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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
May 21, 1908
Page
26
Speakers at the Cotton Manufacturers Association convention criticize progressive reform and urge rest for the country. Mayor Car ton Moorthy faces rebuke as Southern industry leaders condemn excessive change, while congressional figures push for stability and cautions against upheaval amid national political tension.
A fragment from a historical page mentions a veteran named Speen Thevah and references to a court or tribunal proceeding. Names like Wray Heiss, L Sark, and Fr are noted among attendees or related individuals. The unreadable OCR yields sparse context about charges or outcomes.
Unclear OCR text describes a fatal incident involving a boy and his sister. No clear names, dates, locations, or authorities are readable. Situation notes a male suspect not yet arrested.
Proceedings unfold in the United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit as judges review a decision involving Southern Virginia, a state public utility, and a freight classification dispute. The panel includes Circuit Judges, with Chief Judge and district court figures referenced as part of the ongoing case.
A Philadelphia reader endorses Dr Miles Ant Pain Pills for persistent headaches. The letter claims rapid relief with no stomach upset and offers a money refund if no help, noting 25 doses for 70 cents. The ad cites Miles Medical Co of Elkhart Indiana as the supplier.
Special to The Washington Post Martinsburg West Virginia May two Democratic senatorial conventions were held today in the ithia district. One nominated William Campbell and the other A C McIntire. The McIntire convention was declared illegal because Kemp the chair was not a delegate. On May 20 William Jennings Bryan was endorsed for President by the Democrats of Harrison County at a county delegate convention, with delegates chosen for the State nominating convention at Charleston the State convention at Wheeling and the Congressional district convention at Fairmont.
Rev Eli Tartt former pastor of Har tizon Street Baptist Church Petersburg Virginia received three months in jail for disturbing public worship on April 14. Pleasant Webb a church deacon got one hour in jail. Tartt appealed to the Hastings Court after serving. Tartt had formerly lived in Washington.
The Alexandria Democratic committee named nine delegates to the Roanoke convention with nine names listed and a plan to prorate voting strength among districts. A resolution allowed delegates to appoint alternates and Alexandria’s total votes were pro rated across the convention.
A fire in Norfolk gutted the upper floors of building 76 Commercial Place and destroyed Sam W Steel wholesale stock. Steel’s loss reported at 2500 with 1000 damage to the building and 35000 total losses cited in reporting. Anita Bhatt noted insurance coverage. Also reported: new president elected for the Reformed Synod of the United States, Rev Dr J Spangler Kieffer of Hagerstown named leader at York Pa May 0.
Miss Venecia Kelly daughter of Mrs Thomas Kelly and Francis P Welsh of North Chevy Chase were married at Forest Glen by Rev Charles Rosensteel. Miss Blanche Louise Schutt and Benjamin Wilson Goodrick of Washington also married here this morning by Rex S R White. The same minister officiated at another local marriage.
At a Winchester mass meeting May 20 Democrats nominated Harry H. Baker for mayor and James M Haymaker Shirley Carter Dr Hunter H McGuire John N Streak Henry D Ehland and Fred L Glaize for city council. Delegates to Roanoke were chosen uninstructed amid claims the meeting was influenced by the wet faction.
Grand jury reports four separate charges against former commissioners J Arthur Wickham and James T H Marine for seeking or accepting bribes while in office. Separate cases allege sums of 10000 5000 and 8910 with conspiracy to obtain money from John Robertson Maryland Pavement Company and William M Bilder. Officers were discharged after the investigation led by Mayr Vahool.
An old Washington Post notice invites readers to call at The Post office to collect a promised cash prize as part of a promotional disbursement. The column teases readers with easy money, promising checks for exact sums to those listed, with deadlines and locations specified, amid a broader report of court actions and notices.
Boston official Mead denounces Admiral's push for more battleships while speakers including John W Foster and James Brown Scott advocate arbitration and peace. Delegates from Nicaragua Costa Rica and Latin American reps discuss Hague peace efforts and central American neutrality under a broad program for international justice and disarmament.
In a tense courtroom exchange Senator Platt denies marrying Mae Wood and rejects memory of events on November 9 and related letters. His counsel questions timelines while Mae Wood’s attorney presses for details of rooms, companionship, and alleged confessions with references to letters and signatures.
Special to The Washington Yost Trederick Md May 20 Bryan of Nebraska opened the season by pitching the first ball as his team defeated Hagerstown 4 to 0 late afternoon. Anderson, former Eastern Carolina League player, was in Frederick’s box. Friends School to present diplomas, with a program of music and address. A Five Hundred Dollars Reward advertised by The Washington Post.
Testimony recalls questions about a plaintiff staying past Tuesday and whether a woman was brought to the Fifth Avenue Hotel. The senator muttered that it was not his habit, and the row mentions an autograph and a woman’s presence linked to a hotel room, with confusion over details and seating.
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