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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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19

Rockville Woman Refuses Reconciliation and Face Bigamy Case

Rosa B. Tyler of Rockville defies her husband George W. Tyler by choosing prison over reconciliation. She plans to testify her husband’s cruelty as her defense in a Virginia bigamy case while awaiting Alexandria requisition papers. Local pursuit and cross jurisdiction efforts unfold as officials coordinate to secure her presence for trial.

Rockville Tyler Alesandria Crothers Maryland Atlantieity Annepelis Pyter Jonpon Ima Camimoneni de Roent Policeman Beach Fcatters Rockvt Virginia de Beausen

Jury's Verdict Murder Beats Specca in Virginia

Specca Vespie dies after a quarrel in Long Branch Virginia with James Jones, a twenty‑two year old, reportedly kicking Vespie in the stomach during a drinking party. Dr R M Teaten conducted the post mortem and ruled death from internal hemorrhage. The coroner’s jury found Jones responsible for the fatal injuries.

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

Warner to campaign again for Maryland Sixth District

Warner of Montgomery County declares plans to run for the Maryland Sixth District seat in 1940. He denies taking any funds from individuals or corporations and thanks supporters, saying he aims to be the representative two years hence.

Warner Montgomery County Mel Cal. Pearce Congress Sasi Washington Maryland

College to be moved to Ammendale by Christian Brothers

The Christian Brothers who recently bought land near Laurel Maryland plan to relocate Rock Hill College from Ellicott City to Ammendale. Their novitiate sits there and plans for new college buildings and dormitories have been submitted in Washington.

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

Virginia Weddings: Nottingham and Wiscoat Wed at Holmes Church

Cape Charles April 17 at Holmes Presbyterian Church Bay View witnessed the marriage of Miss Harriet Spady Nottingham daughter of Lucius Nottingham to William H. Wiscoat. The ceremony was performed by Rev J T McBride at high noon.

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 dated April 17 reports Republican primaries in seventeen election districts to select delegates for the Prince George County convention in Marlboro Monday. With no opposition to Sydney Mudd seeking another term in Congress, delegates will be instructed to vote for his renomination at the Fifth District convention in Masonic Hall Hyattsville on April 29. The Hyattsville convention will choose two delegates two alternates and a Presidential elector for the Chicago national convention. Uninstructed delegates are likely to be sent from the Fifth district to Chicago.

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

Attack on Lodger in Roanoke Hotel Shocked Police

R A Sharp of Burlington North Carolina was attacked while sleeping on the sixth floor of a Roanoke hotel. An unknown intruder crawled through a window and beat Sharp unconscious with his own pistol before fleeing. Sharp, in critical condition, had recently cashed a large check and kept the money on his person. the pistol and money behavior are under investigation with few leads.

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

Postmaster Race Heats Alexandria Campaign Scene

Republican Frank T. Ivons files for postmaster amid rival David Means era. Incumbent Thomas Burroughs remains popular. Also reports funeral for Mrs Esther Westerfield and Canal lecture by Rep Loud. McKnight loses suit in Alexandria court. Northbound trolley collision injures driver Entwistle and bystander Foster.

Arson Charge After Virginia Barn Fire Kills Thirteen Horses

Harrisonburg, April 17. Early Wednesday the barn of Solomon 3. Hensley burned. Thirteen horses perished along with hay grain and farming implements, about seven thousand dollars loss. William A. Baugher, a young farmer with an adjoining farm, was arrested and jailed on a warrant charging him with setting the fire. He is about twenty eight, married with a family.

Washington Post Harrisonburg Solomon Hensley William A. Baugher Baugher

Homeless Emerson Tries to End His Life in Virginia

Robert Trucks seventy a Wytheville Va leader killed himself by cutting his throat during financial ruin that cost him his home. His wife and grown children survive. Also J D Martin postmaster of JacKsville N C killed himself in the post office this morning with no stated motive.

Washington Post Bristol Robert Trucks Wytheville

Trial Opens Over 100000 Gallons Unstamped Whisky Fraud

Danville Virginia April 17 T M Angie president and general manager of the Dry Fork Distilling Company is on trial in U S Court for large frauds against the government through unstamped spirits. The case involves removing and concealing 100000 gallons of untaxed whisky and a wide conspiracy among company officers and government storekeepers. The defense sought delay citing illness but the court ruled Angie able to stand trial. Two witnesses testified and more weeks of proceedings are anticipated alongside related perjury conviction of W B Samuels.

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

Washington Easter Parade Car Ride for White Children

A Capital Traction line car, marked F and G, will run east from the Capitol area to the White House area for a celebration aimed at Washington’s white children. The event promises safety for all children and prohibits any activity on grounds that could harm a child.

Capital Traction Pennsylvania Avenue White House Capitol Washington

Society Girls Fight Fire at Green Spring Valley Estate

Baltimore reporters describe Miss Marie B. Rogers residence near Rogers Station as three Baltimore socialites Misses Mary Bayly Miss Fanny Bayly and Mildred Dulany battled a chimney fire with water buckets. Neighbors aided as fire grew, Towson and Pikesville companies arrived and extinguished the blaze damaging the rear of the house.

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

Suit recalls murder case in alimony bid

Florence Burns Wildrick seeks 26 alimony and 200 counsel fees from husband Charles White Wildrick in Supreme Court, amid claims of domestic strife and an alleged murder case connected to Walter Brooks. They married 1902, separated 1907, reside Brooklyn. He contests accusations, claims $14½ weekly income and reference to morphine, court takes papers under advisement.

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 Weds in Rockville Friendship Wedding

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

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 for Baltimore police magistrate

At a large Montgomery County Anti-Saloon League meeting in Germantown Maryland on April 17 a resolution was unanimously adopted opposing Gov Crothers appointment of James A Dawkins chairman of the temperance committee and Edgar M Ash to police magistrate posts in Baltimore City The resolution blames the temperance committee leadership for the House of Delegates adverse vote on the local option bill.

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

Death by own action from moving train tragedy

Special to The Washington Post Havre De Grace Md April 17 Oscar F Sturmer of Watson Md passenger leaped from a moving Peninsular Express as it crossed the Susquehanna River bridge at 2 49 pm today after waving his arms. He was about 38, born Pittsburgh and had run a Easton jewelry store for thirteen years. He left for Baltimore Sunday night to attend the races with no known motive for the act.

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 Storm

Elizabeth City April 17 The red steam yacht Kemah owned by H. Norton of New York arrived with both masts gone after a heavy north gale while passing Croaton Sound yesterday morning The crew cut away the broken masts and gear to save the vessel which was chartered by Otis Childs and party of Pittsburgh They had wintered on the Florida coast near Miami and were bound 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 Ready for Philadelphia Dedication

In Branford Conn the McKinley memorial monument is completed for Philadelphia. It features three dies with two eight foot bases and a fifteen foot central shaft. The shaft bears spread eagles and a tablet reading PARTTADE McKinley. A bronze statue tops the shaft with an allegorical group on one subdie. The granite monument weighs about 100 tons and will be placed near Philadelphia city buildings before the May 20 dedication.

Branford Conn McKinley Philadelphia Parttade McKinley

Bride Divorces Minister In Bristol Society Scene

Mrs Nora Callahan Greening six months after marrying Rev Dr J A Greening of the Methodist Episcopal Church South was granted an absolute divorce for desertion. He heads the Bristol circuit. she had been a widow active at Story Street Methodist Church. Incompatibility of temper cited. both brought children from prior marriages. Greening 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

Henry J. Hyslop, a newspaper collector, was acquitted in the Norfolk County Circuit Court of murdering Henry Blaylock, a building contractor, at Blaylock’s Lambert Point home on March 19. Defense witnesses testified Blaylock threatened Hyslop as he approached to collect a 70 cent debt. The jury deliberated five minutes.

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

Dream foils jail break at Bristol on a dream

Chief of Police Samuel D Keller woke from a dream of prisoners cutting hinges with a steel saw. He rushed to the city jail and halted five State inmates before daylight, confining them in a steel cage until morning. They were later sent to the chain gang on county roads. Also in Richmond Gov Swanson names James Alston Cabell and George H Denny to the State board of charities and corrections replacing circuit judges who resigned.

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

Miles to be closed after yarn spinners meet in Charlotte

In Charlotte on April 17 the Southern Hard Yarn Spinners Association adopted a policy to withhold conference conclusions from the public while a near consensus emerged to shut down all plants for sixty days. A further conference will decide on any additional curtailment. About 1,500,000 spindles were represented, and the meeting was reported as harmonious.

Charlotte N. C Southern

Will Test Liquor Laws Roanoke Va April 17

The Southern Express Company is 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 Marion Glade Spring Radford and Saltville Virginia. Town ordinances forbid liquor delivery within limits and state law provides a $100 fine for carriers failing to receive and promptly deliver shippers’ articles.

Roanoke Southern Express Company Marion Glade Spring Radford Saltville

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