Lightning Strikes Ship W Babcocks In Maryland Dock
A thunderstorm at Skinner's dry dock sidelined seventeen workers aboard the three masted ship W F Babcocks striking the hull near the copper sheathing. Three men were badly shocked and hospitalized, one woman later died from a skull fracture after a separate streetcar incident as a nearby storm.
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Washington Post
Baltignoce
W. F. Babcocs
Skinner's Ary Dock
Iitn
Robert
Fister
Clowes Still On Stand At Insane Asylum Inquiry
Washington minutes recount Clowes testimony in a legislative investigation. The committee struck charges not related to staff and business. He testified the institution never lacked food and that beef contracts went to local dealers because daily delivery was needed and storage was limited.
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Raviad
Washington
Wamshure
Insane Asylum
EH. Clowes
Col. Anderson
Sééeeg Seston
Young Man Dies After Horse Fetlock Kicks Him
In Washington County a young man named Lawrence Seed, aged twenty five, died after clipping a horse's fetlocks. The blow to the stomach caused fatal internal injuries. he reportedly planned to marry Miss Annie Glessner this week. Local authorities note the accident occurred during farm work and died last night despite efforts to revive him.
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Washington Cos
Lawrence
Meyers
Taevers
Annie Glessner
DUNKARDS IN SESSION Conference opens in Maryland area church
The annual Brethren Progressive Dunkard churches conference of Maryland Virginia and the District of Columbia began last night in St James Church Lydia County with Rev J M Theologtown elected president and Joseph Copp of Fishersdin named secretary Rev J F Kootg of Washington led a meeting on territorial and district missions as a parish report was presented in the session at Ste James Church in Hagerstown Maryland May 31.
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Syetulio
Washington Pe
Forest Glen Graduates at National Park Seminary Commencement
National Park Seminary at Forest Glen held commencement exercises with essays, vocal solos, and a valedictory by Miss Marjorie Tulloch. Diplomas were presented to Hon. Seymour W. Tulloch and a class of 105 including Edith Argue, Elizabeth Powell, Margot Vernery Akin, and many others. certificates were awarded in domestic science and art fields to numerous students.
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National Park Seminary
Brecat
Jackville
Feorest Glen
Marjorie Ess
W. D. Mac
University of Chicago
Seymour W. Tulloch
Edith Argue
Marjorie Tulloch
Elizabeth Powell
Elizabert Arbon Brathers
Margot Vernery Akin
Aletha Mary Barr
Helen Frances Bar, Mirter
Margeret Dale
Geunie Lee DuMe
Helen Tertig
Hazel Emelind Funk
Kathrine Galleher
Fdlth
Henrietta Hespericide
Anita Hummet
Helen Louise Bing
Lenore Adevine Lammers
Imogen Leufer
Katharine Agnew Mastin
Leake Murphy
Bess MuMfilan
Wesen Lule Ogg
Nunene Payne
Orit Pearson
Grace Elizabeth Pickell
Mange Linke Ryan
Josephing Esthersevinn
Marion Somwell
Fey Alyce
Ewitrales
Florence Marle Willams
Mi Alexander
Embtya Gardner
Lila Tealson
Martha” ‘Ward
Helen McSoatry
Dorothy Mactick
Tafer Bard
Henriette Perkins
DeBritto Martii
Gertruds Schenck
Laura Arnolé
Nelle Wirgins
Margaret, Hegewald
Annie Cron
Dole van Ginkel
Hen- Telta McCucheon
Sentenced to Fourteen Years for Improper Relations With Young Girls
Special to The Walmieston Pest reports Winston-Salem May 1 Rev Ni It Glenn a colored man was sentenced to the penitentiary for fourteen years after conviction in two cases of improper relations with girls under fourteen. In Salisbury on May 8 the negro Ba ho was arrested in Charlotte on suspicion of murdering Conductor Wiggins on a street car in April but was released after authorities identified another man.
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Winston-Salem
N.C
May
Ni It Glenn
Salisbury
Ba Ho
Charlotte
Conductor Wiggins
Davis
Eten Fost
Acquitted of Murder in Winston-Salem Trial
Special to The Washington Post reports Sam Kobre William Plean and J B Walt Beck were acquitted in Superior Court after the jury deliberated briefly. Judge Peebles instructed no hangings on weak evidence from the sole star witness Sallie Stewart. The defendants returned a not guilty verdict and J H Whitbeck left for Petersburg, Virginia.
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Washington Post
Winston-Salem
N. C
Sam Kobre
William Plean
J. B. Waltbeck
Henry Kobre
Judge Peebles
Sallie Stewart
Nack
J. H. Whitbeck
Petersburg
Gasoline Tank Explodes Near Forest Park School
An eighty gallon tank overturned by a pupil outside a Forest Park grocery store ignited fuel, setting the store and Annex public school building on fire. Windows shattered, residents fled as flames reached cornices. most students escaped during recess with no injuries.
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Baltimore
Forest Park
Garrison Avenue
Liberty Road
Ihe
Confederate Memorial Day Observed in Lexington and Rockbridge
Special to The Washington Post Lexington Virginia May observances honor Confederate dead with graves of Gen. Robert E. Lee and Gen. Stonewall Jackson. A chapel ceremony at Washington and Lee University features Capt. J C Featherston delivering the address. The Virginia Military Institute Band leads a procession from the university to the cemetery with Confederate organizations civic societies and citizens marching.
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Rockbridge County
Robert. B Lee
Stonewall Jackson
Washington and Tee University
J.C. Featherston
Lyvehburg
Virginia Miliary Inet Tuts Band
Raid on blind tiger ends with arrests in Danville
Police Sergeant Bell and four officers raided a gambling operation in Danville early today. Bell climbed a telephone pole to force a window open and seized beer and whisky. Several people, white and colored, were summoned to appear in mayor's court. William Hughes, alleged proprietor, fined seven dollars and jailed thirty days.
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Episcopal Council Pledges 19000 for Virginia Diocese
Norfolk delegates report the Episcopal council for the Southern Diocese of Virginia, meeting in Portsmouth, pledged to raise 19000 to aid the diocese. Closing services were held tonight with addresses by Rev. Dr Meem of Brazil and Rev. Dr Fatton of Japan. Bishop Raydoelph and Dr B D B Tucker were elected bishop adjutant yesterday.
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Norfolk
Episcopal Council
Southern
Virginia
Portsmouth
Raydoelph
B. DB. Tucker
Chadjutoy
Meem
Brazil
Fatton
Japan
Epworth League Adjourns State Conference Officers Elected
The Washington Post reports Norfolk Virginia May 61 the State Epworth League Conference elected officers for one year Rev Frank L Wells Culpeper president W H Vincent Capron first vice president J W Borum Norfolk second vice president Miss Hilda Fosburg Lynchburg third vice president Rev Joan W Shackleford Nashville Tenn fourth vice president Miss Lonnie Bonney Norfolk superintendent of Junior work Rev Hugh J Lor Chester secretary and J H
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Washington Post
State Epworth League
Frank L. Wells
Culpeper
W. H. Vincent
Capron First
J. W. Borum
Hilda Fosburg
Lynchburg
Joan W. Shackleford
Munyen's Witch Soap Promises Quick Skin Relief
A damaged ad claims Harel Soap or Wiex white cleanses and heals rough skin. It supposedly cures scratched hands, wounds, rashes, eczema, and improves complexions for all ages including babies. Sold everywhere, it promises swift relief in baths and skin care.
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Munyen
Keim N G Selected by West Virginia Republicans for Congress
Charlestown May 31 The Republican county convention at Kearneysville elected thirteen delegates to the Congressional convention and instructed them to vote for N G Keim of Inns West Virginia for Congress. Resolutions endorsed Stephen B Elkins for re election to the U S Senate and supporting administrations. George H Childer Harpers Ferry re elected chairman Jefferson County executive committee with full committee re elected. Convention harmonious.
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Washington Post
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W.va
Kearneysville
N. G. Keim
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United States
Senate
George H. Childer
Harpers Ferry
Jefferson County
Frederick man held on charge after pump handle attack
Willam Eyler of Emmittsburg was jailed in Frederick County awaiting a Pennsylvania requisition for assault or murder. In Gettysburg he allegedly used a pump handle to strike Howard Miller, fracturing his skull. Miller lies dying. Eyler surrendered after a quarrel between Miller and a Miller relative.
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Frederick
Willam Eyler
Emmittsburg
Frederick County
Pennsylvania
Gettysburg
Byler
Howard Miller
Miller
Judge L A Brown Dies After Long Illness
Greensboro North Carolina May 31 Ex Judge L A Brown formerly of Toledo Ohio died today after a four year illness He came here three years ago for health reasons locating in Winston Salem later moving to Greensboro He served as probate judge in Ohio and was consul under President Harrison He was permanent chairman of the Kansas City convention that nominated Bryan in 1900 He survived by a wife five sons and two daughters.
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Washington Post
Greensboro
N. C
L.A. Brown
Toledo
Ohio
Brown
Onion
Winston-Salem
Harrison
Bryan
American asbestos and fireproofing company chartered for Alexandria
The Washington Richmond May 31 report states the State Corporation Commission issued a charter to the American Asbestos and Fireproofing Company with 16,0000 dollars capital. Headquarters will be in Alexandria making it a large Southern firm. Board of eleven includes John W Goff, A M Higgins, C A Donk, B R Clark, Charles E Dolong, Webster Blocker, Charles D Saunders, Mark Marsden, A G Moses, T P Ratigan, and Franklin Henshaw. Webster Blocker to be president. Higgins vice president. Clark and Henshaw to serve as secretary and treasurer.
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Washington
Richmond
State’ Corporation Commission
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Alexandria
John W. Goff
New York City
A. M. Higgins
Terre Haute
Ind
C. A. Donk
BR. B. Clark
Passaic
N. J
Charles E. Dolong
Croydon
Webster Blocker
New York
Charles D. Saunders
Scranton
Mark Marsden
Philadelphia
A. G Moses
Trenton
T.P. Ratigan
Franklin Henshaw
A. M
Figgins
Great-Grandfather Weds In Maryland
John Henry Smith aged 76 from Baltimore, a great grandfather, obtained a marriage license in Frederick Maryland on May 31. He wed Ida D. Drener age 50 of Irvington, Massachusetts, at Middletown in a ceremony conducted by Rev M J Heard.
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The
Washington Post
Frederick
John Henry Smith
Baltimore
Lcense
Ida D. Drener
Irvington
Middletown
Rey
M. J. Heard
Episcopal Convention Ends in Quiet Diligence
The 124th annual Diocese of Maryland Protestant Episcopal convention closed after noon with officers elected including Rev. J. Houston Eccleston and Rev. John Gardner Murray. In Richmond a wedding graced the season as Miss Margaret Cameron McGuire wed George Arthur Gordon with plans to travel to London. Also noted are state education board appointment for Rufus K. Wood, a death sentence reprieve for Andrew Davenport, and a Covington tannery fire causing damage.
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Diocese of Maryland
Episcopal Church
J. Houston Eccleston
William Meade Dame
Arthur Chien Powell
B. Hodges
John Gardner Murray
William H. H. Powers
Peregrine Wroth
Washington Post
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St. Paul's Episcopal Church
Margaret
Cameron ‘McGuire
Hunter ‘McGuire
George Arthur Gordon
Bavanneah
Robert A. Gibson
Diocese of
Robert Forsyth
St. Paul's
New York
London
Rowland Leigh
Canfield Costs Highlight Delahunty Testimony Case
New York May 31 Delahunty testifies in suit for about 60000 in counsel fees against Richard A Canfield. He says he received offers to help kill the Dowling immunity bill and details loans from Canfield and a plan to preserve Canfield from jail while his gambling business operated. The cross examination reveals shifting loyalties and Canfield's push to sever ties after a plan that shielded clients from testimony.
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New York
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City of New York
Saratoga Springs
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Terome
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Brooks
Murphy
Jersey City
Tileman
Fridey
David Bucklin
Prince of Gamblers
J. Snowden Marshall
Jerome
Jezel
Fursman
Hed Stead
Bucklin
Quarry Blast Injures Two in Virginia Quarry
A blast at a Glen Witton limestone quarry near Clifton Forge, Virginia seriously injured T. K. Mathews with a crushed skull and a shattered hand and left him unconscious at a hospital. Henry Rey, a colored worker, also lost an eye and an arm in the same blast.
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Glen Witton
T. K. Mathews
Umestone
Henry’ Rey
Runaway Horse Upsets Buggy Injuring Two Women in Winchester
In Winchester tonight Misses Daisy Spaner and Katharine Perry were thrown from their buggy when a frightened horse ran away, tipping the buggy and pinning them in the street under the horse's hoofs. They suffered lacerations and severe nervous shock.
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Winchester
Tosnight
Daisy, Spaner
Katharine Perry
Wife Sues for Divorce in Cumberland County Port
Special to The Washington Port Cumberland Ma May 31 Jessie Bott aged sixty eight of Lonacon ing has filed for divorce from Bill Mony Abbott aged sixty five. They married at Arshar Scotland forty six years ago and have children. Abbott began drinking recently after twenty years abstinence. Cruelty nonsupport and infidelity charged.
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Cumberland
Jessie Bott
Lonacon
Ing
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Biter
Prisoner Williams Arrives in Memphis as Mob Rumors Fly
Reported pursuit by a mob ends with Williams, a black prisoner, arriving in Memphis with two brothers. He and Williams are held on charges connected to the killing of white farmer Jack Biddle. One of the Williams brothers is said to have been lynched near the scene.
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Tenn
Constanie
Tipton County
Wii Williams
Williama
Williams
Jack Biddle
Witlam Brothers
Biddle
Death by Own Action Shocks Battle Creek
George B. Howes former mayor and prominent clubman of Battle Creek died by suicide today in a hotel room after stating he wished to be down for a rest. His death follows the recent suicide of Frank Boughton a former bank cashier in the same city.
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Aucn
George” B. Howes
Howes
Frank Boughton
Battle Creek
Banks
Lightning Hits Tower Signal Station Near Philadelphia Line
Wilmington Del May 31. Word reached here tonight that a Pennsylvania Railroad signal tower between Baltimore and Washington was struck by lightning during a severe storm. The tower ignited and was partly destroyed as the operator escaped with a close call.
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Del
Pennsylvania Railroad
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Washington
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