Larned Retains United States Tennis Title in Five Sets
Newport Aug 21 Willam A Larned of Summit New Jersey defended the United States tennis championship at the Newport Casino beating William J Clothier of Philadelphia in five sets The scores were 6 1 4 6 6 1 6 8 6 1 Clothier won five sets in the tournament while Larned extended his record to a long career as champion This marks his eleventh title and second consecutive defense tying Sears and surpassing others in the early American era
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Newport
United States
Willam A. Larned
Summit
N. J
Newport Casino Wrta
William J. Clothier
Philadelia
Tine Innis
Larned
RD. Wreen
Richard D. Sears
Willow
Jockey Powers S Barred In 1908 Championship Match
A bumpy tennis meet recounts Jockey Larned defeating Clothier with decisive aces and faults as crowd of 5,000 watched. Larned's net mastery, powerful serves, and mismatches shaped the national challenge round, with reports of injuries and tactical shifts amid a tense final.
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Vlothier
Col Prits Larned
Aces
Fo Nares
Jary Larned
Clothiers Erstrd
William
A." Larned
Deam J. Clothier
Giants and Tigers Battle To 9-9 Tie In District Colorful Play
District colored division action produced a 9-9 deadlock between the Washington Giants and Belmont Tigers with a sensational catch highlighted. The Giants head to a doubleheader against Piedmont White Star, while other local races and scores from the Lake Erie circuit and Virginia leagues fill the night notes.
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Washington Giants
Belmont Tigers
Ster
Ta Giants
Rae Oossosets
Orissa
Teele Giants
Wiliams
Jadeon
Igor
Sotinsen
Hota
Annual Greenbrier White Sulphur game recap
The annual game between the fire forces and the Greenbrier White Sulphur culinary department featured Brooks covering third with mastery, Ski misheading a highball effort, and a strong showing from Trearel and Wrising with strong defense. Final notes mention umpires and players including Brooks, Moore, Osbone, and Borde.
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H. Greenbrier
W. Ve
Culinary
Greenbrier
Riatte
Brooks
Ski
Bie
Tiernie Fea If
Iekron
Alge Trearel
Wrisging
Prem Oer Moore
Osbone Ch
Borde
Pworwaas Biearcen
Herbergere Tine
Bourne Ib
Two Governors Lead Good Roads Conference in Mountain Lake Park
Tristate Road League hosts Maryland and West Virginia governors along with Supreme Court Justice Elliott at Mountain Lake Park to discuss agricultural and trade road advantages. Delegates hear speeches by highway officials, agricultural leaders, and bankers as the conference covers road economics and county highway improvements.
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Gouuty
Supreme’ Court Jaatice Elliott
Maryland
West Virginia
Washington Pose
Mountain Lake Park
Tevitate Good Roads Association
Pennsylvania
Mountain Lake Hotel
Thomas Ireland Willstt
Supreme Heath
Baltimore City
Charles P. Light
George B. Hulburt
Marietta
Ohio
Good Goods
Agricultural Department
C. W. Baldwin
Baltimore
Mountain Lake Park Association
Gilmor
Hamill
Oakland Box
Scott T. Jones
Oakland
W. W. Davis
Eliott
Alpha and Omega of
Light
Hulburt
Charles H. Hoyt
Peatre
Sturgins
Marypane
Frederick W Lehr Dead in Baltimore Society Icon
Frederick William Lehr died in Baltimore after a long illness. He was a prominent young man in society, son of the late Robert Lehr and Mrs Lehr. He leaves his mother and brothers Harry Symes Lehr Robert O Lehr and Dr Louis C Lehr and sisters Mrs Morton of Bordeaux France and Frances Lehr. Funeral and interment will be private.
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Washington Post
Baltimore
Frederick William Lehr
Robert Uehr
Lehr
Harry Symes Lehr
Robert O. Lehr
Louis C. Lehr
Washington, D. C
Morton
Bordeaux
France
Frances Lehr
Mra. Morton
Twelve New Postmasters Appointed by Taft
Postmaster General Hitchcork announced the appointment of twelve presidential postmasters with commissions signed by President Taft. Names include John LeCount High Springs Florida John F Richardson Boonville Indiana James G Prustt Campbellsville Kentucky William S Manby La Grange Kentucky Jerry B Mason Mayfield Kentucky George Wilhelm Newport Kentucky James F Teague Bryson City North Carolina Walter B Love Monroe North Carolina J C Granell Smithfield West Virginia William A Miller M D Ford Utah J H Gadd Princeton West Virginia Greenway Hatfield Williamson West Virginia
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Hitchcork
Whnee
Taft John LeCount
High Springs
Frs
John F. Richardson
Boon
Ville
Ind
James G. Prustt
Campbellaville
William 3. Manby
Grange
Jerry B. Mason
Mayfield Ky
George Wilhelm
Newport
James F. Teague
Bryson City
N. C
Walter B. Love
Monroe
J. C. Granell
Smithfield
Willam A. Miller
Ford
Utah
J. H. Gadd
Princeton
Greenway Hatfield
Williamson
Sues brother for slander in Huntington circuit court
A sensational suit seeks $1000 damages from H M Dudding by his brother E B Dudding over alleged slander tying the plaintiff to a young woman and a plan to have him committed to an asylum. The case, stemming from disputes at Cash Buyers Union, is described as highly consequential.
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Washington
Huntington
W. Va
Aug
Dudding
H. M. Dudding
E. B. Dudding
Cash Buyers’ Union
H. M Dudding
Cumberland Valley Fire Association Meets in May
The Cumberland Valley Volunteer Women's Association adjourned in Carlisle to meet in Hagerstown on the third Wednesday in May. Officers elected include Sheriff Joseph Einstein of Carlisle as president and W. H. Reichter of Chambersburg as treasurer. Prizes awarded in contests, parade, and fireworks honored Hagerstown crew on return home.
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Cumberland Valley Association
Hagerstown
Washington Post
Cumberland Valley Volunteer Wromen's Association
Carsie
Moet
Hegeratows
BH. G Brown
Wiliam H. A. Hamilton
W. 3. Kyle, of Martinburs
James Dysert
Carlisle
Sherif Joseph E. Einstein
J. Goss
Winchester
S.d. Rhodes
Martinaburg
W. Lening
Harrisburg
G. Fred Gibbs
Chambersbare
W. H. Reichter
Chambersburg
worll—Phiendable Company
Winchaster
Acconda
Western Enterprice
Hegenstown
Tynes Campanier
Martinsburg
Barah Zane
Hose
Adgictum
Secunda
Ryneal
Mertingburg
Biaeconas
Sunfor
Frm
Pelso
Priendship
Juntir
Chamberburg
No Privileges For Thaw At Matteawan Prison
Albany Aug 27 The push to relax Mattenawan State hospital rules to aid Harry K Thaw is rejected Officials say Thaw will have no special treatment and will be governed by the same regulations as other inmates State Superintendent Collins will enforce standard discipline and apply no new rules selectively
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Washington Post
Albany
Mattenwan State Hospital
Harry K. Thaw
Supreme Court
Justica Mills
Matteawan
Cial
Collins
Bolt Fatal to Three on Farm in Storm Near Chicago
Three men on a farm west of Chicago were killed when lightning struck during a heavy storm that drenched the city. The deluge flooded basements and damaged property while ending a three day heat spell and dimming street lighting for about half an hour.
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Chicago
Were
Argentine wreck er proposes raise of the Maine to Cuban authorities
In Havana August 1 a Argentine wreck er presented a proposal to the treasury department to raise the Maine. The offer was referred to the state department to determine the international view of the wreck ownership. In Maryland Pittsburg College defeated Hagerstown 7 to something in a capably pitched game with Emerson and Griffith noted for strong performances.
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Washington
Havana
Treasury Department
State Department
Cornea Wasnington Pont
Hagerstown
Pittsburg
Emerson Wa
Griffith
Pitteburgers
Pleies
Thres Patonte
Lioaror Hlegernteirs
Cere Rae
Emerson
Independent Republican drive amid Garrett county scandal
A Washington Post report from Oakland Maryland notes Republican tensions rising as sensational developments surround Garrett County. Rumors of an independent bid loom while allegations target Fraser, the Republican State Senate nominee, and Behr, a key party figure. Fraser faces charges tied to sending derogatory material by mail. Green posts bond of 300 dollars for a future hearing.
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In. Garrett
Washington Post
Oakland
Garrett County
Ft Mansisi Frans Natiotes ¢ Suahler
Chavee
Ofervey
Behr
State Senate
Baltimore
Fraser
United States
Militia Plans Sham Battle at Braddock Heights
Spectral dispatch from Washington Frederick dated Aug 27 describes a planned sham battle by Company A M N G to be held at Braddock Heights on Sept 2. The Brown and Blue forces will clash on Chigger Hill with leaders Lieut F L Bentz and Capt John Markey directing the opposing sides. Invitations have gone to state militia officers including Adjt Gen Warfeld Col CA Little Maj MA Record and Captains Alvay Downey Herring Ky Beckenbaugh and Lieut Harry Alvey.
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Washington Frederick
Company A. M. N. G
Braddock Heights
Chigger Hill
Brown Army
Washerington
Blue Army
Thse
Adjt
Warfeld
Col
CA. Little
M.A. Record
Charles Alvay
J. W. Downey
J. T. Herring
John Kya Beckenbaugh
Harry Alvey
Brown
F. L. Bentz
Thathie
John Markey
Socialists nominate judge for Fourth Maryland circuit
Harry H. Cooper of Hagerstown was chosen by Socialists as their candidate for chief judge of the Fourth Maryland circuit. His name will appear on the ballot via a petition signed by 300 voters in Washington Allegany and Garrett counties.
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Washington
Allegany
Garrett
Hagerstown
Harry Hh! Cooper
South Junction
Maryland Ciicuit
Doctor Held for Alleged Horse Theft in Petersburg
Spectal to The Washington Fest Petersburg, Va. Aug. 27 Dr. J. F. Murphy alias Dr. Stabler, wanted in Petersburg for the alleged theft of a horse and buggy valued at $300, the property of O. W. Mattox, liveryman, arrested at Fayetteville, N C today. Lady Gay dies of pneumonia after winning ribbons at Petersburg horse shows.
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J. F. Murphy
Stabler
O. W. Mattox
Fayetteville
N. C
Lady Gay
John J. Nelma
Quarantine clash over Braddock House fumigation pay
In Alexandria the Braddock House quarantine was lifted after a dispute between lessee WW Simpson and city health officer Dr Gorman over fumigation costs. Simpson refused payment and vaccine, but was compelled to comply amid broader public health concerns. A coroner’s inquest will probe the drowning death of Melissa Piper aboard Lily of the West. Plans for a new Elks home proceed with five architects chosen, and the Washington Rifles adopt a Continental parade uniform while seeking an armory site. John G Wiley of Alexandria dies in New Jersey. John Trumbull is acquitted of nonsupport charges.
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Washington ‘Post
Walming Street
Alerendrie
Braddock House
WW. W. Simpson
Wollding
B. A. Gorman
Simpson
Uead
Champ Lodging House
Genester
Waltea
Gorman
Melissa Piper
West
Demaine & Sons’ Undertaking Establishment
Washington Harbor
Alexandria
Edward Grooms
W. A. Bmoot & Co
Princess Street
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Grooms
Meliosa
Groom
Elks
Trig
Robert 3. Barrett
Howard W. Smith
Thomas W. Robinson
James W. Hales
Zora Hill
W.M. Smith
August Gehlert
F. M. Hil
A. J. Pohl
Cann
TA. Tisher
End’ Jacoburl
Washington Rifles
Jonn G. Wiley
New Jersey
John G. Wiley
Princa Street
Alexjandria
Landover
N. J
Bryant Fortiser Company
Merchants Honor Cabell and Warden Candler's Mother
A Richmond banquet at the Jefferson Hotel honored Cabell, with business leaders and officials present. Warden Candler’s mother suffered a paralytic stroke at home in Richmond, as acting postmaster Cabell nears a new federal appointment. Regulars include David Richards, Col. Harwood, and J. Garland Pollard. A separate note reports a murder case in Moundville with Brown set for execution and related political shifts.
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Specia
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Richmond
Iity
Cantien
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Jefferdon Hotel
Andriaelty
Rovel E Cabell
Lee Gary
Wer Jrart
Internal Revenue
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Cand Snd
Cherrydale
Banqnet
Ja Lanatern
National Guard
David
Richard
Sim
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J. Garland Pollard
Moundaville
W. Va
Arthur Brown
Virginia
O'Cleti
Robert Cabell
Welsh
Federal
Negra
Representa
Slemp
Virsbrans
Ginia
Washington County Local Option Petition Push
A local option petition in Washington County gathers about 4000 signatures as lawyers challenge the law requiring an educational qualification to vote in the upcoming local option election. Opponents argue voters will simply mark an X on the ballot rather than answer Yes or No, making the provision unconstitutionally burdensome.
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Washington County League
State education board plans land sale to fund schools
The State board of education aims to reclaim nearly 100000 acres of Lake Mattamuskeet and adjacent swamp in Hyde County. It will enter a cooperative arrangement or require any buyer to complete purchase promptly so the lands can be used for public school agricultural purposes.
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Garolins Education Board
Apeciato
Washington
Ralegh
State Board of Education
Mattamuskeet
Hyde County
Ataln
Tournament and Fair crowns beauty in Harrigan's Grove
Mitchellsville Aug 27 Special to The Washington Pont Old Queen Anne district in Prince George county staged a tournament and fair at Harrison's Grove near Mitchellsville drawing over 1 000 attendees Proceeds go to building a town hall Forest Camp No 11056 Modern Woodmen of America organized the event with 40 professional entrants along with amateurs and novices Prizes ranged up to 16 for top professional and 10 for second place Crownings honored Miss Viola Thompson Miss Blanche Hyatt and others as queens and maids of honor Various knights from Maryland and DC competed in novice and amateur classes with winners awarded harnesses or crowns Support came from notable locals including Maryland House of Delegates member S Marvin Peach
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Queen Anne
Prince George County
Harrison
Xrové
Amertes
Spirites
Maryland
District of Columbia
A. D. Wangley
Annhewser Busea
Viola Thompson
Washington
M. Mr. Phelps
Blanche Hyatt
J.T. Murphy
Farmer Bay
Hisla Croaby
Upper Marlboro
W. L. Horron
Florence Phelps
Laurel
Ray B. Kirby
Ingleside
L. Duckett
Bladensburg
Fisier
Washington Avenue
Eaceile Crosby
J. W. Salt
Knnigat
Davidsonville
Alberta Owens
Baltimore
Herndon Peach
Mary Aon Minor
Orange
J. H. Hopkins
Hunters’ Retreat
Frank Duckett
Trigen Lawn
le Roy Hawkins
Weeping Wilow
E. P. Hamallton
Ivy Cliffs
Marvin Peach
Maryland House of Delegates
Ny W. Brooke Hunter
Hyattsville
Jne M. Bowie
Queen Anne District
Samuel FP. Hyatt
Harod Glingloft
P. Hyatt
Marshal Bowie
Albert Lince
Daniel Duvall
Samuel H. Hamnton
Preston L. Peach
Cornell University
Thomas E. Stephens
James G. Robinson
John L. Ingalls
T. W. Baxter
Samuel P. Hyatt
Herndan Peach
West Virginia Obituary Notices From Harpers Ferry and Shepherdstown
Harpers Ferry Aug 21 Dr. Watters and Cockrull of nearby residence died today after illness. Survived by four brothers and one sister. Shepherdstown Aug 27 Jacob Wintermeyer, clothing merchant and veteran, died at home after a stroke of paralysis. Survived by one brother and one son.
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Baken
Anole
Bettie Gray
M.S
John Gray
Lisie Maude Grove
Bedford County
Calvin Jackson Scott
Concord
Ene
Etta Piiza
Oaer
Mount Clifton
Grooms
Hoanoke Colthere
Loges
Harpers, Ferry
Watters& Cockrull
Shepherdstown
Jacob Wintermeyer
Hia
West Virginia Protests Benwood Mass Train Service Cut
Mass meetings were held in Benwood Marshall county to protest Post Office inspector Linpincott’s recommendation to abolish mass train service. Benwood mail would pass through Wheeling if adopted. Governors of eight counties expected at a monument unveiling marking the Battle of Pleasant on October 7 with three days of events.
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Linpincott
Benwood
Foint
S. R. Wightman
Fhtman Glass Company
Morgantown
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