WV Judge Na than Goff Denies 1908 Presidential Candidacy
Clarkburg West Virginia September 1 Judge Nathan Goff of the United States Circuit Court issued a sweeping denial of reports that he was a candidate for the Republican nomination for President in 1908 He also states he is not a candidate for the Federal Senate and would not accept a Supreme Court appointment He has no intention of resigning his judgeship and is not seeking political office.
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Poe
HYRD-CHILES ENCOUNTER The Former Who Is Not a Politician
Special to The Washington Post reports in Winchester Virginia that an August 29 altercation between H F Byrd and M Chiles had inaccuracies. Byrd, eighteen, a businessman, did not retreat or follow. Chiles accosted Byrd and the fight ended on On Street within minutes.
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Washington Post
Winchester
H. F. Byrd
M. Chiles
Byrd
Mr. Chiles
Chiles
Death by own action in Hagerstown patient near fifty five
William Davis a well known Hagerstown resident committed death by his own action this afternoon by hanging himself with a rope in the cellar of his house. He had been in ill health for a long time and despondent. Davis about fifty five was the son of the late Leonard Davis. Indictment for murder of prospector mentioned in the same dispatch.
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Hagerstown
Mil
William Davis
Tie
Davis
Leonard Davis
Contested State Senate Nominee In Thirty third District
Richmond leaders report a dispute over the Democratic nominee for the State senate from the Thirty third district. W Jones Williams of Portamouth and F Mash Billsoly of Norfolk County differ on whether Niemeyer or Mobtngte should win. The state committee will decide September 7. Bland Massie plans to contest Aubrey Strode’s nomination for Amherst and Nelson counties.
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Ellyson
W. Jones Williame
Democratic Committees
Portamouth
F. Mash Billsoly
Norfolk County
John C. Niemeyer
Samuel T. Mobtngte
State Senate
State Committee
Bland Massie
Aubrey E. Strode
Senate
Amherst
Nelson
Maryland farmers meet at Maryland Agricultural College
Sixty agricul turists from Maryland farmers clubs attend the thirteenth annual meeting at the Maryland Agricultural College Hyattsville Md They are welcomed by Capt R W Silvester and Director Harry J Patterson A 2 to 6 pm tour reviews college departments and experiment station work followed by supper and an 7 30 pm State group session The evening program continues with committee reports at 8 pm in the college library
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Harry J. Patterson
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Sunday law violation overturns in Prince George court
Special to The Washington Fest reports Harry A. Dunan barkeeper at Highland Clubhouse found guilty of violating Sunday liquor law in Hyattaville. Justice Arthur Carr set bond at 280 dollars, appeal filed, case moved to Circuit Court fall term. Dunan to appear before Squire Bailey Tuesday at 6 PM.
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Trolley Line to Baltimore Aimed by Maryland Promoters
Maryland promoters of the Baltimore and Frederick Electric Railway plan a trolley line from Hagerstown to Baltimore to support heavy freight and passenger electric trains. They have purchased Frederick and Middletown Railway bonds at 105 and agreed to buy all stock at about 45 per share, paying par 50. The report mentions political events in Leesburg and other local notes from Richmond, Cumberland, Roanoke, and other Virginia and North Carolina locales with various fatalities and civic updates.
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Baltimore Jewelers Chief Robert B. Smith Dies by Self Inflicted Gunshot
Baltimore veteran jeweler Robert B. Smith aged seventy for years a prominent Odd Fellow and Northeast Baltimore figure shot himself at home. His death follows a prior suicide attempt last December amid financial reverses after the city fire and grief over Maryland Odd Fellows official John M. Jones. He leaves a widow three sons and one daughter.
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Battimore
John M. Jones
Maryland
Lodns of Odd Fellows
Leweler
New Orleans
Suffolk and Carolina Base to Sell Rail Line in New York Syndicate Deal
Baltimore reports that a New York syndicate is close to buying the Suffolk and Carolina Railway for about 9.139 million. Owners will receive $30 a share under an agreement that grants all stockholders equal opportunity to dispose of holdings. The railroad costs are set near 1.5 million with 800 thousand first mortgage bonds and 250 thousand income bonds outstanding.
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Suffolk and Carolina Railway
Haltimore Capitalists
Death of George Morrow Temperance Leader in West Virginia
Fayette county died aged fifty four at Mountain Lake Park Maryland of typhoid fever. Morrow a leading temperance advocate served five years as secretary of West Virginia State Prohibition committee and sought office several times. Wife Nancy C. Morrow president of West Virginia W C T U survives him.
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West Virginia
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Killed in Revenge at a Maryland Coal Yard
Special to The Washington Post. Albert Ryan Colvin, 36, an electrical engineer, was killed yesterday at a Thomas, West Virginia, coal and coke yard where he supervised unloading. Italians alleged to have dropped a car wheel on him in retaliation for the discharge of their countrymen. Two Italians are sought as direct suspects. Colvin, once with Westinghouse in Pittsburgh, belonged to the Presbyterian Church and the Odd Fellows. Authorities search for the assailants.
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Veterans in Reunion at Moffetts Grove near Newmarket
Four thousand people attended the seventh annual Confederate reunion in Woodstock Virginia under Rice Neff Camp United Confederate Veterans No. 114. Morning speakers included Gilbert Pence of Newmarket and Col. B. Stickley of Woodstock. Union veteran Dr. A Stapleton of Wrightsville delivered the address. Capt. R. S. Parks of Luray spoke in the afternoon.
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Moffetts Grove
Gilbert Pence
BE. Wu Stickley
Jackson
Wet Belt Around Danville Dry in Pittsylvania Vote
Special to The Washington Fort Danville Virginia September 1 The load option election in the Tunstall district of Pittsylvania County yesterday the wheat gathered it by a majority of 17 The Tunstall district formed Bott of semilettels about Danville and extends to the next county lines Gordonaville Virginia September 1 A local option election was held in Madiaen district Orange County today which resulted is a victory for the derrys by a majority of ten votes The vote at this place was dry option 46 against The Whels of Orange County is now dry The article reports two local option elections with dry outcomes in Virginia counties.
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CASE PUZZLES DOCTORS IN WAKE OF STAINBACK CASE
Special to The Washington roar Suffolk Virginia September 1 Without regaining consciousness W D Stainback was found comatose in a forest five miles from here Wednesday His father took him to Weldon North Carolina his home Several doctors examined him but cannot diagnose or remedy his condition Some suggested polyon or meninges He has not taken nourishment or water for several days.
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Weldon
N. C
Republicans to Nominate Dawson for State Comptroller
Montgomery county Republicans plan to urge Rockville attorney Thomas Dawson as the party's choice for State Comptroller. Dawson formerly carried the county for clerk of the Circuit Court, winning by several hundred votes, with the state convention meeting in Baltimore next Wednesday.
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Washington Post
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Baltimore
Thomas Dawson
Dawson
LITTLE GIRL KILLS COUSIN IN ACCIDENTAL SHOTING
Eight year old Elizabeth White shot and accidentally killed her cousin Frank Kizer aged eleven while playing with an old shotgun believed unloaded. The incident occurred in Tazewell Virginia and is reported as a tragic accident.
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Tazewell
Wilzabeth White
A. B. White
Frank Kizer
Deaths in Maryland area report multiple notices
Cumberland announces the death of William M. Snyder aged fifty five near Everett on Tusseys Mountain from heart trouble after wood hauling. Laurel records the passing of Edmund Hill aged fifty four at his Laurel residence from Bright's disease, a longtime local businessman and Masonic member. Hagerstown notes the death of Dr G A Richardson aged about sixty from a nervous collapse and heart failure in Hyattsville. he was a Maryland native, University of Maryland graduate, and son of the late Rev X J Richardson, with a widow Miss Rickert and a son Louis W. Richardson.
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Hyatteville
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Rockingham County
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Smithsburg
University of Maryland
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Hyattsville
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Wifow
Misa Rickert
Virginia
Louis W. Richardson
Bargains at Eiseman Sultan Dry Goods Store Saturday Sale
Public invited to new store with all wool suits at 36.75 and other goods deeply discounted. Lists Madras shirts Balbriggan underwear Cambric handker chiefs and more with prices, plus notices of local residents traveling, church events, and local business ads. River View resort trip details and various local notices fill the page.
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Bargains That Mean Business At Grant’s Paint Store
Bargains advertise paint 15c can and brush free enamel and glaze offered. Gasoline 12c and coal oil 6c, glazing specialty and guaranteed work. Grant’s Paint Store 1847 7th St. Mrs Brooks and family away for weeks at Newport News Va. Dr J H Brooks’ pen employed in shipyards. Hi C Corliss, harness maker, 707 Lat. Ave, offers repair and delivery.
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