Martin Vote Narrows Swanson Lead in Virginia Primary
In Virginia's primary results Swanson led in many counties while Martin secured a statewide plurality, with Ellyson defeated in Richmond for lieutenant governor by Cabell. Montague campaigned across the state, and Willard conceded to Swanson while Cromwell and other fusionists shaped Norfolk and Winchester contests.
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Martin
Montague
Swanson
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Willard
J Taylor Ellyaen
James Alston Cabell
Ellyson
Cabell
Gov Montague
Judge Mann
Samuel W. Williams
William A. Anderson
Yeaterday
Nomimee
Marion Female College
O'Ferrall
Tyler
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Made Attack on Bowie at Anne Arundel GOP Convention
The Republican County convention in Annapolis nominated part of the county ticket and adjourned to September 8 for further nominations. Wilbur F. Petherbridge attacked sheriff candidate John Bowle, calling him a fool of James P. Bannon, a Democratic politician. The group condemned suffrage amendments, oyster bed leases, and Democratic county mismanagement, while praising Gov. Warfield's effort to purify politics. Nominations announced include Bowie for sheriff, Luther A Palmer for Register of Wills, Arthbur C. Whittenmore for Treasurer, and several House of Delegates members. A state general committee was also named.
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Washington Post
Annapolis
Wilbur F. Petherbridge
John Bowle
Petherbridge
James P. Bannon
Brooklyn
Warfield
Washington G. Tuck
T. Brice
Benjamin H. Henson
Dave McNemar
B. H. Neal
Garrett County Democrats Endorse Poe Amendment at Convention
Garrett County Democrats convened in Oakland with broad district representation and adopted resolutions praising Gov. Warfield and Comptroller Atkinson while endorsing the Poe amendment. The ticket nominated includes Hamill for senator or House, Totten Matthews and Clarence V Guard for House seats, with Osar Robeson Treasurer and Willem Hore Clerk, plus county and state convention delegates from Oakland, Friendsville, Swanton, and other towns.
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State Central Committee
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Warfield
Atkinson
Alexander C Mason
William Miler
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Thayerville
G Semmes Hamill
Grand Jury To Continue Probing Primary Frauds In Virginia
Commonwealth's Attorney Richardson revealed Judge Witt intends to convene another grand jury at the next term to pursue the investigation into alleged election frauds. The statement followed a private remark in the courtroom with Mr Royall present as the jurors were discharged.
Hewitt Declines Sheriff Nomination in Montgomery
Frank L. Hewitt, nominated for sheriff at the Montgomery county Republican convention, notified chairman Willis B. Burdette that business demands prevent acceptance. The county committee plans to fill the vacancy. Frank Ward may replace Hewitt in the ticket for the house of delegates, with Benjamin C. Riggs of Rockville possibly succeeding Ward.
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Rockville
Frank L. Hewitt
Willis B. Burdette
Frank 8. Ward
House of Delegates
Mr. Hewitt
Benjamin C. Riggs
Ward
Girl Shot in East Radford by Boy
Eleven year old Katherine Preston, daughter of Mrs Carey B Preston, was shot in the neck and shoulder by Harry Ward, son of Mr BE Ward, in East Radford Virginia on August 23. The firearm misfired but the patient will recover. The bullet was not felt and no danger is anticipated.
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Washington Post
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Katherine
Carey B. Preston
Harry Ward
BE. Ward
Frisco Glim to join Salvation Army if acquitted
John Smith alias Frisco Glim was moved from Newport News jail to Williamsburg for trial on a Peninsula Bank robbery link. He says he can prove an alibi and if found innocent will join the Salvation Army to atone for his past life.
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Newport News
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Williamsburg
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Ward Vote Protested in Second Ward Primary
Charges of irregularities in the Democratic primary in Alexandria's Second ward were investigated by the city committee. The committee canvassed the ward vote, with Brockett alleging improper ticket distribution. judges defended their conduct, and the vote was ultimately upheld. A separate move sought removal of the collector's office, with a protest committee formed to oppose relocating the Internal Revenue service facility.
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State Central Committee
Simpson
Fnaeniici Ag
Jesson
Breckett
20Minates
Seco
Commissioner of Internal Revenue
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Collector of Internal Revenue
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Paff
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Alexandria
Hubert Snowden
J. T. Sweeney
Charles R. Hooft
J. T. Burke
C. B. Marshall
Johny W. May
C. Jones Rixey
W. A. Smoot
Frank W. Lamber
John M. Johnson
Charles King
T. C. Smith
B. Leadbeater
Gardner L. Boothe
Samuel H. Lunt
Rize
Ciitizens
Ollector Summers
Veteran Confederate Soldier Dies By Own Hand Near Charlottesville
Despondent over financial troubles, William T. Tompkins, an elderly Confederate veteran, shot himself at 9 pm last night at Miss Susan Hamner's residence near Hedmonds seven miles south of Charlottesville. He died within two hours. Tompkins, long residing in Pennsylvania, was returning to Judson Hamner's near Glendower. An inquest returned a verdict of death by own action. Remains to be taken to Judson farmer's home near Glendower for interment.
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William T. Tompkins
Susan Hamner
Hedmonds
Tompkins
Pennsylvania
Judson Hamner
Glendower
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Tompking
Albemarle
Richmond
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Policeman Kills Negro During Arrest in Norfolk
Special to The Washington Post reports Sam Smith alias Sam Jones, a Black man from Berkley, was shot through the heart by Norfolk Police Detective J. T. Pettis while resisting arrest after stealing chickens. Smith led officers to his home, attacked them with an ax and a spade alongside ally Amos Biggins. Pettis fired in self defense. Biggins was arrested. a jury ruled Pettis acted in self defense.
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Washington Post
Norfolk
Sam Smith
Sam Jones
Berkley
J. T. Pettis
Smith
A. J. Ramsey
Amos Biggins
Biggins
Pettis
Bigins
Miners Testimony in Taggart Divorce Case at Wooster
Gen. Miner testified again in the Taggart divorce hearing, presenting the master roll for July 1908. He explained Taggart was confined for mental observation rather than acute alcoholism, and that removing Mrs Taggart and the children might aid reconciliation.
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Negro eludes posse in Georgia swamp search
Thomasville, Aug 23. At 10 this morning thirty armed men rode a special train toward Jarrets, Fla, seeking Emanuel Harder who allegedly eluded a Mrs Outre in town last week. The group found a cabin, but Harder had fled. They returned by afternoon train. Monticello residents remain convinced he is at large.
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Tragic Selma Revolt Ends in Lott’s Death and Mob Casualty
In Selma Alabama on August 22 Oliver Lott a Black laborer at G Takley’s lumber mill killed John Helton and wounded Harry Helton after a debt dispute. Lott barricaded inside a house but was killed when a citizen posse led by G Talley shot at him. Talley died hours later.
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Deaths of McLean Whitten Mills Reach Across Nations
Lester McLean, formerly assistant secretary in the YMCA Bible study department, died in Colorado Springs after a month of typhoid fever. Three hours earlier his family learned of a Tokyo fellowship appointment. Also, Walter H J Whitten of Holyoke, a turbine water wheel pioneer, died aged 78. Philo Mills of Mills Gibbs, London, a noted dry goods partner and cattle breeder, died today.
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London
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Atlanta Storm Sweeps City Kills Youth
An electrical storm with high winds struck Atlanta Georgia today. Eighteen year old James McDaniel was killed by lightning near the city center. The Kimball House and the state capitol were struck twice but sustained no major damage. About a thousand telephones burned out and many electric streetcars were destroyed. Windows were blown in awnings torn away and cellars flooded. Rain fell in torrents totaling minutes. Damage estimated in the thousands.
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James McDaniel
Kimball House
State Capitol
Quarry Explosion Claims Two Men Near Baltimore
In Baltimore County near the city limit, John Wardle was killed and Peter Hahn was critically injured in an accidental quarry explosion while ramming a charge. The blast hurled them twenty feet, burying them briefly before rescuers arrived. Wardle died en route to a hospital.
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Peter Hahn
Baltimore County
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Debria
Ward
Injured in trolley crash at Niagara Falls
Eight people were hurt when a Niagara Gorge trolley struck a standing car at a crossing with New York Central. Among the seriously injured are Julius Bear and his wife of Cincinnati, Mildred I. Stokes of Chicago, with brakes blamed for the crash. Also reported, Hampden-Sidney College elected J Gray McAlister as president to succeed resigning Dr McKwaine.
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New York Central
Julius Bear
Cincinnati
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Mildred I. Stokes
Chicago
Hampden-Sidney
Apenlal
Washington Post
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Hampden-Sidney College
J. Gray McAlister
Richard McKwaine
Indiana's 700 pound man Kreigh dies in Indiana
Philip Kreigh known as Indiana's 700 pound man dies at his home in Stilesville after months of illness during hot weather. Once exhibited by a circus as the largest man in the world he stood over six feet tall with small bones. his weight ranged up to 775 pounds requiring two tailors for clothing. He was 40 years old.
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Ind
Philip Sreigh
Indiana
Stilesville
Dropey
Kreigh
Demand for Free Meat Seeks End to Trade Barriers
Telegraphic appeals from associations and municipalities urge Chancellor von Buelow to open frontiers to free meat and live animal imports. Thur ingia reports prices 4 percent higher than former. Meat prices rising about 40 percent in ten years and 2 to 9 percent in one year. Investigations split on causes including living costs, duties, and sanitary barriers.
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Thuringia
British Bark Bidston Hill Sinks Off Buenos Aires
Buenos Aires reports the sinking of the British bark Bidston Hill with eighteen drowned. Survivors are expected to reach Buenos Aires aboard an Argentina steamship. The Liverpool built four-masted, 2434 ton vessel sailed from Hamburg May 19 bound for San Francisco and was last heard June 14 under Captain Jones.
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American Minister Russell Presents Credentials in Caracas
William W. Russell of Maryland, new American Minister, presented credentials to President Castro and was cordially received. Ex-Judge W. J. Calhoun, Roosevelt appointee as special commissioner on Venezuela-US relations, pursues investigations with government aid and may stay about two months.
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Venezuéla
William W. Russell
Maryland
Castro
W. J. Calhoun
Roosevelt
Venezuela
United States
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Steamship Captain Arrested Over Steerage Conditions
New York Aug 23 Immigrant steerage aboard the steamship Erny faced scrutiny as 200 passengers were found lacking adequate accommodations and Captain Silvis Cosulich was arrested on charges of failing to provide for passengers. The ship from Trieste arrived last Saturday and food safety is under investigation. Treasury and Commerce officials, citing ignored immigration rules, have pursued sweeping enforcement with several bonded captains facing similar charges.
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Silvis Cosulch
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FIXURE ON COTTON Georgia growers fix minimum price
Georgia division of the Southern Cotton Association adopted resolutions urging a 30 cents a bushel minimum for cottonseed and no cotton sold under 10 cents a pound until a price agreement is reached. An assessment of 1 cent per bale was levied to fund the state organization. Congressman Livingston and others addressed the gathering before adjournment.
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Southern Cotton Association
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Death Sentence for Woman in Digby Trial
Aug 23 Digby Nova Scotia Hope Young was found guilty of murdering Minnie Young her ward and sentenced to death. The date of execution was set for Wednesday. The prisoner, pale but calm, proclaimed not guilty when asked for a final statement.
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Troops Quell Alaska Salmon Camp Race Riot
News from San Francisco reports a race riot last month at a Nushagak Alaska salmon packing camp between Chinese and Italian workers. A dispute escalated into days of siege on the bunk house with casualties on both sides. Troops arrived from a nearby military point to restore order after several killed and wounded. A drumhead court martial followed without assigning blame.
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San Francisco
Farewell to Bryan Banquet Set by Jefferson Club
The Jefferson Club of Chicago plans a farewell banquet for William J. Bryan before his world tour. The Auditorium banquet hall is booked for September 16 with Gov Douglas, ex-Gov Hogg, and ex-Senator Pettigrew invited, plus Mayor Dunne and Clarence Darrow among local speakers.
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Texas
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Raid on fan tan game ends with two arrests
Police raided a rear Penn sylvania Avenue NW fan tan game where fifteen Chinamen played. Lee Bing and Gam Wah were arrested and later released on bail. About $2 was found on the table as the room was surrounded and players tried to flee.
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Bicycle theft spike hits nine wheels in a day
Nine bicycles reported stolen in a single day across the city. The losses included machines taken from in front of the Temple of Justice, Center Market, and the Post-office building. The spree coincided with a hospital case involving Lorenzo Washington after a beer altercation.
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