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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
May 31, 1908
Page
13
Decoration Day observances honored the nation’s dead with a parade and ceremonies across Arlington and Washington cemeteries. Notables including Roosevelts and Ambassadors attended, graves decorated, and a program featured prayers, orations, choir and band performances, and remarks stressing national unity and Roosevelt’s leadership.
A Census Bureau report shows a surge in spruce imports for wood pulp. In 1907 domestic mills used 200,000 cords, spruce accounting for 68 percent of pulp wood, with Canada supplying much of the additional demand as North Central and New England mills face tight domestic supplies. Hemlock use rose as mills shift to higher grade pulp. New England states Maine New Jersey and New York rank as top import origins and destinations.
The School of Nursing at Washington University held its commencement ceremony with 9 graduates receiving diplomas. Rev Samiel Greece gave the invocation, Dr Wo R Ph Dis spoke, and Dr Charles W Needham presided as diplomas were handed to each graduate, including Nie Raith Page, Aja Nelson, Laura Stokes, Duke Milas Hanriett, Vassle Taylor, Mabel Morton Thomas Wiss, Amle Alcest Bucher, Prima Tremble Lohe, and Mable Annette Jones.
Representative George F Huff of the Twenty second Pennsylvania district recovers from a Friday night collapse at 1320 Sixteenth Street. Doctors say condition improving and not dangerous, with a full recovery expected within a week. Horn’s Majonor celebrates twenty one years in business with anniversary sale offering special prices on suits and a free dress suit case with every order this week.
Philip trial narrows to decision after defense and prosecution prepare to wrap cases. Attorneys Davis and Hoehling claim witnesses show Philip shot in self defense amid danger from Elling Cadman Macaboy. government contends Philip acted under influence and as thug company seen with Macaboy. Defense aims to prove defendant peaceful and unable to protect himself against a giant. verdict expected soon with jurors to be advised of key testimonies and closing arguments.
Arthur A Marti a 40 year old compositor and government worker attempted suicide while jailed at Anacostia police station to hang himself with a four in hand scarf after being charged with shooting his wife Mane Marti in the abdomen at their Hillsdale home. He was cut down by guards and later restrained as he threatened another attempt. The wife was taken to Casualty Hospital in critical condition.
An elderly man reports four highwaymen accosted him about 9 45 pm on Fourteenth Street between T and M streets. After a struggle they overpowered him and took his May salary from the district government, two other suspects described vaguely by witnesses. One suspect named McMurray, about sixty, a Takoma Park resident, works in district service.
The first solemn requiem mass was celebrated yesterday morning at St. Aloysius Church in North Nandy streets for deaf students and others at Gonzaga College. Father Teary presided, Deacon Luther Keane assisted, with John Byrne as master of ceremonies. The chant was sung by the students and attended by a body of attendees. the annual mass will continue at the end of each scholastic year.
Martha Corvette twenty two years old employed as housemaid was arrested last evening by Central Office Detectives Berman and Warren. She is in custody at the house of detention awaiting a police court hearing. The victim Mire Robert G Smith of 1082 Slateenth Street NW reported two diamond rings a gold bracelet and clothing stolen from her room after returning from New York. Detectives recovered the jewelry after searching the maid’s room.
Mrs Minnie Barrett of 249 1alte northwest was found unconscious from illuminating gas in her room yesterday. She regained consciousness and left Emergency Hospital last night to return home. Her husband Guy Barrett, an electrician, had left for work earlier. boarder George McNally aided in the investigation with Policeman Castle. A photograph of her husband bearing the inscription I love you good-by was in her hand. All windows and doors were closed. Doctors revived her after two hours of effort. the couple had been married five months.
Mayer & Co awards the McDougall prize to Hazel MacDonald of 2028 North Capitol Street after a large advertising contest. An extraordinary sale of McDougall Kitchen Cabinets follows as Indianapolis factory patterns are retired and remaining stock is offered at greatly reduced prices with limited quantity.
Washington Federation of Pigeon Fanciers plans a long distance liberation of 200 pigeons from Coloch at Mount Vernon today. Birds from across the country are expected to respond, with trials in various districts noted as they head toward Napanee and Chicago as future release points. Several names and addresses appear in the notice, reflecting a broad network of fanciers and organizers in the sport.
The weather forecast noted yesterday's warmth with easterly winds and sporadic showers. Temperatures rose to near eighty four by afternoon, then a cool dusk brought an electric storm and a sharp drop of about twelve degrees between six and seven PM.
A Washington party led by Representative Charles A Landis will travel to Delphi Indiana, leaving at 10 am in two Studebaker touring cars. The group includes Senator Warren Hemenway and Representatives L White Bushey and others, with 8 W Redden directing, and plans several days at Landis home. They expect to reach Gettysburg tonight for an overnight stop and continue a week on the road. President Roosevelt hosted Bill McDonald at lunch yesterday in Washington.
Bayard H Veazey a 28 year old Bureau of Standards clerk disappeared while swimming on the Potomac near Forty Foot Rock. Witnesses say he dived from a rowboat after cramps and was recovered by rescuers using hooks. Police identify him via clothing and seek relatives in Windsor Connecticut.
William Hahn and Company celebrate thirty two years of shoe selling with a week long anniversary. Hahn, founder and president, says constant output growth and lower prices have allowed them to offer better value. The firm claims Washington Shoe W others and competitors cannot match their quality and selection. During the week special anniversary prices apply at all three stores: Seventh and East, 23 Pennsylvania Avenue Southeast, and Pennsylvania Avenue west store.
Weather conditions outline two day outlook across midwest and coastal regions with northward tropical patterns and variable winds. Temperature readings show overnight lows around 49 to 71 degrees and daytime highs near 82, with relative humidity near 90 percent in the morning. River bulletin notes both rivers muddy at midweek with special mention of Harera Fer in Washington Post file May 30.
An advertisement touts Hood’s Sarsaparilla as a safe pure remedy for purifying blood restoring appetite and aiding digestion. It emphasizes compliance with the Pure Food and Drugs Act and offers 100 doses per bottle in liquid or chocolate flavor forms.
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