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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

May 27, 1908

Page

4

Poundmaster Einstein Warns Of Fewer Rabid Dogs In City

Poundmaster Einstein says there are fewer rabid dogs than reported and that his five men and two wagons are stretched thin. He notes many dogs are domestic and that mad dogs are removed promptly for testing at the Bureau of Animal Industry. The piece also mentions the Alhambra Summer Garden opening with Christian Orchestra performances and Gus Brahler continuing long-standing service.

Einstein Jol Welsey Einsten Lallet Bureau of Animal Industry Orain Chemical Sant Naif Alhambra Enis Christian & Orchestra Gus Brahler

Legal Record drills through vast court docket and property deeds

A dense docket from the District of Columbia courts lists appeals, equity matters, and circuit actions. Trustees, defendants, and plaintiffs are named across multiple cases involving investments, real estate, and probate. The record notes contempt, adjournments, and continued suits with numerous attorneys and securing arrangements across many blocks and streets.

Disorder Escalates as Chester Street Car Strike Rages

March unrest grows as strike sympathizers wreck a Wilmington line car near the city outskirts. Stones placed on tracks blocked motormen and conductors from clearing the car, windows shattered in the wrecking. City officials urged restraint while railway leaders signaled possible arbitration to end the conflict.

Chester Pa Wilmington Stirrck Fers Rages du Pont Muncpal Tration Company

Motors Across Continent From Los Angeles to Dallas

An early long distance motor journey recounts J Murdock with seven passengers including his wife and two daughters. The party traveled from Los Angeles to Dallas, pausing at Dallas town, testing at home, and using substantial gasoline amounts.

Spead Dewn Lok J M Murdock Minherman Johnstown Los Angus Iass Actutliuni Los Angeles Altogeth Lis Falas Ihan Sy Tern Alice Anston Wio Philp de Way

Lawsuit Over Cat Bites Fixtures and Fees Filed

A civil action was brought in the Larst Iauret Court against Mrs Wat Ts Guiman of New York. The plaintiff seeks $2 for forty one works bowly and alleges damages from a doctor fired for a cat incident between July 31 1900 and May 1 1903 at a rate of per week. The complaint outlines bedding and related disputes and claims the defendant failed to keep a mother cat and caused mud taking.

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Delays in Druce Perjury Case Adjournment Noted

New York May o co reports long adjournment in the Trobert ald weal extradition case to July 2. The delay follows a report from the Manhattan Stats Hospital superintendent stating the patient Caldwell appears to be failing mentally and physically and unable to leave bed.

New York O.co Trobert Ald Weal Iited States Commisieum Allegander Manhattan Stats Hospital Cald Iwell

Fleeing Convicts Spur Fatal West Baton Rouge Escape

In West Baton Rouge Parish on May 2 a failed breakout from the state convict camp led to one guard killed and four wounded. Prisoners Charles Davis and Will Lewis were shot and captured after breaking into a room with sick guards’ arms, while Boatner of Centerville Mississippi was killed by the convicts and Kauie Comeduxr and Jo Vo Lemay were wounded. All prisoners are reported as negroes.

Baton Rouge la Convcts West Baton Rouge Parish Todas Charles Davis Will Lewis Boatner Centerville Miss Kauie Comeduxr Jo Vo Lemay

Night Riders pay damages in Paducah court case

Paducah suit against night riders ended with compromises to pay plaintiffs. Hollowell received 15,000 after a verdict had previously awarded 35,000 to him against 29 alleged night riders of Callawell glory accused of raiding his home and forcing his family to flee the state.

Paducah May

Whitmore Trial Eyewitnesses Tie Man to Wife’s Death

In Jersey City a trial recounts Theodore Whitmore in the fatal Lampblack Swamp case near Karnison New Jersey. Witnesses include a special policeman and a stenographer who recount remarks and Whitmore’s odd letters and alibis. Further testimonies describe his behavior and statements after the arrest, with the court continuing the case tomorrow.

New York Theodore Whitmore Ma Wife Lampblack Swamp Karison NJ Jersey City Frank J May Pennsylvania Railroad Wittmorer Betti Schmitter Duriwe Whitmore Schenectady Sistt William Baker Schmiter Pena John Josullyan Oy Whitmore Williang Whitmore Joseph Quinn Walter McDonnell Ken Foch

New Haven Deal Far Off Amid Merger Talks

Reported merger talks between the Delaware and Hudson and the New York New Haven and Hartford railroads risk progress amid Massachusetts opposition to the Boston and Maine merger. Negotiations revived despite unissued shares and potential cross-ownership, with no clear results yet as federal suits loom.

Delaware and Hudson Camal Company New York New Haven and Hartford Parroad Company Massachusetts Tle Boston Manne Hartman Delewert Ad New Haven Deaware Hudson Delaware Iw Hudson New

Texas Democrats Meet Amid Primary Returns in Dallas

Texas Democrats gathered to nominate thirty six delegates for the Democratic National Convention in Denver. The state central committee reviewed the primary results from May 12 showing the ticket led by Senator Tulear Une and Batley Wall with a slate of at large delegates. Loupray of Cleburne was named temporary chairman as committees were appointed and the convention adjourned for the day.

Denver State Eneentre Committee Tulear Une State Committee Batley Wall Paidester Cleburne Mr Row

Hetty Green Hosts Dinner at Plaza in Grand Suite

The Washington Post reports Hetty Green entertained a party of friends at the Hotel Plaza dinner. The grand suite room featured gold service, with the meal costing about 29 dollars per plate. Attendees included Rear Admiral George, Mr and Mrs Pith Livingston, Mr and Mrs Howland Pell, and others such as Mr Amos F Eno, Mr Stephen Pell, and Miss Sylvia Green.

Washington Post New York Waldo Wiss Ruth Lawrence Amos Eno Shipley Janes Stephen Pell Matthew Astor Wilkes Sylvia Green Green

Leap Year Proposals Sought by Wealthy Women in Trenton

Canadian writer James D Knott of Toronto letters Mayor Madden offering leap year proposals from Trenton's wealthy women. He claims his character will stand investigation and gives Ambassador Pryce as a reference. Applications addressed to Bulter, care of Mayor Madden.

Trenton Wetman Washington Port James D Knott Shuter Street Toronto Canada Madden Trentons Toronto Knott Ambassador Pryce Washington Knotts Bultor

Tomatoes ripened on vines for vibrant flavor

Description highlights a product made only from whole vine ripened tomatoes. The juice sparkles when picked, and the natural flavor provides a zest that enhances the beans.

Debate winners to meet in prize contest at GWU

A prize debate between Columbia and Needham societies will be held Tuesday at 9 oclock in University Hall at 15th and H Street NW. Judge Stafford of the Supreme Court of the District and Chief Justice Peelle of the United States will preside. The question: Resolved That a broader incorporation law should be adopted. Columbia debaters: George B McCiel, Roscoe Napperlaw, John Finslaw. Needham debaters: Charlie A Lumderhills, John Jensen, John Kennedy.

Columbian Needham George Washington C University Ity University Hall H Street Wniiversity Gadges Stafford Supreme Court of Tle Peelle Peelle of Unlmited Statics Lemmt of Clams and Michard Darian Ib Coumblan | Debating Society George B McCiellin Roscoe C Napperlaw John Finslaw Needham Debating Society Charlie A Lumderhills Jolin Jensen Kennedy Speual

Defense of the end seat hog in a public debate

A reader argues against blanket condemnation of the end seat hog claiming some cases justify holding an assigned seat for the late arrival. The letter urges balanced consideration of both sides rights and questions a universal rule for all end seat disputes.

Thia

Excursions Offer Unusual Travel Plans and Rates

Unusual excursion plans described include a Saturday evening trip to Old Port and Norfa with tickets good for May. Rates are low with hotel breakfast included at Chamberlis Point. Management lists transport via a steamship and rail connections, with details on timings, fares, and accommodations.

Nick Washington Old Pont Norfa Chamberis Point Charberlin

Bombard Whale to Death Near Palmetta Beach

A twenty five to thirty five foot whale was hunted by a fishing party in Hulsborough Bay two miles off Palmetta Beach. The bombardment lasted two hours with Winchester rifles before the whale was bled and towed to the peach jetty, marking a rare event in these waters.

Tampa Tia Hulsborough Bay Palmetta Beach Winchester Ries

Seminole Afloat After Grounding Near Point Pleasant

The Clyde Line steamer Seminole, aground in fog at Point Pleasant yesterday, was successfully floated today and proceeded to New York largely undamaged. She carried sixteen passengers on a voyage from the West Indies to New York.

Clyde Land New York Clyde Line Seminole

Dr Talks of Food and Grape Nuts Endorsed by Doctor

An article features a physician praising Grape Nuts as a perfect food. He cites personal recovery from malnutrition and heart strain after using Grape Nuts with milk, claiming improved digestion and sleep. The piece frames letters from readers as genuine human interest items supporting the product.

Wellville

Pensioners May Go to Work Under Review of Disabilities

The District will reexamine all firefighters and police with disability pensions within about thirty days to decide if their pensions should be stopped or continued. Sidney Bieber, a former fire marshal, is named among those affected. Commissioner Macfarland says the move enforces a new budget provision and focuses on physical restoration and financial need.

Hieg Sidney Bieber Macfarland District of Columbia

Ben Thaw Champion Shot Elected Yale Gun Club Captain

Benjamin Thaw Jr of Pittsburgh Yale 1903 named captain of Yale Gun Club for the next year. He is Harry Thaw's nephew and has been Yale's champion marksman for two years. B B Dickey of Du Pugue Town elected secretary and treasurer.

Harry Thaw Yale Gun Club Washington Porthew Haven Benjamin Thaw Jr Pittsburg Yale Dickey Dupugue Town

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