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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Sep 11, 1907

Page

19

POE PLAN ADOPTED AS LEES PROPOSAL FALLS IN BALTIMORE

A lively session of the State Central Committee in Baltimore sees most candidates present as Poe plan is adopted but Lees proposal is defeated. The party reorganizes and sets a date for the general election with regular voting procedures discussed, including appointment of judges and rules to expedite ballots. The stormy meeting focuses on discipline, candidate alignment, and the fate of the controversial plan amid party tensions.

State Central Baltimore Prmants

Fragmentary Local Notice on church vote and court matters

Fragmented OCR text reports a church vote on retaining Rev Eli Tart in Virginia. It mentions court proceedings, a police or mayor response, and references to figures like Judge Mount Mul and Embezzler pardons. The text is garbled with many incomplete phrases and names.

Sleg Judga Mustings Court J Bt Eileher Virginia Baptist Sunday Hite Asa Tna Tn Antci Tart Washington Ant Beaton

Suit Aims to Recover $1000 Damages in Wife Abduction Case

Baltimore on September 10 reports a suit by T Mitchell Horner against his sister in law Orana Mes Isaze Emerson seeking $1000 for alleged estrangement from his wife Daisy Emergon Emerson. Horner, in Atlanta, states he cannot locate his wife despite extensive correspondence since last May and believes she may be abroad with her sister in London. The case details family connections and Horner’s role as Southern agent of Emerson Drug Co. as of a prior dismissal notice.

Wishington Baltimore Orana Mes Isaze E Emerson Inlaw Mitchell Horner Horner Mrs White London Misa Daisy Emergon Hover Battimore Aqunta Oa Knrner Emerson Drug Company Ausata Sears Emerson Company Atlants Mam Hie Poatoon Auanta Sumner Feet Joshua P Horner Jr

Barred From The Red Men Action At Jamestown Exposition

The Great Council of the United States Improved Order Red Men adopted a nonretrospective amendment barring future membership for saloon keepers and bartenders. A proposal to admit past sachems was rejected. The Jamestown Exposition in Norfolk drew Govs Swanson and Higgins among attendees.

Norfolk Leite States Ord Great Council Ssp Nalon Reefa Jamestown Atta Island Govs Swanson Vrainin Swanson Tucker Wih Higgins At Brawn Lintyerst Canada Din Stown Dental Congress Ty de Berton Lee Thorpe At Ia Sawarl Peglestn Virgins de WG Mason Towpt Pie F_¥ Crawford Nitte Penn J Ly Watterson Kon 3 Toard VE Turner Wie VC Vagrest Pons J Greves Baltinore

New Road Developments Move Through Fluvanna County

A new road project through Fluvanna County advances with nine to ten contractors engaged. The route runs from Lindsay to Palmyra, aiming to have trains running into Palmyra from the north by December, with a 30 mile length and interest at percent annually. Progress notes indicate the line will stretch about a third of its length, delaying no more than necessary.

Franklin Cunan New York Testanna County Virginia Air Line Lindsay de Mar Chesapeake Ghiopper James Irl Fluvanna Lindsay Palmyra Pumira

Machen Ahead 26 Votes In Virginia Democratic Primary

The Democratic primary in Virginia's Fourteenth Senate district, covering Alexandria City and County and parts of Fairfax and Prince William, remained in doubt last night. Official and unofficial returns showed Lewis H Machen leading R Ewell Thornton by 26 votes, with incomplete counts from Prince William and Fairfax counties possibly altering the result.

Washington Post Bureau King Stret Aleandrie Ya Virginia Alexandria Fairfax Prince Willam Lewis H Machen Whoneska & Te R Ewell Thornton Fairfax County Alexandria City Alexandria County Prince William Me ‘Thornton Mr Machen Bir Thornton Alexander J Wedderburn Falows Machen Weddergarn Thornton Ste Machen Wedderon Manassas Saya Prince Wiliam County Wedderburn Machens Priory Mesars Machen and Wedderlmrn Debat dl Ue Imsura Anair Thornton

Road Nearing Completion for Baltimore Washington Rail Line

A Special to The Warntoging reports the Washington Baltimore and Annapulia Sectioning Railway may open to the National Capital in November. Completion faces delays as third rails are laid and two lines of different gauges must operate jointly with United Railways and Electric Company. General Manager Shannahan says the decision on service to Washington is pending and denies plans for a Chesapeake Beach line.

Baltimore Washington Baltimore and Annapulia National Capital Down United Railways and Electric Company Washington Road United S Ta Yanager Shannahan Shinnahen Chesapeake Beach Shannabac

Jury deadlocks in murder trial near Rustbore

In Rustbore Circuit Court Joseph Micen timer was tried for the murder of Mrs Flora Watking near the city on June 7. The defense raised insanity. At 7 o clock the jury could not agree and were locked up at a local hotel until tomorrow morning.

Lynchburg Rustbore Joseph Micentimer Flora Watking

Sales Named For Senate Anti adminstration Forces Capture City

Norfolk Virginia primary day sees Salae named for state senate by an overwhelming vote. Anti administration forces seize city control, gaining fifteen of twenty four committeemen. Also notes local church site dispute in Rockville and a fatal wagon accident near Athens Iowa with a man crushed under wheels.

Anti Norfolk Pamanes Norfolk Democratic Executive Committee Wow Salea Senate Anti Administration

Virginia Weddings Tie Two Couples In Septnuptials

A garlanded ceremony at the Daplier church united Benjamin Major Vance of West Point and a bride whose lineage includes Mrs Thomas Bagby of West Point and the ancients of Charles City County. The groom’s party included Charice E Wanre and others from Richmond and nearby locales. The event featured a lengthy procession of relatives and notable locals, including Mra Thomas Bagby presiding over civic duties.

Dorty Wan Pott Bicama Vance Charles City Sultan Baets Boyd YE Hodson Methodist Church Markus Pro Chandler Tlgtar Noor Biss Olive Gaull Badly Krake Scott Virginia Alutni Association Hea Tx

Radford Fair Opens With 160 Racing Entries

Radford Virginia September 1 The Radford district fair opened in perfect weather with nearly 160 entries across sixteen races. Races attracted horses valued at about 3/4 of a million dollars and premiums totaling 3430 dollars. Winners included Lady May owned by A J Ty aon of Wilmington Delaware in the 3WD pace, St Louis owned by F A Burgess of Ronceverte West Virginia in the 217 pace, Guy Rector owned by H R Tenon of Delaware in the 217 trot, and Vern Vickers in the half mile running race defeating Roanoke Storm Seud and Ponca among others.

Washington Poe Radford Lady May Brownie HR. Tyson Newark del Miss Gleem Tom Cannon Washington Guy Rector H R Vern Vickers J A Marsh Roanoke Storm HG Breckenridge Finlands Ponca Z F Jamiana & Son Roanoke Storm

New Road for West Virginia Aimed at Pittsburgh Coal Trade

The United States Steel Corporation backs the Fairmont and Southern railroad to run from West Virginia coal fields into Pittsburgh. The line would begin in Belington Barbour County and pass Grafton and Fairmont, serving Tygarte Valley coal seams. The project seeks coke and coal for Pittsburgh plants, with Maryland Steel involved and Wabash possible as a route.

Sperial Maltimor Unied States Steel Corporation Fairmont and Southern West Virginia Pittsburg Tygarte Valley Ralph Overhelt B F Ovarhelt Beottadale Pa Mr Frick Tygarte Belington W Va Barbour County Monongahela River Grafton Pairman Steel Corporation Virginia Coke Maryland Steel Company Ates Corporation Great Corporation

Posse in pursuit of accused husband in Leesburg

A sheriffled posse pursues Ernest Copeland of Hillsboro for beating his wife and mother while drunk. The wife lies critically injured with a broken leg, fractured collar bone, and rib injuries. The mother was seriously hurt after interfering, neighbors were attacked, and Copeland fled into Clarke County without yet being arrested.

Anseral Weshtonton Pis Leesburg Sherif Ernest Conoland Hillsboro Copeland Clarke County

Walkouts at Lynchburg factories over union demands

Special to The Washingtons reports in Lynchburg Virginia on September 10 that about thirty workers at the United Cigarette Machine Company walked out demanding ten hour days with pay. At Glamorgan Pipe Works six machinists protested a recent discharge and called for reinstatement. Officials say neither plant complies with union stipulations and the walkouts mark the start of pressure to compel compliance.

Lynchburg United Cigarette Machine Company Glamorgan

Southern gets franchise for new city detour and forestry dept

Lynchburg Va Sept 1 The board of aldermen tonight concurred in the ordinance granting the Southern Railway a franchise for a new detour around the city and through the West End The measure, adopted in August by the common council, is expected to be approved by Mayor Smith The ordinance has been pending for months The route would allow a passenger station two miles from the present union and cut the run to the South by about thirty minutes The board also concurred in an ordinance creating a department of forestry to care for city trees.

Lynchburg Va Southern Railway West End Smith Monthe Tt River Union Stinn Department of Forestry

Death Watch Murdered in Norfolk Street Slaying

Special to The Watertown Post reports Louis Johnson FG Lynn WS Etheridgy and W Nichols are jailed in the city jet the motive in the murder of Agrippa Jones found dead behind a Palace on Avon Street last night. Police allege robbery was the motive. two men were tied to a death watch over William Mackintosh, who was hanged on September 8. Prisoners face further examination tomorrow. West Virginia Supreme Court dispatches follow from Charlestown noting appeals and rulings across counties including Tucker and Ohio.

Waabtarton Norfolk Louis Johnson Lynn Nichols Agrippa Andoon Avonstreet Jones William Mackintosh West Virginia Supreme Court Washington Charlestown Supreme Court of Appeals Merebelt Weedow Glas Camaren Gan and Gl Company Marah Cowaty and Desperd Peaney Et Wubrattad Rizeal Ve Ritz Et al Ohio County Stevenson Yoho Dod Hége County Lipscomb Torker County Berm Ra Shaw Merlot County Glileepie Tasker

Forgers Sentenced as Watch Theft Case Proceeds

In Washington Fost Bureau a special grand jury indicted Charles Johnson alias Charles Mason guas Robert Johnson and Cluster Wilson along with Benjamin Matley on forging the firm name of W A Smoot & Co to pass checks. Johnson pleaded guilty to theft and drew eight years in the state penitentiary. Other arson and burglary indictments were continued or set for trial as Judge Louis Besley presided.

Washington Fost Bureau Alavendale Corporation Court Louis Besley Charles Johnson Charles Mason Guas Robert Johnson W A. Smoot & Co Fbr Cluster Wilson Benjamin Matley Frank Chipinks Johnson Charles, Micha Georgg Grifin Wot Wilson John Dogan Julian Pelton Gv Swanman Qual

Ward primaries contested in city Democratic race

In the Democratic primary two wards show contests for city Democratic committee seats. In Secunda ward Launa Brill leads with 20 votes, Cock 19, May and Wo May Wo. in Touchh ward Charles Benheim chairs with Fitzgerato and Acton at 10 each. Each ward elects two committeemen. defeated are May and Acton Cillerbone. Brown, a one armed watchman, falls from a second story window at 110 South Fayette Street. broken collar bone, moved to Alexandria Hospital. John Penn convicts for stealing brass from Southern Railway, gets 90 days. claimed he fished brass from river. School permits issued total 1071 for white children to date. 651 issued yesterday. Horse stolen from Parker & Bro at 61 King Street.

Democratic Committee Secunda Launa Brill John Wo May Charles Benheim Ranelved Colvates Janes Fitzgerato Jol Courtney Acton Messra May Acton J A Brown Washington Southern Railway Company South Fayette Treet Brown Alexandria John Penn Palice Court Southern Reltway Company Junis Fishtown Caton Ro

Prize Court Plan Backed At Hague Conference

The committee approved by a 24 to 2 vote a project to establish a supreme prize court for ships captured at sea. The tribunal would include permanent judges from the United States Great Britain Russia Germany Austria Hungary Italy France and Japan with smaller nations paying a judge per year. A proposal to select fifteen judges from a list by each country was rejected, and Mr Choate plans a workable project at the next session.

Hague United States Russia Germany Austria Hungary Italy France Japan Bt Fourgeois Joseph H Choate Nelidoft Ampassador

The Post Newspaper Preview Describes Comprehensive Content

The Post, a leading Washington D C paper, presents full financial news and market reports for merchants and financiers while guiding farmers in produce sales. It also offers leisure reading through diverse columns and news matter in its Sunday Morning Edition.

United States Post

Washington Post Sunday Magazine Praised As Finest Feature

The Washington Post offers an illustrated magazine section with selections by prominent writers and fiction from noted authors. Foreign news is carefully chosen and richly illustrated, while The Sunday Post is hailed as superior to other Sundays, a trusted visitor in households.

Sunday Post

The Sporting Department Tue Post Pink Sheet

The Sunday Post sporting section on pink paper covers every outdoor and indoor sport with comprehensive results. It lists baseball, track, billiards, auto racing, yacht contests, boating, golf, tennis, swimming, and more with accurate coverage.

Tue Post Tue Sunday Post

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