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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Mar 02, 1908

Page

5

Martyr Honor as Father Lies In State Amid Civil Turmoil

A solemn service honors Father Leo Flemrels as a martyr while guards line the procession. Police disperse anarchist protests sparking large crowds, with bishops and church dignitaries attending a funeral mass at Aventise Monastery.

Catafalque Father Leo Lea Flemrels Tomaveninre Cos Uae Mse Ferres Leo Sumaber Denselinral Rall Edward Bircke Aventise Newark Primeiapater Cemeter Guard of Honor

Funeral Directors Directory Fragment in Northwest Washington

Funeral director listings at multiple Washington addresses list firms such as Harvey's Sons Wrectars and Emal MERE, W Spear, Costello, Zurhorst, J. William Lee, Rank Geier's Sons, R. Wright Co, and others. Includes phone numbers, livery connections, and notes on reasonable prices and operation hours.

Harvey Wrectars Emal Mere Pourtrenth ST W. R. Speare F Street N. W A. Costello Funeral Direptor Emualmer Streey Sotheast Lama GEO Zurhorst Endalmer J. William Lee Odera Talaphons Main Rank Geier’s Sons Jans Chabal UN R. Wright CO Tare and Emfatmers Eanion

Catholic Priest Guarded by Police After Threat Letter

In Cincinnati Rev. Michael Mulvihill was guarded by plainclothes police during mass at St. Peter's Cathedral after receiving a letter from an alleged anarchist group from Denver promising to attack him at mass. A Bulgarian band was placed under surveillance and detectives watched worshipers nearby to protect the priest.

Washington Post Cincinnati Ohio St. Peter's Cathedral Michael Mulvihill Father Mulvihill John Ryan Denver Mulvihill

Munich Plans Exposition Showcasing Bavarian Progress

Munich plans a Bavarian exposition from May to October showcasing progress in art and industry under Prince Regent patronage. The event will feature historic reproductions, demonstrations of hand beaten iron toys and color printing, home dwelling designs, and broad sports competitions with prizes. The city has allocated several millions for buildings and arrangements.

Bavaria Munich Mar Germany Lavaria

Fierce Battle With Moors Near Morocco

Paris reports Gen. d Amade’s force clashed with Madak raiders in Morocco from dawn until night. French casualties included eleven killed and three wounded as they pressed the enemy with a brilliant cavalry charge and pursuit for miles, the Madakras tiring and beaten back.

Paris d'Amade Morocco

Afridis Punished Enough In Punitive Afghan Campaign

Calcutta report states the British expedition led by General Sir George Wallocks has ended its operation in the Vanar Valley with forces vacating the Bazar Valley and moving toward Peshuivar. Over 30 high tribesmen petitioned to have dakkakhales released as punishment for recent raids, while tribesmen claim they have suffered extensively and been scattered and deprived. Only after General Wiltcockson accepted government terms did some submission occur.

Calcutta Aa. Gon Games Wall Vocks Vanar Bazar Peshuuivar Weent Uni Wiltcocks

British brewers in panic amid licensing bill fallout

London reports panic in brewing houses as licensing legislation looms. Stagnant trade drives prices down for Friday and Saturday with brewing properties losing about 2500000 dollars in nominal value. Leading companies see stock declines up to fifty percent as brewers and publicans mobilize against the bill while temperance groups voice approval.

London Seimom Storks Iscocks Naturaly

Emperor Tood Ill for Jubilee in Vienna

Austrian Hungarian government informs foreign envoys to warn courts of over praised visitors to Vienna for the Emperor's jubilee to abstain from congratulatory visits. Physicians advised this step though King Edward and Emperor William are expected to attend.

Vienna Mar T Edward William

British Premier Very Ill After Bad Night

London dispatch reports Prime Minister Henry Campbell-Bannerman was visited by Dr. Thomas Harlow after a bad night. A bulletin says his heart strength was tested by influenza, though his general condition is fairly good. Also notes news from Madrid on Queen Victoria’s expected delivery toward late July.

Lal Cable Washington Post London Ste Henry Campbell-Bannerman Sir Thomas Harlow Madrid Mar Victoria

Angl0-Roman Union Split Prompts Clergy Withdrawl

Rev Dr Theodore M Riley, former ecclesiastical history professor and new Christ Church Hudson rector, withdraws as first vice president of the Anglo-Roman Union. He cites popular apprehensions and rushed steps, urging careful study of unity amid ongoing debates on church primacy and intercommunion with Eastern churches.

Washington Post New York Mar. J Theodore M. Riley General Theological Primary Christ Church Hudson, N. Y High Church Angro-ftonian Union Anglican Church Church of Rome Chalcedon

Taft Praises Y M C A At Taft Praises Y M C A

Taft addressed an audience in Court Square Theater with over 2000 attendees under YMCA auspices. He discussed international aspects of YMCA work and the aid provided to the government in the Philippines and the Panama Canal. Later he dined with citizens before leaving for Milhu for departure. Secretary Taft arrived in Navasset Club, bury, Mass. and visited Miss Delia C. Torrey for the night.

Maes Taft Court Square Seysnoke FM. IC SY. M Philippines Panama Canal New York Navasset Club Bury Mass Delia C. Torrey

Fires Ravage New York Car Barns and Paint Factory

Two major fires in upper New York from midnight to dawn devastated the New York City Railway car barns on Second Avenue Harlem and the George W Grote & Co paint factory nearby. A total of 749 surface cars burned and losses are estimated at 2.6 million for the barns and 3.125 million for the paint factory. Police ordered nearby tenement residents to evacuate as flames raged.

New York New York City Railway Second Avenue Harlem George W. Grote & Co

Protests Innocence of Clifton Teacher in Bigamy Case

Miss Hannah Neal a former Clifton public school teacher is under arrest on a Camden County bench warrant for allegedly living with Joseph H. Ware as his wife. Ware, former Clifton principal, faces a bigamy indictment. Neal says she believed Ware's wife was dead and she did not know of any ongoing marriage. The case recalls a prior dismissal of Homer Wilcox over Ware relations. Neal was taken to Camden.

Washington Paterson Mar. L Hannah Meal Clifton Camden County Joseph H. Ware Camden Were Clifton School Ware Chicago West Maseachuestis Thts County Homer Wilcox Clifton Schooig Miss Neal Caméon

Ohio Republicans Convene for Revision and Taft Endorsement

The Ohio Republican state convention plans a revision platform favoring tariff reform and Roosevelt style progressivism while endorsing Taft for president. Governors, secretaries of state, and numerous state officers will be nominated with a wide slate of candidates for judge, treasurer, auditor, and other posts. Notable figures include Foraker, Dick, and Kerr among potential nominees, with delegates at large likely to include Taft supporters. no state preps anticipated for the convention.

Roosevelt Foraker Dick Mot Columbus Ohio Mar Jenters Taft Gelesales Charles C. Green Columbu Sidney Col. Gilles Newar C. Wendworth Allens Charles Ash Fostaria Herman C. Bacher Cleveland Supreme Court John A. Sehsuck Dyton James J. Price Lima Ji Wiklmin Norwalk Mi Tr

Roselle Blue Laws Close Shops on a Sunday

Mayor Charles W. McQuoid enforces blue laws in Roselle New Jersey leaving barber shops closed and no cigar sales. Citizens refrained from alcohol or soda as drivers were halted then released with a warning. McQuoid vows to build a moral town amid the quiet Sunday enforcement.

Washington Pas Pyaabeth Charles W. McQuoid Roselle Révelle Mayer MeQvold

Collision Case Up Today In Alexandria Rail Trolley

Reports from Alexandria describe a collision between a railway engine and a trolley at Cameron and Treers intersection planned for Thursday night injuring several individuals including Harrington. Also noted are details of thefts, funeral arrangements, and naval movements involving ships and flotilla crews.

Alesanana Fuller Cartills Cameron Treers Thursaa Harrington Onpineer Conener Stone Trevies Ee Electric Raiway

Drowned by Capsizing of Canoe Near Pagan Creek

J Latimer of Isle of Wight County drowned yesterday afternoon off Pagan Creek mouth when his sailing canoe capsized while returning home to Isle of Wight from Newport News. He leaves a wife and two children. Rev Vance Price of North Carolina spoke to a men’s meeting in the Young People Building yesterday afternoon on health.

Newport News J. Latimer Isle of Wight County Vance Price North Carolina

Graft trial nearing end in Harrisburg court

The capitol graft trial moves toward its sixth week as defense lawyers present points of law to Judge Kunkel in his chamber. Deputy Attorney General Cunningham will open for the people, with multiple speeches to follow through Friday. Jurors are guarded after the judge charges, meals provided during possible deliberations, with a verdict expected by Saturday.

Harrisburg Capitol Kunkel Cunningham Shumaker Mathues Snyder Sanderson James Scarlet Commonwealth Todd

Lunatics Overcrowded Amid State Charity Report

Special to the Washington Post reports the State Charities Aid Association’s annual count shows 29,003 insane patients in state hospitals and ceased private asylums as of October 1. Despite rising patient numbers, state funding for care was cut, risking substandard treatment. Overcrowding exceeded capacity by 1,811, averaging 71 percent.

Washington Post New York State Charities Aid Association State Commission

Taft Faction Faces Bitter Shenandoah County Primary Clash

Report of a sharp split within a local party in Shenandoah County after a Saturday precinct primary. Taft administration supporters and anti Taft factions clashed as delegates for the county convention were chosen, with tensions centered on money distribution and allegiance in the Valley. Delegates proceed toward a larger convention in Luray. observers cite ongoing internal divisions and disputes with the Taft leadership.

Washington Post Woodstork Shenandoah County Republi Jon. Davis S.J. Hoffman R. J. Walker Hay Taft Logan Coffman Id Shar emti-Taft Luray Mareti Wad Valley Sneading Lamesburg

Tenders to Visit Acapulco by American Fleet

Vessels of the American fleet will visit Acapulco on their route to the Bay of Magdalena. The Mexican government will accord the ships an official welcome. Proposals are under consideration for a delegation from this city to greet the fleet.

Spovlst Washington Mexico City Mar Allatomalier Avagulen Bay of Magdalen Acapulco Mexico Guadalajara Mixicu Magdalena

Digging Canal Rapidly

Special to The Washington Post reports Maj. Gen. George W. Davis of the U S A arriving aboard the Steamer Finance from Cristobal Canal Zone. Davis, who represented the United States at the opening of the Guatemalan Transcontinental Railway, visited by invitation of the Guatemalan government with his daughter. He notes great changes since his last visit and says the work is progressing rapidly.

Washington Post New York Finance Cristobal Canal Zone George W. Davis United States Davis Gen. Davis Colon

Slain in Bed at Cunto n Iowa as Wife Is Arrested

Fred Dolph a 26 year old man was shot to death while sleeping in Cunto n Iowa on March 1. The killer used a shotgun placed against his cheek. Mrs Dolph is being held in custody as the investigation proceeds.

Cunton Iowa Fred Dolph

Old Surgeon Credits Coffee for Trembling Hands

An old surgeon recounts giving up coffee after his nervous system and tremors improved. He describes trying Postum, praising its mild taste and soothing effect, and notes his insomnia and dizziness subsided. He shares a friend’s similar experience and urges Postum as a national drink, with brewing instructions. The testimony ends with the Postum company name and line “There’s a Reason.”

Ain Postum Battle Creek Mich Wellville

Dark wrappers in growing demand lift tobacco prices

Petersburg market reports rising prices across all grades of loose tobacco as buyers from American Tobacco and Imperial Company push the pace. About half the crop in surrounding counties marketed, with strong demand for fine wrappers and dark Virginia leaf.

Americas Imperial North Carolina Weebington Post Petersburg Virginia American Tobacco Company Imperial Company Lynchburg Durham

Southern Bridge on Fire Near Va Station

Flames engulfed a railway bridge over the Southern Railway near Patriax station in Virginia yesterday as a freight train halted on the spans. A watchman reported a tanker of oil on the bridge. the blaze spread quickly before the train was withdrawn and the fire extinguished. The cause appeared to be sparks from an engine. The structure sustained damage but was not seriously endangered.

Sirset Alesandrst Patriax Hruthern Hemes Lis Phe Seriuvely Dani Seth

Post Want Ads Are Free Daily Opportunity

The Post invites readers to use the Want Section, offering free postings to reach Washington residents through the daily paper.

Post The Washington

Mystery Shrouds Murder in Lowell Shop

Joseph Gailloux a 37 year old plumber was found dead in his employer's shop with head and face injuries a burned mouth and gas from an open jet suggesting poisoning. Napoleon Rivet 26 a former roommate is held on suspicion though he denies involvement. Gailloux had lent Rivet a $1040 life policy two years earlier.

Lowell Mass Joseph Gailloux Jand Napoleon Rivet Rivet Gailloux

Death of Eli Marsh Turner A Noted West Virginia Leader

Special to The Washington Pact from Blorgantown West Virginia March 1 Dr F Marsh Turner longtime president of West Virginia University and prominent public figure died early today of apoplexy at age sixty three He had just accepted the Citizens Party nomination for marr on his wife found him dead in his chair with an oven magazine in his hand Turner a WVU graduate and valedictorian held multiple public offices including state senator and judge and served under William J Wilson then later headed the Northwestern Life Insurance Company His political stance was Democratic and his career spanned academia law and state service leaving his widow and four children as survivors.

Blorgantown W. Va F. Marsh Turner West Virginia University Marr Citizens Party Dr. Turner West Virgingy Harrises C Wiliam J. Wile JSON Congress Ore ‘Turner West Virginia

Abandoned Baby Case Prompts Police Search

A couple in Virginia Street, Welch, are sought after allegedly abandoning a one month old infant in a telescope grip near the home of William O'Brien. Mrs. O'Brien reported the infant missing. authorities fear the child’s safety as the couple fled. Police are investigating and asking for tips.

Nortwik Mar Sive William Ooprien Virginia Street O'Brien Davis

Democrats Charge Trick Over Debts and Speculators

A published appeal from West Virginia Democrats denounces a Republican push to form a nonpartisan commission to settle the Virgins debt with speculators. The letter, signed by party leaders, claims the move shifts responsibility from the administration and legislature to the commission.

West Virginia Debt Commission West Fa Sud Egielitore Las Feon

Cardiff Captain Shot in Accident Aboard Steamship

Norfolk report says Capt. J T Harris of the British steam ship Cardiff was found shot in his room as the vessel left Baltimore for sea. He remained conscious most of the day and affirmed the shooting was an accident while cleaning his pistol. The Cardiff sailed for Rotterdam with Chief Officer Rubesty master.

Washington Post Norfolk J.T. Harris Cardiff Baltimore Rotterdam Offeer Rubesty

Virginia Obituary Roundup Prominent Virginians Die

Winchester Frederick Grim aged twenty seven dies at his Baltimore home after a weeklong illness of meningitis He was a telegraph operator and assistant agent for Fairmore and Ohio Railroad at Curtis Hay Fle Woodstock John W Martin a former merchant dies aged sixty three leaving a wife and four children Clifton Forge Captain W G Woody famed conductor on the Chesapeake and Ohio dies in Richmond at heart disease leaving five children and surviving spouse

Winchester Mer Frederick Grim Bunter B. Grin Baltimore Fairmore and Ohio Curtis Hay Woodstock John W. Mertin Clifton Forge Mar W. G. Woody Ohio Washington Richmond

Bullets Amid Domestic Tragedy in Cumberland

Special to The Washington Test from Cumberland Maryland reports John Campbell of Kiondyke was shot and killed at mid morning in the home of his stepbrother John Rennie. Rennie is charged with murder after a confrontation with Campbell over his wife Vina Campbell who refused Rennie’s advances. The shooting occurred after a night of drinking and visiting saloons.

Cumberland John Caimbell Kiondyke Kinataby John Rennie Midinad 'Reanie Henmin's Hor Rennie

Life Sacrifice in Belting Maryland

In Belting Maryland on March 7 a man named Predersn G ge sacrificed his life to save his friend Harry Tucker as a perilous attempt unfolded. The scene describes a desperate effort on Guilfard Avenue with bystanders and the events surrounding the fatal moment.

Eck Belting Tipeed Gbig Harry Tucker Mary Byul

Forgery Charge Filed Against Local Maker

Cumberland report states maker Ares Hedging faces forgery charges linked to a scheme involving stolen funds from alleged victims including Walt Powell and others. Authorities allege the suspect sought or received money through false documents, with further details not yet released.

Ares Pheta Eberks Theo Anon Toba Ofie Falta Iy Apo van Amery Walt Powell SN. Cohet End Froderi Tnail Sreenikes Chargy Cumberland

Baltimore Travelers and Merchants Association Prosperity Convention

Under the Travelers and Merchants Association auspices a four day prosperity convention opens tomorrow in Baltimore Maryland. Sessions run nightly with national speakers including L Crothers and Mayor J Vimont to welcome delegates from state and city. A Roosevelt letter is expected to be read outlining the purpose to restore confidence and encourage favorable business conditions.

Baltimore T. & M. Association Baltimore Muar Travelers and Merchants J Association Mike L. Crothers J. Vimont Roosevelt

Policeman Orci Alm Ends His Life After Lateness Scandal

Baltimore police records show Officer Orci Alm shot himself in his dining room after being thirteen minutes late for duty and facing possible dismissal. He had prior disciplinary incidents and had appeared before the board previously for similar charges.

Balimore Mur Orci Alm

Grape-Nuts Endorsed For Health Benefits In Advertising Claim

An anecdotal testimonial from a forties era reader praises Grape-Nuts for aiding digestion, mental clarity, and nerves after years of indigestion caused by hot biscuits and white bread. The Postum Co. ad from Battle Creek, Michigan promotes the cereal as a health booster with a patient’s claim of weight 180 pounds and improved wellbeing.

Jersey Ile Postum Co Battle Creek Mich Weilville

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