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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
May 15, 1908
Page
35
Report from Suffolk Vay notes posses abandon daytime chase for Mrs Fraser assailant. New crews monitored 2 radii and urban routes seeking the suspect as authorities consider bringing the suspect to Washington for treatment.
Notices appear under a Washington Post secton with scattered names and brief life events. The text lists marriages and deaths with sparse details and fragmented phrases.
Senhor Joaquin Mabuco Brazilian ambassador spoke at Yale on Camões the Lusiads calling it a national chapel and reliquary detailing poems praise of Portuguese history voyages from Lisbon to India, battles with Spain and Moors, and portraits of heroes through poetry and sculpture.
A former Harvard educator is accused of engaging in a six year manipulation scheme with a woman in Boston. The nearly decade long conduct allegedly included promises of marriage and financial pressure, culminating in a moved courtship plan and a shared residence. The detailed accounts describe repeated promises, emotional leverage, and ongoing contact across months, with the accuser detailing coercive tactics and financial entanglements as part of a broader pattern.
A fragmentary report notes a Roman nobleman from Armard Puples aged about twenty faces a class of petty larceny charge. The article mentions local county warrants and a residence in Cro area with unclear details.
A patient named Watte Trem Lia was admitted to a local hospital with smallpox symptoms. Doctors warned the public and noted the illness began about one week prior with fever and rash. Authorities urged caution as the patient’s condition was monitored and care provided.
A scanned fragment lists numerous names tied to marriages and court actions across Virginia, Pennsylvania and nearby locales. The text mentions individuals such as Shaefer Re, Lewes, Rebe, Marste, Mat, Hey, Ho, and others along with partial place references and courthouse mentions.
A health office ledger lists residents and ages across districts including George Jackson 46, Andrew J Curley 06, Peter Cessner 06, James Jo Jones 16, Caroline Mo Melorkle, Joh OX Burch, Auden Kuel, Vian Howard, Mae Bunty, Theo are Perry, Beste Butle, Lucy Redcross 91, James Smith 6 months to 97 years. Entries cover hospitals, wards, and local addresses with varied ages and notes.
Paris May 4 reports a potential wedding between Prince Helie de Sagan and Mme Anna Gould with no firm time or venue yet. The couple, expected to arrive mid next week, face no clear marriage settlement as Gould’s fortune remains trust tied for creditors. The note mentions Castellane’s drained inheritance and debts near two million.
Copenhagen May 14 The committee presented to King Frederik a draft law regulating future relations between Denmark and Iceland. The bill would make Iceland a free autonomous independent country united to Denmark by a common king and shared interests, forming the United Danish Empire. If passed, Frederik would be entitled to call himself King of Denmark and Iceland, with various concessions granting more independence to Iceland.
Philippine police report a detachment killed Moro band leader Manalao Alih after overtaking his group. Roadmaster Smith was killed and Governor Yard wounded in the operation. Official reports could not confirm Yard's death. Private BF Clerk of Camp Slotsenburg was said to be among those dining today.
The Paris court granted the McKee divorce, awarding custody to the wife with conditions. The husband was found guilty of violence and of five wrongs toward his wife, with support payments for the child set at 1004 francs monthly. Evidence centered on preserved love letters and alleged scandalous articles, but some charges were not proved.
Justice Anderson in Circuit Court yesterday ruled on ejectment rights after machinist Nokes was expelled from a playhouse during Arde A Abbott De Georghc Magnet. The jury found for defendant Chives. the court will assess about $300 in costs. The verdict centers on whether the house staff used excessive force and if admission tickets carry implied forced ejection rights.
In Shenandoah County Circuit Court Judge T W Huntrson granted an absolute divorce to Mrs May Allen Jordan from George Dewey Jordan. They were married at Grensborn and reside in Washington with Jordan employed in the instrument business. Mrs Jordan is a daughter of the late I W Allen of Viount Jackson Va. A device to prevent head on and rear end collisions of trains will be exhibited for weeks on the Chesapeake Beach Railroad, with viewing accessible via H street car transfers to the District car line. the device was designed to meet Interstate Commerce Commission requirements.
Cosmos Club invites viewing portraits by English artist Ernest Mecore at club rooms 1520 H Street. The show opens today and runs Sundays excepted through Tuesday May 2, including portraits of Mrs Nathaniel A Shaler, Mrs Sinclair Bowen, Frazier, D Fund, W H Holmes, Dr H W Wiley, the truke of Norfolk, Ambassador James Bryce, the Right Honorable Stuart Worley M C, and the late Sir Henry Irving.
Two and a half year old Wichard Dornin died after igniting inflammables from matches while playing in a second floor bedroom. His mother Mrs Walter Dornin was badly burned but not seriously injured as neighbors and physicians responded. Fire began from a bed where the child slept and spread to an adjoining bed.
The body of infant Stanleys D Pus y was found in the river near Trenton and the coroner's jury examined the scene. Investigations focused on the infant’s death with a sealed coffin to be held per parents’ instructions. Separate report notes Alexandria primary committee arrangements and local civil notices.
Pittsburg May 1 The HCG Trick Coke Company 4 subsidiary of the Limited States Steco Corporaton has adopted new rules governing its mines and miners the most remarkable provision is the prohibiting of the companys misery from drinking whether on duty or off.
A May convention in Richmond opposing a Lynchburg gathering adopted resolutions endorsing Roosevelt Fairbanks Cannon Foraker Knox La Follette Hughes Taft and pledging support to the Chicago nominee. The anti lily white convention included about twelve white delegates and a dozen attendees plus many Negroes.
Daniel Lindsay Russell died after a long illness at his plantation in Brunswick County near Wilmington at age 63. A Confederate lieutenant turned Republican during Reconstruction, he served as Superior Court judge, in the legislature, and one term in Congress. In 1897 he was elected governor by about 6000 votes amid fusion upheaval. his administration followed a stormy reconstruction era.
A convention of the American Water Works Association endorsed organizing state associations to resist private waterworks legislation and fights from public service commissions and authorities. The aim is to back local efforts before councils and legislative committees. Papers on reserve lands, mechanical subjects, and technical topics were presented by Hedigary J WM Diven and others. The convention will stay in session and continue tomorrow.
Stone and Fairfax sold the three story and cellar bay window dwelling at Park Road Tulim Ma Heights to Francis A Blundon. The brick house contains nine rooms and has hot water heat with front and rear yard. Blundon plans to occupy as a home after purchase around seven hundred dollars. Boss & Phelpshive sold 99 S Street NW to William F Adams, a three story brownstone with ten rooms and bath and furnace. Adams will reside there.
A dressmaker in New Kiftam sues Siman J Booth for 5000 alleging a promise to marry made ten years ago. She asks the court to compel Booth to keep the pledge, with the objection of his father Trevente. The elder Booth died recently, leaving Booth indebted to Miss Tone.
Col Mosby, an assistant attorney in the Department of Justice, underwent an operation at Garfield Hospital for a long standing ailment. The procedure was successful, with the surgeon and aides reporting a smooth recovery and a hospital discharge expected in a few days. Mosby previously led the Mosby Rangers, a Confederate cavalry troop, during the evil war.
Chief Belt recommends annex of Garnet Public School be abandoned due to unsafe conditions. In his report he details issues at Philips Bruce Mehin ley Mansal Training Stevens and Gage schools. He urges replacing wooden stairs in the Garnet annex with iron and finds other buildings generally safe.
A May 4 dedication in Makenzie Park honors Rev Uranus Makenzie, founder of Presbyterianism in America, who died in 1708. The Presbytery of Newcastle led ceremonies with Dr Littleton Bowen delivering the dedication address. The monument was erected through the efforts of Rev Dr McCoach, president of the Presbyterian Historical Society of Philadelphia.
Relates claims of Dr Miles Heart Cure easing heart pains palpitations fluttering and irregular pulse by strengthening heart nerves and muscles. Includes patient testimonial from Mrs Mary Chauhler Bullivan Missouri praising relief after doctors failed. Mentions money back guarantee and distributor Miles Medical Co Elkhart Ind.
Fredericksburg horseman Charles M Hurkamp licensed as judge was seriously injured when kicked in Fredericksburg as Deep Run Hunt Club opens its fourteenth annual meet at the State fair grounds. The program began with a horse show and continued with racing events featuring several noted entrants and a field of entries.
Aperial to Thy Washaglow Pow shows Danville taking the opening game against Portsmouth on the latter field by a tie score. The contest featured costly errors by Portsmouth and mixed defensive miscues, with key plays from Griffin, Henn, and Gradinger for Danville.
Mary land weddings report two nuptials. Carrie Eleanor Wott daughter of Mr and Mrs Benjamin N Gott of Poolesville wed May 14 at the bride's home in Poolesville, Rev Father G B Harrington officiating. Rockville also records May 14 nuptials for Bessie Viola Hull of Wheaton and Clayton Rabbitt, a prominent local farmer, married by Rev T L Rone at the Southern Methodist church in Rockville.
May 14 Norfolk notes report the cornerstone ceremony for a new $3000 building project with a Rockefeller letter enhancing patriotic tones. The article also covers U S Court of Appeals proceedings in Richmond, Maryland bankruptcy actions, the death of Mrs Anna Moreland, a Bristol fire loss, and the death of Stephen White, longtime Mebane postmaster.
The ceremony was held at the Methodist parsonage with Rev. Ye officiating. Ada Mae Carner, daughter of J W Carner of Spotsylvania County, wed James B Myli of Fredericksburg in a quiet city ceremony. The event featured local attendees and family from the area.
An overstocked stock list prompts a rapid stock-reducing sale in the Grocery Department. Prices have been dropped to move items fast, with advertised deals on sugar, flour, olive oil, canned goods, breakfast foods, coffee, butter, lard, and more. Customers urged to submit orders promptly for best selection.
Fragments describe a jury unable to agree in a case, with defendants discharged. A death claim and a local figure tied to Richmond and Lynchburg emerge, noting a 58 year old man once a Fairfax County representative. The scattered OCR hints at a crime or legal proceeding and a hospital setting in Lynchburg.
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