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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Sep 18, 1906

Page

5

Barbourville Murder Stirs West Virginia Town

Special to The Washington Post reports in Barbourville Kentucky that merchant R H H Baker was found shot and robbed in his store near the Chesapeake and Ohio station. A bloody instrument was found, many valuables stolen, and authorities, aided by bloodhounds, hunted suspects amid crowding streets and public anger. Police investigate possible prior robberies at the same shop and plan arrests as residents fear mob justice.

Washington Huntington Bar- Searville R HH. Baker Chesappeake Ohio Baker

Quaint Old Lawyer Dead At Seventy Years

Eperiel in The Wasainetan Foo Baltimore reports a septuagenarian lawyer from Lancaster County Pennsylvania and Germantown Philadelphia who died after a long career. He left a brother and a sister, belonged to an old Pennsylvania family, and was known for his aversion to wearing starched shirts. His death left a crowded office with fifty desks, boxes, and papers, a sign he never parted with a new newspaper.

Baltimore Mel Musselman Japyer Lancaster County Germantown Pillantipata Nadmans

Farmer Dies by Own Action in Iowa Farmhouse

A retired farmer, Frances M Vimmer nan, about sixty two, killed himself at his Norl home in Iowa by shooting himself in the head with a tee solver. He held substantial means and left a wife and two daughters. The death occurred this evening, with funeral notices to follow in the county.

Washington Frances M Nurel

Three Escape From Jail In Virginia Incident

Reported jailbreaks at a Virginia facility note three inmates fleeing after alleged murder and attempted rape charges. One convict, Jasenuht 4s, rescued themselves during a guard confrontation. Unclear names and dates to confirm details.

Thhburgs

Phillip Corn Ends His Life in Baltimore Studio

The death appears as a self-inflicted gunshot in San Anton, Texas, with Baltimorean Phillip Til of 22s Eulaw Place cited among those noting the tragedy. The report also mentions a suicide by Shoreme himself and references other court cases and political events dated September 17 in Staunton, Chatham, and Washington areas.

Baltmorean San Anton Tex Washington Su Antonie Phillip Til Eulaw Place Baltimore Mel

Baltimore Rector Rengns Passes In Maryland

Rev Dr Ti'hwy HB McPheyeens, longtime rector of Hials Triolts Protestant Epig copal Crate and Martland Churchman, has died at his Baltimore home. He recently accepted a rail to an educational role at Lacie Rock Arch.

Balimore Rengns. Faltimore Ti'hwy HB McPheyeens Ranior Hials Triolts Martland

Petersburg Obituary Roundup Reflects Local Life Ages 104 to 99

Petersburg obituaries report diverse local passings including Mata aged 104 noted as a familiar figure on the streets, Nelson Ruren of Sydneyville with fever at home of parents, Elle Garrett of Aly Odughlér age 37, Nathaniel Garrison resident, and Mary Jump Nekieaine Bie YenRon obituary in Petersburg. Other notices include John A Malen at seventy near Gary, Sarah Wells wife of LW Walledia, and Myra Jump Nekieaine Bie YenRon obituary at 285 residenc. Deceased are listed with survivors such as children and siblings, reflecting community ties and regional families.

Fetersburg F S&s Mata Leatreet Vrederioy Neleon Rurens Syoneylvante Nathaniel Garrison Yentayday Vaughan South Merkel AG Sickwaine Hee Rober Martin Hiv Cll Bey Richard Milisaine

Judge Richard H Alves Laid To Rest In Washington

The Washington Post reports the funeral of Judge Richard H Alves held in Hagerstown Maryland. Prominent jurists from Maryland and Washington attended. A large Washington County bar contingent and Allegany County officials joined the rites at St Johns Episcopal Church and Rosehill Cemetery. The District Court of Appeals observed decorum with the court minutes noting the memorial.

Washington Post Hagerstown Richard H Alves Mermg Taok Hagentown Maryland Maryland Cour of Appeals District of Columbia Washington St John's Tribe Hauer Hem Washington County Boty Allegany County A H Bosd Willam E. Walsh Joseph Spriggs J W_ Scott H Cochrane James W Thomas James Blackiston Austin A. Wilson

Primaries in Baltimore nominate Wheatley over Owens for judge

In Baltimore on Sept 47 Democrats and Republicans held joint primaries. Wheatley led with 527 votes to Owens 529 in a tight race for the judicial nomination. Republicans named delegates for upcoming conventions. Congressmen in the Third and Fourth districts were selected by Democrats. John Kronmiller likely to secure a Congressional nomination. Fourth district hopefuls include Wachter’s successor contenders.

Baltimore Supreme Bench Harry B Wolf John Gill, Jr Tve William A Wheatley Albert S J Owens Wheatley Owens John Kronmiller Congress Wachter Aeither John Ve L Ringing John HI Thomas Eilinct

Heroine of Confederacy funeral in St Louis

Special to The Wesbingtes Post reports the funeral of Mrs Marion Wallace Owens Vall a Confederate heroine and daughter of Di Becrom Owens of Culpeper County Virginia. She died yesterday aged seventy six and was the youngest of thirteen children two survive. She married Osborn Wall in St Louis fourteen years ago.

Wesbingtes Post St Louia Marion Wallace Owens Vall di Becrom Owens Culpeper County St Louis Osborn Wall St Louie Praeners

Fire Chief Convicted in W Va Case

John Gondry chief of Clarksburg fire department was found guilty after appealing a lower court verdict. He was suspended from duty and faces a fine and jail sentence and may seek a gubernatorial pardon. Other items note inspectors in Norfolk and a Jamestown Exposition visit, plus a county animal display convention in Leesburg and a fall from a scaffold with fatal injuries.

Washingtoe Clarksburg W Va John Gondry Te City Fire Department Eb Police Cest Cendry Fire Department Gondry

Alexandria Schools Open with New Assignments and Transfers

The Alexandria public schools reopened with strong attendance and several personnel changes. Mrs Sallie Yates McDaniel resigned as principal of the Lee School for Girls. Miss Grigg took over. Mrs Pearl Hoffman transfers from Washington School for Girls to the Lee School for Girls, and Miss Carter of Occoquan, Va. fills Hoffman's former post.

Washington Mre Pearl Hoffman Washington School For Hays Fee School For Girls Miss Carter Gccoquan Cleveland Park Schoo Newerk Siren D. Mead H P Carter Trinity College Oxford Groton St. Mark's Carter Cttr Bosidere Fairmont Frimery Coldene Bregerstory Arthur Ramsay Judith Steele Monier Washington Young Men's Christian Asociation Hanes Vnc Spancerian Business College Ytax Tere Wachingdone Spencerian Shone ‘Mein

Baltimore and Ohio test law on right of way condemnation

Baltimore and Ohio Railroad seeks to condemn a right of way through property at Pikesville to build a cut near the city, challenging a recent statute aimed at limiting construction within a fixed distance of Baltimore. The case, soon to be decided by Baltimore County authorities, could determine whether the road may proceed with a sixty mile line through the restricted area to carry through traffic for B and O and Pennsylvania railroads.

Baltimore Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Baltimore and Oxle Baltimore and Ohio Pennsylvania

Baltimore Fire Memorial Fund Committee Formed

Baltimore Md September 17 Mayor Timanus appointed a representative citizen committee to raise funds for a memorial to Lie big dire in 14 and the city’s recovery. The group aims to collect HM 002 and includes Charles H Grasty Walter W Abell Gen Felix Agnus Edward Raine August Glain ILC Capit Governor Eewin Warfield Cardinal Giby bons Rev Dr John F Goucher Oscar G Murray Frank C Wachter and Alexander Brown among others.

Baltimore Timanus Charles H. Grasty the News Walter W. Abell Felix Agnus Edward Raine August Glain ILC Capit Eewin Warfield Cardinal Gibybons John F. Goucher Ureatent Woman's College Oscar G. Murray Baltimore and Onio Railroad Frank C. Wachter Alexander Brown

Charged With Assault in Bluefield Case

Charles Trexle, a Bluefield resident, was arrested in Blue Stone on a charge of attempted criminal assault against Airs Bilas Shrader near Graham. Judge Henson set bail at 2500 dollars for Tazewell County's next grand jury in November. Trexle, from a respectable family, proclaims innocence.

Washington Post Bluefield W Va Charles Trexle Blue Stone Tazewell Bilas Shrader Graham Henson Circuit Court Tazewell County Tickle

Virginia girl drinks poison in Newport News

Ruth Sherman, sixteen, attempted suicide at her home in the East End by ingesting laudanum, more than an ounce. She was found semi conscious about an hour later and doctors saved her. She left a note to her family, contents undisclosed.

Newport News Ruth Sherman

Carey Released on Bond after Saloon Shooting

John Carey, indicted for manslaughter in the shooting death of Frank Desavennin during a salon quarrel a week ago, was released on a $3,000 bond signed by W P Seleney a wealthy railroad man. The bond sets a preliminary hearing for later this week. George Matthews, Washington artist, engaged to paint a large Lee and His Generals canvas for Jamestown Ter Centenniel, recovering from a nearly fatal poisoning incident. He struggles to obtain a complete Confederate lieutenant general uniform.

Wrehington Parkersburg IY. Va John Carey Frank de Richmond George Matthews Washington

Assault Case Dismissed in Bethesda District

The case against Bernard Gingell, a Bethesda resident, charged with assault on Florence Norris near Garrett Park by striking with a hammer was dismissed by Justice John B Brewer. The men reportedly settled differences with Gingell agreeing to pay all costs and expenses of prosecution.

Sperial Morris

Bankruptcy petition filed in U S Court over assets

Allen Caperton of Suffolk county files for bankruptcy in the United States Court. The petition notes assets valued at about four thousand dollars held by a trustee will be applied toward the petitioner’s debts. The claim lists notes and investments as part of the debtor’s property.

Ues Syortalk Alen Caperton Suffolk Ted Unite States Ynenie

Immigrants for South Coast Rail Lift Planned

FR B Herbert the chief reserverk of South Carolina immigration discussed landing immigrants for Southern farms with Acting Secretary Murray and Acting Commissioner Larnet. The plan follows North German Lloyd Steamship Company talks to land at Charleston and Savannah. First group sails Bremen October 18 for Charleston. Immigration official Watson travels abroad to supervise intake to ensure only desirable entrants. The move aims to ease labor shortages in Southern states.

South Carolina B Herbert Department of Immigration Department of Commerce and Labor Murray Larnet Herbert Blevish Ibig Savannah Ifat Bremen Charleston Watson Shores Jr

Warren G Elliott Dead Leader Of Coast Line Railroads

Warren G Elliott, 58, president of the Atlantic Coast Line and director of several railroads, died at Watkins Glen after kidney disease. He had long ill health and recently went to Watkins Glen. He leaves a widow, five sons, two daughters, and was born in Wilzareth City, NC. Funeral will be at his residence next Wednesday.

Baltimore Warren G Elliott Atlantic Coast Tine Company Connecticut Wac Ikina Glen Ellott Watkins Elliott Eliott Atlantic Cost Line Company Atlantic Coast Line Railrooad Company Leulaville Nednville Charleston and Western Carolina Raiiway Company Albemarle

Blues protest as resignations threaten battalion

The Blues battalion in Richmond Wisconsin faces a widening split as members from two commands prepare a petition to Gov Swanson opposing resignations of two captains and four lieutenants. Maj Cheatwood received the papers. he refused to answer when asked about disposition of the petition. The unit, over a century old, marks the first such internal crisis in its history.

Washington Richmond Blues Gov. Swanson Cheatwood

Night Watchman Murdered at Port Norfolk Plant

Norfolk Virginia September 17 James W Hall sixty three night watchman at Air Line Manufacturing Company Port Norfolk was found murdered Sunday morning The weapon a heavy iron eit with a nut end lay beside the body The victim robbed of a gold watch and pilot Wille Brigga and Johan Norfleet two negro tramps are in custody pending further investigation The body will be shipped to Aboskie MC for burial

Norfolk James W Hall Air Line Manufacturing Company Port Norfolk Wille Brigga Johan Norfleet Aboskie

Ireland Meets Cardinal in Baltimore Conference

Archbishop Johor Irpland of St. Paul Minnesota and Bishop Phoman O Gortan of Blows Falls South Dale visit Cardinal Gibbong in Baltimore to pay respects. They held a conference with the cardinal and refused to disclose the purpose of the meeting.

Shelby man ends life with pistol at home

Cherlote North Carolina September report states Hill Beam of near Shelby, aged sixty, committed suicide Sunday using a pistol to shoot himself through the head. Death was instantaneous as health purportedly caused the self destruction. He left a family.

Cherlote N. C Hill Beam Shelby

Veterans Dedicate Monuments at Antietam Ceremonies

About 500 Civil War veterans from Pennsylvania Reserves, including Third Fourth Seventh and Eighth regiments, gathered at Antietam to dedicate monuments to fallen comrades on the forty fourth anniversary. After unveiling, the memorials were transferred to the U S government with Gov Fennypacker and staff in attendance.

Pennsylvania Antietam Hagerstown United States Gov Fennypacker

Court Opens in Baltimore County Grand Jury Foreman Named

The Baltimore County court opened this morning with Judge Marke presiding. George Hom of Snerwoot was appointed foreman of the grand jury.

Baltimore County Ns Great Court Jurge Marke George Hom Snerwoot

MEDICINE AND DENTISTRY DEGREE PATHS DESCRIBED

A university notice outlines a four year medicine course plus a five year option toward Doctor of Medicine and a three year dental surgery program toward Doctor of Dental Surgery.

Faces Another Accuser In Highway Robbery Case

James Hart and Bernamt Shutte, youths tied to a recent holdem up near Newport News, faced a fresh highway robbery charge after the latest accuser, Joseph Mesco Hart, confessed their guilt in the W. H. Lucy, Jr. case. Both cases were continued as the court handles the mounting accusations. The Washington Post reports from Richmond.

Speoled Washington Mast Bichmond James Hart Bernamt Shutte W. H. Lucy, Jr Newport Newt Joseph Mesco Hart

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