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Newspaper

Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Jul 15, 1905

Page

5

Maryland State Teachers' Association close with officers chosen

The thirty eighth annual Maryland State Teachers' Association session ended in Hagerstown with Dr. Simpson of Westminster elected president succeeding A F Smith. Officers elected include Lasscer, Tertsman, Hartey, Magruder, Weckabay, Cain, Toubaurn, Eile, Brown, Robineon, Wiss, and many others. A Maryland School Journal advisory board was formed. A battlefield visit to Gettysburg and a debate on future convention sites drew attendance, while the meeting addressed health and education improvements.

Teachers’ Assocition of Maryland Simpson Carroll County Washington Post Hagerstown Maryland State Teachers’ Association Seasion Westminster A F. Smith North Carolina Western Maryland College Frederick Lasscer Prince Bourke County W. R Tertsman Baltimore AG Hartey Laur Mins Buo Magruder Prince Frederick Maryland School Journal Association Sarah E Richmond Onmal Charles T Wright Cons Howard County Albert S Cook Baltimore County Blue Mountain White Seven Heveraig Ramsey Francis A Soper Baltimore City Cellege Schoel Electrus Cours Veaco M . Fulton State Bond of Health Mny Health Department Stine 8 Handy High Schoolachors Association High School Association Handy Gettysburg Tomorre Rive Mountain House High Rock Cascade

Negro Conference Highlights Health and Reform Efforts at Hampton

Reports from the Hampton Institute July 14 describe the Negro conference focusing on health, education, religion, prison reform, and charity. Dr Joseph J Frances of Portsmouth cites tuberculosis mortality among Blacks as double that of whites and urges tubercular treatment facilities. The event also addresses trafficking of colored girls and cooperative social reforms.

Hampton Institute Newport News Joseph J. Frances Portsmouth National Tuberculosis Association

Baltimore Butcher Dies After Apparent Apoplexy

Special to The Washington Post Baltimore Maryland July 14 Christian Lep Hart sixty five years old a butcher at the park packing establishment of Conrad Hohmen Sons 282 East Monument street was found dead in the killing room early this morning his head and shoulders buried in two feet of water in a sewer hole Coroner Caruthers Northeastern district ruled death by apoplexy The deceased realied at 63 Falls road last seen alive about 11 oclock last night walking toward the killing department This morning Joseph Memeo found the body Sephardt often slept in the establishment and police suspect he entered the killing room for this purpose when struck by apoplexy and fell into the sewer hole He is survived by a widow and several children.

Baltimore Washington Post Christian Lephart Park Conrad Hohmen & Sons East Monument Street Caruthers Falls Road Kiting Joseph Memeo Sephardt Itia

Annapolis Dog-Catcher Bitten in Rabies Fear

John Fisher, the Annapolis dog catcher, was bitten on the leg by a dog he impounded about ten days ago. The buried dog was exhumed for testing at Baltimore Pasteur Hospital. Though rabies symptoms were not found, Fisher was inoculated and now experiences convulsions, placing him in grave danger.

Washington Annapolis John Fisher Baltimore Pasteur Hospital Fisher

Cloudburst in Mountains Lays Waste at Clifton Forge

A cloudburst on Mount Top near Clifton Forge Virginia caused major destruction. An eighty foot deep hole opened on the summit as water washed away trees rocks fences and a fifty foot bridge. Principal damage fell along a ravine near Engineer Moneymaker s property with his porch land and 200 chickens lost. Downstream washout severed a county road bridge to Botetourt County and Bell Telephone wires were downed. No lives lost though thousands visited the scene and losses run high. In Dinwiddie County Petersburg reported two and a half inches of rain in an hour at De Witt station with ongoing heavy rain and oats damaged in fields.

Washington Post Clifton Forge Jackson River Moneymaker Botetourt County Bell Telephone Company Glen Wilton Petersburg Dinwiddie de Witt Seaboard Air Line

Six Injured In Gas Vault Explosion At Courthouse

An explosion of natural gas in the county clerk's vault at the courthouse in Charleston West Virginia on July 4 injured six people. Col George W Patton attorney and Chief Clerk Mont Saunders were most seriously burned inside the vault and likely to die. Others injured include Green Harleas and deputy clerk Harlees plus Miss Poindexter and Miss Gardner in the adjoining office. Property damage was slight.

Weahington Charleston W. Va Noonhere George W. Patton Mont Saunders Baunders

Manassas inmate linked to dangerous jail instrument

The Washington Post reports that Casey, jailed in Manassas on charges tied to last fall’s National Bank of Manassas break in, faces added risk after Sheriff Rorabaugh received a crude weapon and a warning letter. The instrument was allegedly made from jail pipe lead. Casey was moved from Alexandria County to Manassas for safekeeping.

Washington Post Manassas Big Casey National Bank of Mandasas Valent Robert Casey George H. Rucker Clark Casey Alexandria County

Kanawha River Locks Sold to United States for Toll Abolition

Parkersburg West Virginia July 14 The Little Kanawha Navigation Company owner of locks and dams on the Little Kanawha River today accepted the governments offer of 75000 dollars for its holdings and will transfer the river to the United States Upon completion of formalities the United States will assume control and abolish the tolls charged for passing through the locks.

United States Locke Washington Post Parkersburg W. Va Little Kanawha Navigation Company Little Kanawha River

Mrs Smith Iil in cell death of child case to high court

Mrs Eatelle Townsend Smith, recently convicted in Manchester Hastings Court of manslaughter for whipping her son Ralph to death, remains in jail. A five year penitentiary term was imposed. Next week her counsel will seek to set aside the sentence. if unsuccessful the case goes to the Supreme Court.

Supreme Court Washington Post Richmond Eatelle Townsend Smith Hastings Court of Manchester Ralph Mantheater

Widow of Norfolk paperhanger identified as missing heir widow

In Asheville North Carolina Lieutenant Governor Winston said Mrs Louisiana Douglas of Norfolk the widow of Lord Charles Douglas who claimed to be Earl of Bourne is known to Bertie County as Miss Louisiana Hobbs She will travel to identify the embalmed body awaiting a claimant at a local undertaking establishment in Norfolk authorities report the body has decayed but remains lifelike in appearance

Norfolk Asheville N. c Winston Tia State Bertie County Louisiana Douglas Charles Douglas Bertle County Louisiana Hobbs Charles Dougiac Earl of Bours Douglac

Judge Mann Active in Newport News Big Political Event

Judge W H Mann spoke at Grafton and Poquoson with enthusiastic crowds, despite interference. He plans Morrison tomorrow then returns to address a central business district square meeting marked by high expectations.

Newport News Washington Post W. H. Mann Grafton Poquoson Morrison Mann

Republicans to Name Candidates for Every Office This Fall

Alexandria news briefs report Republicans plan to field candidates for all state offices, with focus on district contests and a Roanoke convention delegate slate. Local figures Summers and Kelley are named in context of party leadership and upcoming mass meeting.

Washington Post Bureau King Brrest Alexandria Alexandria Witll Lewin P Summers Slemp House of Delegates Henry H. Kelly John B Henderson Schuler Roanoke

Stumph Lyford Slashes Go Cart Prices at Massachusetts Ave

Go cart sale at Stumph and Lyford 631 to 639 Massachusetts Avenue ends at 1 PM today. The store slashes prices to near cost to clear stock. Broad assortment includes many styles and colors.

Stumph & Lyford Massachusetts Avenue

Alexandria merchants and banks aid city growth

AD Alexandria ad carries a mix of local business notices and banking promos. W F Creighton and Co touts forty years as leading druggists at King and Royal, while Alexandria National Bank emphasizes service to individuals and corporations with a broad client base. Other items note Mutual Ice Co bottling artesian water, Laur ence Mill Con flour and meal, waferettes from Havemner Eeking Co, and Smoot & Sons Co credit offers. Public notices include councilman elections and Swanson endorsements, plus riverfront property gains and rail yard expansion by Reed, Curtis & Hill with work to start next February.

Alexandria Merchants and Business Men Notice

Merchants and business men in Alexandria are urged to place their announcements in this department. The Post is a meritorious paper reaching over 80 percent of homes in Alexandria, promising profitable results to advertisers.

Alexandria King Street Claude A. Swanson Swanson Dava

Alexandria notices and business items mix in city news

Local Alexandria update covers brick company prospects on Great Hunting Creek, railroad shop layoffs, court cases, real estate listings, injury claims for a Peyton street sewer trench, road and street repairs on King street, a new Negro business league branch, residents travelling or visiting relatives, and a Fredericksburg horse show judge assignment.

Alexandria Real Estate and Commerce Notes in Autumn Ads

A collage of local ads and notices from Alexandria details a Colonial era apartment rental at 1200 until November 1 with later price hikes, hardware firm history and stock, bathing suits, transit charter, headache remedies, coal offers, and a humorous anecdote about a cat named Dewey. The page also mentions taxation rulings, a German restaurant tale, and several local businesses including a pharmacy, furniture store, and ice cream vendors.

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Buttersworth Richmond, Fredwicksburg Milford Caro Uno County Pape Arun Kanawha River Mrs. Smith Iil Wentley “Lord Douglas Judge Mann Wilkinson J He Wikinson Highland Ward Board of Aldermen A .Blair Antrim RA. Buckner Tefferson Ward A. Blair Antrim Buckner Hampton Roads Norfolk, Va Ramble Annie C. Grace Peerless Grace Ing Sharpstown George P. Smith Martinsville, Va Isaac Thomas Iteas & I Aterest Alexandria News Dr. Blackford W .H. Skinner Samuel Smith Charlies Gray Logan Smith Joseph Pulman Lhe Little Alexandria Athletic Association Fais Egin Krafft Purcell Red Oil Company Julian “D. “Knight Fairfax Street Knight Alexandria. Glass Works Belle-Pre Glass Works L. M Blackford Episcopal High School New York Sal London Blackford E. L McClelland Alexandria National Bank Lewis P Summers W. Andrews Southern Party Anguat D. H. Scanlon Clark County Second Presbyterian Church Frank J. Brooke Thomas Hicks Frank G Grimea Egstee Joseph H. Rodgera Park Agnew South Pict Street Simypoon Washington Frost Witmer Robb Vincent du Paul Sergi Taylor Cape Charles Robb Pennsylvania Hattern Laurel Firetten Opogial Bmd Laurel Firs Company Albert Gosnell George L. Douglass Harry 8. Phelps Marion Baldwin Stockman Wheeler Tucker Clarence McCullough Selby and Brasheare Reelman Arthur Lewis David‘gon Thies Hossman Fairall Barr Wright Messrs Berry Phelps Apecal Nicola Ladana Vincenzo Sentse Boston Davide Davis-Elkins Vanderbilts Col and Coke Elkins Henry G. Davis Stephen B. Elvnn Tate B. Maxwell Baltimore and Ohio Toll Gate Bennath Lo Nieces Old Dominion Cigar Co J. B. Steimer Car King and Fairfax A. Washington Addreas Washington, Dy C Paff Shoe Company South Washington Bt South Ife Mercantila Railway Building and Loan Association Prince and Fairfax Sta Wiest National Bank United States Capitol Chas. R. Hooft J. F. Muir G. J. Boothe M. B. Harlo B. Baer Europe Charles R. Hooff Thomas W. White Rammel N. Royal St Rommel Bros Ite Ite Cafe W.F. Creighton & CQ Cor King and Royal Ata Alexandra Urs Corden Gee Us Mutual Ice Co Cameron and Union Laurence Mill Con North South Carolina Bell Firstilass Havemner Eeking Co Capital City Virginia Safe Deposit and Trust Corporaton J. C. Smoot & Sons Co Washington Street Wilkesboro Sperryville Harrison Third Ward James Patterson F. J Pollard Norfolk and Washington Steamboat Company Stlei Fta Mesers, Reiter, Curtis & Hill Ral Way Peck I Newport the Bromslaw Brick CO Alexandria Brick Co Great Hunting Creek Phons South Pitt Street William H. Phillips Atlantic City Southern Railway Corporation Court Barley B. Wheatley Karen Happuck Cramp Robinson Moncure Alfred Patrick Streets National Bank P. T. Harrington Lveryman Harrington Committee On Claims and General Laws Old Common Glass Company George D. Hopkins Oronoco Wythe Streets Committee On Streets Joint Committee On City Connection Jackson Upper King Street National Negro Business Men's League Wash Jackson Magnus Robinson South St Asaph Street Joseph W. McArtor South Fairfax Street South Loudoun Delilah Bundy W. H. Pecks Cameron and Payne Streets P. E. McConchie Peyton Street Anthony Brenner Lee Street Wilkes Street John W. Burke George C Stewart Alma Rogers Albemarle County Alexandria Hospital Willie Wells Madie Wells Robert Bartlett Nellie Hoy Bluemont Amy C. Weech Accomac Northumberland Chesterfield Counties Virginia, Woman’s Christian Temperance Union Thomas Hubert Ling Internal Revenue Service W & Gilbert Gilbert Imericks Americk St Bees C. C Carlin Alexandria Lodge B. P.O Haa Beer Buffalo Elis Hoffs Run Mutual Ice Company Benjamin Bagegett Chief Petty Thas Pettey Courtland H. Smith M. B. Harrow Fairfax St Carlin’ Sons & Co James F Carlin The State Corporation Commission Washington and Virginia Transit Company MC Churh Falls Church W. c. Pennywit MC Mitchell Charles A. Kolb Fairfax Loudoun Fangaler Aldic Middleburg Jenelt Severa George Nowland Wiham A Smoot & Co John A. Marshal Dewey Ike Marshall Wolfe Street Stonewall Dixie C. Barker C E. Barker Manufacturing Company City Council of Court of Appeals Pitt and King DeLaney Gill Marshal Gill Taylor King St Ruben & Bong N. King St I. Bhuman & Son Bell 123 Gli Fine Street
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