Accused of Rebating in Freight Case Shifts into Courts
A garbled report shows Assistars General Freight Agent Gilbert charged with illicit rate practices on grain shipments to Chesapeake via several routes. The case centers on alleged rebates offered to favored shippers, with investigations and potential penalties looming as authorities pursue violations across U S roads. The fragment hints at trials, hearings, and related parties including Johnson and Ryan amid broader antirebate efforts.
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Invasion Report Sparks Arrest After Disturbed Incident
A fragmented police report describes a disturbance where a woman was allegedly invaded in her room. Authorities detained a suspect following the incident, with details limited by the damaged text.
Washington Autoist Fined in Hyattsville Case
A Washington driver was fined after arrest in Hyattsville for lacking a Maryland license. The report notes a tense election atmosphere with Democratic and Republican contests nationwide, including Newport News results and local races shaping policy in Virginia towns like Lynchburg and Woodstock.
End of long Baker chocolate litigation in Winchester
The Baker Chocolate case was settled with a $57,000 cash payment by William H Baker to Walter Baker Company through attorney Robert T Barton. Lawsuits in multiple states alleged trademark infringement due to a similar label after Baker entered the chocolate business years earlier.
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Whisky Case Dismissed In Byrd Liquor Suit
Leesburg June 8 Special to The Washington Host reports Hamilton county resident Hushrod Silcott was acquitted in a magistrate court under the Byrd liquor law for giving whisky to a guest on Sunday at his home. Judge B S Tusner dismissed the case, ruling Silcott violated no law by serving a drink to a guest. Other judges statewide have found Sunday whisky giving not a violation under the Byrd act.
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Riddick Again Mayor in Newport News Close Race
Republican candidate Riddick narrowly trails by 74 votes in Newport News mayoral contest as Wood stock elects Republican chief executive. Democrats sweep Winchester and other cities, signaling tight statewide political balance.
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Virginia Weddings in Winchester and Bridgewater
Winchester residents tied the knot at the Barnett home with Rev Beate officiating. The couple plans to reside in Bridgewater, Virginia. A second couple, connected to the Brown family, attended the ceremony officiated by Rev Cleys and Rev Hall. The notices reflect local church and civic community ties.
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Carlin Wins Eighth Virginia District Victory Amid Wide Leads
Alexandria resident Representative Carlins strong showing vaulted him to a commanding lead in the Eighth Congressional district. Early returns show majorities across counties led by his home city, while Gordon trails with scattered precincts remaining. Local officials and supporters anticipate a general election battle as results come in from Fauquier Prince William and Orange counties.
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Death of Gottlieb Kicherer in Alexandria on Porch Reading Paper
Old Alexandria citizen Gottlieb Kicherer died suddenly while reading an afternoon paper on a porch near Princes Street. He was born in Baieri Guden, Germany, about 74 years ago and came to the United States at age 20. He ran a butcher shop and retired years ago. Survived by daughters Kate, Simp, and five sons George, Frederick, Cirle, Lewis, Henry. Funeral Friday and burial at the family homestead in Barran County. Also notes on Sunday School Convention opening in Alexandria as Patmore Conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church South at Grace Avenue, Chambers, Bowmin Morrison, and Rockville participants.
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Lynchburg and Portsmouth Split Openers in District Play
In Lynchburg Virginia on June 9 the Shoemakers defeated the Truckers 8 to 2 in game one, with Bowen collecting four hits. In the nightcap Portsmouth answered back 11 to 1, led by early and late scoring bursts and strong pitching support.
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Fatal Fall From Tree Brings Local Fatalities to Light
Rockville Md June 9 Licenses a list by the court includes wid Harrington German of Mount Washington and Lucy May West of Kensington among others. The piece notes a fatal fall from a tree connected to a local construction crew and mentions several names connected to the case and community.
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Two Midgets Elope In Reduced Society Elopement
Special report from Washington notes the elopement of James M Burnett of Bristal and Muss Nabors of Marietta Miss. The two midget spouses wed after correspondence following Burnett’s viewing of Nabors in the press. Opposition from Nabors’ parent led to the couple fleeing together.
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Still in Deadlock in Nominating Session at Durham
Special to The Washington Post reports a Democratic nomination session in Durham that stretched for 35 hours over three days with 400 ballots cast and little change in the vote among three candidates to succeed.
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Confederate veteran dies and many local deaths noted
A Confederate veteran dies this morning after a long life in Virginia with a large surviving family. Obituaries record Mrs Fannie Keith widow of Judge James Len, former Virginia Supreme Court president, dying at Cathedral Place. Also noted are the deaths of George Ben Johnson’s mother and several others, with survivors listed for each.
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Mecklen
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James Len
Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals
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Senator Johnson
Abingdon
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Beans and quality guide Van Camp’s claim
A fragmented ad style notice argues beans cost creators 2.50 and 0.20 per bushel elsewhere. It claims Michigan grown beans yield best nitrogen rich crops and that buyers select only the choicest plump white beans picked by hand. It asserts Van Camp’s superior quality versus home grown beans.
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van Camp
We Pay 3.45 For Ripened Tomatoes Used In Sauce
The advertisement extols making tomato sauce from fully ripe tomatoes grown nearby, ripened on the vines and picked at perfection. It contrasts this with commercially produced ketchup and cheaper sauces made from green-picked or scrap tomatoes, claiming higher quality and cost.
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Van Camp's Baked Beans Dominates the Market
A persuasive ad touts Van Camp's baked beans as superior in taste and nutrition. It claims 47 years of perfected prep, asserts higher quality at higher prices, and encourages buying Van Camp's for nationwide availability. Prices cited are 10c 15c and 20c per can with optional tomato sauce.
Don’t Try to Bake Beans and the Van Camp Method
A historical ad-like denunciation explains cooking beans with steam baked at 245 degrees for 90 minutes to ensure digestibility. It contrasts steam baking with dry heat, claiming center beans stay undercooked in standard ovens, while Van Camp’s No 1 combines beans tomato sauce and pork for a nutty, mealy, fully digestible product free of preservatives.
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van Camp
Woman in Jail Over Alleged Trespass Sworn by Husband
Lady Miss Betsy Williams of Strawbery Fall is jailed after a Virginia trespass charge sworn by Charles Williams. The agency reports the couple had traveled to Norfolk and New York. the husband Henry Tefs denies forcing consent. The case centers on alleged improper relations and the propriety of the young man’s actions with the married woman.
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Bail Set At 30000 In Court Case
Speralte The Washington Post Baltimore Wes June s default of £ 20000 but Harry Tyler colored ciaged with beim sneak thint was committed in court by Justice Grinnan of the hemtrip distent this morning The unusually heavy bail was imposed because Dylan was held on tale charges and the magnalate decade that S250 in each Life would be the hand re quired Tyler is nmly nineteen years all He has confessed.
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Ballot Good in Close Race as Keenes Quince Fades
In a messy race day report from the Washington Post, Ballot opened strong but faded after a late surge by Quince and Hail Was terson. Wagers shifted as Keenes Ballot and Monocle's defeat sparked debate among bettors and trainers, with Royal Lam ent and Balint among the other noted contenders and the crowd analyzing odds and outcomes.
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Trains Crash in Italy Injure Passengers and Crew
A passenger tram collided with a freight car near Varadl after a collision at a city junction. Nine people were killed or seriously injured as the rear of the tram was crushed and the engine derailed. Rescue teams worked at the scene amid wreckage and continuing investigations.
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