Editorial on Daniel's death and Virginia's future
A Harrisonburg News editorial honors John W. Daniel Virginia's senior senator and endorses Claude A. Swanson as his successor. It lauds Party unity, leadership changes, and the Democratic path, urging disciplined saving and steady political progress for the state.
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Harrisonburg
John W. Daniel
Virginia
Claude A. Swanson
Daniel
Hak Flood
Appomattox
Democratic Party
Ellyson
Old Dominion
Hal Pleed
Flood
Richmond Quiet City Guided by Conservative Social Tone
The Roanoke Times notes Richmond as an exceptionally clean and peaceful city with a strong religious influence and conservative foundations. It suggests serious scandals are rare, crime is uncommon, and public sentiment discourages immorality while urging warnings against temptations and pitfalls.
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Roanoke Times
Richmond
Richmond’s moral improvement through church unity and self-scrutiny
The passage argues that Richmond is not a sink of iniquity and urges continuous self-improvement for individuals and communities. It praises churches and preachers that help society sanely, courageously, and reasonably, emphasizing honest self-judgment against the highest standards.
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Richmond
Portsmouth Loss of Baseball Franchise Sparks City Debate
The Portsmouth Star argues the franchise transfer to Petersburg harms the city, blaming Richmond men and park ownership issues. It urges local financing and ownership by Portsmouth residents to safeguard future teams and local pride.
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Portsmouth Star
Portsmouth
Petersburg
Richmond
Grim
Portsmouthians
Re-election of Senator Thomas Martin Urged by Outside Papers
Petersburg Index Appeal notes that papers outside the state favor Thomas Martin's Senate re-election. It states public confidence in him remains high, unchanged or increased, and positions him against able opponents.
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Petersburg Index
Thomas
Martin
Senate
Three Shots Missed In Roanoke Night Altercation
In Roanoke Virginia Jim Davis a black laborer at Virginia Iron Coal and Coke fired three shots at G. W. Byrd a commissary clerk over a dispute at the furnaces. All bullets missed and Davis fled into the darkness.
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Roanoke
Jim Davis
Virginia Iron, Coal and Coke Company
G. W. Byrd
Do You Ever Think How Happiness Lies With Tears
A reflective exchange between two characters, Too Literal and George, centers on happiness and tears. The dialogue weaves soft talk and wit as they ponder emotion and perception, ending with a whimsical remark about appearances.
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George
Missing cashier linked to $15,000 vault theft in Clintwood
Walter C D Sutherland, 34, cashier of Citizen's National Bank Clintwood Virginia, vanished after taking a horse ride allegedly to Stratton for the Fourth. Bank vault opened after 96 hours to reveal a note signed with his name and $15,000 cash plus $7,000 in unsigned Treasury certificates missing. $1,000 reward offered. Sutherland once served with army engineers in the Philippines.
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Clintwood
Treasury
Citizen’s National Bank
Walter C. D. Sutherland
Stratton
Sutherland
Army Engineers Corps
Philippines
The Difference in Acting and Frohman’s Napoleonic Rehearsal
A discussion of actors studying a part versus getting up in a part notes fewer studied performances today. It recalls Charles Frohman’s Napoleonic play rehearsal where an experienced actress wore red patent leather shoes, prompting him to halt and demand era-appropriate color from makeup or prop choices.
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Charles Frohman
Paris
Mr. Frohman
Bonds Stolen From Carnegie Trust Vault In New York
New York Special The grand jury and District Attorney Whitman probe the theft of 400000 dollars in railroad bonds from the Carnegie Trust Company safe deposits. Bonds reportedly belonged to a client of Putney Twombley and Putney of Rector Street and may have been sold by a street firm of stockbrokers.
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New York
Grand Jury
Whitman
Carnegie Trust Company
Putney, Twombley and Putney
Rector Street
Southern Railway
Charles C. Dickinson
Trust Company
Theft of 400000 Bonds At Carnegie Trust Revealed
New York special reports to the grand jury and district attorney detailing the disappearance of 400000 in Southern Railway bonds from the Carnegie Trust Company. Broker Charles E Wellborn owned the bonds and had them on deposit as collateral for a 25000 loan. Investigations cite Chapman Co as possible sellers and note officials deny knowledge of the theft.
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New York
Carnegie Trust Company
Grand Jury
Henry EB. Thombity
Charlee E. Wellborn
Wellborn
Carnegie Company
Charlies Coulter Dickinson
Trust Company
F. W. Lange
Scranton
Welborn
Twombly
Abraham Levy
Srand
Grant Jury
Lovest
Co. W. Chapman & Co
Enx
Keener
Southern Railway
Relchman
Mr. Keener
Distriet
Chapman, ,& Co
Curtiss Flies 2 Miles at Sea in Atlantic City
Glenn H. Curtiss completed the first aeroplane trip over the Atlantic Ocean last evening, piloting a biplane for about eight minutes along the coast. The three quarter mile route went from the million dollar pier to the inlet and back to the Chelsea area, ending with a final dash to the start. The soft sand start was challenged by high tide, yet Curtiss managed to lift off and traverse the feat.
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Atlantic City
N. J
Glenn H. Curtiss
Atlantic Ocean
Million Dollar
Chelsea
Unnamed Lynchburg Man Credits Kidney Pills for Recovery
Erasmus Williams of Dearing Street Lynchburg Virginia recounts years of kidney and bladder pain with morphine relief and dangerous health decline. After using Deans Kidney Pills he received rapid relief and, in a few weeks, was fully well again. Available at dealers for 50 cents a box or by mail from Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY.
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Erasmus Williams
Dearing St
Lynchburg
Williams
Dean
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
N. Y
Aviator Curtiss Demonstrates Bi Plane Over Ocean
The aviator proved the bi plane can maneuver over ocean as well as land. After a dangerous start a 100 yard drop near the beach ended with a successful landing. Crowds cheered as Curtiss declared satisfaction with the demonstration and readiness for further trials with a $5,000 prize in view.
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Curtiss
C. K. Hamilton
Farmingdale
N. J
P. L. Young
Hamilton Roberts
Hamilton
Brookins
Cotton
Prine
Winchester Negro Beating Sparks Clash at Wrights shop
In Winchester Virginia Charlie Thomas, a Black man, declared equality with whites before being knocked senseless by A Shannon, a traveling Wright cigar salesman. Eyewitnesses intervened as Thomas was beaten. Milton Montgomery was jailed for trying to assault Miss Sanford on the street. Local Black youths reportedly grew more assertive after a recent Reno fight victory.
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Winchester
Charlie Thomas
Fred Wright
A. Shannon
Wright
Shannon
Thomas
Milton Montgomery
Miss Sanford
Montgomery
Reno
Counsel Makes Grave Charge In Embezzlement Case
Richmond jury hears defense counsel Louis Wendenburg claim the prosecution and charge of embezzling 98.25 dollars from Virginia Iron and Metal Co on December 8 were part of a conspiracy against L Stein. He alleges ex convict Bernstein as lead instigator with a scheme to ruin Stein’s character and cites prior convictions involving Bernstein and associates. The Commonwealth notes Stein's role as a buyer for the firm and alleges drafts and inflated expenses totaling 98.55 dollars charged to the company.
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Richmond
Hastings Court
Louis Wendenburg
L. Stein
Virginia Iron and Metal Company
Virginia
Louis Bernstein
Chicago
Bernstein
Frenberg
Western Union Telegraph Company
Sydneys. Smith
Commonwealth
Smith
Fayetteville
N.C
L. Lavin
Regulations for Long Race From Chicago to New York
Chicago on July 6 outlines rules for the aero race from Chicago to New York. The Chicago Evening Post and New York Times offer a $25,000 prize. The event starts in October with at least three entrants who have logged hours of sustained flight. The start may be moved to October 15, seven day limit, stops allowed, all must start together, and contestants must be in Chicago a week early for daily trial flights.
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Chicago
New York
Ty J. S. Shaffer
Chicago Evening Post
the Post
The
New York Times
Roosevelt Returns to Office Amid Political War Talk
Theodore Roosevelt motored from Oyster Bay to New York and resumed editorial duties at the Outlook. Prominent figures awaited him as he prepared to declare open war on the Ballinger faction. A conference with Miles Poindexter and insurgent leaders at Oyster Bay shaped the plan to rally conservation forces. Tomorrow five leaders will present their views to the ex-President as he weighs a final stance.
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New York
Theodore Hoosevelt
Oyster Bay
Kermit
The
Outlook
Roosevelt
Interior
Pallinger
Miles Poindexter
Seattle
Washington
Ballinger
Mr. Roosevelt
Poindexter
Woman's Department Escalloped Tomatoes and Household Tips
Woman's Department lists a scalloped tomato recipe with rice and green pepper, plus care tips like removing grass stains with sweet milk, and a cake filling with strawberries and egg white. It also includes various home guidance on fabrics, babies, embroidery, ice creams, sherbets, centerpieces, clothing, and umbrella care with brief nutrition notes for dogs.
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Jimmy
Sadie
Stalin
Man rescues refinery as benzine tanks threaten explosion
W. A. Weaver, superintendent of the Atlantic refinery, forced through smoke and flames to shut off a pipe cock, preventing two large benzine tanks from exploding near 30,000 barrels of crude coal oil. He saved hundreds of lives before being overcome and later revived by cheering onlookers.
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Pittsburg
W. A. Weaver
Weaver
Aulantle Refining
Grand-niece of Jubal Early laid to rest in Rocky Mount
Miss Jennie Hale, a great niece of General Jubal Early, was buried in Rocky Mount at Saunders Siding after dying of tuberculosis contracted from a brother who died two years ago. Her mother remains critically ill from the same disease. Hale, a sponsor at the Lynchburg reunion, was beloved as a beautiful young girl.
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Rocky Mount
Jennie Hale
Jubal Early
Robert Early Hale
Saunders Siding
Lunatic McCann Escapes Hospital Drowns in Prospect Park
James McCann a former Elizabeth New Jersey resident escaped from Long Island State Hospital in Flatbush. He fled across walls and fences as Mounted Policeman McCoughlin pursued him along Clarkson Avenue. Six hours later at Prospect Park Lake the officer dived in and subdued the man ending the chase with McCann drowning.
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New York
Long Island State Hospital
Flatbush
Prospect Park
Brooklyn
McCoughlin
James McCann
Elizabeth
N. J
McCann
Manhattan Asylum
Long Island Hospital
Mving
Clarkson Avenue
Prospect Park Lake
Omelet Served With Colt Brains Recipe Note
A historic kitchen note describes parboiling colt brains in salted water with a clove, a slice of onion, and a bay leaf. After chilling, dice, dip in egg and crumb, fry until crisp, and serve atop or beside the omelet.
Eggs au Gratin Recipe Fragment
A fragmented recipe describes halved hard boiled eggs arranged in a dish with a sauce. Melt butter add salt pepper water cream and grated cheese then whisk in two raw yolks and pour. Top with more cheese and bake until browned, garnished with fried bread.
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