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Washington Post

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Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Oct 02, 1907

Page

5

Two Baltimore Auto Wrecks Kill One Injure Several

Two fatal and serious accidents occurred in Baltimore near Paterson Park and along Baltimore Street. John T Hutchinson of Philadelphia died after a cart rammed his auto, while F S Hooper of Glen Arm was seriously injured and Ida Reghtly of Baltimore was hospitalized with skull injuries. A second collision near the Paterson Park asphalt involved John Pf Hutchinson and Hooper, with Hooper critically injured. Witnesses describe wreckage, overturned vehicles, and passengers thrown from autos as bystanders rushed to aid the injured. The incident report notes drivers Howard and Bernett present, with damage to wheels and horses.

Washington Taltimerg Mil Odt L Camrites John T Hutchinson Pritadal Trauk Hooper Glen Arm Bathmore County Baltimore Viarel Pattersym Park Baltimore Street Skeet Howard Motory Company Edward Bernett Cara Wee Ballymore Cers Drene Cook We Bartlett Hazard

Rate hearing resumes in Master in Chancery case

Fragmented OCR notes describe a rate hearing in a Master in Chancery proceeding, with references to witnesses and parties such as Greens path and Greens fe path. The text mentions a lack of support and missing documentation, noting the court record and potential implications for injury claims.

Trang Ladman Greens Nory

Conduit patrol questioned as Washington Post notes delays

The Washington Post reports that patrols along the Conduit road faced changes as Marshal Charles F Collins resumes duty after a vacation. The War Department plans to have a US marshal mounted on a motorcycle patrol the thoroughfare twice daily, with no anticipated conflict with state authorities. Mantz Nichola, son of John Nichola of Point of Rocks, dies at 28 in Pedro after an appendicitis operation. He had worked with the American Bridge Company in Pittsburgh and is survived by his mother, seven sisters, and two brothers.

Gpecral The Washington Post Rochvita Charles F Collins Severa Beng Moursiul Coline Glen Echo United States War Department United States Staten Robert B Peter Mantz Nichola Washington Pat ‘Boyds John Nichola Point of Rocks Pitedoro Himes American Bridge Company of Pittsburg

Maryland Home Week Promises Grand Old Home Week

Gov Warfield discusses approaching Maryland Old Home Week to October 13 and expects the event to be the grandest yet, with thousands of Marylanders traveling from across the country. Delegations from New York and Ohio, plus attendees from Spokane, Tacoma, San Francisco, Bisbee, the Yukon, and more, are planned for a long program of entertainment and features.

van Dinxson Baltimore Maryland Society of New York Maryland Society of Ohio Spokane Tacoma San Francisco Bisbee Aziz Yukon Canada

Stray Poison Fatal to Couple in Oakvale Misadventure

The Akers of Oakvale, ten miles east of Bluefield, WV, died after ingesting what they believed was quinine but was strychnine. George Aker and his wife had taken a dose during a cold treatment. Mrs. Akers died within minutes. Mr. Akers crawled to a neighbor before dying. The couple were married less than two years.

Specter Washington Post Bluefield George Aker Oakvale Akers

Beamer from Patrick County Sentenced in Murder Conspiracy

Lynchburg Virginia October 1 Grover Beamar was found guilty in federal court today of taking part in the conspiracy that led to the murder of Ann Hall He received a seven year penitentiary sentence Four other young men charged will be tried next week as court proceedings continue with summonses issued to witnesses

Masminton Ram Lynchburg Grover Beamar Patrick County Ann Hall

Salisbury Bonds Approved for Municipal Improvements

Salisbury voters approved a $300000 bond issue for 30 year municipal improvements including sewers water works and street work. Bonds are to be issued in installments of $80000 annually to fund construction and related projects.

Spetiss Salisbury Salisba Y

Election Law Violations Report in Henrico County

A report discusses alleged election law violations tied to the recent Henrico County primary. It notes accusations against several individuals and mentions court actions and efforts to address the issues, with reference to JWR Carter Scout and related proceedings.

Henrico County Henrico JWR Carter Henreo

Boy Killed on Train Near Black Ridge

A boy was killed on a train near Black Ridge in the morning. Four others were hurt, with one child reported alive but injured, and another dead. The train crew and troops, under Mrs Dickman, are on the grounds, planning to resume their march at dawn. Jamestown directors meet Saturday in Norfolk as the exposition directors conference is postponed until Saturday.

Tox Jamestown Norfolk Va Lew Wo Ganer AL Buses Resig

Virginia Obituary for Switt of Spotiasams County

The obituary notes the death near ranita of Srederiekebuce Oct L-Mre John WH Switt mother of Comremwagith and wife of Stare Waller Holliday. Survived by husband and two children, with references to Civil War service and Confederate soldier status. The text also mentions various misread names and scattered biographical details.

Srederiekebuce John Switt Spotiasams County Comremwagith Altorms Con Switt Tiaelty Ranita Waller Perla Bortly Ead

Get Well MARYON'S 3X RREUMATIST CURE

Mysterious tonic claims to rapidly cure rheumatism and assorted ailments. The ad lists generic ingredients and promises quick results, urging readers to try the product for relief, with no verifiable proof or clinical data.

Arlington Board of Trade to Seek War Dept Plan for Rosslyn Park

Alexandria County Board of Trade proposes to reclaim the Rosslyn government reservation into a public park with a statue of Thomas Jefferson. A three member committee James E. Clements Merton E B Church and R Harry Phillips will present the plan to the War Department as a means to beautify the river gateway and stop debris dumping.

Alexandra County Board of Trade War Department Rosslyn Asrington Post Alexandris Wa Board of Trade of Alexandria County Rodel Wiley Stearns Ariington National Bank Rosalyn Potomac Harry Phillips Georgetown James E Clements Aqueduct Bridge Thomas Jefferson Clements Arlington Fort Myer

Pastors and memorial events highlight Alexandria notices

A Sunday meeting at the Methodist Episcopal Church South features Rev Joseph R Sewer of the Second Presbyterian with a talk on a truncated life and performances by H K Wield L Jameson C Bowell C W Fleet Frederick El and Tebe Creighton. Also, Rep Morris Sheppard will deliver a memorial address at the Lodge of Sorrow in December. Memorials note the deaths of Conny Grey and Theodore L Chase, with services led by Rev Lan don Brown. A silk throwing factory project by Bills Bik Throwing Co. promises over 10 jobs, while Amanda Evans’s funeral is reported. The State SCC grants a charter to W J S Dorsett Shoe Co. with seed capital and officers listed.

Methodist Episcopal Church Joseph R Sewer Second Presbyterian Church Addlress Kenneth W Ogden H K Wield L Jameson Bowell W Fleet Frederick el Sheppard Spent Morris Sheppard Tecos Lodge of Sorrow of Alexandria Opera House

Woman Attempted Suicide in Suffolk Court Wait

A black woman named Wiza Norflest, awaiting a misdemeanor case in Suffolk, attempted to jump into a well last night and was saved by two police officers. This morning she obtained laudanum and swallowed it before court. Prompt medical care saved her.

Spain Waamington Ros Suffolk Wiza Norflest

Ancient Artillerymen Cancel Jamestown Exposition Visit

The Ancient and Honorable Artillery of Boston planned to attend the Jamestown Exposition in October but canceled their southern trip due to Canada. A Boston wedding and various local notes follow, including details of a society marriage and attendees.

Vaton Norfolk Boston Canada

Petersburg Pastor Convicted of Assault with Loaded Pistol

The Petersburg minister Taft Tart of First Baptist Church was found guilty in Hastings Court before Judge J Mo Mullen of assaulting J H Mason with a loaded pistol on September 24. Tart, represented by four lawyers, moved to set aside the verdict. He was committed to jail on $5000 bond for next court appearance despite posting bail, while Mason, librarian of Harrison Street Church Sunday school with about 3000 members, was threatened during the incident. Tart, educated in Washington DC, moved to Petersburg three years ago.

Petersburg Sabranan ReveNtare First Baptist Church Hastings J Mo Mullen J H. Mazon T . Johnson Taft Tart Harrison Street Washington DC

Fair Opens at Marlboro Amid Disallowed Entry Controversy

Special to The Washington Post reports the six teenth annual Southern Maryland Fly Association meeting opening under favorable conditions in Upper Marlboro. The event features a Democratic ticket visit tomorrow with Gov Warfield and State Senator A P Gorman expected. Races include a $4,840 trot and hare for Southern Maryland horses, with Bob R winning the opening heat and Chaplain and Jonah competing in subsequent heats amid dispute over allowances and entries.

Washington Post Upper Marlboro Southern Maryland Fly Association Mes Mary E Wilton Io Ucket Gov Warfield A P Gorman A L Crothera Southern Mary G W Gale Baltimore Theatens de Silmok Hig Muse Earth Fenien Maryland Bob Dan Bilis Ana Chaplain Doc Arnutt Rockwille Jonah Chaplin Tondig Streien Wither

Evidence Against Archer in Rorschach Murder Case

Norfolk ledgers describe suspects in the September 10 murder of Mrs Mary Rorschach at Ports House. Witnesses testified before the mayor and grand jury about a preliminary beating and hair fibers found on Archer’s coat. Shoes matched tracks to the victim’s door, but no direct evidence tied him to the crime. bail was refused.

Norfolk Va Thomas Archer Rorachocha Elliott Wen Archers Archer Rorschach House

Harmony in Allegany County canvass tightens sheriff race

In Cumberland Maryland October 1 two factions of the Republican canvassing committee completed the count from the September 7 primary. James Corfield leads with 1 620 votes after adjustments from previously rejected ballots, while Ishaa F Drumesch trails by a small margin. The recount raised several candidates by up to twenty five votes in places. Corfield is a miner from Lunaconing.

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Trials reveal alleged affair and poison ties in Rowland case

In Raleigh North Carolina the murder trial of Dr and Mrs Rowland opens with testimony from engineer Charles Strange about possible poison and an affair involving Mrs Strange. Witnesses describe late night meetings, elopement hints, and Rowland's suspicious behavior at the Seaboard Air Line roundhouse and office, amid calls to a telephone number and rumors of improper relations.

Dead Man Strange Mra Strange Rowland Raleigh Dr Rowland Palson Rowlands Charles R Strange Seaboard Air Line Tod Say James Strange Indiana Charles Engneer CL Ennis M&s Seabourd Air Line Pamlico Junction Teb Maure Mrs Strange Wan Rowlands

Biltmore Girl Fatally Threatened in Virginia Estate Case

Miss Evelyn Cauble aged fourteen daughter of Mr and Mrs David Cauble of Asheville was assaulted at the Biltmore estate as an intruder forced entry through a rear window. The 10 year old sister screamed, allowing the assailant to flee. Deputies searched Biltmore Village and surrounding countryside but found no trace of the intruder by midnight. Evelyn regained consciousness hours later and was believed near death pending further medical care.

Speatal Washington Pont Asheville Evelyn Cauble Wiland David Cauble George ‘Vanderbilt Biltmore Siarouseil Sheritf Walliams Penland Butmore

Mrs Besant Sets Sail On World Journey for Theosophy Tour

Special to The Washington vex New York reports Mrs Besant, famed theosophist, sailing today on the Kaiser Wilhelm II for a world tour. She will visit Holland, Denmark, Sweden, and Genoa, then wait in Genoa for a party to May prior to Australia. A discussion of reincarnation followed aboard.

Washington New York Mraannie Besant Kaiser Willelm Erst Holland Denmark Switgorland Genoa Australia San Proucisco Besant

Missouri man seeks wife in foreign match bid

A 45 year old widower in Missouri signs himself as a telegraph operator and station agent offering a monthly stipend of 370 for a brunette wife from New York. He describes himself as blond and 165 pounds, stating his wife has been dead three years and inviting applicants via a letter to the New York Chief of Police. Separately, a rail derailment near Seoul, Korea killed 42 people, including 30 Japanese soldiers, with no suspects named.

Negral New York Missouri Missoui Missouri Pacific Railroad Childress Kansas City Seoul Korea Wew Thia Place

National Council of Women Convention In Exposition

The annual convention of the National Council of Women met in executive session at Jamestown Exposition and will alternate between that venue and Norfolk for several days. Reported aims include teaching Japanese language to minds of the Japanese military.

Council of Women In Seasion Tee Washlneton Norfolk National Council of Women Executive Seasion Rnumans St. Petersburg

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