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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Oct 03, 1907

Page

5

Witnesses Link Rowland and Mrs Strange in Poison Murder Trial

In Raleigh on October 2 the trial of Dr Rowland and Mrs Strange for Charles Estrangers murder by poison heard witnesses. Arrington testified Rowland and the woman were seen with the victim before his death, and that Rowland injected him with a serum while the body remained warm for hours. Other witnesses described the Strange home porch meeting and injections, while Mrs Rowland denied knowledge of the pair.

Husband Rowland Wagneton Post Raleigh Charles Rowlands Strange Foslant Arrington Vrs Sas Emmari Apeington Rowla Wes Arrington Rowlind Nooney Howlin Rt 1 Pd Onli Johnson

Cumberland results and race details from a crowded meet

Fragmented report lists numerous horse names and places in a Cumberland racing meet. Mentions Nora Daly, Armstrong, Verne, and others amid scattered results, heats and times. The garbled OCR obscures clear outcomes but signals a crowded event with many entrants and multiple heats.

Lynchburg 8 Ween Sm 8 Rane Fea Dbure 3

Races at Lynchburg produced tight finishes and multiple winners as purses and placings were announced. Reported results include lanes and times for several heats, with names and affiliations listed amid the scattered OCR.

Done Burke Baasada Kb” Vispion Brewing Georges Er S Hiwett

Hunter Kills Himself During Gun Cleaning at Home

A man died instantly from a self inflicted gunshot while cleaning a loaded firearm at his Derwood home. He was aged 32 and survived by his husband and two sons and a daughter, with other details indicating prior illness and family connections.

W. B. A near completion new road open likely November

Special to The Washington Post Baltimore Oct 2 George T BIsn ep president of the Washington Baltimore and Annapolis Telegraph Railway Company says the company expects to open its line to the Capital next month with weather and car deliveries guiding the date. Cars ordered from Niles Company are 62 feet long with seating for 62 passengers and will run both express and local service reducing Baltimore Washington travel to about 72 minutes. trains may operate when warranted. Express cars reportedly have power to haul long trains and could reach sixty miles per hour when running alone.

Washington Post Baltimore George T Blsnep Washington Baltimore and Annapolis Niles Car Company Niles Ohio Tan Company Washington

Garlin's Gampaigh Active in Virginia District Race

Washington Post Bureau reports incumbent Republican Garlin Carlin leads in the Virginia district against James L. Howard of Herndon. Carlin will campaign with speeches across the district from Bristersburg to Market and beyond. Howard plans multiple stops, dates not yet set. joint debate unlikely before November election.

Washington Post Bureau Steel

Studying Bees at Hopkins Becomes Biology Lesson

Johns Hopkins University biology associate professor Dr Ethan Andrews expands hive research to teach students. Two observation hives in the university lab use mirrors and glass walls to study bee behavior and honey production as a teaching tool.

Andrews Washington Fock Baltimore Ethan Andrews Johns Jophins Austin L Crothers Sillman Nimans Altace Aiaee

CANDIDATES AT FAIR LARGE CROWD GREETS THEM

The largest Southern Maryland fair crowd yet attended to hear Democratic state candidates and enjoy a strong race program. Notable visitors included J W Herring for state comptroller and J Loe Strauss for attorney general with AP Gorman and Congressman Fred Talbott. Republicans expected a larger turnout tomorrow with statewide candidates including Thomas Gaiter and possibly Sydney E Muddell. Races featured two trotting events won by Bob R after two heats, plus a mile dash won by Ruehle with Freckman second.

Washington Upper Marlboro Md Maryland J W Herring Jeane Loeb Strauss Cabel Congruder Yorklerk Court of Appeals AP Gorman Fred Talbott Farmers Hotel Fair Grounds John P Briscoe Thomas F Gaitler Sydney E Muddell George Goodacre Thomas Summaries aay _Queen Erate Zea Keatle Fea Pessat Ae Robelles Bob R Linkewood May Bob Linksond May Garrizon Ir Fay Muppy Huscenar Rama Ba Siler Congress Ruehle Ny 1 Amay Uller Hursen Freckman EC Alnut Ot Rochelle Mert Meyers

Public fight over private divorce hearing in Platt case

Mae Woods and attorneys O Flaherty and Fulton plan to oppose any proposal to move the Platt Woods divorce to a private hearing. They say the case should be heard publicly in New York to reveal all facts, citing a marriage cert and accompanying documents. Witness names and the sister’s name remain undisclosed.

Mae Woods Washington Fox Frimond Oflaherty & Fulton Wig Vine Catherine Woods New York Thomas C Platt Aven Said Qotlaherty O'Flaherty Hay Mira Woulla OQ Plaherty Leclares Platt Misa Woods

Sorry She Didn't Die Special in The Washington Port Norfolk Va

Mrs Mazie Bradfield was found unconscious from laudanum at Main and Church in Portsmouth. She lay in critical condition at City Mission as questions arose over alleged threats and a coercive relationship with telegraph operator W F Bradfield. A jury awarded damages to the plaintiff in the complex domestic dispute.

Washington Port Norfolk Mazie Bradfield Main Church Street City Mission W F Bradfold At Fur Eure Fantie Coast Miss Antanfott Portsmouth Ola Corutti Bradfield Ander Ekohey Two Geers Ake Alan See Mita Bradfield

Man seeks to halt Coltec stock speculation case

Meanley a freight agent with Norfolk and Western sues in Equity Court at Blohman Virginia seeking to stop collection of two notes totaling 5772.67 and to recover money paid to Dickinson brokerage firm. He alleges two gambling transactions and notes transferred by Dickinson. The suit aims to prevent payment on the notes and recover sums in dispute.

Dhmond Coltecon Washington Park Blohman Va Meanley Norfolk and Western Railroad B. Dickinson Jendlley Dickinson Dickinson Ag Makging Ttia

Too Slow for Collins in Glen Echo Departure

Special dispatch from The Washington Post notes Marshal Charles P Collins will not resume his duties at Glen Echo as planned after returning from a several day absence. He told Major Garrett he will seek a position in Philadelphia and may resign as marshal if he finds steady work. The delay leaves the town to appoint a replacement to enforce speed laws.

Warhington Rockyfle Charles P Collins Glen Scho Steau Int Pennyyivan le Batore Major Garratt Philadelphia Gien Garrett Collins

Mother Stops Marriage Sparks Court License Bid

Special to The Whilington Pact Norfolk Va. Ves Myra Hope, a Wisconsin delegate to a millennial dawn convention, seeks to stop her sixteen year old daughter Myre from marrying a sailor. She warned court clerks against issuing a license while the couple applied today.

Norfolk Ves Myra Hope Wisconsin Myre Mills Hope Hope Sime

Rate Hearing Postponed in Raleigh on Rail Road Case

The Raleigh hearing before Master in Chancery addressed demands for two thorough examinations of the books of the Southern Railway. The court adjourned the session until Judge Pritchard rules on the appeal, with the next hearing set for Asheville Saturday.

Raleigh MC Chunkers Monogumecy Stats Ue Books Pritchard Southern Railway

Japan Day at Jamestown Exposition Illumined by Lanterns

The Jamestown Exposition observed Japan Day with more than 1500 lanterns hung over the grounds and 1000 lanterns distributed to participants. A natade preceded a water carnival. Japanese consul C WMokt in New York and Yrot T Takushima of the Tokyo Academy spoke at the exercises in the auditorium.

Jamestown Exposition Grounds Norfolk New York Yrot T Takushima Toyko Academy

Teachers on a Strike in Syracuse Amid Budget Clash

Syracuse board reports to State Commissioner that teachers are on strike demanding pay above forty dollars a month while the district levy cannot exceed seventeen mills, leaving the board unable to fund higher wages.

Calumbus Oho Board of Education of Syracuse Mengaunty Jones Hboard of Education

Man Refused to Wed Over Absence of Mustache

Carlo Corutti, defendant, faced breach of promise suit filed by That Mane Antunl oti in Paterson on October 2. The plaintiff claimed an engagement was broken when he refused to marry due to his alleged lack of a mustache, with the court ordered payment of 400 dollars to Gers.

Nora Dal Tay Armstrong Uae Buy Heth Paterson Mane Antunloti Carlo Corutti

Virginia Weddings Elude Details in Faded Front Royal Notice

Fragmented OCR yields sparse facts about a Front Royal wedding, naming individuals and local figures in a garbled list. The readable bits suggest a ceremony context with a bride and possibly relatives, but critical details are missing or indecipherable.

Falls Church Line's Needs Prompt Power and Equipment Upgrades

May Hine outlines plans to supply power and equipment for the Falls Church line. An inventory is completed and changes follow. improvements are needed. Hine emphasizes the road's affairs are in good shape despite challenges and vows prompt action. Theodore Hilleary, 82, longtime District resident and historian, dies at Fowler's Hill home. Funeral services for his daughter Mrs Sherwood on Hf Street Southwest are planned today at 2.

Hine Charles Hine Chuck Mas Hie Theodore Hilleary Fowler's Hill Washington Sherwood

Virginia Obituary: Framed in Browntown Rural October Trambold

Obituary notes the death of a man aged about forty five, who died at his Browntown home after years in Charlestown and Toes Tog areas. Survived by his wife, a mother, and one brother Leerburg. Accumulated details include references to Gesserved, Dogley, and local places in Virginia.

Browntawe Fether Leerburg G- Dogley Martin Charleston S.C Charlestown Wye

Ganal Laborers and Isthmus Labor Inquiry Sparks US Spanish Clash

The War Department asks the State Department to alert Spain through the American Minister in Madrid about Spanish labor on the Isthmus for the Panama Canal. It cites deaths among Spanish workers and a Spanish governor's migration limits, while proposing to share official information with Spanish authorities for investigation and complaint handling.

Panama Canal Project Department of State Collar Madrid Santander State Department Rufus Lane Cifef Lane Cananana Spanier Porte Stan Sarda Lane Itis War Department Leroy Park Europe Interior Latinua F

Canal problem one of living personnel views by Parker

Robert E Parker, private secretary to the War Department’s Omar, returns from the Isthmus with views on feeding and housing Commission employees. He says conditions are met thoroughly and systemically, with three messes for West Indian laborers, European laborers, and hotels for gold employes, plus specialized kitchens and dishes for comfort.

Robert Parker Isthmaze Commission Commissary Department Nate Innés and Sonks

Mrs Pepper Trail Urgent Police Search in Fifth Avenue Court

Detectives armed with a warrant searched for Mrs May Scannell Pepper Vander on October 2 in Massachusetts and New York. The warrant, issued by Magistrate Geismar in Fifth Avenue South Brooklyn Court, targeted Mrs Pepper Vanderbils at St Marks Avenue. District Attorney and counsel declined comment on grounds for the warrant and why city detectives were diverted from other work.

May Scannell Pepper Vander Massachusetts St Marks Avenue Magistate Geismar Fifth Avenue South Prooklyn Rosenberg & Arnate Minerva Vanderbilt Is Pepper Vanderbils George VS Walliams Peppers Mr Pepper Geismar Clarke

Oil Portrait of J P Morgan Auctioned at New York

A life size oil portrait of financier J Pierpont Morgan was sold at auction in Manhattan after being unclaimed at customs. The painting fetched five dollars from saloonkeeper J Waterhouse amid a sale of unclaimed items ordered by port appraiser N M Stranahan. The artist believed Morgan warranted the piece and sent it to America but Morgan refused to claim it. The catalogue valued the work at five dollars, with foreign value listed at twenty five.

Washington J. Preipent Morgan Hoxine Customs F Pierpont Morrin Atcth Arena Manhattan Ancthin N M Stranahan Mr Morgan America Morgan

$350,000 in Miser's Hut Reveals Estate Details

Kenosha Wisconsin reports the death of Lander B Merrick who lived a frugal life in a hut. After a search of the dwelling $350000 in cash and 92 county records were found. George W Eldridge of Richmond identified as a former state senator appears as a nephew set to receive a portion of the estate.

Kenosha Wis Uct Lander B Merrick George W Eldridge Richmond

Knights TV Tournament crowns Georgetown knights

Fifteen Knights participated in the Sim Knights TV Tournament held at the Lady of Victory Church Conduit road Tuesday afternoon with Father Engine the pastor in charge. George town Knight won first honors and Miss Made McCay crowned Queen of Love and Beauty at the coronation ceremonies at Lady of Victory Hall Tuesday night. Creed M Fulton was the orator. Lagley Knight took second. J Downed Knight of Alexandria third. Charles Thomas Knight of the Blue Ridge fourth.

Str Kight Ialexandsia Charles Thomas

Home remedy for rheumatism and catarrh from plain ingredients

A long, persuasive health notice urges readers to use a simple home prescription for rheumatism, catarrh, and bladder troubles. It promotes Fuld Extract Dandelion, Compound Keron, and Compound Syrup Sarsaparilla for kidney cleansing and relief, claiming no return attacks for a year and easy access at small cost through local pharmacies.

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