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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Jun 20, 1908

Page

3

Wife on Battle Ship Drank With Husband In Naval Mess

Mrs Mattison testifies in a divorce case that her husband Richard Mattison forced separation and alleged coercive acts during their marriage. She describes being taken to hotels and Newport, registration under her maiden name, and being treated as his fiance despite promises of Scotland. The couple’s quarrel centers on alleged intoxication on the West Virginia officers mess and plans for divorce amid family opposition.

Richard V Mattison Iness Scotland America New York J Plainist Alore Manhattan Philadelphia Tod Newport Rusty Park Hotel Lafayette Breyport Mattison Edward J. Jones Offifturs Ion Wattison Crewoom Ana Younters Glaswo Mroani Mistiera Watson Philadelph Bari West Virguia Hare Matty Ison Mra Mattison Fallone Tianjire Ilymes Lawei Matusun

Priage and Death Notices Summary

Hangton Post announces a two year ruling on a charge of paraphrasing all notices. The Herald and other outlets report on the case with limited readable details. The fragmentary text references a courtroom outcome and public notice procedures without clear names or dates.

Hangton

Explosive Stock Piles Planned for Isthmus Canal Work

Officials estimate vast quantities of dynamite will be used in canal construction. Engineers expect about 60 percent for blasting and 30 percent for support, with a three month supply kept on the isthmus at any one time to reduce danger during operations.

Nscat Tie Division

Iowa Out of Commission for Eight Month Repairs

The battleship Iowa, in reserve at Norfolk Navy Yard for the last covert months, was ordered yesterday out of commission for extensive repairs. Changes will be made in her five inch guns and six inch magazines. Work will take about eight months and will cost about $106.

Iowa Norfolk Yesterda

Col Arrowsmith Honored For Gettysburg Heroism Name Change Al Arrowsmith Battery

The War Department renames the seacoast battery at Fort Hancock on the Fort Hancock military reservation Battery Arrowsmith to honor InteLieut Arrowsmith of the One Hundred and Fifty Seventh New York Volunteers who was killed in action at Gettysburg on July 1, 1863.

Arrowsmith New York Wt Department Seacoast Fort Hancock No Joo Arrowsinthal Arrowsmith Gettysburg

Fowler named Assistant Attorney General in Tennessee

President Roosevelt appointed James A Fowler of Knoxville Tom as Assistant Attorney General replacing Edward I Sanford who was named United States Judge for the middle and eastern districts of Tennessee. The old wooden schoolship St Marys, used by New York State Nautical School, was ordered struck from the list and sold.

Roosevelt James A Fowler Knoxville Tom Edward I Sanford United States Tennessee Messrs Fowler and St Marys Newberry Navy Uist New York State Nautical School

Tawney Seeks Republican Congressional Chair Nomination

The Republicans consider James A Tawney of Minnesota for the chair of the Republican Congressional committee after James Sherman of New York was named vice president. Tawney is vice chairman and seen as highly qualified to lead, with others such as Loudenstage of New Jersey and William McKinley of Illinois mentioned as possible replacements. The chairmanship entails heavy off year duties and a presidential election looms this year.

James & Sherman New York Republican Congressional Committee James A Tawney Minnesota Tawney Representative Loudenstage New Jersey William McKinley Ilinois McKinley Cannon Congressional Committee

Birthmark Used in Identity Claim In Newark Real Estate Case

An investigation begins to establish a claim by James Mo Smith and Anna E Ladride of Los Angeles to a Newark real estate tract. A birthmark noted in scarce records is cited as a means to link the Los Angeles family to the partially named Smith, whose business affairs are under scrutiny. The birthmark and family traits are highlighted as the key identifiers in the claim.

New York James Mo Smith Anna E Ladride High Los Angeles Newark Partiauly Smith

Policemen Kill Two Dogs in Madison Neighborhood

Two dogs described as mad were killed by police near the Eighteenth and Gales area. Officer W J Rogers responded after a report of a terrorizing animal, locating and shooting one dog. A second dog belonging to Fisher and another boy was shot by a fourth precinct officer near 84s street.

Yexterdas J Rogers Iha Benjimim Lear Fisher

Isthmian Claims Settled by Panama Commission

The land claims commission on the Isthmian Isthmus of Panama settled several major United States claims. Ed win Denby of Detroit and Edward C Bumpus of Boston represented the U S, while Gil Ponce and Julio Fabrega represented Panama. Settlements valued at 4 to 5 dollars per hectare, about 2 dollars per acre, relate to lands flooded by Chagres Valley dam work and other government takings. No umpire found for disputed cases. Gov Magoon declined due to Cuba elections. Theodore E Burton also declined.

The Land Claims Commission Panama United States Edwin Denby Detroit Edward C . Bumpus Boston Gil Ponce Julio Fabrega Republic of Panama Chagres

John Fitzsimmons Arrested for Express Embezzlement

John Fitzsimmons a 43 year old clerk for the United States Express Company was arrested at his 35 Second Street Northeast home on embezzlement charges involving 360. Detective Thomas McNamee later released him on $2,590 bail. The warrant was sworn by William Johnson. Fitzsimmons claimed to have been in Baltimore since June 7 but provided no statement after legal counsel's advice. Family friends said bonding arrangements were arranged and the company planned to prosecute.

John Pitasimmons Tirty Second Street United States Express Company Thomas McNamee Central Office William Johnson Fitzsimmons Express Company McNamee Baltimore McMannes

Labor unions urge president to deliver farewell address

J Leene president of the Book Binders Union Milton Snellings and Commet fb Adams of the Central Labor Union yesterday called at the White House to request that the President deliver a farewell address to labor on Labor Day next September. The President will consider this request.

J Leene Lnion Milton Snellings Iommet Fb Adams Central Labor Union White House

Trail of Deal Man Mystery Haunts City Letter Writer Clues

Major Richard Silvester receives four letters from a pirate detective in Oughan. A murder in the city on June 25 1893 led to an investigation and a tangling tale about Oak and Tang. A mild surprise greets the hint of a reward for Punk, first detected by a mall carrier.

Richard Silvester Hera William H Brooks

Overboard in tidal wave aboard Lord Shaftsburg

A ship from Port Talbot was hit by a tidal wave off Cape Horn. A hawsarg swept decks washing away boats and houses. Many on board were soaked and one man was wounded and drowned.

Vetera Columba Lord Shaftsburg Pore Talbot Cape Horn

Lincoln pallbearer dead at seventy seven

Joseph Hammerstough twico longtime Lincoln pallbearer and close friend died at his summer home on Duran avenue after a brief illness from heart trouble. He was seventy seven and had served as a pallbearer at the President's funeral.

Joseph Hammerstough

Train Explosion Kills Several Near Here

A dynamite blast shattered a freight train on the Denver and Ris Giide line as a carload of dynamite exploded. The blast killed several tramps and injured a number of bystanders. A man named Sargent Cole reported the explosion occurred June 19 and the scene showed graves and debris across the wreckage.

Sargent Cole Here Todas Denver Ris Giide Baihsid Tia

Naval appointment and retirement notices in early reports

Harci F Saunders of this city is named for appointment to the Naval Academy by Representative Samuel Wo Smith of Meigs. He has passed examinations with an average percentage and awaits more from the Academy. Mai H Bissett appears on the Retired List from the United States Marine Corps now on duty at the Marine Barracks Newark. Way Bissett was appointed from Maryland in February. Church lands purchase approved. President approves Taft and Mgr Aversa agreement for island church lands purchase at 260 600 dollars.

Matiisen Grinks iv Iekel Waawerigh New York Aid Uel Ik Amol L & A Agus Ae Naval Academy Harci F Saunders A Aderson Representatee Simuel Wo Smith Mieugi May Bissett Mai H Bisset United States Marine Corps Marine Barracks Wewark Way Bissett Maryland Betwen Taft Mgr Aversa Cubs

LICENSED TO MARRY IN BALTimore AND NEW YORK

Justice records show Charles J Owen age 30 and TL rway Buckley and K Carter both 21 of Baltimore wed. May E Collins 21 of New York City married. Reverend James I Ervive Frederick O Booker 3 and Mary Lemmon with Rev Paul Griffith Rebett and Maggie M Kelton 27 with Rev Joseph Pei officiating.

Charles J Owen Rway Buckley An K Carter Baltiuore May E. Collins New Lmk James I Ervive Frederick O Booker Mary Lemmon Paul Griffith Rebett E Mulyr Maggie M Kelton Joseph Pei

Health Office Record Summary of June 1 Entries

Midnight June 1 health office report lists names and ages including Mabel C Mullen 31 Thelma Greenwell 4 months Rebecca Madena 6 months and Lena Link 3 with addresses on city streets in Washington and surrounding areas. entries show patient ages from 1 to 67 with multiple street references and narrow location clues.

Mabel C Mullen Omos Thelma Greenwell Kramer Rebecca Madena Childress Hospital Lena Link Assum Harpita Davie J Mechan Lusby Marica Joly Mary Mo Martin Joseph P Cartwright

Taft Toast at San Francisco Reception Honors Taft

Secretary Boat reads toast to William Howard Taft at a reception in uniformed company, praising his service in the Philippines and future as Secretary, while a large crowd cheers. Officers Parker, Tarlton, Herring appear before the board after fevers in the Philippines, sent to the General Hospital.

San Francisco W M Parker Charles Tarlton Trent Joseph Herring Presidio Philippines General Hospital Presi

Some Good Recipes from a Vintage Cookery Page

A collection of home kitchen directions for desserts and savory dishes. Includes chocolate milk soak, torte crusts, cream muffins, candied mints with chocolate coating, lemon gustava pudding, halibut in create style, noodle pie, white layer cake, and strawberry wine fermentation instructions. The casual steps name ingredients like chocolate, butter, eggs, lemon, halibut, and crackers, with basic oven and stirring guidance.

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