Victory Despite Taft Sees No Republican Chance in Virginia
In a Richmond Va conference of Democratic leaders Speaker Richard Byrd outlined a vigorous statewide campaign to mobilize 40 000 stay at home voters and push the party to victory in Virginia. Prominent figures including Henry St George Tucker and Henry Byrd pledged an aggressive orchestration of speeches and organizing efforts across the state to secure the Democratic ticket in November.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tehmons
Richard Evelyn Byrd
House of Delegates
Sigorius
Ilarry St George Tucker
Henry Stiart
Turneular Strees
Wemacrara
Virginia
Sata Yoo
Beenuao
Bluecoats at the Oar in Colonial Beach boat race
Policeman Thomas Plasty of the second precinct won reprise in a recent boat race off Colonial Beach near St Marys county. Washington policemen plan to enter a crew led by Captain Thomas Walsh with members Watt Horne Jack Walsh and others aboard a speedy launch chartered for the voyage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Plasty
Colonial Beach
Washington
Pondit
Jenthim
Tantheel
S Marys County
Batheman
Thomas Walsh
Folleemen Watt Horne
Jack Walsh
Fish Wilvnwe
Tom Dathouse
Wil Felfolt Tase Treuva
Allan Clark Vant Char
Lischers
Wccivision
Property owners oppose streetcar line extension meeting
Residents gather to object to extending the Muda Haltmere and Annapolis line from Fifteenth Street northeast to New York Avenue northwest. They urge officials to deny permission for electric streetcar cars to operate on the segment, arguing the extension benefits others but not their area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patrisl
Washington
Soremet
Oss
Muda Haltmere
Annapolif Dlens
Estewe
Comalwlowers
Electra
Ffteenth
New York
Reson
Waggaman Dead In Country Home Tragedy
Henry Filiott Waggaman son of Mr and Mrs Jott Waggaman died yesterday at the family country home near Anypatle. He was born in this city a year ago and graduated from Minneapolis University in 1900. He served as assistant manager for the Southern district of the Electrical Works, and recently returned home after a tour. He is survived by his wife.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Filiott Waggaman
Jott
Floyd Waggaman
South River
Anypatle
Moagenman
Minnepton Wotveratty
Miesinghous Elec
Waa
Southru
Maryland
Selaware
Columbia
New Masseu
Jie
Harper Leaves Bank Board Resigns From Metropolitan Bank
Robert M Harper resigned yesterday as a director of the National Metropolitan Bank. The board elected Clarence Moore to succeed him. Harper returned to his position as director to focus on leading the new District National Bank, of which he was elected president.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert M Harper
National Metropolitan Bank
Clarence Moore
Mir Harper
National Metropolltan Bank
New
District National Bank
Maryland Obituary Seeks Fall Suit Buyers At Summer Prices
Annapolis area obituary notes John Bloos, former alderman, aged 62, dies after long illness. The notice mentions rebuilding efforts, diabetes, and surviving wife and son. It hints at ready-made goods arriving and offers to tailor suits at summer reduction prices for early orders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Annapolis
Ate
John Bloos
Aldermoan
Hunan
Schwartz Pelzman Reliable Tailors Constance Valley Road Link
Fragmentary OCR notes describe Schwartz and Pelzman tailors at 505-507 Seventh Street and refer to a plan or connection involving Valley Road. The text mentions Staunton Virginia and Lexington to Salem routes, plus pressure on an unspecified Baltimore-OH connection, with unclear motive or action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
Staunton
Lexington
Salem
Mrs Wilhenny Dead In Temes & Melthenry Company Official's Widow
Mire Nelie Peffer-Mcihenny wife of Temes & Melthenry general manager of the Waltington Gay Light Company died yesterday after long illness at the family residence 17% Rings piece. She leaves husband and two children a boy 7 and a girl aged ht years. Mrs Mcihenny was daughter of former Senator Pelfer and served as secretary during his Senate term. Church services will be held with pallbearers including William F. Hart and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelie Peffer-Mciihenny
Temes & Melthenry
Waltington Gay Light Company
Benater
Abe
Church
William F. Hart
Chariot A. Mac- Alleter
Thomas J. Fisher
F. of. Whiswell
Thomas ¥. Holden
Mt G . Bayly
Funeral of Mrs Potts Farrer Griffith Potts
Funeral services for Mrs Fannie Griffith Potts wife of Rear Admiral Robert Potts retired were held at St Matthew s Roman Catholic Church with Father Buckey presiding. Honorary pallbearers included Admiral Rixey Surgeon General of the U S Navy Captain Robert B Griffin and local doctors. Interment followed at Arlington Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mire
Fannie Grifith Potts
St. Matthew's
Krogsted
Crosein
Arlington Cemetery
Mrs Mary Jones Dead at Georgetown Hospital
Mrs Mary Rose Jones wife of attorney Charles F Jones of the Department of Justice died after two weeks illness at Georgetown University Hospital. Theodora A Rose and Dr J N Rose attended. funeral today at Dr Fone home. interment at Brookville Indiana on Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Rose Jones
Charles F Jones
Department of Tuatice
Georgetown University Hospital
Mr Jones
Theodora A Rose
Muncey
Ind
J. N. Rose
Wushington
Fone
Brookville
Fifteen Miners Die In Mexican Mine Cage Accident
A special dispatch from Mateahaula reports fifteen miners killed and thirty imprisoned after a cage fell 1600 feet at the La Pag mine in Mexico City. The mishap occurred when a cable parted from brake failure, sending the cage to the shaft rafters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mexico City
la Pag
Stone faction leads Williams for Maryland comptroller
Maryland Republicans at the state convention acclaimed Cecil Williams for state comptroller while Stone faction holds full control and denounces Democrats for extravagance. Frank Williams of Cecil County nominated. George Dorsey Day ousted from Howard delegation. platform backs Taft, good roads, income tax, primary reform, and Baltimore city representation.
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Maryland
Cecil Aftor
Henrig
Baltimore
Angel
Wiliam
Hhe
Mudd
Philadelphia
W. H. Jackson
Salisbury
George A. Peatro
Frank
Williams
Hikton
Gov. Crothera
Cecil Whig
Ceckl
George Dorsey Day
Howard County
Ballata
Stona
Stata
Commeras
Taft
Congress
Baltimora City
House of Delegates
Harris Witness Testimony in Travilah Case
Rockville Maryland reports that Gwynn Harris and wife Clara Harris deny any truth to rumors Of refusal to testify against Ollie Harrie. Harris says the defense will challenge the confession of ears, arguing it was not voluntary, as new testimony is awaited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buchad
Ty Washington
Ker
Rockville
B. Gwynn Harris
Clara Harris
Ollie Harrie
Travilah
Manassas Horse Show Crowds Grow Amid Strong Entries
The fourteenth annual Manassas Port Show Association exhibition drew notable entries and improved quality despite a smaller crowd. Highlights include wins by Melvin C. Haxen's Lort Charming and Charles Went’s and S. M. Morrie’s Enmea, with judging across hunter brood mares and various yearling classes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melvin C. Haxen
Charles Went’s
S. M. Morrie
Enmea
Mumber
Maryland Weddings In Hagerstown Merges Two Ceremonies
Mary land weddings report two nuptials in Hagerstown. Miew Airy Alte Bragunier daughter of Joseph M Bragunier of Hagerstown wed William McLens of the Mohawk Valley Cotton Company at St Francis De sales Church with Rev Daniel Doody officiating. A later night ceremony at the Baptist parsonage united Mramma C Rebenider 53 of Chambersburg with James Gine of Upper Strasburg after courthouse hours, officiated by Rev HH Thomas. the couple secured the license from court clerk Harry Baker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hagerstown
Miew Airy Alte Bragunier
Joseph M Bragunier
William McLens
Mohawk Valley Cotton Company
St Francis de Baleo
Daniel Doody
Mramma C Rebenider
Chambersburg
James Gine
Upper Strasburg
Baptist Parsonage
HH .Thomaa
Harry Baker
Ileenge
Virginia Weddings and Local Notices
In Petersburg the Aug wedding of Miss Harth Stern Ruf to Walter Gideon St John took place at the bride’s parents’ home with Rev J T Bosman officiating. The bride is daughter of Mr and Mrs William Ashby Ruffin of Petersburg. the groom is a merchant from Atlanta. Also wed in Annapolis, Md, Arthur B Carver and Alice Roby Robinson, officiated by Rev W Roberts. In Fredericksburg, William H Marshall and Mama Q Thomas, daughter of the late Mrs Sue Turner Tines, married at the Trinity Church parish home with Rev H H Barber officiating. they will reside in Fredericksburg. Bladen Tasker Tayloe of King George and Mina Fannie Love of Reidsterstown Md wed at St Michael’s Church with Rev Alexander Hichom elating. A local job listing notes a preacher position for four charges in the Washington Post region, with a nanny hunter report in Clarksburg W Va. A disturbing note reports James W Fitzto found dead, hanging on a farm fence in the Indian Springs district, possibly due to epilepsy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Post
Manassas
Manessaa 3Orta Show Association
Hunter Elast
H. R. Weatherbee
New York
Hos
Thomas
Meredith
Gamesville
Leroy
Herring
Nokesrille
Golden Taft
Buver Pattle
HW Herring
Nekeaville
Johnsnmusself
Middleburg
St Paterick
Redmon
Doctor
Mian Lucy
Buckie
Galueiville
Lund
Miss Daley
Litera Farm
Manaus
Jack
Holy Watkins
Washington
stalious—Firet
Black Duke
Ceterville Horn Company
Centerville
Kecoud
Prince George
Harry Trion
Manasses
George TB. Gallener
Hickory Grove
JC Braudus
Bristow
Blick Duke Jr
Major
Liberia
Ferm
Stamnaana
Ewell
Dan
Greenwich
Delay
Waverly Yarra
Haymarket
Venacond
Tha Virginan
Piret
Ethel Birzmere
Ely Betman
Mindteburg
Lucy
Buckner
Gaincaviie
Hele & Co
Nokewille
South
Fatrick
Cetsion
Miadteurg Headsuer Sialltone
Leek Ord
Tess
Meotia
Melvin Ciias
Weaning
Virsmis
Gharlay
Washington, DC
Tird
Antry
Bua M Morrie
Tummy
FW Bennett
Brandy
Prince Wiliam Hunters
Whrat
Gatlateotion
H Dodge
Haymerket
Vearbla
Adamson
Warrenton
Buster Wo
Jomamon
Fussell
Mindlebure
Sigering
Wokeswil
WF Hale E Co
Noker Fancy Pree
Cecilian
Liberia Parm
Batistation
J.hi
Maraet
Bleck Pura
Widale @ Os
Newssville
Teilight and Mate
Aadays
Flester
Midcelburg
Ammberine
Rante Hirker & Heth
Mguaazes
Baddle Horact
Keswick
Weatherbea
Pretty Maid
Allen Fotta Gohan
Thing
King Gertar
Mostes
Meget
Hale & Cn
rico—Yiral
Ernest Ctlorback Mataakes
Vadeeohd
Dran- Vales
Oymer Thotia
Héléen
Pairfax County
Pine
Pine Ares Wy Heatarten
Iverremten
Nille
Mae
Altro
Fineet
Actarbacie
Lady Melba
Hin
Ge Everhart Arend
Jake
Smallwood
Lim
Mra Georee
Branton
Manassas Ste
Polat Tight
Glatoyok
Ths
Plataz
Aurwatl
WG Halctor
The
Plata
Peteraburg
Mias Harth Stern Ruf
Walter Gideon St
Cincinnati man seeks to preserve Jefferson Davis cell at Fort Monroe
Jefferson Davis of Cincinnati claims kinship to the Confederacy leader and met Fort Monroe officers to press Taft for steps to preserve the cell Davis occupied as a prisoner. He says he hopes Confederate groups will back his plan and has addressed a letter to the President.
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Foint Comfort
C. Jefferson Davis
Cincinnati
Fort Monroe
Ater
Taft
Bataian
Jeffarson Davis
Fort Monros
Virginia Firemen Meet Opens State Convention
About 1,500 firemen gather in Hampton for the Virginia State Firemen’s convention. Mayor Thornton F. Jones welcomes the visitors as keys to the city are presented. 178 delegates are accredited with most visitors sightseeing. parade and championship reels planned for Friday. next year’s meeting set for Alexandria.
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Waltingtom Pon
Hampton
W J Weymouth
Hampton Company
Thornton F.jones
Hagerstown
J RN Curran
Alexandria
J W B Croke
Richmond
JE Glenn
Harrisonburg
George G Cumming
Portsmouth
E J Willams
Charlottesville
JH Redwood
Opnvation
Alxandits
Educators in Conference Endorsed by Local Pastor
The first annual convention of Hol aton Conference educators opened in Bristol with nearly all schools and colleges represented. Rev. W Neighbors welcomed delegates as Rev J C Straley of Wytheville spoke on the divine origin and educational responsibility of homes after recently valuing $100 000 for Emory and Haley College buildings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emory and Heley College
Waanington
Bristol
Holaton Conference
Methodist Episcopal Church South
W . Neighbors
Hung College
J. C. Straley
Wytheville
Emory and Haley College
Hla
Virginia Briefs From Somerton to Blandford and Beyond
Fragmented Virginia update reports a shooting near Somerton Creek injuring a man and a misfire with a squirrel rifle, along with multiple burglaries in Blandford where four stores were entered. Other items include a Petersburg family shooting incident, a railway brakeman fatally struck near Pocahontas, a Stony Creek mill fire, and a note on Pellagra insurance claim patterns in Richmond. the Washington Post cites local spread of pellagra.
Derailed freight train causes horse car mishap
A freight derailment on the Charjetta division of the Southern Railway in west Winston Salem North Carolina derailed two engines and ten cars. A car carrying 29 horses overturned and hung on a 50 foot embankment secured by a metal rod. Only two horses were injured, one with a broken leg. Engineers Moser and Hopkins leapt to safety, sliding down a 35 foot embankment unharmed. A white horse in a coal yard area jumped as the car toppled but remained uninjured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wineton Salem
N.C
Southern Railway
Moser and Hopkins
Arsa
Weather Report and Local Notices From Washington and Virginia
Weather conditions across the midwest and east show heat above 90 degrees in several regions with showers in Florida, the Gulf states, and northern areas. A large part of the country experiences moderately warm weather while storms and winds shift along coasts. Local items include a Grand Lodge report from the United Order of Colored Odd Fellows showing 77 deaths and 4978 dollars paid into the endowment, a street parade, and a banquet. Nearby reports mention Gov Glasscock denying a sentence reduction for J W Beatty, and Edgar Hall becoming general secretary of the YMCA at Newport News with September start.
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Weather Bureau
Washington
Mexico
Oblo
Middle Atlantic
North Atlantc
Morida
Texas
Dutcassippi
Upper Lake Region
Rocky Mountain
Pacite
Florida
Calt
Miestisippi
Platoem
Spépla
Petersburg
Aus
Grand Lodge
United Order of Colored Odd Fellows of
A. Shirley
Banqnet
Wailing in Town After Guilty Verdict on 21 Boys
Norfolk Va August 2 Twenty one negro boys were found guilty of housebreaking and larceny. Justice Simmons ordered a thrashing at home as punishment. The youths were returned to their parents within a block and the sentence carried out amid wailings and lamentations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washlogton
Norfolk
Justice Simmons
Bursting Fire Engine Kills In Asheville
A Brevard chemical fire engine overturned and exploded while responding to an alarm in Asheville on August 2. Porter Ji Aiken was killed and several others were injured, including J W Chapman the police chief Gelloway and a drug clerk. Aiken was valued at about $15.00 per week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Asheville
Brevard
Ji Aiken
J W Chapman
Gelloway
J W, Smith
Aiken
Elkins to Extend Road to Tidewater
Senator plans Morgantown and Kingwood railroad extension to Parsons with through line toward Tidewater. Work to begin early next summer. road unlikely beyond Parsons next season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morgantown
Kingwood
Tidewater
Special
Washington Post
W Va
Parsons
Divined Father's Death Shocks Ill Daughter at Hospital
At St Joseph's Hospital in Parkersburg, Miss Anna Jones, a patient, repeatedly pleaded for the truth of her father Dr L W Jones of Biladora. Despite efforts to shield her, a precognitive moment revealed he died that morning, leaving the girl overwhelmed by the revelation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Apedal
Washington Post
Parkersburg
W. Va
St. Joseph's Hospital
Anna Jones
Wurvey
Taunton
L. WH Jones
Bilen- Dora
T ‘Wen
Stabbed and Robbed in Roanoke Lumber Probe
Special to The Washington Font reports a Valley Lumber Company salesman arrived at police headquarters with multiple wounds after a visit to a local lumber concern, was attacked near Roanoke and robbed of 51 dollars. He said four men assaulted him, one with a gun, another with a stick, and a knife wounded his chest. Several people have been arrested on suspicion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roanoke
E. 1
Valley Lumber Company
Harmon to Grangers rally features Ohio West Virginia leaders
Four thousand people attended the bi state Grange rally at Blennerhassett Island. Gav Harmon was the principal speaker and later spoke at the Marietta fair. Officials note Gov Glasncouk could not attend. other speakers included ex governor J N Bachelder T c Laytin and Prof C Atkeson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio
Mectal
Washington Post
Parkersburg
W. Va
The
Grange
West Virginia
Blennerhassett Island
Gav Harmon
Speker
Marietta
Gov Glasncouk
Hx-Gov
J N Bachelder
New Hampshire
T. c Laytin
Prof
C. Atkeson
State
Restraining Virginia Lee Company From Stock Issue
A Norfolk court issued a temporary injunction halting the Virginia Lee Company from issuing 200000 in preferred stock while blocking ahead of its 40000 in common stock. The suit, filed by BL Tinian of Washington DC and John H Caldwell of Bristol, involves Seaboard Air Line ex-president James M Barr as a defendant. Fire destroys Widell Lumber mill in Wildell West Virginia, losses about 46000. company to rebuild. Martin Regan, a shipyard joiner in Newport News, killed when struck by a traveling crane engine. survivors include a widow and several children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norfolk
Suage Hantkel
Virginia Lee Company, Incorporated
Tiniany
Washington, D. C
John, H. Caldwell
Bristol
James M. Barr
Seaboard Air Line Railway
Virginia
Washington Post
Wildell
W. Va
Widell Lumber Company
Coal and Iron Railroad
Housler
Taw WeBhingion Cos
Newport Newa
Martin Regan
Hele
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Myansen
Thomas S Martin
Calin
J Tay 1 Biyson
Martins
Murbos
Taylor Bryson
Raf
Mirphyse
Bluecoats
Northeast
Harper
Reaugus
Metropolitan
BREHI
Peffer
Mes. Potts
Wil Rest
Arlington
Mary Jones
Georgetown Hospital
Stone Faction
Pearre
Guv Warfield
Thia
Promines
Good Roads Commission
Roulette
Hes
Harris
David Gray
Hunter
Clarkaburs
Columbus
Moub- Zion Church
Fance
WasBtoyon
Apemtan MG
Jamea Waseon Fitto
Ditto Farm
Ditto
Celimybai
Jefferson Davis
Educators IN Conference
Virginia Briefs
Somerton Creek
Buriol
Ban Darden
M. Wan
Blandford
Godney & Perkinson
James Tench
Bon Keys
William E. Moore
Willie
J. H. Young
Charles
Jackon
John Gil
Jackson
William Gootwyn
Atlantic Coast Line Railway
Pocahontas
Toro
Stony Creek
Sussex County
John C Stafford
Gossies Yy County
Embankment
Horace
Great Lakes
Grand Banks
United Odd Fellows
Harpers Perry
Potomen Dear
Pheskadeah
Gous
Newport Newn
Fairment
W.s
Edgar i Hall
Newport News
Horne
Alfred Davis
Wee
Parenta
Elkins
Noanoke
Fannie W. Flippo
K Linwood Flippo
R B Wortham
Weska Heatheville
James Gordon
Fredericksburg
Vernon Barratt
Spmtteylvania, County
Castoria
Gunmane Liep Witea
Lansburgh & Bro
Ith Street
Father
Harmon
Grangers
Christian Xander
St. PR
Lnte
Ee Arancn
National University Law School
Serena
Bulding
Telaphenne
Irchise
Rend Rowrsen
Satiatieg
Wood
Capitol Street
Emerson Institute
Cosening Werk
Winslow St. Baneglfh
John E Rusheam
Baeling
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Dimicsl
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Spe
Rational Cathedral
Ade
Gregg
Lane
Eastern College
Sinfamita
Fort Loudoun
Shenandoah Valley
Katherine
Augusta Military Academy
Wit
Vireiaia
Atigpest
Susie Basrarite
Ann
Cmss
Wits
Piper Sl
Fargo
Ieeeatalogas Om
Chas
Sera
Faptalat
Macon
Spateta Bae Sr
Ak Tetry Preveres En Heatitc
Gy Meashier
Sweet Briar College
Bor Sutelegae
Maryland Agricultural College
College Park
College
Paciat Sane
OF Mercy
Mt Washington
Ie Sulta
Sera Rockville
City
B. H. Kelly
David Kelly
Tto
Canada
Reedville
Masa
John D. Wise
Wilson & Mayers
G St
Er Cent Bank
Beunaleds
Brussels
Axminsters
Nanaad
Peps
Wileim & Mayers
Bert Cosi
Tits Sihys
Ognsurmire Coal Compant, Inc
Satlenting
XEX Newark
Amtore
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