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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Jun 13, 1907

Page

5

Final commencement at Washington and Lee June graduates

Washington and Lee University held final exercises in Lee Memorial Chapel with sixty six graduates receiving degrees across departments. The program included honorary appointments and prize awards, followed by address by Hamilton Mabie and the valedictory by Carl Crockett. Degrees were conferred in commerce law arts and sciences with a festive senior ball concluding the ceremony.

Washington and Lee University Law Claus David Scott MacDonald Keyser W. Va Carl C. Crockett Lexington Ball Washington Post Washington and Leeniversity Lee Memorial Chapel Board of Trustees Newcomb Hall George Denny Clyde Harmon Blackford Bardane George Robart Burber Chrisman Joan Nevin Kilmer Martinsburg Stevens Palmer Harman Staunton Joseph Marlon Moore Mossy Creek John Penniwitt Wil Woodstock Charles Edwart Burks Ackerman Miss William Theodora Deliplaine Frederick Did Hubert William Dickey Covington Sachini Lucius Junius Desha Cynthiana James Howard Larrick Chambersville Edward Thompson Company Raymond Kenny Grafton School of Commerce Lawrence Alexander Anderson Lynchburg Lee Prettow Holland Suffolk Thomas Owen Bagley, Jr Fayetteville Edinburg John David Zentmyer Halfway Herbert Anderson Franklin Charles Frank Bagley Tenn Emery West Blizer Carl Converse Crockett Wilmore Walter Newcomber Doub Beaver Creek Edwin Gray East Raphne Carrell Anderson Engle Harpers Ferry Jacob Olin Faulkner Winchester Paulus Powell Glass Virginiae Cilmers Tden Manassas Brancis Gilchrist Jones Atlanta Tampa Flo Robert Henry Crews Hillsboro N. Mex John Willam Flannagan Trevilians Isaac Paul Gaceman Elkins Morris Marion Givens Fla Powell Jepson Grostell Petersburg Edmund Pendleton Hunter Hel Air Joseph Cephus Hylton Stuart Robert Ervin Maxwell Hinton Martin Sylvester McDonough Green Bay Wis Lewis Archer McMurran Melvin Meek Nicholls Vincent Morgan Miles Marion Hugh Mangan Macmaw Roacoke Edward Grey Moore Muscogee I. Ter Martin Luther Painter B. A Centerville Aln John William Eggleston Charlotte Court House Isaic Samuel Wampler John Olin Knott Covlington Hamilton Wright Mabie LL. D New York City Carl Converse ‘Crockett Hamilton Wright Mable New York John M. Glenn William A. MacCorkle West Virginia Sidney T. Moreland McDonough School Joseph Bryan The Times-Dispatch Richmond G. R. Howerton Montreal Chautauqua Association North Carolina James M. Quarles William A. Glasgow Frank T. Glasgow T. O. Bagley Fayetteville, Tenn University’ Gymnasium

Maryland Republicans Name Ticket at Baltimore Convention

The Republican State convention will be held in Baltimore on August 4 at 12 o'clock. State central committee chairman will announce the meeting place. Benjamin A. Richmond seeks the Fourth Judicial Circuit seat, though he previously backed Judge Boyd. Congressman Pearce is discussed as a candidate, with Mercury Gould delaying entry until terms clear. The governorship remains the only possible prize Gould has not yet ruled out.

Maryland Baltimore Washington Post State Central Committee Republican State Executive Committee Allegany County Benjamin A. Richmond A. Hunter Boyd Fourth Judicial Circuit Richmond Boyd Congressman Pearce Nley M. Gould Congress Pearre A. Gould

White Republicans meet Episcopal High School event

A Washington Post report details a Republican meeting at Schuler's Hall to select delegates for the August 27 Congressional convention, with W. P. Graves elected permanent chairman and a list of delegates by ward. The piece also notes an Episcopal High School literary society finale and St. Mary's Academy graduation ceremonies with several named students and medalists in Alexandria and nearby locales.

Washington Post Bureau King Street Alexandria Schuler W- P. Graves Joseph L. Cropper Charles N. Hancock Thomas H. Bayne First Ward W. P. Graves W. H. P. Kelly Spencer C. Forrest Third Ward J. A. Egghorn Joseph L.crapper Fourth Ward Frank T. Evans Lorenzo Wolford Bayne Crapper Episcopal High School Fairfax Society Hedley M. Bowen West Virginia A. M. R. Charrington Virginia Edwin C. Dougleday New York New York. Declaimer D. B. Willams Westaericia A. M. Blackford Robert’ Taylor, Jr Maryland A. .M. Blacktord Ginia Minor C Like Forces of Bruce McGlelland, Jr Texas F.A St. Mary Catholic Church Misa Mary Margaret Sweeney Lilian Marie Crilly Rosa Elizabeth Crilly Josephine Agnes-Daly Phoebus Emma Ethel Willis Georgeana Elizabeth Ifft Washington, D. C Catherine Teresa O’rubivan Harrisonburg Sweeney Vale Sallie Pattersonf Misa Freda Cowhig Georgeane Ifff Rosa Crilix Lajiie Patterson Bargaret Daly Josephine Daly Berthe Nugent Lajitas Cristy Patoaise

Commencement Prizes At College Park Graduation

The fifty first Agricultural College exercises were held at College Park with Maj George MN Thomas of Charlotte delivering the salutatory. Gold medals were awarded for top academic standing and declamation. Cadet promotions and appointments were announced for the battalion of cadets. Guests came from Washington, Baltimore, and most Maryland counties.

Washington. Post College Park Harry D. Williar Georg M. Thoman St Mary Selbert Washingto Silvester John'Posey William Pinkney Whyte Sade Lobe Straua Baltimore James. Stanley Gorsuch Fork Aresa Adjt Adams Washington Maryland

Eloped Wedding Eve Reported In The Washington Post

A fragment reports an elopement tied to a Washington Post notice. It mentions last Thursday morning and indicates Cleve Bealer as the departing party, with unclear connections to a wedding eve event. The text is incomplete and lacks full details.

Waishington Cleve Bealer

Sensational Staunton Insage Case At State Hospital

In Staunts Hat Virginia June 12 a remarkable trial unfolds over the confinement of heiress Miss Ethel Doyle Brunswick County. She had been temporarily freed on bond from the State Hospital where she was committed after private sanitariums. A commission including Dr H H Henkel J B Catlett and Judge Holt heard the case with Dr Neff summoned as expert. The doctors disagree and the outcome hinges on her mental condition and alleged dangerous paranoia amid contested claims of substantial income.

Washington Post Staunton Ethel Doyle Brunswick Count i Noite State Hospital Dre. HH. Henkel J.B. Catlett H. . Holt Neff Harrisonburg Doyle Bameenya Jans

Fragmented historical note on exploration and abundance

A partial OCR fragment mentions a probe into resource scarcity and a pursuit of wealth. It references money, performance, and desperate measures, with unclear names or places due to damaged text. The readable core highlights tension over resources and urgency in response.

Ideal Borderer Missing in Richmond Boarding House

Special to The Washington Post reports police search for A. Baugh employee of Allen & Ginter branch at American Tobacco Company suspected of stealing a substantial sum. Mrs Minnie Miller says a young man boarded there and left last night without stating his destination. He paid for board with a worthless check found this morning. Baugh is said to be from Beton Pine where his prominent physician father serves as director of a barn. He had lived at the boarding house for six months, a punctual night entrant before 11 o'clock.

Washinstton Richmond A. Bo’. Baugh Allen. & Ginter American Tobacco Company Minnie Miller Baugh Beton Pefin

Bankers at Clarksburg Convention Report

Bankers and delegates meet at Clarksburg Virginia for a Virginia Bankers Association convention posture and notes a forthcoming event in Washington Post excerpts. The fragmented text references speakers and regional banking discussions among Virginians. details remain unclear due to OCR gaps.

Speeiny Thei Washington Post Clarkebure Virginia Bankers’ “Association

Acquittal in Royer poisoning case at Rockville

Conrad Royer was acquitted by Judge Henderson and Judge Notter in Rockville Maryland after a trial for allegedly poisoning two horses belonging to Oliver Henley. The verdict followed lengthy testimony by L A McMahon and Mrs Henley and focused on the credibility of witnesses and perceived afterthought evidence. Maurice Talbott and Edward C Peter aided Royer, while Rupert B Peter led the prosecution.

Weahington Post Rockville Conrad Royer L.A Robert B. Peter Hends Cen Reyer Jonathan Magruder Washington Reyer Paris Henley Henderson Roger Maurice Talbott Edward C. Péter Bratd Rupert B. Peter

Pistol-wielding salesman nabbed after assault on two women

In Hagerstown Maryland on June 12 1900 William H Armstrong a traveling salesman from Frederick reportedly robbed at gunpoint and pursued by the women Mrs Smith wife of Maryland Leather Co secretary treasurer and Miss Mary Zeller daughter of former Sheriff Bruce Zeller. The assailant C A Rogers was identified and detained then fled but returned to Hagerstown and was arrested awaiting hearing Friday. He is married with several children.

Washington’ Post Hagerstown William H. Armstrong C. A. Rogers Frederick Mra. Smith William Smitth Maryland ‘Leather Company Mary Zeller Bruce Smith Armstrong Owho Albert Poftenberg Rogers Hoffman

Virginia Weddings Chronicle Turbulent Record of Nuptials

A garbled wedding notice from June lists several marriages in Virginia and nearby towns. Names include Edyth Bowns, Hanson, Henderson, and others linked to institutions and churches. The text shows multiple unions at a Christian church with various bridal parties and attendants, reflecting a busy mid century social record.

Gamblers defy go vernor in West Virginia

Special to The Washington Post reports pool room gamblers at Virginia Station and Colliers near the West Virginia line defying law until next October. Gov Dawes asks Attorney General Lev to act with Brooke County officials. Prosecuting Attorney McCleary of Brooke County reports arrests. May will not disclose action but expects strong measures.

Washington Post Charleston Virginia Station West ‘Virginia Pittebure Dawsodas Lev Openate Brooks Couhprnties McCleary Brooke County

Aggressive Animal Rescue Alleges Interest Backing Incident

Wynne Taylor of the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals halted the United States mail collection wagon this morning. He ordered the horse unhitch and sent to a stable, insisting the animal could not work. Taylor claimed the action, though controversial, was supported by local residents.

Wynne ‘Taylor the Society United States Mall Taylor Wtaylor

Flood Gate Washed Out Cuts Danville Power and Jobs

A cave in of the flood gate on the canal at Danville Virginia caused a flood loss of about 20 000 to 25 000 dollars and the discharge of about 2000 workers. The Riverside Cotton Mills Crystal Ice and Power Company Pritchett's thread mill and the City Electric Light Company relied on steam to keep the electric plant running while other plants likely stay closed until Saturday after the Monday night storm washed away the gate.

Washington Post Danville Tyne Riverside” Cotton ‘Mills Crystal Ive Anda Power Company Pritchett Griet-Mill Igiettric Light Company Dan River

Girl Graduate Marries At DeSales Convent

Miss F M Nutter of Greenville aged seventeen graduated at DeSales Heights Convent for girls and tied the knot with H Griffin of Burnsville West Virginia after the commencement exercises. Rev B Quirks officiated.

Washington Post Parkersburg de Sales Heighta Convent Visitation Mias F. Mar- Sucrite Nutter Grefton

Car hearing adjourned in Fontaten Coal case

Roanoke Virginia June 12 The Interstate Commerce Commission began the hearing Monday on Fontaten Coal and Coke Company of West Virginia versus Norfolk and Western Railway over car distribution. It adjourned today with most evidence heard and further evidence due when arguments occur in September. President Johnson of the NR was on the stand, favoring abandonment of coke overs and a more systematic distributor basis.

Roanoke Interstate Commerce Commission Fontaten Coal and Coke Company of West Virginia Norfolk and Western’ Railway Johnson Norfolk and Western

Charleston Man Missing Sparks Police Action

A Charleston man aged about thirty years, identified as B. Caldwell, city sergeant, has disappeared from his home. Authorities note no trace since yesterday morning and fear foul play. Wife reports uneasy feeling as search spreads through the community.

Charleston B. B. Caldwell Ptown- Fox

Boy Killed by Lightning in Princeton County Home

An eight-year-old boy, son of R. JT Hoke near Princeton, died by lightning while in bed. Two younger siblings were in the room at the time, but survived. The incident occurred Tuesday night, according to local reports.

Don R. JT Hoke Princeton

Judge Moss Grants Divorce In Circuit Court

Washington Post reports in Rockville Md that Judge Moss granted a divorce today in the Circuit Court, separating a man from his wife Frances Ihrig of the city after years of strife. Licenses issued by the Circuit Court clerk include Edmund Pwyer and Mary Warfield of Wheaton, Henry C Hise and Elizabeth Yeese of Washington, Sumpter Kerner and Ida L McPherson of this county, and Alfred Medford Fauth and Maude Helen Medford of Kingston.

Denis Washington Post Dee Moss Circuit Court Thrig Ristersville Frances Ihrig Washington, Post Rockville Edmund Pwyer Mary 3 Warfield Wheaton Countie Heviry C. Hise Hlizabeth Yeese Washington Sumpter ‘Ker Mise Ida’ L. McPherson County Alfred Medford Fauth Maude Helen Medford Kington

Widow and children sue Baltimore and Ohio for 20000

The widow and the children of Henry Black filed a lawsuit against the Baltimore and Ohio railroad company seeking 20000 damages after Black was killed December 19 when struck by a train at Limekiln in this county.

Washington Post Frederick Henry Black Baltimore and Ohio Limekiln Thia County Railroad Company

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