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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Mar 06, 1908

Page

41

Entertaining rush of colleges at annual G I meet

Prominent Ronneroms of colleges clubs and preparatory schools gather for the tenth annual George I games with Pennsylvanias withdrawals and Smithson racing Hillman in hurdles. Schools named include Princeton Cornell Virginia Fordham Wesleyan Johns Hopkins Marple Georgetown and York among many others.

Ronnerms Smithson Hillman Pennsylvania Buirhs Stara East South Vals Princeton Cornell Virginia Ford Ary Wesleyan Johns Hopkins Mar Pie Georgetown Nisivanta Charter School of Philatha Tr Ves Tome Institute

Fox to Meet Local Players in Exhibition Meet

A former resident of New York and champion of a men’s athletic club is slated to face local players in an exhibition tonight. The event, tied to a United States representation selection, features skill showcases and a simultaneous exhibition in the city as part of a national cable match.

Aneemen Monattan Caeas Club New York United States

Simultaneous Exhibition Planned by Local Chess Figures

Great Britain Secre tary Lavender plans a simultaneous exhibition to practice and perhaps arrange several games against B. Walker, the Departmental League champion. Washington players are invited to participate. The event starts at 8 o clock at the chess club on 412 Twelfth Street northwest.

Great Britain Lavender B. Walker Washington Rooths Chess Club Twelfth Street

Cars Meet In Same Block On Washington and Rockville Road

Special to The Washington Post reports another near collision on the Washington and Rockville Electric Railway. A defective signal at the transformer station or Holeriths switch caused two trains, one departing Washington at 6:30 and the other at 7:00, to enter the same block. Cars halted within a short distance of each other amid excitement from over twenty passengers. This marks the third such incident in three weeks on the line.

Washington Post Rockville Washington and Rockville Holeriths Washington and Rockville Road Dersienda Constans Ant Scigaarg Campee Wahington Post Washington, DC

Bank Buys Building Site on King Street in Alexandria

MoB Harlow & Co negotiated the sale of properties BOT 509 51 and 513 King Street to the First National Bank. Plans call for a handsome bank building at once, uniting all Alexandria banks on the principal street and improving the neighborhood with a modern facility.

Washington Port Bureau Bing Street Alexandria Mob Harlow & Co BOT King Street First National Bank Ita

Celebration expenses reported for George Washington Birthday event

A meeting of the George Washington Birthday Celebration Association at the Alexandria Chamber of Commerce heard Treasurer William Mason report receipts of 1633 dollars covering all celebration expenses. Secretary H B Caton read letters of thanks from Commissioner Macfarland Captain James F Oyster Senator John W Daniel, and a vote of thanks was given to officers led by President Julian Y Williams. The Alexandria session also noted a jail sentence for Anton Aferen after a stabbing incident aboard the Clara A Donnell.

George Washington Birthday Celebration Association Alexandria

Nervine advertised as nerve tonic for tired women

An ad claims Dr Miles Nervine relieves headaches nervousness backache stomach trouble and general debility. A user testimonial from Mrs Wh Bozarth of Hamilton Missouri praises its calming effect and sleep while promising money back if not benefited. The Miles Medical Co of Elkhart Indiana is cited.

Miles Bozarth Hamilton Miles Medical CO Elkhart Ind

Virginia Moves to Electrocution and Taxpayer Funds

Richmond March 6 The Virginia Senate adopted the house substitute for the appropriation bill totaling 10 750 000 and defeated repayment of 4 000 to Gov Swann. A teachers retirement fund was approved by the house with the finance committee cut to 5 000. Cocaine selling becomes a felony with a prison term of one to five years and prima facie evidence of guilt. The senate approved replacing hanging with electrocution and authorized 1 000 for the electric chair and a death chamber. A prohibition on publishing execution details was included. The legislature also backed a single text book standard for public schools and asked a study on costs.

Virginia Imperial Washington Richmond Senate House DHS Gov Swann, Son Jamestown Ebt Finance Committee Bil Bel State Board of Education Publc Legisature

Arbitration favored in wage dispute at Norfolk and Western

Special to The Washington Fest reports Roanoke Virginia that some Norfolk and Western Railway Company employees back submitting the wage question to the Interstate Commerce Commission if no other agreement is reached. Union chairmen plan a March 15 conference here on proposed pay reductions for all road employees.

Washington Roanoke Va Norfolk and Western Railway Company Interstate Commerce Comminssion

Two Men Held on Murder Charge in Norfolk Case

A telegram from New Orleans reports George Hampton and Charles Weatherbee, arrested here on a show window smashing charge, are wanted for the murder of AH Berry of Rome Ga in a Norfolk Virginia hotel on October 20, 1907. Berry was robbed of $200 in money and jewels. Both men deny the charge and will likely fight extradition.

New Orleans Norfolk

Two candidates in tenth district in contest for Congress

Special to The Washington Post from Roanoke Virginia reports a Democratic executive committee meeting in Elizabeth City North Carolina and a primary plan for a Sixth Congressional district seat, with references to Davis Brothers in Lynchburg and Carter Glass as incumbent. Reports also note local elections in Bedford City approving a dispensary and court actions across Maryland and Virginia with multiple appeals and judicial notes. The sprawling digest mentions longtime Virginia figures including Frank Langley and John R Castraman, and lists several obituaries and civic details from Richmond, Petersburg, and Winchester.

Washington Post Roanoke James P Woods Poniel Pha Sixth Congressional District Columbia Lanchburg Davis Brothers Main Street Congress Carter Glass Lynchburg Richmond, Mary Cot Frank Langley Richmond Police Maryland Virginia Col Langley Tean Virginia Infantry D Morgan Morgan Brothers Marchand Winchester John R Castraman Clarke County Gayley John & Mosby Petersburg Zactus Green William Picher Green Granville Counts Peterburg

Goulds Seek Expanded Charter for Parallel Rail Line

Richmond notes the Richmond and Southern Railway withdrew a Ashland to Fredericksburg charter plan to instead seek a broader charter. Henry W. Anderson, counsel, says the new application aims to parallel the Richmond Fredericksburg and Potomac line and connect Washington to a southern outlet for the Wabash system, signaling Gould interests intentions.

Washington Rose Richmond Richmond and Southern Railway Ashland Fredericksburg Gould Frederickeburg Henry W. Anderson Frederickeburg and Aouthern Richmond, Frederickeburg and Potomac Goulds Richmond, Fredericksburg Washington

Kent County schools plan reduces curriculum for Negro students

In Kent County Maryland the county superintendent Melvin proposes removing from Negro schools several advanced subjects including physiology physics geometry and other higher branches. He argues African minds cannot grasp these topics and that education should focus on reading writing arithmetic and manual labor.

Washington Paa Chestertown Mary Kent County Public Schoola Miltor Melvin Melin

Bank to Liquidate in Greensford City National Bank

Directors vote to close City National Bank and liquidate after rumors of insolvency prompt deposit withdrawals. Deposit base stood at 255 068 with bills receivable of 405 868, while president and directors assure depositors will be paid and stockholders compensated. nearby banks may assume accounts.

Washington Post Greensford City National Bank Jbanka

Dyspepsia Relief Claims in Stuart Tablets Ad

An advertisement touts Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets as a cure for all stomach troubles, claiming the tablets digest food independent of the stomach and restore health. It asserts safety and rapid relief, with a sample offer and price per box. Sent to Marshall, Michigan, for free sample by mail.

Stuart Btuart Addreas FA Stuart Co Stuart Bldg Marshall Mich Price, Inc Mail, Inc

Bill to Bar Healers and Tax Proposals Stir State

Annapolis reports a clash over reform bills. Attorney Hershey urged a ban on faith healing for pay while Whyte argued constitutional issues. Senator Claggett narrowed the Jim Crow measure to four Southern Maryland counties and roads like Chesapenta Beach and Popes Creek. Senator Lee proposed an auto tax to fund state roads, and a conference on two major measures ended without agreement.

Pec al To Tha Waeblog Annapolis Omer Hershey United States Whyte Hershty Christman House Senate Claggett Prince George Calvert Charles Anne Arundel Chesapenta Beach Popes Creek Lee District of Columbia Maryland Crothars

Gossip of Society Amid Dance and Royal Rumors

The piece catalogs society happenings including a lavish Bellevue-Stratford ball with ornate tableaux and dancers, Miss Springer leading a water relay to safety, and mentions of Mrs Anthony Drexel’s London ties causing Philadelphia chatter. It also notes fashion trends, such as lingerie waists, Tulip garden forecasts from London, and Beatrice Yarvaden’s advocacy for antifogone causes, plus Baron von Sternburg’s Cuban visit and US military liaison.

Old Phillie Bellevue-Stratford Clyde

Virginia Fairs Association Formed and Schedule Drafted

At Roanoke meeting representatives from Gala Radford Tazewill Roanoke Lynchburg and Richmond Fair Associations formed the Association of Virginia Fairs and drafted a fall schedule. Four hundred purses were set for each meet and six weeks of consecutive fairs are planned across Virginia starting September 23. In Bristol area a woman was accidentally shot dead. Charlott Isabel Jones daughter of Parker Jones of Fore Glen and George Harrison Starra of Suffolk Va were married at Grace Episcopal Church in Rockville Md by Rev George L McGrew. The Washington Post records regional notices and local tragedy details from Roanoke and surrounding areas.

Oshington Roanoke Va Radford Tazewill Roanoke Lynchburg Richmond Association of Virginia Falls Virgina Bnstol G H Starra C I Jones Washington Post Rocnville Charlott Isabal Jones Parker Jones Fores Glen Jeorge Harrison Starra Suffolk Va Grae Episcopal Churea George 12 McGrew

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