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Newspaper

Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Apr 17, 1908

Page

10

Disgraceful says gourt witnesses perjurers in Prince George cases

Judge George Norton of the Circuit Court, Merriborough, denounced witnesses as perjurers in liquor case proceedings in Prince George County. He warned that delays and grand jury actions threaten the security of testimony and public order.

Prince George Washagiin Merlboro Giorge Norton Circuit Court George County Marthory Waller Merrick Fred

GAVE A PIE BANQUET

Fragmented OCR text mentions a pie banquet with a pact and speakers including Mr Chet and others. It references a ceremony, possible startle reactions, and a town setting with various names and items but details are unclear. The readable core centers on a communal pie banquet event and associated remarks.

Murder verdict in boundon court cited by armher

A fragmented OCR note reports a murder verdict tied to court action. It mentions a judge or erle Charles Aan and a 12 year term, with garbled place names and dates. The readable pieces indicate a penal sentence tied to a landmark case, but many details are unclear.

Former Virginian Dies in St Louis Amid Mourning

Fragmented obituary notes the death of a Virginian in St Louis. Mentions a private in the army, family survivors, and a long list of names connected by marriage and kinship. Includes references to Roanoke area legal figures and residents, with scattered details of weddings in West Washington Point Church and Laurel Maryland, all conveyed in a period newspaper voice.

Vessel Grounds In Fog At Cape Charles

The British steamer Glenaen ran aground on Carpers Bar near Cherry Stone Bight about two miles from Cape Charles while en route from Port Tampa to Genoa and Leghorn for bunker coal. A heavy gale with rain and dense fog grounded the ship in the night or morning. the Rescue wrecking steamer Toe Merritt & Chapman has been dispatched to assist. Weather conditions were so severe that few ships ventured out.

Washington Post Norfolk Va Carpers Bar Cherry Stone Bight Cape Charles Port Tampa Genoa Leghorn Norfolk Merritt & Chapman

Lonaconing banker David Sloan dies after long illness

Maryland obituary from Cumberland notes the death at his Lonaconing home of David Sloan president of Lonaconing Savines Bank and former head of the Maryland State Bankers Association. A cousin of the late Judge David W Sloan of Cumberland, he leaves several children as the county mourns a veteran financial leader. Another obituary fragment reports the death of Mary Jane Briggs wife of Zachariah Briggs of Garrett County, following months of heart disease, with one child surviving.

Cumberland David Sloan Lonaconing Savines Bank Maryland State Bankers’ Association Lonaconing David W Sloan de Apité Mary Jane Briggs Witew Zachariah Briggs Gairhenburg James Clagett

Baptists Deny Dissension As Pastor Prepares Farewell Sermon

Washington Post Bureau reports no church discord at First Baptist Alexandria as Dr W F Fisher plans farewell sermon on the last Sunday of the month before leaving with his family to become a field missionary in Virginia. The church lists interim ministers including S H Templeman Colgate University May 3, Rev W S Catlett Allentown Pa May 17, Rev W R McMillian and Rev I H Gwaltney Louisville Seminary May 24 while awaiting a new pastor.

Washington Post Bureau King Street Alexandria First Baptist Church W F Fisher Fiist Concordia Fisher Baptist Cause Virginia Tust First, Baptist Church Key H Templeman Colgate Tmversty Hamilton Catlett Allentown

TERMINAL COMPANY LOSES IN ALEXANDRIA COURT

In Alexandria a judgment was awarded against the Washington Terminal Company for damages of 900 dollars. Other suits against Red & Allen trading as Washington Decorators ended with nominal awards to plaintiffs. Cases were taken under advisement, with jury verdicts favoring defendants where noted. News items include steamer Wilhelmina bound for Tampa with coal cargo, local military service notes, and obituaries for Mrs Lucy C Wight and Mrs Westerfield.

Aleaindtte Corporation Olver Garr Wayne Garr Washington Termini Company Robert S. Hanett Bbrahamson Red & Allen of Washington Washington Decorators Tre Wilhelming Alexandria Tampa Norfeld

Virginia Sunday School Association Elects Officers

Special to The Washington Post from Roanoke Virginia dated April 16 reports Charlottesville chosen as site for the next annual meeting. Officers elected for the coming year include President H C Marchant Charlottesville and vice presidents A L Phillips Richmond J Taylor Roanoke Charles Manley Lexington Henry Parkins Richmond J W Manning Norfolk Jacob Umlauf Richmond Dr Wallis Alexandria William Hoover Tumbe rville AEH Householder Lovettayitle and Arthur Robb Herndon.

Washington Post Roanoke Charlottesville Virginia State Sunday-school Association H.C. Marchant A. L. Phillips Richmond J. Taylor Roaneke Charles Manley Lexington Henry Parkins J W Manning Norfolk Jacob Umlauf Dr Wallis the Theological Seminary Alexandria William Hoover Tumberville AEH Householder Lovettayitle Arthur Robb Herndon

Harsh April Frost Threatens Tidewater Fruit Crops

A late night reading from Norfolk reports temperatures near freezing, between 36 and 40 degrees, forecasting one of the worst frosts in eastern Virginia fruit and truck belt history. Orchards and vineyards are already damaged as thousands of acres of vegetables grow, with further harm expected before dawn.

Spedal Washington Norfolk Virginia

Man Identified in Greensboro Slaying Case

James Smith faces charges of conspiracy to obstruct revenue officers and murder in the death of Deputy Collector Jo Wo Hendrix in Greensboro. The trial featured eyewitness Mrs. Oscar Sisk claiming Smith acted in self defense after Hendrix fired twice as Smith fled toward a hand bin. Jury deliberations expected tomorrow afternoon.

Washington Post Greensboro Vaigny James Smith Jo Wo Hendrix Oscar Sisk Smith Hendrix Smith Hendrix

Holton Denies Suit In North Carolina Case

Greensboro agri 16 Mistrice attorney Holton denies Asheville sourced report that he filed suit to claim ownership of lands in Western North Carolina. He notes only action six weeks prior involved two trespass defendants in City County under disputed United States land claims.

Greensboro

Bryan Indorsed at Bristol Mass Meeting in Virginia

The Bristol Democratic mass meeting appointed delegates to the state convention in Roanoke in June. Resolutions endorsed William Jennings Bryan for the presidency, criticized Governor Swanson, and approved Judge Wall and F Rhea ton for state corporation omnugeien, reflecting party support and political alignment.

Washinton Bristol Va Bristol Roanoke Bryan Guv Swanson Walladm

Improper Bill and Local Incidents Reported

The Washington Post notes a governor signed liquor license bill with a defect and incorrect percentage. Petershuime reports a white woman on Ol Street attempted fraud, aided by a physician's absence. Death of C Wood Dailey, a longtime attorney for the Western Marsland Railroad, is announced.

The Washington Post Baltimora Ol Street C Wood Dailey Moor Dailey Gromin Nt Western Marsland Railroad

Eliot Assails Football in Harvard Opinion

Harvard President Charles Worket, in the annual report to the Harvard Overseers, criticizes college football as a crying evil. He argues football fouls body and mind, offers no lasting value for young men, and notes the violent competition does not prepare players for modern warfare.

Ambridge Mass Aprille Stont Charles Worket Harvard University Sehorly James Mike

Judge blocks breach case after private chambers photo row

A breach of promise suit by Miss Eilen Hoda against Joseph Waste stalled when Judge Brugeemeyer refused to proceed after photographs were taken of the parties in his private chambers by newspaper photographers without permission. He demanded contempt fines for those involved and said the case would not be tried in court under such circumstances.

Cineaga Eilen Hoda Joseph Waste Brugeemeyer Brugeemeier

Bowles Named President of Baltimore Trust Company

In Baltimore on April 16 Thomas H Bowles was elected president of the Baltimore Trust and Guarantee Company with effect May 1 He has financial connections in New York Wisconsin Richmond and New Orleans and previously lived in Washington for several years Churchgoers at Hope Church Pittsburg captured a murderer after a Hungarian gunman killed a companion outside the building during services last night.

Baltimore Thomas H Bowles Baltimore Trust and Guarantee_ Company Bowles New York Wisconsin Richmond New Orleans Washington Pittsburg Hope Church Ways Willockh Here Jennie Milliam Hawley Cyhen Weathy Jennie Woolmes Jonie Hawley William Alin Ro Hawles Broad Street Charles Tesce Europe Mrs Levees Idle City Trench Aeronaut Alan Dawley Barks Levrence Menus Dawley Wf Hawley Aero Club Wawleys Levee

Fashion High Society and Royal Intrigue Ahead

In a bustling society column, the Marchioness of Cholmondeley and European nobles are sketched amid skating parlors and summer hats with large lingerie brims. A tale threads through America and Germany of von Hochberg’s fall from grace, Barnes's rescue of a fallen count, and a Lusitania voyage that circles romance, silver mines, and aristocratic renown, ending with a New York heiress and a famed balloonist elopement plot.

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Fragmented prompt about a master of his weapon and a mysterious figure

The text is a garbled, OCR style prompt referencing a master of weapons and various unclear actions. It mentions a Mon day and a series of misread phrases, with no coherent narrative or identifiable persons, places, or events to summarize.

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Elopement Sparks Legal Seizure of Hawsey Properties

The Hawsey case centers on a bride facing attachment as creditors Alan and William Hawsey claim $7469 for outstanding notes and money lent. Lawsuits filed specify liens on 22 West Seventy sixth Street 87 West Ponath Street and 11th Street addresses. Deputy Sheriff Porges served on the bank and lis pendens filed in county clerk offices as authorities note the bride's $100 balance at Mirth Avenue Bank amid family absence.

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Unclear OCR notes on balloon factory and overseas race

Fragmentary text mentions balloon factory agents and a race involving James Gordon Pennett Gim Levee and Phoud Tahm of the Sisth Cavalys United States. References Lieut Taihm and Alan Hawley with a note about a sister abroad to view an international event. File appears damaged and incoherent.

James Gordon Pennett Phoud Tahm Sisth Cavalys Lnited Taihm Alan Hawley Abbie

Fatal Poison Gas Claims Three Workers at Rooster Guano Plant

Coroner verdict found three men suffocated by inhaling gas and four more wounded at the Rooster Guano Company factory. Officials blamed supervisor Stamps and foreman Gonsalves for incompetence as the workers died while in employ.

Macen Young Gonsalves

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