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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
May 09, 1908
Page
3
A Dun and Bradstreet review notes improving yet cautious textile trade, with orders rising but cautious sentiment. Weather and crop damage affect retail dealings, while financial conditions and bond activity influence credit and liquidity. overall business shows some strength but remains reserved across sectors.
A trio of post office robbers were chased and one was shot while fleeing. Police captured another suspect near woods, while officers pursued the third. The incident involved stolen stamps and occurred as authorities closed in on the fleeing attackers.
An OCR fragment records multiple names and actions across a community setting. The text mentions several individuals, a location, and various activities, but the完整 context is unclear. The piece hints at interpersonal dynamics and local routines without a coherent narrative or dates.
The funeral for Christian Xander will be held at his home 908 seventh street northwest at 3 p m Sunday, with private services officiated by Rev Paul A Mentzel. Delegations from Acacia Lodge No 18 FAAM Saengerbund Maennerchor and Arion Singing Societies and the Business News Association will attend. Pallbearers include Join Waldman Maj Charles Locher George Wiper Richard von Fodorf John A Cameron and Edward H Droop.
A fire at the Terminal Hotel in Atlanta destroys large sections of the block, forcing 200 guests to flee. Fire and police squads battle the flames as buildings along Forsyth Street and Madison Avenue burn, with crews preventing spread to nearby structures.
Maris Hart, of San Bran cok, testified for the prosecution that the Wine stand case involves fraud. Margaret Andrews, described as a petitioner and caregiver, claimed Hart had cared for two of her children, while testimonies by Josph Wender and others referenced a purchase application and alleged schemes. The court adjourned for a morning recess as Justice Staffer ordered the case continued.
Justice Alvestri halts Mole HO Magtan and Pri klivers Tron No 1 and other union members from picketing employer sites Richardson & Birssanlotn and the Employers Association. The order bars pickets around business plants, boarding houses, and railroad stations and forbids agents from soliciting or following employees.
Justice Ashies Mc Gould of the Third Supreme Court ruled yesterday that the payment of a claim fee tied to the Cherokee Indian claim against the United States Treasury was enjoined following a complaint by the law firm Shelley & Martin of this city. The case involves a disputed $7,900 payment with no fraud proven, and the will dated August 4 196 ended with estatesplit among Mrs Major and other named executors including Mrs Georgia Donnon and Mrs Ernestina A Coggins receiving the residue.
The DC Court of Appeals and Equity Court entries cover writs, dismissals, petitions, and assignments for May 1908. Cases include Standard OH Co v Brown, Johnson v Royal Wife Ins Co, Myers v Mayhew, Bendheim v Pickford, Metropolitan Life Ins Co v Hawking, and numerous patent appeals. Also listed are equity matters, guardianships, alimony, and probate adoptions with docketed dates and attorney names.
A garbled list of real estate transfers and mortgages across multiple blocks and streets. Names include Joseph Davenport William A Kennedy Lulu Friedrichs Michael Keane Clarence Colffere and Henry Spackman. Properties span Twenty third to Fourteenth Street North and Northwest wards with parcel details, lot numbers and monetary amounts.
An old fashioned grocery promotion urging readers to call the grocer and order Gold Medal Floar bread is summarized with emphasis on timely action and widespread invitation to enjoy fresh slices.
Ad for Gold Medal Flour highlights wheat quality and milling as the secret to bread. Claims every slice invites another and positions Washburn Crosby as the brand behind the loaf.
The text honors the ocean warriors of the American navy from the Revolution era. It recalls iron battleships afloat in the Pacific and the sailors who command them, invoking Paul Jones and his famed quip to emphasize enduring naval resolve and national pride across generations.
A wartime statement credits Budweiser’s millions in tax revenue with building and equipping a ready navy to defend national honor against any foreign aggression.
Multiple transfers and security interests documented including John A Hamilton and others to Trust Company for loans, guardianships, and securing various properties in Herwooods and Brookland developments. Transactions reference lots, blocks, and 7 year terms with interest, plus a coupon note from Manhattan Soap Co.
Directors Baron Caywood Allen Block and others petitioned the District Supreme Court to appoint John B Herrell and Henry K Simpson as receivers to wind up People s Insurance Company. The surplant is about 50 567 77 with 219 stockholders. All risks will transfer to the Royal Fire Insurance Company of Liverpool under a recent contract. The move follows severe competition and rate cutting by nonresident companies.
Charles Roberts and Frank Rogers, both with aliases, were sentenced yesterday by Justice Barnard in Criminal Court No 2 to fifteen years each in the penitentiary for stealing four dollars. The men wore masks during the crime and had prior offenses.
A man convicted of robbing Elmer H Roberts of a pocketbook containing $4 on February 14 was riding a street car when the crime occurred. One defendant told Justice Barnard he had been hounded by police nationwide, and the justice replied they should both be free from police molestation for a lone period.
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