Evangelist in prison linked to money-order scam
A Philadelphia man posing as an evangelist, Rev. Ligan P. Martin, is jailed in Roanoke awaiting trial for allegedly raising and cashing about $1,000 through altered money orders in Virginia and Philadelphia. Warrant issued by U S Commissioner White. another man, Kline, detained but not tied to the scheme. Martin plans transfer to Philadelphia for trial.
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Roanoke
Philadelphia
Virginia
Washington Post
Fromnoke
Post-office
W. Malone
White
Ligan P. Martin
Martin
Sam
Njialone
Malone
Villadeliphia
Kline
Deposed Commissioners Shake Norfolk City Hall Power
After a six hour session the new Norfolk council confirmed a majority caucus decision to depose the police commissioners appointed by the retiring anti administration council and to amend city ordinances so future offices are filed on September 1. The action followed a charter defect over the retiring commissioners’ terms and halted duties until July 1. Newtalk’s two police boards, each with terms expiring at midnight, await qualified successors as factional lines, drawn by leaders, replace loyal officials with administration men.
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Washington
Norfolk
Supreme Court
Newtalk
Eac
Bristol Man Seeks Wife and Daughter Missing
Described as deserted by family, L-M. W. Hartéeck of Bristol reports his wife, daughter and mother-in-law vanished after Robinson's circus visit on August 24. Hartéeck, residing at Washington Fest linism, says the trio disappeared with several items, while he struggles to learn their fate and notes fire insurance money was collected before the disappearances.
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Bristol
Washington
Divorce action filed by Mrs Mattie Lum in Norfolk Va
Mrs Mattie Lum seeks a divorce after thirty six years of marriage in the Court of Law and Chancery. She also asks for alimony, claiming her husband controls substantial property in Norfolk with a large income. She accuses him of temper and temper and desires separation. The couple married in Chesterfield County, Virginia in 1868 and Lum alleges he deserted her recently and became dependent on their children.
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Washington
Norfolk
Mattie
Lum
Court of Law and Chancery
Norfulk
Marriena
Chesterfield County
Bullet exits after bore hazard at Lynchburg incident
In Petersburg report, Clarence Mie a young man accidentally shot in January while handling a solver relieved of the bullet now carried in his throat. Another man, Melvin Baugh, is dead by suicide near Stony Creek on the Atlantic Coast Line after sitting by the tracks and shooting himself in the mouth.
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Boel
Lynchburg
Vea
Clarence Mie
Ware
Specjalau
Washington Post
Petersburg
Sept. L
Melvin Baugh
County
Stony Creek
Lnen
Sus
Obituaries from Virginia including Stegel Kibler Chambers and Judge Christian
Virginia obituaries report the death of Louis Hiram Stegel a railway official from Tidewater died of typhoid fever at Luray Jesse Kibler a young man from near Elgin died of typhoid fever aged about twenty two Mrs R Chambers died at her Halifax street residence age thirty three a long time church member James Connelly of Surry died at home in Petersburg interment in Blandford tomorrow He was a former minister and educated survivor includes a daughter and two sons Judge Isaac H Christian aged seventy four died at Woodbourne Charles City County He served as county court judge over twenty years and fought in Wickham's Brigade Civil War survivor widow three sons and two daughters
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Kiround
Louis Hiram Stegel
Eix
Chesapeake and Oris Railway
Luray
Jesse Kibler
Elgin
Light Hs
John C Kibler
Springfield
Springfield Distri.t Petersourg Sept. L—Mrs. R. ¥. Chambers
Afelack
Halifax Street
Connelly
Petersburg
Methodist Episcopal Church
Cone
Washington, D.C
Richmond
Isaae H. Christian
Woodbourne
Charles City
Mise Jones
Norfolk
Christian
Wickham
Receivership Case In United States Court In Richmond
The Bowling Green Trust Company seeks to have temporary receivers made permanent for the Virginia Passenger and Power Company. Louis H. Spencer and Ella K. Perrin petitioned to halt action till Virginia Supreme Court review. Judge continued cap and kept current receivers in office until October first.
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Power Company
United States
Richmond
Bowling Green Trust Company
Virginia Pasconite and Power Company
Louis H. Spencer
Ella K. Perrin
Supreme Court of Virginia
Passenger and Power Company
Hastings Court
Petersburg
George Cameron, Jr
Virginia Passenger and Power Company
C. A. Northrop
Frank Gould
Cause of Investigation Forces Customs Resignations Replaced
Special to The Washington Past Norfolk Virginia September 1 civil service probe in Portsmouth cited by Sleep and Bowden factions in Virginia. Deputy Collector William T Webb and customs attache Thomas Lowery resigned after defying the board, then were reappointed to the same posts with identical salaries by the Treasury Department.
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Portsmouth
Washington
Norfolk
Bowden
Virginia
Civil Service
William T. Webb
Thomas Lowery
Custom-House
Republican Committee
Webb
Lowery
Civil Service Board
Treasury Department
Mayor McCarthy Takes Office Amid Lavish Welcome in Lynchburg
Richmond new mayor Carlton McCarthy began a four year term as ex mayor Richard M. Taylor vanished, leaving the desk key and sparing no one from its vacated duties. Adoring crowds, a band, and bouquets greeted McCarthy as he pledged to advance the city.
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Washington Post
Richmond
Carlton McCarthy
Richard M. Taylor
McCarthy
Dixie
Taylor
Friends
Luynchburg
Borroy of Aldermen
J. T. Coleman
E. A. Craignill
Commican Council
N. R. Bowman
J. R. Williams
Board of Aldermen
Common Council
F. Kirkpatrick
L. PB. Shaner
Petersburg
Nelson T. Patterson
W. Gordon McCabe, Jr
Fredericksburg
Thomas P. Wallace
M. G. Willis
Col. E. DB. Cole
A. P. Rowe
W. R. Hall
W. N. Tansi
C. A. Gore
Samuel Fitzhugh
J. W. Dall
Virginia Weddings in Luray and Fredericksburg
Luray on September 1, W Lee Judd merchant from Valleyburg married Miss Mary B Muller at her father's home with Rev John N Stirewall presiding. In Fredericksburg also on September 1 Murray Decatur wed Miss Addie Talmage of Stafford County at Salem Methodist Church near Widewater with Rev BE Landetrest officiating and attendants Harry Lecapar Bet tle Decatur Samost Decatur and Miss Beswe Col vin.
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Landetrest
Harry Lecapar
Bettle Decatur
Sarnost Decatur
Beswe Colvin
New Mayor in Office Pledges Government Reform
Frederick J. Paff took office as mayor and the new city council was sworn in in Alexandria. A public procession followed, with remarks by Council members and Democratic elector Mr. Carlin praising the young administration. The inaugural ceremonies included oath taking for president and clerk, with multiple aldermen and council members elected to two or four year terms.
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Washington Post Bureau
King Street
Alexandria
Frederick J. Paff
Pistorio
Washington
Paff
North Patrick Street
C. Carlin
Calin
Schwab
Summer Garden
Council
Board of Aldermen
Luther H. Thompson
Messrs
N. P. T. Burke
F. PF. Marbury
J. R. N. Curtin
Samuel P. Fisher
J. T. Sweeney
W. H. Sweeney
W. W. Ballenger
J. M. Hil
California
Messrs. Ballenger
Fisher
Marbury
Messi Luther H. Thompson
George Schaeffer
Messenger
Messrs. Burke
Curtin
Hill
Ballenger
W. Hi. Sweeney
D. R. Stansbury
Burke
Mr. Snowden
Strauss
Snowden
Williams
Mr. Strauss
Mr. Uhiler
Uhler
William Craven Missenger
Hubert Snowden
Thomas L. Risheill
Hepr Baader
Louis Brill
W. H. Hellmuth
James Patterson
L. B. Uhler
Abert Bryan
Taarry R. Burke
Leadbeater
J. ¥. Williams
Henry Strauss
Sweeney
Patt
Simpson
Palif
Thin Mante
Duties of City Officers and a City in Need Reform
A speech urges the city council to define official duties codify laws and prepare for a contagious disease epidemic. It discusses garb age removal, prudent spending, and paving plans. Mayor Daft presides at a police board meeting stressing discipline, while officers present floral tributes. Alexandria Light Infantry to elect a captain for a vacant post amid Virginia regiment needs.
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Paff
Justice Beach
Polie
Daft
Mr. Fisher
Oficer Roberts
Webster
Lieut. Smith
Roberts
Henderson
Young
Alexandria Light Infantry
King
Sevyentieth Virginia Regiment
Robbed Grave of Negress Sparks Arrests in Maryland
Special to The Washington Foat reports John Bell Joseph Bantam and Elberta Eaton colored residents of Ridgely Maryland were arrested by Constable Carey for robbing the grave of Emma Gibbs a colored woman buried near Denton. The theft involved removing a garment belonging to Elberta Eaton and placing another on the body. The trio were taken to Denton Hall.
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Washington Foat
Ridgely
John Bell
Joseph Bantam
Elberta Eaton
Carey
Emma Gibbs
Emma
Denton
Elvetta Eaton
Eaton
Yiberta
Denton Hall
Attempt to Wreck Train Near Wolf Trap Derails Cars
A passenger train near Wolf Trap between Richmond and Danville derailed while approaching a station as spikes and fishplates were found removed. Investigation suggests intent to wreck. Several suspicious men were seen nearby and a crowbar was stolen from a South Boston toolhouse.
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Wolf Trap
Washington Post
Richmond
Danville
South Boston
Alleged Fruit Buyer Wanted in Frederick County Fraud Case
A man about thirty with dark hair and straw hat is sought by Frederick County authorities for passing a bogus check. Posing as John C. Smith a fruit buyer he presented a $18.84 check on First National Bank of Hagerstown to pay a $5.27 bill at B. Ebert & Son Hardware. Clerk accepted it. bank reported no Smith or Lehman. He also tried a $20.40 check on W. N. Joliffe before fleeing.
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Washington
Frederick
Sheriff Young
John C. Smith
First National Bank
Hagerstown
Harry Lehman
B. Ebert & Son
Smith Nor Lehman
W. N. Jolilffe
Mr. Joliffe
Rabid Dog Attack Sparks Action in Cumberland
A third person, a little boy, was sent to the Pasteur Institute in Baltimore after being bitten by the rabid dog that roamed Cumberland on Tuesday. Residents blame city officials for lax dog-law enforcement as a special council session failed to act. In Hyattsville a sewerage plan was amended and water system expansion debated. In Hagerstown a farmer, Robert Franklin, hanged himself. no motive given. In Hyattsville J B Ager, head of the Maryland State Grange, received notice of appointment to Farmers Congress.
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Washington Post
Cumberland
Pasteur Institute
Baltimore
Jacob Master
Hagerstown
Robert Franklin
Pleasant Hill
Benjamin Franklin
Elmer Snake
Franklin
Farmers’ Congress
Hyattsville
J. B. Ager
Chillum
Despondent Frostburg citizen Charles Brown dies by suicide
Charles Brown a well known Frostburg resident killed himself with a razor at his sister's Grantville Garrett County home. He was fifty eight, once in the drug trade in Frostburg and long served at Baltimore customs. Leaves widow and four children. He was despondent recently.
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Frostburg
Washington Post
Cumberland
Charles Brown
Grantville
Garrett County
Baltimore
Lowndes
Jacob Brown
Allegany County
Baptist Association Reaches Overflow Attendance in Charlestown
The second day of the Baptist Association meeting in Charlestown W Va drew large crowds forcing overflow gatherings in the churchyard and Episcopal Parish Hall. Annie Armstrong of Baltimore led youth activities while W A Berkley of Loudoun County preached in the morning and Edward Richardson of the Anti saloon League in the yard. Front Royal was chosen for 196 meeting. J R Milbourne of Charlestown named president and J A Ford of Boyce clerk.
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Baptist Association
Charlestown
Washington Post
W. Va
The
Episcopal Church
Annie Armstrong
Baltimore
Williams
Richmond
W. A. Berkley
Loudoun County
Virginia
Edward Richardson
Anti-saloon League of
B. W. Katcher
Front Royal
J. R. Milbourne
J. A. Ford
Boyce
J. R. Brown
Stanley
Philadelphia Woman Fractures Collar Bone in Brookland Crash
A Philadelphia woman, Mrs. Margaret T. Viscount, suffered a fractured collar bone when a car she rode in near the Ram's Horn roadhouse at Brookland, Md. crashed into a fence and rolled into an adjoining field. Her escort was bruised about the head and body. the driver, a young man, could not be identified. The vehicle was wrecked.
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Philadelphia
Brookland
Washington Post
Hyattsville
Margaret T. Viscount
Fales Forfeits Bond In Get Rich Quick Claim
Kansas City date line reports Calgate Fales failed to appear for his preliminary hearing before U S commissioner John M Nuckols and his bond was forfeited. He was charged August 19 with using the mails to defraud in a scheme under the name Arthur E Whitlock Company with customers nationwide and in Canada. Cleveland report notes Dr E Simons a Ripley physician killed by a Lake Shore freight train at Robin son Street Glenville. He owned two valuable horses being trained at the Glenville track.
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Kansas City
Calgate Fales
John M. Nuckols
United States
Fales
Eoncern
Arthur E. Whitlock
Canada
Cleveland
E. Simons
Ripley
Lake Shore
Robinson Street
Glenville
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New Norfolk Council
Henrico County
Nathan Childress
Childress
Peggy Cheely
Brunswick County
Cheery
Boyes
G. T. Nicholls
Virginia Weddings
Lot
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Farmers’ National Congress
St. Louis
Frederick County
Cumberland Boy
C. H. Fouche
Blanche le Fevre
Rockville
Clarence H. Fouche
Ryan, Va
Hev. S. R. White
Washington Rose
Chatham
William T. Bennett
Pullins
Montgomery
Ferris Mine
Glen Ferris
William Clarke
Newport News
W. E. Hodel
H. Kelson
Carl Gordon
Chin Murphy
Nan Pugh
Jessie White
Maryland
Labor Union
Benning
Labor Day
Baseball Today
Chicago
Benning Rage
Droop
Ogram
T. Arthur Smith
Sanders & Stay
Lafayette
Labor Day Matikee
Howard Kyle
Mata
Wed
Frederick Rgemington
Wey
Ninou & Zimmerman Opera Co
Bob Whit Fa
Chase
Jewell
Frank
Lew Bloom & Jane
Keno
Walsh
Melrose
Louise Agousi
Charies Weaten
Merton & Elisett
Vera King
Christopher Columbus
Vitagraph Pictures
Herrmann
Renton
N. J
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United States Circuit Court
Bradford
Northern Securities Company
States Circuit Court of Appeals
Third Circuit
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Northern Pacific
Harriman and Pierce
Northern Pacific Company
Academy
Vance & Sullivan
Hungattoral
Kernan’s
Kentucky Belles
al. Reeves
Georgetown University Southouse
Fourth Presbyterian
St. Stephen's Institute
Capital City League
Amateur Athletic Union
Georgetown University
Chevy Chase Lake
U. S. Marine Band
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