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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Aug 22, 1905

Page

4

Poll favors Martin Swanson for governor in Virginia primary

A Washington Post summary of an eighty five county poll predicts Martin wins the U S Senate race and Swanson captures the governors race while Montague, Anderson, and Eggleston also lead their respective Democratic primary contests. The piece notes Willard and Ellyson are favored for lieutenant governor and cites reaction from Richmond supporters and a possible independent ticket led by Royall.

Virginia United States Thomas Martin A. J. Montague Claude A. Swanson William H. Mann Joseph I Willard J. Taylor Ellyson Alston Cabell William A. Anderson Samuel W. Williams J.D. Eggleston George H. Halvey B. Eggleston Charlotte Asher Ww. Harman Rockbridgs George Ww. Kqvier Augusta Washington Post Richmond News-Leader Martin Swanson Anderson Eggleston Dllyson Heutemont Montague Mann Gwansop Harvey Willams Judge Rhea Bristol Herald Rhea Bristol Academy of Music Wiliam L. Royall Movement For Fuller James B. Doherty Doherty

Attempted Assault Report From Washington Parish

A fragmentary report describes an attempted assault on a woman on a porch. The attacker seized her neck with hands and fled. bruises were noted. Suspected ties to an individual wearing a necktie are mentioned but details are unclear.

Pediattel Halile Smith Mies Abe

Parkersburg Judge Convicts Man in First Degree Case

In Parkersburg West Virginia a jury convicted a man of first degree offenses after a two day trial. The defendant admitted involvement and the court sentenced him to imprisonment. The case involved a murder plot against his wife linked to Lewis Hendricks Roskey.

Parkersburg Dex Kwa Lewis Hendricks Roskey

Newport News Customs Inspector Denies Staffing Cuts

E B Stuart, collector of customs in Newport News, moved four inspectors off piers claiming port decline. The Chamber of Commerce data showed exports up and imports up in the last year, prompting claims staffing was needed. Other items report arrests for Sunday law violations, drownings, and local deaths across Maryland, Virginia, and West Virginia.

Washington Post Newport News E. B. Stuart Ir “Stuart Chamber of Commerce Tame In Chesapeake and Ohio Stuart

Virginia Seen as unlikely base for Watson move

The article notes that Watson appears unlikely to gain support in Virginia where Populists are virtually absent. It argues his shift from Democrat to Populist strains friendships, and suggests he would be better positioned in Virginia by remaining nearby in the capital or visiting officials at Gunston Hall to stay connected with political thought and federal officials.

Virginia Parker Roosevelt Swallow Nean Ness Gunston Hall

Rockville Fair Entries Open At Montgomery County Show

Special to The Washington Fan Rockville Md Aug 21 The fifty second annual exhibition of the Montgomery County Agricultural Society begins here with twelve events slated and purses for horses and livestock. Notable entries include Weaiton Soy Rabbitt Bird and George Keichner Rockville in the 2:50 pace. A baseball battle is forecast between Poolesville and Rockville for the county championship. Also reported are drowning incidents and a marriage in Rockville with local ties.

Washington Rockville Mongomery County Agricultural ‘Society Agersgate Leaver J. Fletcher H.C. ‘ Copperthite I Shugrue Wiliam H Chambers A Daley J. Steubdener Purac Sepen Db Rors Weaiton Soy Albert Rabbitt Derwood Bird George Keichner Charles Vebrs Dtwle Nora Thomas C. Yer Rockin Guy H. Hervey Seeord Race Mahhook Chane Kite Séngate John Segley Ee Ordway Duff Green

Resignation Tendered by County Official on Condit Road

A county employee along Condit Road tendered their resignation. resignation was accepted by Sheriff Arthur. The report notes the event as completed with no further details about the reason or successor.

Condit Haw Baan

Spencer Engineer Killed in Runaway Locomotive Crash

Special to The Wagmamen Spencer North Carolina August news reports engineer B H Butoab aged forty of Spencer was killed instantly between Salisbury and Spencer at 10 o'clock when a runaway locomotive collided with the standing engine he was operating J W Freeman the fireman narrowly escaped death by leaping from the cab 200 yards away the engine dashed onto the shifter and was mangled freight yard officials later identified unknown assailant in the aftermath of the wreck.

Wagmamen Spencer N.C BH. Butoab Balisbury

Rowiga Mice and Céoley Trial Noted Incomplete Charge

An incoherent fragment notes a legal matter with unclear names and details. The text hints at a third party involvement and possible charges but provides no dates places or definitive actions for a concise summary.

Rowiga Mice Céoley Coron

Won Davis Cup Prize Ends At Sea Girt Virginia

National Guard unit from Camp Dar The-Kingwood competed at Sea Girt New Jersey in the Davis Cup event. Sixteen men from Company G saw practice scores and noted placements as observers described the event and standings.

Mariginen Pwelves Virginia National Guard National Rifle Sea Girt Camp Dar the - Kingwood Bendad

Missing Athos Ylag Aims to Re open Thursday

Fragmentary note reports missing Athos Ylag seeking fresh supply from Spanish source. Concerned parties urge action to reestablish operations, with Mr Donald contacted as part of the discussions.

Montersido Are -Weil Mr. Donald

Bentons Woods Camp Meeting at Leesburg Welcomes 5000 Avid Attendees

In Benton's woods near Middleburg Va the Methodist central meeting drew about 5000 people for services led by Dr R Andrews and others. Tomorrow Dr I B Lake a noted minister will address the crowd before a relation of Confederate veterans.

Sordiak Leesburg Benton Woods Middleburg IR. Andrews I. B. Lake

Cure Claims for Cuticura Skin Disease in Old Testimonial

A vintage advertisement describes a long battle with skin disease cured by Cuticura. The piece cites a testimonial dated January and a letter from March 2, 1905 claiming full recovery after years of suffering and repeated treatment failures. It presents the person’s name and location in a promotional context.

Alexdria News In Brief Great Interest in Women Reps

Alexandria news in brief notes a special primary election for women representatives to Congress with polling hours and party delegates meeting at city venues. it lists local figures, social events, a funeral, a civil suit, and a visit by city officials, reflecting community concerns and upcoming election activity.

Womna Congress

National Y W C A Meeting Highlights Union Effort

Williams Bay reports from the National Y W C A meeting note an adjacent division of duaidolation funds totaling 360,000 largely donated by a single Rockford Main family. Reports from Des Moines Terra Haute Toledo Alton and Omaha mention new building projects under way. A first club members conference was conducted by the national extension department with Miss Helen Barnes and Miss Florence Dunne of Chicago W C A presenting on Christian work for women in factories across four states.

Williams Bay Destroit Puddin Rockford Main Dea ‘Moines Terra Haute Toledo Alston Omaha Genfarence Helen Fy Barnes Plorence Dunne Chicago Akron Ohio W.G. Ay Tate

Justice Terrell Responds on Negro Servant Issue

The article records Justice Robert H. Terrell replying to critics about his remarks on the domestic servant portion of the so called negro problem. He stresses unemployed black workers in Washington and notes shifts in labor from hotels and private work to other trades, amid rising competition and concern for the vocational prospects of the colored servant class.

Robert H. Terrell Baster Post National’ Negro Business League New York City Washington Preas New-York C. G. Villard Evening Post Ide. Net Werhington Ga Jombia Fife Oberth. T

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