Republican convention denounces disenfranchisement plan
Upper Marlboro July 18 The Prince George County Republican convention adjourned without nominations after denouncing a proposed constitutional amendment to disfranchise African Americans. Richard N. Ryan chaired. John Fisher permanent chair. 15 delegates named for State convention. Mudd spoke against the amendment as harming white voters and black voters alike. Merrick led a resolution opposing the measure.
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Howie
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Marlboro
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Mellwood
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Oxon Hill
R. Nyon
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Bladenburg
Clarence Hawkson
Srandywine
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Vansville
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Blandensburg
George Leakin
Nottingham
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Piscataway
Thomas M_ Underwood
Spaulding
J C Pyles
Queen ‘Anne
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Aquasco
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Ienking
Surratts
W. R Pyles
Q & Tiraanva
Brandywine
Fred Waters
Kent
A W. Mallery
Bowie
Robert B Griffin
B F Duvall
Hyattsville
Roger Bollla
Mudd
Allen W. Mallery
Maj
M. W. Tierney
G. JB. Timaeus
Sydney E Mudd
Mr Mudd
George B Morvick
Republican Party
Prince George County
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Smith
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Brown
Flouring Mill Burns Down in Laytonevills County
Special to The Washington Post reports Maurice Browning's flouring mill at Laytonevills burned last night before 2 o clock, driven by a running oat of runh in business. Loss estimated around 8000. The mill had been operating overtime prior to the blaze.
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Laytonevills
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Avery
Misa
Train Jumped the Track at Prospect Virginia Wreck
A Norfolk and Western mountains excursion from Mehmond to the mountains wrecked at Prospect at 4 PM. Nine coaches derailed, roadbed torn for 150 yards, but only three passengers were lightly hurt. Engineer J H Perkins of Roanoke steered the engine to safety. Passengers from Norfolk Richmond and Petersburg were moved to a special train after calm was restored.
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Payment Rush for Primary Candidacy Amid Finley Cromwell Talk
Richmond July 18 Gov Montague spoke to about four hundred at Fairmount urging support against opposing newspapers. State primaries close Saturday noon for August 22 votes. many candidates have paid the entrance fee. Wil liam Mann is the only announced candidate to pay the $1.50 fee for governor, with others paying or planning payments. Various local races and motions are discussed, including Norfolk clerkship bid by Finley Cromwell and Willard’s responses to opposed bills. News notes also cover Swanson’s Hibernian address, school principal appointments in Rockville and Winston-Salem firemen convention opening, and a respite granted for Hammons case.
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Bristol
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Gate City
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Ard
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Fairfax
Norfolk
Finley Cromwell
Norfolk County
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Cromwell
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Warfield ousts official over election plot concerns
Maryland Governor Warfield dismissed Frank Revell from Anne Arundel County’s board of election supervisors for refusing to resign amid allegations of impropriety in appointing primary and general election officials while he sought office. Benjamin Watkins replaces Revell. Dr. Benjamin R. Davidson resigns. Werntz warned. Governor defends action as protecting fair elections.
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Death at Reservoir Probable Self Inflicted
Richmond detectives deem Harris on Field's death at the reservoir last Sunday a possible suicide or accident with murder theory dismissed. Friends suspect theft of money and valuables behind the loss of items. Special to The Washington Post from Micksburg Virginia notes additional reports of suicid e attempts and prison escapes, plus marriage licenses and smallpox cases in the region.
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Virginia Obituary Highlights Across Towns
Suffolk reports the death of Arthur Moore aged 26 formerly of the Montueto Hotel Norfolk. Nearby Noma near Mundy Point sees F. Negi die aged 20 after two months of consumption. Alexander Marks passes at Lao Camp Soldiers Home aged 99, a Civil War veteran. George M. Backman of Bristol dies at 78, survived by widow and four children. The Barboursville summer death of the young son of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur P Thornton is noted. Nancy Bilabeh Hannar, 54, wife of Rev J R Hannar, dies after a long illness. she leaves five children. Daniel J. Ramey of Rappphannock County dies near Kiahowe a day shy of his 60th birthday, leaving three children.
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Sullivan County
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Barboursville
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Tragic Death Near Laurel Found Beside Tracks
The mangled body of a man about 45 was found beside the Baltimore and Ohio tracks at Mialetos Springs, one mile north of Laurel, yesterday. He appeared dead from a likely train incident as the Oak morning northbound run passed. Coroner to hold an inquest. no identifications visible on the body.
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Girl Kidnapped in North Carolina Mystery
Special to The Washington see from Ballsbury North Carolina July 18 a four year old child once believed kidnapped was found left at W and Green home in Coolesmee Davies County by a stranger calling himself Jackson. The girl later identified herself as Flossie. He sought lodging while waiting for a westbound train then fled after suspicion rose.
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Embezzlement Charged in Maryland Clerk Case
Special to The Wasungwwasy reports Samuel Bishop was arrested in Upper Marlboro on a grand jury embezzlement charge filed by Edward Bentley of Chesapeake Junction where Bishop served as head clerk. A weekly memo noted $87 in receipts before Bishop vanished, leading to his capture and commitment after a hearing by Judge Arthur Carr.
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Hyattsville
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Open Camp Meeting Begins At Washington Grove
Washington Grove Camp Meeting opens in Rockville Maryland with Rev C C Isaacs of Anacostia delivering the opening sermon. Presiding elder Rev Henry R Naylor leads a large crowd and a strong program lines up ten days of services and activities.
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Found Guilty of Murder in Martineville Court
Thomas Helm was found guilty today in the Circuit Court of the murder of Casey Hairston in Martineville Virginia. He received a fifteen year sentence in the penitentiary and his lawyers will appeal for a new trial.
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Stumph & Lyford Bedding Offer at 631 to 639 Massachusetts Ave
Stumph and Lyford advertise a large brass and iron bed assortment at 631 to 639 Massachusetts Avenue. They claim the biggest selection in the city and prices lower than competitors. They manufacture bedding in their own shops and sell retail at wholesale prices, promising savings of at least 25 percent.
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Court moves against Berryville treasurer in $2947 shortage
In Clarke County Circuit Court Winchester July 13 Virginia State Depository Trust Company seeks injunction and receiver for Berryville treasurer W E Hoffman. The court granted the injunction and Sheriff Smallwood assumes office duties while surety covers the shortage. Criminal action may follow. Hoffman known in Clarke County business circles.
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Suit Against Government Over Sumner Collision Depositions
Depositions were taken in Norfolk on the collision between the army transport Sumner and a Southern Railway barge. The railway sues the United States government for damages. Lawyers H S Hayden and F D Faust represent the railway and the Federal government respectively. The case is before the Court of Claims in Washington. The transport overhauled at the navy yard and the barge loaded with freight cars was sunk at the Portsmouth Flats.
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Howard Courty Slate Near County Convention
Democrats from every district in the county met to discuss the county convention set for next Tuesday. James W. Pearce, former member of the last house of delegates, is the leading candidate with support from Joshua Warfield, upcounty leader and brother of Gov. Ed win Warfield. Gul, another former delegate, aligned with Bernard Carter supporter Bernard Carter and is backed by Gorman Jr. A compromise reportedly ends with neither aiming for renomination.
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Eilicott City
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Wemper
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Edwin
Teachers at Norfolk Rally Highlights State Association
Special to The Washington Post Norfolk Virginia July 18 An educational rally by the Virginia State Teachers Association today in Norfolk drew large attendance Morning speaker R C Grearnes President of the association spoke on The State Teachers Association Superintendent R A Roble urged value of local associations Afternoon talks covered literary and historical reading courses and teachers conferences by Dr J A Hall Prof H B Wilson and Prof Coffey Limiting automobile speed to eight miles an hour was approved by Norfolk aldermen in a separate ordinance.
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Preferred Death to Jail In West Virginia Woman Chooses Carbolic Acid
Bertha Harris a 20 year old colored woman in Wheeling chose death over jail. While being escorted to arraignment on loitering charges she drank carbolic acid from a medicine bottle in the women’s department, fell unconscious, received antidotes but died en route to hospital. The case highlights distress and isolation as the paper notes she was friendless. On another note Judge Clapton will rule in September on a new trial bid for Mrs Batstle Townsend Smith who was convicted of beating her rifle son to death and sentenced to five years. The West Virginia State Board of Health opens in Charleston with 106 applicants taking the medicine license exam. Dr D P Mor Hare of Narrisburg elected president and Dr A Barbee of Pleasant secretary.
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Wounded in Drunken Fight Leads to Possible Murder Charge
In Fairmont West Virginia on July 16 Frank Bourge and Frank Shaver fought after drinking. Shaver lies dying with Bourge in jail awaiting possible murder charges. Bourge allegedly struck Shaver with whisky jugs. In Manassas Virginia on July 18 elaborate preparations begin for the annual horse show with a record-entry, expected large turnout, and many politicians and candidates.
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Col Webb Maddux Nearing Death in Warrenton
Col Webb Maddux, a leading Warrenton citizen, lies near death at his home near Marshall, as His condition worsens unexpectedly. Virginia Postmaster Appointed. Alpheus Denson named fourth days postmaster at Bohs Virginia. Frederickturg July 13 M Vreemin and Mim Limie Hay Roson wed at bride's home. Mir and Mr Freeman Wil reside at Altoona Pa. Suffolk July 18 Margaret Pretlow and William Woodley married in Franklin. Marion Ashby of Bingolts and Brant Hodges of Washington wed in Bethel Church. The groom was a Southern Railway engineer with headquarters in Washington.
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