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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
May 22, 1908
Page
41
Speech urges federal public control of railways and a nationwide banking system to serve the South and West. Advocate cites congestion of money centers, calls for improved waterways, and criticizes war spending while championing American industry and free trade.
Fragmentary OCR text references a public event with times and names but is unreadable. The readable bits mention a meeting or service at a church with partial names and a reference to a date and time unclear. The item remains a damaged snippet with no clear action or outcome.
A fragmentary lists several funeral homes and undertakers including J W Wright, H N R Wright Co, Tabler & Bro, Harvey's Sons, Speare, Sardo & Co, and Numan. The text references embalmers, livery, and funeral services with addresses like 940 F Street N W and Northwest Washington listings.
A severe windstorm and tornadoes swept through towns in the Midwest, including Albia in Southern Iowa and nearby communities in Kansas. Reports describe fatalities and injuries as homes and buildings were wrecked or destroyed, with multiple counties affected and residents displaced by the storm.
Georgetown manager Spalding arrays a quick lineup as Virginia visits for a day game. Local field hopes to rebound after a recent four to zero tie setback, with Vander and Vaneger among key players. Richmond’s Montgomery and other visitors are noted for deceptive pitches as the game opens at four o clock.
The report notes wins by a geology team and mentions rival colleges and upcoming games. Key entities include Washington and Fort Ferning, with teams from Hem To T1t 3 A adem and Harrsonbare Busi 55 LC liners. The article hints at scheduled Friday and Saturday matches and a box score referenced on social media.
In the Second district of North Carolina at Kinston the Democratic meeting elected four delegates to the national convention. The delegates are Plato Culling Anster, JO W Gravely, T W Washington Wilson, and EL Basis. They unanimously adopted resolutions pledging William J Bryan for president and instructing their delegation. No alternates were elected. This marks the first district Democratic convention in the state.
Benjamin Seward, a negro fisherman, was struck by lightning and killed while in a small boat in Chesapeake Bay off Buckroe Beach. Two companions were badly stunned but reached shore with the dead man's body.
The debate centers on universal transfers for Washington street cars. Madden blasts watered stock dividends while defenders argue Chicago showed transfers can be funded. Lawmakers from North Carolina to Illinois press for better, universal service ahead of the inauguration, praising reform efforts and urging delays to study the proposal.
John Joy Edson treasurer of the Associated Charities reports donations received at 811 G Street and by various contributors including William A Hill Ferdinnd T Sehnolie Spicer Fo OS OW Shiner Frele Miay $370 All Souls Unt tala Sunday Con gress Street Methodist Episcopal Christian E1 enor Society and others. The Citizens Relief Association also acknowledged direct contributions from multiple donors and amounts totaling a sizable sum.
The Gayety next week hosts the Trocadero Burlesquers with two new burlesques titled College Boys and Bow on the Panama. Produced under the direction of author Mr Fink Fancy noted as a bright Irish comedian. A chorus girls contest Friday night offers a chance to showcase vaudeville singing talents.
Fragmented marriage log lists numerous couples with witnesses and officiants including Rev WG Oram Hanssiufmain and JP Joeny Ballan. Entries include Wilam King Yt with Fannie B Novback and several others tied to Rev Fi. McComnall, Rev J Mo Waldron, Rev Ro OA Arms, and Rev J Mo Robinson among officiants and partners in a series of unions.
Deaths reported to midnight include George W Golden 78 and Sarah Ho Hergesheimer 82. Names appear with ages and street addresses and a $500 reward is offered in a Washington Post notice. See Page 1 for details and how to claim.
Special to The Washington Post New York May 21. Captain A. E. Trice reports the Wesila a cargo liner from London carried a wild menagerie including a Bengal tiger Mustafa a bear a fox and a boxing bout incident. Ten sailors contained Bimbo the kangaroo after it escaped its cage provoking distress among the crew. The animals were later confined at a Coney Island menagerie.
May 21 in Hammondsport Prof Siexande Graham Bell addressed the Aero Club of America and the Aerial Experiment Association. He proposed moving Trinity Church bodily to the top of a twenty story office building on the church site, a plan Rev Burge condemned as reckless. Bell argued the church would be insured before any move.
The Dumbarton Methodist Episcopal Church choir staged a costumed cantata Esther the Beautiful Queen by Leon Keech at Odd Fellows Hall on Wednesday night under W T Guoyer. Sixty voices sang across five acts and seven scenes with elaborate settings and rich costumes. Accompanied by Mrs Isaac Biren, the production featured local soloists and a variety of named players to support the Pacific church drive by the Epworth League.
MOOKilmon, seven year chief telephone operator at police headquarters, has been moved to the House of Detention where he will serve as a guard. Kilmon is a popular operator, and coworkers bade him farewell with a token of good wishes.
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The Washington Post is a leading newspaper published in the capital. It reports financial news from all sections and provides full market reports for merchants and financiers. It guides farmers on produce sales and offers readers leisure content and diverse news matters.
The Sunday Post emphasizes its illustrated magazine section with selections by prominent writers and careful foreign news, featuring timely accurate illustrations. It asserts readers find it far superior to other Sundays, making it a trusted visitor in households.
The Sporting Section of Tue Sunday Post is printed on pink paper. Four pages each Sunday cover baseball results, running and trotting races, billiards, auto races, yacht contests, boating, golf, tennis, swimming, and every feature of the sporting world in accurate and comprehensive manner.
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