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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Jun 24, 1908

Page

24

Harvard Ninth Infield Heroics Stun Home Crowd

Clifford surged to second base on his own then scored on Dines bunt to lift the crowd. Harvard threatened late in the ninth but sharp fielding sealed the win as the ballgame concluded with strong defensive plays and pivotal baserunning.

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African Cannibals Rebel Tomer Jair 2

A garbled OCR fragment references a rebellion or conflict involving figures named Tomer Jair and Newe Lie with scattered phrases about tribes, violence, and a potential sea or port area. The text is heavily corrupted and unreadable in places, with few clear names or dates to anchor a coherent news item.

Native Uprising in Sumatra Reported by Telographs

Fragments describe Dutch colonial tensions in Sumatra with mentions of uprisings, arrests, and planned evacuations. Reports cite 24 percent Dutch aid and preparations to move women and children to safety amid tax regulation discontent.

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U S To Man Farms Asks People To Tell Needs

Information Offices for Benefit of Employers and Idle Workmen to Operate in Three Sections of Country. Immigration statistics for May show a 75 percent decrease from last year. Secretary Straus of the Department of Commerce and Labor advocates distributing labor to where most needed. Postal notices and rural free delivery programs are used to reach workers and employers nationwide. The report highlights reductions in immigration and shifts in labor demands, with emphasis on farm and rural work in the three regions.

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Weather and temperature notes from Harpers Ferry Va area

Special to The Washington Post Harpers Ferry Virginia June 24 Potomac clear and Shenandoah muddy today. A look at regional conditions includes temperatures and wind patterns with a focus on nearby towns and rivers.

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Degree Awarded To Dr Hugh M Smith at Dickinson College

Dickinson College Carlisle Pa conferred the degree of LL D on Dr Hugh M Smith deputy commissioner of fisheries. He is a Washington man a Georgetown University medical graduate and on leave from the Philippines. Other honorees include Leslie M Shaw former Treasury Secretary Gov Fort of New Jersey and Bishop William Burt of the Methodist Church Zurich.

Dickinson College Carlisle Hugh M .Smith Smith Washington Central High School Medical Department Georgetown University Phippines Lesiie M Shaw the Treasury Gov Fort New Jersey William Burt Methodet Church Zurich Switzerland Dickinson United States James Buchanan Roger B Taney

War at Fort Hamilton sparks inquiry into Army life

Special to The Washington Post reports unrest at Fort Hamilton New York involving Engineer Gen Hains and his wife Claudia Libbs of Winthrop Massachusetts. The affair led to a stormy confrontation, investigations anticipated by War Department, and possible divorce actions.

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Political rancor over negro enfranchisement and party politics

The piece attacks Republican leaders for exploiting the Negro vote while denying real rights, arguing pooling proposals concede to railroads without public security, and noting past GOP rhetoric on suffrage restrictions to appeal to prejudice. It questions why Republicans care for the colored man only during election time.

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Judge urges homes to be rebuilt as Gately finances child support

A courtroom scene records Peter D Gately denied contributing to the support of his four year old child and clashing with his wife over her companions and places she visits. Judge DeLacy counsels reestablishing the home, stressing the child's right to a mother’s care and a father’s protection while warning that continued separation risks social decay.

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Ratify Chicago Ticket Represent 25 000 Citizens

A gathering at the Raleigh Hotel last night saw Republican leaders from multiple states ratify the Chicago ticket. Speakers predicted victory in November, urging party unity and loyalty to the platform and principles.

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Purse theft leads to juvenile arrests and pardon odds

Police recover a black leather pocketbook taken from a middle aged white woman near the Ambrose School yard. Several boys, including Robert Blick and John Fogit alias Bether, are arrested and held at the House of Detention as authorities recount the Sunday evening snatching. The book, with a stray fastener and some cards, is recovered and a ticket stub found.

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Break With Castro Triggers Venezuelan Diplomatic Rift

The United States signals a break with Venezuela as Acting Secretary Alvey A. Agee handles affairs in Root's absence. Disputes center on American claims against Venezuela over canceled concessions including asphalt, Crutch field, and Jauret tensions. European powers press for enforcement of treaties amid plague and sanitary issues. Venezuelan obligations to prevent infection and honor foreign claims are at stake, with potential for further escalation.

United States Venezuela Amercan Asphalt Crtch Grinace Steam Navigation Company Jauret Congress Verezuelan North American State Department

Mercury Marks 98 Degree Hottest Day Yet

Weather reports cite a record peak of 98 degrees across the district with forecasts predicting another hot spell. Citizens faced heat anxiety as thermometers climbed, while reports describe sweating crowds and sizzling meals amid a sweltering June day.

Health Office Record: Vague Patient List From June Report

A garbled health office record lists numerous patient names and ages with unclear addresses and institutions. Entries mention hospitals, ages from infants to elderly, and various locations such as Prospect Avenue, Kraemer Street, and Park Street, with scattered references to wards and wards.

Licensed to Marry Readings in a Fragmented Ledger

A chaotic list of names binds multiple marriage licenses and vows including Ivee and Lacy Walten, Brigam and Dorothy Elzey, Lionel Won, Charles Shands, Minnie Perr, Rev George Franz, Catherine Knockes, and Rev Kerrick Rola. The document appears as a dense, OCR damaged ledger of unions with numerous titles and dated cryptic marks, offering little context beyond participant names and officiants.

Ivee Lionel von Ailen Charles Shands Justice of the Peace John S Powers George Franz Wiliam Ho

Brown sentenced to death in high profile murder case

Counsel for Albert Hroum and Harvey Brown said they would appeal to the President after Justice Stafford signed the death warrant. They argued the murder was committed in the heat of passion and urged clemency, seeking life imprisonment instead.

Wuill Stafford Albert Hroum Harvey Brown

Ships on long Pacific leg depart Honolulu for Manila

The battleships Mune and Alabama of the special service squadron left Honolulu at 10% this morning, heading for Manila. They will reach Guam on July 7 and Manila by July 2, under Captain Gites B. Garbe. Justice Stafford sentenced Victoria Brunner and Matilda Jones to two years each for bigamy. The U S S Rainbow sent a congratulatory message to Secretary Taft from Shanghai during his eastward voyage.

Honolulu Mune Alabama Special Service Manila Guam Squdron Gap Gites B. Garbe Maine Stafford Victoria Brunner Matilda Jones Ingam Rainbow Taft

Trades Unionist a Failure Receivers Appointed for Publishing Company

Patruk J Riin and Walter C Bulder ston named receivers for Trades Unionist Publishing Company publishers of the Central Labor Union organ. Assets listed at $1000 with liabilities of $22939. Creditors and stockholders expected to be paid in full. Trades Unionist to continue publication with T M Ring in charge and Bam DeNedrey as editor. Detectives pursue Ida Sratth and Wilbur Kennedy in Atlantic City to answer grand larceny charges.

Patruk J Riin Walter C Bulderston Unlonist Publishng Company Pubishers Central Labor Limon Win Jami l Feeney Ring T M Ring Bam DeNedrey Netochye Charles Mullin Central Office Atlantic City Ida Sratth Wilbur Kennedy

Heat kills fourteen in city as heatwave grips downtown

A deadly heatwave sweeps Cineisa on June 1, causing at least fourteen fatalities and numerous prostrations. Lawin Palmer, nephew of the late Paul Palmer, is among the victims. Palmer, secretary treasurer of the Chicago hotel corporation which runs the Palme House, died from heart trouble exacerbated by the heat.

Cineisa Lawin Palmer Paul Palmer Palmer Chicago Hotel Corporation Palme House

Telephone Operators Organize in Washington Meeting

The Telephone Society of Washington was organized last night at a meeting of telephone operators and officials at the companys headquarters 722 Twelfth Street Northwest. Charter members were enrolled. A constitution and by laws were adopted. The board of governors elected consists of G A K Selden chairman F Devereaux Nice president RO Baron treasurer A H Osterman and R C Williams.

The Telephone Society of Washington Twelfth Street Northwest AK Selden Devereaux Nice RO Baron Treneurer A H Osterman R C Willams

Auto Train to Convention Arrives with Mounted Police Escort

Chicago. June 3. An automobile train with several delegates to the Demolith national convention arrives escorted by mounted police. The five touring cars include the car that carried the war message from New York to Fort Leavenworth. The party aims for Dunon this evening for a reception and dinner. Tomorrow they proceed to Cedar Rapids Iowa to meet a delegation led by Mayor Carmod.

Chicago Trenver New York Fort Leavenworth Dunon Cedar Rapids Iowa Carmod

Marine Band Concert This Evening

William H. Santelmann conducts a program featuring new and familiar overtures waltzes and preludes. The lineup includes works such as The Faeselnator Mignon Wagner selections from Sigurd and Borghilds Dream with marches and a Star Spangled Banner encore.

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May Be $10,000 Gem Thief Captured In New York

Police say Paysore Brown, arrested in a New York police court, is the suspect in the $9,000 jewel theft from Dr Fried man of Paris. He was caught while trying to pawn a $200 diamond ring in a Pullman car on the Pennsylvania Railroad on January 3, 1907.

New York Paysore Brown Dr Friedman Paris Pennsylvania Railroad Brown

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