Murder at Norfolk Hotel Ends in Suspected Robbery
Jamestown Exposition visitor Berry, about thirty, from Rome Ga, found dead in Norfolk Hotel Fairfax room with throat cut and skull crushed. Robbery suspected as motive. money and valuables missing. Police without crews as coroner orders inquest. Berry’s family notified.
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Washington Port
Norfolk
H Berry
Rome
Fuirfax
Herry Wa
Ravi
Prian
Rom Berry
al Tome Wes
Intux
George Berry
New York
Potlee Wimpo
Berys
Tome
Petition rulings reshuffle candidates in Arundel and Washington counties
The board of elections rejected William Gischels Independent Democratic Senate petition for state senate citing noncompliance with filing rules due to handwritten signatures and lacking occupations. Washington County board, after review, certified Howard M Glass as listed for States attorney.
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Aston
Ana Pol
Board of Supervisors of Elections
Arundel
Wiliam
Senate
Gischel
Patton
Prn Pal
Linn Supervisors
Washington Counci
Howard M Glass
Hue
Stites Attorney
Settlement of Rate Fight Nearing Washington Post Action
Settlement of rate dispute between Southern Railway and state authorities to be heard in Superior Court. Court will consider whether the commission has power to fix penalties for noncompliance and to investigate freight delivery and related costs. Southern Railway contends the commission seeks such powers. the attorney for the commission argues its powers are complete.
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Moe
Washington Post
NSC
Montgomery
Southern Railway
Washington
Superior Court
Corporation Commension
Commsion
Seaman Pleads Guilty in Norfolk Murder Case
In Norfolk a seaman pled guilty to the murder of Agrippa Jones after a fight over $9 led to a fatal blow. Patterson testified he struck Jones when cursed, Jones died from a fractured skull, and the defendant received two years and one day in prison.
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Washingtox
Norfolk
W B Patterson
Young
Oman
United
Donce Hand
Jones
Maryland Weddings and Ceremonial Details in Local Notice
The notice outlines a Maryland wedding with mentions of bride and groom, family, and attendants. It notes a customs-following ceremony led by a church authority, with references to the father and other relations, and lists several attendees and witnesses. Names and places appear in garbled OCR form, but the event centers on a marriage in a local community, with expected formalities and celebrations.
Exploding Oil Tanks at Winchester Fire Damages Cooper Brothers
In Winchester Virginia on October 2 a fire destroyed 7100 gallons of kerosene and gasoline in eight Cooper Brothers tanks near the Cumberland Valley Rail freight depot. Several tanks exploded showering debris across yards and streets. The blast shook the town and injured some spectators amid a stampede for safety. Cooper Brothers face about 1500 dollars in losses. The firm operates a branch of an independent oil concern.
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Winchester Va
Cooper Brothers
Cumberland Valley
Oll
Farmer Gored to Death by Steer Near Leesburg
John F. Kidwell, a well known farmer aged ninety, was driving a herd from a pasture near Leesburg when a steer attacked. He was knocked down trampled and gored to death. His wife and son survive him.
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John F Kidwell
Washington Post
Leesburg
Vard
Assurances of Larger Dividends At Chesapeake and Ohio
At the stockholders meeting in Richmond executives and directors faced sharp questions over the annual report. President Stevens pledged the next year’s earnings would be the greatest in company history and hinted at a larger dividend. Minority holders pressed for clarity while the old slate of directors was mostly reappointed, with Martin Erdham of New York the sole exception.
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Frederick W Scott Nether
Henry T Wickham
Mimority
Martin Erdham
New York
Decatur Axtell
Thomas P Fowler
Walter G Oakman
George W. Stevens
P Green
Sam
Mel Hex Hamilton McK ‘Twombles
Afta
Henry ¢ Wickham
Col Edward Eloyed Lloyd Dead After Short Illness
Col Edward Eloyed Lloyd a prominent Maryland figure and former state senator died this morning at Wye House after a brief illness of heart disease. Born in Baltimore in 18%, he rose to political influence, served in the militia during the Mexican War, and held several legislative roles including president of the Maryland Senate. He was a large slave owner with extensive property losses after the war and had eight children with Mary H daughter of Charles Howard of Baltimore, granddaughter of Gen John Eager Howard and Francis Scott Key.
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Wye House
Maryland
Baltimore
Aetegres
Mexico
Tench Tilgaman Inter
Gea Hendy
Misalaipp
Col Lloyd
State Senate
Senate
Indianapolis
Palmer-Huckner
Drl Lloyd
Eell
Mery HL
Charles Howard
John Eager Howard
Francis Scot Key
Dare Devil Doher Fares Fatal Leap At Firemans Festival
Aerial cyclist known as Dare Devil Doher nearly died during the Firemans Festival when he rode an incline and jumped a gap. He landed badly, was unconscious for fifteen minutes, and suffered a torn shoulder and other injuries before reviving as spectators feared a fatal outcome.
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Wasington Post
Cumberland
Shenandoah Fair Opens With Auspicious Opening
A Shenandoah Valley agricultural fair commenced today in Shenandoah with an auspicious opening. A wounded man from Cutton Forge Virginia died later from a knife wound received in a quarrel with John Turner Sunday. The Washington Port special reports the event and hospital handling.
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Chesapeal
Qhie
John ‘Turner
Washington
Winchester
City Council Debates Weather Vane Fix and Public Works
Sanbington Post Bureau reports a crowded city council meeting with long debates on minor items. A weather vane fix for City Hall was deemed unnecessary despite a $100 proposal by a Washington steeplejack. Other actions include sale or lease of north canal basin property for manufacturing and annulment of a lease to Ideal Hospital Bed Company. Council also addresses building regulations and salaries.
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Hing Stream
Almandria
Board of Aldermen
Albert Bryan
Coupelt
Board of Police Commissioners
BC Graham
Graham
Fairfax
Cource
King and
Columbus
Couriet
WiLams
Washington
Old Canal Basin
Ideal Hospital Bed Company
Ofens
Slam
Bt Amph Street
King
Cameron Atrosta
Metter
Leadbeater
Inia
Alezanaria
Two Charters Granted In Century-Old Virginia Actions
The State corporation commission issued charters for Mount Vernon Telephone Company of Mount Vernon Virginia to operate a telephone line in Carroll County with officers L W Worrell president L W Alderman vice president and G H Alderman secretary. A second charter went to Flynn Motor Car Company of Alexandria with maximum capital of 1000 and minimum N40. Officers include J J Flynn president H I Quinn treasurer and F M Smoot secretary and treasurer, all of Washington. Indictments In Alexandria County Circuit Court Judge J B T Thornton presiding grand jury returned charges against Frank Hitchcock for attempting to assault Susie Beach and against Reece Jordan for breaking into and robbing freight cars. In Commonwealth versus Peter Smith colored, petit jury found Jordan guilty of standing ish intent and he was sentenced to ninety days in county jail. Mrs Alice G Cobb Dead Mrs Cobb died at 824 South Lee Street aged 38. She was daughter of Jacob and Sarah Steinboch of Staunton Virginia and remains were sent to Staunton for interment.
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Mount Vernon
Carroll County
L_W Worrell
Woodlawn
LW Alderman
Ethelfelts Va
G H Alderman
Ethelfelts
Flynn Motor Car Company
Alexandria
JJ Flynn
H I Quinn
Treqlent
F M Smoot
Washington
J B T Thornton
Frank Htchcock
Susie Beach
Reece Jordan
The
Commonwealth
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Jordan
Tve
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Charles
H Cobb
South Lee Street
Jacob and
Sarah C Steinboch
Staunton Va
Baptist Conference Ends. Buys Bottling Works at Auction
Special to The Washington. The Western District Baptist pastors and Maryland Baptist Association concluded the gathering with sale of the bottling plant at 8 South Alfred Street, formerly operated by James McCuan. The property fetched around 60,000 with several church figures and ministers present. The Brans Shing building at Prince and Royal streets was also mentioned in the auction context, with plans to relocate operations and honor modern scholarship.
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Washington
R F Knox
South Alfred Street
Baptist Association of Maryland
Doller Machinery
Baptist
James McCuan
Kanelering
Riley
Bowen
Deer Park
Prince and Royal Streets
Honeblo
B D Porter
Joth
WH Parker
Frederick
Jeans Christ
Obituary and notices from Rockville and surrounding Maryland
Obituary notices report Fran Green and others, with details on deaths and survivors in Rockville and nearby counties. The report includes a death by suicide near Bootheysville, marriage licenses issued in Rockville and North Chevy Chase, a separate insanity ruling in Petersburg, and a dubious home remedy ad. It also mentions individuals tied to Washington and Georgetown areas and notes several surviving relatives.
Mobbed on a battleship and political rally near Rockville
A chaotic scene aboard the battleship Winnesota at Norfolk Naval Station ends with swift restraint as a Black sailor faces possible lynching amid white crew tensions. Separately, Montgomery County Democrats in Rockville host Gov Warfield, Sen Whyte, and Comptroller candidate Herring at a large opera house gathering endorsing a straight Democratic ticket and criticizing Republican staffing changes.
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Norfolk Va
Esterday
Norfolk Navy Vard
Nesto
Mer
Washington Post
Rockville
Montgomery County
Opera House
Hdwin Warfield
William Pinckney Whyte
Joshue W .Herring
Col Spencer U Fons
Whyte
Judge Crothers
Maryland
Warfield
Frederick Fair Opens With Record Trotting Pace
The Frederick fair opened with strong attendance and several racing events. Carlos De Garmendia rode Cator Hinson Monocacy to a record 8614 in the trotting dash while dusk halted further racing for the day. A running race was postponed to tomorrow for safety reasons.
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Frederick Md
Frederick Fair
Ohere
Carlos de Garmendia
Cator Hin
Firth Neat
Darknees
Tomovrow
Cathedral for Baltimore Prominent Episcopalians Plan New Diocesan Cathedral
Baltimore church leaders announce a project to erect a diocesan cathedral on Charles Street near Johns Hopkins University. The plan envisions a building costing about 600000 dollars and includes a common Episcopal residence and hall. Directors of lending churches and Baltimore’s wealthy Episcopalians are expected to contribute to the fund.
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Balthmore
Wife killer ends flight with self inflicted death in woods
A North Carolina fugitive, Ransom Godwin, aged 76, who fled after murdering his wife last August, shot himself near Salem in Johnston County. He had sent word to Mesom the night before directing discovery of his body today.
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Wands
Charlotte NC
Ransom Godwin
Johnston County
Salem NC
Hay
Godwin
Reputed Dr Engleman Rearrested in Larceny Case
James Hart alias Dr George J Engleman was released from county jail after a three year term for a $2000 dismand robbery and immediately rearrested, sent to Boston to face larceny charges. He had married Blanche Perrie of Coatesville before arrest. she repudiated him after conviction. Boston seeks him for larceny linked to alleged efforts to fund a sanitarium. An investigation found no arrangements for such an institution.
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James Hart
George J Engleman
Fef
Boston
Bert
Blanche Perrie
Coatesville
Tat Englema
Young Men's Christian Association Indoor and Outdoor Gymnasium
A bulletin describes the Young Men's Christian Association activities at the Gor Gymnasium with seven indoor rooms and fourteen outdoor tennis courts for exercise and prayer. It touts baths as unmatched in Washington and presents the facility as a valuable element of physical training for men in the city.
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Gor Gymansiom
Washington
Washington Post Aims at All Readers with Fearless News
The paper highlights its independence and broad appeal to all classes of readers. It emphasizes fearlessness and accuracy in reporting, a demand throughout the year, and the use of top writers and modern facilities to deliver high quality news.
The Post Newspaper Preview and Contents Description
The passage extols The Post as the leading government seat newspaper with broad financial news market reports and merchant and farmer guidance. It notes sections for business, produce sales, and leisure reading, highlighting the Sunday Morning Edition.
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United States
Post
Sunday Post praised as best visitor to households
The magazine section highlights selections by prominent writers and fiction from noted authors. Foreign news is carefully chosen with timely, accurate illustrations, underscoring the Sunday Post’s claim to superior quality among Sunday newspapers.
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Pink Sheet Sports Description in Tue Post
The article touts Tue Post The Sporting Section as the best sporting paper. It notes extensive coverage of both outdoor and indoor sports on pink paper with four crowded pages each Sunday. It lists baseball, racing, billiards, golf, tennis, swimming, yacht contests, boating and more with accurate coverage.
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Tue Sunday Post
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