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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
May 08, 1908
Page
10
Report details a heavy sea storm hindering rescue attempts as a large ship sinks near Long Island shores. Crews are battered by breaking waves and high surf while attempting to send breeches-buoys and lines from shore. Despite 10 men aboard and efforts using a light boat, the vessel remains inaccessible with the wreck rolling in fierce breakers.
The text discusses fragile printed matter and the value of preserving old and degraded sheets. It mentions ink on different papers, the lasting impact of print, and the need for archival care. The passage emphasizes professional investments in preservation and attention to vintage materials.
A fragmented report describes a baby found abandoned in a storm near a street carriage, with witnesses noting a dog and a tense scene. The article shifts to a report from May 7 in New York and Washington on Indian Affairs commissioner Leupp meeting Indians near Buffalo, highlighting health concerns and a post-matinee crowd scene.
A Special to The Washington Post reports in Brown County near Nashville a Crabbite sect will stage a venomous rattlesnake bite test next Sunday. Led by Rev Henry Crabb the group teaches that a believer’s faith and communal prayer can avert poison. Multiple demonstrations have occurred with snakes, with two members already bitten. they paid $20 for the snake and plan another public test.
President Roosevelt's spring visit to Pine Knot lodge near Charlottesville drew University of Virginia students including a baseball player from the team. He greeted them from his car platform and signaled a light note about Greenway, a Virginia student and ballplayer. The trip proceeded along Green Mountain and toward North Garden after a brief stop, with Mrs Roosevelt in a green wrap and the party continuing to the Virginia countryside.
Jealous husband John Cushner is charged with trying to cremate his wife in Shamokin Pennsylvania. Cushner allegedly thrust her into a dough tray and ignited paper while his accomplice John Cardish aided the attempt. The woman was severely burned and may not recover.
In a tense Kentucky Republican convention Taft forces overcome Bradley’s harmony plea and secure four at large delegates to the Chicago national convention. The vote ends with Bradley beaten by 183 and Taft allies El Lane Burns Willson and Bullitt among the unlikely contenders. Platform endorses Roosevelt and Taft.
Customs inspectors seized the schooner El Blanco outside Havana after reports from the secret police. Six unmanifested boxes labeled hardware, alleged to contain arms and powder, were found on board. Further investigation will occur on arrival at Ibarra. government officials deny knowledge of revolt plans in the Eastern province.
Blackie a pet cat of the late Benjamin Dilley died at age sixteen after a prolonged illness. Executors consented to mercy. Blackie had shared a $40 000 property income with his sister Rinkie and Miss Addie Ruch was appointed to care for them at $75 a month.
Cecelia Loftus suddenly collapsed during a matinee at the Maryland Theatre Baltimore on May 7. She forgot the song words, stood frozen, then fell faintly as attendants rushed to help. Loftus had been unwell for several days, a factor in the incident.
The Standard Oil Company of Indiana began a new battle to avoid paying the $29,240,000 fine imposed by Judge Landis. Attorneys for the company appeared before the United States Circuit Court of Appeals to argue the appeal from the lower court judgment. The hearing occupied most of the day.
Evans hero of San Francisco parade as 8000 sailors and Marines march ashore the largest force ever displayed in peacetime. Gen Funston leads units with Rear Admiral Tyron and Admiral Evans honored by Mayor Taylor and Gov. Gillett. Metcalf reviews fleets tomorrow. rail excursion advertised.
Mrs John M Glenn of Baltimore urged Southern women to cast aside aristocratic notions and aid those in need at the National Conference of Charities and Corrections in Richmond. Dr Charles B Granby of Catholic University warned tuberculosis is higher in African Americans. he cited a dispositional factor and urban life stresses. Frank J Bruno of Colorado Springs advocated a national sanitarium for consumptives.
Special to the Washington Post reports Mrs Hetty Green plans to leave the Hotel Plaza for quieter apartments after a week of public interest. She seeks peace even at Hoboken’s $19 month flat, while daughters Sylvia and societal expectations shape her choices. Promoters press for money, and Green resists, aiming to protect her wealth and privacy.
In La Porte Indiana May 7 identification of Ole Budsberg of Iola Wisconsin and Henry Helfelein of Mansfield South Dakota among bones from the Guinness murder farm emerged as the investigation widens. Prosector Smith says Lamphere will be indicted and tried soon for the deaths of Mrs Guinness and her three children. Evidence suggests a specially prepared room used for murders with walls padded and a barred window. Witnesses report that Mrs Guinness declined a cash offer for her farm days before the fire. Two men from Michigan City were seen entering the Guinness property. CONTINUED ON THIRD PAGE. Week one All-rail Service to Cape May via Philadelphia.
In New London on May 7 the Pequot House on the headland burned early as a strong easterly gale spread flames to nearby cottages and other buildings. Fourteen structures caught fire at times. the Pequot House is owned by an association led by Senator Frank Brandegee. Loss estimated at about 25 000 dollars. In Richmond, W W Wilkerson, 70, died in a hospital after a fall, a Civil War veteran and longtime merchant who recently retired.
Paul Sherp, a possibly eighteen year old, faces arraignment in the Fifth Avenue Police Court Brooklyn for robbing Mrs Catherine Bohanan, an elderly 85 year old woman who testified she once loved him. The magistrate sent the case to the grand jury after Sharps denial.
Senator Culberson opened a lively debate reading newspapers showing railroad traffic managers seeking general freight rate increases. He said the President and the Interstate Commerce Commission approved waiving the law to offset wage costs, while critics argued such moves violate antitrust law and questioned Senate action. Senator Foraker critiqued, noting power granted to regulate rates has driven increases until legal rulings, and Senator Money of Mississippi lamented expecting the commission to uphold the law and doubted any plan to suspend or raise rates.
Rumors say Judge Alton B Parker plans a nomination bid at the Denver convention aided by revived publicity around his famed gold telegram. Western Democrats may rally behind Parker if Bryan falters, with frontier support for Parker as an alternative to Gray or others. 1.26 to Baltimore and back via Pennsylvania Railroad, Saturday and bondage trains listed.
William Montgomery, cashier at Allegheny National Bank in Pittsburgh, is arrested for embezzling at least 469000. He is linked to Republican leaders and former Quay campaign finance. Bank examiner William Folda led the case after a bribe attempt surfaced. Amelia Bingham underwent successful surgery for local peritonitis amid hospital reports.
Major Chaffee a Civil War officer and brother of Lieut Gen Adna R Chaffee U B A retired died at his Kansas City home today of kidney trouble at age seventy nine. Baltimore and Retara $1.25. Baltimore and Ohio BRR. All trains Saturday and Sunday both ways except Royal Limited. City offices 1417 Gst and 619 Pat. With next Sundays Post Cut out the coupon on Page 2 Manhattan Soap Co.
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