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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1908
Page
22
A recent convert to spiritualism, a woman read notes beside her bed before a fatal dose of poison. Relatives say she acted irrationally, and her body will be shipped to Albany, New York for burial. Authorities investigate the strange sequence of events surrounding the death.
A speaker lauds Joseph Foraker of Ohio as a tireless statesman and patriot who has shaped party policies and supported Republican nominees. The crowd, including delegates, applauds as Foraker is framed as a central figure in national politics and a potential nominee, with strong ties to historic party leaders.
A chaotic scene at a national convention pits Roosevelt supporters against Taft delegates as Hallley Lodge and the crowd clash over the roll call. Ohio's decisive 41 votes push Taft beyond the needed total while cheers, hisses, and a long gallery uproar mark the tense proceedings.
Dr Wahrmund, professor of Catholic canon law at Innsbruck, is transferred to a German university. His removal sparks protests as Vatican demands collide with liberal student unrest across Austrian universities, culminating in a general strike and authorities clamping down on campuses.
The Washington Loan and Trust Co shows capital of 1 000 000 and surplus of 790 000. Letters of credit and travelers cheques issued worldwide, with time and expense as identification, are highlighted alongside information from the company’s foreign exchange department.
Supreme Court denial leaves unsettled whether sheriffs and treasurers must list all poll tax delinquents or only those who paid taxes personally. Case arose from Tazewell versus Herman regarding pre election tax filing and eligibility. Court indicated future form may address the issue but no new ruling now.
A Virginia banking assembly addresses reform and modernization of the banking system. Officials from New York Philadelphia and other regions attend as Representative Luwle discusses legislative and financial safeguards. Strong emphasis on improving credit and banking practices amid emerging trends.
Fragmented OCR reports a dry majority dispute after canvass in North Carolina alleging a narrow margin and a recertification exchange. It notes a 900 vote gap vs former governor and mentions proposals around prohibition and a proclamation tied to January 1 in North Carolina.
At the Carn Ligh phosphate works on the outskirts of the city the escape of sulphuric acid choked rooms and labored men. Three workers died while many others were overcome but survived after rescue and medical aid.
A Parkersburg resident allegedly killed her two children aged six months and two years before taking her own life, according to Sandy Creek Jackson County authorities. The incident occurred while she was reportedly temporarily insane last night, with investigators detailing the tragic double murder followed by suicide.
Miss Mary Elizabeth Hargrave, nineteen, daughter of Rev James T Hargrave, formerly a clergyman in Richmond jailed for fraud, sues Hanover County authorities alleging interception and delay of her personal mail and seizure of ordered goods. She resides at Cedarhurst Lodge in Hanover Court and claims the family has subsisted amid her father’s incarceration while she farmed and managed a household with her younger brother.
The Episcopal Theological Seminary in Fairfax County near Alexandria held closing exercises led by Bishop Potter and other bishops. Alumni and faculty received diplomas and memorial windows were dedicated, with addresses by church leaders and the presentation of essays. The event concluded with a dinner and subsequent memorial observances.
Dr Miles Nervine claims to restore nervous energy and rebuild the body after overwork worry or illness. A testimonial from EV J Hershey of Littiz Pennsylvania describes a wife saved from nervous prostration after eight days of suffering and rapid recovery after using the product.
In Fayette street between Prince and Duke Streets two youngsters Ada Henderson and Asie Posey were hurt but not seriously when they handled a railroad torpedo dropped from a passing train. Dr M W Q Brien attended them. The incident occurred yesterday morning amid a Jubilee event as Alexandria Elks from Lodge No 7083 joined Washington Lodge No 15 in a barn dance at Benning.
The State Prohibition convention today nominated H W Miller of Marion for governor completing the ticket with Will Moore as secretary of state D M M Reppard as auditor Hiram Lewis as treasurer Elkanah Hulley as state schools superintendent J B Ward as attorney general C D Metch as long term supreme court judge David D Johnson and H J Tucker as short term judges N Barnes of Weston named as the candidate for Congress from the First District
R Lindsay Gordon III, defeated candidate for Congress in the Eighth District by CG Carlin in the recent primary, is described as on the verge of nervous prostration after a strenuous campaign he conducted largely alone. He is in a sanitarium and plans a rest trip to Ashokan Dam, Brown Station, New York, to recover with his brother in law.
The Democratic convention of the Fourth North Carolina district renominated Leaward W Pork of Johnston County for a fifth term in the U S House. Delegates to the Denver convention were instructed to vote for William J Bryan. Ellington of Smithfield and John W Thompson of Raleigh were chosen as Denver delegates and Averdell of Raleigh and J B Range of Porky Mount Altermaies RS Mc Com of Henderson was elected Presidential elector.
Fire engulfed the Farmers Manufacturing Company crate plant on Landing and Cass Street in the afternoon, destroying a wooden building. Estimated loss ranges from 100 to 1000 dollars. cause unknown as flames were largely controlled before firefighters arrived.
Mrs Collins, a prominent Asheville social figure, surprised a would‑be robber in her home as he dressed in women’s clothes. She grabbed a double barreled shotgun, forced his surrender after he attempted pepper spray, and police, alerted by a child, arrested him at the scene.
Norfolk reports the full rigged aging ship Bangalore Cant Blanchard missing after departing Norfolk October 21 with a coal cargo for the Arctic fleet. Last heard November 24 near 7 degrees north longitude 26 degrees west. Crew of twenty were aboard. ship sailed from Cape Horn region.
Douma sharply opposed a government loan and denounced a recent decision by Finance Minister Wolokows. The move reportedly authorized an internal plan of 87.6 million dollars from January without legislative approval. Alesienko, head of the budget commission, warned that repeating such encroachments could trigger a serious conflict.
New York James 18 reports the Peary Arctic Club has elected Gen Thomas H Hubbard as president succeeding the late Morris K Jesup. The St Jonas steam sealer Wrk is chartered by thelib 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 Wingerter, mates on board the torpedo boat De Long, for leaping overboard at Kingston N Y to rescue a woman who fell overboard as she stepped from a small boat to the gangplank.
Mrs John J Perry aged 63 died last night at her home in Spottsylvania County She is survived by her husband and six children in Virginia obituary notice from Fredericksburg dated June 18.
A dense list of cases fills the District of Columbia equity docket, naming plaintiffs, defendants, and counsel. Among entries are Brack Coyder receivership motions, multiple firm representations, and various no number cases spanning diverse parties and firms. The page preserves a snapshot of early 20th century legal activity with names like Gerainer, Mattligly, and Zorne.
Real estate transfer notices and partial shares listed for multiple parcels. Names include Patra, Peach, Whitney, Clarke, and others with street addresses and square measures. Transactions reference 1819 Fort h Street Northwite and various lot fractions, with several entries indicating joint ownership or co tenants.
A dense OCR listing shows numerous deeds of trust, property transfers, and real estate notices. It references Andrew B Poat, Harry Ketty, Margaret, Davis, and various entities like Marshall, American Savings, and Washington Home for sale or transfer across streets and counties, with scattered monetary figures and dates. The fragmentary text includes section headings such as SEVENTH STREET SOUTHWEST and additions to le drot, plus mentions of trustees, affidavits, and mortgage-related actions.
An home remedy advertisement argues kidney trouble is inflammation of the kidneys and promotes Fulton Renal Compound as a cure. It claims the product controls inflammation, boasts 80 percent success, and offers free literature and a local Oakland agent.
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