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Washington Post

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Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

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Oct 04, 1905

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37

Six Die in West Virginia Fire at Shared Edgington House

A two story Edgington West Virginia dwelling burned at midnight killing six, including Mrs James Algoe and Mrs James Cardelli and three Algoe children. Algoe and Cardelli escaped uninjured. Coroner ruled accidental. fire likely from grate sparks igniting carpet.

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Edgington W. Va Washington Post Wheeling James B. Algoe William Algoe James Algoe Jr Theodore Algo James Cardelli George D Cardelli James Algoe Parkhandle Algoe Cardelli Algae
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Shootout in Abingdon Ends With Two Men Wounded

Richmond Virginia Oct 3 Officer James Bradley of the United States Court at Abingdon and Hadward Galligher an Abingdon livery stable employee exchanged shots in Abingdon late last night. Bradley was wounded in the hand and Galligher in the thigh. Galligher cannot dive physicians say. Galligher, under heavy drinking and resisting arrest for a threat to kill his wife, was chased down by a posse and bloodhounds before capture.

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Richmond James Bradley United States Court Abingdon Hadward Galligher Bradley Galligher
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Men tied to Manassas bank robbery go to state courts

Edward Fitzpatrick Frank Bunn and William Smith appeared before Judge Waddill in Richmond on October 2 to answer indictments from Alexandria grand jury for robbing a Manassas bank. The cases were sent to Manassas state court after a brief U S District Court session. The government joined the case because the bank vault deposit was looted and all three men are known in major cities. They were arrested in Baltimore at a house said to run a bank robbery school.

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Washington Post Richmond Edward Fitzpatrick Frank Bunn Wiliam Smith Waddill United States District Court Grand Alexandria Manassas Nhlle Baltimore
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Trial of Aged Prisoner for Assault Begins in Richmond

Richmond Va Oct 3 The trial of George Morris fifty charged with criminal assault upon Louise Jones thirteen began in Corporation Court Manchester A portion of the evidence was damaging but Judge Clapton ruled it hearsay The girl testified Morris made no assault The testimony of a media expert favored the prisoner.

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Washington Post Richmond George Morris Louise Jones Corporation Court of Manchster Clapton Morris
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Weddings Report From Virginia and Nearby Areas

A roundup of marriages across Heathsville Lus, Leesburg and Fredericksburg with couples including Henry Chambers and Daisy Garner, Margaret Anne White and Marvin Hammock, James Davenport and Mira Harrie, Ella V. Fling and Tyrrell, Marian Cottrell and William West, Lola Day and Stacy Smith, Clara Cocke and Furney Johnson, Ellen McBryde and Christopher Guiguard, and more. Includes ceremonies at churches and homes, officiants, attendants, and honeymoon plans.

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Heathsville Henry Chambers Mies Daisy Garner Lewisetta Baltimore Margaret Anne Wraite Marvin B. Hammock Richmond County Calvary M. E. Church Emmerton Heathestie James W. Davenport Mira Ethel. Harrie Lara Northumberland County M Church E. F. Garner Leesburg David & Tyrrell David E. Tyrrell Annapolis Ella V. Fling George W. Fling Hamilton Methodist Episcopal Church Frank A. Strother Tyrrelt Washington Richmond Misa Marian Cottrell William Johnson ‘West Centenary Episcopal Church L. B Betty Park Place Church Misa Sara Elizabeth , Cottrell Minses Annie May West William T. Oppenbiner Oakland Maggie Yowell Cul-peper Ralph Dey Lizzie Allison Carl Walker Alms Day Milton Smith Leale Day Cleve Embray Thomas Martin Joseph Embrey Clara Vernon Cocke W. R. C. Cocke Brumo Furney Johnson Joseph F. Johnson Birmingham Ala Cocke Remo Braxton Bryan Mina Virginia Scott Cocke William H. Johnson R. B. Leo Taylor Norfolk Robert Johnson Cary Hartwell Cocke Lower Heume Wiley Moore New York Evelyn Donds Bridges Revecca Pollard Montgomery Mary Ewing Chicago Annie B. Campbell Revous Clacxaburg the Grove Daltimore Margaret C. Concert Brookton NY Lucy T Bolton Thinefty Caroline, Guiguard Columbia Brcom Minnie Annia Bayidson David Guiguard Mrs. Quiguard
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Willard for General as Virginia Militia Regiments Reorganize

Richmond Oct 2 a new phase in the state military situation favors Capt Joseph E Willard for brigadier general when the three regiments are formed into a brigade The governor has not signaled a brigade plan and the three regimental colonels have shown no promotion interest Col A M Higgins Col George Wayne Anderson and Col Robert F Leedy are senior officers in line for advancement Winchester Oct 3 under Col William Leedy Virginia State troops form a Winchester company likely to be known as the Winchester Rifles to join the seventy second regiment James P Reardon Alexander Baker and Joseph E Kiger are recruiting enlistments and a meeting will elect a captain and two lieutenants

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Washington Richmond Joseph E. Willard A. M. Higgins Morrall George Wayne Anderson Robert F. Leedy Staunton Winchester William ¥. Leedy Luray Virginia Winchester Rifles James P. Reardon Alexander Baker Joseph E. Kiger
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Gorman Plans Campaign Move on Fence Sitters Baltimore Meet

Senator Gorman and Democratic committee plan a Baltimore kickoff for a statewide campaign focusing on the amendment. Govs Aycock and Blanchard to speak later. Vardaman excluded due to local sentiment. Candidates must endorse the issue or face replacement as party unity is stressed.

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Washington Post Baltimore Gorman Democratic Campaign Committee Jackson
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Candidates seek ballot placement in Anne Arundel primary dispute

Annapolis Md Oct 3 The Bannon Nutwell Moss faction of the Democratic party filed a petition for a writ of mandamus against the Anne Arundel County board of elections to force inclusion on the fall ballot. The case questions whether the State central committee can alter primary dates after setting them, affecting two primaries conventions and tickets. Alonzo L Miles and Messrs Moss and Bannon of the county represent the petitioners.

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Washington Post Annapolis Bannon- Nutwell-Moss Democratic Party Board of Supervisors of Elections Anne Arundel County Wells State Central Committee Alonzo L. Miles Baltimore Mensrs Moss and Bannon
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Bretz Withdraws From Comptroller Nomination in Maryland

Cumberland Maryland October 3 Colton Lewis Bretz of Cumberland withdrawals from the Republican bid for comptroller of the treasury to be decided at Baltimore tomorrow. Bretz had campaigned for the nomination, once favored to win, but quit to avoid substantial business sacrifices such as leaving his traffic manager post at the Cumberland and Pennsylvania Railroad. It is believed McCulloch will be selected.

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Cumberland Washington Post Colton Lewis Bretz McCulloch Cumberland and Pennsylvania Railroad
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Richmond Printers Confident Victory In Eight-Hour Fight

Richmond Virginia October 8 The press committee of the typographical union say they remain in line and expect to win their eight hour day dispute in the fourth week of the struggle with both sides holding firm. Virginian Dropped Fortune on Street Cincinnati Ohio October 3 Papers valued over 50000 found on the street by a fifteen year old boy are the property of James Peterson who lost them while passing through Cincinnati on his way to Virginia from the Northwest.

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Washington Richmond The Typographical Union Cincinnati Ohio James Peterson Virginia
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New Telephone Plant Upgrades in Alexandria

The Southern Bell Telephone and Telegraph Company of Virginia is installing a modern plant in Alexandria with new battery switch boards, cable wiring, and taller poles to improve service. A police officer, William B. Allen, was found guilty of assault and suspended for ten days after a family dispute. Lee Camp Confederate Veterans elected delegates to the Grand Camp meeting in Petersburg, with several alternates chosen. An annex for St Marys Academy is planned at Prince and Columbus streets, a three story brick building measured at sixty three by thirty four feet. J. F. Spaulsbury, a drug clerk, was found dead in his room and his funeral will be held at 9:30 am. J. Stanley Neale’s death prompts memorial resolutions. The Alexandria Golf Club named George S. French as president and J. K. M. Norton as vice president. The Alexandria Light Infantry to be inspected by Col. Jo Lane Stern.

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Central Telephone Company William B. Allen Paff Johnson Hanaborough Lee Camp of Confederate Veterans Camp Hall Grand Camp of Department of Virginia Petersburg John Hough F. J. Davidson W. W. Sherwood Col Arthur Ierber F. J. Brooke Alexander Lyles R. M. Crook J. Stanley Neale Lester Manor King William County Alexandria Golf Club George S. French Juigre J. K. M. Norton Alexandria Light Infantry Jo Lane Stern
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Child Restored To Parents In Virginia Custody Case

In Winchester on Oct 3 Judge Harrison dismissed the habeas corpus custody case over Jessie Wilson eleven daughter of William R and Fannie Wilson. Allegations that she was detained by Gus Orndorff’s family and threats to harm her were unfounded and the child was returned to her parents. Also Gov Pennypacker to attend unveiling of a monument at Newmarket battlefield in memory of Fifty fourth Pennsylvania troops.

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Washington Winchester Frederick County Harrison Jessie Wilson William R Fannie Wison Gus Orndorff Wilson Wilsons Orndorffs
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Virginia and area obituaries from Oct three

Obituaries from Virginia towns list Mrs John Rogers of Mittenbeek aged seventy six, Mrs Lucinda Bristow of Monroe City Mo, Earnest Harding of Wicomico district Northumberland County died typhoid fever, Andrew A Robinson of Winchester Ont aged seventy three, Capt Joseph H Hurly of Urbana Middlesex County aged eighty, Alex Tatum of Petersburg died at daughter's home, Mrs Maude B Dillard of North Garden Albemarle County died internal hemorrhage, Adam H Brewer of Broadway Harrisonburg aged eighty three. survivors noted various spouses and children. locations include Fredericksburg Petersburg Charlottesville Harrisonburg and nearby counties.

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Warsaw John Rogers Mittenbeek Frederickaburg Lucinda Bristow Robert L. Bristow Monroe City J. R. Bennett Middlesex County Bunday Heatheville Earnest Harding John Harding Wicomico Northumberland County Mgr. Harding Winchester Andrew A. Robinson Guineabara Fredericksburg Josph H. Hurly J. W. Hourly Urbana Cambridge Petersburg Alex. Tatum T. Vellinga Prince George County Charlottesville Maude ‘B. Dillard B. & Dillard North Garden Albemarle County Alberene Dillard Harrisonburg Get Adam H. Brewer Broadway
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Riverdale Citizens Adopt Local Constitution and By Laws

Hyattaville Md Oct 3 The Citizens Association of Riverdale at a recent meeting adopted a constitution and by laws outlining aims for better sanitary surroundings educational facilities for children good roads and social harmony A resolution was adopted to submit the condition of railway crossings to the grand jury in Upper Marlboro and eight members were nominated for the executive committee with F A Preston S G Moyer and Joseph A Blundon elected.

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Washington Post Hyattaville Citizens’ Association of Riverdale C. Co E. Bright Marlboro Citiiens Sessons Upper Marlboro Baltimore and Ohio Thomas H. Garrison J. A. Blundon M. McMillian Association F. A. Preston G. Moyer Joseph A. Blundon
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Suit in Montgomery Court over Offutt will contract

Mrs Katherine Offutt suing collateral heirs to compel specific performance of a contract with Luther Offutt. She alleges he promised to will his Potomac district farm and other property to her if she married him. Testimony describes an offer, a handwritten letter, and a contested will filed after his death two years prior. Proceedings continue for several days.

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Washington Post Rockville Exraminer Cifford H. Robertson Katherine 8. Offutt Luther Mortimer Offutt Catherine V. Offutt Offutt Potomac Jamily Trealey Washington Miss Seager
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Killing by Negro Thugs Shocks Wheeling

News from Wheeling West Virginia reports a Greek laborer Peter Pan nell shot and killed by two Black men during a robbery at a shanty near Portland Station. The trio stole cash, with $11 taken. Similar assailants had targeted an Italian earlier. Also noted are Maryland Court of Appeals docket items and a Fairmont indictment for horse theft with three suspects arrested.

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Washington Post Wheeling W. Va Peter Pannell Portland Parnell
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SHAW TALKED AT DANVILLE IN RALLY SPEECHES AND PRIMARIES

Secretary of the Treasury Leslie M. Shaw spoke at Danville in the Academy of Music in a Republican bid while Democrats highlighted Swanson and other candidates in Stafford Court House. Across Virginia rallies and primaries produced mixed results with names like Lunsford Lewis, J. Tucker, and W. G. White featured in campaigns.

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Swanson the Staffort Court House
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Abduction Charge Hits Leaders of Black Hand

Baltimore arrests Vito Laduca on kidnapping charges linked to the Black Hand. Brooklyn detectives Maelli and Vachris led the operation with Baltimore’s Detective Bradley. Laduca, 35, once Brooklyn resident, ran a butcher shop in eastern Baltimore and denies the accusation. The case concerns the August 4 kidnapping of Tony Manineno, son of Brooklyn contractor Vincent Manineno.

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Black Hand Baltimore Vito Laduca Halian Brooklyn Police Department Maelli and Vachris Brooklyn Bradley Laduca Tony Manineno Vincent Maninen
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Davenport Wilson wedding in Charlestown church

Miss Euphemia French Davenport wed William Huntington Wilson in Zion Episcopal Church Charlestown with a large list of court and family members attending. The groom is a son of the late William L Wilson who served as Postmaster General under Cleveland.

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E. B. Davenport Washington Post Charlestown W. Va Euphemia French Davenport Arthur Davenport William Huntington Wilson Zion Episcopal Church Louise Hume Cecilia Davenport Walter L. Wilson United States Navy Arthur L. Wilson Lynchburg John B. Henderson, Jr Washington Arthur T. Davenport Charles L. Crane George B. Hoof Hugh H. McCormick James M. Mason, Jr Polly Mason Mary Caulk Haston, Md Lucy Lee Briscoe Prince Frederick Marie Neill John 8 Alfriend Margaret Alexander Rosa Baylor James M. Mason, Sr William L.ison Cleveland
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Blick Case Postponed In Norfolk Police Court

Norfolk Police Magistrate probes law in a case against Justice of the Peace J J Blick after a grand jury inquiry into alleged extortion involving a $6 withdrawal offer for warrants. Justice Simmons defers subpoena as he studies Section 3973 of Virginia code on warrant withdrawal and fees.

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Norfolk Washington Post Justice of the Peace J. J. Blick Frank Birgleton Singleton Justice Simmons Justice Blick
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Hodel Wins Sheriff Nomination in Allegany County

Washington Post report from Cumberland Md notes a light Democratic primary vote. Incumbent deputy sheriff William S Hodel leads Albert A Myles for sheriff. John G Lynn Jr holds a lead for county treasurer over John L Malloy with several districts still outstanding. Road commissioner nominees appear to be Darby Brady Elza W Nave Patrick F Brady and G Clinton Uhl.

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Allegany County Washington Post Cumberland William S. Hodel Albert A. Myles John G. Lynn, Jr John L. Malloy Mount Savage Maloy Wellington Malloy Road Commission Darby Brady Frostburg Elza W.nave Patrick F. Brady G. Clinton Uhl
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Railroad Run at Loss In Washington County Meeting

The Washington County Railroad directors elected include W Scott Kennedy Edward W Mealey John W Stonebraker Clinton E Miller Oscar G Murray and others. Oscar Murray was named president and the line from Hagerstown to Weverton operated last year at a loss of 7765 dollars. Washington County sold its stock interest to Baltimore and Ohio Railroad for 45000 dollars during the summer.

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Washington Hagerstown Washington County Mailroad W. Scott Kennedy Charlestown W. Va Edward W. Mealey John W. Stonebraker Clinton E. Miller Weverton Oscar G. Murray W. H. Matthai C. W. Woolford Baltimore Oscar Murray George F. Randolph J. W. McNeal J.C. Kirk Thomas Fitzgerald DB. D. Carothersa J. D. McCubbin Washington County Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
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Dynamite Damage Suits in Cumberland Compromised

Complainants in suits against Michael Elmore, subcontractor on the Western Maryland linking project, settle claims totaling about 60 000. Families of victims from the September 23 wreck of a Baltimore and Ohio fast freight on the North Branch crossing reached compromises. Laura Pike widow, 25 000 claim, settles for 2 500. Annie Whitehair, Martinsburg, 25 000 claim, settles for 2 500. Andrew Sanders, Martinsburg, 10 400 claim, settles for 1 000. Thomas Jones, Wabash injury case, settles for 2 000.

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Washington Post Cumberland Michael Elmore Maryland Baltimore and Ohio North Branch Martinsburg Thomas Jones Jones
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Denies Dewey New Trial In Bank Embezzlement Case

The North Carolina Supreme Court declined motions for a new trial for Thomas W. Dewey defaulting cashier of Merchants and Farmers Bank of New Bern. Dewey, sentenced to six years, faced an embezzlement charge of about 130600.

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Raleigh N. C State Supreme Court Walter Clarke Hoke Thomas W. Dewey Merchants and Farmers' Bank of
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Fires at Holland destroy barn and Standard Peanut plant

Two fires in Holland Virginia last night caused a total loss of about 11 000 with both deemed incendiary. The Holland barn and stables burned at 9 pm and the Standard Peanut Company plant on the second floor caught fire between 2 and 3 am, bucket brigades failing to stop the flames. Loss on the plant estimated at 6 000 with insurance details noted. In Cumberland Maryland a will probated for Isaac Long valued near 300 000 leaving nine children. The Danville wreck involved a rear end collision between trains No 7 and No 55 percent on the Southern line near Jaffa two miles south of Danville.

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Standard Peanut Company Washington Post Suffolk Holland Abram’ Holland Washington Cumberland Isaac Long Oldtown Michael Long Yeelal Washington Ram Danville Jaffa Orere
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