Accused of Rebating in Freight Case Stirs Officials
A chaotic report outlines allegations against an Assistars General Freight Agent and eight others over illegal rebates to certain shippers on grain shipments via multiple routes. The investigation touches on lower rates claimed by various agents, with names like Gilbert and Ryan appearing amid scattered references to procedures, hearings, and possible indictments. The fragmentary text shows ongoing legal actions, rail interest, and a broader push to curb improper rate practices.
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Assistars General
Gilbert
Invasion Arrest Shocks Woman In Her Room
A garbled report indicates a disturbance with a woman allegedly invaded in her room, a suspect detained by police. The exact details and identifiers are unclear due to damaged text.
Washington Autoist Fined in Hyattsville Stop
District report notes a Washington motorist fined after arrest in Hyattsville for lacking a Maryland license. The account mentions Newport News results, Virginia politics, and local election activity with discussion of voters and candidates, including references to party outcomes and public school bond votes in Texmigcan areas.
Litigation Ends with $57000 Settlement in Baker Chocolate Case
The long running Baker Chocolate litigation closed with a $57000 cash payment to Walter Baker Company of Dorchester, Massachusetts. Attorney Robert T Barton of Winchester represented William H Baker of this city. Lawsuits accused Baker of trademark infringement due to a label similar to Walter Baker’s.
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Washington Post
Winchester
Baker Chocolate
Htlgation
Walter Baker Company
Dorchester
Mass
Robert T Barton
William H Baker
WH Baker
Whisky case dismissed due to lack of law violation
Hushrod Silcott, a Hamilton County resident, was previously convicted under the Byrd liquor law for serving whisky on Sunday. Judge B S Tusner dismissed the case at theCram Court, ruling Silcott did not violate the law by giving a drink to a guest. Other judges across the state have deemed serving whisky to a guest on Sunday as not unlawful under the Byrd statute.
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Washington
Leesburg
Hushrod Silcott
Hamilton Lowdoun County
Tusner
Cram
Sitcott
Noc Valaweil
Riddick Again Mayor in Newport News Close Vote
In Newport News Riddick narrows the mayoral race to within 74 votes as Woodstock elects a Republican chief executive. In Winchester Democrats secure the entire ticket while results in other cities show tight contests and party gains.
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Woodstock
Cief
Winchester
Virginia Weddings and Local Notices From Winchester Area
The record notes a Winchester wedding at the home of Mr and Mrs Walter Barnett with Lucy F Kirk daughter of ward Haymaker and a Rev Beate officiating. The couple plans to reside in Bridgewater Virginia after a June event. Also listed are other local marriages and clerical details from St Johns Ports and Phanary Church connections.
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Winchester
Lucy F Kirk
Ward Haymaker
Walter Barnett
Beate
Methodist Church
Bridgewater
Vaano
Wass Sala Ro Brown
Theo Brows
Dro Syshidiich
Ce Ie Dee
Carlins Victory in Virginia Shows Alexandria Lead
Returns from Virginia's Eighth District give Carlins of Alexandria a decisive win with large majorities in his home county. Gordon loses by substantial margins across multiple counties while Orange and other counties report varying leads. Local results also elect George W. as clerk and other town offices in Potomac City.
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Ami
Carnes Home County
Majonty
J. E. Supples
H. J Kremer
Caty
Potomac
Washington Post Bureau
Steel
Alexendra
Virginia
Cravales
Carlin
Alexandra
Tandsey Goron
Tousa County
Carlins
Vane
Alexandria
Tounls
Uifs
Gordon
Sud
Carlini
Congress
Vug
Ma Carhn
Gorden
Dies Reading Newspaper in Alexandria City
Gottlieb Kicherer longtime Alexandria resident dies while reading his newspaper on a porch near Princes Streets. Born in Baieru Guden Germany he was seventy four and had lived in the United States since age twenty. Survived by a daughter Urs Kate Simp son and five sons. Funeral Friday to be buried at the family homestead in Barran County. Sunday School Convention opens in Alexandria with the Patmore Conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church South. Reverend Rob Welte preached and Rox Tight led services at the opening.
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Newport News
Marns
Renin & Wes
Expe Levi Jens Wis
PS Boda
Lynchburg
Toy
William
Coty
Eppesiuur
Ff Iin
Milnie Josep
Gottlieb Kicherer
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Princes Streets
Alexanda
Gat
Ieo Kicher
Istherst Wis
Baiei Guden
Germany
Uii
Butch Rost
Urs
Kate Simpson
George Frederick Cirle Lewis
Henry Kicherer
To Funny
Barran Counts
Patmore
Methodist Prscopal Church
South
Church of
Alexandria
Teermon
Fridis
Shoemakers and Truckers Split Openers in Lynchburg
In Lynchburg Virginia on June 9 the Shoemakers beat Portsmouth 8 to 2 in the first game and the Truckers won 2 to 1 in the second. Bowen led Lynchburg with four hits in game one while Kirkpatrick and Davis contributed for Portsmouth.
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Portsmouth
Shoemakers
Truckers
Bowen
Iamenys
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Ul Russell
Ijbrecier
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Dorten
Oj Lawrance
Hooker
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Stemert
Felman
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Davis Bentley
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Lenchburg
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Hallmen
Gettig Tassel
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Sette Karkpatrick
Lawreate
Anthony
Brodle
Wadieigh Raplaisstewart
Lmpire
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OlRussen
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Lutchence
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Kit Patel
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Lynchbug
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Hamilton
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Kirkpatelel
Russell
Banville
Roanoke
Sperial
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Danville
Ranke
Hemme
Shatter
Hennef
Otdewan Rf
Walot
Tsattord
Fagsdale
Ofenhart
Revnolis If
Ol Ryan
Morrissey
Ostubie
Tayille
Pavel Fake
Tydeman
Shafer Wovanna
Revnalda
Stelen Ba
Jayon Saris
Tyleman
Ives
Pisher Vera
Poucern
oPewell
Ieos
Ty Doyle
Stafford Mortseey
McMarhon
Tooth
Morrisey
Loos
Lemnager
Fatal Fall From Tree At Rockville Falls Into Mystery
June 9 Rockville Md reports a fatal fall from a tree during gathering clerics. Insurance, railroad workers, and local residents are named among those connected to the incident and ensuing inquiries. Several court records show licenses issued to residents including Harrington German, Lucy May West, Hornady, and Gage, with multiple names linked to Washington Grove and Kensington.
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Rockville
Midget couple elopes after press photo sighting
Special to The Washington dispatch details James M Burnett of Le Bristal and Muss low Nabors of Marietta eloping to Nat. They were described as the tamtnd States’ smallest pair. The couple wed despite Nabors parents’ opposition, after Burnett’s alleged correspondence and a photo in the press.
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Speial
Washington
Paulol
James M Burnett
Musslow Nabors
Marietta
Burnetts
Havin
Furnet
Missiesinom
Miss Nabors
Still in Deadlock in Durham Democratic Nomination
The Democratic nomination contest in Durham remains in deadlock after a 35 session, 400 ballots cast, with little change in the vote for the three candidates seeking to succeed Su lato Brooks.
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Washington Post
Durham N
Imdhclil Somention
Sesson
Sulato
Brooks
Widowed Veterans and Notables Die in Virginia News
A Confederate veteran dies after a long illness at his Mecklenberg Springs home. Widowed judge James Len of the Virginia Supreme Court loses wife Mrs Fannie Keith at Cathedral Place and she is mourned by a son and daughter. Mrs Johnson, widow of former Senator Johnson, lives on in Abingdon with her family as tributes pour in after her eighty ninth birthday. The report also notes the death of another Virginia resident with surviving spouse and children, marking a day of losses across the state.
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Warsaw
FT Os
Tistery Liebeke
Wes Joarne Falmer
Spo
George Paline
Mas
Spenax
Norfolk
Lowery
Enoi
Mecklen
Ing Springs
Bowery
Brigide
Hiammer
Virginia
Richmond
Fannie Keith
James Len
Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals
Cathedral Place
Keith
Fannie Morson
Warrenton Fauquier County
Johns& Johnson
Senator Johnson
Abingdon
George Ben Johnson
Johnson
Van Camp's Beats Home Beans In Quality Claim
The notice touts Van Camp's beans as superior to homegrown varieties. It claims high prices paid for own beans, Michigan sourcing, and careful hand-sorted selection for whiteness and plumpness. It argues buyers choose the best crop and that Van Camp's quality cannot be matched by ordinary home beans.
We Pay $3.45 for Our Tomato Sauce
A comparison argues that ripe tomatoes grown near the kitchen and ripened on vines yield a superior sauce. While canned catsup can be bought for 75 cents per barrel, the author notes paying 345 dollars for the ripe tomatoes used in a barrel of their sauce, contending that other sauces use green picked tomatoes, scraps, or factory skims. The piece claims their product achieves a richer, fuller flavor unattainable by ready-made brands like Van Camp's.
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van Camp
VanCamps
Van Camp's Baked Beans Promoted as Superior Choice
A vintage advertisement extols Van Camp's baked beans as the superior choice over cheaper brands. It touts 47 years of recipe perfection, claims larger global sales, nutritional value, and convenience with price points of 10c 15c and 20c per can. It urges consumers to buy Van Camp's for tastier, more frequent enjoyment.
Van Camp Beans Ad Claims Superior Digestion and Flavor
A老 advertisement extols Van Camp's beans as fully digestible and flavorful after 90 minutes of steam baked with tomato sauce and pork at 245 degrees. It argues conventional ovens fail to reach necessary heat, leaving beans heavy and undercooked, and claims no preservatives are needed with their sterilized product.
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van Camps
van Camp
Young Man Charged in Strawberny Falls Case
A Washington Post report details a violent incident in Strawberny Falls where a young married woman alleges a wrongful act by a younger man. The case concerns trespass and alleged coercion as the husband Henry Teffs contested his wife’s actions and the involved parties traveled toward Norfolk and New York.
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Spral
Washington Post
Heimec County
Ty Charles Wo Wihame
Strawberny
Chase
Walrini
Tome Roy
Willams
Norfolk
Bail Set At 30000 In Court For Dylan Case
Justice Grinnan presided in an early morning hearing as Dylan faced Tale charges. Speralte of The Washington Post notes a default of 20000, while Tyler, a 19 year old, was described as colored. An unusually heavy bond of 250 was mentioned, and the suspect confessed to the court.
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Speralte
Washington Post
Baltimore
Harry
Tyler
Justce Grinnan
Dylan
Ballot Looks Good in a Crowded Race Card
In a brisk day of racing at Keenes Ballot surged with strong support before finishing mid field as Quince, Hail Was terson, and others pressed. Almandine led a sprint that drew wide bets, while Monocle’s defeat spurred sharp comment among bettors and trainers at lengthening odds and fluctuating prices across the event card.
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Blands
Crafl Toarrell
Farrell
J Oetreit
Jombie
New York Amecean
Armandisente
James F
Johnny Wie
Purrei
Almandine
Pelaby
Bonal
Washington
New York
Exnart
Porsemen
Inex
Keenes
Capa
Beliol
Euhin
Tmunmyph
Shire of Te
Akuellert
Hera Aaja Toumerifield
Reldime
Himeliam
Eder
FE Madden
Monocle
Asperarto
Hamburg
Tu Bos
Frank Tylor Charmaster
Chestersbrook
Neiliminster
Bob Cansutl
Scob Pinens
Thes
Celtis
Rothing
Hudson
Oregon
Ballarat
Gray Rock
Gearma Wallace Hatten Gotha
Apphwate Arbuckle
George Kesler
Ceorge Hhepre
Jean Bereaud
Princ Crailey
Hanover
Glovfler
Royal
Trains Crash in Italy Injure Passengers and Freight
A passenger tram collided with a freight wagon in Italy yesterday near Varadl injuring several people. The impact split the rear car and caused extensive damage as trains halted at the Recapidity junction amid debris and ongoing emergency responses.
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Varadl
Varadl. the Passenger Tram 1A] Stopped At the Saner of Recapidity An Fermant
Patel
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King
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John Joy Edson
Italy
Waumbek & Cotta Jefferson
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France
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