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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
May 09, 1908
Page
34
Dun’s review notes orders increasing in number though still conservative, with export trade better and weather aiding retail dealings at leading exchanges. Reports cite better financial conditions, resumed shipments, and cautious optimism for late spring, while high rains and crop damage temper gains.
A trio of post office robbers faced capture after a daylight robbery ended with a thief shot and another caught near woods. Police reported one suspect wounded, a second apprehended after a quick chase, and the third still at large as investigators tied the incident to a national crime wave.
Fragmentary OCR text mentions consult, president, and various garbled phrases with likely political or procedural context. No clear names, dates, or places readable to establish a concrete event or outcome for a proper summary.
The funeral for Christian Xander, who died Thursday, will be held at 3 p m Sunday at his residence 908 seventh street northwest. The burial will be beside his wife at Prospect Hill Cemetery in a private service officiated by Rev Paul A Mentzel. Delegations from Acacia Lodge FAAM Saengerbund Maennerchor Arion Societies and Business Men's Association attend. The Saengerbund sings under Emil Holer with palbearers from close friends.
A massive fire destroyed the Terminal Hotel in Atlanta, forcing 200 guests to flee. Fire and police crews battled the flames as nearby buildings burned, with explosions reported and streets crowded as responders secured the site and officers restricted access.
A San Francisco fraud case features Maris Hart a witness for the prosecution as jurors weigh alleged schemes involving Margaret Andrews and others. Testimony covers claims of care for two children and forged purchase applications tied to land deals, with adjournment ordered as the court reviews disputed evidence.
Justice Alvestri issues a temporary restraining order against Mole HO Magtan and Pri klivers Tron No 1 members and other unionists. They are barred from maintaining pickets at employer plants and from gatherings at railway stations or near boarding houses and employment sites. The order prohibits solicitation, intimidation of prospective employees, and following or importuning workers.
Justice Ashies Mc Gould of the Third Supreme Court ruled yesterday that 07 percent fee claims by Shelley and Marin on the Cherokee Indians settlement were enjoined due to alleged fraud not proven. The decision impacts a large estate dispute involving Senator Owen of Oklahoma and several heirs, with executors named and residuary beneficiaries identified.
Legal notices from the Court of Appeals and Equity and District Court segments list numerous cases. Highlights include Adams Leftwich filing for writ of error, Johnson v Royal Wife Insurance Company dismissal, Myers v Mayhew, Bendheim v Pickford, Metropolitan Life v Hawking, and multiple patent appeals. Also shows assignments, bonds, guardianships, alimony orders, and probate actions with numerous attorneys named and dates set for May 11 1908.
A long list of property transfers and trust deeds in various blocks and streets including Twenty third and Twenty fourth, North Northwest, and Florida Avenue Northwest. Transactions involve Davenport, Robinson, Rah, Niland, Meany, and other locals with parcels ranging from single lots to blocks, sums from $10 to $6,006, and dates noting assignments, security interests, and partnerships as part of a real estate record.
An advertisement urges readers to call their grocer to order Floar bread slices, claiming they will guarantee splendid bread and inviting immediate action from shoppers.
Classic Wheat milling pitch for Gold Medal Flour from Washburn Crosby promises superior bread texture. Recommends flour quality as secret to soft crumb and inviting slices. Indicates branded flour as choice for home bakers seeking consistent results.
A fragment celebrating Revolutionary era seafaring and the enduring power of iron ships on the Pacific. The note quotes Paul Jones saying we have just started to fight and links naval heroism to American identity and beer drinking in a tribute to sailors across generations.
The text claims millions in government revenue from Budweiser supported building and equipping a proud navy ready to defend honor and respond to foreign aggression. It frames corporate income as essential to military strength and national security.
A garbled listing of loan and trust company security actions includes John A Hamilton and others to secure loans with several properties in Herwoods Addition to Brookland and other blocks. References to Walter R Wilcox, Georgi Hane, Aquily R Yeakls, and Victor E Adler appear among multiple mortgage and trust arrangements. A closing note advertises Sweetheart Soap free with next Sunday's Post.
Directors Baron Caywood Allen Block and others petitioned in District Supreme Court for John B Herrell and Henry K Simpson to be receivers to wind up Peop les Insurance Company. Company reportedly has assets around 50 million and 219 stockholders. All risks to be assumed by Royal Fire Insurance Company of Liverpool under a newly signed contract amid rate competition.
Charles Roberts and Frank Rogers, both with aliases, were sentenced yesterday to fifteen years each in the state penitentiary by Justice Barnard in Criminal Court No 2. They were convicted of stealing four dollars in a careful daylight robbery case heard this week.
A man convicted of robbing Elmer H Roberts of a pocketbook containing $4 on February 14 was riding a street car at the time. One defendant told Justice Barnard he had been hounded by police nationwide, and the justice replied that they should both be free from police harassment for a long period.
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