West silent on issue public service in his aim
Major states colleagues erred legally in withdrawing consent for the P Bal W. structure at Fourteenth and Water. Morrow claims the commissioners erred by rescinding approval and says the company could seek mandamus to enforce the original decision. He submitted papers for opinion to determine if his position stands.
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Morrow
Thomas
T Ebel
West
Macfarland
Ping
Maj. Morrow
Covestoner Morrow
Marfarlaund
Palladelpha, Baltimore and Washington Railroad Company
United States Congress
Congress
Sothwest
Fourteenth Street
Co Bark
Wests
Pourteeneth
Water Streets
Hoghe
Tour
Rayner Trip Planned After Hospital Stay
Special to The Washington Post reports William Rayner son of Senator Isidor Rayner has left Sheppards and Enoch Pratt Hospital with Dr Charles Bevan for a voyage on a coastal steamer rather than a European trip. He rarely stopped in Philadelphia and remained at the Hotel Walton as confinement at Sheppard Hospital continues. Robert B S Kelly counsel says opposition to Rayner re incarceration dropped after court ruling finding no ground for continued confinement. Experts deem him sane.
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Washington Post
Baltimore
Philadelphia
William H. Fisher
Walton
Rayners
Sheppard Hospital
Robert B.S Kelly
Rayner
Taft Cheers Delegates Delayed by Floods at N C Convention
The Republican convention in Charlotte opens amid rain disrupts rail schedules. A. H. Price of Salisbury is elected permanent chairman. Taft praised as the greatest American citizen, drawing loud cheers from about a thousand delegates and approving business leaders from Charlotte. The session adjourned at 7:30 PM without platform or candidate nominations.
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Washington Pont - Charlotte
N. C
Republian
B. Adams
A. H. Price
Salisbury
William H. Taft
Charlotte
Too Much Mother In Law Sparks Divorce Fight
A St. Louis report says a young businessman denies any reason for divorce as he fights it. He claims his wife left two years ago to stay with her mother and never returned, contesting rumors she works at a telephone exchange and asserting she took property and their 9 year old daughter. He brands the case as too much mother in law.
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Wasaineton ‘ Sword
Sug. J. BH
St. Louis
Cay
Walker
Bridegroom Found Dead in Maryland Mine Residence
George Washington Coleman aged 71 a miner at Consolidated Coal Klondike No 7 was found shot through the heart in the rear of his mother's Charlestown Lonaconing Maryland home shortly before 10 tonight He married last Thursday to Margaret Rebecca Lease The case notes relate to a separate Campbell county Virginia acquittal in a jail transport shooting on August 15
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Woo Ape Washingtos
Cutherland
George Washington Coleman
Consolidated Coal Company
Klondike
Charlestown
Lonaconing
Margaret Rebecca Lease
Spectal
Washington Post
Lynchburg
L. J
Hibernians Elect Officers at Portsmouth Convention
Special to The Washington Post reports the dual state convention of the Ancient Order of Hibernians and Ladies Auxiliary in Portsmouth August 28 elected officers. Maurice A. Powers of Richmond is president. William H. Sweeny of Alexandria vice president. John T. Flood of Portsmouth secretary. William McDermott of Roanoke treasurer. Ladies Auxiliary officers include Agnes T. Werriter of Richmond president. Mrs. John McDonald of Roanoke vice president. Mrs. Annie C. Lyons of Norfolk secretary. Mary Fennymore of Newport News treasurer. M. A. Breen of Alexandria sergeant at arms. Agnes Quinn of Roanoke sentinel. Next convention will be held in Richmond.
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Washington Post
Portsmouth
Order of Hibernians
Ladies’ Auxiliary
Prtsmouth
Hibernians
Maurice A. Powers
Richmond
William H. Sweeny
Alexandria
John T. Flood
Portamouth
William McDermott
Roanoke
Agnes T. Werriter
John McDonald
Annie C. Lyons
Norfolk
Mary Fennymore
Newport News
M. A. Breen
Agnes Quinn
Lewis Discusses Outlook in Rockville Tour
Special to The Washington Fest Rockville Md Aug 2 Former State Senator David J Lewis of Allegany county nominated by Democrats to oppose Col George A Pearre for Congress spent today in Rockville meeting party leaders and voters He expressed confidence in his selection noting Pearre has held the job too long and should go to another district citizen
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rockville
David J. Lewis
Allegany County
George A. Pearre
Congress
Lewis
Possass
Col. Pearce
Col-umbia Senatorial Vote Close From Flood Delays
Flood conditions delayed yesterday's Democratic primary results in Columbia. Gov. Ansel appears reelected over C L Blease by about 15000 votes. Senate race tight among KD Smith J G Evans and R G Rhett, likely a second primary for Smith and Evans. Contested districts show Aiken Patterson and Finley winning, with Hilerbee Hodges heading to a second primary.
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Columbia
D. C
Gov. Ansel
C. L. Blease
United States
KD. Smith
J. G. Evans
R. G. Rhett
Smith
Evans
Aiken, Patterson
Finley
Hilerbee
Hodges
Lunatic Kills Cell Mate at Bayview Asylum
Baltimore dispatch reports Franz Gross 74 died from a beating by his cellmate Michael Shipley at Bayview Asylum. Shipley claimed a divine order to kill, saying God instructed him to beat and kill a man after a prior struggle with ten men.
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Washington Post
Baltimore
Franz Gross
Bayview Asylum
Michael Shipley
Shipley
Gross
Millionaire Veteran Carey Wright Dead in Lexington
Carey Wright a 72 year old millionaire died in Lexington Virginia after recently arriving from North Carolina. A native of Rockbridge county he served in the Confederate lines during the Civil War and later settled in Lagho. He was the last of his immediate family but left many relatives in the area.
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Washington Post
Lexington
Carey Wright
North Carolina
Rockbridge County
Lagho
Bishop to Dedicate New Gassaway Church
Special from Washington Pont Wheeling W Va Aug 26 Bishop Donahue called to Gassaway W Va a new town on the Coal and Coke Railway named after Henry G Davis to dedicate this new Catholic church Caught in Ushderton and Drowned Wilmington N C Aug 26 Charles Ni Hutgoni of Raleigh a member of a house party at Wrightsville Beach was drowned this morning after being caught in the undertow body recovered
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Washington Pont
Wheeling
W. Va
Donahue
Gassaway
Coal and Coke Railway
Henry G. Davis
Ushderton
Wilmington
N. Cy
Charles Ni Hutgoni
Raleign
Wrightsville “Beach
Rainfall Delays Rockville Fair Races and Judging
Rain and poor track conditions postpone racing and many events at the Rockville Maryland fair. Officials hope for better weather as 1,000+ attendees brave the elements for exhibits judged by a panel including Nicholas Miller and Arthur Warthen. The program shifts to a grand cavalcade and remaining races with purses up for grabs, while attendance is forecast to surge if conditions improve.
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Healf
Joe Turner
Washington
Tom Willams
Bertoo
Ray
Grsta
Ball
Cate
Grads Durham
Senton
G. Rey
Belfer
Hostein
W. Adaire Brooke
Charles Wells
Mista
Clay B. Edwards
Heri
John HE. Muncaster
A. M. Lethron
John B. Muncaster
A. M. Lothrop
John TR. Muncaster
John J. Muncaster
John E. Muncaster
A. B. Bean
Ghades
Gueenseys
Z. M. Waters, Jr
M. Waters, Jr
Z. M. Waters
H. C. Hurley
Z. M. Cooke
Mereford
Wensy TK
Weaver
Registeréa
Hanet Casbell
A. M. Waters, Jr
Kirk
Fine Horses at Pulaski Favorable Hopes After Opening
A local equestrian event at Pulaski shows hopeful signs after an inauspicious start. Officials report clearer conditions today as horses compete with improved performance and attention to safety.
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Pulaski
Hesulta
Pulaski horse show opens amid weather delays in Maryland
Special to The Washington Post from Pulaski Washington Aug 26 reports the second annual exhibition opening under unfavorable weather. Crowds gathered as bands played though many classes filled slowly. Remaining events may fill if weather clears with notable entries in best yearling colt, best rider under 16, ladies park saddle, gentlemen riding, and green hunter classes led by owners such as John G. Oslesby R. M. Hunt and Miss Geraldine Mirzhugh.
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Pulaski
Maryland
Baltimore
Dnes
Hort
Stendara
Witterfores
M. XK
Mutague
Nina
G J
Buford
Leo
James
Pescock
R. M. Hunt
Green Hunters
Bald Billy
Johon Martin
Pigeye
J. T. Baker
Bull Holds Former Sergeant in Thorny Peril
Richard Roberts, ex police sergeant of Potomac town in Alexandria County, was chased by an enraged bull while perched in a locust tree. He clung to thorns as the animal pawed the ground until rescuers arrived with forks to drive the bull away and return him to safety.
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Washington
Roberts
del Ray
Robbed of ten dollars and fined five in court
Capt. W. A. Knowles of the advonn Beulah Land appeared in Alexandrian police court with his wife as complainant against Thomas Merriman, a deckhand, for misappropriating ten dollars given to buy provisions. Merriman admitted receiving ten dollars and was fined ten dollars with twenty days’ jail in default. He had previously claimed only one dollar.
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W. A. Knowles
Advonn Beulah Land
Alexandrian Polt
Thomas Merriman
Knowles
Caton
Merriman
Capt. Knowles
Deaths and incidents in Alexandria area death notices
C A Yohe of Alexandria dies at 72 at home 133 North Washington street survived by wife Annie Green and son C Harry Yohe. Yohe linked to Steiner Yohe cigar firm, former Masons master. Funeral at 4 pm today. Miss Imma Price dies after illness at 205 Cameron street leaving four sisters and brother George Price. Gas engine explosion injures G Frederick Ayers. highwayman robbery report by Thomas Padgett. Funeral services for Mrs Georgie Coun Gill held. interment at Ive San Cemetery. Lieut Gov Winston visits Alexandria after London camp event then departs for Norfolk by steamer.
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Charles A. Yohe
Alexandria
North
Washington Street
Annie Green
R. Mayger Green
Citizens National Bank
C. Harry Yohe
Yohe
Allentown
Willam Buckingham
Buckingham
George F. Steiner
Steiner
Imma Price
Theophibiia Ballenger
Cameron Street
Miss Price
George E
Mary Price
Downham
E. E. Downham
Smith
James Smith
George Ayers
King Street
G. Frederick Ayers
Mr. Ayers
Georgie
James B. Coun‘gill
George H. Rucker
Port Myer Heights
Alexandria County
J. C. Bradford
Baptist Church
Fairfax Courthouse
J. D. Ashford
Wade Ball
Charles Campbell
GH ‘Rucker
R. W
Will Develop Water Power At Meherrin River Site
The Greenesville Light and Water Power Company of Emporia Virginia plans a 100000 investment to develop Meherrin River power. Surveys indicate 1400 horsepower from a 36 foot dam near Watkins old mill. Court commissioners will assess damages to nearby landowners before condemnation can proceed. The project aims to power cotton mills, Emporia electric lights, and streetcars, boosting Salisbury area industry.
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Washington Post
Emporia
Circuit Court
Greenesvile County
J. F. West
Emporis
Salisbury
N. C
H. C. Helt
Greenesville
Lexington
United States
Barbers
Roanoke County
Statesville
Heitman
St Vincent’s plans to buy land for Baltimore orphanages
Directors of St Vincent's Orphanage in Baltimore decided to purchase a large tract at the northwest corner of York Road and Schwartz Avenue. Cardinal Gibbons approved the move, favoring consolidation of city Catholic orphanages at one site. The plan envisions a large new orphanage to house boys now at St Vincent's and used as a summer home initially, with the current 110 to 120 North Front Street facility slated for abandonment.
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Washington Post
Baltimore
St Vincent's
York Road
Schwartz Avenue
St. Vincent's
Cardinal Gibbons
Rome
Scolded girl in suicide attempt in Sparrow Point
Katie Sapp, 19, stepdaughter of Charles Sea lover, Sparrow Point, shot herself in the left breast after a dispute with her stepfather. Taken to Johns Hopkins Hospital in critical condition. the incident occurred near Knight's brickyard on Bear Creek after she left home following the quarrel.
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Washington
Fost
Baltimore
Katie Sapp
Charles Sea
Lover
Sparrowa Point
Wis
Johns Hopkins Hospital
Miss Sapp
Drowned on Pleasure Trip Near Goshen Pass
Clifton Forge Virginia man F J Falke, chemist for Goshen Iron Company, drowned while boating with H H Fenton. Their craft hit a boulder in Goshen Pass, Falke was unable to swim and sank. Body not recovered. Native of Germany, unmarried, sister in Ohio is only American relative.
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Spncal
Washington
Clifton Forge
F. J. Falkeenback
Goshen Iron Company
Goshen
H. H. Fenton
Safe Company
Goshen Pass
Falkenbach
Germany
Ohio
America
Chloroform Thrower Freed in Norfolk Case
Edward Fisher, accused of attempting to murder his mother and stepfather by chloroforming them through a room keyhole, was dismissed by Justice Carmine. Stepfather A L Childress refused to testify, and no means compelled his appearance. Constable White had secured the warrant on information.
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Washington Post
Norfolk
Edward Fisher
Justice Carmine
A. L. Childress
Fisher
White
Cabell Aids Maynard in Tight Virginia Primary
In Norfolk county three precincts remain uncounted as Maynard leads George C. Cabell by about 325 to 330 votes. Cabell pledges support to Maynard for Congress or the GOP nominee Gro Specter. Parkersburg man Bolce dies? set after windpipe fracture. twins born days later.
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Washington Post
Norfolk
Norfolk County
Maynard
George C. Cabell
Holland
Southampton
Isle of Wight
Cabell
Congress
Lawrence Gro Spectal
Washington
Virginia Firemen Meet in Harrisonburg Convention
More than 700 delegates attend the twenty second annual Virginia State Firemen's Association in Harrisonburg with towns decorated despite rain. A grand parade is scheduled for tomorrow and reel races on Friday. A strong contest for hosting the next convention names Staunton Roanoke Covington and Alexandria, with Alexandria favored to win.
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Washington Post
Harrisonburg
Virginia
Firemen's Association
Staunton
Rowanoke
Covington
Alexandria
Jail Delivery Foiled in Petersburg Prison Break Attempt
In Petersburg Virginia on August 6 Irving Beal W G Clark and Alfred Goodshine confined in jail attempted to escape by cutting through the wall. They had nearly finished the cut with one brick layer left before discovery. Nine other white prisoners were in the same cell including John Mullen awaiting trial for the murder of Miah Cole. Prisoners were moved to the dungeon.
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Washington Post
Petersburg
Irving Beal
W. G. Clark
Alfred Goodshine
John Mullen
Miah
Cole
Child Kills Baby Brother in Virginia
Special to The Washingtonist Wick W Va Aug 26 6 year old Smith Musgrove Jr took his father's revolver from a bureau drawer and shot his 3 year old brother Carl killing him instantly. Also reports describe a Baltimore and Ohio express collision near Berwyn cross ing with two men killed and a colored boy escaping. In Rockyville Md Mary Frances Huffman and John William Harmon wed at home in Bethesda and Montrose. A coal train jumped Somerset and Cambria branch crossing a bridge causing disruption. In Peel Va Arthur Milton Dearhart aged 6 attacked by a dog, nearly losing his cradle.
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Washingtonist
Wick
W. Va
Smith, Musgrove, Jr
Carl
Smith Musgrove
Washington Post
Upper Marlboro
Fisher, Riley and Corrazo
Washington- Baltimore
Branchville
Berwyn Crossing
U 4
Washington
Garrett
Somerset and Cambria
Baltimore
Yenter Ance
Peel
Richmond
Arthur ‘Milton Dearhart
Abner Dearhart
Phe Jenita
Falls 20 Feet Into Abandoned Well Near Roanoke
Mrs. S Silverman widow of a clothing merchant plunged twenty feet through rotten planks into an abandoned well. Surrounded by beard and wrasse growth she surfaced by tiptoes in water up to her chin. Nearby workers with ropes pulled her to safety. In Annapolis Samuel Garner elected county superintendent of schools for Anne Arundel County succeeding Harry R Wallis who takes a high school principal post at Miles City.
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Roanoke
S. Silverman
Annapolis
Samuel Garner
Anne Arundel County
St. John's College
Johns Hopkins University
Harry R. Wallis
Miles City
Bion
West Point Urhanna electric line surveyed
Fredericksburg August 24 preliminary survey for the West Point Urbanna electric line completes a 1% mile route from Chain Ferry along public roads to Bland's Store Oakley farm to Saluda then across to Urbanna near Oakes Landing. Gratton West Virginia August 26 prosecutors tract on three masked men who robbed John Molliffe at Cheat Narrows using Landis hounds and six deputies.
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Point-Urhanna
Fredericksburg
West Point
Gratton
W. Va
Cramer
Monongalia County
Landis
John Moliffee
Cheat Narrows
Mollffee
Baltimore Hosts Boys Brigades Annual Convention
The fifteenth annual United Boys Brigade of America convention will be held in Baltimore September 4 to 6 with about 2000 to 2500 young soldiers expected. Maryland division, around 1000 strong, will welcome them. Mayor Mahool and Maj. Gen. Harry C. Killmer figures discussed. events include church services, drills, a field music competition, athletic meet at Patterson Park, and a baseball game at Oriole Park. An excursion to Tolchester is planned for overnighters. Also reported, Capitol Heights Democrats organize the Bryan Kern Democratic Club with George N. Palmer named president and a slate of officers elected.
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Sheelan
Washington Post
Balimore
United Boys' Brigade of America
Maryland
Mahool
Boys’ Brigade
H. P. Rope
Pittsburg
Harry C. Killmer
Westminster Presbyterian Church
Patterson Park
Bope
J. H. Cudlipp
Pennsylvania
Fifth Regiment
Oriole Park
Forest Park Presbyterian Church
Tolshester
Woman Hurt in Auto Wreck Near Cumberland
In Cumberland Maryland on August 26, Mrs Backett was thrown from a 40 horsepower car driven by H R Sackett when a broken axle caused it to ditch on National Tire Hill seven miles from Uniontown. Three other occupants escaped unharmed.
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Washington Post
Cumberland
Uniontown
H. R. Sackett
National Tire
Backett
Escaping Prisoner Shot in Norfolk
Wesley Adams a black man was shot through the heart and killed this afternoon by Policeman A C Hodges who had arrested him for housebreaking Adams attempted to escape Hodges fired three warning shots before shooting the fleeing man Also mentions unrelated items including a Baltimore area commercial teacher appointment and mine improvements in West Virginia and a Huntington death by carbolic acid poisoning.
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Norfolk
Wesley Adams
A. C. Hodges
Adams
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