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Washington Post

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Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

May 16, 1908

Page

35

Wright Brothers Endurance Flight Ends in Wreck at Kill Devil Hills

Special dispatch reports the Wright brothers flying machine wrecked after eight miles into an endurance test of one hour and twenty minutes for government requirements. Wilbur Wright and observers discuss the failed attempt, with plans to resume improvements and new aeroplane flights in August.

Wa Hington Wright Brothers Kill Devil Hull Wright

Protest by Convention Contesting Delegation from Virginia District

A damaged report outlines a protest by a convention delegates contesting a delegation to Chicago from Virginia's Seventh District. It notes where several candidates and supporters gathered, mentions the presence of party leaders and names like Mr. Murphy and Mr. Rockingham, amid heated exchanges and procedural concerns during the convention. The item references local Warren and Rockingham counties and mentions the tension surrounding the contested delegation as the convention proceeded.

Chicago Severth Virgina Rockingham RB Pivhcan Claris Rotten Os Murphy Warren Hanmer Albecert Irelern K Newmin Poeknghan Warren Coun Lee Presid Neal Elvetor

Kemp Property Sold In Leesburg Listing Personal Effects

Spanian o Trevas details show the sale of Kemp property including varied personal items fetching about 600 dollars. Mr Bogle holds roughly 000 dollars to be shared among Kemp and other creditors, yielding about thirty cents on the dollar. Leesburg May 19. Miss Nora N Whaley of Anacostia DCG wed J C Cray of Loudoun. Rev J Clopter presided. The couple will reside in Washington after a brief tour.

Spanian O Trevas Calor Post Kemp Washington Pance Department Leesburg Ma Nora N Whaley Wof Whaley Anacostia Dcg Loudoun Jenney J C Cray Loudoun County J . Clopter Washington DC Gray Washington

United Commercial Travelers Elect Officers in Five States

The Grand Council of United Commercial Travelers elected officers for Virginia West Virginia Maryland Kentucky and the District of Columbia. Luoisville Ky will host next year and a probe was ordered to trace sources of member names used in Taft circulars from Columbus. The move aims to keep the order separate from politics with officers including Grand Counselor W T B Shepherd Richmond Virginia and Grand Secretary George F Brown Lexington Kentucky.

Parkersburg W. Va Grand Council United Commercial Travelers T B Shepherd Richmond Va Woodward Bluefield Connell Charleston George F Brown Lexington Ky Fishbourne Roanoke Va Erand VT Browning Lexington Ky Burg Huntington

Merrimac Wins by a Nose in Deep Run Hunt Club Steeplechase

In Richmond on May 15 at Sprig Meet of the Deep Run Hunt Club Merrimac narrowly beat Doswells Callahan in a tense steeplechase. Dover Croft toppled rider mid-race, drawing cheers from 000 spectators as Merrimac claimed victory amid a chaotic finish. Virginia trotting and harness horses also featured, with Richmond and nearby towns mentioning multiple riders and horses in showcase events.

Sprig Meet Deep Run Hunt Club Richmond Doswells Callahan Virgina Hunt Clubs Merrimac Dover Croft Denlop Heal Robert Taylor Baltimore Miss Cluffin Nany Ears Zol I Wong Peteraburg Myers Uruthers Burke Marrigar Orange Charles Forbes Waltnrs Relmond Ly Batchkis Jr Redhmeat Fo Th Flags S Hurt Vb team—Deep Run Hunt Riverside Hun Club CBB Hamielprevhiytr Segona Deep Run James Craves Ord Clas Hunter Hineeman Pehmond Rdonaville William Rueger Talepreter Ostane Grdonssite Setbak Leroy Power Petesbure Feer Sydner Robreont Va Gordon Moahn Jr Petersbug Janes S Andrews

Candidate Age Disqualified as Mayor Candidate

A local report asserts Republican mayoral candidate John G Muller is under the age requirement, with evidence from marriage and registration records showing he is under thirty until August. The Democratic committee seeks a substitute and the Republican managers scramble as printing of ballots proceeds.

Washington Cumberland McKay John G@ Mller Miller Democrat. Commttes Muller Willer Decares

Appeals Proceedings From Various Courts Across States

The Wasnings special report covers May proceedings from the Court of Appeals, Circuit Court in Talbot and Baltimore, with judgments affirmed or reversed. Notable items include Queen Ag Coury vs Talbot County and Mount Vernon Bresing Co. v Teschner, plus several assignments for May 19. United States Court of Appeals in Clarksburg and Wilkesboro heard errors and arguments with parties including Menard Grant, the United States in error, and defense counsel in attendance.

Annapalls Tha Court of Appeals Queen Ag Tha Talbot Oany Talbo Coory Ffrmel Worthington Elzabeth Tayte Cirent Proce Genges Charles Bonaparte Carne He Cirent Dallimore Pearce Mount Vernon Bresing Company Oscar Teschner Supero Court Baltimore City Bod Alexander Mo Stewart American Bridge Company of New York Superur Baltora City Juige Burke Andrew G .Ege Joshua W oHerng Eveditor Civult Court For Carol County Washington Richmond United States of America Wiliam T Balt Thoman W Collins Squire Mt Dickinwen Wilkesbarra NC A E Holton United States Attorney Winston NC

Virginia Physicians Elect Delegate to State Meeting in Richmond

A joint meeting of Northern Virginia Fairfax County and Alexandria medical societies elected Dr T C Quick of Falls Church Va as delegate to the Virginia State Medical Society annual meeting in Richmond next fall. Others named include Dr Samuel W Maphis Warrenton Va president and Dr Llewellyn Powell Alexandria Va secretary and treasurer.

T. C. Quick Falls Church Richmond Vce A R. Shands Washington DC Llewellyn Powell Alexandra Va Phyaldiana T Quick Stephen Harnsberger Catlett L EB Gott M Brooks Swetnam

Nightfall Ends Norfolk Danville League Tilt in Darkness

In Norfolk the game between Norfolk and Danville was called due to darkness after a disputed fast, hard clash. The score stood 4 to 2 when play halted, with Richmond and Norfolk players exchanging hits and errors amid threatening skies.

Washington Norfolk Portsmouth Danville Powell Fisher Alveerte Nilenn Anu Turk Mans—Feher Heim Lawrence Giadinge Lett Potsmouty Danie Dirst Age On Balis OM Carter of Walsh Oyv Carter Hy Walsh Tao Basa Hit Feber Sachire Hiti Lark Horing Hein Regele Wild Sloten Bares Ans Moubla Carter Mr Westervele Richmond Olfernson Cf Sandherr Ea Mans Ip Ned Ae Ison We Runlang Gh Crance Smith ROT Oo Varcherp Olarroll Np Pate Ruhland Hemon Archer Cowan Om Archer Carroll d. Sirnck Archer Carmin Um Pire Mr Byron

Woodstock obituary for Joan Litten Confederate veteran dies at 76

May 11 Woodstock reports Joan Litten a Confederate veteran died today aged seventy six survived by his wife three sons and four daughters. Richmond May 15 John Temple long-time dry goods businessman in the city died today at his Henrico County home aged seventy seven.

Woodstock Joan Litten Richmond John Temple Henrico County

Reassignment and docket notes from district court and equity

A dense legal record outlines reassignment of justices among multiple courts in the District of Columbia, with ongoing appellate and patent matters. It lists assignments for May 1908, continuations in patent appeals, equity matters, and various court orders, including testimony schedules and commissions.

Court of Appeals District of Columbia Justice Robb Justice van Orndel Davis Horton Sissdon A. Wood L . Bacon Wesley G Carr Smith Smith Smith Ve Smith Smith Vn Anderson C M Wiseey Allen M Johnson F HH Brown

Real estate transfers list for North Ranule Highlands and surroundings

American Security and Trust Company trustees to Samuels H Bell Jot 4 block 6480 20200. John L GH to Bridget Bebbington 11d square. H D Gordon trustees to Fulton R Gordon lots 8 21 22 square 1746 4029. Robert B Heiler to Fulton R Gordon lots 36 37 square 4 2400. Mary F Hoppin to Isabella Brownson lot 6 square 168 510. Charles & Kinckel to William A Pierce Int 8 block 16 310. Mary & Harlow et al to Norval L Nutwell multiple lots and squares. various parcels on North Capitol Street First Street Northwest and Northeast, and other streets. Norval L Nutwell to Julian McGrath lot LD square 624 and lot 57 square 62. Mary E Harlow and Julia McGrath to Julian McGrath on 474 New York Avenue Northwest and 20 square 61 part lot 37 square 62. Mary Harlow et al to Norval L Nutwell lot 7 square B25 10 Northeast. Paul J Keufman to Norval L Nutwell lot 3 block 7 BOW? between Fourth and P Street nets. Mary Clover original trust lots in Street Northeast and Northwest. Various other transfers listed across Brookland, Fort Totten, and adjacent blocks with amounts like 10 70 16 1500 210.

North Ranule Highlands Amercan Security and Trust Company Samuels H Bell Handle Highlands John L Defrees Fulton Gordon Seventeenth Eighteenth Mary F Hoppin Isabella i Brownson LE Droit Fark Charles & Kinckel William A. Pierce First Street 1St Street New Fork Mayenue Capitol Street Mary & Harlow Et Norval Nutwell First James Marshall Harriet Ann Marshall Mary Harlow Norval L Nutwell Norval L. Nutwell Julian McGrath New York Avenue North Mary E Harlow Stredy Mary E Fiarlow Julia McGrath Cleveland H Rozier Dulane Pauld J Keufman St Nets Detreste Titian Johnesn Milton Kettlar Clifford Kettler Lota Sherwood Brookland Thomes McNeilly William Addison Futtt Second Third Street May Finckel Pitworth Eret Ernese Andrew W Ruker Clark Mills John L Knopp Coberth Tarman Burgess Kate B Bloomer Kosciuszko PI Joseph Wahler B&o Bilery J Butt Johnson Horkers Conchless Heights Dalat Parnard Trustees Andrew J Pee Katharine M Furan Morjed Thomas Hones Trustees Ty Cares van Leer Willard Stropt Woodward Matida Kenarick Ate Charles Thomas W Grimes

Deeds of Trust listings across city blocks and estates

A dense catalog of deeds of trust records in Douglas, Lanier, Proit Park, and several named blocks. Entries describe borrowers, lenders, property descriptions, and terms including dollar amounts, durations from 1 to 9 years, and interest rates from 5 to 7 percent. Notable parties include German American Building Association, Cooperative Building Association, and multiple named heirs and trustees.

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