Navy clerks form Wee reed a Outing Club for weekends
District notes reveal Navy Department clerks organizing the Wee Reed a Outing Club planning weekend trips with tents boats and outdoor gear. Visitors, staff changes, and vacation plans across agencies are detailed, including district assessor appointment and staff movements at the juvenile court and other offices.
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Navy Department
Wee Reed
Chesapeake Beach
J B Corbett
W D Hoban
J Quata
Woodin
Navy Department and
Justice
J J Berne
Department of Justice
Marriage at Winchester Unites Local Families
Eliza beth Conrad, daughter of Maj and Vas Holmes Conrad of Winchester, married Rev Willim D Smith, rector of Christ Protestant Episcopal Church, at her home amid a quiet ceremony due to a recent family bereavement. Officiants were Dr James Grammer and Dr James R Graham. Best man was Robert Conrad. The couple plans a honeymoon in Canada and will reside in Winchester. both come from prominent Virginia families.
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Winchester
Elizabeth 4
Willie Conrad
Maj
Vas Holmes Conrad
Willim D Smith
Christ Protestant Episcopal Church
James Grammer
Episcopal Church
Rex
James R Graham
The
Presbyterian Church
Robert & Conrad
Canada
Smith
Virginia
Kings Daughters Races Draw Protest and Crowds
Special to Washington Post Suffolk reports charity trotting races under United Workers of Kings Daughters. Three half mile events with classes 270 240 and 20. Annie B won the first and Goodman won the 249 class after five heats. Times ranged 1:11 to 1:22.
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Chanty
Wash Reton Post
Suffolk
United Workers Garele of Kings Daughters
Lodelers
William Mikinsons
Annie B
C J Atknsor
Laude B Hazeletts Goodman
Jealousy Drives Suicide at Norfolk Boarding House
Special to The Washington Post Norfolk on July 21 Jealousy drove young Claude W Allen to suicide at his boarding house yesterday afternoon Allen made his troubles known to a friend before he ended his life He saw his sweetheart at Ocean View with another young man Sunday afternoon He said she would take no notice of him and finally she told him she would see him last night But the young man was not satisfied with her assurances and fired the fatal shot into his brain The coroners jury found that he died by a pistol shot fired by his own hand with in personal crisis intent.
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Washington Post
Norfolk
Claude W Allen
Allen
Ocean View
Expected to Plead Guilty in Kalamazoo Jewelry Theft Case
A North Carolinian, Woillian Leonard, held in Kalamazoo Michigan on burglary charges is expected to plead guilty. The jeweler and engraver was arrested in Wytheville Virginia a few weeks ago and transported to Michigan. A separate note says Bell, tied to Leonard in the jewelry store robbery where Bell worked, died by suicide upon learning police sought him.
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Kalamazoo
Washinton
Wairston Salem
Woillian Leonard
Kalamazoo Mich
Leonard
Wytheville Va
Bell
Train Conductor Threatened As Passenger Demands Stop At Lexington
Special to The Washington Fest from Charlotte reports Capt. B. Smithers on No 47 facing Baxter Shemwell who flashed a revolver and forced the train to divert toward Lexington. The train traveled 10 to 15 miles with passengers panicked while Smithers collected fares. Shemwell, boarding at Charlottesville, demanded Lexington stop. Smithers refused, stopping at Thomasville to wire Lexington authorities. Police failed to arrest. Shemwell later known for a deadly 1895 killing in Lexington.
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B . Smithers
No 47
Baxter Shemwell
Lexlington
Smithers
Alesandria
Lexington
Tyre
Himwell T
High Point
Silsbury
Capt Smithers
Shemwell
Thomasvile
Briemwell
Peasengers
Thomasville
John F Payne
Blast Kills 3 Injures 8 In Dynamite Accident Near Scotland
Premature dynamite explosion at Cumberland Valley Railroad work site near Scotland Maryland kills three and severely injures eight. Victims include Michael Malloy and Edward Butler. several workers suffer serious injuries as a long iron tamping bar was used instead of the wooden tool. Loudon dies later in Chambersburg hospital. inquest announced.
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Hagerstoun
Cumberland Valley
Scotland
Michael Malloy
Edward Butler
John Loudon
Daniel Erhart
Fred Docterman
H Johnson
I. Carbaugh
Willam Myers
R Boyne
Joseph Stine
Lightfoot
Malloy
Terriic Malloy
Butler Malloys
Loudon
Chambersburg
Cotton Duck Mills Resume Operations After Overhaul
Special to The Washington Post Baltimore July 2 The United States Cotton Duck Company resumes operations after two weeks of thorough overhauls. Six mills operate now employing low wage workers four days a week in Baltimore and Laurel with five mills running five days a week. Mills 1 and 3 in Mount Vernon did not close for midsummer overhauling.
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Washington
Baltimore
United States
Cotton Duck Company
Laurel Howard
Mount Vernon Mills
FLEEING CONVICT SHOT IN WINSTON-SALEM
Edward Scott, serving two years for forgery, was mortally wounded this morning during an escape attempt. A guard fired a ball that struck Scott in the left lung while he and fellow convict Edward Penn, chained together, were being watched. Penn was not hurt. In Suffolk this day, local officials were taxed for police court costs over speeding violations totaling 4760 dollars. Pleas of guilty were entered for speeds from 15 to 35 mph within town limits.
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Washington Post
Winston-Salem
Edward Scott
Scott
Edward Penn
Penn
Suffolk
Herbert H Holland
John King
AlHe Cobb
G . P Holland Jr
Jacol Philhower
Henry Southhall
Fines and Jail for Rioters in Charlottesville Riot Case
In Charlottesville, three men Jake Harry and William Walker were found guilty of felonious assault shooting and cutting with intent to kill Richard Bowen and Alex Robinson plus riot threats. They were fined for concealed weapons and shooting near a highway. Other defendants faced varying fines jail terms and peace bonds. Robinson remains in critical condition.
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Washington
Frank Pendleton
William Johnson
Arthur Thomas
Curtis Jackson
Charlottesville
Robinson
Held on girl's charge in Anvil case
Herbert Jones of Anvil Tucker county was taken into custody and held to answer assault charges against Catherine Fitzwalter. The alleged crime occurred on the public road near Anvil. Jones reportedly fled to the woods but was captured and jailed in Parsons.
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The
Washington Post
Elkins W
Herbert Jones
Anvil Tucker County
Catherine Fitzwalter
Anvil Jones
Jones
Parsons
Favoritism in Canal Bids Alleges Eastern Preference
New Orleans grocers accuse Eastern firms of favored treatment in Panama Canal grocery bids. The New Orleans Wholesale Grocers Association says bids are opened in New York, excluding Southern and Western trade, and that Canal Commission circulars fail to specify local brand names. Col Goethals ordered awards under Circular 152 to be held up pending the investigation and requested three month awards instead of yearlong terms.
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New Orleans
Col Goethals
Canal Commission
New York
Army Orders and Officer Transfers Recap
Army orders list leaves of absence for Lieutenants Covkd Winter Winnia and others, extended medical and extended leaves, promotions from lieutenant to colonel and major to lieutenant colonel, and numerous duty changes across cavalry artillery engineers and quartermasters. Includes retirements, retirements, and assignments to Fort D A Bissell, Jacksonville, New Orleans, and inspection trips to Philadelphia works and DuPont plant.
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Townsend
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Col Beach
New Orleanola
Ebfor
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California
Leon Springs
Tex
Antonio Tex
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Robert Rstevens
Gneral
Stevens
San Francisco
Cal
Department of California
George G Bailey
Jeffersonville
Quartermaster General of the Army
Joseph T Davidson
Fort Moult
Northern Life
Fort Sheridass
Eaton A Edwards
Tie Own
Quest iv
New Mexico
Taft Banner Up Again as Bryan Campaign Uses Phonographs
Taft banner is restored after being torn the night before Bryan’s nomination and a flag is raised nearby.Bryan campaigns by recording speeches on phonographs and distributing them nationwide, saying he received 600 from two concerns and donated the money to state and county Democratic funds. He plans to visit Capital Beach with shops closing early. Pettigrew mentioned as possible Treasurer pick and Ben Cable hinted for DNC chair, with little local enthusiasm.
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Bryan Fy
Biyah
Democratic
Bryan
New Skin Remedy Poslam Relieves Itching and Skin Ailments
Poslam, the new skin remedy, stops itching from eczema and other skin troubles after first application. It relieves minor skin issues like pimples, hives, and rough scalp. available as 60 cent and two dollar jars at Washington drug stores. Free samples offered by Emergency Laboratories, New York City.
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Satograms
O’donnell's
Washington
Weat Twenty-fifth Street
New York City
Hearst Indiana plan sparks bid for governor nomination
Reports from Indianapolis detail William R Hearst allies plotting to boost the Independence Party in Indiana with a state convention set for August 2 and naming Charles G Conn of Elkhart as a gubernatorial candidate. Conn, a multimillionaire and former Democratic nominee, attacks the Democratic machine and Thomas Taggart in ads across the state. Also noted are local notices of deaths, resignations, and a train accident in Harpers Ferry.
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Indianapolis
Wlliam R Hearsts
Independence Party
Democratic Party
Indiana
Charles F . Neat
Lebanon
Fire alarm halts Ada bank robbery attempt
Ada Ohio July 21 masked robbers attempt bank vault robbery at the First National Bank of Ada. A guard outside the door and a time lock fail to deter Casher Clie Sharp who escapes via window after triggering a fire alarm. Fire dept and citizens respond while posse tracks robbers. Meanwhile near Jersey Shore a man dies after a rattlesnake bite while berry gathering.
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Ada Ohio
Clie Sharp
First National Bank of
Ada
Sharp
Scott
Stock Brokers Suspended and Market Turmoil Report
New York announces Cameron Currie & Co suspension amid receiver action in Detroit with liabilities around 1 million dollars. A GoQi editors meeting at the firm’s office formed a committee to probe the failure as markets show mixed commodity quotes and sliced parallels to broker distress.
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New York
Cameron Currie & Co
Detroit
Flont
New York Stock Exchange
Go Qi Editora
Finn
Lameron Currie & Co
Live Stock Markets July 1 Prices and Receipts
Receipts for cattle calves hogs and sheep listed with market tone. Steers cows and bulls mixed with steady or slight gains cited. hogs weak to steady with midday price notes. lambs and yearlings show varied bids. Numerous figures indicate wholesale shifts across beef veal and mutton sectors in Chicago and KC markets.
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Chicago
Psteady
Etlimarc
Shery
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