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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Jul 16, 1909
Page
40
A pleasure excursion of thirty two people on the Rappahannock suffered burns and some jumped into the river when a gasoline launch caught fire. Many remained on board through a harrowing night while rescue efforts continued. two reportedly died as the incident unfolded.
Fragmented text outlines charges against a New York committee over police actions tied to election purposes. Readable phrases mention motive, shake ups, and pre election concerns, with references to board deliberations and possible investigations.
A West Virginia gathering selected officers and directors for a regional mining group. President Louis Fomes of Wheeling, vice president Brark Carorle, and secretary T.L. Musgrave led an executive committee with members from Huntington, Wheeling, and other near-by cities.
The Virginia Polytechnic Institute board of visitors sustained last year's action by demanding the resignation of Dr J W Quick professor of animal husbandry and removing Dr John Spencer college veterinarian and Prof 6 Spencer immediate professor of animal husbandry The chairs of animal husbandry and veterinary science will be combined President Fiarringer was empowered to make further personnel changes The board backed many President recommendations held up by alleged injustices hostile to the administration The head of each department will be responsible for conditions in their unit and petty jealousy will not be tolerated State Supt Eggleston was not present.
Claude Minor, a white Roanoke youth, was found guilty of second degree murder for striking Harry Shompson of Montreal Lunada with a rock. He received six years in the penitentiary, with the verdict arising from the July 15 incident. No argument for a new trial was noted.
A damaged report describes a colored woman attempting to rescue an annual and being arrested for defying the law amid a dog wagon round in Alexandria. It mentions Garvey a local baseball figure, officers and bystanders, and various related incidents including a stray dog and a police court matter, with references to a coach and local figures.
Virginia brief items note Tolceman Joana Sherwood win elected keeper of the city almshouse with the council considering reforms and a plan to make the institution self sustaining while prisoners assist in work. Other notes cover real estate sales, court actions, rail surveys, and local civic matters across Roanoke, Norfolk, and surrounding counties.
Special to The Washington Post from Richmond July 1 reports Democratic gubernatorial candidate Harry St George Tucker answering Rev H F Atkinson of the Virginia Anti-Saloon League. Tucker supports local option, favors regulation of liquor traffic, and criticizes the inquiry as biased while defending his voting record over nineteen years.
A fragmented report discusses a proposed feeder to the Virginian line, mentioning engineers and survey work in multiple states. Named figures include Capt TO Troy, the president, and delegates from Am Vert, Danville, and Armberst, with references to Gordomn and Harriway areas.
An earthquake in Greece cuts through multiple villages causing heavy casualties. Reports indicate widespread destruction across the province with homes toppled and residents displaced. Authorities warn of ongoing aftershocks as rescue teams search rubble and provide aid to survivors.
An imperial edict issued at the emperor’s home announces the creation of a secretariat led by Prince Lutang to assist the regent in constitutional reforms. It designates Prince Tsai Shun and Admit Si as commissioners tasked with reorganizing the navy as the empire concludes no further steps toward broader reforms.
Roanoke May July 15 Rev WOW OH dove, pastor at Trinity MB Church South, faced two would be robbers in a morning raid. A powerful ward turned violent when the intruder with a hatchet struck at the preacher. The two men fought fifteen minutes until the robber escaped, dropping a memorandum book with the name Dan Rice.
Funeral services for John Goode were held at St Lukes Episcopal Church Norfolk. Notables attended including former Gov Whitlam C Cameron. Body to be sent to Bedford for interment. tributes praised Goode as a leading Virginia statesman and public servant.
Thousands of Refimed Church members from Marstincl and surrounding regions attended the twentieth annual reunion at Pen Mar Park. The packed tabernacle, seating 500, opened at 1:30 PM with Rev Le Jo4 Forthens of Wartinsbur presiding and Rev Pheowlore P Herman of L'entawn delivering the sermon. The event featured John Chris HA college hour aun and plans were announced to move the reunion to Pen Mar next year on the third Thursday.
Railway workers from the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad took 188 special cars to Tolchester Beach for a day of outing written in a dispatch from The Washington Post. The excursion started from Washington and traveled 81 miles to Cumberland then to Tolchester aboard special boats, with stops along the line. A body found at Acern View was identified and buried in Potter’s Field. Davis family members were among the attendees and governors, senators, and relations were noted in Cumberland and Bedford Springs.
Special to The Washington Star reports July 1 in Rockville Maryland that today is the final day to file candidacy certificates and make deposits for the county primary on July 31. The list includes numerous judges, commissioners, treasurer, sheriff, and county leaders with extensive party nominations and intraparty contests.
A temperance meeting in Bristol contests the local option result won by 82 with a petition signed by over 200. Grounds for the contest include votes by more than a hundred nonresidents and paid influences. Wets plan prompt reply to seek dismissal at the August term of the corporation court. Also reports of a Habitual Drunkard ruling in Hagerstown. Special items: John Burdette resigns Smyrna principal post to take Anne Arundel Academy role at $600 annual.
A Washington Post report states no elopement by missing court clerk Dulaney and clarifies he remained at his post with the state and county officials. The stenographer noted involved is not linked to any disappearance, with officials denying the rumor as untrue.
North Carolina items report Charlotte school commissioners elected fifteen new thrustes for the coming term and planned extended night schooling in cotton belt settlements. Superintendent Alexander Graham cites enrollment of around old white pupils and 16 percent colored pupils across thirteen city schools. NC Schiichter of Philadelphia and Cambridge arrives in Charlotte to serve as secretary of the Industrial department of the international committee of the YMCA. A Southern Railway officials and master mechanics annual conference at Spencer includes General Manager C H Ackert and W S Murray among others, with regional superintendents and master machinists from Greensboro, Manchester, Alexandria, Knoxville, Atlanta, and Spencer in attendance.
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