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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Mar 17, 1908

Page

23

Bureau Quint Takes Two and Lawyers Walk Off Victory

In Capitol Hill action, Bureau Quint secures two wins while lawyers Lenes and Parker Spacth Seymour clinch a victory. Treasury Cowboys Marvin Foot Shop and others show notable performances as Washingtone-Win figures feature in a mixed scoreboard with several team names and scores including 247 220 240 239 219 195 139 105 96.

Lenes Robinette Kids Parker Spacth Seymour Donnell Campbell Treasury Cowboys Marvin Foot Shop Senators O Akinson

Commission fines clubs for player agreements

A disjointed OCR fragment references fines on clubs for player agreements and outlines penalties, including a $40 entry figure and various cryptic notes. It mentions sports, terms like bow and r use, and references to a ruling orotas with limited readable names or dates.

Fragmented OCR yields odd lines on trouser incident

An OCR damaged report describes a troubling event involving a person named George To Vanet and a confrontation over trousers. The details are garbled and some names or places are unreadable, but the piece hints at a fatal outcome linked to a stockyard or market setting and a subsequent legal taint.

Turner Throws Parker In Close Park Bout Drawn For Washtigtt Far View

Local man Turner and Parker battled for over an hour and twenty minutes in a preliminary bout that ended in a draw. Ring action featured fouls, near falls, and multiple exchanges as both fighters pressed the pace with Turner narrowly surviving, while Parker suffered a late rally that prevented a decisive victory.

Virginia State League Set to Open April First in Richmond

The Virginia State League announces an April 1 start with managers to submit balanced schedules by March 25. Dan Svein and Jim Hoanoke favor schedules that keep Richmond at 72 home games and 23 Saturdays away. Norfolk, Danville, Lynchburg, Portsmouth, and Roanoke provide varied home and away game counts, shaping the forthcoming season.

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Girl Rescues Brother in Norfolk Kidnapping Attempt

Special report from Norfolk on March 16 tells how nineteen year old Mariel Holman rushed to aid her younger brother Roland Flolman seized by two men on Granby Street near a hotel. She fought the assailants, drew attention, and chased them, but the men escaped as police pursued. still, the sister’s bravery stopped the kidnapping attempt and the attackers were not immediately captured.

Gul Norfolk Little Brother T Washington Roland Flolman Hy Halman Missi Mariel Holman Granby Street Roland Boush Street Miss Honan Hoy Los Cao

Stolen Gems and Coupons Arrests in Baltimore

Roy Earle and Margaret McConnahay, ages 20 and 19, were arrested by Detective John Kratz and held at Central police station. Earle faces theft charges for allegedly stealing a $500 diamond necklace a $3000 set of diamond earrings $200 in gold and $300 in coupons payable on April 2 from William G Binney. McConnahay is in custody as an associate. Earle admitted taking the jewelry and $200 in gold but denied the coupons. He told Burlington detectives he and McConnahay spent $100 in Atlantic City and indicated the location of the necklace and earrings and offered to return to New Jersey without a requisition.

Washington Post Baltimore Maris—Binney Earle Margaret McConnahay John Kratz Central William G Binney Burlington Miss McConnahay Atlantic City New Jersey

Fragmented OCR: Grisly tale from Washington D4 page

An OCR fragment describes a grisly event with references to victims, suspects, and local officials. The text is garbled, mentioning names like TY Rawn, Walton County, and a Maine connection, with references to a bone-skin process and a trajectory toward a Santa engine. The readability is low and names are uncertain.

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Conduit Road case rouses public nuisance ruling

Jury instructed to summon mayor as judge Hendersay cites state over roads and declares Conduit Road a public nuisance. Minor Cetrreth faces contempt risk as court discusses reconstruction, re servations and duties of deputies in a tense session touching local governance and public works.

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Defied the Superstition and Strange tale of Patro

Fragmentary OCR text mentions defying superstition and names like Patro, Toray, and Voste Fane amid garbled phrases. It reads as a damaged paragraph with misread names and stray letters, lacking clear dates, places, or events to verify a concrete news item.

Wage-Cut Opposition by Homi in Wet Foe

Fragmentary OCR text imitates a local notice about wage reductions and proposed actions. It mentions Poin, Pilwarth, and a room with references to unions and workers. The fragment lacks clear names, dates, or a coherent event in readable form.

Conductor Held Responsible After Electric Car Collision

A Washington Post report from Alexandria details Conductor Luther A Beahm charged after the Washington Alexandria and Mount Vernon Electric Railway car collided with a Southern Railway locomotive at Cameron and Henry streets on February 27. A police court investigation found the electric car did not stop and Beahm admitted venturing ahead to flag the crossing. Judge Luther H Thompson fined Beahm $15, with attorneys for both sides and multiple witnesses, including Beahm and other railway staff, examined. the case could be appealed.

Washington Post Bureau King Steet Alexandria Va Luther A Beah Washington, Alexandria and Mount Vernon Southern Railway Cameron and Henry Streets Luther H Thompson Thompson Herbert C Ruigh John B Harrington William L. Connor SouthernRailway Charles I Robes Beahm Trollcs Norman Dove Electet Way Commonwealth Sr Frent Gardner I Bonthe Athe Electric Kilwas ci Attornes John M Johnson Efineer RD Brumbahk H Obooper Lok James Ro UW Eaton Electric Railway Company Incomo

Jockey Club Denies Trainers License At Meeting

The Jockey Club denied licenses to several trainers and jockeys including William Martin William B McDermott Harry Michaels Roche Romanem and Willam 18 uapp while appointing Howland as steward for the spring meeting and Vosburg to represent the club at Queens County Metropolitan meetings. The license questions for David Englande James C Mishaud Charles DW inte and Charley Kamer were postponed.

Jockey Club Howlang Benomg York S . Howland Jacky Herty J Morris Tihere Marsland Jockey Lab SJ Vosburg Jockey Clue Queens County Metropolitan Jockey Clubs William Martmn Willan B McDermott Harry Michaels Roche Romanem Willam Uapp Jockess David Englande James C Mlshaud Charles DW Inte Charley Kamer

Adventists Battle Over Takoma Park Deeds Bill in Senate

Debate centers on a bill to ratify deeds for a Takoma Park Adventist settlement after a court challenge to Sunday Sabbath observance. Senator Beed defended the Adventists, arguing denial would show intolerance, while opponents warned against passing the measure. Four senators opposed the bill. Adventist groups are represented by the General Conference corporation of Seventh Day Adventists.

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Rockville Marriage License Issued for Davis and Thomas

A marriage license has been issued by the clerk of the circuit court in Rockville to Charles H Davis and Susie Annie Thomas, both residents of Washington. The notice records the official action and names the applicants seeking the license.

Pos Hockville Marri Charles H Davis Susie Annie Thomas Washington

Caulfield Sentenced for Murder in Second Degree

John J. Caulfield, convicted ten days earlier of murdering Ernest Douging a bartender, was sentenced to fifteen years in the penitentiary by Judge Wright in Criminal Court. Caulfield sought suspension and an appeal, but was reminded the sentence must be passed with no delay. The trial heard that Caulfield and Kabernagie confronted Douging after a quarrel with a rooming party at 506 North Butler Street. Caulfield allegedly held a pistol to Douging’s head and fired.

Washington Post Baltimore John J. Caul Seid Ernest Douging Wright Caulfield Court of Appeals Willam H Kabernagle Fred Trailan Butaw Street Dunslas Gaulteld Michael Caulfield Carrie Snyder Kabernagie Daugleshead

Taft Supporters Accused of Pernicious Political Activity

Charges allege Winchester post office and other federal employees acted in support of Taft during Republican conventions and meetings. The investigation, led by L H Pusher, targets postmasters and government staff in Virginia and the South, with a district convention list used to back claims of partisan activity under civil service rules. The Republican factions in Frederick and Strederich counties are split, with Taft silent on endorsing figures.

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Receivership Extended for Western Maryland Property and Franchises

An extended receivership order expands coverage to all Western Maryland Railway assets and related property and privileges. The court order, requested by Bowling Green Trust, includes stock, franchises, and intercorporate interests, suspending interference with the company’s business and preserving rights of creditors and customers.

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Death threat in letter shocks small town police

Police investigate threat received by Mrs Annie Lydeck and others in Spesea Counts era. The letter mentions a bloodless attack and names several individuals including Mary Yost, Steuart Gar, and Rev Thomas Campbell. Local pastor and court officials say the communication is being treated as a serious security matter with ongoing inquiries.

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Virginia Weddings Tie Rivhnlold and Moss Annie Kallevine

Francisca daughter of Mrs Peiiie Francisco wed in Lewiston County at the home of the host family. The ceremony united two families amid local celebration with plans for future life together under Virginia traditions.

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Nervine Medicine Ad Claims Nervine Relieves Nervous Disorders

An old advertisement touts Dr Miles Nervine as restoring nervous energy to strengthen organs. It describes relief from side, back, and head pain and claims a money back guarantee if the first bottle fails to benefit. The ad lists Miles Medical Co and a Minnesota address.

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Missing Person Alert For Idol E L Woodside

Detectives search for Idol E L Woodside who vanished February 29 after leaving a memorandum with baggage at Aq uapoli. The search note details a possible lead and lists locations and contacts, urging anyone with information to come forward.

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