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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
May 21, 1908
Page
3
Speakers at the Cotton Manufacturers Association convention rebutted the claim that the highest type is sectional. An annual address attacked excessive reform while lawmakers urged restraint and criticized political rhetoric amid national unrest.
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A report describes a violent event in which a boy killed his sister. The article notes the lack of arrest at the time and details about the ongoing investigation, with few clear names or locations readable in the text.
Proceedings before the United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit and related district actions were summarized. The Midland defendants and counsel presented arguments as the court weighs the road freight classification matter and related appeals involving Southern Railways and associated entities in Virginia.
A Philadelphia reader touts Dr Miles Anti Pain Pills for consistent relief with no stomach upset. The testimonial notes years of headaches, three years using the product, and a money refund offer if the first package fails. The ad lists 25 doses for 70 cents, from Miles Medical Co. in Elkhart, Indiana.
Split at Martinsburg West Virginia as two Democratic senatorial conventions nominated William Campbell and A C McIntire. McIntire’s convention deemed illegal due to Kemp not being a delegate. In Harrison County Bryan was endorsed for president and delegates to state and district conventions were chosen.
Rev Eli Tartt former pastor of Harizon Street Baptist Church Petersburg Virginia was found guilty in Mayors Court of disturbing public worship for the April 14 incident. He was sentenced to three months in jail while Pleasant Webb a church deacon got one hour. Tartt appealed to the Hastings Court and previously lived in Washington.
The Alexandria Democratic committee met at the Opera House to name nine delegates to the Roanoke convention and to pro rate voting strength among wards. Chairman Berdheim and members discussed alternate appointments and tentative attendance, with the plan to publish findings after a forthcoming inspection of steamboat inspectors. The meeting also noted a possible abstention from P Harlow of the stand and discussed the pro rata allocation of nine delegates among Alexandria’s wards.
A blaze in Norfolk Virginia tonight gutted the upper floors of 76 Commercial Place, destroying stock of Sam W Steel, wholesale dealer. Steel’s loss listed at 2500 with building damage around 1000 and insurance details noted. In York Pa, the Reformed Church General Synod elected officers, naming Rev Dr J Spangler Kieffer of Hagerstown as president.
Miss Venecia Kelly daughter of Mrs Thomas Kelly of this vicinity and Francis P Welsh of North Chevy Chase were married at Forest Glen by Rev Charles Rosensteel, pastor of St Johns Catholic Church. Miss Blanche Louise Schutt of Washington and Benjamin Wilson Goodrick of Washington were married here this morning by Rex S R White of the Baptist Church. The same minister officiated at the marriage here a few days ago of Mrs Beatrice Gertrude Rowe of Washington and Seth B McLean of Winter Hill Mass
In Winchester Virginia a Democratic mass meeting 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 Robert Barton J E Correll WW Wallands and H Hansbrough were chosen for Roanoke uninstructed while Byrd Ward declined. A resolution pledged the party to the municipal and national tickets amid charges the meeting was dominated by the wet faction.
The grand jury indicted former Baltimore commissioners J Arthur Wickham and James TH Marine on multiple counts for attempting to accept or accepting bribes while in office. Four separate cases accuse them of bribe offers or acceptance totaling up to 10050 or 8910 dollars. Joint charges allege conspiracy to obtain money from Maryland Pavement Company officials John Robertson and William M Bilder.
The Washington Post announces daily disbursements of hundreds of dollars to select readers via its want columns. Readers are urged to call at 1339 1 41 E Street NW between 9:30 am and 1 pm to receive a check for the exact sum due, with names posted on the bulletin board. Special to The Washington Annapolis reports court notices and proceedings, including cases from January term and Baltimore City equity matters.
Boston's Mr Mead and other dignitaries opened the Lake Mohonk conference on international arbitration amid strong opposition to war cries. Speakers urged arbitration as a substitute for war, criticizing naval buildup and sensational rumors of conflict with Japan.
In a public hearing Senator Platt refutes Mae Wood claims of marriage and production of forged letters. He recalls not meeting or recognizing several figures, denies signing wedding documents, and admits poor memory of events on November 9 1901 while insisting no night spent with the plaintiff.
Special to The Washington Yost Trederick Md May 20 Frederick defeated Hagerstown 4 to 0 in a late afternoon opener. William Jennings Bryan lectured earlier and tossed the first ball to a catcher who was asked about high or low balls. Anderson, formerly of the Eastern Carolina League, pitched for Frederick. Friends School to hold diplomas, musical and literary features planned, with a $500 reward notice and Washington Post want columns ad.
A fragmentary testimony scene shows Mr Le Barbier questioned about a plaintiff’s with whom she stayed and the Senator’s habits at the Fifth Avenue Hotel. The exchange reveals doubts about an autograph and the alleged linkage to Senator Platts, with surrounding dialogue indicating disputed claims and fading details.
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