Senator John W Daniel Dies in Lynchburg Va
Long illness ends for Virginia's senior senator John War wick Daniel at 10:35 AM in Lynchburg Sanatorium. He suffered a third stroke after months of paralysis and leaves a byword for service to constituents, with family and aides at his bedside.
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Daniel, Soldier Statesman of Virginia Passes
Virginia notes a soldier and statesman Daniel who rose to major at twenty in the Confederate Army. Among his close Richmond friends who stood by him at his death was Major James D. Patton.
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John Warwick Daniel Virginia Senator and Confederate officer
John Warwick Daniel born September 5 1842 in Lynchburg Virginia was a legal and political figure who rose from Confederate major to U S Senator. He served in the Virginia House and Senate, ran for Governor, and joined Congress in 1885 while advancing tariff reform free silver and revenue policy.
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Noted Virginia Democratic orator and legislator dies
The longtime Virginia lawyer and orator served as permanent chairman of the 1888 and 1896 conventions. He delivered the General Lee monument unveiling in 1883 and spoke at the Washington Monument dedication in 1885. A Democrat with conservative liberal views, he authored valued law books and received honorary L L D degrees from Washington and Lee in 1883 and Michigan in 1887.
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Dead Senator Swanson Likelier Virginia's Next Senator
Longtime Virginia statesman Senator John W. Daniel of Virginia dies triggering speculation that former Governor Claude A. Swanson will be appointed by Governor Mann to fill the vacancy and seek the full six year term in 1912. The piece recalls Daniel's career and pending two-senator races for 1911 and 1912.
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The decline of Senator Daniel and a Capitol disaster
A historical account recalls Senator Daniel's gradual withdrawal from Virginia politics after a brilliant start. It notes his Roanoke convention speech against Bryan, his farewell address, and the 1870 Capitol disaster in which he narrowly escaped, with colleagues like McCaul and Stubbs also tied to the event.
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Jail Delivery at Danville Jail Delivery at Danville
Eight white prisoners escaped from the second floor of the new Danville jail after midnight Wednesday using a saw or blade smuggled in. They severed a bar and slid down a blanket rope, scattering. one was noticed when a fire on Main Street drew attention. Tom Lane identified an escapee, and authorities press a vigorous manhunt to recapture the others.
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Wall Street Stocks Rally After Late Day Rebound
Renewed liquidation in Wall Street after noon trading pushed many standard railroad and industrial shares to new lows. Southern Pacific Union Pacific Reading Steel and Atchison fell 1 to 3 points before short covering and bank orders sparked a rebound. rail weakness extended to the curb market while Southern Pacific and Union Pacific May earnings boosts supported the late rally.
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State Board Hears Changes in Teacher Certificates
Grand certificate changes discussed by the Virginia State Board of Education in Richmond. The meeting behind closed doors planned a new method for recording certificates to clarify studies completed. Judge Williams led the proposal with a committee including Dr Page and Professors Jarman and McChesney to adjust regulations while key staff changes were announced.
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Walter Brookins in a Wonderful Flight at Montreal
At the international aviation meet in Montreal Walter Brookins of the Wright team achieved two notable flights despite a 30 mile per hour wind and strong sun. His first ascent lasted nine minutes and fifty seconds covering about seven miles, while the second reached around 4000 feet and twenty minutes thirty seconds, drawing widespread congratulations.
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Priest Shrives Man He Sues For Fraud
Special from Putnam Connecticut reports Father Arthur DeBruycker of St Marys Willimantic administered last rites and absolution to Anthony Blum, the Boston broker whom he had sued for 5000 dollars for fraud. The priest shrived Blum during the court case before Judge Wheeler, then Blum returned to his Boston home.
Strike Upheld Across Southern Rail Lines Rumored
Washington dispatch reports ICC decision imminent on a threatened strike by about 500000 railroad workers on fifteen Southern lines. Delegates from the Order of Railway Conductors and Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen pressed wage demands, arguing pay lags behind northern and western railroad workers by roughly 35 percent. If unsolved, a widespread walkout could disrupt traffic and affect east of the Mississippi lines and southern coastwise steamship service.
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Insurance Men Convicted in Virginia Rate Conspiracy
Dan Harris and twenty-one Southeastern Underwriters Association members, forming Virginia committees, were convicted in Newport News Police Court of unlawfully conspiring to control local rates. They were fined 500 dollars with costs and appeals noted. bonds set at 1,000 dollars. Case stems from a ten percent rate hike to offset a three and one half percent city license tax. Justice Brown urged Virginia insurance legislation, citing common law authority. appeals to September Corporation Court.
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Virginia
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Richmond Saloon Robbed for Third Time
In Richmond Virginia William Krause's saloon at 12 West Broad Street was entered during Wednesday morning hours and $9 in cash taken from the register. The burglars left about $1 in small change and clues were scarce, with no clear entry method or footprints, continuing a puzzling pattern after two prior thefts in four weeks.
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West Broad Street
Puzzling Burglary Mystery Baffles Journal Readers
Police are baffled after a string of three burglaries at the same place in four months. Krouse cannot explain how intruders entered, claiming no clue to the method used. He offers a reward for information to uncover the trick that leaves a balance behind.
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Death of Senator Daniel Stirred Washington Grief
Washington special reports deep sorrow in the capital after the unexpected death of Senator Daniel. He was famed as the most widely known and beloved public figure, with visitors eager to see the famed “Lame Lion of Virginia.” A Congressional delegation will attend the funeral Friday, and many officials will be present in a private capacity.
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Zeppelin Ship Badly Wrecked Near Dusseldorf Germany
A Germany bound airship Deutschland with crew and twenty newspaper men drifted during a gale and wrecked in a forest near Osnabruck after failing to land. Officials and soldiers rushed to salvage as the craft slowly settled among trees. No one was killed, though injuries occurred from broken glass.
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Fifty Dollar Fine For Auto Speeding Case
W Gray, driver for Henry W. Anderson, was fined 60 dollars in Police Court for speeding on Monument Avenue on June 21. Gray protested innocence and noted an appeal through Attorney Anderson who argued that fifteen miles per hour was too high a limit. Officers testified to speeds over twenty mph. Anderson countered the speedometer may be faulty and urged standing by the officers.
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Mrs Harmon in Flight With Millionaire Husband
New York report states Mrs Clift ford D Harmon wife of a millionaire aeronauts flew twelve miles in a Farman biplane on Hempstead Plains Long Island seated behind her husband at an average height of sixty feet. She plans to learn to fly and build her own aeroplane after mastering operation.
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Roosevelt and Taft Confer in Nahant Conference
A Boston area report describes a high level meeting between President Taft and former President Roosevelt in Beverly Nahant. Officials including Governor of New York and Representative Bore attended potential talks while travel details and yacht orders to sail for Nahant are noted. The piece ties the event to broader national political currents and mentions a low-visibility security around the meeting.
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Vessels crash in Hell Gate Channel share peril and praise
In New York a Metrolitan line Yale bound for Boston and the Middletown en route to Hartford clash while passing Hell Gate. About 200 passengers aboard the Yale and 150 aboard the Middletown witness the collision as they approach Hallet's Point. Both ships sail on after quick inspections amid calls for an inquiry and fault finding.
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Richmond College announces key faculty additions
President F W Boatwright confirms new hires Dr Thomas Albert Lewis as philosophy professor and Dr George Frederick White as associate in chemistry. Lewis, a William Jewell graduate with Hopkins PhD, joins from Johns Hopkins and Harvard and Chicago work. White, MIT trained with PhD, comes from Boston and will assist Bingham.
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