Upper Marlboro Fair results and racing action.
At the twelfth annual Upper Marlboro Agricultural Fair the racing featured Gladstone, Delmas, and Ethel Bertha capturing first money in their divisions. Kid Sullivan and Tom Daly scheduled for a ten round bout after the races. also reports from Mount Herman Church session in Roanoke and several local weddings and events across Virginia and Maryland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bowling
Gladstone
Wright
Delmas
Sly
Ethel Bertha
Kid Sullivan
Tom Daly
Weich
Albert Parker
WW. Hutchinson
Washington
A T Brooke
Upper Marl- Lord
James Morrow
Richard 38. Hill
Walliam G Brooke
Maryland
Gladstone, H. Ww
Gowling Voyats
Miss Gieam
el Capitano
Windetone
Amicus W
ME Bo
Glad~ Wine
J Wright
Era
Little Bob
Fred Kallam
Laurel
Slye
Lady Bess
Virginia Grace
Lese Wastavarte
White
Ethel Lectha
Lady Hess
Fou T
Harry Woodfurd
Ray M. Ros Hal
Tor Daly
Brooklyn
Jimmie Farren
John Leekner
Baltimore
Fight in Gaines district as GOP seeks nomination solution
In the Third District Republican contest between W. S. Edwards and Joseph H. Gaines for the nomination the mechanisms of party unity are debated. The Republican National Committee proposes either a primary in Kanawha and Fayette counties or an independent umpire with a final binding decision. Edwards leans to any settlement, Gaines has not agreed. Leaders fear two conventions unless a settlement arrives before the Hinton meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Post
Charleston
W. Va
Edwards
Joseph H. Gaines
Republican National Committee
Republican National Congressional Committee
N. B Scott
Republican National Executive Committee
Atkinson
Hinton
Gaines
Kanawha
Fayette
Eawards
Congressman Gaines
Clay
Summers
Refused Marriage License In Maryland Anti Negro Prohibition
William H. Copp of Woodstock Virginia aged thirty five failed to obtain a marriage license to wed Ligzie F Shipe a white Woodstock woman aged twenty five court clerk George B Oswald refused the license saying he would not issue to a person with negro descent Copp claimed one sixteenth negro and fifteen sixteenths white The Maryland law bans marriages between white and negro or those of negro descent to the third generation and voids them with penalties of eighteen months to ten years Copp presented with a two month old babe in Miss Shipe arms they left for Chambersburg to marry anyway
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Post
Bagerstown
William H. Copp
Woodstock
Ligzie F. Shipe
Copp
George B. Oswald
Maryland
Miss Shipe
Virginia
Chambersburg
Shadow Over Richmond Causes Mass Panic and Rain
Widespread fear swept Richmond as a dark cloud moved from the west causing many to fear judgment day. The sky darkened like a solar eclipse, followed by a heavy downpour, then daylight returned to relief across the city and countryside.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Post
Richmond
Custody of Ruth Smith Awarded to Uncle in Virginia Case
In Winchester Virginia today Judge Simon Rice of Frederick Maryland was granted custody of Ruth Smith ten years old. The Children’s Home Society of Virginia had taken the child from the mother for unfit care. The grandfather Presley Barrick of Frederick pursued custody but was blocked by his impending remarriage. The court restored custody to Rice after letters from Frederick residents supported his ability to care for Ruth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Post
Winchester
Corporation Court
Simon Rice
Frederick
Ruth Smith
Children's Home Society of Virginia
Ruth
Presley Barrick
Frederik
Mr. Barrick
Mr. Rice
Cumberland
John F Zacharias
Zacharias
James Breathed
United Confederate Veterans
Maryland
Leesburg
D. F. Zacharias
Reformed Church
Holland
Church In America
Horse Thieves Capture Team on Fredericksburg Streets
Clarence Kennedy and Joseph Sidney claimed Philadelphia origins when they hijacked a horse and wagon from JL Walker in Fredericksburg Virginia. Pursued after the theft, the pair were caught near Potomac Run in Stafford County, returned with the team, and sent to the grand jury for charge of change stealing after a preliminary mayoral trial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fredericksburg
Washington Post
Clarence Kennedy
Joseph Sidney
Philadelphia
JL © Walker
Walker
Free Bridge
Tansill
Potomac Run
Stafford County
Willis
Kentucky
Tazewell
James P. Shost
Néweil Shost
Rave
Mun Pike
Yen Ane
SHERIFFS LOSE PERQUISITES SAVING TO THE STATE
In Clarksburg West Virginia August 16 tax reform takes effect and a new system for transporting prisoners to the State Penitentiary is adopted. Three guards for ten convicts replace the old deputy per prisoner ratio reducing costs and promising savings to cover the special session expenses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Post
Clarksburg
W. Va
West Virginia
Stubborn Richmond Fire Damages Forbes & Co Plant
A major blaze at W. J. Forbes & Co. in Richmond caused heavy interior damage across a full block. Fire department crews battled the stubborn fire for hours. Captain Walter B. Shaw fractured an arm and sustained bruises. The building emitted a burning meat odor as thousands gathered to view the flames. Loss estimated at 40000 dollars, covered by insurance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Richmond
W. 3. Forbes & Co
Walter B. Shaw
West Virginia Railroad Levy and Local Political Nominations
West Virginia state officials meet to fix the annual railroad levy with hearings on the assessments at Island Inn on the Coal and Coke Railroad. Randolph County Republicans nominate a ticket for the House of Delegates and county offices. Jefferson County Democrats organize a new executive committee with Thomas R. Moore elected chairman. William Oliver is arrested in Charleston for robbing a drowned tailor’s body. An old soldiers’ reunion draws about 8,000 to Bentons Woods as Dr. J William Jones addresses the crowd.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Post
Upper Marlboro Md
Agricultural Fair Association
Prince George County
Marland Counties
Baltimore
Washington
Thomas J. Grant
Jesse Ash
Cedar~ville
James Hayner
Omaha
Nebr
Heis
House of Reformation
Chellenhar
Maryland
Patuxent
C. and
A. Clagett
Alice D
Wo Hil
W G. Brooke
la Plata
Forestvill
Hamilton
Mudd
Hurd and
Brown
Forestville
Marlboro
Friendship
Nihil Stock Farm
Franklin Weems
John H. Braband
Harry W. Bowling
A T Brooke
George A Brady
Henry Wo Claged
Jot Goldsborough
J. Harris
Jo Larimere
Nutt Stock Farm
J 4 Pyles
Po J Hardener
Henry Sprientney
A Oh
John EB Lansbuy
Robert L Wells
Berkshire
West Virginia
Charleston
W. Va
State Board of Public Works
Island Inn
Coal and Coke Railroad
Charlestown
Jefferson County
Thomas R. Moore
John M. Daniel
James W. Strider
Leetown
William Oliver
Charles Schultz
Kanawh
Olver
Magron
Leesburg
Caldiers
Loudoun
Bentons Woods
Leithton
J. Wilam Jones
Montgomery County
Weahington
Rockville
Board of Supervisors of Elections
Samuel Riggs
Elisha C. Etchison
Henry M. Linaig
Laytonsville
Joseph M. Pape
Henry H. Griffith
Lloyd C
Bethesda
M. Wilson Offutt
Ira HH. Fill
C. H. Matthews
EH. Crockett
Olney
George EB. White
Joseph T. Moore, Jr
Lewis N. Barnes Ty
George H. Jones
John C. Bentley
Charles J. Shaw
James M. Strain
Walter Dorsey
Galthersburg
William H. Talbott
Idrlage D. Kingsley
John Thomas Martin
Adelbert C. Jordan
Potomac
Henry M. Clagett
John W. Lynch
Charles H. Creamer
John L. Ball
Barnesville
Isaac M. Emmert
John W.brown
Clagett C. Hilton
Wil
Rockingham Horse and Colt Show opens with larger attendance
Harrisonburg Va Aug 16 The Rockingham Horse and Colt Show opened after rain cleared with larger attendance than last year and a strong lineup of classes. Judges and entries from New York Philadelphia Washington and Charlottesville filled the event with trotting racing and hunting contests, while a mishap in the Corinthian class left Mr C C West uninjured after being knocked down.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Post
Harrisonburg
Rockingham Horse and Colt Show Association
Reddsters
C. C. West
New York
Robert M Gillespie
Chesapeake Western Railway
Washington
W.W. M. Drury
Philadelphia
Irwin N. Megargee
Charlottesville
Wilson Chamberlayne
W. B Colthurst
W. M. Drury
W. W. Sanford
Orange
3. M. Stuff
Mercersburg
Roy G. Mitchell
Brownsboro
Irwin
Megergee
Mr. Lunkin
Chicago
Heatwole
Suter
Dale Enterprise
Dale
Enterprise
Morgan
D. ©. Acker
Roadway
N. Rhodes
John PF. Lewis
Lynnwood Stock Farms
George Chrisman
Chilagaan
John F. Lewis
Lynnwood
Acker
Broadway
Aret
John F
Daniel Mouse É& Sons
North River
R. Lee
Chrisman
Samuel H. Lewis
Henry Ree
Bridgewater
Harresa
Garber & Gerber
T. Fire Keugh
Green Hunteme
Charles R. Heoff, Jr
Alexandria
J. M Kavanadjh
General Miles
Black Squirrel
Montross Saddle Horse Company
Garber & Garber
Harisonburg
Mre
R. M. Gilleapie
W. G. Kyger
Port Republic
Charles R. Hooff, Jr
Dixie Paradise
J. R
BE. W. Wells
Bull Rup
Littwinks
H. G. Herring
Sis Hopkins
P. Taulelle
Winchester
Belle Hazel
Doctor B. W. Fahroay
Timberville
Leah
Willis Bradford
Bowery Hoy
Wade Goodwin
Afanaosas
Fire Exespe
Rupert Barr
Cabin Boy
P. J. Bane
White Gate
Scond
Effe Shepherd
W. B. Colthurst
Gray Nun
Hildegarde Herring
Charity
Tempest
Charles KR
Hooff, Jr
Ponier
Joe Hirsch
John F. Myers
Penn Laird
Richmond Manchesters Loss and Harbor Clean up Decision
Richmond Va Aug 16 A court decision affects cities with harbors as Judge Scott upholds taxing choice and plans removal of a dangerous sunken barge. The suit against coal firm Peter Hagan Co Philadelphia risks appeal. Other notices cover receivers for Continental Coal Co Baltimore, and a sharp mix of local incidents across Virginia Maryland and Washington area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond
Washington Post
Scott
Peter Hagan & Co
Philadelphia
Hagan
Manchester
State Corporation Commission
Southern Railway
R. Carter Scott
Supreme Court of Virginia
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Roanoke Baptist Association
Waahington
Chatham
Roanoke Raptier Association
Mount Herman
Jayver
Hunt Hargrave, Jr
J H Hargrave, Jr
J B Anderson
L Davenport
Dir WE Hatcher
Robert Frazer
Farmville
Culpeper
Culpeper County
Gouldvine Baptist Church
R. Hoopitt
Grimsley
Virginia Weddings
Annie Simms
James
Newport
The
Academy of Music
Nelie Green
Is City
Norfolk
Walher Doherty
Genie Green
Frank McLaughlin
Newport News
Berryville
Roberta M Powers
Jacqueline
Estelle Sr. Powers
John D. Winter
Leland
Grace Episcopal Church
Edward Wall
Janie Moore
P P. Powers
Bliss Mary Powers
Johns. Castleman
Loudoun County
Gibson
Shepherdstown
Conrad
Wareden
John B. Neill
Mississippi
Muilatto
Tidewater Fair and Races
Tappahannock
Tidewater Agricultural and Stock Association
J. L. Hill Printing Company
Lawrence
Marze
Georges W. Nelms
Grand Camp, Confederate Veterans
Lou Barham
Southampton County
Cornelia Maclair
Sons of Veterans
May Clarence Garnett
Vetresuusgion Pom
John R. G. Brown
H. G. Peery
Clint Banner
Banner
Joe Kendall Camp
Warrenton
Joe Kendall
Bethel
John W. Daniel
Eppa Hunton
Claude A. Swanson
Joseph E. Willard
James Keith
John F. Rixey
Petersburg
Mattoaca Cotton Factory
Board OF Railroad Assessors
Randolph County
Elkins
Hhouse of Delegates
C. W. Maxwell
A. F. Hart
M. H. King
John B. Snyder
W. J. Mulienix
Robert G. Read
Howard Sutherland
P.G. Johnson
William H. Dann
Reunion of Virginia Veterans
Lee
Jackson
Mosby
Virginia Cavalry
Louise Barnes
General Furniture Department
Manufacturing Department
Massachusetts Avenue N. W
Esremade
W. W. Hart
A. W. Nunnally
Paul Rose
Dr.Dorset
Theeyersdale
Andrew J. Clark
N. Winslow ‘Williams
Continental Coal Company
Meyersdale
Thomas F. McGlone
Pars
Baltimers Capitalists
Razor
Jennia Neal
Justice of the Peace
Joseph Reading
Nannis Jackson
Justice Reading
Charles J. Forbes
Buckingham County
John 3. Forbes
E. C. Wooldredge
Hagerstown
Emmanuel Griffin
Alexander
Middletown
Gen. Diffender
Aac Weouusgim
Annapolis
Jonas Watkins
Washingtos
George W. Diffenderfer
Teestan Post
Lewis Delamarter
Rose Hopkins
Parkersburg
Kingston
D. C. Flynn
Mannis Shepherd
Boyds Tavern
Misa ‘Mahones
Albermarle
Tomlinson
William E. Dorset
Tne
Bluefield
Robert Young
Twin Branch Coal Company
Xme Wesaugige
Roanoke
J. OH. Maxey
Maxey
Royal Italian Band
Cabin John Bridge
Peace Cura
Montague
Washington Port
Henry Dickerson
Beecham
Beecham’s
Maryland Fair
Upper Marlboro, Md
Prof. Haley
Chesapeake Beach
Pennsylvania Railroad
Fair Grounds
Bowie
Kernan
Weber
Academy
Vance & Sullivan
Cor Pa Ave
Jiam
Advan
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