Surgeon White reports heart massage operation in United States
Dr White claims to have first performed the heart massage in the United States seven years ago in animal tests, now seeking to revive a boy after cardiac collapse. Physicians like Dr Magruder and Dr Leech praise nerve and initiative, while debates on vivisection and anesthesia safety continue among hospital doctors and officials.
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G Lloyd Magruder
Stonebrend Court
Wiman
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Wikaan
T. Dus
F Street
Dre Nevins
W. A. Boyd
Plymouth
Judent Wids
New York
Emers Hospital
Board confirms teachers for county schools in Rockville
Special to The Washington Fest Rockville Aug 19 At a meeting the county public school commissioners confirmed appointments for multiple teachers led by Maud Wilkine principal Lewisdate school and Katherine Tennent principal at Fairland Also listed are Margaret Peters Middlesbrooke Sylvia Townsend Avery Aline Crowl Brink Myrtle Langford Barnesville Tenator Catt Friendship Katie Ricketts Kingsley Werence Conrey Cedar Bend Beulah Fawcett Lena Olson Colesville Julian Griffith Beane Trujean H Aud Baileys Griffith Chiswell Cedar Heights Millie Burns Mount Lebaron Ethel Frice Redland The board accepted the resignation of Marion F Manion principal Bethesda who leaves for Oklahoma to assume a new post.
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Rockville
Maud Wilkine
Lewisdate School
Misa Katherine ‘Tennent
Fairland
Margaret Peters
Midlebrooke
Misa
Sylvia” Townsend
Avery
Aline Crowl
Brink
Myrtle Langford
Barnesville
Tenator Catt
Redland
Marion F. Manion
Bethesda
Oklahoma
Masons Honor Washington Memorial Fund In Fredericksburg
Fredericksburg Va August 19 Masonic Lodge No 4 which raised Washington as a Mason aims to build a Magouic temple in the city as a Washington memorial Funds were to be raised from lodges nationwide A guard under Worshipful Master Clarence R Howard reports subscriptions exceeding 7000 and donations continue to arrive Officials expect stronger contributions from lodges during fall and winter when meetings resume
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Masonic Lodge No
George Washington
Washington
United States
Clarence R. Howard
Committee On Memorial
Rce
Lsdace Stoates Ogres
Riot Breaks Out Among U S Regulars En Route
Atlanta August 19 police reserves quelled a riot among units of United States regulars traveling from Fort Slocum to the Pacific coast. After cars on the sidetrack at terminal station, soldiers assaulted passengers. Capt Bankhead led Fort McPherson troops. one soldier, Frank Smith, was seriously stabbed and hospitalized. Joseph A Pleak was arrested.
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United States
Fort Slocum
Pacific Coast
Fort McPherson
Bankhead
Jill
Col. Thompson
Gulf Department
Frank Smith
Joseph A. .Pleak
Montgomery for Lewis to lead Montgomery county at Oakland
Rockville Md Aug 19 Former Senator David J Lewis of Allegany county may be named for the Democratic congressional convention to meet at Oakland tomorrow If he consents Montgomery county's delegation will back him The group chosen to represent Montgomery at Oakland includes Hattersly W Talbott William T Wheeler A Dawson Trundle Julian B Waters John Bonifant William Boland John J McCeney Frank Lewis Noah Watkins Albert Ware Carter Clagett George W Cashell Richard C Drum Hunt M Waters Jr Eugene A McAtee and John A Halt
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Washington Fos
Rockville
David J. Lewis
Allegany County
Oakland
Montgomery County
Hattersly W. ‘Talbott
William T. Wheeler
A. Dawson Trundle
Julian &. Waters
John Bonifant
William
Boland
John
McCeney
Frank Lewis
Noah Watkins
Albert Ware
Carter Clagett
George W. Cashell
Richard C. Drum Hunt
M. Waters
Eugene A. McAtee
John A. Halt
Swisher Expresses Optimism On Republican Ticket In West Virginia
Clarksburg August 19 Charles Swisher regular Republican nominee for governor arrived for the speaking campaign and said he receives hopeful letters from across the state. He noted after the Charleston convention opinions shifted but now believes the Republican voters are lining up for the regular ticket and predicts a big statewide majority for Taft and the ticket.
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Washington Post
Clarksburg
W. Va
Charles Ww Her
Swisher
Charleston
Baby Farming Suspected In Richmond Fatalities
Special to The Washington Post from Richmond Wisconsin Aug 19 Coroner Taylor reports a rise in abandoned infant deaths within city limits He suspects a systematic foul play involving alleged baby farming with infants dying under care of a baby farmer amid increasing abandonments.
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Washington Post
Richmond
Tayloy
Taylor
Poll Tax Appeal Granted in Norfolk Case
Norfolk Aug 19 The city treasurer Herman has been summoned to testify before the court of appeals on September 14 in the poll tax case. A writ of error was granted on Judge Martin's decision that the personal payment of poll tax must be made by the voter's own hand at the treasurer's office. The case, of far reaching importance, will be heard at the September term.
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Washington Post
Norfolk
Herman
Court of Appeals
Martin
Baltimore and Osceo Railroad July earnings show decline
The Baltimore and Osio Railroad Company reports July 1908 earnings and expenses, compared with July 1907, noting class earnings of 5,722,105 versus 7,251,902, a drop of 1,798, and expenses of 8,695,049 versus 4,947,? leading to net earnings of 2,024,056 against 2,304,588, down 280,434.
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Baltimore
Baltimore and Osio Railroad Company
Amos
Teachers Institute Begins Across Three Maryland Counties
Ocean City Md Aug 18 The teachers Institute of Worcester Wicomico and Somerset counties opens Monday and runs until September The program is organized by Superintendents Bounds Daahle and McMaster with State Superintendent Bates Stephens present One daily session runs from nine to twelve with instructors including Woodsley Woodley Millinge Saundera Robey and others More than 370 teachers from the three counties are expected to attend.
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Ocean City
Teachers’ Institute
Worcester
Wicomico
Somerset Counties
H.crawford Bounds
W. JH. Daahlel
Somerset
BH. W. McMaster
If. HB
Robey
Trenton
N. J
New ‘Paltz
NM. Y
Normal “School
Riot sparks arrests after North Carolina police shooting
The Henderson Police capture Jim Strong, the alleged killer of Officer Winningdor, matching a tattoo description on his forearm. The Portsmouth riot response included three military companies, the Portsmouth police, and a Norfolk squad to quell the mob that attacked Black King and Henry Smith. Ten of fourteen defendants charged in the county jail assault were fined and jailed. others were discharged or appealed with bail.
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Catherine Powell
Oscar Perry
Portsmouth
Norfolk
Henry Smith
Black King
Mre
Wade H. Codd
Merlin L. Westbrook
T. O. Williams
Walter J. Price
Walter Hayden
Joseph Owens
Marshall Thompson
J. F. Bresnam
Jesse Josey
Morgan Brooks
R. Desman
Walter Stubbs
W. H. Fickert
Stubbs
Desman
United States
Philadelphia
Booker Washington Heads National Negro Business League Address
Baltimore August 19. The ninth annual National Negro Business Men's League opened at Sharp Street Memorial M E Church with Booker T. Washington presiding. Mayor Mahool welcomed attendees as Washington delivered his annual address praising Baltimore's large prosperous black population and urging focus on industry thrift and rugged character despite political shifts.
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National Negro Business Men's League
Sharp Street Memorial M. 3
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Mahool
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National Negro Business League
Cardinal Gibbons
May confess complicity in plot, Hechler case
Washington dispatch reports police expect Mrs. Ivy Hechler to become State's evidence in an alleged scheme to kill her husband Yacob L. Hechler. Ellison, jailed, is alleged to have influenced events. Hechler claims estrangement and denies further contact with her.
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Richmond
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Royall L. Ellison
Mann Not Worried by Rumors in Gubernatorial Race
Special to The Washington Post from Richmond Virginia reports Judge William Hodges Mann of Nottoway says rumors of a machine party dropping him in favor of Harry St George Lucker are unfounded. He stresses he is a party man supporting his party nominees, not a candidate backed by any major faction. Also from Danville Virginia a heavy afternoon rainstorm caused significant damage, knocking out 300 telephones and felling several poles and trees.
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Danville
Virginia and West Virginia News Blotter
Fires destroy Moore Lime plant Eagle Rock and bank building in Clifton Forge while East Coast towns report shootings and arrests. Deputy Sheriff in Upper Marlboro recalls a late night shooting. Hawkins admits firing to scare a woman. Virginia politics see Wilyson urged to announce candidacy for governor as Strothers wins West Virginia Senate nomination. Fatal railroad injuries and ptomaine poisoning deaths round out the regional brief.
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Vas
Clifton Forge
Moore Lime Company
Eagle Rock
Eagle Rock Bank
Upper Marlboro
John C. Hawkins
Beltsville
May Williams
Ullet
Hawkins
Big Order For Box Cars In Baltimore
Baltimore reports the Atlantic Coast Line Railroad has placed an order for 800 steel underframe box cars at South Baltimore Steel, with an estimated expenditure near $500,000. The August dispatch notes the sizable purchase and its impact on rail freight capacity.
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Baltimore
Aug. W
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South Baltimore Steel
Roanoke Man Arrested Under Hepburn Act
Roanoke Va Aug 15 United States Deputy Marshal Burnett arrested P J Thomas of Roanoke on a Hepburn act violation for riding a railroad pass he was not entitled to He traveled Roanoke to Bluefield and back on a Norfolk and Western pass The hearing before US Commissioner White granted $500 bail Two other similar arrests were recently made in the area and held for the Federal grand jury
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Washington Post
Roanlke
United States
Burnett
Young P. J. Thomas
Thomas
Roanoke
Taft Democrats Plan Fusion in Virginia District
A Taft Democratic delegation in Norfolk Virginia announces plans to caucus with the Republican committee to discuss fusion for a congressional candidate opposing the Democratic nominee. They will decide if the fusion candidate will run as a Democrat or Republican amid uncertain strength in the Second Virginia district.
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Cauca
Washington
Norfolk
Virginia
Dlstriet
Congress
Trout in Bottle Found by Galligty River Fishermen
Two youths fishing in the Galligy River near Gratton West Virginia discovered a quart bottle floating in the water. Inside lay a trout about 10 and a half inches long and weighing around a half pound, apparently having grown from a minnow. The men are prepared to affidavit.
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Washington Post
Gratton
W. Va
Galligy River
Alexandria day funds hospital with park exhibition
The Tuna Park event, Alexandria day, drew thousands and netted about 800 dollars for the Alexandria Hospital. Militia Company G Seventieth Virginia performed an exhibition drill and Friendship Veteran Firemen demonstrated the old hand engine, attracting wide acclaim from spectators.
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Paff
Citizens’ Committee
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New Alexandria Militia Company
Friendship Veteran Firemen’s Association
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Luna Park
Three men named as suspects in Alexandria robbery
A.M. Roberts of Fauquier County identified Richard McGuire Samuel Hines and Charles McCoy as the robbers who held him up near Union Station Alexandria last Thursday evening robbing him of a gold watch chain and fountain pen Manuel Tavares a Brazilian fruit store owner on King Street near Union Station identified McGuire and Hines as the men who entered his store June 8 and shot him in the arm Firemen in Alexandria seek a charter for an association and the funeral for a local resident was held at 3 80 oclock at 406 Prince Street with services by Rev W J Morton pallbearers named.
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Plaina
Fauquier County
Alexandria County
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Samuel Hines
Charles McCoy
Union Station
Alexandria
Manuel Tavares
King Street
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Hines
Asheville woman ends life in weary note at hotel
Mrs A J Abrahams of Santaville Alabama shot herself in Asheville following a note stating weariness and tired of life. She had arrived in poor health three weeks earlier and was found dead by her husband at 7 am, dressed in street clothing. The incident occurred soon after arrival at a local hotel.
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N. C
A. J. Abrahams
Santaville
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Berryville Horse Show Crowns Azure and Matchless with Blue Ribbon
Fans from Washington New York Philadelphia and Baltimore attend the Berryville horse show where Azure and Matchless win class 34 harness blue. Mrs McGormick drives for Clapp as 7 000 spectators witness a stylish display of hunting and driving events featuring Mrs Jacobs and Mrs Goldsmith steering top entries.
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New York
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Baltimore
Smart
Washington Post
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Tdeas
Valley Association
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Leesburg
Morris
Runaway Girl Detained In Roanoke Police Twist
The Washington special reports Miss Laura Henry of Abingdon was arrested on a train in Roanoke and detained at police headquarters after a telegram from her father. She will remain held until her father arrives. another woman, Miss Sleary, was en route to Lynchburg to seek a salesgirl position. Laura says she ran away due to ill treatment and will not return unless civil treatment is provided. Nearby notes mention a brother in Washington and a daughterless tragedy.
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Laura Henry
Abingdon
Miss Sleary
Lynchburg
Mecklenburg Camp Mascot Recites at Confederate Veterans Reunion
At Winston Salem on August 19 the North Carolina Confederate Veterans held sessions featuring Gen. C Irwin Walker and Gen. Bennett C Young. A 10 year old Ruth Porter recited Lee at the Wilderness as vets cheered. A 14 year old colored veteran, Uncle Billy, drew attention amid 2000 visitors in town.
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Tnday
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Army of
Northern Virginia
Bennett C. Young
Kentucky
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Asheville
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Mecklenpurg
Ruth Porter
Lee
William Peddiford
Uncle Billy
Maurice T. Smith
Granville County
Scott Repudiates Scherr Over West Virginia Ticket
Special to The Washington Post from Clarksburg West Virginia August 19 Senator Nathan B Scott replies to State Chairman Matthews letter asking for his position on the regular Republican ticket and Arnold C Scherr bolting line He says he cannot join a new party and supports the regular convention ticket He recalls voting for Lincoln and states he will work to elect the regular ticket in November
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Abraham Lincoln
Lke
Elkins
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Polis
Triangular Debate Declined In Suffolk Campaign
Suffolk Va Aug 19 campaign week closes with J Peter Holland addressing a large outdoor crowd. Harry L Maynard will speak tomorrow, Col George C Cabell booked Friday. Maynard declines meeting Holland and Cabell, leaving triangular debate canceled. Holt Passed Through His Hat. Durham NC Aug 19 lightning struck Jesse Fearrington while loading tobacco 18 miles from Durham tearing a hole in his hat and glancing at trees nearby. he recovered after being unconscious several hours.
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J. Peter Holland
Harry L. Maynard
Col
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Maynard
Holland
Cabell
Holt
Durham
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Jesse Fearrington
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