Railroads blamed for tax drains in Virginia speech
A. F. Thomas, speaking for the Virginia Democratic League in Bedford City, attacks a railroad backed political machine. He alleges high railroad tax exemptions, state debt tied to railroad projects, and alleged corporate influence on the Democratic party and state senators Martin and Swanson. He urges voters to back reform efforts and oppose the railroad machine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bedford City
A. F. Thomas
Virginia Democratic League
Thomas
Virginia
Thomas F. Ryan
New York
Alfred Thom
Southern Railroad
Henry T. Wickham
Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad
Donand Swanson
Martin and
Swanson
Democratic Party
Martin
Senate
Bailey
Senator Martin
Lorimer
Ristow
Kaness
Aldrich
Alvab Martin
Democratic League
Janitor reports hold up by unknown thug in Richmond
A City Hall janitor hurried to the Chief of Police this morning claiming a big husky thug robbed him of six dollars near Twenty-fifth and Franklin Streets. The man described the assailant as having a low brow and a mean eye and fled after the alarm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond
Major Werner
Twenty-fifth
Franklin Streets
Derry
Commonwealth
Franklin Street
Ant
Stop Playing Politics on Tariff Reciprocity, Urges Senate Action
The Staunton Daily Leader condemns Senate lawmakers for political games amid heat and tariff debates. It urges bringing the reciprocity measure to a vote now, warns against hastily prepared bills, and calls for a dignified fall Congress debate on tariff revision with public trust in view.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Senate
Democratic Party
Congress
Staunton Daily Leader
Necr Banker Held for Forgery
S Ki Philips an employee of the True Reformers Bank is jailed in Roanoke Court House on forgery charges. He is accused of signing Secretary Burrell’s name on several checks including 30 and 20 dollar sums. Police say further charges may follow after account investigations conclude.
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Pelics
Reuben T. Hill
True Reformers’ Bank
Desro Financelal
S. Ki. Philips
Philips
Reetoo
Bailey
Helton
A. W. Holmes
True Reformers
Burrell
Richmond party survives sinking launch near Newport News
Mr and Mrs R Thomas Clark and S H Wilbon of Richmond were picked up at midnight from a sinking launch in the harbor after engine trouble and drifting. Captain Johannassen of the Danish steamer Fritzee assisted, taking the trio aboard and keeping them safe for the night. They are reported well today.
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Newport News
R. Thomas Clark
S. H. Wilbon
Richmond
Johannassen
Fritzee
Murderer and burglars escape from Minotown jail
Three prisoners escaped from a jail in Minotown PA early today. The escape involved unlocking doors with a spoon key. The murderer RB Frank Smith killed his father Porter Smith and brother in law Evan Moser at Smithfield PA nearly eighteen months ago and was found not guilty by reason of insanity. Also fled were Harry Jones fourteen and Silas Bent fourteen on larceny charges.
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Minotown
Frank Smith
Porter Smith
Evan Moser
Smithfield
Harry Jones
Firteen
Silas Bent
Dunkards Impose Regulations on Church Garment Styles
The Dunkards or Church of the Brethren publish a formal list of dress regulations for men and women. No change to their longstanding customs, including the wearing of beards, is noted in the document.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dunkards
Church of the Trethren
Brethren of German Baptist Sect Describe Their Faith and Life
The Brethren or Dunkers, a German American Baptist sect tracing to Schwarzenau Westphalia in 1708, are outlined as unostentatious, honest farmers who avoid law courts and political life. They practice immersion baptism, feet washing, and the kiss of peace by sex, with a focus on community virtue and zealous Bible adherence.
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Roanokeres
Schwarzenau Westphalia
Alexander Mack
Germany
Pennsylvania
Ohio
Indiana, &A
Virginia
Young clerk Oscar Hobb dies from carbolic acid at home
Oscar Hobb aged 22 a clothing salesman of 614 North Seventh Street drank carbolic acid at his doorstep last night. He died soon after on his hall sofa with groans attracting his family. The inquest was deemed unnecessary as authorities cite heat affecting the brain and unresolved debts as possible factors.
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Oscar
Oscar Hobb
North Seventh Street
Tune
City Ambulance
Auto Racer Killed at Riverview Park
Chicago July 5 riverview park motor drome claimed its first victim George Wilson an amateur who lost control his machine and fell from the saucer shaped track to the bottom the machine struck him killing him instantly
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Riverview Park
George Wilson
Serosa
Intangible Legacy and the Law of Aunt Jerveha
A reader recalls an intangible inheritance tied to family law and personal effort. The message references Aunt Jerveha and a struggle to serve justice through effort and persistence, framed by a line from a periodical about success.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Liza
Success Magazine
Tobacco Association Adjourns After Spirited Newport News Meeting
The Tobacco Association of the United States closed its eleventh annual convention in Newport News Virginia at noon after adopting resolutions opposing the current large leaf tobacco bill pending before Congress. T. M. Carrington of Richmond was elected president with a slate of officers and directors from Virginia Kentucky North Carolina and South Carolina. The gathering included a July Fourth steamer ride and a Chamberlin Hotel dinner as Carrington warned against rapid wealth and urged fair dealing and tariff awareness for South prosperity.
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Tobacco Association
Newport News
Sia T
W. L. Petty
Lexington
RK. B. Watson
Wilson, N. CL
T. BE. Robinson
Chase City
w. =. Reid
J. L. Wingo
Richmond, Va
Stith Bolling
Petersburg
Kk. BL Clarke
Bedford City
GB. P. Eagleston
Drake's
Oxford
N. C
Hampton Roads
Chamberlin Hotel
Carrington
South
Fourth of July at Wear Point Exalts Virginia Progress
At Wear Point on the Fourth of July a large crowd heard opening prayers, the Declaration read, and speeches by Congressman H. D. Flood and others. Flood defended Virginia leaders against attacks, praised state advancement, and urged Virginians to repulse insinuations about Thomas F. Ryan and misuse of funds in Democratic campaigns.
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West Point
Wear Point
Canning
Weekly News
H. D. Flood
Eagleston
Commonwealth
Herbert L Lewis
Floods
Virgiale
Dodd
Thomas F. Ryan
Ellyson
Virginia
St. Louis
Judee Parker
John W. Daniel
Thomas S. Martin
Kraxton
Flood
No Pat Women Nowadays And The Summer Muff
The article notes Paria women embrace oversized summer muffs with light dresses, likening the accessory to a parasol for posing grace. It suggests posing prowess defines slender figures, while dismissing the idea of heavy women attempting similar posing. It mocks fatness as outdated and jokes about exercise to remove curves.
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Paria
Fashions by Jean Carrington Highlighted in July Columbian
Fragmentary item notes Jean Carrington’s Fashions in July Columbian issue focusing on dieting and temper and tact themes with reference to tergeo and willowy forms.
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Tergeo
Jean Carrington
Moran Foul Claim Sparks Postfight Talk in Boxing
The report centers on Owen Moran’s assertion of being fouled by Ad Wolgast in a recent bout. Moran says Wolgast struck low, injuring his right leg and causing a fall. Wolgast and manager Tom Jones doubt Freddie Welsh backers will fund the world title fight, citing demands for a larger purse. Meanwhile, Niagara Falls officials announce a July 10 racing meeting despite no license.
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San Francisco
Cal
Ad Wolgast
Los Angeles
Cadillac
Mich
Owen Moran
Wolgast
Tom Jones
Millett’ Read House
Jones
Maron Long
Freddie Welsh
Welsh
Cardif
Wales
A. W. Welsh
Harry Marks
Niagara Falls
Ont
Racine Association
Driving Park
Greater Prince George League organized in Disputanta
In June 38 the Greater Prince George League formed in Disputanta to unite county pro forces for local development. The group seeks road improvements, an agricultural school, and sanitary needs, aligning with the Southern Commercial Congress. Thomas Temple elected president with L. Hodges and others as officers.
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Washington
Greater
Prince George
Princes George County
League
Southern Commercial Congress
Prince George County
Coneres
Southern Commercial Congree
Board of Supervisors
Prince George Business Man's Association
Laroy Hodges
Immigraton
Virginia
Government Officlola
Wind too strong halts Atwood Boston to Washington flight
A southwest wind at 35 mph forced aviator Harry N. Atwood to suspend the fourth leg of his Boston to Washington Night flight in Atlantic City. He will resume if conditions improve and has declined exhibition flights there.
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Atlantic City
N. J
Harry N. Atwood
Boston
Washington
Amateur Aronaut Smashes Height Records in Chicago
Amateur Herman Mossner soared to a new height of 1000 feet, using a book of instructions. He ascended alone and landed with the ease of a seasoned flyer in Chicago on July 5.
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Chicago
Ill
Herman Mossner
Mossner
Mystery surrounds missing pearls at gala event
London reports a rare pearl necklace vanished from a guest at a non gala performance attended by George and Queen Mary. The necklace, described as valuable and rare, caused a sensational theft scare amid high society circles.
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London
George
Queen Mary
Warships Gather for Summer Manoeuvres
Providence reports Connecticut and Michigan, two battleships, arriving at Newport after over two months, under Admiral Osterhaus. The fleet will assemble at Provincetown for reorganization ahead of summer maneuvers.
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Providence
Connecticut
Michigan
Newport
Osterhaus
Provincetown
Man Known for Broken Limbs Hospitalized in Richmond
Richmond VA Special J. T. O'Neill a Postal Telegraph Company manager lies in a hospital with a broken leg after a series of accidents. The article notes this is the fourth broken leg in about two years, each following a fall or misstep, with prior injuries scattered over the period.
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Richmond
J. T. O'Neill
O'Neill
Leasham
Oeta Canno
Lee
Mr. O'Neill
City fund helps suggested for road improvements
The Chamber of Commerce sent resolutions to the Common Council urging municipal aid to road improvements near the city. Proposals call for expenditure of 500 per mile for ten miles from the city limits, contingent on private subscriptions matching the sum. The Old Point road, now nearly complete, is cited as needing funds. The chamber argues rural interests would gain from better roads as a public investment, referencing Assembly acts allowing city contributions for roads within ten miles.
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Old Point
Imite
Chamber of Commere
Toomi
Elty
Better sewerage in Virginia towns
Virginia towns push sanitary outbuildings and sewerage systems to curb fever. Lawrenceville holds a special election August 1 to vote on a $50,000 bond for a complete system. Brunswick area campaigns predict the bond will pass, with health authorities citing expected drops in communicable disease.
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Alchmond
Virginia
State Department of Health
Aioe Tee
Lawrenceville
Brunswick
Nobody Loves a Fat Man and Other Global Delusions
A Pittsburg Earle letter mocks global opinion claiming jealousy and hostility toward the United States from England Germany France Japan Canada Mexico Spain Cuba Brazil Argentina Russia and Central America in a satirical survey of foreign views and American pride.
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England
Germany
France
Japan
Canada
Mexico
Spain
Cuba
Chill
Lsell
Pe ‘Razillans
Russia
Central America
Pittsburg
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Democratic Party Organization
Jimmy” Cody
James
Georgia
Riommond, VA
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