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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
May 05, 1908
Page
41
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A fragmentary directory page lists funeral directors and undertakers such as R F Harvey and Sons, Speare, Costello, Geier, Zurhorst, Ley, and Wright. It advertises low prices and 24 hour service with contact details and street addresses, reflecting a community obituary and service listing.
A compiled listing notes numerous decedents with ages ranging from young children to centenarians. Entries mention last names likely of families in the area, with ages commonly in the 60s to 80s and several phrasing indicating cause or circumstance.
The boundary treaty between the United States and the Dominion of Canada faced Senate questions on the apportionment of certain lands. Lenin Hesburn urged clearer information before a final decision. The commission sought expert opinion to precisely determine and mark the international boundary line.
The body of Hickok, a fifty five year old farmer, was found suspended by a rope after a note left for his wife. Authorities report a recent marriage and an apparent suicide tied to personal troubles. The note mentions providing cash and asks his wife to forgive him, with the scene located at their home and a kitchen table message.
Nicolas Roukowsky, newly identified as a Russian financial agent, talked with President Roosevelt at the White House yesterday. He plans a several month study of U S finances, visiting major eastern and western cities, after previously serving in Washington.
Mrs Henry Haynes of a Tennessee mountain town plans a solo foot trek to Redlands California despite warnings from Wheeler. With only 25 cents, she vows to travel two years, aiming for work on a Frank farm while her husband recently died. Wheeler pursues a safe return or relocation to Michigan relatives.
Government inspectors from the Bureau of Steamboat Inspection arrived in Alexandria to examine the hull of the strainer Trenton and gather testimony from passengers. The investigation aims to determine cause and assign blame, with the inquest to begin once the stern is raised and the body of Posey child recovered.
Sopnor Wanen notes dispute at taft event as six Wyoming delegates are instructed by a Republican state chairman to vote for the Chicago convention outcome. The article discusses how the Wyoming delegates can influence the state convention and the necessity of a majority to secure the desired instruction.
In Anderson and Newberry areas on May 4 the Republican convention elected delegates to a national gathering. Delegates from Lodus district included Lothert Whit and G Williams, both colored, with mixed instructions. One delegate is said to favor Laff White. The session ran over two hours and a narrow fuse was avoided.
Diocesan Girls' Friendly Society officers were re elected at St Albans Church after a morning business session. President Mrs H C Bolton Vice President Miss Constance Satterbeel Secretary Miss M M McGuire Treasurer Miss Katherine Lowndes. The group reported flourishing branches and good works with luncheon served by St Albans members. Bishop Woodrock of Kentucky delivered the sermon under the society motto Bear ye one another's burdens. An evening reception at the National Rifles closes the annual meeting, with prize essays read.
A horse pulling a milk wagon belonging to George Farquhar bolted near Columbia and Harvard streets northwest yesterday afternoon. Eppie If Payne of 414 Tenth Street Southwest was thrown from the wagon and sustained cuts and bruises to hands and knees. He was treated by Dr Edgar W Watkins at 2880 Tourteenth Street Northwest. The Souchabus wagon sustained about 100 dollars damage while the Farquhar wagon escaped injury.
Judge George Gray of Delaware expected to address the Railways and Canals Committee at 1 p.m. on the Delaware and Chesapeake Canal as a key link in the Boston to Beaufort inland waterways system. The canal’s promoters include Judge Gray’s father Andrew C Gray, with Gen Felix Agnus of Baltimore among invitees.
Government presents evidence in the land papers case against Elyde Benson and Dimond Seine. District Attorney Hiker identifies numerous law documents as part of the probe. Spectators were few and lawyers dominated proceedings. trial is not expected to move quickly as the government prepares its case in chief.
Special to The Washington Post reports Raleigh May delegates show 174 instructed for Craig for governor 8912 for Kitchin 4112 for Home with 5 uninstructed as results reach State convention stage.
President Roosevelt spoke of outdoor life as he met callers led by George Shirts of Pittsburg who sent in photographs. He indicated plans for an Africa trip at the first opportunity and said he would bring his son Archie, fourteen, along.
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