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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1908
Page
18
Bishop Peterkin presided over the complete service at the Episcopal Theological Seminary in Alexandria. The report notes absence of other prelates in Europe and mentions multiple ceremonial elements and attendees amid a wide array of fragmented OCR text.
Virginia weddings and local notices unfold with names like Campbell, Ratt, and Henderson as public school projects, tea events, and a prohibition proclamation fill community pages. Delegates travel to represent associations, rail offices see activity, and building work begins while Mrs Carlin hosts tea for prominent locals.
Virginia obituary notices report several local deaths. Mrs William ue Fatsh of near Charlottesville died after four months illness. she was born Miss Wargaicer Hunter of Richmond. She leaves husband and five children. Mincheste Tunes Heery T Carper died at home aged fifty two after a long illness. native of the county, formerly with Cumberland Valley Railroad. survived by wife and three sons. Mrs John Printz of Luray died at about seventy nine at home four miles east of Luray. George Gibson, ninety one, a veteran building contractor, died at his home. survived by one son and one daughter.
Charles Wortham, 25, an employee of the Washington Baltimore and Annapolis Railway, died after being shocked by electricity at the Annapolis depot. He collapsed on the ground and died within about twenty minutes. His mother resides in Nes at Meenirson, and he had worked as a lineman for the railway company.
Acting under Department of Commerce and Labor Immigration Inspector Moran, authorities have ordered deportation for inmates from state prisons and eleemosynary institutions after investigations. The action targets those who appeared in unsatisfactory care and conditions as of the inquiry.
Manila June 19 the Philippine Assembly adjourns with a 57 to 15 vote endorsing independence as the Filipinos aspir ation Speaker Osmena states independence is the people s desire while progressive party leaders call for a separate vote insisting some are not yet ready for full independence the nation moves toward self rule
The Iron and Steel Trades Journal reports authority for a new international steel trust to unite American, German, and Russian interests. The venture, centered in London, aims to form a large company with capitalization of 19 million pounds.
In Cumberland Maryland on June 19 the central fire department confronted an order to use fire horses for sprinkler duties during the will season. Chief William Chugston resisted, saying it was not the department's task and the horses were unavailable. His refusal triggered resignations and a mass quit among the crew, leaving the department short staffed. New men were then hired to fill the vacancies.
A mob in Moscow city threatens lynching after an unknown assailant reportedly attacked thirteen year old daughter Miss May Lusk. The attacker allegedly kidnapped and threatened to kill the girl as she cried out. Police search continues for the assailant.
Fragmentary OCR reading notes indicate a secret marriage claim involving individuals with names such as Loubvil, Miss Wome, Autrey Parcd and Janes Blu e Gir. Context unclear, possible biographical notes or social column fragment from a historic page.
Supreme Court of the District of Columbia Equity Court No 1 lists Clabaugh Ralston and Arthur Peter as trustees to sell bonds and manage funds in multiple actions. Receivers are appointed with bonds ranging from 1 900 to 6 000 dollars. Notices cover probate, administration, and various lawsuits with numerous solicitors and plaintiffs’ attorneys named and many properties and estates listed for sale or administration.
A lengthy OCR readout lists numerous deeds of trust and security arrangements detailing parties such as Wilhelmiene Nander, Chaplt Brown, Harry Bergmann, Oriental Exiting Association No 6, Sarana Harris, Charles Mctartenay, Robert L Russell, Pred Jones, and others. The document names amounts like 1 600, 950, 763, 1000, and terms such as semiannual and per cent rates, with properties and associational holders including Metropolis Building Association and Meridian Hill. It appears as a catalog of secured loans and property interests with varied lenders and borrowers across many parcels and trusts.
Funeral crevices were conducted by Res rlamas Crousenastier of the Congress Sheet Methodist Episcopal Church Goetown in the church this afternoon at 2 oclock over the doty of Charles Edward Lusby who died at his home 2M O street last Wednesday morning. Mr Lusby is survived by a wife Frances A Lusby and three children Charles E Lusby Mrs Granet Brown and Miss Rose Lusby. He had been employed by the Department of the Interior.
The National Board of Trade urges local organizations to join in a movement toward a banking system reform. President LaLanne signs a note stressing gradual changes to avoid destabilizing existing conditions while the country recognizes the need for reform and seizes the opportunity.
On June 19 near Rochward Spacii to rue was ming ran rom Cumberland felled a tree. Sturkh by the same log crushed John Pyene who died before assistance could arrive. The fatality follows a forest work accident in the woods at dusk.
Federal grand jury indicts nearly all members of the Fiber and Manila Association for Sherman Act violations by forming a price fixing ring. Twenty three companies named including leaders John H Parks and Solumen Strnak pleaded guilty for three firms. United States Attorney Stimson says fines may be imposed to avoid lengthy prose or trial.
In Scranton on June 19 five Italian workers were killed when a blast failed to explode properly. Foreman probed the blast with an iron rod and glass shattered, killing one man and injuring four others. The accident halted work on the Laces wanna Radroid project.
A new serum for rabies cures animals and humans with promising results. Researchers note safety and efficacy in early trials at a coastal laboratory, with several cases presented and monitored.
The court acquitted Fischer Hansen after a trial in New York involving multiple charges. Prosecutors praised the verdict while defense counsel said the decision upholds the presumption of innocence and highlights questions about the evidence presented.
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