Evans at Home Today After Naval Fame and Retirement
Rear Admiral Robly D Evans arrived in Chicago to celebrate a storied career culminating in the 14 000 mile voyage around Cape Horn. He said he is content to retire in Washington and rejected further active service or memoir plans while noting he has faced threats of jail amid Vice Presidential speculation. His homecoming will be low key due to recent family bereavement.
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Cruiser Ordered to Colon and Latin American Involvement
Fragmentary OCR reveals a report on a cruiser ordered to Colon with references to Central American parties, U S and Mexican representatives, and Panamanian concerns. Descriptions mention Havana or Guantanamo routes, Washington, and agents connected to the Chenalatti legation amid an attempted assault on a president, with H Panan and Creel noted as involved parties.
Deaths in Brief from Washington and Nearby Areas
Death notices report a man’s suicide by his own hand after years of illness, survived by wife and children. a Mrs John W Roberts of Rileyville, a noted forewoman, is mentioned in a brief death item. A Civil War era Congressman Carter Glisson’s brother Glass Glisson dies at forty two, survived by wife and two children. A captain in freight service and a Mrs Mars A Ian Aikended are also noted among local obituaries with minimal detail.
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Fredericksburg
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Emnet Wullen
Maryland Weddings Reported In Local Notices
Mary land weddings note the marriage of Miss Caroline Fleannn Gottaughmer of Montgomery County to Mr Benjamin West of the same area with the ceremony at the brides home performed by Father Warington of St Marys Cath olic Church Barnesville. Nate Allison of Warrenton and Albert Franklin Milton of New Hattimore Va wed in Rockville yesterday conducted by Rev R Wouite of the Baptist Church.
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Caroline Fleannn Gottaughmer
Benjamin West
Montgomery County
Marion Templeton Beal
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Warington
St Marys Catholic
Chares
Barnesville
Nate ” Allison
Warrenton
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Albert Franklin “Milton
New Hattimore Va
Rockville
R Wouite
Baptist Church
Cooke Will Case Goes To Jury In Md Court
Special to The Weanimeron Rockville May. The Cooke will case was given to the jury this afternoon but by tonight the jury had not agreed. The action seeks to break the will of Miss Rachel Cooke. John W Walker trustee for Wathen Pottinger Cooke brings the suit claiming Miss Cooke was mentally unsound when she executed the instrument. The will left 1000 to Randolph Macon College 9500 to various individuals and Methodist institutions and the residue to the college after the deaths of Nagahz Pottinger Cooke and Miss Rachel Cooke. Witnesses were offered by both sides and testimony was sharply conflicting on key points.
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Wright brothers complete record flight near Atlanta dunes
Special to The Washington Poet reports Wilbur and Orville Wright in Dayton made two air trials over sand dunes, flying three miles in under a minute, circling and returning safely. Both men piloted the aeroplane as it reached an estimated forty miles per hour, with the craft reportedly surpassing prior airship records for heavier than air machines.
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Threatens Indictment Over Courthouse Delays at Rockville Md
A speaker in Rockville Maryland warned a grand jury he would indict those he blamed for filthy courthouse conditions. He accused commissioners of sustaining entrenched procedures harming the building and said if court auditions are not corrected by the next Sunday meeting he will direct the jury to indict those responsible.
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Girl's assailant slain near Huntington in May disaster
A Welch dispatch reports John Gibson colored was shot and killed by a posse after he attempted to assault a Negro girl. The mother intervened and Gibson severely beat her. she is expected to die. In Washington Hast Ponds Maryland another obituary notes John W Collier of Dickersons died in a Washington hospital after an operation. He was fifty eight, a longtime Democratic leader, and twice sheriff. survived by three daughters and three sons.
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Virginia Republicans split delegates for Chicago convention
In Norfolk the Second Virginia district GOP formed a permanent organization and chose two contesting delegations for Chicago, one backing Taft and the other Parker or Hughes. Newport News and Lynchburg reported black Republican delegations contesting seats at the national convention, with regional figures named.
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Majority for Wets 265 in Prince George County option vote
Special to The Washington Post. May 13 Hyattaville Maryland reports corrected returns from a local option election showing 312 votes cast with 1693 wet tickets and 1428 prohibitionists a majority of 265 for wets. District results list varied dry and wet tallies across Hyatiaville Bindsburg Kent Bowie Queen Anne Marlboro Mellwood Nottingham Brandywise Aguaxco Picataway Surraire Oxen Hill Chitlum and other local precincts with several ties or small margins.
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Girl's plea wins judge in covington nuptials
Arcyla Verne White of Portsmouth Ohio sought marriage to Stewart Grafton of Covington Va. Because she is twenty, a license was denied until Judge Holt of the Corporation Court granted a guardian and consent, enabling the marriage with Rey H P Hamill assisting.
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Ten Innings Tie In Norfolk Roanoke Baseball Bill
In Norfolk on May 13 Portsmouth and Roanoke battled ten innings before the umpire called the game tied 4 to 4 so the visitors could catch a train. Richmond-Lynchburg games also noted with a 2-1 score.
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Danville Wins in Norfolk Behind Two Homers and Henn
Danville defeated Norfolk 8 to 4 as two home runs cleared the park. Powell and Fisher each connected, with Henn driving in four runs in a Virginia League clash. Walsh pitched for Danville and Long started for Norfolk, in a game watched by about 120 spectators.
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Circuit Court of Appeals May Proceedings Summary
In Richmond on May 18 the United States Circuit Court of Appeals heard arguments before Circuit Judge Pritchard with District Judges Waddill and Boyd. Plaintiffs in error included American Surety Co of New York and Western Union Telegraph Co, with attorneys Rose and Soper for the plaintiffs. James A Denis and CO Strick appeared for the defense. Other in error defendants noted include Norfolk and Washington Railroad Co and Gates Williams, with Becket and Rennide representing the defendants in error. Arguments covered multiple cases from Baltimore and Bluefield, with briefs submitted by several counsel.
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FIGHT OVER POLL TAX LIST IN ALEXANDRIA
The Alexandria registrar James T Lawler faces a writ of mandamus returnable May 19 to show cause why he should not allow attorney E M Wampler to inspect the city poll lists. Wampler, representing R Lindsey Gordon Jr of Louisa County, seeks to examine ward books amid claims of voting irregularities tied to a recent Democratic primary. Local officials note the registrar’s reluctance to release records, given his modest pay and duties.
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Nervine Claim From Dr Miles Lures Campbell Reader
An advertisement touts Dr Miles Nervine as restoring nervous energy and normal activity. A Campbell Texas reader Mollie Friendr reports relief from nervousness and indigestion after several bottles, claiming improved digestion, sleep, and appetite.
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Mutation of Insane Migrants Dominates National Charity Conference
Final sessions of the national conference on charities and corrections in Richmond discuss migration of dependents and defectives among states. George S Wilson of DC and H H Shirer of Ohio present. Wilson notes many visitors to Washington labeled as cranks seek access to federal officials.
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Saved life of guard sparks Suffolk pardon for two prisoners
Special to The Washington Post Suffolk Va May 13 Two chain gang prisoners James Gray and Frank Kelly were pardoned by Mayor John B Office for saving the life of Capt William N Taylor. While Taylor was seated on a rail two lumber cars rolled away and crashed a log was thrown to shield him. Taylor’s arm was crushed and the wheels nearly touched his neck. The manacled prisoners helped carry him to a doctor’s office then to a hospital where he began recovery.
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New Officers Installed for Virginia Odd Fellows Grand Lodge
Special to The Washington Fort Lynchburg May 18 The grand lodge and Rebekah assembly adjourned to meet next year in Bristol Officers elected Tuesday installed by Past Grand Master JB Blanks include Grand marshal Dr W OS Gregory of Roanoke grand conductor Fr 2 Capps of Cane Henry grand guardian George W Graves of Richmond grand herald W Bhel bourne of Big Stone Gap Rebekah officers installed by Past President VME Whitmore include Chaplain Mrs Winnie Hindloe Petersburg marshal Mrs Missouri Mansfield Alexandria conductor Mrs Charles Pohlig Richmond guardian Lizzie Whitaker Abingdon junior guardian Mrs Cora Benedict Big Stone Gap.
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Southern Railway April traffic shows large rise
The Washington Post reports Southern Railway April figures with a 15 percent year over year increase across its three Spencer divisions. Trains operated rose by about 19 percent from March, with trains, cars, loaded cars, and overall traffic all up from April last year.
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Smithfield Bank Closes After Mismanagement
Smithfield bank in Smithfield Wo Va closed yesterday after a conference between cashier A Tewis and J D Morgas, the largest stockholder, who said depositors will be paid in full though stockholders lose much. The bank reported loans and discounts at 10,000 dollars, capital 2,500, surplus 1,000, and deposits 80,000.
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Washington Post Sunday Magazine Praised as Superior Read
The Washington Post boasts an illustrated magazine section with selections by prominent writers and fiction from noted authors. Foreign news is carefully chosen, presented with timely accurate illustrations, making The Sunday Post regarded as the best visitor to any household.
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The Sporting Department of The Post Pink Sheet
The Sunday Post sporting section on pink paper chronicles baseball results and all outdoor and indoor events including running trotting racing billiards auto racing yacht contests boating golf tennis swimming with accurate coverage across four pages each Sunday.
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