Extra Session Ends as Penitentiary Bill Passes
West Virginia extra session ends with the penitentiary bill passed under suspension of rules. Guards will transfer prisoners to the prison, cutting costs. Other actions include tax on deeds, reforms at the reform school and asylum. Senator Cornwell resigns, and the committee reports no dishonesty in the Supreme Court rooms contract.
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Supreme Court Rooms
Washington Post
Charleston
West Virginia
Morriog
Cornwell
Senate
Supreme Court
Gmernor
Board of Public Works
Mosbys Men in Reunion at Berryville Virginia
The eleventh annual reunion of Mosbys Men the 43rd Battalion Virginia Cavalry was held in Berryville Va about 2500 in attendance at the court green headquarters Welcome address by Hon Marshall McCormick Richmond representative Joseph Bryan delivered reply Memoir reading of Rev S D Ferguson read by Joseph Bryan Adolphus Richards greeted by applause Addresses by Grand Commander George I Christian Maj Holmes Vonrad Maj Robert Hunter New officers elected William Foster commander Rev Frank Strother Captain J S Mason first Lieutenant Z S Melson second lieutenant F H Ream third lieutenant HS Ashby adjutant Benediction by Rev Julian Broaddus County ladies organized a dinner under Wits Dean Pulliam for visitors.
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Washington
Berryville
Virginis Cavalry
Mosby
Court Green
Marshall McCormick
Frank Strother
J. S Mason
Ueutenant
Z S Melson
F H Ream
HS Ashby
Julian Brocaddus
Laules
Wits
Dean Pulliam
Train Robbers Confess in Preliminary Trial
Washington Post report from Staunton Aug 12 details alleged train robbers Chatham Vio Aug 12 Jesse Ferrell Ed Jacheon Fletcher Harris Claiborne Harvey Junius Watson facing preliminary trial before Justice Sturt on horsebreaking car breaking and robbery charges. Harvey testified for the State as others confessed. Witnesses say the group is part of an organized gang of over twenty. Barns later bailed by Commissioner Oma. Primitive Baptists in Session report from Staunton River Association meeting at Mount Cross Ararat Church with sixteen churches sending encouraging reports. session to continue Sunday.
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Wasiington
Post Chatham
Jesse Ferrell
Jacheon Fletcher Harris
Claiborne Harvey
Junius Watson
Justice
Barns
8Ma
Primitive Baptists
Spra
Washington Post
Wratham Ya
Staunton River
Primitve Baptist Association
Moaart Ararat
Mount Cross
Assoriator
Sundas
Virginia Obituary Notes Across Counties
Obituaries from Wytheville Richmond Fredericksburg and surrounding towns report deaths Aug 12 including James Booth a former Confederate soldier near Fere and W B Pleasants a Manchester citizen after illness Henry Simmerman Wytheville oldest resident died at 93 Susie Mullen daughter of John Mullen died of typhoid fever in Newport News J E Morris a druggist in Richmond died after a lingering illness Mrs J W Vuon former King George County resident died of typhoid Teter widow of age forty in Fredericksburg J W Nish mother of G W Nash died near Orange County age sint-eight George W Wilson of Rockbridge County died at Fairey Hill aged three William Weaver a prominent Upper Northumberland County citizen died at home aged about 70 Joseph Blair of Donaldson Arkansas aged 79 death noted News reports from Lexington and Rockbridge County list other local deaths including Rev George W Lawson pastor in Washington NC and a late 19th century reference to families in Augusta and Orange counties.
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Thaytusville
James Booth
Fere
Richmond
W B Pleasants
Manchester
Wytheville
Henry Simmerman
Itp
Flas
Fredsricksburgs Ruson
Susie Miulin
John Mullen
Newport News
J E. Morris
Hillthoes
Tredericksburg
J. W. (Vuon
King George County
Fredericksburg
Jesse Nish
G W Nash
Germatt Bridge
Orange County
Chiildren
George W Wilson
Fairey Hill
Rockbridge County
Wilsons
Tinkling
Augusta County
Hiourheville
Wiliam Weaver
Upper Northumba
Big Home
Ai Atis
Weaver
Joseph Blaire
Donaldson
Ark
West
Wis
Lexington
Andrew Wallace
Saurawest
George W_ Lawson
Meashington
Presbyterian Church
Sordonsville
Front Royal Horse Show Sees Largest Crowd and Top Winners
The Front Royal Horse Show and Steeplechase Association drew its largest crowd yet on August 12. A few spills occurred with no serious injuries as prizes were awarded to top riders and horses across jumping, harness, flat races, and hunters. Notable winners include Red Light, Dazzle, and Lady Belle, with officials from Rogers Bros and G W Chancellor among the event organizers.
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Washington Post
Front Royal
Warest Queen
Luttrell
Eagle
H. M. Luttrell
G. W Chancellor
H M Luttrell
Cash
C of McGinnin
Lady Belle
A. H. Fulton
Masterpiece
C Moore
Mister Mac
Leathton Stebles
Archiight
Blair Johnson
Buster Brown
A. L. Warthen
Red Ravan
Rogers Bros
Pine Hill Hunt Club
Blue laws loom over Alexandria Sunday town wit
Sunday closing drives Puritan era talk in Alexandria as police pledge strict enforcement. Retail Merchants fear impact while newsboys and vendors anticipate arrest. City ordinance bans selling tobacco, candy, soda, or other goods from Saturday midnight to Sunday afternoon with fines up to 3 dollars.
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Washington Post
King Street
Alexandria
Retail Merchants’ Association
Simpson
Alexandia
Alexandria Athletic Assocation
Leesburg Athletic Association
Alexandrians
Kraft
Hayden
C Bright
Ansley
Wheatley
Benzette
Bright
Gray
Bremer
Feld
Southern Railway Company
Leesburg
Mary J Clements
Stephen BK. Clements
Girl Drowns Crabbing at Eastport Creek
Emma Giesen twelve years old drowns in Back Creek Eastport Anne Arundel County while crabbing with a party of colored women. She loses her balance and falls into the creek. The body is recovered.
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Tue Wasmamel Sue
Opening of the Campaign in Virginia Ninth District
Democrats prepare September 1 headquarters in Richmond with Joseph Button in charge and plan a statewide speaker tour led by Gov. Montague Gen. Daniel and Martin among others. The Ninth district duel between Republican Campbell Slemp and Joseph C. Wysor is highlighted as a key race while funds will cover travel expenses with a short, vigorous campaign.
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Washington
Richmond
Joseph Button
State Committee
Aien
Virginia
Parker
Davis
J. Taylor Ellyson
Haven
Campbell Slemp
Joseph C. Wysor
Eilyson
Congress
Daniel and
Martin
Montague
Joseph E. Willard
Edward Eckols
W. P. Barksdale
W. H. Mann
W. F. Hhea
Col Stemp
J W. Marshall
Cyclone Jim
Rufus A. Ayers
Wise County
Alge
Allen Caperton Braxton
Staunton
S. J. Kelley
Houses of Delegates
Tt Iis
Barksdale
Burned alive in jail in Coeburn Virginia
Caesar Young a Black restaurant proprietor from Toms Creek a mining town of the Virginia Iron Coal and Coke Company was roasted alive while attempting to burn his way out of the town lockup He was arrested on moonshine whisky charges and had $108 on his person when burned
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Coeburn
Caesar Young
Toms Creek
Virginia Iron, Coal and Coke Company
Young
Fire in Vessel’s Hold Prompted Port Arrival
The three mast schooner Joe Rivis loaded with fish scrap from Promised Land New York for Savannah reached Berkley Wharf of the FPocomoke Guano Company after a fire broke out in the cargo. Officials report the fire, likely caused by spontaneous combustion, had smoldered a week while the ship drifted for 23 days. The captain chose to port rather than hire a tug, aiding salvage. Crew fought the blaze unsuccessfully as workers began removing cargo portions for inspection and tomorrow’s removal will reveal the extent of damage.
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Norfolk
Joe Rivis
Promised Land
Savannah
Fpocomoke Guano Company
Berkley
Hatteras
Laborera
Heirs to Millions Claim Litler Estate in Baltimore
Richmond man William Melvim Mariott, cashier at the Richmond post office, is named among about 200 heirs to Beron von Litler’s vast estate, reported as reaching 350 million dollars. An attorney represents American heirs as others gathered in Baltimore.
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Richmond
Litler
Washington Post
William Melvim Mariott
Beron von Litler
Baltimore
Love Letter Astray and Camp Meeting News
A crested carrier pigeon from Cleveland arrived in Chestnut Hill Richmond area with a note for a sweetheart in Cleveland. The message is traced to a Cleveland connection via a Linen wrapped token. Also, Long London camp meeting opened at Bent Woods near Farm Bristol with speakers on Old Soldiers Day. Bankruptcy case of Edward L. Harper adjourned to Cincinnati. assets listed as clothing only.
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Cartier
Cleveland
Richmond
Ohio
A. Colin
Fifth Avenue
Chestnut Hill
Washington Farm
Bristol
Edward L. Harper
Big Stone Gap
David F. Bailey
Cincinnati
Harper
State Senator Wilson III Health Casts Shadow Over Nomination
Hyattsville reports State Senator Joseph Wilson III is gravely ill with liver enlargement and system breakdown. He has been advised to rest as health may preclude a Congressional bid. Dr Charles A Wells appears as a possible nominee though unlikely to run. Wells’ son says he won’t interfere if Wilson cannot oppose Representative Mudd. The convention in Baltimore on September 6 may reveal final decisions.
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Washington
Paul Iglehart
North Calvert Street
Baltimore
Congress
A. P. Gorman, Jr
Howard County
Charles A. Wells
Hyattaville
Robert W. Wella
House of Deites
Wilson
Mudd
Wells
Reed
Hibernians Conventions Pick Oakland as 1908 Meeting Site
Cumberland Md Aug 12 The State convention of the Ancient Order of Hibernians at Frostburg elected officers for the state group with Thomas H Burk as president and J P Cavanaugh as vice president The State Ladies Auxiliary also elected officers and chose Oakland as the 1908 biennial meeting site A resolutions committee urged Gaelic language and Irish history studies and loyalty to Pope Pius XI while denouncing France for expelling religious orders from the country.
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Oakland
Washington Post
Cumberland
Ancient Order of Hibernians
Frostburg
Thomas H. Burk
Baltimore
P. Cavanaugh
H. Frainer
P J. Creegan
Midland
Peter Manning
State Ladies’ Auxiliary
Katharine E. Mooney
Misa Mary L. Broening
Aunua Bell
Lonaconing
Gaelic League
Ireland
League
Pius XI
France
Memorial resolutions from Rockville Confederates Camp
The Ridgely Brown Camp of Confederate Veterans reports the deaths of members Henry Waring and Elias Price. Resolutions praise their wartime devotion and postwar citizenship, noting the camp’s irreparable loss and honoring their remembrance.
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Rockville
Mourms
Washington Post
James Anderson
George R Rice
David Griffith
Ridgely Brown
Henry Waring
Elas Price
Elias Price
Soldiers Beat Corporal After Ice Cream Parlor Incident
In Huntington Washington, Corporal Leslie Howard of Company D, First Regiment National Guards, was assaulted by fellow guardsmen after inviting three colored women to an ice cream parlor on camp grounds. The mob dragged him toward the river, a squad released him after a lively skirmish, and he was placed in the guardhouse to await camp break.
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Washington Post
Huntington
Lesilie Howard
National Guards
Howard
Waterspout blamed for Barringer mine disaster near Gold Hill
Eight men killed as Barringer mine floods after a waterspout of immense proportions. Bodies buried under more than 200 feet of mud and water, delaying removal for a month or more while pumping continues. No blame attached to Whitney Reduction Company. Cumberland, Md. Aug. 2—Remains of John J. Stotler interred at Rose Hill Cemetery after death following Baltimore operation. he was 75, a Cumberland native. Raleigh, N. C. Aug. 14—Upon arrival of eastbound Southern train at Union Depot, a human foot dropped from under the engine. investigation shows blood and body particles along 300 yards. identity unknown. Knoxville, Tenn. Aug. 11—Charter filed for Cambria Southern Railroad from Wetmore to Georgia state line. Georgia charter planned to extend to Cartersville. lines connect to through route of L and N. large shops to be built at woven, Tenn.
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Washington Fost
Salisburys
Barringer
Gold Hill
Rowan County
Ncc
Whitney Reduction Company
Cumberland
John J. Stotler
Mayersdale
Rose Hill
Stotler
Baltimore
Meyersdale
Ek Lick
Maj
Alexander Shaw
Raleigh
N. C
Southern
Union Depot
Knoxville, Tenn
Cambria Southern Railroad
Wetmore
Atlanta, Knoxville and Northern
Georgia
Cartersville
Atlantic
Louisville and Nashville
Woven, Tenn
Atlanta
Cacaville
Northern
Tennessee
Maryland Obituary Reports Two Deaths in Cumberland Area
Mary land obituary from Cumberland notes Martin W. Miller died in Parsons West Virginia after lingering illness. He served in the Union army during the Civil War and held multiple posts including sheriff of Tucker County postmaster of St George mayor justice of the peace and deputy U S marshal. He was born near Bloomington Maryland and leaves a widow and nine children. Rufus J. Wertz proprietor of the Grand Central Hotel Godfrey Springs died last night of Brigat s disease aged forty five. He had been connected with several hotels and owned the Washington House at Bedford renamed Grand Central. He leaves a widow and one daughter.
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Cumberland
Martin W. Miller
Parsons
W. Va
Tucker County
Miller
St George
United States Marshal
Bloomington
Rufusa J. Wertz
Grand Central
Godford Springs
Berkeley Springs
Wertz
Fisher House
Hancock
Ashington House
Bedford
Control of Seaboard Stock and Line Expansion
John W illiams and Company control a large Seaboard stake as Ladenbure Thalman and Co lose option. The Atlanta to Pell City leg of the Birmingham line nears completion and, within ninety days, the Atlanta to Birmingham route should be operational, boosting Seaboard income amid a curb market stock surge.
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New York
John Willame
Seaboard Air ‘Line
Messrs Ladenbure, Thalman & Co
Seaboard
Messrs
J. L. Williams & Son
Richmond
J .W
Atlanta
Birmingham
Pell City
Hne
Williams
Receiver Appointed Sought for Diamond State Steel Co
Creditors in the United States District Court in Wilmington seek a receiver for Diamond State Steel Company. Judges expect a decision tomorrow. The firm’s claims total about 270000, while the company asserts solvency and readiness to meet obligations.
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Diamond State Steel Company
Wilmington
Del
United States District Court
Bradford
Agares
Interstate Commerce Commission rules refrigeration charges excessive
The Interstate Commerce Commission ruled that fruit transportation and refrigeration charges from Pere Marquette and Michigan Central lines are exorbitant and violate federal law. It urged readjustment by railroads and car lines, noting higher costs since exclusive contracts and urging publication of refrigeration charges as part of total transportation costs. Separately, a cable from Minister Powell reports rumors of disturbances at Gonaives but says Port au Prince remains quiet.
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Interstate Commerce Commission
Pere Marquette and
Michigan Central Railroad
Armour Carines
Car Line Company
Car Lines Company
Commission
Pointen Michigan
Gonaives
State Department
Powell
Port Au Prine
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