Grand Jury Finds No Conviction in Virginia Election Case
Walter T Olver, Democratic candidate for the House of Delegates in Fairfax County, faced a four decade of witnesses. The grand jury reported no evidence to convict him or others, including Carlin's private secretary and CTOs, after examining forty witnesses in the Virginia election matter.
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House of Delegates
Fairfax County
Carlin
Ctos Post Boneau
Keone
Virginia Tertalature
Otter
Cheutt Roe
Bok Terta
Lw Rf
Ind Yoni
House of Fral Unty
Pal Anderaun
Giession
Suspects Arrested After Bank, Train, and Firearm Incidents
Police report two individuals of color detained in a sprawling case involving an alleged hold up, a bank and train-related disturbances, and a later forgery charge. The chaotic sequence included a reported explosion and a discredited marriage surprise, with authorities noting ongoing investigations and court action.
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Bank and
Peake
Broker King Accused Of Fraud In Adoption Scandal
A preliminary hearing in Hagerstown led by Commissioner Alex R. Hager examined broker King and associate Sutton in a case alleging fraudulent schemes involving mail to King’s offices in Baltimore Haerstown and Williamaport. Prosecutors described ads seeking a Richmond girl for adoption by a wealthy man, with mail forwarding and stock transfers tied to the alleged crime.
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Walliansport
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Shergrd
Hagener
King War & Mob Broker
Wes
Baltimore
Artaches
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Williamaport
King
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Maxwell Port Office
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Man Kills Wife Then Escapes In Shock Case
A suspect killed his wife and fled to the vicinity of the Jamestown Exposition after a volatile night. Police pursued through several counties as a manhunt intensified. Witnesses describe a rapid sequence of events ending with the suspect vanishing near a park. Authorities say the investigation continues with officials coordinating across agencies.
Virginia Obituary Summary From Fragmented Local Notice
Fragmentary obituary notes the death of several individuals including a city magistrate and a farmer aged seventy two. The fragment mentions survivors such as widows, daughters, and sons, with scattered references to locations like Winchester and Gorethie county and dates in September.
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Pitt
Frank Mo
Bern
Gorethie County
Song
Maryland Court Clerk Testifies in Bladensburg Auto Shooting Case
In Prince George County a Maryland judiciary member faces opposition over methods in restraining alleged violators of automobile laws. Constable Edward Markward and Robert J. Payne pursued Machen through Bladensburg directing him to halt. Markward admitted firing a pistol but claimed it was not aimed at the car. Payne and witnesses testified otherwise.
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Washington Paw
Tiyatteville
Maryland
Maria Collins
Augustus Ho Dahter
Bladensburg
Edward Markward
Chirom
Prince George County
Ty Hervey G Afachen
Hyatteville
Fring
Aln Automoblic
Justien Dabler
Field Markward
Grand
Machen
Jill
Pladeneburg
Markward
Robert J. Payne
Iim
Macken
Payne
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Mingum
Riverdale
Mark
Finis
Betrayed by a Woman in Washington Court Case
A man named Denes M Puckett, shot August 24 1906 near Grenwood, fled before sentencing in Hillsville Circuit Court. He escaped after the Floyd tat was located at Mata Ye and Cul, while a woman aided him by urging him to leave his wife. George A Peters, a black man from Titusville Carroll County, faced execution today for murder but was given a 30 day reprieve by Gov Swanson.
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George A. Peters
Titsville
Carroll County
Keer
Gov Swanson
Judge Crathers Stricken By Illness In Baltimore Hotel
The Washington Post reports Judge Austin Crathers is bedbound at a Baltimore hotel with a high fever and serious illness. Doctors say the condition is likely a severe attack of typhoid fever possibly from exposure and hard work, with no pneumonia or other major complication. Democratic leaders express concern but see no immediate threat to his campaign activities.
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Ells Pass
Rothery Troublax
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Paule
Perjury charges loom in church case and bigamy verdicts
News brief from Washington Post coverage detailing warrants served for perjury in a First Baptist Church parsonage case, bail set at 200 dollars, and a related jail term and fines. Separate report from Baltimore notes Charles J Pontier convicted of bigamy with witnesses testifying. fines and sentence issued. Another item from Irvington reports a clerk fined for violating a local option law.
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Rey EN
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Torl
Anhington
Irvington
Chanen, Yt
Weeme
Enterda
Engeaster County
Toeat
Commissioners Seek Federal Seat on Exposition Directorate
A Rhode Island meeting of the State Commissioners Association formed a committee to press for United States government representation on the exposition board. They argue government presence would end internal strife and safeguard a roughly 7 percent stake of the exposition’s value. The panel includes Col J V Giving Chip Judge Blodgett and Col Hinshaw, among others, as they plan to attend a Tuesday board meeting.
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Hinshaw
North Carolina
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Old Church Wins Fight Over Memorial Ground at Richmond
In Richmond Virginia Judge Ingram denied the city’s injunction against St John’s Church to halt construction of a memorial chapel named for Alexander Whittaker. The decision notes colonial-era improvements from 141 to 1480 and directs appropriate monument markers, with Mayor Carston McCarthy asserting the case centers on burying ground desecration.
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Public meeting called on Bethesda school trustees
The Bethesda Citizens Association executive committee voted to hold a public meeting next Thursday in Masonite Hall Bethesda. The gathering aims to protest the county school board’s action in passing trustees Lewis Heubsam and Wilson as trustees and Tax Dove and Miss Tal as principals. The group favors electing school trustees by the people and seeks radical changes with a large turnout anticipated.
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Washington man found guilty of forgery in criminal court
Spteral 0 The Washington Test Wheeling West Virginia man formerly of Washington was found guilty today in the Criminal Court of forgery He has never been jailed before. The jury recommended mercy and the judge withheld sentence until a later date. Cogiil was arrested weeks ago charged with forging a check cashed by Herbert O Baer. Several other forged checks were found in his possession. The prisoner is a college graduate and was regarded as the best tempered prisoner ever in the Ohio County jail. His conviction means a term in the penitentiary.
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Morev
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Cogiil
Herbert O Baer
Ohio
Whipping Post Ordered in Woodstock Virginia
Winchester court orders whipping post in Shenandoah County and convicts from Winchester forced to work on the streets. A Black man allegedly lashes out at officers as jail punishment and a jailer administers forty lashes. Col Robert E Withers near death in Waynesboro hospital. Lewis Williams fatally shot in Lynchburg amidst a dispute over a wager. Harris arrested.
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Washington Post
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Thomas W Harrison
Ctrewlt
Woodstock
Bhansadoah
Woman says husband innocent in fatal self-inflicted wound
In a dying statement Mrs Celeste Lynch confessed the wound came from her own hand and that her husband Constantine Lynch, accused of shooting her, was innocent and not present at the time. She cited property troubles and a supposed conspiracy as motives, while Lynch was arraigned and denied the accusation delving into the case.
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Baltimore
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Celeste Lynch
Merrill Packard
Homeopathic Hospital
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Westers
Mahool League President Loving Cup for Former Mayor Dunne
The Convention for 1908 will be held in Omaha on Sept 2 as the League of Amvntown Municipalities adjourned after selecting Omaha Nebr over Atlantic City Niagara Walle Log Angeles and Duluth. Officers elected include J Bury Manuel mayor of Bali as president and Silas Conk mayor of Fast St Louis as first vice president. The gathering approved a resolution urging local self government and municipal ownership debates.
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League of Amvntown
Omaha Nebr
Atlantic City
Niagara Walle Log Angelea
Duluth
van Ofeers
J Bury Manuel
Balimore
Silas Conk
Fast St Louis
Weu
Horace WY von Nijur
Wiluington
Emerson Cesttaworth
Toronto
Canada
Henry Mo
Bewdley
Kansas City
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Juli
America
Edward A Molt
Insanity Plea Raised in Hannon Murder Trial
In Clarkeburg West Virginia on September 20 temporary insanity is presented as the defense in the murder case of Mrs. Fred Pickett, wife of the Dr Jou Theater manager. The defense concedes Hannon took her to a bedroom while drunken and highly nervous, arguing he was not responsible due to insanity when sober, with evidence of prior feeling between Hannon and Mrs. Pickett.
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Thomas Po Hannon India
Fred Pickett
Dr Jou
Circuit Court
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Hannon
Ward
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Assailant Captured After Night Attack in County
An assault case from Aucombe County details a white girl attacked in the upper north region. The suspect was captured and held for grand jury action. A related incident involved a Black man, George Hayfield, aiding in a rescue and assault by another individual.
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Nortion
Aucombe County
Ixrand
Arminl
Atlantic
Temper
Produce dealers plan DOJ aid in Sherman suit against Pittsburg Trade Association
Pittsburg retail produce dealers allied with the Arbour fund seek Department of Justice intervention to broaden a federal inquiry into alleged anti trust violations by the Pittsburg Produce Trade Association and its members. A letter from Attorney General Charles J Bonaparte to A J Anderson supports a nationwide scope to pressure prosecutions for price fixing and conspiracy to control the supply of produce.
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Charles J Bonaparte
Produce Association
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Sherman Anti Trust
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Firma
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Pitadate Produce ‘Trade Association
Lusitania to Try Again in Transatlantic Run
The Lusitania plans a 8 o’clock afternoon departure from New York September 22 via Ambrose Channel on her voyage home. Officials hope she sets a new record with 13 first class and 900 steerage passengers aboard along with cargo, aiming for a fast crossing.
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Lusitania
Ambrose Channel
Jurore
Goldenberg buys Posner stock in record clothing sale
Gal Goldenberg purchases the entire Posner Bros clothing and furnishing stock at 93 Fennerlvanis avenue, promising heavy discounts and a sale to dispose of men and boys wear, hats, shoes, and furnishings. The deal, one of the city’s most notable mercantile events, follows reports of prices at or near a dollar value. Summerfield Fry Mudwiry dies in Baltimore at age forty.
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