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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
May 07, 1908
Page
11
A heated exchange centers on a letter to Senator Smith and Stewart’s remarks about reinstating discharged men. The dense text references biases, a Fairburn style critique, and a wide cast including Foraker, Choan, and Vermont figures while noting disputes over evidence and readings.
Undated ceremony described with references to the Knights of Columbus, local dignitaries, and a gathering in a plaza. The account notes recognition of efforts by community leaders and mentions a government presence and a ceremonial display.
Disjointed notes recount a waning Chinese boycott amid shifting pressures. Vague references to viceroys, Shanghai, and a women’s organization hint at friction within a broader reform movement. No clear events or outcomes are identified.
At a Senate Foreign Relations Committee meeting the Venezuelan dispute was not acted on. Time and diplomatic pressure are expected to settle Amercans Trabas, with Senator Lodge's bill granting the United States Court for China unusual powers facing committee reluctance. The measure, creating separate jurisdiction as if China were a U.S. territory, was referred to a subcommittee of Lodge, Foster, and Bacon chairs.
The debate centers on an appropriation to guard the government against abuses in naturalization. Representative Bennett of New York challenges the migration law and argues fees and representation changes, while Sherman and Tiant defend reforms. The House votes on amendments as Bennet’s district faces corruption concerns.
A garbled report describes Colombia asking ten million dollars as a payoff linked to a senate dispute involving the United States. It mentions Panama, a State Department official, and various political figures, but the details are unclear and the text is fragmentary.
Fragmented OCR text shows a political context with mentions of uniform policy and a senatorial argument. It references Naval officers and a Newport connection, but the readable portion is garbled and lacks clear events or outcomes to specify a concrete action or date.
Paymaster Wilson Wesen, son of the late Willam Lo Wosen, retires from naval service after a long career including positions as Portmaster and chairman of the Committee on Paymaster and Masters. He has undergone treatment at the Naval Hospital since December. Naval examinations for assistant paymasters postponed to June 8 to favor college graduates, with exams to be held in Washington. Commander in Chief of the Cabin arrived from Havana with his Court-Marti and will visit U.S. Army posts, ships, and arsenals.
Manuel the Boy King of Portugal was proclaimed ruler after taking the oath of allegiance in Lisbon. He rode through lined streets with troops and dignitaries, escorted to the throne with royal crown placed on a gospel book, swearing to uphold Catholic faith and the constitution.
The report describes Devaney killing Lida Edward and her mother then shooting himself in a stable near Olio Mas. The incident occurred after Devaney, said to be insane following the confrontation with the two women at the theater. Guards were called, and the barn where the body lay was found. The事件 ends with Devaney’s suicide and the family implications for the deceased girl, a local graduate.
Morgin spokespersons in New York signal cautious optimism as the American financial crisis shows signs of stabilization. Bank officials from Interboro Bank on Youll Street and Kaiser Decoratives in Kaiser discuss potential depositor confidence measures and pending outcomes for May.
The passage warns that pain from physic harms the bowels and stomach, hardening the bowel lining and provoking constipation and dyspepsia. It argues that salts castor oil and laxatives cause these issues, and offers Lascarets as a safe, effective alternative. The tone urges avoiding injury while seeking relief.
The Washington Baltimore and Annapolis Electric Railway touts its streamlined interurban service, claiming the fastest, best equipped cars to Baltimore and Annapolis. It highlights a five minute service to key centers, with direct access to major hotels theaters and business districts in Baltimore.
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