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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
May 09, 1908
Page
26
Dun and Bradstreet reports show fewer business failures while textile and export trade improve, aided by better weather and steadier demand. Retail dealings gain at leading exchanges as cautious optimism returns, though inflationary pressure and crop damage persist. lenders supply funds as commercial bonds restore credit.
A trio of men robbed a post office and were pursued through a wooded area. One thief was shot and captured while another fled. implications point to a coordinated heist with law enforcement close behind.
Fragmentary OCR reads like a jumble of names, dates, and actions. It hints at a political or local incident involving individuals and an assistant, with no clear sequence or complete facts. The readable content is too sparse for a concrete event or outcome.
The funeral of Christian Xander who died Thursday evening will be at 3 p m Sunday at his home 908 Seventh Street Northwest. Rev Paul A Mentzel of Concordia Lutheran Church will officiate. Private service with invited friends and relatives. Delegations from Acacia Lodge FAAM Saengerbund Maennerchor Arion Singing Societies and the Business News Association will attend. Saengerbund will sing under Emil Holer. pallbearers from close friends: J Waldman Maj Charles Locher George Wiper Richard von Fodor f John A Cameron Edward H Droop.
Fire destroyed the Terminal Hotel area in Atlanta with two blocks burned and many structures damaged. Police and fire units battled the blaze as patrons evacuated from the hotel and nearby businesses. Fire officials reported rapid spread and multiple explosions as flames reached Madison and Forsyth streets.
The trial continues as Maris Hart a San Bran resident testifies for the prosecution about alleged schemes. Warnings about forged signatures and fraudulent land purchases surface as witnesses describe alleged dealings. Justice Staffer adjourns proceedings after a brief session and the case remains unresolved.
Justice Alvestri issues an injunction restraining Mole Ho Magtan and Pri klivers Tron No 1 members from picketing employer Richardson Birssanlotn and the Employers Association. The order bars pickets around business plants and railroad stations and forbids actions to solicit or intimidate prospective hires. It also prohibits gatherings near boarding houses and employment sites and restrains followings or importuning of employees.
Justice Ashies Mc Gould of the Third Supreme Court enjoined payment of 7900 to a law firm Shelley and Marin over a Cherokee Indians claim against the U S Treasury. The court found no fraud. will dated August 4 names executors and specific heirs including Mrs Major Jord and Mrs Georgia Donnon. Ernestina A Coggins receives the residue of the estate and is named executrix.
Complex docket entries from the Court of Appeals and related courts detailing admissions to practice, writs, dismissals, and numerous cases. Highlighted items include Brown v OH Company writ, Johnson v Royal Wife Insurance dismissaI, and multiple patent and equity entries with various attorneys and dates. The record lists numerous assignments, motions, guardianships, alimony orders, and probate actions across District of Columbia courts with extensive docket annotations and attorney references.
A garbled list of real estate transfers and mortgage details shows multiple properties in the northwest and surrounding streets with grantees such as Joseph Davenport, Bo Schely, Starrlet Robinson, and Frederick Upperman. The entries include lot numbers, square references, and prices ranging from via 10 to 4000, plus various trustees and building associations.
Slogan style ad urging readers to call their grocer and order gold medal Floar bread. Emphasizes immediate action and assured quality. No specific dates or locations provided.
Slogan mentions Washburn-Crosby Gold Medal Flour claiming every slice of bread will invite another slice. Highlights bread quality through wheat and milling secret.
A compact reflection on the American war effort and naval legacy. It links the enduring role of iron warships on the Pacific to the steadfast courage of sailors, invoking Paul Jones and the famous line We have just started to fight as a symbol of national pride and seafaring spirit.
The text notes that revenue paid to the government over many years supported building and equipping a ready navy to defend honor and deter foreign aggression.
A list of loan agreements and security interests is described, covering numerous parcels in Her Woods Addition, Square North of 98 and 1008, Grant Park, Squars North, and related blocks. Names include John A Hamilton, Walter R Wilcox, Georgi Hane, Ann C Kunkel, Victor E Adler, Lula EB Brown, Prestey Wedding, Thomas L Carlin, John P F White, and others, with multiple amounts and terms. We note loans secured through Washington Loan and Trust Company, Mutual Serial Building Association, and other entities, detailing properties and parcel numbers, with statements of years and interest rates where legible. The document ends with a promotional line for Sweetheart Soap and a coupon offer for Manhattan Soap Co.
Directors Baron Caywood Allen Block and others filed in the District Supreme Court for receivers John Herrell and Henry Simpson to wind up the People's Insurance Company amid a 50 million surplus and 219 stockholders. The Royal Fire Insurance Company of Liverpool will assume risks under a recent contract, following intense competition and rate cutting by nonresident companies.
Charles Roberts and Frank Rogers, both alias holders, were sentenced to fifteen years each in the penitentiary by Justice Barnard in Criminal Court No 2 for a robbery involving four dollars.
A man was convicted of robbing Elmer H Roberts of a pocketbook containing $4 on February 14 while riding a street car. One defendant claimed police harassment nationwide. Justice Barnard advised both defendants to be free from police molestation for a short period.
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