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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Sep 07, 1907
Page
19
In a complex session the court rejected a bid to move the trial over the Unancock race riot. The judge described the act as spectacular and likely to inflame passions, ruling peremptorily that no change of venue was warranted.
A garbled OCR record mentions a retraction related to a political and farming dispute. It references a farmer, county officials, and a figure named Buxton in Forest County. The text is fragmented but suggests legal or public notice content with names, dates, and a potential charge or clarification.
An OCR fragment describes a wedding event with numerous names and relations, noting the bride’s sister and various guests. The text references a groom and attendants, plus scattered clues about dates and early reception details, all in a late-19th or early-20th century newspaper style.
The readable text hints at discussions over restoring old rates and references various names, places, and events. It mentions approval processes and a possible incident or inquiry linked to a fire or incendiary act, with obscure details and numerous garbled phrases. The fragmentary nature limits clear conclusions beyond a general context of rate changes and a potential incident.
A wedding announcement from Virginia describes the marriage of a daughter of Frevuan Croye and the son of Preway Weyl Femer Seg. The ceremony occurred in Baltimore with Rev. Dr George B. Ray officiating. the couple plans to reside in Leeaburs after the ceremony.
Miz Tutu F Lynn, nearly seventy and widow of a Confederate officer, was arrested with Arthur Ray in a fraud scheme at 767 West Lexington Street. Police say the pair used a short change ruse to bilk storekeepers of amounts from two to five dollars. Lynn claimed she sold her South Carolina home years ago to fund her affair with Stanley Ray, who is said to have squandered about 2,500 of her money.
Special to Thawanniamten from Rockville Maryland notes that Montgomery County public school commissioners dismiss principal Cooke D Luckett after the previous year. The move provokes community women and patrons who may petition Governor Warfield to remove several commissioners. Indignation over Bethesda principal War Dove’s removal sparks talk of uniting patrons to withdraw pupils and shut the school.
Director General Barr appoints Col Barton H Grundy to oversee entertainment of distinguished visitors at the Workington Post Tamestown Exposition Grounds. The order relieves Charles W Kohlsaat from duties and places Grundy in charge of social and diplomatic relations on the exposition grounds, effective September.
Norfolk Va Sept 6 The administration ticket won the Fraternal Order of Eagles officers election with the official tally to be counted tomorrow afternoon. The slate includes Theodore A Hell grand worthy president and J Monsgiut grand worthy vice president both from Philadelphia. Others named were Conral Mann treasurer John A Cline chaplain Edward Maltride and Armetrong timer award with several trustees listed from multiple states. The race narrowed to Bell and Monaghan after a withdrawal leaving only those two candidates.
In Gate City Virginia a guard named Hoyle shot and killed his wife Mima Boyle then killed himself after dragging her from bed. Their seven year old son Peter fought to stop him. Hoyle had attacked the wife previously and left a note saying he was tired of living. A separate report notes a railroad brakeman Hoyle died after a wreck in Farmville.
Machen and Wedderburn spoke before a large Alexandria Opera House crowd drawing laughter and applause. Machen urged railroad regulation and state prohibition while Wedderburn pressed judicial selection by primary and anti-lawyer bias. The event featured playful exchanges, a Democratic chairman, and sharp riffs aimed at opponents.
The death of William B Laight near Martinsburg follows a Baltimore and Ohio train collision. Mayor George T Laght mourns. Laight served in the Second Virginia Regiment and Stonewall Jackson era units, enlisting at Kearnstown and surrendering at Appomattox.
Obituary fragment notes the death of William Cala and Mrs Rebecca Bland in Petersburg and nearby mentions of surviving spouse and children. The text is damaged with garbled dates and names, but indicates a family bereavement with multiple survivors and a residence notice.
Fragmented OCR summary mentions Thurman and various court actions in Vancouver British Columbia and Washington County with references to appeals, judges, and clerks. The text is garbled but indicates orders or refusals, pending judgments, and names such as Clecatt Coun, Jo hn Advitsér, Dante Armentiant, and Rockinghail court proceedings.
A covered man in Layadum is hunted after a reported assault on a woman who refused to help him shop. The assailant grabbed her, pulled her into a house, and fled as she screamed. Police say the suspect is caught or at large and a lynching threat looms.
Baltimore area advert announces the remarriage of Mrs Fannie Rosalie Zell Hull and Robert Henry Hull. Both from prominent Baltimore families. They had divorced in 190? after Mrs Hull sought a decree in Wyoming to enjoin him over a $1,000 mortgage share. Hull denied involvement in the alleged gifts and the charge was dismissed. Neither party is in Baltimore tonight. a friend says reconciliation and remarriage were for the children’s sake.
Irvin George aged twenty and Walter Merray of Elkton drowned near Elk River forks after a small saltboat overturned during a crab and fish trip. Mrs Merray was rescued by men from a scow as the party drifted, with a search party deployed to recover the missing bodies.
Mrs Harry Routzahn of Hagerstown fears foul play after months of silence from her husband who went to Washington to work at the navy yard. She has asked the Navy Department for details and cites his recent threats to harm himself. Routzahn, about 30, from Middletown Valley, had been staying with Dr Groh and struggled with a drink habit.
William T. Jones, on trial for the Hancock station killing of Morria Van Gosen, is found guilty of first degree murder and sentenced to life in prison after a short jury deliberation at Berkeley Springs. Jones admitted the testimony but claimed a man named Barnes prompted his wife to run away, and he mistook Van Gosen for Barnes in the dark.
Special to The Washington Post Danville Sept 6 The jury in the case of George D Gravely charged with felonious assault on Bemuel G Smith deliberated since yesterday afternoon then reported a mistrial about 3 o clock this afternoon and was discharged The jury was in favor of a guilty verdict but offered as to the degree of punishment Bristol Tenn Sept 6 In a collision between freight trains on the Virginia and Southwestern Railway near Philips Va this evening Richard Malone brakeman twenty two years old was hurled to death between cars
August Gizin, editor of the Baltimore Journal, died at his home. Carter, aged twenty years, died near Germantown after an illness. He was deceived by a wife and one child, and by his parents, with many unclear details surrounding his death.
Danville Virginia September 1 a meeting of local citizens is planned for Monday night to address the stalemate within the board of aldermen affecting the opening of the public schools. Indications point to a delay in school opening as residents await a resolution.
At a Brooklyn lunacy commission hearing Mr May Pepper Vanderbilt failed to read a sealed letter offered by counsel. The witness admitted receiving checks for Bright Eyes and cashing them, and acknowledged unconscious periods during private seances with Vanderbilt. The proceeding raised questions about her mental state and the commission debated school funding and salary issues.
In a stormy incident at the Academy wharf Col Barnett and two others collided with the Arkansas launch causing a large hole. The other launch carried no lights. A strong wind and heavy rain affected the scene as the party proceeded to the camp.
Dairymen around Bristol and nearby areas threaten Tennessee anti trust action as a refrigerated milk trust announces a 38 1 3 percent price increase set for September 15. The agreement aims a uniform advance in prices across the region provoking consumer protests.
The Virginia grand jury in Danville investigates alleged income tax violations with sensational developments. Records show many affluent citizens report incomes under $1000 while appearing to earn thousands annually. Several hundred leading residents have been named to the grand jury, with seventy five or more examined today.
New York Sept. Commissioner of correction land prison states Abraham Hammell is not seriously ill. He is not a well man but is up daily and walks around the hospital ward of the pen on Blackwell’s Island. He cannot perform typical inmate work but shows no immediate danger.
A 45 year old man from Columbia BC was drowned while bathing at Winough Beach off Wenkington Port. Officials believe a prior stroke left him helpless before entering water. The body will be returned to Columbia by his brother Eagles.
Andrew Carnegie, the steel magnate, will soon be asked to fulfill a $500 pledge made two years ago for the Improvement of Timory and Henly College at Emory, Virginia. The board must raise $75,000 since then, with Hey Jo Straley, Holston Conference minister, appointed to lead fundraising. The pledge balance appears nearly secured.
Citizens from many city districts unite to seek police protection against young men who harass women on street corners. The complaint urges The Washington Poet Richmond police department to curb insults faced by women walking unescorted.
The article explains Grape-Nuts as hard crisp granules meant to be ground by the teeth. Chewing helps release saliva and aids digestion, with softened preparation suggested for faulty teeth using cream milk or hot or cold milk.
Special to The waanmaran rear axerstown Md Sept The cottage of Mrs Shaw of Washington burned in the Blue Ridge Mountain resort area near Buena Vista, destroyed by fire at 2 o clock. Loss runs into thousands. The family escaped in nightwear. Sixth fire in the area since spring fuels fears a firebug is at work.
A petition from Easton Maryland arrived at Col Edward Lloyd chair of the Anti Bribery League of Talbot. The league formed two years ago plans another meeting to urge leaders of the Republican and Democratic parties to pledge their wives against campaign money. The note is dated September.
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