Kissed waitress in Inn sentenced to two years
John L Fedderman, a Black man, kissed Mary White in the dining room of Mount Holly Inn in Baltimore. He was arraigned, pleaded for a jury trial, and later sentenced by Justice Carr to two years in jail after a courtroom swoon by the victim during testimony. Witnesses including Mrs Murley and Miss Florence Semis backed the assault claim.
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Washington Post
Baltimore
John L. Fedderman
Mary White
Carr
Fedderman
Mount Holly Inn
Gough
Durham
Miss. White
Seizire
Miss White
Bnulding
Sergt Seenwart
Trtralmen Duna
Tedderman
Tuton Houss
Afrl
Oevar
Misa Whity
Mount Telly Inn
Mur Rley
Florence Semis
Justice
Warner for Congress in 1900 party race
Washington banker Mr Frainard Ho Warner eyes the Congressional seat if Col Pearre retires. Warner would not oppose Pearre for the nomination but would seek the district nomination if Pearre steps down. Speculation says a multi-candidate fight could arise for the county delegation at the nominating convention.
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Washington
Pearre
Walington
Pat Rochkiille
Frainard Ho Warner
George Fearre
Congress
Warner
Col Pearte
Shane
Col
Peirre
Gul Feure
Maryland Weddings Chronicles Two Nuptials In One Day
Miss Cynthia Otis of Potomac Montgomery and Mr Philip We Come wed in a ceremony at North Avenue with Rev Dr Charles Votateratt officiating. The gown was gray with rose accents. breakfast followed before a trip home to Dalwon Avenue. Separately Miss Gliza Ett Leo Englar and Rev William Morgan Joss oversaw a Clifton venue ceremony as the couple planned a Ferguson home.
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Wollam
Cynthia Ots
Poterac
Montgomery
Comey
Philip
Cathe
Tearlea
Palin
Oena Madison
Stela Sihoolhaus
Ant Islor
Hera
Toma
North
Cerem
Charles Votaertratt
Hoton Street
Ceremiae
Mos Wrebberg
Dalwon
Baston
Tana White
Fos
Joseph H White
Oscar Keane
Rosm
Arate Poort
Robert le Kemp
Ara Vitzeveth
Lottie
Faward Truke
Wilson ‘Tyler
Garetta Wan
Fialtimors
Glizaett Leo Englar
Rachel A. Cagler
Churea
Carroll Cross
Ferguson
Joan
Cliftonvenue
William Morgan Joss
Rerwick Pa
John L. Andera
Misa Elizabath
Sawergit
Paris
Christopher Jarcbe Dies at Fifty Five in Frostburg Obituary
Maryland obituary notes Dr Christopher C Jarcbe of Frostburg dies aged 55 after lineage complications. He owned the Eleanor Building in Prestburg and belonged to local clubs. survived by widow and daughter Mrs John Graham. Also mentions Twenty Blower, a Western Marslandt cab driver, dead at age 22, with details of his family and career.
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Daugher
John Graham
Seerstown
Marslandt
Jamie Read
Pecksorlie
Westington County
John Boyer
Hagerstown
Hancock
Fairley
Cumberland
Vowney
Old Defenders Day Observed in Baltimore
Baltimore marked Old Defenders Day on September 13 with city and state holidays. Banks and exchanges closed as crowds gathered at the Confederate Veterans' Home in Pikesville for an all day festival tournament and ball benefitting the home, under the Ladies Auxiliary of the Maryland Line Army and Navy.
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Baltimore
Maryland
North Point
Chamber of Commerce
Confederate Veterans’ Home
Pikesville
Ladies’ Auxiliary
Maryland Line Army and Navy
Farmers National Congress Opens in Richmond
The twenty fifth annual session of the Farmers National Congress begins in Richmond Virginia with many delegates present but lighter Southern turnout due to yellow fever. President Harvey Jordan presides as Gov Montague and Mayor McCarthy welcome attendees. Col Cameron and Joshua Strange respond. The opening includes a tribute to Gen Fitzhugh Lee and an afternoon address on the field and function of the congress led by George Whitaker.
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Washington
Richmond
McCarthy
J. C. Freeman
Chamber of Commerce
Col
Bennehas Cameron
North Carolina
Joshua Strange
Indiana
Cameron
Fitzhugh Lee
Congress of Farmers
Jordan
Farmers’ National Congress
George M. Whitaker
Boston
One Year for Mail Thief Indicted Post Office Clerk
Special to The Washington Post from Lynchburg Virginia September 12 1910 E B Sherman a post office employee indicted by the grand jury pleaded guilty and was sentenced to one year in a federal prison near Atlanta Judge McDowell Axed the term. R J Spottswood and W E Foster of Clifton Forge were indicted for unlawfully selling oleomargarine W S Martin of Floyd was indicted for illicit distilling.
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Washington Po
Lynchburg
United States
E. B. Sherman
McDowell
Atlanta
R J. Spottswood
W. E. Foster
Clifton Forge
St Martin
Floyd
Stuart Given Reprimand for Partisan Office Conduct
A Civil Service Commission report to President Roosevelt found J F B Stuart Newport News collector of customs acted partisan and reduced deputies. He must reappoint dismissed Democrats if office needs more help and refrain from political activity in office duties.
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Oyster Bay L. I
Roosevelt
Civil Service Commission
Newport News
Ins Office
Stuart
Damocrats
Cooley
Sawmill Boiler Explodes Near Petersburg Killing Fireman
In Dinwiddie County Virginia a Camp Manufacturing Company sawmill boiler exploded this afternoon. A black fireman named Martin was killed instantly while four white workers were seriously scalded. one man suffered a broken leg. Engineer Bell of Petersburg among the injured. One man was hurled about 100 yards. Injured were taken to the Home for Sick in Petersburg for treatment.
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Washington Post
Petersburg
Camp Manufacturing Company
Dinwiddie County
Martin
Bell
Peternburg
Aunt Pinda Mitchell 103 Dies in Potecast Va
Aunt Pinda Mitchell aged 103, famed as grandmother to about a hundred grandchildren in Virginia and North Carolina, died suddenly of heart failure at her Potecast home. Special to The Washington Post. Also in Rockville Maryland, James W. Phillips sues Washington and Rockville Electric Railway for 10000. verdict for the company. Schooner Fortuna collides with tug Rescue near Sparrows Point. Fortuna towed in damaged.
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Pinda
Washington Post
Franklin, Va
Pinda Mitchell
Virginia
North Carolina
Sudl Danly
Potecast
N. C
Baltimore
Fortuna
Edwards
Salem
Sparrows Point
Rescue
Cumberland
Virginia Obituary Notices From Staunton and Nearby
Obituaries from Staunton and surrounding areas report WFP Johnson a 71 year old farmer dying of Brights disease in Leesburg James Brown aged 69 dies at his son in law William Lowes home in Hamilton three daughters and three sons Fredericksburg Mrs Louise Musselman aged 69 of Stafford County dies at home near Beres Bridget Murphy aged 86 widow of Nicholas Murphy born in Ireland dies in Fairmont with connection to Murphys Cut and railroad wrecks that claimed family members across Myre and Murphy lines
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Fairmont
W. Va
Bridget Murphy
Nicholas Murphy
Ireland
Myre
Murphy
Murphys Cut
Death of J B Beach Ends Long Alexandria Public Service
John Beach longtime clerk of the Corporation and Circuit Courts of Alexandria died at his home after years of public service. Funeral set, with burial in Lorton Valley. City offices to close. successor to be named by Judge Bailey. Also notes on permits issued for school attendance and local incidents including a fire and injuries.
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Shington Post Bureau
King Street
Alexandria
John
Lorton Valley
Fairfax County
L. C. Barley
Charles Callahan
Greenaway
Thomas W. Robinson
D. W. Aitcheson
Charles W. Dufftey
Beach
Samuel Beach
Virginia
Alexandria Academy
Robert L. Brockett
Columbus and
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Col
Morton Marye
Democratic Party
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Methodist Episcopal Church South
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Judge Bailey
City Democratic Committee
N. S. Greenaway
Henry Street
Duke and Prince Streets
Southern
William Allison
Washington- Southern Railway
Brickhaven
Alexandria County
Alison
Thiety
Julian Atwell
Ewell Atwell
Eugene B. Taylor
Mrsate U Taylor
Europe
Angus McD. Crawford
Historic college opens with new science hall and chairs
William and Mary College in Williamsburg begins its 12th session with many improvements from summer construction. A new science hall rises, buildings and grounds receive upgrades, and two new chairs in biology and manual arts are added.
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Famus William and Mary
Washington Post
Newport News
William and Mary College
Williamsburg
Virginia Weddings in Heathsville and Nearby Towns
Heathsville and surrounding Virginia towns report several weddings dated September 12. Heathsville couple Heathsey Marsh and Mamie Hudhon of Luray wed in Washington with plans to reside near Heathsville. Another ceremony unites James Ponder of Baltimore and Carrie Certer of Lower Northampton County at Kilmar-nock Baptist Church. Harry Gilmore Bradfont and Ade Virginia Smith wed at the Rileyville minister’s home with plans to reside in Harndon Winchester. Charles H.B. Frasier of Harrisonburg and Frances Peary wed at Stephen City home of the bride’s mother. they will reside in Harrisonburg after a tour of Northern cities.
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Busye Marsh
Mamie G. Hudnon
Luray
Washington
Marsh
Heatheville
Ept
James Ponder
Baltimore
Mise Carrie Certer
Lower Northam- Derland
Harry Gilmore Bradfont
Herndan
Fairiex County
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Virginia Smith
Theodore Gimith
Henry A. Wilson
Rileyville
Mas
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Harndon
Winchester
Charles HB. Frasier
Harrisonburg
Mis
Richmond printers strike over eight hour day demand
Richmond Virginia September 14 strikeffects spread as nonunion workers sought to replace strikers. Printers refused eight hour day starting January 1 while warning that higher prices or losing customers may follow. Pickets were out and replacements to be sought legally. Lynchburg printers also struck for eight hour day after January 1 next.
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Washington Post
Inge
Lynchburg
Union Book and
Lynchbore
International Typographical Union
Seized Sleeping Girl by Invading Men in Wheeling
Miss Mary Reuter a seventeen year old millinery clerk woke to two unknown men attempting to carry her away by force in her room in Wheeling West Virginia at early hour. The men entered through a transom unlocked the door and took the girl downstairs before fleeing into the night. Her screams awakened the neighbors and halted the assault. The crime occurred in a busy district.
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Washington Post
Wheeling
W. Va
Mary Reuter
Youngs
Miss Heater
Treaty Anniversary Ties Graham Birth to Japan Peace
The Charlotte Observer notes that the treaty of peace between Russia and Japan coincided with the birthday anniversary of Gov. W. A. Graham of North Carolina. Graham, Navy Secretary under President Fillmore, helped arrange Commodore Perry’s fleet visit to Japan to open ports to American ships in 1854.
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Charlotte Observer
Russia
Japan
W. A. Graham
Gov. Graham
Navy
Fillmore
Matthew C Perry
Albert F. Meder Dead in Wheeling
Albert F. Meder secretary of Central Glass Company and partner with Senator N. B. Scott died this morning after weeks of consumption illness. For thirty years he served Central Glass and helped adjust wage controversies. He began as an office boy with the firm when it owned the Central plant.
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Washington Post
Wheeling
W Va
Albert F. Meder
Central Glass Company
N. B. Scott
Meder
United States
Central Company
First Bridge Wreck Suit Seeks Damages in Norfolk
Matt Northern, an eighteen year old Black resident of Pitt County North Carolina, files a damage claim for 1500 against Atlantic Coast Line Railway over the August 17 Western Branch Bridge disaster after his excursion coach plunged through an open draw. He says he was seated with a Black companion and his mother, both injured, and that he escaped by breaking a window and swimming to safety. He claims serious injuries including a severed muscle in one arm and harm to his head and body.
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Western Branch
Washington Post
Norfolk
Atlantic Coast Line Railway
Kinston
Western Branch Bridge
Court of Law and Chancery
Matt Northern
Pitt County
N. C
Frances Ransom
Northern
Kik
Wise Men in Trouble Over Meeting Hall Case
In Newport News a local negro lawyer A. W. B. Bagsette filed for an injunction to stop rival Seven Wise Men from interfering with the hall of the Seven Wise Men order in Isle of Wight County. The dispute centers on rent and meeting space with the Thirteen Men group. Separate court items noted include Virginia Supreme Court cases and a Meadowville post office status reversal.
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Washington Post
Newport News
Bassetta
Slepms Eyes on Senate in Virginia Campaign
Richmond Virginia September 12 officials announce the keynote of the state officer campaign will be education Republicans push free books for schools while Democratic speakers tout Democratic education progress Democrats expect to oppose free books Congressman Swanson to set speeches Hanover Court House next Monday Republicans aim to elect a GOP majority to name Campbell Stamp to the Senate but faces a likely Democratic majority in the legislature
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Richmond
Swanson
Hanover Court House
Ines
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Senate
Virginia
Martin
Revenue Frauds Inquiry Deepens in Federal Probes
Washington foes report ongoing federal court investigations into internal revenue irregularities. District Attorney Holton and staff have not finished their work as Greensboro term begins, with further indictments expected and possible shifts in prosecutions. Rumors say some indicted may await Holton’s term end and possible nonrenewal. J. W. Hasty, indicted revenue officer, posted bail of 2500 with Bondsman wealthy Davie County distiller in Waynesville.
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Washington
Winston-Salem
N. C
Atttorney Holton
Greensboro
Roosevelt
J. W. Hasty
Wavlance
Davie County
Hasty
Marshal Millaken
Tragic Mill Accident Claims Suffolk Youth
In Suffolk on September 12 Kintz Johnson age nineteen died at Charlies T Wing's mill near Windsor Va. His glove snagged by a moving carriage dragged him onto the saw and ripped him from shoulder to hip. He was the son of C B Johnson.
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Washington Post
Suffolk
Kintz Johnson
C. B. Johnson
Charlies T. Wing’s Mill
Windsor
Johnson
Bawyer
Two Drummers Too Much for Two Desperadoes in Winchester
Jerome and Heckler, salesmen, traveling near Winchester on September 12 were confronted by two men who ordered surrender. When the men reached for revolvers the pair fled as the attackers retreated and pursued briefly before escaping.
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Washington Post
Winchester
D. Jerome
W. M Heckler
Bass Leaps Into Boat At Harpers Ferry
In Harpers Ferry West Virginia on September 12 local angler Ww. S L. Roach was reeling in a bass when a six pounder jumped from the river into his boat. He wrestled the fish aboard despite cuts to his hands from sharp fins. The season shows promise with several large catches reported.
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Harpers Ferry
Washington Post
W. Va
S L. Roach
Explosion kills worker at Camp Manufacturing lumber yard
A small engine exploded at Camp Manufacturing Company in Didwiddle County, killing an unknown man and injuring several others. Engineer Bell walked three miles after the blast as his limbs burned, while Lararus Reed a colored fireman was fatally burned and Clements suffered burns and scalds. Authorities do not know the cause.
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Richmond
Camp Manufacturing Company
Didwiddle County
Engineer Bell
Petersburg
Clements
Lara-rus Reed
Pot of gold coin mystery near Chesterfield farm debunked
A white laborer and a colored man found an iron pot with $50,000 in gold on James Rivers’s farm near Chesterfield South Carolina. The pot vanished two days later. The colored man accuses the white man of stealing it, while the other says it was a joke. Detectives say evidence confirms the discovery but no gold is found.
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N. C
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Chester
Field
Tyler Teal
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Edwards
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South
Talley Succeeds Lewis as U S Attorney for Virginia
The Department of Justice accepted the resignation of Judge Ll. J. Lewis as United States attorney for the eastern district of Virginia. President appointed Robert H. Talley of Norfolk to succeed him, with Talley serving as the present assistant district attorney.
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Department of Justice
Ll. J. Lewis
United States
Virginia
Robert H. Talley
Norfolk
Lewis
Bate
Safe Robbers on Trial at Heath Spring
A Wadeboro dispatch reports Fisher and O Day on trial for carrying concealed weapons after being charged with blowing open a Heath Spring North Carolina safe months earlier. A South Carolina solicitor demanded their transfer, but Lieutenant Governor Winston refused. One suspect was linked to a McAdenville mill safe robbery by a Denton detective.
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Charlotte
NW C
Wadesboro
Fisher
O'Day
N. C
Henry
South Carolina
Guv Winston
Finkerton
McAden Mills
McAdenville, N.C
Chief Justice Simmons to Receive State Funeral
Atlanta, Sept 12 Chief Justice T Simmons of the Georgia Supreme Court died this morning at sixty eight. A state funeral will be held in the Supreme Court room at noon tomorrow with burial in Macon on Wednesday. He served on the bench twenty seven years and recently was re-elected chief justice for six years. A veteran of the Appomattox surrender he also helped shape the constitutional convention and chaired a Senate committee linked to the repudiation of 312 000 000 in Blackbond bonds.
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Supreme Court
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T. Simmons
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Lee
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