Harvard Narrowly Falters At Ninth Inning Defeat
Clifford sparked a late rally by scoring on Dines bunt to spark the crowd as Harvard clung to a slim lead in the ninth. sharp fielding by the defense sealed the win for the opponents.
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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1908
Page
2
Clifford sparked a late rally by scoring on Dines bunt to spark the crowd as Harvard clung to a slim lead in the ninth. sharp fielding by the defense sealed the win for the opponents.
Fragmentary OCR notes describe a rebel action linked to a figure named Tomer Jair amid references to cannibals and disorder. The text is garbled with many unreadable segments, but hints at violent unrest and a confrontation. No clear date, location, or verifiable entities emerge.
Reports indicate a native rebellion in Sumatra with Dutch forces retreating inland. Telegraphs note attacks on European residents as preparations intensify to move women and children to safer areas while tax regulations fuel discontent.
Secretary Straus of the Department of Commerce and Labor advocates distributing labor to sections of the country where needed. May immigration statistics show a 75 percent decrease from last year. Letters explain how rural free delivery and the Information Offices will guide employers and idle workers, with details on cards and distribution.
Special to The Washington Post Harpers Ferry Virginia June 24 Potomac clear and Shenandoah muddy today as rain fallout ends. Regional forecast notes west winds, cool temperatures, and scattered showers.
Dickinson College Carlisle Pa conferred the degree of LL D on Dr Hugh M Smith deputy commissioner of fisheries a Washington man and Georgetown medical graduate on leave from the Philippines also honored are Leslie M Shaw former secretary of the treasury Gov Fort of New Jersey and Bishop William Burt of Zurich The college notes its long history having produced figures like President James Buchanan and Chief Justice Roger B Taney
Washington reports a social war at Fort Hamilton New York as Engineer officers and families collide amid alleged affairs and a looming War Department inquiry. Capt Hains is linked to a Washington case while his wife and children face moves and possible divorce.
A critical piece questions Republican use of the Negro vote, noting pooling schemes, amendments blocked, and a history of appeals to racial prejudice. It argues the party benefits from black support while offering limited protections, urging scrutiny of political motives and timing.
Peter D Gately, a blacksmith earning about 21 dollars weekly, faced a charge of failing to support his wife and four year old child after separation last July. His wife described his neglect and his disapproval of her companions and outings such as Chevy Chase and Chesapeake Beach. The judge urged the couple to reestablish the home, noting the child’s right to a mother’s care and a father’s protection, and warned of consequences if the dispute continued.
A Raleigh hotel meeting of League of Republican State cups representatives from multiple states adopted resolutions ratifying ticket dates and platform. Speakers including Henry Camp, Gus A. Habbit, and William S. Odwithams urged unity to elect Taft and Sherman and carry Republican principals to victory in November.
Police recover a black leather pocketbook from Ambrose School yard after a group of youths admit grabbing it from a middle aged white woman near the riverfront. The owner remains unidentified as the suspects await Juvenile Court proceedings.
The United States weighs a shift in policy as Bucea and Mr Sleeper seek a leave of absence while Alvey A. Agee acts in Root's absence. The dispute centers on American claims against Venezuela over concessions and the Jauret and Crutch field cases, with arbitration rejected. Plague outbreaks and treaty duties heighten tensions as European powers urge restitution of claims.
Weather reports say the thermometer climbed to 98, hottest day of the year so far, with a forecast of more heat to come. Residents endured sweltering conditions, with warnings of high humidity and calls to stay hydrated as forecasters predicted continued sunshine and possible storms later.
Health office record matching EWITA June report shows numerous patients and addresses with ages from infant to elderly. Names include Antonin Afelia William Williams William Cowllight George Washingley and others treated at hospitals and homes for aged, insane and infirm.
A garbled list of names including Rev and lay partners for marriage licenses. The text references multiple individuals such as Bert Wilbon, Dorothy Elzey, Lionel Won, John S Powers, Minnie Perr, Catherine A Knockes, Margaret Welch, Rebecca Davis, Lillian Briggs, Eliza Duckett, and others, with scattered ages and places hinted, all presented as a registry-like entry without cohesive narrative.
Defense for Albert Hroum and Harvey Brown denounced Justice Stafford's signing of the death warrant and vowed to appeal to the President. Lawyers argued the crime arose from a passion and pressed for life imprisonment. The case centers on Brown and his brother Harvey in a prohibited homicide.
The battle ships Mune and Alabama of the special service squadron sailed from Honolulu at 10% this morning for Manila. They will reach Guam July 7 and Manila July 2, with Captain Garbe of the Maine commanding. Also in court, Victoria Brunner and Matilda Jones, both colored, were sentenced to two years for bigamy. Rainbow congratulates Taft. a Shanghai sent message from Rainbow officers reached Taft on his Manila to Viadives voyage.
Patruk J Riin and Walter C Bulder were named receivers for the Trades Unionist Publishing Company, official organ of the Central Labor Union. The petition says the business cannot operate profitably and $9000 fixed debt, assets listed at $1000 with $22939 liabilities. Creditors and stockholders are to be paid in full. Trades Unionist will continue publication with T M Ring in charge and Bam DeNedrey editor. Detective Mullin leaves for Atlantic City to bring back Ida Sratth and Wilbur Kennedy, colored, wanted on grand larceny charges.
In June heat and humidity caused widespread suffering with fourteen deaths reported. Lawin Palmer nephew of the late Paul Palmer was among the victims. Palmers House and Chicago Hotel Corporation figure in the note, as heat proved fatal for Mr Palmer who died after heart trouble worsened by the heat. Downtown prostrations increased but some did not require hospital care.
The Telephone Society of Washington was formed last night at a meeting of telephone operatives and officials at the companys headquarters on 722 Twelfth Street Northwest. Charter members were enrolled and a constitution and by laws adopted. The board of governors elected includes G A K Selden as chairman F Devereaux Nice as president RO Baron as treasurer A H Osterman and R C Williams.
In Chicago on June 3 a mounted police escort led an automobile train carrying several delegates to the national convention. The five touring cars include the one that carried the war meeting from New York to Fort Leavenworth. The party plans a reception and dinner in Denver tonight and will proceed to Cedar Rapids Iowa tomorrow to meet by Mayor Carmody.
Conductor William H. Santelmann leads the Marine Band in a program including the new pieces The Faeselnator and Jahengrin as well as Wagner Waltzes and marches such as The Debutante and The Star Spangled Banner. The concert lists movements from Sigurd Forsalier and Borghilds Dream among selections.
New York June 23 police arrest Paysore Brown in a case linked to a $9000 jewel theft from Dr Fried man of Paris. Brown was caught last night in a Pullman car on the Pennsylvania Railroad while attempting to pawn a $200 diamond ring, detectives say matches the description of the stolen jewelry.
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