German Ambassador Baron von Sternburg Dies in Heidelberg
The death of Baron von Sternburg, longtime German ambassador to the United States, shocks diplomats in Louisville. He served over five years and had strong ties with President Roosevelt and U.S. officials. His health declined after a cancer diagnosis and multiple operations. His widow, Baroness von Sternburg, previously lived in Louisville as a guest of Arthur G Langham.
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American Heiress and German Baron Tie On Marriage
Miss Langham, a wealthy American socialite, wed Baron von Sternburg, sealing a renowned international romance. They met aboard a ship when she was returning to the United States and he served as military attache to the German embassy in Washington. He later served as ambassador to the United States starting July 1903.
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Freight Theft Charged In Virginia Box Car Robbery
Staunton Virginia August reports police capturing Lawrence Brower and Herbert Marple after a Chesapeake and Ohio box car robbery Saturday night. Marple escaped, while Norman Loving was later found asleep in the city hall basement and jailed as a party to the crime. Goods and items from the car were recovered and linked to hidden locations before police were alerted.
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Noted engineer dead at Johnson City Tennessee
Special to The Washington Post Bristol Tennessee August 24 May William A Hankins chief locating engineer of the Carolina Clinchfield and Ohio Rail road was found dead in bed at Johnson City Tennessee He was 59 and had a notable record He reportedly saved the company about 1000 compared with earlier estimates He was a native of Surry County Virginia and a graduate of the Virginia Military Institute His wife Miss Marcellin Barrett of Goochland County Virginia Two brothers S H Hankins and MO Hankins resided in Richmond Virginia
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Richmond
Midshipman Sustains Broken Leg Aboard Chicago
A midshipman on the cruiser Chicago of the training squadron anchored in Hampton Roads suffered a compound fracture of the mid leg below the knee during a crane drill. The accident occurred in the afternoon as a sack of chains swung into the bunkers tram barge alongside the ship.
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Rains Flood Norfolk Areas Damage Crops
Torrential rains hit Norfolk and surrounding areas beginning Saturday night and continuing through yesterday and today. Water accumulation reached 499 inches in spots, flooding streets, roads, and fields. Streetcar service halted as fields and farmland suffered extensive crop damage.
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Mystery deepens in missing Wytheville man case reward trebled
The Stone Elec tra of Wytheville owner AEF Stone has been missing since last Monday. His father J Mack Stone trebled the reward amid foul play suspicions. Nearby reports note a separate escape attempt by a patient at a state hospital and a Bryan and Kern club organizing in Galthersburg. Also, shoplifters Fanny Nightingale and Jancy Barker, both young Black girls, were arrested in Richmond with over 100 dollars in goods. Elizabeth Fairfax Johnson engagement to Wilburn Cornwell is announced in New York. British officers M F Gage and J S D Gage arrive in Danville to study Stonewall Jackson’s valley campaigns with Staunton as their HQ.
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Embezzlement Charge After Ten Days in Woods
Robert Lee Cochran, a Building Inspector clerk, surrendered to Baltimore police after ten days on the run hiding in woods and parks to avoid arrest for embezzling 865 from the city. He faced bail and a court hearing, with city officials vowing prosecution. His wife had a brief recent marriage as details emerged from the case.
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Fire damages Hamner home in Lynchburg area
Incendiary fire early today damaged the residence and household goods of Jonn C Hamner on Hivermont avenue near Lynchure, Va, values about 3000 with little insurance coverage. Separate items note Masons plan county fair at Tappahannock September 2 3 and 4 with exhibits, plus reports from Grafton and Clarksburg on local events and a teacher institute in Harrison County.
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Liquor Issue Shapes North Carolina Republican Platform
Republican leaders gather for the state convention as rainfall and floods threaten attendance. A platform committee will draft a program, with local option on liquor likely to be a key plank. Candidates for governor include R. A. Linney and Prof. J. J. Britt. NationalCommitteeman E C Duncan aims to win NC for Republicans.
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Carnegie Gifts Dormitory at Virginia Christian College
Andrew Carnegie funds a new boys dormitory at Virginia Christian College Lynchburg costing 20 000 dollars with a 30 000 dollar fundraising goal. The college board awarded the erection contract to a local Lynchburg firm. The dormitory will be three stories, red brick in colonial style with 40 rooms for 80 pupils and is set for completion by February.
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Jail Not Large Enough Sparks Jail Reform Debate
Rev J O Stutman president of the Prisoners Aid Society of Maryland reports after inspecting Rockville jail that conditions are better than many county jails but size remains the chief issue The jail cannot properly classify prisoners by race due to space limits A slate roof concrete floors and a steel cage could be added at little county cost
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James Pope Acree dies. Danville warehouseman and czar
James Pope Acree longtime Danville warehouseman capitalist and city official died at General Hospital after a several months illness aged. He led the Danville Cooperative Warehouse Company presiding over six tobacco warehouses and headed Waddill Halland Real Estate and Insurance Company. Acree served as director of the Bank of Danville and helped establish Acree's warehouse with his late brother, the largest of its kind in the South.
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Tragic End To Elopement In Richmond
Richmond today located Constance, who eloped last week with Samuel Hope. Hope deserted her, leaving a note saying he would go to South America and never return. The girl telegraphed her mother, who came to assist. Mother and daughter returned north after discovering the marriage claim in Washington.
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West Virginia Weddings and Deaths
West Virginia items report two weddings in Martinsburg and Fairmont. David Clifford David of Cumberland wed Ida Burkhart in Martinsburg with Rev. Dr Gerhardt officiating. William uy Stout and Grace Yohe married in Fairmont with Rev. Aubrey Hess presiding. Also John Edward Haliam married Hier Stella Gattlan yesterday. Delila Mannalkes of Kensington dies at 82 from general debility. surviving siblings include Frank Mannakee William Mannakee and Miss Hate Mannakee and Mrs Murphy.
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Liberty inmate makes bold escape bid at Upper Marlboro jail
Special to The Washington Post from Upper Marlboro Maryland Aug 24 Frank Schon confined for cattle stealing attacked jailer Olle King with a razor and fled to the front steps before a woman inmate and others recaptured him. The jailer required 25 stitches for arm wounds and Schon was returned to his cell.
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Warrenton Horse Show Entries Feed Growing Interest
Special to The Washington Post Warrenton Virginia August 24 entries for the tenth Warrenton show on September 2 and 3 will surpass prior years. Old exhibitors and prize winners return, joined by many new exhibitors and stock. Mr Courtland Smith of Alexandria and Mr Briar Johnson, the show manager, are pushing to make this year the most successful yet.
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Lewis on the stump in Maryland campaign stop
Former State Senator David J. Lewis a Democratic candidate for Congress arrived in Hagerstown to address party leaders. He plans speeches in Frederick and Montgomery counties, spends two weeks in Washington county, and w ill aggressively oppose Col. Pearre.
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Noyes Library to Receieve $5000 Legacy
Kensington residents will receive a $5000 legacy left by Crosby B Noyes of Washington to the Noyes Library. The funds will improve the library facilities, renew magazine subscriptions, add shelves, and support cataloging and indexing efforts.
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Retired Baseball Star Dreams of Game Injury
Suffolk Va Aug 24 Edward W Graham, once a baseball star who retired ten years ago, dreamed he was sliding to a base and leaped from his bed. He landed on the bureau, cracking it, and is now under a doctor’s care for head injuries.
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Hibernian delegates gather in Portsmouth and auxiliary meeting begins
Hundreds of delegates arrive in Portsmouth Virginia to attend state conventions of the Ancient Order of Hibernians and its Ladies Auxiliary set to convene tomorrow. Women attend a Norfolk auxiliary meeting as part of the event.
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Maynard Leads In Second District Primary Outlook
In Suffolk on Aug 24 the eve of the primary shows Maynard slightly ahead in the Second district race amid shifting alliances. Rumors of large pluralities circulate, with Cabell and Holland contesting Maynard’s renomination. Maynard telegraphed Natcemond leader H E B Smith denying Cabell circular claims about voting for salary increases and future reelection.
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Arlington School Building Case Stalls Court Action
In Alexandria county circuit court Judge J B T Thornton heard James E. Clements claim to block completion of a Colonial Heights school building. Arlington district school board and Morris & Schuring contractors deny misconduct, asserting proper bidding and compliance with law. Pending decision, construction halted. Capt Crandal Mackey, Commonwealth's attorney, submits an affidavit disavowing any contract interest.
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Firemen to Go to Convention in Harrisonburg
Alexandria delegations from the three volunteer fire companies prepare to travel to Harrisonburg for the Virginia State Volunteer Firemen’s Association annual convention. Columbia Engine, Reliance, and Relief crews will parade with about 84 men and the Naval Gun Factory Band leading the march. Hampton’s delegation will arrive by steamer, while local firemen urge them to stay, and Thomas Chauncey returns from Seattle after attending the Fraternal Order of Eagles convention. A separate court continuation delays Patrino Benedetto’s shooting case to today.
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West Virginia Obituary for Miss Fahre Tente Tout
Mrs. Ca Tum bia mite 8 pt Pompiadore Bowman, supervisor of the Clark division of the eeee and Clarke burs ction Company, and Tyasterday at her home in Fairmont, aged 47. She is survived by two daughters and her husband. Funeral at the Church in Fairmont expected.
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Col Demspey Watches Drill At Alexandria Armory
Col Charles A Dempsey U S A retired detailed at Richmond for state militia duty paid an unofficial visit to the Alexandria armory and watched a drill by the newly organized Company G Leavendeath Virginia regiment. The Wash Monument Association of Alexandria has bought 2 acres west of Shooters Hill to add to the park subdivision. Mrs George B Councill wife of Rev I G Councill and mother-in-law of George H Rucker died at 81. burial at Ivy Hill Cemetery tomorrow.
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Gypsy Queen in Court over a melee at Kahl's resort
Baltimore august 24 queen Anastasia Demitro in vivid attire attended a hearing at the Mount Winans police station where seven gypsies from the Demitro band were fined five dollars and costs for disorderly conduct and chief Slatcho Demitra was fined ten dollars and costs for carrying a concealed weapon. The witnesses denied illicit liquor sales or any disorder beyond the riot. The Demitro clan reportedly has 641 families with Slatcha as chief and the Brazilian branch among those arrested.
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