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Newspaper

Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

May 13, 1908

Page

34

Bawden Keeps Hair Girls At Vassar Liked Him

Professor Heath Bawden of Cincinnati University faced demand for resignation over private views on marriage and sociology. President Dabney considered temporary continuation of classes while trustees are away. Bawden spoke publicly on marriage, advocating a comrade-based ideal and esthetic companionship, while noting social constraints and the role of divorce. The Vassar connection highlighted student support and speculation about his fate.

Cincinnati Heath Bawden University of Cincinnati Deeney Bawdens Board of Trusters Dabney Bawden Ser Pearing Ben Ten Vassar

Five Hundred Dollar Ride Linked to Train Incident

A misread OCR note describes a $500 reward for a seven mile ride and mentions a train, a fault in timing, and various unclear names and places. It notes a woman and a man involved and a possible search or alert linked to a Western Ba Rosa stone and other scattered terms.

Senator Simmons Opposes Inst a North Carolina Delegation

Senator Simmons, in an interview today, urged keeping the North Carolina delegation unpledged at the Democratic National Convention. He said it is best to let the delegates decide on the candidate after the primary, rather than committing to any one nominee.

Simmons North Carolina Simms North Caroinas Derser

Holiday for Virginia Observe June 3 in honor of Jefferson Davis

Governor Swanson issues a proclamation urging Virginians to mark June 3 as a holiday in memory of Jefferson Davis. Roanoke Democrats plan to transfer monument duties to Bryan supporters as national events stir party activity. Also reported, a Roanoke mass meeting aligned with state convention preparations amid calls to swell Virginia delegation to Denver. In Essex County, J Kay, a longtime small-town merchant, is found dead in woods. coroner rules death due to exposure.

Swanson Tech Roanoke Bryan Danyle Stae Virginia Denver Spectal Wanhington Fredercksburg J Kay Caroline Courty Wonish Essex County

Suit for alienation of affection hinges on Baltimore case

Baltimore May 1 The trial of retired Police Lieut William B Rowe’s suit for $100000 against Albert N Horner real estate agent for alienation of his wife Mary V Rowe’s affection opened in City Court before Judge Niles A jury heard Rowe say Horner robbed him of his wife’s devotion two years ago Rowe says the wife is his third and Horner was known on West Fayette street as Mr Chew They planned divorces with the wife to be from Rowe and Horner from his wife He alleges a poison threat if divorce did not occur.

Baltimore Washington Post Mary V. Rowe Wiliam B. Rowe Albert N Horner Niles Rowe Horner Leutenant Police Department Patapgco Carroll County Lve

Jealousy turns fatal in Richmond Street shooting

David Hatfield, a contractor, was shot dead by WC Butler after an alleged jealousy dispute over Butler’s wife. The incident occurred at Eighteenth and Franklin streets as the men faced off with Butler firing three shots. Hatfield died at the scene, and Butler surrendered to officers awaiting a preliminary hearing.

David Hatfield W C Butler Richmond Street Waongton Redmond David WC Butler Chesapeake and Ohio Sifield Baidlers Young and Eigteenth Tranklin Fred Burt Marfield

Airship Records, Wrights Rivalry, and Court Notes

Reported airship tests claim world altitude records with heavier than air craft and Wrights under scrutiny as investors and observers press for results. Maryland Court of Appeals term opens with heated argument on various cases including Fermer and Henke trading as Bernheimer Reo versus George Urge, with trust and probate matters listed.

Maryland Court of Appeals Court of pAppeils Stewart Ferman Fermer Wwrman Henke Bernheimer George Urge

Flour Test Weighs Gold Medal Against Ordinary

A simple kitchen trial compares a pound of ordinary flour with a pound of Gold Medal Flour. Bake with each and note which yields more and better results. The test centers on real baking performance to determine quality.

Prince George Wet Vote Skews Local Option Results

Special to The Washington Star from Hyattsville May 12 reports Prince George County voted against local option to pay the majority for the wet ticket. Negroes voted almost solidly against local option while whites largely stayed home. districts show wets leading in several areas with mixed white support in Marlboro and Kent. Overall wets held a county-wide majority of 24.

Clagrett Merick Hyattsville Mct Prince George County Bowie Mellwood Clagett Clazzett Marlboro Merrick Opton Equar Warlboro Mellwood Kent Chiltum Jo Knna Hay Ays Willitsville Bladengbure Queen Anne Mari Wro Nottingham Brandywine Wa Ority Piscataway Sarratts Mijor

Mrs Horner Gets Divorce in Atlanta Case

Daisy Emerson Horner was granted a divorce from Mitchell Horner known as Jack Horner in Atlanta Superior Court on May 1. The couple, long linked with Baltimore, faced allegations of infidelity and alienation of affections. A famed mistress at Jewelers testified gems were charged to Horner. The jury approved the divorce. Horner currently hides in Maryland courts as Isaac Imerse n’s daughter and family notes.

Speal Washington Horners Horner Hig Lors Wis Bailimarers Isaac Hmersen Mitchell Sturner Atlanta Mitchell Horner Maryland Isaac I Mersen

Accusations of Bank Falsifications Reported in Mecklenburg Case

A report to Judge W R Barksdale details falsified accounts at Bank of Mecklenburg and its Chase City branch. The expert accountant’s findings accuse cashiers K O Overby and Hiskins Jr of improper entries and enabling overdrawn accounts without director consultation, with loans to patrons described as improper.

Washington Richmond State Corporation Commocion W R Barksdale County of Mecklenburg Exim Bank of Mecklenburg Chase City Corporation Court Lang

Knights of Columbus Meet Seclal to T Washington Post Petersburg

The Virginia Knights of Columbus held their eighth annual session in Petersburg with R J Davis of Portsmouth presiding. Officers elected include R J Davis as state deputy M J Murphy as state secretary I T Sheehan as state treasurer W M Doyle as state warden and Rev Jo T Farrel as state chaplain Staunton selected as next meeting site. Special to The Washington Post. Belle Hook and L S Sanger wed in Washington.

Seclal T . Washington Post Petersburg Knights of Columbus of Virginia R J Davis Portsmouth R J Dats M J Murphy Norfolk State Sheehan Roanoke W M Doyle Lynchburg Jo T . Farrel Staunton

Maryland Obituary Highlights Civil War Legislator William Henry Legs

Baltimore May 12 Col William Henry Legs a Maryland Legislator during and before the Civil War died unexpectedly at his home of Brights disease He was born January 12 1832 on Kent Island He was one of two surviving members of the 1861 Frederick meeting His death leaves Easton Chaplain Professor Alexander Chaplain as the sole survivor of that historic body Also noted Cullen Beall 55 of Browningsville died Sunday of Brights disease Survived by wife one son several brothers in Frederick and Montgomery Counties Another obituary mentions Col Williamegn il Bam of Covington Va born 1838 a Confederate veteran who commanded the Seven Virginia Regiment and opposed McKinley at Floyd Mountain.

Baltimore Wiliam Henry Legs Maryland Queen Anne County Kent Island College Frederick Alexander Chaplain Easton Boyds Cullen Beall Browningsville Montgomery County Buchanan

Poison in coffee case shocks Wickington area

Barbara Pie twenty two of Wa Boston street was arraigned for attempted poisoning after a coffee can contained paris green. Anton Pis, her husband, fell ill after drinking coffee and testified he feared returning home. The physician noted the poison could have killed three men, and witnesses said the couple had a troubled marriage.

Wickington Impre Md Barbara Pie Boston Street Anton Pis

City Council Stays in Control of School Building Title

Alexandria city council debated finance and schools report to fund a new girls school building with 20,000 dollars. Snowden opposed a clause making the city council owner, but the measure passed. Other items included tax rate, armory possession, and sewer appropriation.

Washington Post Bureau King Steet Alexandria Va Committee On Finance and Schools Snowden Uhier Gold Peabody Marshall Committee of Generary Laws James E Kings Alexandria

Quit Claim To Armory In Alexandria

Maj James vn King records a quitclaim deed to the Alexandria Armory from Alexandria Light Infantry members. If disbanded, armory passes to Alexandria City Council for future military use. Gov Swanson disbanded Company G of the Seventieth Regiment. Frank J. Playmaker to organize a new company.

James Vn. King Seventieth Virginia Regiment Alexandria Corporation Court Alexandria Alexandria Light Infantry City Council of Seventieth Regiment Gov Swaison King Frank J. Playmaker

Dr Miles Anti Pain Pills Ease Headache Fast

Readers are urged to try Dr Miles Anti Pain Pills for rapid headache relief. Endorsed by users and druggists, the ad claims thousands recommend them and offers a money back promise on the first pack. Available at all druggists.

Myles Miles J W Covingson Small Miles Medical CO Elkhart Ind

Lanasa Given Ten Years In A Severe Baltimore Sentence

Special to The Washington Post Baltimore Md May 12 Lanasa a prosperous wealthy fruit dealer was sentenced to ten years in the Criminal Court by Judges Wright and Stockbridge pending an appeal to the Court of Appeals He faced the most severe sentence in years and was released on 10000 bail meanwhile Di Giorgio whose home was dynamited by the Black Hand conspirecy testified that Lanasa hired him to blow up Di Giorgia home after the latter refused a payoff.

Washington Post Baltimore Antonio Lanas Wright and Stockbridge Court of Appeals Joseph di Giorgio Lanass Lanasa Sherif Lanasas Kim di Giorgio Salvatore Lupo Buffalo Lupo di Giorgias Joseph Tamburo

Ten years for Black Hand members convicted in Morgantown

Antonio Manduro Gaetano Siciliano and Nikola Verpole were found guilty in Morgantown Maryland of conspiring to extort money and were sentenced by Judge John W Mason to ten years in the penitentiary. One confessed and two admitted membership in the Black Hand Society in a crowded courtroom with many Italians present.

Aprelal Lo Syme Asussess Morgentown Antonio Manduro Gaetano Siciliano Nikola 'Verpole Black Hand Seciety John W Mason Mason

George W Willenham Obituary in Brusetown

Winchester May 12. Following a long illness George W Willenham aged seventy three, a prominent land owner, died yesterday at his home in Brusetown. He is survived by his wife and two sons.

Winchester George W Willenham Brusetown

Identity of Prospec Park man who died by his own hand

New York May 12 The body of Monard Lytton Robeson of Brooklyn was identified today as the man who died by his own action in Prospect Park Brooklyn Sunday by shooting himself He was formerly a stock broker in the curb market and his wife said he had lost about 175000 in the recent financial panic.

New York Prospec Park Brooklyn Hiself Monard Lytton Robeson Aty Robeson

Names of guests at multiple hotels across cities list likely attendees

A dense OCR listing numerous travelers and companions staying at the Willard and Shoreham and other hotels in Baltimore Boston Brooklyn Chicago New York Philadelphia Pittsburgh and more. The fragmentary text pairs names with hotels and cities, suggesting a society or guest roster across venues. Names include Forsell Farr Procter Fitz Vickery Rane Hemp hill James Borhan Sear Shoreham Abbe Graber St James Bohannon Jeffrys Kemperational Laddis Hunt Mitchell Rice Jawwbl Welsentour Sebuttz Mehec Weber Camae Gage Rosenkern Sebuttz etc. The document reads like a hotel guest directory or social register excerpt.

Baltimore J Forsell Farr New Willard Boston Ryster Raleigh Procter Fitz Vickery Rane Hemphill Bacon St James Borhan G A Sear Shoreham Brooklyn Alfred Abbe National Graber St James Chicago H Bohannon C Jeffrys Shorenam Kemperational Wood Petchur Raleigh Cincinnatie Erwin Ralegh Charles Brown Ebbitt Laddis & James York City J Mann Wuest Helzis Culver Hesse Burt Hudguet EC Greveling ED Keefer Harris Magood Haleign Mas Donald OS Hunt Misges Mitchell Calmia Rice New Willard LL Jawwbl F. Story Craig Craig C W_ Cnombs aid wife Leymen Nations W C Doamer RW Welsentour Lincoln St James Coles Folwe Sebuttz Shoreham EL Weber Camae Ebbitt M Schofield Jemmes O Gage Rosenkern Bekoer Maynen Riggs McCormack Abell Thomas Bruce Woods Kew Willard WE Woods Raleigh

Verdict Clears Unknown Slayer in Naval Officer's Wife Murder

Coroners jury finds the death of Mrs Mary Rorschach at the hands of an unknown party with strong suspicion aimed at H W West Jr, a Portsmouth boy. West's father vows legal action for defamation. Evidence details are not fully disclosed. Commonwealth attorney and families may pursue further investigation.

Washington Norfolk Mary FE Rorschach Frank Rorschach Navy H W West Portsmouth Jeading Mary Rorschach Jr West Bedford City Lizzie Lawhess Frank de Sales Rorschach Miss Lawless Rorsachach Commonwealth S Attorney Lawless

Virginia Weddings in Staunton Arrington and Heathsville

Staunton May 12 Harry A Spenser of Arrington Va and Miss Mary Goodwing wed yesterday at the brides father Capt Mills home Rev O F Gregory DD officiated. Heathsville May 12 Miss Eliza C Yeale of Mississippi and Richard uy Yeale of Windy Point married at the Methodist parsonage yesterday Rev C H Willams officiating. Miss Eva Lewis and Jett Winstead married at Gideon Methodist Episcopal Church this morning Rev CH Willams officiating.

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