Funds for Exposition Fair Nearing Completion
Public statement by Barton Myers outlines progress at Jamestown Exposition. Banks have agreed to take 1000000 in Shi Hi bonds to fund expenses and accrued claims. Exposition stockholders to meet June 1 to authorize bond issuance. New Filipino arrivals noted with a baby born en route, christening plans promised, and local fraternal events associated with the fair underway.
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Missing Man Returns From Manchester Home
A man reported missing on May 20 in Richmond is returned home after four weeks. William MM Jr, superintendent of Manchester, states the man appears physically wrecked but is unrecognized by close friends. An investigation ordered a week earlier found the house vacated and eviction records unclear.
Winchester Man Suicide At Home In Maryland
John A Sibert Jr of Winchester died by self infliction at his home. The 25 year old son of F Wo Sibert Sr of Sibert and Denny, he had been ill for weeks. Parents, a sister, a brother, and two half brothers mourn his death in this early Washington Post wire story about a young man’s suicide.
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Miners blamed after deadly explosion and court ruling
In a complex report the Whipple mine explosion on May 1 caused seven deaths and led to a unanimous verdict exonerating management and workers. Washington Post notes dust explosions violated regulations and sparked liability debates. Separate fire at Orange Court House destroyed a Baptist church, with $3000 insurance loss. A granite marker for the first United Brethren church site near Keedysville was unveiled, Bishop Mills delivering the oration.
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Rector Again Missing From Annapolis Church
Special to The Washington Fest Annapolis Maryland May 2 The Rev W T Twamley pastor of St Luke s Mission of the Protestant Episcopal Church Eastport the most populous area of Annapolis has left his work unexpectedly for the second time in several months He did not conduct services Sunday May 12 but was said to be unwell It is believed he left Annapolis Tuesday or Wednesday last week He reportedly went to Baltimore spent a day or two there and planned to go to York Pennsylvania It was not generally believed until yesterday that he had again deserted his work but since he did not attend services or arrange for them it is now believed he will not return
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PEEK A BOO WAIST IMMODEST AT ST MARYS
At St Marys Catholic Church in Annapolis on May 2 Special to The Washington Past Rev Thomas G Hanley rector condemned as immodest the practice of women attending services in short sleeved gowns with low necks He told women members they must attend in modest simple clothing and not expose arms or necks.
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Bagley Statue Unveiled in Raleigh Honoring Ensign Worth Bagley
In Raleigh a bronze statue of Ensign Worth Bagley near Capitol Park was unveiled in a ceremony attended by thousands. Bagley, killed at Cardenas during the Spanish American War, was born in Raleigh and attended Annapolis. Congressman Hobson of Alabama gave the day’s principal address, with music, hymns, and a reception afterward drawing large crowds as North Carolina marked the Mecklenburg Declaration anniversary.
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Henrico County Treasurer Deficit Report Reveals Discrepancy
At a May 20 meeting in Richmond Henrico County supervisors heard expert accountants H B S Boudar and Sone submit a report on former treasurer Heckler’s books. The audit shows Heckler allegedly owed 37609 at deposition, while his records claim only 1000, a deficit of about 5 909. The deficit could be offset by excess funds in the bank, nearly 900 over the alleged indebtedness.
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Ten Years For Proctor In Oxen Bull Case
Marlborough May 9 Judges Merrick and Crane in the Client court today related Eugene Proctor colored and convicted of felonious assault on Mr Charles Spencer of Oxen Bull. Proctor sentenced to ten years in the penitentiary on second trial after new evidence. Mrs Spencer attacked May 8. Proctor sent to penitentiary this afternoon.
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Mass Meeting for Voters and Court Hearing in D.C.
A Democratic mass meeting at the opera house in Alexandria will feature Lindsey Gordon and Judge Charles E Nicol addressing voters for the Eighth district. In Washington, John Barker and Richard Acton, trainmen in charge of the fatal electric train incident, will face a Police Court hearing at 1 o'clock after a coroner's jury cleared them of blame.
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Richard Acton
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Cumberland Off-Year Election Gives Republicans City Council Control
Special to The Washington Post from Cumberland Maryland on May 20 reports the off year election produced a Republican majority of four on the city council. Winners include Ward 1 George A Rembahd a Democrat and Matthew H Sloan a Republican for council president. other elected officials are Harry S Carberry and S Edelberge in Ward 3 and Solomon George in Ward 6, with Charles R Wyler also elected in Ward 5. Sloan led Ward 1 with 281 votes to Rembhard’s 317.
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Kentucky man seeks death again after job loss at Jamestown Exposition
Special to The Washington Post Norfolk reports Charles G Ratliff of Kentucky, recently dismissed from the Powhatan Guard at the Jamestown Exposition, attempted suicide by one ounce of laudanum on May 20. Despondent over unemployment, he paid the doctor $5 to save his life and remains imprisoned in a hotel while Kentucky relatives are notified.
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Examination for Thurman in murder case set for alienist ruling
Norfolk May 20 Judge Hanckel of the Corporation Court ruled that Leo C Thurman now jailed here on murder charges shall be examined by an alienist before trial. The motion by Commonwealth's Attorney Tilton prompted the ruling. It is believed the defense may plead insanity and the prisoner need not answer questions. Williamsburg May 20 Miss Angle Powell daughter of Capt and Mrs A G Powell and George Parker a Middlesex County businessman were married at Emans Baptist Church yesterday afternoon.
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Collins Reappointed Town Marshal and Clerk in Glen Echo
Glen Echo town council in Rockville Md at a May 20 meeting announced the reappointment of Charles P Collins as town marshal and Jamies A Moran as town clerk and treasurer Mayor Garrett praised Collins for careful duty with automobile regulation enforcement and vowed mayoral and county support Weaver and Jenkins reelected to the council took oath alongside Aldrich and O'Brien
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Salem Female College to hear address by Congressman Small
In Winston Salem on May 20 the Salem Female College will conclude commencement with a literary address by Congressman Small of Washington. At the alumnae association meeting this afternoon the $50,000 memorial hall and conservatory of music and the $12,000 organ, along with other class memorials, were formally presented to the college.
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Warfield Withdraws From Race Amid Party Opposition
Baltimore May 20 Guy Warfield announces he will not seek re election to succeed himself retiring from politics in Maryland He cites business and opposition from Democratic leaders who control the state organization as main reasons He notes a bill that ends delegated voting and fears state delegates would be chosen by the organization If Warfield ran for President or Vice President he could secure Maryland’s delegation despite the party’s weak outlook.
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Carlin Addresses Culpeper Voters in May Meeting
Democratic candidate for Congress from the Highth district spoke to Culpeper County voters. Maj Kiaiwin Gibson chaired the meeting with Alden Bell briefly addressing the gathering. Carlin praised the late Congressman Rixey and pledged to resume the interrupted work in Congress.
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Loveless Evades Arrest at Rock Spring Club
Deputy Charles P Collins, Rockville town marshal, sought Walter Loveless, alleged resort proprietor, on two indictments under the county local option law. Loveless was not found. George W O'Brien of Glen Echo offered $400 to secure Lovelesss appearance, otherwise payment to the county. Event links to Rockville and Glen Echo, with Loveless previously missing at last term. Also note Richmond filing by Louisville and Nashville Railroad against state corporation commission rate order.
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Prominent Fredericksburg Leader Capt C W Wallace Dies
Frederickburg obituaries note the death of Capt C W Wallace aged 73 a Civil War figure former Commonwealth attorney and judge advocate general of the First Corps He studied at the University of Virginia and retired from law in 1886 after decades of practice Also reported is the death of Ch Baker of Washington aged 85 and Capt Augustus P Fifer of Newberry S C once of Star Tannery born sixty seven years ago He led Lee's personal guard and scouts before becoming Newberry Academy principal in later years. James B Winston longtime treasurer of the R F & P Railroad dies in Richmond St Luke's Hospital at 77. Robert Vincent Lynn a Danville tobacconist dies at 79 after a paralytic stroke.
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Bowie and son face murder case in Charles County court
In La Plata Maryland on May 20 the Charles County Circuit Court opened with Judge Briscop and Judges Crane Merrick presiding. The case of Mrs Molly Bowie and her son Henry regarding the killing of Herbert Posey in January was listed on the docket. Bowie claims justification alleging Posey betrayed her daughter Prisilla by promising marriage and later refused to marry her despite pleas. Bail was posted after habeas corpus proceedings. Illness of Miss Bowie may delay trial, but court will likely hear the matter before week’s end. Adrian Posey is mentioned as a former state gjat- on a line cut off by the clipping.
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Manchester Judge Says Local Gambling Rife in City
Richmond Virginia May Judge William I Clapton of the Manchester Corporation Court charged his special grand jury that organized entertainments used games of chance. He instructed police to stay alert for any gambling activities and report or arrest to enforce the law.
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