Six in Senate Fight Big Coal Company Formed
The Landstreet, Coss and Cake Company was incorporated yesterday in Charleston West Virginia with 350 000 capital. Named incorporators include Fallfat Landstrosh and E L Fulter of Scranton Pa and F L Baron of New York. The venture plans to operate coal lands and mine output in West Virginia and to build a railroad linking with the Baltimore and Ohio. The article notes political maneuvering around the Senate race with Governor Warfield and Smith as key figures, and preparations for a Democratic primary with multiple candidates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimord
Landatrest, Coss and Cake Company
Charleston
W.va
E. L. Fulter
Scranton
Internetional Salt Company
Baron l
New York
Amerian,Car and Foundry Company
Foxmer
Warfield
Miles
Landstreet
Talbott
Poe
Seth
West Virginia
Gam Soveral Coal Lands
Morrison County
Baltimore and Oale
J. We
Galbraith
Taundstreet Wee
Western Maryland Railroad
Ghost Organ Played by Mystery Guest at Maryland Ave Church
Baltimore readers report a late night organ concert at the Aggodated Congregational Church Maryland Avenue and Preston Street. Neighbors recall the instrument previously linked to organist Acris Maryland, whose death was ruled a suicide at the Stratford Hotel. The Timanus couple heard Lohengrin and Chopin melodies, while pastor Rev. Oliver Huckel notes the mystery remains unsolved.
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Spestal
Washington
Baltimore
Maryland
Avemia
Preston Street
Belle
Oliver Huckel
Rogers
Acris
Maryland Avenue
George
Timanus
T' Min
Timanva
Aleel
Aler
Government to collect loan in expo case
A garbled report discusses government action on a $1,690,009 loan linked to an exposition. It suggests the government might seize receipts from workers and potentially recover around $1,000,000 before a closing date of November 30. The piece notes possible political support or opposition in Congress.
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Nurfale
Washington
Jamestown Press Club Hosts Exposition Officials in Norfolk
Chicago press club members totaling about fifty, entertained by exposition officials, were welcomed despite bad weather. They visited Admiral Scheyer’s flagship and the battleship Texas, with a reception planned tonight at the Tino’s building and more visits scheduled.
Fair chiefs to remain after tendered resignations
Norfolk Virginia October 0 Director General Martin of the Jamestown Exposition said that all heads of expositions departments had tendered resignations after his election and the vice lead of the Tercentennial but none had been accepted and the exposition would continue as before for now.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norfolk
Martin
Exion Departments
Not Buried With Wife. Albert Fledler to Be Buried Next Day
Special to The Washington Post Haltimers Sid Del report that relatives objected to burying Albert Fledler, who killed his wife and died by suicide. His remains were taken to the cemetery today and to be interred tomorrow morning without a service, with none of the wife's family present.
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Sid
Del
Albert Fledler
Pieuler
Aveurdimgly
Fiedler
Ruan
Rone
Former Chaplain Jones Faces Fraud Charges After Navy Discharge
Special to one Wilmington Test from Norfolk reports former Chaplain Harry W. Jones, recently dismissed by court martial, returning to Norfolk to answer charges of uttering fraudulent checks. He claims to have accepted a position as head of a commercial business soon to be formed, while a New York EE official would not disclose details.
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Wilmington
Norfolk
Harry W. Jones
Navy
Aswer
Corporation
Jones
New Yorks
Found Baby Left at Richmond Doorstep
A four month old baby was found on a Richmond doorstep by a night nurse. A note signed Mother asked the child be cared for at the home, with a promise of ten dollars weekly. The infant’s clothing is well made of fine material and in good condition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington F . Richmond
Tragedy in Cumberland Fire Claims Father and Daughter
In Cumberland Maryland last night a house near Veantdin burned after a stovepipe origin suspected. George Frederick Probst and his seven year old daughter were unable to escape as flames spread. The father attempted a rescue but the roof collapsed and both bodies were recovered from the debris.
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Peugheg
Cumberland
George ‘Frederick Probst
Veantdin
W. Vas
Talan
Mayor Orders Whipping In Parkersburg Curfew Case
Everett Williamson Lloyd Locke Gordon Bartley Fred Lester and Lee Harbold were arraigned before Mayor Portland for curfew violations. The mayor ordered whipping as punishment and Constable J H Machall escorted each youth home, instructing parents to administer the chastisement.
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Grendel
Parkersburg
W.va
Everett Williamson
Lloyd Locke
Gordon Bartley
Fred Lester
Lee Harbold
Iortland
J. Hf. Machall
Veteran Confederate Farmer Killed by Train Near Graham
Special to The Washington Port reports John W. Johnston an eighty five year old former Confederate soldier and prominent farmer living near Graham Virginia was struck and killed instantly by a train engine while en route to attend a neighbor’s funeral. He carried nearly $2000 in his pockets.
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John W. Johnston
Washington
Bliuefield
W. Va
Graham
Sohnston
Bryan Dinner Abandoned in Richmond
The Richmond committee planning to host a Bryan reception abandoned a Friday dinner for William Jennings Bryan. They cite city crowds from the Episcopal convention, horse show, and state fair as making finding a suitable venue impossible for the political address today.
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Sneelat
Richmond
William Jennings Bryan
Tholath
Reward for lynchers offered by county officials
Cumberland Maryland October report that Allegany County commissioners met and voted to offer a reward of 500 dollars for the conviction of the assailants who killed William Burns a colored man in a rear of a house early Sunday morning. Special to The Washington Post.
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William Jource
Wasuitston
Cumberland
William Burns
Alexandria City Council Debates Detective Agency Bill and Public Works
The Alexandria city council discusses paying a $378.28 bill to a detective agency for services in the Curtin murder case, censors the contractor for debt without council consent, and approves payments to fire and engine companies. Other actions include school salaries, almshouse improvements, and sewer and street concerns with referrals to committees.
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Walhinston Post Bureau
King “Stree
Alexand
Alexandria City
Cownell
Clu. Rens National Bank
Committee On Streets
General Inne
Gnance
Curtin
Anayer
New School Discussed by Arlington District Board
Arlington district school board met in Roslyn bank hall with Dr. Munson and McShea elected chair and clerk respectively. They postponed plans for the Fort Myer Heights school to next Saturday night. Alexandria Circuit Court opens October 21 with Judge Thornton presiding. a heavy criminal civil docket. If Commonwealth’s attorney opts to try Joseph Thomas alias John Wright for murder of Jackson Boney and assault on Auntie Green, case could take at least a week.
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Arlington District School Board
Alexandria County
Roslyn
Chariea
Munson
William A. E. McShea
Ralph Baldwin
James E. Clements
William A. McShea
Fort Myer Heights
Circuit Court
Circuit Court of
Thornton
Commonwealth
Joseph Thomas
Joha’ Wright
Alegeg
Jackson Boney
Aieged Apsaul
Auntie Green
Wiese
Plans Big Bond Issue Vote by Norfolk and Southern Stockholders
Stockholders of the Norfolk and Southern Railway will meet in Norfolk Virginia on October 23 to vote on a 25 million dollar issue of 6 percent first and refunding mortgage bonds and an issue of equipment trust obligations. The meeting will also consider selling lacks of common and preferred stock with proceeds largely for new equipment. In addition, ship movements and arrivals are reported with several steamers noted in transit and port calls.
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Stockhollers
Norfolk and Southern
Apeotal
New York
Norfolk and Southern Railway
Norfolk
Coumanon
Mines Turmoil After Railroad Attack Near Allegany
Reported unrest at Allegany mines following a railroad incident near New York Line 3. Judge Keedy orders a grand jury to investigate and prevent further trouble. New York Mining Company posts a $1000 reward for arrest and conviction of those responsible. An injunction restraining 428 Italians from entering or interfering with the works is to be served tomorrow morning.
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Cumberlands Na
Pennayivani
New- York Biine
Allegany Mines
Maine
Keedy
Eheriit Hamilton
Sherit Hendrey
Arme
Phe
Hentity
Tha ‘Thollan
Walsh
Tnd
Bhumadk
American Minera
New York Mining Company
Tees
Ars
Bull Fights Bear in Port Jervis Clearing Trail of Blood
In Port Jervis a bull charged a bear from the woods. The beast mauled the bull while the owners Schaeffer and son fired blasts from shotguns as the bear finally fell to buckshot. The bull, wounded in many places, delivered a final brutal blow before the bear was killed.
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Esungeon
Sven Port Jervis
Chedig Tersey
Jacob Schacter
Jersey
Bruin
Chareed Sauin
Ey Schaeffer
Strick Bruln
Sehoeffers
President Roosevelt Spooks Clairvoyant On River Trip
Special to The Washington Pact Memphis Tenn October 8 Detectives guarding President Roosevelt during a river voyage report the president was uneasy and continually sought support from Secret Service men. A clairvoyant in St Louis reportedly clashed with guards as Roosevelt boarded a boat prompting nervousness and rumors of associated suspensions.
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Memphis
Tenn
Secret Service
President Roosevelt
Roosevelt
Hurst
Lecter Service
St. Louis
Hurst Sage
Phgt Nichols
Fred Hertweg
Bucerlar Stabs Woman in Home Burglary Tragedy
New York City resident Mrs Schenck of Long Branch was badly stabbed by a burglar who entered the lower part of the house. She suffered a deep facial cut and severe injuries to her left arm and shoulder as she warned her husband. He grappled with the intruder, but was stabbed in the abdomen, seven inches long, while protecting his wife.
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Washington
Fen Francises
Tom Hugh -al- Moon
Manlius
Ac Je Bird
Grecese
Buffnin
Rocheater
Bartier
Spessa
New York
Schenck
Long Branch
Ata Schenck
Eccles Blames Wiley For Rising Prices At Meat Packers Meet
Dr Harvey Whey chief dentist of the Department of Agriculture is blamed by Dr Eccles of Baltimore for the present rise in prices and the added burden to consumers across foods. Eccles charged Whey with faulty chemical analyses of various food products. The Baltimore speaker spoke before the American Meat Packers Association at the Grand Pacific Hotel. His speech drew applause while the platform offered no immediate reaction.
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Washington
Harvey W. ‘Whey
Department of Agriculture
de RG. Eccles
Baltimore
American Meat Packers
Grand Facific
Whey
Air. Eccles
Piper
Fie
French Sword Duel Ends Roughly with Wounds and Brief Reconciliation
A duel with swords was fought between Francois de Cholsuett and Alfred Wdwarde over a quarrel. Cholsuett was wounded twice in the arm while Edwarde was only lightly touched. Neither suffered serious injuries, and Edwarde refused reconciliation after the encounter.
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Painz
Francois de Cholsuett
Alfred Wdwarde
Bawards
Countess Warwick Denies Baccarat Scandal Links
Special to The Washington Post reports the Countess of Warwick criticizing repeated American press stories tying her to a famous English baccarat scandal. She calls herself a victim of a 12 year false rumor, denies involvement, and notes her mourning period during the events while asserting she has never played cards or visited the implicated house.
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Washington Post
New York
Countess of Warwick
Webster
England
Atnca
Warwick House Leased by Miss Mary Hadley Dodge
Miss Mary Hadley Dodge daughter of the late Wilham Marlodge has purchased a long lease at Warwick House and will establish her home in the historic mansion. The property, long the town residence of the Earls of Warwick, has passed to her in October.
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Wallington
Thondon
Misa
Mary Hadley Dodge
Wilham Marlodge
Warwick House
Earls of Warwick
Gunston Hall Sold In Fairfax County Estate Sale
The Gunston Hall estate in Fairfax County near Mount Vernon was sold for 25 000 dollars to Specht heirs through Paul Kester the dramatist. The property, 18 acres, features a mansion built 160 years ago with brick from Scotland. The Jefferson room allegedly contains writings by Thomas Jefferson and the Declaration of Independence draft lore.
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St. Louis
Gunston Hall
Fairfax County
Joreph Specht
Paul Kester
Specht
Mount Vernon
Washington
George Bacon
Scotland
State of
Virgin
Gurston Hall
Jefferson
Thomas
Bens
Women Deny Citizenship in Escape From Taxes
A rising number of New York society women and others abroad declare themselves foreign residents to avoid annoyance and expense at the gate. Anna Held's arrival in August is cited as precedent for trunk cargo and clothing tax evasion. Among recent examples are Mrs. James Epeyer wife of a banker Mrs. Florence R. Bache wife of Jules Bache broker and Mrs. Gera P. Kessler wife of Georges Kessler wine merchant.
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New York
Cuztone
Thin Vort
Anna Held
Europe
James Epeyer
Florence R. Bache
Jules 5 Bache
Gera P. Kessler
Georges Kessler
Rockefeller Sworn In As Grand Juror Despite Faint Breath
John D. Rockefeller Jr. was sworn into the grand jury at Criminal Court after doctors previously declared him dead. The young millionaire appeared around 2 PM, entering the lower corridor as photographers chased him. Andre Martil, a worker, was revived in an air lock of the Pennsylvania Tunnel under the East River today.
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New York
Washington Post
John , D. Rockefeller, Jr
Rockefeller
Andre Martil
Beng
Independent oil group to form National Petroleum Association
The Washington Post reports a plan by Cyssie Chadwick and leading independent refineries to form the National Petroleum Association. Incorporators, from Oberlin to Ohio, aim to unite independents whose properties span the oil industry, signaling a major consolidation move amid regulatory scrutiny.
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Chadwick
Columbus
Ohio
Washington
the Onis
Pittsburg
Con
Mrn-Cyssie Chad
Tha’ Independent
Reswick
United States
Oberlin
Nédléa
Father Keiy
York
National Petroleum" Association
Yeni
Hughes Off for Jamestown New York for Exposition
News item notes Hughes and other New Yorkers bound for Jamestown to attend the Exposition. The event includes exercises of New York state and a late night departure around eight o clock.
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Hughes
Jamestown
New York
Gov. Hughes
Richmond Oot hosts rich crowd for opening night
Reginald Vanderbilt arrived and entered the harness horses class driving his entry to win the blue ribbon amid cheers. Notable attendees included Mrs. Wise of New York and Mrs. Arthur Garden of Savannah with several other socialites from New York and Norfolk watching classes of jumpers and hunters with winners named across a lengthy program.
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Richmond
Nigul
Wii Duatere
Ry i Reginald Vanderbilt
Jefferson Hotel
Adelaide Dotamus
Thomas J. Ferdy
Rufus L. Futterson
Gebman Straus
Westchester Farns
Elsintre Farms
Georga W. Watson
T. Stbtonbury
John 5. Wise
New Tork
Irs
Gi Arthur Garden
Savannnah
Ga. Coll
Aai Durham
Mra
Belle Beach Hata
New York
Rishmond
Re: Maneé
Keswick
BE. H. Wecthert
Centennial
Stidiothian
Wesleheater
Mermu
Heswick
David "Gras
Tulle Maria
Lady Allee
W. Whciour Daporne
Ouelcos
Wextchastar Farms
Firetlihr
Lls
Potin
Kus Bade
MG. Jackson
Cystigl
Wartrheeter Fars
Polar Expedition Returns After Yearlong Beaufort Sea Voyage
Chicago reports details of Lefingwell Mikkelson Polar Expedition hardships aboard the ship lost at sea. Ethnologist Stefansson leads the party representing the University of Chicago. The team confirms no land exists in the Beaufort Sea and concludes the main objective is complete.
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Chicago
Teliff
Beaufort Sea
Leffingwell - Mikkélson
V. “Stefmnason
Ernest da Kovyen Leffingwell
Chifengs
Seaa
Beauford
Stefandson
Tingley Rushes to Dying Brother for Reconciliation
New York report says Katherine Tingley head of Universal Brotherhood travels from abroad to reach her brother James Wescott before his death. Wescott, long established in New York, recently revealed a fortune unseen by many. The siblings separated about twenty five years ago.
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New York
Katherine ‘Tingley
Universal Brotherhood
James Wesscott
Mr. Wescott
Qquenionta
sMys
Tingley
Yale President Hadley sails to Berlin for lectures
President Arthur T. Hadley of Yale University and Mrs Hadley sailed today on the Kronprinz Wilhelm for Berlin where Hadley will deliver a Roosevelt lectures on the Industrial Organization in the United States and also conduct special lectures.
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Yale
Oliver
Rosevelt
Gouree
New York
Arthur T.hedley
Yale University
Mra
Hadley
Tess Tagortaiat
Nikon Ab the
Geena of
Benita
Norfolk inquest probes mysterious midsag sentence
Coroner investigates a reported fatality in Norfolk last week. Unclear fragments mention millnig and names possibly misread, with a verdict pending on the cause and individuals involved.
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Norfolk
G.j Munseht
Henry Dethiestis
Bya
Harriman Prevails at Union Pacific Stockholders Meeting
Union Pacific stockholders re-elected the board without opposition led by Harriman policies. A proxy for James Ferris opposed 300 shares, but no broader challenge emerged as 2.2 million of 2.9 million total shares were voted, mostly by proxies, with Eastern attendees limited to Cornish, Hellen, and McAllister.
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Salt Lake “City
Utah
Harriman
Union Pacifi Railroad’ Company
James Ferris
Uog
Herrman
Tay
Posta
Relien
Nat le
Edward H. Borrihen
New York
Oliver Arges
Boslon
Wallan D. Cornlen
A. J. Earling
Chicago
Robert W. Goelat
Newports
Henry CG
Frick
Wiliam Mahl
Willam G
Rockefelier
EH. H. Rogers
Marvio Hughitt
Lovett
R. S
Company
B. A. McAllister
Omaha
Beach Insurance Rates Cut by Fire Chief At Convention
Chief Bolts of the Colonial Beach fire department, in Washington for the International Association of Fire Chiefs convention, reported insurance companies cut rates on Colonial Beach property by about 59 percent. He credited a strengthened volunteer force and expected tariff reassessment by the Southeastern Tariff Association to drop the city from class four to three. The department operates two engines and a hook and ladder company, with a third engine to be added in November.
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Chief Bolts
Colonial Beach
Bolts
Tariff Association
Kalix
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