Panic in Crand Stand at Hagerstown Fair
At the Hagerstown fairgrounds a fire in a sideshow tent caused a panic in the grand stand as the moving picture films inside the tent ignited the canvas. The crowd escaped with no injuries though belongings were burned. Theft and disruption marked the day with several pickpocketing incidents reported among the festival goers.
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Washington Post
Hagerstown
Hageratown Fair Grounds
Hank
JL Lucas
Wren
Confederacy Rosters Returned to War Department
A Civil War roster note indicates the original rosters of Confederate soldiers will be temporarily transferred to the War Department in Washington for safekeeping as part of a society’s proceedings.
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War Department
Washington
Ballot decision blocks Repudiation candidate in Fifth District
Secretary of State Oswald Tilghman refused to place the Repudiation candidate Sydney Mer ver on the official ballot for Congress in Maryland's Fifth District. The independent Republican candidate John E. Mudd appears regular, pending possible legal action. The attorney general advised that missing signer addresses on the Repudiation petition are a fatal legal defect.
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Washington Post
Annapolis
Oswald Tilghman
Sydney
Merver
Congress
Fifth
Maryland
John E. Mudd
Uniess
Stle
Bryan
Carl Hardy
Executive Department
Baltimore
Death by own action seals lovers’ double burial
From The Washington Post Richmond VA Oct 14 The bodies of Heessie Stone and Robert Gill were buried side by side in Ashland cemetery after a death by own action. Gill shot Stone then himself. The girl conceived the plan but Gill urged they die together. Gill’s father would have funded an elopement, had he known of the love. A note found in Gill’s pocket read we are gone forever bury us side by side.
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Epedta
Waaiington
Richmond
Heessie Stone
Robert Gill
Ashland
Gill
Miss Stone
Mttle Bessie Stone
Ohlendorf Granted Bail After Murder Charge
Dr Joseph C Ohlendorf released on 5000 bond in Upper Marlboro Md after arrest on charges of murdering Margaret Hale of Washington at Brent Mar Institute on Nov 24 19 8. His trial is set for next Friday with attorney Robert W Wells and bondsmen Oscar Stickell Oscar M Link and R A Van Horn.
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Ramingern Rem
Upper Marlboro
Josep C. Ohlendorf
Margaret Hale
Washington
Brent Mar Institute
This County
Robert W. Wells
Hyattsvile
Obituaries from Virginia towns recount several deaths
Fredericksburg notes John Parrott sixty five died suddenly aged sixty five. Thomas Payne died at home aged twenty seven after brief illness leaving widow and three children. Newport News Willim F Wellaca seventy five prominent Elizabeth City County resident died last night survived by two brothers and a sister. Suranburg Eenest Conner died from consumption aged twenty eight native of Warren County survived by widow and one brother. Roanoke Dr William White famed Abingdon physician died at Johns Hopkins after an operation. brother of Judge John P Wittke chief justice of Texas. previously involved in a duel with Judge Ward.
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Fredericksburg
John Parrott
Grange County
Thomas Payne
Bia
Newport News
Willim F. Wellaca
Elizabeth City
Fox Hlm
Suranburg
Sued by Negro Politician Over Alleged Tradeoff in Campaign
In Richmond J B Johnson colored sues Edgar Allan Jr Otis Russell and others for 10000 alleging reports that he abandoned his bid for Congress in the Third District for a consideration and would support G A Hanson. Allan opened his campaign at the Powhatan Hotel and vows a strong drive. A Democratic state chairman said good speakers will address Wytheville on Oct 29 for Col Slemp re election with possible attendance by Senator Daniel and Judge J W Marshall. In Petersburg Judge Charles Alexander Mecklenburg County Republican nominee for Congress Fourth District accepted nomination and will speak at Boydton next Monday.
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Washington Post
Richmond
J. B. Johnson
Congress
Edgar Allan, Jr
Party For Congress
Otis H. Russell
Johnson
G. A. Hanson
Allan
Powhatan
Bilyson
Wytheville
Petersburg
Charles Alexander
Mecklenburg County
Doydton
Three Napier Sons Trapped in East Lynn Coal Mine
Huntington West Virginia October 14 three sons of Reverend Thomas Napier East Lynn Gabe Thomas and James are trapped by a cave in at a coal mine local workers race to clear fallen earth and save them before deadly gases claim them if not rescued promptly
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Gabe
Thomas
James
Thomas Napier
East Lynn
Lynchburg Horse Show Closes as Cavalry Train Departs
Special dispatch from Lynchburg Virginia reports the third annual Lynchburg Horse Show Association exhibition closing with strong attendance. A special train will carry the cavalry detachment and horses bound for the Richmond show, departing at 10:30 a.m. Local awards include prizes for Maas W-Ladies harness, Class 26 Galted saddle horses, Class 24 Lachen paddle horses, and Four-In-hands. Multiple regional items follow from Rockville to Richmond and Salisbury to Petersburg, including a murder plea and a statue project for Senator Ransom.
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Chesapeake and Ohio
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Bresee & Weat
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Galted
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Ribou
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Lynchberg
Lachen’ Paddle
Mia
Allen Polta
S. J. Holloway
New York
Breara
Weal
Charlottesidle
David Dunlop
Petersburg
Holland
Cameron Rug Hunt Club
Eight Years the Penalty For Busch
Special to The Washington Font from Upper Marlboro Maryland October 14 the Prince George County Circuit Court heard cases. Isaac Busch was found guilty of criminal operation upon a woman and sentenced to eight years in the Maryland Penitentiary plus three years in the House of Correction to run after the first term. Other actions included persistent indictments for assault larceny and attempted killing with varied penitentiary terms. The grand jury was discharged after ten days with 28 true bills returned and 116 witnesses examined.
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Washington Font
Upper Marlboro
Prince George County
Thas Morning
Isaac ‘Busch
Busch
Maryland
House of Correction
John McNey
Fenn Cade
Merrick
Thomas Brown
Staceya
James Brown
Bate
Buddy Brown
John Snowden
Laurel
Woman Instantly Killed by Train Near Franconia
A Virginia widow Mrs. Mary Goram and her son Samuel were struck by a train near Franconia station on the Richmond Fredericksburg and Pontomac line as they returned from a Huntington gathering. Mrs. Goram died instantly. Samuel, an epileptic, was with her, and witnesses reported the mother rushed to shield him. A coroner's inquest was ordered and court actions referenced follow in Alexandria and nearby jurisdictions.
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Congress
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T. N. Trobbins
Burrage
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McCauley
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Specia
RC. Burnett
Messrs
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Whalesale Grocers
Lie Street
George R. Hi Company
Amanda A. Waddey
Walter B. Waddell
Washington
Fairfax County
Limited bar sale restricts to six per customer
The policy limits the purchase to six bars per customer to maximize profit opportunities and share the limited stock among more buyers.
Columbia Democratic Club Promises Big Campaign Gain
The Columbia Democratic Club gathered at Democratic headquarters on Pennsylvania Avenue last night with Captain John Miller presiding and William Moir as secretary. The group pledged to surpass the previous fundraising total of over 3,000 dollars and support Democratic candidates for Congress, including Dr. Hil in Maryland and Mr. Johnston in the Sixth. An Acostia Democratic Club meeting followed at Haines Hall with President Thomas J. Moore presiding and plans to host Dr. Richard S. Hin of the Fifth Maryland District. Be briefed speakers included Hon. James F. P. McCarthy, Robert E. Muirtingly, and others as invitations circulated for district events and ratification meetings. Col. Hay will address the East Washington Democratic Club at Witthatt's Hall tonight at 4 o'clock.
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William Moir
Clayton
George Foster Peabody
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Congress
Hil
Sidney Mudd
Maryland
Johnston
Anacostia
Democratic Club
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Marykind
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Jary
Senator McLawin
Missis
Robert E. Muaurtingly
Washington
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Berwyn
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Golock
Roosevelt and Fairbanks League to parade at Baltimore rally
One hundred members will march in uniform from the Old Boys' Club. The marching club plans its first public appearance tonight with drill after a meeting at Metzerott Hall. Taft will speak in Baltimore and banners will be raised this week as the league presses its campaign.
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Taft
Lincoln and
Fremont
Frank K. Raymond
Marching
Raymond
Dan A. Grosvenor
Roosevelt and
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Metzerott
Fifteenth Street
B. N. Hill
Maryland
West Virginia
Cured by Rew Lung Developer Offers Free Trial
A self published plea promises cure for consumption with an ozone based lung development method. The writer claims personal recovery and offers to send details free to anyone with coughing catarrh wrenchitis or lingering illness and urges those at risk to write for the discovery.
Ozonized Lung Developer Promises Quick Relief
An advertisement by Dr J Lawrence Hill of Jackson Michigan markets an Ozonized Lung Developer claiming to rebuild tissue and quicken pulse and appetite. The offer includes a complete treatment, a free trial book, and a request for payment of one dollar if satisfied.
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Majestic
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Mich
Heo
Caiers
Creagerstown Man Missing After Disappearance
Creagerstown Maryland October 14 Josiah W Winpigler a Civil War veteran about sixty years old five feet five inches tall and 160 pounds disappeared from his home Sunday morning September 11 he is in good health with best family relations no motive appears. He wore a black suit and black straw hat and carried his pension papers in his pocket.
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Creagerstown
Josiah W. Winpigler
Winplgier
Did It as Gently as You Please Lena Rosenthal Case at Duke’s
Lena Rosenthal says Charles Duke ejected her from his home after accusing her of unpaid bills. Duke testifies he did not strike her and moved her to the door, while Rosenthal alleges he beat her and she was left in the street with a black and blue arm. The case was heard by Judge Kimball. Also noted is the death of Alexander Burns at Georgetown University Hospital from heart disease following a long illness. Burns, 62, formerly a local contractor, resided at 625 Second Street Northwest.
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Charles Duke
Duke
Alexander Burns
Georgetown University Hospital
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625 Second Street
South Carolina
Judge Kimball
James Lomax
Howard A. Burns
Ero
Lomax
Byrne
Roads and youth amid historic lanes and street dangers
Reports from Hull warn of agitaria injuries from autos and cycles, urging Roman roads be repaired for motor traffic. Police seek stone throwing Stone School battles injury to a girl at Grant School. A bicycle theft case ends with a judge’s sharp sentence. A boy is cut by a torpedo blast on a trolley line near Four-and-a-half Street.
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State Department
Roads Improvement Association
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