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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
May 05, 1908
Page
11
Fragmentary OCR text shows a local notice style with references to a street, lane, and a May 4 date. No clear names, organizations, or actions are readable. The item appears as a partial public notice or classified snippet with damaged text.
A dense directory of funeral directors and undertakers including R F Harvey Sons, S S, Speare, Sando, Hardo, Costello, Geier, Zurhorst, and others. The ad notes lower coffin and service prices, 24 hour contact lines, and location details across multiple streets and buildings. It emphasizes affordable funeral services and 24/7 availability.
A desultory obituary style list records numerous deaths with ages ranging from a few months to over eighty. Names appear in fragmentary form, with ages noted beside each, alongside scattered references to counties and institutions. The legible items indicate a local health or coroner ledgers export with partial details.
A treaty ratification proceedings show an attempt to finalize the boundary between the United States and Canada. Senators debate the specifics of the line and appoint commissions to more accurately determine and mark the international boundary.
In a Sparite area report, a 58 year old farmer named Hickok allegedly hanged himself after leaving a suicide note for his wife and estate, describing his wish for her care and cash. The spouse reportedly found him in the granary after awakening. The incident occurred two weeks prior, with local authorities continuing inquiries.
Nicolas Roukowsky, a former Russian financial agent now serving as a new envoy, visited Washington and London. He discussed U S finances with President Roosevelt at the Waite House yesterday and plans to spend several months studying economic conditions in the United States, visiting major eastern and western cities.
A Tennessee widow named Mrs Henry Haynes undertakes a foot journey toward Redlands California, despite pleas from aunt Haynes and Wheeler. With only 25 cents, she vows to reach California in two years, aiming to work on a Frank farm, while Wheeler and Inspector Michael direct efforts to place her with relatives in Michigan.
Gen Uhler directs inspectors Capt White and Capt Wroughtto investigate the Trenton steamer wreck at Alexandria. They aim to examine the hull, take passenger testimony, and assign blame if warranted while awaiting the stern lift and inquest. The Posey child body search continues and Virginia authorities coordinate with coroner Moore.
A Taft column notes Wyoming delegates to the state convention are instructed by the Republican chairman to vote for certain nominees. Six delegates are chosen to attend the state convention with a majority reportedly instructed to support the stated directives.
In South Carolina on May 4 the Republican convention for the Kid Congressman district elected delegates to the national convention. Not all were instructed, but one is believed to favor Laff white. The event in Newberry involved Black attendees and a tense, hours‑long session narrowly avoided a clash.
Girls' Friendly Society officers were re elected yesterday at St Albans Church with President Mrs H C Bolton Vice President Miss Constance Satterbeel Secretary Miss M M McGuire and Treasurer Miss Katherine Lowndes. Reports showed branches flourishing and luncheon was served by Mrs Bratenahl and the St Albans branch. Bishop Charles E Woodrock of Kentucky preached the sermon using the motto Bear ye one another's burdens. An evening reception at the National Rifles will close the annual meeting with prize essays read.
A horse pulling a milk wagon attached to George Farquhar’s team on Teen Street northwest bolted near Columbia and Harvard streets. Eppie Payne, 414 Tenth Street Southwest, was knocked from the mill wagon and bruised on hands and knees. Payne was treated by Dr. Edgar W. Watkins, while the Souchabuses wagon avoided injury but the escaping wagon caused about $100 in damage.
Judge George Gray of Delaware is invited to address the Railways and Canals Committee at 1 o’clock on the Delaware and Chesapeake Canal as a crucial link in the Boston to Beaufort inland waterways system. The judge’s father, Andrew C Gray, helped promote the canal and the judge has been a leading figure in a comprehensive water transportation scheme. Gen Felix Agnus of Baltimore and Washington Board of Trade members are invited to address the committee.
Government presents a mass of circumstantial evidence in the land papers case against Hyde and Benson, with District Attorney Hiker identifying many points. Spectators were few and few lawyers were present. the case is not expected to move quickly, and the government will begin its case in chief by week’s end.
Special to The Washington Post Raleigh N May shows delegates instructed for Craig 174, Kitchin 89, Horne 41, 12 for others, and 5 uninstructed as conventions nominate delegates for the state convention.
President Roosevelt spoke of an outdoors life as he received callers including George Shirts Tit of Pittsburg who hunted with a camera. The visit energized the room and Roosevelt signaled a possible Africa trip with his fourteen year old son Archie.
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