Evans Home Today After Voyage Ends In Chicago
Rear Admiral Robley D Evans arrives in Chicago en route to Washington after commanding a 14000 mile fleet cruise around Cape Horn. He says retirement will suit him and rejects a vice presidential bid or memoir plans. He avoids reception plans due to recent deaths and hospital visits. family waits at their Northwest Washington home.
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Cruiser Ordered to Colon and Central American Talks Resumed
A report indicates a cruiser is bound for Colon while discussions with Central American representatives resume. H Panan and Creel travel from New York, aiming to track a route along the Pacific coast toward San Jose Guatemala. Ambassador Hend and the consular section participate in the effort tied to President Cabrera.
Deaths and suicides in brief notices across regions
Notices report several deaths and causes including self harm in Washington region. Individuals named include Mrs Roberts a Rileyville mistress and John W. Roberts, with survivors listed. Other obituaries mention a Captain at Bristol tied to rail service, Mrs Alan Aikended, and Emnet Wullen aged twenty nine. Surviving family details and locations include Bristol Fredericksburg and Tynehburg areas.
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Surs Tello
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Maryland Weddings Report From Montgomery County
Mary and Miss Caroline Fleannn Gottaughmer of Montgomery County were married today at the bride's parents home by Father Warington of St Marys. The ceremony was in Barnesville with Allison of Warrenton and Franklin of Milton among the witnesses.
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Benjamin West
Montgomery County
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Pey Father
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Jury has Cooke will case in late hour deadlock
Special to The Weanimeron Rockville Md May The Cooke will case was given to the jury three after noon and at a late hour tonight the jury had failed to agree The case is an action to break the will of Miss Rachel Cooke It was brought by John W Walker trustee for Wathen Pottinger Cooke brother of the estatrix on the ground that Miss Cooke was mentally unsound at the time she executed the instrument The will bequeathed 1000 to Randolph Macon College 95000 to various individual and Methodist institutions and the residue to the college after the death of Nagaz Pottinger Cooke and his daughter Miss Rachel Cooke About Any witnesses were placed upon the stand by each side and the testimony was flatly contradictory on almost every material point.
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Wright brothers soar in aeroplane record flight
Special to The Washington Poet reports Wilbur and Orville Wright conducting two airborne tests over sand dunes near Manteo on May 18. The trio mile flight and a full circle demonstrated precise control, with speeds near a mile per minute and airship records for heavier than air machines under discussion.
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Indictment Threat Prompts Jury Warning in Rockville Md
A speaker in Rockville Maryland threatened to indict those responsible for courthouse conditions. He denounced filthy and dangerous surroundings and warned the jury to indict the commissioners if courthouse conditions were not corrected by the next Sunday meeting.
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Girl's assailant slain in Virginia district incident
A reported shooting killed John Gibson colored after an attempted assault on a negro girl in Huntington. The mother reportedly intervened and Gibson was shot by a posse. The death follows claims of severe injuries. In Washington Hast Ponds Md a former Shen of John W Collier of Dickersons died after surgery in a Washington hospital. He was fifty eight, a Democratic leader in the county, and twice elected sheriff. He left three daughters and three sons.
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Virginias Republicans split over contesting delegates
In Norfolk the Second Virginia district Republican convention backed one permanent organization and two contesting delegations to the Chicago national convention with Taft and Foraker/Hughes as targets. Newport News reports sixty delegates from the First District Negro Republicans electing a delegation to Chicago to contest seats from Cape Charles. Lynchburg notes Sixth District Negroes denouncing the Lily Winter Republican State convention and naming J H Wilson and W A Merchant as contesting delegates to the national convention.
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Majority for wets 265 in Prince George County election
Special to The Washington Post reports corrected returns from a local option vote in Prince George County. Wet supporters won 1693 to 1428, a 265 vote margin, with district tallies showing varied dry and wet results across Hyatiaville Bindensburg Kent Bowie Queen Anne Marlboro Mellwood Nottingham Brandywise Aguaxco Picataway Surraire Oxen Hill Chitlum Bpeddings.
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Girl's plea wins judge in Covington marriage case
In Staunton Virginia Judge Holt of the corporation court approved a marriage for Arcyla Verne White from Portsmouth Ohio to Stewart Grafton of Covington Virginia. Though she is twenty, a license was refused until a guardian consented. Her parents supported the marriage and Hamill of Moss Church tied the knot after guardian approval.
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Ten Innings Tie In Norfolk Roanoke Game
Speralto Washington Fest in Norfolk May 13 ended in a 4 4 tie with Portsmouth Roanoke after ten innings when rain or darkness halted play. Umpire halted the game to permit trains, leaving the two teams tied as the fastest paced contest in the series.
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Danville Beats Norfolk In A Two Home Run Show
Danville defeated Norfolk as Powell and Fisher hit early two run homers and Henn belted a four run feat. Walsh and Powell added hits as Danville outscored Norfolk throughout the game. Henn’s grand slam produced four runs while Danville totaled 8 runs on 13 hits with Walsh earning the win in a 1 hour 2 minute contest attended by about 120 fans.
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Circuit Court of Appeals Proceedings May 18 in Baltimore
Proceedings of the United States Circuit Court of Appeals presided by Circuit Judge Pritchard with Judges Waddill and Boyd. Arguments heard for various plaintiffs in error and defendants in error from New York Maryland West Virginia and Virginia. Case submissions noted with attorneys listed for both sides.
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Fight Over Poll Tax List In Alexandria Court Case
A writ of mandamus compels James T Lawler, Alexandria fourth ward registrar, to show cause why he will not permit E M Wampler to examine poll books. The matter, tied to alleged voting irregularities in the last Democratic primary and broader county scrutiny, is returnable May 19 in Alexandria.
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Dr Miles Nervine Promises Nervous Energy Restore
An advertisement touts Dr Miles' Nervine as restoring nervous energy and normal activity to overcome aches and indigestion. A Campbell Texas user claims relief after multiple bottles, praising better sleep, digestion, and appetite, with the claim of complete cure from nervousness.
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Migration of dependents and defectives discussed at conference
Final sessions of the national conference on charities and corrections in Richmond examined state supervision and the migration of dependents and defectives. H H Shirer and George S Wilson read papers. Wilson labeled many Washington visitors as insane or cranks and urged interstate consideration of the issue.
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Saved life of guard by two Suffolk chain gang members
James Gray and Frank Kelly, imprisoned Black chain gang members in Suffolk, were pardoned by Mayor John B. Noffs for saving Capt William N Taylor. When two lumber cars rolled, Gray and Kelly blocked wheels with a log, saving the captain whose right arm was crushed. Taylor was taken to a doctor and later to a hospital where he was expected to recover.
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New Officers Installed for Virginia Odd Fellows Grand Lodge
Special to The Washington Fort Lynchburg May 18 Officers of the Grand Lodge elected Tuesday were installed by Past Grand Master JB Blanks. Grand marshal Dr W OS Gregory of Roanoke and grand conductor FR 2 Capps of Cane Henry named, with George W Graves Richmond grand guardian and W Bhel bourne Big Stone Gap grand herald. Rebekah assembly officers installed by Past President VME Whitmore include Chaplain Mrs Winnie Hindloe Petersburg marshal Mrs Missouri Mansfield Alexandria conductor Mrs Charles Pohlig Richmond guardian ows Lizzie Whitaker Abingdon and downside guardian Mrs Cora Benedict Big Stone Gap.
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Southern Railway April business up sharply in 1906
The Washington Post reports Southern Railway Company’s April traffic rose across all three divisions. Trains handled, cars moved, and loaded cars show substantial gains over April last year, with 19 more trains than March and an overall business increase near twenty percent.
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Smithfield Bank Closes After Mismanagement
Smithfield bank in Smithfield Wo Va closed after a conference between Cashier Wo A Tewis and J D Morgas at Kew Martins ville. Morgan, largest stockholder, said depositors will be paid in full though stockholders will lose substantial. Bank last showed loans and discounts 10000, capital 2500, surplus 1000, deposits 80000.
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Washington Post praised as exceptional Sunday habit
The Washington Post is described as unequaled in illustrated magazine content with select foreign news and timely accurate illustrations. The Sunday Post is praised as superior to other Sunday newspapers and a trusted household visitor.
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The Sporting Post Pink Sheet Preview
The Sporting Department outlines comprehensive coverage in The Sunday Post Pink Sheet. It chronicles baseball results, running and trotting races, billiards, auto races, yacht contests, boating, golf, tennis, swimming, and every sporting feature in accurate detail.
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