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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Oct 29, 1907

Page

5

Robbed at Pine Beach as veterans lose about $3000

Norfolk Va October 28 reports say Confederate Veterans of Virginia attending the Pine Beach exposition were robbed of at least $2000 by highwaymen and thieves. The incident disrupted the event, with money lost from a roll held by a traveling buyer. some funds were recovered, and the camp plans to file a complaint as veterans demand action during the shadow of the Jamestown exposition.

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

Fox Hunters Programme Debated by Virginia Fox Writers Association

The Virginia Carolina Fox Writers Association met at the Meldenburg Hotel to plan events including a Tuesday program with races and demonstrations. Notable attendees and proposed fixtures included a Washington guest, Jefferson of Richmond, Miss Oteuwa Harpil, and several guests from Bellypore Conk and Grand Rapids Mich, with ongoing preparations for a statewide event schedule.

Une City Board of Enctora Virginia Carolina Fox *Witers Association Meeldenburg Nigit Mts Furrow Jace Friar Carol m Asroctarion Joe Ume Moydton Bowinesa Tram Paltry Warrenton Overbey Jefferson Richmond Va Viedy Ohana Oteuwa Harpil McVay Grand Rapids Lewis

Swanson Orders Election For December in Richmond Vale

Swanson announces a December 1 special election in the Mine Congressional district to fill the unexpired term of Hepresentation Campbell Stemp, who died recently. Candidates must file notices 20 days prior, with the writ issued 30 days before the vote. party prospects point to Hescomy Slempton or 40 deel Congress as Republican contenders.

Yeat Richmond Vale Gor Swanson Mine Campbell Stemp Tig Stony Gap Jpst Hescomy Slempton Deel Ort D F Boley Bristol Constaas Cotoptell Slemp Comention

Death by Own Action Near Hagerstown in 40-Year-Old Waters

A man in Hagerstown aged about forty committed suicide by hanging using a blanket rope. Investigators report brass thefts from Weiser Works linked to Waters, with several thousand pounds traced to Hagerstown and moved to junk dealers. A guard was slain last night. authorities suspect a trap at the Golser plant. Fire damages Roanoke paint store. losses between seven and ten thousand dollars.

Hagerstown Heary Waters Wayresborn Geiser Works Waters

Rate Hearing Delayed as December Date Set

Southerns railway rate case stretched into December with Judge Montgomery to prepare a report after testimony on vouchers and expenditures. The State's attorneys Woodward and Winston led the examination while Judge Pritchard remains away until December 18, delaying the master’s ruling on the North Carolina rate matter at the Southern Railway offices.

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 Face Forfeiture Case in Norfolk

Government seizes 150,010 cigarettes in transit from American Tobacco to British American Tobacco. U.S. Court in Norfolk ordered proceedings to forfeit cigarettes to the government. District Attorney Lewis states the case charges illegal acts to defeat U.S. law. Court set date November 14 for appearance and show cause why forfeiture should not be decreed.

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Payne’s Fairfax pursuit eclipses Glen Echo lore

The Fairfax County incident centers on Jorbee AJ Payne, a police conservator, as he chases a suspect amid Virginia tensions and lawbreakers. The report contrasts Payne’s badge-wearer approach with earlier Glen Echo pride, noting a recent promotion and his persistence in pursuing a colored man, Robert Ferguson, amid a sequence of alleged violations and searches around Alexandria and the Royal Arcade.

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 leaps into James River after heartbreak in Manchester

A fifteen year old boy from Manchester, Virginia, reportedly attempted suicide by leaping from Mayo Bridge into the James River after being disappointed in love. Reports say the girl had refused his proposal, saying they were too young to marry, and that the authorities were notified.

James River Spectar Blohmond

Appeals to the Governor over ballot form actions in Charles County

Rep Sylly Midd appeals Gov Warfeld to remove two county officials over alleged ballot form trickery. He cites prior case against Robertson and Miller, urging investigation and accountability in the Charles County supervisory board and elections.

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

Synod Session Opens With Open Sermon in Washington

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 presented the opening sermon. Hopkins, a longtime minister, aged seventy eight, is survived by a wife, seven sons, and one daughter.

Washington Fredeness Frederick Prestyterian Synod of Speal Annapalis Renny A Hopkins Johns Bop

Poisoned by ice cream at Asheville hotel incident

In Asheville North Carolina a hotel proprietor and several guests were seriously poisoned in the morning after eating ice cream. Doctors found the cause to be acetate of sine poisoning. One woman, Mrs Willan Ray, was among those affected.

Asheville Waests Toreuier Alison Helmer Telen Ud Alacming Willan Ray Tve Whitron

Dynamite Blast Causes Fatal Self-Destruction

A dynamite explosion near Gatewood on Friday results in a man’s death by his own actions. The blast severely injures his spouse and destroys lumber facilities, shredding 20,000 feet of timber and causing extensive property damage at the Miter & Miller Planing Mills Company.

Cogara Gatewood Barn Onzaro Ongare Severaty Bidmord Ve Amre Wien Miter & Miler Planing Mals Demage

Dr Nudes Heart Cure Promises Relief for Heart Ailments

An early 20th century advertisement claims Heart Cure relieves heart pains and nervous symptoms by strengthening the heart, nerves, and muscles. It promises easier daily work and reduced strain, sold by all druggists with a major bottle offered. MILER MEDICAL CO. Elichart, Ind.

Usag Nudes Sthousy Miler Medical CO Elichart Ind

Obituary notices from Omage County and neighbors

Several life summaries appear, noting deaths in Omage County and nearby areas. Names include Micha Long, Alley Fle, Paenbarg, Nat Ht Aurriw, George Ged, and others. Survivors listed include spouses, children, and relatives. ages range from late forties to eighty plus. The notices mention ceremonies, burial locations, and local prominence of the deceased in Washington and Eldarine regions.

Savanty-Oenot Yeien Gad le Cesgblan Taree Abe Washington Dad

Weamespuue Presbyterial Synod At Roanoke Debates Endowment

The Presbyterian Synod of Virginia met at Roanoke to hear reports from presbyteries and church commanders. Dr J C Petrie presented Richmond Seminary figures. leaders urged increasing the endowment fund by year end. A committee including Ernest Thompson Henry Davie and Mrs CG W Dorsey was appointed to work with Field Secretary Gilner to boost funds before the constitution celebration.

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 Over Railroad Rates

Governors and attorneys general from three or four Southern states will convene in Atlanta next Friday to discuss railroad passenger rate issues and reconcile conflicting state laws. The meeting follows telephone discussions among Gov Gomer of Alabama Gov Smith of Tennessee and other officials who plan to attend with state attorneys general.

Atlanta

White Race War Call by Williams at Jamestown Exposition

Williams of Mississippi declares that if California proceeds to exclude Japanese from public schools the resulting war would be holy and righteous. He emphasizes racial purity and suggests white civilization across Europe America and Africa must be safeguarded against nonwhite influence. The speech frames war as a defense of white supremacy and racial integrity.

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

Woman Charged With Murder of Infant in Newport News

Mrs Baker is charged with murdering her newborn infant. Police report the crime occurred this morning after the child was torn from the mother in her home near Wemr NC. An inquest returned a verdict of murder and the case proceeds to trial.

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

Thanksgiving Day Visit Aims to Aid Jamestown Exposition

Special to the Westkington Peat notes a Jamestown Exposition event inviting senators and representatives. The article says Congress, likely arriving in Washington, will discuss Jamestown Exposition affairs and May Bord believes a visit here would enhance understanding.

Jamestown Westkington Peat Congressional Nuyaardia Congress Washington May Bord

Inquest Opens on Wreck near Greenahara NC

An inquest in Greensboro, North Carolina, investigates a wreck near Ruddellrat mliea warts of Greenahara. Five persons test their eyes. the brakeman HG Leonard is charged with leaving a switch open causing a passenger train collision. Leonard testified after being arrested just as he was about to board a train home to Spencer.

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

Opening of District Sunday School Convention Attended by Delegates

The fourteenth annual convention of the Sunday school Association of the District of Columbia met at Cheary Baptist Church with about 100 delegates. Rev George Writehouse opened with prayer and W W Millan, president, reported progress, urging systematic home visits, summer outings, and enhanced teacher training. Committee names were announced, and a musical program followed by sessions.

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

Judge Jampa McSherry Buried With Cardinal Gibbons Attendance

The funeral of Chief Judge Jampa McSherry of the Maryland Court of Appeals was held at St. Joseph Catholic Church with Cardinal Gibbons presiding. Rev Dr We A Fletcher delivered the sermon as notable judges and public officials attended and interment followed at Bi gonms Cemetery beside prominent 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

Escape at Roanoke Trial Sparks Court Chaos

A man identified as Charley Allen on trial in Roanoke Corporation Court walked out of the courtroom during proceedings, evading deputies as the crowd reacted. The incident halted proceedings with no officers in position at the moment and the defendant fled the scene.

Posoner Roanoke Washington Valett Chariey Allen Corporation Court

Virginia Weddings and County Ties Theme

Fragmentary Virginia wedding notice references Tyenasoncy Det and Margaret toy of Colaty, with a Bat ford ancestry note and home venue at Te Blur Teer GB Saunders OmbetoH Norman formerly Of ante. The text is garbled, but hints at a formal ceremony and local family connections in a county setting.

The Post as Leading Newspaper at the Capitals Seat

The Post is recognized as the leading newspaper published at the seat of the United States government with comprehensive financial news and market reports. It serves merchants and financiers with accurate business status, aids farmers with produce sales guidance, and offers readers leisure reading in its many columns.

United States Post

The Washington Past and The Sunday Post Praise

The passage touts The Washington Past as unmatched for its illustrated magazine section and carefully selected foreign news with quality illustrations. It extols The Sunday Post as superior among Sunday newspapers, a trusted household visitor renowned for timely content.

Sunday Post

Pink Sheet Sports Section Highlights The Post

The Post’s Sporting Department is the leading sporting paper with comprehensive coverage of outdoor and indoor sports. The Saxpay Post prints The Sporting Section on pink paper, four pages each Sunday filled with baseball, racing, billiards, yacht contests, boating, golf, tennis, swimming, and other sports in accurate detail.

Post Saxpay Post

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