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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Mar 17, 1908
Page
8
An 1890s style ad touts Hood s Sarsaparilla as a family spring health tonic. It emphasizes preventive care by citing parents and physicians, promises to boost vitality, and notes Sarsaparabilla tablets in chocolate form with 100 doses for $1. Featured testimonies include Mr. Wm Deeble of Hudson Pa.
Washington District Attorney reports President Harper, a high official, charged with possessing and selling dangerous drug compounds. Trial before Judge Kumball saw a defense claim the offense was purely technical and unwitting. If convicted, penalties include fines and potential imprisonment.
In a troubled incident at Burke Street, Millua Burke shot his twenty year old son John Furk as the youth fled with a revolver. The son is hospitalized in serious condition while Burke was arrested at Western Plies station on the charge of attempted murder. Burke’s defense cites the death of his daughter and psychiatric concerns. He was committed to jail by the magistrate for a further hearing on March 30.
Richmond society woman sues for $12,000 claiming a man wrecked her home and violated her, others say trainsmen feared for his wife and daughter. Court hears testimony on murder accusation, threats, and disturbing scenes tied to a wedding day tragedy near WilmingtonNorth Carolina with references to Wallington and Norman.
Pay inspectors Sullivan and Randolph return from Guanajuato to report on the Guanajuato Development Company and its Mexican operations. The article notes vast ore reserves, a railroad link, and plans for large scale milling and shipping of ore, with implications for investments and profits.
The Pesce Association of Tends of Philadelphia announces a memorial to Congress seeking an earnest protest against authorizing expenditures in excess of funds for war ships docks. A public notice urges Congress to curb spending during the current session.
The Sunday Post proclaims unrivaled Sunday reach with strong financial news reader interest. It highlights its illustrated magazine, foreign coverage, and a robust sporting section printed on pink paper detailing baseball, racing, billiards, yacht contests, golf and more with accurate results.
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