Try 7 days of FREE access to billions of articles

Start Free Trial

Washington Post in Washington, Washington Dc

We have 1,636,616 pages in Washington Dc

View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!

Start Free Trial

Cancel anytime, risk free

Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles

Advanced Search

Articles on This Page

This newspaper page contains 23 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Mar 13, 1908

Page

10

Nerve saves lives in Ridge Road car crash rescue

Mrs Elmer Dover acted bravely when brakes failed on a steep Ridge Road embankment curve. Her car veered toward danger as her daughter and a friend were injured. Dover steered the vehicle off the road, allowing bystanders to pull free survivors and summon help.

Rod Creek Park C ‘Sion Macine Tortland Alvartage Reigh Wes Towers Vyolin Homsarays Tae Roxwr Dover Kisher Ramerl

Train Schedule Fragments for Baltimore Trip

Fragmentary note describes travel to Baltimore via Pennayt fallread with tickets, return Sunday night on an air regular train. Mentions Heturn satirisy and recongressional Limited service. Factual details and exact times absent.

Baltimore Heturn Pennayt Fallread

Cat alarmed by burglars at Old Forge home

A cat owned by Dr WW Myers of Old Forge sprang onto his bed after burglars entered the dining room window early today. Myers seized his revolver and pursued them downstairs, causing the thieves to flee, leaving a bag of silverware behind.

Washington Wilers Barre WW Myers Old Forge Dryer

Four Husbands in a Row In Bigamy Arrest

Agnes Miller, a 30 year old described as a pretty blonde, was arrested for bigamy. She had married Isaac D Leaman a year ago and Amon Henry last month after leaving Seaman who is prosecuting her. prior marriages to William Moore and Jacob Rutter ended as she tired of them. She claims she did nothing wrong.

Washington East Lancaster Papar Agnes Miller Isaac D Leaman Amon Henry Seaman William Moore Jacob Rutter

Burglar Captor’s Wife and Children Witness Raid and Robber

A burglar is caught during a New York break in as Conte the captor’s pistol blocks entry. The intruder is forced to sit while Conte’s family watches. after a tense standoff the burglar is captured and jailed on $1660 bail in West Market Court.

Conte New York

PARKHURST CHARGES SALOONS ON SUNDAY BUSINESS

Rev Dr Charles Parkhurst filed formal charges in Albany against Mussar George B McLellan and Police Commissioner Bingham for neglect of duty over Harlem saloons open on Sunday last December. He says seventy one Harlem saloons sold liquor each Sunday and notes flasks bought in Lower Broadway, vowing to present the charges to Gov Hughes and the excises department. Civil action aims to prompt enforcement and accountability.

Washington Harlem Cahillion Lower Broadway Farkbuest Eine Waletes Society Gov Hughes Mclean Bingham Thelet Irges Excises

Contested Hughes Delegates Face Chicago Convention

Two Republican conventions in the Eleventh and Twelfth districts declared prior Taft delegates illegal and seated Hughes backers. The Twelfth district instructs for Hughes while the Eleventh leaves its delegates uninstructed, leading to a contest of rival delegations at the national convention in Chicago.

Chicago Hughes Square St Louis Miyagu Indorsing Charles B. Hughes New York Roosevell Iiiindereen Taft Aid Republican State Committee

Nebraska Solid for Taft Endorsed by State Convention

The Nebraska Republican State convention endorsed William Heart for President with a solid delegation to Chicago to vote for Taft. The delegation includes Senator Norma Brown, Victor Rosewater, and Judge Allen W Field. The report also notes Pullman service on the Royal Limited train from Washington to Philadelphia and New York.

Omaha Nebruar William Heart United States Nebraska Chicago Taft Gev Sheldon Norma Brown Victor Rosewater Allen W Field Royal Limited Philadelphia New York Washington

Advertisers Invited To Submit Early For Sunday Post

Advertisers are urged to submit copy early for Sundays issue as spring announcements will be published in The Post. The newspaper reaches households nationwide and targets readers with ready budgets, promising strong results.

Washington Post

Taft Delegates Opposed by Lincoln Labor Leader Protest

Lincoln delegates rushed a Second district gathering with A C Hankin and I G Baright among alternates. Tony Donahue led a protest against Taft, claiming 5000 voters in the district opposed him and urged placing 16 delegates on record against sending a Taft delegation to Chicago. Delegates at large supported Taft as candidates spoke, while the platform endorsed Roosevelt and Taft tariff revision policies.

Lincoln C Hankin Furnas County Baright Omaha Ge. M. R. Hopewell Burt County Paul E Marlay Custer County Organized Labor Tony Donahue Taft Chicago Roosevelt

Actress Accused of Circle of Hitchock Courtroom Drama

A sixteen year old girl testifies that a comedian enticed her and Flora Whitton to his hotel room as crowds gathered outside the court. She recounts a matinee payment and a later rendezvous at Forty first Street and Sixth Avenue, with Hitchcock allegedly directing them. The witness details a visit to a room on the first floor, an offer of money, and a night spent with talk of his travels before the gas was turned off. The prosecutor seeks to probe further while the defense seeks instruction to allow the testimony to proceed.

Taluf Faynend Shahwock Merain Terry Fipsi Wien Neal Lyne Fm West Hitchcock Grand Opera House Flora Whitton Hier Forty-flat Street Sixth Avenue Flora Whiston Forty First Street Flora Mr Hitchcock Justice Blanchard Techcocks Srn Gerry Society Garvan Elsie Voecks Alelen von Hagen Eisie Voecks Hitchenek Eise Helen Great Neck Titchcocks Mrs Hitchock Anabelle Phe New Dor Hitchcocks House Hitcchcock

Burglar to Prison for Life in Landmark Case

A man named Clark was convicted today of burglary and armed robbery in multiple prison breaks. Witness Ida Clark testified the defendant attacked her, stole jewelry, and hid the loot in a jar and bottle, while prosecutors outlined a history of crime and violent intent.

Trust Company Reopens Amid Bank Crisis Turmoil

The Trust Company plans to reorganize under receivers and depositors committees as lawmakers vote on the handling of deposits amid a broad financial panic. Police report two Americans arrested for weapons offenses and evaluate charges amid a widening investigation. A girl formerly at a magistrate’s care is now under Gerry Society custody after a brief stay at the House of the Good Shepherd and a prior residence in Long Island before moving to Manhattan near the Garden Theatre.

Crew Trust Company Uvinoty Committee Laon Iust Company Vitess Abas Merne Ryrk Bank 41 Berief Pew Seid Aten Dewitt Gerry Society Twenty Seventh Street Garden Theater

Indicted banker is read warned over charges and plot

John G Jenkins former First National Bank of Brooklyn president died after a sudden paralysis. He faced indictments with his three sons for conspiracy to obtain loans from Williamsburg Jenkins and Trust Companies and perjury. The elder Jenkins had a prominent Brooklyn profile and had been arraigned three months earlier.

New York John G Jenkins First National Bank of Brooklyn John G Jenkins Jr Jenkins Frank Frederick John G Jr Williamsburg and Jenkins Trust Companies Wairunsburg Tras J Nhings Joan Wiliamsburg ‘Trust Company Seis Mi Jekins Ata Gnandal Busimesa

Bishop Bars Minister in Rochester Church Row

Rev George Chalmers Richmond rector of St George Church in Rochester married a young burlesque actor on stage last night. He was later barred from preaching at St John Church in Rochester. Olmstead bishop would weigh Baltimore and Ohio routes for travel to the Pacific Coast with low trains every odd hour. Tickets on sale daily until April 29.

Washington Geort Chalmers Richmond St George Rochester Richmond St . Johna Baltimore

NEW AIRSHIP FLIES AT 25 TO 30 MILES AN HOUR

Hammondsport New York March 12 Prof Alexander Graham Bells new aeroplane the Red Wing made its first public flight over Lake Keuka veering off after about 200 feet. The craft weighed 860 pounds with 469 square feet of wing area and achieved speeds from 25 to 30 miles per hour before a tail failure ended the test.

Alexander Graham Bell Lieut Selfridge Keuka Lake Hammondsport Alexander Graham Bells Lake Kenka F W Balden Reval Faprument Association Thomas Selimdze Lake Keuka America Hamn Fire Aerodrome Weghin Asrauwoeme Talara

New Cruiser Birmingham Hard Test Near Boston

The Birmingham, built by Fore River Shipbuilding, completed a four hour trial off the New England coast, maintaining about 26.43 knots average speed with screws averaging 19.16 revolutions per minute. Officials noted the ship was not pushed and the run showed very little soration.

Birmingham Boston Fore River Shipbuilding Company New England Penobscot Bay

Russia haunted by spies near Trans-Caucasia naval order

Odessa March 12 reports the arrest of Turkish officers suspected as spies near Kare and Batum. The minister of marine bans all vessels, regardless of nationality, from approaching Black Sea fortified harbors at night. Disobedience risks bombardment and navigation delays.

Odessa Mar Kare Batum Trans-Caucasia Minister of Marine Black Sea

Iowans Declare for Taft Delegates Named at Oskaloosa

Oskaloosa Iowa March 14 Republicans of the Sixth congressional district chose John F Lacey of Oskaloosa and Milton McCord of Newton as delegates to the national convention in Chicago. Resolutions urged support for President Roosevelt’s record and Secretary Taft for President. Senator William B Allison was endorsed for reelection and B F Carra recommended for governor.

Oskaloosa Iowa Republicana John F Lacey Milton McCord Newton Chiago Roosevelt Taft William B Ailison B F Carra

Price declines keep costs lower than a year ago says Bradstreet

Bradstreet reports prices for food, textiles, coal and other commodities fell 12.5 percent from peak levels, with about 63 items cheaper than last March. Thirteen staples show declines in February, 10 down, 1 up, 2 unchanged, while textiles led weakness and livestock rose.

Bradstrost New York Bradstrest Bradstreet 3 Mariees Gradstreet Leo Sey Hodes & Ihr Mtris Gang

Queen Victoria Weeps as Alfonso Arrives in Madrid

Alfonso arrived from Barcelona amid a warm welcome by Queen Victoria and crowds at the station. The queen cried with joy as the royal pair rode to the palace. In Barcelona a second bomb exploded near the palace water pipe, injuring none, and two more bombs were found later in the city center.

Madrid Nung Alfonso Barcelona Rairoad Victoria Queer Victoria Alfonso

Navy prison too crowded at Charlestown amid pardons

Special to The Washington from Boston reports sixty five inmates at the naval prison in Charlestown were pardoned due to overcrowding. Twenty were released immediately, with the rest freed by tomorrow. Several previous releases have occurred in recent weeks, and most prisoners were moved to the Portsmouth naval prison, leaving only a few at Charlestown. King Edward abandons cruise plan to the Mediterranean returning to London mid April. Casablanca reports Gen Amade received peace suspension letters from Mulai Hafid calling for truce talks pending arrangements.

Washington Boston Naval Prison Charlestown Naval Prson Portsmouth Edward Cruse Biarriz Mediterranean Starritz London Mulai Casablanca DD Amade Moroccs Mular Hafid Sultan South Hie

Yale Alumni Banquet Favors Taft for President in Washington

Yale Alumni Association of Washington hosts a dinner at Rauscher's where Secretary Taft enjoys strong support from Justice Brewer Senator Depew and Rep. Dalzell. Metcalf notes Taft’s record, while speakers praise Yale's public service ethos and urge loyalty to personal convictions amid national political debate.

Yale Alumni Association of Washington Rauscher’s National Navy Metcalf Yale Alumni Associaton Washington Taft United States Harvard Yale Brewer Depew Dalzell William H Taft United Yale Alumni Association Justica Avicera Renato Depdw Tate United States Marine Band Magdalena Hampton Rosda Metcalf Justice Brewer Motcalf Osler

Also Mentioned on This Page

Elmer Dover Foasenae Dever ATH Alia Denver Ghuseppe Alla Ark Pathar Leo Alston Contes Mads Canute Coffe Ani Majolini Patus Mont Sile Parkhurst Gov. Hughes McClellan Bingham Marysville Cal Chinatown First Oak Streets Baltimore and Return Baltimore and Obie Railroad Royal Lim Jitea Missouri Charles E Hughes Gee Pham I Sidrinehus Giint Glespe Pwellth Jann B Owen Aiiries Helen von Hagen Raymond Hitchcock Defandant John G. Jenkins Anasasia Montana Bine Elsie Banking Dept of Union Trust Co Rth & H Sts Indianapolis Bishop Bars Paris Selfridge Aerodrome Farman Thracrodroms Agoplane Rewal Experiment Association Jécut Thomas Selfridges Aeronaut Lieut Selfridge Machone Jaun Nce Peentee Aerial Experiment Association Lenander Graham Bell G . Ho Curtiss Isriel Ludiaw Mark Russia Allison Navy Prison Mrs Taft Senator Depew New Haven Duck Oer Amercan University Wasiington Soutern Imi Northern Taf Cnline
Search Courier

Search the Washington Post Today with a Free Trial

We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.

Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The Washington Post?

People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!

Looking Courier

Browse Newspapers

You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!

By Location

By Location

Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.

Browse by Location
By Date

By Date

Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.

Browse by Date
By Publication

By Publication

Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.

Browse by Publication