Breese Case Defense Fights Bank Wreck Trial Tactics
William E Breese testified in the U S district court in Charlotte on his defense over the First National Bank of Asheville failure He argued federal book examiners knew all his actions and sought to convert the bank into a state bank through liquidation plans He read letters from 1893 though the district attorney repeatedly objected to many exhibits and the judge ruled on merit Some bank officers face penitentiary terms and were mentioned during the session
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Holton
Mas. Breese
Keller
National Bank of Asheville
Holtom
National Bank of Ashs Xve
Tam
Somme
Sett Oing
Maure
Marys Church fete aids Rockville charity in Washington children events
The annual lawn fete at Mary's Church in Rockville proceeds this evening benefit a local charity. Washington children performed dances and songs between activities at the supper and ice cream tables run by Mrs Lawrence Mack, Mrs David Warfield, and other volunteers. Notable participants included Helen Berend, Henrietta Herona, Mario Metagareta Lora, Beat rice Cosgrove, Katie Kendrick, Orella Hinton, Neila Lambert, Adrian Shreve, and Irvin Cosgrove.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Rockville
At Mary's
Mathally Chuoreh
Lawrence Mack
David H Warfield
Lavinia Jones
Offutt
Ming Rose Clagett
Milas Annie Maddux
Ethel
Lonico Poss
Tena Jonca
Rose Wagner
Nora Rabbitt
Ethel Pusher
Grubbay
Mma Carr
Lillian Morgan
Messia
Jonn J. Brunett
Georgy M Hunter
Helen Berend
Henrietta Herona
Mario Metagareta Lora
Beatrice Cosgrove
Katie Kendrick
Orella Hinton
Neila Lambert
Adrian Shreve
Irvin Cosgrove
Frederick Berens
Foul Play Suspected In Mooresville Junction Fatality
Spedal to The Washington Fest reports the death of S. Tallis, section master for the Southern Railway, struck by an engine at Mooresville Junction. Foul play suspected. a former employee interrogated. Also included are items on Confederate veterans reunion in Shenandoah Valley, Lutheran synods meetings, a Suffolk detective incident, a runaway accident near Rivermont Park, and a Rocky Mount residence fire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spedal
Washington
Winston-Salem
N. C
W. S. Tallis
Southern Railway
A. T. and C
Mooresville Junction
Ellis
Elis
Bosetal
Washington Post
Rocky Mount
P. D. Diver
Indicted at Danville eighteen named in jail attack case
Special to The Washington Font Danville Va July investigation by Judge A M Aiken faces a mob disturbance at the jail. Eighteen persons are indicted for participation. W D Talley Bud F Pruitt Whit Miles Charles Pruitt Walker Clark Solomon Hudgins Wicker Armen W Bal Ragland Charles Vaughan Edward Buckner N J Wall Willam Harris Frank Childress R J Lynch G C Mills Elijah Williams William H Mannard Pleasant Myers. Presentments accuse W Armen and B W Pruitt of threatening to shoot Mayor Wooding. E B Lynch for assaulting Jailer Woolfolk. Court urged reprimands for E Butter and L D Perkins for inciting disorder. The life force praised for good behavior amid the mob.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Font
Denville
A. M. Aiken
W. D. Talley
Bud F. Pruitt
Whit Miles
Charles Pruitt
Walker Clark
Solomon Hudgins
Wicker Armes
W. Bal. Ragland
Charles Vaughan
Edward Buckner
N. J. Wall
Willam Harris
Frank Childress
R. J. Lynch
G. C. Mills
Elijah Williams
Wiliam H.mannard
Pleasant Myers
Wicker Armen
Bud W. Pruitt
Mayor Wooding
EB. J. Lynch
R. I.woolfolk
Missing at Newport News Five Disappearances Reported
Special to The Washington Fest Newport News Va July reports note five mysterious disappearances in recent weeks. Capt McLeod of the schooner M D Creasey seeks first mate Walter Gasnet who vanished after renewing his license with $10 on his person. J W Chambers requests police search for a Baltimore native staying at his home who vanished from the shipyard after leaving a gold watch and clothes behind.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newport News
McLeod
M. D. Creasey
Walter Gasnet
Custom House
J.W. Chambers
Chambers
Baltimore
Chambers’ Place
Washington Grove Meeting Observed at Camp
Rev H M Rider preached to a large Washington Grove camp meeting crowd in Rockville Maryland on July 21 A lively song service opened the evening with Percy S Poster from Washington teaching. Prayers and brief remarks by Rev A F Almmerman of Gumberland and Dr Nayler preceded the day’s final services including sunrise prayers and children’s meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Post
Rockville
H. M. Rider
Washington
Washington Grove
Percy 8. Poster
Hitler Naytor
Harty
A. Fi. Almmerman
Gumberland
Dr. Nayler
Nm Naylor
W. Wiber
Wash Teton
Confederates Celebrate Manaasas Battle Anniversary
Rosser Gibbona Camp Confederate Veterans marked the forty third anniversary of the Battle of Manassas in a Luray area ceremony. Hon. A. T. Darton and Capt. R. Parks spoke as local Confederate groups joined a parade led by town units and the Luray fire department. Veterans sang “My Country, ’Tis of Thee” among other patriotic songs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bocalal
Washington
Uray
Vou
Rosser-Gibbona
Manaasas
T. Darton
Winchester
R. & Parks
W. H. H. Joyce
Luray
Manassas Show Winners at Virginia Horse Show
Manassas Virginia July 21 The second and last day of the Manassas horse show was a grand success with thousands on the grounds. Courtland H Smith won first prize of 150 dollars in the handicap jump riding Lucy Sutherland as Lucy Sutherland. The event highlighted hunter and roadster classes with awards to numerous riders and horses including Lady Greenland owned by E B Reid and ridden by Louis Leith. Notable attendees included Hon Joseph H Willard Hon John A Rixey and Senator J W Daniel among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Fort
Manassas
Joseph H. Willard
John A. Rixey
J. W. Daniel
John A. Ryan
Louisc
Robert Lee
All
Paul A. Borg
Middletown
Ohio
Garber & Garber
Harrisonburg
Lady Greenland
E. B. Reid
Greenwich
Louis Leith
Loudoun County
Masterpiece
Courtland H. Smith
Lucy Sutherland
Trenton
N. J
Harry Peters
Islip
L. J
Hunter
Roadster Etallicht
Oliver Goldwinkt
A.B. Breel
Alita
Garleet
Huyal Preston
A. B. Steel
Ablanta
Adcond
Readsters
Kenwood
D. Hale
Nokenville
Ilveti Hoy
Michael Morey
Wanhtnuten
C. O
Neeond Das
Aned Payne
Middleburg
Vic
Hurhemd
Lady Oty
Ricketts
Orange
Bride Hlant
Richmond
Fiat Eaght
Leagan Gibasa
Delapialie
Paira
Harness Heraea
Mountain Hey
Lala Prine
Gavhar
Gaivar
Aret
Ratra News
Mata
Paul A
Sara
Sword Fitufford
Mate
Camp
Carlyle H. Smith
Col. Hawking
Courtland Smith
Virginia Weddings in Newport News and Nearby
Newport News on July 2 reports the marriage of William Thomas Dixon to Miss Saraha de Wilson at the bride’s parents home near Irox Hill with a small family ceremony officiated by Rev. Fox of the ME Church. A second item from Newport News dated July 21 notes the wedding of Thomas Ham aon Wanney and Milas Bitnabeth Piting, described as a surprise to friends, with Rev. B Bryan performing the ceremony at a church residence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newport News
William Thomas Dixon
Saraha de Wilson
Irox HI
E Fox
E. Church
Wport News
Thomas Ham
Wanney
Milas Bitnabeth
Ntliace Frianda
Toads
B. Bryan
Wife of War Department watchman killed by lightning
Mrs Dilan Putnam, wife of W H Putnam, a War Department watchman in Washington, was struck and killed by lightning in her home near Mount Vernon Hill. The bolt wrecked one side of the house, left the interior a ruin, and Mrs Putnam, about forty, was found bruised at the bottom of the cellar stairs. Her husband and three children survived. children were playing outside during the storm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Post
Falls Church
Dilan Putnam
W. Putnam
War Department
Washington
Mungones Hill
Baby killed by sister in Godfrey home
In Bluefield West Virginia July 21 a baby was accidentally shot to death by his eleven year old sister Lizzie at Mr and Mrs John Underwood home in Godfrey. The gun was left behind the door by a hunter brother who slept there. The infant slept on a bed when the girl tried to remove a shell fearing harm. The gun discharged fatally injuring the baby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Post
Bluefield
W. Va
John Underwood
Godfrey
Reformed Church Reunion Draws 6000 At Pen Mar Park
The fifteenth annual reunion of Reformed churches from Maryland District of Columbia Pennsylvania Virginia and East Virginia drew about 6000 people to Pen Mar Park Hagerstown Md July 21 Excursions were run by Western Maryland Baltimore and Ohio Cumberland Valley railroads Rev Dr J A Hoffheins presided Rev Robert Pilgrim led the tactics Rev George A Bryder closed with prayer and Rev Paul Limbach spoke on mission work in Japan Next reunion set for July 20 at Pen Mar. officers elected with Hoffheins as president plus resignations and new directors listed
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pen Mar Park
Washington Post
Hagerstown
Reformed Churches of
Martingbore
W. Va
Robert Pilgrim
Baltimore
George A. Bryder
Catawba Colles
Newton
N.C
J. M. Benick
Washington
Europe
Paul
Limbach
Pittsburg
J. Ranch Breln
Pareuuure
Pakema Fenimura
Fukiahima
Japan
Ray Motely
Christopher Nose
Storm Damage and Miscellaneous News from Virginia and Beyond
Electric storm near York County Virginia killed a horse and injured its drummer while causing livestock losses on farms around Fish Neck. Hail near Booths Quay damaged crops and was reportedly used in cream freezing. Bank of Richmond formed by merger of Racamond Trust and Metropolitan Bank with John Skelton Williams as president. Barn destroyed by lightning near Shenandoah, hay and a wheat crop lost. A man named William Price injured from a fall, condition fatal. Virginia board of education to elect a superintendent. UMWA leaders face demurrer defeat in Colorado suit for 85000 damages. Norge passengers arrive in New York after foundering near Rockall. seven Salvation Army members return from London congress.
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Virginia
Washington Post
Newport News
York County
Fish Neck
Suffolk
Booth Quay
New Xorn
Bure Yivera
Norge
Rockall
Bante Jand
Cunard Line
Aurania
Liverpool
Btornos Way
Aurenia Aing
Salvation Army
London
Chicago Population Figure in New City Directory
The new directory for Chicago is released showing a 1904 population of 3,241,000 based on names listed. The notice notes the directory provides varied urban data and references ambiguous figures and regions within the city.
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Chicago
Gace Poplite
Sanaa
Amor
Oko Ainetory
Alexandria Police Probe Highlights Board Hearing Over Officers
A lengthy Alexandria board session examined Officers Arrington Lyles amid a corporation court case involving Burnett Wrenn and others over stolen goods. Brent pressed for progress reports and alleged failures to act, while Lyles defended trust in witnesses. hearing paused with mixed impressions.
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Washington
Fort Ayarat
Alexandria
Board of Police Commissioners
Officor
Lyles
Arrington
Commonwealth
Brent
Corporation Court
Richard GC
Burnett
Henry Wrenn
Ofcar Lyles
Offcer Arrington
Simpson
Mr. Brent
Lieut. Smith
Wrenn
R. C. L. Moncure
Smith
Alien
Graham
Police Department of
Kinchelos & Co
G. Brent
Thia City
Mgr. Brent
Eae Pettit
Sn Frene T. Pe Jaugnter Biles Frenette
Marra Eure
Asaph
Oronovo Atrogte
Ewell
Betechat Protestant Guarah
Ani Mre
Mickieback
North
National Child Labor Committee Formed in City
The National Child Labor Committee organized in New York at its first meeting to set up officers and plans. Samuel McQuome Lindsay was named general secretary and dean of education at Porto Rico University will remain in the United States for weeks before returning to Porto Rico for a month to finish work there. The committee will appoint field assistants to aid investigations into conditions of child labor nationwide and to build public support for giving every child a fair start. Notable supporters include Jane Addams Felix Adler Mrs Emmons Blaine A J Cassatt Grover Cleveland Cardinal James Gibbons Bishop David H Greer Adolph S Ochs Hoke Smith and Senator B F Tillman. Lindsay said the committee will investigate child labor conditions wherever cooperation is requested to foster a healthy public sentiment for children’s best possible opportunities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Samuel McQumé Lindsay
Porto
University of Pennsylvania
Lindesy
Porto Rion
Pon
Dutisa
Varloi
Ita
Jane Addams
Felix Adler
Mra. Emmons Blaine
A. J. Cassatt
Grover Cleveland
James Gibbons
David H. Greer
Adolph
Ocha
Hoke Smith
Tillman
Lindsay
Nationat
Ite
New Cancer Hospital to Be Founded in Philadelphia
Plans disclosed at a Philadelphia meeting for a national cancer hospital named American Oncologic Hospital. It will focus on tumor treatment and cancer research and welcome patients nationwide. Historical data show cancer deaths rising from 1870 to 1898 in seven major cities, underscoring the need for national specialization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
American Oncologic Hospital
Insurance Trust Alleged Summons in Texas Rate War
Four insurance agents representing leading firms were summoned by Texas Attorney General Bell in San Antonio to testify about alleged anti trust law violations tied to a rate war and a proposed permanent rate adjustment. Witnesses resisted answering citing self incrimination, risking actions to bar foreign insurers from Texas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
San Antonio
Tex
Bell
Austin
Riot Over Dog Seizure Ends With Police Killing
Chicago July 1 A scuffle over removing a dog from a tenement led to a police officer fatally wounded by an ice pick. Three men were knocked unconscious and several others suffered leg wounds as a crowd attacked the dog catcher. Fifty officers fired two volleys to quell the disturbance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Maxwell Street
Lilla
Edward @tearchy
Matthew Weill
Wolf Halford
Isaac Cohen
David Harris
Catchora
Chicago Tunnel Terminal Secured for 9.5 Million
The Niinente Tunnel Company has secured the west bank Chicago River property north of Taylor Street for 9.5 million to build an underground electric railway terminal. Plans call for immediate remodeling and paving to ease downtown congestion and improve street traffic.
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Chicago
Niinete Tunnel Company
Chicago River
Taylor Street
Jeavember
Protest Filed Over Liner Saint Louis Safety and Repair
A committee representing shipbuilding and labor groups in New York filed with the federal commissioners a protest against the steamer Saint Louis sailing to Ireland for repairs. They argue the hull is unseaworthy with only one engine operable, risking crew safety if the engine fails, and say repairs are pursued in Britain to cut costs. An American company official defends the voyage as safe and approved by U S government inspectors and labels the repair move a labor issue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Tina
Vielally
International Association of Maehinlais
St. Louis
United States
Dewey Will Likely Contested in Wheeling Case
The will of Charles F Dewey who died in Wheeling about a month ago is expected to face a contest led by his daughter from a former wife and Chauncey Dewey. The document, valued at about 1 million dollars with Chicago ties, leaves 5000 to the daughter and the remainder split between Chauncey and Kilken, the Chicago secretary. Chauncey and his sister return from abroad for probate next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wheeling
W. Va
Charles F Dewey
Chicago
Chauncey
Berrys
Kansas
Chauncey Dewey
B. W. Peterson
Hullithen Quarrier
Misa Alberta Hogg
Washington, D.C
Deway
Charles F. Killen
Dewey
Electric mule tested in Schenectady for canal towage study
A test of the electric mule was conducted in Schenectady for the joint legislative commission studying towage of canal boats and the Isthmian Canal Commission. Attending were William H. Burr of Columbia College and a Panama Canal Commission member, H M Diederich, director of railways and canals in Germany, the advisory board of the barge canal, State Engineer Van Alstyne, and the legislative commission.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Schenectady
M Y
Joint Legislative Commission
Isthmian Canal Commission
William H. Burr
Columbia College
van Alstyne
Legislative Commission
Most Stringent Chicago Labor Injunction Granted
Judge Hanecy issues a sweeping injunction for twenty firms in the Chicago Metal Trades Association restraining District Lodge No. 8 machinists from picketing plants and forbidding strikers and their sympathizers to talk to workers without employee consent. Fifty affidavits detailing violence were presented.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Cook County Superior Court
Hanecy
Chicago Metal Trades Association
District Lodge
No. 8
International Association of Machindata
Northern Pacific Stockholders Meeting Delayed by Litigation
New York July 21 The annual meeting of Northern Pacific Railway stockholders was adjourned indefinitely due to a securities injunction. Daniel S Lamont said the injunction, favoring Harriman and Pierre trustees, prevents stock distribution and blocks a valid meeting under the charter. Directors elected last year will stay in office until courts permit a meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Northern Pacific Railway
Daniel S Lamont
Messrs Harriman and Pierre
Northern Securities Company
Northern Pacific Company
United States
Tock
Northern Pacific
Atockhaldere
Thinks Loomis Death Accidental in Plymouth Voyage
Rochester July 21 Thomas F Adkins recently back from abroad saw F Kent Loomis alive with others on June 20 the night Loomis vanished from the Kaleer Wilhelm s deck a few hours before Plymouth. Adkins believes Loomis accidentally fell from the deck.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rochester
Thomas F. Adkins
Iwat
F. Kent Loomia
Loomia Myate~ Faualy
Wilhelm di O
Plymouth
Adkina Hatleves Loomis
Also Mentioned on This Page
Breese Case Defense
Comptroller of the Treasury
Mary's Church Fete
Fishers Hill
Woodstock
Shenandoah Valley
Stover
Strasburg
Fishere Hill
Battle Ground
Claude A. Swanson
Congress
Virgmia
Montague
Joseph Willard
United Synod
St. Matthew's Lutheran Church
New Market
Virginia Synod of the
Evangelical Lutheran Church
Peter Miller
Rio
Lue Washington
Shelley
Glendean
Todag
Lynchburg
Henry PB
Adama
George L. Fleming
Lynch
Rivermont Park
Adams
Fleming
Washington Port
Virginia State Fire Insurance Agents’ Association
Danville
Manaas
N. Y
Socialets
Greensboro
Hugene V. Debs
Cleveland
General-Democratic Party
Daniel
John W. Daniel
Franklin
J. A. Early Camp
Confederate Veterans, and Daughters of the Confederacy
William B. Mulhall
Sarah O'Dea
W. P. Janney
Leesburg
W. H. Adams
Mount Gilead
Byer
Chatham
Mary H. Payne
John M. Swanson
Swansonville
Pittsylvania
Congressman Swanson
David C. Neer
Hillsboro
Misa Potts
George Ditford
Ford & Mosby
Saed
Frank BE. Marka
High Street
Gengtor W. T. Martin
Techeater
Narlottesville
Tuly
J. M. Rades
Addie Todea
Jena
Albemarle
Laura Pony
Charlottenville
Brealth
Richman
Buchanan County
Tazewell
Buchanan
Grundy
W. J. Henson
Virginia-Carolina
Carolina Chemical Company
Jersey City
Messrs
S. Dabney Crenshaw
S. W. Travers
James N. Boyd
T. C. Willemis
Williams and
Boyd
Piedmont Christian Convention
Piedmont District Christian Convention
Snow Creek Church
J. A. Spencer
Frank Marshall
Comora
King George County
Henry Simmons
Pocahontas
Virginia Weddings
Benes
Falls Church, Va
Sister
Saeva
Reformed Church Reunion
Richmond Banks
Suly 2
Ine Racamond Trust and Safe Deposit Company
Metropolitan Bank
Bank of Richmond
John Skelton Williams
Consolidated Institution
T. E. Sands
G. Luther Kite
Shenandoah
Somnambulist
Warrington
Gate City
William Price
State Board of Education
Milvanna County
Trinidad
Colo
Northgutt
District Court of
Las Animas County
John Mitchell
T. L. Lewis
W. B. Wilson
Chrie Vans
United Mine Workers of America
Victor Fuel Company
Colorado
Commissionera
Memphis
Yemphis
Tenn
Committee On Public Safety
Williams Haz
Ali
National Child Labor Committee
NEW Cancer Hospital
Dog
Chicago Tunnel
Panama Canal Commission
Howe
Treasury Automobily
P. i
Crand
Chevy Ghase Lake
U. S. Marine Band
Aerol League
Detroit
Loomis
Sale Ten
dRelly
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