Fairfax Good Roads Rally Praised By Judges Mann And Carlin
Judge William Mann and Representative Carlin urged Virginia counties to improve highways at a Fairfax mass meeting in Pender. The event drew 500 despite rain, with speeches on road funding, federal aid, and district committees forming a Fairfax good roads association.
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William Hodges Mann
Virginia
Carlin
Scout Cara
The
Washington Post
Fairfax County
Pender Yeaterday
Oh Ceavign
William
Ig Mann
Aor iV
Irquiie TF
Alety Lat
Lassington
Orenase
Mann
Providence
W Long
Censterville
John D Garrett Lae
M Hall
Roanoke Groups Form Good Roads Association
A Roanoke Roanoke Va based Good Roads Association formed with a 30 member executive committee. Prominent citizens including Mayor Cutchin addressed the gathering urging city council support for a fund to advance the good roads movement. A Roanoke delegation plans to attend a National Highway Association meeting in Winston Salem.
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Roanoke
Washington Post
Cutching
Winston Salem
Hghney Association
Reancks
Joel H. Cutchin
Seltort Qustraan
Mrest Comalites
J . M. Hanne
Street Comeitter Trosnets Coesty
Stephen ‘Tuasher
aUpervieere
D Feegintn
Mr Greenwood
Cave Spring F Chamber of Commerce
Angel Provident
Ak Rivet
Birentana
JP Woods Coungel
Moanoke Oty
Bates JC | Comey Co Lousiors
JC Pietburn
Son of Washington Engineer Electrocuted at Telluride Plant
Clifford Brainerd 18, son of E F Brainerd of 1410 G Street NW, was electrocuted at the Telluride Power Company plant in Grace Idaho while receiving electrical engineering instruction. A $6,000 railroad fare was sent earlier for him to return home. His body was shipped East and expected in Washington, with services likely at Chevy Chase and interment in Glen Creek Cemetery. The father had been assured no danger in the job. The boy, educated at Emerson Institute, had sought hands-on electrical engineering experience and had recently joined Telluride through a local associate of prominent Washingtonians.
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Brainerd
Syd Newe
Son
Washington
Telluride Power Plant
Grace
Clifford—Brainerd
E F. Bramerd
G Street
Northwest
Telluride Power Company
Grave
Idaho
L. A. Junn
Power Company
Chevy Chase
Oth Creek
Eltyside Company
Ciya
McBrainerd
Bow Hind
Statnerd
Emerson
Telluride
Cliffora
Scuttord
LL Nunn
Waa
Solorado
Clifford
Ramsey Denied Influencing Jury in Asheville Case
Federal court opened to investigate claims Deputy Marshal Ramsey made improper remarks to the jury in the Bresse Dickerson bank case. Juror Garren and Norton affidavits allege Ramsey said the defendants were as guilty as hell. Garren testifies Ramsey warned the jury could be kept together for a week or ten days if agreement failed. Other jurors report no such conversation, Norton was absent due to a railroad wreck.
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Asheville
Woc
Ramsey
Bresse-Dickerson Bank
Garren
Norton
Ram Jsley
Areese
Dickerson
Kkamsey
Ramsey and
Garrea
Inwood Fair Tourney Crowns Beauty Queen at Berkeley Grounds
Attendance neared 12 000 as the Inwood Fair opened with a grand beauty contest featuring Miss Ivy Horner of Arden crowned queen. Other prizes went to Miss Tacy Grant, Miss Olive Pinger, and Miss Maud Game, as crowds saw Jefferson, Frederick, Clarke, and Berkeley counties represented. Also reported were deaths in Petersburg and Elizabeth City and a boiler explosion at Middlefork mill injuring Bascom Bogsea and App Garner.
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Misas Homer
Washington Post
Martingburs
Berkeley County
Inwood
Jefferson
Brederick
Clarke
Berkeley
Reculteq Ag
Firat
Turner
Ivy Horne
Westington Post - Bascom Bogsea
App Garner
Middlefork
Jackasn County
Three Salutes For Mexico On Hampton Roads Day
Special to Tos Washington reports Norfolk marked Mexico’s ninety ninth republic anniversary with a bright display as Morelos and other ships joined fourteen battleships and five cruisers at anchor. Salutes sounded at sunrise noon and sunset while officers welcomed navy and army officials aboard.
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Tos Washinston Rom
Norfolk
Hampton Roaus
Morelos
Amertes
Mexico
Mexican Republic
Buna
Hampton Roads
Navy
Army
Montana
Uo Lewes
Del
New York
Argyle
Biaz Threatens Rioters Independence Day Review
Biaz warns rioters during Independence Day celebrations with a review of troops and opening of Congress. Authorities prepare security as crowds gather.
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Biaz
Mentan
Congress
Quest for King Cole Mystery Signals Hidden Monarch Revealed
Jiggers the Jester reports a secret royal procession tied to King Cole as Washington Post declares a grand reata and public bets on the monarch’s identity. Crowds on streets speculate about the 200 pound figure while a $5 gold bounty beckons for clues. Mexico City notes a separate golden jubilee with military parade and a president’s message urging peaceful electoral law adherence.
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Cole
Washington Post
Britain
Gole
King Abrist
Jtz- 5
Izern
Iing
Mexico City
Mexico
Republic
Diaz
Gross
Efaz
Legislatora
Hi Paso
Smoke from Mighty Pipe Unveils Royal Pageantry and Plumed Guard
A fragmentary report describes a king preparing a grand display with a smoke grinder called the royal whim diddle to veil his exit from the Post building. Attendants will wear vivid scarlet velvet as a ceremonial guard. the king's pageant includes gilt stools and a barge in a tidal basin.
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Hia Myane
Beck
Hufty Pare Goes Over in District Supreme Court
The case of Mrs Mary Page Hufty against Malcolm Hufty, a local attorney, was postponed by Judge Stafford in the District Supreme Court. George P Hoover for Mr Hufty said he needed time to prepare an answer with affidavits. Henry E Davis for Mrs Hufty consented to the postponement with the condition that the children be delivered to their mother for custody. The court set September 2 for continuation, with an order that the children be returned to the proper custody time. The mother declined to help with arrangements within the court’s jurisdiction, as one child had visited a sister in Falls Church Va and wished to take the children abroad. Justice Stafford approved the arrangement and the matter adjourned.
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Cartin
Congress
Caril
Mr Pennypacker
Dapertravnt of Agriculture
Mir Fennybacker
Couarry
France
Germany
United States
Nwealth
Bend
Nottaway
Opda
Thas
Mary Page Hufty
Malcolm Hufty
Stafford
District Supreme Court
George P Hoover
Hufty
Henry E Davis
Davis
Hutty
Falls Church Va
Birthday link between Taft and Diaz hints at shared date
The text notes a close birthday relationship between President Taft and President Diaz. It suggests their anniversaries lie within a single day, with Diaz born on September 15. The piece muses on adjusting a schedule for a joint celebration at El Vaso to Septem ber 15 rather than October 10.
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Taft
Diaz
Diaz Ag
United States
EL Vaso
Churchman Verdict Stands in Fairfax County Suit
Special to The Washington Post from Braunton Virginia September 14 the Virginia supreme court of appeals denied a write of error in Elizabeth Churchman versus Charles B Churchman Fairfax circuit court. Jury verdict 3400 in favor of the woman who sued for 6000 on alleged breach of contract. The couple had lived together since 17 gave birth to nine children, four of whom are dead. He did not marry but provided for the woman and children. settlement talks failed. the court later awarded the woman a house and several hundred dollars, with an additional 50 from the jury.
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Fairfax
Braunton
Supreme Court of Appeals of Virginia
Elizabeth Churchman
Feraus
Charles B Churchman
Circuit Court of
Fairfax County
Uved
Churchman
State-wide Prohibition Bill Urged for Virginia Legislature
Rev John A Taylor, an antilikely league leader in the southwestern section, told Roanoke on Wednesday that a state-wide prohibition measure will be pursued in the coming Virginia General Assembly. Petition drives would begin after the November election to place the issue on the ballot next year. Speaker Byrd earlier said no liquor legislation would be acted on in the next session.
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Washington Post
Richmond
Virginia
Roanoke
C Bascom Slemp
John A Taylor
Taylor
Hichmond
Byrd
Woodward Denies Authorship of Chicken Regulation
Health officer Woodward rejects claims he drafted the district chicken regulation. He says the measure was prepared at the Commissioners' request with input from Corporation CounselThomas and that residents were invited to protest and file complaints before any action.
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Mm Anaywer
Wiliam
Woodward
Tisteidt
Protective Poultry Association
de Woodward
Protective Poultry Agiatiation
Cmeer
Thomas Thie
Pastor Seized with Girl in Williamsburg Kidnapping Plot
Waukegan Illinois Sept 16 Reverend Wallage M Stuckey pastor of the Christian church of Williamsburg Kansas and editor of the Williamsburg Star is confined on a charge of abducting Lorena Sutherland aged 16 daughter of a wealthy farmer. The girl originally brunette is now blonde after bleaching to disguise herself. She will testify against the preacher. They were found in Chicago where the pair traveled after he deserted his family. Stuckey forced the girl to accompany him and posed as his daughter. Sheriff Griffin arrested them in a store room after suspicion mounted.
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Waukegan, DL
Wallage M Stuckey
Stuckey
Williamsburg
Sutherland
Chicago
Walkegan
Miss Sutherland
Mr ‘Morgan
Sherif Griffin
Cardinal Givvans to Dedicate Vic tory Church Sunday
Cardinal Givvans will crown the cornerstone ceremony for the Church of Our Lady of Victory at Mew Cut and Condwt roads Sunday at 3 PM. He arrives in Washington Sunday around 1 o clock and proceeds by auto to Valley View farm, then to the Apostolic Mission House at Brookland for the sermon by Alexander P Doyle.
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Cardinal Givvans
Church of Our Lady of Victory
Washington
M F Yongling
Harry Orme
Valley View Farm
Alexander Porter
Payrye
Alexander P Doyle
Brook
Oihee
Monsignor Mackin
Lpaut's
Father Mallon
St Annes
Tenallytown
Father Yingling
Westminster County
Catholic University
Qip- Bone
Baltimore
Affinity Earle Home Again Sparks Monroe Scandal
A fraught report from Monroe notes Affinity Earle returning from abroad to a chilly reception. The man, linked with Miss Julia Dunn of Chicago, arrived to a planned warm welcome that never occurred, as villagers and the summer home caretaker observed his isolated stance and avoidance of interviews about Dunn.
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Posctad
Washington
Middletown
Monroe
Ferninand Planey Harle
Sonrae
Parle
Julia Kutgner
Barle
Barle Hag
Gertrude Duell Dunn
Chicago
Paria
Miss Duns
Mrs Nelson Morris Dies From Auto Crash Injuries
Fontainebleau Sept 1 Mrs Morris widow of Nelson Morris of Chicago died from injuries suffered in a September 16 automobile accident near Fontainebleau while traveling from Paris to Geneva. Accompanied by her sister Mrs Wolf a private secretary Lashelle and a maid, she was thrown from a front seat when a brick wagon met oncoming traffic. The maid was the only other injured. Mrs Morris will be sent to America.
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Fontainebleau
Brance
Mrs Morris
Nelson Morris
Chicago
Morris
Morrie
America
Sheds Needles After Years
Terre Haute Ind Sept 16 Mr Leute Coordes of this city in a serious rendition as the result of swallowing a paper of needles six years ago Mire Coordes a trained nurse was holding the needles between her lips when another nurse tickled her The snock made her swallow the needles. Within a few months two of the needles worked out of her body and after years she had no further trouble A few months ago she began to have severe hemorrhages which grew worse until ten days ago when needles began to work out of various parts of her body The seventeenth had been taken out.
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Mre. Coordes
Nurao
Terre Haute Ind
Yast
Richmond Justice Rules Employee Breaks Liability Link
In Richmond Virginia today in the law and equity court, Judge Ingram instructed a jury in the suit over a $10,000 damage wall. The ruling says when an employee knowingly denies risks he relieves the employer of liability for injuries suffered during employment. The decision emphasizes that failure to complain or seek compensation bars later claims.
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Washington Post
Richmond Va
Tudge Ingram
Law and Equity Court
T. A Lowry
WS Forbes & Co
Tov
Ag ‘Jong
Gubernatorial Nominee Names Set for October 1
Special to The Worthington Poet from Peersbury Virginia reports the gubernatorial race narrowing to John J Owen and G Wing of Bay Prince Halward Comity with a district convention planned October 1 to nominate a successor for Judge Mann in the Senate. The selection spans Prince Edward Nottoway Amelis Lunenburg and Cumberland counties.
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Worthington
Peersbury
Mead
Nowinee
Prince Edward
Nottoway
Amelis
Lunenburg
Cuimberland
John J Owen
G . Wing
Bay
Prince Halward
Sid Late Waodson
Cumberland County
Mann
Senate
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Vienna
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Department of Agriculture
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Wilson Company
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Automo Ile College of Washington
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Hill
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Road Association
Charlotte NC
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Thomas Beattie
Paw Creek Township
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Clifford Brainerd
Inwood Fair
Washington Fort
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Walter
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Elizabeth City
Awit Logan
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Sepham Cope
Riverton
Castoria
Atlante
King Cole
Merric Monarch of Mystery
Jiggers
Pest
Slemp
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Kansas
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Moses & Sons
Affinity Earle
Carnage
Misa Dunn
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Packer
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al. H. Wilson
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Frederic Thompson
Polly
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Belasco
Lee Shubert, Inc
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Henry Stanford
Henry Irving
Order of the Bath
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Kid Gabriel
Rose Sydeus
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Runtucky Belle Academy
Gonviet
Orton Lake Est
Poreet Glen Band
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