Wider Admits Guilt Denies “Salting” Any Cash
Erwin J. Wider, cashier of the Russo-Chinese Bank in New York, pleaded guilty to an indictment charging theft of stock valued at 11,400 and faced a possible five to ten year sentence. He admitted long defalcations linked to Wall Street speculation, denied hiding large sums, and said a bear market since January explains losses. Wider was remanded for sentence and to face remaining larceny charges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Erwin J. Wider
Wider
Wall Street
Anton
Gian
Peach Growers File Complaint Over Freight Rates
The Sargina Fruit Growers Exchange of Virginia and West Virginia sues before the interstate commerce commission against Baltimore and Ohio, Norfolk and Western, Western Maryland, and Cumberland Valley Railroads. They allege a 26 percent rate increase on peaches and apples starting August 1 and seek suspension pending investigation. Georgia crops are up, squeezing markets in eastern cities and forcing traders to seek other markets to stay in business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sargina Fruit Growers’ Exchange
Virginia
West Virginia
Interstate Cognperge Commission
Baltimore and Otita Railroad
Norfolkk and Western
Western Maryland Railroad
Cumberland Valley Railroad
Georgia
Virginia Fruit Exchange
Shoots Young Girl Dead in Factory Panic
In Wireling West Virginia on August 3 Katie Jo Joseph a one year old Syrian girl was shot dead by her brother in law Kallel Adams inside the Wiest Verminta Garment Works. Adams fired during a panic causing several workers to flee while police intervened. Adams had previously sold the factory to Mary Joseph the murdered girl’s guardian and asked for aid which was denied.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wireling
W Va
Katie Joseph
Kallel Adams
Wiest Verminta Garment Works
Adams
Svilan
Joseph
Svilans
Sevoal Dave Ago Adams
Katmnent Factory
Mary Joseph
Pet dog saves family from burning home in Newport News
In Newport News Virginia a family of three slept unaware as a dog alerted them to a house fire. The lower part of the home burned while the second floor occupants, Dr H Miller his wife and a young girl, were awakened by the dog’s whines and pawing. They escaped with difficulty as firefighters put out the blaze after interior destruction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newport News
H. Miller
Jun
Adter
Fatal Fall from Bridge Ends Engineer's Life
Ernest B. Graham of Baltimore and Ohio, assistant chief engineer for maintenance of way, was knocked from a railroad bridge over the Tygurta Valley River near the passenger station in Grafton West Virginia. He died from injuries, with his wife and two children at his side.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ernest B. Graham
Baltimore and Ohio
Grafton
W. Va
Baltimore
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Tygurta Valley
Graham
Girls Accidentally Shot Near Frederick Keys
In Hagerstown Maryland on August 3 two young daughters of Frederick Keys near Indian Springs were accidentally shot while two hunters fired at a bird. The younger girl under six sustained heavy shot to face and chest as she and her sister ran into the line of fire. John M. Lucas of Four Locks and Ezekiel Shoemaker of Indian Springs were the gunners. Lucas was arrested and held at the Hagerstown jail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John M. Lucas
Hunter
Hagerstown
Frederick Keys
Inlan Springs
Younrest
Joan M. Lucas
Ezekiel Shoemaker
Indian Springs
Lucas
Four Dead In West Hoboken Fire At Hill & Schwing Store
A two story frame dwelling and store on Ellen Street in West Hoboken burned early this morning. Four people, the parents and two children, were killed before firefighters arrived. Two additional children were severely burned and likely to die. Victims’ names were not learned in the confusion. The fire began in the basement and spread rapidly, leading police to suspect incendiary origin. The injured were taken to North Hampton Hospital at Union Hill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Apedal
Washington Post
New York
Hill & Schwing
Ellen Street
West Hoboken
North Hampton Hospital
Union Hill
Orange Horse Show Entry List Shines in Six Classes
The event lists four hundred entries with many animals and top prizes across six classes. The Misses Dupont win applause for grace and skill, showcasing standout performance among participants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dupont
Orange horse show opens with 3000 in attendance
The thirteenth annual Orange horse show kicked off in Orange Virginia with about 3000 attendees. Approximately 400 entries filled every class, featuring handsome stock and spirited exhibitions. Notable names included Mrs. Allen Potts Gordonsville and Miss Amy E Dupont Wilmington Del among the prize winners for the first day. Large crowds from Baltimore Washington Richmond and Fredericksburg attended, with many prominent local and regional figures present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Post
Orange
Allen Potts
Gordonsville
Marion Dupont
Montpelier
Amy E. Dupont
Wilmington
Del
Sollee
Lowing
M. F. Shackelford
Fremont
Ohio
F. L. Marshall
Washington, D. C
J. M. Cochran
Charlottesville
W. H. Ricketts and Family
Brooklyn, N. Y
William Dupont
H. T. Hollisday
Hapidan
G. A. Shackelford
J. A. Robinson
Durham
N. C
L. H. Gray
New York
W. C. Williams, Jr
New York City
W. W. Harper
N. S. Carter
C. J
L.S. Ricketta
Baltimore
Snaake
Barbara
Montpalier
Issie
Palmer Wang
Everona
Little Nemo
James N. Andrews
Somerset
General Washington
Egbert G. Leigh
Richmond
Daffodil
Happy Creek Farm
Gardonaville
Barbard
Wumam Dupont
Montpellec
Frost
Montpeller
William Dupont, Jr
Way
Keswick
B. H. Weatherbee
Orat
Cloversville
Julian F. Morris
Kennesaw
W. W. Osborne
Gordonsvilla
Aastocrat
Blenheim Farm
Lady Babble
Amy & Dupont
Mattie Climes
Amy E Dupont
I¢La
Ming Marlon Dupont
Burgundy
H. Follones
Hornet to sail for Bluefields amid neutrality dispute
The Hornet, a former naval yacht, will leave New Orleans soon with a mixed cargo including guns, possibly for the Estrada faction at Bluefields. Madriz gunboat Venus reappeared off Bluefields. U.S. officials will warn Venus if the Hornet is molested, while denying detention without evidence of an expedition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hornet
New Orleans
Bluefields
Estrada
State Department
Madriz
Venus
Egging of southbound car 161 blamed on youths
A group of negro boys tossed ripe eggs at city car No 161 near Fourteenth and Church streets NW just after 10 pm striking Conductor E Schokey and passenger George Cabbott of Baltimore. The night supervisor cited recent trouble with negro youths boarding Fourteenth street cars and suggested revenge as a motive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fourteenth
Church Streets
E. Schokey
George Cabbott
Baltimore
Capital Traction Company
Fourteenth Street
Mrs Alva Astor Returns to New York After London Visit
Mrs Alva Willing Astor, recently divorced from Col John Jacob Astor, arrived in New York aboard the Oceanic and listed as Mrs John Astor. She was greeted by her ex-husband's secretary and her son Vincent from Newport on his father's yacht. Rumors of a remarriage to Col John Jacob Astor or to Lord Curzon were dismissed by Mrs Astor as untrue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Alva Willing Astor
John Jacob Astor
London
John Astor
Dobbins
Vincent
Newport
Norma
Miss Hallowell Sues Gilpin for False Imprisonment
Miss Alice Hallowell of Washington and Montgomery County sues Clarence L. Gilpin of Sandy Spring in Montgomery County Circuit Court for 10000 damages for false imprisonment and assault. The suit alleges Gilpin used force to haul her into a carriage and take her to Washington against her will after a family dispute involving her sisters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. &. Gilpin
Rockville
Alice Hallowell
Washington
Clarence L. Gilpin
Sandy Spring
Hallowell
James Hallowell
Alexandria
Miss Hallowell
Misa Hallowell
Gentifor Clarente
Giipin
Trig
Dr George M Stuart Buried in White Post Virginia
Dr George Murray Stuart long known in Pittsburg and Baltimore was killed by Edue Wallace in Pittsburg ten days before he was to marry Alice Pauline Simpson of Laws Virginia. A simple Methodist service was held at the grave. Reverend John Cline, the minister who was to wed them, read the service. Stuart was killed in his bachelor apartment in the Smoky City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
White Post
George Murray Stuart
Pittsburg
Baltimore
Edue Wallace
Alice Pauline Simpson
Laws
Methodist
John Cline
Stuart
Smoky City
10000 Locked Out in Holland Enschede Mills Strike
In Enschede Holland on August 3 a wage dispute between cotton mill owners and workers led to a total lockout at the mills. About 10,000 operatives were shut out, the chief industry of the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Holland
Enschede
Deeds Away His Estate to Trustees at Castle Point Hoboken
Col Edwin A Stevens of Castle Point Hoboken deeds all real and personal property to trustees Robert E L Lewis Frank S Tainter Edwin A Stevens and W Lewis Stevens. Trustees to meet obligations and pay Stevens 3800 to 6000 annually. Principal at death to be divided among his children. Stevens Institute of Technology has option on the J Stevens Castle Point homestead for student hall use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Col. Stevens
Castle Point
Hoboken
Washington Post
New York
Edwin A. Stevens
Robert E. L. Lewis
Franks. Tainter
W. Lewis Stevens
Carlsbad
Germany
T Stevens Institute of Technology
J. Stevens
Injured Stopping Runaway in Richmond
In Richmond Virginia Luther Brown is treated at Johnston Willis Hospital for a serious knee injury after stopping a runaway horse hitched to a buggy carrying his younger brother Oliver. Brown leaped into the buggy and struck his knee, and doctors fear a fracture to the kneecap.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Post
Richmond
Luther Brown J
Johnston-Willis Hospital
Oliver
Brown
Doctor Samuel A Austin deemed demented in murder case
Roanoke Va Aug 3 The court granted a commission to test the sanity of Dr Samuel A Austin indicted for Murder and malpractice After hearing witnesses the commission ruled he is mentally unbalanced due to a past skull fracture in a train fall He will be confined to an insane asylum for examination and possible cure before trial Prosecution may drop the charges Dr Austin came from Waynesboro ten years ago and had a large practice He will be sent to the Marion asylum tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Roanoke
Samuel A. Austin
Chambers
Staples
Dra
Joseph A. Gale
L E. Huff
R. G. Blaine
Austin
Waynesboro
Marion Tov
Morrow
SHOOTS HIS YOUNG WIFE IN NEW JERSEY FARMHOUSE
Red Bank New Jersey August 3 Posses patrol highways and beat the woods seeking Daniel Taylor a 21 year old farmer who today shot and probably fatally wounded his wife at Maxwell near here He and his wife who was younger by one year had been living apart Taylor went to the house tried to persuade her to return when she refused he shot her and fled into the woods
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Bank
N. J
Wovnda
Daniel Taylor
Maxwell
Columbia-Soldiers of Fortune at Columbia Theater
The Columbia Players present Soldiers of Fortune a four act comedy drama starring Robert Holeson in a key role as Blanch Hall debuts as leading woman during next week’s run at the Columbia Theater. The production features elaborate sets and a strong company including Paul McAlister in the former Edeson role.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbia
Robert Holeson
Columbia Players
Columbia Theater
Richard Harding Davis
South America
Augustus Thomas
Mr. Edeson
Blanch Hall
Miss Halls
Paul McAlister
Falls' Deed-in Lunchroom: Virginia Family Man Dies
George Washington, a member of Virginia's prominent Washington family, collapsed at the Martha Washington cafe in Alexandria and died soon after. Doctors cited a weak heart and heat as causes. He was about 50, a bookkeeper for George H. Robinson's Sons, and formerly injured in rail accidents. Funeral plans pending. brother Henry notified. Washington firemen invited to state convention parade. Two young Keily boys injured by an accidental rifle discharge. H B Godey dies of paralysis. furniture contract awarded to M Ruben & Sons. Ida J Morgan seeks absolute divorce from Oscar Morgan in Hagerstown, custody sought for their infant son.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Post Bureau
King Street
Alexandria
Martha Washington
King and
Washington Streets
George Washington
Virginia
Washington
3. B. Moore
W. A. Warfield
Llewellyn Powell
King
Fayette Streets
George H. Robinson
Cement
Ilmes
Blaster
Demaine & Son
Henry Washington
Roanoke
J. R. Curtin
Virginia State Volunteer Firemen’s Association
Pettey
James J. Keily
Upper King Street
Doniphan Broughton
Moore
Thrifie
Ida J. Morgan
Hagerstown
Oscar Morgan
Druses Massacre Triggers Military Action in Syria
Constantinople reports a massacre in three Hauran villages where over a hundred Christians and Mussulmans were killed by Druses. To restore order the government dispatches a strong expedition as Hauran remains volatile since the constitution's adoption.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Constantinople
Mussalmans
Hauran
Syria
Druses
Proposals for District of Columbia fire equipment and rasing notices
Sealed proposals invite bids for a straight double 8 1 2 gallon tank chemical engine for the District of Columbia Fire Department, with details and specs from the Property Clerk at District Building Room 820. Also notices for metal lockers for Central High School, razing buildings for a room school site, and a blower and connections installation at Chevy Chase School.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commissioners OF the
District of Columbia
Washington
Fire Department
D. C
Cuno H. Rudolph
Joan A Johnston
E. M. Markham
D.C
Commissioners OF
Central High School
Cuno HF
Rudolph
John A Johnston
EM. Markham
Peoposa
Fanelyen
Carter
Cung H. Rudolph
John A. Johnston
William V. Judson
D. Ofice
Commissioners
Chevy Chase
Engineer
CMNG
H. Rudolph
Edward M Markham
Commisasionera
Work While You Sleep Health Miracle Ad Prospect
A vintage advertisement touts Cas Carets as a great health maker promising benefits while you sleep. It claims millions use the product and offers a 10 cent box for a week’s treatment sold by druggists. The copy emphasizes world leading sales and suggests monthly box purchases.
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Virginia Exchange
Syrian
Orange Horse Show
A. D. Benner
Warranton
O. E. Waugh
Patkin
RP. West
Farmers’ General Utility
Champ
E. Lee Goss
Pet
Willam Dupont
John, J. & Andrews
Atlas
Park Eaddie
Belfone
Rat
Silver King
Allen Potte
Jola
Marlon Dupont
Sorrento
Julian F. Mortin
Roadstern
Tammans
Frank W. Bennett
Brandy
Culpeper
Charles Cotter
J. Ward
Virginia Bell
E. J. Ward
Lightweight Ereen Wunter
Gladiola
Thomas Atungon, Jr
Gordonsyitls
North Ward
Y. H. Shackelford
Grange
Blackbird
Mra Allen Potts
Heppy
Gordonaville
Galeated
W. W. Qsaborne
Fola
Miss Marian Dupont
Buttercup
Wilum Dupont
Amazon
Hignbelm Varm
Tomahawk
Gaston Hunt Clubs
Gordoneville
Sunbeam
W. F. Jones
Aeyond
Orient
Northwood
W. R. Shackelford
Oragne
Corinthian
Warrenton
E.L. Weatherbee
William King
Allen Pott
Sausataut
Green Park
Sliver Hing
Iola
Marion
Kentucky Belle
Amy 2
Mrs. Alva Astor
Hasband
George M. Stuart
A. Austin Mneane
Jersey Woods
Academy
Elinor Glyn
Academy of Music
Lucerne
Venice
Sonm Towhat
Sardatia
Jeanne Towler
Miss Towler
Columbia—Lyman BH. Howe Motion Pictures
Lyman H. Howe
Edward
F Street Playhouse
Windsor
Mount Etna
Norway
Riviera
Cheddar Gorge
England
Falls of the Rhine
China
Singapore
Cosmos
van Dyck
Fern
Florence Mascotte
Irene Franklin
Dan Mallumby
Goldrick
O'Brien
Dumont
Minstrels
Hates
Anderson
Hd Lennox
Pompeii
Sannon
H. Pauleng Sannon
United States
Haiti
Jocelyn and Rameau
Simon
Republic
Paris
Arthur Traff
Port Au Prince
H. B. Godey
Robert S. Barrett
Mr. Godey
Barrett
William Trabelet
Marshall Hall
Gary
Ind
Marie Urso
Chicago
Joachim Daviso
Knotts
Daviso
Mercy Hospital
Cascarets
Resorts and Travel
Chesapeake Beach
R. R. Columa
Chesapeake Bay
Tolchester Beach
Betterton
Port Deposit
Claiborne
Love Point
Norfolk Washington Squat CO Modern Steel Palace
Norfolk
T- Mon
Old Pot
Old Point
Chamberlin
Nam
Colonial Beach
Atlantic City
St. Johns
Colonial Beach CO
7Th ST
Whart En
Palm Garden
Colonial Beach Company
Wacalester
Vernon
Hotel
Martinique
New Penn Depot
Walter Chandler, Jr
Washington Hotels
Lincoln Hotel
10Th
HYATT
Stratford
A. Sealey
Monroe Streets
St. James
D. Pa
Narragansett
Trans CO
Providence
Boston
Narragansett Pier
W. P. Turner
P. T M
Washington Post Building
Atlantic City Hotels
New York Ave
Bend
Galen Hall
F. L.qung
Gen
Ostend
Ocean Front
Ocoean
Epecia
Slestric
Meeks
D. P. Rarter
Netherland
Philadelphia
August Ruhwadel
Warlborough
Paul C. Rosecrans
Iroquois Soutil
Carolina Ave
Beach
W. F. Shaw
Merion
Vermont Ave
Prettyman
Pr.p
Virginia Ave
Desoh
Samuel Ell
Sunnyside
South Illinois
Ope
Joseph Shannon
Dreanis Atlantic City
Walter J. Buzrey
Tennesee Ave
Theodosia Miller
Tabor Imm
Conway
Ocean View
UN Weekly
A. M. Dunn
Cornell Maryland
Hotel Windsor
Sean Front
Phoebus
Warburton
Maryland Ave
Imperial Excelent Table
Fierator
Gath
Kenértel
Pennsylvania Resorts
Glen Summit Springs
Cate, Grill
Prason
Guarte
Wyoming Valley Golf Chub
Browne & Warburton
THE
Vanadium
Cambridge
Eprin Pa
Hotel Rider
New Management
Matthews
Quincy& G'Lough- Te
Waldorf- Astoria
Monterey Inn
Blue Ridge Mountains
Blue Ridge Bummtt
Maryland Resorts
Blue Mountain
Blue Ridge
Campbellain
Shenandoah
Bond & Gibbons
Loch Lynn
Mountain Lake Park
L. B. C. List
Chesapeake
Owens
Mr. Foster
Ith St
Country Board
Wis
Ave
Ternally- Town
Cleo
Onidele
Glen Echo
A. Thompse
OCEAN
Cunard Line
Lusitania
Mauretania
Fishguard
Berlin
Vienna
Londen
Campania
Canmania
Caronia
Queenstown
Fiume
Gibraltar
Naples
Trieste
Carpathia
Batteen
W. Moss
Gat. No
Bremen
M. Kaisa
Wm. & Gr.Ang
Isles
Ilar
Kartherst
Fried'h
Bept
ALTAR
Genoa
Abalg Ombaichs & Po General Agenta
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North Star
Portland
Maine
Pler 2
East River
Maine S.s. CO
Bway
American Lins
Plymouth
Cherbourg
S'hampten
Indelphion Quetanser
Wicetem
Hamburs F. Lincoln
amlaG't Walderses
Cinelnett
Ritz-Carlton A
Reves
Atuni BO
Hamburg-American Line
E. F. Droop & 5 Co
13Th & G
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Alleghany
INK
Alps
America
H. C. Carter
Orkney Springs
the Heights
Scexa Vista
Blue
Edinburg
Shenandoah Valley
Flee Fmswiller
Maple Shade Inn
Moat Beautiful
Atlantic Cottage
Virginia Beach
Ocean Frost
If Miller
Colt
Brandon
Basic City
A Robinson
Cahily
Bryan
Linwood Hi
Harpers Ferry
Weshington
Nova Scotia
Halifax
Hillside
Ola
Southey
J. L. Alexander
Ocean City, N. J
Courtry
Mayberry
Path
Og Matserry
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