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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Sep 25, 1907
Page
3
A fragmented report details delegates and nominations for county and state offices. It notes changes in delegate selections, mentions candidates for sheriff and treasurer, and lists counties and precincts involved, with mixed attendance and uncertain results.
A juvenile offender Coghill, age seventeen, escaped a state penitentiary sentence after a recent court ruling. He and others involved in a dekayed crime near the exposition deformatory faced reform school placement under Judge Jordan.
Baltimore sep 4 the Greenbag chaired by mayor Mahool yielded surprises in the city council meeting. George Thonysa Ames was appointed to miccoach under George F Jones, with several other posts filled including deputy Warren John F Td and former Gov Frank Brown named collector of trees.
The ninth annual convention of the Virginia Association of Local Fire Insurance Agents adjourned in Richmond after two days of meetings. Names for the ensuing year include Coleway Wertham as president, BF Kirkprt as vice president, WB Methcaner as second vice president, and Samuel Putnam as secretary and treasurer. Delegates to the national association were elected: J. Johnson, LW Childress, Chewaing, TG Buren, and WM Holes.
Baltimore September 4. Willam Gie rel, recently nominated for governor by the Maryland Prohibition party, declines the nomination in a letter to the notification committee. He says he has been a candidate often before and urges naming a new man as strong as ever to lead the party in this campaign.
Fragmented report notes a grand jury did not indict in the death case of Mas Bushnell. Names include Ernest Hire and M0 hieil a ona tanoblle, with references to Simons and Clarke. Details are garbled but indicate legal action and possible charges have shifted.
A farmer narrowly escaped serious injury when his cart collided with an engine after a horse frightened and bolted near Derwood. The impact smashed the carriage, the driver is reported unhurt, and a companion sustained injuries described as serious but non fatal. Firefighters arrived as the scene unfolded, with authorities noting urgent care for the injured rider.
The article reports Thomas was found guilty of murder with a recommendation to entice by the jury in the case tied to the slaying of Mya Pickett in Clarksburg. It notes the defendant, a theater manager, faced charges after an attack on a White Woman and an assault allegation at the Fableton Hotel.
A gas explosion at a Charleston West Virginia worksite fatally injured two men as a city project neared completion. Italian laborer Casato and a second worker were trapped by flames and died shortly after rescue. a third man John Jason suffered severe burns with uncertain fate.
The twenty fourth biennial session of the Patriotic Spy of America opened in Richmond Virginia with welcomes from Mayor McCarthy and Rev J C Hacker. Congressman James Brann of Pennsylvania spoke as 140 delegates attended. After addresses the convention entered an intermission session.
Thirteen year old boy, a worker at Lammis & Io peanut plant in Charlikeatown, West Virginia, was fatally injured when a shaft at the plant machinery seized and the youth was pulled into the rotating mechanism. Postmaster nomination for Bradley referenced. deputy polling official noted in Darra de Aoonce.
The Alexandria coroner reports Joh Buckner, a colored driver for Ax Jandria, died after a wagon wheel passed over him. Buckner, aged about fifty to sixty, was found soon after the incident with no eyewitnesses. The coroner’s certificate lists accidental death. Buckner’s wife and seven children resided near Bailey and Franns roads in Alexandria County.
The newly elected Alexandria Democrats met at the Opera House cafe to reappoint Charles Bendheim as chair and RT Cook as secretary. They warned that Democratic nominees for Congress, the state senate, and the house of delegates will face Republican opposition in November and discussed strategies to mobilize Democratic votes.
The Wasaiuan Post reports an inquiry into women at Johns Hopkins University. No regular enrollment yet, but letters suggest two or three Bryn Mawr trained women may study German and a woman may join the history department next fall. No firm enrollment to date.
The Roanoke Fair Association launched its annual exhibition on September 4. Children attended in large numbers, with events including pony and horse races. Dexter Habble won the boys pony race aboard Serdon B Puce, while Conrad Jamison with Sarayatoore took the top in the boy’s horse race. Various other harness and racing contests followed, featuring entries from Belt Mack, Red Care, Wallon, and Ascend Red Care among others.
Judge Tyler denied defense request for a continuance in the Hale murder case. Defense counsel Charien A Brown withdrew briefly, then allowed more time to bring absent witnesses. A venire of 160 produced six jurors, a second panel of two yielded one, and the pool consists of country district residents from surrounding counties. first witness to be explained tomorrow morning.
In Baltimore Maryland Sept the state party discusses replacing Judge Crothers who lies ill with typhoid fever. Senator Rayner is considered to lead the statewide ticket effort if called upon. Doctors report Crothers remains feverish but stable while a replacement plan develops amid illness and local political maneuvering.
The Montgomery County Anti Diium League votes to actively back a state wide prohibition law. An executive committee meeting authorized pledges from Democratic and Republican candidates to support a proposed prohibition measure at the upcoming legislative session. The league plans to organize those who pledge while remaining neutral on statewide offices.
In a mining town fifteen miles north of St Charles Virginia an aged miner Henry DresSen stabbed Louis Olle a transportation agent for the Reinls Tee Company. DresSen who had come from New York allegedly attacked after promises of high wages were not met. Olle died a few hours later. DresSen was arrested and held as preparations for trial proceeded. A mob formed but was deterred by guards.
Mary Eleanor Tadule, member of a Parkeraburm family, filed for divorce from her husband, now in Washington DC. The suit, tagged as sensational, was moved to October with proceedings returnable. The case involved serious family concerns raised by her mother Mrs Caldwell.
Frederickburg Va Sept area news notes two races at the fair grounds. Won by Jacoby Wright, a sprinter named Lady May second. Davis and Marian Agnes Mariown married at Forest Glen with ceremony at the church of St. Natholle.
In yesterday’s heavy rain a mail carrier on the Sugarisad to Duwannville route struggled to stay afloat as floodwaters rose. The carrier, Mr White, fought to reach safe ground but his horse and mail were swept away by the swollen stream. he was carried to a fence and survived with great effort.
Washington Post reports capital men from Pittsburgh led by Mesera Cutty Scott vow to buy over 100 acres of timber and mineral lands in Frederick and Morgan counties Virginia. Land contains coal and subcarbonate, with mines and Branch railroad access planned. Crigt of Pittsburgh acquires 1000 acres in the area.
A chaotic OCR legal record lists multiple names, case numbers, and motions across a district equity court. It references Browne, Brandt, and various attorneys, with petitions for wills, administration, reduction of taxes, and sales orders, amid references to prop erty and probate actions in a dated municipal filing.
A fragmented OCR text shows deeds of trust, local notices, and scattered names across a rural ledger. Mentions include individuals such as Helga Egan, Walter, and others, with many place-like strings and numbers, suggesting a community registry of land, auctions, and appointments. The readable portions hint at property actions and public notices amidst a clutter of misread words and misplaced capitals.
In Norfolk Va Sept 2 Sylvester Page Burchett aboard the Dominion steamship Jefferson faced United States Court charges of attempting to assault Amanda Billups a sixteen year old passenger moving from New Rochelle New York to Hampton Normal and Industrial Institute. The case notes Page and Burchett were kept in custody by the captain after the ship arrived.
John Liew King, a Williamport stock broker with ties to Baltimore and Hagerstown, faced federal charges for alleged stock fraud. A U S commissioner presided in Hagerstown as the grand jury returned the decision after a lengthy hearing with witnesses from Rockville and Williamsport.
Federal court in Nashville hears arguments on removal of American Fertilizer Company case from Tennessee to federal jurisdiction under Sherman act claims. Defendants cited need to confer with clients before deciding on grounds for cross jurisdiction. hearing postponed to tomorrow.
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