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Washington Post

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Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Apr 24, 1908

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23

Whisky fraud case ties Dry Fork Company to fake consignors

Government witnesses in Danville describe shipments of irregular whisky from Dry Fork Wustlinge Company to consignees using fictitious names such as High Ball and Loo Loo. Testimony details 700 barrels moved under fake sender labels across Southern Railway, with probes into saloon taps and rackets tied to payoffs and illicit routes.

Dry Fork Company Danville Washineton Dry Fork Txo Vate Dry Fork W Ustulinge Company Dross Lazy Tork

Prisoner Shot to Death by Officers in Parkersburg

A corralled man was shot by police while resting at Parkersburg. details are incomplete due to damaged text. The report mentions misstated names and scattered fragments about an arrest and a missing dairyman, with dates around April.

Secret marriage shocks Norfolk society in Philadelphia

Norfolk resident Warner W Croxton and Edna B Steck married secretly at Church of the Saviour in Philadelphia after a Florida meeting. Witnesses included M S Bowman and Helen Steck. Bride’s father, a Florida mine owner, objected to the match over the nineteen year old bride.

Washington Post Norfolk Norfolk Society Philadelphia Warner W Croxton Edna B. Steck Florida Chicago Croxtons Helen Steck Church of the Saviour West Pheladelphia Bowman Southern Ralway Richmond Washington New York

Churches May Use Wine Under Byrd Liquor Law

The Byrd liquor law restricts wine sales on Sundays and holidays. Ministers and judges debate whether it forbids using wine in communion. Judge Thomas Wo Harrison holds no misdemeanor prohibits giving a friend a drink on Sunday. Virginia magistrates have fined for alleged Sunday dispensing.

Speeal Washington Winchester Byrd Virginia Minchester Thomas Wo Harrison Cts J Retge Harrison Sunda Nid

Mayoral Nomination Sparks Local Primary Contests

In a Democratic primary, renominated candidates contest the mayoral race with aldermen elected at large. Key figures include William Jones and John Pleasants, who secured support though contesting the mayoral lead. The vote count reflected a tight race as candidates eye the June election.

Cho Noalment Hon Wallam Jones John Pleasants Brettm

Surgeons Form New Organizing Body At Rahoadan Meeting

An assembled group of surgeons met to organize a new association at Rahoadan, electing Dr Insenk Vo Gale Aretvne as president. Dr RB Hattell, Dr Summers and Dr Purl were named as officers, with regional reps including Winston Salem and Radford.

Noa Pilound Rahoadan Organics Kawrasih Raulway Voeieal Ia Rm Roaulwt Fie Insenk OW Tomen Radford Souls RB Hattell Winston Salem

Aronson Recovering After Naval Hospital Incident

Ambiguous fragment reports Aronson in a naval hospital after a mishap involving midshipmen. The writing is garbled but indicates concussion and possible fracture. No clear names, dates, or places emerge. the item notes a recovery update and a discharge from New Theren Annap?

Coal for Panama Canal contract awarded

The Unical Slits-Vertiment won a contract to load 7000 tons of soft coal for shipment from the Pocahontas fields to the Panama Canal. Castner Currin & Bullitt of Roanoke arranged the deal with the company.

Roanoke Unica Vertiment Currin & Bullitt BP Hontas Panama

Saloon Cress of Shots Triggers Alexandria Court Trial

A volatile saloon fight on Fairfax Street led to gunfire injuring none but causing a townwide scare. Edward Bryant fired at Walter Bryant during a dispute, a trial yesterday heard, with both men facing penalties for firearm use and related disturbances. Officers reported a tense scene as local residents sought cover, while a separate court session addressed debts and property matters and a funeral was held for a local resident.

Washington Post Bureau King Street Alexandria Edward Bryant Walter Bryant Edward Nowh Fairfax Street Bree Bettie Eduard Greant Rclands Julard Walter

Fourth District for Taft in North Carolina convention

North Carolina Republicans indorse Roosevelt administration at Fourth District GOP convention. Delegates J Stanell and Willis G Bridges instructed to vote for William Hobart at the national convention. Taft supporters appear in the Fourth District alignment.

North Carolina Roosevelt Raland Republic South Caroline Hoosevelt William Hobart J . Stanell Johnson Willis G Briges

Fairmont Mines to Resume Operations May

General Manager Malone of the Fairmont Coat Company telegraphed from the seasage sitters of the campins of Batti bore orders for all superintendents of counties in this region to prepare to resume operations in full May if more than 100 miners will be put to work.

Elsesvure Wo Va Malone Farnont Coat Company Todas Campins Af Batti

Three youths held for grand jury in cigar store robbery

Three young men Chavis Carlisle Wilam fost and William fnge were held yesterday in $100 bond for grand jury consideration after confessing to a plan to rob a Smithsonian grounds cigar store. Judge Kim ordered them to await a hearing at the local jail.

Chavis Carlisle Wilam Fost William Fnge Congressional Kim Rlie Linge Smithsonian

Sherrys Agree to Separate After Thirty Years of Marriage

An article reports restaurateur Sherry and his wife have signed separation papers through their counsel, granting each broad liberty in action within the law. Details of the future arrangements are limited in the text.

The Washington Post Shei Tia Wit Mane Botha Sherry Sherry

Legal Record of Supreme Court and District of Columbia actions

The United States Supreme Court session lists Justices and cases with Ro 210 Globe Newspaper Company and others appealed, including resignation of Frederick I Allen as Commissioner of Patents and new appointee Eduard B Woore. District of Columbia Equity Court entries cover guardians, receivers, trustees, bankrupts, probate, and numerous court numbers with parties and attorneys. Ongoing docket includes numerous real estate deeds, mortgaged lots in multiple additions, and trust agreements.

United States Supreme Court Justice Harlan Justice Brewer Justice White Justice Peckham Justice McKenna Justice Holmes Justice Day Justice Moody Francis W Aymur New York City Michael B Feeney George H Gifford Tipton Ind Pracce Jamb L Sanderson John G Thompson Appellees William E Richardson Globe Newspaper Company George H Walker William Quimby H L. Boutwell Herman Wraseh Frederick I Allen Eduard B Woore Ofice Aledaint Charles J Hedrick Herman Frasch Edward Mooe Charles E Hesrick

Fire rate war in court over records at Philadelphia district board

District underwriters sue the Middle Department at Philadelphia seeking relief from a court order to preserve records at 1400 G Street NW. Archibald No Hans ton and Txitward B Creighton are to show cause by May 1 why the records should not be removed. The dispute centers on rates and business lines, prompting local insurers Arlington Commercial, Franklin, German American, National Union and others to seek court protection of the records for exclusive use by the district board of underwriters.

Fhe Writers of Paradelphia District Supreme Court Stafford Archibald No Hanston Txitward Creighton Muiddie bi@ insurance District Board of Fire Arlington Commercal Franklin National Union Fire Insurance Companies District Board G Street Auit Sinto Insurance Men Imseux Incal Sit

Real estate sales push across northwest and southeast districts

Stone and Furfax sell two story brick homes for Thomas Keefe at 1487 Street NW and Charles W Ring at Island 17 Monroe Street NW. New brick dwellings near Monroe Street are under construction and near completion in Birdwood with parquet floors and water heating. Purchasers plan homes or rentals. several properties sold by Sainsbury and Breuninger, with tenants arranged at $44 per year for two houses. Other sales include a Monroe Street colonial, a Pennsylvania Avenue SE property, and a Kearne Street NE lot. investments and future construction planned by Edwards and others.

Stone & Furfax Thomas Keefe Thomas Mc. Gomille Sam Charles W Ring Istland Monroe Street Stone & Talrfay King Sixteenth Street Penoslana Avenue Tsrae Farr Tonis Simpson Edwards Land and Building Company Twenty Second Street Sherwood John RK Peace Bartlett F Harper Kearne Street Mary P Winter

Postal Reform Meeting in City On May 6

A mass meeting of organizations and individuals favoring postal reforms is set for Tuesday night May 6 in this city under the Postal Progress League. Postmaster General Meyer will address the gathering to urge Congress and the President to enact reforms. Proposals include a local and rural parcels post to reduce deficits, postal savings banks, and the consolidation of third and fourth class mail at the old rate.

Postal Progress League Meyer Congress Department

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