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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Mar 16, 1908
Page
14
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A hearing was held this morning in the District committees amity rooms on the prohibition bill. The committee showed a split mood, with Crimeman Smith signaling support for an amendment proposed by Washington interests, as lawmakers weighed the measure for the coming years.
A fluent memorial sermon at St Johns Cambridge memorializes Hex Henry Yatea Satterlee noting his leadership in Washington and later career in the diocese. Rev Philip Rhinelinder cites his cheerful faith, humility, generosity, and hopeful outlook as defining traits and a life of service.
A report on a Wash ALS ora Fund concert featuring Kander conducting a mixed program with Mrs De Moss and Edouard Dether among performers. The evening included orchestral highlights, operatic excerpts, and solo numbers, with critiques noting uneven control but strong ensemble moments and notable encores. Dozens of titles and performers are listed in sequence, reflecting a broad, if sprawling, program.
GEN MILLS operated on for an abscess at his home near Dupont Circle. A note from a University of Pennsylvania specialist described the procedure. The patient’s condition was reported improved two weeks ago after teeth extraction and treatment.
A condensed report notes strong public engagement in temperance efforts with active group participation. Local volunteers organized meetings and distributed materials to promote prohibition aims, reflecting sustained community support.
Police hunted a suspect for a month after a tense incident tied to a prohibition era event in the district. The case involved a pastor, Vowles, and a series of speakers who urged compliance with local rules.
Grevrae Best, 41, North West Street, jailed at Sixth Precinct on grand larceny and assault with intent to rob. Accused with John Hardwick of theft of a gold pin and two watches from Hardwick in February. Best fled and reappeared yesterday. Also charged with assaulting John Nelson on Third Street Northwest a month earlier.
The funeral of Evelyn Fors Hollis was held at Sacred Heart Church after her husband Hugh Hollis Jr killed her while dreaming of burglars. Evelyn Neills, the two year old daughter, viewed her mother as Emma Dorsythe, the victim’s mother, fainted upon seeing the body. Hollis, recovering at Garfield Hospital, is not yet informed of the burial and remains under care amid nervous strain. Doctors expect him to be out in a few days.
A reader recalls a brother who sleep walked at a young age in a small town. At midnight he would dress unseen, step from the house in night clothes and bare feet, wandering with imaginary sounds until returning. The family feared the episodes, which faded after a time, leaving a lasting memory of a past frightful incident. In another town a similar wandering figure was led home by police, who found him quietly unaware despite the errand. The memory ends with a note of local curiosity about such behavior.
The notice outlines sale of 2 125 farms across multiple regions with entries indicating purchase costs from 00 to 1 and varying tract sizes. It notes development and cultivation requirements for buyers and emphasizes railway connections and guard measures against speculative purchases.
Col John Walter Fairfax III 79 a Confederate veteran of Treestone Virginia died at home after long illness. Known as the Fighting An e he served under Col Hilary A Hertert in several Civil War battles and later settled in Virginia with two sons prominent in the legislature.
A postal savings bank bill, drawn from several measures, moves through the Senate Post Offices on Post Roads committee. The plan, pending Aldrich currency action, would create a system under the Postmaster General with accounts open to individuals ages ten and up, one per person, no corporate accounts, initial deposits of one dollar, 10 cent increments, and 2 percent annual interest, capped at 600 per year with no interest on larger deposits.
The Metropolitan Methodist Church crowd honored Mrs Birney with a memorial service attended by leaders from the Cheadoe Buney circle and congress figures. A letter from President Roosevelt expressed sorrow and respect for her lifelong work for humanity.
William Bradfield, president of Local News Commercial Telegraphers Union, was indefinitely suspended as a delegate to the Central Labor Union amid an investigation into charges filed by the central body. Bradfield denies accusations, states his letter to Representative Overstreet did not name the Central Labor Union or its members, and vows to appeal for a full, public inquiry into the allegations.
Weather notes describe cold and warm spells across the Pacific coast and interior regions, with notable temperature extremes in the Upper Midwest and Dakotas. The report records rainfall and sunshine variations, including snow and rain in several zones, and provides local hourly temperature data and daily outlooks.
Agnes and Meg Morton of 104 Main Street Orange awoke to a man in their room as the unlocked front door allowed entry. He climbed into bed, then slept until awakened by police. Jacob Sullivan, 41, of Ventnor Sussex County NJ, claimed intoxication. arraignment set before Justice Bray.
Speial to The Washing Port describes Speer Sisemore, manager of American Soda Fountain Co of New Jersey, securing an injunction from Judge Pendleton to prevent dismissal. His wife has filed for divorce, and the company demanded his resignation. Sisemore argues a contract exists. a temporary injunction was issued and a permanent ruling set for March 2.
William Johnson was fatally stabbed in a dispute during a card game with Henry Bond on Red Fifth Street NW. Bond was arrested about an hour later and charged with murder. Johnson’s wife Margaret Bendins testified, and an inquest will be held.
The Immigration Bureau information division sent 3500 circular letters to farmers nationwide offering 19 to 25 dollars monthly with board and lodging for workers on storms. About 5000 addresses will be provided in the Maritime Building in New York to connect farmers with aliens needing steady work. The effort targets foreign nationals stranded in New York City and seeking steady jobs before spring planting season.
The American car in the New York to Paris automobile race arrived at 9 40 this morning in Ogden Utah and will stay until Monday morning. The Italian car reached Rawlins Wyoming this afternoon and will not depart until Monday morning. The other three cars are etlin ley.
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