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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

May 10, 1908

Page

25

Governors State Dinner at the White House Timed Opener

President Roosevelt hosts a dinner in the East Room inviting governors from nearly all states and territories, with Supreme Court justices and Cabinet members attending. Noted figures such as Andrew Carnegie and William Jennings Bryan are expected speakers, while Mrs. Roosevelt plans a garden party. The conference opens Wednesday morning with formal receptions and addresses outlining national needs.

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Health Office Record of Local Deaths and Ages

A health office ledger lists deaths with ages ranging from infants to seniors. Names appear with ages such as 73, 38, 47, and 32 days, alongside locations and hospital or district designations. The fragmented OCR text references various surnames and places, indicating a compiled register of recent fatalities and demographic notes for administrative record-keeping.

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Funeral Designs by Shaffer Florist and Associates

Funeral designs of every description moderately priced offered by GEO. C. SHAFFER, FLORIST, located at 2418 Main near 14th and Eye. Also available funeral designs at 1214 F st northwest, contact M. 4278.

Geo. C. Shaffer 14Th Eye Ats Sorthwest

President and Mrs Roosevelt Attend Old Stone Church Service

The President and Mrs Roosevelt will visit Virginia for a church service at the Old Stone Church in Southern Albemarle attended by Episcopalians for a hundred years. They plan to reach North Garden by 2:30 PM with a special Pullman car, then proceed to Pine Knot before returning to Washington around 6 to 7 PM.

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New Mexico Law Repealed During Railways Reform Debate

Representatives declare act to prevent suspending rules and discuss repeal of laws on damages for injuries and procedures. Debate references the Lyric Theater opening and crowded amusements as context for legal changes, noting opposition and calls for reform in state governance.

Imat Lee Islanor Lorie Poste Clint Roof Lyric Theater

LICENSED TO MARRY Fibra d W Rolle F an Flearor H Tutz z

The notice lists several individuals including Maria Huller and Rosalie J. Garrison McORey in a marriage licensing context. Details appear garbled but indicate names, likely dates, and locations related to forthcoming nuptials in a local registry.

Cengo Cleede Sina Ritemour Phtsalanei Thenas J Maria Huller Stelle Moorish Vo Taylor Willian Wilh Rosalie J. Garrison McOrey Bari

Navy and Army Pay Bill Agreement Reaches Senate

The naval Appropriation Bill reached an agreement on pay provisions for officers and enlisted personnel, aligning naval ranks with army grades. It fixes officer salaries, sets longevity caps, and increases enlisted pay by about 85 percent for the Army and a comparable rise for Navy enlisted ranks, with final figures to be reported to the Senate and House.

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Government employees seek pay during injuries or quarantine

Representative Bennet urged bills to guarantee salaries for government workers kept from duty by illness or quarantine. He noted the Judiciary may propose a damage suit option, and proposed modifying bills so pay continues when employees are home due to quarantine, stressing public benefit and fairness. Manning of the Printing Office cited cases where workers lost pay due to quarantine and called it a serious hardship.

Bennet New York House Wiliam Jo Manning Governmea Prning

See Trick to End Saloon Attacks Exposé of Prohibition Efforts

A garbled report outlines opposition to stricter saloon laws near churches schools and public areas. It mentions the Saloon League and proposed excise reforms, quotes legislators and union leaders, and notes debates over enforcement and potential impact on entertainment venues.

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Currency Bill Movement in House Prompts Emergency Action

The text reports that a revised currency measure is expected to pass in the House under Republican leadership while Senate fate remains uncertain. It notes most Republicans favor the bill, Fowler introduces a new measure endorsing federal deposit guarantees but omitting bank trust provisions, and indicates a push for an emergency currency law with no adjournment until it passes.

Tongrese House Senate Cannon Fowler Vreelard Elf T House

Audit Contract Looms Large in Government Printing OfficeInquiry

Joint Congressional Committee on Printing hearings reveal W M Haynor of the Audit System claiming potential annual contracts up to a half million dollars for Suffolk Distributing and Suffolk Supply companies. Letter to Suffolk officials discusses leveraging New York connections and bidding control, while investigators question the system’s value and costs.

Joint Congressional Committee On Printing W M Haynor Suffolk Distributing Company Suffolk Supply Company Raynors Raynor JF Hand Representative Landis Indiana New York Jaynor Avon Commiston House Auyrepe Fon Fomm

Courtesies Exchanged as House Debates Flows

In a tense session Democrats and Republicans traded formalities and insults as minority leader Williams and floor leader Posne clashed over roll calls and adjournment. Speaker Cannan allowed a rules suspension enabling O Connell to push through a local project for a Teignitian station at a cost under $000 without debate, prompting whispers that filibusters may quicken future proceedings in the House.

Leane Willams Posne

Opposed Mother's Day Resolution Sparks Senate Debate

Senator Burkett of Nebraska faced stiff resistance as his resolution honoring Mother's Day was sent to the Judiciary Committee after a heated debate. Several senators mocked the idea of a flower tribute and questioned constitutionality, while others urged a broader focus on family day. The measure failed 35 to 3, with Burkett retrying to force a recorded vote.

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No More Throat Trouble Thanks to Peruna

Mrs D C Nolan of Kansas City Kansas writes of relief from throat trouble after nine years using Peruna. She praises its safety and family benefits for colds and catarrh, and notes Peruna’s long-standing presence since its introduction. The letter surveys household trust, tablet form option, and widespread use among families for various ailments.

D C Nolan Gem Kans Chas Gloyne New Jersey Ave Kansas City Kanas Augusta Pauline Ocha Peruna Lofton Minta Perone Mra. T. J. Ballard Pryor Creek Indian Territory John M. Stabler M.nersburg, Ind Dr. Hartman Pernna

Investigators Visit Palmer Mill to Study Paper Making

Four members of a House committee on paper production costs arrived at Corinth May 9 to observe Palmer Mill from pulp wood to finished paper. Delegates included Vann, Miller, Stafford, and Sims with NYA and International Paper officials. They spent the day touring the mill and heard wages and conditions testimony from workers at the evening session. Trenry Allard, VP of the Oldest Inhabitants Association, to host residents at his residence on the sixth ward May 74.

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Jury Denied Mrs Gould in Separate Suit Trial

Katherine Cle mm ons Gould sought a jury trial for a separation from her husband Howard Gould in New York Supreme Court. Justice Dowling ruled against jury trial in matrimonial actions except when absolute divorce is sought. Separate from this, Seldon P Lemmons, seventy, blind, was admitted to the Central In sane Hospital yesterday.

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