Powers of the press urged for civic duty at Baltimore event
Attorney General Charles J. Bonaparte spoke at the Baltimore Medical College and Baltimore Law School commencement on May 21, urging students and professionals to work for good government. He warned that a man earns his true stature through work and civic responsibility, condemning indolence among clubmen and tramps, and stressing the duties of educated citizens to inform public opinion and support reform.
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Baltmore Law School
Academy of “Music
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Men to Hang Together in Murder Trial Verdict
A crowded court heard the jury convict Thomas Lassiter and others of murder in a complex case tied to the shooting of Charles W Rath. The group included Lassiter and two co defendants, with the judge set to sentence them jointly.
Train crash and explosion injuries reported in region
News items describe a deadly train derailment near Ure cht and a Canton area dynamite blast injuring five workers including both white and Black men. Other notes cover Southern Newspaper Publishers Association meeting in Richmond and a railroad consolidation approval authorizing Kentucky line integration.
Former pastor arrested in Virginia on mail fraud schemes
John Thompson Hargrave, a former Methodist exhorter and Episcopal clergyman, was arrested at his Cedar Lodge home in Hanover County by a post office inspector on charges of devising schemes to defraud by mail. Affected letters targeted the Tennessee Kentucky Distillery Company in Clarksville, with Hargrave alleged to have ordered goods under the name of Rev J. Hargrave and failed to pay. Authorities report about a hundred similar cases. Hargrave, nearly sixty, had two marriages and fourteen children.
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Richmond
John Thompson Hargrave
Cedar Lodge
Oliver , Station
Hanover County
Coswecll
Tennessee-Kentucky Distillery Company
Clarkville
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Diamond Queen on Trial in Wheeling Case
Bessie Crisswell alias Burton faces trial before Judge Lewis Jordan in Wheeling Criminal Court for allegedly stealing diamonds valued at 2500 from jeweler H E Hillman. She claims Hillman befriended her since age sixteen and betrayed her, saying gifts and diamonds were provided by him.
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Lewis Jordan
New York City
H E Hillman
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Aged murderer Barton dies in prison after life sentence
Charles Barton aged seventy two, imprisoned for the murder of neighbor evangelist Talheim in Hagerstown, died suddenly in the penitentiary from kidney disease. He had been under a life term, once sentenced to hang but commuted by Governor War. Barton, born in England, left a son in Hagerstown. The murdered man was found slain with an ax in his home, cash and a treasure box stolen. Barton maintained his innocence to the end.
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Charles Barton
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Salem Female College Graduates 43 in College Course
Winston-Salem N C May 21 The 105th annual commencement at Salem Female College reports the largest session with over 400 in enrollment Diplomas awarded to 43 graduates in college course and about 25 in music art and other special studies Congressman John W Small of Washington delivered the literary address on Community Builders applying his theme to rural and urban life
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Salem Female College
John W Small
Washington
Frost Wipes Out Early Vegetables in Winchester County
Farmers report heavy frost last night will cost hundreds of dollars in early vegetables and fruits. Gardens across the county were damaged and remaining tomato plants were killed, ending the early fruit season in this section.
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Winchester
Notable Tennessee Lawyer Dies in Court Room Deposition
Special to The Washington Post reports prominent Tennessee lawyer Captain A S Deaderik dropped dead in the Jonesboro court house coat room during a deposition. A Confederate veteran, 65, he had been urged to seek the Democratic nomination for Congress in the First District. Survived by wife and five daughters.
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Acid thrown in eyes shocks Huntington scene
Mrs Mars Baccus wife of Charles Baccus is in critical condition after a powerful acid was flung toward her eyes by Mrs Lewis Skegley on a street. Skegley fled as police search for her. Fire destroys Lenpire Chair Company plant in Bristol Tennessee with $35,000 loss, insured for $27,000. Also reports Maryland Classis begins session in Cumberland. Virginia items note bankruptcy filing by Stuart merchant D McIntosh. drowning of Henry Beale in Lake Kilby. local weddings in Norfolk and Suffolk with multiple couples.
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Plea for Votes Gordon and Nicol in Clash
Virginia voters heard six speakers including Gordon and Nicol advocate for Democratic congressional candidates in the district. Carlin claimed home strength. Gordon attacked Nicol with sarcasm while praising Roosevelt and opposing unions. Nicol rebutted with satire and defended federal school aid with conditions. Police court arraignments followed for two transit workers in a fatality case, with a jail term imposed.
Mrs Morgan Granted Absolute Divorce in Norfolk Case
Norfolk woman Lily Leigh Morgan was granted an absolute divorce from Geoffrey Morgan, son of an English lord who failed to recognize their child. Morgan deserted the family years ago and returned to England. Mrs Morgan wins custody of the children and is noted as daughter of Norfolk society leader Mrs James Y Leigh. May 21.
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Oli Point Comfort
Washington and Lee elects student officers in tight races
The annual student elections at Washington and Lee University in Lexington Virginia produced close results with a second ballot needed for key posts. Roscoe Bolar Stephenson won the final ballot as president, while Cleon Scott Osbourn secured the athletic committee chair after a two-ballot contest. Other posts included James Harrick as student body president and Walter Hood as Davies president.
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James Howard Larrick
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Davies
Walter Manly Hood
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Robert Burney Pruitt Rosewell
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Lewisburg
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RUIN FOR COTTON CROP AT JAMESTOWN EXPOSITION
Norfolk Va May 21 at its eleventh annual convention the Cotton Seed Crushers Association adopted a resolution expressing sympathy for southern cotton growers facing crop ruin from weather and offering seed for replanting Col Joe Allison Texas delegate warned the boll weevil failed to harm cotton in winter and urged aid by supplying seed for replanting efforts
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Fauquier Gets Senator In Two County Nominating Accord
Democratic executive committees of Fauquier and Loudoun counties met in Middleburg and gave Fauquier authority to select and nominate the State senate candidate to represent both counties. Loudoun’s floater delegate options remain George Latham Fletcher of Warrenton and Theodore C Pilcher, with Fauquier candidates John Orr Daniel and Maj B W Lynn from Leesburg seeking the floater delegate post.
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Jury Indicts Bowies in Maryland Murder Case
A grand jury in La Plata Maryland indicted Mary E Bowie also known as Molly Bowie and Robert H Bowie also Henry Bowie for the January 18 murder of Hubert Posey. Trial was tentatively set for Friday with Congressman Sydney E Mudd and Adrian Posey appearing for the defendants.
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Postmaster Accused in Virginia Fraud Case
Staunton Virginia May 21 United States Commissioner M L Meredith yesterday heard the complaint against C P Bosserman postmaster at Fluven Virginia charged with falsifying his postal accounts and using postage stamps in paying for merchandise He was held for the United States court at Harrisonburg in June He failed to give $1 000 bond and is now in the Augusta County jail
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Washington and Rockville Line to Gaithersburg extended
Washington and Rockville Railway plans extend five miles from Rockville to Gaithersburg with Rockville officials and Talbott Talbott reviewing routes. A new Rockville and Gaithersburg Company will be incorporated as the Washington and Rockville Company. Construction may start within weeks and rights of way are to be secured promptly. Extension beyond Gaithersburg is not yet decided.
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New Air Ship a Success at Jamestown Exposition
Leon Reachey piloted a new air ship during the Jamestown Exposition in Norfolk Virginia. The craft remained aloft over twenty minutes with full control before landing at the aeronautic concourse to a crowd of thousands.
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Rowland a toxicologist in poisoning case exhumations
Raleigh May 21 Dr Edward Rowland jailed in Henderson on murder charges for his son DavidAustin Rowland and his wife former husband Charles E K Strange’s death. Stomachs of David and Charles Strange sent to State chemist. Bodies of Rowland and Strange exhumed as evidence of poisoning. Wife posted 2000 cash bond, claims no prior meeting with husband.
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Shoe Industry Thrives in Census Report of 1905 output
The Census Bureau shows the United States leading in boot and shoe manufacture with 1316 establishments, 149,924 wage earners, and wages totaling 69.06 million. Materials cost 19.736 million and products valued at 32.107 million, with leather gloves and mittens in 339 establishments and 16 percent more pairs since 1900.
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Census Bureau
Buries Wife Weds Sister in Ohio Marriage
Karl Fouser a 30 year old machinist from Alliance Ohio married Mary Helwig the sister of his second wife whom he buried on the previous Sunday. Five weeks earlier Fouser had traveled to Germany to fetch a son from his first marriage. He landed in Alliance but brought his wife’s sister instead and the two wed in Canton after funeral services.
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Boy Rescues Teacher in Peoria Boat Incident
In Peoria on May 21 Frank Burg a fourteen year old pupil from Peary public school and other classmates were out with teacher Minnie Love. When Mrs Love slipped from a row boat into the water Burg dived in and caught her as she sank. He fought a swift current and brought her to the dock securing possible Carnegie Medal recognition for his act.
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Langdon Amateurs Stage Gilbert and Sullivan Farce
Langdon Hall hosted a Monday evening performance of Gilbert and Sullivan’s comic opera Final by Jury to benefit the St Barnabas Mission building fund. Cast included Herbert Featherstone Miss Katherine Whitcomb Mr Herkeley Robert Featherstone Gilbert Eillengass John W. Watson Mona Roberts Nellie Ley Grace Ford Louise Kelly Edith Leverett Elva Whitcomb Dorothy Featherstone Mussen Raid Dorsey Jesse Miser and Susie Warren.
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