Sage Heir Contests Sage Will Amid Bomb Aid Claim
New York reports William Laidlaw, once Nate Laidlaw, known as a human shield in the Russell Sage bombing case, claims Sage’s mind was altered by fright. Laidlaw, now aged and scarred, sues for damages after being used as a shield. two juries awarded him damages but were overturned.
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Negros prayer answered and commute to life
Special to The Washington Post from Wheeling West Virginia August 6 reports Jesse Briggs a Negro murderer from Fayette County had his sentence commuted from death to life by Gov. Dawson after a petition. Briggs had faced execution previously but received respites. Dawson left for Kingwood to visit his old home.
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Pastor Resigns to Study at Colgate University
Special to The Washington Post Riecmann Va Aug Pastoral resignation announced by East End Bentist Church leader Rev Benjamin D Gaw after two years. He will leave for Colgate University Hamilton NY to pursue graduate studies. Rockville Md obituary notices follow with fragmentary details of local deaths and survivors.
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Stop to Rebates Ordered for Columbian National Life
Baltimore August action by Insurance Commissioner B F Crouse halts rebates offered by Columbian National Life Insurance of Boston. Agents promised prospective policyholders an option on eight shares of American Investment Securities Company stock at $18 a share. The option lasts fifteen months and is optional. American Investment Securities holds a controlling stake in the insurer.
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Will Cates Held for Trial in Norfolk Robbery Case
Will Cates alias Red Murra, a Baltimore suspect arrested in Petersburg and brought to Norfolk, waived examination on charges of robbing J. C. Blaylock of 950 dollars at local race tracks. The August grand jury indicted him, with trial scheduled for tomorrow or Wednesday after Blaylock identified him as the robber.
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Delegates to Belair GOP Convention Back Garrett for Congress
Westminster Md Aug 6 Republican county convention selected twenty delegates to the Belair Congressional meeting. Delegates pledged support for Baltimore County man Robert Garrett and urged his nomination. A minority report endorsing Garrett was tabled amid broad approval of his candidacy.
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Teen girl attempts suicide after lover ends affair
Emma Rembart, fourteen, of 316 Dawson Nex, drank a large quantity of poison this morning in Baltimore after learning her sweetheart no longer loves her. She was rushed to University Hospital and placed out of danger. Her mother reports the boy had stated intentions of harming another girl, which prompted the girl’s drastic act.
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Girl dies of burns in Cameron incident
Virginia Robinson, five, of Cameron, died from injuries after her clothing caught fire. Her brother, two years older, was fatally burned trying to save her in Wheeling. The tragedy occurred yesterday. the children are named in a special Washireton Post dispatch.
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Six Cloudbursts Wash Western Suburbs and Fields
Aug 6 report from Winchester Wa details sixth cloudburst in ten days flooding Water street and downtown streets, overflowing the water works flywheels, washing gullies in corn fields and damaging fruit. Keyser W Va notes torrents from cloudburst swelling rivers New Creek and Potomac. Middletown Ad covers church strife. pastor M L Beard resigns, choir leader John L Routzedn asked to resign after a special session.
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Kills wife then poisons self after murder on crowded street
Albert Bicker of Proctorville Ohio tracked his wife to Cattlettsburg West Virginia where she had fled. He stabbed Mrs Bicker on a busy street and she died that evening. He poisoned himself with aconite in jail and is not expected to recover. The dispute stemmed from her planned Sunday trip to Columbus Ohio.
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Der Ton Sen Restaurant Raided by Baltimore Patrol
Der Ton Sen at 116 North Aiberty street was raided by Capt Ward and a patrol squad at 2 AM. Der Funder and twenty two whites including four women were arrested. three wagon loads were taken to the central station. Justice Grannan set bail at 2500 dollars for disorderly house. guests fined for disorderly conduct.
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Simmons Re-Elected State Chairman in Rising Vote
Simmons was by a rising vote tonight elected for the sixth time Democratic State chairman with A J Field re-elected secretary. He is authorized to appoint an advisory committee of eight, naming among its members Senator Overman ex Gov Aycock and Richard N Hackett, the Congress nominee in the English district. Edward R McKethan of Fayetteville will likely run as an Independent for Congress in the Sixth district.
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Frost Timmons Shot Dead in Surrey County Near Flat Rock
Special to The Washington Pest reports Winston-Salem Aug.. Frost Timmons, 48, was killed in Combstown near Flat Rock after trouble with Irving Tettreff. Tettreff obtained a shotgun and pursued Timmons. despite pleas, Timmons died minutes later. Tettreff was not yet arrested.
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Horine Chosen Mayor in Brunswick Md Election
Frederick Maryland August 6 At a town election in Brunswick Dr A G Horine defeated John B Green for mayor by a majority of seven councilmen were elected First ward Hugh Ogden second ward short term George Catlett full term H D Hun k third ward Alonzo Garner.
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Dynamite accident claims Mount Savage miner life
A dynamite blast at Union Mining Company fire clay mines in Mount Savage fatally injured 26 year old Louis Martin as he prepared to set off a blast. He leaves a wife. Nearby notices report illnesses and deaths across Petersburg, Fredericksburg, Winchester, Norfolk, and Gainsboro, with brief obituaries for several residents. A Petersburg canal project completes waterworks for the Virginia Passenger and Power Company, linking Appomattox water power to Dinwiddie and Petersburg plants, cost about 200,900 and 300,000 respectively, with operation expected by September 1.
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Saw Sweetheart Drown Near Avondale Shore
Frederick Back twenty five of 105 West Fayette street drowned yesterday afternoon in Bear Creek near Stansbury Point while swimming. His fiancée Miss Anna Grebe of 1819 Walrmount avenir witnessed the accident from another tent and swooned when he disappeared. They were in a party from Steuben Lodge Knights of Pythias attending an outing at Avondale Shore.
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Walrmiount Avenir
Jealous husband turns pistol on himself after failed murder
Oscar C. James of Waterford Loudoun County killed himself at home Sunday after attempting to shoot his sister in law Blonda Brabham who stayed there and is sister of his former wife. Brabham and Thomas Myers attended a bush meeting previously. Four shots were fired one hit Brabham in the ear as James then shot himself in the temple dying hours later. He is survived by a son and daughter.
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Last Coal Tract Going in West Virginia Sale
A New York capitalists syndicate has offered 500000 for a 10000 acre coal tract in Sumner County along the New Diver between Hinton and Thurmond. The option on the land, rich in coal, is held by Faulkner Doug Jase McCreary and Smith of Bluefield. Purchase is expected to close this week with payment arranged.
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Negro Duelist Dead in Clarke County Pistol Duel
Daniel Porter died after three of four pistol shots at a Saturday night Stonebridge dance in Clarke County. George Morris was shot once and remains under doctor care, with authorities prepared to arrest him if death does not intervene. Special to The Weakington Post. Also: Republican county convention at Purcellville elected delegates to the Alexandria Congressional convention for August 1. Resolutions backed the administration and named John J. Henderson as nominee. Delegates listed include George Hage, William B. King, W. H. Silcott, R. Bruce Ogden, N. C. Nichols, John M. Davis, George Johnson, A B E Di Zenga, J W Gregg, and J. R. Walker. J. W. Gregg elected county committee chairman.
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A Coffee to Postum Classic Verse Ending
The piece narrates a mock tale of a man forced to quit coffee after a stomach reaction. It contrasts coffee with Postum in a humorous switch. The humor hinges on a colic episode and a graceful replacement beverage.
Lightkeeper at Jones Point Leases Land to Curb Disorder
Washington Fost Bureau reports Jones Point lightkeeper J. Wilkins, newly appointed after Benjamin Greenwood, began actions against disorderly crowds on the government reservation. He leases a large portion from Southern Railway to deter gambling and alcohol activity tied to river vessels, aims to restore calm and enlists police aid to keep away unwelcome trespassers.
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Remodeled Parsonage Fund Drive at St Marys Church
A parish drive at St Marys Catholic Church Alexandria launches committees to plan fund raising for remodeling the parsonage on Duke Street. Members include Mrs Mamie Bowers M R O Sullivan Jacob Brill Annie Stoutenburgh T Wegowan Mollie Gorman and James Roche Negowan Latham McCarthy and McCuens Wilkins Buckley Madison were fined five dollars each for a Sunday poker game in Faithown while others were spectators. Isabella Williams died at Alexandria Hospital from a kerosene lamp explosion on stairs north of the old canal basin. Charles Tebbs was fined thirty dollars for selling beer without license.
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Grand Circuit races open with fast track times at Buffalo
Opening day at Buffalo features swift distances in 2:07 and 4:12 trots led by Angiola and Lake Queen. Mainsheet wins the 2:07 trot as a favorite, with pools at 50 to 10. The card includes two-year-old pacing heats and a 4 time 1:03 1:07% mark in trots, amid showers that sharpen the track.
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Falling Tree Kills Lumberman at Clay Timber Tract
Rudolph T Williams of Clay, a prominent Clay County figure, was crushed when a timber rigging pole failed during logging on a tract near Clay. A large snag toppled and struck the pole, injuring Williams. In a separate incident near Hinton, twenty five monkeys owned by the Robinson show suffocated in a tunnel when smoke from a passing train filled the two mile passage. The animals were valued at 300.
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Record Heat Brings City to Standstill as Ice Fails
A heat wave described as sizzle and scorch grips the city with readings near 100 degrees. Citizens endure sleepless nights on porches and hammocks while Washington Monument grounds are watered to prevent drying. Ice supplies hold for now but officials warn shortages if August stays as hot. The Weather Bureau anticipates a thunderstorm to break the heat, with maps and office workers suffering in the Agricultural Department.
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Drugist 18 Acquitted in Richmond Police Court
Special to The Washington Post Richmond Va August 6 J B Tarrant of Tarrant Grant druggists was dismissed after being charged with illegal morphine sale A Decatur Ga man J B Reed entered the store requested a prescription from a Washington physician The druggist refused to fill it but allowed half a dose for the customer’s condition
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Stevens Orders Investigation into Lynchburg Train Incident
President George W. Stevens of the Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad ordered an investigation under the James River division after reports that a conductor and porter ousted white passengers from a chair car to seat negroes on the Lynchburg train, prompting scrutiny of Putney charges.
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Cuticura Remedies End Severe Eczema Fight
Mrs. M. E. Felin of Speers Ferry Virginia says she suffered ten years with eczema on hands that spread body wide. After trying three doctors without relief she used Cuticura Ointment and three bottles of Cuticura Resolvent, fully recovering with renewed appetite and strength. She urges others with skin or blood disease to try the remedies for quicker recovery.
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