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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

May 07, 1908

Page

35

Bishops Contend Over Rules Committee At General Conference

The Washington Post report shows bishops debating how to appoint a five member rules committee as delegates push for immediate action. Bishop Hamilton seeks rapid selection, while Rev Dr Smith argues for full conference involvement. The lineup includes Rev Dr W Smith Pittsburg Rex Dr J M Buckley New York Rev Dr W M Evans West Virginia and others with Jenkins Patten and Jacobs guiding the process.

J W Hamilton C W Smith Smrta Hamilton Bshops Walden Smith W Smith Pittsburg J M Buckley New York W M Evans West Virginia JP Dolliver Iowa J A.patten Chattanooga Joseph Hongeley Sterling J .Miller West Wirgina Judiciary Committee Tre John A Patten Chatmoore Enric J. Jacobs Central Pennsylians Mallatieu Asa Welliken Generi Lyrie Belome Crohers Maheot Aesarcy Risaap Woren Stessenitor Warret Enstel

Marriage and Death Notices Fragment in Obscure Text

A fragmented OCR section shows marriage and death notices with unreadable names and garbled segments. The legible parts indicate personal notices, but the text elsewhere is too degraded to extract specific dates or identities. The item preserves the newspaper’s obituary notice style without clear details.

Funeral Directors and Undertakers Listed in Washington D C

A clipped list shows multiple funeral directors and embalmers in Washington D C area with addresses and phone numbers. Names include Howard Tabler, Harvey's Sons, Speare, Sardo & Co, Costello, Geier's Sons, Zurhorst, William Lee, John R Wright, and others with office locations and on premises chapels.

Harvey's Sons Fabalmers Speare Street Pearan Sardo & CO LTR TORS Thos S Sergeon RSS John R Wright Co

Thompson Party for Taft Delegates Gather at Convention

Fragmentary OCR shows Thompson faction and Taft supporters naming delegates at a convention. Mentions elected treasurer and various names and entities, with references to state offices and party activities. Reading includes scattered names, committees, and public notices amid assembly proceedings.

Names Mentioned at New York Election Reception List

A garbled OCR list references numerous individuals tied to a New York event or reception. Names include Hughes, Pavie, Rene, Tomy, Beata, James, Wiliah, Alice, Fowler, Smith, Rowley, and others, with scattered city hints such as Norfolk and Portsmouth. The fragmentary text suggests a guest or attendee roll rather than a full article.

Rootherland Norfolk Rowley Porsmouth Wesneta Resa Chiara Fuster Core Lawson

Health Office Record Summary

Health office records list names and ages with addresses and durations of stay or service. Entries include Hume DC, S7 S8 years, Thomas J Sullivan 62, Leafy Wilms, Eure Jackson 7628 Post, and others with varied ages from 1 month to 98 years.

Odam Sokuers Hume Elton Harard St the Sammond Marea Ct Pomillon Callan St Davis Sears Eure Jackson

Bryan delegates predicted in Pennsylvania convention

Harrisburg reporters note that seven district delegates met with Bryan League of Pennsylvania leaders. Jere S Black said Bryan would win fifty two Pennsylvania delegates and that Bryan supporters would control the state convention. Secretary P Gray Meek disputed the claim, saying Bryanite gains were overstated by forty votes and a resolution to instruct the delegation would be defeated by over three to one. Black predicted four large delegates favored Bryan.

Harrisburg Pennsylvania Bryan League of Pennsylvania Jere S Black League Bryan P Gray Meek Democratic State Committee Black Targe

Opposes Naming Bryan In Democratic Presidential Race

A Pennsylvanian political observer argues Gov. Johnson or Judge Gray are better for the party than Bryan. He notes Bryan cannot win the Eastern States and would not carry Western states he previously won. The piece records Democratic leaders like John T Lenahan weighing strategy and debates over instructed delegates and national prospects.

Gov. Johnson Judge Gray Bryan East Woording John T Lenahan Tenahan Johnson George Krea Wilhians Massishusetts tMe Thamo Gray Washington Ervin Dea Jonithan Pennsyhanii

Decree in Virginia Suit Debates Debt and State Claims

A Virginia suit regarding interterritorial debt and property transfers between Virginia and West Virginia was publicly released. Chief Justice Luter presides over the decree outlining debt amounts, property shares, and potential remedies, including a $100 deposit to cover expenses.

Joe Lemyur Sarg Iseeitam Virgina Virg West Virginia Apendians West Virgina Virginia Mike Hs

Trolley Car Kill Woman Near Annapolis Crossing

A trolley car of the Washington Baltimore and Annapolis Railway struck a wagon on a Severn crossing about five miles from Annapolis, killing Mrs Ann Mare Filing. Eyewitnesses say two cars started from Annapolis minutes apart, and the collision occurred as the wagon approached the crossing. Mr Fhing stated both he and his wife had ridden the first car and believed they could cross safely. the second car followed soon after. The incident left surrounding parties shaken, with authorities investigating fault and time sequence of the two trains.

Sye Wasengion Annapews Mag Ann Mare Henry Ebling Bugks Severn Niles Annapols Washington Ballmore Annapolis Annapoli Acc Fhing Washington Express

Death by Own Action After Quarrel Near Mapleville

John Brooks Lakin of Hagerstown and Stanley Lakin of Hagerstown are mentioned as relatives of the deceased farmer of Mapleville Washington County. The death occurred after Lakin bought two ounces of carboleic acid in Boonsboro and was found unconscious in a stable near his home. He died at noon following the morning incident. The report notes a family connection to the Lakin brothers and to the Rockville wholesale grocery firm.

Spe Lalic Washington Post Litgerstown Willim Hayrid Lakin

Virginia Obituary Highlights Local Notables

Obituaries from Moolstock to Suffolk note the deaths of Allen Bow men aged 67 and Mary V Davis aged 77. Other passings include Prof Thomas J Williams at about 20, Hentuves Gregg at 73, and Mayo Guilford G Gregg, station agent at Round Hill. Surviving relatives include spouses, children, and siblings across Loudoun and Isle of Wight counties.

Luke Carruthers James F Carruthers Loudoun County Suffolk Mary V Davis Jamestown Smithfield T J Chapman Isle of Wight Eli

Wright brothers fly new aeroplane in test flight at Manteo

The Wright brothers at Wilf Dewl near Manteo Va stage a powered flight in a new aeroplane carrying two men for a test. Officials from the United States and foreign governments are to witness further trials including a possible 70 mile round trip to Cape Henry before tests finish.

Washington Post Manteo May Wright Brothers Aeronauts Wilf Dewl HH Che Cape Henry United States

Resignation of Virginia Bishop Van de Vier

Bishop Van de Vier resigns after fifteen years as head of the Catholic Diocese of Virginia. He will depart for Berlin to spend his later years, with Pope Pius informed of the change around the same period as events unfold. Rt Rev John J Keane had previously led Virginia. candidates for successor include Bishop Benjamin Keiles or Bishop JT OConnel, with the headship expected at Washington's Catholic university.

Benjamin Keiles Elther Savannah JT Oconnel

Western Maryland Rumor and Court Opinions Report

A rumor about Western Maryland Railroad control circulates amid court actions and receiver involvement. The Washington Post notes cases from Raleigh and Charleston, with judges Waddill Boyd and Judge Prichard presiding, while a separate West Virginia convention elects leaders of the Improved Order of Red Men.

Richmoan Gor Ft Pragilin Virginia Carolina Ompan Appellee Raleigh G 1 Caskiz Tsnchburg Appellea To & 1 Holiaday Pal Ttrerk Suppl Company G C Lewis Gallego Lolaml Land Company Oto Tuber We Tr Ourt Charleston Obriete James FL Payne Harleston W Va Ly Woof Chitsn Master Appellents Eo J Kennedy OH Power & Cy Appellec Distry Court Newbern BC Larguel Norfolk Hughe Appellecs

Roanoke Light Infantry Elects Officers in May

The Roanoke Light Infantry of Roanoke Virginia elected Harm TW Davant a graduate of the Virginia Military Institute as first lieutenant and FW Cunningham as second lieutenant with L. G. Giggatt serving as canton adjutant.

Speco Wannlts Roanoke Va May Roanoke Light Infantry Harm TW Davant Virginia Miliary Institute Canton l L Giggatt Leutenant FW Cunningham

Club Women In Convention at Montgomery County Meeting

More than 100 women gathered in Rockville for the Montgomery County Federation of Women's Clubs annual meeting. Delegates from Rockville, Forest Glen, Sandy Spring, Kensington, Bethesda, and other clubs attended. Mrs George H Wrightt was elected president and Mrs R Hentley Thomas first vice president. Financial officer Mrs Robert C Warfield and auditor Miss Anna M Farquhar were named. Prof Enos Mills spoke on forestry and Dr William L Lewin discussed homemaker sanitation. Lunch followed hosted by Rockville Club members.

Washington Rockville Montgomery County Federation of Women’s Clubs Montgomery Country Club Rockville Club

Two Directors of County Home Charged With Cruelty

Cumberland May 6. William Brant and John Reiman, poor directors of Somerset County Home, are under arrest on charges of cruel treatment of inmates. The information, filed by Constable William W. Gilbert, accuses the officials of neglect leading to the deaths and suffering of several inmates, including Ralph Sand Brass and others, with five nurses reported as having aided in the alleged abuses.

Washington Post Cumberland Mn William Brant John Reiman Somerset Pr Charse William W Gilbert Ralph Sand Brass Charles Peters Berim Altowd Ranron John Gibbens Aires Charles Beny Hls Tomas Brisco John Mowry

Keswick Horse Show Opens Amid Poor Weather Delays Attendance

The Keswick horse show opened with lower attendance due to wintry weather but featured strong exhibitor turnout and many rides. Notable events included Empress winning the cup, with riders like George Zinn and Wilbur Geborne placing in several classes. judges Sunney Holloway and John McComb selected winners across harness and jumping divisions. The American Surgical Association also held its final session naming officers and designating Philadelphia as next meeting site.

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Maryland Obituary Rockville Man Maynard Dies in Cleveland

Rockville Maryland Maynard aged twenty eight son of Mr and Mrs George C Maynard died this morning in Cleveland Ohio while visiting or residing away from home. He and his family occupied their summer home near Rockville.

Rockville Colton Maynard George C Maynard Rockhoe Cleveland Ohio

Alexandria seeks 20000 for girls school building on Brent property

City council heard a school board request for 20000 to erect a new girls school replacing the condemned Peabody Building. The Brent property on Prince Street was acquired for 1200 with five years to pay, allowing immediate action to avoid delays. The plan includes rooms for twelve to sixteen classes and temporary housing for students now at Washington Street School.

Washington Post Bureau King Street Alexandria City School Board Peabody Corporation Court Burke Committee On Finance Avoi Brent Prince Street Henry Varnek Streets M Lewis Balt Lewis Washington Street Joint Committee On Finance Suhcess

Prisoner’s life in danger in Calvert assault case

Special to The Weslington reports Arthur Rand, a Black man charged with assaulting Mary Busey Ward in Calvert County, will be tried tomorrow before Chief Judge Briscoe and Judge Morr. Sheriff I B Ward arrived, noting Warden Hank, and plans to leave by an early train to Prince Fredericktown. Intense local feeling raises fear for Rand’s safety.

Calvert Arthur Rand Mary Busey Prince Frederictown Rind Prince Fredericktown

CATTLE BUYER DISAPPEARS IN LURAY VA

Rodgers son of William H Rodgers, superintendent of Page County’s poor, vanished from his Luray home Monday while on his cattle buying trip. He had about $40, seen yesterday near Newmarket preparing to board a Southern train. He is about 25, with a wife and several children.

Luray Rodgers William H. Rodgers Page County Inuray Stony Man Newmarket Southern

Investigate Fully Before Banking Your Money

A dated financial recruitment pitch urges readers to investigate a bank before depositing funds. It emphasizes spending time assessing the institution’s strength and character and invites inquiries, claiming the bank as “the strongest financial institution south of Philadelphia and east of St Louis.”

Philadelphia St Louis

American Security and Trust Company Northwest Corner

The notice references American Security and Trust Company located at the northwest corner of Fifteenth and Pennsylvania Avenue.

American Security and Trust Company Fifteenth and Pennsylvania Avenue

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