Admits Killing Posey State Concludes Its Case
Special to The Washington Post from La Plata Maryland July 10. Mary B Bowie and her son Robert H Howie are tried for the murder of Hubert Posey in Charles County Maryland. The defense claims justification arguing Posey betrayed the accused girl and refused marriage. Witnesses describe the shooting as the Bowies accosted Posey on a road with a revolver in Mrs Bowie’s hand. The jury is seated and the state rests after presenting witnesses. defense to follow.
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Kissing Not Urgently Banned by Health Chief
Baltimore July 10 Health Commissioner Bosley defends kissing games at public playgrounds amid a Philadelphia crusade to ban them. He argues kissing is hygienic and harmless, doubting any prohibition would succeed, while home doctors claim it is unhygienic and should be prohibited.
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Mines Claim 268 Lives in West Virginia Year 1906
Special to The Warringson ros Wheeting West Virginia July 10 The twenty fourth annual report of Chief Mine Inspector Paul shows for the fiscal year 1906 from 730 producing mines operated by 3 firms and small country mines there were produced 3 493 474 gross tons of coal an increase of 5 000 445 tons over the prior year Coke manufactured rose 15 537 tons The total gross value of coal and coke placed on the market was 38 334 816 71 During the year 51 719 people were employed in coal and coke production with average wages of 500 37 rising 91 35 from the previous year Lives last were 268 Paul identifies coal dust as the principal agent of destruction in all explosions.
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Virginia Court Decision Upsets Rate Reform Supporters
The U S Court of Appeals ruled that the State Corporation Commission cannot act as a court in the 2 cent passenger rate case, unsettling Virginia lawmakers and rail interests. Senator Lewis H. Machen called the decision a disappointment to reform advocates and pledged to pursue a new flat 2 cent rate bill if re elected.
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Remarried Wife Leaves Whitworth Romance Crashes Again
John R. Whitworth and his divorced wife, remarried at Rocky Mount on June 8, separated after eight years, moved to Roanoke and set up home. She then left to fetch their two Franklin County children but sent a message revealing the marriage was only to keep him from the children. He remains heartbroken and seeks the children's recovery.
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New Bridge Across Patuxent To Link Montgomery and Howard
Montgomery County commissioners approve a steel Patuxent River bridge plan joining with Howard County to replace the old Cissel bridge. Bids have been advertised and will be opened soon as part of the joint project in Rockville Maryland dated July 1.
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Sailor Dies of Beri Beri at Navy Hospital
A Brazilian sailor Autels Bispo from the Suc cumbed at Portsmouth Naval Hospital in Virginia after being admitted for beri beri. He was buried with naval honors in the United States naval cemetery as Rev Father Resmnlda conducted services.
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Virginia Obituary Notices From Petersburg And Nearby Towns
Obituaries and marriage notices from Virginia and nearby areas report Joseph F. Norseworthy of the Soffolk and Western Railroad Company dying at 35 in Greer Virginia, leaving a wife and two children. Other notices include John M. Hutchmann of Capon Bridge WV, Octavia Parr of Losdsun County aged 70, Carson Rutherford of Vinton, Buck of Slacksburg, Robert Gaead Covennes and Ethel Witzabeth Pare-Toy of Clifton Forge. several weddings in Clifton Forge and Radford, with multiple local clergy officiants, and details of attendees and families connected to Roanoke, Amherst, and nearby communities.
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Noted serenauts injured in New York auto wreck
A former aeronaut Dr Julian Thomas and two young women accompanying him were seriously injured in a New York automobile accident on Sunday night while preparing for a two hour journey among the clouds.
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Railroad tale of death and labor strikes heightens local concerns
T Florence McCarthy died after heat exposure on the Norfolk and Western line near Jacksonton while employed by railway contractors. His wife and three children recently moved from Fredericksburg. He was about forty and previously linked to McKenney & McCarthy furniture dealers and the Young Men's Sodality Lyceum. Alexandria Trades Council plans a 7:30 p.m. meeting to discuss electric railroad tensions with organized labor. In Occoquan, George H Davis, aged 67, died of heart disease at his son Earle B Davis's home. both father and son died on the same day, the elder a former Washington merchant.
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WILFRED BATEMAN DEAD AND ALEXANDRIAN INCIDENT
Boston Md July 19 Former secretary of state Witfreg Bateman died at Emergency Hospital after lingering illness. He was son of Col Henry E Bateman born January 17 1859, Washington native, long active in Democratic politics. He served as secretary to the state central committee of Talbot County and held multiple posts including counsel to the Democratic board of election supervisors and director of local banks. He belonged to several Masonic and fraternal orders and was connected with Trinity Cathedral. Gov John Walter Smith appointed him secretary at state. (Note: multiple details from a single sprawling clipping.)
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Girl is mortally wounded and dies after Fourth of July assault
Elia von Dessauer, a divesmaker, dies from a fractured skull after an attack at a New York hotel room. Carlo Rossi, a customs broker, is sought as the alleged assailant. Detectives Levins and Cook pursue leads while sisters Mathilde and Elia provide statements.
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Farm Hand Shoots Employer in Dover County
Jamet Baltimore County farmer Lewis Ensor, 37, was fatally shot by Chipman Elliott, a colored farmhand angered by a reprimand. Elliott, who procured a shotgun, fired at short range, tearing through Ensor. A posse pursued Elliott, believed heading toward Pennsylvania.
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Shortage Relief Planned With Police Benefit Event
A benefit at American League Park on July 19 aims to cover a shortage tied to James Arthur Kemp, a former district chief accused of embezzling over 400 dollars from police pension funds. Officials distributed about 10 thousand tickets across precincts, with officers authorized to handle the proceeds. The program includes wheelbarrow races, three legged races, sprints, and a wrestling match between Lee Grant of the Metropolitan police and a District Building athlete.
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Joseph Wharton in London Amid Turbulent Reports
Fragmented wires report Joseph Wharton of Philadelphia and a grand plan to sail to New York as weather disrupts plans. Mentions potential murders, a Raleigh case, a runaway accident in Salisbury, a poisoning allegation, and despondent suicide in West Virginia. Includes brief notes on various unrelated items from across towns.
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Kemp Embezzler Kemp Fears Pursuit Across Seas
Police watch shipping craft from Baltimore to lashed ports and Atlantic routes for the former chief petty official Kemp, alleged to have fled aboard a tramp or from Baltimore or Philadelphia. Detectives, friends, and waterfront sightings fuel a hunt. bankruptcy actions loom as creditors seek an even asset division while Ravin B. Hesse assumes Kemp’s duties.
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Women Workers Meet in Three Cities for Convention
A call went out for a nationwide convention of women workers by the Women’s Trades Union League in New York Chicago and Boston. About 1000 workers from New York Connecticut New Jersey Delaware and the District of Columbia are expected in New York. Delegates from skirt shirtwaist cloak and other unions will attend along with milliners dressmakers mill operators and actresses. Any woman worker is welcome. Meetings in Chicago and Boston follow a similar plan with local league presidents coordinating.
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Mutilates crosses in trees in Piety case
Danielson Conn July 1 Special to The Washington ros Tamey Ca Nunla a Greek aged sixty five years faced Town Court charged with cutting Greek crosses in highway trees and willfully defacing them Cataris a newcomer said he believed the country’s wickedness would end by such marks The tree warden says it will take twenty years for the marks to fade Nunla was held on $1000 bail for trial
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Thirty Tots Enjoy Camp Good Will Outing Weekend
Thirty children from eight months to twelve years, lacking fresh air and nourishment, were taken to Camp Good Will for a two week vacation. Seven mothers accompanied them, and several former campers shared stories. More children join today to reach a hundred. Volunteers and a horse and wagon loan are sought. ongoing summer outings rely on donations from various supporters and organizations.
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Fire destroys Cream City plant and neighbor shop in Pittsburg
Fire swept the Cream City Woven Wire Company plant at 929 Rebecca Street Allegheny and the adjoining B A Gausman Machinery and Metal Co building. About 150000 damage. Forty girls were at work on upper floors when the blaze started causing a panic and several injuries. Origin of the fire not yet ascertained.
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For Exchange Column Open to Readers in Washington Post
Have items stored in homes you no longer use exchange for things you want. The Washington Post For Exchange Columns invite readers to mail or call with offers and requests. Free service to arrange swaps. Contact Phone Math 426.
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