Good Roads Movement Drives Virginia Highway Plan
Debates in Virginia foreground road construction as a key economic factor with bonds totaling over 1.9 million dollars statewide. J E Pennybacker reports strong convict labor support and local meetings in Louisa, Lynchburg, Danville, and Richmond, aiming to accelerate highway improvements under state supervision and public benefit budgets.
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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 gelding wins 2-10 trot at Proxpect Park
Special to The Washington Post from Baltimore dated September 44 reports Russell G. won the 2-10 trot lowering his record to 191 2. The race was close with bIack gelding dominant and earning prize money. Rate won the 2:13 pace in straight heats. Jennie Wells took the hurdle race with Tourney second. Glory Henry won the 7 furlongs with Eminola second and Wid Witow third.
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Washington Post
Baltimore
Proxpect Park
Washington Geldins
Russell G
Biack
Crereriey
Jennie Wells
Tourney
Fruma Thing
Glorious Henry
Eminola
Wid Witow
Road meeting to discuss goof roots doctrine in Virginia
Representatives Carlin and Judge Mann head a rally at Fender Ve on the Little River turnpike three miles from Fairfax Courthouse. Notables include Judge Hodges Mann, J E Pengybacker, W D Eggeston, and others from politics and road management. The Washington Post plans two scout cars to cover the event.
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Virginia
Willam Hodges Mann
Démocratie
J. E. Pengybacker
Division of
Department of Agriculture
Wames DB. Eggieston
State Superintendent of Public Instruction
Wil Ad
Resa
Washington Post
Wileson
Napoleon ‘Hill
Automobile College At
Washington
Post Building
Penbyhacker
John Mosby
Post
Col
Mosby
Fairfax County
Alexandria
Carlin
Pender
Charged With Wife Murder In Virginia Wedding Day
Special to Tus Washington PeatParkersburg W V Sept 11 Charged with murdering his wife on their wedding day J Sayre a merchant of Hackett Ritchie county was arrested at Harrisville and to be brought to this city for arraignment Sayre and Mian Bixache Wright daughter of a minister were wed that night Sayre allegedly gave his wife a tablet of bicarbonate of mercury She died after two weeks of suffering
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Washington Peat
Parkersburg
W. V
Sayre
Hackett
Ritchie County
Harrisville
Mian
Bixache Wright
Lawford
St. Joseph's Hospital
Virginia Weddings and Railroad Demurrers
In Lynchburg five cases against railways over alleged noncompliance with safety appliance laws were argued on demurrers challenging the law's constitutionality. The suits include actions against the Baltimore and Ohio and others, with hearings before Judge Meyers. Separately, marriage notices: Lyne Kearney wed Thomas W. Scott in Altmont and Joan Trenry Sueo and Nora Jones tied the knot in Prince William. Lavinia Wallace married Kim Higginbotham in Grace Episcopal Church. Margaret Ryan wed A Long.
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Judean McDowell
United States District Court
Baltimore
Ohio
Ho — Erwin L. Beacham
Southern
Chesapeake
Stra
Theodora Beacham
Norfolk and Western Rat
Misa Mary J. Halways
Meyand
Etisha E.dotwell
Advige Holland
Nansemond County
Martinavile
Lyne Kearney
Te City
Thomas W. Scott
Almotx
Dumislex
A. T. Lynn
Stafford
Rchmond
Grace Episcopal Church
John Haltowel Dick'nson
Mise Lavinia Courtney Wallace
Maria ‘Logan Walder
Kimsiie
Higginbotham
Jess Margaret Ryan
A. Long
Virginia Briefs: Talmage to Lead Bristol Church
The Rev W W Talmage of New York a nephew of the late Dr T De Witt Talmage has accepted a call to the Dis torate of the First Christian Church at Bristol He will preach his initial sermon next Sunday The Staunton grand jury indicted Thomas L Dose Woodstock for illegal voting H W Shelve perjury and illegal voting J E Miller perjury George Hobgood perjury and illegal voting from an investigation into the regent ial dep ilion election there In Woodstock George Hecay indicted for horse stealing pleaded guilty and was sentenced to three years on the public road At Fredericksburg a man was wounded by a mob assault The Hepuplionns at Fredericksburg held a political gathering criticizing the Democratic administration in particular the public instruction department Mrs Mabell Lunsford Fredericksburg filed for divorce from J Hunter Lunsford The Rappahannock Valley Agricultural and Mechanical Society fair opens at Frederickburg Sept The Woman's Christian Temperance Union met in Broad Street Methodist Church Richmond with over delegates The Virginian battle is noted with care The campaign in Virginia includes Gen Charles Anderson The funeral for a local figure was scheduled in Richmond and a defensive case in Philadelphia is cited involving a man named Wien Three year old Hampton Wills Charles Cook in a case to be tried in Richmond Tomorrow a jury will hear three witnesses The report mentions a defense with multiple trial details
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W. W. Talmage
New York
T. de Witt
Talmage
First Christian Church
Bristol
Staunton
Thomas L. Dose
Woodstock
H.W. Shelve
J. E. Miller
George Hobgood
George Hecay
Brent
Obituary Notes From Fredericksburg and Richmond
Fredericksburg obituary notes Fredericksburg resident Louis FF Gouldin 69 prominent Caroling county farmer dies at Memorial Hospital Richmond. Survived by wife and three daughters. Confederate veteran John Fugue of Statore county dies at 69. noted at Gettysburg and Bloody Angle. Richmond obituary Joseph Mithisser, 99, dies at home. tobacco business partner of his father. wife Miss May Brauer and one son survive.
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Louis FF. Gouldin
Caroling County
Memorial Hospital
Richmond
John Fugue
Statore County
Gettysburg
Angie
Joseph
Mithisser
May Brauer
Peaceful Union Voices and Rail Trade Debates Rise
A bisected survey of Atlantic relations and Western trade notes a national call for peaceful conduct and stronger commerce. Speakers including Gov Glasscock address regional reunions while mine safety exams, coal leases, and railroad interests shape economic concerns across Berkeley Frederick Jefferson and nearby counties.
Taft at Boston Dinner Sees Wide Guest List
President Taft arrives by autosaloon at the Hotel Touraine in Boston for a public dinner. A long guest list includes Gen Carlos Garcia Veled and many U S officials. Mrs Taft and daughter Helen join him. cheers greet the procession through crowded streets.
Twentieth first annual session of Junior Order in West Virginia
Anwanniy artist SHOR The twenty first annual session of the grand council of the Junior Order United American Mechanics at West Virginia cemetery in Tasco Gebnee. It notes Mrs Joseph Outten and Blackiston’s elusive marriage history with an eight year secret union and a later divorce filing. Hard to verify details. text fragmented.
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American “Mechanics At
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Hlackiston
Hampton Society
Alexandria Prepares for Washington Post Regatta Measurment
Official measurers will move from Washington to Alexandria for the regatta. Local boat owners plan to rendezvous at Prince Street deck for preliminary measurement. Alexandria boats include the Kindo and Tryto II, and a cruiser August Calmes plus four runabouts. Owners expect to win a Post trophy.
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Washington Post
Washington
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Moore
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Admiral August Calmes
A. Q.gullings Wollaes ‘Evans
Whitlam
C. H. Wildt
George King and Henry
Red Men Prep Autumn Festival in Alexandria Armory
Preparations for an Autum festival in Alexandria Armory under Seminole Tribe of Red Men auspices are nearly finished. A sylvan scene with Indian village imagery will host nightly events, with a canoe prize and other donations to be won at various fences as crowds attend the festivities. Also noted is a local court arraignment: Renny Wahlen, a Swede, jailed for ninety days for allegedly stealing a watch from Alberta Harris, with the timepiece recovered. Joseph Bel Amisy announces independent Democratic candidacy for the House of Delegates from Alexandria City and County.
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A.D. Momtfer
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Folleeman
Knight
Alberta
Harris
Wahlen
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Joseph Bel Amisy
Justice of the Place
County
House of Delegates
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Robinson Moncure
Depose Census Nominee Creates GOP Rift in Durham
Washington report notes Republican criticism of President Tate's census supervisor appointment in Morehead district. Protest centers on excluding Republicans from consultation and potential influence of Trinity College professor Glaeson. Party members demand consultation and accuse administration of politicizing the census process.
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Tate
Pecauas
Glaeson
Trinity’ Collage
Morehead
Republican Organization
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Gillwon
Petts Odice
Taft
Manng Ganson
Taft Party to Travel Mississippi by Lighthouse Tenders
The navy plans to carry President Taft and his party down the Mississippi River next month aboard lighthouse tenders Hibiscus and Oleander. Lily may take Taft at St Louis if feasible, with Gleander substituted for Taft's vessel. Oleander to sail from Rey West as draft allows, and Hibiscus to accompany Oleander if channel depth permits.
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Hibiscus
Alunippl
Rey West
Missing Captain's Mate Sought After Todd Murder
Norfolk Virginia Sep 14 Police say Captain Henry C Todd of Baltimore was murdered aboard the schooner Nellie last Wednesday night. Captain Todd's body found in his cabin. Joseph Brady, the schooner mate, is still missing. Claude Richard son released after police hearing. other colored men dismissed for lack of evidence. County ticket notices and local county officials appear in the same edition.
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Claude Richardson
Henry C. Todd
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P Gwearing
Justice Simmons
Bilas Powell
Alex Mitens
Aluo -Col Cored
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Brady
Petersburg Baptists Meet Report Twenty Four Churches
Petersburg Baptists gathered as twenty four churches reported activity. Members increased by about one hundred during the year. The First Church in Petersburg reported 36 baptisms and was followed by West End Church and Second Church with growing memberships.
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Iniadie. Dlotster
Iat
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Jauriet
Petersburg
Menann Nords
West End Churen
Coal companies protest tariffs across Southern routes
Fifteen coal mining firms filed a complaint with the Interstate Commerce Commission alleging Southern Railway discrimination in coal rates. They urge keeping the 80 cent differential to Knoxville for Coal Creek coal in shipments to South Carolina Georgia Florida and other Southern points via Knoxville Morristown and beyond. They claim North Carolina routes through Morristown should carry the same differential and Nashville rates are also disputed.
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Interstate Cor Metos Commission
Southern Tuitway Company
Ae L
Appalachia
Tome Creek
Black Mountain
Virginia
Knoxville
South Carolina
Georgia
Florida
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South Caroline
Morristown
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Nashville
War talks warn bankers as watchdog eyeing vast national projects
In a speech before the American Association, the speaker urges restraint on federal spending and defends the Aldrich Vreeland Act. President Reynolds calls for a central bank while warning against excessive loans and a shift toward agriculture to balance future growth.
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American Association
Reynolds
Woman leaps from liner as passengers witness tragedy
On Labor Day the steamship Ryndam halted after a Chicago woman Mrs Riski Mendelbaum leaped from the port deck during dementia illness. Despite life lines and a search, no trace was found as passengers watched in alarm. Her husband and children remain in Chicago.
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Bea
Ateemelip Ryndam
Moltend-America Line
Quaratting
Riski Mendelbaum
Chicago
Mra. Mendalbaum
St. Petersburg
Russia
Minnie Savidch
Wart den Heuvel
Firat
Bilal
Ryder
Spilled By Overturning Auto Near Horse Pen Run
Dr E L Detwiler of Herndon Virginia escaped serious harm when his car toppled off a foot brone abutment after losing steering near a bridge over Horse Pen Run late Monday night He and a guest plus his four children were swept into the stream One little boy was found with water to his neck Dr Detwiler suffered minor injuries including a sprained wrist in the crash likely a miracle no one was killed
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Herndon
Sept
E. L. Detwiler
Fairtax
Horse Pen Run
Detwiler
Mr. Hill Delivers Speech Amid Controversy During Midwest Trip
The Vice President canceled a planned spa visit, delaying departure from Kansas City to address delegates. He met with Speaker Cannon and Representatives Emejitel Boutalj and others at luncheon. A late part of the event featured remarks praising value gains in White Eastern farm lands and Western lands opened by new rail routes.
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Chiomgetoday
Riaway
Kansas City
Cannon
Atata
Edward J. Emejitel
Boutalj
Hill
Herman
Red Men Adopt Uniform Tax Policy Across States
Detroit September 14 The Improved Order of Red Men in Wil e city convention voted to enforce a uniform per capita tax in all states. Previously after reaching 30,000 members a state paid a reduced tax. New York Pennsylvania and Indiana hit the 30,000 mark, prompting protests from states with smaller memberships. Biennial or annual meetings remain unsettled.
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Detroit
Mich
Order of Red Men
Wile City
New York
Pennsylvania
Indiana
Marriages Reported In Hagerstown News Record
Miss Mabel Darling, a Shippensburg and St. Josephs Academy graduate, wed Roy Leslie Beckley of Halfway in Harrisburg on July 2. Earlier, Garnet Garter of Bissell married Elmer Byrum, a barber shop proprietor, in a local ceremony. The note also mentions a newly returned bride from the Sindes salle for Hermude.
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Nept. We
Garter
Washington County Female School
Daniel Garter
Bissell
Elmer Byrum
Shay
Mise Mabel Darling
Hagerstown
Shippensburg Normal School
S J. Joseph's Academy
Roy Leslie Beckley
Charles Beckley
Halfway
Harrisburg
Sinde Salle
Hermude
Press Women to Meet for National Resource Association Meet
The Woman's national ress Associa tion will hold the first meeting of the gegeon at the residence of Mia Lydia Adams-Wiliama, La Feira Hotel, Blav enth and G streets northwest, Friday evening, September 17, at 7 30 o'clock. Mrs elva A. Lockwood will tell of a home week at Gwogo N There will be special vocal music and two minute vacation notes. all club woreb and other friends are Invited.
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Woman's National Ress Association
Gegeon
Mia
Lydia Adams
Republican meeting feinted in Washington county report
Fragmentary note from Western Maryland News describes a Republican committee meeting in Washington county. The text mentions a Shippensburg area event and a Monday evening incident with a bicycle or bicyclist noted, but details are unclear due to OCR issues.
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