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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Mar 19, 1908
Page
11
In a terse note, Rank Geier Sons announces a forthcoming event as details remain sparse. The fragment hints at a local game or contest with a Costello named participant and ASE RYH ATMA, but the readable portion confirms only organizers and a partial attendee list.
In San Francisco Judge DeHaven rules the United States owns $1200 worth of pearls seized after smuggling across the Mexican border in 193? by M J Cornejo. Condemnation filed for government. Cornejo jailed then released on bond. failed to appear. Pearls to be sold at auction. informal $312,000 offer from a San Francisco jeweler noted. Pearls rose in value since seizure in 1943 from about $3009.
Dr Harriet Hook of the Lincoln Ill Asylum faced disorderly conduct charges after a municipal judge deferred the case. Details describe disingenuous attire and mysterious garments, with references to a reporter and an investigation by Benjamin M Glroux into an eighteen year old boy’s injuries from a radiator fall during an epileptic episode.
A Pennsyvania railroad crewman on the Great East River Bridge hangs by his elbow 135 feet above water to drive bolts joining the cantilever spans. The article details the construction, scales, and safety of the new Bakwells Island approach, noting a long cantilever and the decked structure with tracks, railways, and two trolley tracts.
In Cinaath City a deadly early morning brawl left 13 dead after a desperate fight described in letters home. Edward War Lor, Jol S Batl, and Perdlong boar were among those injured in a hammer attack. A suspect, Raliwin Tiliwin, surrendered and faced an alleged $110 payment before self defense claims.
Six armed men entered a saloon on Fifth Street early today, ordered drinks, and then fled with about $9 from a register. Patrons including Waters, Tiltan Ryeline, Greg be Re Nber Ko Wright, and others are listed among names read aloud at the scene. Police pursue leads as the town recovers from the raid.
Health office notice lists multiple obituaries with ages and addresses including Bridget Donnelly 63, Thomas Hiller 86, Henry Anderson 81, and Thomas Taree 74, among others. Entries mention locations such as Jefferson Avenue Anaco, 188 Jefferson, and 628 4th Street, detailing ages from 37 to 86 and residency in local wards.
A New York piece reports Dr Frederick Van Eeden condemning inexperienced hypnotism and Christian Science extremists while praising mental suggestion. The article cites cures claimed by hypnotherapy and warns of dangers and unproven remedies, including alleged invisible fluid transfer and dangerous patent medicines.
The Pope told how a geld coin was given to him as a gutter lift by the chorton of Acqu while excavations for a new church were under way in 1808. The coin, linked to Innocent II who reigned two months in Rome, completed the Vatican coin collection. The diocese of equl aided an architect with plans for the new wall. if sold above 518, surplus went back to the diocese. The clergy bought the coin for 1700 and presented it to the Pope.
The Prima Donna of East London War 1 era is targeted by four Americans posing as agents, a musician, and Oscar Hammerstein reps. They lured her to engage in New York, dined at her villa, one fell ill, and after a ride to the railway station the group departed for Milan. A bedroom safe was found rifled of money and jewels.
Paris reports Moroccans captured the crew of the French fishing vessel Baleine after landing near Cape Judy. An official denial states no renunciation of the Algeciras reform act. Fire destroys Newberry Bros & Cowell furniture factory in Dunn, North Carolina.
St Louis and East St Louis beer brewers face a $1,100,000 claim filed in circuit court by union trustees William Kapp John Nienaber and Louis Ebel alleging breach of contract by eleven St Louis and two East St Louis breweries. The action follows a strike that left breweries operating with reduced staff.
New York March 18 The final of four tunnels of the Pennsylvania Railroad under the East River is finished. The shield contact occurred about midway under the river and workers shattered the thin earth wall to shake hands. Lining and concreting the steel tube will be expedited.
Former President Grover Cleveland turns seventy one at Lakewood Hotel New Jersey surrounded by friends and family. A private luncheon and elaborate cake mark the day as messages, flowers, and congratulatory telegrams pour in from supporters while Cleveland rests after arthritis and rheumatic pains.
In thick fog off Staten Island the Crown of Castile struck the Kronprinz Wilhelm causing minor stern damage. Forty eight watertight doors were closed within seconds, passengers and crew remained safe, and both ships resumed course after brief delays. One steward, Michael Elles, was injured by debris.
Special to The Washington Post New York March 18 1918 Hummel to be released from Blackwell's Island at midnight ending his term for subornation of perjury in the Dodge Morse divorce case He will depart by boat and is expected to seek a pardon and possible reinstatement at the state bar Coggey notes no special privileges and Hummel plans to board for Europe Saturday after hospital treatment and renewed plans for the future.
Mrs Mariel Neeley, whose two year old son Walter died last December of pneumonia while under the care of two mental healers, was arrested in Kalamazoo as she prepared to leave for California where her husband works as a train dispatcher. She was charged with manslaughter after the child fell ill at her parents' Plaines home.
Karlsruhe May 18 The statement says Karl Hau former professor at George Washington University serving life for murder of mother in law Mrs Molitor is hopelessly ill with consumption. Investigation by Bruscaal penitentiary says unfounded and Hau is in good health and engaged in routine penitentiary work. Three Killed by Train Harleburg Pn Mar 18 Bodies of three Italians former Newport residents found beside Pennehpania Railroad tracks after being struck by a fast express.
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