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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Jul 04, 1909
Page
4
Leong Ling linked to a plot with no report of a crime being present. Authorities say he hid a fugitive near Sun Leong’s shop at 78 Couple Street. Police expect more disclosures as the investigation continues.
Report from the Washington Post details a July 4 marriage at the Alaska Yukon Pacific Exposition. Carey Abbey and Miss Margaret Mallory marry in a balloon ceremony attended by a crowd. The wireless balloon system guided landing, a gold purse given, and a nurse presented to the couple.
Richmond July 2 The Democratic campaign heats up with lingering questions over retirements and who will lead the party ticket. Republicans plan to field candidates for all offices while Democrats brace for contested races and expected splits in counties such as Goochland and Newport News.
A fragment reports a temperance group gathering and vote outcomes amid internal disagreements. Key figures and dates are unclear, but the note mentions meetings, speakers, and possible resolutions affecting the temperance movement.
A dedication planned for a Burns statue honors a prominent Mason and Justice official. The event, described as a ceremonial gift to the community, involves masons and local dignitaries and is scheduled for a specific date at a public venue.
The first cotton shown at the Norfolk and Portsmouth exhibit lagged behind last year and the seasonal average due to wet weather. Plants are small and delicate, maturing seventeen days later than last year and five days after the normal summer period. In Maryland, land seizure was sought to acquire eight and three tenths acres near Dickerton for a Whaers farm, with condemnation proceedings initiated by the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company. the case was terminated yesterday after the July hearing.
A Virginia case before Judge Anderson ruled that a railroad employee who holds a public office may accept a passes from the railroad without violating the constitution. The decision holds that such passes do not deprive the holder of freedom, and the ruling has sparked broad interest with an appeal to the state supreme court anticipated.
Local Fourth of July celebration reports a man tied to a parachute became tangled during ascent. He was carried aloft and fell to the ground, suffering injuries that proved fatal shortly after. The incident occurred near Big Stove Gap in Pristol, Tennessee.
A July incident in Fort Littolk Virginia featured Hubert Sutton Uneman attacked on a street corner. A live wire dangled for minutes while spectators used hotel mattresses for a safety platform. The injured man was lowered to the ground by ropes as a rescue team worked.
Reported events include a $2000 ball incident resulting in felonious assault charges against Hawking, with recovery expected. Starling reportedly wound Hawking during a card game dispute in Fairmont, July 3. Bowler of Witching faced personal tragedy with the death of his mother Mrs Rudolph Ran. Licensing troubles caused quorum issues, delaying permits. several hotels have closed amid July 3 updates.
Local society notes record multiple weddings in Rockville and nearby towns. Milan Lorel Emma Weaver of Washington wed William M Peebles of New York City as Rev Ro White officiated at Polar Chapel. Grace Bluther of Arlington, Vand Frank Arthur Thompson of Clarendon Wy, and others were united in ceremony by Rev White at different churches yesterday afternoon and evening.
Alexandria and Mount Vernon observe Fourth of July rituals with fireworks rules and dealer controls. The text lists police oversight on fireworks, prohibitions on sale timing, and local council and lodge officers installed for the year, including Daughters of America and Ancient Order of United American Meaghan chapters.
Ministers in Portsmouth debate a petition for Alexander R Hutt, once connected to the People k Bank wreck, now in the state penitentiary. Signers include Rev George H Spooner, Rev RoR Garrett, and Rev A C Thomson. A special train trip to Richmond for his time off was marked by merrymaking.
The State road commission awarded multiple contracts. Rudolph & Means Windherms bid for two miles from Eckhart mine through Fronthurg to the Garrett county line was rejected. EG Hunter of Washington Pa secured three miles in Queen Anne county from Centreville toward Church Hill for $33,731.30. Two miles in Harford county went to Mener & Carozan for $17,220 and Talbot county received 19 GM. Vredh bid totaling $7,898,650.
The Washington Post reports the new fourth base at the Naval Academy forms a battalion of four companies. Cadet officers include Lieutenant Commander of battalion Charles Juan Thomayyidle and cadet lieutenants Howard Harter Syracuse Noy, Joseph Allwon, Webster Tov Lford, R Gray Kteka Coto, and Michael Hudson MonRon NS.
State Labor Commissioner Giphan writes to state judges and solicitors urging enforcement of child labor law and penalties for violations. Road leaders from United States Road Expert W Lapoon attend notable roads meeting in Bamford pledging work along the Atlanta Augusta Sanford line toward Washington.
Fredericksburg July 2 The University of Virginia alumni delegation met for a final session. Judge John B. Maxon presided in absence of Judge A W Walling. A banquet was held at the Exchange Hotel. Norfolk July 3 Hon Joan Goode, last surviving Confederate Congress member, is suffering from a paralytic stroke.
A draft community note discusses a Montgomery county school board composed of six members with two Hepitticade and four seats to be filled by Democrats and two Republicans. The document references Vetine of polideal and a plan affecting membership, citing a letter from Mt Reweottih.
Enthusiasm built around the Culpeper horse show in Virginia as exhibitors from nearby towns gather. Notable participants include Birk, Morr, Johnson, Chattonnl, Flynn, Swarik, Putts, Henderson, Weatherber, Abell, Martin, Abtrews, Bottles, and Randolph as event organizers and contestants.
The Suffolk real estate market shows multiple property transfers in Norfolk and nearby areas, including Woodmere, Central View, and Chevy Chase. Separately, the Northampton Democratic executive committee debated allowing all Republicans to vote in the state and legislative primary to determine nominating support.
Word spreads across the region as Junius A. Whitman or aliases including Junta A Allay and Jack Williamson disappears after escaping from jail early yesterday. Descriptions list a 6 feet 10 or 102 inches tall frame, brown hair, and a wart near a scar. He is described as a railroad man and carpenter. A $60 reward is offered for his capture.
Miss Beama Rogers of Pavetevilla, once confined by a severe spinal ailment for eighteen years, suddenly regained strength and walked yesterday morning. Her father John Rogers reports no treatment or faith cure used, and doctors attributed no prior improvement.
Farmers gathered today to hear Hon J H Fart of Tennessee speak for tobacco growers urging unity with western farmers in quoting their tobacco. Representative HWsaun der outlined congressional actions to tariff Turkish tobacco. Some Republicans met to fund and appoint delegates to the Portsmouth convention.
A man named Seth Newby shot and killed his sister-in-law after she left him and married another. He forced her into a room and shot her, then killed himself. Mrs Barnum planned to attend her wedding burial yesterday.
Parkersburg report notes stockholders of the Far kethburg and Pocataugo Railway meet here next week for organization and primaries. The road aims to connect Parkersburg and the upper state with ongoing field developments in Roane County. The shortcut would cut the Parkersburg to Chaybathn distance by half and provide direct rate connections with southwestern Virginia east Tennessee western North Carolina and northern Georgia.
Richmond July 3 A tentative plan names two sites for testing a rifle range for Virginian troops. No final decision will be made for several days while General Vaughan remains in hospital. Officials believe the choice narrows to two locations: a Virginia Beach site given to the state and a Goshen site favored by early opinion.
Special to The Waanington Tete recounts Rishmosd Va July White Jacob Taylor and James Broaddus culling wheat near Hamburg when a patch of snakes fled and seven were shot among maddened rattlers and horned adders. Stop caging copperheads and black snakes noted.
William A Smith died in Danville Virginia at age 48 after long illness. Former Imperial Tobacco Company employee from Richmond, left his job two years ago for health reasons and recently remarried. Survived by brothers E W Smith of Rocky Mount North Carolina Ballard and Preston Smith of Kansas City Missouri. Funeral will be held tomorrow afternoon here.
Miss Mary Messinger, daughter of George Messinger of Wertsville, fell from a tree and dislocated her left arm. Her mother was shocked by the news. she died suddenly from heart disease. The incident occurred near Hagerstown, Maryland, on July 2, as reported by the Washington Post.
Special to The Washington Post reports about 170 mechanics and laborers, mainly the latter, laid off in Asnapolia on July 3 due to failure of appropriations. Dave Deen is off at the Naval Academy. continued layoffs could cost the community about $4,000. St Johns stands sixth among the favored colleges in the military department, according to regular army officers.
Johnny Smallwood a seven year old colored boy from Willow Terrace took a hitch from a horse and buggy, drove through the wholesale market area and along Pennsylvania Avenue causing panic. He lashed the horse with a rawhide whip, scattered shoppers, and was captured near Ninth Street. police took him to juvenile court for arraignment. The mare was recovered by its owner later at the station house.
Mrs Mary Roce waite Tusbend John Ree a janitor died in city hospital last Thursday night from bullet wounds. Police report she confessed the husband’s statement of self defense was false and that she fired the shots amid a quarrel. Rice seized the pistol and in the struggle for possession she shot him. A murder charge was pled against Mrs Rice.
Weather bulletin reports variable conditions across the northern states Friday and Saturday with showers early in the weekend. Strong winds shift to the south, mild temperatures, and scattered thunder alike. Western and central regions see moderate heat with rising humidity, while the East and Missouri Valley face unsettled conditions and cooler spells. River bulletin notes two rivers near flood watch levels later in the day.
The American Woman's Suffrage Association reports Mrs Rachael Foster Avery has directed gathering 190000 signatures to Congress for a constitutional amendment enabling women to vote. Craigie of New York chairs the church work committee noting clergymen should back suffrage as just and right to expand church influence and support duties like wartime welfare and child labor. The press committee cites growing suffrage interest in major papers and magazines and notes a former obstinate editor of a major daily reversed his stance after public opinion shifted.
A mid July store panic on Woodward Avenue left about twenty people hurt and a child fatally injured suspected as a stampede followed cries of fire. Shoppers clashed near the stairs as crowds surged toward exits, rails collapsed, and several women and children were trampled. One seven year old girl died at St Marys Hospital from a skull fracture. About twenty others were treated for injuries in the same hospital.
Branden burg the magazine writer was acquitted last week on a conspiracy charge tied to a signed letter linked to Grover Cleveland. Detected in San Francisco, he was escorted to face additional charges in Albany. He claimed to await new developments with optimism as extradition looms.
The case questions a woman’s role in a federal court proceeding as lawyer Detro Mioh argues a judicial trust lacks function for a woman to exercise. It concerns Miss Larrie Jiag jaon and extradition commissioner Mr Pound in the William Kinsley case over alleged timber theft in Sandwich Ontario township.
In Montgomery Alabama a woman Mrs P W Arnett and her sister in law T lirtie were hurried out of town by Arthur Muse and the Arnett family brother in law. Muse and Mrs Arnett were charged with kidnapping and released on bond. The cause of the runaway party remains a mystery. Arnett known as The Christian Dimmer allegedly tried to commit suicide due to rumors of abuse. she denies the reports but refused to leave the city without her husband’s dissuasion. Warrants for kidnapping were sworn, and the party was captured miles from the city as they attempted to board a train.
In Martinsville Henry County delegates to the state convention were chosen at a county meeting. Officials named include John R. Brown, BF Stultz, HB Cheewhire, John W Barton, Sam Morran, HR Land, W K Carter, F M Prillaman, Rotus Hurd, S Turner, JON Jarrett, TOE Elgin, and CC Bebeett. Attendance was large and representative, with orderly conduct despite the brief session. Taft Sends Best Wishes to Cumberland Masons.
Gratton West Virginia July 1 H P Cree, a farmer on Beech Fork, was waylaid late at night by four or five men. They severely lashed him with hickory switches, bound him, and attempted to pull out every hair of his beard with tweezers in a brutal attack.
Landlords on the north side of Massachusetts Avenue face a Tuesday hearing as Special Attorney Leftwich Sinclair represents the government in the appeal over property damages. The Union Bridge trade commission has delivered estimates after appraising numerous parcels between Pirid and Second streets, with hearings set for 8 o’clock at the court hall.
A July 2 report from Durham, North Carolina notes Duke University raising funds for the first dormitory and an endowment. The advisory board includes Gen Parkhurst, Rebbi Abram Kimon, Overman, and Tompkins, with a ministerial sponsor and local citizens supporting the effort to build two dormitories and a campus endowment.
A report from Richmond July 3 notes Spacia te Tay Waring contracted typhoid fever but survived with fever symptoms subsiding. Authorities investigate cause and timeline, while a death linked to the illness is mentioned. The piece hints at public health concerns and ongoing inquiries into the outbreak.
A confusing fragment describes a July event involving a balloonist, a wife, and a woman named Maya. The text references a July 4 setting and tensions among several individuals, with torn social ties and a possible accident or spectacle tied to the balloon display. The passage is highly garbled with missing context and names.
The body of Daniel Cerrila, postmaster at Durangs Mexica T i-The bed of, was found today. Authorities believe robbers who led the office robbery earlier killed him and hid the body to hinder pursuit, raising suspicions about their escape.
The steamship Volturno arriving at New York reports large icebergs sighted in the North Atlantic. One berg described as twenty feet high and about one hundred feet long, with three others of unknown size. Smaller bergs drifted near Cape Race as night fell.
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