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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Mar 08, 1908
Page
21
Former government official Machen faces a joyful melee as friends and family crowd the gate. Brothers Francis Charles and William Usher escort him to a waiting car amid tears and heartfelt congratulations from a large gathering in Washington.
A biographical survey from the District of Columbia section outlines the creation of a directory of notable figures. It notes Commission efforts to compile biographies, the project’s value for accuracy and dignity, and the aim to present enduring evidence of the District’s citizens.
Richard L Humphrey warns that lax preproofing and commercial interests drive unsafe construction in the United States. He cites Collinwood Ohio and Boyertown Pa disasters as evidence of widespread fire risk, urging stronger fire drills, stricter building practices, and limits on high rise construction to reduce potential losses and protect cities nationwide.
William Bradfield criticizes William Bryan as undemocratic for alleged stances on prohibition and local self government. He argues Bryan’s alleged support or rejection of prohibition would prove either insincerity or unsuitability to lead the Jeffersonian party, calling for Bryan to address five pointed questions.
Bankers in Washington gathered for a banquet as speakers attacked currency reform and warned of panic causes. Senator John Sharp Williams, Senator Bailey, and Senator Taylor voiced diverse views on paper money and banking, with Williams arguing water power is no cure and Bailey predicting government money and private banks. The event featured toastmaster Charles A Douglass and remarks on unity in banking, interspersed with music and presentations.
An endorsement from Mrs GW Chandra at Treadway Everett Maas highlights Hood's Sarsaparilla as an excellent spring medicine. It claims to purify blood, renew complexion, relieve tired feelings, and boost resistance to disease for the coming summer.
An advertisement touts Swamp Root as a natural kidney remedy for back pain and urinary symptoms. It claims kidney disease is common yet often undiagnosed, urges readers to buy the regular bottles from drug stores, and offers a free sample bottle and information book by mail from Dr Kilmer & Co of Binghamton New York.
Conflicting reports say Prof Wood and his daughter Bertha Mercedes Wood vanished after a tugboat accident near Progreso Mexico while en route from Frontera. The State Department was asked to investigate amid claims of foul play and missing jewelry worth thousands as relatives seek answers from consular officials.
A traveler lauds Lyons women as equally graceful and well formed, praising Marmola and a simple tonic plan for weight loss in American women. The text also includes a weather bulletin from the Weather Bureau, noting dry conditions, forecasted cooler temps, and sun hours across regions with specific hourly readings and a low-pressure front affecting the Midwest and East.
Eldridge Jordan and Arthur Plant announce plans to consolidate Traders National Bank and Merchants and Mechanics Savings Bank into a large central savings institution. Majority stock to be held by Merchants capitalists, with Traders converted into a savings bank. Buildings repurposed for central and branch banks, staff unchanged.
Joseph Scudder, twenty, Italian immigrant of 310 Four and a Half Street Southwest, was killed when a Washington Baltimore electric train struck a hand car he rode on near Atterson Prince George County. Frank R Marre of 210 Willow Tree Alley, injured, received hospital care and returned home. Both men were en route to work when the train rounded a curve and could not stop in time. Scudder died before reaching the hospital. The body was sent to the District morgue.
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