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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Mar 07, 1908

Page

18

Prisoner Machen Released After Long Stand Against Shame

Machen, former government official, is released from the penitentiary after a tense day of confinement and parole talks led by Capt Dawson. Buzzard notified the warden to release him, while Allen Harris indicated the state would stand responsible if a hitch arose. Machen plans to return home to Washington, pursue possible mercantile offers, and prove he has reformed, expressing resolve to face friends and enemies with courage. Watson, another inmate, grieves at the sight of a fellow convict gaining freedom while he has years to serve.

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Weather notes detail storm path and coastal winds

Weather conditions from the Weather Bureau report describe a rapidly moving storm centered in Western Ontario with rain and snow across the Ohio Valley and New England while the south region enjoys higher temperatures. Forecast calls for fair weather north of the rocks mountains, with light rain or snow in parts of the Lake region and coastal areas. Winds shift from southeast to southwest along the New England and Middle Atlantic coasts, with brisk westerly winds toward the Grand Banks.

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Inquest on Walter Baker Body Remains in Morgue

Special to The Washington Post Hackensack N J March 6 Walter F Baker wealthy clubman died October 21 at the home of Frank M. Hurd in Bogota. His body lay in Ridgewood morgue since January 23 after exhumation in Hackensack. Prosecutor Koester says Baker may have been poisoned and that relatives may testify. Edward Baker of Boston requested no embalming. viscera showed arsenic and possible other poisons. Further findings expected as investigation continues.

Ost Hackensack N J Walter F Baker Frank MH Hurd Begota BM Pellan Ridgewood Hoston Ernest Koester Edward Baker Bergen County Watalle Hurd Eir Haker Hackensack Hurd Baxer Bogota Malcolm Lawrence New York Koester Baker Dea Algo Elal Broadway Weval Helen Bras Jersey City Natalie Hray Natalie Young Walter Baker Péreone George W Brittingham Harry Lee Rialto Lee Edward F Baker Boston William Boos Massachusetts General Hospital

Russian Poet to Speak at San Francisco Synagogue

A Russian poet and author from eon Album will give a free Sunday lecture at 220 Atas Iarael Synagogue Sixth and I streets NW. Hosted by the Young People's Union of Zion, the address centers on the theme Unity.

Eon Album San Francisco Caz Atas Iarael Sixth and I Young People’s Union of Zion

Kelley Defies Challenge in Democratic District Debate

In a terse exchange, Kelley of the Democratic District refuses to accept a challenge from Drecess Ne for a debate. The incident signals ongoing tensions within the party as members clash over marching orders and public stance ahead of upcoming campaigns.

Kelley Drecess Ne

Central Defeats Tech in Debating Series Opener

Central High School won a two hour inter high school debate yesterday afternoon against Technical High School. Judges were William H Singleton, Prof George L Raymond, and Dr Thomas W Sidwell. The topic: whether US subsidize merchant ships built in the United States. Tech's affirmative team included HB Pitts and B C Brez with alternates. Central leaned into Bryan and Denver convention politics with local figures in attendance. The event drew about 90 people and featured a Tech orchestra performance.

Central High School Central Technical High Schools William H Singleton George L. Raymond Thomas W Sidwell United States Tech Pitts C Brez N M McKernan Baker HBK Bakegen Ron Easton F H. Koschwitz Wit Foo Seog Ota Tantow Fie Hosehalls Cotter Fred Kelley Clark Ganism William Stedfield Dfield The Bryan John W Daniel

YMCA event highlights Christian influence in Philippines and Isthmus

Secretary Taft commends YMCA foreign department at the Twenty-Four Hour-a-Day Club banquet. Speakers include Judge Wilfley of Shanghai, John H. Mott, and John Barrett. Taft cites attempts to govern Philippines natives, defaulters among treasurers, and the need for strong moral guidance. remarks cover YMCA work in Manila and Panama, and urge better American representation abroad.

Philppiney Isthmus Mr. Mott Christan Judge Wilfley Foreign Department Young Mens Christian Associaton Tift Rausefter W Woodward MC Aa Hacfarland L R Wilfley United States Court China Joan Tearrett Bureau of American Republics John H YMCA Mr Taft Philippines Tilipinos Taft Ovent Manila Panama L R Wiley Unite State Court Shanghai Wilfley America Farr Chinas Orient Tial Ymca Macfstland G4at Judge Wilfier John Barrett Bureau of American Republicans South America W. Woodward Iocal Y Mo C A Y Moc A John Biemnan John H Mott International Committee of the Youn Men's’Christian Associations Japan

Takes Issue with Bradfield on Old-Line Democrat Label

Tess W McKl ay Clayton reports a dispute over whether Mr Bryan is a true Democrat. The piece argues Democrats should back the national platform from Denver and respect party unity at the primaries. It notes Bradfield faces a possible bolt if his view isn’t accepted and cites district rules to bind voters to Denver’s decision.

Bradfield Denver Bryan District of Columbia Daniel Cotter T Bride Yeaterday John W Daniels Primanes Consention Central Democratic Committee of Tess William McK Clayton

Greensboro for Taft but Cannon’s birthplace casts a sold vote

Special to The Washington Post Greensboro NC March 6 primary conventions held to elect delegates to the Republican county convention. Taft leads Cannon in Greensboro precincts with 81 vs 79 votes and countywide tallies show Taft ahead. Friendship township backs Cannon, Guilford College attendees support Cannon, and Taft strategists expect a Taft majority at tomorrow’s convention.

Cannon Washington Post Greensboro Taft Twelee F H Wilson New York

Amantony Proia Report A Black Hand Threat

A Baltimore account recalls a man attempting a black hand game with Amantony Proia. The assailant allegedly held spades and clubs as black cards were trump, signaling a menacing confrontation.

Baltimore John

Spring Medicine Hood's Sarsaparilla Endorsed By Readers

Wise readers choose Hood's Sarsaparilla for spring ailments. Testimonials praise renewed energy and improved health, with Mrs John Seamain and Mrs Carrie Mawson calling it the finest tonic and blood builder. An American belt newspaper quote notes a self-made man remark. The ad mentions Sarsatabs tablets and 100 doses.

Hood John Seamain Durhamvile Carrie Mawson Hvanseville Wis Necoonta

Conference plan doubles sending of Christian secretaries in Asia

The meeting approved a five year program to double the number of Christian secretaries abroad, wiring fifteen representatives to Eastern Asia and Latin America. An expenditure of $6000 was approved for equipment across association buildings in various lands, with attendees including Ackert Amex Altemps Ashley and many other church leaders.

Japan Tokyo Asia America Europe Latin America Coh Ackert John G Amex George C Altemps George H Ashley Joseph la Atking Henry B Ames BM Ackerman Asplnwall Jobo Barratt Brockman Charles Adi Cater Getsinger Biward Graves George Gleason Hearne James Mc Hoge Houghton Henketter T Hensey Philip Herrmann Hege OG Ison William Jessxe Myron Jone Om Jardine Johnsen J Jennings Kerr Luraer Daniel Leshy Orton George Lothrop Res George Philip Larne Macfarland Samuel Moe McClstland Mann Charles Muddiman Moe& Miller MrLinghan Wérard S Mumford G Machen Merrman Rey Faul Menzal Albert J Osgood Irank Wiliam Fone Hubert FR Pek Mo Parker Fred B Rhodes George Roblocon T J Ryland Roblaor John B Blem Joseph L Thropp Frank Upman Frask B Vrooman R Wifey G H Winsles Philip Walker Chirtas Fo Weiler George EB Welch Wo Woodward Charles Wool George Q Watson Dean William A Wilbur G S Warn H P Anderson Willem H Gerry H Boges Sosworth F James Caray Jr FT Golton EM Christy JE Defebangh Hod Dicken Ghartes Dorsey S Dulaner Gorden Edwards Peter Glehrist Gerge Gleason Helsey Hammond Ralph Harbison H King Herbert P Lansdale Glanahan K Mehes George W Magee Moore AH Morrse John Robert Wilam Murray Jo Levell Murray Arthur Newbold Paddock William Rutherford Belden Piederick Brebenck Irvin Shupp Harley Smith Stubbs Harry Tyler Vinal Haertert Ward Waldo Duke Charlies Gardiner C Bleakly Charles A. Reynolds Frank Wigglesworth Rp Riches

Priest’s robe on fire at convent service amid Lenten rites

A priest’s cassock ignited after a lit candle touched his garment during First Friday of Lent services at the Convent of the Perpetual Adoration. Quick bite of action by another priest forestalled serious injury as congregation reacted with calm, briefly interrupting the service.

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Missing fancy fowls and heads found in street access

Dr C W Childs of 111 L street northwest awoke to discover the bodies of five white Wyandotte hens and a rooster missing from his property. The thief left the heads as a grim reminder, suggesting dinners may be planned in the neighborhood.

Culés C W Childs L Street Cinids

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