Roosevelt demands price of peace over Taft split
New York Aug 19 reports indicate Colonel Roosevelt will demand a break with President Taft as price for uniting with Sherman. He and aides allege Sherman planned the coup at the state committee and used influence to defeat Roosevelt at the convention. Roosevelt plans a cautious approach to the Saratoga meeting while Longworth visits Sagamore Hill to discuss party strategy.
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Roosevelt Quiet After Hamlton Fish Discussion at Sagamore Hill
After speaking with Congressman Hamlton Fish, the colonel left for the Hill and doubted any new disclosures about talks with Mr. Longworth. He expects Longworth to stay at Sagamore Hill until Tuesday, with visitors brief. Roosevelt’s next moves will appear in forthcoming West speeches.
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Mrs Candance A Northrop Dies in Falls Church
Mrs Candance A Northrop 72 wife of E J Northrop of Falls Church died after a long illness. Once improved enough to return home and drive, she relapsed and passed away this morning. Survived by husband daughter Mrs M E Church of Falls Church and son L I Northrop of Clarendon. Funeral Monday at her home with Rev W S O Thomas officiating. Burial in Oakwood Cemetery.
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Enriched by Indians Paid Out Contingent Fees Scrutiny
Testimony before a congressional committee examining Indian land affairs detailed J McMurray’s multiple contracts with Chickasaws and Choctaws for legal services of 5000 a year each, plus 15000 for special services. He claimed 3000 paid and a 2700 annual expense, with additional 180000 general expenses, while denying a $750000 cash distribution claim.
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Virginia
Water shortage cripples B&O railroad operations
Special dispatch from Oakland Maryland reports critical water scarcity on the Baltimore and Ohio line. Water trains run from Grafton to Newburg and from Oakland to Rowlesburg but remain insufficient. More than a dozen engines are stranded near Terra Alta as a 1 acre dam is built in Possum Hollow to aid supply.
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Panama Exposition Bond Issue Approved in Special Session
Baton Rouge Aug 19 Gov Sanders signed the Panama Exposition bond measure after the house approved sending the $6500,00 bond to voters. The amendment will be placed on the November ballot. Hereford's Acid Phosphate touted for exhaustion and digestion relief.
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Taft discovers kin in Rhode Island Aldrich links
President Taft spends a day in Beverly tracing family roots in Mendon and Bridgewater areas dating to 1680. He learns of kinship to Senator Nelson Aldrich and Gov. Draper, visits Miss Sarah Taft and a Founders park monument, names a newborn Taft as Robert, and tours ancestral sites before returning to Beverly.
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Accused of Poisoning Girl In West Virginia Case
Special to The Washington Post reports John L Hartsaw was charged with poisoning Ella Navelle in Williams West Virginia. He was arrested in Grant County. Inquest testimony suggested betrayal and that Hartsaw administered the poison to harm her. Justice Jones of Thomas presided and remanded him without bail.
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Aviators Shine in Par is Paris and Asbury Park Trials
High voltage air show reports from Asbury Park and Paris detail John B Moissant repairing his monoplane after a crossing attempt hindered by gale. Le Blanc Aubrun and Legagneux win a long cross country race near Paris with honors from Gen Brun. Zeppelin VI tested in Friedrichshafen with improved features. Captain Cassell dies after a balloon ascent at an Evansville fair. Wright headless racing biplane tests at Interlaken with Coffin piloting and several record attempts planned for Harvard meets.
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Legion to Pay Only Tithe Amid Asset Dispute
Boston reports the Afth report by Henry A. Wymian shows 3,500 members in good standing entitled to a pro rata share from about 125,000 in assets, while total claims approach 2,000,000. Certificates issued May 1 to prove claims, with court order applying to members paying assessment No. 114. competition for 40,000 prize money in aviation events looms as famous aviators and aircraft designs gather for ranges from September 3 to 13, weather permitting.
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Meeting to select Brownlow successor in First Tennessee district
Albert J. Shipkey, chairman of the Republican committee, called a meeting of the First Tennessee district committee at Greenville on August 4 to decide the time and method for nominating a candidate to replace the late Congressman Walter P. Brownlow. Several contenders emerge from the Brownlow wing of the party.
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North Carolina Republicans Hope to Break Solid South
Representative Morehead new state GOP chairman tours Washington on way to Greensboro. Marion Butler joins in Greensboro conference with aim to establish a new daily paper and to elect more Republicans, promising better government under two strong parties.
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Potomac Baptists in Session in Virginia
The Potomac Baptist Association began its fiftieth session in Hamilton Virginia hosting about 6000 Baptists from 67 churches in Alexandria Fauquier Culpeper Loudoun Prince William Fairfax and Stafford counties. Westwood Hutchinson of Manassas elected moderator J R Mansfeld of Alexandria clerk and F W Kinchelos of Rectortown treasurer. The event featured an associational sermon by Rev W E Gibson of Middleburg on The Church Fulfilling Her Glorious Mission and papers on The Laymen's Movement read by Hutchinson. Foreign missions report by Rev W F Watson of Alexandria. Sessions continued with services by Rev Templeman of Richmond and Rev S W Cole of Remington and discussions on ministers relief and home missions.
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Richmond
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Remington
Richmond Girl A Heroine Saves Drowning Man
A twelve year old Isabell Fuller of Richmond Va saved F Thompson a stock and bond agent from drowning at Take Maxinkuckee while he suffered cramps. Thompson a skilled swimmer from Atlanta Ga was being towed to shore when the girl stayed in deep water keeping his head above water for five minutes until rescue arrived.
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E. Roiniler
Richmond
F. Thompson
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Atlanta
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Hotopter
Montgomery school principals named in Rockville notice
Montgomery Commissioners confirm appointments of principals at Woodside and other schools and resignations of teachers. The report also notes a second case of infantile paralysis in the county, with temporary recovery hopes for Elizabeth Handley. Also mentions Reynolds Tobacco refuting a 120 million pound tobacco deal.
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France
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Sue Collins
Kingsley
Josephine R. Wellmore
Woodside
Plorence Conroy
Carroll
Claudia Clagett
Wayaide
Threat to self ends life plan tied to will and missing man
Louis V. De Birney, tied to Walter Reed Hospital, seeks Baltimore police help to locate Victor Anderson of Meyers & Anderson credits after receiving a 15 page letter noting Anderson intends to end his life. The missive includes a will naming De Birney as executor and detailing valuable Washington real estate and papers needed to settle the estate. Anderson, a former real estate player in Washington, has been missing from 634 L Street NW since Saturday, with a prior life of financial reverses and long friendship with De Birney.
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Anderson’s Financial Strain and Immigrant Ties Highlighted
Mr De Birney reports financier Anderson, longtime Washington resident, suffers heavy losses from recent panics and has little real estate. Two weeks ago Anderson showed ill health and financial pressure but did not hint at plans to leave the city or self harm. he has no known relatives in the United States.
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Dispute over veracity in Marshall Morris impeachment
In Charleston West Virginia on August 1 a sensation arose in Marshall Morris impeachment hearings against County Commissioner William Mottes as defense presents eighteen affidavits from prominent men saying they would not believe Alex Lawrence on oath. Lawrence replies with thirty two affidavits from supporters. Judge Burdett reserved ruling.
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PLAN UNION OF SYNODS IN VIRGINIA AND TENNESSEE
Roanoke Va August 19 The Lutheran Synod of Virginia names a committee to seek a union with the Virginia and Tennessee Synods Delegates are named to the united synod to meet in Richmond on September 6 President elect Peery of Marion Female College reports trustees plan a new building costing 350000 A resolution adopts a memorial hall for the late Reverend W S McLannahan
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Lutheran Synod of Virginia
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Mayor Gaynor Out of Danger After Shooting Incident
New York reports Mayor Gaynor steadily improving after August 9 shooting. Doctors say he is out of danger. plans for return to St James or Adirondacks uncertain. Investigation into the alleged plot against him falters as two young witnesses fail to identify policeman Joseph P. Hock who was accused of making threats.
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Fight On Moving Train Ends With Stabbing
Danville Virginia August 19 A Southern Railway conductor Frank Ramsey was severely stabbed on a midnigh t moving freight train by Ernest Moore a tramp beating his way Ramsey fought back landing a blow over Moore s eye knocking him from the train Moore reportedly stabbed Ramsey in the back as he walked the top of the cars An incoming train was flagged near the city Moore was arrested Ramsey identified Moore and he confessed to the offense Baltimore Ohio special train details follow
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Three Illinois Central execs Arrested in Rail Fraud Case
Chicago August 19 three former Illinois Central Railroad officers Frank B Harriman Charles L Ewing and John M Taylor were arrested on warrants charging conspiracy to defraud and operating a confidence game in schemes said to divert more than 1 000 000 from new construction funds and car repair schemes Investigations linked to the death of Ira G Rawn former IC vice president and reports say more witnesses confessions will be used in court.
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Dead Lineman Revives After 2300 Volt Shock
Earl Rodeheaver of Kingwood West Virginia was shocked by live 2300 volt wires while stringing poles. He died briefly, revived, and was taken to Cook Hospital where doctors fear his left arm may require amputation. Rescuer Jesse Jones of Consolidated Traction Company suffered severe burns to his hands.
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Strike on Federal Building in Lynchburg
Eight hour law triggered a labor strike at the new federal building site in Lynchburg Virginia. Workers quit after refusing overtime and demanding 240 dollars per day equivalent, leaving eighteen men off the job following a morning stand. Rail line service advertised a special Sunday round trip from Bluemont at 8:65 a.m.
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