Pastor Tate Arrested in Tennessee for Danville Frauds
Rev D P Tate once a Western North Carolina Methodist leader in Danville Virginia is accused of defrauding church members of 15000 to 25000 dollars. He was reportedly arrested in Knoxville Tennessee as warrants for his arrest on several felonies circulated. He vanished two months ago after running a real estate and insurance business amid clerical attire.
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D. P. Tate
Tennessee
Danville
Washington Post
Western North Carolina Methodist Conference
Knoxville
Tenn
Tate
Buried Together After Faithful Engagement
In Clarkaburg West Virginia Misa Bertie Boyles and Lee Davisson owners sleeper were killed yesterday in an auto crash near West Milford. Engaged to be married in September the couple will share a grave. A double funeral will be held tomorrow at the First Methodist Episcopal Church with the Masonic Order conducting the service in the Masonic Cemetery. Mrs John Craig the most seriously injured survivor is improving and is expected to recover along with her husband and their two sons Paul and Bruce.
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Sat
Clarkaburg
W. Va
Misa Bertie Boyles
Lee Davisson
West Milford
John Craig
Craig
Paul and
Bruce
William J Hooper Dead After Prolonged Illness
William J Hooper a noted cotton duck maker and longtime Republican figure died at his Baltimore home on McCulloch street after an illness of over a year. He was about 70 years old and a brother of former Mayor Arcus Hooper. Hooper served on the city council and twice sought the mayoralty. He retired from business about ten years ago with a substantial fortune. Surviving are four children F B Hooper and Mrs Joseph Tate of Baltimore and Mrs W T Jordan and Mrs A B Dunn of New York.
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Washington
Baltimore
William J. Hooper
Atéo
McCultoch
Fleig
F. B. Hooper
Joseph Tate
W. T. Jordan
A. B. Dunn
New York
County Candidates Wanted in Maryland Republicans Field
In Rockville Maryland July 2 Montgomery county Republicans plan a full ticket for the fall elections pending available men willing to share their names as candidates A committee chaired by C Scott Duvall with members William Tyler Page D W Baker Henry F Muller A A Braddock and Charles T Johnson will coordinate with state and county committees to select and persuade candidates Arthur Stabler was named chairman and Maurice Browning secretary
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Washington Post
Rockville
Montgomery County
William Tyler Page
D. W. Baker
Henry F. Mmller
A. A. Braddock
Charles T. Johnson
Bristol to Washington Highway Plan Formed
Bristol plans a stone road from Bristol to Washington under a new highway association. The Bristol to Memphis Highway Association endorsed the project and will host a meeting August 1 to officially form the group. Communications with Washington officials suggest possible federal aid.
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Washington Post
Bristol
Washington
Board of Trade
Capital
Memphis
Virginia
Troops Stage Sham Battle and Dress Parade in Culpeper
In Culpeper Virginia the First regiment of the Virginia National Guard conducted a two army sham battle and drills ending with a dress parade. Officers contested a horse race for a silver trophy won by May Tarker of the medical corps. A German social event honored Gen Vayagin’s daughters as officers attended. In Richmond Edward Ents a banker is arrested on warrants for grand larceny tied to the True Reformers Bank wreck.
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Washington Post
Culpeper
Virginia National Guard
Vaughn
Camp Sale
May Tarker
Medical Corps
Vayagin
Culpeper Pine
Ita 2
Reformers
Riuhmoend Va
Edward Ents
Reformers’ Bank
PAYS BILL AFTER 50 YEARS AT M c CLURE HOTEL
A confessional debtor settles a £1.50 hotel bill dating from the 1860s at the McClure Hotel Wheeling. A 30 payment was included plus 1.50 remitted through Gen H G Otis of Los Angeles. The hotel’s 1860 proprietor Capt William Carr had died. payment went to his estate administrator Mrs Venetia G Heron of Chicago.
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H. G. Otis
Washington Post
Wheeling
W. Va
McClure
Harrison Gray Ole
Los Angeles
Wiliam Carr
Chicago
Venetia G. Heron
Merchant Napson Found Drowned in Little Kanawha
J E Napson a Olympia West Virginia merchant and post master who had been missing since Thursday was found today in the Little Kanawha River at Elizabeth. Authorities believe he fell from a ferry boat Thursday night after being in Parkersburg for a visit.
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J. E. Napson
Olympia
W. Va
Washington Post
Parkersburg
Little Kanawha
Elizabeth
Little Kanawha Hallroad
Sherrill Likely Named Ambassador to Germany
A Washington dispatch reports President Taft may select Charles H. Sherrill of Newburgh New York as successor to Dr. David Jayne Hill as Ambassador to Germany. Sherrill met with the President at the White House and deferred comment to the State Department.
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Washington Post
New York
Washington Dispatch
New York World
Charles H. Sherrill
Buenos Aires
Argentina
David Jayne Hill
Germany
Sherrill
White House
World
Berlin
State Department
The
Taft
Dr. Hill
Mr. Bherrill
Newburgh
N. Y
Odall
PET PARROTS PART COUPLE DIVORCE CASE IN LA
In Los Angeles on July 29 Judge Clark granted William R. Brown a divorce after he bathed his own parrot and his wife's bird was left unwashed. Brown cited cruelty while his wife admitted curiosity about court proceedings, leading to the breakdown of their marriage.
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Washington Post
Los Angeles
Cal
William R. Brown
Ufe
Clark
Brown
Brawn
May Delay Maine Cash Stirs War Dept Request
Chairman Fitzgerald of the House appropriations committee said he did not know what action would be taken on the War Department request for an additional 260000 to remove the Maine wreck from Havana harbor. Army engineers warned delays will raise costs and that current funds may last to December, urging new money to avoid work interruptions and protect against storms and accidents. Acting Secretary Oliver notes Taft’s push for prompt consideration.
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Fitzgerald
House Appropriations Committee
War Department
Maine
Havana Harbor
Army Engineers
Taft
Oliver
Wilson predicted to win presidency in 1920 lecture
In Asbury Park New Jersey Whitehead Klutz of Salisbury North Carolina former speaker of the North Carolina senate predicted Woodrow Wilson would win the presidency in 1920. He said Wilson has southern support, was mothered by Virginia and nursed by North Carolina. He predicted early international peace and paid tribute to Andrew Carnegie as an unofficial secretary of peace.
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Washington Post
New York
Ocean Grove
Asbury Park
N. J
Whitehead Klutz
Salisbury
N. C
North Carolina Senate
Woodrow Wilson
Wilson
South
Virginia
North Carolina
Kintz
Andrew Carnegie
Guards Save 3 In Surf At Atlantic City
Four lifeguards battled for half an hour saving a woman and two men swept 400 feet from shore by a strong undertow near South Carolina avenue. Donally Delaney Brown Miller launched boats and buoys aiding in the rescues as thousands on the beach cheered the heroic effort.
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The
Washington Post
Atlantic City
N. J
South Carolina Avenue
Donally and Delaney
Brown and Miller
Movements of Ocean Steamers. WeRD Movements of Ocean Steamers
Maritime listings show sailing plans and arrivals for many ships. From Hamburg Philadelphia Southampton Cherbourg to New York and Liverpool, with vessels such as Queenstown Cunard ships and arrangements for Copenhagen Bremen and Havre routes. dock times range from early Sunday to Monday afternoon.
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St Paul
Southampton
Finland
Antwerp
Caronia
Liverpool
Minnewadda
London
Lincoln
Hamburg
Columbian
Lusitania
Queenstown
St. Louis
Cherbourg
Coulogne
Capitol Puts Common Matches Off Limits To Foil Rat Fires
Superintendent Woods bans ordinary matches in large Capitol buildings citing rat linked fires and the $600 anti rat fund. Fire Chief Wagner notes records show rats causing large fires. safety matches required where inflammable materials are stored. insurers often require the clause prohibiting common matches.
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Woods
Washington
Congress
Phil W. Nicholson
Health Department
Elliott Woods
Capitol
Frank Wagner
Fire Department
Renson
American Manufacturing Shifts to Native Supply
The text notes that imports largely came from Sweden, but American manufacturers have since become the main suppliers to meet the demand.
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United States
Sweden
Plan Million Dollar Club for Canadians in Chicago
In Chicago on July 29 a $1,000,000 clubhouse to house all Canadian clubs was proposed by former Canadian residents. A meeting discussed raising funds and consolidating clubs into a single organization. Attendees included J W Bowen William Robertson Thomas F Lynch and Thomas Weston. About 200 000 former Canadians are said to live in Chicago.
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Chicago
Canada
J. W. Bowen
William Robertson
Thomas F. Lynch
Thomas Weston
Mayor Witkowski Faces Testimony Amid Park Dispute
In Glen Echo, mayor Witkowski defends his conduct during a court hearing as witnesses for the defense recount clashes over the Ferris wheel and dining room concessions. The mayor described Garrett as a “bum politician” while detailing threats with a revolver and dramatic courtroom rhetoric. A town meeting is planned to gauge public sentiment and a possible bond issue for waterworks.
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Colins
Weaver
Witkowski
Mr. Garrett
Glen
John McMahon
Glen Echo
Frank M. Finion
William L. Detwiler
Laurie Garrett
John A. Garrett
Weaver and
Collins
A. J. Houghton
L. B. Schloss
Garrett
Kilgour
Waters
Roy Riley
Thomas Hendley
Riley
Sien Iseho
Train Wreck Injures 23 Passengers Near Cqueponce Md
Special to The Washington Post Wilmington July 2 Twenty three passengers on northbound train No 32 of the Pennsylvania Railroad were injured when derailment occurred near Cqueponce Maryland at 12 50 pm The five car train left the track and the locomotive tender and all cars left the rails The cause is unknown None were seriously hurt and a new train was assembled an hour and three quarters later for displaced travelers Names of some injured include W B Bratton R G Jones R M Bell Emery Mumford John A Lilliebridge A Db W E Tunnel Mise J B Dryden Miss J R Laws C T Boehm H E Wharton Charles Harmon W P Selby Miss Elola Holland James Mason Miss Helen Henry W H Jones Miss Amelia Ingle Mrs Lucy Walston H A Gifford in Baltimore Harrisburg Pennsylvania
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Washington Post
Wilmington
Del
Delaware, Maryland and Virginia
Pennsylvania Railroad
Cqueponce
George Larimore
W. B
Bratton
Snow Hill
R. G. Jones
Newark
R. M. Bell
Berlin
Emery Mumford
Snow Hill Md
John A. Lilliebridge
Laurel
A. Db
Stanton
Baltimore
W. E. Tunnel
Lewes
Mise J. B. Dryden
Mia J. R. Laws
Salisbury
C. T. Boehm
HE. Wharton
Stockton
Charles Harmon
W. P. Selby
Elola Holland
James Mason
Helen Henry
W. H. Jones
Amelia Ingle
Reese Street
Philadelphia
Lucy Walston
Girdletree
H. A. Gifford
Naudain Street
Harrisburg
Arosemena Likely to Seek Panama Presidency
New Orleans reports indicate President Arosemrcon is expected to run again for Panama’s presidency. A six month vacation permission bolsters the reelection claim while law blocks reelection if already in office six months before the January 7 election. Vice President Boyd may run as well, potentially elevating Rodolfo Chiari to acting president.
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New Orleans
Arosemrcon
Panama
Republic
Frederica Boyd
Rodolfo Chiari
Death of F J Lewis of Mount Airy
Baltimore July 2 Special to The Washington rom F J Lewis of Mount Airy died this morning at Union Protestant Infirmary after an appendicitis operation. He was a magistrate and former mayor, a Democrat and recognized as a party leader in Carroll county.
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Washington
Baltimore
F. J. Lewis
Mount Aairy
Union Protestant Infirmary
Lewis
Carroll County
Beattie Case Unfolds Rich Youths and Beulah Binford
The Beattie case in Richmond centers on Henry Clay Beattie, his wife’s murder, and Beulah Binford. Beattie and cousin Paul Beattie are linked to a gun purchase, while Louise Owen bids to help Beulah as Henry’s marriage draws scandal. Beulah, a young witness, faces a tense courtroom future as society watches the dramatic family saga unfold.
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Bouthem
Beulah Binford
Onigma
Beattie
Henry Clay Beattie, Sry
New England
Manchester
James River
Henry Beattie
Henry C. Beattie Trout
North Carolina
Richmond
Louige Owen
Robert V. Owen
Louise Owen
Louies
Beulah
Louise
Henry
Miss Owen
Paul Beattie
Paul
Benah
Lfe
State funds to be paid in full in Virginia Safe Deposit case
Receivers J K M Norton and Howard W Smith will pay about 108000 to depositors and 13000 to the state in full on unpreferred claims to avoid 15 percent interest. The move subrogates receivers to Commonwealth rights and preserves earnings for other creditors. Also note reminders of a two year old murder near Alexandria, a new school official, a marriage, a funeral, and a farewell sermon by Rev Jacob O Tweton.
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Alexandria
Norton
Washington Post Bureau
Ida King Street
Virginia Safe Deposit and Trust Corporation
Bailey
Alexandria Corporation Court
Thomas W. Robinson
J. K. M. Norton
Howard W. Smith
Commonwealth
Thomasw. Robinson
Trust Corporation
Mr. Robinson
Circuit Court of Richmond
Richmond
Corporation Court
City
Jacob O. Tweton
Immanuel Lutheran Church
Chicago
English plan to acquire Sulgrave Manor for peace anniversary
A Washington centennial of peace effort in London reports that Sulgrave Manor, ancestral home of George Washington, may be bought as a memorial. An American committee visited the manor, raising funds and coordinating with English leaders to form a joint commemorative body. Participants include W. N. Baker, W. B. Howland, Walter Edge, and Mrs. J. E. Long.
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London
Sulgrave Manor
Northamptonshire
George Washington
England
American National Committee
W. N. Baker
Baltimore
W. B. Howland
New York
Walter Edge
New Jersey
J. E. Longstaff
Brooklyn
Heat Wave Soars as World Feels Scorching Toll
Special Cabre reports from Paris and Luesfelder describe extreme heat causing animal losses at La Villette slaughterhouses with eighteen pigs dead from forty one. Five sun stroke deaths and five hospitalizations signal severe health impact. Germany records nineteen heat deaths and fourteen drownings as bathe season turns deadly.
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Washington Post
Paris
la Villette
Luesfeld
Germany
Widow of Rev Munford Dies in Annapolis Maryland
Special to The Wasuemeen CVS Annapolis Md July 2 Mrs Frances B Munford widow of Rev William Munford died here today Funeral set in Richmond Va tomorrow afternoon or Monday morning She is survived by four grown children G W Munford Miss Elizabeth Munford Miss Sue Munford and Mrs Lucy M Upshur
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Wasuemeen Cvs
Annapolis
Frances B Munford
William Munford
Richmond
G. W.munford
Elizabeth
Sue Munford
Lucy M. Upshur
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