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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1908
Page
21
Unverified report links veteran manager to a potential move to the West with hints of a Washington replacement if he retires. The tale mentions streetcar interests and a possible transition involving Kansas or Wisconsin, with scattered references to H., L., and other officials.
A fragmented directory of funeral directors and undertakers listing numerous firms. Names include J William Lee, Wright, Harvey's Sons, Speare, Sardo, Costello, Geier, Zarhorst, and others with addresses and telephone hints, reflecting a historical local services page. The text shows multiple businesses operating at moderate prices with various street references and contact details.
Fargo N Dakota June 26 Representative Thomas F Marshall leads for U S Senator with 000 votes and MON Johnson 660 while C B Little 22, Hansbrough eliminated after primary returns show Burleigh Spalding insurgent likely to succeed himself as supreme court justice remains unclear. Hanna nominated for Congress by about ten thousand plurality with Alsen Gronna close behind to seek reelection.
The Maryland division district of the Sons of Veterans held its twenty second encampment in Wilmington Delaware. Officers were unanimously nominated for positions including commander Frank K Ilus and Junior Vice Commander Henry I Strib. Standing committees listed include ritual and officers for the year with names from Baltimore Washington and Wilmington.
A garbled OCR segment mentions holidays, a Sunday class, and future plans but contains many unreadable phrases. It does not present a clear event, names, or concrete details to summarize into a proper news item.
The document presents garbled OCR text from a Washington Chronicle page. It references a historical event or meeting with Jewish communities and a finance or rent topic, but the readable fragments are too fragmentary to identify a clear incident, date, or outcome. The readable lines hint at a discussion or report involving a czar or czars, Hebrews, and a meeting.
Local officials instructed state agents to strictly enforce a noise ban near hospitals, churches, and public spaces. The order prohibits loud explosions and fireworks within the district, with penalties for violations. Several residents and vendors face fines and possible permits rechecks as patrols increase. The measure targets protection of safety and public calm amid ongoing concerns.
New York cotton brokers Haas Price and Peckham face DC conspiracy charges as federal officials seek their transfer to Washington for trial. The district attorney argues the crime was against the United States, not a state, and that nationals can be surrendered across jurisdictions. Holmes Jr. linked to the case allegedly supplied crop data used to profit on the leaks.
Deputy Sheriff Davis Listright arrested Willan Murphy and Charles Higaman on charges of assault with intent. Charles F Gidea of Boston and Teo Stevins of New York were targeted as aeronauts when shots were fired during a balloon event near the outskirts of town. One man was injured, the balloon released and descended in a nearby pasture. a reward of 109 dollars was offered by the Avro Cub of America for arrest or conviction of the assailants.
Iowa declares for Bryan adopting a liquor and home rule plank favoring self government. The platform commends William J Bryan for president and names William J Bryan as a leading candidate while reaffirming party unity and opposition to federal control.
Delegates to the Minnesota Republican state convention meet in St Paul on July 1 to nominate a gubernatorial candidate. Jacobson leads in the district race with 2b and attorney general Yeang, representative Peany, and other figures aligned for favorable votes. Several counties have not yet reported, and the required number for nomination remains five.
Arthur Everett Small of Washington, an immigration service inspector, married Marian Campbell Barker in Rockville Maryland after delays in Washington and Richmond. Maryland law allowed six teen as marriage age. license issued and ceremony conducted by Rev Thomas H Campbell. A Post reader notes Arthur Hiverett Small is linked to a Boston enterprise, the bureau of applied information.
Special to The Washington Post reports the drowning of two Manhattan men in the Great South Bay near Babylon. John Byrnes Jr. fianca of former Mayor Gilroy’s daughter perished while attempting to rescue Mark Maxwell from the water. The pair, sailing with Byrnes’s 12 year old brother, were hit by a squall. Maxwell went overboard and Byrnes descended to aid him but the craft capsized and despite efforts the bodies were not recovered.
Ten years after the Battle of Las Guasimas Cuba veterans and Civil War era figures gathered at GAR Hall to honor fallen heroes. Speakers recounted Roosevelt and his men, and former units including the Ninth and Twenty Fourth Infantry, with notes of courage at Las Guasimas and the July 1898 Cuban campaign. A watch and future patriotic exercises were planned amid remembrances of Officer Hamilton Fish and others.
Ten Swift Flyers freed at Napanee started for Washington in a race beating the previous US record. Philip Krowa’s bird logged 1284 yards a minute, with ten birds home by 5 oclock. Washington federation aims to host a Chicago race next, hoping to top these times.
Washington reports the Treasury deficit for the current fiscal year will reach about 700 million dollars as the year ends. Customs receipts are seen at 285 million for the year, about 48 million below last year, while internal revenue is about 20 million lower than the prior year with June 20 projections around 249 million.
Interstate Commerce Commission receives hundreds of complaints over railroads allegedly offering prices below the legal rate and then charging the full rate after delivery. Commissioner Lane notes agents may misquote cheaper quotes. railroads claim only the law prevents honoring such contracts. Shippers demand enforcement and potential penalties to curb misquotations and protect lawful pricing.
Two long time residents passed away in Washington this Thursday Mrs Sarah Muddiman eighty six formerly of Mo hawk Valley New York and widow of George Muddiman and Mr Maria Ruprecht ninety four born in Weimar Germany who lived in Baltimore before settling in Washington. Mrs Muddiman leaves four children fourteen grandchildren and four great grandchildren with funeral at 3 o clock tomorrow from 13th street home conducted by Rey Dr tall of Rhode Island Avenue Church. Burial in Rock Creek Cemetery. Mrs Ruprecht survived by three daughters and six sons with funeral Sunday at 2 o clock from 213 L Street Northwest. Interment at Prospect Hills Cemetery. Pallbearers announced from among eight grandsons and other relatives.
The body of Mrs Annie Cassner, 27, was found with a heart wound on a sidewalk in Philadelphia. Robert Brown, 22, a butcher who had pursued her, confessed after police displayed her body. He allegedly kissed the slain woman repeatedly after attacking her when she rejected him.
Pittsburg reports former First National Bank clerk T W Tiers arrested on information by National Bank Examiner William L Folds for the abstraction of about 510,000. Bail set at 10,000 for a hearing. The theft spanned February 1906 to July 25, 1908. partial restitution was made and he was dismissed. Washington orders prompted prosecutions in bank defalcation cases.
Curious grouping of planets will also be visible in the west on the same evening. There will be a partial eclipse of the sun visible in many parts of the country on Sunday. It will be visible in this city from 9:30 a.m. to 2:46 p.m. Blab rate preparations for photographing and observing the phenomenon are being made at the Naval Observatory. An official said the sun will look like a pie with a bite taken from it. Jupiter Mercury Mars Neptune and Venus will appear close together in the west after sunset. Observers worldwide may notice Arcturus as the eclipse obscuration begins.
A reader decries the mistreatment of dogs left in heat on wagons in Washington. The letter urges humane action and sympathy for the afflicted animals awaiting shelter, noting the prolonged suffering and lack of public concern.
An incomplete, archaic letter describes suffering and toil, referencing attendants, two men, and loss from work. It hints at urging action, but most specifics are unreadable, leaving a vague plea about endurance and aid.
A collection of kitchen notes and recipe fragments including stuffed bags with conk sone cage in tet ing weter for Wut, strawberry cream frittere, Reisinger's Ice Cream, Chicken Create Style, Never Falling Sponae Cake, Lettuce Salad, Almond Soup, and varied steps for prep, frying, and serving. The text preserves era spellings and measurements, offering glimpses of home cooking instructions.
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