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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1908
Page
2
Emergency crews rushed to the scene where two passenger vehicles lay crushed beside the track. Debris, twisted metal and wood littered the area as injured were ferried to a local hospital. Survivors and witnesses described a chaotic aftermath with many taken for treatment and the death toll rising.
Mr Campbell, State senator from Baltimore City First district and majority leader, expresses sympathy after the death of W F R Slaughter's young daughter. Slaughter, a traffic manager for Hine, shows deep concern for road operations and bears the tragedy with resolve.
Gox Crothers of Maryland and other Prominent Marylanders are invited to speak Saturday afternoon June 13 as a flag replica is raised at the Key mansion Georgetown A Marine Band will provide music and songs by noted singers A U S Navy ship will salute as the flag rises Officials including Commissioner Macfarland Admiral Dewe Bear Selier Keys Smith Wham and Judge Barnard lead the event with ceremonies starting at coach time
Former Pastor Bishop Bristol thanks his congregation for the years of service in the Metropolitan Church and receives a farewell ceremony. He notes a sense of sorrow as he departs and expresses gratitude to God for the call to serve the church. The deacon and members honor him with a flag presented by Grand Army representatives.
The International Convention for the Dead mem bers held a memorial service and hosted visiting Templar officials led by Guy Hayler. Ambassador Bryce of Great Britain declined to discuss temperance legislation with the deputation, and the session refrained from addressing the topic. The memorial service honored recent deceased members, including notable doctors and Indian dignitaries, with messages sent to the Emperor of Hussa on a prohibition matter.
A dense weather digest covers Los Reyes and related coasts with forecasts of easterly winds, potential rip currents, and variable temperatures. It notes high humidity, several regional observations, and forthcoming sea conditions along the Northeast and Great Lakes areas. Wide geographic references include New England, Atlantic ports, and nearby states.
Fragmentary notice indicates Rosdert is known to be on the way from Annapolis with references to a person named Jon Se and a report by a local source. Details are unclear due to garbled OCR.
A local lender invites clients to share their banking needs and promises attentive service. The appeal emphasizes appreciation for current and future business and aims to build stronger customer relationships through personalized support.
The second annual musicale by pupils of Prof Theobald Frech honored graduates Margaret Lang Walter Marlow and Joseph Hinwood in Naval Lodge Hall. Lang received a baton carved from White House dining room flooring. Participants included Susie Holland Omma Van Horn Theodore Fech Georgie Hammer and many others.
An audience attended the annual recital by Pups of Miss Lenora Varte de Grange at Eastern Presbyterian Church on Sixth Street and Waterland Avenue at 8 o clock. Miss Grange was assisted by several men and women from the city. The program featured Miss Beatree Hennig Rozetta and many others including Miss Anita Deinch, Mrs Mae Nevin Nebel, Miss Olive Hudd, and ushers Quarry Sprucebank and Myers.
Mrs Lily Jewls was granted an absolute divorce from Huey C. Lewis a former Treasury clerk. The court in New York awarded Mrs Lewis alimony and custody of two children after she charged cruelty and nonsupport. Lewis resigned from the Treasury Department amid the case and sought to delay alimony payments.
New York banks plan initial steps to organize a national currency association under the Aldrich Vreeland emergency law. Ten major banks will meet to form the group, enabling member banks to accept securities for circulation to back treasury notes, with reserves unchanged for government deposits.
A society circus under Georgetown Tiniver sus Athletic Association will be held this afternoon and evening on the college campus. Most performers are students with some professional talent engaged. Young women from Trarty Col len and Visitation Academy will attend. The first show begins at six o clock, with the night show starting at nine.
Detectives hold Capt Isaac Cranpton of canal boat No 14 after a night arrest in a probe into the alleged abduction of 16 year old Nellie Pend. The girl, claiming force, was taken from her home to a boat where she says she was dragged and threatened. Pend’s mother requests protection as Cranpton pleads innocence while asserting he acted to protect the girl. A separate report notes Charley, a 30 year old canal worker, drowned while attempting to reach a boat at Georgetown and his body was recovered and sent to the morgue.
An advertisement inviting readers to open an account at the store. It promises easy credit terms with no notes to sign and no neighbor or employer inquiries. The shop touts a wide range of home furnishings and marks prices plainly with credit options of 10 percent for cash, 30 days, 60 days at 742, and 5 percent for 90 days.
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