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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Oct 29, 1907

Page

27

Robbed at Pine Beach as veterans lose about $2000 in thefts

Norfolk Va Oct 28 Special to The Frachingeac Boyt reports highwaymen at Pine Beach near the expo grounds robbed Confederate Veterans of about $2000 during a meeting. Police recovered some cash, but the incident sparked plans for a formal complaint as organizers seek accountability and safety for attendees.

Norfolk Va Veterans of Virginia Art Feta Pine Beach James M. Barr Belore Alexander Watlerbare Washington Weiler Hin Nealty

Fox Hunters Programme At Virginia Carolina Fox Wriers Assoc

The Virginia Carolina Fox Hunters Association met at the Meldensburg Hotel for an evening session and approved a schedule featuring races for all ages. The program includes a championship event and a charity drive led by officials from Richmond and Warrenton with numerous participants listed.

Swanson Orders Special Election for Richmond Vale Seat

Swanson announces a December 1 special election in Richmond Vale for the unexpired term of Representative Campbell Stemp who died recently. Republican candidate prospects include Hescomy Slemp or 40th Congress veteran Slemp Summers, while Bristol independent candidate F Boley vies for the seat. Slemp opened his campaign to a large crowd, pledging to align with Republicans if elected and reject Republican convention.

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Death by Own Action in Hagerstown and Theft Ring

A man in Hagerstown aged about forty is believed to have committed death by his own action after being found hanging with a blanket rope. Investigators tied to a brass theft ring at Geiser Works, with thousands of pounds traced to the area and diverted to junk dealers. Last night guards were fatally shot as authorities probe the plant and the Blue Ridge snowstorm is reported. Meanwhile a Roanoke paint store fire caused substantial damage with $7,000 to $10,000 in losses, and a wedding in Weabington is noted with the bridegroom in his forties.

Hagerstown Heary Waters Wayresborn Geiser Works Waters

Rate argument deferred in North Carolina railway case

The heating deadline shifts to December 15 as the North Carolina rate hearing is postponed. Judge Montgomery is due to file a report after mid December, with Judge Pritchard not returning to Asheville until December 18. The State's examining master work continues at the Southern Railway offices, reviewing vouchers and expenditures from May 1 to May 31, with proceedings led by F A Woodward and Rex Winston.

Souther Samna FC United ‘States Circuit Court Boston Jother Polais Wea Tate Montgomet Pritchard Asheville Judice Montgomery Fort Jude Montgomery North Carolina Madntuomery Southern State of F A. Woodward Rex Winston Southern Railway Company Saly Mater Montgomery

Tobacco trust officials must show cause in Norfolk court

A Norfolk federal case involves seizure of 150,010 cigarettes in transit from American Tobacco to British American Tobacco. The government seeks forfeiture, with hearings set for November 14. The matter alleges British American Webacro as an instrument to evade U S law and details motions across circuits and related actions in Alexandria and New York courts.

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Payne Promoted Police Conservator Faces Rivalry in Fairfax

Fairfax County events center on Jorbee AJ Payne, newly promoted police conservator, as he pursues suspects near Alexandria and Glen Echo. The report notes his controversial methods, past constable duties, and a fatal mix of pursuit and arrest in a region tense over race and authority. Separately, funerals, legal fines, arson at a Stoneleigh farm, and a chicken theft in Alexandria are recorded with local officials handling various cases.

Wasenoton Abu Hingarod Alekeadrie Fairrax County Alexandria FJ Payne Morahal Corps Glen Echo Md Glen Ecko Justica Payne Prey Robert Ferguson Fairfax County Eagne Ferguson Royal Airiet Densrt

Man accused of failed romance drives suicide attempt into James River

A fifteen year old boy leaped from Mayo Bridge into the James River near Manchester, Virginia, after rumors of love disappointment. Reports say he believed the girl, connected to a Manchester couple, led him to despair by rejecting marriage. The incident followed the couple's refusal citing youth and heartbreak as the motive.

James River Spectar Blohmond

Governor Urged to Demand Vote Board Exposes Ballot Trickery

Rep Sylly Midd appeals Governor Warfeld to remove Charles County supervisory board members over alleged ballot form manipulation. Names cited include PBG Sasseer and Charles H Cox. Event recalls Jefferson D Robertson and John W Miller charge from two years prior and alleged failure to reappoint advisor.

Rendal Lé Plutus Midd Warfeld Sasseer Charles H Cox Jefferson D Robertson John W" Miller Roburt Ag Jn Sorein Anit

Synod Session Opens With Sermon by Washington Pastor

The Presbyterian Synod of Baltimore begins its annual session covering churches in Maryland Delaware the District of Columbia and parts of Virginia. Rev Charles Alvin Stake delivers the opening sermon at Covenant of Washington. Obituary lines note the death of Hopkins a former minister age seventy eight with surviving wife seven sons and one daughter.

Washington Fredeness Frederick Prestyterian Synod of Annapalis Renny A Hopkins Jobns Bop

Poisoning at Asheville Hotel Ice Cream Scare

In Asheville North Carolina two families and others at a hotel were poisoned after eating ice cream likely tainted with acetate of sine. Doctors were summoned and identified the cause as acetate of sine poisoning. Mrs Willan Ray was the only woman harmed and children were among the affected.

Asheville Waests Toreuier Alison Helmer Willan Ray

Explosion near Gatewood kills man in self harm act

A man near Gatewood died in a self-inflicted dynamite blast on Friday. The explosion tore his body apart and destroyed lumber yard property valued at about twenty thousand feet of lumber. The incident left a widow and caused extensive fire damage across the site. Local authorities reported the act as suicide by explosive with casualties and material losses in the wake.

Cogara Gatewood Barn Onzaro Ongare Severaty

Heart Cure Claims Relief From Pains and Palpitations

A vintage advert claims Dr Nudes' Heart Cure relieves heart pain, acid palpitation, fluttering and irregular pulse by strengthening the heart nerves and muscles. It says the medicine eases strain and enables the heart to do its work easily, sold by all druggists. Manufacturer listed as MILER MEDICAL CO, Blichart, Ind.

Usag Sthousy Miler Medical CO Blichart Ind

Obituary Notices From Omage County and Nearby Areas

Obituary notices report the deaths of several local residents aged from forty to seventy, mentioning survivors and their relations. Among the deceased are Freteteisberg and other community figures, with brief acknowledgments of spouses, children, and previous positions. The notices note funeral details and acknowledge individuals connected to Washington and Eldarine streets, reflecting a small-town post.

Freteteisberg Fiishoeh Jones Ot Omage Bir Aley Nat Ht George Ged Yeien Gad le Amen i Cesgblan Taree Winne Abe Washington Dad

Weamespuue Presbyterial Synod Meets in Roanoke

The Weamespuue session of the Presbyterial Synod of Virginia opened its meeting in Roanoke with reports from presbyteries and commanders in charge of churches. Dr J C Petrie read about the Seminary at Richmond, urging growth of the endowment fund and naming a committee to raise funds by February.

Presbyterial Synod of Virginia Churea Union Thelogical Seminary Richmond J .C. Petrie Ernest Thompson Henry Davie Etheisg CG W Dorsey Baltimore Gilner FESO Aynod

Southern Governors to Meet in Atlanta on Railroad Rates

Governors and attorneys general from three to four Southern states will convene in Atlanta next Friday to discuss mailway passenger rate functions and reconcile conflicting state laws. Participants include Gov Gomer of Alaska, Gov Smith of Georgia, Gov Tenn Finnelfons, and BossiNe et Swanage, with state attorneys general present.

Atlanta

Holy War, Says Williams in Exposition Address

Williams of Mississippi warned that war would result if California moves to exclude Japanese from public schools. He called for a “righteous war” if the race question persists, claiming the white race must maintain its hegemony and that war would be holy.

Wassington Pam Nortole Sare Bidales Jamestown Exposition Sled Williams Mississippi California Zepsnesa Europe America South Africs New England

Woman Charged With Murder of Her Infant in Newport News

The case centers on Nannie Baker charged with murdering her newborn child. Police and an inquest followed the discovery after Mrs Baker fell ill. Dr Butte attended and reported the infant’s death amid a staged scene at the home. The accused faces trial for the alleged crime dated this morning.

Peetal Waskinton St Newport News Axa Nannie Baker Avets Beng Julian Heid Triel

Thanksgiving Day invited for Jamestown exposition event

Special to the Westkington Peat Jamestown Exposition notes Thanksgiving Day has been selected. Congress members are expected to arrive in Washington by then. The Jamestown Exposition aims to give lawmakers better insight through a visit here than otherwise.

Jamestown Westkington Peat Congressional Nuyaardia Congress Washington May Bord

Inquest Opens Over Wreck at Greenahara Cause

An inquest at Gretnabey NC investigates a wreck that killed five people when a switch was left open by brakeman HG Leonard. Leonard testified, was arrested as he prepared to board a train home to Spencer, while the passenger says the fault lies with the open switch.

Spadal Fo. Gretnabey Rudd Elrat Greenahara HG Leonard Toda No 0 Fala Leonard Fury Hoe Spencer

Opening of 14th DC Sunday School Convention at Chevy Church

Delegates numbering about 100 attended the District of Columbia Sunday School Association convention at Chevy Baptist Church. Rev George Writehouse opened with prayer, and W W Milan reported progress, urging systematic house visits and summer outings, with field data showing 39175 enrolled and an average attendance of 123925.

Association District of Columbia Cheary Baptist Church Miletth George Writehouse W W Millan Milan Millan J W Emer Lota

Judge Jampa McSherry Buried in Maryland Funeral

Chief Judge Jampa McSherry of the Maryland Court of Appeals was buried after a funeral at St Joseph Catholic Church with Cardinal Gibbons taking part. Rev Dr W A Fletcher preached, and Maryland judges and district officials attended as pallbearers. Interment followed at Bi gonns Cemetery beside other notable legal figures.

Cardinal Gibbons Waritogtem Post Prederick Ma Jampa McSherry Meryland Court of Anpeals Dex Cardinal Gibbons Teok St Jole Catholic Church We A Fletcher Baltimore Cathedral Court of Anesis David Roger Brogke Raney Wntted

Roanoke Trial Scene Ends With Escape From Court

A Roanoke trial ended in chaos as a defendant walked out with the crowd during proceedings. Deputy sergeants were reportedly unavailable, and the escape occurred as the courtroom watched. Charles Allen faces malicious cutting and related charges in the Corporation Court following the incident.

Posoner Roanoke Washington Valett Chariey Allen Corporation Court

Virginia Wedding Notice Clipped From Local Entry

Fragmented wedding notice lists individuals Tyenasoney Det and Margaret toy ot, with references to Bat ford County and home connections. Mentions involve Te Blur Teer GB Saunders OmbetoH Norman and Galacter of Seerath Berens, unclear details and garbled phrasing.

Tyenasoney Batford Annty Margaret Toy Saunders Norman Ante Atien Et Galacter Seerath Berens Lee Mitchel

The Post Leading Newspaper at the Seat of Government

The Post is described as the leading newspaper published at the seat of the United States government. It gathers financial news from all sections and features full market reports for merchants and financiers, offering a precise view of the business world in each issue. It guides farmers in selling produce and provides leisure readers with varied columns of news matter. The Sunday Morning Edition is noted.

United States Post

The Washington Past and The Sunday Post Praise

The Washington Past is described as unmatched in quality with its illustrated magazine section. Its fiction comes from noted authors and foreign news receives careful selection with accurate illustrations. The Sunday Post is praised as superior to other Sunday papers and a trusted household visitor.

Sunday Post

The Post Sporting Pink Sheet Highlights All Sports

The Saxpay Post Sporting Section on pink paper dedicates four Sunday pages to comprehensive results across baseball, running, trotting, billiards, auto racing, yachts, boating, golf, tennis, swimming, and every major feature of the sporting world with accurate coverage.

Post Saxpay Post

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