Mayoral battle shapes Allegany county ticket in Cumberland
Delegates in Cumberland select Democratic nominees amid intra party clashes in Allegany county. Herman Billmeyer named state senator by acclamation while John Kean wins sheriff bid. George Kasn named sheriff candidate. Andrew Billmeyer’s father noted but not accepting. County officials and road directors chosen amid a lively convention with disputes over the slate.
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Man of the Meet Faces Late City Fair Track Challenge
The afternoon event at the city fair features Tstroft and Toamite in a high stakes pace mile race aiming to break the 114 net record set by Bonter. Weary conditions loom as Patch and Minor Weir were among contenders in the field.
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Four Survive Tourney Reveals Young Golf Prospects
Four Western boys reach the semifinals in a national amateur golf tourney as Yale vaulter Gardner rises among fast company. Evans of Edgewater, Chandler Egan, and Mason of Midlothian join a field where Gardner defeats Crayis to lead Yale to a late surge, with matches punctuated by sharp exchanges and promising performances.
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Marathon and baseball notes from Sept 9 sports brief
Hans Holmes of Halifax wins the Merrimac Valley circuit marathon with a time of about 2 hours 4 minutes. Pitcher Bill Dineen is released by a St Louis American club, while Tennessee teams finalize for a Davis Cup trial at Germantown Cricket Club as English and Antawn tennis squads prep.
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Found Dead in Cabin of Chesapeake Hay schooner Nellie
Norfolk report: Capt Henry C Todd of Baltimore aged 68 master of the Nellie is found slain in his bunk aboard the Nellie with injuries from a railroad coupling pin. Robbery suspected. Two Negro seamen are at large. police descriptions issued. Wife and owner O F Roberts notified in Baltimore.
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Government claims land testifies in Alexandria case
Testimony was taken in Alexandria on a land dispute over a strip adjoining the Military road to Fort Myer. The government contends a 1920 survey error added two feet to its property, now contested by owners represented by James Clemente and John Barbour. The case, Aho War Department vs Johnson et al, may go to January term.
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Richmond Roanoke Open Last Series With Tight Inning Play
Special to The Washington Post Richmond and Roanoke played eight innings in the final league series opener as rain and damp ball conditions influenced the game. Edmundston and Doane pitched well for their teams while observant fielding and two base hits highlighted the action with Richmond edging Roanoke by a narrow margin.
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Monkeys Terrorize Wheeling Women After Fair Escape
Dozens of apes escape from a show at the West Virginia State fair in Wheeling and terrorize residents. Hunters rope and trap monkeys as they target a fashionable area, with incidents of the animals entering dining rooms and bedrooms and stealing food and disturbing occupants.
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Harriman Death Stirs Town As Details Emerge
Reports say Mr Harriman died around 3 35 PM with confusion over whether an operation occurred. Mrs Simons and workers recollect differing timelines while Charles Lind eos and Ford acknowledge the loss. Dr Lyle offered no statement on the death course.
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Coal production in West Virginia falls for 1908
West Virginia coal output declined sharply with total gross tonnage at 31,901,590 for 1908 versus 42,897,000 in 1907 and net tonnage at 41,587,?
Uniontown Defeats Fairmont In Regional Series
In a championship style game Uniontown defeated Fairmont 2 to 2 in the third contest of the series, with key players named Wilks Miythoney and Hughes contributing as the teams prepared for Sunday play amid district league action and forthcoming matchups.
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Pythian Sisters Officers Named in West Virginia Grand Temple
West Virginia Grand Temple of the Pythian Sisters announced officer appointments in a meeting in Parkersburg. Names include Mer, Mic Harrows Sareatooh. Mrs Sallig Lowry Martinabura. Mrs Minnis Booth Huntington. Mrs Belan Moore Parkersburg. Mrs Asands Alexander Morgantown. Mrs Flora Bingy Barks Morgantown. with Huntington and Wheeling discussed as next meeting sites as the grand lodge elects officers tomorrow.
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Winchester Fair Closes After Three Day Eventiluation
More than 16 000 attended the Winchester fair as ideal weather favored the final day. Features included exhibitions by Company CG of the Wittesath cavalry, running and trotting races, and a baby show. Plans for Radford fair next include a stake pace for $100 purse. Rain marred yesterday's exhibits and the fair gala at the opera house was led by Stockton Heth jr.
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Alexandria School Permits Highlight Vaccination Rules
The Alexandria city school board granted permits to attend the public school to 160 colored children, split as 19 boys and 91 girls, with 130 permits issued for colored boys and 184 for colored girls last year. Several applicants were rejected for lack of vaccination as required by law. At Charlottesville and Albemarle Street Railway stockholders meeting, approval was given to extending electric lines to Lambeth Field and Locust Grove, a growing suburb, linking western terminus to the university grounds. Virginia briefs note indictments in Staunton for perjury against Lawhorn Moran and Gibson, larceny against Fitch, malicious wounding against Preston & Lynn with intent to kill, and attempted murder against Jim Stuart.
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Virginia Military Institute Cadet Staff Appointments
Special to Washington report from Lexington Virginia September details Swan son appoints professors and assistants at the Virginia Military Institute for the session. First Lieut Samuel R Olmages commands cadets with colonel rank. Francesco He smith, William Fazler, and others named as assistant professors and instructors with various infantry and engineering ranks. Institute opens with 160 cadets and 185 new men. another 200 returning, total enrollment rising.
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Runaway Horse Kills Petersburg Doctor in Street Rampage
A runaway horse bolted through the principal street of Jicravill injuring Dr John Bragg of Petersburg. He died soon after from the injuries, the horse tearing through the town as bystanders fled.
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Talks on Tuberculosis at Montgomery Teachers Institute
The Hey Thomas J Packard of Christ Episcopal Church spoke to Montgomery teachers at the Montgomery Teachers Institute on tuberculosis. He addressed the social service league recently organized to combat the disease.
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Miss Hutchinson A Bride In Port Rica District Court News
Edith C Hutchinson daughter of Mr and Mrs John Hutchinson of Hempstead and Irving A Harned of Denver wed in Friends ceremony in the Port Rica area. The ceremony linked to notable relatives including United States District Attorney HR Savage. Details mention lavish estate elements and property values surrounding the wedding locale and decor.
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The Proper Authority and a Forte of Wealthy Names
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