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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Mar 28, 1908

Page

2

Duke of the Abruzzi Fails to Win Senator's Daughter

The Duke of the Abruzzi arrived in London after courting Katharine Elkins of West Virginia but no engagement exists. Miss Elkins declined his suit despite his cultural refinement and American-style approach, leaving the union unlikely.

Abruzzi Victor Emanuel Italy London Katharine Elkins West Virginia Washington Miss Elkins House of Savoy Bikinses Amertcin

Texas Congress Debates Palo Duro Canyon Park Bill

Capitol gossip centers on Representative Jonn H Stephens Texas proposing a government reserve and national park in the Texago Panhandle with Palo Duro Canyon at its headwaters. Texas legislators reportedly passed a measure for cession of land now owned by state school lands.

Jonn H Stephens Texas Texago Panhandle Palo Duro Canyon Red River Palo Turo Canyon Lone Star Mississippi Congressional Improvement Prijo Watkins Rans Dei Louisiana Stephans Randall Ant Sheppard Cravens Wallace Arkansas Carter and Ferrig Oklahoma

Heflin Bonded in Alabama Incident at Station

Representative Heflin and Mr Driver bonded for John Wesley Gaines backed release after a manhunt at a station in Alabama. The injured Sandy remained unconscious, while trainer Thomas McCreery planned to prosecute. Heflin, a Democrat from the With Alabama district, faced Jim Crow car agitation disclosure debates.

Creery Thomas McCreers Post McCreety Booker Washington Piasiient Roosevelt South Heflin Calleagues House House of Representatives District of Columbia Hetin Charles W Thompson Lovina Randolph County Ala Southern University Greensboro A and M College

Collision injures Mr and Mrs Alexander Stewart and chauffeur

Mr and Mrs Alexander Stewart and their chauffeur Edward Hall sustained only slight injuries after their car collided with a Chevy Chase vehicle at the intersection of Belmont and eighteenth streets northwest. The accident occurred on a steep grade as Belmont descends and Eighteenth ascends, but no one was thrown from the car and all escaped with bruises.

Alexander Stewart Mia Belmont Street Edward Hall Eleventh Street Chevy Chase Eighteenth Belmont Streets Eighteenth Street Digiteenth Street

Tragedy Ends in Double Death as Henry Silas Kills Wife

Henry Silas, a laundry wagon driver, went to his wife Cecilia Silas's home at 699 New Hampshire Ave NW, pleaded for them to reunite, then fired a fatal shot to her temple and killed himself. He had been suspected in a prior murder of Mattie Carter at 222 EE Street NW, but a jury could not agree, and he was released in 1903 after nearly a year in custody.

Callahan John Wesley Gaines Callahan, Jr Het- Min Tts Potts Gaines Tennessee Kia Bond Mr Driver Heflin Heffin Armstrong Sandy Henry Silas Cécilia Silas Bilan Athen Silas Gilda Nettia Carter New Hampshire Avenue St. Mary's Court Bilas Woul Kevins Dons Third Precinct Hmmergency Hospital Mattie Carter EE Street Gstand

Settlement halts bitter Colton will contest

A compromise ends proceedings in the Colton will case. Helen Margaret Beatrice Sacher will gain about 450000 for seven year old Helen Bacher. The estate totals 1600000, with Caroling Colton Dahlgren, Helen Sacher, and Catherine Martin as beneficiaries in alternate shares. Attorneys report conferences ongoing with public disclosure expected in two days.

Colton Helen Margaret Beatrice Sacher Elion M Cotton Colten Gen D D Cotton Curtis P Huntington Southern Pacific Railway Connecticut Avenue Caroling Colton Dahlgren Helen Bacher California R Ms. Dahlgren Court of Appeals Justice Barnard Dahlgren Miles Sacher Catherine Martin

Bryan at Pittsburg Draws 4500 in Mass Meeting

William J. Bryan spoke to about 4500 at Exposition Music Hall in Pittsburgh as part of a Bryan Democratic League of Pennsylvania mass meeting. The event drew supporters from Western Pennsylvania and aimed to organize delegates for the Democratic national convention amid party divisions. Bryan denied claiming to be the most available candidate but said such a selection would be a pleasure.

Henry D Clayton Alabama Committee On War Claims United States Acnty Nce Pittsburg William J. Bryan Exposition Music Hall Bryan Democratic League of Pennsytvania Esson Bryan Democratic League Pennsylvania Bryan

Hood's Sarsaparilla Spring Humors Health Ad

An old time ad touts Hood's Sarsaparilla as a remedy for purples bolls and eruptions digestive troubles dull headaches and fatigue. It promises a sharp appetite strength and happiness after taking the medicine with a 100 dose for one dollar.

Hood

Italy Aids Fight on Reds In Roosevelt War On Anarchists

Rome reports strong government action in Roosevelt era crackdown on anarchists abroad and at home. Emigrant workers are urged to report or be denied passports, as authorities pledge cooperation to weed out subversive elements and protect sober labor. The king and pope back eliminating bad actors to preserve order.

Rome Rooseeltig America Roosevelt Stallang

Bank Losses Hit 105000 in Bank Conspiracy Case

Pittsburg March 27 Henry Relber pay ing teller and John Young auditor of Farmers' Deposit National Bank were arraigned on added charges. W T Lindsey set bond at 150000 in default and jailed them. Harry Silverman of Miller Co. was named in the conspiracy but bailed. The капитал charges include embezzlement and falsifying books. Other unknown conspirators are involved.

Pittsburg Henry, Relber John Young Farmers’ Deposit National Bank United States W. T. Lindsey William L. Folde Harry Silverman Miller & Co New York Buck Exchange Reiber Young Reiber and Young Relber Silverman

Use of Federal Machine in Taft Nomination Sparks Debate

Uties, W ., March 27 reports Ervin Ward, editor of the New York Press, condemning federal employés nationwide for allegedly backing Taft’s presidential bid. He accuses Taft’s backers of Wall Street influence and claims Roosevelt denies ordering the federal machine to compel Republican voters. He argues this interferes with voters choosing their candidate.

White House Roosevelt Taft United Statios

Woman sues theater over color barred seating incident

Mary Stewart a Black nurse from the Capers household sues P B Chase owner of Chase's Theater for $4000 claiming she was ejected from a matinee over her race while accompanying John Capers and two children. The doorkeeper refused her orchestra seating and Capers was denied entry with her after tickets were shown. The petition alleges racial discrimination and rude treatment by theater staff.

P. B Chase Chase’s Mary Stewart John Me Capers Itas Capers Oriel

Hotels and Hosts Across Cities Listed in Travel Notes

A long OCR style roster lists travelers and guests staying at hotels in Baltimore Boston New York Philadelphia Pittsburgh Raleigh and other cities. Names include Mr and Mrs and numerous individuals along with hotels Metropolitan St James Willard and others across states.

Baltimore Johnton Roston Whitner Kew Wiledd E Iaiks Co Green Hbbith OH. Kimball Mra St. James de W Dh. Sylva Max Ka Loving Samuel F Daik le Allénbulas Winslow Lioya Paralow Agi Piod Rletcsatts Mins MT. Ricketts Shordiom Georgs Dass John Rass Arlington MT Frisbia C M Ampstrong St. Jamen William Martin Alexander Geden J Oh Daurman Max Hireeh ES Lyon Mahon J. ‘T Wise H. Feih National G_ Batchelor Metropolitan HH Crowther Krs Arthur ‘A Hilton Miss Behera Farge OD Bhatthuck W Grether Rolland A Louise C Jong Mra Loulis C Stitwell I.vogenstam P. N Nugn Raleigh Hiladelphia Bra Brindau Aptshurg Miss Kirkpatyiek Mise Flora Kirkpatrick Mot Liesl A Phelen H. ¥ Jackman New Willard JW Aiekpatrick Willian Hickpatrick MW. Leech B Clubyy Ebpitt Hoof Tenchtwanger Ho Negley Alex J Maryland J Nuss Frederick Aabsachusetis AM Pryties Jessie Hugiam Mary Holrachucker Paullne Larking Mies Floresca Hunter Micz Ostelle Libbett Chambersvilte Rage Nos Het Webster St James Roae Springfeld J Harle Duke Wortester Antifrs Gromlebe Carolyne Pittsielare Miss Jintins Andover Michigan Aix Dow Dow Hetrolt Rew Winerd Brown Lancaster Minneapolis John R Mitchel Mito Dole St Paul Hetek St Louis Jersey How Terhuné Mike Mol Terhuse Long Braneh How Willard J Fisharw Jaresy Ten Hebotet York Marth @ Decker Wiliam Simon Buffalo Chons Newitt Arlington Woodruff Wie Livonia Damnba Misa Jonnia Die Nice Helen R Liddle Lockwort Haletrh Worth Carolina C J Vaughan Woodtend Gr James Lairdiff Caonewell Charlotta Natiodal Mitchell Wieslow Beatyn Cleveland CG Paige Paindsville AG Foyer Toltdd Haleish Senastlvania New Willard Wiscongin Mme Allen Mien Allen Har Het F Cole Mina Stewart Kenesha New Wilsterd Ho Tenner Wilt Madison Attington

Trains Collide on Erie at JX Tower in New York

Wells Fargo Express and an eastbound freight collided near JX tower in Erie Railroad territory in early morning. Two crew members killed and four injured including express engineer HL Helmer and fireman James Cannon. Wreckage and fire followed. Injured crew members not expected to die. Freight failed to clear the meet order with SR tower.

Hornellsville N.Y. Mat Wells Fargo Erie Railroad Helmer Heriellsyile James Cannon Abdover Che Helmspewits

Death of Dr Whit Hammett Dentists Leader in District

Dr Whit Hammett a leading district dentist died at his residence after stomach illness. Funeral from St Martin's Church Monday at 9:00. Georgetown College's Walher Batey to celebrate the mass. Interment Mount Oliver. He was born in Charlotte Hall Maryland, about 65, survived by wife Jane Cogan Hammell and three sons William Whit and Cogan.

Whit Hammerer Yeere Nis Strett Aiter St Martin Otlick Walher Batey Georgetown College Knights of Columbus Mount Oliver Dr Hammett Charlotte Hall St. Marys County Washington Centrally Jane Cogan Hammall Cogan Georgetown Dental School William, Whit Cogan Hermmiett

Dewey May Not Attend New Fleet Welcome in New York

Admiral Dewey plans to remain in New York for the fleet arrival celebration and will not travel to the Pacific Coast. He prefers California but personal considerations may keep him from the trip. Friends hope he joins President Roosevelt in welcoming the fleet and returns to New York by February 12 next year. Post Office robbers in San Francisco obtain $2,090 in coins as a posse, largely State police, pursues.

William B Ridgely Roosevelt National Bank of Commerce Hansika City Lawrence A. Murray Comptroller's Naational Bank’ of Commerce of Kansas City Reorganized Bank W B Hidgely George T Cutts Ridgely Weat David R. Francis St Louis Department of Commerce and Labor Murray Department Seedp Harrison Nesbit Solletter Nesbit Bncause Admiral Dewey Pacific Coast San Brandieco Dewey California Hin New York San Francisco Mar South San

Brazil Raises Sugar Duty Decree Imminent

Brazil plans to raise the sugar import duty to 40 percent, with President Penna set to sign tomorrow. The move signals Brazil may abandon the Brussels sugar convention and alter trade commitments.

Brazil Rilo Sanfero Penna

Roaring Well Predicts Mexican Disaster Quieted by Quake

Beloit Wisconsin residents report a deep well near Charles Luthers farm roared for weeks before the San Francisco earthquake. The sound ceased exactly as the quake struck, then a week later reports of Shilapa Mexico calamity emerged, matching the predicted disaster.

California Beloit Wis Mar Charles Luthers San Francisco Rocky County Shilapa Mexico

Roberts announces engagement of Theodosia Roberts

Announcement from Mr and Mrs Harry G. Roberts of Brookline confirms the engagement of their daughter Miss Theodosia Roberts to Lieutenant Edward A. Stockton, 38 A, stationed in Washington. Lieutenant Stockton is a Philadelphian by birth and is known in Brookline social circles.

Boston Weass Mar Harry G. Roberts Brookline Theodosia Roberts Edward A. Stodleton Washington Stuckioh Miss Roberts

Bridge Signal Tests Highlight Rail Disaster Echo

A damaged clipping reports Washington concerns over rail disasters and an Interstate Commerce Commission inquiry. It notes a Treasury appropriation of 90 000 dollars for investigations, with 4 779 18 dollars remaining after prior expenditures to continue study. Mr Mosley’s letter to the House Center Secretary references extended review and ongoing inquiry.

Washington House Ceater Hay Iron Intérstate Commerce Commission Congress

The Strong Man and Memories of Authors in Saturday Post

The issue features Dr William Lee Howard on muscular development and exercise fallacies the three mile boat race fatigue poisons and warming up plus Memories of Authors continuation by William Winter charming notes on Boston Bohemian friends in a verbal duel among Heimeen Fitz James O Brien and Donald McLeod.

Saturday Evening Post William Lee Howard William Winter Boston Heimeen Fitz-James O' Brien Donald McLeod Wall Tae Corts Pumistine Company Philadervhia Dur Bora

First March Heat Prostration in Washington

Mrs May Florence aged twenty five living at 642 With Street Northwest fainted in the March heat yesterday afternoon near the corner of Eleventh and Ga treats Northwest. Police records show the earliest March heat prostration in Washington. She was shopping when she collapsed and was taken to Emergency Hospital where doctors revived her in a few minutes. She then returned home.

Florence Egvélith Washington Mra Florencé Fai Don Emergends Hospital Hee Bers

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