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Washington Post

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Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

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Aug 25, 1906

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Freight Train Plunges Into Moccasin River Disaster at Trestle

Bristol Va Aug 24 A washout toppled a Virginia and Southwestern freight train into Moccasin River at 2 am. The engine and eight cars carrying toast plunged over the weakened trestle killing two men, brakeman E Gooh er and fireman J A Cleet, with engineer Robert L Burton badly injured but swimming ashore. Property loss is heavy.

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Bristol Virginia and Southwestern Moccasin River Toas E Gooher Lovedste J A Cleet Rathton Robert L. Burton Booker Cleet
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Boy Saves Mail Train Near East Hagerstown Station

Conrad Burger, a youth son of Edward Burger, aided by companions, found a spike jammed between rails on the Western Maryland fast mail line near East Hagerstown Station. The spike protruded above the rail and was held by close-set edges. They removed the obstruction moments before the train arrived.

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Washington Hagerstown Conrad The Edward Burger Maryland Baltimore East Hagerstown Titach Tre Ouingsters
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Virginian Missing From Claremont General Store

New York reports Thomas A. Stewart a 44 year old general store proprietor from Claremont Saxon County Virginia is missing. Police urged to search. Stewart was seen August 7 buying supplies and staying two days at Broadway Central House before vanishing. His wife notified detectives have not located him.

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New York Thomas A. Stewart Birty Claremont Saesex Alex Stewart Broadway Central Fetter
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Girl Accuses Two Assault in Baltimore Park

A fifteen year old girl accuses George T. Rice and George Knapman of assault in Carroll Park Baltimore. Rice and Knapman were held on $2000 bail by Justice Loden at the Western police station awaiting Criminal Court action. The incident occurred last night near Lexington Street and Carroll Park. the girl, living with her step sister at 713 West Lexington, identified the pair and was held as a prosecuting witness while officers attempted to move her to Juvenile Court.

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Baltimore Park Baltimore George Trice George Knapman Paca Street Dron Torker Phiadelphia Justice Loden O Western Police Morni Aig Criminal Court Ligne W. Kilpatrick West Lexington Street Fannie Kilpatrick Carroll Knapman Carroll Park Burke Justice Inden
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Wells' term nearly finished in brig on double evons

A Washington Post report from Norfolk Navy Yard says J Raynor Sterrs Wells a former New York Newport society man and apprentice seaman in the U S Navy recently court martialed for extending a leave before enlistment will be released next Tuesday. Damite, Va Aug 4 An attempt to break into the Danville Orphanage was made about 1 o'clock this morning. intruders escaped after being frightened away. Cumberland Md Aug 28 Frederick Charles Burleigh of Washington and Miss Beasie Elizabeth Wolf of Bloomington were married Thursday night in Deer Park. Parkersburg W Va Aug 24 Seven year old Harry Tedrow drowned in an ice pond in North area after cramps. Vienna Fairfax County schools to reopen September 17. Danville Aug 24 Margaret Virginia Crowder, widow of Samuel D Crowder, died aged seventy seven. Dawile Aug 24 A M Jeffrese, aged five tree years, died last night. born in Culpeper, woodworker by occupation. survived by widow and four children.

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Millionaire Washington Norfolk Norfolk Navy Yard J .Raynor Sterrs Wells New York Newport United States Navy Washington Post Damite Danville Burleigh B. E. Wolf Cumberland Frederick Charles Burleigh Beasie Elizabeth Wolf Bloomington Methodist Episcopal Church Deer Park J. B. Workman Oakland Parkersburg W Va North Erea Harry Tedrow Margaret Virgina Samuel D Crowder Yosra N.C Jeffrese Culpeper ehNaren
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Governor refuses pardon for 12 year old killer Susie Hannon

Governor Glenn declines to pardon Susie Hannon a twelve year old white girl sentenced to four years and nine months in the penitentiary for killing a young man in Cabstrua County He notes her bad character and her father's influence but offers a potential conditional pardon if her conduct improves and a good home can be found.

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Washington Post Raleigh N. G Glenn Susie Hannon Cabstrua County
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Appeal to the President by AME Zion Bishops

The African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church bishops in the United States gathered in Norfolk for their seventh annual meeting adopted a resolution urging the President to seek fair crime trials for all citizens regardless of color. The call arose after frequent lynchings, proposed by George C. Clement, a Black editor from Charlotte.

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Washington Norfolk African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church of the George C. Clement Charlotte
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Loud Talk Causes Trouble on Railway Dispute

Washington bureau reports Superintendent Joseph Colvin of the Washington Alexandria and Mount Vernon Railway filed a complaint with Mayor Pott and Chief Goods against seven employees after a late night argument at Prince and Royal streets. Warrants issued. case expected in police court. Names not released. all involved reportedly dismissed. Colvin says local authorities will handle future cases and he will assist prosecutions.

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Washington Fost Bureau King Stenet Alexandria Joseph Colvin Washington Mount Vernon Road Colvin
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Fire Laddies Return Home From Virginia Convention

Alexandria volunteers arrive after the Virginia Volunteer Firemen’s Association convention in Richmond. A King Street parade drew a large crowd, with the Washington Naval Gun Factory Band winning second prize. Refreshments followed at the Columbia engine house. Mrs. Sarah Ann Dix’s funeral was held on North Pitt Street with Rev J. A. Jeffers presiding and pallbearers listed. Burial was at Methodist Protestant Cemetery. Annapolis report notes Congressman Peatre appointing Edmund to West Point. Pavels, a St John’s College student, qualifies for admission after medical exam.

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Alexandria Firrmen Virgina Volunteer Firemen's Associaton Richmond Kingstreet Navalh Gun Factory Washington Columbia Enginehouse St. Agaph Street Sarah Ann Dix North Pitt Street J. A. Jeffers George E. Price J. F. Cook D. H. Appich J. T. Boyd John Naylor James Evele H Annapolis Peatre Edmund United States Military Academy West Point Pavels St. John’s College
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Flooding Strikes Cumberland Area As Roads Submerge

A cloudburst drenches Cumberland and surrounds, flooding streets and tracks. Water reaches ten feet on the National Pike near Longs Land and floods the Georges Creek and Cumberland Railroad tracks. Barns are struck by lightning, with significant damage to a farm and crops near Chaneyville. Traffic halted as Pear Street becomes a river and Dry Run overflows.

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Washington Post Cumberland Valley Railroad Cumberland Sea Company John O'Neal Chaneyville Flintstone Cumberland and Westernport Electric Railway Longs Land Baltimore Carroll County Sykesville Westminster
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Threats Against Colored Troops At Fort Brown

War Department reports rough characters in Brownsville plan to shoot at colored troops upon leaving by train. Acting Secretary Ainsworth and Gen. Hell hold conferences amid fears of another outbreak. Authorities pledge to shield troops, who may be forced to defend themselves during the march to the station.

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War Department Brownaville Fort Brown Ainsworth Hell I- 13 Brownsville Texas Fort Reno
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Troops Sent Toward Border as Texas Riot Suspect Blaze

Aug 24 dispatch reports a battalion from Camp Mabry bound for the Mexican border amid rumors of Brownsville trouble. In Brownsville, nine members of Company CG, Twenty-fifth Infantry, were arrested for leading a raid that killed a citizen and wounded a police lieutenant. A cipher order delayed transfer to Fort Reno and prompted a call for a special term of court while precautions against black soldiers entering town were renewed.

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Austin Tex Camp Mabry Brownsville McDonald Twenty-fifth Infantry W. O Bower George Jackson David Powell Corp Madison John Holloman J. H. Howard W W. Newton Oscar W. Reed J. H. Askew Leutenant Fort Reno Oklo Maj Penrose Bell
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State Firemen Hose Reel Contests in Richmond

Immense crowd watches the state championship hose reel contests in Richmond. Six companies compete with Lexington taking the free for all in 29.75 seconds, Covington No. 1 close second, while Strasburg wins the second race in 29.75 seconds and Lexington follows. Prizes go to Phoebus No. 1 for largest company, Columbia No. 1 for next, and bands from Naval Gun Factory Washington and Artillery Band Fort Monroe win uniformed-band honors.

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Richmond George Alexander Covington Lexington Covington Company Woodstock Strasburg Newport News Phoebus Columbia Alexandria Naval Gun Factory Band Washington Fort Monroe
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Ice at Virginia Beach Resort Prices Jump to Twenty Dollars

In Virginia Beach and nearby resorts the ice price rises to twenty dollars a ton as heat drives demand. Buyers can purchase only small amounts, with a noted ice scarcity blamed, though city supplies appear ample and prices elsewhere have not risen.

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Virginia Seashore Washington Post Norfolk, Va Virginia Beach
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Addresses at M. P. Conference reflect Protestant stance

At the Methods of Protestant Conference session today Theodore Attord, superintendent of the State Anti-Saloon League, Rev. J. Lucas, and Rev. Mr. Rice delivered addresses. The program noted three speeches as part of the event.

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Paflmont, TY Theodore Attord State Anti-Saloon League J.lucas Mr. Rice
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Maryland Farmers' School Closes After Statewide Session

Special to The Washington Post College Park August close of summer school and farmers institute at Maryland Agricultural College drew farmers from nearly every county. Lectures covered animal judging alfalfa egg production and poultry breeds with talks on engines feeds shoeing diseases grafting nursery inspection and home grounds care plus household emergencies.

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Washington Post College Park Farmers Institute Maryland Agricultural College C. W. Naal E. J. Oswald W. T. J. Pallaferro W. N. Hutt James E. Rice Mies Agnes Smith Frances Weldner
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Rockville Fair Attendance Falls Despite Heat Storm

Rockville Md August reports cooler final day crowds due to extreme heat and a storm, with total four day receipts expected to match last year. Exhibition officials say scorching conditions kept thousands away, but closing day attendance still strong. Premium lists, cups, and varied entries across poultry, preserves, canned goods, vegetables, and culinary divisions are announced with numerous named winners and exhibitors.

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Rockville
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Fair Week Weddings In Rockville Md

During fair week in Rockville several Washington couples were wed. Rev White officiated marriages including Thomas Francis Newgaler to Mary Theresa Kennedy and William Frederick Baker Jr. to Maud Virginia Mansfeld. Other ceremonies tied Weldon Ferguson to Frances Garner and Cort Sawyer to Rachel Sinclair plus Willam Bernard Charles and Laura Stewart at the minister home.

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Washington Rockville Washington Post R. White Thomas Francis Newgaler Mary Theresa Kennedy Charles E. Burriss Gaithersburg Mary E. Bly Baltimore William Frederick Baker, Jr Maud Virginia Mansfeld Alexandria EL. Walfe M. E. Church South Weldon Livingston Ferguson, Jr Loudoun County Frances A. Garner Thomaston Conn Leo Port Loretta Days E. B. Prettyman Cort Leroy Sawyer Rachel Pearl Sinclair F. Claude Diley Travilah Mary C. Bennett Germantown Seo S. BR. White Willam Bernard Charles Laura V. Stewart
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Ayer's Cherry Pectoral Promoted for Lung Relief

An old advertisement extols lung health urging readers to use Ayer's Cherry Pectoral for coughing and chest discomfort. It claims the medicine soothes irritated throats and supports restful breathing, while advising consulting a doctor for explanations of its action.

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Ayer
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British Captured Washington 9 Years Ago and Burned White House

A long-winded recap notes the 1814 British capture of Washington from Benedict Maryland. It covers the march through Nottingham Marlboro and Old Fields to Bladensburg, the burning of the Capitol and White House, and the retreat to Benedict as American forces mutinied under fatigue and disarray.

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Washington Benedict Charles County Nottingham Marlboro Old Fields Bladensburg Comion Capitol White House Treasury War Office Patuxent River Chesapeake Bay Potomac Patuxent Susquehanne England Cochrane Chesapeake Cockburn BeneiG@iet Long Old Fields Hadeen Georgetown Montgomery County Capitol Grounds Congressional Library Thomas Jefferson The National Intelligencer Admiral Cockburn War and Treasury Arsenal Navy Yard Fotoreac Long Bridges Long Branch
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Tax Officials Targeted Over Coal Lease Assessments

State Tax Commissioner Dillon filed in Fayette County Circuit Court to remove Assessors T. Carter and B. Bart for failing to tax coal leaseholds fairly. He claims the aggregate value reported by the assessors was 805,000,000 while his estimate is 5,685,000. The dispute centers on alleged influence by lease owners and lawyers in the assessment.

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Washington Post Charleston W. Va Dillon Circuit Court Fayette County T. Carter B. B. Bart Dilton
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Three Drug Stores Robbed Across City

Police believe a band of house burglars is targeting drug stores. Robberies yielded only cash, with the largest take $6 from Arthur F. Portman’s store at 140 Fourteenth Street NW after a Thursday night closing. James O'Donnell's shop at 94 F Street NW lost $9.40 and Portland Pharmacy suffered $1.20.

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Po Nes Arthur F. B. Portman Fourteenth Stress Northwest James O'Donnell F Street Northwest Portland
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Palma Prisoner in Bis Palace

The piece discusses moneyed interests behind a movement on the island, rumors sugar trust supports insurgents to spur U S intervention and annexation. Gen Bell travels to Oyster Bay amid Cuba turmoil while officials deny U S intervention yet diplomats hint of possible action.

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Eee All United Sugar Trust United States Bell Oyster Bay Fort Brown Tex Cuba Washington State Department Sleaper Havana Éudenca Palma
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Demand for Honest Elections in Cuba Amid Roosevelt Commission Debate

A Havana interview reports Liberal senator Moria Cam pos Maraqueti says rebels seek honest elections and would accept any legally elected leader, even Estrada Palma. He backs a nonpartisan Roosevelt commission to investigate, rejects American intervention, and warns three months of war could ruin Cuba. Alfredo Zayas cautions Lib erals avoid armed action unless independence is threatened.

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Washington Post Havana Moria Campos Maraqueti Telegrafo Estrada Palma New York Roosevelt Palma Cuba Banderas Ping Guerra Alfredo Zayas Senate Liberal Party Zayds
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Notable Hotel Guests From Many States Arrive in Cities

A long list of individuals and couples check into hotels across Baltimore Boston Chicago New York Philadelphia Pittsburg Richmond Alabama Florida Illinois Indiana Kentucky Louisiana Maryland Massachusetts Minnesota Missouri New Jersey New York North Carolina and other places name guests at the Willard Regent National St James Raleigh and other prominent hotels. The compilation includes merchants officials and travelers such as A Wallace G W Gras George R Hwith Alfred Schwaler H Dents Edward Leopold Amelia Beiter Louisvile Grotes F. Jones William F MiMer and many more with destinations or home cities noted.

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Baltimore A. Wallace G. W. Gras Prim Regent Boston George R Hwith HW. Rost National Thicago BR Jonneon New Willard Brigge Alfred Schwaler Rattled New York City R. Putman Arlington Johnson M. Lenncut R. Lenncut Sherdham George A Sopa Wo White Wl i Baker EV Suummerwell Bite J. W. Beck WD. Smith Wo Powers Wildes Henry Gttenburg Mira N Stewart Frank Spies E ¢ Page H.@ Hollis Raleigh E H. Kodas Gus Cake Gliman Philadelphea A. L Kell WB Ruston H Dents F Dentz Dents the Wises Ashbrigge St James Pittsburg R. TV Alcon Neil Willard Asing Halen P. McGleary Richmond G. A Manson Alabama Mise Blanch Shelden Binnineham Miz Charles Hearnl Mobile Shoreham Colorado ED. Richards M. A. Phipps Denver Delaware Samuel Speak Harvey St. James Florida E. N. Bredel Tampa Illinois Edward Leopold Betteville Ney Washburn Bloomington Indiana HetHe Small Indianapoli William F. MiMer Indianapolis National Kontucky Amelia Beiter Louteville Grotes F. Jones Millereburg James W' Ozborne Covihaten James Mcw Williams Ielevilie New Witerd H. N Green G F. Brantley Lake Charles Regent Maryland Hugh Victor LeCsbe Annaporte Elges Massachubetto Ellard Gimes St- Loui H. BH Betham Raléigh New York Alfred B Elleworthy Buffalo Nowite North Carolina B. Chagman Ashavilla J. F. Hays Misa Wilson Asbeville J. BR. Howerton Charlotte
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Utes Move Toward South Dakota Quietly Leaving Utah

White River band of Ute Indians withdraws from Utah stamping grounds with families, seeking peaceable relocation to avoid white settlement. Commissioner Leupp reports no warpath, cites allotments causing discontent, while Capt Hall urges return to reservations. Officials monitor situation for potential trouble.

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White River Gte Indiens Cn Utah Francis R. Leupp Indian Affairs Leupp Utah South Dakota Wounded Knee Sitting Bull Commissioner Leupp Appeh Red Cap Appah Congress Alan Capt. Hall
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Boy Sentenced to Death for Assault in Va County

Albert Young of Rappahannock County was convicted in circuit court for assault on his eleven year old cousin Gussie Welch. He was sentenced to hang and confined in Luray jail amid fears of a lynching. Young is about seventeen years old.

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Warrington Res Luray Albert Young Rappahannock Gussie Welch Young Uut
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Father accuses son in $1000 forgery case at Peace resort

Disturbing charge filed by prominent businessman Carney of Peace against his son G. W. Carney. Reports say the son passed numerous checks from ten to a thousand dollars, with forged signatures. He had been in Charleston and Montgomery recently, triggering the broad investigation.

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Washington Post Hinton W. Vz Bel Carney Peace G. W. Carney Charleston Montgomery
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Cured by Cuticura in two weeks for 756

Mrs George J Steese of 701 Coburn Be on Ohio shares a letter praising Cuticura Soap and Cuticura Ointment for curing her baby’s severe skin ulcers after three doctors failed. She notes the child’s sores healed in half a cake of Soap and one box of Ointment, saving the family from further expenses.

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George J. Steese Coburn Be ‘On Ohio Evesy Serene Speer Drag & Une. Corp
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