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Newspaper

Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Jul 05, 1905

Page

4

Maryland Rural Carriers Meet Sets Tone for Reform

The Maryland Rural Letter Carriers Association held its second annual convention in Hagerstown with delegates from multiple counties. President Haviland urged unity and passage of the Fairbanks bill to raise rural carrier pay and holiday leave. Frank E. Cunningham's libel charges drew debate. delegates debated supporting or opposing Cunningham and voted to instruct delegates to oppose his re election.

Washington Post Hagerstown Maryland Rural Letter Carriera’ Association Masonic Temple Frederick Washington Harford Worcester Baltimore Talbot Theas Caroline Carroll Alegany Garrett Dorchester Montgomery Hotel Baldwin Washington County Carriers’ Association Frank B Haviland Forest I Haviland Edward L. Burger Pfe Richardson Frederick County Samuel W Wilson Harford County Congress Fairbanks Frank E. Cunningham National Association St Louis Bristow George B. Cor+telyou United States Cunningham Roosevelt Washington County Association

Nomad Races Through Storm Into Hampton Roads

Special to The Washington Post Norfolk July 4 The sloop Nomad arrived at 3 am after staying forty miles east of Cape Charles to wait for calmer seas before entering the Virginia capes Owner W L Sawyer said he went too far to sea and chose safety The Charlotte won class A with Nomad second Northern boats and others sailed with Sunshine and Perle arriving at Delaware Breakwater later today

Hampton Roads Washington Post Norfolk Nomad Brooklyn W. L. Sawyer Cape Charles Virginia Capes Charlotte Sunshine Perle Delaware

Newspaper Men In Session at Virginia North Carolina Convention

Nearly 800 delegates have arrived at the Kenilworth Inn Asheville for the Virginia North Carolina Press Association convention with sessions starting tomorrow. W Vanderbilt opens Biltmore estate for a complimentary lunch Thursday. Major Virginia and North Carolina newspapers are represented.

Asheville N.C Kenilworth Inn Virginia-North Carolina Preas Association Virginia Press Association W. Vanderbilt Biltmore Virginia North Carolina

Fourth of July Celebrations Across Virginia and Maryland

Special to The Washington Post. Bristol celebrates with a grand parade and grand pageant featuring thirteen young ladies as the original states, witnessed by thousands. Norfolk reports two Fourth of July injuries including a boy with a broken leg and a firework accident harming a boy’s eyes. Winchester holds a torchlight parade and speech by Richard E. Byrd. Laurel and Savage observe Independence Day with parades, picnics, and speeches by local figures.

Washington Bristol Fulkerson Ramuel ¥. Fulkerson Ataft Montague Columbia Norfolk James McCormick St. Vincent's Hospital Pine Beach Monticello Peter Skeeter Portsmouth Winchester Fire Department E.aprech Richard E. Byrd Richmond John Lamb J. Alston Cabell Mineral Igut, Boycutie Land Waar

Superintendents Meet at University of Virginia Conference

Virginia school superintendents gather at the University of Virginia in Charlottesville for the annual conference presided by Joseph W. Southall. Dr. Edwin A. Alderman delivers the welcome stressing education progress and unity. Discussions cover local associations libraries school funds and building improvements.

Alderman University of Virginia Washington Port Charlottesville Joseph W. Southall Edwin A. Alderman Kitmeen H. M. Clarkson Prince William County Seasion Sue C. Stearnes Roanoke County Joseph W. Everett Albemarle Joseph H. Saunders Portsmouth G. G. Joyines Accomac Frank P. Brent State Board of Education Frayer Southern Education Board Samuel L. Graham Mecklenburg M. M. Lynch Winchester G. Joynes Wiliam BR. Abbot, Jr Edford Richard H. May Lunenburg H. Russell Bribie Topte

Lightning hits Charlottesville high school amid storm chaos

Severe electrical storm hits Charlottesville and Albemarle with heavy rain. Lightning strikes the new high school and Dr. Paul B Barringer residence at the university starting fires. A panic nearly occurs at Jefferson Park dancing pavilion with 500 attendees. Southern Railway track washed out near Arrowhead blocking traffic. Also reports Josephia A Nichols found dead in Norfolk after moving home. W H Murphy struck by train near CanNelton. Anderson Johnson killed by a fall in Richmond during Fourth of July celebrations.

Washington Post Charlottesville Albemarle Paul B. Barringer University Jefferson Park Southern Railway Arrowhead Rama Washington Norfolk Josephia A. Nichols Reservoir Avenue Glicbs Avenue Nichols

Culpeper Horse Show Politicians Out In Force

Culpeper Va July 4 reports the Culpeper Horse Show and Racing Assn two day meeting opening amid thunderstorm. Notables including Prof Hellvey Senator Martin Congressman Rixby and Gov Montague attended with officials and jurists present while five hundred plus entries vied in Hunters Jumpers and Scout races with David Dunlop winning multiple divisions and Edith Brown disqualified for fouling.

Apacial Washington Post Culpeper Culpeper Horse Show and Racing Association Eida Woodlands Prof Hellvey Live Judge Mann Willard Gov Montague Rixby C. Mackey Commonwealth’s Alexandria United States Revenue Summers William Slemp Mily B. Smith Fire Colta Covinter M. R. Lewis Noel B A. D. Hood Uncle Bly Bowman Aristocrat W. H. Aahton Virginia W. G. Sewer Spinelle J. R. Lewis General

Woman's Club Federate Formed for County Unity

Representatives from Forest Glen Kensington Linden Woodside Rockville and Daviestown met at Mrs W W Welsh home to advance a county federation of women's clubs A modeled constitution and by laws were adopted and will be ratified The first federation meeting scheduled for October in Kensington or Rockville

Washington Post Rockville Woman’s Clubs Forest Glen Kensington Linden Woodside Daviestown W. W. Welsh 2 County Federation of Woman B. J. Hartshorne Kensington Club Beulah White Kkyslle Club Federaensington

TWO KILLED NEAR WINDSOR IN RAILWAY ACCIDENT

On a Chesapeake and Ohio Railway line near Windsor Virginia two men A A Landell white and William Winfred a negro were struck by a passenger train while riding a bicycle and died instantly. The incident occurred on a straight section between Richmond and Newport News. The report is from Front Royal and Washington Port.

Richmond Chesapeake and Ohblo Windsor Newport News A. A. Landell William Winfred

Cocke Arrested in Petersburg on Theft Charge

James W Cocke, once a Petersburg druggist and recent mayoral figure, is arrested upon a warrant alleging theft of two boxes of cigars, toilet soap, and other articles valued at ten dollars. The incident reportedly occurred in May. Cocke denies the charge and remains in custody as his family travels with him to the police station.

Petersburg Washington Post James W. Cke Richmond St Louis Cocke Bo. Brown Peteraburg Brown

Engineer killed in Bear Creek lumber line wreck near Friendsville

Charles G. Umbel of Peendaleville Garrett County headed the Bear Creek Lumber Company narrow gauge line engine when a runaway freight car crashed into his engine on a branch road a mile above Friendsville. He died hours later in Connellsville Pennsylvania hospital. Umbel suffered a fractured skull and internal injuries.

Ingulat Washington Post Cumberland Charles G. Umbel Peiendeville Garrett County Bear Creek Lumber Company Hia Friendsville Connellsville Umbel Amber

Fourth Immune Reunion in Fredericksburg Va

Washington Immune veterans gather in Fredericksburg for a Fourth of July reunion on the old camping ground dating to 1898. The event includes a campfire, an army dinner, a parade led by Washington Guard, and speeches by G A R and Spanish War veterans officials and local leaders at Hurkamp Park and the opera house.

Washington Post Fredericksburg Fourth United States Volunteer Infantry Immunes United Confederate Veterang United Spanish War Veterang Col M. Emmet Urell Lewis I. O'Neal Washington Otters Lins Camp Florida Cuba Washington Guard B. D. Cole M. B. Rowe Woods Wi -H. Hurkamp Urell Cox Agald

Washington Grove Opening Sees Chautauqua Season Begin

Washington Grove opened its Chautauqua season with patriotic services. Rev A H Zimmerman gave an oration on The Eagle's Day and What It Sees of the Perils and Possibilities of the American Nation. The Grave chorus sang national songs under Perc y S. Foster. Evening featured numerous fireworks displays.

Washington Post Rockville Washington Grove A H. Zimmerman Percy S. Foster Washington

Three Boys Arrested For Slot Machine Theft In Alexandria

Police detained Benjamin Allen Marvin Mayhugh and George Magsey on Fourth of July for opening penny slot machines, stealing gum, coins, door mats, and valuables while others aided by baker William Wolf. Allen confessed to breaking into a freight car. property recovered. Other inmates from Fairfax jail transferred to Alexandria County Jail after attempting escape. A baseball game between Alexandria Athletic Association and Navy Yard drew a crowd. a fight broke out, leading to a police arrest. Police court fines issued to cocaine sellers Gertrude Stewart Mary Myers and Joseph Hobbs. Hobbs faces jail if fines unpaid.

Washington Port Bureau King Btcoat Alexandria Nolay Paff Benjamin Allen Marvin Mayhugh George Magsey Knight Arrington Henderson Lieut. Smith Mayhugh Allen LC. Barley Corporation Court Ike Wales Louie Flinn Louis Red Fairfax Courthouse Alexandria Count Fort Myer Heights Sheri Allison Fairfax County Colling Alexandria County Ma Coliing Fairfax Alexandria Athletic St. Stephen's Washington Washington ‘Navy Yard Smith Charles Brenner William Bradley Gertrude Stewart Mary Myers Colore d Joseph Hobbs White Officer Smith Stewart Messia, Machen & Moncure Hobbs City Jai Myers J. Keith James Fauquier County Robert 9. Chiltom

Father held for murder of imbecile son in poisoning

Guatave A. Closaon of Morrisville Pa was arrested after a Pinkerton probe and taken to Doylestown on a charge of poisoning his eleven year old son Walter on May 19. Detectives say he confessed to giving rat poison in beer to end his presence. A coroner verdict cited poison effects from an unknown person. The boy’s habit of eating garbage from cans was noted as a potential poison source. Authorities mention a prior attempt to borrow a fourteen year old mentally afflicted son aligned with depraved acts.

Washington Trenton N. J Pinkerton Guatave A. Closaon Morrisville Doylestown Walter I. N. Woodman

Vermont Battleship Vermont Named After Governor's Daughter

Montpelier Vermont July 4 Gov Bell names elder daughter Misa Jenni e Bell to christen the battleship Vermont at launch in Quincy Massachusetts August 81. Maple syrup or bottle of hard cider proposed by editors as Vermont’s emblematic touch while champagne favored if official plans proceed. Newport Rhode Island July 2 ThePennsylvania cruise sets record white ceiling at Bradford loading 8 tons from four barges in 20 minutes 178 tons on board in one hour surpassing Maryland’s previous 811 tons in eight hours.

Charleston W. Va W. H. Murphy Kanawha Hardwood Lumber Company Kanawha and Michigan Gov. Bell Misa Jennnile Washington Post Montpalier Gov. Bell H Misa Jennie Bell Vermont Quincy Mase Newport Pennsylvania Bradford Maryland

Cadets Celebrate Fourth at West Point Fourth of July

Cadets of the West Point corps conducted a July 4 celebration with Cad Wainwright presiding. Cadet Hughes read the Declaration of Independence and Cadet Campbell delivered the oration. Meanwhile in Atlanta two Philadelphia counterfeiters Willem Kerfig and William Jacobs were released from the Federal penitentiary and sent to Philadelphia after sentences were commuted by President Roosevelt.

West Point Corps of Cadets Cad Wainwright Richard Waiwright Huphreys Campbell Atlanta, Ga Willem L. Ker Fig William M. Jacobs Philadelphia Heve Hoosevelt

Muscle Building book promotes fitness for business men

Dr. Luther Halsey Guilck publishes Muscle Building in Spalding's Athletic Library. The volume claims many executives are fat and weak from inactivity, excess eating, and drinking. It promises illustrations on building muscle and costs 10 cents, via American Sports Pub lisher Company, 21 Warren Street, Newark.

Luther Halsey Guilck Soya Spalding

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