Allegany Democrats Fail to Nominate in County Convention
Delegates at Cumberland Allegany county convention struggle over nominations for state senator sheriff and other offices. Herman Billmeyer named for state senator after acclamation, Andrew Billmeyer’s father seen as not accepting. John Kean backed for sheriff, opposition from Deneen and Keating årets, convention chaotic with uproar and shifting bids.
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William J .Ord Lomeponing
Joh McCann
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George A. Kasn
Cumberland County Tonanorer
John B. Shannen
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George D Hamill Frostburg
John Cromp
Kawtlore Cire
Richard Bender
Cumberland Hud
Janien Paul Stakem
Midland Tlintos Lal Mount Savage
Jon A. Stegmeiar
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J Henry Miller
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Andrew HH Billmeyer
John Keating
Mivor Kean
Manor Heir Toamite Aims For Mile Record At City Fair
Ambiguous OCR report outlines a racing event at a city fair this afternoon. It mentions Manor Heir Toamite and potential record attempts, with references to Bonter and Patch but details are unclear. The text references St Paul and Weavy conditions, though many words are garbled.
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Four Survive Tourney Promises Semifinal Golf Clash
Four Western boys advance to the semifinals in a limited amateur golf event. Notable players include Gare H Chandler Egan and Evans of Edgewater. Mason of Midlothian and Robert Gard of Hinsdale Yale figure prominently as the Yale contingent vies for the title amid tense rounds. Gardner beats Crayis and CardinerS, with Gardner finishing strong as Yale takes the lead at the ninth.
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Local sports notes and race results from mid Atlantic events
Midlands defeat Fredericksburg 2 to 1 in a tight varsity football clash. Hans Holmes wins the Merrimac Valley Marathon in Halifax with a target of 2 hours 4 minutes 7 seconds. Pitcher Bill Dineen released by St Louis American. William remains on reserve. Davis Cup teams hold final practices in Philadelphia at Germantown Cricket Club with players in prime condition.
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Norfolk Sea Captain Killed in Cabin Robbery Suspected
Norfolk Virginia reports the death of Captain Henry C Todd age 68 of Baltimore master of the Chesapeake Hay schooner Nellie found dead in his bunk on the Nellie with injuries suggesting violence. Robbery is believed the motive. Two seamen are at large and being sought by police. wife and owner O F Roberts notified.
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Government Claims Land Testimony On Alexandria Strip
In Alexandria, special commissioner Howard W. Smith heard testimony in the War Department vs Theodora Johnson and others over ownership of land adjoining the old Military road from Rosslyn to Fort Myer. The case hinges on a 1920 purchase and a survey error that enlarged the government parcel by two feet, disputed by adjacent lot owners represented by James Clemente and John Barbour. The commissioner’s report is expected for the January term.
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Richmond Roanoke Face Rain Open Series In Eight Inning Win
In Virginia league action Richmond defeated Roanoke eight innings as rain and slick balls dented play. Edmundston and Doane pitched well for their sides while Berlin and Pressley contributed key hits amid the sloppy conditions.
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Monkeys Terrorize Wheeling Women at Fair
A dozen or more escapees from a Wheeling fair show roamed the fashionable Toland district, entering dining rooms and bedrooms. Hunters with ropes and snares chased the apes, which seized a chicken from a hunter’s roof and vanished. Women woke to frightening intrusions as the wild monkeys stirred fear downtown.
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Harriman Dies After Late Afternoon Illness
Mr Harriman died at about 3 35 in the afternoon after a decline noted by staff and family. Witnesses recall no operation was performed and conflicting statements about the exact time remain from those present. Doctor Lyle declined to issue a statement on the cause or course of death.
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Coal production in West Virginia falls in 1908
A 1908 coal output report from West Virginia shows a drop of about 560,000 tons from 1907. Chief Laing of the Department of Mines released statistics noting gross tonnage of 31,901,590 in 1908 versus 42,897,000 in 1907. Net tonnage fell from 48,091,583 to 41,?587.
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Staunton Indictments For Perjury In Virginia Briefs
Virginia briefs report Staunton indictments returned for perjury against Ed Lawhorn Lusby Moran and Clarence Gibson along with John Fitch for larceny Preston Lynn for malicious wounding with intent and Jim Stuart colored for attempting 190 murders of a policeman. Also noted are the death of Mrs M C Griffith and funeral details for Miss Minerva Owings Griffith of Alexandria.
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Uniontown Defeats Fairmont In Championship Series
The report outlines Uniontowns third game victory over Fairmont in the Pennsylvania West Virginia League title chase. It notes key players and expected Sunday matchups as teams push for the championship with standings and rosters in play.
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Pythian Sisters Officers Named in West Virginia Grand Temple
West Virginia Grand Lodge to elect officers and set meeting place today. The Washington Post reports a list of newly named officers may include Mer, Mic Harrows Sareatooh and others as Huntington and Morgantown figures noted. Next meeting place likely Wheeling or Elkins, same site as Grand Lodge.
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Winchester Fair Closes After Busy Three Days
More than 16 000 attendees watched troopers drill and horse races at Winchester fair. Ideal weather helped premiums be paid in full as events included a baby show and exhibitions by Company CG of the Wittesath cavalry. Saturday promises a Radford fair stake pace for a $100 purse amid rain and a university opera house night by Stockton Heth Jr.
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Virginia Military Institute Cadet Staff Appointments Noted
Special to the Washington run from Lexington Virginia Sept. Gov Swan son appoints 13 professors and assistants for the approaching session. Names include Samuel R Olmages commandant with colonel rank, Charles Wilder Walter mathematics, Williams Fazler Wile assistant professor of poetry, Michael Frerick Waxner language and tactics, Caleman Wortham Jedking English and history, and Jesse Hopa Paste engineering. Institute opens with 160 cadets and 185 new men. expected total enrollment near 200 veterans and 180 new men, marking a larger intake than last year.
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Runaway Horse Kills Physician in Petersburg
An out of control horse bolted along the principal street injuring several before trampling Dr John Bragg of Petersburg. He died shortly after from the injuries sustained. The incident prompted city officials to appraise hazard controls for livestock in heavy traffic areas.
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Petersburg
Talks to Teachers on Tuberculosis in Montgomery
Hey Thomas J Packard, rector of Christ Episcopal Church, spoke to Montgomery teachers’ Institute on tuberculosis. He presented the address in support of the Social Service League recently formed to combat the disease’s ravages.
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MISS HUTCHINSON A BRIDE IN DENVER WEDDING
Edith C Hutchinson daughter of Mr and Mrs John Hutchinson of Hempstead Firginand and Irving A Harned of Denver wed in Friends Society rites. Wierce district attorney from Porto Rico is her sister-in law HR Savage attends. The article mentions extravagant gates, a winding avenue, and decorative estate features including a $500,000 landscape and $90,000 veranda decor.
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Porto Rica
The Proper Authority and Town Gossip
A chaotic tale weaves through a parish gathering led by Joey the fiddler whose erratic ways clash with the crowd. Byron is jailed then freed, a $60 million country club joke, and Tilford estate taxes reveal vast wealth after death. Chicago News recounts rural fears and a curious county board scene.
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