Ellyson Explains Primary Bill Before Hove Committees
Richmond Virginia Monday session featured Lieutenant Governor Ellyson as Democratic State chairman addressing the House Privileges and Elections committees on the primary bill. He defended the measure, proposed a substitute for section 3, andopined on past gubernatorial primaries while urging a fair statewide rule.
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Richmond
Ellyson
Hove
Deel
Eityeun
Hioor
Bell
Penidtetean
House Roar
Republicans
Republicans, Had A Brief Inning. Fle Ursea A la
Niseriy Party
Pendleton
Gell and Pecdieton
Electoral Board
Big Union Depot for Ropgle at Norfolk Virginia
Announcement from Virginian Railway offices describes a new $1 million eight story depot and office complex to be built at West Main Street end near the Wir sinton terminal. The project will be covered by Norfolk and Western Norfolk and Southern and Virginian Railways with ground prices drawn and a bond issue planned.
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Norfolk
Virginian Railway
Sneriak
West Malo Street
Wirsinton
Norfolk and Western
Norfolk and Southern
Virginian Railways
Augusta Physician Found Dead in Summerville Mysterious Murder
Dr. Charles W. Hickman, a leading Augusta physician, was found shot to death on a Summerville street Wednesday night. He had left his brother's home around 8 pm after three shots were heard. two wounds were found, and his watch torn from his vest. No killer clue exists.
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Augusta
Chas. W. Hickman
Summerville
Corn Day Exhibit Opens at Jefferson Hotel in Richmond
Professor Lyman E. Carrier leads the Corn Day show at the Jefferson Hotel as delayed exhibits arrive. Noted visitors include Dr. Samuel Guerrant and Senator Charles A. Gravatt among others from Port Royal Berkeley and Charlotte County. Prizes include a two row corn planter from Watt Plow and a silver cup from T. W. Wood & Sons. space limits prevent all prizes on display.
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Richmond
Lyman E. Carrier
Jefferson Hotel
Samuel 8. Guerrant
Calloway
Charles A. Gravalt
Port Royal
Berkley
D. Adams
Charlotte
W. H. Dornan
Mount Laurel
A. F. Turner
EB. T. Hatcher
Chester
W. C. Parkinson
Taylorsville
W. 5
Judge Notes Husband’s Atheist Appeal in Court
A judge quips about a husband’s beliefs in church state separation after his lack of church attendance. The remark highlights the courtroom dynamic and how personal faith questions surface in legal proceedings.
Virginia governor lists full staff of colonels
Governor Mann releases the first complete colonel staff list. Names include Andrew J Gray and George J Seay of Richmond along with Thomas G McAdams of Richmond and other riders with posts in Petersburg Lynchburg Newport News Norfolk and more.
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Richmond
Mann
Thomas G. McAdame
Andrew, Gray
George J. Seay
William
Walter
Culpeper
Swansea
Alexander DE. Hamilton
Petersburg
Robert, W. Arnold, Jr. Waverly
Ghelton Bowman
Salem
J. J. Boyer
Tazewell
K. L. Brewer, Jr
Suffolk
Andrew Jackson Grey, Jr
Lucia Gregory
Chase City
Edwin A. Halsey
Lynchburg
John M. Herndon
Danville
J. W. Holloway
Smithfield
James D. Johinston
Roanoke
L. Kidd
Bristol
Thomas Bh. McAdams
Mehmond
Wiliam J. Nelms
Newport News
William W. Old, Jr
Norfolk
James A. Poult
Roseland
Wiliam Kenry Sargeant, Jr
Michimond
William T. Shields
Lexington
Simmerman
Speedwell
Mush Smith
Heathsritien
Richards Stokes
Templeton
Waynesbura
W. C. Waite
Roy D. White
Parkslery
Fisheries Board To Remain Same In Virginia
Governor Mann renames the State Board of Fisheries for a four year term. Members include W. McDonald Lee of Lancaster as chairman S Wilkins Mathews Accomac secretary Blind Mas of Nelson J Murray Hooker Patrick George J Keezell Rockingham. The board is noted for efficient and vigilant service and its reappointment signals continued value.
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Richmond
Mann
State Board of Fisheries
W. McDonald Lee
Lancaster
S Wilkins Mathews
Accomac
Blind Mas
Nelson
J. Murray Hooker
Patrick
George J. Keezell
Rockingham
Beard
Disaster at Paula mine in Las Feperansis Mexico
A deadly explosion at the Paula mine of the Expe fandhs Mining Company in Las Feperansis Mexico kills seventy and injures many, mostly Mexicans and Japanese. Rescue attempts endangers miners as crews fight to reach trapped workers underground.
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Miles
Laredo
Sperial
Paula
Las Feperansis
Mexico
Expe Fandhs Minina Company
Uh Jame
Brathersa
Wide Open Divorce Effects Stir Dill Legates
A brief note reports a wide open divorce affecting the Dill Legates, with implications for local governance and social circles. Details remain sparse as observers await formal filings and outcomes.
Opposition to Virginia divorce bill in Richmond House
Ministers from Richmond and Petersburg lead vigorous opposition to a Senate divorce bill. Delegates debate a strong lobby seeking wide open divorce as supporters claim it would do justice. Opponents argue the measure, as misreported by papers, would grant extensive divorces and threaten public policy.
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Richmond
Senate
House Committee On Courts of Justice
House of Delegates
Petersburg
Jarre
Unsure Legislation Faces Opposition in Richmond Churches
The article notes opposition from city Catholics and Protestants to a measure tied to legal insanity grounds for divorce. Lawyers claim no state law elsewhere recognizes insanity as a sole ground, while Richmond lawyers defend the bill amid ministerial interest and committee support.
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Jenod
Pingler
Richmond
Alea
Senate
Florida
Virginia Oyster Law Sparks Maryland Fishing Protest
Senator Frere urged a Senate investigation into Maryland oystermen suffering from Virginia laxity on the Rotomac River. He argued Virginia fines max at 10 dollars while Maryland charges 25 and may seize cargo, with Virginia seed oysters draining Maryland beds and harming Southern Maryland fisheries. He called for uniform regulations between states.
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Annapolis
Mbd
Maryland
Rotomac
Virginia
Senator Frere
Senate
York
Statewide bill given setback in Senate debate
Richmond Va Feb 56 A statewide prohibition bill faced a setback in the Senate as Senator Strode urged sending it to the Privileges and Elections Committee. The measure would require a state wide petition and a gubernatorial call for an election within ten days after certification, with a four year moratorium on further action.
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Richmond
Senate
Strece
Antherst
Shail
the Commonwealth
Feria
Mery
Strode
Committee For Courts of Justice
Vale
Medols
Committee On Privileges and Elections
Sale
Committee On Finance
Keezell
Finance Committee
Venra
Keexell
Bil
Secretary of the Commonwealth
Ellyson
Clothes Line Accident In Scottsville Heads to Electric Plant
James Lane of Scottsville fell victim to a clothes line accident while cutting wood, suffering a gash requiring stitches though not serious. The town plans electric lights with the franchise awarded today and work to begin immediately. The council seeks better C and O Railway passenger and freight service due to rapid growth.
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Scottsville
James Lane
Chesapeake and Ohio Railway Company
Woman Overcomes Aches With Kidneys Pills
A Virginia woman from Tazewell credits Dougherty Kidney Pills with ending fifteen years of backache urinary problems and fatigue. She says heart palpitations ceased and sleep improved after using the remedy. Available at dealers for 50 cents a box or by mail from Foster Milburn Co. Buffalo NY.
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Mollie Moore
Vinton St
Tazewell
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
N. Y
Strike of boys disrupts Virginia Glass plant near Alexandria
About twenty boy helpers at the Virginia Glass Company bottle works west of Alexandria walked out after three were discharged. The firm refused reinstatement, delaying production while replacements were sought. Officials said this would cause temporary embarrassment but no long term disruption.
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Alexandria
Virginia Glass Company
Death of Judge Garnett A Mathews and Middlesex Figure
Judge Garnett Garnett of Mathews county dies at home after a brief illness. native of Basex county and Virginia Military Institute alumnus, he served as Commonwealths Attorney Superintendent of Schools andJudge in Mathews Middlesex and the Thirteenth Circuit. Funeral plans to be announced with interment in Hollywood. Survived by widow former Miss Brown five sons and one daughter.
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Ouise G. Taylor Garnett
Poplar Grove
Mathews
Colmly
Basex County
Virginia Military Tristatute
New Market
Middlesex
Gloucester
Death of Judge Garnett Due to Streetcar Injury
Norfolk special report states Judge Garnett died from blood poisoning after being struck by a street car three months earlier. He supported Governor Montague and never fully recovered from his injuries.
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Norfolk
The Weerenn's Home Companion Dialogue on Marriage
An excerpt features Francois C. Witeon discussing marital dynamics with Amy. He muses on demonstrations of devotion and the balance between passion and reserve, noting persistent sex differences that fuel misunderstandings between husbands and wives.
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Francois C. Witeon
Amy
Nation of Braggers Declares U S Famous for Boasts
Professor J Paul Goode of the University of Chicago tells Woodlawn Women’s Club that the United States is a nation of braggers. He cites visits to many cities and says Chicago has the worst slums in the world after surveying great urban centers.
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Chicago
Ill
United States
J. Paul Goode
University of Chicago
Woodlawn Women's Club
Professor Goode
Nome
Woman’s Department A Business Opening
A urged path for young women to start dressmaking and small home businesses through making shirt waists blouses and skirts, with tips on building customers and care of hair pieces and materials. Includes kitchen and cooking notes for practical homemaking and a few clever fashion hacks like paste to keep pumps in place.
Salvation Army Adds New Richmond Leader
Adjutant Uooerge W. Wiggans arrives to lead Salvation Army work in Richmond succeeding Fowler. He brings high commendations from Atlantic City pastors and will host a welcome meeting at Army Hall on East Broad Street. Wiggans has 19 years in the Army and has led North Carolina and Louisiana efforts. He is joined by his niece Lieutenant EB M Wiggans for the event.
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Uooerge W. Wiggans
Uyntaion Fowler
Salvation Army
Tiechmond
Atlantic City
N. J
Army Hall
East Broad Street
North Carolina
Louisiana
EB. M. Wiggans
The Politician Speech Ends Debate in City Hall
The Cleveland Leader notes a lengthy speech by a local politician. Onlookers joke about the speaker's extended remarks and question when he will finally conclude the address.
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