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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1908
Page
24
Emergency crews rushed to the scene as two cars lay wrecked beside the track. Debris and twisted metal filled the area while rescuers pulled injured from the wreck. A number of victims were transported to an emergency hospital as authorities investigated the accident on the line.
Mr Campbell the State senator from Baltimore City First district and a majority leader expressed sympathy for W F R Slaughter traffic manager of the Hine after his young daughter was killed. Slaughter, a young man, is mournful over any imperfection in the road operation and regards its death as pathetic.
Maryland speakers and Proment Marylanders gather Saturday afternoon June 13 to duplicate the flag ritual honoring Key’s star spangled banner. A Marine Band concert and songs by famed performers accompany a river gun salute as the flag is raised at the Key mansion. Leaders listed include Commissioner Macfarland Admiral Dewe Bear and Admiral Selier. Justice Barnard and Stuart McNuttua head the exercises which begin at dusk.
Former Pastor expresses thanks for opportunity to serve and departure sorrow as Bishop Bristol receives a flag from Grand Army of the Republic representatives. He notes gratitude to God for the calling and farewell plans as Metropolitan Kiren awaits a new pastor next fall.
International Convention memorial service held for departed members. Visiting Good Templars delegates met Ambassador Bryce of Great Britain, who declined to discuss temperance legislation. The session reconvened with tributes to deceased members and a proposal to address the Emperor of Hussa on Finland’s recent law.
Weather map shows warm fronts and easterly winds across the Northeast with fresh easterly to northeast breezes along the coast. Reports include humidity, sunshine, temperatures, and tide tables for the river systems and Great Lakes with occasional rain probabilities and city temperatures for Friday through Sunday.
Fragmentary notes indicate a figure named Rosdert is expected to arrive from Annapolis. Teleprinted error text includes unclear names and garbled phrases, but the core reference points to a notable arrival from the state capital.
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The second annual musicale by pupils of Prof Theobald Frech filled Naval Lodge Hall with a large audience. Diplomas were awarded to Miss Margaret Lang Walter Marlow and Joseph Hinwood. Lang received a souvenir baton crafted from White House flooring. Participants included Susie Holland Omma Van Horn Theodore Fech Georgie Hammer Joseph Sullivan Mabel Carner Raymond Kesler Jennie Conradi Franklin Harry Colebaugh Michael Kullerlane and several others.
Miss Lenora Varte de Grange led a recital by pupils at Eastern Presbyterian Church on Sixth Street and Watland Avenue at 8 oclock. A large audience attended with many city ladies and several Misses performing including Beatree Hennig Rozetta Palmer Wolk nson and others. Ushers included Quarry Sprucebank and Myers Mari! with Olive Hudd and Myth Triuin ham among performers.
Mrs Aly Jewls was granted an absolute divorce from Huey C. Lewis, a former Treasury Department clerk, with alimony and custody of their two children. The decree noted cruelty and nonsupport, citing Lewis’s alleged mistreatment and attempts to evade alimony payments. Lewis resigned from the department and was reported to be in New York.
Definite steps to organize a national currency association under the Aldrich Vreeland law will begin in New York with a Tuesday meeting of ten major national banks. Other cities are expected to follow as local organizations gain approval from Washington. The plan allows member banks to exchange securities for Treasury notes and issue additional circulation only under emergency conditions.
A society circus sponsored by Georgetown University Athletic Association will take place on the college campus this afternoon and evening. Most performers are students, with some professional talent engaged. The program includes a variety of acts by young women from Trinity College and Visitation Academy. A whistle performance will start at 6:30 p.m., with the night show beginning at 8:00 p.m.
Detective Capt Isaac Crampton of canal boat No 14 was arrested amid inquiries into the alleged abduction of sixteen year old Nellie Pend. The girl claims she was dragged aboard and forced to accompany him, while her mother asserts she was treated roughly during the incident. A separate report notes a man named Charley drowned in the canal near Georgetown. his body was recovered and taken to the morgue, with no known next of kin.
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