Middies' Class Rating Gardner L Caskey Leads In Detroit
Detroit Michigan, September 11 The naval academy section of the first class will graduate tomorrow. Gardner L Caskey of Detroit tops the list with 86 percent, earning first honor. John B Rhodes of West Chester, Pennsylvania, and Philip G Lauman of Des Moines, Iowa, receive second and third honors. The class includes many athletes and future scholars among its eighty six graduates.
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Dear Moines
Iowa
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West Chester
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Ralph E Needham
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Sued for Her Children in Habeas Corpus Case
A Washington Post story describes Anna M Looge of Bellevue Obie seeking custody via habeas corpus after her estranged husband John Lonse died by drowning. The case, heard by Circuit Court Judge Hoy, involved a dispute with Lonse’s second wife, Xitty B Loose, and potential custody assignment to Loose’s father in Bellevue if he consents.
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Curtin Agrees to Move From Cartiny Club Case
Curtin proprietor of the Cartivy Club on the Conduit road Rockville Md paid a 300 bond and agreed to quit the county and move out under a deal with State’s Attorney Robert B Peter He must refrain from further molestation or the case will be reopened Also Walter Loveless tied to Rock Spring Hotel received a hearing before Justice Alfred Wilson at Bethesda Lucas who issued the warrant testified to the court
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Compromise Allows N and W to Continue Lynchburg Building
Norfolk and Western and Lynchburg Cotton Mill reach a settlement over the rail line project in Lynchburg Virginia. The railroad may proceed with the double track through the western suburbs, with a payment of 45030 to the mill if the mill wins in court. If the railroad loses, a smaller sum is due.
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Glasgow
Robbed of Gems on Train in Pullman Car
Spedal t& The Washington Post reports diamonds valued at about 420,000 were stolen from dealer Sol Trhack in a Pullman car between Philadelphia and Battleboro. The thief or thieves, who targeted a pillow stash, fled after the sleeper was moved to a side track. Police have no clue yet.
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Miss Nelle Swope falls 65 feet at Castle Rock
Miss Nelle Swope, daughter of F. J. Swope, while camping near Previdle, fell from Castle Rock sixty five feet to rhododendron below. She was seriously injured but not killed. A party of friends witnessed the accident on Sunday.
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Bellboy sentenced for hotel burglary in Bristol
In Bristol Virginia today Potter Hale a Black bellboy was sentenced to ten years in the penitentiary for burglary. He had been robbing guests at the Hotel St Lawrence and was trapped when a detective set a tray to catch him red handed.
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Tann
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Virginia Rate War Reopens After Month-Long Recess
Virginia rate and classification case hearings resumed before the state corporation commission in Brehnond with railroads and carriers including Chesapeake and Ohio under scrutiny. In the Supreme Court of Appeals, cases from multiple counties were argued or submitted, including transportation and coal disputes. a fire damaged homes on D Street in Woodstock, causing about $1,590 in losses, with insurance.
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Virginia State Carnagation Commission
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Supreme Court of Appeals
Huntington A and B 8 Transportation Company
Western Assurance Campnas
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Devany
Hari Coal Company
James F Cook
Marion County
Omtriate Powhatan Cost and Coke Company
HA Rite,Judge
Pacehontan Coke Company
Anger in Alexandria County Over Lynching Threats After Assault
The county reels as angry farmers vow to lynch a fugitive accused of assaulting Miss Mabel Risley and Forrest Gooding near Four Mile Run. Prosecution warns against mob justice while searches continue. two men detained earlier were released as Miss Risley failed to identify them. Authorities report varied descriptions and caution that identification could provoke quick trials.
Embryo Lawyers Charged In Perjury and Usury Cases
The Supreme Court devoted yesterday to hearings on Hiram Baggett of Sampson County and Bernie C Tevis of Tarayt whose bar admission is challenged. Baggett faces perjury and fraud accusations tied to a house fire and insurance. Tevis is charged with charging usurious interest. The court appointed a Samp son County official to take testimony in Baggett’s case and set October 8 for the hearing. Affidavits from Forsyth lawyers accusing usury and fake fees were read. counter affidavits were also presented. The case drew denials of character attacks at Winston.
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Winston
Woman Attacked by Negro in North Carolina
Special report from Spencer North Carolina describes Mrs Cora Koontz wife of W M Koontz a Sauthern Railway employee attacked by a black man named Buster Heillig. He attempted to abduct her but fled to the woods after her cries drew help The assailant was arrested and identified by Koontz with Heillig an ex convict who admitted being in the building but denied intent of assault Evidence suggested Heillig had been hiding near the Koontz home awaiting her return.
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Forrest Gooding
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Ciathal Mackey
Four Mile Run
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Hearing on Virginia rate case resumes before state commission
The Virginia State Corporation Commission reopened the freight rate and classification hearing against Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad in the House of Delegates bill. Attorneys General Anderson and Braxton defend the state's interests while Wickham and Taylor represent the roads. The old case centers on new proposed rates aimed at reducing rail revenue, with the examination focused on current versus proposed rates across articles and points to show justice and reasonableness amid competition concerns.
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Virginia Stats Corporation Commission
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Coromisaion
Ends Life At Friend's House In Baltimore
Alvey G Wilson, 36, a traveling man and single resident of 144 West Lanvale Street, committed suicide by asphyxiation at the home of his friend Joh B Thompson on North Calhoun Street. He was found in a second story front room with a gas tube attached to a gagged mouth, windows closed, and the door plug sealed, indicating premeditation.
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Haltimore
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Leap From Car Window Free Negro Prisoner Escapes
Norfolk Va Sept 11 The rigid enforcement of Jim Crow on a Norfolk and Western train forced Moses Byrd to leap from a moving car to avoid remaining with white passengers. Conductor refused to permit Byrd and Patrolman Mitchell, handcuffed together, to ride in separate cars. Mitchell released Byrd who escaped.
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Norfolk and Western
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Suffolk
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Mitchell
Locomotive Explosion Kills One in Stonega Incident
At Stonega, Virginia, a locomotive on the Interstate Railway exploded just after midnight. Fireman John Toya, the sole occupant of the engine cab, was thrown about 200 feet and killed instantly. The engine was a total wreck. no other injuries reported.
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Baltimore's Big Parade Shows Strictly Military Display
Baltimore Md Sept 11 This day featured an unusually large strictly military parade with regulars and militia in line Brig Gen Lawrason Ricge led the event marking a historic display in the city’s military observances.
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Confederate Veterans Meet in Hyattsville Maryland
The Weahington Hyattesville meeting of the United Confederate Veterans section at Masonic hall heard Oliver H. Perry preside. May McDowell Carrington delivered the chief address. J. Y. Callaghan and A. G. Holland spoke. songs were sung by Joshua Davis and A. G. Holland. Officers were elected for the year, with John F. Hickey named commander and others filling key roles. Delegates were chosen for the Richmond ex campment next April. Monuments and veterans’ reports also noted at the gathering.
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Washington
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Alexandria City Council Meets for First Regular Session
The Alexandria city council held the first regular meeting under the new government, after organizing with re elected officers. Committees were appointed on finance streets and ways and means, public property and schools, with adjournment to October. A motion to fund a year's Municipal Journal and Engineer subscriptions was referred to the DINANOG committee.
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Damages Fight in Railroad Death Case Trial Reopens
In Alexandria Circuit Court, the retrial of the Hansborough versus Southern Railway case continued with both sides presenting arguments. The suit seeks 10000 for death of Hass hopaugh after being struck by a locomotive. a prior verdict of 6500 was set aside on appeal. Proceedings resumed with jury expected to decide late today. Remarks covered attorneys Norton, Boothe for plaintiffs and Carlin, O Bannon Cooper for the railroad. Also notes permits issued by the Alexandria school board, new fire engine arrival plans, Chiakalos freed for lack of evidence, and the funeral of Mrs. Lottie Thomas scheduled for Alexandria.
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Henry O'Bannon Cooper
Swanston to Present Bryan in Richmond Visit
Richmond. Gov Swan to attend a large meeting in Radcliffe on Saturday to present William Jennings Bryan and arrange a reception with committees from various counties. Bryan was expected to arrive in Virginia for a visit, with gubernatorial duties delaying another engagement.
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Maryland Obituary Highlights From Cumberland Notice
The Cumberland obituary note recalls Hannah Ryan aged seventy two tied yesterday at the Ahegasy Hospital Cumberland with weighty links and a daughter in law Rydn. Also noted is Corrleanerite of typhoid fever aged fifty seven at home in this county leaving a wife and eight children two of them ill. O H Delander former Maryland commissioner died in Garrett County yesterday at an advanced age. survived by wife and two sons James A. and John from out of state. several daughters also named.
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Obituary Notices From Staunton Area July Deaths
Staunton dispatch reports James Beard of Augusta County died recently at eighty five. Funeral at Hether Church Brederidnburg with details unclear. Vetta Wildlnin Laek of Spottsylvania County mentioned in relation to a tang ill. John Roy Richard, 42, prominent Culpeper County citizen, died at home near Fredericksburg of typhoid fever. He was unmarried and survived by two winters.
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Mock funeral tragedy claims young life in Ellerslie
Mary Emerick seven years old, daughter of Sylvester Emerick, was accidentally shot in Ellerslie while playing near a mock funeral. The rifle discharged by nineteen year old Dr J Smith’s son while aiming at a rat. The bullet struck Mary in the heart area as she stood by a fence, and she died shortly after. Acting Coroner Jgnb Bumbind ruled the death accidental.
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Ellerslie
Woman's nerve saves child in Virginia burglary
A negro burglar entered H H Yaden's home in Richmond at dawn. A daughter in the upstairs room suffered typhoid, and a trained nurse guarding the patient feared discovery as the intruder crawled past. She screamed, the nurse aroused the father, who chased the man with a pistol but did not catch him.
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Almost Married Wrong Girl in Richmond Ceremonial Mixup
In Richmond Virginia on a September afternoon, a deputy married Aunighn Wesley Scott to Ronnihalle Gary, a widow, before realizing the groom meant to wed Mise L B Billet. The ceremony paused as the real bride objected, revealing a mixup with two young women mistaken for the intended spouse.
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Tar Heels at Jamestown visit by North Carolina commission
Norfolk Va Sept 1 The North Carolina commission to the Jamestown Exposition arrived and met with exposition officials to discuss the state building and ground briefing. They noted October events and the expected launch of the battle silo at Newport News with Gov Glenn and thousands of North Carolinians anticipated. The commission members include Dr Barns Ragby Mount Daughridge Faison Col J M Pogue Raleigh G W Hinshaw Wilder Atkinson Wilmington Dockery Mockingham We Blalock Norwood D J Carpenter Newton and George S Bowell Asheville.
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Newton
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Asheville
Six Delegates Elected by Frederick County Republicans
Special to The Washington Port Winchester Virginia September 11 Republicans of Frederick County held a mass meeting selecting six delegates and six alternates to represent the county at the county convention next Saturday. The Seventh district will nominate a candidate to oppose James Hay. Albert C. Brown was reelected county chairman. Resolutions endorsed President Roosevelt and praised Congressman Campbell Slamp and State chairman C Bascom Slemp. Roosevelt was greeted with loud cheering.
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Handcuffed Escapees Sought by Hagerstown Police
Police in Hagerstown seek two alleged escaped convicts believed sighted in the city. The men were handcuffed together and attempted concealment, with several residents noting the cuffs and prompting an active search. Descriptions say they were rough-speaking, but no further details have emerged.
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Prominent West Virginia lawyer fatally attacked by stepson
James T. Clark of Central City a leading Southern West Virginia attorney lies dying at his home after stepson Preston, about twenty, attacked him with a hatchet in his absence. The weapon sank into Clark’s breast back and shoulders, then crushed his skull with the hammer side. He was captured in jail, Clark had recently moved from Kenova and was the Republican nominee for Wayne County prosecuting attorney. The youth reportedly attacked after a dispute with his stepfather. Bishop William Paret has returned from Europe to Baltimore, health improved, and he is receiving callers.
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Maryland Weddings Shine at Ion Reformed Church
Maryand society figure Mollie Burkhart wed George Burkhart and Hervey Holzastel today at Ion Reformed Church. Rev De J Spangler Htetter officiated as the couple tied the knot in a ceremony attended by local dignitaries and family.
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