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Washington Post

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Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

May 31, 1905

Page

8

Ficht on Primary Law Fraud Alleged in Passage

In Montgomery County the Republican chairman filed an injunction to block the upcoming primary under the new law. Hearing before Judges Henderson and Motter drew about 300 partisans from across the county. Burdette seeks to void the act as unconstitutional and corrupt, alleging altered provisions, lack of ballot custody and no penalties for fraud. The demurrer was overruled. testimony to follow with Col Spencer C. Jones and others summoned.

Washington Post Rockville Willis B. Burdette Republican County Committee Henderson and Motter Thomas M- Talbott Thomas Dawson Alexander Kilgour Burdette Talbott General Assembly Burdstte Elso Henderson Curt Talbot Col Spencer C. Jones Maryland Senate Albert J. Almanay John Williams Walter A. Johnston Lansdale Hbours

Hammon’s Insanity Defense in Murder Trial

J W Hammon testified he was insane when he killed his wife claiming memory loss of the act while denying firing the fatal shot. Defense argues lack of premeditation and deliberation. jury to decide murder verdict tomorrow.

Washington Post Winston-Salem N.C J. W. Hammons

Leesburg Election Controversy Reaches Court for Mayor Race

Leesburg council seeks amedamamus to compel Sheriff Monroe to hold mayor and twelve council seats election on June 18 amid legal dispute. Sheriff cites June 1 notices per local counsel as the town diverges from wider practice. The case proffers in the Circuit Court before Judge Nicol as Manassas and other towns fix June 18 elections.

Leesburg Apedal Washington Post Council of C. BE. Nicol Circuit Court Amendamus Eugene Monroe John H. Alexander Manassas Warrenton

Killed in Saloon Row in Maryland

Laurel Maryland May 9 Andrew Cooper colored resident of Howard County near Laurel shot and killed last night at John R Slaters saloon by William Bryant white who fled and not yet captured N H Baker with Bryant arrested and in custody claiming no involvement Baker admits starting the quarrel Bryant returned with a pistol Breach through lungs and shoulder blade death nearly instant the man aged about thirty five and married

Laurel Andrew Cooper Howard County John R. Slater William Bryant N. H. Baker Bryant Baker

Decoration Day Observed in Alexandria and Regatta Crowds

Decoration Day was observed with banks and offices closed and a half holiday for pupils. Crowds attended memorial exercises at the National Cemetery and the Old Dominion Boat Club regatta with contests, judges, and a lunch at the boat house. A bronze tablet in memory of Phillips Brooks was presented to the Episcopal Theological Seminary of Virginia by Harvard University alumni, with services conducted by Bishop Gibson and remarks by Rev. Freya Tompkins.

Washington Post Bureau King Street Alarandria National Cemetery Old Dominion Boat Club North J. P. Stump Methodial Episcopal Church South Willard P. Graves Alexandria Light Infantry Albert Bryan J. K. M. Norton Mesera Gardner L. Boothe James S Douglas, Jr Knox Tallman Herbert Brooks Green Barrett Stoutenburg Moss Crose Une Cochran Hunter Catts Graham McBurney Bransbury Fawcett Bryant Episcopal Theological Seminary of Virginia Big City Harvard University Phillips Brooks Massachusetts Harvard Ime Virginia Theologiea Baminary Alexandria Anit Robert A. Gibson Freya Tompkins Holy Trinity Church Phileasiphia Carl i Grammer Binary Norfolk Tr. Grammers Wes & Beautiful G. Harvard University J. I. C. de Sumichrast, Chairman; Walter J. Herzog, Secretary; Percy E. Wye Robert W. Skinner J. Purnell Mr. Hertzog Church Students' Association Phillips Brook G. E. Strong Bishop Brooks Sect Spring Park T Agaph Arlington Junction John Trigger Ac Een Street H. Zimmerman Market Alley

German Baptist Meeting Draws 20000 at Bristol Convention

Twenty thousand people expected at the national German Baptists meeting in Bristol Virginia with delegates arriving on trains. A Bible and Sunday-school institute runs to Saturday led by church workers from across the United States. Evangelist Dunkard Churchhee arrived from York Pennsylvania after walking to attend the event.

Bristol Washington Post United States Pacific Coast Evangeliat Vo ‘Dunkard Ghurckehee York

London Markets and Railway Shares in Open Market

London reports closing quotes for Consols and numerous railways including Atchison Chesapeake and Ohio Canadian Pacific and more. Also notes US steel and rails firms and a 2½ percent short bill discount and three month bids at 7 percent in the open market.

London Secon Anaconda Atchison Baltimore Ohio Chesapeake and Ohio Chicago Great Western Chengo St Pau Denver Rio Granda Beaver Lawsville Nashville Missouri Kansas Texas New York Central Norfolk and Wastern Norfolk and Galarig Western Pennsylvania Reading Southern Railwa Southern Halfway Southern Pacific Union Pacific Union Pacific Pea United Thatea United States Btcel Per Ion Epen

Live Stock Markets Mixed Across Regions With Steady Hogs

Chicago markets show receipts for cattle at 3 500 with steady to good demand across grades, hogs at 18 000 with steady to strong prices and mixed weights, and sheep at 19 000 with market strength for wethers and higher lambs. Baltimore week totals list weaker prices across steers and heifers, with hogs and sheep varying by grade.

Chicago Baltimore Boon

New York Cotton Market Sees Mixed Open with Prices Firming

New York May 30 spot cotton markets show little price movement with a firm undertone as stockholders hold firm. Sales total 95 bales with 600 arriving. Futures opened steady down 4 to 7 points but rose after opening on favorable weather and peace rumors, closing with minor losses overall and several positions advancing 1 to 4 points.

Ors Toardigure Liverpool Anais Jung

Baltimore Markets Largely Steady Prices Listed

Baltimore markets report butter steady with blends from 15 to 22 in various grades. Sugar shows strong but unchanged pricing with granulated at 6.90 and fine at 5.00.

Baltimore

Roanoke Plans Large Furniture Factory Aimed At Jobs

Roanoke Va May 20 Large steal mill slated to bring over 2080 workers and a major furniture factory project moves ahead backed by city dealers and wealthy citizens The item also touts a miracle cure for consumption cough and colds promising cure or no pay from all druggists.

Washington Post Roanoke

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