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Newspaper

Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Apr 04, 1908

Page

10

Letter to Allegany ministers attacks Pearre bid in county race

A leaked letter from William H Anderson of the Anti-Saloon League accuses Pearre of facing a Dry struggle in Allegany for Congress. It claims liquor interests seek to block Pearre through a hostile coalition and cites alleged political pressure and judiciary committee dynamics. The piece notes ministerial distribution of the letter amid primary day claims and broader temperance stakes.

Allegany Maryland Judiciary Committee Littlefield Bill Washington des-Pearre Allegany County Allegany Coury Wiliam H Anderson Anti-Saloon League Il Pearce Wo Andersen Ag Vist Congress

Post Office Looted Report From Tudor Court

Fragmentary OCR reports a post office theft at Princess Anne Court House with mention of burglars and a van. Limited readable details include a note of 35 workers or items and a possible incident date in Noor uk context. Further verification needed for full facts.

Night Riders Suspected in Lynchburg Tobacco Warehouse Fire

Fire at a Lynchburg tobacco warehouse complex caused about 256000 dollars in damage across four buildings. Authorities note a night riders theory and report extensive losses including valuable government documents and tobacco machinery.

Lynchburg

They blew out the gas in Baltimore hospital incident

A garbled OCR note describes a fatal gas-related event in Baltimore, mentioning visitors dying in hospital and multiple names. The legible fragments point to a hospital setting with an explosion or gas leak and resulting deaths, though many words are unreadable.

Prisoner Chokes Himself in Petersburg Jail Cell

A Celoreg prisoner died by his own actions in a Petersburg jail. He was found in his cell with a rope or similar device and attempts to suffocate himself, authorities report. The incident is under investigation and details remain limited.

Celoreg Petersburg

Ritchie for Woodyard in Republican Primary

Despite fragmented text, the article centers on Ritchie’s bid to support Woodyard in the Republican primary. It notes efforts to secure renomination for a congressman, with references to party voters, opposition, and regional political dynamics. The sparse lines imply a local party push amid contested races and intra party dynamics.

Plot to Release Miller Sparks Charlottesville Jail Plot

Special from Richmond reports that Miller the baggage thief may be helped to escape from Charlottesville jail. Five to ten friends were expected, with two or three seen earlier, drawing police alert as Mayor Olivier assigns extra officers and a jail signal plan.

Washington Post Charlottesville Richmond Charles Miller Miller Olivier

Witness Lupo says confession was beaten out in Cleveland

Salvatore Lupo testified in the Tavasa et al black island conspiracy case that a Cleveland confession was coerced by whipping from Captain Pumphrey and Detective Atkinson. He admitted the confession, then repudiated it, claiming violence forced him to sign and that prior letters showed inconsistencies with his on stand statements.

Speria Washington Post Baltimore Salvatore Lupo Antonin Tavasa Iland Pumphrey Atkinson Tupo Hays Lis Dunne Haves Lupo Traves Cleveland Lupor

Missing Banker Arrest Casts Light on Clarksburg Firm

Local reports indicate Thad Post, a prominent businessman and barkeeper in Clarksburg, was arrested in connection with a financial matter. Authorities say he left the city weeks ago with the governor’s permission and subsequently developed substantial debts, including tens of thousands of dollars. The Stewar Wut Company of Baltimore is noted in the developing case.

Spenal Clarks Orpne H Thad Barker Clarksburg Tegit Fis Reten Forsers Balttimore Pose Hier Severil

Proposed voluntary mayor salary cut arouses mixed views in Alexandria

A bill to abolish the mayor salary in Alexandria proposes the office become honorary, with the Police Court's creation reducing duties. The $315 annual salary prompts laughter from some council members, while others see it as a serious change. Mayor Faff plans to run again. Joe Curtin hesitates, weighing a bid amid a looming Democratic primary and filing deadlines. A local meeting will decide mayor and council candidates, with other Alexandria notes on court actions, a dispatcher’s death, a minor theft case, and property sale updates.

Washington Post Bureau King Street Alexandria W. H Hellmuth Third Ward Eity Council Hellmuth Faff Joe N Curtin Board of Aldermen Lst

Eight Years Sentenced for Infernal Machine Attack

Special to The Washington Poet Raleigh April 3 Hardin Germany twenty one was sentenced by Judge Webb in Guilford County Superior Court to eight years in the penitentiary for sending an infernal machine to Caesar Cone a Greensboro manufacturer on March 26 last Germany was convicted yesterday of secret assault with intent to kill and Judge Webb deferred sentence until today. George R Perry Miss C C Farmer Hyattsville Md April 3 At the First Baptist Church here Wednesday evening Miss Clara Farmer of Hyattsville and George R Perry of Washington were married in the presence of a large gathering of friends and relatives. Rev BEH McEwen performed the ceremony Miss Alma Lo Rushe of Ayattaville was maid of honor and Hillis De Day of Washington was best man.

Raleigh Hardin Germany Webb Guilford County Superior Court Caesar Cone Greensboro George R. Perry C. C. Farmer Washington Hyattsville First ‘Baptist Clara ‘ Farmer BE H McEwen Alma Lo Rushe Ayattaville Hillis Dc Day Walclett W. A. Seymour Hult Seymour J Blmsaidt Marah Warren Hoboken Goa Ana Justice of the Peace Celtic Dr. Warren England Marnage Paprs Hill Westminster Abbey Church of the Incarnation New Yok Gladys G Kissel Hudelph T Kissel James Ely Miller Tn Henry Mottet Thehurch of the Holy Communion William M 'Grosvenor the Incarnation , Church Ina Hono Wleanora M Kissel Dorothy Kissel Hisse Nicol Ellen M Rogers Charles D. Miller Kissel Miller D. Pierce Morgan Bridge James A. Bar¢tlay Seth B French Ellen M. Atterbury W. Morgan

Social and Personal: Washington and European travels noted

Washington society circles schedule departures for Europe and New York. Mrs Warder, Miss Alice Warder, and others plan sails from New York after Easter. Mrs Dock, Mrs Wadsworth, Mrs Hanna, Mrs Astor, and many notables embark on continental trips. A notable wedding saga unfolds around Mrs Hill and Lord Hills, with delays and a last minute civil ceremony in Hoboken.

Germany K Atreet

Society Gossip From Hot Springs and New York Weddings

Gossip notes a sunny day at Hot Springs Va with many guests in summer attire. John I Rockefeller golfed. Harriet Cole and Gordon Mee won a match. Gladys G Kissel wed James Ely Miller in New York with a pink wedding theme and a large guest list. A Celtic marriage ceremony delay disrupted the pier schedule.

Hot Springs Homestead Hotel John I Rockefeller Homestead Rockefeller Thoms Rochester Harriet Cole Gordon Mee Cormick Miss Cole Ruth Kimball John Asperger P YD Ross A W Church Alexander Laughin FB Crowell T W Guthrie T F Woodman T. W Carpenter H A Stillwell Wellesie the Oaks

Missing opal necklace sparks united fundraising plan

Miss Barrymore’s opal necklace vanished after a burglary at her home. Mrs Menken organized a citywide fundraiser with generous support from Mrs Astor Mrs Gould Mrs Mackay and many society women plus writers Mark Twain and Richard Harding Davis. A partner effort at the Fifth Avenue Hotel followed as guests prepared to depart the historic hotel after decades of residence.

Ethel Barrymore New York Misa Harrymore Georgie Drew Barrymore Miss Barrymore West Fortieth Street Mreg Stanwood Menken West Fifty-second Street John Jacob Astor George Gould Clarence Mackay Borden Warryman Menken Barrymore Lkely Xirle Benjamin Guinness Paul D Cravath E KR ‘Thomas Robert Goelet Oliver Iseun Mark Twain Peter Finley Dunne Richard Harding Davis P. F Coster

Engagements and marriages announced in high society notes

Miss Jennie Louise Colton to Edmund Priduten Tallaferrra. Miss Janet Scofields Hay to Albert Harding. Nathalie Gourlle to Francis Hears Appleton. Colton Muse Jay is a Colfax relative. Appleton event at Georges Church with Gardner Perry as best man. References to prominent figures and families include Senator Tallaferro of Florida and extended ties to President Colfax. In New York and Washington circles, these notices detail engagements, social connections, and wedding plans.

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