Deputy Sheriff Slain Near Weverton as Suspect Captured
Special to The Washington Post. Washington County deputy sheriff Thomas Hardy was shot and killed while inspecting a freight train near Weverton. John T Colson, a 33-year-old colored man from Kentucky, was captured at Big Pool and identified as the suspected killer. A revolver was recovered and authorities moved to bring Colson to jail for grand jury action.
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Washington County
Weverton
Negno
Big Pool
Washington Post
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Weverton Station
John T Colson
Hardy
Sherif Emory Nelson
R. D. Webber
Baltimore and Ohio
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Webber
John Thomas Colson
Kentucky
Tuck Martin
Ble Pool
Hardy Colson
Baltimore
Hagerstown
Downin
Huyett
Cross
Western Maryland Railroad
Rockville
Board of County Public School Commissioners
L. White
Old Union
G. R. Bell
Glen
Mamie Thomas
Laytonsville
Matthew G. Thomas
Brighton
Ella M. Robertson
Kensington
Governor Glenn Aims Prohibition For Entire State
Greensboro Oct 10 Governor Glenn opened the Carolina Central Fair with a call for industrial development and absolute prohibition across North Carolina. He linked his stance to temperate communities formed during his New England tour and urged prohibition for a generation. The event drew large crowds and reflected the era’s reform mood.
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North Carolina
Washington
Greensboro
Glenn
New England
Richmond Man Guilty In Pure Elections Case
In Richmond on October 1 4 B Williams and Chris Manning faced indictments under the Barksdale pure elections law. Williams editor of the News Leader stood guilty of paying Samuel Goldstein 25 to back Col George Wayne Anderson for Commonwealth's attorney. Manning was charged with paying Joe Edwards' poll taxes. Williams, unrepresented, pleaded not guilty but was found guilty and fined 100. The jury urged remitting the fine, noting unintentional violation.
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Washington Post
Richmond
B. Williams
Chris Manning
Corporation Court
Barksdale
A. B. Williams
Newa-Leader
Samuel Goldstein
Williams
George Wayne Anderton
Commonwealth
Manning
Joe Edwards
Edwards
Goldstein
Willams
Mr. Willams
Col
George Wayne Anderson
Mr. Williams
Maryland Democrats Put Discipline Ahead of Postwar Post
Baltimore October conference of Democratic leaders orders party discipline. Chairman Vandiver to reconvene the State central committee to expel recalcitrants. Four city committee members allied with Gov Warfield oppose the Postamendment and face charges. Campaign control to be shifted to local State central committee members. State committee meeting planned next week promises as session.
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Maryland
Washington Post
Baltimore
Vandiver
State Central Committee
Warfield
State Committee
Anne Arundel Case Heard Over Ballot Nominees
In Anne Arundel County Judge Thomas Jones and Judge William H. Thomas heard a mandamus petition from the Bannon Moss Nutwell faction seeking to place their nominees on the official ballot. The dispute centers on a Democratic State central committee action changing the primary date, leading to two conventions and two tickets. The election board recognized the Wells ticket, while both factions threaten petition-based nominations if the court rules otherwise.
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Washington Post
Anmnapoli
Ghtef
Thomas Jones
William H. Thomas
Circuit Court
Anne Arundel County
Democratic Party
Democratic State Central Committee
anti-Wells
Friends of
Georges Wells
Board of Supervisors of Elections
Will Recognize Musgrave at Southampton Meeting
Lively time expected as Southampton Democratic Committee plans for a Thursday gathering. Musgrave, accompanied by State Senator William Shands and J. E. Knight, held three hours of talks in Richmond with State Chairman Ellyson and expects formal county chair recognition. Opponents challenge his claim amid looming stormy scenes.
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Democratic Committee
Washington
Suffolk
Joseph NM
Musgrave
William Shands
J. E. Knight
Franklin
Richmond
Ellyson
Virginia Obituary Notes From Several Towns
Fredericksburg report: Mrs Julia Scot widow of Rey A F Scott died at her Basex County home. Survived by one son and three daughters. Staunton death: William Bell Crawford, 75, died suddenly at home, survived by widow and three children. Warnah: James A Balderson, 66, died at Newland home, member of Tontieth Virginia Infantry, survived by widow, four sons and one daughter. Winchester: Miss Blanche Simpson, native of Loudoun, died at brother-in-law John W. Larrick’s home in Chambersville after lingering illness, about age 40, survived by three sisters and one brother. Leesburg: Elizabeth Bridges, 20, died of typhoid fever at home of her father Dorsey Bridges. survived by parents and several younger siblings. Winchester: John Richard Gill died at Momorini Hospital from perelyals. Born Woodstock, 71, served in Company 1, First U S Cavalry. fought from Mannassas to Appomattox with Grant at the surrender.
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Fredericksburg
Julia Scot
Rey A F Scott
Basex County
Staunton
William Bell Crawford
Warnaw
Jamee A. Balderson
Newland
Tontieth Virginia Infantry
Winchester
Blanche Simpson
Loudoun County
John W. Larrick
Chambersville
Leesburg
Misslizabeth Bridges
Dorsey Bridges
John Richard Gill
Momorini Hospital
Peralyals
Bor
Woodstock
First
United States Cavalry
Mannsnap
Appomattox
Grant
Suvender
Elopement case against Rouss dismissed by court
A New York suit by Hilza beth S. Cowen to recover $39,250 from the Charles Broadway Rouss estate was dismissed after evidence failed to prove a legal marriage contract. The case cited an alleged Niagara Falls elopement and a $50,000 payment agreement, with Rouss reportedly paying monthly installments until his death. The judge ruled no enforceable contract existed.
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Washington Post
New York
Hilzabeth S. Cowen
Charles Broadway Rouss
Supreme Court
Greenbaum
Reuss
Hummel
Rouss
Rous
Army Ration Idea Backed By Old Soldier’s Testimony
A Civil War veteran argues Grape-Nuts and Postum Coffee suit army emergencies. He reports two tablespoonfuls of Grape-Nuts with cream satisfy breakfast, allow marching until noon, and reduce fullness versus traditional meals. He suggests including Grape-Nuts in the ration for compact, nourishing sustenance.
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New England
Wellville
Home Made Bake at Home with Royal Baking Powder
Fresh, clean, and tasty results at home with muffins, tea biscuits, and cakes. Royal Baking Powder speeds up the bake, producing fine textures and economical results unseen in store bought goods. New York based Royal Baking Powder Co. promotes homemaking advantages.
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Royal
Donnelly Wins Despite Shoulder Break in Richmond Show
In Richmond Virginia the fifth annual horse show opened with New York Virginia and Maryland taking top honors. Donnelly rode in the hunters class despite a shoulder dislocation and remounted to audience cheers. Winners spanned classes from saddle horses to hunt pairs with names like Vera Morris Jay F Carlisle C W Watson and Mrs Van Housen among the top earners.
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Washington Post
Richmond
New York
Baltimore
Virginia
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Vera Morris
C. W. Watson
Maryland
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Pirst
Jay F Carlisle
Darby
David Dunlop
Petersburg
C. W. Wetson
West Virginia
King of Hearts
Mr. Allen Potts
Cobham
Determination
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Woodbery-Porest
Poxie Lampert
E A Saunders, Jr
Lexington
Lord Baltimore
W Watson
Sinner
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Watch Me
Red Reven
Westchester Farm
Heatherbloom
Howard Willetts
White Plains
N. Y
Deep Hun
FCC
Beattle
Toronto
Howard Willets
Bunters
Hound
Onerlos
Firelight
Allen Potts
Torchight
Charles Pfi
West Virginia Board of Trade Holds First Annual Meeting
The West Virginia Board of Trade meeting in Parkersburg with President George C. Sturgiss presiding featured debates by former U S Senators Henry G. Davis and Johnson N. Camden and Gov W M Dawson. Resolutions favored completing the Ohio River locks and dams within ten years and good roads. Honorary members elected include Senators Scott and Ilkina and ex Senators Davis and Camden. Officers named: President George C. Sturgiss, Secretary R K B Taylor, Treasurer O A Wever, and vice presidents Frank W. Clark Howard Southerland Charles Caprio George W Sumner and J W Rum.
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West Virginia Board of Trade
Wheeling
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W. M. ©. Dawson
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Camden
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Fleming
White
MacCor Ide
Dawson
John T. McGrew
David E. Johnston
Isaac T., Mann
Fairfax Landstreet
Ask s Absolute Divorce Involving Former Baltimore Mayor
Former Baltimore mayor Robert C. Davidson is named in an absolute divorce suit filed in Circuit Court No. 2 by wife Eliza C. Davidson. Co respondent Gertrude Schmidt cited with alleged improprieties. divorce seeks alimony claims due to Davidson's large estate.
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Washington Post
Baltimore
Robert C. Davidson
Eliza C. Davidson
Gertrude Schmidt
Davidson
Europe
Noyes
New York
Mr. Davidson
Lunenburg County
Dougherty in Peoria Jail Under Grand Jury Probe
Newton C Dougherty once bank president and school superintendent faces ninety seven forgery and embezzlement indictments totaling 464 500. He surrendered to the Peoria sheriff after last night’s visit to jail, requesting privacy with family and lawyers. Assets including the Dougherty home were attached as investigators seek further property. A key witness failure temporarily ends the grand jury session.
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Newton C. Dougherty
Dougherty
National Hotel
Doughertys
A. H. Andrews Furniture Company
Samuel Case Mistrial In Federal Fraud Case
In Greensboro North Carolina Judge Boyd ordered a juror withdrawn and declared a mistrial in the case against Samuel the deputy collector on trial since last Thursday for alleged frauds against the government. The trial was to resume January 3 at Greensboro. District Attorney Holton collapsed during trial and was not able to continue. Solicitor Hayes arrived from Washington and decided he could not proceed without Holton. Hayes will stay a day or two to review facts and witnesses with the department’s agents.
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Washington Post
Greensboro
N.C
Boyd
Samuel
Holton
Inter- Ral Revenue Department
Hayes
Washington
Death by self inflicted in Hambleton police chief
W Shenk chief of police of Hambleton W Va committed death by own action on Par son s street about 9 o clock last night he was intoxicated and with companions He had been married two months.
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W. Va
W. Shenk
Hambleton
Here
Parsons
Shenk
Washington
Bristol
Clauda M. Fulton
HE. M. Fulton
Wise
Vaa
Flora MacDonald
Anderson Street Methodist Church
J. O. Straley
Washington Post
Richmond
Bessie Smith
Roanoke
New York Woman Wanders Public Buildings and Is Hospitalized
Mrs Lucy Lee wife of a prominent New York businessman wandered about public buildings and was detained for examination by police surgeons. Doctors said she was not insane but needed treatment and ordered removal to Garfield Hospital. Her husband telegraphed Secretary Shaw and, after visiting her, planned to accompany her back to New York.
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Washington Post
Richmond
Elisa Kennedy
Virginia Hospital
Lucy Lee
New York
First Precinct
Insame
Shaw
Taylor
Garfield Hospital
Washington
SALE OF HORSES AND WAGONS AT SACRIFICE
Carriage repository offers entire stock of delivery wagons at reduced prices. For sale at sacrifice 15 horses and mares aged 6 to 8, weight 1100 to 1400 pounds, suitable for farm work carts trucks bakers milkmen or butchers. Also one saddle horse 7 years old. Located at 464 and 466 Pa ave. Five weeks of special inducements for buyers. Thos MG, established 1830.
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Ito
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