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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Sep 15, 1907

Page

8

Deposed Board Appeals Over Reinstatement Of Trustees In Va

Rockville Md Sept 4 Frank Higgins and Charles Prettyman for Dr John L Lewis Alfred Wilton and Adolph Beucsam appeal to the State Board of Education to reinstate their ousted trusteeship at a Tratheada public school claiming lawful dismissal and urging restoration of authority. The case follows the Bethesda School principal Mix Ida S Dove’s dismissal and recounts Dove’s 23 years as educator. A separate Alexandria rally notes Democratic Fourteenth senatorial district leaders disputing school board actions, with reference to votes and party alignment as discussions unfold at Hotel Rommel Alexandria.

Appelal Rockville Frank Higgins Charles WW Prettyman John L Lewis Alfred Wilton Adolph Beucsam Tratheada State Board of Education Ellenta Liegal Ciue Eonty Rebool Board Dtamssing Ida S Dove Bethesda Misa Jammel Prince Wham County Lore L Weal Misa Dove Pein Vienna Arrong Mata Ce “Pines Uiady Om Rebt

Gheerful in Defeat Official Primary Canvass

Official canvass shows Thornton with a plurality of 90 votes in the Fourteenth District Democratic senatorial contest. Vanquished candidate defeated before final results were certified.

Thornton

Danville Schools to Open After Funding Dispute

Danville officials report public funds will reopen the school system after a two week shutdown. Trustees propose a $500 appropriation to cover attendance expenses while salaries for the superintendent and staff are under review. aldermen debate state support and a funding gap. A citizens meeting last week pressed for action as the aldermen met to vote on the appropriation. The plan hinges on final state funds and a September start.

Six Trials At Death By Own Action Fail To Save Life

Fragmented text shows a violent or self harm focused incident with partial phrases about an attempted method and operations. The readable elements include references to death by own action and attempts to save life, with unclear names, locations, or dates. The fragment lacks coherent details to identify people or places beyond broad mentions of an operation and a life-saving effort.

Evlouizes the Methodists and a Busy Real Estate Ad

Fragmented OCR text shows a blend of a religious notice and property listings. Mentions the Methodists and a real estate venture at First and 3rd, describing a large apartment house with fifty units fronting on a street, managed by Mr WE Cowen. Notes strong demand for rental units and ongoing leasing.

Arynony Lisa Ntale WE. Cowen

Murder Confession Read in Police Court

A North Norfolk murder case unfolds as a confession is read in court with two witnesses, Plidge and Brooks, testifying about Patterson and a homeless man involved with Jones. Patterson denies planning harm and claims no intent beyond alleged robbery, while witnesses recount the incident and alleged faulty actions.

Arippa Jones United States Patterson Jones

He Died After Digging His Own Grave

An elderly stonemason, John Woomer, nearly eighty, lay in critical condition after a self dug grave incident in September. He instructed that, if he dies, he be buried in the grave he dug with his own hands. Relatives plan to transport him to his grave site and have a marble tombstone cut and engraved for his resting place.

Ewater John Woom Woomer Melas

CANNING FACTORY BURNS IN WESTMORELAND COUNTY

Special to The Washington Joe Warsen Va Sept 1 Fire this morn ing about 9 o'clock damaged the canning factory of VB Hardwick at Acorn Westmoreland County with machinery and canned goods to about 800 dollars covered by insurance The fire originated in a bursting gasoline pipe and caused losses across the plant including canning lines and storage areas.

Washington Joe Warsen Va VB Hardwick Acorn Westmoreland County

Reopening of Schools and City Preparations

The public school system restarts tomorrow with about 2000 pupils as repairs finish and staff changes take effect. New teachers include Fitzgerald Jones for Greenwell, Nevett replacing Wilton, Summers succeeding Nevett, and Kelley filling Grig’s former post, with fuel contracts awarded to Fannon and DeWaleneson. Alexandria County opens nine months with a full teacher corps under Supt. Clements, and grounds are secured.

Witegerald Jones Wim William H Greenwell Mise Nevett Fannie Wilton Bien Annie Summers Miss Nevett Mary Grime Misa Sumamers Mra WH P Kelley Bisa Grig T J Fannon Alexandria County Yormarrow Supt Jament Clements Suhuul Grouves Firat Supt Clements Alexandrina Columbia School Minn Zupheata Walton Mien Rule Terman Analetecil Mee McCaltra Acond Memdatant Dalsion Scinel—Wiss Gertrude Pugh Prinetgal Sien Margaret & Pel Y Lala Tayman Helen Gartcude Alita Nise Marere Dashfor Henry Petty Henry D Malone Pmt Heaton Cotlowsemper Fleat Best Warthe Gray

Stage figures present at club after actor's death

James B Fitzgerald stage director A 5 Moutler musical director Frederici P Russell property man George T Caton press representatives MT Dwyer and JF Peyton William BR Denhant of New York brother of the late George W Denham the actor whose death occurred last spring has presented to the club all of the latter's costumes wigs and stage paraphernalia Avery Henderson of this city was arraigned before United States Commissioner yesterday on the charge of irregularity in preparing civil service papers The hearing was continued until next week and Henderson was released on his personal bond for his appearance.

James B Fitzgeral Moutler Frederici P Russell George T Caton MT Dwyer JF Peyton William BR Denhant New York George W Denham Avery Henderson United States

Public Rides in Balloon Demonstrate Parseval Airship

May Parseval welcomed the public to Tegel as the Parseval airship was shown in public experiments. About a dozen ascents occurred with one passenger plus crew aboard each flight. Minister of War Von Einm and other officials rode the airship as engineers discussed wind limits, motor power, and forthcoming improvements to the craft.

Bel Vaj Tegel Bhins Agronaut von Ein m

Washington Primaries in Washington County Contests Reported

Spectal to The Wasagro Zn Hagerstown Mid Sept 14 Democratic primaries held tonight across Washington County. Delegates elected in twenty six districts for the convention meeting next Wednesday to nominate a count ticket. Pr imaries were harmonious and largely attended. Two contests emerged in the Hagerstown district with a ticket favorable to the renomination of State Senator Abner Helis defeating Palmer Tennant by nine votes. Betts supporters claim Tennant defeat nearly eliminates it from the race and Betts is expected to be renominated. At Boonsboro the Wade ticket defeated Davis Darkman for the legislature.

Hagerstown Washington County Renomlinatan Abner Helis Palmer Tennant Tis Friends Betts Boonshare Organization S J Hubert Waderlattman The County Central Committee Davia Wo Darkman

Republican Ticket Nominated in Rockingham County

Special to The wash ramus reports the Republican convention in Rockingham County met in the afternoon and nominated EB Dulaney for State senator Ott Star Knonbarg as members of the legislature J W Harvey Jinkle Timbertile and D Wenger for Dayton county officers Dr Gell Broadwas treasurer Charles D Harrison Harrisonburg Commonwealth attorney and Solomon J Henseley for Tito shorit. A full district ticket is expected with one exception where Pinix regains a Democratic nominee. Charles D Harrison says he was placed on the slate without his knowledge and will not run for Commonwealth attorney.

Harrisoniur Rockingham County Herr Land EB Dulaney Ott Star Knonbarg Mamhera W Harvey Jinkle Timbertile Wenger Dayton County Gell Broadwas Charles D 'Harrison Harrisonburg Pininx George Breexal To & Works Charles D Harriven Commonwealth 7 Xttornes Uleht

Assault at Church Meeting Stuns Petersburg Parish

During a quarterly conference at Oak Street Methodist Church Pastor Rey J Robins allegedly attacked Richard Black a church trustee with a sword while another man Toneke was assaulted by Robins A clerk Brooks testified of prior disturbances at the church with authorities called to investigate as the mayor weighs the testimony and sets a Tuesday decision.

Petersburg Oak Street Rey J Robina Richard Black James Dregerveander Tcene

Montgomery County Democrats Hold Conference On November Ticket

A Montgomery County Democratic conference chaired by Hubert Tiller Lehatzman discussed the November ticket. Reports from various sections suggested unity, with expectations that the full party vote will be cast for most nominees and that Nelexet will receive party support.

Montgomery Rockville Wdcept Montgomery County State Central Conity Hubert Tiller Lehatzman State Central Committee Hag Nelexet Party For Man

Weevil plague threatens cotton across Louisiana and Texas

A telegram from the State crop commission to Gov Blanchard warns the cotton boll weevil migration eastward has reached Louisiana twenty six miles from Mselvelon. The pest’s destructive advance across Texas and Louisiana foreshadows heavy damage, as growers and officials monitor resulting disruptions and calls for mandamus actions amid local political turmoil.

Orleans Louisiana State Crop Commission Gov Blanchard Texas Lodgiana Wheeling Stown WWE Mersey Teva News Pease Cumberland Natonal Tide Company Penwood Torna Washington Cumberland Md John Sedcorp Mandamus Duck House of Delegates Gianant Crewe Elizabeth Norfolk Aclock Hardy Homestead Corporation Colvese Tete Pescere Tard Corporation Eatwin B Cramp Philadelphia Elizabeth River Indhes Berkley Ward Pescara Creek

RNORS BROTHER WEDS ENNIS HELD FOR MURDER

John Warfield, president of the Daily Record Publishing Co. of Baltimore, wed Miss Irene Murray in a quiet ceremony at Cherry Farm Howard. Warfield, 67, and Murray, 11, were at the center of a surprising wedding that drew Governor’s warm praise. Separately, Joseph Ennis, a Virginia colored resident, faced murder charges after a fatal shooting in a county dispute over mine land, with deputies testifying that Ennis confessed but gave no motive.

John Washington Baltimore John Warfield Daily Record Publishing Company of Ga Wareld Benedict Irlen Murray Warfield Wareld Miss Murray North Carley Mra Cherry Farm Howard Wartieli Nolfing Peate Joseph Ennis Kal Ckla Instantis kUlel Bernard Smith Sheinter Alalume

Death of Romey Story at UNC leaves athletic world shocked

Romey Story, star athlete and campus leader at the University of North Carolina, died after a bout with typhoid fever. The late captain of the football team and noted for his baseball prowess was 22 and had been ill for some time before his death near Lenoir. An athletic association committee will arrange a memorial month with social events and resolutions to honor his memory.

Romey Stor Woptaya University of North Carolina Tset Yea Celeste Lenoir Athletic Association

Looting Letters Alleged: Richmond Post Office Chief Arrested

Frank P. Burke superintendent of Station B at the Richmond Post Office was arrested on a warrant charging him with opening and taking money from a letter. A decoy letter marked money was found. Burke waived examination and was sent to the grand jury meeting in October. He is about fifty, long known in Democratic politics and served Clay ward on council.

Richmond Va Frank P. Burke Richmond FR Barclay United States Jamea F Brady How Burke Clay Ward

Rockyshe Marriage Licenses Issued by Circuit Clerk

Special to The Washington Post Rock, Md Sept date licenses to marry listed by the Circuit Court clerks. Rev Noah Cooper Clough of Clayton Del and Martha A Purdam of this county. Joseph Hernard Nesline of Washington DC and Constance Woodward Shaw of Silver Spring. George Thomas Burtins of Rockville and Lavinia Mullican of Glennmont Petersbore. Katherine Guym Bidgood became the wife of Harlow A. Devin. The ceremony was conducted by Rev GB Brak.

RockysHe Marnage Weehington Post Rock Circuit Court Noah Cooper Clough Clayton del Martha A Purdam Joseph Hernard Nesline Washington DC Constance Woodward Shaw Silver Spring George Thomas Burtins Rockville Lavinia Mullican Glénmont

Fragmented hotel listings and names across multiple states

A dense, OCR heavy summary lists numerous names, places, and affiliations from hotels and associated locales in cities like Philadelphia, Chicago, and Richmond. The text reads as a jumbled roster of individuals, street names, and organizations, with sporadic mentions of dates, rooms, and events intertwined.

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