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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Aug 15, 1908

Page

15

West Virginia Republicans split over tally of candidates

Rumor stirs in Clarksburg as regular Republicans oppose Scherr ticket and demand withdrawals. Chairman S V Matthews sends inquiries to Senators Hiking Scott and Representatives Hubbard Sturgis Hughes Woodyard Gaines to define loyalty to the regular ticket for governor Swisher. Darst of the Scherr slate questioned about authorizing his name on the Lincoln ticket.

Washington Post Clarksburg W.va United States Messrs. Hubbard Sturgis Woodyard Lincoln Seherr Scherr Congress Matthews Republican State Committee Hiking Scott Hubbard Stureiss Hughes Gaines West Virginia Charleston CW. Swisher S. V. Matthews Darst John Sherman Darst Scherr Committee Lincoln Tcket Mr. Darst

Unclear Names and Places From Prince George County Records

Fragmentary OCR list of individuals with ages and locations including Prince George County and Virginia towns. Entries mention Rev Henry and Mary Penix, Jan Lockwood in Brooklyn, Paul A. Lailler, Leontine Petiisson, John M. Cooper, Waters, Mae Draeges, Cecelia Di Forgi, Nicholas Yadelli, Frederick Payne, Ambar, Weedons, Richmond, Petersburg, and Lillian Hawkins among others.

Prince George County Ure Henry Mary A. Penix Jan Lockwoed Paul A. Lailler Leontine H. Petiisson John M. Cooper Waters Mae EB Draeges Card Wells Ty Ia Cecelia G. di Forgi Nieholag’ Yadelli Fredericke W. Payne Ambar Mary Grogan Weedons Leed Frederick I. Nash Richmond Irene (. Rath Petersburg Hee D. J. O'Conner Lillian E. Hawkins Ro. Wright

Health Office Record Fragment Potentially From Cemetery Ledger

A garbled health office list includes names with ages and addresses such as John Shepters aged 78 and Susie Campbell aged 9? years, plus others like Charles Johnsia 89 and Parahontas Washington 7 months. The text appears as a damaged register of residents with ages mostly stated in years and a birth or ward notation.

John Shepters Mites Ave Charles W. Biases Pears Uevie Subbers Vienne Beidget A Twohr M3 Kost Welle Coenwoor St. Nw Alvin Kent Einergents St. Biv Charles Jehoen Washington Coynars Susie Campbell Xavs Pi Charles V. Johnsia Ward Pl Nw Strakeeter Ith St Parahontas Washinguin Francis St. Se Anctie Burris

Died Esel and Van Allen Obituary Notices in Washington Post

An assortment of age at death notices and funeral details appears, noting Catherine Finck aged seventy, Evelyn Peach Van Allen at five months, plus John Albert Wise and other bereavements. Included are funeral times, private services, and listed funeral directors in Washington area.

ESEL Catherine Charles Finck Quincey Street Petworth Reek Creek van Allen Evelyn Peach van Allen Charles G Guriiyne van Ailen Peach Washington Post Cincinnati Enquirer Pittsburg Dispatch Boater Globe Frogidence Journel Buffalo Gourier Rochester Merai Chicago Republic Cleveland Plain Denier St. Paul Pioneer Press New York Times le Pebie Ledeor

Miner Killed in Fight at Crescent Boarding House

In Crescent, a mining town near Wheeling, two men were the initial combatants in a late night fight that spread to many others. Anton Koko and A Barkish were the alleged principals. Stoko was arrested for stabbing Barkish to death. Five more suspects were detained as authorities and the coroner probe the incident. Andy Kerber remained critically injured as officials investigate the deadly melee.

Wheeling W. Va A. Toth Crescent Bifteen Andy Kerber

Virginia League of Municipalities Elects Officers At Norfolk

A Virginia League of Municipalities meeting in Norfolk featured Prof J H Dillard Tulane University advocating civil service for city government and civic reform. Mayor Famea G Riddick discussed good government. officers were elected and fees abolished. Members toured the navy yard and visited the Portsmouth Atlantic Club before adjourning to meet in Staunton next year.

Washington Post Norfolk Virginia League of Municipalities J.H. Dillard Tulane University New Orleans New Orléans Library Association Civil Service Famea G. Riddick Joseph Grice Portsmouth FP. Shaw Cutchin Roanoke League Navy Yard North Carolina Portsmouth Atlantic Club Ocean View Staunton McCarthy Richmond

Tariff Talks Between United States and France in Paris

In Paris on August 14 the American tariff commission led by Assistant Secretary James B. Reynolds nears final stage after weeks of separate sessions with the French commission. They have heard exporters’ concerns and seek a future treaty, contingent on changes to the U.S. tariff system. Americans push for lighter restrictions on cattle and meat, and for easier export of American wheat flour, while France seeks adjustments in customs procedures and wary of U.S. pure food law interpretations affecting market access for French goods.

Paris Tari Somminesion James B. Reynolds the Treasury America France United States

Roanoke Beats Lynchburg In Opening Inning Rally

Roanoke timely hitting powers a 9 to 1 victory over Lynchburg noted for McGhee second-base work and a decisive first inning. The article also covers a 10-inning Norfolk Danville tie and a Richmond Portsmouth game with Lawrence star and Richmond’s three-run fifth.

Washington Roanoke Lynchburg McGhee Lyrachburg Ratter Morrisey Westlake Istawart Wotals King Wessler Painter Shuman Kirkpatrick Maley Wossler Irk Hee Fiy Morrissey Moses Wis Tyncourg niteher—Lohr Kco Henneger Richmond Portsmouth Washington Post Eamilton Revelle Lawrence Tower Life Honder Saathett Revello Gnadingsr Stalenbagen Jaan Schy2der Kanzler Hamilton Toner Byron Geme Mint

Garries Big Man to Cell

In a Washington Post Burma report a police court witness described Chief Goods of the Alexandria police department lifting and carrying Charles Dean to a cell after Dean defied him over a grievance. Dean, weighing about 170 pounds, left $10 collateral. The chief’s weight and build were noted as about 50 pounds more, mostly muscle.

Washington Post Burma King Street Mexendix Goods Alexandria Charles Dean Beach Dean Hoy

Suspicious visitor flees from King & Son store

A prowler lingered around Charles King & Son wholesale grocery on Northwee Street Alexandria, attempted to breach a sealed fence, but fled when confronted by Mr. King and police. Officers Garvey and Sherwood found no trace of the intruder after a search in the counting room two weeks after a prior unsuccessful safe break.

Charles King & Son Northwee Street Alexandra Frank T. King King Police’ Department Garvey and Sherwood King & Son

No Bal For Cashier Examiner Folds Will Bring New Charges

The Pittsburg report notes that friends of William Montgomery, charged with wrecking the Allegheny National Bank, claim no balance justice. The examiner folds during proceedings and hints at new charges to keep Montgomery in custody in August.

Folds Pittsburg Abitorts ‘of Friends of Wiliam “Montgomery Allegheny - National “Bank

Bank Examiner Uncovers Looting Scheme And Arrests

National Bank Examiner William L. Folds reveals bank looting amounting to 1 250 008 and prepares prosecution evidence. Baliff Montgomery’s bond set at 100 000. Folds notes possible extra requirements. Federal grand jury to hear October 4. Suspects, if any, unlikely to disclose accomplices amid Montgomery’s silent stance.

National Bank William L. Folds Baliff Montgomery Folds Federal Grand Jury Lontgomery Slence

Robber Held On Mail Robbery Charge In New York

Amos Nolan was arrested in New York on a charge of stealing from the mails. Bundles contained eighteen five dollar bills and various mail packages addressed to multiple recipients. A deposit slip shows a credit of 162 dollars at Floyd Company Bank, Floyd West Virginia. Nolan wore a mail driver's cap and a casher badge. he waived examination and was held on 3000 dollars bail. The employer said Nolan hails from Floyd, Virginia, where he owns property.

New York Amos Nolan Federat Sarly Floyd Company Bank Floyd W. Va G. Nolan United States Shields

Freed After Five Trials in Virginia Teacher Not Guilty

John Richards, a Floyd County public school teacher, was acquitted after a half hour jury verdict in the fifth trial for the murder of rival Maurice K. Francis near Floyd Court House. Francis died on a public road as Miss Gracie Link, his fiancée, stood by. Earlier trials ended in hung juries or conviction. the Supreme Court granted a new trial. Richards had already spent three years in jail.

Washington Post Roanoke John Richards Maurice K. Francis Floyd Court House Richards Floyd County Francis Gracie Link Sears Henry EL. Francis Roanoke Blues Miliary Company Floyd

Unitarian Sermon Foe Hits Taft in Chautauqua

A Nebraska driven anti Taft effort is described as organized by Methodists and others at Chautauqua. Union preacher George Tobey says many preachers oppose Taft for his Unitarian views. Bryan tariff and trust speeches prepared for Des Moines and Indianapolis are outlined. Hall pushes for funds from Bryan volunteers with church like fundraising and women’s clubs. A final joke about Willie the glutton closes the piece.

TherFaskington Lincolin Nebr Nebraska Epworth League Cautauqua George HB. Tobey Association Tobey Burkett Pgs Bryay Taft Bryan Des Moines Indianapolis Ohio New York Conners National Executive Committee Hall

Equity Court notes and probate records in DC docket

The Supreme Court District of Columbia equity docket lists Vogt versus Vogt with G G Vogt authorized to accept assignment and trusts to invest, several cases of Cooper, Cave, Browning and others, guardian ad litem appointed, rule to show cause discharged, and probate entries for Abraham Rawles, William Crowdy, Arthur Worthington, William O Meara, Anate Graves, Johnstothers, and others. Sales confirmations and real estate transfers are recorded for multiple estates and property parcels in Washington addresses, with lenders and trustees named.

Supreme Court District of Columbia Equity Court No Jugtes Barnard Vogt Macdaniel Walker Irving Williamson Cooper Rutledge Willson Arthur Feter J. Paul’ Barnest Morresetty Dickinson GW. Drew W. . Ambrose Thomas Ve. Cullinan M. J Browning W. B Rogers & Mattingly W. P. Finney Fardew Wilson Cull & Cull Justles Barnard Abraham Rawles George Rawles Bod. HO James M. Dundy William S. Crowdy Campbell Carrington Arthur ‘Worthington Atlowsnee W. A. Pinchback Wiliam Sweeney Daniel Ade A. H. Bell B. Sayhes Anate P. Fatwary

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