Robbers Burn Hagerstown Store as Station Burns Down
Early morning fire at the Balt re and Ohio Railroad station south of Hagerstown destroyed the two story building and stock. Investigators suspect incendiaries. four men reportedly smashed plate glass windows and fled with guns and ammunition from the nearby store. Estimated losses run into thousands, with little salvaged and the station likely robbed before flames were checked.
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Largest religious gathering hears conference sermon in Mannington
In Mannington the annual Methodist conference sermon by Bishop Luther B with Bon drew a large crowd with at least 200 turned away. The day included a feast, ordination of two classes, and a session on foreign missionary society and Epworth League led by Rev Lewis Core of India and Rev Edwin Meal of Chicago. The public report is expected tomorrow.
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Fair Tobacco Prices Reported in South Boston Market
The Washington Post notes South Boston Virginia's October market activity with about 300000 pounds sold, average prices around 9 cents per pound, some days near 11 cents, and growers holding higher grades for potential gains. Weather slowed drying, warehouses offered mixed quality, and overall leaf sales remained modest with primings and damaged leaf prevalent.
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Washington Post
Winston Salem N C
Tachmond Va
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Died P SwEEP on Subday October 1909
Obituary fragment list recalls multiple deaths and services: Lorin, Charles, Richard Witt Ole, Amanda Chase, and others. Notices mention residences in northwest, Brunswick, and Morgantown areas, with dates around early October 1909, funeral arrangements, and memorial gatherings.
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Charles McArpy
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Morgan
Marriage Ane Beath Notices The Besty Por 1 Upon Apel
Fragmented notice lists marriage announcements with names and dates garbled. Readable items mention wedding notices, local names, and dates, but details are incomplete and partially indecipherable.
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Eheal
Stanford
Funeral Directors and Embalmers Names and Contacts
A fragmented list shows multiple funeral directors and embalmers with addresses and telephone numbers, including Thos A Costello. Entries reference fan pages, addresses on Seventh Street NW and F Street NW, and firms like SPEARE, ZURHORST, WRIGHT CO, HARVEY SONS, JENKINS, and SARDO CO. The page preserves names, firms, and contact lines without narrative context.
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Jenkins
Sardo & CO
Toy
Death claims Ker at Mass in Boston Church
An elderly woman collapsed and died during a children's Mass at SS Philip and James Catholic Church on Twenty-seventh Street. Rev Wayle and Dr Seilman Hospital staff gave last rites as she died within minutes, identified later as Mrs Theresa Jenkins of Nora Calvert Street.
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Baltimore
SS Philip and James Catholic
Charles
Twenty
John T. Wayle
Biedier Seilman Hospital
Tather Wade
Catholi Church
Bedy
Theresa Jenkins
Nora Calvert Street
Anti Saloon League Launches 33 Campaign Meetings in Washington County
The Anti Saloon League begins a heated drive in Washington County Maryland with 33 meetings planned from October 7 to 30 outside Hagerstown. Most pastors will participate, four in Hagerstown, and local business leaders will campaign. temperance speakers from other states are to appear late campaign. Legal moves may block the local option from the ballot, and the county paper offers no local support.
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Iquor
Petty
EIMLS IN MAKING ARREST IN CAPE CHARLES
Cape Charles Virginia late last night Constable John Ho Dennis shot and killed Alfred Tingpen a 40 year old shoemaker during a warrant service for suspected whisky selling. Tingpen allegedly drew a revolver and stabbed at the constable before a struggle in which Dennis gained control of the weapon and fired five times, killing Tingpen instantly.
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Alfred Tingpen
John Ho Dennis
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Woman dies after poisoning drink in Baltimore home
Mrs Tsaachette Brundigo, 61, of 627 East Clement Street, Baltimore, attempted to take carbolic acid as a whisky substitute at 12 15 this morning. She died an hour later at Maryland General Hospital, after drinking the poison in the dark while at home with her son and two grandchildren.
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Maryland General Hospital
Acclaimed To Kalan Brandy Peaches Win Loyal Fans
Distinctive flavor from high grade ingredients praised by customers across the city. Brandy infused peaches are favored over all others, with pricing noted as per quart and per gallon.
Dives to Death at Resort in Maryland City
Richmond salesman George A. McGraw registered at Gladys Inn and died after diving from a small foot bridge into shallow water claiming the depth was greater. His body showed three wounds near the heart and he did not survive. Trabold, a printer in Alexandria, was found dead in the river after a note indicated his money and fate. Authorities sought relatives in Chillicothe as investigators reviewed the events at the resort.
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George A. MacGraw
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Alexandria
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Charles County
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Chillicothe
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Goldman Keonheim Wedding in Alexandria by Rabbi Stern
A home wedding in Prince Street Alexandria united Miss Meryl Krager Goldman and Maton Stanley Kronheim of Washington with ceremony by Rabbi Louis Stern. The couple will reside at Willard apartments Washington before a honeymoon to New York Niagara Falls and Atlantic City.
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Prince Street
Alexandria
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Maton Stanley Kronheim
Louis Stern
Gerrode Kronhelm
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Philip Kronhelm
New York
Niagara Palla
Atlantic City
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Willard Apartments
Woman Ends Life by Jump From North Bond Street Window
Mrs Minna Pohl aged 79 leaped from a second story window at 9 North Bond Street after attempts to obtain a physician to ease suffering failed. Heart trouble and asthma shadowed years of isolation since her husband’s death. Her only companion, a Maltese cat, had died recently, leaving her increasingly despondent. Neighbors Mr and Mrs George Wirth aided her before she chose death by fall, death occurring instantly.
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Button Tug Becomes Clue in Murder Case Near Durham
Special to The Washington Post from Durham on October 3 reports Tein Off With But of Cloth and Death Struggle end with a murder charge against Tein Leach. Mary Riley’s body was found in a swamp after a dance where witnesses say a fight occurred. A torn button and matching cloth link Leach’s suit to the crime scene.
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Will Plan New School At Durham National Training Site
Durham NC October 2 survivors for the National Religious Training School and Chautauqua for the Colored Race to be built in Durham meet to select building type arrange contracts. Twenty board members plan to attend including Rev Parkhurst Rabbi Simon Judge Pritchard and Sen Overman. founder Dr James E Shepard leads committee with Confederate generals among leaders. Construction begins November 3.
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New York
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Washington
Jeter C Pritchard
Asheville
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Lee S Overman
North Carolina
Robert Strange
Wilmington
DA Tompkins
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Chattanooga
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James E Shepard
Judge J A Dupuy Dies in Roanoke at Age 63
Roanoke Va Oct 3 Judge J A Dupuy longtime Roanoke jurist died today after a brief illness from acute Brights disease He was president of the Roanoke Bar Association at the time of his death and was aged 63.
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Virginia Obituary Notices Include Several Local Deaths
Special to The Washington Post Norfolk reports Henry Haray chief clerk to E A Richardson superintendent of floating property of the New Fork Philadelphia Hallway died at 66. Roanoke obituary notes Albert Gross aged 22 typhoid fever, a Norfolk and Western ship employee and Bedford county native. Winchester reports Arthur Grim contractor and builder died after a year long illness at 65. He is survived by his widow two sons and three daughters.
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Henry Haray
E A. Richardson
New Fork
Philadelphta Hallway
Roanoke
aAlbert Gross
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Bedford County
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Hale House Named For People's Church Leader in Wibast Capital
The Peoples Church at Wibast Capital Street considers Hale House as its name in memory of a former Latina States Senate chaplain. Rev Charles Ferguson voiced the idea during yesterday morning's sermon at the opening of the new church house to serve as the pastors’ quarters and community worship site. Officials hope the house will symbolize the intertwining of democracy and religion in public life. Kansas City, Mo. Oct 3. Swop, billionaire philanthropist, dies after stroke at 80. The pork-plant owner’s legacy includes a 140 acre tract valued over 2.8 million dollars.
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Conservation Movement Backed After Western Tour
Thomas R. Shipp, secretary of the national and joint conservation committees, says the people favor practical application of conservation principles by states and the nation. He notes strong support from state commissions and widespread belief that water power policy should prevent monopoly control.
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Enrollment Increases At Virginia University Report
Special to The Washington Post Charlottestown VA reports a total university enrollment of 76238 students against 50 last session. Students from South America China Cuba Japan and the republic of Dolomble contribute to attendance by department. College 20. graduate 7. law 30. medicine 92. engineering 105, with variations from last year in each department.
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May plea self defense in Hirsch trial at Harrisonburg
Special to The Washington Te: Jack Lee a Lynchburg lawyer arrives to defend Max Hirsch charged with killing his brother in law Louis Isacce on July 29. Trial set for tomorrow after Hirsch allegedly struck Isacce with a board in German trees. The defense strategy remains unclear but self defense is expected to be argued.
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Reverend Jonas W Lupton Dies Father of American Vice Consul
The Rev Dr Jonas W Lupton, longtime Presbyterian minister, died at his Winchester home. He was father of Barnart K Lupton, the American vice consul who endured harrowing experiences during the Messina earthquake last winter. Lupton, aged 63, was retired and survived by his wife, four daughters, and a son.
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Bmnart K Lupton
Messina
Lugion
Presbyterian Church
Fragmented 19th century college catalog text
Catalog fragment lists departments and buildings of various colleges and a university hospital. It references arts and sciences, engineering, medicine, dentistry, veterinary medicine, pharmacy, and roles like secretary. Multiple building names and campuses appear with scattered street addresses and catalog entries.
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National Opens October 1 2008 for law degrees
Pract al three year a course leading to degree of Master of Lawa the degree of Bachelor Laws can be secured at end of second year. Catalog application blanks apply in person or by mail to the Dean Natural Metropolitan bank Building 2 lath stow, or after October 1 at the Law School Bldg S16818 55th stow, Telephone W 2107 Friends School FOR BOYS AND GIRLS 27th Year Begins Sept. 27th
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Georgetown Law Lecturers Seminar on History and Jurisprudence
A list of lecturers for a postgraduate course at Georgetown University Law School includes FON HOLMES CONRAD late Sallettor Genera of the United States three others from Columbia University and the University of Virginia. The roster features HONSETH SHFPARD LL D chief justice, RALEIGH MINOR LL O professor of law, and WILLIAM C WOODWARD among others teaching constitutional law and practice.
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