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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1908
Page
12
A recently converted spiritualist woman reportedly ingested poison and died after leaving notes beside messages to a “spirits” slate. Relatives say she feared exposure and that the body would be shipped to Albany for burial. investigations underway as local authorities piece together the details.
A lengthy speech lauds a prominent Ohio senator and party leader Joseph Foraker, highlighting his long service, patriotism, and influence in Republican councils, with references to McKinley era policies and support from key delegates.
The scene tracks a heated convention roll call where Taft gains narrow lead as Roosevelt supporters clash with cheers and hisses. Delegates from Alabama to New York cast votes amid outraged chants, while Ohio’s result crowns Taft with a decisive edge over Roosevelt, amid gallery uproar and stage demonstrations.
In March this year Dr Wahrmund, professor of Catholic theology at Innsbruck, faced Vatican demand to vacate. He resisted, but the university was closed after liberal students and others caused disturbances, sparking a general strike and widespread student unrest across Istria and other universities.
The Washington Loan and Trust Co reports capital of 1 000 000 with a surplus of 790 000. Letters of credit and travelers cheques are offered globally as secure identification and credential information from the company’s foreign exchange department.
Special to The Washington Post reports the Supreme Court in Richmond denied rehearing of Tazewell vs Herman, ruling treasurers must file poll tax records five months before elections, with debate whether all formerly taxed individuals must be listed. The decision remains final, with future action possible only after a new form is brought before the court.
A Virginia banking gathering features discussion of a nationwide banking system, with delegates including representatives from New York Philadelphia and New Jersey. The report notes efforts to modernize and streamline financial practices amid regional concerns about capital and credit access.
After a near full canvass, a dry majority tally shows 88416 against prohibitionists and 900 fewer than the total cast for governor. The report notes the result may affect the governor’s signature on proposed reform, with a January deadline looming in North Catalina.
A sulfuric acid leak at the Carn Ligh phosphate works near the city outskirts killed three men and overpowered several workers who were rescued after the incident. The plant faced emergency measures as investigators began assessing the blaze and exposure risks.
News reports from Sandy Creek Jackson County detail a mother identified as E A Anderson Stein to the Washington Fest Boyds Wij who killed her two children aged six months and two years by cutting or throats before taking her own life. The event follows earlier local obituaries and marriages noted in the same column.
Miss Mary Elizabeth Hargrave nineteen daughter of Rev James T Hargrave sues Hanover County authorities in Richmond alleging interception and tampering of her personal mail and seizure of ordered goods by county constabulary. She claims her family has subsisted since her father’s incarceration and lives at Cedarhurst Lodge with a housekeeper and her nine year old brother while she handles the farm.
The Episcopal Theological Seminary of Virginia in Fairfax County near Alexandria held closing exercises led by Bishop Potter and alumni. Students and faculty processed to the chapel for a service and diplomas. Recipients included many named scholars and donors, with windows memorialized to Bishop Johns and others. The session included addresses by church figures and a dinner, followed by a wide tribute to the seminary’s history. The day concluded with an army parade and local veterans actions in nearby Richmond and Alexandria.
Broken down overwork and nervous strain affect the whole body. Dr Miles Nervine is advertised as rebuilding nervous energy and the overall system. A testimonial from EV J Hershey of Littiz Pennsylvania recalls his wife nearly dying from nervous prostration before using Nervine, after which she recovered and enjoyed better health. The ad promises a money back offer if not benefited and cites Miles Medical Co.
Two youngsters Ada Henderson and Asie Posey were hurt but not seriously when a railroad torpedo they played with exploded on Fayette Street between Prince and Duke Streets in Alexandria. Dr M W Q Brien attended them. the device appeared dropped from a passing train. A large Alexandria Lodge No 7083 delegation attended a jubilee and barn dance for Washington Lodge No 15 at Benning yesterday.
The Washington Post reports the State Prohibition convention in Clarksburg WV on June 18 nominated H W Miller of Mariow for governor. The ticket includes Will Moore as secretary of state, D M M Reppard as auditor, Hiram Lewis as treasurer, Elkanah Hulley as state superintendent, J B Ward as attorney general, C D Metch as long term supreme court judge, with D Jonnson and H J Tucker for short terms on the supreme court. N Barnes of Weston named for Congress in the First District.
R Lindsay Gordon III, defeated candidate in the Eighth District against CG Carlin, nears nervous prostration after a hard primary campaign. He is in a sanitarium and plans to travel to Ashokan Dam Brown Station, N Y, for rest with his brother in law. A prior similar attack during the campaign is noted.
The Democratic convention of the Fourth North Carolina district renominated Leaward W Pork of Johnston County for his fifth term in the National House of Representatives. Delegates to the Denver convention were instructed to vote for Willam J Bryan. Ellington of Smithfield and John W Thompson of Raleigh were elected delegates to Denver, with Averdell of Raleigh and J S Range of Porky Mount selected as alternate electors. RS McCom of Henderson was chosen presidential elector.
A wooden crate plant of the Farmers Manufacturing Company at Landing and Cass Street burned completely in the afternoon fire. Loss estimated between 100 and 1000 dollars with insurance coverage noted. Origin of the fire unknown as flames spread before firemen arrived, the building was inflammable and the structure burned heavily.
A prominent society woman in West Asheville, Mrs Collins, surprised a hooded intruder during a burglary last night. The suspect, dressed in women’s clothing, attempted to pepper spray her but she grabbed his gun and forced surrender. Officers arrived after a child called police, and the arrestee was taken into custody.
A full rigged aging ship Bangalore Cant Blanchard sailed from Norfolk for Bonolute on October 21 with coal for the Arctic fleet. Now listed as overdue and missing, fears arise she has been seen in a storm. Crew of seven men last spoke November 24 near latitude 7 north longitude 26 west. She was bound around Cape Horn.
The Douma voiced firm disapproval of a minister of finance action, challenging a January internal loan of 87.6 million without legislative sanction. Mo Alesienko, president of the budget commission, warned that repeating such encroachments on Douma prerogatives could trigger a serious conflict.
The Peary Arctic Club elects Gen Thomas H Hubbard as president replacing the late Morris K Jesup. The St Jonas steam sealer Wrk is chartered by the lib as an auxiliary to the Roosevelt and will accompany her from Sydney to Lith Greenlend.
Acting Secretary of the Navy Newberry commends Charles Burhname and Stephen Wingert on the torpedo boat De Long for gallant conduct. They jumped from the vessel to save a woman who fell overboard as she stepped from a small boat to the gangplank, Kingston, N.
Fredericksburg obituary notes Mrs John J Perry aged 65 died last night at her home in Spottsylvania County. Survived by her husband and six children. Funeral arrangements are not listed in the fragment.
A dense 1908 legal docket lists cases in Equity Court No 1 and Circuit Court No 2, naming plaintiffs, defendants, and counsel. Entries mention receivers, bankruptcies, motions, and various firms such as Gerainer Mattligly Hozewal Mellonk, Italian Sidden, Gardner Wolf Rosenberg, and Le Gles Wolf Ko berg. The document references numerous case numbers, parties, and legal actions across several docket lines.
Fragmented OCR lists numerous real estate transfers, names, and addresses across a block of text. It mentions Patra 3130 198 sq and various owners such as Whitney, Clarke, and Alek, with scattered parcel notes and a mix of street directions and placeholders.
Dated entries show numerous deeds of trust and property transactions across Washington area including names such as Andrew B Poat Harry Kety and James T, with multiple parcels and mortgages noted. The listings reference Syracuse, Lincoln, and Marshall counties, with addresses on Seventh Street Northwest and Long Meadows, detailing sales, assignments, and real estate interests in a dense OCR extract.
Home advice links kidney trouble to inflammation and Brights Disease and promotes Fulton Renal Compound as a cure. The ad claims 80 percent effectiveness and notes physicians abandoned old remedies. Local agent Henry Evans lists Oakland California address and offers free literature and a bulletin of recoveries.
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