Three Gavin sisters die in Wheeling fire with mother leaping to safety
A Wheeling fire at Mrs Gavin’s South Koff street millinery store and dwelling claimed three Gavin sisters Clara 27 Maxine 19 and Margaret 2 died while their mother Mrs Gavin survived a 20 foot fall. The blaze started by a gas leak forced six others to jump from the third story.
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Washington Post
Wheeling
W. Va
Corgiver
Gavin
Clara
Maxine
Margaret
Mra. Ur. S. Gavin
Koff’ Street
Mra. J
Mili
Lor
Poison as Peacemaker spellbound Richmond lovers
After a quarrel over an engagement, Fannie Mores attempted suicide by drinking poison. She was saved by hospital treatment and returned home. Attempts were made to conceal her identity, with unknown source. The young man visited and they reconciled, deciding to marry immediately.
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Spellal
Washington Post
Richmond
Fannie Mores
City Hospital
Mann
Thief Hidden in Barrel Escapes After Break-In
In Sulinbury North Carolina on Aug 11 Will Gilespie, a colored man, was found hiding in a barrel inside Mrs B Taylor's home after she heard a noise. He jumped from a window as she searched the house and was taken to jail to await the next term of the Hawaii superior court for housebreaking charges.
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Washington Post
Sulinbury
N.C
Calumet in Distress After Gale Off Bodies Island
The four masted schooner Calumet Capt Stewart from Philadelphia to Tampa with coal arrived in Norfolk in distress after a gale off Bodies Island. Rigging damaged, one crew member seriously injured sent to St. Vincent's Hospital. The Calumet will remain. The schooner George W. Anderson from Happahannock to New York with box shocks is leaking heavily. Special to the Washington Post.
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Norfolk
Stewart
Philadelphia
Tampa
Fla
Bodies Island
St. Vincent's Hospital
George W. Anderson
Happahannock
New York
Col Leftwich Dead Former Maryland National Guard colonel dies
Alexander Hamilton Leftwich age 41 a former colonel of the Fourth Maryland Infantry National Guard died at the Biedier Sellman Sanatorium after a two year illness. Born Lynchburg Virginia he served in the Confederate and U S armies, participated in the Newmarket battle and later settled in Baltimore joining Ricards Leftwich Co. He was commissioned colonel of the Fourth Maryland infantry in 1869.
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Washington Post
Baltimore
Alézaxider Hamilton Leftwich
Fourth Infantry
Maryland National Guard
Biedier- Sellman
Leftwich
Lynchburg
Virginia “Military
Confederate States
High Bridge
Charlotte
N. C
Regular Infantry
Salisbury
Statesville Ann
Iwar
Mebury
Newmarket
Virginia Miliary Institute
Baittore
Ricards, Leftwich & Co
Maryland Infantry
Tucker Addresses Veterans at Franklin Confederate Reunion
In Rocky Mount Virginia on August 4 a reunion of Franklin County Confederate soldiers was held under the Jubal Early Chapter Daughters of Confederacy. Harry Tucker spoke after original picks John W. Marshall and Judge Wiliam Hodges Mann were unable to attend. Representative B E Saunders also spoke as several hundred veterans were fed on the court green while the Rocky Mount band played Dixie.
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Washington Fos
Rocky Mount
Franklin
Jubal Early Chapter
Daughters of Confederacy
John W. Marshall
Cyclone Jim
Wiliam Hodges Mann
Harry St. George Tucker
Wilm Powell
Tucker
B E. W. Saunders
Court Green
Daughters of the Confederacy
Taft Supporter Fired Names Hanckel as Postmaster
Charlottesville Va August 11 Postmaster Thomas L Rosser dismissed assistant William S Humbert and named William Hanckel to the post. Humbert who had served seven years as assistant postmaster says he did not plan to reapply after learning of the action. Humbert is a Pennsylvania native and lifelong Republican Taft enthusiast. Hanckel, the successor, is a Democrat.
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Washington Post
Charlottesville
Thomas L. Rosser
Williams. Humbert
William ©. Hanckel
Humbert
Blumbert
Rosser
Pennsylvania
Ifelong
Taft
Hanckel
Patriotic Sons In Session In Hancock Maryland
The thirteenth annual Maryland State camp Patriots Order Song of America opened in Hancock for a three day session. About twenty delegates attended after a street parade and public meeting led by Robert J. McCandligh. Welcome by Rev. A B Wood and remarks by Prof. William James Heaps and Rev C E Hedetker followed.
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Washington
Hagerstown
Maryland
Patriots Order Song of America
Hancock
Maryland Ing
Berkeley Springs
Robert J. McCandligh
A. B. Wood
Ballimury
William James Heaps
Baltimore
C. E. Hedetker
Unions Reject 11 Percent Wage Cut for Norfolk and Western
Labor unions in Roanoke reject the Norfolk and Western proposal for an 11 percent wage reduction. Seven thousand six hundred fifty four workers voted. five supported a cut. President Johnson ordered no further talks on reductions and dismissed the matter.
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Washington
Roanoke
Norfolk and Western Railway
Johnson
Tudge Witness for Defense in Floyd Murder Trial
Roanoke Va Aug 11 The fifth trial of John Richards Floyd County schoolteacher accused of murdering rival Maurice K Francis nears end Arguments opened today and may go to jury tomorrow Judge W W Moffett of Salem who presided previously will testify for the defense Richards has had three mistrials and was once convicted of murder in the first degree
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Washington Post
Roanoke
Ee John Richards
Floyd County
Maurice K. Francis
Floyd Court House
W. W. Moffett
Salem
Richards
Greensboro Wins Pennant in Carolina League
Greensboro, N C, Aug. 11. Today's results against Greenville confirm Greensboro will win the Carolina League title as their win percentage rises to about .58 while Greenville lingers at .365. Final standings hinge on tomorrow's games with a Greensboro loss potentially dropping them to .573 versus Greenville at .571. In recent weeks Greensboro rose from fourth to first and club plans for next season include signing players and selling top performers to cover expenses.
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Greensboro
N. C
Greenville
Carolina League of Baseball
Greenvile
Eloping couple from Long Island City in Baltimore scare
Bessie Edwards Tilinghast and Albert Tillinghast, a 14 year old girl and 10 year old boy, were held at Baltimore Central police station after eloping from Speonk to New York and Baltimore. Long Island authorities were alerted after a postal card hinted at a planned spanking. The pair, living with Mrs. Wink, faced police questioning while their guardians prepared to intervene.
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Washington Post
Baltimore
Bessie Edwards-Tilinghast
Long
Island City
Central
Speonk
Long Island
Saltimore
New York
Pene
Willinghast
Baltimore Bluecoate
Longsland
Lieut
Cole
Tillinghast
Long Island City
Eleut
Titlinghast
Fay
Champions Down Roanoke In Opportune Baseball Game
In Norfolk, two teams split an August 1 doubleheader. Norfolk defeated Roanoke 4 to 2 on timely hitting, while Danville won the second game 8 to 4 over Lynchburg.
Legal Record summary of equity and probate cases
Supreme Court and Circuit Court entries list Hartung v Hartung and other equity actions, guardian ad item in Bony v Thomas, amendments in Keyner v Albrecht, lunacy in Burn F Lindeberg, and probate matters for Henderson Solomon Jones and others. Criminal case United States v Henry Digtue ends with bond reduced. Public notices include property conveyances and condemnations across Washington area set by Justices Barnard.
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Supreme Court
District of Columbia
Equity Court No. 1
Justice Barnard
Hartung
Commission
Ave
H. B. Moulton
Leavy
Investmenta
Eltioner
F. A. Fenning
Circuit Court NO
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Plaintin
Shreve
T. C. Bradley
District Court
Washington and Western Maryland Railroad Company
William A. Henderson
Willam T. Solomon
W. J. Lambert
Edward Jones
Mary E. Jones
A. H. Bell
Sarah
Condit-Smith
Irwin B. Linton
I. B
Minton. i
Batato
John McKeon
Robert McReynolds
Steman & Lereh
Ann M.erates
Ted
Agnes Brosnan
Order of Allowancs
Auction sale of two story brick dwelling 14 I Georgia Ave DC
Trustees announce sale of valuable improved real estate in Washington DC by public auction on the eighteenth of August at five o'clock pm. The property is a two story brick dwelling at lot 10 in Thomas H. Pickford's subdivision square 1001, with improvements and covenants, in DC. Terms: one third cash, balance in two equal annual installments with 5 percent interest. cash option. A $200 deposit required at sale. Conveyances and recording at purchaser cost. Sale compliant within fifteen days or trustees may resell after five days' notice in a Washington newspaper.
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Georgia Avenue
Imod
District of Columbia
A. D
City of
Washington
Thomas H. Pickford
Aome
Washington, D. Cc
Joan Taylor Arms
Samuel A. Drury
Truste
Proposals for Electric Wiring for National Museum Pavilion
Sealed proposals dated August 12 1903 seek furnishing delivering and installing complete electric wiring for the South Pavilion of the National Museum in Washington D C. Proposals close August 1908 with details from Bernard R Green Superintendent of Construction and District Commissioners.
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National Museum
Library of Congress
Washington
D. C
Wilde
Bernard R. Green
Office OF Commissioners
District Of"columbia
Distriot
Legal Notices in the District of Columbia 1908 Proceedings
District Court issues notices for condemnation and damages relating to grade changes on streets and railroad crossings. It lists commissioners, dates, locations including South Capitol Street and Maryland avenues, and requires owners to file claims within twelve months. Also includes citation to Elizabeth Duet in square 234 proceedings for site construction.
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Supreme Court OF the
District of Columbia
District Court of the United States
Congress
Baltimore and Fotomac
District Court
Baltimore and Potomac Railroad Company
United States Courthouse
City
United States Marshal
Philadelphia, Baltimore and Washington Railroad Company
South Capitol Straet
D Etreet
Canal Street
Sixth Street
D Street
Schon Street
Street
Savanth Street
Virginia Avenue
Sixth
Seventh Street
Maryland Avenue
Eighth’ Street
Square
Tenth Street
CG Street
Ninth Street
Eleventh
Etreet
Water Street
Charles A. Baker
George W. Moss
George Spransy
J. HR. Young
F. EB. Cunningham
Thomas
Jas
Francis Smith
Train narrowly averts wreck at Stone Junction in Maryland
Special to The Washington Post from Cumberland Maryland reports Baltimore and Ohio passenger train No 48 escaped a wreck at Stone Junction yesterday. A defective switch sent the speeding train into the Hole siding down a steep grade toward brick cars. Quick emergency braking stopped the train within feet of several loaded brick cars. Passengers were shaken but unharmed.
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Washington Post
Cumberland
Baltimore and Ohio
Skeystone Junction
Zeki! Company
Safe at Valley Railroad station blown open and loot taken
Spottswood Va Aug 11 robbers blew open the safe in the station office of the Valley Railroad during the early morning hours and stole about $1 and papers. Two explosions preceded neighbors’ alarm a boy saw two men flee with no crew. McClure is local agent. In Steeles Tavern Bailey’s mill safe blown and about $20 stolen by likely the same robbers.
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Washington Post
Spottswood
The
Valley Railroad
S&f
McClure
Harlier
Bailey's Mill
Steeles Tavern
Spotts Wood
Killed in boiler explosion at Haile gold plant
The body of Superintendent Ernest A Thies, killed in the Haile gold mining plant boiler explosion at Kershaw, thirty miles southwest, reached Charlotte and will be buried there. The blast wrecked the engine and stamping room, injuring three men including B H Truesdale who is likely fatally hurt. cause of the explosion remains unknown.
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Washington Pass
Charlotte
N. C
Ernest A. ‘Thies
Kershaw
B. H. Truesdale
Decree Authorized 30500 for Jamestown Exposition Buildings
A Federal Judge Waddill decree permits issuing 30500 in receivers certificates by the Jamestown Exposition Company to purchase state buildings at the exposition site. The buildings listed include New York Massachusetts Rhode Island Illinois Michigan Vermont Connecticut North Carolina Delaware and the Richmond city structure, intended for sale to the government under a pending Senate bill.
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Norfolk
Waddill
United States Senate
New York
Massachusetts
Rhode Island
Tinois
Michigan
Vermont
Connecticut
North Carolina
Delaware
Richmond City
Dan Murphy 18 Dead In Richmond Hotel Loss
Daniel Murphy, brother of Col. John Murphy, died this morning at Murphy's Hotel after a two month illness. He was 61, youngest of three sons, longtime manager of the hotel poolroom. Survived by three sons. one serves aboard the USS Kansas with the Pacific fleet.
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Washington Post
Richmond
Daniel Murphy
John Murphy
Murphy's Hotel
Murphy
Kansas
Pacific
Nervous Heart Cure Story from James River Va
A Va reader recounts long heart pain and breathing trouble misdiagnosed as neuralgia or dyspepsia. After seeking Miles Medical advice she took Nervine with the Heart Cure and fully recovered, praising the remedy and its directions.
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Miles Medical ‘Ce
Dr. Miles
P. Jennings
James’ River
P. O
Miles Medical
Gu Elkhart
Jad
Robbed of Life’s Savings Near Washington Boat
Special to the Washington Boat reports Samuel Withrow and his wife, aged farmers near Liverty, W Va, were robbed on their farm. Neighbor G F Lovejoy was arrested on suspicion. About $2005 of $2560 taken was recovered, the money tied in a handkerchief represented all the old man’s savings.
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Washington
Liverty, W
Samuel Withrow
G. F.lovejoy
Public Hearing on Harbor Lines for Alexandria Va
A public hearing will be held September 4, 1908 at 219 M street to discuss establishment of harbor lines for part of Alexandria Virginia. The event is announced by SPENCER COMBY Major Engrs and will be open to all persons interested, with viewing at the Chamber of Commerce, Alexandria Virginia.
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Alex
Pbeinesr
Washington
J. C
Chamber of Gommercs
Alexandria
Anp
Chamber of Commerce
Alexandra
Spencer
Notice of Probate In Columbia District Estate
Supreme Court of the District of Columbia issues notice that James Tanner as Register of Wills for the District of Columbia and American Security and Trust Company announce probate administration of the estate of Mary Columis deceased. Creditors and claimants must present claims with vouchers by August 18, 1909. Judge and clerk signatures and official dates noted.
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Supreme Court
Columbia
District’ of Columbia
Eatate Carter Carr
Mary Columis
Security and Trust
Dammen F
James Tanner
District' of
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Edward S. Schmidt
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Ale. Hoon
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Ioana
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Thies
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