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Washington Post

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Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Apr 24, 1908

Page

5

Whisky fraud trial reveals 700 barrel shipments under fake names

Government witnesses testified that Dry Fork Wustulinge Company shipped about 700 barrels of whisky fraudulently under fictitious consignors to pacify officials in Danville and Washington. Rail agents calculated losses to the government running into thousands of dollars as evidence traced through saloonkeepers and routes via Southern Railway and Danville sources.

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

Prisoner Shot to Death by Officers at Rest

A Colnred man was killed by police while resting, marking a fatal incident in Parkersburg. The scene involved the Dairyman Missing a om wat Bat Tad iie and references to local figures, including Miss C E Cashell and others, with unclear amassing details across the report.

Parkersburg Dairyman Bowell Bros

Secret Norfolk marriage shocks society in Philadelphia

Warner W Croxton of Norfolk and Edna B Steck wed secretly in Philadelphia at the Church of the Saviour. The bride is nineteen, linked to prominent Pennsylvania families, and her father objects to the match. The couple planned a June public announcement and an abroad trip but delayed by the objections and telegrams from the bride. Croxton, long familiar to Norfolk as city passenger agent for the Southern Railway, returned home after the ceremony.

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 ruling

A Virginia dispute over the Byrd liquor law centers on communion wine. Judge Thomas W Harrison advised that the law forbids sale only on Sunday and does not criminalize giving a drink to a friend. Ministers argue the prohibition affects sacraments in churches while magistrates have fined for alleged Sunday dispensing.

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

Nomination and Mayoral Race Turmoil in Local Primaries

In a chaotic Democratic primary race, voters faced a tight contest for mayor and aldermen. Candidates include Wallam Jones, Pleasants, and others, with contested votes and a looming June election. Strong participation marked a heated local political scene.

Cho Noalment Hon Wallam Jones John Pleasants Brettm

Surgeons Organize Regional Medical Group

A meeting of surgeons formed a new regional medical group naming officers including President Dr Insenk Vo Gale Aretvne and Vice President Dr Summers. Winston Salem and Radford figures cited among founders with treasurer Dr M Purl and other officials.

Joseph A Gale 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

A report states Aronson was taken to a naval hospital after a mishap involving shipmates during a hunt yesterday. He is described as concussed with a probable fracture, condition improving today as his family and Annap are informed. The event occurred in Annapolis with Harvard connections cited.

Annipess Naval Hospital Aremsien Harvard Fenret Aron

Coal for Panama Canal contract awarded to Roanoke firm

On April 1 the Unical Slits Vermiment received a contract to ship 7,000 tons of soft coal from the Hampshire fields to the Panama Canal. The order is placed by Carter Currin and Bullitt of Roanoke.

Roanoke Unica Vertiment Currin & Bullitt BP Hontas Panama

Saloon Brawl Ends in Shootout at Alexandria Street

Edward and Walter Bryant quarrelled outside a saloon on North Fairfax street. Walter allegedly fired at Edward, missing. Edward then rushed behind the bar, seized a weapon, and fired, sending patrons scrambling for safety. Edward faces six years away from saloons, while Walter paid $10 for wasted beer. Local trials and notices follow, including debt suits and a funeral report.

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

Fourth District Taft Endorses Roosevelt Administration In North Carolina

North Carolina Republicans indorse President Roosevelt administration at fourth district convention in Raland. Delegates J Stanell and Willis G Briges instructed to vote for Hobart for President at national convention.

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

Fairmont Mines to Resume Operations in May

General Manager Malone of the Fairmont Coat Company telegraphed from the sealage sitters of the campins at Batti bore orders for all superintendents in the 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 plot

Chars Carlisle Willam Jost and Willaam fnge, three young men, were held yesterday morning in $500 bond by Judge Kim for presentation to the grand jury. They confessed on the witness stand to meeting near the Smithsonian grounds and plotting to rob the cigar store in the Congressional barracks area. With no bond default, they were committed to jail to await a hearing.

Chars Carlisle Willam Jost Willaam Congressional Kim Rlie Linge Smithsonian

Sherrys Agree To Separate In Washington Post Report

Sherry and her restaurateur spouse signed articles of separation through counsel to allow full liberty in action within the law. The couple, married nearly thirty years, are separating as reported by the Washington Post.

The Washington Post Shei Tia Wit Mane Botha Sherry

Supreme Court and District Court Docket Summary

A condensed record of Supreme Court actions and district court listings including admissions to practice, case numbers, and motions. The document covers multiple dockets such as United States ex rel cases, the Globe Newspaper Company vs Walker, and numerous bankruptcy and probate filings, with references to judges, attorneys, and pending dates in a late 19th or early 20th century format.

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 Polity Court NO Tustica Gould Ginef Doste Clibaugl Pyulty Circuit Court NO Insts Wright Metropolitan, Tinting Company Luckett Jllement Brandente & Prandenture D Niden Y Mille Jury Pio Atromys Bers & Minor Tefeniant Nas Gray & Ko Iest Fopplart Tipplard Heide Han -Hanmar Strerive Scclutdes Sahon— Pour United States Tawe Va Lara Tite Atta Ares Merillet Samora Attarneyss Peter Silas Tougliss Amorneys Gordan Cwr Fam Garton Attorneys Glesy Ohio Atreys Blacktstone Hamilton Albet Firkie C & PB Arthur Peter J Darlington Carter & Clarke Fidelio and Guaranty Company Aareys Hamilton & Colbert HE Beach Merrell & Arther Malone Douglasr Agnes Ant Teosiminen Nahk District of Columbia Attornee Clagell F Thomas Montrose Cimber Companis Heaton Atorneyss Ralston An Wheitley Pasall Hoenne Chase Attorneys WeCow An Seren & Volon Ant RB & RB Wilson Witton Ff Bert Salt Capital Traction Company

FIRE RATE WAR IN COURT OVER INSURANCE RECORDS

A dispute between the District board of fire underwriters and the Middle Department Underwriters Association at Philadelphia prompts a court injunction. Archibald Hamilton and Thorward B Creighton are ordered to show cause by May 1 why they should not be enjoined from removing records from 1410 G Street NW which the local board keeps for its exclusive use. The action follows a split among insurance firms over rates and business conduct, affecting several local insurers including Arlington Commercial, Franklin, German American, and National Union, among others.

Board of Fhe Writers of Association of the Middle Department Paradelphia District Supreme Court Stafford Archibald Hamilton 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 Board of Sit

Property Buys And Homes On Monroe Street And Surrounding Areas

Stone and Furfax sell brick double at 148.7 Northwest for Thomas Keefe. two new brick dwellings at 17% Monroe Street Northwest to Charles Ring in progress, ready mid May, wooden finish, parquet floors, radiators, tenancies secured at 44 per year. I E Breuninger sells 11d62 Monroe Street to Bonnie Heritage for home occupancy. Prices range around 8,109 for five nearby houses. taxes and public sale details noted. Simpson buys lot on Twenty Second Street for a future residence. Peace and Harper transact Kearne Street property for 2,950. Boswell acquires 920 D Street and 92 and 927 Liberty Street Southwest as investments opposite new PRR yards. Fletcher sells 1602 Kramer Street Northeast for 27,0. Winter to hold as investment.

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 Reforms Urged at City Mass Meeting

A mass meeting of groups and individuals favoring postal reforms is set for Tuesday night May 6 under the Postal Progress League. Postmaster General Meyer will address to press Congress and the President for legislation urged by Post Office officials. Proposals include a local rural parcels post to reduce the postal deficit, rural patrons numbers 4,000,000, postal savings banks, and consolidating third and fourth class mail at the old rate of one cent per two ounces.

Postal Progress League Meyer Congress Department

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