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Newspaper

Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Jun 16, 1908

Page

18

Nineteen Persons Treated for Hydrophobia in Dog Attacks

The article reports that nineteen individuals, including children as young as three, were treated after dog bites linked to hydrophobia. Health Officer Woodward cautions bite victims to seek rabies treatment at the hygienic laboratory and notes a Great Dane bite case near Chevy Chase. Veterinarian Dr Cecil French cites a savage farm dog on Reno Road and warns that rabies could be eradicated with universal muzzling, despite opposition from dog owners.

Health Office Woodward Cecil French Reno Road Chevy Chase George H Hart Bureau of Animal Industry United States Seirly

Let the dogs alone in rabies fear survey plea

The piece argues for humane treatment of dogs and animals, criticizing sensational public fear about rabies. It cites dog bite statistics in the city, calls for prudent public information, and urges cautious guidance from physicians and officials without stoking panic. It mentions Washington and dates in June.

Washington Playground Association Benefit Tag Sale Promises More Funds

Fragments describe ongoing money flow and committee praise for the Washington Playground Association drive. Readers list supporters from government departments and local firms, noting contributions totaling over 1000 dollars and a community boat excursion for funds. The piece relays thanks from the association to many sponsors and notes upcoming events to close the drive.

Currency Act Applies to District as Treasury Chief Explains

Secretary Cortelyou outlined how emergency currency provisions apply to banks forming banking currency associations. He denied a DC exclusion by technical language, detailing group requirements, limits on issuance, and bonds eligibility. The report also covers Virginia debates and University of Virginia awards and faculty appointments.

Washington District of Columbia Secretary of the Treasury

Gould Interests Face Receivership Costs and Wabash Tie Changes

Amid legal wrangles over Gould assets, receivership expenses loom large. Attorney James Chadiourne reveals connections among Wheel ing and fake Frt and Wabash, with potential terminations and two thirds of capacity at stake. Officials question whether the Gogdi interests misread the evolving line status as lines diverged.

Wassagien Post Pitsburg Gould Tnday James 41 Chadiourne New Fork Cuples

Bank in London to Quit Shire Meeting Declares Liquidation

A London bank announces dissolution at a special meeting, detailing a plan to wind up, transfer capital, and reorganize under a new holding with a different name. The move follows discussions about capital structure, directors, and pending arrangements with regional partners.

BANK London

Big Airship To Be Tested For Speed And Range

Observers report plans to test a large airship with two independent engines capable of producing 140 horsepower each. The craft, about 48 meters long and 46 feet high, aims for a speed of 4674 miles per hour and a 60 hour endurance with fuel for wireless telegraph tests. It carries sixteen tons lifting capacity, has sleeping accommodations, and will maneuver up to 4060 feet altitude with ballast distributed across sixteen compartments.

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Evelyn Thaw Visits Courtyard Dinner To Discuss Reunion

Evelyn Thaw visited the court district to attend a gala dinner. Court officials stated Thaw intends to keep news of her visit from public view as efforts by Evelyn and counsel aim to restore the marriage with William Thaw. A lawyer for Evelyn said she will remain in New York and continue communications with her husband.

Darol O Reilly Evelyn Thaws M O Reilly Wiliam Thaw Shiw Esélyn Llatwahé Isarry

Alabama Plant Resumes After Shutdowns at Ensley

Tarringham Ala June 15 The big rail mill of United States Steel at Ensley resumes today. The plant has a daily capacity of 140 tons of finished rails. Within a month furnaces and mines have resumed in this district, putting 8000 men to work.

Tarringham Ala United States Steel Corporation Ensley

Yale May Honor Morgan At Commencement

New Haven Conn June 16. Pier pont Morgan probably will be given the honorary degree of LL D at Yale University commencement exercises next week. Mr Morgan has been abroad but is now on his way to this country. The university authorities refuse either to confirm or deny this report.

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Miller sues traction company for 25000 over alleged insult

Hugh Gordon Miller of New York sues the Norfolk and Portsmouth Traction Company for 5000 damages claiming an assault and insult while a passenger. The case opened in U S district court at Norfolk with Judge Purnell presiding and Judge Waddill to testify as a witness. Waddill formerly served as assistant United States attorney for the district.

Muller United States

Roanoke Husband Attacks Wife With Hatchet

A Roanoke man attacked his wife with a hatchet after escaping an asylum. A son heard the screams and intervened while the suspect was captured and to be returned to the hospital.

Washington Post Roanoke L © Weaver Weaver Asylum For

Blue laws extended in Alexandria restrict sales and goods

Washington Post reports Alexandria enforces blue laws with bans on fruit candy and ice cream, and police chief Goods orders druggists to sell only medicines next Sunday while cigar shops and grocers must close on Sundays. Milk and ice exempt from the bans.

Ashington King Street Alexandria Paft

Scholars Get Diplomas at Alexandra Public Schools

First commencement exercises at Alexandra public schools awarded diplomas and honors to George Washington High School seniors led by Charles William Wright who received the superintendent's medal for general excellence. Several graduates and class officers were named in the program, while other schools held daylong exercises and court cases, including a hold up victim unable to appear and two men fined for disorderly conduct. Funeral services were held for Robert Matthews, with arrangements for interment in Hillsboro Virginia and participation by the local Elks Lodge.

Alexandra George Washington High School Col .R. Ficllin Charles Willam Wright Hubert Snowden Fieldhne Row Diairmaa C Harles Milliam Wight Quarles Fletcher Dyson Lapence Pougas Smith William A Barnett Depew Chances Whales Corbell Caillant Davis Harold Devs Bertrin Dinelt Chapin Ryans Frank Hill John J Johnson Train Londsey Harry Leake Gilbert Viner Josh Owens Willan O Neal Freak Pevertl James Polman Karl Wells William Woolls Watthew Azemai Thomas Hayne Tmiruth Sherat Waware Lari Harry Crilly Maymond Devers Rink Tannen John Games Jahn Igce Thomas Jones Doiglan Lindsey May Mankhin Pat Miller Walt R le Naus Beus Patereen George Pettit Wilam Pasap George PA Hermann Pont J. Roberts N Roberts Willem Topping John Indera Lee School For White Guns Jarre Partie John Ysekard P J Fulman Yallee Court Pulmangs Heaing Pulman King Street Robert Matthews Seattle Wash Orlock Jonathan Matthews Prince Street Hillsboro Matthews Order of Elis Alexandra Lodge

Paper boat voyage arrives in Annapolis

George W Johnson of St Augustine Florida completed a 1200 mile trip to New York in a twenty foot single sealer rowboat built entirely from pressed newspapers. The craft used pages from papers across the country from Maine to California and Alaska to Florida with headlines stacked along its outer hull.

Sperial Wasiington Annapolie George W Johnson St Augustine Fla New York Annapolis Maine California Alaska Florida

Wife accuses evangelist in $19,000 suit against two Baltimore doctors

Hattie Clay Risner of Texas sues Dr M Halm Douglas and Dr Henry T Reynolds alleging conspiracy with her husband Evangelist Rev Henry Belay Pisner to confine her in an asylum. She seeks $10,000 damages, claims forcible confinement while in uncertain health and cites habeas corpus as part of the case filed in Baltimore.

Baltimore Tyler Lex Raver Baner

Absolute Divorce Sought by Annie Wright in Rockffield Circuit Court

Mrs Annie FR Wight of this county sues for an absolute divorce from John T Wright in the Circuit Court. She alleges they married in May 1800 and were deserted a month later. She also asks to resume the name Annie Ro Brown, her name at marriage.

Washington Post Rockffield Annie FR Wight John T Wright Ff Iso Annie Ro Brown Wilow Wright

Judgment Favoring Stokes Against Kesapeaky Wretern Company

A June 18 verdict in the Lawcarl Equis Court awards Thomas Stokes against Kesapeaky Wretern Company, a lumber and real estate operator chartered in Virg an, with principal offices in Newtown City. The suit seeks to recover company notes valued at 500.00 and involves a director named in the action.

Fitchmond Heiss Lawcarl Equis Thomas Stokes Kesapeaky Wretern Newtown City Broko

Alabama Representative Wiley in Critical Condition

Reports from Hot Springs Virginia say Representative Wiley remains in a frail state at his hotel after a prolonged illness. Doctors fear he may not survive the night as attendants monitor his pulse and vital signs.

Alabama Hot Springs Hia Marshington Wis

Battle with burglars shocks Che Washuxton scene

A gunbattle as burglars chased into Che Washuxton early this morning left bloodhounds in pursuit. Four horses stolen last night nearby connect to a broader criminal spree, with investigators tracing the thefts to a late senator and a local cashier.

Perial Che Washuxton

Housekeeper Hints on Japalar Finishes and Preservation

A fragmented aid outlines use of Japalar products for restoring and protecting wood finishes on furniture, doors, porches, and window casings. It mentions color choices, rust protection, and boosting appearance, with references to Mahogany and Green tones, plus cautions on matching old finishes. A note mentions Leesburg newspaper changes hands and a Virginia press acquisition.

Mitlaf Japal

Governor Dawson III Leaves for Asheville for TB treatment

Gov DAWSON III, son of West Virginia, leaves Charleston for the North Carolina mountains to spend several months in Ashevill for tuberculosis treatment. The note appears in a Pittsburgh/WV era dateline describing his illness and travel plans.

North Carolina Mountains Charleston Pixs Lina Gm Wom O Dawson West Viirginia Ashevill

Virginia Weddings Record Two Local Nuptials

The document notes the marriage of Eselyn Byrd Montagu and Warren Blorton at a residence with Dr T Lo Pampkis assisting and Rev R Aubre officiating. It also mentions Gray Hearne and her fiancé marrying recently at Battery Park Hotel Asheville NC with Rex Dr Gilbert Rowe involved.

Mortgomery County Batery Park Hotel Ashaville Ncg Rex Gilbert Rowe

Howitzers On Record Hike Arrive in Harrisonburg

The Richmond Howitzers marched from Staunton to Alexandria in a drenching rain and rested in Harrisonburg after an unusually heavy downpour. Lieut Gov Taylor Ellyson accompanied the command as they endeavor to set a record march.

Washington Post Harrisonburg Richmond Howitzers Staunton Alexandria Taylor Ellyson

Obituaries From Petersburg and Roanoke

Miss Anna Stasara aged seventy three died at Petersburg Hospital after a long illness. She came to Petersburg at seventeen from East England. Miss Maud Kent aged thirty five died at City Hospital Roanoke following an appendectomy performed days ago. She was daughter of the late Dr James M Kent and is survived by her mother one sister and one brother.

Petersburg Anna Stasara East England Roanoke Maud Kent City Hospital James M Kent Shele

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