West silent on issue public service aim for proper substation site
Commissioner West pledges to let the matter be decided by Corporation Counsel Thomas and Ebel. He says major colleagues erred legally in withdrawing consent for the P B & W substation at Fourteenth and Water streets southwest and that the station should be built where most useful to the public.
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Thomas
T Ebel
West
Macfarland
Ping
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Covestoner Morrow
Marfarlaund
Palladelpha, Baltimore and Washington Railroad Company
United States Congress
Congress
Sothwest
Fourteenth Street
Co Bark
Wests
Pourteeneth
Water Streets
Hoghe
Rayner Trip Planned After Hospital Release
Special to The Washington Post reports William B Rayner son of Senator Isidor Rayner leaving Sheppards and Enoch Pratt Hospital for a coastwise steamer trip with Dr Charles Bevan a relative of his mother. The trip had been planned for Europe but changed to a sea voyage. Rayner did not stop in Philadelphia to join Mrs William H Fisher as he traveled from Spink daily summer. he arrived at Hotel Walton Philadelphia during confinement. Robert B S Kelly counsel for Rayner and Mrs Fisher said opposition to Rayners release was dropped when court took up the case. Experts deemed him sane.
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Washington Post
Baltimore
Philadelphia
William H. Fisher
Walton
Rayners
Sheppard Hospital
Robert B.S Kelly
Rayner
Taft Cheer Sparks Delegates After Rain Delay
The Republican convention in Charlotte opened at noon but heavy rains delayed many delegates, delaying platform and nominations. A. H. Price of Salisbury was elected permanent chairman as William H. Taft was praised as the greatest American citizen. Delegates shouted and business leaders in the galleries voiced approval before adjournment at 7:30 p.m. without platform or candidate endorsements.
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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 Battle
A St Louis report says a young businessman seeks a divorce from his wife claiming no reason exists for the split. He says she left two years ago to stay with her mother and never returned, disputing rumors she works at a local telephone exchange. He asserts she has little property but possesses their 9 year old daughter, and vows to contest custody and fight the proceedings.
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Wasaineton ‘ Sword
Sug. J. BH
St. Louis
Cay
Walker
Bridegroom Found Dead in Charlestown Maryland
George Washington Coleman a 71 year old miner at Klondike Mine No 7 was found dead by a bullet wound through the heart at his mother's residence in Charlestown near Lonaconing shortly before 10 pm He had married Margaret Rebecca Lease just days earlier The report notes no motive for the death and references an unrelated acquittal of J Hudson in Campbell County for a jail transport shooting in August
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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 the Ladies Auxiliary in Portsmouth concluded with elected officers. Maurice A. Powers of Richmond named president. William H. Sweeny of Alexandria vice president. John T. Flood of Portsmouth secretary. William McDermott of Roanoke treasurer. Ladies Auxiliary officers: Agnes T. Werriter of Richmond president. Mrs. John McDonald of Roanoke vice president. Mrs. Annie C. Lyons of Norfolk secretary. Mrs. Mary Fennimore of Newport News treasurer. Mrs. M. A. Breen of Alexandria sergeant at arms. Agnes Quinn of Roanoke sentinel. Next convention set for 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 For Congress Run
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 spent today in Rockville meeting party leadership and citizens He expressed confidence in securing selection noting Pearre has held the job too long and the district should honor another citizen of the district
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Rockville
David J. Lewis
Allegany County
George A. Pearre
Congress
Lewis
Possass
Col. Pearce
Senate race tight as flood delays returns
In Columbia reports from yesterday's Democratic primary delayed by flood conditions show Gov. Ansel likely reelected over C. L. Blease by about 15 000 votes. US senator race narrows among KD Smith J G Evans and R G Rhett, likely forcing a second primary. Contested districts see Aiken Patterson Finley leading while Hilerbee Hodges face 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 in Bayview Asylum
Baltimore report says Franz Gross 74 died after beating by roommate Michael Shipley, who claimed divine orders to kill. Both inmates were sane at the time. Shipley described past combat with ten men, killing nine.
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Washington Post
Baltimore
Franz Gross
Bayview Asylum
Michael Shipley
Shipley
Gross
Millionaire Veteran Carey Wright Dies in Lexington
Carey Wright a 72 year old millionaire died in Lexington Virginia after recently moving from North Carolina. A Rockbridge county native he served in the Confederate forces during the Civil War and later settled in Lao. He was the last of his immediate family but left numerous relatives in the area.
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Washington Post
Lexington
Carey Wright
North Carolina
Rockbridge County
Lagho
Bishop to Dedicate New Church in Gassaway W Va
Special to The Washington Pont reports Bishop Donahue travels to Gassaway West Virginia a new town on the Coal and Coke Railway named after Henry G Davis to dedicate a new Catholic church. In Wilmington North Carolina a Raleigh party guest Charles Ni Hutgoni drowns at Wrightsville Beach after being caught in the undertow his 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 County Fair Races
At Rockville Maryland August 26 heavy rain postponed races and heavy attendance. Officials expect 15000 tomorrow with a grand cavalcade and a full racing card including a $500 free for all and a $900 trot. Judges and exhibitors tally premiums across cattle horses dairy and garden divisions.
Fine Horses at Pulaski Hope for Favorable Results
A race card from Pulaski signals better odds for favored horses after an initially rough start. Track conditions improved as horses settled into clear running today. Jockeys aim for decisive wins with the crowd hoping for strong finishes.
Baltimore Snow Delays Pulaski Horse Show Amid Light Crowd
Special to The Washington Post from Pulaski Washington Aug 26 The second day of the Pulaski horse show faced inclement weather and light attendance in Baltimore with several classes underway and many remaining events expected to fill if conditions improve. Notable entries include Best 1-year-old colt halter Great C 8 Graham owner and riders such as Miss Geraldine Mirzhugh and Miss Jennie Kerby among others.
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Rockville
Jupiter
Plaviva
Ta Beloa
Pulaski
Maryland
Baltimore
Dnes
Hort
Stendara
Witterfores
M. XK
Mutague
Bull Enters Del Ray Chase Beside Thorned Locust Tree
Richard Roberts former Potomac town police sergeant was trapped for about thirty minutes by an enraged bull in Del Ray. He clung to a thorny locust tree as rescuers used forks to drive the animal away, leaving him scraped and soaked but unharmed.
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Washington
Roberts
del Ray
Robbed of ten dollars fined five by Alexandria court
Captain W A Knowles and his wife sued Thomas Merriman a boat deckhand for misappropriating ten dollars given to buy crew provisions on the Beulah Land. Merriman admitted receiving ten dollars but argued only one was spent. Justice Caton fined Merriman ten dollars, with twenty days’ jail if unpaid, while Knowles was warned for interrupting proceedings.
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W. A. Knowles
Advonn Beulah Land
Alexandrian Polt
Thomas Merriman
Knowles
Caton
Merriman
Capt. Knowles
Deaths and notices from Alexandria public life
Charles A Yohe long a leading Alexandria cigar entrepreneur dies at 72 at 133 North Washington street. Widow Annie Green and son C Harry Yohe survive along with sister-in-law Mrs. Steiner and other family. Funeral at home at 4 pm. Miss Imma Price dies after illness at 205 Cameron street. four sisters and brother George E Price survive. Gas engine explosion injures G Frederick Ayers. minor property damage. Robbery report by Thomas Padgett near Alexandria. $7 and shoes stolen. Funeral services for Mrs Georgie Coun Gill held at Port Myer Heights. burial at Ive San Cemetery. Lieut Gov Winston of North Carolina visits Alexandria historic sites before leaving by steamer.
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Alexandria
North
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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
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Downham
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Georgie
James B. Coun‘gill
George H. Rucker
Port Myer Heights
Alexandria County
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Fairfax Courthouse
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Wade Ball
Charles Campbell
GH ‘Rucker
R. W. Wilkinson
J. &. ‘Carpenter
Ive San Cemetery
This City
Will Develop Water Power in Greenesville County
The Greenesville Light and Water Power Company plans a $100000 project to harness Meherrin River water power. A 36 foot dam at Watkins' mill site near Emporia will yield at least 1400 horsepower once land damages are settled in condemnation proceedings. Scheduled power for cotton mills and Emporia electric streetcars could boost regional industry and growth.
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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
Baltimore Plans Move to Consolidate Catholic Orphanages
Directors of St Vincent's Orphanage consider buying a large tract at York road and Schwartz avenue to build a major new orphanage for Baltimore. Cardinal Gibbons favors the purchase, envisioning a central site for all city Catholic orphanages. The plan includes a summer home use initially and eventual abandonment of the current 110 to 120 North Front Street facility.
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Washington Post
Baltimore
St Vincent's
York Road
Schwartz Avenue
St. Vincent's
Cardinal Gibbons
Rome
Scol ded Girl Tries Death After Scolding
Katie Sapp nineteen, stepdaughter of Charles Sea lover, Sparrowa Point, attempted suicide by shooting herself in the left breast after a quarrel with her stepfather. She was taken to Johns Hopkins Hospital in critical condition. She left home after the argument. later found unconscious near Knight's brickyard Bear Creek with a revolver nearby.
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Washington
Fost
Baltimore
Katie Sapp
Charles Sea
Lover
Sparrowa Point
Wis
Johns Hopkins Hospital
Miss Sapp
DROWNED ON PLEASURE TRIP IN GOSHEN PASS
Clifton Forge Virginia Aug F J Falke enback chemist Goshen Iron Company Goshen was drowned late this afternoon while rowing in a bowl with H H Fenton treasurer of the safe company They were out for pleasure and the boat struck a boulder Falken bach thrown out unable to swim sank before recovery His body not found tonight He was a native of Germany and unmarried A sister in Ohio is his only relative in America.
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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 trying to kill his mother and stepfather by chloroform through a keyhole, was dismissed by Justice Carmine. Stepfather A L Childress, who reportedly confronted Fisher, refused to testify, preventing a forced hearing as the warrant was sworn on information.
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Washington Post
Norfolk
Edward Fisher
Justice Carmine
A. L. Childress
Fisher
White
Cabell Aids Maynard In Close Virginia Primary
Norfolk figures show Representative Maynard leading George C. Cabell by about 325 to 330 votes with three precincts unreported. Cabell vows to help reelection and support the Republican candidate Lawrence Gro Spectal o The Washington Postmer. A Parkersburg man named Bolce, treated for a fractured windpipe after a horse kick, is reported home with twins born soon after.
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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 Debates Next Year Host
More than 700 delegates gather for the twenty second annual Virginia State Firemen's Association convention in Harrisonburg. Towns decorated despite rain. A grand parade is scheduled for tomorrow and reel races on Friday. A strong contest for hosting the next convention narrows to 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 Escape Bid
In Petersburg Virginia on August 6 Irving Beal W G Clark and Alfred Goodshine confined in jail attempted to cut through the wall to escape. The plan was found incomplete after one brick layer remained. Nine other white prisoners including John Mullen awaiting murder trial 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 During Accidental Shot
Special to The Washingtonist reports Wick, West Virginia on August 26 about 6 year old Smith Musgrove Jr taking his father's revolver from a bureau and fatally shooting his 3 year old brother Carl. The tragedy involved a family with two other collisions noted in separate briefs. Also updated are railroad fatalities in Maryland, a Rockyville wedding, coal-car derailment near Somerset and Cambria, and a Richmond dog attack on a six year old.
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Washingtonist
Wick
W. Va
Smith, Musgrove, Jr
Carl
Smith Musgrove
Falls 20 Feet Into Abandoned Well in Roanoke
Mrs. S Silverman, wife of a clothing merchant, fell 20 feet through rotten planks covered by beards and wrasse while stepping on a hidden well cover. Rescuers pulled her to safety using ropes as water reached her chin. In Annapolis, Samuel Garner was elected county superintendent of schools for Anne Arundel County, a Johns Hopkins PhD holder and St John’s College graduate succeeding Harry R Wallis who moves to Miles City High School.
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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 Urbanna electric line surveyed
Fredericksburg notes preliminary survey completed for the West Point Urbanna electric line. Route runs from Chain Ferry along public road to Bland's Store then via Oakley farm to Saluda crossing to Urbanna near Oakes Landing, totaling about 1 1/2 miles. Gratton, W. Va. reports prosecutors chase three masked men who robbed John Molloffee, with six deputies and Landis hounds on the trail.
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Fredericksburg
West Point
Gratton
W. Va
Cramer
Monongalia County
Landis
John Moliffee
Cheat Narrows
Mollffee
Maryland Boys Brigade Convention Plans at Baltimore
Baltimore August 26 The fifteenth annual United Boys Brigade of America convention will be held September 4 to 6 in Baltimore. About 2000 to 2500 young soldiers are expected, with the Maryland division ready to welcome 1000. Mayor Mahool, a Brigade member, will speak and may be named lieutenant general. Events include church services, drills, music, a sailing cup, an athletic meet at Patterson Park, a brigade conference, and a Bible drill. An excursion to Tolshester is planned for those staying over.
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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 a 40 horsepower auto owned by H. R. Sackett was ditched on National Pike seven miles east of Uniontown by a broken axle. Mrs Backett was thrown over an embankment and hurt. 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 negro, was shot through the heart and killed this afternoon by Policeman A C Hodges after Adams attempted to escape while under arrest for housebreaking. Hodges fired three warning shots before firing the fatal shot.
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Norfolk
Wesley Adams
A. C. Hodges
Adams
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