Honor for Virginian Dunlop Gets Challenge Cup
Wet cold opening day at Elkridge Kennels show features ten classes. Davicd Dunlop of Prince George County Va wins the park tour and harness pair for the Challenge Cup with a $900 prize, amid three blue ribbons for Baltimoreans and three for Virginias. Brandywine and Brandywing Hunt Club shine in hunt team event as Surprises appear in roadster class with Baltimore dominance in top placings.
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Washington Post
Baltimore
Elkridge Kennels
Prince George County
William ¥. Cochran, Jr
William A. Marburg
Eet
Cameron Hunt Club
Virginia
Elkridge Hunt Club
Big City
Brandywing Hunt Club
Pennsylvania
Pennsylvaniana
Action
Beldean
C W. Watson
Wiliam H. West
David Dunlop
Newmarket
Jere H. Wheelright
Auditor B
Ceeiut
New York Show
William B. Oliver
Shadeland Colonel
Maggie King
Martin L. McCormick
Price
Virginia Red Men Meet Endorses Jamestown Exposition
The Great Council of Virginia Improved Order of Red Men held its 59th annual session in Library Hall Petersburg with a large turnout. Mayor Jones and Past Sachem James B Blanke welcomed attendees. A resolution endorsing the Jamestown Exposition was adopted and the group planned continued cooperation. Members toured to Richmond for hospitality from the Richmond Red Men.
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Washington
Petersburg
Great Council of Virginia
Order of
Red Men
Library Hall
Richmond
Bristol Man Missing Prompts Wide Search
J Harvey Wood a Bristol merchant has been missing for over two weeks. Investigations show he traveled to Big Stone Gap and bought a ticket for Pennington Gap. His wife remains deeply distressed, staying with relatives in Marion Va as relatives search for him amid similar disappearances in the region. Nearby reports note Jonathan Radcliffe, a Manchester native and mining pioneer, died at Vale Summit aged seventy three after a career with Consolidation Coal Company. Education notes from Christiansburg mention disrupted events due to illness and a speech by Dr Frazer, with Prof R Stearns discussing school questions. In Salsburg, trial testimony concludes in the murder case of Obe Davies with a jury decision anticipated by Friday. Fenton M Love announces candidacy for the Virginia House of Delegates from Loudoun County witnessed by local officials.
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Bristol
J. Harvey Wood
Big Stone Gap
Pennington Gap
Flo
Millonaire
Edward L. Wentx
John B. Gearhard
Woods
Marlon
Weahington
Cumberland
Jonethan Radcliffe
Manchester
England
George's Creek
Vale Summit
Thomas Brown
Hoffman
Consolidation Coal Company
Maryland
Leesburg
Fenton M. Love
Purgellville
Virginia
Loudoun County
John ¥. Ryan
Arcola
Virginia Weddings Run Coat of Local Nuptials
Virginia weddings report several marriages in May across cities and counties. Miss Lilie Davis weds Lary Dodson of Laurel Grove, Petteylvania County. Thomas F Pendiaton Clark and Maggie Emmart unite in Winchester. Samuel Gunn and Bessie Cochran wed with Rev. Cromer officiating at Warrenton.
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John Payne Stone
Ang
Thurslay
New York City
Tuoroler
Forgery Charges Linked to Voter Transfer Scheme in Norfolk
Special to The Washington Post reports A M Baldinger alias M Johnson faced Police Court arraignment on forging voters names for transfer orders in First Ward. He waived examination, sent to grand jury on forgery, bail set at 32 60. Baldinger allegedly forged C B E Rappold John J Barry and J B Rentz signatures. Also jailed is G C Mayes an installment dealer and alleged accomplice. Mayes, a judge of election, seeks continuance then will waive examination and move to Corporation Court.
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Norfolk
A. M. Baldinger
M. Johnson
Flrst
Newport News
Grand Jury
Egriant Baldinger
C. M. Johnson
C. BE. Rappold
John J. Barry
J. B. Rentz
Baldinger
G. C. Mayes
David B. Cain
Mayes
Restaurat A. L. Woodin
Justice Simmons
Corporation Court
Episcopal Council Opens in Virginia Diocese Meeting to raise ten thousand dollars
The 16th annual session of the Protestant Episcopal Church in Virginia opened at Christ Church Charlottesville with Bishop Gibson presiding. Clergy and laity gathered as reports on mission work and canon revision were presented. A key note was a pledge to raise ten thousand dollars to meet obligations for the year.
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Charlottesville
Diocese of Virginia
Christ Church
Gibson
Harry, B. Les
John Moncure
Richmond
Frederick W. Neve
Ivy
E. L. Goodwin
Fairfax
Agalstad
B. L. Goodwin
B. J. Goodwin
Virginia
Meade
H. B. Les
John M. White
Diacesan
Woman's Auxiliary
I Everard Meade
Everting
Diocesan Missionary Society
J. P. Tyler
Westmoreland
Reva. B. L. Goodwin
Everard Meade
Frederick W. Nave
REINSTATED POLICE CHIEF IN HASTINGS CASE
Judge J M Mullen in Hastings Court reversed the mayor's suspension of Police Chief Ragland after an inquiry into insubordination. Both officials spoke of a dispute over authority to detail police, and Ragland was reinstated. The decision caps a dispute prompting a reevaluation of command authority.
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Petersburg
J. M. Mullen
Hastings Court
R. ¥. Ragland
Jones
Raymond
Mullen
Ragland
New President for Hunt Club in Warrenton
Warrenton Hunt Club held a special meeting to elect a new president. Edward R. W. Barker was chosen, replacing E. Aatley Cooper who resigned after several years at the helm. Officers to be elected at a meeting next week. A Washington Post special report.
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Warrenton
Ata
Warrenton Hunt Club
Edward R. W. Barker
E. Aatley Cooper
Two Men Die Electrocution in Newport News
May 17 report from Newport News says Hari Gilchrist a Lynchburg man and Ashly Harris son of former Georgia state senator were killed instantly by contact with live wires. Gilchrist touched a live wire while repairing a pole and Harris touched a broken electric light wire while walking on Huntington Avenue. Both victims were locals from Lynchburg and Americus respectively.
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Newport News
Hari Gilchrist
Ashly Harris
Gilchrist
Harris
Huntington Avenues
Lynchburg
Americus
Ninth Annual North Carolina Bankers Convention Opens
The North Carolina Bankers Association opened its ninth annual convention in Winston-Salem with a banquet. Mayors and bankers delivered welcome remarks. Col. John F. Burton and Col. W. A. Blair headed the toast lineup. About 15 bankers attended, with guests from Virginia and nearby states. Hannis Taylor of Washington was set to deliver the principal address, traveling Friday in a special car hosted by H. E. Ainsley of the Southern Railway.
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Apedal
Washington Post
N. C
North Carolina ‘Bankers’ Association
Eaton
W. T. Brown
Board of Trade
Sterling Smith
Tobacco Board of Trade
Tri-City Club
John F. Burton
First National Bank
Wilson
W. A. Blair
People's Bank
Virginia
Hannis Taylor
Washington
H. E. Ainsley
The
Southern Railway
Rockville Fair Dates Set for August 22 23 24 and 25
Montgomery County Agricultural Society directors selected August 22 23 24 and 25 for the annual Rockville fair to avoid clashes with other exhibitions. Artemus Sullivan of Brookeville was named chief of police or steward. The society will award silver cups for poultry exhibitors outside and inside the county, in addition to regular premiums. Leo Dorsey of Rockville was granted use of the fair grounds on June 6 for a racing matinee.
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Washington Post
Rockville
Montgomery County Agricultural Society
Rockville Fair
Artemus Sullivan
Brookeville
Leo Dorsey
Beheading Attempt In Clarksburg Ends With Narrow Escape
In Clarksburg West Virginia Thomas Watson swung an old rusty army sword at Irwin Wright in a frenzied bid to behead him. Friends intervened, Wright drenched in blood, staggered into Justice Riley’s office in critical condition. The motive stemmed from an old quarrel.
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Clarksburg
W. Va
Washington Post
Cumberland
Thomas Watson
Irwin Wright
Wright
Justice Riley
Watson
Found Dead In Creek A Maryland Inquest Not Held
Special to The Wasbiners from Boyds Maryland May 17 reports the body of George Baker a farmer and former Boyds resident found in Big Bennetts Creek above Hyattstown by Frank Hickey. Doctor’s exam suggested death by own action no signs of foul play. Baker survived by widow and ten children. No cause given.
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Boyds
George Baker
Boyde
Big Bennetts Creek
Hyattstown
Frank Hickey
Obituary notices from Virginia and Bristol deaths
Frederickaburg May 17 Willlem L Slaughter of Blenshter Gri m, aged 58, died at home of heart failure after brief illness. Survived by widow, one brother and two sisters. Bristol May 17 Olla Francis died at 29 from valvular heart trouble linked to pitching injury. Survived by widow, My Francis, formerly of Marleu, Vi.
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Warnogwk
Boyds, Md
William Ant- Ma
William Agtlin
Poolesville
Indiana Harrison
Washington
Prederickaburg
Willlem L. Slaughter
Blenshter & Grim
Tera
Bristol
Olla Francis
Hla
Logusthase Dail
Francis
Marleu
Alexandria News Briefs on Police, Elections and Local Affairs
The Alexandria city board of police commissioners met at police headquarters with Mayor Patt and Commissioners Graham Fisher and Lawler present. The chief’s report omitted the mayoral suspension of officer Henderson and the board sustained the mayor’s stated reasons. Complaints about vandalism to Willam Bendheim’s First ward property prompted calls for better patrols. A proposed rearrangement of patrol hours was discussed. The city Democratic committee held a meeting to set a May 29 primary with white and known colored voters eligible, poll tax and registration requirements enforced, and candidate costs allocated by opposition. A Northern Virginia Medical Society formed with officers including President R. M. Slaughter and Secretary A. A. Rittenour. A Washington ice manufacturing company reorganized with plans to expand to 500 tons daily and to begin ice cream production. James Grima Jr. was arrested in a Cherry Hill burglary. Charles Jones is also in custody. Invitations were issued for Miss Anastatha Graves to marry George A. Chadwick on May 29. An amateur minstrel show played to a large crowd and a local junior order planned tonight’s entertainment. A Baltimore note reports a cholera outbreak scare among children from a street accident. A Maryland Court of Appeals adjourned after hearing April term arguments. A Martinsburg, WV guard was killed by a train. a Chillicothe burglary suspect shot an officer and was captured on Hunsinger Island.
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Port Hureau
King Strest
Alexandria
Board of Police Commissioners
Patt
Graham, Fisher
Lawler
Poitceman
Willam &. Fenda
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Paff
Fisher
Treischmann
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Bame Og
Maj
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Ramme
Iréinia
RK. M. Slaughter
The
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M. W. O’brien
G. T. Vaughan
A. A. Rittenour
Malone and Hicka
Warren
Brookes
Swetham
Smallwood and
A. A. Chapin
George P. Sacks
E B. Orleman
Hedman
C. G. Phienger
L. P. Krey
Willem G. Carter
W. A. J. Church
J. Backs
James Grima, Jr
C.B. Leary
Cherry Hill
Prince William County
Charles Jones
Manassas
Anasnatha
George A. Chadwick
South Fairham Street
Reliance
Belleftra
Opera House
Alexandria Council
Junior Order of United American Mechanica
Will Graw
Sarepta
Pennsylvania Exonerates Rail Company in Harrisburg Wreck
A Harrisburg coroner’s jury exonerated the Pennsylvania Railroad from blame in last week’s disaster that killed and injured many. The verdict cites applying air brakes to a freight train as the cause, noting the shift crew acted properly and that a misaligned carload of blasting powder sparked the explosion and fires.
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Harrisburg
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
Florida Asylum Scandal Reveals Brutal Patient Abuse
Jacksonville May 11 a state committee report to the legislature accuses the asylum board of cruel treatment of inmates and widespread drunkenness among attendants. Immorality and outraged citizens are cited along with missing expenditure records and suspected misappropriation of funds.
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Jacksonville
Fla
Asylim
Tallahasees
Insurance Men Adjourn V A Local Fire Agents Meet
The Virginia Association of Local Fire Insurance Agents adjourned their Richmond meeting after electing officers and planning a 1908 return in Richmond. Col J L Cunningham spoke for Glens Falls Insurance. Elected officers include Paxton president Kirkpatrick first vice, Trice second vice, Pul am secretary treasurer, and committee heads Watson Warthmer Powell Mesra Kirkpatrick Lampford Childrey Traytor Hardsgieke. Roanoke and Richmond vied to host next meeting. Richmond won.
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Virginia Association of Local Fire Insurance Agents
Col. J. L. Cunningham
Glens Falls Insurance Company
W. J. Paxton
Buona Viste
B. F. Kirkpatrick
Lynchburg
C. I. Lampford
Rosoke
L. W. Childrey
Norfolk
Robert Leo ‘Traytor
W. W. Hardsgieke
Roanoke
Shot in drunken jest three men arrest for wounding woman
Ike Murphy his brother Abe and Jim Falkwell living near Hedgesville in Martinsburg area were arrested after allegedly intoxicatedly firing at Mrs. Susan Shackelford through a window wounding her on the right cheek. The bullet was removed beneath the skin near her car as locals say the act followed a dare.
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W. Va
Apedal
Washington Post
Martinaburg
Ike Murphy
Abe
Jim Falkwell
Hedgenville
Susan Shackelford
Adventists at Takoma Park Session Ends in Pushed Forward Work
The World's Congress of Seventh-day Adventists met at Takoma Park with M. Wilcox of California guiding study. Morning reports by H G Thompson and Flora L Bland outlined Sabbath school progress while H R Underwood reported on the Northern Union Conference’s territories. Mrs S G White spoke on practical godliness as a resolution urged United States conferences to share funds and efforts with domestic missions.
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Takoma Park
M. ©. Wilcox
California
Signs of the Times
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Mra
Flora L. Bland
Hiter R. A. Underwood
Thea Northern Union Conference
Minnesota
South Dakota
North Dakota
Montana
Southwest Territory
Canada
G. White
United States
Murdered in Sudan Death of Lester C Winterton in Night Attack
Chicago, May 1. Word arrived of Lester C Winterton death after an attack by native robbers in Wady halla Sudan. Winterton led a prospecting party from London. he and assistant Bowden were ambushed March 18, died April 2 after severe injuries. He was 36. In Ohio, Mrs. A J Comstock and her eight year old child perished in a house fire near Waynesville.
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Lester C. Winterton
Wadyhalla
Sudan
Wintertown
London
Suedan
Emeter
S Rowden
Interton
Waynenville
Ohio
Mia
A. J. Comstock
Periinen
Comstock
Here
Three Men Reported Drowned in Labor Fight on Steamer
Tacoma May 17 A deadly clash on the deck of the steamer Centennial from San Francisco left several men injured and three feared drowned amid a dispute between the Sailors Union and the Longshoremen Union. Captain Pierce, warned by threats of a boycott for hiring Tacoma sailors, had engaged crew from Seattle. Upon arrival, about 200 longshoremen armed with weapons overwhelmed Seattle men, with beatings and shootings reported before order was restored.
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Tacoma
Wash
Centennial
San Francisco
Sailors’ Union
Longshoremen's Union
Pierce
Seattle
Bulldogs ban at Syracuse University leads to canine seizures
Syracuse University Chancellor James R. Day orders fraternities to remove all bulldogs within 24 hours after a bulldog killed another dog. He warned that any student seen with a bulldog on the street will be expelled and the offending animal killed as unfit for student ideals. In a separate report, a pistol duel in Owingeville Kentucky leaves James Seedy White and John Burns fatally wounded.
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Syracuse University
Syracuse
N. J
James R. Day
Owingeville
Main Street
James Seedy
John Burns
Birthday Milestone Highlighted By Duffy's Malt Whiskey Praise
Mrs. Phebe Ameliatt Pratt of Chelsea celebrated her 90th birthday at 186 Broadway with a large reception. She and relatives credit Duffy's Pure Malt Whiskey for health and vigor, citing a summer letter praising its tonic effects and a broad campaign of testimonials and promotions.
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Rome
Chelsea
Mass
Duffy
Phebe Ameliatt
William Pratt
Broadway
Charton Pratt
Stoughton
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