Bankers Hear Glews Advocating Asset Currency Reform
The thirteenth West Virginia Bankers Association convention opened in Elkins with remarks by F. M. Staunton and responses from H. Davis and Mayor W. H Cobb. Thomas R. Watton urged national legislation on bills of lading. Henry Clews argued monetary stringency stems from growth and speculation, favoring asset currency backed by bank assets and a guaranteed fund, while Crens criticized the current system. Senator Elkins and Senator Blitsins were named in relation to the program.
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Senator Elkins
Shaw
Washington
Wva
West Virginia Bankers Association
F. M. Staunton
Bankers of Skins
H . Davis
City of Elkins
W. H Cobb
Lawrence Sand
Wheeling
Convent Ition
Thomas R. Watton
New York
Henry Clens
Taones
Clews
Thia
Monsynew
York
Moe
Mallews
Pictus
Kinkey
United Braies
Clewn
Bre
Pernattel Villews
Mons Centurs
Secietea
Treasury
United Stas
Stephen B
Washington and Lee Alumni Meet Elects Officers
The annual Washington and Lee University Alumni Association meeting was held this afternoon. Officers elected include Col R E Lee Jr of Fairfax County Virginia as president, Michael Woods of Mittinsburg West Virginia as first vice president, WoW Dunlap of Lexington as second vice president, DCG Humphreys of Tevington as secretary, and W M Metree of Lexington as treasurer. The address by Col It Teed on The Truth of Higson was delivered, and the Pinkney Prize presented along with the winnners of the boat race.
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Bpocvul
Fae Waanington
Jose Lewneson
Washington and Lee University Mumm Association
R E. Lee, Jr
Fairfax Counts
Michael Woods
Miunonsburg
W Va
Wow Dunlap
Lexington
Dcg Humphreys
Tevington
W. M
Col It Teed
Higson
Harry Les
Wanners
Wester
Mutineers to Be Hanged as New Trial Denied
In Wilmington United States District Court Jude Thomas Purnell sentenced Arthur Adams and Robert Sayy to death for murder and mutiny aboard the Philadelphia schooner Dan Peravid. Axed for August, the men had appealed to the Supreme Court but a new trial was denied. Henry Scott the third mutineer awaiting reprieve in the president pending appeal will be hanged on July.
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Wilmington
United States District Court
Jude Thomas R Purnell
Arthur Adams
Robert Sayyver
Philadelphia
Dan Per
United States Supreme Court
Honry Scott
Rockefeller the donor for Norfolk Y M C A gift
Norfolk officials confirm a donation of 250 000 from Tob D Rockefeller for a new Y M C A building. Secretary Heissneuttel of the Naval M Con notes the donor will remain unnamed until the site for the new building is chosen, despite earlier public remarks in New York.
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Norfolk Y
New York
North Carolina Bankers Open Annual Convention at Lake Toxaway
The tenth annual North Carolina Bankers Association convention opened at Lake Toxaway with President C N Evans of Wilmington presiding. Welch Gallawas of Brevard gave the welcome, George Stevens of Charlotte replied, reporting by The Washington Post. A separate item from Washington notes a resignation of Rev Abraham B Barnhart from the German Baptist Brethren Church.
Divorce Ends Romance In Virginia Senator and Wife
Special to The Washington Port Winchester Va June 19 Mary Parker McCune young wife of ex Senator James C McCune who represented Frederick and Shenandoah Counties in the Virginia senate years ago was today granted a divorce from her husband by Judge Thomas W Harnson Circuit Court to her bid. Mrs McTune alleged desertion and there was no possibility of a reconciliation. Last fall Senator McCune and Miss Parker eloped to Hagerstown Md and after a controversy with several of her brothers they were married but separated in less than a month. While in the Virginia legislature Senator McCune introduced an anti kissing and anti flirting bill designed for the protection of school girls.
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Washington Port
Winchester
Mary Parker McCune
James C McCune
Frederick
Shenandoah
Virginia Senate
Thomas W Harnson
Circuit Court
Larly
McCune
Miss Parker
Hagerstown
Virginia
Gormans Will Filed With Trust For Widow And Daughters
The last will of Arthur P. Gorman filed for probate in Hillcott City Howard County. It names Mrs Hannah P. Gorman and son Arthur P. Gorman as executors with codicil dated May 12 1902. Remainder of real estate at two Howard County farms left to son and rest of estate placed in trust with income split between widow and children per specified shares.
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Washington Post
Baltimore
Arthur P. Gorman
United States
Maryland
Hillcott City
Howard County
Hannah P. Gorman
Gormans
Washington
Robber Indicted for Delton Post Office Raid
Roanoke Va June 19 James Breeding was indicted by the Federal grand jury charged with robbing the Delton post office in Pulaski County. His party used seven cent stamps only. A boy with a shotgun guarded the rear and Breeding was shot at but escaped, later captured by Inspector William Calvert of Roanoke.
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Speria
Washington
Roanoke
James Breading
Grand Garxy
Delton
Pulaski County
Mdnight
D Clark
William Calvert
Stabbed Man Dies in Jealous Assault in Salisbury
Special to the Washington story from Salisbury New York reports Thomas Fraley, a young man, was stabbed in the breast this afternoon by Walter Hess, a companion in a friendly quarrel. Hess was arrested and held without bail after the attack.
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Washington
Salisbury
Thomas Fraley
Walter Hess
Wito
Seusire Hess
Fraley
Couple killed by storm at Belews Creek in North Carolina
Mr and Mrs Oscar Brown of Belews Creek eighteen miles east of the city were struck and killed by lightning during a violent thunderstorm yesterday afternoon. The tragedy occurred as they were outdoors during the storm near Winston-Salem. The incident was reported by The Washington Post via The Winston-Salem journal.
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Belews Creek
W. C
Speria
Washington Post
Winston-Salem
N.C
Oscar Brown
Virginia Weddings Roanoke June N Avenues
Virginia weddings from Roanoke and Salem dated June19 report several marriages. Prof Charles B Rannady of Roanoke College wed Miss Cludile Y Toster of Ohio at Salem. Thomas H Crawley wed Miss Carlie Agnew of Salem at St Andrew's Church with Rev Father Lynch officiating. Miss Martha Thorpe wed John C Weitzel in Half Trinity Chapel with Rev Dr Gravatt officiating. Mary Omme Hogan wed George Helfert at St Peter's Cathedral with Rev Father Magri officiating. Lucey Armentront married Harry E Robertson at Memorial Church with Rev W S Neighbors.
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Roanoke
Charles Brannady
Roanoke College
Salem
Cludile Y Toster
Oho
St Andrew's Church
Thomas H Crawley
Mise Carlie Agnew
Father Lynch
Richmond
Martha
O! Thorpe
John C. Weitzel
Half Trinity Chine
J. J Gravatt
Hognoke
Lucey Armentront
Iarry E Robertson
W . S. Neighbors
Grean “Memorial Church
Mary Omme Hogan
John W. Hogan
St Peter's Cathedral
George Red Helfert
Joseph Magri
Sought to kill herself Annie Witz elopes to Baltimore
Mrs Annie Witz of Staunton narrowly survived two suicide attempts at Maryland University Hospital after eloping with Charlie Doom from Staunton. Both lovers, wounded, lie in precarious condition as police guard them. Doom pleads to reconcile, while Annie seeks forgiveness from her deserted Virginia husband.
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Annie Witz
Staunton
Baltimore
Washington
Charlies Doom
Maryland University Hospital
Doom
Virginia
Joint celebration marks Episcopal High School annual commencement
Friends of the Episcopal High School of Virginia attended the joint final celebration of the Blackford and Fairfax Literary societies in Liggett Hall near Alexandria. The program featured medals, declamation, reading trophies, and a joint address by Ambler M Blackford. commencement exercises are set for 3 o'clock this afternoon.
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Ashingtu
King Street
Alexandrian
Episcopal High School of Virginia
Blackford and
Fairfax
Liggett Hall
Alexandria
Yast
H Emmet Bateman
Maryland
Fairfax Literary Society
Blackford Literary Society
Ambler M Blackford
Virginia
Brutus
Cassius
Washington Lewis
Clarke County
Blackford Literaeal Society
Amblet M Blackford
R Warner Wood
Albemarle County
Montrose
Forrest A Brown
Fairiax Literary Society
Madar
G Weshington Lewis
Tranets
Douglas B Witzme
Wairfax Society
Francia W. Daniel
Blackford Society
Indictments and sentences in Chou Court for liquor offenses
In Alexandra County Judge E Nicol presiding the grand jury returned eight indictments against Michael Lawler for selling liquor without license and five against Walter Magruder for similar offenses. They pleaded guilty and were fined twenty dollars on each count and sentenced to one year in jail, later remitted upon bonds of two thousand dollars each for good behavior. A true bill was found against Anna Massey for selling liquor without license. Isaac Williams and Frank Braxton, both colored, were indicted for indecent conduct. Williams was found guilty and faces three years and three months in the penitentiary. Braxton likely to be tried this term. Several applications for honor licenses are expected when court meets next Monday.
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Chou
Alexandra County
E. Nicol
Michael Lawler
Walter Magruder
Machen
Moncure
Anna Massey
The
Commonwealth
Isaac Willams
Frank Braxton
Alexandria firm forms for apartment house charter
A newly organized company seeks a charter to erect an apartment building in Alexandria. Officers elected include President J. M. AM, Vice President W. A. Smoot Jr, Secretary Henry J. Blauvelt, and Treasurer George B. White, all listed as residents of Alexandria or Washington. A site committee, with J C Hill and others, will choose a site and arrange property purchase. Capital stock set at 150000 with plans for a lot at least 150 by 450 feet and a prominent future structure.
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Alexandria
State Corporation Commission
W. A. Smoot, Jr
Henry J. Blauvelt
George B
White
Messrs
J. C. Hill
George B. White
H J. Blauvelt
James F. Mutr
C C Leadbeater
Virginia Obituary Roundup From Warsaw and Nearby Areas
Warsaw and nearby Virginia towns report several deaths in June. W. B. Harris of Warsaw dies at fifty from consumption, survived by wife and two children. Mrs. May Shelton of Chatham dies suddenly at twenty one, husband and one child left. Mrs. Helen Romaine of White Post dies after long illness, aged forty, leaving husband four sons and one daughter. Dr. Arthur Crattant Cabell, retired Navy surgeon in Richmond, dies at fifty two after a stroke. noted for wartime service and a Castro medal from Venezuela’s president.
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Warsaw
W. BR Harris
Chatham
May Shelton
Thomas Shelton
Sheva
Winchester
Helen R Romaine
Benjamin Romaine
Clarke County
Whitepost
Carper
Frederck County
Richmond
Arthur Crattant Cabell
Richmona
James C. Cabell
Cabell
Castro
Venezuela
Ins
Roanoke Man Hit by Train and Killed at Litchin
Special to The Washington. W A Hincha, 74, a former Roanoke citizen, was struck and killed by a passenger train at Litchin in Botetourt County on the Norfolk and Western Railroad this morning. He was deaf and did not hear the approaching signal.
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Washington
Roanoke
W. A. Hincha
Litchin
Boutetourt County
Norfolk and Western Railroad
Passing of Charles R. Morgan in Cumberland, Maryland
Charles R Morgan a wealthy farmer and noted historian of Marion County West Virginia died at age seventy seven in Cumberland MD on June 1 He was a grandson of David Morgan the Indian fighter and well known in local history circles.
Forgery Charge Sworn Against Old Dominion Workers
Warrants issued in Richmond charging W. M. Richardson and Arthur Tyson with obtaining money under false pretenses and forgery. Both men were arrested yesterday afternoon after officers alleged they forged employe names on pay cards and orders for money. Richardson, once a clerk at the Gla Dominion works, allegedly used company candids to execute the swindle. Tyson had served as a Manchester justice of the peace years earlier.
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Washington Post
Richmond
W. M. Richardson
Arthur Tyson
Old Dominion, Iron and Nail Works
Iron Works
Richardson
Gla Dominion Works
Tyson
Manchester
Attack on six year old girl prompts lynch fears in Rustburg
Ned Bryant, a colored man, was moved from Rustburg to Lynchburg by special deputy sheriffs and jailed to await grand jury action on an attempted assault charge. The 6-year-old Mildred Evans screamed during the alleged attack at a Rustburg stable. Bryant fled but was later captured by Sheriff R L Perow. Mob threats spurred transfer to avoid violence.
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Washington Post
Lynchburg
Ned Bryant
Rustbure
Graud
Bryant
Mildred Evans
Reese Evans
BW. Evans
Rustburg
R. L. Perow
Suit Against Norfolk and Western Over Coal Cars
Powhatan Coal and Coke Company hires George Graham of Philadelphia to sue the Norfolk and Western Railway Company claiming unfair distribution of coal cars in the Pocahontas coal field. The suit argues cars should go to operations by loading capacity, not coke oven basins, and alleges undue discrimination in reserving 10,500 cars for five of its own operations to share in daily deliveries.
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Powhatan Coal Company
Bluefields
W. Va
Powhatan Coal and Coke Company
George Graham
Philadelphia
Norfolk and Western Railway Company
Pocahontas
Pearce Backing Seen At Maryland Party Convention
The Washington Post reports that at the Republican county convention to appoint delegates to the Frederick July 4 nominating meet, resolutions urged reappointment of Col. George A. Pearce. Delegates were chosen with instructions to pursue the end by all honorable means. Charles D. Wagaman, head of the state committee, denied aiming to seize control of Washington County delegates or oppose Pearce.
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Washington Post
Hagerstown
Frederick
George A. Pearce
Charles D. Wagaman
Republican State Central Committee
Washington County
Col. Pearce
Requisition for Lee Sent West to Baltimore Prisoner Transfer
Sheriff Brown of Somerset County Maryland arrives in Norfolk with requisition papers from Governor Warfield and Governor Swanson to take William Lee alias George Beett to Baltimore for assault of two women. The sheriff will depart for Baltimore with the prisoner tomorrow night.
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Maryland
Baltimore
Washington
Norfolk
Sheriff Brown
Somerset County
Gov
Warfield
Swanson
Willam Lee
George Beett
Virginia elopers marry at open Hagerstown courthouse
Nellie Big sere of Ingle Rock and Edward Mitchell of Springwood Va eloped to Hagerstown and wed last night with Rev A B Station officiating. The courthouse stayed open to issue license and accommodate them. The bride’s parents objected and returned today seeking forgiveness.
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Washington
Hagerstown
Nellie Bigsere
Ingle Rock
Edward Mitchell
Springwood
A.B
Water famine hits Missouri towns after main break
A major water main break twenty miles from St Louis causes a water famine across St Louis County. By late afternoon the outage expanded to about 1,000 families in Clayton, Kirkwood, Webster Groves, Ferguson and other towns, with supply not expected to return until tomorrow morning.
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St Louis
Clayton
Kirkwood
Webster Grove
Ferguson
Apitezo 4s Brings Vitality and Appetite In One Cereal
Arecipe style ad claims Apitezo 4s is a brain boosting, blood building superior food. It touts natural energy, vegetable iron, and nourishment beyond beef or eggs. Sold by grocers, with 150 gram packages and 10 cent mini packs, served with milk or cream.
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Daty
Mystery House Loot and Stanton Interrogation Drama
Rooms hunt uncovers five upstairs trunks packed with costly new goods tagged to major department stores. Detectives deem it loot. Mrs Stanton resists questions about her daughter Alice's murder, defiantly claiming only that Alice is dead. She dismisses further inquiry and orders the servants from the dining room after the interview.
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Prica
Stanton
New Rolp
Capt. Price
Burton W. Gibson
Price
Dorn
Alice
Witherspoon Sentenced Public Reprimand Remitted
Lieut Commander Witherspoon, court martialed with Capt Perry Garet for negligence re Rhode Island ashore, was sentenced to loss of ten numbers in grade and a public reprimand, but Secretary of the Navy Bonaparte remitted the reprimand portion while approving the findings. Also noted is the Sheridan arrival at San Francisco from Manila with a list of military personnel and guards onboard.
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Bonaparte
Witherspoon
Perry Garet
Rhode Island
Secretary of the Navy
Marbal
Army and Navy officer orders strike across several commands
The orders list leaves of absence for Chaplain H Percy Sliver and various officers including Capt James A Ruggles and First Lieut William Ho Raymond with assignments to Fort Monroe and Manila. It notes personnel changes at Fort Hunt and San Francisco, plus naval transfers, duties, and station moves among Newport, Annapolis, Guantanamo, and Portland with multiple ship movements and postings aboard vessels and to shore establishments.
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H Percy Sliver
Chirtieth Infantry
James A Ruggles
Artillery Corps
Wiliam Ho Raymond
Aid de Camp
Fort Monroe
Frederick 9 Strong
San Francisco
Manila
P. L
Truesdell Green bribery case witness testimony in trial
Trial of George E Green and W D Doremus on conspiracy and bribery in Doremus Machine Company sales to the Post Office concluded evidence taking. Doremus testified on company formation and denied knowledge of bribes while asserting books were newly prepared after consolidations. Truesdell’s credibility and a disputed signed statement were key points as defense challenged the government’s ledger and motives.
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Doremus
George E Green
W. D. Deremus
Post Office Department
Truesdell
Rush
Senator Green
WOD
Mr. Doremus
Doremus Machine Company
Green
Mr. Fish
Doremus Manufacturing Company
Trusdell
Hare
Mroremus
Toremus Machina
Gregory
Testimony Relates to Truesdell and Diamonds Case at Rush
From Rush Pa comes testimony about Cyrus Truesdell and Mrs Crowell in a diamond recovery scheme. Witnesses Including Terence Powderly and Terence V. Powderly described Truesdell as truthful, while others testified to his reputation for veracity. The court heard abatement pleas and the jury was excused for legal argument.
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Rush
Mira Woltam Atlen
Truesdell
Fewivore
Stuart
McCain
W. D. Ball
Stark
Schumacher
W. P. Edwards
Juiins Kinney
RH. Filia
E@ward Granger
Burchard
Senator Green
Worthington
Baker
Reception Honoring Dr Rizal At Washington Home
William A. Sutherland hosted a Filipino student reception at his Abbey residence in Washington to honor Dr Rizal. Students led patriotic exercises as Jose Cuenco, Ignacio Rosario, and Astemo Favis spoke on Rizal’s life, comparing him to Washington for education and freedom. performances featured Filipino bandos and harps.
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Rizal
Willim A Sutherland
Washington
Abbey
Seventeenth
L Streets
Jose Cuenco
Pailippines
Ignacio Rosario
Astemo Favi
Favis
George Washington
Philippines
Early Roman Silver Plate Presented to Flora Columian Museum
Chicago, June. J Blair presents to the Flora Colum Pian Museum an early Roman silver service found near Naples at Tivoli and dating back about nineteen centuries. The 20 pieces include one plate fifteen inches across, three eight-inch plates, three small round dishes, a large decorated cup, a wall shell scoop, six large spoons and five small spoons.
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Chicago
W—Sigs Waauncey J .Blair
Flora Columpian Museum
Naples
Tivoli
Tibur
America
Yesteray
Italy
Young student wins bride in Washington elopement
A Bethlel Military Academy student from Norfolk and Miss Louisa McIntyre, daughter of Mas McIntyre, wed in the Columbian Law Building. Rev J B McLaughlin officiated as two bridal party friends accompanied the couple. Parental objection spurred the elopement with Armstrong, 22, planning to return to Norfolk after the ceremony.
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Bethlel Dilitary Academy
Norfolk
Mas. McIntyre
J. B. McLaughlin
Columbian Law Building
McLaughlin
Wiliam Armstrong Jr
Louisa M. McIntyre
Washington
Mizner Denies Reports Arrives in San Francisco
Special to The Washington Post San Francisco June 19 Wilson Mier arrived from the East with a valet and ample baggage. Mizner says he is helping his mother prepare an investor estate after the earthquake and fire. He dismisses rumors of feuds with Mrs Yerkes and the butler guarding the New York home as completely baseless gossip meant to create sensational stories.
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Washington Post
San Francisco
Yerkes
Mizrer
New York
Sawmill Boiler Explosion Wounds Three in Perry County
A boiler at Thomas McLeod's sawmill ten miles from Perry exploded today injuring three men. McLeod is seriously hurt, one laborer is badly burned, and another is fatally injured from a crushed head. The blast wrecked the boiler and converting machinery.
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Perry Fia
Thomas McLeod
McLeod
Steamer Passenger Falls Overboard After Farewell
Eugene L Viseck of New Brunswick bid farewell to his wife and son aboard the Kaiser Wilhelm II and then slipped on the companionway, plunging to his death as witnesses, including his wife and son, watched. The accident occurred as the ship prepared to sail for Europe.
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New York
Kaiser Whelem II
Europe
Eugene L VI
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