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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Mar 11, 1908

Page

7

Mothers Duty and Child Welfare Conference Address

A speech at the Metropolis Methodist Church session argues motherhood pri ority for national strength. Dr Brown proposes training mothers and a new Baby Nurse profession to support childcare and nursery services for the young.

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

Reward Offered in Glen Echo Disappearance Case

The Glen Echo town council offers a reward of 30 for information on Van Banada, Glen Echo post master who vanished ten days ago. The river and surrounding areas have been searched but no trace found. Authorities fear foul play or suicide. Mrs Canada remains critically ill at the Red Cross Home, showing slight improvement after her husband’s disappearance.

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Priest murder plot hinted at trial in church shooting

At Center Col March 10 the Giuseppe Alle case proceeds toward a jury verdict tomorrow. Witnesses include two altar boys who described the shooting at St Elizabeth's Church, with Mrs H P Van Cleave claiming a plot. doctors testified the defendant Alle was sane.

Giuseppe Alle Leo Heinrichs St Elizabeth's Catholic Church H P van Cleave Bessie Alta South America Bossle Alias 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 Privateiang

Hitchcock Trial Begins As Jurors Seated In Washington Case

The trial of comedian Hitchcock opened before Justice Blanchard in Washington. First day consumed with selecting five jurors. Hitchcock appeared in court with his wife Platt not allowed inside. Prosecution plans to pursue the Helen Hagen case over a reported ward. The judge and lawyers debated indictments while questions covered news sources, religion, family, and affiliations. Elsewhere Albert Euler, a wagon driver, was charged with embezzling $21 and held for grand jury action.

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Remarkable Records at Target Practice by Crasers Albany and St Louis

The St Denis will reach Magdalena Bay next Saturday while the South Dakota arrives from San Francisco on a shake down voyage. The Albany set a rapid fire record with 6 inch guns averaging ten hits per minute and the St Louis averaged 844 hits per minute with 1 inch guns. Rear Admiral Swinturner’s squadron plans to head north tomorrow leaving cruisers Charleston Milwaukee St Louis and destroyers Perry and Preble. Indianapolis reports Republican state committee selects Veese Overstreet for temporary chairman of the state convention to be held in April.

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 Loot New York Mansion During Midnight Raid

In New York on March 10 detectives say burglars raided the Price mansion at 107 East Thirty-fourth Street while Mrs Bruce Price her sister Mrs Ed win M Post and three servants slept after being awakened by merriment noises in the dining room. They estimates $1000 in family silverware stolen. John Hickey held on $1002 bail Canton recovered $500 of the loot and promised to recover the rest. Hickey confessed to the burglary and joked about the act describing the dinner scene and a double shuffle on the dining room table.

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

Bank robber foiled swears it holds explosive

L L Fee, entering Merchants Nation Bank in Omaha, threatened to blow the bank, displayed a bottle claimed to contain nitroglycerin, and demanded 3500 dollars. Vice President Luther Drake calmed him, breakfast was proposed, police arrested him. bottle proved harmless. Fee claimed insanity and previous bank failures.

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 postmasters taxed by Lyon in Roosevelt era politics

New York dispatch reports Texas postmasters and other federal officials face a 5 to 6 percent annual levy to fund the Republican state organization led by Cecil A Lyon, Roosevelt's Texas party chairman. The practice, denied by some yet defended by Lyon, drew letters from Texas postmasters detailing assessments and resistance, with calls to remove office from political influence. The piece notes Acheson’s bill to remove posts from politics and questions Lyon's grip over patronage and past election results.

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 welcomes Democratic convention with hotel rate pledge

Chicago reports that national committee members in charge of the Denver convention meet to discuss details. Thomas Taggart as national chairman predicts the gathering will be conducted with comfort, nonpartisan hospitality, and no raised hotel rates. City residents vow entertainment for visitors.

Chicago Thomas Taggart Gaide Denver

Quits Race for Senate in South Carolina Dispensary Row

Joseph McCullough of Greemille, named receiver for the South Carolina dispensary fund by Judge Pritchard, withdraws from the United States Senate race he had announced for the term beginning March 9 1909. He cites duties as receiver and plans support for Taft in Alabama. The Decatur Alabama dispatch notes the Republican executive committee of the Eighth Congress district endorses H aft and sets district convention for April 2 at Decatur.

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 GOP Conventions

Republican conventions in Cincinnati districts name Taft aligned delegates for Chicago. First district picks George B Cox Justus Fleischmann. Norman G Kensa as elector. Wade Ellis John Cornette Jr. and August Herrmann as alternates. Second district names Brooks S Beebe elector. affiliations include James Kennedy renominated for a fourth term. Eighteenth district nominates James Kennedy and endorses Roosevelt while Taft delegates are Henry Wise and James A Martin.

Cincinnati Taft George B Cox Justus Fleischmann Dete~gates Wade Elis John Cornette August Herrmann

Virginia Negroes Seek State Convention to Challenge Lily White Delegates

Special report from Richmond Virginia dated March 19 describes a planned state convention by black Republicans to name a full slate of delegates to the Chicago convention. They aim to overturn white Republican dominance and gain recognition as the regular party delegates. Sinclair, a Taft supporter, is active in Richmond with Foraker campaign advocates.

Washington Richmond Chicago Virginia Sinclair Philadelphia

Night Riders Rampage Across Birmingham Area Killing and Wounding

Reports from Kentucky describe widespread violence as night riders struck Birmingham and nearby towns. Fatalities include John Scruggs and his granddaughter in a dragoon attack on a negro family. a farmer discovers a warning note after a raid. tobacco and property theft accompany the unrest. Authorities contest claims as the violence prompts fear and evacuations.

Spring Surfings are Yow Ready Wineman and Co

Wineman and Co at 944 First Street NW present Spring Surfings items ready for the season. Local shop features new arrivals and seasonal accessories, with promotions and in-store displays highlighting surfwear and seaside apparel.

Wineman & Co

Predicted Uprising in India by College President

Pittsburg March 10 Dr Arthur Ewing president of the Christian College at Allahabad India attending the Young Peoples Missionary Convention believes an uprising in India is certain within days. He cites constructive thoughts in educated classes and rising national spirit as a sign of change.

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

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