Cumberland Suspect Denied in Nellie Ott Assault Case
Charles Sailor a Cumberland drifter is held at the Sixth precinct on vagrancy charges and identified as the man sought by Mineral County West Virginia authorities for a felonious assault on 16 year old Nellie Ott. The girl was dragged into the woods gagged and bound to a tree before freeing herself. Police note bruises and tooth marks on Sailor’s hands and forearm while confirming his florid complexion and six foot frame. Sheriff Nethken seeks confirmation and possible transfer if identified.
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Charles Sailor
Nellie Ott
Wethken
Keyser
Mineral County
W. Va
Nearumberland
Cumberland
Sixth Precinct
Sailor
Tata
Nellis Ott
John Ott
Ridgeley
Nethkeen
Netheen
fMias Ott
Saller
Michael Lynch
Bherlf Nethken
West Virginia
Sallor
Sagar
Station House
Central Office
Richard
Kelley
W Va
Potomac River
Ridgeiey
Oldtown
Alumni Officers Elected At McKin Training School Event
More than 150 graduates attended the second meeting of the newly formed alumni association at the school on Seventh Street and Rhode Island Avenue NW. Dr George B Meyers urged unity to build a strong Washington school graduate body. Officers named include C C Caywood president and C C Browne secretary with W Pipes and H G Meyers as vice presidents.
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MeKdn‘Tey Manual ‘Training School
Seventh Street
Rhode Island Avenue
George B. Meyers
Washington
Alumni Association
Business High School
W. Pipes
H. G. Meyers
T. J. Doran
C. C. Caywood
CC. ¢. Browne
C. D. Garrett
Holmes Rights At Issue As 17 Jury Prayers Submitted
Justice Wendell P. Stafford heard 17 defense prayers in Edwin S. Holmes Jr.’s conspiracy trial. Worthington argued for jury instructions preserving Holmes’s presumption of innocence and right to testify, while addressing limits on sharing information and public access. Decision on instructions expected Monday morning with further arguments Monday afternoon.
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Wendell P. Stafford
A. S. Worthington
Edwin S. Holmes, Jr
The
Bureau of Statistics
Mr. Worthington
Baker
Mr. Holmes
Moses Haas
Frederick A. Peckham
Theodore H. Pries
Iris
Holmes
Department of Agriculture
Stafford
Nature Study for Poor by Salvation Army in Boston
The Salvation Army of Boston announces a summer feature offering nature excursions for bird life botany and geology to young working people. Lecturers guides including Dr Ellaworth Huntington Yale faculty and Mrs Mathews-Hichardson Western Schools for Girls will lead trips to nearby natural parks to stimulate ambition and show what education could mean.
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Salvation Army
Boston
Salvation Army 1
Ellaworth Huntington
Royal Geographic Society
Yale
Mathews-Hichardson
Western Schools For Girls
New Church at Benning Cornerstone Laying
The Benning M. E. Church laid its cornerstone with Rev. Henry BR Naylor and Rev. R C McDowell assisting. A large service featured speeches by Rev H Richardson, Joshua Mewshaw, and the pastor. The building, 28 by 44 feet, will feature a massive east triple window and aims to be ready for services by September. William Yost & Bro are the contractors. Church Society Outing to Great Falls. Mount Vernon Place M B Church Booth committee led by Willis Robinson organized refreshments and transport by Samuel W Cockrell.
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Benning M. E. Church
Henry BR. Naylor
Washington
Baltimore
R.C. McDowell
Naylor
H. €. Richardson
Joshua & Mewshaw
William Yost & Bro
Church Society
Men's Society
Mount Vernon Place
Great Falls
Willis Robinson i Cheirman
Samuel W. Cockrell
Soldier Chefs Win Prizes in San Francisco Contest
A War Department report via Capt H C Berguson details subsistence department bake and cook school results in San Francisco. First prizes went to J Reinecke Troop G Fourteenth Cavalry and H Potter Coast Artillery. Second prizes to Private Frank Gilbert Twentieth Infantry and George Menthor Coast Artillery. Subscriptions and coupons accepted until 13 weighk noon Sunday July 7.
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San Francisco
War Department
H. C Berguson
Subsistence Department
Bakers
J. ©. Reinecke
Fourteenth Cavalry
H. ©. Potter
Coasl Artillery
Cocks’ School
Frank Gilbert
Twentieth Infantry
George Menthor
Coast Artillery
Obituary notices from Virginia announce multiple deaths
Virginia obituary notices report Clarence Lloyd son of Hey L. L. Lloyd dying of putumania at 19, Dr W P Capahart aged 97 died at home, Mrs Sarah Hewitt widow of John Hewitt dies at 80 after long illness. Mentions Clarke County, Berryville, Winchester and regional affiliations. Also notes reduced rail fares to the South East on July 2, 3, 4.
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Winchester
Sarah Hewitt
John Hewitt
Berryville
Clarke Gruntz
Clarke County
Nicol Declines to Aid Charges in Virginia Primary
Washington Post report from June covers Judge Nicol's response to a request for detailed charges amid Virginia primary corruption allegations. Nicol states he seeks an investigation by the party committee but will not file charges himself, supporting Carlin and urging friends to do the same. Other items include probate of Mary J. Schofield's will, a strike by city hodcarriers, local court activity, arrests for unlicensed liquor sales, burglaries, and funeral notices, all reflecting Alexandria and surrounding area events.
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Washington Post
Burpat
King Street
Alexandria
C. Bi
Democratics
Congressions Committee
Virginia
Prince William County
Nicol
Jedd
Carlin
Manassas
Ilegal
Nicolang
Mary J. Schofield
Corporation Court
D. W. Schofield
North Alfred Street
J. H. Schofield
S A. Harrison
C M. Schoofield
North Columbus Street
Sarah A. Harrison
Princess Street
Almalga Mini Compt
J. H. Schonela
Washington Post primary aims in Montgomery County race
Montgomery County voters will vote in four weeks to choose delegates to county and district committees. The county convention will nominate fall candidates and select delegates to the State convention, with no expected close contests. Party unity appears likely as leaders seek the strongest ticket and cohesive organization for election. Potential county committee chairs include R B H Miles, Peyton Gordon, Brainard Warner Jr, Thomas C. Noyes, Galen Eir, and John T. So far two sheriff candidates, Frank L. and Semnargent, seek the lower county nomination. Thomas Rawson of Hockville may accept State’s attorney nomination, while Donald Willard of Poolesville is discussed for county clerker.
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Washington Post
Ogee Ma
Tune
Eeuate Repubeas
Montgomery County
Chosat
Nlumber
Sin Bete
Iin
RB H Miles
Peyton Gordon
Brainard
Warner, Jr
Thomas C. Noyes
Galenie
Charles
Colir
Coastwise Dredging Co Wins Norfolk Harbor Bid
The Coastwise Dredging Company of Norfolk submitted the lowest bid at 7.3 cents per cubic yard to dredge the Bliss beth River channel to thirty feet depth over nine miles in Hampton Roads and Norfolk Harbor. Work to complete in fifty four months, with about 31,000,000 cubic yards to remove, bond of $100,000 required.
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Coastwise Company
Norfolk
Coastwise Dredging Company
Blissabeth River
Hampton Roads
F Point
United States
Kuhn
Washington
Safe Robbery at Post Office Sparks Wide Pursuit
In West Union West Virginia on June 2 a post office safe was blown open and stamps plus money stolen. Three masked men fled as neighbors awoke. a running gun battle followed and one suspect was captured after being found under a house at daylight. The raid marks the fourth robbery of this post office.
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West Union
W. Va
Montgomery Levy Set by County Officials
Special to The Washington Post Rockville Md June 3 The Montgomery County commissioners met to sign the 1907 08 levy fixing 90 cents per 100 with 2 cents higher for Rockville and Bethesda districts due to turnpike tolls and 2 cents more for the fifth collection district for Kensington and Wheaton pike The state rate stands at 16 cents per 100 712 cents lower than last year The total taxable base is Personal and real property 14180000 stocks and bonds 308000
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Washington Post
Rockville
Montgomery County
Bethesda
Washington and Rockville
Kensington and Wheaton Pike
Forged ticket case leads to bond forfeiture in Norfolk
A traveling ticket broker from San Antonio named I Ragland failed to appear in Corporation Court Norfolk to answer forgery charges for raising a railroad ticket from Suffolk to Columbus. His $1000 bond was forfeited after his absence. Ragland had initially pleaded guilty and received two years in the penitentiary before securing a new trial.
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Norfolk
I. Ragland
San Antonio
Tex
Suffolk
Columbus
Ohio
Ragland
Texas
Tax quarrel turns fatal in Bakersville clash
In Bakersville Nevada Anderson Burleton a leading farmer was stabbed to death by Tax Assessor J K Randolph after a dispute over Burle son property assessment Randolph stabbed him in the chest near the passenger depot Burley died instantly Randolph arrested and to have a preliminary hearing Monday
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Washington Poat
Bristol
Tenn
Bakersvlle
Anderson Burleton
J. K. Randolph
Burlegorn
Bakersville
Burleson
Randolph
Burley
Aged minister killed in runaway near Greendale
Nathan Blevins, seventy four and a prominent minister for over fifty years, died in a runaway accident near Greendale when his horse bolted. He was thrown from the carriage and struck his head on a rock. a farmer nearby found him dead.
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Washington
Bristol
Tong
Nathan Blevins
Greendale
Maryland Weddings Report Amid Ceremony Details
Maryland wedding notices describe Maurice and gate tee 2 couples tying vows in a ceremony at the bride’s mother home with relatives and friends present. The event lists participants including Mrs. Naren King and Miss Teshelle Redden, with Rev. Mr. Miller officiating and post ceremony reception details noted.
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Maurice Nee Gate Tee
Roeritia
Umstead
Mim
Naren King
Mrx
Ana
J Lermon
Washington
Teshelle Redden
Sroptey
Milter
Tne
Defend State Rights at Jamestown Commonwealth Day
Commencing at Jamestown Exposition Norfolk speakers Mr Morefield Storey of Boston and Congressman Bourke Cochran of New York urged preserving states rights against federal power. The event featured a 500 child chorus and songs honoring Virginia and the nation as ships from Sweden Norway and Mexico prepared to visit the exposition.
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Norfolk
Virginia
Maryland
Dixie
Columbia
Tucker
Storey
Cochran
United States
Cookran
Fylgia
Duke of Sodermaniang
Baron Lmm
Beek-Friis
Prince William
Sweden
Shot Dead In Quarrel At Virginia Farm
Special to The Washington Post from Tappahannock Virginia reports T Mc Daniel was shot and killed today at a farm near Tappahannock during a tour of inspection when he ordered a group of drunk young men off the premises. A coroner's investigation is pending. McDaniel was a prominent local property owner.
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Washington Post
Tappahannock
D. T. McDaniel
Todag
McDaniel
Man seeks divorce claiming marriage under duress
William Ryan of Winchester Virginia files in circuit court for absolute divorce from Ruth Hiner Ryan alleging that in January 18% he was arrested and coerced under threat of imprisonment to marry a seventeen year old girl. He asserts he never lived with his wife since the ceremony and accuses her of repeated bad conduct. He asks annulment of the marriage. The wife has not filed an answer.
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Winchester
Willam Ryan
Circuit
Ruth Hiner Ryan
Ryan
Woman killed in quarrel in Lynchburg South
In Lynchburg Virginia on June 29 8 o clock at night cotton weaver Joseph Meisheimer killed Mrs Charles Walker who boarded with him and likely fatally wounded her mother Mrs Martha Drewery. Meisheimer fled and had not been captured by midnight after drinking sparked the dispute and two shots. Mrs Walker died and Mrs Drewery was hospitalized in grave condition.
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Washington Post
Lynchburg
Joseph Meisheimer
Charles Walker
Martha Drewery
Melnheimer
Church May Lose 40000 Gift Delay At Washington Church
The Church of the Pilgrims in Washington fears losing a tentatively offered 40000 gift from Eau Claire Wisconsin financier QO EH Ingram. Rev Dr J W Frizzell travels west to discuss the potential bequest while a petition seeks to renew the offer. A prior dispute over building plans may have influenced the decision and the outcome rests on Dr Frizzell's report to Ingram.
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Church of the Pilgrims
QO. EH. Ingram
Bai Claire
Wis
Ingram
J. W. Frizzell
Eau Claire
Dr. Frizzell
Wriszell
Frixsell
Alte, Eighth and
Maassachusetts Avenue
Friszei
Washington
Washington to Publish Economic Bulletin Magazine
W U plans to publish a new monthly magazine at George Washington University titled Economic Bulletin. Edited by Dr C W Vedicz, the quarterly publication will broaden to cover world progress, business methods, taxation, and national policies with contributions from renowned experts.
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Economic Bulletin
Wedlitz
Weahington 6
George Washington University
C. W. A. Vedicz
Acta
New College of the Political Actencea
Dr. Veditz
Extendo Ly
Jamestown Contest Promises Gold and Glory to Winners
June notes from Toledo show totals with shipments and barrels while urging readers to enter the Jamestown contest before the closing date. The piece mentions North Times and Lima Indiana as related locales and hints at spring entries amid campaign-like language.
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City
Avenues
Toledo
Ohio
North Tims
South Lima
Indiana
Jamestown
Live Stock Markets Report From Floral Hill and Chicago
New York and Chicago markets show receipts of cattle hogs sheep and lambs with mixed results. Cattle steady with dressed beef firm where quoted and calves quiet but firm. Hogs steady to higher, especially heavy classes, while lambs and sheep remain steady to firm amid light buying.
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New York
Chicago
Wedderburn Cocktails Featured With Rye Sample
A fragment notes that a 10 inch Bert Carnexte could not improve a single bottle of Wedderburn Cocktails. A sample bottle is shown with Wedderburn Rye priced at $1.50. The Wedderburn Co. is linked to 18 Punt address.
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Bert Carnexte
Wedderburn
Wedlderbirn Co
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