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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
May 09, 1908
Page
41
Fragmented report outlines a plan to free Thaw and asserts Dr Baker’s returns are void. It alleges the judge never provided a hearing on an insanity charge. The piece lists court actions, names, places, and related motions, with sparse readable details.
Unclear OCR fragment describes a moving train incident and a list of names connected to a Republican district convention. Mentions J Shaw and J W Shelton among others and references Dallas and Bate Creek. Likely a brief item on a political delegation incident at a convention.
Franklin Pierce, counsel for the complainants, questioned Mr Jerome about meeting Allan Ryan in a restaurant during Delphin M Delmas’s summing up in the first Thaw trial. Jerome said he went with Assistant District Attorney Garvan, the Ryan boys appeared, and he shuffled dice for drinks. He insisted the dice game occurred after Delmas’s summing up, not during the Thaw proceedings.
A May session of the General Conference of the African Methodist Episcopal Church featured Bishop Walters introduced as presiding officer and receiving a floral tribute. The conference approved a free lecture for delegates amid protests by credentials officials regarding Rev A W Lewis’s seating as a general officer.
A lumberman was discovered beside the Western Maryland Railroad near Hendricks, West Virginia. A portion of the trunk was dumped into the river. the man appears to have been struck by a passenger train running late. A companion is missing, with coat, hat, and satchel recovered.
Fragmented record lists ages 79 82 74 19 94 and addresses in Manhattan and Groffs Court. Mentions providers hospitals and local names with partial dates May 4 and 7th. Contains scattered names Loree Hosa Kyles Joemh Morea and Sarah Grinkky Howard.
President Roosevelt and Mrs Roosevelt with guest Jet Burroughs observe a simpleSouthern life at Pine Knot. A morning stroll through the woods precedes departure for Round Top Joseph Wilmer's home in Green Mount. Mrs Roosevelt rides Foxana and enjoys the exercise as the group returns for dinner.
A coalition of commercial and manufacturing interests from several cities plans a broad push to block freight rate increases proposed by Eastern railroad systems. The Mines Manufacturers Association leads the drive with calls for a joint conference of merchants and industrial groups to form a unified policy and public action.
A disrupted state of affairs in Korea prompts Japan to enforce strict measures, with calls to suppress insurrection and a move toward reorganizing the cabinet in Japan. The population sees shifts as authorities plan to address the unrest and potential foreign involvement.
Tisbon today reports Manuel Huissa's widow has drawn 4004 deposited to her late husband's order in an American bank after King Carlos of Portugal was killed on February 7. The paper calls for an investigation to identify who placed the money in the bank and whether other funds were deposited to other members of the Black Cross.
Three year old Wilfred Stevens, who traveled alone from South Africa after his mother died, arrived in New York aboard the Teutonic. He spent six weeks at sea without seeing a familiar face until his father, living in Southampton on Long Island, greeted him on the pier.
Ray K Hopper, manager of the International Law Association, was arrested Thursday by central office detectives on a warrant charging embezzlement and later released on bond. His bondsman William W Stewart said he wished to surrender Hopper, claiming Hopper intended to flee the city. Merchants who hired him to collect bills say Hopper did not make returns.
The Georgia Democratic position signals a shift toward Johnson of Minnesota for the presidential nomination. Representative Hardwick asserts Georgia will not instruct its delegates and will back an uninstructed delegation at the Denver convention, echoing Southern doubts about Bryan’s viability.
Several hundred men of the Holy Name Society gathered at St Dominiques Church in southwest X last night to hear Rev C A McKenna of New York speak on Death and Judgment. His vivid deathbed parable reinforced hell as the consequence of unrepentant sin and the need for redemption. Father L Finnerty, society director, also spoke briefly.
Delegates linger in the city awaiting a reply from Bishop Charles NI Brent of the Philippines after his election as Bishop of Washington. Ret Dr Randolph McKim reports no communication from Manila despite multiple cables. It is believed Brent is delaying to study the situation before deciding whether to accept the post.
A discursive letter discusses the 1910s era push to adopt a pulpit canon within the Episcopal Church, praising its aim to foster interdenominational relations. It notes opposition by some bishops and clergy, urges loyalty to the canon, and cites support from Bishop Prent and conventions as strengthening church unity.
Engineer Charles W Papis and Assistant Chilneer Glenn S Burrell from Portsmouth Navy Yard and Boston Navy Yard depart San Francisco May 2 to survey and bore the Dry Dock site at Pearl Harbor Hawaii. Two craftsmen join two drill operators as they prepare a preliminary report for the Navy on dock and building locations. A naval officers board will review the findings after arrival.
Mrs Russell Sage offers $500 000 to create a permanent endowment for the American Bible Society. The gift is conditional on a further $2500,000 being raised by year end for a separate purpose. In 1907 the society distributed $130,000 worth of Bibles and scriptures in about 100 languages worldwide.
Mrs Foraker heads the receiving line at a spring reception of the Club of Colonial Dames in Washington. Delegations from Massachusetts and other states attend. The biennial council reelects officers, including Mrs William Ruffin Cox as Virginia president and various vice presidents, secretaries, and officers.
Reports from the hotel where former President Cleveland remains ill indicate Mrs Cleveland confirmed plans to move him to his home as soon as May weather allows. Taft cites need in Washington and will take the shortest route, landing at Charleston around May 20, declining Pensacola visit.
The National Union Club of the District of Columbia held its second annual entertainment and dance at the National Rifles Armory last night. The program featured songs sketches and one act comedy drawing much applause with participants including Kahn Laut Selinger Bernheimer Hil John Hil Ed Muth Wiss Ross and Monaghan. A reception committee chaired by Edwin Hiliar and a floor committee led by A W Kaiser oversaw arrangements. Also noted is Ray Lecien Clark visiting from Columbus Ohio, formerly pastor of Foundry and Hamline churches, and former presiding elder of the Washington district.
George Lyon of Durham NC captured the silver trophy by breaking eighteen of twenty targets in a shoot-off against Livingston of Alabama, for the top honors as Livingston posted sixteen hits in the competition.
In Marietta Ohio on May 8 a Washington County infirmary fire followed a gas explosion. The building burned as 200 inmates escaped then formed a fire brigade to save the structure. Supt. Young died in the blaze and damage was reported at $60.
The note offers a bank account with a promise of appreciation for business. It lists capital of 3000 dollars and surplus of 1.7 million dollars, attributed to American Security and Trust Company located at Northwest Carrier of Fifteenth and Pennsylvania Avenue.
The paper proclaims its political independence and fearless accurate reporting on public interests. It claims wide demand daily, with top writers and modern facilities to deliver the best news.
The Washington Post presents comprehensive financial and market reporting for merchants and financiers, with sections aiding farmers selling produce and readers seeking varied columns. It highlights its role as a guide for business status, produce sales, and broad reading matter in the Sunday Morning Edition.
The magazine showcases foreign news with accurate illustrations and selections by prominent writers. It emphasizes careful curation, quality fiction from noted authors, and thoughtful editorial standards, asserting it is the best Sunday newspaper for households.
The Sunday Post Pink Sheet reports comprehensive results across baseball running trotting races billiards auto racing yacht contests boating golf tennis swimming and all major sports with exhaustive coverage and lively tone. The Pink Sheet is noted for space devoted to outdoor and indoor sports alike, chronicling events regardless of time.
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