Trains Collide On Bridge Near Woodiads WV Tragedy
Two local Baltimore and Ohio trains crashed on a foggy bridge over White Creek near Woodiacds WV. Firemen George Parano and James Wagele were killed while engineers Henry Miler and John Dillon were injured. A brakeman William Morris and conductor T Stewart suffered injuries, with one traveling salesman from Wooding also hurt. A relief train was dispatched from Wheeling.
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Henry Miler
John Dillon
William’ Morris
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Wooding
Killed Over Old Grudge In Jenning's Mouss
In Wheeling area a long standing feud between Martin Devaughn and John Carrey at Jennings Mouss escalated this afternoon. Carrey shot and killed Devaughn instantly. Carrey was arrested and jailed. A prior warrant was sought by the sheriff, with a preliminary hearing slated for next week on a charge of murder in the first degree.
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Gregory for Congress Nominated at Front Royal Meeting
The Republican delegates at Front Royal unanimously nominated Eromet Gregory of Buckingham for Congress. Other nominations were not made. Committees on arrangements were elected, and A. Frasier sought a roll call proxy but was ruled ineligible by Chairman Samuel A. Duning.
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Samuel A. Duning
Willam Jennings Bryan Visit Salisbury Will Draw Massive Crowd
A large Salisbury crowd is anticipated for Willam Jennings Bryan's September visit. Fryar will arrive at 3 p.m. and speak in the public square for about three hours. Leslie M. Shaw, Secretary of the Treasury, plans a political address at the county courthouse, drawing attention from both Democratic and Republican leaders.
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Daylight Hold-up At St Paul And Centre Streets
Two masked men robbed an elderly black woman at 1 oclock this afternoon at St Paul and Centre Streets. They seized a note or paper from Rachel Johnson, pulled money from a bank receipt, and discarded the items on the pavement after quick theft. The incident occurred near Central Savings Bank in Baltimore.
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Local Notices and Miscellany From Sept Events
Port Huron official Denton to head Southern department of Young Men's Association at Spencer starting September 16. Joseph Skeeter, nine, loses foot after mowing machine accident near Norfolk. Morgantown convention nominates Elias Tennant and T Presley Reay for local offices. rail fare rejected. Marriages include Elizabeth Alcair Ma honey and Louis Friddle of Shepherdstown. Catherine Murphy dies at eighty two, mother of Thomas Murphy.
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T. Presley Reay
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Dick May Make Race As Independent Candidate
Special to The Washington Post from Cumberland reports ex state senator from Allegany County David Dick, dismissed deputy surveyor at Fort Balti more, spoke from the Brady House porch at Loneconing to a large crowd. He said Republicans across the Sixth District urged him to run as an independent, a matter he is considering, and charged Congressman Pearse with his dismissal.
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Allegany County Democrats Hold Uncontested Primaries
Democratic primaries conducted in Allegany County Maryland produced no contests. Five delegates per district chosen for the county convention next Thursday, then for the Congressional convention in Hagerstown on September. Col Charles A Little of the Maryland National Guard and Hagerstown bar is favored as the potential nominee.
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No Clew in Settle Affair. Bywaters Released from Custody
Virginia case details a shooting near Park with Joseph H. Settle in serious condition at Emergency Hospital. Witness Bessie Bywaters released from custody. authorities seek motive and assailants. Commonwealth's Attorney Crandal Mackey notes evidence points to attackers known to victims. Settle and Bywaters recount similar accounts with minor discrepancies.
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Builder Shot By Creditor In Spenser Home
Spencer M C Sept &BATohn D Kennerly a contractor and builder here was shot in the arm by W G Horn at the latter s home at this place this afternoon. Kennerly had erected a wood house for Horn and went to the premises for settlement. Horn called him Inco his home and started to write Kennerly a check for 15 when the amount should be 38. Horn fired after a struggle for the pistol, Kennerly wrested it and received a wrist wound. Horn fled and a warrant was issued. Horn waived examination and was bound over to Rowan Superior Court in 160 bond. Horn appeared to have been drinking. Both men stand well here.
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Man Fatally Hurt Trying to Board Moving Streetcar
A Hampton man, John A. Browning, probably fatally injured when he slipped and was run over by a moving streetcar at Washington Avenue and Thirty-third Street. Both legs crushed and body badly bruised. Also noted: Supreme Court of Appeals writs and county events in Virginia, with reports from Newport News, Leesburg, and Fairmont, touching tobacco suits, road association meetings, and a Democratic county ticket.
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Naval Academy Graduation Week at Memorial Hall
Secretary Fonaparte to deliver diplomas at Memorial Hall to the first section of the first class with admission by ticket. Navy Band concerts scheduled daily through next week in Bancroft Hall and armory, with dates and times listed for morning and evening performances.
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Naval Academy
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Naval Academy Band
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Middy Gill Honored for Bravery at Annapolis
Special to The Washington Post reports Midshipman Claude A. Jones is rescued by fellow cadet C. Gill, who earns praise from Navy Secretary Charles J. Hovaparte. The secretary commends Gill for bravery and his high academic standing, noting his early graduation. The letter was sent as the brigade gathers for a dinner at the Naval Academy.
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Magistrate Fined for Saloon Whisky Sale in Hastings
A Washington Richinona magistrate named A J Duke was found guilty in police court of selling whisky in his Second Street saloon last Sunday. He was fined $300 after pleading guilty, an appeal was taken, and the case set for Hastings Court on September 2. His license remained intact as the judge noted he lacked power to issue a license to revoke.
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His Step Cost Him A Leg
Robert Dathridge, eighteen, of Stokes County North Carolina, was brought to Bluefield Sanitorium where a leg was amputated after trying to alight a moving freight car. The incident occurred as he attempted to leave a passing train in Bluefield West Virginia while seeking work.
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Stokes County
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Funeral of Capt Knox in Alexandria
The body of Capt John G Knox who died at Richmond arrived by train and was buried at Ivy Hill Cemetery. Rev P F Phillips and Rev George Somerville officiated with pallbearers Col Arthur Herbert Capt Herbert Bryant and messrs John P Robinson Henry S Wattles Philip Mason and Robert Knox.
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Rockville Fair Receipts Show Fall Behind Last Year
The Montgomery County Agricultural Society met in Rockville, Md., to hear fair reports. Receipts were lower than last year, despite a banner prior year. after expenses for new stables and race-track improvements, a balance of $2500 remained. Obituary mention notes Suephine Morris, daughter of Robert Morris, of Leesburg, with surviving brothers Mabien and Robert Morris.
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Baltimore Jubilee Week Begins to Celebrate City Recovery
Baltimore announces Greater Baltimore Jubiles Celebration and Homecoming Week starting tomorrow to mark recovery from the February 1904 fire. President Hoenhag urges ministers to reference Baltimore’s recovery. Cardinal Gibbons endorses. Week features four parades and a carnival with military, industrial, firemen, and decorated auto parades, plus band concerts downtown. Mayor By Clay Timinus reports Navy Secretary Bonsparte will review the military and naval parade Tuesday.
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Indicted for betting in county election case file
Special to The Wasninean Fn Morgantown Indictments were returned against Postmaster J P Fitch Assistant Postmaster J J Hall BE M Grant chairman of the Republican Congressional committee for the Second district J J Wharton J L Wharton and W A Barrickman prominent Democratic politicians and George Vance a local Republican politician for betting on the last municipal election Sherri T W Barker indicted for permitting prisoners to escape and fifty others indicted for various crimes The jury session was the most sensational in the county's history with 400 witnesses testifying
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J. *J. Hall
BE. M. Grant
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J. L. Wharton
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George Vance
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Mohammedan Priest Buried After Ship Quarantine
Special to The Wasbuctom Post Norfolk Va Sept 3 A Mohammedan priest Sarang Sayom Dilah of the East Indian crew aboard the steamer Inkun died as the vessel passed the Virginia capes. After quarantine release the body was brought to Norfolk and buried in a Negro cemetery with elaborate ceremonies as the ship's crew observed the funeral. The ship was detained at considerable cost while the crew participated in the rites lasting several hours.
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WANTED FORGERY James Alexander of Shippensburg
Local and state officers seek James Alexander of Shippensburg who is accused of passing bogus checks in Hagerstown and Green Castle. He is believed to be in the Hagerstown area and last seen near there heading toward the city. It is alleged he forged the name of Stephen Kauffman, a Green Castle resident, to checks at a Green Castle bank and passed them on Green Castle merchants. Four other merchants were defrauded of small amounts.
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Delegates Exchange Blows at Shenandoat Republican Meeting
In Woeeéstock Virginia the Shenandoat County GOP met to appoint thirteen delegates for the district convention at Loray and to form a new county committee. Nu Coffran of Lants Mill was named chairman, replacing Jomey W. Logan. A heated dispute led to G. S. Walker and 7. N. Davis exchanging blows.
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Drowns at Foot Rock In Bathing Party Search
A drowning incident near Foot Rock involved William Willere nineteen of Aline and companions Louis Le Due and B. McCall Biercer. Harbor Master Dean led a search along the stream, diving to recover the body as officials investigated the event.
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Explosion at Dupont Works injures four in Nimroue West Virginia
A blast at the Dupont Powder Works in Nimroue near Bluefield West Virginia today injured four people including an eye injury and unspecified others. The cause of the explosion was not released by officials.
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