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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Jul 26, 1909
Page
15
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Stages of a break in at the Macdonaldton Post Office described as a bold burglary. Stamps and about $100 in cash were reported missing, with local authorities pursuing leads and checking nearby routes. The incident prompted a heightened police presence in Welgin Parish and surrounding towns.
Judge William Clopton of the corporation court of Manchester died at Crockett Springs after a illness of several weeks. Born May 2 1848 in Henrico County he served in the Confederate army and held multiple judgeships in Chesterfield and Manchester. He married Alice Baird and later Vinnie Vaden and was descended from William Clopton who settled in Virginia in the seventeenth century.
The National Rifle Association hosted a competition where teams from West Virginia dominated the Davis Cup scene. Serjeant Burdette and Captain Try led Morgan County shooters as they earned medals and placed highly in a field featuring multiple state squads.
A fatal household tragedy unfolds as a brother refuses to join the family on Oct day in Greencastle. Authorities recount the suicide of a man after a confrontation with his sister and mother, with a court case noted as pend. The incident centers on alleged coercion and the death that followed in a family dispute.
States Attorney Tanner announced a racketeering inquiry into a Meveport insurance scam involving Corstag Welskampel formerly superintendent of a Gaston-based firm. Welskampel faces charges tied to fraudulent surface policy claims and a missing person tied to the company. Indictment came as evidence trails emerged, with authorities seeking requisition papers and further action.
Bankers including Breese and Dickerson are to defend a charge of conspiring to defraud a bank. The case, described as the most sweeping, will extend over several weeks in district court with indictments and government requests for further action as proceedings begin under Judge Sewellman.
A large rail project in Macon County suspends activity after acquiring a tract of timberland and extending 20 miles of tailroad. The work stoppage affects the men and women settlers near Tews Creek while the company reevaluates the 300000000 feet of lignite grade timber and the coal access plan.
Obituaries report the passing of Curdertand near Green Spring after paralysis with survivors including a wife and multiple children and note another death of 16 year old Rayne Shafer of Hagerstown from disease. The notices mention community members and family links across Cumberland, West Virginia, and Washington.
Newport News Va July 25 The Republican state convention opens here next Wednesday with over 14 000 delegates. Secretary Nagel of Commerce and Labor will address the first day, signaling presidential backing. Gillespie of Takten will likely head the ticket, with whisper of his acceptance. The race focuses on the liquor issue and legislative control as candidates vie for the governorship and other offices.
The Caroline County Democratic primary nominated Stevena Wins for clerk of circuit court and backed Edward Goslin for state senate. Delegates include Edward Carter G H Williamson with Stevens, Carroll, Steble, and Garey winning key posts. Chaffinch led county commissioners slate amid broad support for road-building plans.
An automobile collision outside Savannah between Mendham and Morrixinn and a Seaboard Air Line train left three dead or fatally injured and several others with injuries. Mr Buckingham, 58, secretary treasurer of Mathueek Piano Co, died after a ditch plunge. J Rowman of Mendham, with wife and two friends, escaped with minor injuries. A train crew and bystanders aided victims. The crash occurred at Fine Street and 1st streets northwest as a car was struck by the train, tossing occupants into a ditch and causing the vehicle to bridge the trench.
Garrett County Maryland Republicans consider direct nominations by voters for county and state conventions. August 14 primaries will choose three delegates to the State convention and three to the judicial convention in Cumberland on August 16. Named candidates include George A Pearre and Senator Brown, with others like Bolden and Breen seeking county seats.
In Roanoke on July 25 the Democratic executive committee moved to restrict ballots to primary nominees only. They pledged to bar any non primary candidates and efforts to consolidate the slate. Citizens League members have urged voters to support independent and opposing figures, including Judge Mann. The move aims to limit opposition and influence governor and state races.
The old excursion boat Gen Slocum, converted into a barge, grounded near Sandy Hook Bay after being towed by a Philadelphia tug. In rough seas the Maryland and Flora battled a leak, crews fought water ingress, and anchors were set as rescue efforts continued along the coast.
Special to The Washington Post reports Sammel Gindlesperger a 54 year old Mennonite minister and pastor of the Blooming Church near Merttsdale was killed yesterday by a fall from a cherry tree in his yard. He had recently received the title of bishop.
The Figaro prints telegrams showing Prince Antoine, father of Prince Alfonso, condemning Alfonso and Princesa Brattice of Saxe Colours for marrying in secret. Antoine laments the breach of honor and sacred duty, declaring the bond between father and son severed.
A Malayan tapir at the Washington Zoo arrived from New York and refused vegetables, snorting and standing on two legs. Keeper Blackburn sought patient feeding, finally calling a butcher for salt pork to placate the animal, while staff debated its diet.
Alexandria residents and officials discuss Taft’s retrocession plan to move Virginia territory back to the District of Columbia. Senators and representatives voice support for including the county in the District as originally intended, amid constitutional questions and historic legal cases.
A Jackson Michigan baseball game ended in chaos when a grandstand railing collapsed injuring about twenty spectators. Police pursued a mob that chased the umpire for two hours, with several victims hospitalized and many others hurt amid the melee.
Speci to The Wagvington Fie reports Dr Collins a prominent physician was shot and killed yesterday at Capt J H Sladen's home as preparations for summer plans were underway. Capt Sladen says jealousy of Dr Collins by his wife sparked the tragedy. The couple had prior marriages and divorces, with one former spouse deceased in the Span- ish American War era.
A tiger attacked trainer Henry Falkendorth at Coney Island on July 27 injuring him severely. Spectators fled as the animal leaped from its pedestal and the trainer was rescued after attendants used hot rods. he suffered a brain concussion and remained unconscious.
Col J A Chalaron president of the Louisiana board of pensions and secretary of the Louisiana Historical Society and Confederate veteran died at his home at an early hour today. London July 18 Charles Wilson theatrical manager, well known in England and the United States, died today at age 57.
The piece outlines rival promoters Seely and Green of San Francisco and Fehiz Isman of Philadelphia forming an association with a key figure once linked to Keith Hammerstein. It describes possible legal and business maneuvering, the shifting alliances of producers, and the uncertain future of vaudeville amid industry pressure and consolidation efforts.
The readable parts reference St Bartholomew's, professions, and a 1998 reference to Cyrano de Sergera with mentions of persons like Bernard and Mine Dufrane. Other fragments touch on a September date, a hospital or religious setting, and schooling or marriage terms amid disrupted text.
A damaged report recounts the Minne Wore stranding in a Gulf gale. Three crew were lost, others tried to escape rising seas as a massive wave submerged the vessel. Five men sought positions on the masts before being washed away.
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