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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Mar 17, 1908
Page
16
In Capitol Hill, Quint teams claim two wins while a group of lawyers, led by Lenes, walk off with a dominant showing. Washingtone-Win appears among the notable winners alongside several named squads and players.
The document reports penalties imposed on clubs for breaches related to player agreements. It mentions fines, possible suspensions and compliance steps, with figures around forty dollars cited and references to the governing body’s enforcement actions. Strong entities include the commission, clubs, and players.
A fragmented report describes a fatal incident involving trousers causing severe injuries to a Nap player. Details are unclear due to garbled text but indicate a tragic consequence linked to clothing. Authorities or witnesses are not clearly named in the readable material.
Local report covers preliminary bouts ending in draws as Turner dominates Parker with sustained offense and Parker struggles to land clean hits. The Washtigtt Far View It Marts notes a late surge by Turner while Parker battles back, with both men earning draws after a lengthy exchange and a tense finish.
The Virginia State League announces the season will open April 1 with managers asked to submit a big idea for schedules. Dan Sve and Jim Hoanoke propose schedules. clubs like Richmond Danville Lynchburg Norfolk Portsmouth each list home and away game counts and Saturday games.
Special to Washington Post Norfolk March 16 A nineteen year old sister Miss Mariel Holman rescued her younger brother Roland Holman when two men tried to kidnap him on Granby Street near a hotel. Roland struggled as the assailants dragged him toward Boush Street, while Holman shouted for help and rushed to his aid. The attackers were pursued by bystanders but are not yet captured.
Twenty year old Earle and nineteen year old Miss McConnahay were arrested by Detective John Kratz and charged with theft of a $500 diamond necklace a $3200 set of diamond earrings $300 in gold and coupons due April 2. Earle admits the necklace and earrings and $200 in gold but not the coupons. He disclosed where the pieces were hidden and offered to return to New Jersey without a formal requisition.
Fragmentary article recounts a violent event with multiple people named in a distorted account. Readable elements include references to Washington D4, a train, skin being used in a life saving context, and mentions of individuals such as TY Rawn. Details are obscured by corruption, making precise events, dates, and locations uncertain.
Jury instructed to summon Mayor Garrett and declare Conduit Road a public nuisance. Judge Henderson asserts statewide power, cites recent Supreme Court stance, and orders contempt penalties for disobedience. Reconstruction era context tied to Tyne roads and local governance in 1870s Maryland.
Fragmentary OCR text presents a cryptic narrative with scattered proper names and phrases. It hints at events or beliefs challenged by individuals, but most specifics are unreadable. The piece reads like a jumble of garbled lines lacking clear dates, places, or actions.
Fragments describe opposition to wage reductions amid economic strain. Mentions groups, officials, and local unrest as citizens weigh labor costs, living standards, and potential impacts on services.
Luther A Beahm, conductor of the Washington Alexandria and Mount Vernon Electric Railway, found liable after a crash with a Southern Railway locomotive at Cameron and Henry streets on February 27 injuring several. Justice Luther H Thompson noted the car did not stop and Beahm’s warning ahead of the car failed to prevent the collision.
New York March 1 The stewards of the Jockey Club denied licenses to trainers William Martin William Bo McDermott and several others while appointing S Howland as steward for the spring meeting at Belmont Park and naming W S Vosburg to represent the club at spring meetings in Queens County and Metropolitan Jockey clubs A long list of licenses was approved and suspensions or delays were noted for several names with a decision on some licenses postponed at the table in a crowded session.
In a Washington debate Senator Bee defended a measure aiding Seventh Day Adventists atop Takoma Park land deeds. He argued denying the bill would indicate intolerance, noting Adventists abided by a prior Sunday decree and urging ratification of deeds. Four Anne Arundel and Calvert senators opposed the bill.
A marriage license was issued by the clerk of the circuit court to Charles H Davis and Susie Annie Thomas, both of Washington, as recorded in Rockville Maryland.
Special to The Washington Post from Baltimore reports John J Caul Seid convicted ten days earlier of Ernest Douging murder a bartender and Italian nobleman was sentenced to fifteen years in the penitentiary by Judge Wright in Criminal Court Caulfield sought suspension and clearance claiming appeal possible He was told sentence must be passed without delay and he could appeal to the Court of Appeals Caulfield testified that Willam H Kabernagie fired the shot that killed Dougles in a room at 506 North Butler street Douglas was boarding with Michael Caulfield and Carrie Snyder when Kabernagie and Caulfield entered and after a few words Caulfield fired the pistol at Dougles head
Charges of pernicious political activity allege post office and federal staff in Virginia and other Southern states aided Taft campaigns. Investigators seize delegate lists from Luray district meeting to support charges, amid Republican factional split in Frederick and Frederick counties.
The court extended the receivership to include all Western Maryland property and franchises. The order covers the railroad's assets and privileges, and binds successors, officers, and parties interfering with the debtor’s operations. The Bowling Green Trust, as petitioners, sought the broader scope and the judge granted the expanded appointment and related relief.
Police investigate a threatening letter received in Spesea Counts tied to a string of references to individuals and places. The missive mentions Jekenn, Lever, and others, with further details about a health and social event, while authorities pursue leads and ensure public safety.
Presdericnsburgs Mar l-i S Rab nso. af Rivhnlold and Moss Annie Kallevine Francisca daughter of Mrs Peiiie Francisco were married 1e4i week at the home of the house in Lewsa County. Jo Wilkinson Mca.
An advertisement claims Nervine restores nervous energy to strengthen organs like lungs heart stomach and kidneys. A testimonial from a patient in St Peters Minnesota describes relief from side and head pain and improved nerves after using Nervine, with a money back guarantee.
Detectives search for Idol E L Woodside who vanished February 29 after leaving memoranda and baggage at Aq uapoli area. Reports describe scattered fragments, possible sightings, and confusion over locations as investigators pursue leads and verify identity amid uncertain circumstances.
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