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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1908
Page
3
Veteran manager rumored to head to Boston as a possible successor if he retires. Report cites connections to Western Street Car enterprises and mentions Washington and Kansas links. No official confirmation yet from Harris or Post newsroom.
A fragmented historical column lists multiple funeral directors and undertakers with addresses and phone numbers. Names include J William Lee, Wright, Harvey's Sons, Speare, Sardo & Co, Thomas Costello, Frank Geier & Sons, Zarhorst, and others, each paired with street corners or cross streets and old-style contact details. The dense items reflect a local trades directory rather than a single narrative event.
Fargo North Dakota June 26 reports a Republican State ticket largely set after the state primary. Thomas F Marshall leads for United States Senator with MON Johnson and C B Little trailing. H C Hansbrough is eliminated. Incumbent Burleigh Spalding appears set for another term as supreme court justice. Hanna wins Congress with at least a 10 000 vote plurality, Gronna close behind for reelection.
Maryland division union holds its twenty second sectional encampment. Officers were elected, chief among them Edgar Mien as commander. Standing committees chosen include Baltimore and Washington delegates, with reelection of key members and district representatives.
Vague readable fragments describe a disturbance or clash around a holiday period. The text intermittently references a fight, a Sunday, and unspecified groups or locations. Details are too fragmentary to identify people, places, or precise events.
A garbled passage appears to reference a Washington event and Jewish Chronicle notes. The readable bits mention a meeting, a reevaluation, and possible discussions involving Czar, Hebrews, and various names, with uncertain details and fragmented phrases.
Local commissioners order strict enforcement of noise and explosive limits around residences and public spaces. Police to prohibit sirens dynamos rockets and fireworks within city limits during celebrations and near farms and schools, with fines for violations. Names seen include William A Franklin Oakley Ya Len R Ofnis 8 and others. Death notices accompany the page with ages and burial details.
New York brokers Price Haas and Peckham face DC charges of conspiring against the federal government over cotton crop report leaks. District attorneys seek extradition arguing the offense is against the United States, not a state, and thus may be pursued nationwide. Holmes Jr. linked to the case is to stand trial next.
Deputy Sheriff Davis Listright arrested Willan Murphy and Charles Higaman on charges of assault with intent to commit harm against Charles F Gidea of Boston and Teo Stevens of New York. The incident occurred at the outskirts when a balloon party's aeronauts were attacked. one shot missed while another struck a man. A reward of 109 dollars was offered by the Avro Club of America for information leading to arrests or conviction.
The Iowa platform backs William J Bryan with a strong home rule plank and self government. It endorses the Democratic party line, favors constitutional reform, and nominates Bryan for president along with Porter for U S Senator and Witte for governor, urging adherence to noninterference and a stringent fiscal policy.
Delegates were instructed at the St Paul gathering to support Jacobson for governor. J F Jacobson 2b, EI Yeanng, Samuel Peany, and Tou Meatwole received favorable votes and directions to back their state convention positions. Several counties had not reported yet as the July 1 meeting looms.
Arthur Everett Small of Washington and Marian Campbell Barker wed in Rockville after seeking a license in Washington and Richmond failed due to age concerns. Maryland’s sixteen is marriageable. Rev Thomas H Campbell officiated as PS Sargent noted no Arthur Hiverett Small in Immigration Service. A reader’s letterhead identifies Arthur Hiverett Small as director of the bureau of applied information in Boston.
Special to The Washington Post from New York reports the drowning of two Manhattan men in the Great South Bay near Babylon. John Byrnes Jr the fiancé of former Mayor Gilroy’s daughter died after diving to save Mark Maxwell as their small boat capsized. Despite efforts by Byrnes, Maxwell, and Byrnes’ 12 year old brother the bodies were never recovered.
Ten year anniversary of the Battle of Las Guasimas in Cuba celebrated by William F Barry Admiral Pogter Col Theodore Roosevelt and other veterans at GAR Hall. Attendees recalled acts of service by Roosevelt’s men and fellow soldiers, paying tribute to Captain Hamilton Fish and other fallen heroes as plans were made for future patriotic observances and joint exercises.
Ten of the Swift Flyers freed at Napanee Ind raced toward Washington in under twelve hours. Pigeon Philip Isrous Iberffeld clocked at 3:40 pm, covering Micmies in M4 minutes at 1284 yards per minute. Ten birds home by 8 pm, breaking Washington federation marks. Other results list speeds for Dismer, Flaherty, Norwood, and others as top performers in this Napanee to Washington event.
Washington reports the Treasury deficit for the current year is projected at about 700 million dollars as June 20 approaches. Customs receipts are expected near 285 million for the year, about 48 million less than last year, while internal revenue lags by around 21 million to 22 million dollars.
Interstate Commerce Commission faces hundreds of complaints about railroads misquoting rates to shippers. Agents offer below legal rates then charge legal amounts after delivery, citing law. Commission may take legal action if a pattern is proven, with proposals to penalize guilty railroads to curb abuses.
Death claims two of Washington s oldest inhabitants Thursday. Mrs Sarah Muddiman aged 86, widow of George Muddiman, and Mrs Maria Ruprecht aged 94, both long residents born abroad. Muddiman survivors include four children, fourteen grandchildren, and four great grandchildren. Ruprecht survivors include three children, sixteen grandchildren, and twelve great grandchildren. Funeral arrangements: Muddiman from 13 Thirteenth Street NW with services by Rev Dr Tall and Rev Dr Sehaick, Rock Creek Cemetery burial. Ruprecht from 213 L H Street NW with service by Dr Alexander Kent, Prospect Hills Cemetery burial.
Philadelphia police report the death of Mrs Annie Cassner in a sidewalk stabbing. The 27 year old was found with a heart wound and a butcher knife lying nearby led to the arrest of Robert Brown a 22 year old butcher who had courted her before marriage. He initially denied the crime but confessed after the body of Mrs Cassner was shown to him. He kissed the dead woman repeatedly and admitted stabbing her after she repulsed him on the street.
Pittsburg June 2. T W Tiers former discount clerk at the First National Bank arrested on an information by banker examiner William L Folds charged with stealing about 5101,000 from the bank between February 1906 and July 25, 1908. Bail set at 10,000 for a hearing. Partial restitution made and he was dismissed earlier.
Curious grouping of planets will be visible in the west the same evening with a partial sun eclipse. The Naval Observatory prepares for photographing the event as the sun appears like a pie with a bite taken out. Jupiter Mercury Mars Neptune and Venus will crowd the west just after sunset, a sight not seen so closely for centuries. An amateur observer notes Arcturus may be visible during obscuration as it moves toward Earth rapidly.
Reader pleads for humane help for distressed dogs left in wagons in Washington amid extreme heat. The writer describes crates not securing dogs, delays in unloading, and views Humane Society concern as the only caring response to the suffering of the animals.
A fragmented transcription discusses humane suffering and attender concerns, mentioning two men connected to work at a pen and recent losses. The read text is incomplete, with garbled spelling and missing context preventing a full summary.
A collection of home style recipes includes Stuffed Bags Conk sone cage in Tet ing weter for Wut, Mash le yolks with an emal, Helhary admi the halves, and bake to brown. Also Strawberry Cream Frittere with strawberry and bread crumb batter, Reisinger's Ice Cream, Chicken Create Style with tomato and pepper sauce, Never Falling Sponae Cake with eggs and flour, Lettuce Salad with vinegar dressing, Almond Soup rich with almonds and milk served hot.
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