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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Jun 28, 1908

Page

2

Interstate Shippers Form Association to Combat Demurrage

A new Interstate Shippers and Receivers' Association is formed led by H. P Pibabtry to press against demurrage practices. The group spans district and nearby states, aiming to secure better freight accommodations to and from major cities, amid wider calls for fair, timely delivery of perishable goods and reduction of transit waste and costs. The report links increased delays to higher consumer prices and mentions regional freight issues impacting food items.

H. P Pibabtry Baltimore Fasy Demurtage Commissin Washington

Sleepwalker Climber Rescued After Roof Escape

Sadie Pettit of 3124 P Street Northwest awoke to police as she dangled on a roof edge after climbing out a second story wall during a sleepwalking episode. She smashed a window, crawled along pipes, and crossed a porch roof to safety with doctors saying the act reflects somnambulism and subconscious effort.

Sadie Pettit P Street Calla Toarty Reginald Munson Pohemindark

Robert M'Dowell Dies in Fox Lake at 43

Robert M'Dowell private secretary to United States Senator Gamble died at his parents home in Fox Lake Wisconsin. He had been ill since winter with a malarial fever and had spent months confined to bed. He was forty three years old and is survived by his wife Edith Eyer of Hagerstown Maryland.

Fox Lake Wis Robert McOwell United Tales Gamble Washington Hos Ald Dewell Edith Eyer Hagers

Mrs Muddiman Buried in 19th Century Community Memorial

A garbled obituary notes the burial of Mrs Muddiman and references a local church or cemetery service. The text includes scattered names and places such as Stilts, Waldinun, and Stilton, with unclear dates and minor family identifiers. The fragmentary OCR preserves a sense of a neighborhood memorial with mentions of relatives and a late 1800s setting.

Doctors Host Westingtons at Tuberculosis Congress

Westington physicians plan entertainment for 10900 delegates from around the world attending the International Tuberculosis Congress. Meeting yesterday outlined committee duties and potential programs as organizers urge public support and cooperation with medical professionals to ensure a successful gathering.

Westingtons Phys. Iiss Tee Revene P Woolwerd Tt Congress

Roosevelt receives naval christening protest in Dakota

President Roosevelt is presented with a petition by twenty three women of North Dakota opposing champagne christening of the 20000 ton battleship North Dakota then under construction at Fore River Yard Quincy Massachusetts. The Dakota vessel is expected to launch next fall. The sister ship Kentucky was christened with water.

Roosevelt Pati Dion Dakota North Dakota Fore River Silpbuilding Company Gquincy Mass Kentucky Atlantic

Warmer Weather Forecast But No Immediate Heat Rise

The Weather Bureau warned of warmer today yet no definite increase or hot spell feared. Yesterday cooler than Friday with a high of 81 at the Weather Bureau and 88 at Alecks. Thousands rested after a torrid spell as an ideal summer day began at sunrise.

Weather Bureau Alecks

Police Set Tight Fourth of July Firework Rules

Maj Sylvester announces strict enforcement of firework limits for the Fourth of July. He bans explosives to children and limits aerial devices while allowing small firecrackers and certain rockets if not aimed at bystanders. Police will enforce the rules. violators face arrest.

Maj Sylvester

Ashton lauds ticket and platform at GOP convention

Harry F Ashton former superintendent of supplies at the Government Printing Office returned yesterday from Chicago. Ashton was assistant sergeant at arms of the Republican national convention and appointed on Henry Heather’s recommendation. He praises both the ticket and platform, saying the convention was the greatest of the four he attended.

Harry F Ashton Government Chicago Ashton Republican National Bing Henry Heather Mishion Bende

Ganoeists as Minstrels at Columbia Theater Show

Washington Canoe Club presented a vaudeville style night featuring Ganoeists and end men with lively numbers and comic songs. The cast included Master Pete Becker, Mr Bones, and many club members delivering humorous impersonations and songs to an enthusiastic audience at the Columbia Theater.

Washington Canoe Club Columbia Theater Pete Becker Hethy Mies Amiss Jr Tale Woon Mildleton John Water Harmer Wailam Gorge Kehne Feorge Steve Sritty Huta Chaesy Brett Amms Toney Meisel Rodrik Stevong Wadert Jiammer Clabuigh Tellaid Hamilton Obrien Cunp Burjell Therbach Hehe Reichenbach Sea Kings Seade Karnes Robbind Axele G Seart aQel L Whipple John Olwer Latore

Veterans bury Dr Donohue in Arlington

Funeral services for Dr Eloren 2 Tans hue Donohue pastor Charles F Guthle officiated at the family residence and Arlington burial with remarks by Dr Guth Jessoke and tributes from patriotic and ethnic groups. The Lincoln Post 2 and local associations conducted graveside rites attended by military, civic, and historical society members.

Arlington Eloren Tanshue Bkigali Street Charles F Guthle Hanne

Weather Summary From Washington Post Report

Fire weather data notes fair conditions across the coast with a cooler trend inland. Surface temperatures ranged from 76 degrees to 4 degrees, with showers expected Sunday in the southern regions and variable conditions across the Midwest and Plains. River bulletin and tide information included with standard daily readings from midnight to evening reports.

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