Congress Fight Fades Into Noise Amid Turmoil
A garbled report outlines a turbulent session with overlapping remarks and disputed points. It notes stalled measures and unclear votes as lawmakers clash over strategy and timing.
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Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Mar 16, 1908
Page
5
Hearing on Prohibition Heard by House Committee
A hearing was held by the House Districts Committee in a city room on the prohibition bill. Prohibitionists argued for the measure while committee members and Crimeman Smith pressed for amendment and delay, signaling uncertainty about the bill’s fate.
Tribute to Late Bishop Satterlee Receives Fluent Memorial
A memorial sermon at St Johns Cambridge by Rev Philip Hinder reflects on the life and faith of Bishop Henry Yates Satterlee of Washington New York. The tribute highlights his cheerfulness charity humility and leadership style as guiding examples in the diocese.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Yatea
Washington
Philip Rhinelinder
Cambridge
Wea
St Johns
MI Orhinelinder
New York
Pinks
Dle
Dioceae
Ornian
Satterlee
Brad
Rss Oni Joyfiiness
Bistyp
Powderly
Immigration Bureau
Maritime
Senting
New York City
Informaion
Kander Conducts Lavish Lash Concert for ALS Fund
Director Kander earns praise for his choice of Mrs De Moss and Edouard Dether as soloists in a Wash ALS fundraiser concert. The programme blends operatic arias with orchestral pieces, featuring Mary Yury Pao and Miss Moss, with noted encores and a wide range of classical selections that drew a strong audience despite some rough passages and uneven balance through the evening.
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Kander
Vraise
Mrs de Moss
Edouard Dether
Ora
Melelag
Amd
Hoton
Moss Issen
Mary Yury
Stortie
Uways Rover
Ikorf
Ske
Linn Schumann
Kandels Rawels
Erich
Miner Concerta
Schulerts
Tomecin
Wineieskis Vrs
Humoeresque
Anson Mills Undergoes Surgery At Local Hospital
A man identified as Anson Mills was operated on for an abscess at his home near Dupont Circle. A specialist from the University of Pennsylvania assisted. The patient’s condition was reported improved, with teeth extraction two weeks prior and no acute symptoms remaining.
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Anson Mills
Ytaff
Dupont Circle Live
Frun
University of Pennsylvania
Sebmand
Prohibition Results Stir Temperance Supporters
A readable item notes praise for prohibition results and hearty support from temperance advocates. The report highlights enthusiasm among organizers and local groups evaluating policy impact and community behavior changes.
Two Charges Against Him In District Case
A mistranscribed report details charges in a district case. The document references police action, a hunt for a suspect, and court proceedings with named individuals and local officials. The fragmented text includes references to Moor Met Epise ai and Negra Arseared by Police, with uncertain dates and places.
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Epise Ai
Negra
Footntis
Ng Qiunibilon
Roo
Mustal Yastar
Igt
Grand Jury Charge From Sixth Precinct In Robbery Case
Grevrrae Best colored 41 street northwest jailed at Sixth precinct police station charged with grand jury conspiracy and assault. Accused with Joh Hardwic for alleged robbery on the ahoy address in February. Police say he stole a gold pin and two water from Hardwich. Best disappeared after the robbery and was not found until yesterday. Also accused of assaulting John Nelson at Third and streets northwest a month ago.
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Grevrae Best
Sixth Precinct
Grand Jarcony
Engault Peat
Joh Hardwic
Hardwich
John Nelson
Slain Wife at Rest Mother's Collapse at Church Scene
Funeral of Evelyn Fors, killed by husband Hugh Hollis Jr while dreaming of burglars, was held at Sacred Heart Church with Rev Father Migge officiating. Hollis recovering at Garfield Hospital, kept unaware of burial. Evelyn Neills, two, viewed mother’s casket as Emma Dorsythe fainted, later stabilized.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Little Evelyn
Eveyn Fors
Hollis
Hugh Hollis Jr
Bunglars
Sacred Heart Church
Fourteenth
Park
Duthageay
Hollis Hollis
Dwight G Smith
le Burr
Brother Sleep Walker Tragedy Reminds Townsfolk of Past Incidents
A fragmentary account recalls a brother who sleep walked in youth, dressing and leaving home in a midnight daze, then returning unaware. A later public incident describes a town officer restraining a nocturnal wanderer as he saunters downtown, sparking concerns of similar episodes in the community.
Will Sell 2125 Farms for Market Expansion
Reading like an old notice, the item outlines a plan to sell 2125 farms across several states. It notes movement of wall plots, development of drainage, and the need for residence and cultivation by buyers. It mentions railroad connections and guard measures against speculators. Prices range from 60 to 1, presumably per acre, with tract-based distribution and regional project names.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tonto Ie
Ney de Om
Reke Gatson
South Dakota
Dytty Creas
Col J W Fairfax III Dies in Treestone Virginia at 79
Col John Walter Fairfax III a Confederate veteran and father of Missree, once served on the Fighting An eagle unit with Col Hilary A Hertert. He lived in Treestone, Virginia, where he resided after the Civil War and had two sons who later held positions in the Virginia legislature. He had been in poor health for some time and died at home at the age of 79.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Walter Fierfax
Charles Grores
Hilary A Hertert
Tilacis
Virginia
Postal Savings Bill Set for Senate Action Week
A postal savings bank measure, drawn from several related proposals, would create a system under the Postmaster General. It allows individuals aged ten and older to open accounts with a $1 initial deposit, limits one account per person, blocks corporate accounts, and offers 2 percent interest up to $60 per year with no interest on deposits above $100.
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Postal Savings Bank
Senate
Senate Committee On
Esbery Monty
Mrs Birney Honored at Memorial With President Letter
The memorial meeting at Metropolitan Methodist Church paid tribute to Mrs Birney founder of the Water Congress and humanitarian work. The President sent a letter expressing loss and congratulations for her public service, as congress leaders, clergy, and attendees recalled her selfless efforts and influence. Burial plans were noted for Frank U. S A. at Arlington Cemetery.
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Mrs Roosevelt
Metropolitan
Methodist Church
Vrs Cheadpe
Buney
Tw Wathers Congress
United States
Congress
Iris
Modern Buney
Hig Monui
Mrs Schiff
Firmey
David
Mears
Albany
Bradfield Ousted Denies All Charges In Statement
William Bradfield, president of Local News Commercial Telegraphers Union, was indefinitely suspended as a delegate to the Central Labor Union amid an internal probe into charges by the local executive committee. He denies accusations and says the Central Labor Union sought his withdrawal without a full hearing, calling for a fair investigation and punishment for those who leveled unfounded claims.
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Fenaras
Bines
Bins
Sirain
Geogin
Mie
Wilen
Cheaga
Bos Bien
Res Volliar
Wolleghar Methodist
Vesterts
Bex Jasin Strong
Ur Aimerican Institute of Scigl Sery de
New York
Suniy School
Rey Tudorl
Colunbia Universty Newstork
Schall Peachers
Adalte
Sunda
Hodge
Iso
Hotes
Overstreet
Central Labor Union
William Bradfield
Local
News Commercial Telegraphers
Lion
F H Lantz
Bradfields
Bradfield
WW Beattie
International Commercial Telegraphers Union of America
Internat Anal Union
Bradfeld
Tradfeld
Brafield
Telegraph Nes
AW Premks
Steel
Cad Bradfield
Washington Local Commercial
Congresnan
Committee On
Mitrebisis
Ue Central Labor Unio
Lee Euler
Roth
Post Office Committee
Maem
Weather Summary from Buea to Pacific Coast and East Regions
A fragmented weather digest covers March conditions across regions including Los Angeles Department of Agriculture data, Pacific coast averages, and Dakotas extremes. It notes mild warmth in the West, a week of cold snaps in the Midwest, and scattered rain and snow in the Northeast and Atlantic fringe, with hourly readings and sunshine percentages.
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LOS Dept of Agriculture
Pacific Coast
Wasalaguin
Oregon
Wanncestan
Feu Bowers Ted
Liper
Middle Atlantic
Essex
Moray
Sleep Intruder Traced to Local Drunk Man
Agnes and Meg Morton of 104 Main Street Orange report a man entered their room after an unlocked door. The burglar slid into bed, fell asleep, then was awakened by the father and Jerome Longstreet who detained him until Policeman Brennan. Jacob Sullivan of Ventnor? New Jersey, 41, claimed intoxication and lack of memory. arraignment set with Justice Bray tomorrow.
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Orange
Agnes
Meg Morton
Addison Morton
Main Street
Mr Morton
Jerome Longstreet
Morton
Longstreet
Policeman Brennan
Jacob Sullivan
Venton Sueseaj County
N J
Justice Bray
INJUNCTION HELD TO KEEP SISMORE ON JOB
Spear to The Washing Port Atlanta Ga March Jo threatened with discharge as his wife sues for divorce. M Stsemoe, manager of American Soda Fountain Co of New Jersey, obtained an injunction from Judge Pendleton preventing discharge. Sisemore’s resignation demand followed sensational divorce charges. A temporary injunction was issued and a hearing on permanence set for March 2.
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Spee al
Port
Atlanta
Dierce
Stsemoe Southern
American Soda Fountain Company
New Jersey
Pendleton
Sisemore
Cioice
Demrabie Lisemoremmediately
Bisemore
Fendleton
Self defense claimed in fatal street stabbing after game dispute
William Johnson, 35, was fatally stabbed on Red Fifth Street Northwest during a game dispute with Henry Bond. Bond, arrested about an hour later, is charged with murder. Johnson died at Feedmans Hospital before aid could arrive. Witnesses describe a chaotic scene as officers investigated a card game gathering prior to the stabbing.
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Wiliam Johnson
Red Fifth Street
Henry Bond
Inter
Girard Street
Feedmens Hospital
Bond
Murphy Ant
Murdar
Margaret Bendins
G Rird Street
Pletcher
Tshnson
Herr Bond Tley
Aurphy
Searci
Ign
Sergi Murphy
Terra Cotte Ind
Prenet
Auto racer at Ogden arrives for stay in Utah
The American car in the New York to Paris automobile race arrived at 940 this morning in Ogden Utah and will stay until Monday morning. The Italian car reached Rawlins Wyoming this afternoon and will depart Monday morning. The other three cars are listed as well.
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Ogden
Utah
Marty
New York
Paris
Rawlins
Wsa
Etlin Ley
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