American Women Debate Present-Day Fashions
American women leaders Mrs Chauncey M Depew and Mrs J Van Vechten Olcott challenge a Roman newspaper claim that modern fashions are immoral. They insist gowns are modest and crafted for elegance, not to shock, arguing moral standards should guide dress. They cite distinguished Washington advertisers and note practical attire among the smartly dressed. A broader debate about modesty and public decency unfolds without consensus.
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J van Vechten Olcott
Amart
Yaservatore Romano
Anong
Washington
Chauncey Wise
New v York
van Vechten Olcott
Olcott
Depew
Rome
Rive
Turk
Promoted Woodside School Principal Named in Town Notes
A new principal was appointed at Wayside Parish school following the retirement of longtime head Cath Foley. Anna I. Ebwt, named interim, will lead the Way Helen Crops and the staff as the district adjusts to the change.
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Uss Daley
Williama
Tor
Helen
Prin
Dee Tal
Wensington
Leap Results in Death and Political Conventions
A fragment notes a leap resulting in death at a railway station and mentions a woman who died alongside her husband, with statements about secrecy and a coroner’s report. It also references Loudoun county political conventions urging candidates for the state ticket, including endorsements for a governor candidate and delegates.
Prince George county calls primaries for county and state posts
The County central committee led by James H Belt Wallace R Pyles Ryan Blunden and Clarence Hawkins issued a call for primary meetings in the seventeen election districts on Saturday July 19 from 2 to 6 pm to elect five delegates per district. The county convention will be August 4 in Upper Marlboro to nominate five state central committee members and candidates for circuit court judge state senate house of delegates sheriff county commissioner treasurer and other offices. Delegates will also be chosen for the Seventh Judicial Conference in Leonardtown and for the State convention on August 25 to nominate the state ticket. A Virginia roads issue is noted in the same alert.
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Washington
Marlboro
Republan
Princeorge
Wallace R Pyles R . Ryan Joseph A Blunden
Clarence Hawkins Haa
Elea
Upper Mariburn
State Central Committee
Prince George County
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Circuit Court
We State Senate
House of Deferees
Sherit
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Imvesat Tre
Leonardiana
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Maryland
Consider Telephone Deal Plan to Consolidate Companies
A proposed consolidation of independent long distance telephone firms seeks to form the National Telephone Corporation of New York with capital of 14.6 million dollars. Key players include Wahinaten Poot tatters, Fender auditor of Pitteburge and Allegheny Telephone, and Lininger of Westy Virgh in Western Telenl one Coamany Ct Us. The plan envisions all firms operating under one umbrella, aiming to streamline the long distance network across the United States.
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A & Fender
Pitteburge
Allegheny ‘Telephone
Pitsburg
Hanilan
Nati Yal Pelephone Company
Thueeling
Westy
Coamany Ct Us
Drtada
Independen Ax
United States
Wilisheim Premowel
National Telephine
Iparation of
New York
Washington Grove Meeting in Rockville May 14 to 18
The annual Washington Grove camp meeting opens May 14 at Rockville and continues through the week under Presbyterian auspices. Rev Albert Oshan leads. longtime organizers include Miriam Hod, Samuel Hovalservice, Wolmwall, and Charles Smyth. Expected attendees from Washington and surrounding areas.
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Met
Denon
Presby
Wisnington
Vet Ae Cmews
Melriam Hod
Samuel
Masonic Fair at Rockville July 42d Grounded plans announced
A Masonic fair fundraiser is set for Rockville Maryland at the fair grounds on July 42d to aid a building project. Officials list a large organizing committee including President Dr George L. he mondy and Secretary Dr George t Cente tranquier with many local members assisting in elaborate preparations.
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Rockville
Rankette
Lockville
George L
George T
Hiiton
Pumphrey
Seanmel
Fy Eastbern Bronk Trazzte
Hazel Cashell
Wlson
Ward Russell Brower
Roger Shaw
Inaeph
Roanoke Man Struck by Southbound Train in Cloverdale
Samuel Kessler, a well known Cloverdale resident in Botetourt County, was killed this morning on the Shenandoah Valley division of the Norfolk and Western Railroad. He was struck by a four southbound passenger train moving rapidly down the grade and stepped onto the track as the engine neared, apparently attempting to cross.
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Sparal
Belbington
Roanoke
Samuel Kessler
Cloverdale
Botetourt County
Shenandoah Valley
Norfolk and Western Railroad
Kessiec
Esslet
Dext
Tucker Oration at Leesburg in temperance stronghold
Smerial to The Washington Post Leesburg Vn July 0 Warry St George Tucker candidate for governor delivered half afternoon at Purcellville and this evening at Leesburg his audiences were large and enthusiastic. Purcellville in the heart of the temperance element and stronghold of Judge Manner Tucker was warmly received. Wells wins in Anne Arundel Annapolis Md July 10 Democratic primaries give Dr George Wells a large victory carrying five of seven districts and over three fourths of the vote.
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Smerial
Washington Post
Leesburg Vn
Warry St
Welle
Anne Arundel
Annapolis
Loig
Friends of
George Wells
Wells
Citizens Association Elects Officers in Hyattsville
The adjourned meeting of the Citizens association in Masonic hall Hyattsville Md drew 50 to 80 attendees. William Ghusta presided with Charles W Clagett as secretary committeemen named for ordinances utilities streets membership and school protection while officers will serve until Jan 1 1910 with more members to be added.
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Charles W Clagett
Joseph
Mudd Treasures
Jackson H Ralston
Fresshing
DA Poulter
Pierce
Zautenger
Clarence Wilson
WC Wells
Twanves & Wank Warr
MFP Halloran
Wuilam W Maloney
Grusta
Yarn Spinners Debate Prices at Southern Soft Law Meet
Members of the Ghartott oR association discussed exiviis and audits in a salt yard market meeting. The vicar was deemed unsatisfactory, prompting calls for calm measures and concerted action with Augist hon Asheille to address home gse 91 statements and delivery orders not aligned with current prices.
Arsenic Found in Stomach Sparks Inquest Hunt
Coroner announces an inquest into the suspected poisoning of Mrs Williamson after medical examiners detected arsenite traces. Authorities plan further autopsy steps and galaxy of testimonies as the search for the husband or other lead continues in Petersburg, Virginia.
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Williamson Speal
Post Petersburg
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Mehinund
Pamelin Lereey
Lupson
Fara Chen
Taylor
Leigh
Wallin
Corert Leach
Williams
Mobbed at Tin Plate Plant in Wheeling
A mob of sympathizers attacked William Lagan a former Amalgamated Association member near the American Sheet and Plate Company plant in Wheeling. Constable Emmett Clarke struggled to restore order and was roughly handled before being sent to hospital. Dogsan reportedly urged nonunion workers to report for duty at the plant amid the strike.
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Wheeling WooVa
Tren Steel
T ¢ American Sheet
Plate Company
William Lagan
Amalgamated Association
Emmett Clarke
Posse Captures Jailbreaker in Roanoke
Youthful outlaw Harry Fisher who escaped from Pulaski county jail in February was captured in Norwich Roanoke by two police posses after a long chase. He had eluded arrest for several months following the jail break and beat Sheriff Richardson. The capture ended a months long manhunt in the Roanoke area.
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Roanoke Va
Arcent
Harry Fisher
Sherif Richardson
Norwich
Roanoke
Fisher
West Virginia Farm Blaze Destroys Crop and Buildings
In Jefferson County near Rippon Charlestown resident Howard Osborn suffered a destructive fire on his farm. The blaze, of unknown origin, destroyed his wheat crop hay and arable and corn house with an estimated load around 2000, partly insured in Grafton. Separately Thomas Layman a McGraw Coal Company miner at Simpson was fatally electrocuted after contacting a live wire at the mine yesterday.
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Charlestown
Howard Osborn
Rippon
Jeferson County
Insurance Grafton
Thoman
McGraw Coal Company
Simpson
Thia County
Obituary of Mrs Allen of Deer Creek Lumber Co
Mrs Allen wife of J Wanen of the Deer Creek Lumber Company died at their Cambria home. The body was taken to Owego New York for interment. Survived by husband and three children Riley Locke son of the late Tom Locke of Berryville who died in Washington DC leaves a widow and one daughter will be buried at Henryville.
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Dmrs Allen
J Wanen
Deer Creek Lumber Company
Cambria
Owego N YC
Riley Locke
Tom Locke
Berryville
Washington DC
Henryvile
Would Impeach Witness Cites New Evidence In Murder Case
The story reports an impeachment move by Johnson’s attorney in a murder case. The attorney claims later evidence exists about the artist’s body found near Alexandria, and argues a new trial should be granted before Judge Varley this week. The testimony centers on the murder being linked to the West of Hoff Run location and prior actions of witnesses during the trial.
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Chicago
Bated
Chew
Johnson
Ida
Hoffs Run
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Smith
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Varley
Poisoning in Alexandrian Streets Alarms Dog Owners
Report of canine poisonings in the western section of Alexandria yesterday morning. Police observed several hogs nearby and could not identify a guilty party. Carcasses were buried by the street cleaning department. Also notes election of Perseverance lodge officers and a Virginia charter granted to National Refrigerating Company of Alexandria with capital stock of 1000.
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Himlis
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Virginia Corporation
Commesion
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Alexandria
J B Spencer
Nichol
James Hay Jr
Atl of
Washington
Man Accused of Wife Slaying in Wheeling Creek
Coroners jury finds James Meas Gull responsible for the death of his wife whose body was discovered in Wheeling Creek on July 1. He is jailed pending grand jury action after an alleged dispute during a drinking party at a nearby house. Lucas claims innocence, saying a fight occurred and she was murdered.
Bristol saloon licenses draw hundreds of applications
The Bristol mayor reports hundreds of liquor license applications as temperance groups seek to challenge an election. Officials say many applications were recesses before the planned August court session amid irregularity claims and a push to test the vote outcome. A local case alleges a man confessed to murder on a Port de Pe farm.
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Washington Post
Bristol
Rice
Washington Po
Taft’s White House Tariff Talks Draw Delegations
President Taft hosts business leaders and lawmakers from Smoot Lodge and Beveridge as tariff talks unfold at the White House. Delegations press for increased tobacco taxes, lower hides duties, and insist on preserving key Aldrich plan provisions. Officials say no decision yet, but influence and promises loom large as Congress considers the bill.
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Senere Committee
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Smont Seit
White House
Senate
Beveridge
Indiana
Lodge
Masescousetta
Olcott
Democrats to Meet for County and State Delegates
The Wasuurgion Past Cumberland set July 10 as a special meeting for Democrats. Primaries will be held in Alege y crr ty on July 31 to elect delegates to a county convention in Cumberland in August, then to the State convention assembling in Baltimore on August 1. The county convention will also elect delegates to the Judicial circuit in Cumberland on August 18, with Judge Boyd Wilt De Tenominated.
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Cumberland
Allege Y Crrty
Baltimore
Deluraten
We Fourth Circuit
Curberland
Boyd Wilt de
Cleo Vandiver Sentenced Five Years in Murder Case
Cleo Vandiver receives a five year term after a guilty verdict in the general session court. Judge Vane sentences Vandiver for the murder of Mar Philip, a wife and driver, following a December fatal incident. The defense and prosecution presented evidence as the panel prepared to render verdicts.
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Court of General Ses
Clea Tandher
Vane
Pmadn
Marr Philip
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