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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1908
Page
2
Washington report notes a covert scene as a celebrated patroness seeks an audience with National Gallery officials to present a portrait of a notable American figure. The discussion centers on whether the private secretary and painter can secure access for the unveiling of a high art work.
Three people injured in a head-on crash near Clarendon Virginia are reported improving. Wreko: Trey Cor and Fal Accident thought due to an understanding of 1 bonv Ins Lothe vere ER a Ms fee rea Ttead 1 of wa.
Ambiguous fragments describe a ceremony or petition related to honoring African American graves and a ship presentation. Mentions a monument, a petition seeking action, and a voyage to Norfolk with a silver set, centering on a public commemorative event with unclear participants.
Boston financier rails at President Roosevelt and Republican leaders in a sensational open letter. He pledges $199,000 to back Gov John A. of Minnesota on the Democratic ticket and hints at broad political schemes to sway the nation.
A fatal shooting occurred leaving one man dead and another injured during a disturbance near a residence on Monte. Police say the victim, identified as Josi, was found unresponsive with gunshot wounds and later pronounced dead at the scene. The investigation continues with warrants pending and no arrests announced.
The coke industry plans a broad restart after idle periods since December. The Rainey interests will begin a new, modern plant on a Red One township tract in Pennsylvania, signaling a general upturn in production and activity in the region.
An unusual procession of trans Atlantic steamships was scheduled to depart New York Harbor this morning, with the Atlantic Transporter Messaba at 9, followed by the American Line steamship Strous, the North German Lloyd steamship Frederick der Grosse, and the American liner Pennsylvania. The Red Star Line Zeeland was due at 1, and the White Star Line steamers Cretic and Anchor liner California were scheduled at noon.
A bronze equestrian statue of General Anthony Wayne was unveiled at Valley Forge Pennsylvania this afternoon. Miss Lynd Bush Brown of Newburg unveiled the statue erected by the state with ceremonies. Ex-Gov Pennypacker delivered the oration and John Armstrong Herman spoke on behalf of the Dauphin County Bar.
Labor leaders across the United States condemn the injunction plank in the platform as a betrayal of the American Federation of Labor and its officials. James Le Feeney and Sam De Nedrey defend modest gains for trades unions while J G Schmidt labels the plank a flimsy protest amid party straddle criticism.
Mrs McCormick fell ill on the Twentieth Century Limited en route from Chicago to New York. John D Rockefeller’s daughter Mrs Harold F Metermak and her husband arranged for Dr Arthur R Grant to meet at Utica to assess her condition. The doctor decided she suffered from car sickness due to heat and accompanied the couple to Albany, where the train halted briefly.
Judge Stafford delays dismissal as Hyde Benson Schneider Dimond land fraud case jury remains deadlocked after 33 hours of deliberation. Government costs reach about 200000 with 200 witnesses. trial spans eleven weeks and 8900 from Congress funded the prosecution.
Pickford announces a careful approach to rebuilding at Twentlethuna P streets after dangerous collapse. Amos Barnes of Philadelphia, an expert structural engineer, led the reconstruction charge, confirming widespread tear down and a new permit issued by the District building authorities to resume work under oversight.
A telegraphic missive from Dallas Democrats prompts John Mitchell of Illinois to respond to a letter urging his nomination as Vice President at the Denver convention. He says he would reflect if called upon by many citizens, noting Texas support and hints of Oklahoma backing.
Tigo Leman F Parker Jr of White Oklahoma sworn in as special attorney general in charge of litigation affecting land titles in Oklahoma He resigned as general attorney of the Taiwe Cleluged Tribes and will stay to assist in preparing about 1500 equity bills to be filed
Special to The Washington Post Buffalo New York a pet bulldog jumped a woman and her eleven year old daughter biting them badly. Three men who heard the screams kicked the animal to death as doctors treated Mrs Kent who suffered forty bites and cauterized wounds while her daughter Ethel held the dog off and dragged it outside before bystanders finished the creature.
Alexander Fages, a boy from the House of Detention, has been committed to the Boys Reform School by Judge DeLacy amid questions of age and credibility. Police say he stole chickens Friday night. he claimed he merely liked them and did not act to Barn. Officials later learned he may be 21, not 17, delaying further action until Judge DeLacy reviews the case.
Saturday weather report notes high temperatures across the eastern U S with a high pressure area in the Northwest and storms in the central valleys. Special river bulletin reports rising Kansas River tributaries and a crest forecast on the Red and Smoky Hill rivers. Potomac and Shenandoah runoff easing with clear conditions today.
An advised comparison of harsh physic and gentle Cascarets saying harsh laxatives irritate stomach membranes, especially in children. It promotes Cascarets as the only laxative suitable for children, describing them as vegetable, gentle and harmless like food.
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