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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1908
Page
22
A patient describes four months of neuralgia and heart pain with no relief until using Dr Wilkes Nervine with Heart Cre, after which the writer claims complete recovery. The testimonial notes are attributed to MPS DP Jennings with Miles Medical Co, Elkhart, Indiana, and James Phep Po Va.
A gossipy scene unfolds with a red headed man believed engaged to a girl, a wealthy or con figure, and a reporter left without a proper sendoff. A Fire Department exhibition distracts as a train car accident near the Washington bound car occurs, while a woman recounts offers of marriage and happiness.
Columbia June 16 The Democratic State primary opens tomorrow with Senate hopefuls from across the state and campaign speeches planned in Sumter and Calhoun County. Candidates for governor and other offices will also appear, with 42 counties scheduled for rallies before the August 2 election. Prominent contenders include Johnstone Newberry George Johnstone and Spartanburg’s D S Smith among others as the field solidifies.
The will of Sara J Oboli is entering probate amid contested lines about residuary bequests. Several nephews nieces and grand relatives appear named as heirs while a portion of $400 appears attached to a specific annuity or trust. The document references North American locations including St Pete and Tampa, with multiple family members listed as potential beneficiaries.
The obituary notes the funeral took place at the home of Mr Thournett in Proviierss Capital. It mentions pallbearers and attending family, with references to the Seventh Street and associated details, including burial at a local cemetery. The text lists several family members and mourners, indicating a community remembrance.
Disjointed OCR fragment describes a voyage to Quebec on a New Hampshire ship with mentions of Mr Khueben, a ceremony, and a morning rounder. The text is garbled but implies a formal start or departure with unclear roles and timings.
A fragmentary report outlines a voyage plan involving a fleet heading to Samoa and returning. It mentions commanders, timing, and route details with references to vessels, ports, and potential navigation points. The unclear text implies military or exploratory aims and a sequence of ship movements across ocean routes.
A boy of about seven was bitten by a fox terrier irritated by children in his neighborhood. The dog attacked after being provoked during the evening. The boy was taken to a nearby drug store where the wound was cauterized.
Fragmented report states four Europeans were captured by Congo natives and devoured. The text mentions seventy Africans and drowning of others, with references to the upper Congo River and Ville de Bruges, but details are unclear due to garbled OCR.
Fifty fishing boats are wrecked off Kagoshima with several crew members drowned. The Kagoshima governor requests assistance as relief efforts begin and authorities coordinate aid from regional offices.
American car leads German entrant in the New York to Paris motor race as both reach Nertchinsk on the Trans Siberian route. The German machine started earlier by half an hour from Nertchinsk 940 miles east of Irkutsk. The American car reportedly holds a small advantage despite a gear setback and road delays affecting rivals near Bukhara.
A long fragment outlines a naval movement involving the Middles and Washingtons with notes on routes, ports, and destinations including Annapolis and London. The text mentions ships preparing to depart, headquarters, and planned sea passages toward New York and Queenstown with references to naval officers and flotilla assignments.
New York June 16. Saran Kosten, a nurse, faced a grand jury on a murder charge in the first degree for the shooting death of Gr Moirtm W X spitz on Tim 7. Kosten pleaded not guilty as the coroner and court officials discussed the case and sought further evidence as Harbirger criticized the district attorney’s handling of the coroner’s inquiry.
A Montana politician in Convention City was reported to have suddenly lost his reason and was removed from Palmer Moisets police headquarters. He was later sent to his brother in law's home. Charles A. Teorard chaired the delegates while Simator and Patrick Clark arranged transport to Cincinnati for evaluation.
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