Both Favor Primary City Committee Will Meet
The Alexandria city Democratic committee plans a 4 15 p m meeting at Hotel Fleischmann to arrange a special primary to nominate a clerk of the courts for the term starting February 1 1907. The issue centers on filling the vacancy left by John Beach.
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Cumberland Plans Sport
Cumberland Md Sept 17 The Cumberland Baseball Association has signed MicConnell and Danny Friend plus Lott to Cumberland in the Tri State League and they report tomorrow Cumberland trails Piedmont by sixty three points and will push for first Piedmont adds Rodenbaugh and Jimmie Williams from Waco and Hugh Tate aims for Washington Nationals tomorrow Friend has prior Major League experience Cumberland plays eight more games with Piedmont and others plus a political note in Buchanan County Va nominee declines to run and another convention undecided A Cumberland man faces grand jury on alleged assault Conductor Peter S Andy killed in a freight wreck near Meyeradale last night
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Miners Protests Grow Over Armed Deputies in Frostburg
In Cumberland Maryland on September 17 about 2000 miners and hundreds of women attended a mass meeting at Frostburg carnival grounds to protest Consolidation Coal Company's deployment of armed deputies in Georges Creek. Speakers included Thomas I. Lewis William M. Warson and James L. Wilson with leaders Francis J. Drum and Charles Otoemer present.
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Norcross executive attempts suicide at Orton Hotel
J O Vaughan head of Southern district for Spad Cotton Company based in New York tried to kill himself at the Orton Hotel in Withington North Carolina. He slashed his throat thrice with a razor in a spells of mental aberration and required four men to restrain him at the hospital where he remains handcuffed and tied to a cot as doctors battle to save him. His wound is three inches long and though there is some hope of recovery his violence makes the case critical.
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Dead man found beside Newport News railroad tracks
J B Bryan an aged white man was found dead beside the Chesapeake and Ohio tracks near Newport News at daybreak. A large hole in the back of his head and a pool of blood indicated he died hours earlier. Dr J W Ayler ruled death instant, likely from falling on a rail tie. foul play not suspected. Bryan lived in Warwick County and was returning home.
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Pastor's Work Well Done at Mont Alto Church Dedication
Special to The Washington Port Hagerstown Maryland September 17 the new fifteen thousand dollar United Brethren Church at Mont Alto was dedicated today with services pastor Jay W Yohr assisted in building the church carrying mortar and bricks and aiding carpenters He had learned cabinet making before entering the ministry and worked with the wood team The project began in 1902 Rev Vohr led laborers in excavations for the foundation in overalls and blouse with pick and shovel
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Death by Own Action Linked to Love Affair
Special to The Washington Post from Baltimore reports Arma Cost, brother-in-law of young John 8. Green, traveled to New York to recover the body after Green died by his own hand. Mrs. Arma Cost, sister and former companion of Green on Calhoun Street, said there was an affair with a woman older than the deceased, but she did not reveal the name or details of the dispute that led to his despondency.
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Bowman Dead A Confederate Soldier And Businessman Of Lynchburg
N R Bowman president of the Lynchburg common council and longtime business figure died this morning at sixty nine after a lengthy illness. He was survived by his widow and seven children all residing in Lynchburg except eldest Walter Bowman of New York. Ex Gov O Ferrall sinking rapidly in Richmond. doctors say no recovery and nervous system collapse. West Virginia pastor declines call to Keyser and accepts Bethel Church near Baltimore. In Tucson Zeckenford v Steinfeld case a judgment for Zeckenford and stockholders for about 300000. H W Fenner named receiver for the Imperial Copper mines property.
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New York City
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Swanson's Campaign Opens in Hanover Court House
Richmond Va Sept 17 Congressman Claude A Swanson will kick off his bid for Virginia governor as the Democratic nominee at Hanover Court House He will deliver a keynote address as Democratic headquarters prepare to open Speakers Senator Martin and Lieut Gov Willard are in Richmond tonight Willard may announce his acceptance of a State corporation commission post and be confirmed by the senate A new Lig White Republican club with over 40 members forms in Richmond including former Democratic supporters and poll tax paid men
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Rush at Virginia Sees Largest University Enrollment Yet
Charlottesville Va Sept 17 indic ations point to record enrollment at the University of Virginia as registration nears completion. By 6 pm on the third day 580 students had matriculated across law medicine engineering college graduate and special divisions with 215 new entrants. Tomorrow's sessions will focus on registration and lectures begin Tuesday morning. The freshers reception in Madison Hall by the YMCA drew the season’s best attendance with remarks by President Alderman Rev H B Lee Johnstone and McIlhany. The campus also hosted Rev Dr Floyd W Tompkins of Philadelphia for chapel observance.
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Death by own action ends life of Hagerstown machinist
Harry B Reynolds a 34 year old head machinist at Rouleth knitting Mills died at his home in Hagerstown by inhaling illuminating gas after repeated suicide attempts. Found by his wife two hours later he was dead though warm. No inquest. despondent for a year, he had four prior attempts and was guarded. Survived by his widow and two small children. member of Christian Church and Junior Order United American Mechanics.
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Chiswick Wins Steeplechase at Charlottesville Track
In Charlottesville Virginia on September 17 a steeplechase meet at William Garth track near the city drew eight entrants. Chiswick owned by David Sloan and ridden by Louis Garth won the two and a half mile event. Torching ridden by Wilmer Blackwell was second. High jump went to Odd Sox owned by J W Fishburne The gymkhana races drew lively interest with Bloomer ridden by Wilhoit winning the first and Lena owned by Dr Williams finishing second. both mares also won the flat and potato races.
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Suspected Robber Held in West Virginia
Special to The Washington Post Huntington West Virginia September 17 Howard Travest claiming Baltimore as his home was arrested on suspicion of robbery. He had more than forty gold watches and other jewelry on him offered at very low prices, leading officials to believe the property is stolen. He will be held pending investigation.
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Baltimore
Cumberland Woman Dies Quietly at 18 Near Child
Mrs. Jennie Weber wife of Frank Weber a railroad employee was found dead in bed this morning by her husband. Acute indigestion was the cause. The tragedy occurred as her infant child played beside the body in Cumberland Maryland on the 17th.
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Man Held After Alleged Kick Incident at Prick Works
Arthur Rizer charged with kicking Frederick Livengood, a boy from Cumberland, after a dispute over a Jad not working fast. Livengood remains in critical condition. two operations completed, a third possible. Rizer jailed pending injury outcome.
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John Livengood
Allegany Prick Works
Body of Washington Bartender Still Not Recovered
George Robinson a Washington bartender who jumped from the schooner Oakland and drowned in the Potomac near Marshall Hall remains missing. His former employer offers a reward for recovery. Friends suspect war service in Cuba and the Philippines affected his mind. he belonged to the Fourth Immune Camp Spanish war veterans.
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Old Woman Found Unconscious From Gas Poisoning
Mrs. D A McInery aged sixty five was found unconscious in her room at 128 D Street Northwest about 6 yesterday morning. She was taken to Emergency Hospital suffering from illuminating gas poisoning in a critical condition and physicians fear she may die.
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Constitution in bad way at Charlestown Navy Yard
The ancient Constitution, longtime prized at Charlestown Navy Yard, is in danger of turning turtle and may not last many years in its current condition. In Chicago, freight handlers across multiple railroads voted to accept renewal of present working conditions and rejected a 5 percent wage increase.
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Farewell Service As Ward Leaves North Carolina Avenue Church
The pulpit at North Carolina Avenue Methodist Protestant Church will be filled Sunday by Rev Richard Shipley from Violetville Md after Rev A Norman Ward vacates to lead a large field in Seattle Wash Ward preached farewell The Wards depart Thursday night for Seattle with a honeymoon trip passing Niagara Falls Toronto and Banff before reaching Seattle
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Havana Parade Leads Liberal Rally In Torchlight Display
In Havana on September 17 a large Liberal rally featured a torchlight procession led by Gen. Jose Miguel Gomez, the Liberal presidential candidate. About 6,000 participants marched and roughly 100,500 spectators attended the event.
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