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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Jun 24, 1908

Page

3

Retort to Roosevelt Eliot's Cold Refusal

The article describes an exchange involving President Roosevelt and Robert Bacon, condemning punishment as unfair and dishonorable. It notes Harvard graduates, a saga about tenure and conduct, and references to Morgan and Petras while detailing telegraph and state actions.

Mr Roosevelt Robert Bacon Harvard Showld Cordemn Sevelt Hang Morgan Petras Bf Roy

Fragmented OCR Notice Remains Incoherent Across Pages

An OCR heavy text fragment from a newspaper page presents jumbled names and phrases with partial references to notices. The legible bits mention MARFIACE and DEATH NOTICES along with scattered place names and a few numbers, but no coherent event or clear details emerge.

Theodore Roosevelt Jr to take first work stint with steel firm

The New York Tribune reports Theodore Roosevelt Jr will work this summer as an employee of United States Steel Corporation. The Harvard junior, who visited the company's ore holdings last year, will be under John C Greenway in the Western Mesaba properties. Roosevelt’s position marks his first real work experience beyond study.

Big Steel Corporation New York the Tribune Theodore Roosevelt, Jr United States Steel Corporation Youngs Roosevelt Harvard John C Greenway Rough Rider Mesaba

Land for Rockefeller heirs eyed by Greenwich buyers

Special to The Washington Post reports William Rockefeller and his nephew William Rockefeller Jr plan to acquire hundreds of acres near Greenwich Connecticut to rival John D Rockefeller’s vast estate at Tarrytown. The pair, already owning about 400 acres, recently bought 143 acres and seek additional adjacent farms for a residential park with their own mass.

Washington Post Greenwich Willam Rockefeller William Rockefeller John D Rockefeller Standard John D Tarrytown

No Second Place for Gray in Parker Ticket Episode

Four years earlier Delaware signer refused to join Alton B Parker on the ticket. Judge George Urry would not consider nomination for vice president. Tony Handy, a former representative, sought support at the Denver convention. There is mention of Judge Gray and Parke, with the Denver context and details on eligibility for retirement.

Delaware Alton B Parker Speal Prat Wilmington George Urry Tonv Handy Mike Denver Mr Boyan Suggest Dixon Gray Juge Gray

Wider Barmaid Law Proposal Aimed At Wholesale Liquor Hubs

Washington plans to ask Congress to bar women from employment in wholesale liquor houses. Commissioner Macfarland says a strict stance is needed, advocating a 12 month age limit and tighter rules by next December. The issue hinges on bar rooms, wholesale sales, and liquor premises where women are employed. Local temperance groups pressed the matter at a commissioner hearing, citing licensing and em ployment concerns.

Washington Fair Lquor Cheths It & Minsioner Macfarland Hong Congress Wales McKenzie Wonin Driinks &c

Lost children return home after missing incident

May and Fallen Phillips, children of Iran Phillips at a government experiment station in Alexandria County, were reported missing after leaving Sunday afternoon. An inquiry at Fort Hunt indicated they visited Luna Park, spent the night with relatives, and returned home Monday afternoon, with May aged fifteen and her brother several years younger.

May Fallen Phillips Irqury Fort Hunt Halen Phlips Iran Phil Spa Government Experiment Station Alexandria M. Alexandr

Adee’s European Bicycle Tours Highlight Health and Observation

Second Assistant Secretary of State Alvey A Adee reports fourteen years of annual France bicycle tours covering nearly eighty thousand miles. He describes observing insects, architecture, dress, and customs along routes, noting improved health and strength, and plans to continue trips as long as his legs allow.

Alvey A Adee Europe Root Cald France

Castro defies the world in Caracas interview

Caracas correspondent for the Matin reports President Cipriano Castro says he keeps Venezuela impregnable and does not fear Europe. He asserts almost all powers may unite, but Venezuela will endure. The Matin notes a censor secured a copy of the attaché’s Washington report on Castro’s Curaçao trip.

Pats Jones Matin Caracas Cipriano Castro Venezuela Wis Oon Europe Castro Vengiela Matins United States Washington Cura Ciudad Bollyar

Heroic Rescue Of Boy From River At Wharf

A boy fell into the river from the government wharf at O Street Southwest and lay submerged for nearly four minutes before F A Gibson of 1011 F Street Southwest swam to save him. Gibson brought the unconscious boy to the surface and to the wharf where bystanders aided. The Emergency Hospital treated the rescued boy, who was later revived in the operating room but remained in critical condition late last night.

F A Gibson F Street John Driscoll Laion Government Wharf O Street Gibson Drise Il Someon Driscoll Mager MacKnight Hospital Autocritica

MME Gould Plans July Fourth Wedding in England

Special dispatch reports Mme Anna Gould and Prince Hebe de Sagan arranging a Church of England ceremony in a small South England parish on Saturday the Fourth of July with banns public and a civil registrar contract. Count Honf allegedly reacted in fury breaking his cane and threatening to halt the marriage.

Washington New York Mme Anna Gould Prince Hebe de Sagan England Cablegram Mme Gould Helle Count Honf

Ellis Replies to Bryan on Injunction Resolution

Ohio Attorney General Wader Ellis, from Columbus, responds to W J Bryan's criticisms of the Republican platform. He defends the anti injunct ion clause as a frank clear statement, outlining that the writ without notice and speedy hearings are governed by court discretion and that the party would resist any attack on judiciary integrity.

Columbus Ohio Wader Ellis Committee On W J Bryan My ‘Bryan Republican Party Clhms Plink Hotte Bryan Objecta Denver Chleago Stould

British subject Murdoch McGowan jailed for assault on 14-year-old blind girl

Grace Worheed testified she was on her boarding house porch when McGowan sat beside her and pulled her toward him. She fled in fear, forgetting she was blind. Judge Kimball sentenced McGowan to one year in jail after he pleaded immunity based on alleged British citizenship.

Murdoch McGowan Kimball Grace Worheed Florence Warhors Missouri Avenue Northwes McGowin Eit

Spain to celebrate voyage of Columbus with yacht races

Spain plans August 3 commemorations of the departure from Palos of Santa Maria La Pinta and La Nina. Yacht races will start from Palos to the Canaries covering about 700 miles over several days. Cash prizes are offered by the Nautical Club at Las Palmas and the Royal Tenerife Club, with the finish at Santa Cruz de Tenerife.

Spain Palos Santa Maria la Pinta la Nina Columbus West Indies Paros Canaries America Nautical Club Saas Palmas Royal Teneriffe Club Santa Cruz de Teneriffe

Immortality by science and faith discussed in essay

A column argues life may be immeasurably prolonged as medical science learns to control bodily decay. It cites Hammond and Alleaume on renewal, warns old age stems from waste buildup, and ties mental state to bodily health. It asserts matter is indestructible, atoms persist, and theology must align with science to honor the body.

Witiat A Hammond United States Army Sayng Thomas Fallen Exnet Epictetus Luther

Firemen Rescue Ten Horses From Burning Stable

Miss Grace Thompson spotted flames at 9 pm in a stable behind her home on Sil Tour and a half street southwest. Fire engine companies 4 and 13 arrived and freed ten horses trapped on the first floor as the two story structure suffered severe damage estimated at 31,000 with insurance. Police say the fire’s cause is unknown.

Sil Tour Grace Thompson

Taft Nomination Notification Holiday Planned in Cincinnati

A general holiday is planned in Cincinnati on notification day for William Howard Taft as Republican presidential nominee. Local nonpartisan committees met at the Business Men's Club to organize events including a mid July notification day, parade, open air demonstrations, and a reception for Taft with possible public address.

Chncinnati Ohio William Howard Taft Business Men’s Club Sanks Taft

Legislator Killed in Wreck on Red River Crossing

June 23 Baton Rouge reports a Baton Rouge and Hammond passenger train collision at Red River Valley Road crossing. One killed, about fifteen injured. DR G W Jones of Denham Springs and Lewis L Morgan of St Tammany Parish among the injured. Joe Rogers conductor and John Lobdell also noted. Freight train attempted to cross ahead of the passenger train, last coach struck and derailed.

Louisiana Baton Rouge Hammond Red River Valley G W_ JONES Denham Springs Livingston Parish House of Representatives Lewis L Morgan St Tammany Parish Joe Rogers John Lobdell

Prank Gone Fatal as Rifle Kills Friend at Brookline Ballpark

Pittsburg real estate dealer William Mason and Edward Evans, longtime NL fans, planned a prank at a Brookline game using an old Springfield rifle thinking it loaded with blanks. Mason fired as Haas started to run, the discharged bullet hitting Haas in the heart and killing him. Both men were distraught as their wives witnessed the tragedy.

Washington Post Haas Kno Ked Mason Unea Mason

Abducted Son Seized By Father In Boston Search Underway

Alleged abduction of two year old son of Mr and Mrs George F Ormsby led to grand jury action. Mrs Vis Ormsby and sister testified that Mr Ormsby a Washington lawyer took the child last Tuesday for a car ride and never returned. Custody granted to the mother in Ontario. Ormsby had access. Greenwich reports say father and child were seen in Greenwich then went to Boston. authorities seek him.

George F Ormsby Vis Ormsby Byram Ormsby Washington Greenwich Conn Boston

Brent delays decision on Washington bishopric amid overseas voyage

Rev Randolph H McKim, head of Washington diocesan convention, reports Bishop Brent will sail to America between September 10 and 19. A decision is deferred until Brent arrives and considers, as fundraising and church bodies weigh sending a representative. Alfred Harding had planned to urge Brent to accept the Washington bishopric, but Brent’s arrival may render the trip unnecessary.

Randolph H McKim Washington Washington Post Sernanee Tenn Brent Cables America Japan Mssions RH McKim Alfred Harding St Pauls Episcopal Church Philippines Brent

Death from forty day fast in Zion City cult member

Mrs Louisa Thompson of Zion City dies at age forty after a forty day fast undertaken to cure cancer. She and her husband were members of a Zion City cult.

Zion City Chicago Louisa Thompson

Death of Rev Charles Everest Former acting pastor of First Congregational Church

Word came of the death of Rev Charles Hall Everest at his home 13 Union Street Brooklyn on June 10 He was born in New Lebanon No seventy one years ago and was educated at Williams College He was ordained by Henry Ward Beecher at Plymouth Church and served in Brooklyn and city churches as acting pastor before Rev Schewm’s arrival He prepared for the ministry at Luton Theological Seminary and led various congregations including the First Congregational Church in his city for over a year before a successor was chosen

Charles Hall Everest First Congregational Church Tenth Union Street Brooklyn Everest New Lebanon Williams College Henry Ward Beecher Plymouth Church Luton Fhiverest Rev Schewm Pas MSP Tiverest

Churches Named In New Jersey City List

The report lists Picttan Congregational Church of Brookir Phimouts Congregational Church Chitago and the Grove reet Congregations Church of East Orange NJ as named congregations in the area.

Picttan Congregaional Church of Brookir

Pocketbook Snatch Near Fourth Precinct

A boy snatched a pocketbook from Miss Nettle Vammell near Sgt and If streets shortly before 9 pm. The book contained $2 and keys. Four youths were arrested pending further investigation. names reported as Robert Pryor Joseph Molen John Bright and Charles Wallrums.

Col Red Robert Pryor Joseph Molen Joln Bright Charles Wallrums

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