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Washington Post

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Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Oct 02, 1905

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17

Southampton County political clash ends in contested chair

In Courtland a county chair race sparked another violent flare in the Holland vs Parker era. Joseph S. Musgrave and J. E. Moyler tied at thirteen votes each. Holland upheld Musgrave by casting a deciding vote. Musgrave kept the chair as temp chaos erupted. a later move to retire and settle for a new candidate failed. Contested results threaten Musgrave’s election amid bitter factionalism.

Washington Post Suffolk Southampton County Courtland Twentysix J.—Veter Holland Charman Joseph 5 Musgrave J. E. Moyler Holland Moyler Mosler

Open Campaign Speakers Hit Fredericksburg Area

Democratic candidates prepare for a campaign week with events in Fredericksburg and surrounding areas. Senator Thomas S Martin and Congressman A C Swanson will address crowds at Spotsylvania Court House on October 2, with Judge F L W Sims as a state senate candidate. A large Democratic rally is planned in the city opera house, and further speeches by Martin, Swanson, and other leaders are slated for Stafford Court House on October 4, featuring a free dinner and a gathering of local supporters and notable attendees.

Fredericksburg Tas Washington Post Frederick Burs Spottsylvant Court House Thomes S Martin Congress- Lian Riney Sims State Senate Muti C A Swanson Congress Tuscy Bikesdesy Mo Tator Martin

Maryland Democratic center invites Blanchard to speak on Poe amendment

Governor Blanchard has agreed to address Maryland Democrats on the Poe amendment to the Constitution. The invitation aims to advance the race question as the campaign’s central issue and seeks the experience of governors like Lowhiana and other states that have legislated on the topic.

Gov. Blanchard Origa Blanchard Democratic State Centel Committee Maryland

Beginnings of War on Vice In Norfolk

The Washington west Norfolk Va report says an anti-vice crusade began with Police Chief Boush initiating actions. Warrants were issued for four men selling after hours, including a relative of a local business ally. Police also raided rooms at Kesson & Ramey, making six arrests as raids are expected to continue with mayoral and police backing.

Speaal Washington West Norfolk Va Everuny Ty Boush Riddick Selung Kcsson & Ramey Chet Boushets

Rich haul for thieves in Tazewell robbery case

Special to The Washington Post reports a bold Friday night theft in Tazewell Virginia where Adam Lindley lost a large cash sum, believed stolen from a trunk near his bedroom as he planned a bank deposit. No suspects yet. the incident unsettles the coal firm’s operations in the area.

Washington Tazewell Squire Adam Lindley Lindley

Virginia Weddings in Harpers Ferry Tie Two Couples

Miss Nellie E. Brown and Frenry Burkett, both of Charlestown West Virginia, wed here today by Rev J R Wood of the Chatham Methodist Church. Miss Ela Boaze and Patrick H Payne of Pittsylvania County married Sunday at the bride’s home. The groom is a prosperous young farmer and they plan to reside in Pittsylvania County.

Harpers Ferry Nellie E. Brown Frenry Burkett Charlestown W. Va J. R. Wood Methodist Episcopal Church Chatham Ela Boaze Patrick H. Payne Pittsylvania County Die

Hazing at A and M draws five possible dismissals

A Raleigh Charlotte special reports a fresh hazing outbreak at State Agricultural and Mechanical College. Five students face possible dismissal after an investigation by the faculty, which will conclude tomorrow. Ten days earlier two sophomores were expelled for hazing amid rough incidents.

Raleigh Charlotte N. C Observer State Agricultural and Mechanical College

Longshoremen Strike Delays Hit Norfolk Vessels

Merchants and Miners' Transportation Company workers walk out at Norfolk delaying ships. The Chatham sailed with little cargo and may rail the freight, while the Howard arrived with a heavy Boston cargo and will discharge at Newport News before barging to Norfolk. Nantucket sailed with minimal cargo as only twenty six longshoremen worked. Company officials expect replacement workers within days.

Norfolk Washington Post Merchants and Miners’ Transportation Company Chatham Boston Howard Newport Newa

Reunion at Petersburg Confederate veterans meet in Petersburg

The Grand Camp of Confederate veterans of Virginia will hold its annual gathering in Petersburg from October 25 to 27. Plans include a sham battle on October 26 at the Battle of the Crater site. Ex Confederate soldiers from all commands are invited to attend and relive memories. Committee members named are George S. Besnard HE Fermth R G Thompson BR B Davis and J E Whitehorne.

Confederate Veterans of Virginia Petersburg Virginia George S. Besnard HE. Fermth R. G. Thompson BR. B. Davis J. E. Whitehorne

Rival Orders Claim Fund in Equity Court

In Hagerstown on Oct. 1 the Mechanics' Loan and Savings Institute filed a bill in Equity Court seeking to determine ownership of $3,000 on deposit. Both Hamilton Lodge Shield of Honor and Hamilton Lodge Guard of Honor claim the money amid a feud between the two secret orders. The Guard of Honor was formed by members who left Shield of Honor over rate changes and moved the funds to their treasury.

Washington Post Hagerstown Mechanics’ Loan and Savings Institute Hamilton Lodge Guard of Honor Shield of Honor

Escapes From Marlboro Jail Leave Johnson At Large

Hyattsville Md August 25 Constable Flarr of Briatsville and William Johnson arrested for larceny of three suits of clothes from Marlboro jail planned to await trial. Johnson warned he would break jail and this morning did so. by late evening he remained at large and at liberty.

Washington Post Hyattsville Charles W. Flarr Biyattsville Rockville Wiliam C. Johnson Johnson Marlboro Mberty

Frederick County Apple Crop Far Exceeds Expectations

Frederick County fruit growers estimate this year’s apple harvest at about 160000 barrels, valued around 250000 dollars. The crop surpasses last year by roughly 375000 and apples are being rapidly harvested, barreled, and shipped to Western and Northern markets with exports to London and Liverpool.

Frederick County Washington Post Winchester London Liverpool

Death under freight train near Magnolia station

Paul Miller eighteen employed by B and O Railroad contractors near Magnolia Cumberland Maryland fell under a freight train while attempting to board. His leg was crushed requiring amputation and he died shortly after. Remains sent to Lattimore where his father Lewis Miller resides. Parkersburg reports heavy rains and rising rivers with no serious damage. Norfolk Virginia a man named Charles Slipe had his left arm amputated after being run over by a Norfolk and Southern train at Main Beach.

Washington Post Cumberland Paul Miller Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Magnolia Lattimere Lewis Miler Parkersburg W Va Ohio Valley Washington Port Norfolk Charlea Slipe Sarah Leigh Hospital Slipe Norfolk and Southern Main Beach Cumberland, Md J. D. Dick Baltimore and Ohio Great Cacapon W. Va

Sermon and meetings mark Alexandria in brief

Washington Post Bureau reports a Baltimore conference Women’s Missionary Society session at the Washington Street Methodist south in Alexandria with Rev E V Regester delivering the annual foreign missions sermon and Miss Tarratt Miss Waters and Miss Wilson contributing. Other local church services and civic notes follow plus a Mount Vernon hill project and various local appointments and visits.

Washington Post Bureau King Street Alexandria Woman's Missionary Society Baltimore Methodist Episcopal Church South Washington Street Episcopal Church South E. V. Regester Miss Tarratt Miss Waters China Miss Tarrant Misa Wilson Korea Miss Vierkorn St. Mary's Catholic Church A. van de Vyver D. D Richmond Rome Second Presbyterian Church G. W Butler Brazil Trinity Methodist Episcopal Church Mr. McMichael Samuel F. Stoxeley Mount Vernon Hill Little Hunting Creek Mount Vernon Washington, Alexandria Mount Vernon Barney Free Methodist South Lestreet A GU. , Miller A. Smith North Alfred Street Alexandria Athletic Association Washington Cy Lambeth E. M. Anderson E. W. Starwell St. Asaph Washington Streets Robert W. Blair Gloucester Court House Corporation Court Conrad C. Smith Denmark United States Samuel P. Fisher Montague Eva Dent Lynchburg

Barn Destroyed by Flames in Maryland Farm Fire

A large frame barn near Bissell in Washington County owned by the Keller heirs and tenanted by Daniel Eichelberger burned last night. A five year old boy woke to a haymow blaze where a negro tramp had been sleeping. Horses and cattle were saved and workers saved the nearby dwelling. The loss ran to several thousand dollars, partly insured, with wheat, hay, potatoes and farming gear destroyed.

Haymon Washington Fort Hagerstown William M. Keller Daniel Eichelberger Bissell Washington County Eichelberger

Local Deaths and Community Notes from Montgomery County

Found dead at his Gaithersburg farm, Zachariah Briggs, 57, likely heart failure, survived by wife daughter of James Clagett and son Herman. In Sandy Spring, neighbors oppose rural free mail delivery and back county high school. J D Dick, B&O trackman, killed near Great Cacapon by a passenger train. Rockville’s Studge James Henderson, ill with stomach ailment, now in a Baltimore sanatorium with improving prospects.

Washington Post Rockville Zachariah Briggs Gaithersburg James Clagett Herman Briggs Neighbors Sandy Spring Montgomery County Washington Port Studge James Henderson Baltimore

Virginia Obituary Notices From Richmond and Pittsylvania

James F Baula bury a drug clerk formerly of Alexandria Va found dead in bed at his boarding house in Richmond His wife arrived and found him dead Chatham Oct 1 Miss Anna Belle Carter of Stony Mill Pittsylvania County died Thursday after a lingering illness Surviving siblings and relatives listed among Pittsylvania County residentsaines

Richmond James F. Baulabury Alexandria Chatham Anna Belle Carter Stony Mill Pittsylvania County J. T James W EB. E Rufus Carter Nannie H. Blair James T. Fulton Saucy Nelson

Riverdale School Board Crisis Splits Voters Over Trustees

Riverdale residents split into factions over public school administration. At a county school board meeting, twenty children urged chosen trustees amid resignations of three trustees. Commissioners declined to name successors, taking on duties and planning appointees with the annual list.

Riverdale Washington Post Yoseph &. Fanning George B. Reed Mr. Shaffer Joseph A. Fanning George W. Whalley H. C. James William F. Kase Citizens’ Association William B. Severe H. H. Sehorn G. W. Whalley William H. Sehorn Joseph A. Bilundon Charles Ear B. D. Stepher

UVa First Convocation Reports Strong Attendance

Special to The Washington Firm Charlottesville Oct 1 The University of Virginia held its first convocation of the new session in the Academic Building. Dean H St George Tucker of George Washington University was to speak but illness prevented it. Dr Paul B Bar ringer discussed new student insights and honor system enforcement. President Alderman highlighted integrity duties, reported 675 attendees with Virginia contributing about 60 percent and engineering noting the largest enrollment rise.

Washington Charlottesville University of Virginia H. St. George Tucker Law School George Washington University Paul B. Barringer Alderman South Atlantic South Central States North Atlantic State of Virginia

Rockefeller Jr Leads Bible Class Amid Ill health Reports

The Washington Post notes J D Rockefeller Jr heads the Fifth Avenue Baptist Church young men’s Bible class but may not lead again due to health. Secretary Millard Richardson cites poor health but hopes for possible later leadership. Rockefeller plans to stay at Pocantico Hills until November then travel to Europe for a winter in the south of France seeking benefit to health.

Joe Washington Post New York Fifth Avenue Baptist Church John D. Rockefeller, Jr Millard 3. Richardson Foramico Hills Rockefeller Richardson Mr. Richardson Jeader RockefenNer, Jr Potantico Allis

Congressman's Illness Shocks Birmingham District

Congressman W Underwood of the district fell ill at his Birmingham home amid overwork. Doctors call it a general nervous breakdown, with he resting tonight after a anxious day. In New York a jewel theft case links a Chicago arrest to a Robbery at 33 West Seventy Street.

Birmingham Ala W Underwood New York Chicago West Seventieth Street Isaac F. Lloyd The Mutual Life Insurance Company Pennsylvania Railroad Sixth B Streets Pittsburg Harrisburg Cincinnati Indinapolis Louisville St. Louis Main Line Pennsylvania Limited Cleveland Toledo Detroit Indianapolis Pennsylvania Pullman Washington Nashville Cincinnat Chicago Limited Baltimore Pacific Express Buffalo Day Express Buffalo Emporium Rochester Himira Renovo Willamsport Emporium Junction Niagara Falls Jgrie Canandaigua Philadelphia East Congressional Limited Boston Annapolia Pope's Creek Line Gna W Boyd

Army Pay in 1875 Falls Short of Need for Recruits

Francis B. Dodge paymaster general reports the army spent 31 361 132 for the year and that the last full pay schedule was set 35 years ago, insufficient for modern demands. Underpayment hinders recruitment from desired classes, while the deposit system grows to 326 251 386 overall, and Dodge proposes permanent officer ranks above captain to replace current temporary staff appointments.

Francis 8. Dodge Congress Dodge Hne

Marine Officer in Trouble in Debts Case at Brooklyn

First Lieut Henry D F Long once famed for Philippines service and Peking relief was arrested on debts under 3600 dollars. He surrendered and reported to court martial after being forbidden to leave the reservation. Long had borrowed 250 dollars in Manila era and later ran up other debts to a canteen operator and crew, leading to delays and disciplinary action.

Washington Post Brooklyn Get. L Henry D. F. Long Marine Corps Philippines Peking A. W. Catlin Marine Barracks Navy Yard Long Annapolis McKinley Manila Camp Emiett Washington Heutenant Gen. Elliott Brooklyn Navy Yard

Cuban Bandit Reported Killed in Cuba

On October 1 in Guana Cuba a rural guard unit reportedly killed the infamous bandit Chino Oreill who had faced death sentences for multiple murders. Earlier capture attempts cost two other lives amid confusion over Oreill’s fate.

Guana Cuba Chino Oreill Oreill Creill

Warships at New York Welcome British Fleet

Rear Admiral Robley D. Evans returns with part of the North Atlantic fleet to New York Harbor. The Maine and Missouri lead the first division with Kearsarge and Kentucky sent to yards. A second division includes the Alabama Illinois Massachusetts and Iowa. The fleet plans a ten day stay to prepare for a larger force and to welcome Prince Louis of Battenburg arriving between November 1 and 2.

Evans New York Robley D. Evans North River Admiral Evans Maine Missouri Kearsarge Island Navy Yard Kentucky Portsmouth Alabama Charles H. Davis Illinois Massachusetts Iowa Charleston Prince Louis of Battenburg

Mitchell to Visit President on Possible Strike

Surmised that a possible strike in the anthracite region next spring will be the subject of a conference. President John Mitchell of the United Mine Workers will visit President Roosevelt in Scranton on Tuesday by invitation.

Scranton John Mitchell United Mine Workers Roosevelt

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