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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
May 16, 1908
Page
34
Dun's Report notes improved demand and supply conditions for textile producers as warmer weather boosts activity. Despite some manufacturing slack, buyers gather at primary markets for special sales while surplus goods dilute. Prices for pig iron futures rise with expectations of stronger deliveries this season.
A report notes a coal deal involving a purchase of five thousand acres near Fairfield. The buyer paid about 1.25 million dollars, with proceeds allocated for development and mining rights. Names, exact locations, and participating companies are unclear due to damaged OCR text.
Market notes show Soy and Lambing prices with receipts around 21 46 for cattle and sheep trade. Prices listed for lambs and hogs indicate varied demand and regional activity across multiple stalls and agents.
Capt Markham supports placing a temporary hotel omnibus stand at the west end of Union Station but warns of high costs due to low ground and need for plank or macadam paving. Congestion at the current stand cited. if a trackage bill passes the plan might be removed. Engineer Commissioner Morrow approves Markham’s recommendation.
New press rules sanctioned by the Chinese imperial government require登録 editors and owners to be named and a deposit by publishers before publication. The deposit acts as a standing guarantee against fines for violations. A clause bans circulation of foreign- published papers in the empire to prevent circumvention via overseas editions.
Mrs Vargitt Frazer was assaulted and sent to this city on a government tug then taken to Sibley Hospital. Officials say the attacker’s identity remains uncertain with investigation ongoing. The woman’s six year old son and in laws were present. authorities hint the suspect may be white, but no arrest has been made.
The Commissioners yesterday announced the appointment of Phil ips as assistant engineer in the Lehigh sewer department. The appointment, approved on July 2, comes on the recommendation of Gast Will and assigns Philips to supervise early tasks at NAD and the upcoming Havana project. He is about forty years old and has fifteen years in the department, with the new role expected to begin shortly.
A draft resolution from the Esst nm Tingtin Citizens Association forwarded to Commissioners protests a playground site at Garfield Park. The group opposes any playground development and urges preservation of the existing park, citing past experiments and calls for broader consideration of park use.
Graf Belt leads an inspection of eight churches including St Luke s Trinity and Grace Reform Temple to ensure doors swing outward for congregation safety. Commissioner Macfarlane approves changes after chief Belt urges the churches to adopt the compliance. Also notes a decree granting absolute divorce to actress Fritz Scheff from Fritz Scheff von Badeleben.
A Chesapeake Beach Railroad test describes a new electric safety device designed to stop trains automatically in case of broken rail, open switch, or drawbridge. Each engine carries a turbine generator and red, white, or other signals inside the cab to trigger brakes and warn crews.
A strong earthquake disturbance was recorded on the Weather Bureau seismograph about 3200 miles from Washington. The origin is uncertain but possibly near Central America or the Pacific west of Central America. The tremor began around 3:38 local time and peaked at 9 with motion lasting about ten minutes. First tremors appeared after roughly six minutes and forty seconds.
Gregory T G a Black man convicted of murdering William Garner near Rock Creek Park was sentenced by Judge Warnard to be hanged on November 16 1908 between 10 am and 2 pm at the United States jail. Gregorys attorney sought a new trial and arrest of judgment but both motions were overruled by Justice Barnard. Hattie Martin colored was found in Garner's company and is linked to the case.
Continued social notes recount Brer and Baby Best scandal as Yale Smith faces divorce. The Yates Smiths separate, Van Alen and Miss Van Alen plan Newport visits, and fashion and engagement rumors swirl around Holbrook, Victoria Louise, and the Roxburghe heirs. Philadelphia yachtsmen plan a Halifax cruise to greet the Prince of Wales, with notable attendees and aristocratic ties highlighted.
Elizabeth Freeh and Robert H Yeatman file wills probate reveals Mrs Freeh as widow of Jacob Freeh and life estate in 718 C Street NE, then to children Theodore and Kidward Freh. Navy clerk Robert Yeatman dies, leaving estate to wife Mrs Mary Yeatman. will dated November 19, 1891 filed for probate yesterday.
Memorial Day will be observed with a morning parade from Pennsylvania avenue and Fifteenth street to Capitol and D street, led by Brig Gen George Ho Harries with infantry and artillery escorts. The Marine Band will play at Arlington, the Enginer Band at Congressional Cemetery, and large American flags will decorate statues at designated sites. Special services Sunday night at multiple churches with official GAR and Potomac District representatives. donations accepted May 29 and May 30 at 1412 Pennsylvania avenue. Department Commander John S Walker announces staff appointments across Posts 1 through 21.
Representatives from railways and steamship firms in Washington organized the Washington branch of the American Association of Local Freight Agents at the Philadelphia Baltimore and Washington Hallways freight office. Bowie was elected president, Bowling vice president, Swartz secretary, Vinkins treasurer, and Maton chief clerk. Several other executives from MD Virginia and Anacostia lines were named. Addresses were given by Bowie and Swants. The group aims to discuss transportation questions and related issues.
Chef Justice Clantugh announced a year long reassignment of District Supreme Court justices. Justice Clabaugh will preside over Criminal Court No 1, while Justice Anderson leads Criminal Court No 2. Justice Stafford heads Client Court No 1, Justice Gould circuits Court No 2, Justice Barnard Equity Court No 1, and Justice Veright Equity Court No 2. Vacations run July 1 to October 5 with rotating presiding duties across the district.
Statistics by the Post Office Department show that 1% percent of miles of roads are covered by rural routes in North and South Carolina Georgia Florida and Alabama. Since rural delivery began land values have risen about 35 percent and substantial sums have been spent on road improvements. Assistant Postmaster General De Graw notes that the South Atlantic and Gulf states topography soil and drainage make highway improvement a difficult proposition.
Warren Lincoln Travis nearly crushed during practice for a Brighton Head performance in which he planned to lift twenty living men weighing about ten and a half tons. A balky platform and snapping iron horse caused the 309 pound weights to crash onto him at the Brooklyn Athletic Club. He suffered a dislocated thigh and multiple injuries while spectators aided his release.
A Thursday night musicale for the church benefit was held in the hall beside Fourteenth and Corcoran streets. Mrs Tulton Carr opened with a mano solo, followed by Miss Lillian Chenoweth with a contralto solo, then Mrs Hale Goble sang If I Were a Rose, and Mrs Ella Knightlis performed an axiom solo. Other performers included Herbert Lawson, Mrs William Keye Miller, Rose F Dudley, Mrs Blair Muir Dalgletsa, and Douglas G Miller. Sara Franklin Chapter Elects. Chapter officers of the Daughters of the American Revolution were elected at the Savoy with Regent Mrs CD Merwmngee and other posts filled as listed.
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