Strict Vagrancy Law Targets Idle Beggars in Missouri
Gov Crothers backs a measure introduced by Delegate Garrett to punish those without visible means of support who desert families or force children to work. The bill, initially statewide, now covers Montgomery County and defines loiterers and profligates, including those who hire or burden others, as punishable.
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Garett
Weabhington Post
Rockville
Crothers
Deleate Garrett
Montgomery
Supbert Ald
Garrett
Multiple Obituaries From a Local Newspaper
Died. John Tolbet son of Jeremiah and Margaret Connors. Ella D runnington mother. Orin Johnson husband of Seth Johnson. Martha A daughter of Catharine and the late Judge. public notices of funeral services listed with dates. Private and church services planned, including St Peter's porch and Rock Creek Cemetery, in Washington area.
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John Tolbet
Jeremiah
Margaret Connors
Mannix
Ne & Street Southwest
Isi
John J
Ellen Dore
Meredith
Richmond
Starman
Newport
Ella D
Ism
E. Junnington
de Themnas
Arther Hoy
Sren
St. Peter's ‘Porch
Mount Olivet
Gamatary
Providence Hospital
Joba
Jolexsox
Iim
Orin Potuved Fuinierd
Sethie F Johnson
Gane
Mar A
Catharine
Mae Funera
Street
West Virginia notes Gov Glasscock events and local items
In West Virginia, Gov Glasscock attends the unveiling of a Pierpont statue in Washington on April 30. Huntington crafts and Martinsville group efforts launch campaigns for Greater Huntington and spring beautification. A fatal accident, poison-pill tragedy, and multiple obituaries spark local concern as political shifts and fire losses reshape the region.
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Glasscock
Stem
Pierpont
Washington
Huntington Board of ‘Trade
Greater Huntington
James F. Allen
Meadowbrook
Harricon
W. E. Glasscock
Edward B. Kenna
Charleston
Pitchet
Hillrpone
Law and sanitation notes in Montgomery county
The Montgomery County News reports on new laws restricting child labor ages 16 to 21 with penalties including bonds for noncompliance. It notes cold weather affecting fruit, a long-time railway conductor reassigned, local political events, Rockville elections, mayoral and council candidacies, and a planned dust control measure with water spraying on principal streets.
Washington Post Marriage and Death Notices Policy
A notice announces that the Washington Post will, upon appearance, publish marriage and death notices without extra insertions, listing various named sister papers and city journals. It outlines the policy for obituaries and notices across multiple newspapers and presses.
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Washington Post
Merle
Owezapare
Toginaatt Bozsie
Existure Dispatch
Vago
Providenca Journal
Qreeiwnd
Anchester Hoeald
A0 Yorke Times
Seals Rapublis
St. Paul Plancas Press
Seracusa Post-Standard
Ttaalyhla Public Ledger
Removal Sale at 1405 F St N W Civic District
The business reports rapid growth prompting move to a larger 1405 F Street Northwest location after improvements. While awaiting completion, stock is being closed out at 614 14th Street Northwest at very low prices for the coming week with new equipment planned for the new store.
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F St. N. W
14Th St. N. W
Wisconsin Democratic primary plans in La Crosse
Interest in a city Democratic primary to select nominees for the 1900s council seats grows slowly. The party committee will meet soon to set a date in April and arrange for the primary. Current incumbents listed include Alderman Hubert Suandes Rishehl first ward. Henry Baader Louis Beil second ward. J R N Souncilmen W A Hellemuth J Fred Blerett third ward. Lg W Summers L A Aniée Franke T.vans fourth ward.
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Demaz Jeretic Committee
Hose
Hubert Suandes Rishehl
Malrtary
Henry Baader
Louis Beil
W. A. Hellemuth
J.' Fred
Blerett
Lg. W. Summers
Councilmel
L. &. Aniée
Franke -T.vans
Mrwlavans
Services in New Church and Local Obituaries
The Alexandria area holds services at the new Episcopal Church in Braddock Heights with MT. Thompson supervising Sunday School and Rev. W. J. Morton leading 4 PM worship. Funeral services for William H. May will be held at 6 PM tomorrow at 66 Cameron Street with several pastors officiating and Masonic and Confederate veterans attending. Virginia’s first manufactured auto from Emerson Engine Company is tested in Alexandria, promising speeds up to 60 mph. The Alexandria Free Kindergarten Association meets to hear talks on nature work and gardening. Wythe Street real estate sells for 83 and a fraction dollars to John D. Normangie. Mount Vernon Chapter Masons honors A. A. Paul with a Masonic Home certificate.
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New
Episcopal Church
Braddock Heights
Alexandria’ County
MT. Thompson
Episcopal: Theological Seminary
Virginia
W. J. Morton
Christ Protestant Episcopal Church
Alexandria
Trinity Methodist Episcopal Church
Methodist Episcopal Church South
William H. May
Cameron Street
H. M. Canter
This Cay
C. C. Beall
Methodist Church
del Ray
Alexandria County
J. Frank Myers
H. Lunt
EW. Attaco
R. H. Les’ Camp
Mr. May
Knights of Pythias
Bethel Cemetery
Emerson “Engine Company
Arésiurhiriar
Alexandria | Free Kindergarten Association
Hit Memorial Building
Masons
A. A. Paul
Mount Vernon
Royal Arch Masons
Alexandri Say
A. ‘A. Paul
Richmond
Rev Nicoll to lead Lutheran Church at Wolfsville
Western Maryland brief notes report the Rev W D Nicoll of Hampstead has accepted the pastorate at the Lutheran Church in Wolfsville. Other items include a trestle fire near Palrf ield caused by locomotive sparks burning 100 feet, a Hagerstown man finding a petrified dam weighing 12 pounds after burial, and a Roanoke butcher jailed and fined for abusing his wife in a shared home with another intoxicated individual.
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W. D. Nicoll
Hampstead
Lutheran Church
Wolfsville
Toms River
Palrfield
Balt Shore
Harrisburg
Maryland Hall- Road
Tiday
Loog
Hagerstown
B. D. Dickerson
Roanoke
Man Dies After 60 Foot Fall At Hill Station
Tom Owens aged 27 from Chattanooga was found dead after stepping off a bank and falling onto the railroad at Hill station near Gate City Virginia. He had been married two years and the body was discovered this morning with a train having ground off one leg. The incident occurred last night near the tunnel of the Carolina Chartfield and Ohio Railway.
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Washington Pas
Gate City
Carolina, Chartfield and Ohio Railway
Hill Station
Tom Owens
Owens
Chattanooga
Virginia Briefs From Lynchburg to Petersburg Inquiries
Virginia briefs report incidents across counties. A freight collision near Lynchburg damaged a caboose. A man in Martinville was convicted of second degree murder and sent to prison for eighteen years. Temperatures dropped, with frost warnings in Lynchburg area. Four women were injured in a buggy crash near Winchester. A farmer from Prince George vanished after leaving for Richmond with a horse. Prisoners recaptured after a Richmond escape arrived in Portsmouth for execution. A road project near Roanoke and railroad work near Petersburg are noted. A burning clothing incident seriously injures an elderly woman near Roanoke. A bank and church news update, Maple Sugar King Livengood’s output, and local church resignations are included. The Bedford House in Bedford shuts after years of operation. Washington stayed there during the whiskey rebellion.
Fragmented OCR speculates on victims and officials in 1890s era notices
The readable fragments mention Mary Miller of Keedysville as a victim of a strange affliction, J J Watts, Sunday school secretary, and a Baptist Church institute in Fredericksburg starting April. Also referenced are George H Franklin, a Gloucester postmaster, a federal indictment, and a Dr W E Sager injured in a buggy accident near Woodstock. Additional notes mention railway work near Staunton and Blue Ridge, with engineers and local officials cited.
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Hagerstown
Mary Miller
Keedysville
J. J. Watts
Baptist State Mission Board of Virginia
the Baptist Church
Fredericksburg
George H. Frankin
Gloucester
Federal Grand Jury
Pierchtandise
Woodstock
W. E. Sager
Port Washington Pioneer Mentioned by Resident Leaders
A Port Washington resident describes John as an elderly pioneer and trusted citizen. The fragment notes his long-standing presence on Franklin Street and the community’s regard for his actions and character.
Peruna Catarrhal Tonic touted for aging decline
The advertisement touts Peruna as a catarrhal tonic suited to the aged, claiming improved function in elderly bodies. It cites testimonials from customers like Levi Kegg of Rainsburg PA who say the product cured catarrh and related symptoms, with claims of significant weight changes and renewed vigor.
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Levi Kegg
Rainsburg
Miners Win Wage Advance in Janatona District
Special to The Weslington Post reports Charleston April 9 miners in the Janatona district won a wage advance for coal mining and related work. The new scale, prompted by President Davis of district 17 United Mine Workers, sets higher pay across classes and requires miners to return to work Monday.
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Weslington Post
Charleston
W. Va
Janatona
Davis
United Mine Torker
Baltimore and Ohio Promotes Two Chief Engineers
B and O announces promotions in its maintenance of way department. B I Thompson becomes chief engineer of the entire system, succeeding A Sinsman who becomes consulting engineer. Fort Stimson is named chief engineer maintenance of way joining Thompson in leadership changes.
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Washington Post
Baltimore
W. Thompson
Baltimore and Ohio
Sinsman
Thompson
Pittsburg
Jane
Chilcothe
Fora
Washington
Ind
Cincinhat
Baltimore and
Ohio Southwestern
Judge Rebukes Jury In Bootlegging Case
Washington Post dispatch from Virginia reports Judge A G Dayton berating twelve jurors for their verdict in a bootlegging case. He said there was no question of Gray’s guilt and condemned perjury and contempt of court. The judge denied defense input and warned that such verdicts undermine justice.
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Washington Post
A.’ G. Dayton
Gray
Teassel
North Carolina religious meeting and charges in Concord Presbytery
Concord Presbytery will convene at 12 Spencer Presbyterian. Opening sermon by Rev W Willingsworth of Morganton in place of late moderator Rev M Wharry who died since last meeting. Individuals charged with arson for insurance fraud. Rev R L Bame and M L Parker of Granite Quarry held for next term. Bond set at 1200.
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Concord Presbytery
Spencer
Presbyterian
Churen
W. Willingsworth
Morganton
5. M. Wharry
R. L. Bame
M. L.,parker
Granite Quarry
Rowan County
Yeatel Ray
Piles Cure Trial Package Mailed With Free Coupon
Advertisement claims instant relief and permanent cure for piles via a trial package mailed in plain wrapper. Promises many cures with pyramid Pie Cure without further treatment. Offers a 0 cent box and free coupon upon sending details to a listed address in a drugslet flyer.
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Suncor
Church union favored by Maryland and New Jersey conferences
A Baltimore April report from a special committee notes favorable sentiment for a merger of the Maryland Annual Conference with the New Jersey Conference of the Methodist Protestant Church. A special commission will study the proposal. Trustees reelected include F W Bittle J Smith J H Roberta and C A Benjamin. The itinerancy committee rejected Rev. Bicheil for admission to the Methodist Protestant Conference. Rev C H Hubbell urges advertising God and the church amid modern pressures.
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Washington Post
Baltimore
New’ Jersey
Maryland
Methodist Protestant Church
New Jersey
F. W. Bittle
J. Smith
J. H. Roberta
C. ‘A Benjamin
J. D. Kinzer
W. Mintler
N. Ty Meginnis
Justus
Hering
J. M. Sheridan
T. Murra
Roland Watts
Rea
Bicheil
Balthmare Anmual
Methodist
Episcopal
Clearch
C. H. Hubbell
Church
Norfolk City Officials Urged Higher Pay by Committee
Norfolk council committee recommends significant pay increases for city officials amid rising living costs. Finance department reports an average uplift about 25 dollars per month, targeting police and other departments.
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Norfolk Council
Whellbigton
Worfolk
Eit
Merger filing details for rail lines across Midwest
A chaotic OCR fragment reports a merger filing involving Chicbinath, Hock ins Valley, Kanawhaid, Michigan and Ohio Lake Shore railroad systems. Court actions and announcements are noted from Columbus Ohio with unclear dates.
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Chicbinath
Hockins Valley
Kanawhaid
Michigan
Cherapehie
Ohio
Lake ‘Shore
Gobimion
Virginia Obituary Notices From Petersburg Winchester and Woodstock
Petersburg reports the death of Mrs Everline Elizabeth Faison age 72 wife of W P Falson at her son in laws home in Petersburg She leaves husband two daughters and three sons Also noted is the death of J L Burrow at his son R C Burrows home in Prince George County Va aged 67 Survived by wife two sons and one daughter Winchester lists Elizabeth Fans Fletcher age 68 widow of William Fletcher found dead at her daughter Mrs John Oates home in Coppen Bridge Hampshire County native Carrie A Whetzell wife of Alexander Whetzell died at Brucetown aged 47 Survived by husband and five children Woodstock reports Hey Benjamin Boyer Church of God dies at Powells Fort Typhoid fever He is survived by a large family and many siblings.
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Petersburg
Everline Elizabeth Faison
W.P. Falson
Lucius P. Andrews
Winchester
Elizapeth
Fans Fletcher
Wiliam Fletcher
John ‘Oates
Copen Bridge
Hampshire County
W. Va
Carrie A. Whetzell
Alexander Whetzell
Brucetown
This County
Joseph Funkhouser
Woodstock
Hey
Benjamin Boyer
Church of God
Powells Fort
Maryland Weddings in Rockville and Nearby Towns
In Rockville and surrounding Maryland towns several marriages were conducted. Eliza Virginia Toysen and John Lewis James, both of Baltimore, wed in May at the parsonage with Rev. W. D. Keene officiating. Louise Davie tied the knot with William Broging at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Wallace Davie near Comus. Marge Wellinger of Fresburg and William Burger of Hagerstown were married at J. W. Addins’ home with Rev. E. Korees presiding. Nora B. Show and Howard L. McCauley, from Tilzhmanten and Funke town respectively, were married at the Brethren parsonage in Lydia by Rev. J. F. Hak.
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Rockville
Misa
Eliza Virginia Toysen
John Lewis ‘James
Baltimore
W. D. Keene
Southern Methodist ‘Church
Boyds
Wallace
Davie
Comue
Louise
William Broging
Barnesville
This County
Psther Herrington
Hagerstown
Margeret Wellinger
Fresburg
William Burger
J. W.addins
EB. Kore &S
First Baptist Church
Nora B. Show
George Show
Tilzhmanten
Howard L. McCauley
Funketown
Brethren Parsonage
Lydia
J. F. Hak
Maryland Obituary Notices From Hagerstown Area
Local notices report deaths across Maryland towns with brief biographical details. Henry Albert a 13 year old from Washington County reading in Decatur St. on a journey to Springfield Ohio. Susan Sain Brown aged 68 dies at daughter’s home. Jacob Siier of Middletown dies in Grundy Center Iowa. Clarence Michael 27 dies at breakfast. Frank Biller 67 former hotel operator and longtime postmaster and justice of the peace, member of veterans groups.
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Hagerstown
Henry Albert
Washington County
Decatur
Thingly
Springeld
Ohio
Susan Sain Brown
Mix
Alice Harbaugh
West Foxville
Quhrereville
Jacob Sifer
Middletown
Grundy Center
Iowa
Afteen
Joshua Siifer
Hezekiah Easton
Frostburg
Clarence Michael
Calvin Michael
Cumberland
Frank Biller
Hyniman
Union Veteran Legion
Grand Army of the Republic
Knights of Pythias
Odd Fetlaos
No Founder’s Day Exercises At University Of Virginia
Special to The Warbingeon Pant Charlottesville Va April President Alderman of the University of Virginia received letters from Andrew Carnegie and Senator Root stating their inability to attend the founders day exercises next Wednesday Carnegie just back from the West fatigue from banquets and speeches plus a bout of sy ndr ame forces him to forego the visit Senator Root fighting a grip and unfit physically to speak The faculty abandons the celebration for this season due to these circumstances
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Charlottesville
Alderman
University of Virginia
Andrew Carnegie
Root
Carnegie
Reot
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Parkersburg
Tvo
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Dense
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McArthy
Ceaidenes
Clyds
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Shinnston
acCarthy Grafton
Uhufel
Eloy Oimtorter
Tits N Street
Welow
George M. Bate
Son Vere
Tery
Bor
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Umprick
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Marchestt Slattery Iter Foley
Shure
Lineal Heresfter
Chesapeake and Ohio
St. Albans
Hingreders
West Virginia Pulp and Paper Company
Luke, Md
Buckhannon
J. W. Cook
F. H. Hawke
Irene
Mra Parran Deakins
Rowleshire
Laete
C. A. Deffinbaugh
Oakland
Sud
Montgomery County News
Richard C. Moore
Washington and Boyds
Baltimore and Martinsburg
New Willard Hotel
Offutt
George L. Edmonds
John Brewer
Uaithersoare
ED. Kingsley and
Coufehimen
George
Geo
P. Zorhorst
KER
Fmealmer
SOL East Capital
J. William Lee
John R. Wright CO
Eral Dhrerors
Prokelmers
Cpe
R. F. Harvey's Sons
ST. NW
Telaphona Nozzi
WM. H. Bardo & CO
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A. A. Gat
Deiaphonie Agin
A. Costello
Ral Maerron
Frank Geier
Seventil ST
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To-Kalon Wine Co
Wisconsin
Democratic Committee
Fix
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Peranais
New Church
Wythe Street
Knox
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Howard
W. Smith
J.D. Matter
T. Z. McCarty
Payne Street
John D. Normagie
Western Maryland News
High Bluff
Virginia Briefs
McKinneys
Lynchbure
Martinaville
William Qowan
Lynchburg
CW. ‘Lemp
John W. Bailey
Hach
Prank Kratocki
Prince George County
Guarda
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Penitentiary
Devers
Elijah
Rouse
Thomas Noel
Portemouth Dam
Carrol McGuire
Rilrogd
Porte
Bertie Oliver
Gashmouth
Selots Valley
Norfolk and Western Railway
P. Vsd
Conway
Gordon and Garnett National Bank
Board of Church Extension
Baltimore ‘Conference
M. E. Church South
Garrett County
Livengood
Barton and
Lord
Allegany County
Stanley HL Jewell
Frinceton University
Jewell
Barton Church
Bedford House
Bedford
Wilgons
Joh Crosby
Sthunis
Staunton Ichmnohd
Bebh
John
Port- Washington
Wis
Franklin St
Join Paulin
Ite
Ectogenatiana
Peruna
Kanawha
A. W. ‘Thompson
Judge Raps Jury
North Carolina
Connecticut Avenue
Bancroft Street
Dean
Shannon & Luchs
Sal
Fourteenth Street
N. W
Gans
Jersey
Stor-Road
Mather
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