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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Mar 19, 1908

Page

17

Peanuts in Politics and Global Trade Tangles

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Pant Tik Peter Thol Colt Congression Pthry Leo Yoof

BRYCE TO BE ORATOR PAYEE WITNESSES MAR 18

Fragmented item notes an event involving James Tueth Brush Ambassador and a guest list at a university function. Mentions a marriage, a political guest, and a claim against Kirn Printing Company over paper payments.

Payee Ttesville James Tueth Brush Ingiatt University of 1 Jeffersons Eniversity Anbassa i Freewlent Poy Mi van Uxt Rao Wasling Po Kirn Printing Company Spr Company

Wise Named for Congress Delegation in Northwest District

A Northwest district delegation backed Wise of New Fort Lons for Congress with state officials authorized to nominate electors. Delegates voted to endorse Wise and approved alternates KRowbottom and Benjat Lyton, while other names and actions reflected party strategy under the present administration.

Washington Post Parkes Vu Noressenal Lerity Owitr Eblardwick Mestin Relud County Wise New Fort Lons Congress Wol Hopkis Newport Srithert Northanton Krowbottom Benjat Lyton Mt Rise Fupollaries Rte Ff Brown Northumber

TO ENLARGE THE STANDS Fuel Will Fe Scene or Army Nay Gane VW rt v

Local item fragment notes plans to enlarge seating and fuel supplies for an event. The notation mentions army units and a venue, but details are unclear in the readable text.

Bigamy Charge Suspect Seized on Panama Extradition

George Morris Paynter, once a Baltimore bookkeeper, is believed arrested in Panama on bigamy and perjury charges at the request of Marshal Farnan. Extradition papers signed by President Roosevelt and Secretary Root prompted the State Department to cable Panama authorities. Paynter, married in 1902 to Emma, later wed Else Guethler, and reportedly claimed to be a Richmond, Virginia, resident under oath.

Washington Post Baltimore George Morris Paynter Republic of Panama Marshal Farnan Roosevelt Elihu Root State Department Panama Paynters Paynter Stewart & Mowen Funeral Directors Mies Hushand Else Guethle Bast Hoffman Street Guethler Jen Paynter New York Farara Eastler Richmond Va

Guilty in serious case with fatal weapon charge

A guilty verdict was returned in a serious case involving ER injuries and a sharp object. The document notes an assault timing and identifies the aggressor and victim, with focus on public safety implications and the legal outcome.

Roadmaster Killed in Tragic Collision

A roadmaster died in a late afternoon incident after a derailment or collision involving a vehicle near a work site. Emergency responders rushed to the scene but could not save the worker. The accident occurred around 4 PM, with witnesses reporting a sudden collapse and the vehicle coming to rest nearby. Authorities are investigating the cause and context of the incident.

Virginia Obituary Notices From Albemarle County

Corote le Mar 18 Mrs Rosa Martin wife of J Couls Matin prominent Albemarle County tailor died at home near Cocaville after a week ill with illness. Walter Nelson Jones Jr son of Walter N Jones 452 accident of the beard of alde men Beerk burg Ver 1% Ma Mary Brown of Sallot died after a tourer er on 8 IT Wrown near White Oak f trurh trouble aged eight years. She is survived by st and ma danehr Wrnstar Ma J&L Mr Mallena Mantz for Tichers in the wholesale for business here, dad today aged tasty una He left a valuable igs ate.

Corote Rosa Martin J Couls Albemarle County Cocaville Fetersles Walter Nelson Jones Jr Walter No Jones Alde Men Beerk Burg Mary Bro

Condemnation Urged For Peabody and Other School Buildings

A special Alexandria grand jury urged total condemnation of unsafe and unsanitary school structures, notably the Peabody Building at Alfred and King streets and the Vowell Building on South Washington, and recommended fire escapes, improved exits, and limited public events until safety is assured. Other schools, including Washington School for Boys and colored schools, were praised for sanitary conditions, while the Braddock House and Sarepta Hall were slated for safety upgrades.

Washington Post Bureau King Street Alexandria Barley Corporation Court Henry Strauss Ito Peabody Alfred and King Streets Vowell Washington Street Mowell Gills Washington School South Harley Ghedid Ciit Com

Jury Fails to Reach Verdict in Virginia Robbery Case

The jury in the Commonwealth of Virginia case against Wilbert Cook, indicted for alleged felonies and malicious assault on TI Schneider, failed to agree after a late night session in Alexandria Criminal Court with Judge Tidge Harley presiding. A separate note describes a Texas County farmer shot during a three-man hold up as he returned home, life once despaired but improved.

Juy Commonwealth Wilbert Cook TI Schneider Criminal Court of Alxandria Tidge Iarley Sinekles Tallax

Harwood and Miss Elizabeth Daxton wed in Virginia

In Gloucester County and Smithfield areas, Harwood and Elizabeth Daxton were married yesterday. The ceremony took place at the bride’s home with Waterfield of the Methodist church officiating.

Feederksburg Bod Harwood Skah Fizabeth da Tx Wol Davin Gloucester Smith Fell John

Nervine claim for nerve energy and cure

A Campbell Texas reader reports relief from nervousness indigestion and insomnia after using Dr Miles Nervine. The testimonial asserts improved digestion sleep and appetite, claiming seven bottles were used with full recovery and a money back guarantee if not beneficial.

Mules’ Nervine Miles Nervin Rr Miles Nervine Molite Flenor Campbell Texas Miles Medical CO Elkhart Ind

Miller's Motion Denied In Baggage Theft Case

Special to The Washington Post Charlottesville Va March 18 Judge Emelah Tote y ruled Virginia court has jurisdiction over Charles Miller alias R L Lewis accused of grand larceny. He was extradited from London to answer charges in Sinclair and Orange counties. Evidence shows the items in Orange and Charlottesville indictments are the same. The Orange court plans to meet next week but trial date depends on Judge Sinclair's rating on a linger appeal.

Washington Post Charlottesville Emelah Totey Charles Miller R L Lewis London Virginia Sinclair Orange Charlottes England Charlottenville Miller Orange Court

Pearre Opens Campaign In Montgomery County Meet

A large Republican mass meeting in Gaithersburg endorses Representative George A Pearre for renomination. Col Pearre presided. speakers included Gist Blair D W Baker and Mortimer O Stabler. Pearre reads a Dawson letter and plans further talks at Olney tomorrow and Kensington Friday.

Washington Rockville Gaithersburg George A Penile Wait Col Pearres Montgomery Mortimer O Stabler Republican County Committee Col Pearre Gist Blair D W Baker Willis B Burdette Arthur Stabler Peyton Gordon Uriah GriMth James M Mount R H Mile Thomas Dawson Dawson Pearre Col . Pearre Olney Kensington

Rioters Found Guilty in Norfolk Murder Trial

In Norfolk County Court Samuel Pirton and Sinus Conquest, both colored, were found guilty of voluntary manslaughter in the Onancock riot case from last September. They were sentenced to ten years in the penitentiary after prior second degree murder convictions. A motion for a new trial was heard tonight with defense arguments.

Srecil Washington Norfolk Va Samuel Pirton Sinus Conquest Norfolk Penitentiars Counse

Killeen Road Case Heard at Trial Court

The trial court full day session heard John Kutter of Washnatmn against county commissioners over about $9000 alleged as the balance for a mile of Shoe Nakryke road near Bethesda Killeen says he built the road to contract and the work was done under a highway representative’s supervision but Cros s refused approval arguing improper construction The Pike cut through after handover and Wattlis was blamed for the defect per the testimony

Watson Rockwise Vic John Kutter Wash Nat Mn Bethesda Killeen Bute Highway Wow Cross Kleen

Mystery surrounds death of Mrs Florence Edwards

Special to Tha Wasi reports Mrs Florence Edwards a young married woman from Tutium MN died by suicide. She shot herself soon after telling her husband and two young children she would return shortly. The jury returned a verdict that she came to her death by a pistol shot self-inflicted with unknown motive.

Edwards

Storm Litters Wheeling as Lightning Strikes Hit City

A violent mid night storm in Wheeling West Virginia left streets darkened for ten minutes and a second blackout around 1 PM. Lightning damaged Charles Horstman residence and struck Belmont County Ohio barns and stables. A farm house owned by Clarence Sterd was struck leaving Sterd unconscious after the shock. Fire followed the strikes.

Washington Post Wheeling Charles Horstman John Hinkle Belmont County Ohio Clarence Sterd Sterd

Autos race progress across the western plains

Good weather favors autos as the New York to Paris race reaches Ely Nevada and Goldfield after 7 hours of running. The Italian car travels through Wyoming after Granger, while the French car Lolis races through Western Nebraska. A German auto departs Omaha for a night crossing, and Trench car No 7 leaves for San Francisco by rail. Augusta Georgia reports Frank Yerge’s endurance run from Philadelphia to Savannah passing through at six this morning.

Ogden Utah Ely Nev Napm Goldfield Wyoming Hasing Granger Lolis Nebraska Omaha Plains San Francisco Luion Pacific Railroad Asr Freght Frank Yerge Philadelphia Savannah

Tragic double death in Wilkesbare street quarrel ends in suicide

A man and his wife quarreled while walking in a suburban area near Map 18. He produced a firearm and fatally harmed her, then killed himself by shooting. Spectators were unable to intervene. The wife, drinking, had left him weeks earlier to live with her parents in Ashley.

Wilkeshare Aghles Laws Cryshe Willy Cleros Ashley

Shortage Found in Customs Office Investigation Underway

A Wilmington committee report reveals a shortage estimated between one and six thousand dollars in the customs or decision office. Chief Deputy Clerk Shriver, linked to the department, has been relieved for ten days pending a full audit of the books.

St Louis Weslingtom Shriver

Burglary attackers wound man as three flee in rush

A West Nyack man, David J. Smith, fought three burglars who raided a post office safe early today. He reportedly wounded one assailant, believed near death, while the three burglars escaped. The injured man, named Edward Murphy, 38, was taken to a hospital.

Neack David J Smith West Nyack Edward Murphy

Postoffice Clerks Sentenced for Mail Frauds in Philadelphia

Philadelphia and Trenton reports detail sentences for mail fraud connected to post office operations. Frank Var, alias Franklin Stet, received imprisonment and a 300 dollar fine. his appeal is pending. Other notes mention Baltimore banquet attendees and Maryland representatives. Pat Cavanaugh, famed pedestrian, dies after intestinal surgery at fifty three.

Philelphia Frank Varon Franklin Stet Amis Ian Storer Cotten Hallant Baltimore Pat” Cavanaugh Trenton N J Pat Cavanauel

Mob of 14 Armed Men Seize Jail Pursuit of Two Murder Suspects

At Elkiney West Virginia on March 18 a mob of over fourteen men marched on Sutton Jail to seize Joe and Lewis Farro two Hallam accused of killing Walter Cogg and G W Averd American winers. The Italians fled after shooting and stabbing but were captured by a sheriff posse and spirited away to Braxton County jail.

Elkiney W Va Sutton W Vai Joe Lewis Farro Hallam Walter Cogg Braxton County

Col Robert Hough Dead Confederate Veteran and Club Founder

Col Robert Hough a Confederate veteran and noted horse owner died at age sixty seven after a long lung ailment. He helped found the Pimlico Driving Club and served many years as secretary and was a familiar judge at trotting races across the region.

Baltimore Robert Hough East Pimilco Driving Club

Contests Govern Entry Rules For The Washington Post

The Post outlines that contestants may not alter answer banks and must enter under their school or organization name. No participants from fraternal or religious groups may compete under a different banner. All communication should go to the Contest Editor in Washington.

Thur Farm Hater Wie Ington USA Wasington Post Washington Post Trily Washington Peleretnte Telebeta

Numerous Names Listed at Hotels in Raleigh and Philadelphia

A dense OCR fragment lists numerous individuals and pairs associated with hotels in cities including Raleigh Philadelphia New York City Chicago and others. The page shows many names with spouses and several address-like tags and affiliations across states and regions.

Russian extremist actor dies after exile and escape tale

A report notes the death of a Russian extremist actor connected to the Ged case and the 1960s palace assassin tied to Iberia. It mentions his exile in Switzerland under an assumed name Gere Hhnin and a three year sentence for complicity. He reportedly escaped from Akatu silver mines near the Mongolian border.

Gregory Gerecham Switzerland Gere Hhnin Hfe Iberia Akatu Btberia

Kidney Remedy Advised For Painful Urinary Ailments

A vintage patent medicine note urges immediate action for kidney and bladder issues. It promotes Compound Kargen plus Munce Fluid Ex Caer Danklon as a sovereign remedy, claiming it restores kidney function, relieves backache, neutralizes urine, eases rheumatism, and reduces urinary frequency. It credits the Kargan Extracting Co of Cincinnati.

iThumatiam Af Kargan

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