Confederate Monument Unveiling Draws Giles County Crowds
A large audience gathered in Pearisburg to unveil a Confederate monument to Giles County dead, with governors, Knights Templars, Daughters of the Confederacy, and Masons in attendance. The ceremony featured speeches by Governor Claude Swanson and Rev J Tyler Frasier, a parade, and a Confederate Veterans display, with music by the Wabash band and patriotic hymns.
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Poiatai
Daughters of the Confederacy
Giles County
Graham, Bramwell
Coalfield
Graham Commandery
Knights Templar
Bluefield
Tazewell
Roanoke
Gham Commandery
Pearisburg
The
Lost Cause
Speelat
Grand Lodge of Virginia
A. Fl
A. M
Canfedey
Knights Templars
Daughters of Te Confederacy
Wolfers
Clwude Av Bwansen
Fark
Confederacy
Order of Odd Fellows
Modern Woodmen of
America
Virginia
Jolie
Kewlestan
James BD
Tyler Fowler
Walwadl
Diver Wene
HNO Pra
Milon Avout
Court House Yard
Claude A. Swanson
W. 8. Snidow
Dla
Woodlock
Clade A. Swanson
Vir Singa
Mike
J. Tyler Fragier
Ray
Mire 1 G
Thrasher
Mies Mery Frances Mapon
Vail
Dixie
Maryland
My Marlyand
Stone
Texas
Thaw Case Nears End in High-Profile Trial
White Plains August 7 relatives of Harry K Thaw attend court as lawyers probe evidence in the Thaw trial. Judge Miles expected to rule by August 12 on whether to free Thaw or continue confinement. State authorities may transfer him to a hospital if mental illness is found, with the outcome likely shaping his freedom or commitment.
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White Plains
Harry K. Thaw
N. Mile
Fle
Cme
Whitehouse
Imek
Ile Metho
Ourreruidies
Matihwan
Woman Among Virginia Moonshiners Detail and Hearing
Fragmentary article notes a woman among Virginias moonshiners with names like MeOH Ahler and Ot Wo Melley. It mentions a county area, state deputy marshall, and a hearing at a city court on a Monday, with various unclear names and places in the text.
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Bixioen
Surnayen
Meoh Ahler
Pulte
Marelias
Eben
Daehanat
Oliver Maida Feet
Aeaioe
Cohn
Trade Revival Coming Says Dan Trade Revival Coming Says Dan
A weeky review from Dan & Company's Trade indicates a revival in trade with lower interest aiding iron and steel markets. Buyers gain freedom, dry goods demand expands, and general activity rises as the government signals policy shifts and muted inflation.
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Dan
York
Ati
R. G. Dan & Company
Wayne
Olerom
Surprise on Virgin Primary
A local political surprise unfolds as H. Mann wins a key primary on the Virgin slate. The result shifts candidate momentum and signals a contentious race ahead. Supporters celebrate the unexpected victory while opponents scrutinize turnout and campaign strategy.
May Allow Nog Fudge A Ligenge
A garbled OCR fragment mentions Ken Will Moet and a board meeting at a library or hall. It references a decree, a street, and various names in a disrupted sequence with unclear actions or outcomes. The readable content is insufficient to identify a coherent event or resolution.
Suprotic Cour of Boul Care Tees Caled a peet teemelon
Fragmented brief reports a local meeting about an election, noting an application submission for a ballot measure and a candidate from Greenville. Wording is unclear but mentions Monday queries, voting plans, and a forthcoming return date with updates later in the week.
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Boul Care
Wifmetton
Workmen Buried Beneath Ruins in Michigan
A local accident report details workmen trapped as a partial collapse occurred at a site in Lowrie Michigan. Rescue efforts were underway when officials confirmed fatalities among the workers, with observers noting dangerous conditions and ongoing investigations into the incident.
Indignant At Court Warning At Grace Methot Church
Indignant at court warnings and church notices fill the page. Grace Methot Church lists Sunday school 9 30 am with J I Hicks supt and services at 11 am and 8 pm by the pastor Rev D Emory Sawk. A cordial invitation is extended to all. Sunday school at 9 30 am and 11 am and 8 pm services. Special music and preaching by request. The Christian church will have Rev CR W Kesley and Rev A W Oxhen conduct services with divine service at 11 am and a sermon “Faithful Christian Work.” A public invitation to attend. Pipe organ repairs are noted at Bland Street Church with reports of excellent condition and a planned visit tomorrow.
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Hicks
D. Emory Sawk
Christ
CR. W. Kesley
A. W. Oxhen
West Virginia
Ogden
Lutherans Conven tions Meet in two Virginia towns
A garbled notice reports Lutheran conventions planned for March in Routhweat Virginia and Grietod Virginia with attendees including Keeley and Mir Monies Ambrean. It mentions transformations of local congregations and a detorate fur Bynat tov, though many phrases are unclear.
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Virginia
Marton
Grietod
Beth of
Huefeld
Keeley
Mir
Kewley
Maefiodt
Examination adjourns as Mrs Sutton fights for open cross
In Annapolis Maryland on August 7 Mrs Sutton mother of Lt Sutton resisted sealed testimony as court closed sessions continued. She demands open cross examination and vows to not submit to private questioning. Court adjourns until 11 80 Monday morning with Parker and Sutton expected to resume.
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Annapalia
Mra. Sutton
Sutton
Parker
Advocale
Leonard Save
Davist
Dad Faith
Henae
Rar
Philadelphia Mayor in Va jail over railroad threats
In Philadelphia authorities report a Va mayor Abram C. Eby, jailed in Hurkeville on a 10,100 bail for sending threats to the Pennsylvania Railroad president. He allegedly warned destruction of railroad property using explosives, with an estimated loss of 315,000.
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Philadelphia
Agallethin
Abram C. Eby
Hurkeville
Penneyivania Ballroag
Japan and China Plot Rail Route Amid Power Moves
Tablo rumors say Jayway Ag Thapar notified authorities today they will proceed to build the Anton Milken railway. Work reportedly begins on pallway construction as tensions rise with Sapinies and Cline troops amid a planned rail link clash.
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Tablo
Jayway
Thapar
Hay
Sapinies
Cline Troope
Fear Revolt In Sweeden Breokhol And Others
Fragmentary report describes a planned unrest in Sweeden with local figures Breokhol Awodey Ate and T Twp Peighinelte involved. Text hints at arrests, warnings, and authorities mobilizing areas around Ortroga Twewee as four H shifts coordinate patrols and investigations.
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Breokhol
Awodey
Ate
Peighinelte
Ortroga
Abe Corey
Crave
Ariel Etel Otro
Tie
Peerrol Fermathnk
King Edward Clears Million Rumor
A damaged OCR fragment mentions King Edward and a million related claim or rumor, with unclear surrounding details and names. The readable portion suggests royal actions or fortune, but specifics are obscured by garbled text.
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Pearsburg
Old Virginia
Judge Mills
Woman Among VA
Moonshiners
Pat Sheedy
Sheedy
Ma Sheedy
Hye
Virgin
Koiner
William
H. Mann
Atul
Taylor Bilp
Fudge
Raleigh Street Pool Room
Ken
Will
Moet
Abe Bowrd
Tite Hellsyeterday
Dias Raber
Dietudafon
Terry
Elena
Biungh
Bret Hodder
Veedereth
Bilt
Lowrie
Coe
Uwe
Grace Methot Church
Episcopal Church
Bland Stroet
Christian Church
Bland Street Clurch
Damnowe
Wright
Varley
Awe
Chad
Willie Wrinth
Tm Atv
Sweeden
King Edward
King Keward
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