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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

May 23, 1908

Page

41

Navy chief Chadwick Sees Navy as Global Peace Arm

Rear Admiral Chadwick declares the navy the greatest force for law and order as the Lake Mohonk conference debates arbitration and warns of an imminent convulsive period. He notes talks of war hinder peace while Holt and Rowlby also address the session.

James Wood Lake Mohonk Chadwick U SN Navy Conservacistm Rob Ogeen Hamilton Holt Francis H Rowlby

Funeral Directors and Undertakers in City Directory Fragment

Fragmentary directory listing names of funeral directors and undertakers including Frank Geters and Thos A Costello, with associated addresses and firms such as Tabler & Bro and Harvey's Sons. Includes multiple business names, residences, and contact lines typical of a city obituary and funeral services section. Entities include Frank Geters, Thos A Costello, Tabler & Bro, Harvey's Sons, and multiple street addresses.

Frank Geters Thos A Costello BTS Zarhorst Ailliam Lee JOEN Wright Co Ju Tabler & Bro Larry Harvey’s Sons O'S Tes Ross Ann Fybalwers Chapel Thos Sergeon

iGABINET OFFICERS BLAMED FOR NOT FORBIDDING SUND AYS SPORTS

iGABINET officers blamed for refusing to forbid soldiers and sailors from playing baseball on Sundays. The report notes Sabbath observance concerns raised by church committees and a push for chaplains and Sabbath enforcement, with references to Presbyterian General Assembly discussions and interactions with civic leaders.

Prostration by lightning hits farm workers and court notices

Prostration by lightning occurs while workers were repairing an ice screen at a farm. One man becomes nauseated and another loses control. Concurrent items include circuit court proceedings with appeals and bankrupt petitions, plus two sailors scalded when a steam pipe burst on the Old Don in New York Harbor.

New York Winnioe George G Lure Norfolk Iliwerd Woods Baltimore Hadis

Licensed to Marry and Other Local Health Office Records

Fragmented OCR list of names ages and addresses referencing marriage licenses and health office records. Includes individuals such as Cense Warieuf Dertha Lequien 35 years Dadson 148 Fifth Street NE Edmonds Newton St NE 3B Year, George G Oct 119 Fifth St NW 6 years, Herex A Gates 1295 Fifth St 28 Years, Addie A Harber 36 Ds SW 9 years, Leon Tillman 1 year, Pollard 128 23rd Ave SEars Prabeth Stewart 7 years, Florence Cook 1243 Union Court SW.

Revo Muguight Way Dadson Fith Yeera Edmonds Newton St Clayton Dy Ceorge G A Gates William Stefsrof Eo Bamer Addie A Harber Leon Tillman Rani Pollard Sears Prabeth Stewart Robinson Vrevenon LY Johnson Florence Cook Union Court

Divorce controversy derails New York pastor bid for bishop

Dr Charles Le Roy Goodell pastor of Calvary Church New York fails to secure bishopric after a divorce question dominates ballots. He defends his character, calls the charge political, and says the move will boomerang on opponents as the eighth ballot shows Stuntz and Quayle leading the tally.

Washington Post Baltimore Charles le Roy Guedell Calvary Church New York Goodell Methodist Episcopal Church Genera WS Lews Quaine Homer Stuntz Charles W. Smith Hughes D C Downe Quiyle Orde

Minister’s Suicide After Domestic Troubles in Missouri

In St Joseph Missouri on May 2 Rev Rufus R Tietcher a 40 year old Methodist preacher drank a poison in a shed after taking poison he entered a house read his Bible and died a few minutes later his two daughters on stage reportedly weighed on his mind amid family troubles.

Worres St Joseph Mo Rufus R Tietcher Touse

Double murder charged in Virginia arrest of Oakley

Raleigh County man Oakley, formerly of this county, was arrested in Latksille Virginia and brought here Thursday charged with the murder of Miss Wo Underwood and her young son on February 1 at Attuquay Springs and with arson to conceal the crime. Threats against the husband followed his departure, arousing suspicion and tying him to the crime.

Raleigh Boc Oakley Latksille Attuquay Springs Wo Underwood Underwood

Winchester Suffers Season’s First Defeat to Walbrook

Special to The Washington Post Winchester VI lost its first game of the season to Walbrook Athletic Club of Baltimore. The final score read 1 to 1 in the ninth inning after Walbrook’s first baseman McDonald drove a home run over the left field fence. Scoring details and fielding notes accompany the uneven box score and faded names.

Washington Post Winchester Walbrook Athletic Baltimore Mone Walbrooks Scoe Walbrook Adito Ticheller Piiower O Baxese Malone Ib Wf Donald Uber Rt Pouggaa Cf Pothion Osehpson Tr Fuse P Woodward Ec Teratt Germs Rh DO Jorian Ocrimm Joti Witter Ushimer P Russell Stolun McDonwdl Eichelteiger Arderson

Norfolk shuts out Lynchburg in 0-0 game drift

Norfolk pitchers Chenault and bat Jack son dominated as Lynchburg mistimed throws and miscues helped produce a 0 0 shutout. Rowing offense balanced by Norfolk and cautious play set the tone with key fielding plays and decisive innings.

Collier on the Stand in Self-Defense Murder Case

Abrahem Collier testifies he killed William H. Haughey in self defense after a quarrel on a Maryland farm. He describes seeing pistols and a threat, pushes Haughey away, and strikes with a shovel when Haughey moved toward his back pocket. Corroboration from Cothier's son and defense witnesses discuss the wound and potential recovery. Defense rests. arguments to follow.

William H. Haughey Washington Belair Abrahem Collier New York Haughey Hanghey John Connor Collier Cothier

Richmond Restraining The Universal Transfer Ordinance

Special to The Washington Post Richmond June 22 Judge Eamond Waddil sits in the United States Circuit Court for the Eastern District of Virginia granting a temporary injunction against the city of Richmond and several transit companies and individuals from publishing or enforcing the universal transfer ordinance enacted by the city council and approved by Mayor McCarthy on May 1. The Central Trust Company of New York filed suit seeking to protect bondholders and prevent injury to property owners by implementing the transfer system.

Washington Rochmond Eamund Waddil United States Circuit Court Eastern District of Virginia Richmond Wd Power Company Virginia Passenger and Power Company Richmond Traction Company William Northrop Henry Wickham Act Council McCarthy The Central Trust Company of New York Trust Company Lhe Central Trust Compan

Woman fasts for son pardon in cigarette theft case

Special to The Washington Post Baltimore May 22 1903 Joseph Cuely served time for stealing big boxes of cigarettes from Chesapeake Steams up Company His mother Johin Luery fasted five years praying for divine mercy She broke her fast this afternoon as Gay Crothers granted a pardon The judge had sentenced Luery to six years The pardon will restore Cuelys citizenship and alter his future prospects

Washington Post Baltimore Joseph Cuely Chesapeake Steamsup Johin Luery Gay Crothers Luery

Crew of Weems Saved After Ship Burns Off Frying Pan Shoals

Information from Baltimore reports the crew of the steamship George Weems, 17 sailors all from Baltimore, were saved after the vessel burned near Frying Pan Shoals. They boarded the steamer Chatham of Merchants and Miners Transportation Co and are outbound to Baltimore aboard the Chatham.

Spe Lal Washington Foot Baltimore George Weems Baltimmre and Carolia Steamship Company Chatham Merchants and Miners ‘Transportation Company

Gilliam's Injuries Fatal in Virginia Rail Accident

Samuel Guam of Dinwiddie County dies at Petersburg Hospital from injuries after falling from a trolley car near the Appomattoy Bridge. Callum was a prominent Republican leader, married to Martha Cox of Chesterfield, with one child, and leaves two sisters and two brothers. Berryville Way 22 mourns Mrs Rosanna Elsey McCormick widow of Frank McCormick who died yesterday near Berryville Frankfort. Miss Elses of Loudoun County, she is survived by Samuel McCormick, clerk of Clarke County Court, and three daughters.

Speer Petersburg Samuel Guam Dinwiddie County Virginia Passenger and Power Company Appomattes River Callum Martha Cox Chesterfield County Berryville Way Rosanna Elsey McCormick Frank McCormick Frankfort Berryvile McCormick Elses Loudoun County Samuel McCormick Clarke County

Trenton hearing ends as inspectors depart for findings

Steamboat Trenton sinking case moves toward closure in Alexandria. Inspectors C W Washt and Ed win F White left for Baltimore to draft their report after a three minute argument over blame. Attorneys for Captain Davis and Mate Beach argued exoneration from fault.

Alexandria Baltimore Fashington Post Bureau King Street C W Washt Edwin F White Trenton Luther B Row Capt Davis Mate Beach I H Hewitt Joan B Tassow Compan Counel American Association of Masters

Shot Through the Heart in a Maryland Beer Quarrel

Marcus Grase, about thirty, was shot dead by Oscar Keessee, twenty, in a dispute over a beer in Rockville Maryland. Keessee fled and remains at large as of last night.

Arthur Santmier Balteaux Indins Young Peoples M Methodist Haiscopil South Alexanda Tazewell Tle Whabington Post Tizenet Va Marcus Grasecluse Oscar Keessee Sheessee

Official UVA commencement week programme announced

Official notice details the University of Virginia commencement schedule for June 15 to 17 with events across Charlottesville including services in the chapel Cabell Hall and Madison Hall Graduations, award ceremonies, and lectures. Notable figures include Rev Henry Stiles Bradley of St Louis MO and Prof Edwin A Grosvenor of Amherst MA.

University of Virginia Washington Post Charlottesville Cabell Hall Young Men's Christian Association Cabell Henry Stiles Bradley St . Louis Charlottesvilla Winchester Lambeth Field Board of Visitors Madleon Hall Madison Ville Society of Alumni Madison Hall George Wayne Anderson Richmond Va Bea Phi Beta Edwin A Grosvenor Amherst Payerweather Gymnasium Lambeth Feld Cabel Hall Faserweather

Ferris guilty of murder in Roanoke trial

In Roanoke on May 22 a five day jury verdict found Moses Ferris guilty of second degree murder in the stabbing death of Frank Assaid a Roanoke merchant. Ferris testified he acted in self defense while Sam Assaid was acquitted. Ferris was sentenced to five years in the penitentiary.

Assynan Roanoke Commonwealth Moses Ferris Sam Assaid Frank Assaid Ferriz Sam Assaid Ferris

Sailor on Bremen Shoots Self in Port Death

Shewport News reports May 2 that Augus t Lanmeihirt, a sailor on the German cruiser Bremen, killed himself by shooting. The act, linked to an old love affair, mirrors Lieut Starcher of the same ship who died by his own hand in this port. The Bremen is to sail May 20 to Philadelphia for its first official visit, then to New York to receive a new crew arriving on a German transport.

Shewport News Lanmeihirt Bremen Starcher Philadelphia New York

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