Bit of snuff saves autoist on trial in Baltimore court
A Baltimore traffic court judge acquitted a man charged with drunken driving after witnesses testified the breath smelled of snuff though not alcohol. The case drew a crowd and police faced jeers as agents conducted a raid at Carroll Street, with several people arrested or cited.
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Baltimore
Henry Horn
North Patrick Stress
Pace Court
Padgett
Gill
Horn
Richmond Live Stock Prices Mixed Across Species in Market Report
In Richmond Virginia prices for livestock show strong demand across categories. Steers bring 96 to 8.50 per hundredweight, cows range 2.0 to 7.99, hogs fetch 14.60 to 10.60, calves command 4.00 to 9.99, and lambs and sheep vary with quality.
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Ehimend
Virginia
Hyattsville Delegates Headed to Maryland Legion Convention
Suburban Hyattsville delegates and alternates from Snyder- Farmer post No 3 depart for Havre de Grace for the Maryland department American Legion convention. Included are Waldo Burnside L Aiello J Henry Hiser John N Brooks and alternates Oscar H Kee John W Devlin Lansdale G Lasacer Hugh T McClay J Moses Fidlaviton. A member attends as executive committee member of the State Department. Events include the 40 and 8 playground meeting and a Hyattsville fire department membership drive planning session.
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Hyattsville
Snyder-Farmar Post
Havre de Grace
Maryland Department of the American Legion
Waldo Burnside
L. Aiello
J. Henry Hiser
John N Brooks
Oscar H Kee
John W. Devlin
Lansdale G. Lasacer
Hugh T. McClay
J. Moses Fidlavitcn
Snyder- Farmer Post
State Department
Hyattsville Volunteer Fire Department
Headquartera
J. Frank Rushe
William D. Porter
Charles W. Clagett
Mathew F. Halloran
John J. Fainter
William Anglin
William P. Magruder
Third Corps
John N. Brooks
William WU. Johnston
Company F
Flrst Infantry
Maryland National Guard
Waldo Burngide
Hyatsville
Hahn
Maryland
Johnson Avenues
Rogers Row
Ais
Ralston Avenue
Luttrell Avenue
Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission
Rockville
Death of Mrs. Edward Brent at Spring Hill near Marlboro
Afra Frances Evelina Brent 92 widow of Edward Brent died at her home Spring Hill near Marlboro. She was a granddaughter of Rev. Christian Streft the early Lutheran clergyman born in America and a Revolutionary War chaplain captured at Charleston. Survived by a half sister Mrs Rogalle Baker Walk Annapolis and two nieces Mrs John F Sowers White Post and Mrs Charles H Gibbs Baltimore.
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Washington
Rogalle Baker Walk
Annapolla
John F. Sowers
White Post
Charles H. Gibbs
Baltimore
Accused Teenager Taken In After Auto Theft Charge
Accuses Ben of taking his father's automobile without permission. Herman Strachan, 17, son of Dr Hugh Strachan of Kuemler Md, was taken into custody by Traffic Officer John Smallwood in Cumberland Md. He had been rooming in the city and the car was taken to a garage.
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Washington Post
Cumberland, Md
Herman Strachan
Hugh Strachan
Kuemler
John Smallwood
Wee
Dies After She Takes 2 Doses of Medicine
Miss Etheline Muse, 28, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Muse, died at Danville, Washington on August 19 after taking two doses of medicine containing acetanilide. Her heart was affected, according to her family physician Dr. Bruce James. She was born in Sage, Virginia, taught at Bartow, Florida, and had returned home in June for vacation.
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Washington
Danville
Etheline Muse
Daunhess
Mro
J. A. Mune
Mountain
Misa Muse
Bruce James
Misa Musewana
Sage
Bartow
Fla
Marhand Would Trap Fishermen of Virginia
Solomons Island Md Aug 19 Under the direction of Swepson Earls state conservation commissioner a patrol 8 trap was established to capture Virginia menhaden fishermen who have illegally taken menhaden in Chesapeake waters north of the Maryland Virginia line The Governor McLane steamer with Marte aboard patrolled from Smiths Istard to Print Lankout on the Marsland side of the line The Wicomico under Capt A P Cullison lies south of the state line The Wicremico was ordered to follow Virginia boats north so they may be pocketed between the Governor McLane and Wicomico if they cross the line Capt Cullison said two Virginia boats were sighted yesterday armed with a one pound gun the Somerset has been ordered to Tangier Sound Menhaden are driven into Maryland waters by the wind and are used for oil and fertilizer Maryland law prohibits fishing with purse or buck nets for any nonfood fish
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Oreath
Lamkindis
Tada Mawegsar
Solomons Island
Swepson Earls
Virginia
Chesapeake
Governor McLaine
Mr. Marte
Smiths Istard
Lankout
Marsland
Wicemica
The
Conservation Commission
A. P. Cullison
Marie
Wicomfco
McLane
Cullison
State Line
Somerset
Tangier Sound
Maryland
Alexandria Trade Council Political Meeting 5 Called
The Washington Port Bureau reports Alexandria trade council president M. B. Thompson has called a meeting at Carpenters and Joiners hall to discuss presidential candidates with AFL endorsements noted. Also covered are state firemen’s convention attendance, a fatal auto incident in which Alfred Wall faces four charges, and local notices including hotel site delays and a fatal fire incident.
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Washington Port Bureau
N. Patrick St
Alexandria
B. Thompson
Alexandria Trade Council
Carpenters and Joiners Hall
Thompson
American Federation of Labor
la Foellette
Wheeler
Potomac Council Approves Fire Apparatus Purchase
Potomac town council approves two motor driven fire apparatus and a department, with contracts to Buffalo Fire Appliance Co. Mayor and clerk to execute. street lights to be installed in Abington and St Elmo subdivisions as part of broader town improvements.
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Arlington County
Claretton
Potomac
Walter VU
Varney
Buffalo Fire Appliance Company
Vaney
Abington
St. Elmo
Four Firemen Hurt As Wall Collapses in Norfolk
Norfolk Va Aug 19 Four firemen were hurt one seriously when store walls on Main street collapsed during a fire causing about 150000 in damage. Firemen J T Rhodrea and A P Mintule were injured on a ladder and sent to hospital. Master Mechanic James Hatton and Engineer J Duffy were bruised but remained at their posts as the meteor engine was buried by bricks and timber.
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Norfolk
Main Street
J. T. Rhodrea
A. P. Mintule
James Hatton
J. Duffy
Former Judge Kerr Dies at Yanceyville
Danville Virginia August 1 John H Kerr aged 80 of Yanceyville NC formerly probate judge and later clerk of courts died this afternoon at his home of paralysis He was a Confederate soldier who lost a leg in service Survived by wife three sons including Rep John H Kerr Jr of Warrenton NC and three daughters Funeral services set for tomorrow at the Baptist church in Yanceyville
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Danville
John H. Kerr
Yanceyville
N. C
E. C. Henshaw
Martinsburg
W. Va
C. Henshaw
Hela
Joshua Henshaw
England
Massachusetts
West Virginia
Griffin Denied New Whisky Plot Trial
Philadelphia August 19 Federal Judge McKeehan refused new trials for Matthew F Griffin former local chief of secret service and seven others convicted in a 5 960 000 liquor conspiracy They sought a third trial alleging substitution of water for whisky intended for export and were denied
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Philadelphia
Matthew F. Griffin
Secret Service
McKeehan
Griffin
Senator Glass Plans Rest of Two Months
Senator Carter Glass of Virginia will rest for two months at his country home near Lynchburg on his physician’s advice, canceling a planned address to the Richmond merchants. Officials say recent political activity weakened his health and another illness led to prescribing rest after his return to Washington following a ptomaine poisoning attack and the Democratic convention.
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Richmond
Carter Glass
Virginia
Lynchburg
Southern Retail Merchants Conference
Trade Extension Bureau
Richmond Chamber of Commerce
Glass
Washington
Frederick S Groves Dies at Betterton
Frederick S Groves, 17, a relative of Anthony Groves Jr and manager with the Baltimore and Philadelphia Steamship Company, died suddenly at his summer residence in Betterton, Maryland, after entering the company in 1868 as a clerk and working under his father’s firm.
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Philadelphia
Frederick B. Grover
Miverton
N. J
Baltimore & Philadelphia Steamship Company
Hetterton
The
Steamship Company
Anthony Groves, Jr
Judge Millan to Address Moorfield District Conference
The Moorfield district conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church South opened at Trinity church Warrington Cumberland Md. presiding is Rev J RH Light Romney. Speakers include Rev Dr Henry W Bromley Cynthiana Ky Rev Dr H P Hamesll Rev Dr J Rd Cockrell Baltimore Md editor of The Southern Methodist Judge W W Millan Washington DC and Prof Miller Front Royal Va.
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Warrington Pont Cumberland
Moorfield District
Methodist Episcopal Church South
Trinity Church
J. RH. H. Light
Romney
Henry W. Bromley
Cynthiana
H. P. Hamesll
Rd. Cockrell
Galtimore
The
Southern Methodist
W. W. Millan
Washington, D. C
Miller
Front Royal
Twin Deaf Mute Twins Elopes Nearby
In Daly City two 16 year old deaf mute twins Lebe and Add Ritz disappeared yesterday. Their aunt Mrs Martha Becker suspects an elopement and notes an escort, San Francisco deaf mute Ctrd¢ Pow eas was seen with them yesterday. The aunt says he had been attentive to both girls.
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San Francisco
Lebe
Add Ritz
Daly City
Martha Becker
Luther K. Alther to be buried in Virginia cemetery
Luther K. Alther former American consul-general at Vancouver B C died in a Vancouver hospital and will be buried in Mount Hadron cemetery in Virginia. He was 44 unmarried and survived by three sisters and a brother once a seasoned government employee in the West immigration service and consular ranks.
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Washington Post
Luther K. Alther
Vancouver
B. C
Mount Hadron
Arther
William (. Alther
Luray
West
Seattle
Wash
Aleters
Mra
W. A. Sale
Raymond Forney
City
B. A. Bowman
Westernport
William K. Alther
Atlantic
Pacific
Kendall Faces Trial as Slayer Wins Point in Court
In Spotsylvania Virginia the trial of Charles B. Kendall 24 a farmer for the murder of Dr Robert J Powell near Granite Springs on May 17 opened with motions to quash the venire and change venue. The judge overruled the venue motions as premature and the jury pool from Charlottesville was selected with court reconvening Thursday. Kendall pled not guilty and his lawyers accused Commonwealth Attorney Powell of using newspaper articles to prejudice the jury. Six affidavits supported the venue challenge and Mrs S P Powell was implicated in juror drawing. former State Senator O Connor Goelrick defended her.
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Spotsylvania Courthouse
Va. An
E.B. Dabney
Charles B. Kendall
Robert J. Powell
Granite Springs
Charlottesville
Kendall
A. P. Powell
Commonwealth
Kendell
Spotsylvania
5. P. Powell
Commonwealth Attorney
O'Connor Goelrick
Meting Commonwealth
Powell
Lack of Advertising Blamed for Failure at Merchants Conference
Richmond delegates cite advertising as key to retail recovery. T K Kally of Minneapolis notes 26 percent of failures unused newspaper ads. T E Warriner of Lawrenceville echoes ad importance and cites improving conditions. Senator Carter Glass scheduled to speak tomorrow but unable to attend. Merchants from GA WV SC NC VA TN converge at the Southern Retail Merchants Conference through Friday.
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Richmond
T. K Kally
Minneapolis
T. £. Warriner
Lawrenceville
Carter Glass
Georgia
West Virginia
South Carolina
North Carolina
Virginia
Tennessee
Pacifism Dangerous Doctrine Says Morgan
Gov. Morgan denounces pacifism as a dangerous doctrine at the West Virginia American Legion state convention in Charleston on August 18. He frames pacifism and some politicians as threats to the government’s founding principles, urging members to support Americanism and political integrity. He cites three presidential candidates, accusing one of seeking the destruction of the Supreme Court and condemning sedition during wartime service.
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Charleston
W. Va
Acma
Gov. Morgan
American Legion
Sundrome Court
Senate
Maryland to Send Big Group to Boys and Girls Meeting
The Maryland State Boys and Girls clubs, over 3000 members, will send a large delegation to the Eastern States Exposition in Springfield September 14 to 20. Attending are Alice Curry Nourse, Louise Parker, Mabel Snodgrass, Arthur Hamilton, and many county representatives. Additional youths will be chosen at the Timonium fair. leaders Dorothy Emerson and N. G. Jankine accompany. Bankers association president J. Enos Ray announced a $1,000 gift for rural club work.
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Te ‘Worthington Lowe
Ellery Mibree
Maryland
Springfield
Alice Curry Nourse
Montgomery County
Louise Parker
Wicomico County
Mabel Snodgrass
Arthur Hamilton
Harford County
Hester Bond
Delm
Baltimorre
Timonium
Katherine Baker
Edgemount
Louise Townshend
Girdlettes
Fred Bull
Pocamoke
Springfeld
Dorothy Emerson
N. G Jankine
University of Maryland
J. Enos Ray
Maryland St Bankers’ Association
Association
Leary Smith
Edith Diel Frantz
Marianna Franta
Loranaer
Coohy Troutman
Charles Hupert
Pel Mae Arundel County
Allire Perrie
Mon- Hilda Jones
Dorothy Duckett
Jobe Bower
Frank Bushey
Paul M. Neaster
F. Burton Kephart
Kenneth
Kroh
Ralph Lister
Robert J. Nut
Wilbert EB. Roby
Naomie M. Burgoon
Helen Wolfe
Margaret Anna Wrough
Elsie Brilbart
Grace Rebecca Loran
Eldridge Leaby
Omar Boulden
Elgar Price
Edward Webbs
Kallen
Holter
Vernon Holter
Earle Lawstr
Thomas Menteer
C. Austin Miller
Edward Moser
Fart Putnam
Bamval Remburg
Claude Richardson
Otis Scoemak
Norman Shriver
Clem Stull
Clarence Warmer
Chester Mentz
David Zepte
Maria Hateack
Brerist
Gertrude O'Neil
Rose Females
Paarl Haleey
Artnbr Field
Moore
Susie Amos
Goldie Smith
Bonar
Jollet
Thomas Mullinix
Willem Suagrave
John
Nicolai
Ferdigend Salzmann
Smallwood
Benjamin Simpson
Vernes Bandell
Edward Turner
Staley Weller
Irtin Zettman
Edgar W. Zepp
Kent County
Louise Crow
Georgiana Robinson
Ano Matthews
Helena Brewo
Clara Matthews
Henrietta Wallis
Elisabeth Sutton
Ethel Crew
Bernice Carter
Fisabeth Moffe
Elizabeth Hui
Henriatte
Mulligan
Melvin Suit
Perry Browning
Stanley Jecking
Eben Jen
Somerset
Elizabeth Fifer
3Ie Cavit
Eleanor Gonley
William Rue
Walter Cottman
John Enals
Harman Bailey
Talbot
Cerel Shortall
Percy Shortall
John Willeen
Washington County
Margaret Buabey
Helen Keene
Wicomece
Louies Balls
Dorothy Holiday
Alice Parker
Worcester County
Mary E. Raid
Elizabeth Jones
Blanche Reid
Mae Jones
Gladys Bull
Carolyn Chesser
Jaddua Byrd
Willamt Nvens
Clinton Hudeon
Paul Mitterman
William Smack
Roger Payne
Bars Teachers Whose Husbands Can Works
Bpecial to The Washington Fe at Clarksburg W Va Aug 19 Married women are not to be employed as teachers in the Weston public school after this year if their husbands are physically and mentally able to work. All future contracts must state that marriage of a woman teacher nullifies the contract. The resolution does not affect contracts already made for the current year.
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Washington Fe
Clarksburg
W. Va
Westen
Weston I
Poison Pills Kill Child in West Virginia Incident
Special to The Washington Pent Point Plemnant reports a tragedy in W. Va where 18 month old George Ailor died after ingesting strychnine pills used as heart medicine by his father and given innocently by his 3 year old brother.
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Washington Pent Point Plemnant
W. Va
George Ailor
New Walnut Living Dining Suite Captivates Home Lovers
A design showcase presents a walnut living and dining suite featuring an extendable octagonal center table, plush upholstered chairs, a console-like side table with mirror, a long settee, a wheeled magazine stand, a folding desk with side leaves, a smoker's set with humidor, multiple end tables, and needlepoint chairs. Also highlighted are mirrors, a tall palm stand, Martha Washington sewing stands, Period secretaries, Windsor chairs, and a discreet telephone cabinet, inviting readers to see the new items in person.
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Virginia Secka Police Data
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Hacker
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New York
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South Fairfax Street
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Ashton Heights Citizens Association
M. O. Price
Grorae M. Cook
D. A. Millrick
A. J. Davies
Ashton Heights
Lyon Park Citizens Association
Ashton Heights Association
Wiliam H. Pincan
Arlington County Democratic Committee
William L. Bragg
Clarendon
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Arlington Ledge
Chesapeake Rench
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Rebekah Lodge
Clarendon Citizens Hall
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Brooks
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James I. Taylor
Halla
Russel Road
Lloyds Lane
Arington County
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Kerr
Senator Glass
Frederick S. Groves
Betterton
Judge Millan
Alther
Dabney
Morgan
Ban Johnson
Hagerstown
Rotary International
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Israryland
Pennsylvania
District of Columbia
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George W. Balke
Jimory T. Coblentz
Frederick
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Martha Washington
Windsor
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