Dowie Urges Tithes for New Temple of Crowdy Church
A Post reporter details William Crowdy, a Black religious leader in Washington, head of the Church of God and Saints of Christ. He and about 62 followers operate from a New York Avenue sanctuary, collecting tithes and guiding rites such as footwashing baptism while proclaiming seven keys revealed in Guthrie, Ohio. The movement includes a network of branch churches and numerous storefront ventures, with Crowdy pictured dining on chicken at his roll-top desk and preaching thrift amid a growing but controversial enclave.
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Distillery Rectifying Plant Struck by Lightning in North Carolina
Satinbury N C June 4 The rectifying Plant of the Rowan Distilling Company was struck by lightning and destroyed by fire this afternoon. A large two story building and full equipment were destroyed along with 200 barrels of whisky. Loss is estimated at 310 000. No one was in the plant at the time.
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Tobacco Crop Looks Well in Virginia Markets
The Washington Post reports Lynchburg tobacco sales at 202,000 pounds this week, over double last week, with much mold in offerings yet weather is moist and warm. In Richmond, the new crop shows best stand in years. overall market active though some lots moldy. Rich counties expect similar acreage to 1905. hopes rise for strong fall curing and good year.
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Judge Nicol to Rule on Dry Alexandria Saloons
The Circuit Court of Alexandria County faces a decision on whether saloons may operate in the coming year or if the county remains legally dry. Judge C E B Nicol will weigh police protection as required by state law, a factor that previously led to a ruling closing all saloons. Though no licenses exist, speakeasies are said to be thriving, drawing grand jury attention.
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Visiting ministers fill Alexandria pulpits amid school events
Alexandria reports visiting ministers at St Pauls Episcopal Church and other churches while city schools prepare closing ceremonies for the Alexandria Washington School for Boys and Lea School for Girls. The first Methodist Episcopal South quarterly conference meets Wednesday with Rev. J S Hutchinson presiding. Deaths include Mrs. Robert M. Prettyman and two year old Helen Latham.
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Public School Changes in Montgomery County Maryland
Rockville Maryland June 24 Miss Ella v Ricker elected first assistant teacher at Montgomery County High School to replace Earle B Wood now county superintendent. Frances V Horner named assistant replacing Lucy Hughes. Mary Brewer to head primary dept new faculty includes Luckett head, Elin Ricker Lucy Garrett Virgie Brewer Alberta Rice Frances Horner and Mary Brewer. Kensington School gains another teacher Sarah J Williams assigned post.
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Washington Post
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Ella v. Ricker
Maryland State Normal School
Baltimore
Montgomery County
Earle B. Wood
Frances V. Horner
Lucy Hughes
Mary Brewer
Cooke D. Luckett
Elin ¥. Ricker
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Virgie Brewer
Alberta
Rice
Wilson &. Ward
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Worker Dies After Fall at Shenandoah Trestle
A. J. Comer, a Norfolk and Western Railway shop employee in Shenandoah County, died from injuries after falling through a trestle last night. He was found beneath the trestle early today and died shortly after.
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Norfolk and Western Railway
Shenandoah
Chase for mad dog ends with man shot in groin
John Stedman, twenty, was seriously wounded when a hunting party pursuing a mad dog in Rendalls town Baltimore County today fired a accidental shot. The dog rampaged across farms, injuring livestock before being killed. its head sent to Paisteur Institute for analysis.
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Man fatally wounded in resort shooting near Pairmont
Joseph Roman was shot twice at a resort near Pairmont West Virginia by Jeff Taylor who has prior penitentiary sentences. Roman is in critical condition with wounds through the heart and left lung. Taylor and Myrtle Merrifield were arrested and jailed as drinking preceded the incident.
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Poison to End Troubles in Roanoke Family Tragedy
Roanoke Va June 24 Davia Harrison who lives at 20 Shenandohh avenue attempted suicide by swallowing three bottles of laudanum. An older child and his wife are at the point of death. Doctors have treated Harrison for a day with little change as he lies in a dying condition.
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Six-Toed Man Arrested for Embezzlement in Charleroi Case
Special to The Washington Post from Cumberland Maryland June 24 Pierce E Franks was arrested on a 200 embezzlement charge in Charleroi Pennsylvania while at the post office here Franks was asked to remove his shoe and claimed he has six toes on each foot a six toe feature used as identification He then returned to Pennsylvania without a requisition.
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Pierce E. Franks
Charleroi
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Boy Dragged to Death by Cow Near Garrett Maryland
McKean Sheets aged ten son of William Sheets of Cumberland Maryland was dragged to death by a cow near Garrett. He was leading one cow with a halter when it bolted, dragging him about half a mile before the tragedy ended.
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Young Woman in Parkersburg Death by Own Action
Minntie Rhine, a young woman of good family in Parkersburg West Virginia, died by swallowing carbolic acid tonight. She had contemplated the deed for some time and saved $100 in an envelope for funeral expenses. Special to The Washington Post. June 4.
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War on steel trust rumors shake Pittsburgh market
Report from Pittsburgh on June 24 says Jones & Laughlin Steel Company and Republic Iron and Steel, two major independents, plan consolidation to oppose United States Steel. Southern pig iron interests may join, including Cambria Iron and Steel. Jones & Laughlin aims to build an ore line to the lakes to stay independent. Also, Mexican authorities monitor Ashing vessels near Frontera for territorial infringements.
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Wall Street Trends and Dividend Shifts Stir Markets
A special Wellington dispatch notes subdued public interest as professionals dominate trading. Pennsylvanias Paris loan activity and a Baltimore and Ohio dividend rise to 6 percent buoy sentiment, with Norfolk and Western tipped to raise its dividend next fall. Iron copper and steel views mix, while money markets show little change and London rates ease.
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Market opinion on Interborough Met and Standard Oil actions
Daniel F Kellogg notes money conditions remain healthy for commercial needs. Interborough Metropolitan stock fell after support was withdrawn despite rising earning capacity and potential dividend growth. Bear pressure persists over possible DOJ action against Standard Oil, though conservative views urge lawful enforcement without harming compliant firms. optimism persists for a dividend declare next August in strong stocks like Southern Pacific.
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Foreign trade trends show meager South America exports
A Department of Commerce bulletin analyzes U S foreign commerce revealing export shares and import origins. It notes Europe remains dominant but has declined, Asia rising, and tropical markets importing largely from the U K while the United States supplies a minority. The report cites 1905 figures and 1906 projections for imports and exports with geographic breakdowns and notable shifts toward Asia and tropical regions.
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America
Merger Ends Circus War in Rock Island
The heirs of James A L Bailey announce the sale of Forepaugh Sells Brothers to Ringling Brothers. The completion of the deal likely ends a bitter circus war this season marked by heavy advertising and price cutting.
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