Seven Thugs Attack Woman Near Naval Reserves Standoff
In Baltimore a mob of seven thugs assaulted Mrs Estella Holmes as she and her escort were attacked near the naval reserves station. Gesawein aided by Harry Clark pursued the assailants. Gesawein was shot in the abdomen and died. Six youths were arrested. the shooter remained unidentified. Mrs Holmes expressed sorrow for the fallen rescuer. An inquest began as jurors searched for responsibility.
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G. J. Gesawein
Washington Post
Baltimore
George J. Gessr Weih
Maryland University
Charles and
Cromwell
Estella Holmes
Kee Eset
Harry ‘J. Clark
Naval Reserves Station
Gesawein
Fatse
William Stackonr
Light Street
Mackenroch
Charles A. Wicker
Hanover Street
William H. Wicker
Charles A. Johnson
Inberen
Hanover Stvert
Howard Chaney
Saveatree
Clarkson Street
Hanged at Ellicott City for Murder at Dorseys Station
Joseph Bradley colored was executed by hanging in Ellicott City after being convicted in Howard County for the February murder of his companion John Redwine at the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad tunnel works at Dorseys station. The men had been drinking and Bradley accused Redwine of harboring his wife.
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Washington Post
Eliiott City
Joseph Bradley
Howard County
John Redwine
Dorseys Station
Bradley
New Tunnel
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Second Degree Murder Convicted In Train Killing Case
A Chesapeake and Ohio special officer, John L. Howery, was found guilty of second degree murder in the December 2 shooting death of passenger Robert Lane aboard a train. The two week trial concluded with the jury delivering the verdict amid disputes over Lane s fate.
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Chesapeake and Ohio
Speyist
Washington Post
Charleston
Planing Mill Burned Near Stonyman Va Losses 5900
Special to The Washington Fest Luray Va July 6 The large planing mill of Printz and Son near Stonyman was totally destroyed by fire last night with about 100000 feet of lumber lost and an estimated value of around 5000 dollars without insurance. The fire started in the engine room and was beyond control when found.
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Luray
Printz & Son
Stonyman
Durrer Murder Trial Postponed By Key Witness Absence
Staunton Virginia July report says nine year old age witness aged woman A not present causing delay in the trial of Frank Durrer charged with complicity in the murder of an infant last spring. Trial continues until July as Commonwealth seeks availability of important witness.
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Durrer
Staunton
Lai
Washington Post
Woronn
Commonwealth
Frank Durrer
Four Killed in Mine Fall at Copper West Virginia
Four men are reported killed in a mining accident at Copper in Mercer County West Virginia. A mine collapse caused the fatalities during a state operation, with the incident confirmed by July reports from Huntington. Local details remain sparse as information disseminates.
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Copper
W. Va
Washington Post
Huntington
Mercer County
Alarm at Richmond Death Rate Prompts Funeral Vehicle Fumigation
The Richmond health board plans compulsory fumigation of funeral carriages and hearses to curb contagion. Commissioner Phillips notes mourners’ close contact with patients, saying vehicles and cushions harbor germs and hired carriages after funerals pose infection risks.
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Washington Post
Richmond
Health Board
Wll
Phillips
Iseasd
Ming
Guns At Negro Social Fatal Shooting Near Linden
A fatal shooting occurred at a negro social near Linden on Wednesday night. Bob Askins fired at Mary Lee amid jealousy but she escaped. A bullet struck Henry Prettyman, killing him. Askins was wounded in the leg while fleeing and both suspects were taken to a Washington hospital.
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Gesswein
Clark
Waebsington Post
Rockville
Linden
Bob Askins
Mary Lee
Henry Prettyman
Washington
Police search for Kidd boy aided by attorney
The Washington Post reports Alexandria police seek seventeen year old William Kidd wanted for the murder of his uncle M J Kidd. Father J M Kidd says the boy will be acquitted after the facts are heard and has hired attorney John M Johnson to defend him. Relatives reportedly in Lynchburg, and the youth may head there, with the father urging surrender and explaining the boy’s excitement over the tragedy.
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Ashington
King Street
Alexandria
William
Kidd
John M. Johnson
Hurley 18 Fined for Gambling and Liquor Violations
Hurley 18 was fined $50 after being arraigned in Alexandria Police Court on charges of gambling house operation and selling liquor without license. Prosecutor Mr. Brent warned that future cases would incur heavier fines and imprisonment. Nearby notices report deaths, school job applications, and a marriage in Clarke County, with several obituaries and local civic notes.
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Don P. Hirley
Policeman Beach
Alexandria
Lewis H. Machen
G. Brent
Brent
Hursley
Hurley
Allen's Foot-case Remedy Ad
An old advertisement urges readers to shake Allen's Foot-Haste powder into shoes to relieve tired swollen and damp feet. It promises cures for aching feet, swelling, sweating, and corns with quick relief and comfort, urging purchase from druggists and shoe stores and to reject substitutes.
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Allen
Allen & Olmsted
Ike Ron
Daughter Will Testify in WV Mother Murder Trial
Special to The Washington Post reports Alice Whiteman, main witness, was captured by West Virginia authorities after being enticed to Ohio near Marietta. The trial for the murder of Ed Deevers will convene at a special term of the Wirt County Circuit Court in Elizabeth next Monday. Mrs. Whiteman allegedly warned Deevers away before she shot him in the heart. Alice plans to testify against her mother, stating she will reveal all she knows.
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Ainsville
A. S. Wood
Prof. Wood
Chatham
Fredericksburg
Thomas G. Moncure
Stafford County
Washington
Moncure
a. _Ninth Virginia Cavalry
Stafford
Sxty
Washington Post
Parkersburg
W. Va
Ale Whiteman
Miss Whiteman
Wirt County
Elizabeth
Ohio
Marietta
W. H. Carter
Ohio River
Carter
Mrs. Whiteman
Ed. Deevers
Button Seeks Mandamus to Be Recognized Insurance Chief
Col. Joseph Button, elected by the Virginia Legislature as insurance commissioner, said he will seek a mandamus in court to force the corporation commission to recognize him as head of the bureau. He was slated to begin duties July 1 but the commission delayed qualification and bond acceptance, citing doubts over its appointment power. He plans to appeal to the Supreme Court of Appeals for the order to administer oaths and accept his bond.
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Col. Button
Supreme Court of Appeals
Corporation Commission
Balti more and Ohio Railroad seeks tax reduction in West Virginia
Legal representatives for the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad filed a petition in Circuit Court challenging the statewide reassessment. They contend the county assessment jumped from 1.2 million dollars to over 6 million, claiming the board levied more than twice the property's value and urging a reduction of at least one half.
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Washington Post
Clarksburg
W. Va
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Circuit Court
Board of Public Works
Escape attempt ends in fatal shooting in Huntington
Special to The Washington Feature Huntington West Virginia Nicely a young man living Landing was shot and mortally wounded this afternoon by Constable Douglas Crawford. Nicely had been arrested on a warrant charging him with assault on a young woman and while the officer was en route to the city the prisoner attempted to flee. He ran down an embankment toward the river and the officer fired the fatal shot.
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Washington
Fea
Huntington
W. Nicely
Landing
Douglas Crawford
Nicely
Killed His Tormentor at Rich Patch Mine Town
Special to The Washington Fest Clifton Forge Va July 6 James Shaefer a jack t warded youth shot and killed Dick Witcher aged nineteen after Witcher and others teased him and Wilcher struck him with a bottle Shaefer fled to the mountains leaving the scene under pursuit
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Clifton Forge
Rich Patch
James Shaefer
Dick Witcher
Witcher
Shaefer
Aid ‘Nally Wilcher
Bin
Blackburn wins local primary for Congress and party chair
Special to The Washington Post Greensboro North Carolina July 6 Blackburn carried the city and county primaries in the home county of opponent Adams. He defeated State Chairman Rollins in his own county and kept him from contesting the convention as a delegate.
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Washington
Greensboro
N. C
Blackburn
Adams
Republican State Committee
Rollins
Gibbs Held for Jury On Murder Charge
Upper Marlboro Md July 6 preliminary hearing for Eadward Gibbs who shot and killed Thomas Turner on Turner's farm near Hardisty. Gibbs held for October grand jury without bail. Witnesses Hamilton Savo and Hebron also held on State bonds of 160 each.
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Washington
Upper Marlboro
Eadward E. Gibbs
Thomas M. Turner
Hardisty
Justice of the Peace
J. Alfred Ridgely
Gibbs
Hamilton
Savo
Hebron
Tragedy Averted After Nunnamaker Crisis in Hagerstown
Mrs. John Nunnamaker attempted suicide after a violent quarrel with her husband. She consumed laudanum in the presence of her husband and four children last evening. Neighbors entered during the crisis, found her unconscious, and a physician treated her with emetics. she survived.
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Washington
Hagerstown
John, Nannamaker
Nunnamaker
Victim Killed by His Own Gun in Virginia
Special to The Washington 3 ost reports Fariner Lilliard of Malmaison Pittsylvania County was killed when the gun he trailed discharged by the muzzle. Death was nearly instantaneous in Chatham. Lynchburg notes Edward C Boly, a farm worker near the city, shot himself in the breast with a pistol while intoxicated last night and died this morning.
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Washington
Chatham
Fariner Lilliard
Malmaison
Pittsylvania County
Washington Post
Lynchburg
Edward C Boly
Aquor
Investigation Launched Into Printing Delays on Enrolled Bills
The Senate ordered an inquiry into the delay in returning enrolled copies from the Government Printing Office. The Printing Committee has assigned the clerk to gather facts, with officials at the Printing Office saying they face no fear of blame as they trace each copy.
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Senate
Congress
Committee On Printing
Victim Rosie Cohen Sheds Light On Slavery Case
The Washington Post reports a 17 year old girl abducted from East 100th Street describes being held in bondage and beaten until flesh bled. She named Joseph Rungiero and Lena Salino as those responsible, with bail set at 2000 dollars each for their examination on Monday.
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The
Washington Post
New York
Jay
Rosie Cohen
100Th’ Street
Byrnes
100Th Street
Third Avenue
Baker
Heriem
Joseph Rungiero
Mount Vernon
Lena Salino
First Avenue
Rosie
Warrant for Lord Douglas Arrest Issued in New Iberia
Telegrams from New Iberia La report a warrant for the arrest of Jom C Cavendish also known as Lord Douglas has been sent to an Eastern city chief of police. Cavendish, described as a bigamist, married Miss Josephine Hood of New Iberia last December. Despite searches by the State Department and rewards offered by Texas Virginia and North Carolina officials, neither Cavendish nor his wife has been found.
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New Orleans
New Iberia
Jom C. Cavendish
Lord Dougla
Nolics
Lavendish
Josephine Hood
State’ Department
Washington
Texas
Virginia
North Carolina
Cavendish
Southern ends testimony in freight rate hearing
Richmond Va July The Stace Corporation commission today concluded its freight rate hearing as far as the Southern Railway is concerned with Comptroller A H Plant testifying. Findings will be handed down later. The Norfolk and Western protest hearing will begin Monday with Comptroller J W Cox to be first witness.
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Richmond
Stace Corporation Commission
Southern Railway
A. H. Plant
Norfolk and Western Road
J. W. Coxz
Library association sets up permanent headquarters in New York
At the closing American Library Association meeting, a permanent headquarters plan was adopted with New York as the probable site. New officers were elected including President C. W. Andrews and first and second vice presidents P. A. Andrews and Katherine L. Snais. Council members named include G. S. Gudyard, J. W. Kock, Anna Arkor, Herbert Putnam, Alive Tyler, and P. Wrights. A policy urged libraries to aid immigration and worker education with targeted books.
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Narraganset Pier
American Library Association
Association
New York
Tole Rowing
C. W. Andrews
Joh Crear
PV. A. Andrews
Altecond
Katherine L. Snais
Urbana
Pany
Tyler
Iowa State
Ubrary Commission
Pittsburg
J. Wyer
Cadets Stage Sham Battle At Encampment
Washington High School cadets from Geearl City New Jersey staged a Fourth of July sham battle at their camp. Company A led by Capt Auerbach won as Company B under Capt Kingsley retired. Judges Col Bland Raj Robey Adit Gaylor ruled in favor of Company A. rear guard earned praise for steadiness and marked bravado amid rapid firing. Ladies of the Piqua Hotel provided lodging and officers sought plans for further arrangements.
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Washington
Geearl City
N. J
Washingtn Eich School
Rae
Umna
Rapld
Auerbach
Kingsley
Bland
Raj
Robey
Dng Adit
Gaylor
Skirmighere
Piqua Hotel
Cavetown Railroad Station Robbed in Maryland
Special to The Washington Post reports Cavetown Maryland railroad station robbed last night. Burglars carried off railroad tickets and a remittance from agent George M. Bushey to Adams Express Company. No money was taken.
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Warhington Post
Hagerstown
Western
Maryland
Cavetown
George M. Bushey
Adams Express Company
Gila Bend Duel Echoes a Western Standoff
In a Southern Arizona town the narrator recalls a dramatic Union Station waiting room poker game. Hank Belden confronts Doely in a tense face off over a bet and a deck of cards, ending with a sudden decision as each man stakes his life. The scene blends grit, honor code, and the shadow of border trouble.
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New Orleans Picayune
Gila Bend
Arizona
Southern Pacific Railroad
Ham Moss
Union Station
Tue
Adebean
Doaly
Dogly
Southern
Tieis
Sithough
Morsan
Wreyman
Geni
Wallatrent
Cand
Helden
Deely
Mic
Doely
G.propasi- Han
Waller
Battle on the Fourth Sparks Firing Between Races in Balston
A July Fourth melee in Balston near the electric railway sta tion featured white youths clashing with a black man who ran between lines and was shot in the stomach. Five black men were later arrested. fines were imposed on Henrietta Jenkins and others, while some were freed. The episode included rockets, a staged “battle,” and a contested rescue as policing followed. Earl Grey to visit Newfoundland for salmon fishing and sightseeing. Mrs Plumimer, Baltimore editor’s relative, dies after illness. Reclamation Service of the geological survey moves to a new building.
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Saratoga
Balston
Alexandria County
King
Balstoy
Baiston
Red Coats
Justice of ‘the Peace
Thompson
Henrietta Jenkins
Washington
Waa
Robert Washington
Robinson
Ralston
Shame
Ebenezer, French
Baltimore’ Patriot
John Hargrove
Battle Monument
Baltimore
Plumimer
Frank M. Gibson
Westminster
So Plimmer
Mount ‘Washington
Eastern Presbyterian Church Votes to Renovate Lower Floor
The Congregation of the Eastern Presbyterian Church voted to renovate the entire lower floor of the edifice. Receipts for the church in the last quarter totaled 9.58 with a balance on land of 051.83. Also noted is the death of Richard Heater of Bolivar, who died this morning of old age, leaving three sons and three daughters.
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Eastern Presbyterian Church
Delanee
Harpers Ferry
St Suty
Richard Heater
Bolivar
Aqueters
Mr Devery's Yarn Horse Trade Tale in Post
Mr Devery relates a humorous horse trade in a forthcoming Post story. The tale promises amusement as the author recounts a quirky deal and its comic twists in a light, nostalgic voice.
Cuticura Treatment Praised By Testifier In 1905 Letter
An 1905 Philadelphia reader testifies Cuticura cured severe scalp itch and skin eruptions after failed borax and physician treatments. He details using Cuticura Soap Ointment and Resolvent for six months, bathing with lather and drying, praising the remedy and urging others to try it. He signs Wm BH Gmy of Mt Vernon Street.
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Hades
Erie
Flint T
Vernon St
Philadelphia
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Geological, Survey
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Richard Heafer
MR. Devery
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Potemee Electric Power Company
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R. P. Andrews Paper Co., Inc
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F Street
Health Department
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