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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
May 07, 1908
Page
8
A Washington DC pastor guides a Baltimore gathering voicing opposition to liquor and urging quick bishops’ committee appointments during the General Conference. Delegates debate judiciary selection while Bishop Hamilton proposes immediate action.
A damaged notice page lists marriage and death notices with readable fragments mentioning individuals and events. The legible names suggest personal life events amid an oblique historical record, though many details are unreadable.
A faded necrology style listing names of funeral directors and undertakers in a Washington DC area directory. Entries include Howard Tabler, Harvey's Sons, Spear, Frank Geier's Sons, Zurhorst, Wright, and others with street addresses and phone numbers. The page notes on call hours and chapel locations, reflecting a city services directory from the era.
Fragmentary OCR notes describe a Thompson party for Taft delegates, with mentions of convention proceedings, electing officers, and discussions on state representation and enforcement. Names and places are garbled, but reference to Taft and delegates appears central. The fragment hints at party alignment and plans for the convention.
An OCR fragment lists numerous individuals including Hughes, Pavie, Ter, Terfy, Gu, and others tied to New York and Norfolk, with scattered references to addresses, dates, and roles. The text lacks coherent sentences but records names, places, and potential official duties or recognitions in a late era notice.
A fragmented health office record lists names and ages of elderly residents and staff across several northwest Washington addresses. Entries include 49 year old, 78 year old, 62 year old, and 18 to 66 year old individuals with various facilities and care settings noted.
Harrisburg delegates met with Bryan League officials as Jere S Black claimed Bryan would secure 52 Pennsylvania delegates and have influence over the state convention. Secretary P Gray Meek countered that Bryanite claims overstate support by about 40 votes and that instructing the delegation would fail by over three to one, while Black predicted four at large Bryan-favorable delegates.
Democratic leader Representative John T Lenahan of the Eleventh Pennsylvania district argues Bryan cannot win in the East and urges support for Gray or Johnson. He notes Western support is unlikely and stresses Democracy first urging a cautious approach to delegations and future plans.
A Virginia suit orders a social master to report on debt claims between Virginia and West Virginia over pre secession obligations. The case addresses public debt, property, stocks, and credits, and directs a final report to be filed, with a mandatory $100 deposit to cover costs.
A trolley car struck a wagon at a Severn crossing about five miles from Annapolis killing Mrs. Ann Mare Filing and injuring Mr. Henry Ebling. Witnesses described two cars leaving Annapolis and the Washington Ballimore and Annapolis Railway express following shortly after. The accident disrupted traffic as cars converged at the crossing and the wagon occupants attempted to escape the danger.
A Mapleville farmer, after a quarrel with his wife, bought two ounces of carbolic acid and was found unconscious in a stable near his home. He died at noon. He leaves a wife and one son, with ties to the Lakin family of Hagerstown and Rockville. The article notes regional officials elected in Rockville, including a clerk and treasurer, bailiff, and town attorney.
Obituaries report Moolstock resident Urs Allen Bow man aged 67 survived by husband. Staunton professor Thomas J Williama died aged about 20. Hentuves and wife with four children noted. Leesburg Mayo-Guilford G Gregg a round Hill station agent aged 73 died of heart disease. survived by daughter Mrs Luke Carruthers. Suffolk Mrs Mary V Davis died at Hotel Jamestown aged 77, survived by brother T J Chapman and five daughters.
United States and foreign experts to witness a test flight by the Wright brothers at Wilmington near Manteo Virginia. The aeroplane rose from a rail platform and flew about twenty five miles per hour with the machine 40 feet long and 9 feet wide. Officials expect a long test flight of seventy five miles to Cape Henry and return.
Bishop Van de Vier of the Diocese of Virginia has resigned after fifteen years and plans to return to Berlin. The decision was made around the Pope’s time but only became public recently. He is to be replaced by Rt Rev John J Keane, with potential successors discussed including Bishop Benjamin Keiles or Bishop JT OConnel.
A rumor swirled about outside interests gaining control of the Western Maryland Railroad now under a court receiver. The article also reports on multiple court opinions from Raleigh and Charleston, and notes Dr J oF Breenes being elected grand sachem of the Improved Order of Red Men in West Virginia.
The Roanoke Light Infantry of Roanoke Virginia elected Harm TW Davant a graduate of the Virginia Military Institute as first lieutenant G Giggatt and FW Cunningham were chosen as second lieutenant and officer respectively.
More than 100 women attended the Montgomery County Federation of Women's Clubs annual meeting at Montgomery County Club in Rockville. Represented were Rockville, Forest Glen, Sandy Spring, Kensington, Bethesda clubs, and the Women’s Suffrage Association. Mrs George H Wricht was elected president and Mrs R Hentley Thomas first vice president. Officers including Mrs Robert C Warfield and Miss Anna M Farquhar were named. Prof Enos Mills and Prof Besley spoke on forestry and sanitation. Lunch was provided by Rockville Club members.
Cumberland May 6. William Brant and John Reiman, two Somerset County Home directors, are under arrest on charges of cruel treatment of inmates. The case cites Ralph Sand Brass, bedridden with paralysis, denied care until death. John Gibbens neglected. Charles Peters unconscious. Charles Beny with chronic asthma ignored. Tomas Brisco with frostbitten feet left untreated. five nurses reported rescuing.
The Keswick Horse Show opened with lower attendance due to wintry weather though boxes were filled and many visitors attended. A wide array of classes and prizes were awarded including Empress for jumping and several top honors by George Zinn and others. the American Surgical Association elected officers and named Philadelphia as next meeting site.
Maynard Colton Maynard aged twenty eight son of Mr and Mrs George C Maynard of Rockville Maryland died this morning in Cleveland Ohio after occupying their summer home near Rockville.
Washington Post reports Alexandria city council discussed a $20000 appropriation to fund a modern girls school building replacing the condemned Peabody Building. The Brent property was acquired for $1200 with five years to pay, and cash from the Peabody sale is to cover costs. The project aims to house twelve classrooms initially and later expand, with priority to avoid delays opening next school term.
Special to The Weslington reports intense public feeling over the assault case of Arthur Rand charged with assaulting Mary Busey Ward. Rand, held for trial before Judge Briscoe and Judge Morr, is to be moved to Prince Frederick tonight. Sheriff Ward arrived and said Hank will be taken in the morning. Fears of possible danger to Rand in jail.
Rodgers son of William H Rodgers superintendent of the poor for Page County left his Luray home Monday to buy cattle in Stony Man area with about $40. He was last seen yesterday at Newmarket awaiting a possible train ride. He is about 25, married with several children. The search continues.
An advertisement urges readers to fully investigate a bank before depositing funds. It promises a detailed financial statement and stresses the institution’s strength and character, claiming to be the strongest financial institution south of Philadelphia and east of St Louis.
The notice references the American Security and Trust Company located at the northwest corner of Fifteenth and Pennsylvania Avenue.
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