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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
May 05, 1908
Page
40
Thomas J Sullivan aged 22 a thre ongani Pre ong suc ope identi fied with a forty year branch of service. Employer Mr Cortelyou pays tribute. Memorial note recalls his steady work and memory.
An active executive officer and director was honored for faithful and efficient service. Under his administration the force operated without friction and with evident loyalty. He knew every detail of the business, and many devices were his inventions. He supported the proposed new building funded by the House, a project seen as a monument to his foresight and care for employees.
A skilled con artist, active nationwide since the start of the year, used a method at Manhattan and Brooklyn shops to steal diamonds and cash. He selects jewels, pays with a roll of bills, and a fake short count is corrected with a silver dollar, then large notes vanish from the stack. He sometimes works alone, other times with a young woman.
Finance committee of the Playgrounds Association reports 4 contributions received toward maintaining twenty-five playgrounds. Total for year shows limited receipts with several donors listed, including Miss label, T Boartvan, Wise Family, and numerous individuals. Contributions range from $0 to $19, reflecting partial year support and ongoing fundraising needs.
A Lakewood hospital report on May 4 describes former mayor Cleveland’s condition as unchanged. Dr Bryant, who attended him, has returned to New York, leaving Lockwood to monitor the patient with Miley absent, while Mrs Cleveland stays by his side and does not leave the hotel.
A fragmented report outlines a charity drive teetering toward half full, with community groups urging further donations to aid those in need. Names unclear appear in lettered notes, including several volunteers and organizers, as the effort seeks stronger support to fund fuel, food, and essential items for the vulnerable.
Unclear, disjointed OCR fragment discussing a Hepburn act related matter. Mentions department of justice, deterrent aim, and attorney general with tentative timetable. Lacks coherent events, dates, or identifiable persons beyond generic references.
Eleven sailors drowned when a storm battered the steamer Minnesota near the coast. A lifeboat launch failed as water flooded the vessel, with four men attempting a raft escape. one man survived with a broken leg. The crew were rescued ashore after the wreck.
Mr Whippie aged 109 died suddenly last night from brain hemorrhage. Born March 1 1799 in Cattaraugus he served in Gen Fremonts expedition and Civil War. A lifelong companion of Kit Carson he never married and mourned a sweetheart killed by Indians.
Muskegon reports Charles Moore Wabley, a young local millionaire known for common labor ventures, was injured in a dynamite blast last week. Specialists announced last night he may lose his eyesight, with injuries affecting both eyes.
Corsets valued up to 3 dollars offered as seconds with minimal imperfections. Made of batiste and coutil in various bust, hip fits. Some new models with garters attached. Today on bargain table main floor at 69 cents while they last.
An instructor for M Street High School biology denies vivisection of frogs in the curriculum. He states frogs were killed before dissection and any reflex leg movements were reflexive, not living activity. Investigations by school officials found no vivisection practice in the course.
A commemorative meeting will be held this afternoon at George Washington University to honor Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz. The event features addresses by prominent educators and focuses on philosophical inquiry.
A man named Richie Sutton was jailed for three months in the workhouse after being found guilty of carrying a concealed weapon. He was fined 50 dollars in default. The hearing occurred in the Police Court yesterday with the first precinct Saturday night. A separate incident involved a speed law violation resulting in a 29 dollar charge and a 20 dollar fine for Roy Morgan, chauffeur of a tax meter cab, after a police chase. The Postal Progress League plans a meeting at the New Willard with talks by Postmaster General Meyer and others this evening.
Advertising blurb touts Hood's Sarsaparilla as the one great blood purifier and appetite giver. Claims cure for blood diseases stomach troubles hyper kidneys and all run down conditions. Sold by druggists in liquid form or chocolate coated Sarsatabs.
The Post, a leading government-seat newspaper, offers extensive financial market reports and full business coverage. It serves merchants, financiers, and farmers with market status, produce sales guidance, and leisure reading across its varied columns. The Sunday Morning Edition is highlighted.
The Sunbay Post claims to outshine other Sundays with refined fiction from noted authors, careful foreign news selection, and timely illustrated sections, presenting itself as the best visitor to any household.
The Sporting Department emphasizes comprehensive coverage of outdoor and indoor sports. It reports baseball results, running, billiards, auto racing, yacht contests, boating, golf, tennis, swimming, and more in a pink Sunday paper.
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