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Washington Post

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Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Apr 18, 1908

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11

Spurned wife seeks prison over reconciliation bid

Rosa B. Tyler of Rockville Virginia rejects reunion with George W. Tyler and vows to mount a defense claiming his cruelty forced her desertion of seven children. She remains in jail awaiting Alexandria requisition papers for a bigamy charge.

Rockville Tyler Washington Post George W. Tyler Woodburn D. C Rosa B. Tyler Wheaton Latins iv James Hudson Alexandria Hookville Isler Txle Vier Tris Ogy Das Pyler

Jury's Verdict Murder in Virginia Inquest

In Waebing and Mount Morky Virginia on April 17 Geors Wespie was found dead after an inquest in Long Branch. The coroner's jury ruled death from internal hemorrhage after James Jones, 23, allegedly kicked Wespie in the stomach until unconscious. Dr R M Teaten testified post mortem findings supported the verdict.

Post Morky Mount Geors Wespie Long Branch Reunio Vesie Martin James Jones Gallespie Acreny R. M. Teaten Gallesnie Jones

Warner Will Fight On for Sixth Maryland District Seat

Warner of Montgomery County announces a new campaign for the congressional nomination two years hence after losing to Cal Pearce for Congress. He denies DC contributions to his fund and thanks supporters while aiming to serve as the Sixth Maryland district representative.

Warner Montgomery County Mel Cal. Pearce Congress Sasi Washington Maryland

College to be moved to Ammendale in Maryland

The Christian Brothers who recently bought land near Ammendale five miles south of Laurel announce plans to relocate Rock Hill College from Ellicott City to Ammendale. Their novitiate is at Ammendale and architects have submitted plans for new college buildings and dormitories.

Washington Laurel Md Christian Brothers Ammendale Laurel Rock Ilill College Ellicott City

Wedding at Holmes Presbyterian Church Bay View

Cape Charles April 17 at Holmes Presbyterian Church Bay View Miss Harriet Spady Nottingham daughter of Lucius Nottingham married William H. Wiscoat. Rev J T McBride performed the ceremony.

Cape Charles Holmes Presbyterian Church Bay View Harriet Spady Nottinghan Lucius Nottingham William H. Wiscoat J. T. McBride

No Opposition in Prince George Primaries for Mudd

Special to The Washington Post from Hyattsville Maryland April 17 Republicans in all seventeen election districts of Prince George County vote tomorrow to select delegates to the county convention. Sydney E Mudd faces no opposition for another term in Congress and the county delegates will be instructed to back Mudd. The Hyattsville convention will pick two delegates two alternates and a presidential elector for the national convention in Chicago. The Fifth district delegation is expected to send uninstructed delegates to Chicago.

Washington Post Hyattsville Prince George County Marlboro Sydney &. Mudd Masonic Hall Mudd Chicago Maryland

Attack in Roanoke Hotel Room Leaves Burlington Man Critical

R A Sharp of Burlington North Carolina was beaten unconscious in his hotel room on the sixth floor in Roanoke Virginia during the night. He awoke early today and was found with his pistol missing though the money he had in his night clothes remained. Investigators search for the intruder who crawled through a window and entered by the coping as Sharp slept.

Washington Post Roanoke R. A. Sharp Burlington N. C Sharp T Room Telice

Postmaster Race Warm in Alexandria Political Campaign

Republican Frank D. Ivons, lone city council member, launches bid for Alexandria postmaster as incumbent Thomas Burroughs remains popular. The race follows Ivons active statewide campaign against the Democratic nominee, while a separate probate note reports the funeral of Mrs Esther Westerfeld and a canal lecture by Rep. Loud. A collision between a delivery wagon and a streetcar near Cameron and Patrick streets leaves driver Entwistle injured.

Washington Post Bureau King Street Lexandria Alexandria Frank DT. Ivons Fourth Ward State House of Delegates Dr. Means Thomas T. Burroughs

Firearms of Malice Burned Barn and Horses

Early Wednesday in Harrisonburg Virginia a barn owned by Solomon Hensley burned causing the death of thirteen horses and destruction of hay grain and farming tools valued around seven thousand dollars. William A Baugher a 28 year old married farmer owning adjoining land was arrested on a warrant charging arson in the blaze.

Washington Post Harrisonburg Solomon Hensley William A. Baugher Baugher

Suicide of Wytheville man amid financial distress

Robert Trucks seventy a well known Wytheville Va resident sho n himself cutting his throat this afternoon due to financial embarrassment that cost him his home. He leaves a wife and several grown children. In JacKsville N C postmaster J D Martin also died by self inflicted gunshot wound in the post office this morning with no known motive.

Washington Post Bristol Robert Trucks Wytheville Jacaksville N. C J. D. Martin

Trial Begins in Dry Fork Distilling Fraud Case

In Danville Virginia on April 17 T M Angie president and general manager of Dry Fork Distilling Company went on trial in U S Court before Judge Henry C McDowell for alleged massive frauds by producing and selling unstamped spirits The government claims 100000 gallons of un taxed whisky were removed and concealed with fictitious consignments While defense sought a postponement citing illness court ruled he could stand trial The case involves multiple indictments against officers directors and government storekeepers with several hundred witnesses expected over weeks Also a separate verdict found W B Samuels a local saloonkeeper guilty of perjury and sentenced him to three years in prison and a fine of one dollar

Dry Fork Company Danville Washington Post T. M. Angie Dry Fork Distilling Company Virginia United States Henry C. McDowell Dry Fork Distiling Company G. T. Reeves Sam Morgan G. Seyphers S. ©. Bumgardner Bondh Angle M. Angle Dry For Distilling Company D. Loo Loo Loo J. O. Ball High Ball, &S Dry Fort T. M. Angle Biy Fork Distilling Company Roanoke J. G. Junkin Col W. H. Chapman Revenue Department of Virginia W. B. Samuels Samuels

Capital Traction Cars Run East of Capitol for White Children

The message describes Capital Traction Pennsylvania avenue cars marked F and G running east from the Capitol to the White House area and beyond, a twelve minute ride with single fare. It states a celebration for Washington's white children only, with safety guidelines to protect even the smallest child.

Capital Traction Pennsylvania Avenue White House Capitol Washington Gordon 6Th Eye Sts N. W Navy T. A. McKes Congress Hall New Jersey Avenue United States Capitol S. A. Manuel Lincoln Hotel CS. & A. A. Hyatt Arizona Hotel Union Station Frea

Society Girls Fight Fire At Green Spring Valley Estate

In Baltimore on April 17 Miss Marie B Rogers residence near Rogers Station faced a chimney fire. Misses Mary Bayly, Fanny Bayly, and Mildred Dulany with buckets kept the blaze at bay for an hour until fire crews from Towson and Pikesville arrived and extinguished the rear of the house. The young women, relatives of Miss Rogers, were alone on the premises when the fire broke out.

Baltimore Marie B. Rogers Rogers Station Green Spring Valley Mary Fanny Bayly Mildred Dutany Towson Pikesville Bayly

Suit recalls murder linked alimony bid in Brooklyn

Florence Burns Wildrick seeks $26 alimony and $200 counsel fees from husband Charles White Wildrick in Supreme Court, amid ongoing divorce. She alleges marital strain after his alleged affair and accusations against him while he claims only $14% weekly income and he denies morphine use. Justice Crane reserved decision.

New York Florence Burns Wildrick Florence Burns Walter Brooks Brooklyn Glen Island Hotel Cortlandt Street Herman T. Roth Supreme Court Crane Charles White Wildrick Wildricks Putnam Avenue

Harrison McKnight Wedding in Rockville

Raymond Gero Harrison and Miss Alice May McKnight, both of Washington, were married in Rockville on Thursday at the minister's home, with Rev. S. R. White of the Baptist Church officiating.

R. G. Harrison A. M. McKnight The Washington Post Rockville Raymond Gero Harrison Alice May McKnight Washington Rockvile R. White Baptist Church

Oppose Dawkins and Ash at Maryland temperance clash

At a Montgomery County Anti-Saloon League meeting in Germantown, a resolution was unanimously adopted protesting Gov Crothers naming James A. Dawkins and Edgar M. Ash as police magistrates for Baltimore City. The motion cites their leadership as a major factor in the house of delegates Local Option bill vote.

Washington Rockville Montgomery County Anti-Saloon League Germantown House of Delegates Temperance Committee Dawkins Ash

Death by own action on moving Pennsylvanian train

Special to The Washington Post from Havre De Grace Maryland April 17 a passenger Oscar F Sturmer of Watson Maryland leaped from the Susquehanna River bridge into the river ninety five feet below while northbound Peninsular Express crossed the bridge. Sturmer about thirty eight native of Pittsburgh Pa moved to Easton thirteen years ago from Danville Va and ran a jewelry store. He left Sunday night for Baltimore to attend the races there is no known cause for the death.

Washington Post Havre de Grace Pennsylvania Peninsular Expre Susquehanna River Oscar F. Sturmer Waston Kaston Oscar WF. Sturmer Pittsburg Easton Danville Baltimore

Yacht Kemah Dismast at Croaton Sound Clash

Elizabeth City, April 17. The red steam yacht Kemah, owned by H.M. Sl. Norton of New York, arrived with both masts gone after a heavy north gale. Crew cut away broken masts to save the vessel as they were driven ashore. Chartered by Otis F. Childs and party of Pittsburgh, they had wintered on the Florida coast and left Miami for New York.

Washington Post Elizabeth City N. C Kemah HM. Sl. Norton New York Croaton Sound Otis Fi. Childs Pittsburg Florida Miami

McKinley Memorial Monument Nearing Completion in Branford

The McKinley memorial monument is finished at a Branford quarry and will be erected by Philadelphia. It features a central 15 foot shaft, two eight foot bases, spread eagles on two sides, a tablet inscribed PARTTADE McKinley on a third, a bronze statue atop, and a bronze allegorical group on a subdie. Entirely of Stony Creek red granite, the 100 ton monument will be placed near Philadelphia city buildings and dedicated May 20.

Branford Conn McKinley Philadelphia Parttade McKinley

Bride divorces minister in Bristol society case

Mrs Nora Callahan Greening widow and bride of six months to Rev Dr J A Greening Methodist minister in Bristol was granted an absolute divorce for desertion. Greening led the Bristol circuit and the bride, a widow, was active at Story Street Methodist Church. Incompatibility of temper cited. both brought children from prior marriages to the home. The minister did not contest.

Washington Post Bristol Tenn Nora Callahan Greening J. A. Greening Methodist Episcopal Church South Dr. Greening

Acquitted of Murder in Norfolk Case

Norfolk Va April 17 Henry J Hyslop a newspaper collector was acquitted of murder for shooting Henry Blaylock a building contractor at Blaylock s Lambert Point home on March 19 The defense said Blaylock approached threateningly Hyslop went to collect a 70 cent bill The jury ruled in five minutes

Washington Post Norfolk Henry J. Hyslop Henry Blaylock Blaylock Lambert Point Norfolk County Hyslop

Dream foils jail break in Bristol by police dream

Chief Samuel D. Keller awoke from a dream of prisoners breaking free with a steel saw. He reached the Bristol city jail and halted five State inmates before dawn, confining them in a steel cage until daylight. They were later sent to the county chain gang. Gov Swanson named James Alston Cabell and George H. Denny to the State board of Charities and Corrections replacing resigning judges Scott and Moffatt.

Washington Post Bristol Samuel D. Keller Richmond Gov Swanson James Alston Cabell George H. Denny Washington and Lee University State Board of Charities and Corrections Scott and Moffatt

Closure planned for Southern Hard Yarn Spinners plants

In Charlotte on April 17 the Southern Hard Yarn Spinners Association adopted resolutions to withhold conference conclusions from the public while reports indicate a likely sixty day plant shutdown. A second meeting will decide on further curtailment. About 1,500,000 spindles were represented. the session was reported harmonious.

Charlotte N. C Southern

Will Test Liquor Laws Against Southern Express

Roanoke Virginia April 17 The Southern Express Company was cited to appear before the corporation commission to show cause why it should not be fined for refusing to receive liquor shipments from Roanoke dealers for residents of Marion Glade Spring Radford and Saltville Virginia The towns have ordinances banning liquor delivery within municipal limits State law imposes a 100 fine on common carriers that refuse to receive and promptly deliver shipments The company is said to be complying with the town ordinances.

Roanoke Southern Express Company Marion Glade Spring Radford Saltville

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