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Newspaper

Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Oct 20, 1905

Page

15

Gorman and Rayner set for sharp debate over amendment

Anxious for the fray Senator Rayner challenges Senator Gorman to a calm but forceful debate on the amendment’s fate. Republicans praise the move while Democrats denounce Rayner. Gorman plans two talks at his Howard County home and at Music Hall with Senator Daniel of Virginia, signaling strong party backing.

Ben Poe Gorman Fras Keltimere Raymt Politiuil Rayner Te Alr Lieysa Wilkinson Rayner Ecy Committee Howard County Music Hall Daniel Virginia

Dr Wells Wins Appeal In Primary Ballot Case

Anne Arundel Court of Appeals affirms lower court ruling dismissing mandamus against board of elections. Frank Hewell and anti Wells faction sought to place their candidates on the Democratic ticket. The decision upholds county party control to reschedule a primary if done in good faith.

Annne Arundel Washington Post Annapolis Court of Appeals Pearce Circuit Court Anne Arundel County Board of Supervisors of Election Frank IF. Hewell anti-Wells Democracy Friends of Dr.Wells Fudge Pearce State Central

Shadowed Davidson in divorce suit says husband tailed by private detectives

In Baltimore on October 19, testimony in Mrs Eliza C Davidson's absolute divorce suit against ex mayor Robert C Davidson revealed two private detectives shadowed him for evidence. They testified of seeing Davidson with Gertrude Schmidt at a resort. Mrs Davidson, married since 1873, stated her husband is worth 176000. Trial records ordered kept ten days, then master in chancery reviews.

Washington Post Baltimore Eliza C. Davidson Robert C. Davidson Circuit Court No Davidson Gertrude Schmidt Robert G. Davidson Eutaw Place Baptist Church John Williams W. Burns Trundle Whitelock

Peggy Stewart Day Observed In Maryland Across State

Maryland observes Peggy Stewart Day marking the burning of the tea laden brig in Annapolis harbor on October 11 1744. Daughters of the American Revolution and Sons of the American Revolution hold special observances with addresses and banquets, recalling the 1774 events and public protests over tea taxes.

Maryland Annapolis Baltimore Peggy Stewart Daughters of the American Revolution Society of the Sons of the American Revolution Stewart Thomas Miliams & Co Vividinul Petre

Open Letter Attacks John A McCall at New York Life

An open letter to John A McCall president of New York Life Insurance Company accuses him of grafting mismanagement of policy holders funds. Lawson urges policy holders to act, citing large-scale investigations, potential pensions, and promised reforms if holders join the movement.

John A. McCall New York Life Insurance Company Mr. Lawson Eiverybody Sidized James M. Beck United States Henry H. Rogers Standard Oil Company Syntam Mutual Life Insurance Company Philadelphia Boston James H. Heckels Currency Commercial Bank West Chicago Perkins Lawson Ene New York

Everybody's Magazine and the Square Deal for Every Man

The piece lauds Everybody's Magazine for opposing business robbers and supporting Roosevelt's Square Deal. It cites Charles Edward Russell's Foreword and his Man's Struggle for Equality series, urging readers to consider reforms, with Lawson and Russell aiding the cause and urging action by readers to protect widows and orphans and end corporate rot.

Everybody’s Magazine Roosevelt Charles Edward Russell Lawson Russell Mr. Russell

Everybody's Magazine November issue price and appeal

The advertisement promotes Everybody's Magazine for November priced at 15 cents per issue or 1.50 dollars for a yearly subscription. It invites readers to buy via Newsdealers or mail order and seeks Special Representatives in every U S county, with correspondence directed to The Ridgway Thayer Company in New York.

Everybody’s Magazine Ridgway-Thayer Company New York United States

Poison threat claims linked to Perkins deaths in Richmond

Emma Perkins accuses a foe of poisoning after two of her children died within a month in Richmond. Doctors see phosphorous poisoning in one case amid threatening postal cards and letters. State chemist to test the deceased child’s stomach. detectives investigate threats signed by a young woman.

Edward Perking Richmond Phyelicians Washington Post Emma Perkins Edward Perkins IL Physiciana

Plea by Sister Fails as Governor Refuses Commutation

Annapolis Oct 19 Gov Warfield listened to Mrs Sarah E Burke of Philadelphia plead to commute the sentence of John M Simpers to be hanged tomorrow at Elkton for the murder of Albert Constable The sister presented a letter claiming three prison guards would vouch for her brother and urged personal investigation Madison Hall dedication at Charlottesville marked by gifts and Woodrow Wilson address in Virginia University Young Men's Christian Association ceremony Funeral notices report Gen J D Glenn private secretary to Gov R B Glenn interred at Greene Hill Cemetery and other regional obituaries and memorials

Washington Post Annapolis Warfield J Sarah E. Burke Philadelphia John M. Simpers Ellkton Albert Constable Woodrow Wilson Princeton Virginia University Washington Charlottesville Madison Hall University Young Men‘s Christian Association W. E. Dodge New York Cleveland H. Dodge Alderman Lae University Princeton University Virginia John William Jones J. D. Glenn Greensboro N. C James D. Glenn R. B. Glenn Greene Hill Cemete St. Andrew's Church

Rixey suits to fore special term for libel case

Rixey and his brother sue C A Stevens for $30 000 each in a special term of the United States Circuit Court in Alexandria to hear alleged malicious defamation. The suit centers on a letter accusing the plaintiffs of theft spoils and other insults that harmed reputation. Lawyers from Rixey Barbour Keith White Meredith and Moore Hunton Turner will represent both sides. The case is expected to last about two weeks. The defendants are represented by R Walton Moore Eppa Hunton Jr and Edward Turner.

Washington Post Bureau King Street Alexandria Yea United States Circuit Court Eastern District of Virginia John F. Rixey C. Jones Rixey C. A. Stevens Fauquier County United States Court Norfolk Messrs

Funeral notices and court term announce local events

The text notes improvements to a building, a funeral for Mrs Anne L Thompson from 1001 Duke Street with services by Rev Dr Fisher and burial at Methodist Protestant Cemetery. It also mentions the fall term of the Circuit Court with Judge Nicol starting next Wednesday, and several social visits and stays including Mr and Mrs James J Johnston at Hotel Ramme and guests Mrs James Newton Mrs J C Emerson and Miss Mary Emerson. The remains of Mrs Laura Berry were sent to Winchester for interment.

Thompson Anne L. Thompson Duke Street Dr. Fisher First Baptist Church C. E. Nicol James J. Johnston Rawley Ramme James Newton Newport News J. C. Emerson Mary Emerson Portsmouth C. Carlin Washington Street Laura §. Berry Winchester

WANTS BAN REMOVED FROM MARYLAND SYNOD

Cumberland Md October 18 The Maryland Lutheran Synod in session will consider Rev F W Moot former St Pauls Washington DC seeking reinstatement Moot now in Cobleskill NY and may supply a country church near Schenectady two years ago he was deposed for stock speculation the ban remained until debts paid debate expected to be spirited. Wheeling WV October 19 Bank examiner Charles A Hanna of New York and Miss Elizabeth Harrison daughter of Dr HH Harrison were married this evening in the presence of officials and capitalists

Washington Post Cumberland Maryland Lutheran Synod F. W. Modt St. Paul's Church Washington, D. C Moot Charles A. Hanna Elizabeth Harrrison Wheeling W. Va New York Elizabeth Harrison HH. H. Harrison

Emaciation and stomach aid urged with Stuart's Tablets

The article argues that going to bed hungry worsens emaciation and sleeplessness and advises a light pre sleep meal. It promotes Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets as a safe stomach remedy to aid digestion, increase weight, and restore vigor, citing Y. Stevenson and Dr. W. T. Catbell. The product is sold by Sabet Sherybers at 50 cents per package.

W. T. Catbell Stuart Stuar Y. Stevenson Sabet Sherybers

Oiled Shot Murder Crew Testimony in Richards Case

Floyd Va Oct 19 trial for James Richards in Maurice Francis murder hears witness William Poff identify Richards in disguise near the scene. John Colling and others place Richards with a gun and oiled shot near the homicide with evidence of similar ammunition. Doctor says Francis named Richards before dying and suspected jealousy may have motive.

Washington Post Floyd James Richards Maurice Francis Wiliam Ira Poff Richards Jean Sowder John Richards R. W. Colling Francis John King's James Colling Thomas

Confessed on the scaffold in Kentucky lynching case

Sam Hinle, colored, hanged in Winchester jail yard admits guilt for assaulting a woman. He blames colored dens of iniquity for his downfall. He attacked Mrs Bond on August 14 and Mrs Case later, was captured near Paris, and mob threats plagued his trial. A seven minute verdict sentenced him to death. He was eighteen.

Winchester Sam Hinle Hisle Bond

Girls Strike for Higher Wages in Ohio Plant

In Zanesville on October 19, about two hundred of 120 workers at the American Encaustic Tiling Company walked out seeking a weekly raise of 15 cents from five dollars. Most strikers are women who alleged mandatory two additional evening shifts. Others threaten to strike if their demand is denied. King Victor Emmanuel decorates F Cunliffe-Owen as Knight Commander of the Order of the Crown.

Zanesville Ohio F. Gantiffe-Owen Victor Emmanuel Alga F. Cunliffe-Owen New York Corappender Order of the Crown

Soubrette’s Fall Highlights Norfolk Show Night Three

At Norfolk Horse Show third night, Soubrette ridden by A D Benner fell on a green hunters jump while Heatherbloom won blue again. C I W Watson entries claimed two blue ribbons, with Park tandeme and other divisions listing top horses and riders across harness, ponies, hunters, and turnout categories.

Washington Norfolk W. Watson Park Tandeme J. F. Carliele Dellboy Beldsan C. W. Watson David Dunlop Lady Carr Buckeye Eda V. M. Bradford C Shirley Carter the King of Hearts Mrs. Allen Potts Bport Ble Vom Bradford Determination Runabout Sea Me Go Mise Sharpa John Kerr Watch Me Sealback W. M. Whales Greem Hunters Sapello Onerlous Westchester Farm Weatchester Farm Buck Horres Firet Mignette John Kerr Branch Sue Kearsley C W Watson Mazie W. Matson David Duntop Parke Roadsters Sadie Hoke Balle Headland W. Boykins Witch Haset Queante Wood & Hail Lord Baltimore CW Watson See Me Not Imp Little Frite Mia Vera Morris M. V. Bradford Baddie Horoes Fizat Robin Adair Mra Biair Johnson Brilliant Mre Alien Potts Geraldine Herry W. Spratley Mary Lindsay Carter Karnese—Firet Moving Picture Delight Firat J. A. Pritchett Hunt Cameron Ran Hunt Charles B. Hof Cameron Warrenton Hant Smith Blair Johnson Keswick Hunt Club Sultan Morris Sapolic Thomas Kenny Cygnet Torchight Chertes Pfizer Heatherbloom Howard Will Jetz Nancy Lee Ren Tuven Rifis Dick Donnelly

Love's Way in Dixie by Mrs Chapman

An advertisement extols Mrs Chapman's short stories from Life In Dixie, praising Southern life and love affairs. The Neale Publishing Co announces a new 12 month edition in handsome binding for $12.25, with distribution in New York and Washington offices.

Chapman Dixie Southern Hfe South Cupid the Neale Publishing Co New York Broadway Fifth Ave St. Washington Eleventh Street N. W SSE

Stocking Not a Safe Purse in Pittsburg Heist

Pittsburg Pa Oct 19 a woman on Sixth avenue suffered a loss of 180 dollars in small bills and six gold certificates when silk hose failed as a cash container at Nixon Theater. She wrapped the money in her clothing but pockets proved insecure and a passerby allegedly picked up the bulk shortly after she left the doorway.

Pittsburg Sixth Avenue Nixon

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