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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Mar 11, 1908

Page

34

Motherhood as Nation's Pillar in Women's Congress

At the Metropolit an Merchants Church a Mothers Congress session discussed the vital role of motherhood and child training. Dr Brown proposed a formal profession of babies’ nurse or nursery caretaker, urging training schools and nurseries, with emphasis on prevention, nourishment, and early education to strengthen families and the nation.

Mra Schoff Metropoli Lin Merhadiat Frank Bristol Mra A Birney Ellsworth Brown Rooschilt United States Brown Ghent London Siwerstiany Mide Brown Pane

Glen Echo Postmaster Van B Canada Missing

Glen Reno town council offers a 340 reward for information on Van B Canada post master who vanished ten days ago. The river near Glen Echo has been dragged and the area searched with no trace found. Mrs Canada remains seriously ill at Red Cross Home.

Washington Pst Rockulle Glen Reno van B Canada Glen Echo Mrs Canada Red Cross

Priest Killers Trial Details Alia Sanity Questioned

Testimony centers on Giuseppe Alia charged with murdering Father Leo Heinrichs at St Elizabeth's Church on February 3. Alia seen with accomplices before the act. altar boys describe the shooting. doctors testify Alia is sane. Trial expected to end with jury verdict tomorrow night.

Giuseppe Alle Leo Heinrichs St Elizabeth's Catholic Church H P van Cleave Bessie Alta South America Bossle Bosee Alia Father Lee Alla Mra H van Cleave St Elizabeth’s Church Aha Joseph Hines St Elizabeths Church Tather Len Leo Joseph Miller Young Hines Pour Privatciang

Hitchcocks Trial Begins Plaintiffs and Jurors Gather

The trial of Rasai Hitchcock the comedian opened before Justice Blanchard with five jurors seated and Hitchcock present in court. The prosecution indicated it would pursue the Hagen indictment not the Whiston one, while Stanchfield prepared to contest the charges as a conspiracy involving a former actress. The atmosphere was tense as spectators filled the room and Hitchcock appeared pale and worried. In a separate matter Albert Euler, a wagon driver, was charged with embezzling $21 and held for grand jury action with bail set at $500.

Spreial Washington Rasai Hitchcock Eile Blanchard Helen Ton Hagen Hkels Platt Hin Harry Thaw John 1 Hitcheck Istrict Garvan von Hagen Vic Garvan Stanchfield Stanchfiew Stinchfield Te Victin Jie Guinrs Vr Gatsan Stalehfield Talest Daver Albert Euler Joseph Ferro Tiurtzenth Street Kimball Butler

Remarkable naval drills and reach for Evans at Magdalena Bay

The St Denis arrives at Magdalena Bay after rapid target practice aboard ships including Albany and St Louis. The South Dakota travels from San Francisco for shake down trials, with Evans expected to join the fleet. Rear Admiral Swinturner’s squadron departs north tomorrow as cruisers Charleston Milwaukee St Louis and destroyers Perry Preble depart. The Albany’s record speed and fire accuracy headline the drills while Indianapolis reports political moves for the Republican state convention.

San Diego Cal St Denis Magdalene San Dicko Zyans St Denia Magdalena Bay South Dakota Mar Point Loma Swinturner Charleston Milwau Ik St Louis Perry Preble Albany Ming California Buffalo Evans

Thieves Plunder Price Mansion in New York Riot

In New York, burglars raided the Price home on East Thirty-fourth Street while Mrs Bruce Price her sister Mrs Edwin M Post and three servants slept. They stole $1000 worth of silverware after rifling the ice chest and wine cellar. John Hickey faced bail set at 1002 dollars and admitted involvement with two others. He joked about the crime and sang while confessing, per Detective Conlon's statement.

Washington New York Bruce Price East Thirty-fourth Street Edwin M. Post Price Mansion Conlon Kernochan Yorkville Torday John Hickey Hickey Canton

Bank Robber Foiled In Omaha Bank Heist by Deceptive Demanded Breakfast

A would be robber L L Fee threatened Merchants National Bank in Omaha with a nitroglycerin bottle and demanded 3500 cash. Vice President Luther Drake calmly engaged the man, who later fled to a restaurant where detectives arrested him. the bottle contained harmless liquid and no poison.

Omaha Nebruar Merchants Nation Bank L L Fee Luther Drake Drake Pelle Mr Drake Fer National Bank of Commerce Kansas City Denk Hingry cWell Hamilton

TEXAS MACHINE OILED LYON EXPECTS FIVE PER CENT

New York dispatch reveals Cecil A Lyon head of the Texas Republican State committee and Roosevelt patronage arbiter levies 5 percent of postmasters salaries for party support. Letters from Texas postmasters describe forced assessments, while Acheson pursues civil service reform to remove politics from posts.

New York Boening Post Waynington Dispatch Texas Republican State Organization Cecil A Lyon St Ig Republican Party Locae Nouthern Acheson Pennsylivani Yonkers Aly Acheson Lyon Republican State Committee of Roosevelt Lyons McKinley Office Hall Col Lyon Dallas News Von

Denver Democ ratic Conventioneers Plan Welcoming Efforts

Chicago reports that the National Democratic committees met to arrange the Denver convention. National chairman Thomas Taggart guided discussion as they anticipated an unusually pleasant setting. The hotel rates will stay at ordinary charges and Denver residents vow nonpartisan hospitality and entertainment for visitors.

Chicago Thomas Taggart Gaide Denver

Quits race for Senate in South Carolina race fades

Joseph McCullough of Greemille announced withdrawal from his United States Senate bid begun for March 9 1909. He cited duties as receiver for the dispensary fund as preventing further campaigning. He supports Taft in Alabama. In Decatur Alabama the Republican committee endorsed William Haft and set the Eighth District convention for April 2.

Columbia. S Joseph McCullough Greemille South Carola Pritchard United States Senate McCullough Taft Alabama Decatur Ala Republican William Haft Republican Executive Committee Eighth Congress

Taft Delegates Endorsed by Cincinnati Republicans

The Cincinnati Republican conventions in the First and Second districts adopted the slogan First Last and All the Time and named delegates and alternates for Taft. In the First district George B Cox Justus Fleischmann head the slate with August Herrmann as an alternate. Norman G Kensn and Brooks S Beebe were chosen as electors in the First and Second districts respectively. In the Eighteenth district James Kennedy was nominated for a fourth term and the convention endorsed Roosevelt while Taft delegates to Chicago were Judge Henry Wise and Judge James A Maron.

Cincinnati Taft George B Cox Justus Fleischmann Dete Norman G Kensn Brooks S Beebe Alliance Ohio James Kennedy Roosevelt Chicago Henry Wise James A Maron

Negroes Move to Name Virginia Delegates for Chicago

Special to The Washington Poet reports white Republicans excluding Blacks from party councils has spurred a Black movement toward a Virginia State convention. The aim is to appoint a full slate of delegates to the Chicago convention opposing Lily White delegates. Sinclair, a Taft booster, is in Richmond holding daily talks with Foraker supporters.

Washington Richmond Chicago Virginia Sinclair Philadelphia

Night Riders Kill and Wreck in Kentucky and Alabama

A string of violent episodes attributed to night riders shocks Kentucky and Alabama towns. In Paducah and Brooksville masked riders raid Birmingham’s Mason Mercy area, shooting residents, burning tobacco, and warning Black families to flee. In Henderson a farmer finds a threatening note with switches. In Clarksville a young tobacco grower’s son is found dead with a gunshot wound. A court ruling nullifies riot clauses in insurance for tobacco losses.

Paducah Maskea Cidera Wostioeng Birmingham Mershall County John Scruggs Scruggs Brooksvitle Town Eark Robert Stanton Henderson Bradshaw Sjnel Clarksiie Woodford Brown Bennett Durang Bennett Young Bennet Liswate Hopkinville Crcuit Gordon Tadat Imperial Tobacco

Spring Surfings tre Yow Ready Wineman and Co

A sharp note on Spring Surfings lists Yow Ready Wineman and Co at 944 First Street Northwest. The brief item highlights the business address and participants in a local commerce snippet.

Indian uprising seen by Dr Ewing at Allahabad convention

Dr Arthur 8 Ewing, president of the Christian College at Allahabad, predicts a coming uprising in India. Speaking at the Young People's Missionary Convention in Pittsburg, he notes a growing national spirit among educated Indians and anticipates increasing activity in India after recent developments.

Pittsburg Arthur Ewing The Christian College At Allahabad India Young Peoples Missionary Convention

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