Larned Retains Title In Five Set Tennis Championship
William A. Larned of Summit New Jersey defends and retains the national lawn tennis championship at Newport. He defeated William J Clothier of Philadelphia in five sets with scores 6-1 6-1 1-6 6-2 6-1. Larned extends his record by winning the title for the tenth time in his career, matching the era’s top American champions.
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Powers Suspended in National Racing Scrutiny
Vincent Powers, a noted Western race rider, is barred from engagements on love tracks until a Jockey Club suspension expires. Rumors swirl around alleged rough riding at Saratoga and Empire City meetings, including the Queen Marguerite controversy, with observers noting disputed handling of several backed horses.
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Annual Game Highlighted By Woes At Greenbrier
A Greenbrier White Sulphur Springs contest featured a bustling hitting display with Cabrel Yared driving in thirteen runs over a shaky delivery, while Chef Katte allowed 250. Legge Wiggins shifted roles, and a bruised Charley horse hampered fielding as the offense surged and a dramatic homer was teased.
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Good Roads Conference Opens With Governors at Mountain Lake Park
Tristate Road League hosts a banquet at Mountain Lake Hotel with about 100 delegates including Maryland and West Virginia governors and Judge Wilcott. Speakers from state departments and regional officials outline highway topics, with sessions Saturday and Monday focusing on road economics platform talks and county problems.
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Frederick W Lehr Dead in Baltimore Society Figure
Frederick William Lehr died this morning after a long illness in Baltimore. He was the son of the late Robert Lehr and Mrs Lehr, once a prominent young figure in society. Survived by his mother and three brothers Harry Symes Lehr Robert C Lehr and Dr Louis C Lehr of Washington DC. His sisters Mrs Morton of Bordant France and Miss Frances Lehr, visiting Mrs Morton. Funeral and interment will be private.
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Robert C Lehr
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Twelve New Postmasters Appointed by Taft
Postmaster General Hitchcork announced the appointment of twelve presidential postmasters whose commissions have been signed by President Taft. Appointees include John LeCount High Springs Fis, John F Richardson Boonville KY, James G Prustt Campbellsville KY, William 3 Manby La Grange KY, Jerry B Mason Maynclad KY, George Willelm Newport KY, James F Teague Fiveon City NC, Walter B Love Monroe NC, J Granell Smithfeld VC, William A Miller Mi fora Utah, Hf Gadd Princeton WV, Greenway Hatfield Williamson WV.
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No Privileges for Thaw at Matteawan Prison Hospital
Special to The Washington Font reports that Matteawan State Hospital officials will not grant special privileges to Harry K Thaw. State Superintendent Collins says Thaw will be treated the same as other inmates, with rules applying equally and no changes to discipline.
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Mattenwan State Hospital
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Bolt Fatal to Three on Farm in Thunderstorm
Three men on a farm west of Chicago were killed by lightning this afternoon as a heavy rainstorm battered the city. The deluge caused basement flooding and widespread damage, ending a three day heat spell and forcing street cars and other vehicles to operate with lights on in dim conditions.
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Argentine Wrecker Proposes Maine Rescue to Cuban Authorities
An Argentine wreck er presented a proposal to the treasury department to raise the Maine. The plan was referred to the state department to determine the international status of ownership. Washington Post Hagerstown Md August 27 reports Pittsburg Collesions beat Hagerstown 7 to 2 in the second game of a three game series. Emerson pitched well with strong support from the field. Hagerstown had a scoring chance in the seventh but failed to connect.
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Flak Independent Ticket Surfaces in Maryland Poll Scene
Bitter Republican mood grows as talk of an independent Republican ticket to counter the so called boss made slate gains momentum. Green, a former Maryland legislator and teacher, faced charges of defaming an air director via mailed materials. He posted a $900 bond after a preliminary hearing before US Commissioner Anderson in Cumberland.
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Slander suit pits brothers in Washington state case
In Huntington Washington on August 31 a sensational circuit court suit seeks $1000 damages from HM Dudding by his brother EB Dudding. The action alleges slander and attempts to have EB committed to an insane asylum by circulating false tales linking his name to a former Cash Buyers Union employee. The case cites business and social harm from the alleged rumors and aims to recover damages.
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Firemen Adopt New Laws At Cumberland Valley Meeting
The Cumberland Valley Volunteer Wromens Association met in Hagerstown Md for the third Wednesday in May 1810. Officers elected included Sheriff Joseph Einstein Carlisle president J Goss Winchester first vice president S Rhodes Martinsburg second vice president A W Lening Harrisburg third vice president G Fred Gibbs Chambersburg secretary W H Reichter Chambersburg treasurer. A parade and fireworks display honored the victorious Hagerstown fire companies returning home after the event banquet.
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Militia Plans Sham Battle at Braddock Heights
Frederick Maryland August 27 plans are nearly complete for a military prize and a sham battle by Company A MNG to be held at Braddock Heights on September 2. The action takes place on Chigger Hill with Brown army rear guard opposing Blue army advance guard. Invitations to state militia officers have been extended and accepted by many, including Adjutant General Warfeld and Colonels Little Mal and others, with Brown forces led by Lieut Bentz and Blue forces led by Capt Markey.
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Socialists Nominate Judge Boree In Maryland Circuit
Socialists nominate Harry H. Cooper of Hagerstown for chief judge of the Fourth Maryland circuit. His petition for ballot placement requires 400 voter signatures from Washington Allegany and Garrett counties. Also noted is Dr Joe Murphy alias Dr Stabler wanted in Petersburg for alleged horse theft valued at $300, and Lady Gay a racehorse owned by John J. Nelma of Petersburg, derailed by pneumonia after a show season.
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Quarantine dispute over fumigation at Braddock House.
Washington Post Bureau reports conflict between WW Simpson owner of Braddock House lodging and City Health Officer Dr E A Gorman over mandatory fumigation after a smallpox case. Quarantine disrupted by Simpson's refusal to pay and to vacate, with court action anticipated as authorities seek compliance and public health protection.
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Washington County Local Option Vote Petition Challenge
Washington County League files a petition signed by 4000 voters challenging a local option election on liquor dealer laws. Attorneys contend the ballot requires voters to answer Yes or No in a test of educational qualification, arguing the law is unconstitutional.
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Education Board Moves to Reclaim 100000 Acres for Schools
North Carolina state board of education proposes taking or selling about 100000 acres of lake bed and swamp in Hyde county near Lake Mattamuskeet to fund and supply lands for public schools. The plan envisions sale to buyers with a stated time to reclaim the lands for agricultural use and ready access for school purposes.
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Tournament in Town Hall district crowns beauty and knight
In Harrison's Grove near Mitchelville Maryland a knightly tournament and fair drew over 1000 spectators. Forest Camp No 11056 Woodmen of America organized the event to raise funds for a town hall. Professional, amateur, and novice divisions produced ten, eighteen, and fifteen entrants with prizes and coronations for queens and maids of honor.
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Banquet in Honor of Richmond Postmaster Cabell
Richmond business leaders hosted a banquet for Raval E Cabell retiring postmaster later named commissioner of internal revenue. Taft appointee leaves Tuesday for Washington to assume duties. Speakers included Mayor David Richardson, Col John Harwood, and J Gerland Pollard. Cabell gave a brief reply.
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Double Wedding at Salem Special 19 The Washington Pont 7 Ssiom Va Aug 27
A double wedding occurred in Salem with families of Grove and Schmucker. Miss Lilite Mauda Grove and Miss Etta Elza Grove wed men of Roanoke and Concord. The Rev Woodstock Auk officiated. The couple met while students at Hampden-Sydney College.
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West Virginia Obituary In Harpers Ferry and Shepherdstown
Two obituaries note the death of local residents. Dr Wat ter Cockrell of near Harpers Ferry died today, survived by four brothers and one sister. Jacob Winter Meyer, a Shepherdstown clothing merchant and veteran, died at home from paralysis at age unspecified, survived by a daughter and a son.
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Benwood mail service protest and regional notices
West Virginia reports describe a committee formed in Benwood to oppose Postmaster Lan Bincott’s plan to end mail train service, routing Benwood mail through Wheeling. Other items note a Morgantown glass company bankruptcy filing, a Charleston coal mine incident fatality, and various political and regional events with dates in October.
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