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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1908
Page
2
A sweeping inspection drive starts with Assistant Engineer Kelly surveying Masonic Temple and nearby structures northwest Washington. The drive aims to fix fire escape failures and ensure free, unobstructed access, amid prior city warnings and Union volunteer involvement in probing the Parkford apartment disaster.
The article records a rebuttal to a quotation attributed to Representative Hepburn on city pavements and inspection standards. It notes congressional funding debates and aging pavement conditions, with weather and river reports interwoven, including a health update on Representative Wiley.
President Roosevelt orders removal of U S Buich and U S Marshal Rennis Utho amid a rift with Attorney General Bonaparte over enforcement in Idaho. Bonaparte opposed the action, while the President pressed the move to address alleged misconduct and political pressure in the Borah case.
The article surveys New York and national factions over the 1900 Republican vice presidential choice. It details Littauer, Cortelyou, Hughes, Depew, and Dolittle’s positions, with Chicago and New York pressure to back Cortelyou or Sherman, and various delegates weighing Roosevelt era parallels and the coming nominating convention dynamics.
A complaint filed yesterday accuses Musson Pacific Religas of offering rebates over six years to L Ti Bunch Co of Little Rock. The case seeks to determine the actual rebate amount to aid government recovery, alleging discrimination in warehouse storage and shelling charges across the Southwest.
Frederic Wilson, a Montclair High School physical instructor, was discharged in Jefferson Market Court after being arrested June 4 on assaulting Detective Rein. Testimony supported by two witnesses argued he struck Rein, followed by another blow as Rein turned away.
John Johnson, city editor of the Cinema Inquirer, showed some improvement last night after several days in his apartments at the Iroquois. His doctor reported an easy day and better condition but said he is not yet out of danger.
The Arions, a German singing society of about seventy two trained voices, sang for President Roosevelt and guests at the White House yesterday afternoon under Arthur Classen. They performed German numbers mixed with American melodies, and the president warmly complimented their performance.
Regular troops led by General Frederick D Grant moved by rail and march to a training camp near Pine Plains New York. Troops arrived by noon with two batteries of the Third Field Artillery from Fort Myer VA. Ten trains carrying national guardsmen are expected to arrive at the camp at short intervals tomorrow.
Ordnance experts in the city discuss the Maxim noiseless firearm and its potential to terrorize troops. The device could force new military plans, night coverage, and altered combat methods if a government test confirms its feasibility.
Special to the Washington Pits from New York June 13 Senator Joseph W hile of Texts previously at Astoria was said to be worse following throat cancer surgery discussions. He arrived in Washington about ten days ago for consultations with specialists as to an operation. His wife accompanied him to treatment facilities in Washington and has since remained nearby. Doctors from multiple clinics met for a second consultation while Bailey moved to another room. No statement was issued as officials withheld access to the senator or physicians.
Correspondent notes bewilderment at Chicago Enler Post nominating a presidential candidate outside convention channels. Questions the Republican rank and file indifference as a troubling trend signaling republican decline and possible shift toward monarchical forms, reflecting concerns about public engagement and governance.
James McGrath aged thirty was treated at Alexandria Hospital after being shot at a railway quarrel while attempting to steal a freight train. He was accompanied by De Raey at Culpeper and Di Smith to the hospital. the wound occurred in a conflict with a railway detective.
In a recent automobile endurance contest the Ford car won by two points from a field of 164 entrants. The car ran at a low idle three times due to minor issues, but kept engine running to meet staggered time checks. Its driver and crew displayed confidence, finishing with the machine in perfect condition amid a long race that tested reliability. Reading Shops Resume Partly. Reading Pa June The Reading company locomotive shops, closed ten days, will resume operation next week for five days. About 1,500 workers will return to pay rely during the busy period.
A chaotic wartime report from St Petersburg details fears of Japanese attacks and military actions. The dispatch mentions ships, air activity, and defensive measures amid escalating tensions, with references to various locations and military units coordinating responses.
Fragmentary OCR notes mention a husband’s death and a possible murder inquiry. Names and places are unreadable, but references imply a homicide or police case with a pending inquest or trial. Details are too garbled to identify persons, dates, or locations accurately.
Fragmented text indicating preparatory steps for aircraft testing. Mentions aeroplane testing, weights, and a course or procedure with numbers 5 and 2a. Details are incomplete, but imply early airship or airplane trial activities and safety considerations.
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