentions mail, writs, delays, destruction of nonreturnable items, and revised ownership details. No clear individuals or organizations are legible. the fragment focuses on mail handling and loss.
Government plans forceful action against tuberculosis with compulsory reporting of every case to health authorities and public control over all infectious patients. It includes isolation facilities, refusal of admission for the diseased, destruction of contaminated materials, and sanitary measures at hotels and farms as part of a broader national campaign led by United States consul general George In Andisorth in Rio de Janeiro.
Washington garrisons of the Army and Navy Union will hold a mass meeting at 8 pm in the Grand Army Hall on Pennsylvania avenue. A committee reporting from Baltimore will seek full restoration of the four garrisons suspended by the national commander after a lengthy Knickerbocker Building conference. The committee has full power to act and a formal resolution will be submitted.
Resolutions adopted at the International Gand Lodge Good Templars session condemn modern saloon designs and liquor traffic. A memorial to Prince of Monaco requests abolition of gambling at Monte Carlo and sale of liquor there. Committees report on juvenile work and temperance legislation outline reforms and future action.
A carnival featuring a large child participants parade and musical numbers was held at a New York school. Over a hundred youngsters performed in chorus and solo pieces led by teachers and instructors, with various students named for performing roles and solos. The program included acting, singing, and instrumental segments, showcasing local youth talent and community involvement.
FOR THOUGHTFUL PEOPLE FOR THOUGHTFUL PEOPLE PLAN FOR BIG BATTLE SHIP. William J Baxter, a naval constructor at the New York Navy Yard, conferred with Chief Constructor Washington and Capps, chief of the Bureau of Construction and Repair, regarding preliminary work on the vessel. The discussion touched on staged repairs, with notes on kidney health and unrelated medical notices interwoven in the readable fragments.
Philadelphia reports a bitter political clash as warrants are issued for Max Kauffmann and D Clarence Gabbenry amid a McNichol dispute. The case centers on perjury claims connected to promises of redress and alleged raids on orderly houses. Hearings expected to begin Saturday.
A newly enacted provision limits the visiting board at the Military Academy to Senate and Section members on the Committee of Military Affairs. President Ford selects several gentlemen to serve, some of whom must travel to West Point to perform duties. Law and authority remain contested. members object to official duties and travel costs.
President Roows designates Gen Wood on leave to attend the tercentennial celebration of the foundation of the University of Staragoser in Saragossa Spain on October 1 11 as representative of the United States. Capt George Langborn accompanies as aide from the seventh Cavalry.
The scout cruiser Birmingham, currently on a shaking down cruise at Guantanamo Bay, is ordered back to Boston by July 1 for repairs and alterations. The cruiser North Carolina will take on some midsipmen at Annapolis and head for Guantanamo Bay on Saturday.
After reviewing testimony District Attorney Baker cleared the fire escape maker of wrongdoing. The district commissioners were informed and the investigation focused on the building inspectors department during a recent inquiry.
At Annapolis Md June 4 the first class German graduates held a banquet at Bancroft Hall led by Midshipman Archibald Douglas with Town members and partners on the floor while spectators filled the galleries. The Gradualss Association dinner followed the customary march, with Admiral Yates Stirling the senior and Walter M Vernon the adjutant present. The day featured an infantry drill against an imaginary enemy and a brigade command by Lt. Gen. Hinks and battalions led by Lions King and Vernon. Outdoor events were limited by rain, reducing spectators and keeping costumes modest.
War Department orders extend leaves for Lieuts Yohis Wiley Firth and A La Cad Wedcal Corps and detail transfers to training and duty, including chief surgeon, quartermaster instruction, and Marine detachments. Several midshipmen and officers are reassigned or retired, with ship movements and Alaska voyage for the Twenty second Infantry noted. ships sail from San Francisco to Alaska on June 3.
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