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Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Aug 18, 1907
Page
4
Robberies Hit Hagerstown Watchman and Stable Worker
Reports say two men knocked unconscious a watchman at the Hive Teds in Hagerstown while a stable worker in Charles Cramer's livery stable was beaten and robbed of wages. Clarence Anderson and David Views, both of Charlestown W Va, were arrested. Anderson later jailed for concealed weapons.
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Spo
Ifwerstown
Mdan
Hagerstown
Mills
Fia
Jones
Aiphonan Cooper
Chewsville
Charles Cramer
Clarence Anderson
David Views
Charlestown
Cooper
Anderson
Jat
Datta Watts
Ex-Union Soldier Spends 38 Years in Elkton Jail
James Andrews, once an ex Union soldier from Chesapeake City, was released after 38 years in Elkton Jail. Born near Chesapeake City seventy four years ago, he served in the Union Army for about two years, deserted after a furlough, and endured multiple escape attempts and confinements. He petitioned presidents, governors, and county officials for release, citing the county had spent over 38,000 on his imprisonment, and will now live in Cecil County Almshouse at Cherryil.
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Elkton Md
Elkton
James Andrewa
Sell County
Cherryil
Aubens
Chespeake City
Cecil County
Hawai
Andrews
Baltimers
Tuoda
House of Correction
Yeragatee Tim
Anow
Jim
Summer Ills and Duffy Pure Malt Whiskey Obscure Ad Claim
An advertisement touts Duffy Pure Malt Whiskey as a cure and preventative for summer illness and a health tonic. It claims to prevent diarrheal and febrile diseases by strengthening the body, endorsed by clergy, nurses, and medical schools, and promotes testimonials and distribution details.
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Duffy
Muateat d Medical
Rey Dulry Salt Whiskey Co
Rochester
NH Shea
Pennsylvania Avenue
A. Rover
Judge Barley Resigns as Circuit Judge in Local District
Telegram from Gov Swanson says Judge Lovie C Barley tendered resignation from Circuit Court in Alexandria Fairfax and Prince William counties. Gov will consult with Delegate Caton on successor as Johnson supporters push for appointment. Caton Norton plan to urge Johnson’s claim. Richmond trip likely. Unclear reasons for Barley’s resignation amid health concerns and workload.
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Gov Swanson
Caton
John M. Johnson
Wall
Washington Pout Bureau
Fether
Allmande
James B. Caton
House of Delegates
Thia City
Gov Swang
Lovie C Barley
Alexandria
Fairfax
Prince Willa
HM Norton
John M Johnson
Thin City
Corporation Court
Manealth
Johnson
Guv Swanton
Harley
Thornton Commonwealth
Prince Wilam County
Lineman Turner Dies After Fall From Portable Tower
John W Turner a lineman for the Washington Alexandria and Mount Vernon Electric Railway fell from a portable tower near Spring Park around noon. He died en route to Alexandria Hospital. Witnesses said no live wire was touched and heat may have caused collapse. Turner, 33, a North Carolina native, had been in the city about a month and reportedly was not married. The body was given to an undertaker and an inquest was deemed unnecessary. Mr Smith of Manassas is noted as a sister. officials sought to contact Turner’s room at 671 Baltimore Street.
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John W .Furner
Washington
Alexsandria and
Mutrnt
Vernon Electra Railway
Spring Park
Alexandria Hospital
Tener
A Gorman
Tri
Turner
King Street
South Royal Street
Pelton
North Carolina
Smith
Manesaas
Electric Railway Company
Ter Tn Hia
Baltimore Street
Jackson Tonn
Batocution Stopped after Canine Tragedy and Protests
In a quiet section near the jail a violent incident occurred as Policeman Sherwood and Arrington opened fire on stray dogs, killing many with revolvers at about 12 o clock yesterday morning. The event sparked loud protests and debate over humane destruction versus other methods. Warden Candler reassured neighbors amid the neighborhood disturbance.
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Jomhus Sherwood
Sherwood
Arrington
Fusi
Candler
Veeck
Bea
Car Hits Team and Kills One in Norfolk Crossing
Spectator report from Norfolk Virginia notes a wagon struck by a streetcar at Frestas Crossing along the Bay Shore line. One man, Halb ert Vinsen, was killed instantly while another, G Kein colored, suffered broken ribs and injuries. the wagon and mule were wrecked.
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Waraiugumera
Norfolk
Bay Shore
Norfolk and Portsmouth ‘Traction Company
Frestas Crossing
Halbert Vinsen
Killail
Kein
Iowa
Glace P
RS Jacauel
Crageee
Anced Magen
Virginia Obituary Items From Richmond and Surrounding Areas
Obituaries report deaths dated August 11 to August 17 in Virginia towns including Petersburg Oakview Chesterfield and Clarke County. Names include Whillam H Sprageina aged six, Mra Water Iveyated, and Mra Flord Moore. Survived by spouses and multiple children with varied titles and places of residence.
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Richmond
Sprageina
Picketts
Petersburg
Oakview
Chesterfeld County
Ceater
Feng Ivey
Robert Ivar
Cheytertela
Geusster
Flord Moore
Bravewick
Clarke County
Boyce
Red
Nix Chiara
Strode Defeat Looms In Nelson Amherst County Races
Report from Richmond Va Aug 17 indicates a heated primary contest in Amherst and Nelson counties amid a telegraph strike delaying updates. Early word suggested Knnckle Atlan may beat incumbent Aubrey E Strode, though Strode supporters claim a comeback possible. The Nelson Loving Estes tragedy and factional tensions color local politics as rival camps marshal influence across both counties.
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Syootal
Richmond
Penatorisd
Amherst
Nelson
Knnckle Atlan
Aubrey E Strode
Strode
Loving Estes
Theodore Estes
Sand
William G Loving
Enspeth
Benator Strade
Jludge Loving
Bates
Bee
Fisten
Amherst County
Campbell
Holy Jumpers Convention Sparks Street Turmoil in Richmond
In Richmond Virginia on August 17 a Holy Jumpers convention drew a Black churchgoing crowd to True Re Farmers Hall. A feature shows women joining the organization and foot washing by awaiting members called walnta. The session was disrupted as a crowd jammed the hall and stoned Ishon Cromty when he left in a carriage after the gathering was suddenly closed.
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Washington
Richmond
Saints
Ishon Cromty
Penitentiary Halted Visit Inmate Fires After Release
Bredal, a Mexican nobleman of high rank and wealth, was released from the State Penitentiary at Moundsville after ten years. He traveled by train to Fairmont and New York, where he was hissed at by a crowd. Enraged, he drew a revolver and fired three times, wounding three people but not killing anyone. He had been convicted and sentenced, and left for the East to visit his aunt with whom he had kept up correspondence.
Dawson Declines Run for State's Attorney Seat
Thomas Daw son of the Yocattar, nominated by the Repoblican county convention as the party's candidate for state s attorney, has decided not to accept. He cites business matters as the reason. The county party central committee can fill vacancies. The party favors Galen L. Init of Bethesda, with Peyton Gordon of Gaithersburg and Clarence Dawson of Chevy Chase among considered alternatives.
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Peyton Gordon
Galthersburg
Clarence Dawson
Chevy Chase
Brainerd H Warmer Jr
Kensington
Brother of Accused Attacks Constables During Escape Recapture
In Wheeling West Virginia on August 17 Dalton Francia, brother of the accused, attacked constables as a prisoner escaped during a Newport Ohio trial before Magistrate Collett. The assistant constable Lang was felled and Constable Snodgrass injured. Francia crossed the Ohio River into West Virginia but was recaptured and returned to Newport for trial.
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Washington
Wheeling
Daltison Francia
Newport
Ohio
Zere
Collett Franca
Allison Francis
West Virginia
Rich Bachelors Club Draws From Ohio Village
In Wheeling West Virginia across the river from Bellaire Ohio the town hosts a remarkable bachelor club in its main residential area. Sixteen eligible bachelors of marriageable age have a combined wealth of about $0000 and are invited to social functions and church suppers yet no marriage plans have broken the ranks of the organization.
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Washington Pow
Wheeling
Bellaire
Ohio
Tlver
Morgantown Elks fined for dispensing to members
Morgantown Lodge of Elks was fined 50 and costs for dispensing liquor to its members in club rooms. Judge Mason ruled the case a test under new laws and it will go to the Supreme Court to challenge clubs rights to serve members. Special to The Times Richmond August 17. Governor Swanson released the legislative audit report criticizing antiquated accounting in state departments. Barringer residence break in Salisbury August 17 reports a theft of a pocket knife from Mr Barringer's clothing. no one in the family woke.
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Wheeling
Morgantown
Mason
Morgantown Lodge of Elks
Supreme Court
Swanuive Richmond
Gov Swanson
General Assembly
RWW Toers
Ordway Puller
John Jons AF
Thomas
B W Lynn
Spociae
Salisbury
JT Barringer
Barringer
Guard Officers Resign Amid Internal Troubles In Portsmouth
Portmouth Va Aug 17 Capt Carpenter announced promotions and vacancies after a wave of resignations from the Powhatan Guard. Lieuts McLay Williston Runkel and Proper reportedly left grounds as internal trouble spread, with Carpenter set to appoint new command Monday.
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Washington
Portsmouth
3 P House
McLay Williston Runkel
Powhatan Guard
HW Carpenter
Carpenter
YAGHT RAGES AT FAIR FIVE BIG CUPS PRIZES AT JAMESTOWN
A Jamestown Exposition event in August through September will showcase a vast international yacht gathering at Hampton Roads with up to fifty craft from the Motor Boat Club of America and the American Power Boat Association. Races for power boats and sail craft promise trophies presented by President Roosevelt Emperor William King Edward Lipton and the Exposition Company. The fleet features diverse propulsion from turbines to alcohol and includes vessels from 16 foot harbor craft to large ocean cruisers.
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Jamestown Vn
Hampton Roads
Motor Boat Club of America
American Power Boat Association
New York
John Smith
Robert Fulton
United States
Germany
Edward of
England
Thomas Lipton
Ulspat
Ailsa
Craig
Beruda
S& Feet Water Inc
Tronchisa
Cnce
Rroner
Witla
Rooseelt
Edward Willsa
Floss
Jeightsen
Harting
Local Soldier Richard Bond Married in Manila
A letter from Richard Bond of Manila reports his marriage to Senorita Fela Santon at the archbishop's palace in Manila by Rev Philip Piezan. Bond, who served six years in the Eleventh Cavalry in the Philippines, has since returned to civilian life and is now in business in Manila.
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Hagerstown
George Bond
Union
Richard Bond
Manila
Senorita Fela Santon
Archbishops Palace
Philip Pieezan
Jett Hagerstown
Regular
Eleventh Cavalry
Philippines
Mania
Washington
Parker-Bridget
Jury Exonerates Herbert Byum in Plantation Shooting
The coroner's jury in Wilson County North Carolina exonerates Herbert Byum colored in the accidental shooting death of Robert Hames at the B J Thompson plantation ten miles from Wilson. Byum’s defense cited the tragedy as unintentional. A pastor is newly called to serve at Mount Atry, North Carolina.
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Robert Barnes Sproiat
Bost
Wilson N C
B J Thompson
Wilson
Robert Hames
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