Six in Senate Fight Form Coal Company Plans
The Landatrest Coal and Cake Company was incorporated yesterday in Charleston West Virginia with capital stock of 350 000. Among incorporators are Fallfat Landstrosh AC and E L Ful ter of Scranton Pa president of the International Salt Company and F L Baron of New York president of the American Car and Foundry Company Foxmer Governor Warfield Miles and Landstreet are named. The company plans to develop coal lands and build a railroad connecting with the Baltimore and Ohio line. The senatorial Democratic primary closes soon with multiple contenders including Gov Warfield former Gov John Walter Smith and others. Smith has not yet entered the race and the party faces strategic choices ahead of the state convention.
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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 Organist Haunts Baltimore Church Hours At Dawn
In Baltimore Maryland Avenue and Preston Street a ghostly organ tones during early hours at the Aggodated Congregational Church. Eyewitnesses including Mr and Mrs George B Timanus report wedding march from Lohengrin and pieces by Chopin and Beethoven. The organ, once at Cathedral, was moved here after a renovation and its mysterious playing continues to fuel local superstition. The pastor Rev Oliver Huckel treats stories as folklore while acknowledging the music’s masterful touch.
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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 Seize Exposition Loan Debts
Debates on enforcing a $1 690 009 loan for the exposition loom as government action could involve seizing receipts from workers to recover a substantial portion of the loan. Officials expect possible collection by November 30 as discussions continue amid support for the expo.
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Nurfale
Washington
Jamestown Exposition Press Club Visit
Chicago visitors joined Jamestown Exposition officials in Norfolk for a reception despite bad weather. About fifty members toured flagship Admiral Sihley’s, the Texas battleship, and Civil War relics with a reception planned at the tino’s building later tonight.
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Weil
Fair chiefs to remain with resignations yet to be accepted
Norfolk Virginia October 6 1907 Director General Martin of the Jamestown Exposition said resignations from officers of expositions departments had been tendered after his election and the vice presidency of the Tercentennial but none had been accepted and the exposition would proceed as before.
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Norfolk
Martin
Exion Departments
Not Buried With Wife As Relatives Object
Special to The Washington Post Hal timers Sid Del. Because relatives injected, the body of Albert Fledler who murdered his wife and then died by his own hand will not be buried same day as his victim. Arrangements had been completed for the interment, but Mrs Fledler’s relatives objected. Remains were taken to the cemetery today and interred without service. One of the wife’s family was present. Fledler will be buried tomorrow morning.
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Sid
Del
Albert Fledler
Pieuler
Aveurdimgly
Fiedler
Ruan
Rone
Former Chaplain Seeks Naval Post After Court Martial
Special to one Wilmington Test Norfolk Va Oct 8 Former Chaplain Harry W Jones dismissed from the navy by court martial has returned to Norfolk facing charges of altering fraudulent checks Jones says he has accepted a position as head of a commercial business in formation In New York he would not disclose the future of the enterprise
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Wilmington
Norfolk
Harry W. Jones
Navy
Norfolk Tonswer
Corporation
Jones
New Yorks
Baby Found On Richmond Doorstep With Note
A four month old baby was found on the doorstep of the Blee nix Efigott home in Richmond at about 8 o clock in the morning. A note signed Mother asked the child be cared for until she could be heard from again and attached a ten dollar weekly payment. The clothing is fine and well made.
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Washington F . Richmond
Fire Claims Father and Daughter in Cumberland Home
In Cumberland Maryland last night a fire at a home near Veantdin, West Virginia, killed George Frederick Probst and his seven-year-old daughter. Officials say the blaze started from a stovepipe while the family slept. the father reentered the burning building to rescue the child as the roof collapsed. The bodies were recovered from the debris.
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Peugheg
Cumberland
George ‘Frederick Probst
Veantdin
W. Vas
Talan
Mayor Orders Whipping For Curfew Violations
In Parkersburg West Virginia on an October day Mayor Portland ordered whipping as punishment for curfew violations. Everett Williamson Lloyd Locke Gordon Bartley Fred Lester and Lee Harbold were arraigned and escorted home by Constable J H Machall who instructed 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
John W. Johnston, an eighty five year old former Confederate soldier and prominent farmer from Graham area, was struck and killed instantly by a train engine near Graham 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 for Bryan address
A Richmond committee scrapped plans for a Bryan reception dinner today due to crowding from the Episcopal convention horse show and state fair, saying no suitable venue could be found in time. William Jennings Bryan will still deliver the political address in the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sneelat
Richmond
William Jennings Bryan
Tholath
Reward For Lynchers Offer By County Commission
County commissioners offer 8500 reward for the conviction of the assailants who killed William Burny a colored man in the rear of the house early Sunday morning in Cumberland County The notice appears in The Wasuitstan Poet with details of the crime and the reward.
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William Bates
Alexandria City Council Debates Detective Agency Bill
The Alexandria city council held its semi monthly meeting with routine business and heated discussion over a detective agency bill of 378.28 for services in a murder mystery. They approved payments to the agency and to four fire and emergency companies, and discussed street, school, and almshouse improvements, with various referrals and adjournment.
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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
Carly
Committee On
Sinance
Columbia Fire Engine Company
Bellarcs Engine Company
Rellet “Hook and Ladder Company
Connellman
Wiliams
Imatter
Hlaapyeer
Ight
Alexandria
Batley
Potomine
Baltes
Alexandria Light Infantry
Srmory
City Acheol Board
Suttanfe
Glrin
Cougellian Snowden
Eugene B. Gaddis
Commerce
Princes
Clty
Evang
Highty
New School Discussed by Arlington County Board
Arlington district school board met in Roslyn bank building to elect Dr. Munson as chair and William A McShea as clerk. They postponed plans for a Fort Myer Heights school to next Saturday night amid routine business. Also announced is the October Circuit Court term starting October 21 with Judge Thornton presiding. a heavy criminal and civil docket. The case against Joseph Thomas alias John Wright for murder and assault will be pursued by the commonwealth’s attorney, with possible proceedings to last at least one 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
Norfolk and Southern Stockholders Vote on 25 Million Bond Issue
A special Norfolk and Southern Railway meeting set for October 23 at Norfolk Virginia will decide on four proposals authorizing a 25 million dollar 6 percent first and refunding mortgage bonds and an equipment trust issue. Proceeds to fund new equipment and related financing. Also listed are ocean steamer movements and arrivals in New York and other ports, with several ships and routes noted.
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Stockhollers
Norfolk and Southern
Apeotal
New York
Norfolk and Southern Railway
Norfolk
Coumanon
Married His Grandmother on Washington Fest Honeymoon
The report from Washington Fest describes Tom Hugh Moon of Manlius New York who married his grandmother, his bride being seventeen when selected by the elderly grandfather Dr Buffnin of Rochester. The couple now on their honeymoon reveal how the grandfather’s will and family disputes shaped their union and estate.
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Washington
Fen Francises
Tom Hugh -al- Moon
Manlius
Ac Je Bird
Grecese
Buffnin
Rocheater
Bartier
Reward Offered For Arrest In Miners Riot Near Allegany
The New York Mining Company offers a $1,000 reward for the arrest and conviction of those responsible for the railroad disturbance near Allegany mines. Judge Keedy instructs the grand jury to investigate, with authorities planning to restrain Italians from interfering with works. Heroic deputies guard the site as threats of dynamite loom and injuries from yesterday’s clash are noted.
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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 Field Leaving Bull Mortally Wounded
In Port Jervis a bull charged a retreating bear after it emerged from woods with seven cows nearby. The bull was struck and mauled, fighting fiercely as the bear delivered fatal blows. The Schaeffers shot the bear twice with buckshot, ending the struggle with the animal killed instantly.
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Esungeon
Sven Port Jervis
Chedig Tersey
Jacob Schacter
Jersey
Bruin
Chareed Sauin
Ey Schaeffer
Strick Bruln
Sehoeffers
President Roosevelt Nervous on River Trip Says Clairvoyant Warming
Special to The Washington Pact from Memphis Tennessee describes detectives who aided Secret Service during Roosevelt’s river trip. They state the president was visibly anxious and asked guards to move a clairvoyant away from the carriage and gangplank. Reports mention a noted suspension for reckless navigation following the incident.
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Memphis
Tenn
Secret Service
President Roosevelt
Roosevelt
Hurst
Lecter Service
St. Louis
Hurst Sage
Phgt Nichols
Fred Hertweg
Bueglar Stabs Woman in Long Branch Home
In New York October 3 4 long pending attack as Mr and Mrs Schenck of Long Branch awake to a burglar downstairs. Mrs Schenck wounded with a deep facial cut and shoulder injuries. Her husband grapples with the intruder and is stabbed in the abdomen, seven inches long.
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Spessa
New York
Schenck
Long Branch
Ata Schenck
Eccles Blames Wiley For Price Rise At Washington Fest
Baltimore Md. financier Dr Harvey Whey chief government food expert is blamed by Eccles for rising prices across foods including meat in a Grand Pacific Hotel address before the American Meat Packers Association. Eccles calls for accountability citing ongoing chemical analyses of food products.
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Washington
Chieigs
Harvey W. ‘Whey
Department of Agriculture
de RG. Eccles
Baltimore
American Meat Packers
Grand Facific
Whey
Air. Eccles
Piper
Fie
French Duel With Swords Ends Quietly in Wounding
A duel with swords occurred today between Francois de Cholsuett and Alfred Wdwarde over a quarrel. Cholsuett was wounded twice in the arm while Wdwarde was struck once. neither man sustained serious injuries. Afterward Wdwarde refused reconciliation with his opponent.
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Painz
Francois de Cholsuett
Alfred Wdwarde
Bawards
Countess of Warwick Denies Baccarat Scandal Links
Special to The Washington Post reports the Countess of Warwick defends herself against a long running American press tale linking her to a notorious baccarat scandal. She says enemies spread false stories for 12 years and reiterates 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 to The Wallington Poet
Miss Mary Hadley Dodge daughter of the late Wilham M arlodge has purchased a long lease at Warwick House and will reside there. The historic mansion has long been the town residence of the Earls of Warwick for many generations.
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Wallington
Thondon
Misa
Mary Hadley Dodge
Wilham Marlodge
Warwick House
Earls of Warwick
Gunston Hall Sold to Specht Heirs in Fairfax
The Gunston Hall estate in Fairfax County near Mount Vernon was sold to the Specht heirs for 25000 dollars. The historic county seat spans 18 acres and features a mansion built around 160 years ago with brick from Scotland. The Jefferson Room is famed for its link to Thomas Jefferson and the Declaration of Independence.
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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 Enter Foreign Residency
In New York, many society women abroad declare themselves foreign residents to dodge annoyance and expense. Following Anna Held, arrivals from Europe evade trunk tax and duties, with Mrs. James Epeyer, Mrs. Florence R. Bache, and Mrs. Gera P. Kessler listed among recent entrants.
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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 After Artificial Death Scare
John D Rockefeller Jr. was sworn into the New York grand jury amid a sensational scare after doctors twice reported him dead. He appeared at the Criminal Courts building around 2 pm and calmly entered the grand jury chamber, while reporters chased him through the corridor as photographers captured the moment. A separate note mentions Andre Martil, a laborer, being revived by a airlock procedure in the Pennsylvania tunnel under the East River.
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New York
Washington Post
John , D. Rockefeller, Jr
Rockefeller
Andre Martil
Beng
Independent oil group plans National Petroleum Association charter
Fragmented dispatch reports that independent refinery leaders in Ohio and across the United States move to form the National Petroleum Association. Court action in Oberlin reversed a prison-related case and a charter application dates to November 16. Incorportors emphasize strong independent refineries with wide industry reach.
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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
New York Leaders to Attend Jamestown Exposition
Hughes leads eight New Yorkers bound for Jamestown New York for a exposition program held tonight at eight oclock. The group includes Gov Hughes and other state officials who will participate in the media events and ceremonies surrounding the exposition opening.
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Hughes
Jamestown
New York
Vanderbilt Roars At Richmond Horse Show Opening
Reginald Vanderbilt arrived at the Jefferson Hotel for the Richmond horse show opening as crowds cheered his entry in the harness horses class taking the Blue ribbon. Notables from New York and elsewhere attended in boxes and promenade as the event featured jumpers, ponies, and saddle horses with broad public interest.
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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 with ship lost
Chicago reports detail from the Lef fingwell Mikkélson Polar Expedition. V Stefnmason ethnologist and Ernest Da Kovyen Leffingwell, representing the University of Chicago, state the voyage ended in northern seas with no land found in the Beaufort Sea after nearly a year of extensive cruises and soundings.
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Chicago
Leffingwell - Mikkélson
Beaufort Sea
V. “Stefmnason
Ernest da Kovyen Leffingwell
Chifengs
Seaa
Beauford
Stefandson
Tingley Reunites With Dying Brother After Twenty Five Years
Katherine Tingley head of the Universal Brotherhood rushed to New York to reach her brother James Wescott before his death. Wescott, a long-resident city figure and once wealthy, described their twenty five year estrangement and anticipated reunion as she paused her evangelization tour abroad to reconcile with his whereabouts.
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New York
Katherine ‘Tingley
Universal Brotherhood
James Wesscott
Mr. Wescott
Qquenionta
sMys
Tingley
Yale President to Deliver Lectures in Berlin
President Arthur T. Hedley of Yale University and Mrs Hadley sailed to Berlin aboard the Kronprinz Wilhelm to deliver lectures on the Industrial Organization in the United States. He will also conduct special lectures in America on the topic after the trip.
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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 Coroner Probes Mysterious Mill Deaths
In Norfolk Maine area a coroner investigates a string of odd deaths including a Mrs Mansfield and Mr Henry, found near Millnig sector last week. The inquiry seeks a verdict on cause as authorities review partial clues and seek a leading suspect or mistaken incident.
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Norfolk
G.j Munseht
Henry Dethiestis
Bya
Bar riman Victorious At Union Pacific Meeting
Harriman backed resolution passed as stockholders vote. Directors re elected without opposition. Only proxy opposition noted. Total shares 2,900,892. 2,201,? voted, mainly by proxies. Eastern presence limited to Cornish presiding and officers 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 for Colonial Beach Fire Dept
Chief Bolts of the Colonial Beach fire department, in Washington for an international chiefs convention, said insurers cut property rates by about 59 percent due to a stronger firefighting force. He cited the Southeastern Tariff Association class shifts and noted the department, though entirely volunteer, has shown prompt response to alarms. Colonial Beach currently has two engines and a hook and ladder company, with a third engine to be established in November.
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Chief Bolts
Colonial Beach
Bolts
Heuse
Altx
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