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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Sep 27, 1907

Page

26

Angry Protest Demands Political Reform in Rockville Md

Mass meeting of about 100 Bethea area citizens denounces the Rockville clique and asks for rebuke at the polls. Indignant speakers condemn Miss Dove removal as part of a local political maneuver and vow to oppose trustees seen as supporting the action. The crowd demands a real change in the system and decries feudal style control in education.

Rockville Polle Miss Dove Teresta Jana Association Lendiox Betheada Bethea Tr Hart Yamening Vian Ida S Dove Ag Printra Tiattienda School Ipsam Wilton Maida Dove Be Fla Denunelae Tha

Judge and Lawyer Clash in Orphans Court Case

Fragmentary OCR text shows a court clash between a judge and a lawyer in the Orphans Court. The dispute centers on a forged or disputed contract and damages related to a teacher’s actions. The record references United States Steel Company and a corridor incident with a claimant, detailing tensions and procedural tensions without clear outcome.

Orphans Court Curtin Court United States Aftar Searom Daules Feneve

Judge Crothers Better for Government In This Place

A fragmented report notes Judge Crothers improving condition after a recent incident. Authorities report progress while a local inquiry continues, with official statements outlining ongoing investigations and expected timelines for further action.

Defeat for Slemp faction in district GOP nomination

A torn OCR item reports Republicans of Sev mh district naming J W Bryant for Senate amid a Slemp faction defeat and party convention activity. The scrambled text mentions nominees and local political maneuvering around early September, with references to Burbanks and Corhig as placeholders in the race dynamics.

Bryant Senate

Disptchers and Crew Held Responsible in Auburn Collision

Court here found Conductor Moe Clive and Train Dispatcher Victor Iul of Southern Railway liable for a fatal Auburn collision. The trigger was an overdose of chloral hydrate given to a work crew member, leading to the death of Parker Fireman Aethel in a county case.

Tran Auburn Ronan Wow Fiones Moe Clive Victoriul Southern Railway Woc

Austrian on Trial for Third Murder Case in Elisabeth County

Special to The Washington Fost Newport News reports Julian Pavlinic, an Austrian, on trial in Elisabeth County Circuit Court for murdering his wife. He testified he fired twice to stop her alleged insanity and claimed he planned to ship both bodies home with life insurance funds. The defense has called an expert to prove insanity. verdict not expected before Saturday.

Washinston Newport News Jwg Buwckstons Julian Pavilate Elisabeth County Wes Pavitnic Prinois Pavilate

Fist Fight on a Train at Annapolis Hotel

A confrontation aboard a train from Baltimore led to Capt J Savage Bata of the Marine Corps and hotel proprietor O H Poster, owner of the Carvel Hall Hotel, being arrested in Annapolis. Mrs Foster and Capt Bata were detained briefly, then released after collateral was posted. Poster and his wife were freed after about ten minutes. The incident was brought to police attention by the railroad company.

Ancapolis Maring Cospa Ondal Washlaxtoo Annapolis J Savage Bata Marine Corps O H Poster Carvel Hail Waltimore Thia Footer Batea Poster Annapulla Foster Mya Captintes

Decision for Lowndes as Allegany County GOP panel upheld

Special to The Washington Post Cumberland Md Judges Boyd and Keady ruled in mandamus that Lowndes faction controls the Republican county committee. The suit by David B Dick sought to compel election officials and 20 committee members to certify the returns and place names on the local ballot. The decision delays nominations certification and may prompt an appeal. Cowden lacked power to oust credentialed members.

Washington Post Cumberland Md Boyd and Keady Republican County Committee Lowndes Fearre David B Dick House of Delegates Board of Election Supervisors Republica Pri Boyd Pestro Teter G Cowder Sal Her Taschenberger Cowden Trenty Two Lowndes

Women barred from Baltimore law school class admission

The law school dean announced that women would be excluded from admission, the first such action in the state. Faculty echoed the policy amid petitions from male students, while female students like Vien ta Mullilox and Clare Kenned faced barriers despite scholastic prizes and honors.

Baltimore Twittmore Law School Alfred Silex Famg Lng IAW Isw Clawe Wis Doetach Mlan Colra Ase Malldox Hiss Dar

Waynesboro Power Plant Fire Leaves City in Darkness

A fire at the Waynesboro-Wansing power plant in Virginia Sept 36 destroyed the facility, cutting lights and water for the metropolis. Estimated loss about 310,000 with no insurance. Temporary water connections are being made with Basel City water plant.

Spre Wansing Staunton Waynenboro W A Wife Triephons Waynes Basle City

Landslide Strikes Western Maryland Railroad Train

A landslide near Kieffer's Bend on the Western Maryland Railroad knocked five railcars from the embankment and halted a westbound freight with engine 611. Conductor C. Hanerton and engineer L. Betts supervised rescue efforts as crews from Hagerstown moved to the scene after earth and rock tumbled onto the line.

Hyeelal Washington Western Maryland Kieffers Soluarely Chesapeake and Ohio Tenal & Havermill Haneretown L.D Betts Hageretown

Visit by Lord Bishop to address Virginia students

Rt Rev Arthur F Winnington Ingram head of London will address students of the Episcopal Theological Seminary of Virginia near Alexandria next Monday morning. He travels from Washington about 2 o clock with Bishops Tuttle and Gibson and Rev E Wooton, meeting trustees and clergy upon arrival for luncheon. He will then go to the University of Virginia and later to Richmond for the Episcopal Church convention.

Ashington Port Borray Ail Arnot Alpeanaria Arthur F Winnington Ingram London Episcopal Theological Seminary of Virginia Alexandria Theological Seminary P P Phillipa Teetor Paula Church Jillian T Burke Alaxendrie Episcone Theological Seminary of Virginia University of Virginia Richmond General Convention The Episcopal Courch

Virginia Charters Welcome Firms Formed in 1900s

The State corporation commission granted charters for several ventures. American International University will operate a Washington DC university, with incorporators RR Hoverte J W Steeves AN Benton H M Taylor and others and no paid in/exhausted stock. Columbia Covering Company of Alexandria will manufacture asbestos steam pipes with capital stock between 10000 and 15000, led by IB Phelps LH Phelps and A Young. The First American Banking Company received a charter. capital stock ranges from 100000 to 1000000, with incorporators HW Beall Cornelius Eckhardt HP Huddleton Gustave Bender and JW Hotomb Wl, all of Washington DC.

Washington University and Bank State Corporation Commission American International University Washington DC RR Hoverte Steeves Benton M Taylor Wilton Hace Benson Jo &Mmer Holman Columbia Covering Company of Alexandrie IB Phelps LH Phelps Washington Fiderst American Banking Company HW Beall Cornelius Eckhardt HP Huddleton Gustave

Mrs Sage to Move Into Huntting Mansion at Sag Harbor

Mrs Sage plans to relocate to the Huntting mansion in Sag Harbor with architect Augustus N Allen of Manhattan. Plans to modernize the old colonial house will start once drawings are approved. The Jermain home nearby, long linked to Mrs Sage, remains part of her expanded interests in Sag Harbor’s welfare.

Fmuncler Huntting Sag Harbor Washington Post Sax Harbor Russell Sage Col Henlanin Huntting Sag Col Jermain

Jailed as Ewиндlers in London conspiracy case

Spantal Cable to The Wasninevim Post reports two American defendants, Bontague Newton and Joseph D. Flaher, remanded in custody at Marlborough Street Police Court. Sir George Lewis alleges forged paper, blackmail schemes, and a plan to extort £500 with a forged prosecutor signature.

Spantal Wasninevim Post London Bontague Newton Joseph D. Flaher Marlborough Steet Polles Court George Lewis Frm Lewis & Lewis Solicitors Newton Be Xald Lewis & Lewis Ceorge Sir George

Thaw Demands Accounting in $50,000 Claim

Attorney Hartlage, linked to the famous Thaw murder trial, faces a $50,000 claim now assigned to the Southern Immigration Association. Records show Thaw believed he had fully paid legal costs. the demand, tied to a 1900s era case, centers on compensation from Hartlage and parties connected through the Alexandra Chamber of Commerce and various chambers of commerce. The dispute references a June Boston meeting and a proposed $40,000 fund connected to Mrs William Thaw’s defense efforts.

Tashvision New York Harry K Thaw Imlayer Stantget White Chitord Wo Hartelage Tames Murdet Hartudse Alexandra Chamber of Commerce New York Law Journal Waa Tha P Shields Nua Repre Hartridge Boston Attvea Chambers of Commerce Daly Hort & Mason Willkim Willlaty Thaw Marshall Gordon Warfield Col Lainstr Andrew Warfield Mage Columbus Street Warfeld Hurtridge

Telegraph strike discussed amid burial of slain lineman

The Telegraphers Union debated a general strike of all operators as Rev L F Kelly conferred with church officials over memorial rites for John W Curmer, the elec telegraph railway line worker killed in an accident. Church and labor leaders attended the service as plans moved forward.

Joon Turner John W .Curmer Jble Jago Mars St L F Iabor Perham Fila Kirin Johnson Tenn Quick New York Wall Street Commercial Telegraphere Union Manhattan Lyceum Ifigeal No Daniel L. Russell Wand Percy Thomas Atrikte Isadeca Episcopal High School Episcopal High School of Virginia Seminary Hall I M Black Tord

Stole Stamps To Aid Son In Frail Legal Battle

A complex case from Alexandria courtroom details a woman accused of stealing stamps to support her son, claiming accusers and a fall aboard a schooner led to the alleged theft. The defendant, described as a minor and daughter of Frederick Bragg, faces prison after a narrative of coerced marriage, abandonment, and hardship was presented.

Hola Apt Thompson Cox & Green Josephine Glandola Hoaphal Aufterng Durn Groken Lew Minor Brulace Frederick Edward Bragg Wincon Yeas Alexandria Pal Court J M Jonea

Garretts Sell House and Lot on Alfred Street to Etta Lane

Real estate broker John D Normoyle reports the sale of a house and lot on the neat side of Alfred Street between Crohoco and Pendleton Treats. The sellers are Robert I and Lizzie O Garrett through broker Normoyle and buyer is Etta Lane.

Bale Robert I Lizzie O Garrett John D Normoyle Etta Lane Alfred Street Crohoco Pendleton

Bandits Clean Out Post Office and Estate

A West Riveria report says a post office was robbed near town, $20,000 stolen, serveral bandits escaped. In Nabolse, Sept 26, Princess Dol soroukawa estate looted and burned, valuables taken, stables and main house set ablaze. 9 stud horses destroyed. Dragoons nearby could not reach in time. A concert ad notes a Naval Gun Factory Band performance at Bande Highlands Sundays 3 to 6 PM with Capital Traction cars to Randle Highlands for a view of the city and surroundings.

Nabolse West Wiveria Tehernigov Russa Dol Soroukawa Sumaay Vaval Gun Factory Bana Wit Bande Histlands Pennayt Yan Avente Golog Gand Randle Hien Gupte Randle Etxhlands

University School For Boys Seeks French Language Education Reform

Fragmented OCR summary notes a school initiative relating to boys education, a West Point reference, and a French language program. Mentions Haveleonth, Rosy rom ravta, and several unreadable place names and dates. Indicates a quick method to improve reading and understanding.

the University School For Boys Procerea All Colleges West Point Anoebo Rosy Rom Ravta Haveleonth Aeeron Wexlon Wadowetay Pryston Bignteenta Breet Nortuireet Beusa Clamon Gresalving

Passengers See Rescue Aboard White Water Vessel

Passengers watched yesterday as the liner Arabic battled a man overboard emergency. John McCarthy, a sailor on the forecastle, dove in during a rowing attempt to aid the swimmer. A rescue man named to learn aided McCarthy. both were pulled aboard and saved as the ship resumed course.

Toewaanington New York John McCarthy McCarthy Pimother Rator Ogtlhd

Life term for Beckham convicted of murder in New London

Norfolk man James Berkham was found guilty of murder in the second degree for shooting Willa M Petty in New London. The defense argued Petty had brought his wife and daughter to live immorally, but the judge imposed a life sentence.

Norfolk W M Petty New London James Berkham Willa’ M Petty Roraback Hedham Petty

Nashville Warehouse Blaze Strikes Byrd Douglass & Co

Fire destroys the Byrd Douglass & Co warehouse in Nashville causing $100,000 loss. The blaze halts traffic and leaves the city in darkness as the Nashville Traction and Light Company power plants near the scene are put out of service. The fair draws a large crowd nearby as emergency crews fight the flames.

Electrc Nashville Tenn Byrd Douglass & Co Xtain Nashville Trailway and Light, Company

French airship flight succeeds at Jamestown Exposition

Kortolka and Eugene Godet, French aeronauts, completed a successful afternoon flight in a Jamestown Exposition airship. The maneuver was precise, with the rudder and whip controls responding well. The craft circled the parade grounds, performing five dives and hovering near the airplane building door.

Kortolka Sept Biugene Godet Aeranaula

Missing cripple discovered in Norfolk after disappearance

Lawton Stenersen, once described as a cripple who used crutches and vanished from his home on East Capitol Street, was found in Norfolk, Virginia. Lieut. Peck received a report from Norfolk Police Chief Boush confirming the discovery and pending instruction for the case.

Lawton Stenersen Wim Norfolk Este East Capitol Street Peck PH Boush Honea Isiorini Tosbat

Movements of Ocean Steamers Arrived and Departed

A transcriptioned report lists numerous ocean steamship movements from New York to European ports including Plymouth, Cherbourg, Hamburg, Havre, Liverpool, Southampton, and more. It notes arrivals and departures with vessel names and routes, reflecting busy transatlantic traffic.

Anvanvion Plypmouth Ameriex Cher Gorty New York Vin Maple Lihan—Extonia Vig Hotbot Peed Dwetehiend Hambore Pirmond Morowhead Ameria Cyr Guanattown

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