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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Jul 26, 1907
Page
5
Judge Peebles declares it useless to try as other indicted men in Anson County urge change of venue. Eighteen defendants accused at lynching face bail, with ongoing efforts for further trials deemed unnecessary.
Fragmentary OCR mentions Fuld filing for divorce, court actions, and references to individuals and places but text is garbled with many illegible phrases and broken names making full details unclear.
Fragmentary OCR text shows Buckley held for trial with references to coast, town, and community core sources. Details are unclear, but the item indicates a court action or preliminary hearing and mentions Hoyos, Rie PS, and local officials. The brief note implies an ongoing municipal legal proceeding with unspecified charges.
A fragmented report describes a young woman murdered near Washington and mentions a colored man fellow. It references a marriage, a visit to Washington, and a sacred concert at St. Sime, with scattered notes about views from Randle Highlands and nearby streets.
A young girl, daughter of Charles Piter Nar Goods, was found dead in an ankle deep creek near Harrisburg yesterday. The drowning occurred as she waded into the stream and was described as accidental with the mother and family stunned by the loss.
A morning bank run at the Was howa Tew and Trust Company in Salisbury drew customers, mainly women, to withdraw deposits amid rumors. The run temporarily affected nearby banks as businesses closed, but conditions eased by closing time with deposits recovering and normal operations resuming.
A Washington event, the annual Tournament at St Johns Church in Forest Glen, gathered constables, knights, and ladies from Montgomery and nearby counties. Rev Charles C City opened the day, with Herron of Washington receiving top honors as Knight of Anheuser and Miss Lennie Tock named Woman of Honor amid pageantry and speeches.
Samuel Grith, alias Grimth, indicted on robbery involving a Jones Johnson check from a hardware store. Griffin was arrested by Deputy Marshal Lorline in Kingsland on a warrant from the U S Court with $2000 bail. The case concerns a fraudulent check and ensuing theft, with Jamson Gor Wagfield mentioned in the proceedings.
Italian laborers burst into a house near 81 Araph in Alexandria County while occupants were at work. They seized thirty coats, ten pairs of pistols, twelve razors, and other items. Police suspect involvement by the Italians. informants describe the bold raid and discussions of recovering the stolen property.
Miss Margaret Uan Conway dies shortly before midnight Wednesday at the home on Dulee street Niles. Born February 24 1315 to Stafford Counts and Catharine Bjorke Conway she was the last survivor of twelve siblings. A longtime resident of Alexandria she was devoted to the church and connected with prominent Virginian families. Funeral services tomorrow at 11 o clock at the resting place of Mrs Smith. Interment at Glenmaine. The services will be led by Revs Bulla and Hegister.
A juried inquest into the death of eighteen year old George W Morris near Newport News finds he was killed after being run over by a streetcar between Newport News and Hampton. The body showed a severe head injury but no other marks, and witnesses testified the motorman did not see him before impact. Morris had left his brother in law’s home with plans to visit Surry County. The verdict states he came to his death due to being struck by a streetcar.
Baltimore July 23 The Maryland Homecoming Association formed to extend the movement to other states and countries and to plan events from October 11 to 19. Warfield, moved by Kentucky celebrations, was elected president and will issue a proclamation endorsing the effort to make Maryland homecoming the greatest court of its kind ever held in the country.
Anniversary of the beginning of the House of Burgesses observed at Jamestown Exposition in Norfolk Virginia. Adlai Stevenson of Illinois and J Warren Keifer of Ohio to speak at 11 AM in the auditorium. First Regiment National Guard of South Carolina arrives, camps near the Exposition grounds for ten days.
Huth Syehed Clementa, noted Richmond native, arrived in Washington to display a design featured at the London and Rome expositions. The work, praised for merit and beauty, celebrates Virginia veterans and envisions Washington as a future world art center. Mrs Clementa plans to return to Europe soon to continue studies.
Judge Edmund Waddill issues instructions to receivers William Northrop and Henry Wickham for the Virgin Passenger and Power Company. New rules require separating passenger seating on streetcars with open and closed sections and bar smoking except in designated areas. The changes take effect August 1 to curb arrests and public safety concerns.
A saloon on South Ann Street was the scene of a shooting that left a man fatally wounded by his cousin Aleaiaer Anderson. Despite hospital efforts at Johns Hopkins and blood transfusions from friends, the victim died this morning as coroner measures continued.
Harry Wale, of Dorchester County, died at the hospital today from injuries suffered eight months ago when crushed between a load of wand and an archway behind the Hotel Divan. His back was broken and surgeons wired the spine but a complication of diseases caused his death.
Rileigh Noswy and Mrs D Rowland faced ongoing habeas corpus proceedings for the murder of Charles R Stringers. Associate Justice Connor of the Supreme Court ruled the burden on the Rowlands to prove innocence remained, remanding them to jail for the next term without prejudice to either side or the State. Oil driller William F Kelley attempted suicide at his boarding house by sealing a room and triggering a minor jet event. the resulting odor alerted witnesses.
The Grange horse show at Orange Va drew 406 attendees with many boxes filled by distinguished visitors. Prize winners include David Gray Sultan Wordle in first, and multiple divisions such as Green hunters and Ladies hunters with performances by Garber, Keane, and Hunt clubs contributing to a lively awards day.
Sperial to The Washlegson Pos reports the death of former Midshipman Jordan Petras Kimbrough at his Memphis home, amid hazing investigations at the Naval Academy. He was among the plebes summoned to testify, faced ostracism, and reportedly resigned from the Naval Academy after intense social pressure.
Special to Tie Wasuicon: Baltimore sculptor and Maryland Institute of Art and Design professor wed his student Miss Jallian Stevens in a quiet ceremony after modeling session. They fled to Washington to marry, the bridegroom aged, the bride twenty four, then returned to Baltimore to announce the marriage.
In Norfolk Virginia on July 2 a court martial was ordered for Chantam Jones United States Navy. The proceeding concerns charges of scandalous conduct and for falsehoods. The trial is set to begin August 1 with Jones expressing relief at facing the court.
The Washington Pow special reports James B Burnside, disbursing officer of the Post Office Department, died at home after an accident earlier this evening. He lived in Hyattes tile for the past five years and was a vestry member of St Matthew in Me lemon. The obituary notes his age as 51 and mentions a lack of clear cause. Also reported, fourteen year old Fotcombe was indicted for rioting over Greek case property damage but discharged today before Magistrate Bryan.
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