West Virginia Judge Denies 1908 Presidential Candidacy
Special to The Washington Post reports Judge Nathan Goff of the United States Circuit Court denies any run for President in 1908 and says he will not seek the Federal Senate or a Supreme Court seat. He states no intent to resign and remains a candidate for no political position.
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Hyard Chiles Encounter The Former Not A Politician
Winchester Virginia September 1 In the August 29 altercation between H F Byrd and M Chiles several inaccuracies appeared Byrd a businessman eighteen years old not a politician did not accost Chiles Chiles accosted him then the fight began The incident occurred on one Street and lasted only a few minutes Byrd did not bring on the trouble and did not retreat after the fight began
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Death by Own Action in Hagerstown Residence
William Davis a longtime Hagerstown resident committed suicide this afternoon by hanging in his cellar. Health problems and despondency were noted, with Davis, nearly 55, reportedly tying a rope to a chair and kicking it away as his feet lifted. The event is reported alongside a mix of other regional notices and incomplete items from the Washington Post service.
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Dispute Over Nominee for Thirty third State Senate District
Richmond wire reports State Chairman Ellyson received a letter from W Jones Williams chairing Portmouth Democrats and F Mash Billsoly Norfolk County chair indicating no agreement between John C Niemeyer and Samuel T Mobrtngte for the Thirty third district State senate nominee. The committee meeting on September 7 will decide. Bland Massie will contest Aubrey E Strode’s nomination for Amherst and Nelson counties.
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Farmers in Session at Maryland Agricultural College
Sixty Maryland farmers club delegates attended the thirteenth annual meeting at the Maryland Agricultural College in Hyattsville. Capt. R W Silvester welcomed them, with Director Harry J Patterson present. The day featured tours of college departments and experiment station work, a welcome address, supper, and a state meeting with committee reports discussed in the library.
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Barkeeper Guilty In Prince George Sunday Violation
Special to The Washington Fest. Hyattaville Sept. Justice of the Peace Arthur Carr found Harry A. Dunan, barkeeper at the old Highland Clubhouse, guilty of violating the Sunday liquor law. Dunan appealed. bond set at 280 dollars for appearance before Squire Bailey Tuesday at 6.
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Trolley Line Plan From Hagerstown to Baltimore Eyed
Promoters of the Baltimore and Frederick Electric Railway claim backing for a major project to run heavy freight and passenger trains on a new trolley line from Hagerstown to Baltimore. They have purchased Frederick and Middletown Railway bonds at 105 and acquired stock at a price around 45 per share, with par 50.
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Baltimore Jeweler Robert Smith Dies by Own Hand
Baltimore sept 1 Robert B Smith seventy a long time jeweler and Northeast Baltimore resident shot himself at home in his second suicide attempt He faced financial reverses after a city fire and mourned John M Jones grand secretary of Maryland lodges of Odd Fellows He leaves a widow three sons and one daughter and had feared yellow fever in New Orleans.
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Suffolk and Carolina base sale to New York syndicate
Negotiations nearly complete for sale of the Suffolk and Carolina Railway to a New York syndicate. Majority stockholders approve terms ensuring equal opportunity for all stockholders to dispose of shares. The railroad will cost about 1.5 million to new owners, with 0.8 million mortgage bonds and 0.25 million income bonds issued. Stockholders expected to net 30 dollars per share.
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Death of George Morrow Prominent WV temperance leader
George Morrow aged fifty four a leading temperance campaigner in West Virginia died at Mountain Lake Park Maryland of typhoid fever. For five years he was secretary of the State Prohibition committee and had run as a candidate on the party ticket. His wife Nancy C. Morrow president of the West Virginia Women’s Christian Temperance Union survives him.
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Killed in Revenge Charges Shocking Washington File
Special to The Washington Fi and Md report Albert Ryan Colvin an electrical engineer, hired by Davia Coal and Coke Company in Thomas, West Virginia. Italians allegedly dropped a car wheel on him while supervising unloading, in retaliation for discharging countrymen. Suspects fled. Colvin, 36, identified as Presbyterian and Odd Fellows member, formerly with Westinghouse in Pittsburgh. Authorities search for two Italians accused in Colvin’s death.
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Veterans in Reunion at Moffetts Grove near Newmarket
Four thousand people attended the seventh annual Confederate reunion hosted by Rice Neff Camp No. 114 United Confederate Veterans at Moffetts Grove two miles northwest of Newmarket Va. Morning speakers included Gilbert Pence of Newmarket and Col BE Wu Stickley of Woodstock. Union veteran Dr A Stapleton of Wrightsville Pa argued Wrightsville as the most northern Confederate reach. Capt R B Parks of Luray spoke in the afternoon.
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Wet Belt Around Danville Sees Dry Victory
Special to The Washington Fort reports in Pittsylvania County Danville area voters backed the wet belt option by 17. The Tunstall district extends toward Gordonaville as a dry result. In Orange County Madiaen district the dry victory by the "derys" counts ten, making Orange County now dry under the option vote.
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CASE PUZZLES DOCTORS IN WASHINGTON ROAR
Suffolk Virginia Sept 1 Without regaining consciousness W D Stainback who was found in a forest five miles from here Wednesday in a comatose state was taken by his father to Weldon North Carolina his home tonight Several doctors have examined the young man but none can accurately diagnose the case or remedy the patient s condition Some have suggested polyon or meninges Stainback has not taken nourishment or water for several days.
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Republicans Will Urge Dawson Nomination for Comptroller
In Rockville Maryland on September 1 a Montgomery County Republican movement plans to present Thomas Dawson of Rockville to the State convention set to meet in Baltimore next Wednesday as candidate for State comptroller. Dawson once carried the county for clerk of the Circuit Court defeating his Democratic foe by several hundred votes.
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Little Girl Kills Cousin in Accident
Eight-year-old Elizabeth White shot and accidentally killed her cousin Frank Kizer, eleven, while playing with an old shotgun believed unloaded. The incident occurred in Tazewell Virginia as families from Mr. A. B. White's household were nearby. Authorities described no intent and noted the gun was not presumed to be loaded at the time of the tragedy.
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Deaths in Marlston Laurel and Hagerstown Districts
Cumberland reports William M. Snyder of Marlston near Everett found dead near his wagon on Tusseys Mountain from heart trouble aged fifty five. He was a gun locksmith and former Burnstow postmaster. Laurel notes Edmund Hill of Laurel died this afternoon near his Laurel residence from Bright's disease at fifty four. a longtime Laurel businessman and a Wreath Lodge member, survived by widow, three daughters, one son. Hagerstown notes Dr. G A Richardson of Hyattsville died at 6:20 this morning from nervous collapse and heart failure, aged about sixty. son of the late Rev X J Richardson, with widow and one son Louis W. Richardson.
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New Store Opens With Broad Bargains on Wool Goods
Public invited to visit a rebuilt store for a Saturday sale offering all wool suits at 36.75, Madras shirts, Balbriggan underwear, men s hose, cambric handkerchiefs and a fall date item. Nearby notices mention River View resort plans, local travel, and various listings from Eiseman & Sultan to H Abrams.
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Bargains that Mean Business at Grants Paint Store
A local shop advertises paint 15c can with brush free and enamels, glazing work guaranteed. Gasoline 12c and coal oil 6c, claiming unmatched prices. Also notes Mrs. Brooks and family leaving for Newport News VA for a few weeks. Hi C Corliss offers practical harness repair and delivery service.
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