California Forty Niner’s Hidden Gold Found Near Farm
James P. Snyder, a Virginia forty-niner who made a California fortune, hid a half‑pint jar of gold in a trap door beneath a carpet in his Virginia home. His wealth, bequeathed to Mrs. J Southard, grew from cherry and apple orchards on a modest farm near the Blue Ridge.
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Bamray
James P
California
Snyder
Virginia
Rocky Mountains
U P
Bime Ridge
Aimee
J. ©. Southard
L Trains Crash Injures Man on Second Avenue Line
A collision on the Second Avenue elevated line between blocks 127th and 128th Streets left one man seriously injured as icy sidewalks caused numerous injuries citywide. The crash occurred as ice covered tracks caused the wreck.
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New York
Second Avenue Elevated
Second Avenue L
Woman's exploits Gause sensation shocks Buffalo crowd
A mysterious young woman lands in New York stirring sensational reports as private detective agencies search to locate her. She defied Metropolitan officers and earlier visited detective headquarters, claiming an address at theier Hotel while authorities seek her whereabouts amid intrigue and headlines.
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Buffalo
Gle Curtiss
America
A. D. McCurdy
Walter Brookina
Drexel
New York
Detective
S Mote
Ier
Informa
Prisoner hints at studying police methods in United States
The text presents an individual discussing motives to evade police surveillance and learn police techniques. He asserts no threat was made and frames his interest as a study of methods, mentioning forthcoming disclosure and intent to understand ins and outs of law enforcement while staying cautious about exposure.
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United States
Blind Girl Sees Restoration Promise After Eight Day Fast
Margaret Shipley, blind from birth, predicted her sight would return after an eight day fast. She would enter a trance at day four and awaken with vision at day eight. Crowds gathered in Pittsburg as her trance continued, with police likely to intervene if she fails to awaken.
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Margaret Shipley
Miss Shipley
Pittsburg
Former Pastor Recalled by Richmond Third Church
The Rev. R. B. Eggleston, former pastor of Third Presbyterian Church, returns to lead the Richmond congregation after a six month absence. He had health problems in Louisville, recovered here as supply, and resumes the pastorate this Sunday morning.
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R. B.eggleston
Louisville
Third Church
Richmond
R. B. Eggleston
Third Presbyterian Church
Robinson Street Presbyterian Church
Eggleston
East Hanover
New Record Set as Bleriot Piloted by Le Martin Flies at Pau
A four seated Bleriot aircraft piloted by Le Martin achieved a new record at Pau Aerodrome in France today. The successful flight occurred under clear conditions and highlighted advances in early aviation.
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Lee Martin
Pau
France
le Martin
Governor Dix Faces Opposition as Insurgents Rally
In Albany Governor Dix sees resistance from Tammany leader Charles F Murphy and insurgent lawmakers who threaten to block his legislative program. Regulars cite bills favored by Dix, while insurgents warn of broad holds if Dix does not back them.
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Albany
N. Y
Dix
Charles F. Murphy
Tammany
Buaineay
Dix Wnl
William F. Sheehan
United States Senate
Virginia Debt Case Nears End in Supreme Court
Virginia presses its claim in the long running debt dispute with West Virginia. The 1906 suit seeks an equitable apportionment of the pre‑1861 Virginia debt, with Virginia arguing West Virginia must shoulder a fair share under equity and law. West Virginia contends Virginia lacks standing and that its owed share should arise from internal improvements tied to the Wheeling ordinance or international law.
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Richmond
Virginia
West Virginia
United States Supreme Court
Commonwealth
Randolph Harrison
John B. Lightfoot, Jr
Supreme Court of the
United States
Supreme Court
Board of Public Works
George Washington
Marshall
Chesapeake Bay
Ohio River
Old State
Beinning
Wheeling
Beer
Charles FE. Littlefield
Wits
Holmes Conrad
Cofrad
Major Conrad
Charles E. Howe
Hogg
Williams
Hoge
Samuel W. Williams
Hogey
Westirginia
Accor
William A. Anderson
S . F . Williams
Anderson
McClintic
George W. McClintic
Mr. McClintic
Senator Spooner
MecClintic
John C. Spooner
Spooner
Virgins Eain
John G. Carlisle
Harrison
Virginia Couples Wed in Washington
Marriage licenses issued in Washington DC yesterday to Virginia couples include Bowmen F Bowles and Margaret L Wilkinson of Richmond. Robert J McDonnell and Bessie M Garner of Fredericksburg. Luther Guess and Billa Taylor of King and Queen County. John H Hall Jr and Inez N Reams of Portsmouth. Rev Shannon Rev McGuigan Rev Hun Hicott Rev Wedderapoon officiated.
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Washington, D. C
Virginia
Bowmen F. Bowles
Margaret L. Wilkinson
Richmond
John R. Shannon
Robert J. McDonnell
Bessie M. Garner
Fredericksburg
Thomas E. McGuigan
Luther Guess
Billa Taylor
King and Queen County
G. J. S. Hun- Hicott
John H. Hall, Jr
Inez N. Reams
Portsmouth
William R. Wedderapoon
Son of Judge Lawless Stabbed Twice Near Home
Gregory Lawless, 18, son of Judge Joseph T. Lawless, was robbed and stabbed twice near his father's Tan ner's Creek District country home. He is at St Vincent's Hospital in Norfolk with non life threatening injuries. Two Black suspects are under arrest as investigators suspect robbery.
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Norfolk
Gregory Lawless
Joseph T. Lawless
Tanner’s Creek District
St. Vincent's Hospital
Habits of Girls and Name Changes in School Years
The piece notes that a girl often changes her first name when entering high school and alters her last name whenever possible, reflecting social naming practices. The tone critiques these customs as a teenager’s ritual rather than a formal rule.
Governors Discuss Attack on Virginia Legislator
Governor Mann of Virginia writes Maryland Governor Crothers urging action after the assault on Hon. R. C. L. Moncure at Rockville. Crothers replies that Montgomery County authorities will vigorously enforce the law and pursue the guilty parties.
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WM. Hodges Mann
Crothers
Baltimore
Wm. Hodecs Mann
Virginia
Richmond
R. C. L. Moncure
Rockville
Provoked assault defense in Montgomery county will case
In Rockville Maryland Deputy Sheriff Deyton Whalen and co defendants Joseph Whalen and Joshua Offutt faced accuser Attorney R C L Moncure as they pleaded not guilty to charges of beating Moncure on January 26 during questions in a will contest.
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Rockville
Deyton Whalen
Montgomery County
Joseph Whalen
Joshua Offutt
R. C. L. Moncure
Indeo
Moncure
Sam Kennedy Seeks Contract for Moran at Washington and Lee
Special from Lynchburg Virginia reports Sam Kennedy the old Philadelphia outfielder scouting for Cleveland in Inkington hoping to sign Moran the Washington and Lee star pitcher who will finish law this spring Moran has many offers but delays signing until graduation He previously did estAR work for Fishburne Military Academy for several seasons
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Lynchburg
Sam Kennedy
Philadelphia
Cleveland
Inkington
Moran
Washington
Lee Waiveratty
Washington and
Lee
Fishburne Military Academy
Unclear Record Snippet on Aide Scoring
Fragmentary passage shows two voices discussing scoring and tabs related to an aide. Mentions joker and unofficial records, but lacks names, places, dates, or clear event context. Difficult to extract a coherent news item from the fragment.
Narrowly Escapes Total Destruction in Explosive Disaster
A massive dynamite explosion near Communipaw Jersey City caused extensive wreckage and 30 to 60 deaths with at least 200 injuries and $1,200,000 in property loss. Rescue crews led by Louis Galladet searched the ruined pier 7 as divers examined two demolished lighters and debris spread across the harbor.
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Yia Stoey
CSF
Esterday
San Francisco
Pier No. T
Samuel Schwarts
Narro
Jersey
Ingrid
Brooklyn
Garven
Hudson County
Jersey City
Jersey Central Railroad
Katherine W
James Hewing
Samuel Schwartz
Pier 7
New York
Pierce Garvin
Hudner County
N. J
Central of New Jersey
Pier Seven
James Houghton
Dupont Powder Company
Wilmington
Delq
Palisades
Hudson River
Jersey Central
Jersey City Bureau of Combustibles
Fire Department
Stolen Diamonds Reported In Richmond Case
Four diamond rings valued around 500 dollars were reported stolen to police by Miss V C Hannigan of 1 South Fifth Street. Description of the rings was provided and investigators suspect an inside job by someone with access to the premises.
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Richmond
V.C. Hannigan
South Fifth Street
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Bix
Sheehan
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Litcefield
Judge Lawless
Twit
Edward Beale McLean
McLean
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Mann
Austin L. Crothers
Manon
Austin J. Crothers
Annapolia
R. C. J. Moncure
Viett
Very Truly, Austin L. Crothers
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