Alleged go-between arrest in horse theft ring in city
Washington detectives, with Fairfax and Alexandria authorities, recovered five horses two buggies one wagon and two sets of harness from a band of horse thieves said to terrorize Fairfax and Alexandria counties for months. William Wells of Oregonvenue Alexandria is jailed for receiving stolen goods and is suspected as the go-between. William Thompson, in Fairfax County Jail, is identified as head of the gang and has confessed to multiple horse thefts. Police say two more men implicated, with further arrests anticipated as investigations continue across Washington and Virginia.
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Fairfax
Alexandria
Washington
Fairfax Counties
Virginia
Cpornies
William Wells
Oregonvenue
Wadliam Thompson
Fairfax County
Thompson
Parham and O'Brien
Headquarters
Trempcon
Annandale Va
Thomas O'Connor
Washington Police Department
Thomas
Anisen
Sheri O'Connor
MM. Jackson
Chain Bridge
Lyles
Alexandria County
C Stuart
Sis Wolfestre
Moira
Themapsor
Parham and
O'Brien
Ebu Kitson
Edsalls Stoon
William Davis
Bailey’s
Arthur Cleveland
John M. Hendershell
Lincolnia
Fairfan County
Samuel C. Gibson
Eighteenth Steel Northwest
Gibson
Dea
Smoots Ferm
Joseph Cooper
Melmore Avenue
Wells
Robert Elliott
Alexandra
Gum Springs
Forfax County
Alsin Price
Sixteenth Street
Willam Wells
Death by own action with shotgun in West Virginia farm area
In Parkersburg West Virginia on August 19 Barbour a seventy year old farmer from Tillamstown twelve miles north of town walked into the woods sat on a stone placed the gun between his knees and pulled the trigger with a stick. He died at the scene. Authorities believe a temporary fit of insanity led to the act.
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Washington Post
Parkersburg
W. Va
Barbour
WY Tillamstown
Here
Arbour
Crushed Beneath Elevator in Baltimore Factory
Charles Geis a 47 year old carpenter died in City Hospital after a freight elevator platform descended onto him at the John C Sherer show case factory in Baltimore. He was on the first floor when the platform loaded with lumber fell, crushing him and breaking every bone in his body.
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Washington Pan
Baltimore
Charles Geis
City
John C. Sherer
Harrison Street
Geis
Gels
Italian man held for assault to kill in Rockville
Luigi Tammano, an Italian resident of Silver Spring, was arrested by Deputy Sheriff George Mulligan on a charge of assault with intent to kill. He allegedly fired a shotgun at Michael Morphere, who rented part of the Tammaro house, and Tony Cerriglo, a Washington fruit dealer. Neitherman was struck. The dispute stemmed from rent issues. Justice of the Peace Reading gate Tam maro held a hearing and he was placed under bond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Twrerington Ret
Rockville
Luigi Tammano
Silver Spring
George Mullican
Michael Morphere
Tammaro House
Tony Cerriglo
Washington
Neitherman
Justice of the Peace Reading Gate
Tammaro
Mann Will Run Again for Governor of Virginia
Richmond August 10 Judge William Hodges Mann of Nottoway announced his candidacy for governor as the term of the current governor ends. Others likely to enter the race include Harry St George Tucker Edward Eeko Carter Glass Lieut. Gov. J Taylor Ellison Rutha Ayres Joseph E Willard and Henry C Stuart from the corporation commission.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Post
Richmond
William Hodges Mann
Nottoway
Guv. Stranson
Harry St George Tucker
Jamestown Exposition Company
Edward Eeko
Carter Glass
Lisut
J Taylor Ellyson
Rutua Ayres
Joseph E Willard
Henry C. Stuart
The
Corporation Commission
Wedding party waits in vain for missing fiancé
Franklin M Montgomery, 28, of Lancaster PA, obtained a marriage license to wed Miss Malonia Elizabeth Caste of this county, last Tuesday. He disappeared before the ceremony, leaving about 100 guests and the minister awaiting at the bride’s home on Wednesday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Hagerstown
Franklin M Montgomery
Lancaster
Malonia Elizabeth Caste
Lewis Castle
Eee
Blames Conductor for Wreck at Ahoskie
The North Carolina corporation commission finds the wreck on the Atlantic Coast Line at Ahoskie on June 2 was caused by Conductor C D Meacham’s failure to flag a rear train. Meacham has quit Coast Line service and is out of the state. Special to The Washington Post.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republican Committee
Washington Post
Parkersburg
W. Va
Republican State Committee
Harry Woodyard
George Wise
William P Hubbard
George C Sturgiss
Harry Woodfard
Wise
Corporation Commission
Raleigh
North Carolina Corporation Commission
Atlantic Coast Line
Ahoskie
C D. Meacham
Meacham
Coast Line
Virginia obituary list recalls several local deaths
Obituaries from Virginia papers note Sophronia Palmer of Urbana aged eighty seven dying after a brief illness. Dr James Weir of Oyensbors Ky former medical professor dies in Virginia Beach. Sister Benedicta of Wytheville aged seventy four identified as Miss Mary Fenwick of Washington DC. John Girons father of B S Stens dies at seventy two in Burlington County NJ. James Morton Dickin son of James C Dickinnon of Spotteyivonia County dies at home. Mrs Ashby Hewan eighteen died. James Palmer farmer of Chesterfield dies in Memorial Hospital after brain disease. funeral arrangements vary in Fredericksburg and Richmond areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fredericheoure
James Morton Dickinwon
James C Dickinnon
Spotteyivonia
Kla Auat
Chestnut Valley
Caroline County
Richmond
Ste Palmer
Chesterfield County
Memorial Hospital
Fifteen Years for Lyncher George Hall Convicted
George Hall, a white ex convict from Montgomery County, was found guilty in Rowan Superior Court of conspiracy in the Salisbury jail lynching case. Jurors deliberated twenty minutes and sentenced him to fifteen years, the maximum under state law. Governor Glenn testified as a witness, confirming the special term order was signed by his secretary in Raleigh. The case marks the first conviction of Rowan lynchers in state history.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Hall
Salisbury
N. C
Cour
Washington Post
Bahsbury
M. C
Montgomery County
Rowan Superior Court
Rowan
Glenn
Lyérly
Gov
Salsbury
Congressman Katz
Hall
Atlantic City
Raleigh
Klutz
Walter Murphy
Hammer
Burton Craig
T C. Lynn
Wall
Long
Supreme Court
Iynders
Joan Cauble
Henry Goodman
Virginia Weddings Amidst Virginia Couples in Aug
Fredericksburg notes report the Aug wedding of John Crawford and Mistedie Leo Crawford of Louisa County at Char Tevtesville by Rev Dr Jona B Turpin. Leesburg and Middleburg items record multiple nuptials including Anne Kenningham and Edward Conway, James O Smith and Matte Ruby Franklin, and Miss Mary E Adams with Dr English Sister, all in early August with local clergy officiating and couples planning lives in Virginia communities.
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Fredericksburg
John § Crawford
Mistedie
Leo Crawford
Henry Crawford
Louisa County
Char
Tevtesville
Jona B. Turpin
Anne Isabelle Kenningham
Edward Henry Conway
Spottayl
Vants County
John W. Holleday
Spotteylvania County
Leesburg
Jamea O Smith
Ed‘ara A Smith
Lower Londoun
Matte Ruby Franklin
Isaac N. Franukio
Arcola
Forriar
Methodist Episcopal Chur Bouth
Pistor
W. L. Dolly
Dating Leenburg
Mary E Adams
Wo OH. Adams
Middleburg
Loudoun County
English
Battimore
Baptist Church
Maddleburg
Rey Charles T Herndon
Hamilton
Sleeping Cars Overturn In Train Crash At Spencer
A northbound Southern Railway train from Washington Post source struck an open switch near Spencer North Carolina at 10 pm. Three Pullman sleepers toppled while two day coaches and the locomotive stayed on track. No injuries reported. soldiers bound for Moorehead City encamped. Main line damaged. trains delayed. Conductor Lynch and Engineer Clark in charge.
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Washington Post
Spencer
N. C
Passehger
Southern Railway
Moorehead City
Lynch
Clark
Danville
Ball's Case Makes Trouble in Kentucky and Virginia
Richmond Aug. 10. The invasion of Lace County by Kentucky officials led to the capture of Frank Ball, alleged player of Jack Belew. Ball escaped from Richmond prison, barricaded with friends in a Virginia mountain cabin, and was captured after a one hour battle in which one man is alleged dead. Governors of Kentucky and Virginia have communicated on the matter.
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Washington
Richmond
Lace County
Kentucky
Frank Ball
Jack Belew
Ball
Virginia
Explosion at Norfolk Navy Yard Kills Several Riveters
At the Norfolk navy yard a gas explosion aboard the torpedo boat Warden injured four riveters and a riveter's helper. Fire from spilled gasoline ignited by a hot rivet caused clothing to burn and sent workers crashing against tank walls as rescuers rushed to help. All were breathing and alive after treatment, with no major damage to the vessel.
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Washington Post
Norfolk
Worden
Norfolk Navy Yard
Robert White
Wiliam Wilson
Robert Hondges
Hodges
Henry Shannon
Killed by Train Steps Near Staunton
Frank Harlow twenty-year-old son of A M Harlow of Augusta Springs was struck and instantly killed by the steps of a coach detached from Chesapeake and Ohio passenger train No 1. He had been at a Staunton circus and was returning home with his father and sister when the accident occurred on the bank near his home on the railroad line. He worked for the Virginia Portland Cement Company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Post
Staunton
Frank Harlow
A. M. Harlow
Augusta Springs
Chesaapeake
Ohio
Harlow
Virginia Portland Cement Company
Alexandria briefs body brought home and loots found
The remains of Clifford Roason, a former Alexandria resident killed in a Fort Dodge railroad accident, arrived home for interment today. Two boxes labeled Baltimore firm were found near the Southern Railway paint shop and moved to police headquarters. City Court orders were issued with cases referred to special commissioners. Mrs. Caroline M. Johnson, widow of John T. Johnson, died at 78, funeral set for tomorrow. William Jackson, once Andrew Jackson’s body servant, died at 101 in Raleigh County.
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Clifford Roason
Alexandria
Fort Dodge
Iowa
Baltimore
A. F. Hunter & Co
Culpeper
Southern Railway
Alfred and Wilkes Astreete
Corporation Court
Alexandria Corporation Court
Louis ©. Barley
Susan C. Barker
J. Randall Caton
W. F. Brookes
BR. D. Brumback
Ella Reece
Myers
Lanburgh
Caroline M. Johnson
John T. Johnson
J. T. Johnson
North
Washington Street
Johnson
Hickory
Washington
Hinton
W. Va
William Jackson
Andrew Jackson
United States
Raleigh
Decision for mutual duplicity in life firm ticket
A New York judge favored the administration slate of Mutual Life Insurance Company and the State Insurance superintendent over a policy holders ticket in a dispute led by Alfred M. Shook. The ruling held the superintendent not obligated to strike names and left the anti policy ticket unresolved. Seymour Eaton resigned as secretary of the international policy holders’ committee, with Edgard B. Clark named acting secretary. Judge Alton B. Parker sent a formal letter accepting Eaton’s resignation and noting issues with Eaton’s handling and a future over sight of committee duties.
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Eaton
Judge Parker
Troy
Yeciman
Justice Howard
Mutual Life Insurance Company
Insurance
Alfred M. Shook
Otto Kelsey
Tennessee
George Gray
Delaware
Benjamin F. Tracy
New York
Harlow N. Highbotham
Chicago
Shook
Tegel
State Superintendent of Insurance
Gald
Seymour Eaton
International Policy Holders’ Committee
Edgard B. Clark
Cedar Rapids
Iowa
Interstate Commerce Commission
Alton B. Parker
Hinton
Phiadelphia
Bag
Tam
Liebfried
Ons
Alton B. Pariker
United Spanish War Veterans Meet in DC Debates New Officers
The first United Spanish War Veterans meeting in the District of Columbia was led by Department Commander Mitchell. About fifty members attended, approving resolutions thanking President Roosevelt and Public Printer Stillings for aiding Antony Versro ssy, and arranging for a Richmond muster to form Gen Fitzhugh Camp. The group also noted a forthcoming October encampment in Washington and welcomed a lawn fete invitation from Gen William F Barry Garrison.
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United Spanish War Veterans
Department of the District
Stillings
Verrosso
Miller
Mitchell
Richmond
Gen. Fitzhugh
Order
Department of the District of Columbia
EH. HE. Kirk
California
Washington
Pennsylvania
M.J. Hackett
William F. Barry Garrison
Regular
Army and Navy Union
Old Schentzen Park
Samuel
Bud) Davis
Bt. Elizabeth
Inskoa Asylum
Ank
Rufus W. Pose
Ananimouy
Kate Wein
Eno
Arlington ‘Cemetery
Missouri seeks to punish lynchers in Galbraith trial
Springfield Aug 10 The trial of Daniel D Galbraith, a leader of the mob that hanged three black men in April, resumes Monday Attorney General Hadley will assist the case Gov Folk wants Hadley to take charge He says the state was disgraced by the lynching and only robust convictions can erase the stain
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
Daniel D. Galbraith
Genberet Hadley
Folk
Hadley
Mae
Missouri
Jilted woman tries death by mercury in fake marriage plot
Miss Lizzie H B Powell of Baltimore charges Charlies E Heath with a bigamy scam after he wed Alverta Eckenrode while already married. Powell was picked up semi conscious after taking poison to kill herself and advance the scheme. She admits the plan and is in critical condition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peeler
Washington Pass
Baltimore
Lizzie HB. Powell
Charlies E. Heath
Alverta
Eckenrode
Charley
Heath
President Demands Details on Navy Meat Supply
The President expressed concern over reports of bad meat furnished to the United States Navy and asked Secretary Bonaparte to provide all information available. The Secretary ordered that the substance of reports received thus far be forwarded to the President.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Navy
Bonaparte
Persia to Establish a National Assembly and Constitution
Cablegram from Grand Vizier Nassrolab Khan Mochleddet Sadveazame to the Washington Legation reports Persia will form a national assembly in Teheran to enact constitutional reforms. The body will include princes, clergy, merchants, and corporate reps, with laws originating there and a national holiday proclaimed for the occasion. The news followed the appointment of the new grand vizier, seen as a progressive shift.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Persia
Teheran
Angraid
Legation
Wonderful Cure by Cuticura Remedies
Mrs Maggie B En Stevens from Mason County West Virginia reports a two year eczema epidemic affecting her husband and five children. After trying home remedies and two doctors with little relief they used Cuticura products at one dollar worth and saw a cure. Two children bore brown scars from prior severe itching and the letter requests publication of the testimonial.
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Maggie B. En. Stevens
Mason Co
W. Ve
Cuticura Blessing Promises Pure Skin Remedies
The notice touts Cuticura Soap and Cuticura Ointment as blessings for a range of childhood skin issues from birth to adolescence. It claims relief for itching, scaly rashes, pimples, and scalp problems, noting guaranteed purity and wide adoption in homes.
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Band of Thieves
Specia
Wallending
Brunswick
Willam Jones
Garretta Mills
Vittuta
Mann
Washington Peat
Washington Pox Reanoke
Norfolk and Western Railway
Thin City
In- Surange
Ragan
Warrington
Winston-Salem
XN. C
W. P Ragan
High Port
Congress
C. Browning
Cumberland
Browning
Baltimore and Ohio
Deer Park
Mob
Washington Pont
Clarksburg
Sr. Bent
L. G . Hoss
W. B Williams
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
West Virginia
Pittsburg
Bent
Iffe
Coal and Coke
Primitive Baptists
Session
Staunton River Primitive Baptist Association
Pittsyvania
Campbell
Chesterfield
Ralph Thomas Burton
Caswell County
General Hospital
Insane Man
Rose Cumberland
Henry Claar
Ingene
Bedford
Jones
Hampton
Owen
Alexandria Briefs
Ticket
Antony Verrosso
Earle B. Wood
Sal Me E. ‘Thames
Crogley
Clara B Demuth
Burtonsville
Rose L. Johnson
Oakdale
Rhodes
Grifton
Louisville Courier-Journal
Senator Slye
Senator Steele
Alwaye
Galbraith
Navy
Assembly For
Grand Vizier
Washington Legation
Cuticura
Firs
Fireprest
Luna Park
Triurmphal
Navassars Ladies
Albas Suigical
Ralph Johnstone
New York Hippodrome
Agadem Sathnees
Majestic Theater
Big Buck
DIXIE
Wing Dance Minstrels
Zandt P.m . FL
Bate Tom” Lalit ‘Gst
Oyo B
Lake Tee
U. S. Marine Band
Ion
Ana
Gapttal
Notats
BEL Th
Labh St
Ponhevivanta Ve
Nor
Ney
Willard Hotel
Phong
Serson
Real Debes
Indy
Adare
Hast Q
Washington Heights Traction Railroad Co
Firemnen’s Insurance
Seventh Street
Louisiana Avenues
Washington, D. C
Ofcers
Otter
Brothers
INS
Dr. Whith
Avenue
B. B. Earnshaw & Bro
Tha Shoqomaker CO
Ehenotanies
Fulton's
Ninth Street N. W
National Capital Brewing CO
Goodyear Hubber Co
Chools & Colleges
Post
Bureau of Educational Information
Berlitz School OF Languages
Ith ST NW
Gonard
Princ
ST Louis
Liege
Unes
Strayer’s Business College
Coroth
F Sts
Natlys
X.Y. Sve
Senor Gowar
Fria
Lady Wousherss
Addrae
Shemandoan Valley Academy
Winchester
Suchwessel School
Thore
Pos
IB Lovett
Blue Ridge
Church School
Virginia Female Institute
Stawaton
Maria Pendletox Duval
Rev. AL . Randolph
Bond ‘Travteen the
Hollins Institute
Matty L. Cocke
Holling
Rawlings Institute
Charlottesville
Whta Kemper
Woodlaw2 Seminary and Musical Institute For Girls
Gordoneville
Blue Ridge Mountains
Edgar Stimson
University of Virginia
Brom Mawr
Iy K. Benedict
Sweet Briar
Gett-Tuth
Randolph-Macon Academy
Front Reral
Ath Selon
Charles L. Melam
Fort Loudoun Geminary
Shenandoah Valley
Mdvamlayen
Chewler
Katherind B. Glass
Sara Laura W. Rold
Maryland School For the Blind
Ealt North Avenue
Baltimore MD
Department For Colored Blind and Deaf
West
Baratoga Street
Domearte
District of Columbia
Maryland
Peabody Conservatory
Tuititon
John F. Bledsoe
Aus
St. Agnes
Marys Academy
Leonardtown
Sisters of Charity of
Mt. St. Joseph’s ‘College Station
D. Baltimore
Isidore
Charlotte Fall
Charlotte Hall
St Mary's
A.M. Princi
Sae suLast Academy
Boye~ideal
Echosl
Snaieldaal
W. BP Mason
Washington Store
Pa. Ave. N.W
Warner
Warners Safe Cure
Warner's
Safe Cure Company
Rochester
N.Y
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