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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
May 09, 1908
Page
11
Report outlines new plan to free Thaw while alleging Dr Baker void returns and that a judge failed to grant a hearing on an insanity charge. The text mixes marriage and death notices with scattered references to legal actions, hearings, and unidentified local figures amid a erratic OCR fragment.
Fragmentary OCR mentions a person named Shaw, a Republican district convention, and multiple place names and officials. The readable text hints at a political event or speech linked to party conventions but lacks clear facts, dates, or outcomes.
Franklin Pierce, counsel for the complainants, questioned Mr Jerome about meeting Allan Ryan in a restaurant during the Thaw case. Jerome admitted he went with Assistant D A Garvan and shook dice for drinks with the Ryan boys, but claimed the event occurred after Delmas had finished summing up in the first Thr Thaw trial and insisted he did not neglect his duties.
A May 3 session of the African Methodist Episcopal Church featured Bishop Walters introduced as presiding officer amid floral tributes. The conference arranged a free lecture for delegates, while debate arose over Rev A W Lewis claiming a seat as a general officer, though the credentials committee ruled he was not entitled to one.
A lumberman was found near the Western Maryland Railroad at Hendricka West Virginia. The man appeared struck by a passenger train and a portion of the trunk was seen downstream. Coat hat and satchel recovered, and a missing companion is suspected. Authorities search for details on the incident.
Fragmented OCR item listing multiple ages and names across addresses and courts. Includes references to hospitals providers and a soap company ad fragment with scattered names like Jefferan street Grace Grace Court and Manhattan Soap Co.
President Roosevelt and Mrs Roosevelt along with Jet Burroughs kept to a simple Pine Knot schedule in Marlboro County Virginia. A long woodland stroll followed a late breakfast prepared by Fannie Copeland. The party later traveled to Round Top Green Mount and returned in time for dinner as reports say no notable dispatches reached the White House that day.
A coalition of commercial and manufacturing interests from key river towns plans a united move against freight rate increases. They announce a conference to coordinate strategy and press for a general advance in freight rates across eastern rail lines.
Report outlines Tokyo’s firm response to Korean insurrection fears. Regions plan renewed security measures in Muff as the emperor’s government pressures suppression of nationalist activity. Privy Council backs drastic actions, while foreign powers consider intervention. A cabinet reshuffle follows with Song named prime minister.
The widow of Manuel Huissa who shot King Carlos of Portugal on February 7 has drawn 4004 deposited to her husband’s order in an American bank. The paper calls for an investigation to determine who placed the money in the bank and whether others have deposited funds for Black Cross members.
A three year old named Wilfred Stevens traveled solo from South Africa after his mother died. He reached New York aboard the Teutonic under a stewardess’s care, finally seeing his father from Southampton on Long Island as he stepped ashore after six weeks at sea.
Ray K Hopper, manager of the International Law Association, was arrested Thursday by central office detectives on a warrant charging embezzlement and released on bond. He is later held in custody after his bondsman, William W Stewart, said he wished Hopper to surrender following his intended departure from the city. Merchants who lent him bills to collect alleged he failed to make returns, prompting the complaint.
Georgia will send an uninstructed delegation to the Denver convention, Rep Hardwick of Georgia says in a statement. The stance mirrors Georgia history and aligns with southern Johnson supporters as sentiment shifts from Bryan, with Hardwick once chairing the state convention.
Several hundred men of the Holy Name Society attended a St Domimies Church service in southwest, hearing Rev C A McKenna of New York speak on Death and Judgment. He described the deathbed of an unrepentant sinner to illustrate hell, arguing redemption requires belief and confession of hell. Father L Finnerty, society director, offered a brief address.
Delegates stay in Washington awaiting Bishop Charles NI Brent of the Philippines who has been elected bishop here. Dr Randolph McKim, president of the convention, reports several telegrams sent to Manila seeking contact. No word has arrived, and it is believed Brent delays while considering the situation. Many delegates remain in the city hoping for a special convention if Brent accepts.
A confused letter argues over the Episcopal Church canon on pulpit authority and interdenominational relations. It notes the canon’s approval by both houses and questions Bishops Prent and church loyalty in urging wider acceptance.
Engineer Charles W Papis and assistant Glenn S Burrell are to Honolulu for preliminary work surveying and boring on a new Pearl Harbor naval station. They sail from San Francisco May 2 with two craftsmen drill operators and a foreman, to submit a location report to the department for naval review by a board appointed by the Secretary of the Navy.
Mrs Russell Sage offers 500000 to establish a permanent endowment for the American Bible Society, on condition that a further 1000 be raised for the same purpose by year end. In 1907 the society distributed 130000 Bibles and testaments in about 100 languages worldwide.
Mrs Foraker heads the receiving line at a Washington reception by the newly formed Club of Colonial Dames. Distinguished guests from across the country attended. a Marine Band played in the gallery while the biennial council reelected officers, including Mrs Ruffin Cox as Virginia president and Miss Wharton stepping down.
Reports from the hotel where former President Cleveland remains ill say Mrs Cleveland expects him to recover and plans to remove him home as soon as spring weather arrives. Taft declines Pensacola visit urging immediate Washington duties. he will travel via Charleston and land about May 20.
The National Union Club of the District of Columbia held its second annual entertainment and dance at the National Rifles Armory last night with songs sketches and a one act comedy drawing much applause. Featured participants included W E Kahn Stephen Laut Miss Selma Selinger and others. A reception committee led by Edwin Hiliar and W D Brown coordinated the event. Ray Lecien Clark and wife of Columbus Ohio visiting local hosts mention his past service as pastor of Foundry and Hamline churches and as presiding elder of the Washington district.
George Lyon of Durham North Carolina won the silver trophy in the Southern Handicap Shoot after breaking eighteen of twenty in the shoot-off for the tie against Livingston of Alabama who made sixteen hits.
In Marietta Ohio on May 8 a gas leak ignited a blaze at the Washington County Infirmary. About 200 inmates were inside. all escaped after a temporary panic. Supt. Young died from burns as the building was saved by an improvised inmate fire brigade, with damage listed at $60.
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The Washington Post frames itself as a national guide with comprehensive financial and market coverage. It promises full merchant and farmer useful reports plus wide reading matter for leisure and informed citizens.
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The Sunday Post Pink Sheet sports section covers every outdoor and indoor sport with crowded pages. It chronicles baseball results, running, billiards, auto races, yacht contests, boating, golf, tennis, swimming, and more in a comprehensive detailed manner.
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