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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Aug 07, 1909

Page

17

Tucker May Contest as Governor Race Returns Fuel Talk

Reporters note Tucker may contest the Virginia governor race claiming Mann's district results show irregularities after the vote. The analysis cites Norfolk city and county totals swinging to Mann and widespread doubts across Sixth to Tenth districts about support for Tucker.

Koiner Brown Govarnor Tucker Mann Enyson Caton Williams Catlett Leutenant Bilysson Komer Will Jims Commissioner of Agriculture Kemer

Interment notices and cemetery schedule details from Pratt area records

The fragment lists interment and cemetery details including names, places, and dates tied to Pratt and surrounding areas. It references services at a cemetery, a foreman, and an obituary tone, with scattered names like Mikest Tout VUE TAM Tetve PY ast uid.

Syed Dwart Maly Pratt Bertiy Mikest Pike Ace Foreman Sheont Mindey Tone Curia Willem Tees

Fight Suffrage Clause Opposed by Partisans in Batuimoore County

An independent Democrats association formed here on August 6 seeks to block an amendment they call a tool of perpetual officeholders. They argue the measure would disempower voters and undermine constitutional principles. Officers listed include Douglas Wyhe, Hane Shutes, Keyser, Pirkin, and others.

Fuertet Waltumore Batuimoore Americal Unser Willy Ae United States Margiad Iikman Douglas Momud Syker Allan Metane Pirkin Hoch Jr John ‘T Farks Henry Suey Willem Ho Perkins Gr Harry E Iin Leigh Konsai Lawrason Fa Stuut Janney

Doubtful Sanity and Extortion Attempt by Burkeville Mayor

Abram C Eby mayor of Burkeville Virginia, well known as a writer on law, was jailed in default of $10,000 bail on charges of sending letters to the Pennsylvania Railroad president, threatening to destroy railroad property with explosives unless $5,000 was paid. He later sought bail arrangements with friends in Burkeville. He denied making statements. deputies report he claimed railroads cheated him of $200,000. He is son of notable Lancaster County resident Samuel Eby and previously studied law in Virginia, later authored Virginia code citations. He has a history of bankruptcy referee appointments and a prior marriage to a doctor’s daughter who later divorced him. He is reported to have shown signs of mental collapse.

Philadelphia Abram C Eby Burkeville Pennsylvania Railroad Eby Samuel Eby Lancaster County Virginia United States District Court Richmond Ils Aristeds Monteiro Fallswood Cemetery Jefferson Davis Fitshugh Lee

Thaw trial testimony reveals family insanity links

A fragmentary jury transcript shows Mrs. Thaw defending her son Harry Thaw while accusing prosecutor Jerome of un gentlemanly conduct. She describes a chart of relatives with insanity and recounts controversial wedding day events as context for her son’s alleged mental state.

Jerome Harry Mrs Thaw Warry William Harriet Copley Farms Abe Sai

Child Born With Wings in Montgomery County Tale

A Montgomery County mother reports a newborn described asdeveloped with wings and without arms. The infant reportedly does not cry but makes a noselike sound resembling a chicken. The report reads as a peculiar local tale with fantastical elements and unclear medical corroboration.

Nose Lake Winston Bo Pumas Hoangke Tolay Montgomery County

Boulevard To Be Finished Flies In Curtiss Machine

Engineers push Baltimore to national capital roadway upgrade as the Washington Pike project advances. Inventor Cody’s new motor and Wilford’s brief test flights highlight progress, with aviation milestones noted alongside road construction developments.

LICENSED TO MARRY AND DEATHS IN LOCAL AREA

A hazy OCR list shows marriages and a long roster of deaths and ages from a local health office record. Names like Annie Moman and Estelle Wilson appear with ages, dates, and addresses, alongside scattered notes on home for the aged and other local individuals.

Annie Moman Mary Zargler Villa Holloren Thompson Ranatha John F Gaftae Baer

Woman survives self harm attempt amid bridge confrontation

A White woman, Bertha Delon, barely survives an attempted suicide after a violent incident at a bridge where Nash, a reler, attacked her. A revolver fired earlier did not penetrate her skin, and she later picked up the weapon and harmed herself, while Nash allegedly assisted. The report notes the gunshot was detected by the rat and did not injure her.

Bertha Delon Ler Nash Nash

Child Killed by Auto in Wheeling incident

Joseph Burlett of Bellaire Ohio, a wealthy eight manufacturer, ran down three year old Robert Brown in Wheeling as the child darted in front of his auto. The machine could not be stopped in time and the wheels passed over the boy. Burlett was arrested to await the coroner's inquest.

Washington Post Wheeling Joseph Burlett Bellaire Ohio Robert Brown Burtoft

Shoots wife and himself in Bridgeport tragedy

A man and his wife were shot during a visit to his mother in Bridgeport Jackson County West Virginia. The husband died soon after with a gunshot to the head, the wife was wounded in the left temple and placed in uncertain recovery. Mrs Sheets hailed from Columbus and had married Sheets less than a year before. Special to The Washington Post.

Washington Clarksburg Sheets Cotmbua Ohio Ajin Bridgeport Jackson County Wova Columbus

Americans Demand A Voice In Uwmias Loan Oversight

The article reports that American officials demand an equal voice in appointing engineers for the construction and in influence over rolling stock purchases for the Uwmias project. German tunnels oppose some power balance while foreign bankers and consuls contemplate submitting administration questions to a joint adjustment on the Manchurian railroad area.

Manchuria Americas

Convicted of Bucket Shop Operations in Cincinnati

CONVICTED OF BUCKETING Sportal to The Washington Pen Cincinnati, Ohio, Aug 6 Broker WD Klausman was today convicted of operating a bucket shop The charge grew lot of a raid made by County Prosecutor Hunt and a posse of deputies on the quarters of the Consolidated Grain Company which the prosecutor alleged was nothing but a bucket shop Several of the promoters were arrested but Klausman is the first to be tried Sentence has not been imposed as the defendant will seek a new trial or carry the case to the higher court.

Five jailed by dream led to long prison terms

In New Haven a Superior Court judge sentenced Vincenzo Sabatusae to 11 years and Antonio Massaro to 10 to 18 years for conspiracy to steal theft and assault with intent to murder. Frank Guidi and Antonio Liberi received four year terms while Giuseppe Pascale drew four years. The cases tied to a so called Black Hand gang and a detective story of a dream that helped identify suspects.

Washington New Haven Conn Willams Vincenzo Sabatausae Antonio Massaro Sabatusane Frank Guidi Antonio Liberi Giuseppe Pascale

Wife by Odd Rite Sues for Separation From Freuda

The Washington Poet reports a New York woman seeks separation from her husband Diather G sites, a dentist of East Broad Bay, alleging an improvised ceremony, absence of ceremony, and a vow-breaking marriage. She claims the union was invalid due to atheistic statements and seeks legal separation in the supreme court.

Freuda Washington New York Torstry Rose Mindes East Broad Bay Tle Supreme Trey Bevin Cikun Sarrelis

Marquis Weds Again Amid Controversial Ceremony

Reported wedding of Marquis and a New York figure ends with limited ceremony access and detained bride. Officials mention past roles, physician and trader labels, while immigration controls and island authorities scrutinize the union amid crowd reaction and disrupted reception events.

Chinese Slay White Woman in Frankfort Germany Riot Near Chinese Quarter

A Chinese man killed a white woman in Frankfort Germany today after jealousy and a gun battle with a German man who died minutes later. A mob gathered in the Chinese quarter seeking justice, threatening to burn the district and drive out Chinese residents. Police fear widespread violence as authorities search for the attackers and the case draws in several locals.

Frankfort Germany Kant Berlin Andezard Aoffnin Medias Revuiver Iamaele Bota Cunutes Fapotian

Beauty Queen Stabbed in McKeesport as Husband Suspect

Special to the Washington Post reports Mrs Casio uteiikos wife of a Greek restaurant keeper and famed as McKeesport's most beautiful woman was stabbed to death early this morning. Coroner counts 25 wounds and points to the husband Charles Soterakos as prime suspect, noted for jealousy and alleged threats. Chad Stephos also named in connection with the case.

Wa Hington McKeesptra Casiouteiikos McKeesport Husbard Charles Soterakos Mack Chads Steph

Maoir Ship Wreck Off Slang Bay Recounts Crew Drenched

Report from Capetown describes the steamship Maoir running aground near Slang Bay on Wednesday night. Crew clung to rigging as spray lashed the wreckage while boats and rumblings of rescue efforts conveyed a perilous, unfolding scene.

Clouda Capetown Slang Bay

Swedish Strike Weakens Near Stockholm Meeting

Workers in Stockholm area gather near Stockholm and railways to join a movement. The federation of unions calls for mediation but is declined by the employers federation chair. A general meeting north of Stockholm adopts a resolution to continue the strike until demands are settled.

Stockholm Calis O2 Raitway Generil Suike Tee Ainer Stilkers Theromen Tr Cus MM von Sydow Employers Federation Tomgit Lorinion Pt Nike Stachhaim Neon Lolay Insiiont

Early Not a Patient in Store Worker Employment Inquiry

A man seeking work claims he was not a patient and describes attempts to obtain employment. He recalls a former soldier and a hesitant examiner and notes a potential medical or pension-related obstacle. The narrative covers denials, inquiries, and the claimant's insistence on self supporting without work.

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Taggart ally loses in Indiana primary race for mayor

The Indiana primary showed Charles B Clarke briefly favored over Thomas Taggart for the Democratic mayoral nomination. Gauss led with a strong vote while Samuel Lens Shaw and an auctioneer were mentioned as Republican nominees. William D. Harding won the Republican endorsement in a party workers process.

Indianapolis Muume Pat Clarke Orior Thomas Laggart Mayn Chales Gauss Wero Puimes Samuel Lens Shaw Ranyo William D. Harding Imecantiel Shanz Howeser Mide Pepe Camparsa

Venezuela to Accept Pact Protocol After Heated Debate

In a secret session the chamber of deputies debated the U S Venezuela protocol for arbitration of outstanding disputes. Forman Minter Gutman was summoned to justify the terms as the government seeks a smoother path forward. The agreement includes a $475000 claim and payment terms linked to an asphalt dispute with Crichfield, with the company retaining rights to the asphalt lake.

Caracas United States Venezuela Vongay tnsuTen Forman Minter Gutman Russell Senor Gui-man Crichfield Asphalt Lasphalt Lake

Deaths of Homer A Eoft and Miguel Antono Caro

Homer A Eoft, 44, a Toledo publisher, died at his home from spinal trouble. Vic Eff, former VP and GM of Toledo Newspaper Co, was among his colleagues. Miguel Antono Caro, former president of the republic and noted author, is also reported dead in this city.

Toledo, Ohio Toledo Ohio Homer Vic Eff Tait Findtaxa Mankato Mina Sogola Ang Miguel Antono Caro Republic

Lady Beresford Hid Wealth in England Estate

The article details Lady Beresford’s alleged concealment of wealth within an estate in England. It outlines a legal battle involving fiduciary claims, a 44 pound death record, and inquiries into the disposition of wealth tied to the Beresford family and associates.

Hospitals and Insurance Policy Rules in New York

A report discusses the New York State Superintendent's stance on insurer operations directing that companies must confine activities to core business. It notes restrictions on acquiring real estate for hospital construction and emphasizes limits on how insurers transact everyday insurance business and investments.

New York State Sais Allany NY Ang Techies Aequire Ital Estate Hotebkise

Ironmaster shoots nephew in Philadelphia factory row

Philip Barzley, a Philadelphia ironmaster, shot his nephew Ledward Barzley during a dispute at the John Bailey iron works. Rudolph Master aged 5 years was accidentally wounded and is said to be fatally injured. Barzley was arrested as the two men, both known in manufacturing circles, clashed after a demand for money. Barzley claims self defense.

Philadelpha Ang Wuring Ston John Baigley Rudolph Master Fim Ledward Lev Baisley Sears Dla Lasgley Philadelphia San Endolpi Barziey

CAPTURED BY BEEF TRUST Damages sought in conspiring suit

A New York case alleges a beef trust conspiracy to defeat plans and seeks 1,501,000 dollars in damages. The suit names multiple defendants and accuses collusion to control meat distribution, with references to executives and legal action in the New York courts.

Fragmented Bible Antiquated Reteam Amid Evolving Text

A garbled OCR style passage appears with scattered phrases about biblical themes and archaic terms. The excerpt includes mentions of the brute, Ney Xue tar, and a chaotic sequence of syllables resembling partial sentences. The overall effect is a cryptic, hard to parse historical text fragment.

Murdered in His Store in Nashville Area

A fragmented OCR item reports a store owner murdered in the Nashville area with unclear details. The text mentions a dealer, an assailant, and possible locations but lacks coherent timestamps or names. Further readable fragments indicate violence around a shop setting and a suspected lead.

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