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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Jun 23, 1905

Page

4

Leaguers Elect Officers at Epworth Convention

Cumberland Ma June 22 Special to The Washington Post the Frederick district Epworth League Baltimore Conference elected officers for the ensuing year President Lao M Bender Martinsburg W VA Secretary Mia Bettie Day Clark Martinhurs Youth James A Young Cumberland Superintendent junior league work Miss Luisa Roberts Wreuorth treas y vice president Harry A Pitear Mount Bavage Md third vice president Vivian Parker Rokbar Md fourth vice president Mrs George W Smith Hansock Md advisory board Prof J L Saunders Kerger W Va Mrs H A Compton Cumberland Mrs W W Darby Phenomont Mrs Nelle Baker Hagerstown Fay W L McDowell Washington presiding elder of Frederick district ex officio the convention opened with devotional exercises led by Bina Idamine a deaconess of Washington N A state superintendent of the Anti Balloon League addressed the convention today.

Washington Epworth Cumberland Washington Post Frederick Epworth League Baltimore Methodist Episcopal Church Lao M. Bender Martinaburg W. VA Mia Bettie Day Clark Wreathurg Trea Vies Presidant Eagar Moore Fred+erick Harry A. Pitear Mount Bavage Ice Vivian Parker Rokbart George W. Smith Hansock J. ©. Saunders Kerger HA Compton

Testimony on profits ends in resignations at Virginia school board

Richmond June public statement reveals J A McGilvray and Julian P. Thomas admitted fatal statements to the State School Board about the Virginia Teachers Register. Both resigned amid findings of ownership links. The board condemned McGilvray and voided the J L Hill Printing contract while exonerating the printer. James O Harwood chosen to succeed Thomas at Richmond High School.

Eggleston Virginia State School Board McGilvray Richmond J. A. McGilvray Department of Education Superintendent of Public Instruction Julian FP. Thomas Richmond High School Ita Virginia J. D. Begleston, Jr Prince Edward County Virginia Teachers’ Register Hooke Thomas Register J. J. H. Printing Company Ste Aale Wheather J 1 Hill Printing Company J. L. Hill Gate of the Register McGilray Hill Carster Suma Mcllvray Frank P. Brent Department State Board of Education J_ A McGivroy J. L. Hii Company J. L. Hin Printing Company James O' Harwood Julien P. Thomas

Virginia State board sets five subdivisions and inspectors

Richmond June 22 The Virginia State school board decided to divide the state into five subdivisions each with an inspector in charge earning 1500 dollars. Officials elected include EH Russell Bristol second district Willis A Jenkine Newport News J Thomas Lynchburg Harris Hart Roanoke and S Mayhis Charlottesville Morton Newport News George Effinger Rockbridge County and Y N Berry Madison named superintendents of schools.

Washington Post Richmond Virginia State School Board EH. Russell Bristol Willis A Jenkine Newport News J. 8. Thomas Lynchburg Harris Hart Roanoke S Mayhis Charlottesville Morton George Effinger Rockbridge County Y N Berry Madison

Prisoner Pays Fine in Defrauding Case

Eyeclal to The Washington Pout reports distiller Arey from Salisbury charged with defrauding the government in a liquor operation. He pays 95,000 in fines and confesses judgment. A two month jail term is deferred to October due to heart disease. Five thousand dollars is handed to Clerk Cowles. 20,000 remains to be settled before Greensboro court in October.

Washington Charlotte N. C D. L. Arey Daltabury Federal Greensboro Arey Cowles

Missing Virginian in Jail Found Unconscious in Wheat Field

Arthur J Hamman a young Newport News merchant disappeared in Baltimore two weeks ago and is jailed at Frederick charged with stealing a horse and buggy. He traveled with 70 dollars, was found semi conscious in a Frederick wheat field with 800 dollars and different clothes, and states he cannot recall events since reaching Baltimore. His wife is grieving, a former friend identified him to authorities, and his arrest follows. Philip Nathaniel Bailey of Bailey Brothers tobacco died in Winston Salem at fifty five from Brights disease leaving a large estate.

Washington Post Newport News Arthur J. Hamman Baltimore Frederick Jung Harman Tim Hammany Philip N. Bailey Washington Winston-Balem N.C Philip Nathaniel Bailey Bailey Brog Bright

Virginia Weddings Recap In June Across Towns

Richmond bride Miss Addle Dydier Walford wed Charles Newton King at her parents home while couples from Laeaburg M and Miae Nettle Cannon tied the knot in Clarke Gap. Other ceremonies occurred in Localurn Woodburn Michardeville and Newport News with partners including Walter A Embrey Annie Embrey Harriot Cowles and Resco Marvin Wagatt. A Lynchburg wedding saw Miss Lottie Griffin wed Charles Scott Adams with many relatives in attendance.

A. PF. Gilmer Woodburn Cotavth Frances Gilmer Roberth Walter Gots Castlewood Frederickaburg Walter A. Embrey Steford County Miso Annie Embrey D. EB. Embrey Culpeper County Michardeville Methodist Church I. H Barly Skfating Newport News St John’s Church Hampton Mino Harriott Trowitt Cowlan Aughter Mra Newport Newa George F Rodgera Ida Henley H.mo Wagstad Lawrence Gateawood Dr. Dunn Gecir Lane Edward Cowles William M. Cowles Park Register Gustavus Doddin Bedford City Lottie Ruseall Griffin May Sre Amuel Griffin Charlee Scott Adama Lynchburg St John's Epiacopa Church Dallas Tucker Wshorn Wera H O Humphers D. B Ryland B Adams John M Otey Sarah Grito, Alster Mias Guenta Dawies Fatem Mise Kate Robertson Abingdon Henda Payns Bue Adams Lynchburs Humphreys Alster Mias Naanle Grifin H. J. Adame James Duval Adams Dexter Otey Robert O Morton Henry M. Seckett Malcolm Griffin Owee Hanvey

Primary law invalid. Maryland legislature changes voided

Montgomery County election law declared invalid by Judge Henderson and Judge Motter in Rockville after a conflict over changes made between passage and gubernatorial signature. The decision affects upcoming primaries under the old system, with Democrats set for Crawford County plan and Republicans for delegate and county convention. Judge to issue written opinion. case may go to the Court of Appeals. Also obituary: Mrs Susan Vex ronen Phillips, 86, Washington native and long-time Rockville resident, dies. funeral Saturday in Rockville with burial in Washington.

Rockville Montgomery County Henderon Motter Willa Burdette Republican County Committee Sguidenge Govenor Houses of Delegates Henderson Court of Apriesis Crawford County W. Phillips Hooetal Weabington Post Susan Vex Ronen Phillips Washington Barauel Co. i. Camel Stonalery

Stuart Church Call Receives Local Acceptance

In Fairmont West Virginia officials of Fairmont Coal deny a Wheeling report that Watson interests were ousted from the board by the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad. The report is rejected. Ray Hatelip, pastor, accepts Baptist Church call at Stuart Virginia.

Wala Fon Fairmont W. Va Fairmont Coal Company Whealing Watson Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company Orga Gonoing Jaaten, Mears of Ol Stuart Church Spselat Washington Post Ieesburg Ray, W. B. Hatelip The Baptist Church Baptist Stuart Patrick County

Virginia Obituary Notes From several towns

June 22 Mary C Bowman of John W Bowman died at home Tome Brook of consumption aged eighty nine or fifty nine? She leaves seven children. Winchester June 22 Mrs Josan Sumption wife of George W Buraption died at home last night after long illness aged forty seven years leaving one son and two daughters. Warrenton June 12 Mrs H Cokway Balliman died at home after several illnesses formerly Annie North daughter of Capt James North Confederate army survived by mother two sons and husband Eliamona. June 22 Col D C Dunk who served with distinction in the Confederate army is dead at Leo Camp Goldieras Home aged seventy seven.

Biiamburg Mary C. Bowman John W. Bowman Tome Brook Winchester Josan Sumption George W. Buraption

Southern Maryland Fair elects officers and plans August event

The Southern Maryland Agricultural Fair Association of Prince George County elected Dr R I Hil as president Horace Crosier as vice president A Brooke as treasurer and William G Brooke as secretary They will buy the old grounds and hold the fair August 15 16 and 17 with $2000 in racing purses No wheel of fortune or similar gambling allowed.

Washington Puew Hyattsville Southern Maryland Agricultural Fair Association Prince George County Dr. R. & Hil Horace Crosier Brooke William G. Brooke Southern Maryland Fair Association Bt. Asaph

W B Moses & Sons Address Featured In Rail Accident Scene

An account describes a train wreck near W B Moses & Sons on F Street corner 11th as passengers and women helped the injured after a sudden derailment. One man recalls emergency brakes and a toppled car while noting survivors aided by bystanders and fellow travelers.

Bennett

Caution on Pennsylvania rail schedule discussed at Philadelphia conference

At a Philadelphia conference tonight between A J Cassatt of the Pennsylvania Railroad and senior vice presidents, the eight hour schedule to Chicago was reviewed. Engineers were ordered not to exceed that schedule and no changes were considered. Officials say the run is safe and there will be no further reduction in time.

Washington Post Philadelphia A. J. Cassatt Pennsylvania Railroad Wits Chicago Merrick Smith & ‘Wesson Mr. Whitney

Dr Thomas B Steele Dead Survivor of Perry Expedition

Special to The Washington Post Cambridge June 2 Dr Thomas B Steele one of the few survivors of the Perry expedition to Japan and the only surviving Saratoga officers died at his Cambridge home aged eighty three He graduated in medicine from the University of Maryland in 184 and joined the navy as assistant surgeon in 1847 serving in the Mexican War He contracted yellow fever but recovered In 1867 he helped stamp out yellow fever in Norfolk and Portsmouth Va and was presented a medal by grateful citizens and thanked in a letter from the era

Washington Pont Cambridge Thomas B. Steele Japan United States Saratoga Breele University of Maryland Navy Norfolk Portamouth Nate Leaves Enry Mar Gay Nate Fenry Abd Guy Steele Louis ‘Tra

Wrong man reported dead in killer mix up near Altoona

A Washington Post special from Wheeling describes the accidental death of John O. Turner of Wheeling on the Pennsylvania Railroad between Altoona and Harrisburg. The reported victim may be alive, with the true identity and fate still unclear. the case unfolds amid other local tragedies including heat deaths and a drowning in Ravenswood.

Washington Pennsylvania Washington Post Wheeling W. Va John O. Kurner Unite Atates Marine Service Washington (DC

Murder Mystery Unfolds in Mainwaring Affair

Detective Merrick pieces together the English stock broker Hugh Mainwaring case in New York. He reveals an elaborate murder plot, secret heirs, and a web of suspects including Hobson La Grange and Carruthers, with Carroll possibly acting as a key accomplice.

Gugh Mainwaring New York Haw Dia Reland England Mainewaring Fair Oaka Harry Scott Mainwaring J Moory Carruthers Malewaring Richard Hobson Calla Mad Bey Ag Malawariog Marrick Rafe Merrick Arlington Carroll George Brown Ulster Caruthers Mr. Whitney

Victims Of The Wreck Across Cities Reported

New York dispatch identifies C Beckwith of B C Beckwith Special Advertising Agency as killed in the wreck. H C Meckling of Wheeling Corrugating Company also dies in New York. A J Rodgers, engineer of Platt Iron Works, dies in Cleveland. Chicago deaths include H Wright of Featherstone Foundry and James H Gibson of American Foundry. Unidentified remains with initials B H N linked to a railway supplier.

New York C. Beckwith B C. Beckwith Cornersville H.C. Meckling Wheeling Corrugating Company A. J. Rodgers Twentieth Century Limited Cleveland Platt Iron Works Dayton Ohio New Rochelle Chicago H. Wright Mentor Wrack Featherstone Foundry Company James H. Gibson American Foundry and Machinery Company Gibson Kayn Charity Hospital Aumble Company

IMPORTANT MAIL Lost and wrecked Twentieth Century Limited

Chicago June 2 a highly important flag of mail was carried by the wrecked Twentieth Century Limited. Inquiries poured in at the post office to learn if any mail was saved. The train carried many urgent items and the Post Office Department arranged daily to speed mail to eastern cities. A large amount of first class matter was destroyed, with exact pouch counts not yet known.

Chicago Post-office Department Here Post-Office Ponku Rast Ah

Hidden Heir Claim Sparks Intrigue In A Masked Plot

In a tense exchange, suspects debate who may claim a stake through disguise and agents. The talk turns to Hobson, Richard Hobson, and a possible son of Hugh Mainwaring, with a coachman overheard as Merrick and La Grange face a looming reveal. The scene hints at plots and hidden identities to be explored tomorrow.

Harald Mainwaring Hobson Mrs. la Grange Richard Hobson Atugh Mainwaring Fellowes Seyl Hugh Mainwaring

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