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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Jul 31, 1907
Page
23
A fractured OCR inspired note recalls an 18th century event with references to the first legislative body, a monument to Burgesses, and the opening of a women’s building at an exposition. Names and dates are garbled but point to a commemorative ceremony with congressional figures and symbolic acts.
A garbled note describes lawyers meeting at a fair where Bar A assembly hears important speeches. The text is fragmented and hard to parse, but hints at legal figures presenting addresses and discussing matters of professional or civic interest.
An obituary fragment notes a child aged seven years recently lost and a Washington Heights area scene. It references a memorial setting, a wharf location, and subsequent arrangements. The readable text is fragmented and lacks clear names or dates.
In the Democratic primary Fletcher GL Pletcher gains a fifty three vote majority over T C Pilcher for the nomination to the State Senate from Uns counties of Londoun and Faugiler WM Green secures the House of Delegates nomination. Uttag AD Kelly and Edward am tL te angiiates stand in order. Includes county officers, judges, and several local names amid a long list of contested nominations and marriages noted in the local election brief.
The Second Pennsylvania Heavy Artillery Association held its forty second anniversary reunion at the crater near Petersburg two miles from the city. Members from Pennsylvania New York Michigan and others attended. A memorial service was led by Captain Christian Gromlith and George Ward with Secretary Edward Grim, detailing the unit's casualties of 89 men in action and a total loss of 494 men, including officers. The group planned to depart tomorrow for Jamestown.
William Taselter found guilty of murder with Tom Taster. a second Black man among assailants killed CW Parke. Taselter declared insane and placed in Central State Hospital Petersburg until recovered or dies. potential reprieve or death penalty suspended. Court notes insanity rising from confinement. period of insanity ranges two to twelve months.
Delegates from Somerset and surrounding areas gathered at the Kent County Democratic convention to elect officers and select representatives. Key figures named include Josn W Mitchell, Henry L Stanford, and Hall as chairman, with plans to send delegates to the state convention and to appoint county committee members.
John Henry, a Black man held in Fairfax County authorities for assault and linked to a harness theft, fled into Potomac River near Alexandra. He threatened to drown rather than face prison, was captured, returned to jail, and later officers arrested Edward Miller on suspicion of involvement in the Fairfax robbery.
Three druggists Calan and J A Dienelt appeared in police court and pleaded guilty to selling morphine without a physician prescription. The court fined them the minimum of 1 dollar in each case with consent of the State Board of Pharmacy.
Supt Clements closes the annual teacher applicant exams for Alexandria County with white applicants tested at Hune Schaglhouse and Superintendent Jaman F Clemnea noting the list of examined candidates. A separate exam for colored applicants occurs at Rosslyn Schoolhouse under Ella V. Boston, listing the candidates. Preparing for Labor Day Regatta Old Dominion Boat Club readies for the Potomac event with broad participation invited. Miss Losa Snowden funeral details note burial at 9 o'clock this morning.
A Washtonton Fort Richmond announces a planned women’s bank opening around September 1. The bank will be run by women for women and will include reading and writing rooms for patrons. Officials claim the concept, tried elsewhere, will enhance comfort and understanding of banking.
Special to The Washington Post Greensboro North Carolina July 10 reports Mars Sykes a well known local lady ended her life by firing two pistol shots into her body while alone with her son Eugene in the house. She was sixty, despondent after loss of a younger son, leaving two sons and a husband.
Special to The Wespington Peel reports Mountain Lake Park Md marks the silver jubilee of the Mountain Lake Park Association. attendees include summer cottagers from several states, with events from a students conference to denominational camp meetings and women missionary society anniversaries. mix summer stone of New York City delivered Around the World in Sixty Minutes. participants included Catherine Thistle, Mary Ruhl, Rebecca Ruhl, Margaret Dixie, Sue Maxwell, Florence Thorne, Mina Mildred Dare, Cara Pritchard, Vernie Schrock, James Tanner, and James Burns, with many Washingtonians among the guests.
State Senator Louis A. Machen of Alexandria seeks two amendments to the constitution that do not appear in the senate journal. Attorney General Anderson has declared the amendments void and Machen may seek a mandamus to force printing in newspapers. Speaker Caldwell directs that amendments not be printed unless court orders. Even if printed, amendments could be challenged as unconstitutional.
Special to The Washington Post Richmond July 9. Notice to AD Gabler president of the Old Dominion Protective Association of Alexandria to resign after an Insurance Commissioner investigation into business methods. Two Alexandria firms named Old Dominion Protective Association and the Melern Worlanen of the World allegedly resort to unusual practices. Attorney general ruling states commissioner has no further action while alleged violations occurred before Virginia Bureau of Insurance creation.
Baltimore July 9 Archbishops Fartey Ryan Kelley and Byeng attended a meeting of the executive board of the Bureau of Catholic Negro and Tacilan missions at Cardinal Glonors residence. Discussions centered on neglected missions and the formal appointment of Rev HE Burke as director of the missions for St Benedict the M in New York City.
Special to The Washington Poet Bristol. On July 4 Joseph Ferns worth, jailed in Abingdon, broke out after being taken there on a charge of shooting Witlhun Kirk. He fought a running pistol duel with Freeman Campbell a month ago during a prior arrest attempt and was finally captured after Policeman Al Vail shot him through the right lung. Jailor Fleenor has called for bloodhounds.
Charlottesville judge Duke announced today in Jamestown his bid for the Democratic nomination for governor of Virginia in the next primary. The event was attended by Maynard and a newspaper man, with other political notes and local incidents summarized from regional reports.
At dawn two burglars attempted to climb into Kenneth B. Fyland’s ground floor apartments on Strong Place, firing on resistive neighbors as a volley of shots echoed through Clinton Street. Police, aided by Byland and Mustery residents, pursued and captured the two men hiding in a closet after a chaotic chase across yards and fences. Neighbors describe a terrifying morning as revolvers were drawn and bullets flew.
Duluth July 3 A reply from United States Steel Corporation indicates willingness to discuss arbitration on grievances if workers return. The company seeks a committee to settle differences and notes arbitration may not cover all train issues. If workers refuse, operations on the docks could resume with available labor. Also report: Ferriclla, strike tender, arrested on concealed weapons charge. bound over to September term for grand jury. Ball released on bond from Western Federation of Miners. Petricha states he carried a solvers found on person by police. he had $1900 in cash.
An inquiry reports that Japanese Mikado's Commissioner Yahil will visit Honolulu to meet Secretary of Commerce and Labor Straits. The Japanese government assigns Yahil to assess conditions affecting Japanese and Americans abroad, with Japan awaiting President Roosevelt's influence for an antifactory settlement amid current tensions. The report notes blame on both nations for agitation and emphasizes diplomacy.
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The Post is presented as the leading newspaper at the seat of the United States government. Its financial news is gathered from all sections and market reports are featured in full. It serves merchants financiers farmers and leisure readers with comprehensive business news and various reading columns.
The Washington Post is hailed for its unequaled illustrated magazine section. Prominent writers select fiction from noted authors and foreign news is presented with care and accurate illustrations. The Sunday Post is regarded as the best visitor to any household.
The Sporting Section of Tae Sunday Post is printed on pink paper and fills four pages each Sunday. It covers every sport from baseball to yacht contests with accurate results and detailed coverage of outdoor and indoor events.
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