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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Nov 01, 1907
Page
5
A chaotic but exciting Virginia Carolina chase features Col Hughes narrowly escaping in a horse race for the cup. The event includes a windy dash across terrain with many notable riders and horses, such as Reese and Bronte, while Foxes and several unnamed contestants race for dominance. The field includes Lassie, Blinken, and Tara, with varying fortunes and a dramatic finish shaping the lead.
In Delaware the Canton Trans and Steel Company and creditors seek a co receiver for South Beltimore Steel Car and Foundry Company. The filing states debts total about 4906 dollars and requests temporary control to preserve assets and permit reorganization. The plant will remain under receivership for ten days to avoid disruption while pursuing creditor relief.
Fragmentary OCR reports a violent Norfolk mob clash ending with a police officer fatally shot. The account mentions a heavy crowd throwing missiles, buses set on fire, and officers firing. several named individuals appear garbled, with unclear sequence and attribution.
Spoulateva gyuamiraei Beltimore and Ma Oech L Miss Marie McAprhog Huchshan and Marke Sullivan were married twice in separate ceremonies. The first nuptials occurred at St Pius Catholic Church with Rev Faber Valwud officiating. A second ceremony followed years later at Franklin Huet Eresbrtarian Church conducted by Dr Harris Bo Birk.
A historic decision ends interclass scrimmages at North Carolina A. & M. College. President Win Sukoulf and faculty announce the ban, citing safety and discipline. Freshman and upperclass divisions will not engage in any practice matches, signaling a return to formal class activities and academics.
A fragment from a 19th century text describes a recipe for treating consumption. It recommends mixing two ounces of glycerine with six ounces of whiskey and concentrating compounds, taken every four hours, then sealed in air tight vials. The document notes ingredients can be purchased at general stores and that the mixture acts quickly.
Four Cresaptown men and a Washington poet were among those at a deserted cabin where Wilbur Hite died after severe burns and exposure. Authorities are examining an autopsy and postmortem statements as they investigate a possible homicide linked to intoxication and coal oil on clothes. The scene was reported near Cresaptown on Whteator Road, with Berstiberger named as a key figure.
Intimation spreads that President Roosevelt declines attending the Jamestown Exposition. A presidential disinclination is noted amid secretary level deliberations and a Treasury official’s comments regarding the administration’s stance and the exposition’s financing.
The Amertusn owida at the Londons Hunt Club chased a small but exciting fox through Leesburg starting opposite Barrett mutate. Led by Morven Bark master Wener and Daria, a pack of twenty five couples followed Robert Tidd on the Dey MU road for six miles across Hamilton Mount Gilead and Huning country before returning to Leesburg. Attendees included Mr and Mrs. Davis Henry Fairtex Mrs Hemnetane Miss Cinget E R Whites Chichester Cart and Dr Be Tenant. Middiacx Hounds plan another meet tomorrow at Loelers.
Bristol Tennessee braces for a liquor crackdown as thirteen more saloons are projected to close within months, following earlier closures. The move aligns with gubernatorial pressure and regional economic concerns about Southern crops, commerce, and industry amid shifting duties for nearby rail and distribution routes. Local figures anticipate further candidate activity around Alexandria and Washington interests as mayoral race chatter grows.
Nortons, Va, Oct. 1 The large aeroplane invented by Joreal Ludlow of New York crashed during a demonstration at the Jamestown Exposition. The craft rose about sixty feet before diving to the ground headfirst and was wrecked. Ludlow and an aide were injured while attempting to tow the device. The stunt proved impracticable and the exhibit closed.
Mina Artuckle read a newspaper report of her marriage to Cleland McNeft in West Virginia. She called the ceremony a mock marriage with her participation as the price, while the public wedding notices listed the names and details. Misunderstood publicity left her chagrined at Bartonville, Oldfield, and nearby areas.
A civil service examination for clerk and carrier positions at the Washington post office was held yesterday in the government building in Alexandria. The exam was conducted by N. S. Williamson with assistants R. Lugac and J. J. McFarland, and twenty-nine white men and twenty colored men were tested, with one colored man excluded.
Fragmented Alexandria page describes masked revelers dragged to streets by horses and moskiting mobs, with broken wagons and improvised mischief. A candidate for the Republican delegate race in Taylor County, W Va, is noted amid a flood of court items and local notices.
Buckley, a young white man from Washington DC, was tried in Haslingd Court for feloniously assaulting J B Grimstead in June. Eight jurors doubted guilt, ten favored acquittal. testimony placed Buckley in Washington until July 3 and in a Petersburg jail after his arrest. The jury returned not guilty. Buckley remains jailed awaiting further action.
Former Inder Wilbur J. Kilby, longtime judge and executive, collapsed with paralysis at Cedar Hill Cemetery waiting for a new constitution. His condition described as serious but not entirely unconscious. recovery possible. Rockville Marriage Licenses list couples from Montgomery County. Local entries include Marshall William Clagett and Anna E. Hnl. Frank Brothers of Baughneton and Maxparet Lips of ls. Fredarick Will ing Muller and Misa Maiie Agnes Gordon wed at Grace Episcopal Church in Rockwill. Rev. Gearzo H. McGraw presiding.
Lloyd County authorities charge a murder connected to the death of Meritt Underwood of Sowers Virginia and the Wednesday marriage of his widow to a man from West Virginia. Underwood died Sunday after a long illness. an autopsy was ordered as police allege poisoning. The couple were arrested as they left the town.
Cashier Crocker left a note to Examiner Bostwick explaining the First Nations Bank of Chariton has been placed under immediate charge after over lending. The bank reports 59000 in stock and surplus with about 00 in deposits. Other local banks under Russell, Iowa, briefly closed temporarily today.
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