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Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1908
Page
27
Norfok pennant raised amid chaotic game notes at Athlete Park
A mangled recap records a pennant event and a baseball game at Athlete Park with scattered player names, scores, and quotes. The fragmentary OCR mentions Norfolk, Signa Stas, ABH OAR, Danville slugger, and multiple unreliable lines about teams, umpires, and local figures.
Blackstone Quits Fight in Supreme Court Case
Fragmented OCR text references Blackstone quitting a legal fight with mentions of counsel, a court, and a Supreme Court context. Names such as Clara Robne and other garbled entities appear among misread phrases. The readable content signals a legal withdrawal and ongoing proceedings without clear dates or outcomes.
Stork Delivers Twins in Albemarle County headlines
In Albemarle County near the V and Tla home of the President the Mowberry family welcomed five healthy babies born to a colored mother. The two sets of twins arrived on the same night with both mothers and all five children reported doing well.
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Washington Post
James
John Mowberry
Albermarle
V & Tla
Receivers Appointed in Pennsylvania and West Virginia
A court appointed receivers for multiple entities including Pennsho Tucker Coupans and the Lik Run Tanter, with Megan of Farkensture and Newman named to oversee operations. The order covers arrangements in Pennsylvania and West Virginia and directs actions by the appointed officers to stabilize assets and manage obligations.
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West Virginia
Alia
Tucker
Penns
Creed
Megan
Farkensture
Newman
Cadets in Sham Battle at Virginia Military Institute
Swanson attends alumni smoker at the Virginia Military Institute in Lexington. A sham battle draws a large crowd as graduates plan a future ceremony and reception honors Gov Swanson. Speakers include Gov Swanson and local officials. enhancements to the hostel and campus are planned with appointments at the Virginia Military Institute noted.
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Virginnia Miliary Institute
Washington Post
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Viginia Military Institute
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Mia Mills
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Mis Swanson
Gov Swanson
Woard
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Mlitary Institute
Th Bond
Visio
Rob Steele
Ruch
Phil Bedford
Midanville
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Radun
Kinsiey
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Lucy Ketk
Warrectu
Nithanel & Westcott
Accame County
Hity Ff
Harms Resort
Lage
Ows
Robinson
Newport News
Randolph Campbell
Unty Firck Lee
Mouster
Rescueer's Action Fatal as Drowning Boy Is Saved
A drowning incident on Sat at a creek end left thirteen year old Arapals Theventh dead before quick rescue by bystanders who rolled him and cleared water Then an hour later a supervisor reached the scene alarmed at the delay Local witnesses described frantic efforts and the boy being placed in theater to revive him, but he did not survive.
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Ted Aed
Satariav
Walter Thas
Theater
Prisoner Held After Incident On Danville Street
A man was seized by a group on Danville Street and taken to a hospital after a power plant incident. Authorities report the event involved a residence and two bystanders were injured while a third person was held briefly by assailants. No further details on motive or suspects were provided.
Daniel W Baker Weds Miss Henristia Wheeler Lewis at St Rose's
Special to The Washington Post Rockville Md June 28 A large crowd attended the wedding of Miss Henristia Wheeler Lewis daughter of Mrs Henriete Wheeler Lewis of Clarksburg and Daniel William Baker United States attorney for the District of Columbia at St Rose's Catholic Church Cloppers. The ceremony was performed by Rev George E Harrington with Rev Father Buel and Rev Bradley assisting. The bride wore a white princess satin gown with lace and lilies of the valley, attended by her sister Miss Maule Lewis as maid of honor and bridesmaids from Washington and nearby towns. After a reception at the bride's home the couple departed for a honeymoon to the north and will return by July 5 staying at Germantown for the summer. Notables from Washington Baltimore and surrounding areas attended.
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Miss Henretta Wheeler Lewis
Daniel William Baker
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Cloppers, Md
Rockville
Montgomery County
Henristia Wheeler Lewis
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Henrieteta Wheeler Lewis
Clarksburg
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District of Columbia
Germantown
St. Rose's Catholic Church
Cloppers
George E. Harrington
Father Buel
Washington
Hradley
Catholic University
Wa Hington
Baltimore
Baker
Woman jailed in attack on seven year old daughter
A man named Herzog is charged with an attempted assault on Mrs Lydia Nearson's seven year old daughter in London Prince George County. The accused reportedly admitted wrongdoing. The incident occurred Sunday night drawing a crowd to the Nearsons' property.
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Lydia Nearson
London
Prince George
Herzog
Widespread Local Notices Scatter Tragedies and Deaths
A string of brief notices reports a man shooting himself in the head while cleaning a rifle, a miner named Taiden dying by accidental discharge, several deaths from illness or sudden causes, and survivors listed including spouses and children across Newport News and nearby towns.
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Newport News
Clarl Lindon
St Franis
Shootina
Van Camp's Beans Advertises Superior Baked Beans
An advertisement extols Van Camp's baked beans claiming higher price pressure on Michigan beans from demand. It argues live steam baking yields uniform, digestible beans, avoiding gas and fermentation, and highlights a tomato bean blend baked together for a popular product enjoyed by millions.
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van Camp
Three Sizes Price Aired for Cans at Ten Fifteen Twenty Cents
A newspaper item lists can prices at ten, fifteen, and twenty cents per can. The notice notes varying package sizes and pricing options for buyers seeking value and bulk purchases.
New Middies Organized Amid Naval Atens Feud
Speke led dissident troops at Annapolis trade school feud and formed a battalion of four comrades with Midshipmen Wirtham Quin Pittisburg Bac nm ending The Company commanders include Trams P Regan of Winsn H Il Deh of South Caulk tiades P Green of Ohm and Stanley Tracht of Oho.
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Pittisburg
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Wimsn
South” Caulk
Tiades
P Green
Ohm
Stanley & Tracht
Oho
Virginia Weddings Highlight Multiple Local Nuptials
A Norfolk wedding and several ceremonies across Virginia are noted. Miss Louse Ryan wed James Smith Barron at St Marys Church with notable family members in attendance. other ceremonies include Miss Lieten Oray Tell marrying James Hoge Tyler, Miss Pauline Josephia Ross marrying Albert Julius Schmidt, and Miss Fannie Stuart Hall tying to Rev Charles Martin Barnett at Buckingham.
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Ryan
Mimi Mis Claire Berril Ryan Wis
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Iid Paren Wis
Jath
St Marys Church
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Warsaw
Mampton Sidnow College
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Mra Mary, EE Hope
James Allan Wade
Henrico County
Gerard Culberson
Third Christian Church
Missing Staunton girl found after nationwide search
Missie Mau era daught of We and Ane T R Tau yrroof tus ely disappear on Sunday leaving a note to her parents. She is three years old and not seen well lately. She vanished amid fear of harm but was found at the home of POW Titika farmer six miles northeast of the city. Max Tanger reported she was taken in. Thick admitted bringing her home. No explanation given.
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Staunton
Missie Mauer Daught
Ely
Radmiale
North Carolina Democrats Nominate Hackett by Acclamation
The June 2 Democratic convention in the ninth district met in Wilkes and acclaimed Richard Hackett of Wilkes to succeed himself in Congress. Delegates from Alexander, Cabarrus, and Wantaga were chosen for the national convention. Yates Webb and James A Bell were named delegates and Ellis Gardner elector at large. The convention was harmonious. In Lynchburg a telegraph operator, W H Woot, was sentenced to two years for forging a pass to Crewe on the Norfolk and Western.
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Washington Post
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W H Woot
Crewe
Norfolk and Western
Corporation
Justice Stafford to Leave Criminal Court in Fall
Justice Stafford resigns from Criminal Court No 1 after two years seated. succession to be announced next fall. The case docket and staffing changes discussed as the court plans for new assignments and calendar adjustments.
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Justice Stafford
Criminal Court No 1
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