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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

May 20, 1908

Page

6

Feline Mascot Causes Stir In Tenth Precinct Station House

A stray cat adopted two foundling chickens at the No 10 precinct station, guarding them as rain drenched streets and nightly patrols passed. Officers report the cat’s caretaking as odd yet affectionate, while the chicks remain under the cats watchful eye amid a tense lockdown.

Station House Guang Tobasa Statinn House Leo

Unsafe loot at six schools prompts safety worries

Fragmented OCR notes describe fear over school safety after unidentified thefts near multiple sites. References to Leigdon Town Hall, Buner Hill Road, and Mit ar Had indicate local concerns and planned measures, with mentions of dangers and replacements being considered.

Nomlen Ared Leigdon Town Hall Buner Hill

Educators Renamed to Three-Year Board of Appointment

Judges of the Ltgent Supreme Court reappointed Capt Jaime Foster W Cox and Mr Margaren Terral to the board of appointive members for three years from July 1. Congratulatory messages were sent by 16 appointees. Comments praised the action and the renewed honor, noting broad support from educators and the public.

Ltgent Supreme Cawet

President Cables Czar on Birthday Felicitations

President Roosevelt sent cordial felicitations to the Czar of Russia on his forty third birthday. The notice appears in the Washington Post as a public cablegram. Readers are directed to page 12 for further information and to watch for their name.

Roosevelt Russia Wastington Post Beorg Sok Resort Bureau Washington Post

Printers Elect Today for Union Officers and Delegates

Today voters select principal officers for the International Typographical Union and officers of their local union. Washington candidates include Sam LeNedrey for delegate to the AFL, Miles Anna Wilson, and Albert W Bowen for the Union Printers Home trustees. Other races cover local officers, executive committee, and delegates to the International Typographical Union, with multiple candidates listed for president vice president secretary treasurer trustees delegates and alternates.

International Typographical Union International Sam le Nedrey Trades Unionist Washington American Federation of Labor Miles Anna Wilson Albert W Bowen Columbia Typographical Tyson No 101 Wilam Brockwell Frank @ Lerch Frank Hidd Vlee JS Stella George G Seibold Trenmurer James E Bright Trustes Harry B Goodrell Carter William H Cornish Louis C Vogt Arma Gary B Walters Stoopa Francis Benzler H Broderick L Brooks Monroe Kretter M Leath Statler Joseph E Goodkey Laura B Gordon Joe M Johnson Schlonerer Hersy Templar Machinist Sidney Cluxton Marioni International Typographical Union— Omces Charles Guxa W Morcock FO Brien CW Radley C & Tompkins Jason Weterman Offeet Ana Row Burns de Wol Ferkins Orton T Pierce Ln Ow HC Havoc Philly Nachman David Pallock Offcex Lune Bert Vo Wale

Mount Vernon Association Council In Session At Mount Vernon

The Mount Vernon Association council met at Mount Vernon to discuss rules preserving Washington. Morning reports from committees led to a reception for Governor Swanson of Virginia in the afternoon. About fifty invited guests attended as Board of Visitors members and others including Admiral W Brownsot were noted.

Council The Mount Vernon Visters and Bar W . Brownsot Townsend Brown Rhodesland New York Cos New Jersy Charles Custs Harrison Penn Virginia van Rensselaer West Virginia Pingle South Carolina

Quentin defies the Indians at the old stage path affair

Quentin Ronser, guest of William Cody, joins a prairie performance when Indians rush the coach. The mob fires at the passengers as Cody’s party fights back, the athletic guest laughing amid the chaos. Cody later gifts a book by Elizabeth Cady Wetmar. the boy vows another trip.

Quentin Ronser Wilam Cody Biffalo Finaile Ruskins Cody Quentir Elizabeth Cady Wetmar

Conference on hog cholera serum plans in Ames Iowa

Representatives from the United States Department of Agriculture and several state agricultural experiment stations meet in Ames Iowa on May 8 to discuss supplying serum for hog cholera prevention and treatment. Secretary Wilson and Dr Dorset lead the delegation, proposing serum production through state stations and sharing serum with citizens. If successful, this could reduce heavy losses among farmers nationwide.

United Sties Department of Agriculture Agricultural Experiment Staions Ames Iowa Secretars Wilson Dea D Mel. Nef Bureau of Animal Ntry M Dorset Dtsian Seipta Y Wilsons

Warning Against Swindles Targeting Merchants

Police warned retailers yesterday to watch for a 2 percent white man passing worthless checks over the past week. He poses as an agent for the National Cash Register Company and uses the name Osman. The man initiates conversations with victims and asks them to cash checks bearing his signature.

Eastern Citic National Cash Register Company Oshan

Taft Leaves for Nashville and Cleveland Engagements

Secretary Taft departed yesterday for Nashville to address the Tennessee Bar Association tomorrow night. He will then proceed to Cleveland, Ohio, for a reunion of Yale Clubs to be held Saturday. He planned these engagements before his Panama visit and will return to Washington Monday.

Taft Nashville Tennessee Bar Association Cleveland Ohio Western Federation of Yale Clubs Panama Washington

Thief Gathers Clocks In City Apartment Robbery

A thief operates in the city stealing clocks from an apartment at 7 Thirteenth Street Northwest. Alexander McLennan reports a clock valued at $0 taken, Evelyn Jackson notes a valuable French clock missing, and Joseph Kelly says an alarm clock was taken from his room on the fourth floor.

Alexander McLennan Thirteenth Street Northwest Evelyn Jackson Joseph Kelly

New Skin Remedy Attracts Crowds In City Stores

For weeks crowds in Grug stores and other outlets seek a new eczema cure. The Ponteval or Ponlam product, offered in a 60 cent package and a $2 jar, claims to stop itching after first use and heal chronic conditions in two weeks. Free samples available by writing Emergency Laboratories, 32 West Twenty fifth Street, New York City.

Sats Seteines West Twenty-ifth Street New York City

Will Have Military Burial For Brig Gen David Perry

Funeral for Brig Gen David Perry will be held from his home at 15099 Twentieth Street Northwest tomorrow at 3 o clock with military honors. Troops from Fort Myer to accompany the body. Loyal Legion to send a delegation. Arlington interment will be private. no honorary pallbearers. Perry's service spanned Farst Cavalry through Ninth Cavalry, retiring as brigadier general in 1904.

David Perry Twentieth Street Fort Myer Loyal Legion Perry Arlington Farst Cavalry Sixth Cavalry Tenth Cavalry Ninth Cavalry

New Church in Fellowship Named for Ingram Memorial

The Congregationalists form Ingram Memorial Church after fulfilling Julian C Ingram's will by enrolling 100 members and choosing Rev Dr A W Frizell as pastor. A lot at Tenth Street and Massachusetts Avenue Northeast will host the building, funded by a $40000 legacy.

Julian C Ingram A W Frizell Tastor Ingram Tenth Street Massachusetts Avenue Eau Claire Wis

Mrs Lanes Will Filed Probate Bequest List Read

Mrs Ellen D Lane died abroad April 4 leaving a large estate then offered for probate. Her will, from March 1901, names the American Security and Trust Company as executor and trustee with specific bequests to nephews and nieces, a cousin, a sister, and a niece, plus a life interest to Hen Duncan Robertson with future share for her children.

Ellen D Lane Americn Security and Trust Company Duncan Church Converse Chusen Dawes Duncan Mary Duncan Adeline D Fargsdale Niees Eich Tulty Stuch American Security and Prist Company Daniel Duncan I Tella Ffinger Duncan Testatrix Joseph I Galigher Lucy Carpenter Caildweller Emma I Graham Duncan Robertson

Documents in land trial unfold cross examination report

In the Hy de Benson Dimond Schneide r case the defense cross examined J J Shearman handwriting papers for the government who testified about authors of anonymous letters. The government alleges these letters were written to implicate Dimond and involve officials including the Secretary of the Interior Ostree. Attorney Baker presented mass documentary evidence to support closing arguments to the jury. The government may run out of time. the defense plans to begin its witnesses Monday or Tuesday.

Hy+de Benson Dimond Schneider Thefense Cross J Shearman Henry P Dmond Himaek Ostree Baker Bass Monda

Manicurist Seeks Alimony Against Ex-Husband

Mrs Kate Way Proctor, a manicurist of 36 LP Street Northwest, filed for alimony in District Supreme Court yesterday against James Bo Proctor, an electric engineer at the terminal company. Grounds include separation, desertion, and alleged assault near her business on May 18. Chief Justice Clabaugh issued a temporary restraining order requiring Proctor to show cause why alimony should not be granted, and he was restrained from interfering with Mrs Proctor.

Kate Way Procter LP Street Dstrict Supreme Cout Comony James Bo Terminal Procrom Allegs Proctor Busines Justce Clabaugh Mrs Proctor Proctor

Robbed on show grounds at Buffalo Hill show

Painter James Fry told police he was robbed of a pocketbook containing four dollars while buying a ticket for the Buffalo Hill show last night. On Monday night several other pickpocket incidents were reported by attendees at the show.

James Fry Buffalo Hill

Proposals for District of Lima and Columbia Public Works

Sealed proposals for the District of Lima and Columbia are invited for various works. Bids must be deposited by a stated date with the city clerk and department officials present. The call lists required drawings, specifications, and bid forms. vendors must meet eligibility and warranty terms.

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