Baltimore conference selects Regester to lead Mount Vernon Place church
The 124th Baltimore Methodist South conference adjourned to appoint Rev E W Regester, current presiding elder of the Washington district, as editor of the church paper and to serve as missionary secretary. Rev J H Wells of Arlington becomes part of the Mount Vernon Place arrangement. The plan includes central representation for the church and broad fundraising commitments.
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Taft Ballot Dominates Staunton Republican Convention
In Staunton Virginia a Republican district convention selected delegates for the Chicago nominating meeting. R A Fulwhler and William Jennings of Rockbridge were chosen with alternates E J McCullough Botetourt and Exa merett D Gregory Buckingham. Taft favored. Col Brown Allen Staunton and Rep C Bascomb Slemp endorsed as delegates at large. William C Franklin Appomattox nominated for Congress and A C Garnett Buckingham named elector. Col James A Frazier Rockbridge and others opposed Taft. Frazier defeated as Taft forces gained. Resolutions backing Taft and Roosevelt were offered by Col Brown Allen.
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Rockbridge
Chicago
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Appomattox
Congress
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J T Patton
James A Frazier
Lanasa Accused in Baltimore Black Hand Plot Faces Clemency Talk
Special to The Washington Post from Baltimore March 31 No progress in the Black Hand conspiracy trial against Antonio Lanasa beyond jury security opening statements. Assistant DA Dunne outlined a plot to blow up di Giorgia’s house with Lanasa steering efforts after blackmail by the Black Hand. Lupo’s plea deal mentioned. Dunne claimed Lupo wanted confession for an 18 month sentence if guilty. First witness Trombrella testified on the effects of the capslo in the Walbrook home.
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Distillers Sentenced in Patrick County Case
Special to the Washington just Lynchburg March 31 In federal court Judge McDowell sentenced W D Reniger a distiller to two years in prison and $8000 fine Pinckney Ayres to one year and $900 fine both for removing and concealing spirits in Patrick County J M Boardwine of the same county was given a year’s sentence for misconduct as storekeeper and gauger
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McDowell
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Despondent man commits suicide in Maryland town
Samuel Rhodes aged sixty four, resident of Middleburg, hanged himself this morning in an outbuilding at his home on Hagerstuen Way. His son Harry discovered the body. Rhodes had been troubled by unemployment, leaving a wife Flo and a son.
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Embezzlement charge against Zetta Bolden at Mount Zion church
Special to The Washington Post reports Zetta Bolden, treasurer of the White Bonnet Society at Mount Zion Baptist Church, faces a warrant for embezzling about $300. The unsettled city notes a music teacher and local leader is linked to a theft. Also noted, Junius W Spease of Forsyth, aged 55, died today. he served Forsyth in the 1890s fusion legislature and helped craft the 6 percent interest law.
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The Modern Hotel and Its Costs in Luxury Rooms
The article describes the growth of the modern hotel, citing the St Regis as a model of luxury. It notes the complex operations and staff needed to serve guests, with private rooms available from four dollars a day, bath add-ons, and shared rooms from twelve dollars and up. Restaurant prices match first class hotels.
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Merchants and Mechanics Bank to Increase Capital
The Merchants and Mechanics Savings Bank of Washington votes to raise its capital stock to 200000 and par value to 100 at a special stockholders meeting. It will absorb Traders National Bank and occupy the Traders building at Tenth and Pennsylvania avenues northwest.
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Alexandria
Merchants and Mechanics’ Savings Bank of Washington
Leo P. Harrow
South Fairfax Street
Merchants and Mechanics' Savings Bank
Traders’ National Bank of Washington
Western Maryland funds move to pay interest on bonds
The Western Maryland Railway has sold 850000 worth of six percent receivers certificates at par. Proceeds will cover the interest due tomorrow on the road’s first mortgage bonds. Purchasers were friendly interests, none bought on the open market.
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Washington Post
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Maryland
Governors swan son names boards and appointees
Richmond March 91 Gov Swan son announced appointments to multiple state boards and commissions created by the recent general assembly. He also named W D Saunders of Virginia Polytechnic Institute as dairy inspector and food commissioner with several other regional appointees to capitol grounds libraries Mount Vernon visitors Harrisonburg Normal School visitors and university boards.
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Girl's Hair Ablaze in Baltimore Fire Fatality
Special to The Washington Port Baltimore Md Mar 31 Annie Dugan twenty six years a servant in the family of Ma Joseph Strouse a retired capitalist at 1812 Eutaw place had her hair and clothes ignite while lighting a parlor match. She ran down stairs screaming, was aided by Mrs Strouse and Mrs Susie Brown, and was taken to a hospital where she died from extensive burns.
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Fifteen Dozen Oysters Kill a Baltimore Man in Chester
William Steelman of Baltimore died in Chester after eating fifteen plates of raw oysters at a local restaurant. He had been warned several times yet continued eating. coroner's inquest ruled gastritis caused by excessive eating.
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Bishop T H Lomax Dies in Charlotte at 72
The Rt Rev Thomas Henry Lomax DD bishop of the Second Episcopal district of the AME Zion Church died at his home in Charlotte at an early hour. He was 72 and a founder and trustee of Livingstone College. He helped reestablish the Star of Zion and the publishing house, and was among the wealthiest men of his race in the South.
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Editors Endorse Taft by Maryland Republican Editors
Maryland editors meet and adopt resolutions endorsing Taft for the presidency and recommending Roosevelt for administration. Mr Currey notes strong Taft sentiment across the state after canvassing Maryland. Annapolis reports include Court of Appeals proceedings with multiple judgments and reversals, and notice of Judge James Revell’s death without a will. Local obituaries mention William J Cronenberg and Millard Bowman with brief biographical details.
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Roanoke Shops Discharge 800 Men At Norfolk and Western
Roanoke shops of the Norfolk and Western Railway Company discharged 800 men today, many long employed. The cut affects all departments with normal staffing around 200 workers and a monthly payroll near 120000. The shops will run full time with the reduced force. Frank A Reid of Roanoke College, a Botetourt County native, won the Rhodes Scholarship. Mrs Clara Billings Shepard and Mrs Rebecca B Haymaker die in Winchester and Petersburg aged 60 and 77 respectively. causes brief illness noted.
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Orders to Naval Officers and Vessel Movements
List of officer assignments and temporary duties for the Connecticut district and other commands. Names include Capt WC Eaton Cmdr F C Bowers and Lieuts Bowen Macy Lincoln Fenner Rodgers Brikhart Belknap Ghent Poteet Wilson Holmes Davis Alohr McMillen Coffey Strassburger King Jarrenz Horner Theobald Lagerquist Laird and others. Vessel movements note arrivals at San Francisco San Diego Milwaukee New Hampshire and other ports with ships such as Tennerace Navajo Alert Charlene and Deaver.
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Beans Bake Crisped Tops But Centers Remain Raw
Heat drives beans through uneven doneness as skins burst leaving crisp skins and undercooked centers. The goal is uniformly cooked beans with each legume fully heated and intact from edge to center.
Medical school graduates receive commissions at sixth annual commencement
Thirty one graduates of the United States Naval Medical School obtained commissions at the sixth annual commencement held in the old Naval Observatory. Surgeon General Rixey presided in Metcalf's absence. Dr Robert H Hare delivered the principal medical address, with remarks by Medical Director Wise and Col W G McPherson. New policy requires end of term examinations for all applicants. no early commissions. A list of acting assistant surgeons and a note on British Army Medical Corps officer Col McPherson accompany details. Separately, Capt George Worley, former commander of the Abarenda, faced custody efforts at New York Navy Yard amid an indictment in Puerto Rico. he is on leave and en route home to Bremerton.
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San Juan Porto Rico
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Bremerton
Wash
Army Orders Leaves and Transfers Across Units 1908
Army orders grant leaves for Lieuts Helverso Chaney and others from May 14 to June 30 1908. Transfers move officers among the Second Cavalry Ninth Infantry First Infantry South Carolina National Guard and artillery units. Seniors proceed to Fort Sam Houston Watervliet and Washington DC for duties tests and witness gathering. Special Orders revoke acceptance of resignation of Buck and assign Cruse temporarily to the purchasing commissary office in Boston during Bloom’s absence.
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Prairie floated after bunkers emptied near League Island
The U S cruiser Prairie was floated in the Delaware River off League Island Navy Yard after coal was removed from bunkers. It may move to Guantanamo tomorrow. At Muskogee Oklahoma, Charles Wyckliffe’s funeral drew armed attendees as his outlaw brothers attended.
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Crisis for Betting Bills in Albany State Senate
Albany January 81 all eyes are on the State senate where a decisive battle over the Agnew Hart Bills is expected to decide abolishing legal protection for gambling at race tracks. Supporters claim momentum while observers say results are uncertain with indications favoring advancement of the bills and a possible overwhelming majority in a final vote.
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