Good Roads Move Aims To Modernize Virginia Highways
Virginia counties have pledged over 1.0 million in bonds with state funds and convict labor to advance road building. J E Pennybacker reports strong support at Louisa for convicts and improved highways, with meetings planned in Lynchburg Danville and Richmond to push the movement forward. Judge Sims praised for his leadership and state officials expected to weigh in at future sessions. The article also notes a baseball game where Hamiltons defeated Leesburg 5 to 0 in Leesburg Virginia.
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Virginia
Washington
J. E. Pennybacker
Office of Public Roads
Department of ‘Agriculture
Louisa
Waof & Road Roada Association
Pennybecker
Pennyhacker
Pennyticker
Lynchburg
Danville
Eichmond
Judge Sims
Sims
Russell and Front Race at Proxpect Park Feature
Special to The Washington Post Baltimore Sept big crowd witnessed races at Proxpect park Russell Geldins Russell G won the 2 10 trot lowering his record to 191 2 The race was close but the black gelding captured winnings for his trainer Rate won the 2 13 pace in Pennsylvania horse B He won as he pleased in straight heats The hurling race was won by Jennie Wells Tourney second and fruma thing The 7 furlong run winner was Glorious Henry Eminola second Wid Witow third Time 427 Summaries of the horse races 396 rate Pure 5480 three atte to me Tohite Bedworth
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Proxpect Park
Washington Geldins
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Biack
Crereriey
Jennie Wells
Tourney
Fruma Thing
Glorious Henry
Eminola
Wid Witow
Speakers Line Up for Virginia Road Meeting Near Fairfax
Representative Carlin and Judge William Hodges Mann head a notable lineup for a farming road advocates rally at the Village on the Little River turnpike three miles from Fairfax Courthouse. The event features J. E. Pengybacker, W. D. Eggleston, and other political and road-building figures. The Washington Post plans two scout cars to cover the occasion, with Penbyhacker, Col. John Mosby, and staff aboard. The convoy departs from The Post at dawn, stops in Alexandria, then proceeds to Pender for a noon arrival.
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Willam Hodges Mann
Démocratie
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Napoleon ‘Hill
The
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Post Building
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John Mosby
Post
Col. Mosby
Fairfax County
Alexandria
Carlin
Pender
Charged with Wife Murder on Wedding Day
Special to Tus Washington Peat Parkersburg West Virginia September 11 Charged with murdering his wife on the day they married J Sayre a Hackett merchant in Ritchie county was arrested at Harrisville today and will be brought here to be arraigned. About three weeks ago Sayre and Mian Bixache Wright daughter of a minister of Lawford in Ritchie county wed. That night Sayre is charged with giving his wife a tablet of biehtoride of mercury. She suffered severe agony and died last Tuesday after two weeks of suffering. He was arrested as he prepared to leave the area. It is alleged.
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Hackett
Ritchie County
Harrisville
Mian
Bixache Wright
Lawford
St. Joseph's Hospital
Virginia Weddings and Railways Case Demurrers
Virginia news reports judge Judea n McDowell hearing demurrers in five railway safety cases challenging the law’s constitutional reach and records demands. Also notes multiple marriages in Lynchburg and surrounding areas with receptions and church ceremonies across Norfolk, Prince William, and Richmond.
Virginia Briefs Sweep Through County Courts and Churches
The report covers Rev W W Talmage accepting the Bristol First Christian Church Dis torate and preaching next Sunday. Staunton grand jury indicts Dose Shelve Miller Hobgood for perjury and illegal voting linked to gubernatorial elections. Woodstock man George Hecay pleads guilty to horse stealing and receives three years on the public road. Fredericksburg fair and county convention advance, while the Woman's Christian Temperance Union meets in Broad Street Methodist Church with many delegates. A trial related to widows and a charge against Charles Anderson is noted. Hampton, age 18, pleads self defense in the shooting of Charles Cook with three witnesses to support, with a preliminary in Richmond tomorrow.
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Thomas L. Dose
Woodstock
H.W. Shelve
J. E. Miller
George Hobgood
Virginia Obituary Notice Of Gouldin And Others
Fredericksburg Virginia obituary notices report Louis FF Gouldin a 69 year old farmer of Carroll County died in Memorial Hospital Richmond his wife and three daughters survive. John Fugue a Confederate veteran of Stafford County died aged, he was wounded at Gettysburg and Bloody Angle. Joseph Mithisser aged 9 died in Richmond city after tobacco business with his father and was survived by his wife Miss May Brauer, a son, his father, and two sisters.
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Louis FF. Gouldin
Caroling County
Memorial Hospital
Richmond
John Fugue
Staford County
Gettysburg
Angie
Joseph
Mithisser
May Brauer
Regional Voices and Trade Talks Surface in Berkeley County Notes
Local chatter touches on farm products, horse entries from Frederick and neighboring counties, and trade shifts tied to the Pocahontas coal region. A section argues regional unity over sectionalism while urging balanced national growth, with remarks on public events, mining exams, and civic notices amid a broad tapestry of 19th century issues.
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Frederick
Loudoun
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Virginian Railroad
Taft Receives Guests at Boston Dinner Tour
President Taft arrives by car from Beverly to a Boston hotel for a large reception with notable guests including Gen Carlos Garcia Veled Argentine minister and Oliver Wendell Holmes. A grand crowd cheers as the president greets attendees and then returns to Beverly.
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Anwanniy Artist SHOR Severnteen Annual Session News
The twenty first annual session of the Grand Council of the Junior Order United American Mechanics met in West Virginia. Mrs Joseph Outten hosted. Details indicate a complex marital history involving Admore Blackiston and a secret marriage in Elizabeth City eight years prior.
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Alexandria Participants Prepare For Post Regatta Measurements
The Washington Post regatta measurers will relocate from Washington to Alexandria to measure entered boats. Local owners plan to rendezvous at Prince Street deck for preliminaries, with many promising attendance or representation. Alexandria entrants include the Kindo, Tryto II, cruiser August, and several runabout boats, all aiming for a Post trophy.
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Autumn festival preparations at Alexandria armory
Preparations for the Autum festival at the Light Infantry armory in Alexandria proceed under Seminole Tribe of Red Men auspices. Visitors tonight will see an Indian village scene as part of Mayor Pam's opening address. A canoe prize and other donations are to be auctioned at various fences. Separately, Renny Wahlen, a Swede, faces 90 days in jail after being arraigned on suspicion of stealing a watch from Alberta Harris. Police recovered the timepiece after Wahlen dropped it on the street. Joseph Bel Amisy announces independent Democratic candidacy for the house of delegates from Alexandria City and county, while the Democratic nominee is Robinson Moncure.
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Depose Census Nominee Sparks Partisan Reproof in Washington
Report from Durham on September 14 detailing Republican criticism of President Tate for appointing Prof. Gleason of Trinity College as census supervisor in Representative Meredith’s district. Republicans announce lack of consultation and accuse party loyalty influence amid broader political tensions involving Taft and administration.
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President Taft's Mississippi River Voyage Plans
The lighthouse tenders Hibiscus and Olgander will transport President Taft's party down the Mississippi next month. Lily proposed boarding at St Louis, with Gleander substituted for Taft's voyage. Hibiscus to accompany Gleander if Hollown channel depth allows. Oleinder departs Rey West. No advertising charges.
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Missing Captain's Mate Sought After Sailor's Murder
Police report Joseph Brady, the schooner Nelle mate, remains at large after Capt Henry C Todd was found murdered aboard his Baltimore schooner. Prior suspects Clauda Richardson and two others were released as no links to the crime were found. Police search continues for Brady and the case ties into a broader county political convention news item in Maryland.
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Petersburg Baptists Meet Report 100 Membership Rise
The Petersburg churches recount a year of growth with a total membership increase around one hundred. The First Church reports seventy six baptisms and notable activity across sections including the Black Water point and new upper district association sessions.
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Charge Rate Preference Disputed by Coal Firms
Fifteen coal companies in the Coal Creek area filed a complaint with the Interstate Commerce Commission charging the Southern Railway Company with rate discrimination. They seek to preserve an 80 cent differential to Knoxville on Coal Creek coal for shipments to South Carolina Georgia Florida and other Southern points via Knoxville Morristown and beyond. The suit targets rates to North Carolina and Nashville amid requests to harmonize differentials and apply consistent pricing across routes and destinations.
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War warnings and central bank talk at American Association
Speaker warns bankers amid calls for a central bank and broader government spending on national projects. Address argues for agriculture led growth and cautions against expanding foreign markets, urging protection of home food supply and a steady monetary framework. President Reynolds urges policy aligning with Aldrich-Vreeland Act protections.
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Woman Leaps From liner In Sea Tragedy on Labor Day
Reports from a transatlantic voyage describe Mrs. Riks Mendelbaum of Chicago leaping from the ship deck into rough seas near the port of New York on Labor Day. Passengers witnessed the act as crew and lifeboats launched in a frantic, unsuccessful search. Authorities note she suffered dementia related to illness and had traveled with money and jewelry. her husband and children were in Chicago.
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Spilled Auto Spillovers Injure Doctor and Family near Herndon
Special to Tha Weensegton an Herndon Virginia Sept. Mi-Dr. E L Detwiler and his four children had a narrow escape when their automobile overturned after failing to steer at Horse Pen Run bridge. The car slid off a 6 foot abutment, toppled completely into the stream, sending Dr Detwiler guest and four children into the water. One boy was found in water up to his neck. Detwiler sustained a sprained wrist and minor injuries.
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Mr. Hill Delivers Speech Amid West Lands Value Claim
The Vice President canceled an engagement en route from Kansas City to his home. He lunched with Speaker Cannon and Representatives Emejitel Boutalj and others. Later, Mr Hill spoke on White Eastern farm lands rising in value and western farmlands expanding due to national changes.
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Red Men Adopt Uniform Tax Policy Amid Membership Push
Detroit Sept 14 The Improved Order of Red Men in Wil city convention voted to set a uniform per capita tax across states. After a state reaches 30 000 members the tax scales down relative to states with smaller memberships. New York Pennsylvania and Indiana hit 30 000 and others fear a larger general tax. Whether biennial or annual meetings continue remains undecided.
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Pennsylvania
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Local Weddings Reported in Hagerstown Area
In Hagerstown last night Garter daughter of Daniel Garter of Bissell married Elmer Byrum a barber shop proprietor. Mabel Darling a Stenographer at the box factory and Shippensburg Normal School graduate wed Roy Leslie Beckley son of Charles Beckley of Halfway in Harrisburg on July 2. Directly after the marriage the Sin de salle for Hermude, She has just returned and announced the wedding.
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Press Women to Meet in September Gathering
The Woman's National Ress Association will hold the first meeting of the year at the residence of Mia Lydia Adams-Williams, La Feria Hotel, Blaventh and G Streets Northwest, Friday evening September 17 at 7 30 oclock. Mrs Elva A Lockwood will talk about a home week at Gwogo. Special vocal music and two minute vacation notes expected. All club members and friends invited.
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Lydia Adams
Washington County Republicans Hold Meeting Amid Turmoil
The Western Maryland News notes a Republican committee gathering in Washington County yesterday. A member described as a biker from Shippensburg faced a Monday evening disruption, leaving questions about the incident and its impact on local party proceedings.
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Weahington County
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