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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Nov 08, 1909

Page

19

Trolley Line Purchase Aims At New Rail System

Henry L. Doherty & Co of New York take controlling interest in the Cumberland and Westernport Electric Railway, uniting the line with a proposed new road from Keyser to Chataigne Forge. The project, cost about 7.6 million dollars, would intersect the C and O network near Monterey and Antioch, pass through Upper Tract and Petersburg, linking with Baltimore and Ohio and Western Maryland systems.

Washington Post Cumberland New York Cumberland and Westernport Electric Maryland Callun Terele Willam A Morgart Diames Blakiston John Brophy Ro Rech Teis Leontinas Cumberlard Cumberlard Frosting Senatoring West Cruport Wranklin Vfa T—The West Tram Railway Company Bruklin Keyser John J .Stoutenburgh John G Roper Bent Ham Ho Hiner Evankin Wil Charles Wo Lunsted Monterey Olifton Forge Upper Tract Petersburg Mays Ulaml Antock Baltimore

Ex Judge Savage Dead in Baltimore Hospital

Former Judge George Savage died yesterday afternoon at the Sreprand-Britt Hospital near Lowcon after a long illness. Born in Savage, he served in the Confederate army and was a long time public official in the city. He was secretary to Mayor Tribe and later to the court. survived by one son in Richmond VA.

Baltimore George Nee Sreprand-Britt Hospital Lowcon Atere Savage Ely Sivnke Tribe

Passage of Suspicious Rail Pass Leads to Arrests

An incident near a Norfolk and Western railroad line led to the formal arrest of a man and a woman after authorities alleged a man used a pass to claim a wife he did not have. The case arose when a telegraph operator reported irregular activity around a pass scam.

Wegaily Norfolk and Western Otte

Governor orders National Guard to quell mob in West Virginia

In a Tuesday night incident near Charlston grim tensions rise as four men refuse to protect African Americans and face assault charges, while Governor Glasscock mobilizes the National Guard to safeguard the mob and racially targeted citizens. unrest prompts a muster and evacuation actions in the region.

Charlston Imo Negroes Vin Ot Lachhold Chissucay Company Ilomal Gomind Gov WE Glasscock Gov Glassrock Gassanas i National Guard Smo Negroes Mins Gov Glass H Sutton

Train plunges into river near Thurmond WV wreck fatal for engineer

A Chesapeake and Ohio freight train rammed an embankment and plunged into the New River near Thurmond West Virginia injuring fireman Hoover slightly while engineer was fatally hurt. The wreck was blamed on a broken component.

Thurmond W. Va Washington Post Charleston Engneer Fileramin Chesapeake and Oho New River Wreman Hoover

Watches and the value of regular jewelers

It argues that buying a watch from a regular jeweler is as important as having a watch made, stating that the best watch in the world may be found through trusted local craftsmanship and reliable retail sources.

WALTHAM WATCHES ADVICE TO BUYERS

In Waltham a cautionary note on watches warns buyers that transportation accidents can affect accuracy and only a skilled jeweler can ensure a watch runs correctly. It advises asking for a Waltham Watch adjusted to temperature and position before purchasing.

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Lynchburg Sets November 16 as White Burley Day

Leaf tobacco prices nationwide show firm, slightly higher trend despite dry weather. Lynchburg selects November 16 for selling white burley grown in the region. market reports from Durham Winston Petersburg and Lynchburg indicate steady demand and varied price ranges across grades.

Lynchburg Washington Boston Durham Basco

Final effort to save Calvin Johnson in Virginia death case

Attorney Lewis Machen plans to seek executive clemency for Calvin Johnson, one of three men convicted of Walter F. Schultz murder. Johnson’s appeal failed. Machen travels to Richmond to petition Gov Swanson. Other items note railway conductors, local obituaries, oyster roast, and confirmation at St Mary’s Church in Alexandria.

Amhington Port Alexantr's Calvin Johnson Walter F. Schultz Lewis H. Machen Townton Court of Appeals Macken Richmond Swanson Louis C Barley Johson Commonwealth Samuel 'S Brent Machen Howes Johnson Henry Smith Johmson Richard Pines Eugene Dorsey Pines Dorsey Smith Corporation Court Young Men's Senate The Methodist Episcopal Church South Alexandria Young Peoples South Washington Street Augustine van de Vyver St Mary's Catholic Church

Insolvent Traders Bank trustees reveal losses and child deposits

Trustees of Traders Bank report insolvency with president Ten Gordon and cashier A Craver under scrutiny. Deposits total 188 020.4 with 530 overdrafts, personal liabilities to the bank and American Piano Player Company linked. Savings deposits show tiny sums placed for children, some in their own names, across several accounts.

Norfolk Cag Trackers Bank Arginia Corporation Commission Wanklygs Ten. B Gordon Castler AON Craver American Piano Player Company Craser

Prize Beagles Exhibited at National Beagle Club Show

Special to the Washington Post from Charlottesville Virginia on November 7 the National Beagle Club of America held an afternoon show at Hunters Hall the club headquarters five miles east of Charlottesville under American Kennel Club rules The entry list was the largest in the club s history George B Post Jr of Bernardsville NJ showed imports for the first time in America and won many prizes William G Mackefeller dominated prizes Judge Chetwood Sith of Worcester MA presided The bench show committee included Barclay Turnbull James W Appleton and Miflin Wharton all of Bernardsville NJ

Washington Charlottesville Beagle Club of America Hunters Hall George B Post, Jr Bernardaville America William G Mackefeller Prises ‘ Chetwood Sith Worcester Mass Barclay Turnbull Bernards-ville James W. Appleton Ipsvich

Fire destroys Imperial Company's factory and wharf at Money Point

A fire at Money Point near Norfolk completely destroyed the Imperial Company fertilizer factory and its wharf on the Elzabeth River. Losses were estimated between 80,000 and 100,000 dollars. The U S naval magazine across the river raised safety fears among authorities and surrounding residents.

Fertilizer Company Money Point Sposlal Washington Port Norfolk Imperial Company Elzabeth River Norsk States Naval Magazine Sta

Roanoke Fire Destroys Stables. Horses Burned and Damages Noted

In Roanoke Virginia the stables of ML W London were destroyed by a Saturday night fire. About three horses and a hundred poultry perished, with roughly twenty horses saved. The losses are partially insured. A separate Roanoke incident reports Stephen O Moorello killed after being struck by a Norfolk and Western switch engine near Park Street crossing while serving as a hostler for Joe Jodd. In Laurel Maryland a marriage took place at the home of the bride’s parents on Postoffice Avenue with Barbara May Ludtke and August Horst wed, officiated by Reverend Herbert F Richards of Fulton Immanuel Church.

ML W London Roanote Stephen O Moorello Park Street Norfolk and Western Roanoke Joe Jodd Laurel Washington

Woman saves mother as cow attack injures two near Weakington Park

In Laurel, Mrs Delilah Stewart was knocked down by a vicious cow while her daughter Mrs William Piggott tried to rescue her. Piggott suffered a broken collarbone and internal injuries after diverting the attack. Troop C and the Fifteenth Cavalry band arrived in Laurel from Baltimore and resume marching to Washington. Daniel Fahnestock, long-time passenger conductor on the Waynesboro division, Cumberland Valley Railroad, retires today as the oldest conductor in service. Adam Toms of Smythsburg, a track crew member, was run over by a handcart on the Western Maryland Railroad near Edgemont, losing his ability to walk temporarily and was taken to Hagerstown Hospital.

Weakington Parkersburg W Va Wiliam Piggott Delilah Stewart Figgott Fifteenth Cavalry Laurel Baltimore Washington Daniel Fahnestock Waynesboro Cumberland Valley Railroad Sle Adam ‘Toms Smythsburg Western Maryland Railroad Edgemont Hagerstown Hospital

Nelson Held After Durham Stabbing Arrest

Nelson William 8 Nelson, 44, sought for assault with a dangerous weapon in Washington last Thursday, was arrested in Durham NC. Detective Berman, who pursued him from Washington, will bring him back to stand trial. The victim Hugh M Boyer, a real estate agent, was stabbed twice and survived.

Nelson Capital William 8 Hugh M Boyer Durham Berman Central Office Washington Palsen Nels Hoyer Royer Roopstal

Wife of Bolivian minister dies after long illness

Senora Arcadia Yarnell de Calderon wife of Bolivian minister Gon Ignacio Calderon died at the Bolivian legation in Washington after a lengthy illness. She was 60 and had been active in church and charitable work. Funeral services will be held at St Thomas Episcopal Church with burial in Havre de Grace, Md. She leaves her husband two sisters Emma and Louise Yarnell of Baltimore and three daughters.

Senora Arcadia Yarnell de Calderon Senor Gon Ignacio Calderon Bolivia Legation Sixteenth Street Senate de ‘Calderon St ‘Thomas’ Episcopal Church C Ernest Smyth Havre de Grace Md Senora de Calderon Don Joaquin Bernardo Salve Supreme Court Obige Goumblas Seles Harrison Cook Misa Arcadia Yarnell Maryland Baltimore Central South America Washington New York Bilmore Emma Louise Yarnell Senoritas Halles, Dallvian Bena Caideroh

Widow Held After Housekeeper Death Fire Burns Suspicion

In Philadelphia on November 7, Mrs Margaret Sausser, 90, was found burned and disfigured in a room at the home of William E Dutton, a middle aged widower and her employer. Dutton claims Mrs Sausser set herself ablaze by stepping on a match and says he did not realize the severity of her injuries until police were notified. she died from burns and cuts.

Philadelpina Margaret Sausser William E Dutton Dalton Dutton Sausser

Four Army Prisoners Escape From Madison Barracks

Watertown dispatch reports four rear prisoners escaped Saturday night from Madison barracks guardhouse. Privates Lee and Rochtachel, each sentenced to two years at Fort Leavenworth, with Bettinger a five year Federal term in leg irons, and Ayres awaiting trial, remain at large along with two Black soldiers.

Watertown Madison Barracks Lee Rochtachel Fort Leavenworth Bettinger Ayres

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