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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Aug 15, 1905

Page

5

Moore to Oppose Lee in County Republican Ticket

Spectal to The Washington Post. Rockville Md Aug 14 The Republican county convention nominated Joseph T Moore for state senate and a slate for House delegates and county offices. It denounced Poe amendment and urged continuation of prohibition, called for better roads and county treasurer, and pledged support for Roosevelts policies and Pearre.

Montgomery Bpedal Washington Post Upper Marlboro Prince George County Fillmore Beall Vansville Benjamin D. Stephen Bladensburg Henry L. Morris Marlboro Brandywine A. T. Robinson Tobaco Gov Warfield Maryland Black Belt Washington Annapolis Welle Anne Arundel County House of Delegates Cumberland Coun Shela

Deferred nominations at Prince George County Democratic convention

The Prince George County Democratic convention selected delegates to the state convention and endorsed the Poe amendment and state and county administration. It deferred nominating a ticket, naming key delegates and officers, and forecasting late fall ticket naming with Clagett and Dove as apparent county contenders. The meeting adjourned after a smooth, harmonious session.

Prince George County Baltimore Murray Vandiver Benjamin D. Stephen Bladensburg Aquile T. Robinson Brandywine T. van Clagett Millwood George W. Hardy Surratts Richard J. Swaim Spaldings Ries Manning Piscataway J. Chew Sherif John Downing Aquasca William B. Clagett Mellwood Stele George 8. Dove Spalding Sherif

Damascts primary returns questioned by Maryland Democrats

Special to TRE Washington East reports two of three members of the Democratic State central committee for the county favor throwing out the Damascas district primary results amid alleged fraud. If confirmed, Jacob Alnott and Joseph T. White would be named as county commissioners from the First and Second collection districts, per John C. Clark and William Jis. Committee meetings loom.

Rockville Democratic State Central Damascas Jacob Alnott Joseph T. White John C. Clark William J Is

Severe Norfolk Storm Damages Church Steeple and Power Lines

A heavy afternoon storm swept Norfolk and surrounding towns causing extensive damage. Lightning struck the Queen Street Methodist Church steeple top, damaging rafters and covering while doors at the main entrance were smashed yet remained uninjured. A high power feed wire was stripped of its covering and an ornamental chimney at I. B Royster’s home was demolished. The storm dropped sixty hundredths of an inch of rain in ten minutes. Helped by other reports from Petersburg Newport News and surrounding areas, the weather event includes dozens of trees struck, injuries, and multiple public notices of trials and local incidents.

Weahington Norfolk Queen Street Methodist I. 8 Royster Atlanta Coast Lins Planers Point Ain O. F. Gack Naval Hospital Park Petersburg Bindsville Brockwell

Washington Politician Files Civil Service Complaint in Virginia

Attorney Barrett and Congressman L Maynard returned from Washington after filing a complaint with the Civil Service Commission against Captain J V Stuart, customs collector. The commission promised an investigation and would send a representative to Norfolk to examine alleged political discrimination against Civil Service employees. The agent is expected to arrive soon, with locals awaiting the outcome.

Washington Newpoft Newn W.tt L. Maynard Civil Service Cormmissign Jv &. B. Stuart Customs Customs Service Commission Barrett Todey Coniinussion Ones

Man Held for Trial After Woman Whipping in Winchester

John Middigan is held for trial on a charge of deliberately whipping Mrs. Charles Milliken across the back with a long whip while driving along Winchester streets. Mrs Milliken, wife of Virginia Horse Show Association president, was with her husband and friends in an auto when Maddigan, allegedly intoxicated, leaned over and struck her. The incident followed an automobile chase through the city.

Winchester Washington Post John Middieer Justice Reard Reno Callet Charles Milliken Page Brook Clerke County President Milliken Virginia Horse Show Association Millike

Accidental gunshot wounds man loses leg after fall

Morfolk Virginia August 14 special to The Wasmuend Post Lewis Taylor of York County was brought to St Vincent’s Hospital after being accidentally shot by Capt Lee who loaded him onto a sloop for surgery. Complications forced immediate leg amputation upon arrival at the hospital arising from an incident that occurred days earlier when Capt Lee stumbled as he landed from a boat and the firearm discharged.

Wectal Washington Post Newport News John Stich Elles Frisco Slim Peninsula Bank Williamsburg Smith Wasmuend Morfolk Lewis Taylor York County St. Vincents Hospital Capt Lee Bt. Vincent's Taylor

Jefferson County Telephone to Extend Long Distance Service

Announcement from the Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone Company notes the Charlestown W Va exchange opening and plans to extend long distance links to Shepherdstown and Berryville Va. The Jefferson County Telephone Company coordinates the area wide rollout, connecting Charlestown to the broader network.

Shenantoah Valley Berryville Jefferson County Telephone Company Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone Company Long Lance

Extradition Fight in Virginia Court and Local Incidents

H N Anderson, arrested on a Bristol Tennessee warrant, will contest extradition with a habeas corpus request. Justice Simmons ordered Anderson held for Tennessee authorities amid allegations of misappropriation of about 650 dollars from horse sales. Also reports of a Rockville Maryland assault hearing, Bristol lawyer Thomas Curtin in critical condition, Bishop Coke Smith improving, Edward Rice dies in Frederick, and a Rocky Mount convict killed. A boy, Sam Holmes, killed by lightning near Millers Tavern.

Washington Norfolk H. N. Anderson W. B. Kilgore Bristol Tenn Counspl Anderson Ashworth Billgore Simmons Tennessee Washington Post Toppshannock Sam Tom Holmes Millers Tavern

Richmond Grand Jury Report Denied Publication

A Washington Post telegraph notes Judge Witt denied permission for minority grand jury members in Richmond to publish their report on primary frauds. The minority faced fear of contempt and public pressure. several members sought approval, which was refused.

Richmond Grand Jury Washington Post

Cure Story of Eczema Patient With Cuticura

Geo. C. Davis of New York City writes of his mother Mrs. William F. Davis from Stony Creek Conn being saved from severe eczema after years of suffering. After trying doctors and spending hundreds, she used Cuticura Soap Ointment and Resolvent and recovered fully. Hair darkened to brown and she appeared ten years younger. January 13 1908.

Cuticura William F. Davis Stony Creek Conn Geo. C. Davis W. St New York City

Arrested at Saratoga for Baltimore larceny indictment

James Meynard of Baltimore is arrested in Saratoga under indictment for grand larceny. He is also known as Joe Maynard Edward Graham Rice. A Maryland marshal with extradition papers will arrive tonight to take him into custody from a Maple Avenue boarding house. His wife is described as wearing costly attire.

James Meynard Baltimore Washington Post Saratoga James Maynard Maple Avenue Joe” Maynard Edward Graham Rice Maryland CIA

Sanger Pullman Injured in San Mateo Buggy Accident

Walter Sanger Pullman son of the late George M. Pullman was thrown from a buggy in San Mateo California and sustained serious injuries including jaw and head wounds. Doctors were unsure if brain concussion or skull fracture occurred as of August 14.

San Mateo Cal Walter Sanger Pullman George M. Pullman

Beall Granted Writ to Leave Government Hospital

Justice Bernard of the District Supreme Court approved a habeas corpus petition for Horace W. Beall to be released from the Government Hospital for the insane, where he had been committed about a year ago amid claims of domestic troubles. The petition noted Beall's despondency as a motive for release.

Justies Barnard District Supreme Court Horace W. Beall Government Hospital Tazane Beall T Beal Arase Mershal Torney A. W. Te

Saloon Dynamited in Millersburg Amid Temperance Tension

In Millersburg Ohio the saloon run by Louis Masehke and Jonas Deets was wrecked by dynamite at dawn. The blast rattled the town and drew hundreds from their homes to inspect the scene near the bridge. Local temperance agitation included a royal option election set for September 2.

Millersburg Ohio Louis Masehke Jonas Deets

Run Down by Automobile Injures Two in Cape May N J

Two Brooklyn residents Thomas N. Butts and his wife were seriously injured crossing a beach drive when struck by a Baltimore driver F H Hack Jr. They were carried to their hotel on stretchers as Hack fled amid a crowd. A police car secured the vehicle.

Baltimore Cape May N. Z Thomas N. Butts Brooklyn F. H. Hack, Jr Hack

Judge Van Devanter Denial Injunction Sought by Bank

St Louis announces Judge Van Devanter denied an amended petition by People's United States Bank of St Louis seeking an injunction against enforcement of a fraud order by postal authorities. The ruling was issued by the United States Circuit Court in St Louis.

van Devanter People’s Bank St. Louis United States Circuit Court St Louis St. Paul People's United States Bank of St Louis Taiea Erates Postal

Minister and Wife Assault Victims Improve in Mechanicville

Dr Bernard Schulte and his wife, both New York clergyman and his spouse, were savagely attacked Saturday night in Mechanicsville by William Curtis, a colored man. Doctors report both likely to recover if no complications arise. The Colored Grand Lodge of Elks plans its sixth annual session in Ballston Spa August 29 to 31, with an excursion to Rock Point, Maryland, and a public reception at the Coliseum near Lincoln Park.

Ballston, M Bernard Schulte New York Mechanics Iville William Curtis Colored Grand Lodge of Elks Lodge of Colored Elks Grand Lodge Potomac Rock Point Coliseum Lincoln Park Committee On Public Comfort

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