Fairfax County Rallies for Good Roads in Wet Pender Meeting
Judge William Mann and Rep Carlin led a Fairfax mass meeting at Pender urging better roads. The event drew 500 attendees despite rain, formed a Fairfax good roads association, and featured speeches on state aid, farmer benefits, and road supervision.
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Oh Ceavign
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Ig Mann
Aor iV
Irquiie TF
Alety Lat
Lassington
Orenase
Roanoke Residents Form Good Roads Association
A Roanoke Roanoke VA event formed a nationwide good roads and permanent highway association with 30 leaders from business commerce and city government including Mayor Cutchin. A delegation will attend a National Highway Association meeting in Winston Salem. Also reported Herman Beattie of Paw Creek Township died when his arm was torn from its socket in a cotton gin belting accident.
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Washington Post
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Hghney Association
Reancks
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Seltort Qustraan
Mrest Comalites
J . M. Hanne
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Stephen ‘Tuasher
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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
Charlotte NC
Herman
Thomas Beattie
Paw Creek Township
Son of Washington man killed at Telluride power plant
Clifford Brainerd, 18, son of E F Brainerd of 1410 G Street NW, was electrocuted at the Telluride Power Company plant in Grave Idaho while receiving electrical engineering instruction. His father received a telex that the body would be shipped East and likely arrive in Washington the next day. Officials said services would be held in Chevy Chase and interment at Oak Creek Cemetery.
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E F. Bramerd
G Street
Northwest
Telluride Power Company
Grave
Idaho
L. A. Junn
Power Company
Washington
Brainerd
Chevy Chase
Oth Creek
Eltyside Company
Ciya
McBrainerd
Son
Bow Hind
Statnerd
Emerson
Telluride
Cliffora
Scuttord
LL Nunn
Waa
Denies Influencing Jury in Asheville Federal Case
In a morning session Deputy Marshal Ramsey denied making improper jury remarks in the Bresse-Dickerson bank case. Juror Garren and Norton supported conflicting affidavits about Ramsey calling the defendants as guilty as hell. Other jurors said they did not hear any such conversation, while Norton was delayed by a railroad wreck and not present.
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Ramsey
Bresse-Dickerson Bank
Garren
Norton
Ram Jsley
Areese
Dickerson
Kkamsey
Ramsey and
Garrea
Tourney at Inwood Fair Crowns Beauty Queen
A huge crowd near 12 000 attended the Berkeley County Fair at Inwood. Ivy Horner of Arden won the beauty queen crown, with Tacy Grant of Berryville and Olive Pinger of Morgan County as runners up. The event highlighted a riding contest featuring riders from Jefferson Frederick Clarke and Berkeley counties. The fair continues tomorrow.
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Misas Homer
Washington Post
Martingburs
Berkeley County
Inwood
Jefferson
Brederick
Clarke
Berkeley
Reculteq Ag
Firat
Turner
Ivy Horne
Three Salutes For Mexico In Hampton Roads Ocean Pageant
Special to Washington Post describes September 18 in Norfolk where Morelos and nineteen ships including fourteen battleships and five cruisers joined a Mexican salute to the republic’s 99th anniversary. Sunlit waters, ceremonial calls, and Navy-Army receptions filled the day as the cruiser Montana prepared for Lewes Delaware and a fringe of Battenberg race contenders were announced for New York competition.
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Hampton Roaus
Morelos
Amertes
Mexico
Mexican Republic
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Hampton Roads
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Army
Montana
Uo Lewes
Del
New York
Argyle
Biaz Threatens Rioters During Independence Day Review
Biaz warns rioters as independence day events unfold with a troop review and opening of Congress. Officials mobilize security and monitor crowds amid heightened tensions.
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Mentan
Congress
Quest for King Cole Secrets Spotlight Carnival Mystery
The Washington Post reports a secret identity for King Cole amid Pest Carnival preparations. Jester Izern sends wireless messages while crowds speculate on the monarch’s appearance and weight, with a $5 gold bounty for clues. A second item notes Mexico's independence anniversary celebrations and Diaz’s parade, plus President Calles’ address and electoral tensions.
Mighty Pipe King Plans Regal Smoke Screen
The king orders a grand, impenetrable vapor from a royal smoke grinder, to cloak his exit from the Post building and parade his state chariot. His six attendants will wear bright scarlet velvet as part of a blanket display, while court figures and barge seating are prepared for the event.
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Hia Myane
Beck
Hufty Pare Goes Over In District Court Postponement
The case of Mrs Mary Page Hufty versus Malcolm Hufty a local attorney was postponed by Judge Stafford in the District Supreme Court. George P Hoover for Mr Hufty and Henry E Davis for Mrs Hufty agreed to a postponement to Thursday September 2 with custody arrangements guiding the children’s return and a request for the mother to aid the children within the court’s jurisdiction. The mother wished to visit a sister in Falls Church Va and possibly take the children, but the court ordered the children to be returned at the proper time and the matter continued next week.
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Malcolm Hufty
Stafford
District Supreme Court
George P Hoover
Hufty
Henry E Davis
Davis
Hutty
Falls Church Va
Birthday bonds: Taft and Diaz share near dates
The article notes a close birthday link between Presidents Taft and Diaz. It mentions their anniversaries nearly coincide on September 15, highlighting the coincidence of dates and suggesting a shift in a commemorative event from October 10 to September 15, tied to the water tower age and a birthday milestone.
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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 refused a write of error in Elizabeth Churchman versus Charles B Churchman The jury had awarded $3400 to the woman in a breach of contract suit the couple had lived together since 17 years and produced nine children four of whom are dead The man provided for the woman and children but would not marry and a settlement agreement was made though not fully carried out The jury also added $50 in damages.
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Braunton
Supreme Court of Appeals of Virginia
Elizabeth Churchman
Feraus
Charles B Churchman
Circuit Court of
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Uved
Churchman
State-wide Prohibition Bill Urged in Virginia
Rev John A Taylor league leader says petitions will be circulated in every precinct after the November election to submit a state-wide prohibition issue to a popular vote next year. Rep C Bascom Slemp confirms the plan as an upcoming topic for the Virginia legislature. Speaker Byrd, after the August primary, says no liquor legislation will be considered this session.
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Washington Post
Richmond
Virginia
Roanoke
C Bascom Slemp
John A Taylor
Taylor
Hichmond
Byrd
Woodward Denies Authors of Chicken Regulation
Health officer Dr William Woodward rejected claims of authorship of the poultry law. He said the District invited citizen input, invited protests, and that the regulation was drafted at the Commissioners and Corporation Counsel’s urging, not by him alone.
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Mm Anaywer
Wiliam
Woodward
Tisteidt
Protective Poultry Association
de Woodward
Protective Poultry Agiatiation
Cmeer
Thomas Thie
Pastor and girl abducted by Willisburg minister in disguise
Waukegan Illinois September 16 The Rev Wallage M Stuckey pastor of the Christian church of Williamsburg Kansas and director of the Williamsburg Star is confined in the county jail on charges of abducting Lorena Sutherland age 16 daughter of a wealthy farmer of Williamsburg The girl originally brown haired is now a blonde as a disguise They will be returned to her parents and used as a witness against the preacher Stuckey deserted his wife and four children on July 12 The girl vanished soon after and it is learned he joined her in Chicago The girl bleached her hair to disguise herself Stuckey was struck by a Chicago street car injuring three ribs He recovered with the couple reduced to starvation Stuckey attempted work at a cheap theater then came to Waukegan with Miss Sutherland posing as his daughter calling himself Mr Morgan Suspicion arose and Sheriff Griffin arrested them both.
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Wallage M Stuckey
Stuckey
Williamsburg
Sutherland
Chicago
Walkegan
Miss Sutherland
Mr ‘Morgan
Sherif Griffin
Cardinal Givvans to bless new church in Washington
Cardinal Givvans will lay the cornerstone of the Church of Our Lady of Victory at the corner of the New Cut and Conduit roads Sunday at 3 pm. He will arrive in Washington Sunday at 2 o clock and be escorted to Valley View farm by Rev Father M F Yongling and Harry Orme. Rector Alexander P Doyle will preach at the Apostolic Mission House in Brook land. Clergy present include Monsignor Mackin and Father Mallon of Tenallytown. Cardinal returns to Baltimore after the ceremony.
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Washington
M F Yongling
Harry Orme
Valley View Farm
Alexander Porter
Payrye
Alexander P Doyle
Brook
Wil
Oibee
Monsignor Mackin
St. Peaul's
Father Mallon
St Annes
Tenallytown
Father Yingling
Westminster County
Aame
Catholic University
Cardinal Qibbone
Baltimore
Affinity Earle Home Again From Train To Carnage Run
Monroe residents faced a dramatic return as Affinity Earle, recently abroad, arrived at his summer home to a muted reception. Rumors linked him to Miss Gertrude Dunn of Chicago and alleged multiple relationships, but Earle has avoided interview requests and remains secluded after the incident tied to his estranged wife.
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Middletown
Monroe
Ferninand Planey Harle
Sonrae
Parle
Julia Kutgner
Barle
Barle Hag
Gertrude Duell Dunn
Chicago
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Miss Duns
Mrs Nelson Morris Dies From Auto Crash Injuries
Mrs Morris widow of Nelson Morris of Chicago died from injuries suffered in an automobile accident near Fontainebleau on September 16 while traveling with sister Mrs Wolf private secretary Lashelle and a maid. The party was en route from Paris to Geneva when a brick wagon blocked the road forcing a sharp turn. Mrs Morris was thrown from the front seat. the others were uninjured. Her body will be sent to America.
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Nelson Morris
Chicago
Morris
Morrie
America
Sheds Needles After Years Tale of Self Swallowing
Terre Haute Indiana report details Mrs Coordes who swallowed a paper of needles six years earlier when tickled by a nurse. Two needles emerged soon after and others followed over years causing severe hemorrhages. One needle removal occurred recently with further extractions planned.
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Richmond Jury Deliberates $10,000 Damages Case
In Richmond Virginia on January 16 a law and equity court judge instructed jurors in the case of Tudge Ingram versus WS Forbes & Co over a $10,000 damage claim linked to an employee's injury. The ruling holds an employee who knowingly accepts denial relieves the employer of liability for injuries suffered or later incurred while employed.
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Washington Post
Richmond Va
Tudge Ingram
Law and Equity Court
T. A Lowry
WS Forbes & Co
Tov
Ag ‘Jong
Gubernatorial Nominees Named for October 1 Convention
Special to The Worthington Poet From Prince Edward Nottoway Amelis Lunenburg and Cumberland counties the gubernatorial race lists John J Owen and G Wing of Bay Prince Halward.Comity as candidates. The senatorial district committee calls a district convention October 1 to nominate a successor for Judge Mann in the Senate.
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Cuimberland
John J Owen
G . Wing
Bay
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Cumberland County
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