Reunited After Seven Years Wedding in Washington
Weary T. Bragg and May E. Eubank, former Lynchburg sweethearts who divorced after six months in 1903, remarried in Washington at Metropolitan Baptist Church. They plan to sail to Manila June 25 after a brief visit to Norfolk with Bragg’s parents.
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Washington, D. C
Lynchburg
Weary T. Bragg
May E. Eubank
Philippines
Owever
Eubank
Bragg
John C. Ball
Metropolitan Baptist Church
Seventh Street
Washington
Norfolk
Mr. Brage
Manila
San Francisco
Brage
Monoplane Destroyed in Newport News Fire
Fire of unknown origin damaged Broadway Dry Goods stock and building about 8000 dollars and totally destroyed a monoplane valued at 1000 dollars. The machine, started the fire, was completed by Edmund Heard a local draftsman and his own invention after over a year of secret work in the third floor of the building.
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Newport News
Broadway
Edmund Heard
Willard recounts killing of peasant in Spain
Colonel Joseph K. Willard, former legislator and state official, spoke to The Richmond Evening Journal about a fatal accident in Spain. He insisted the donkey rider was at fault, that the car did not strike the man, and that investigators found no blame attached. He described swift cooperation with Spanish authorities and noted ongoing contact with officials and the American ambassador.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond
Spain
Joseph KE. Willard
Er Unior
State Corporation Commission
Willard
New York
Colonel Willard
Capitol
Echmond Evening Journal
Aar
United States
War Reporter Returns Home as European Assignment Ends
Colonel Willard was recalled to report on a local matter and said he might not return to Europe this summer. He pondered whether to remain abroad or return to his Fairfax County home or stay nearby to handle business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willard
Europe
Fairfax County
Emersons Granted Absolute Divorce Amid Desertion Suit
Baltimore special report notes an absolute decree of divorce granted to Mrs. Isaac E. Emerson known as the Bromo Seltzer King, with Commodore Emerson the corespondent. The filing involved a statutory action followed by a cross bill and a later desertion petition by Mrs. Emerson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bromo Seltzer
Baltimore
Isaac E. Emerson
Commodore Emerson
Emerson
Missing Son Serving Time in Amherst Roads Work
Governor Mann received a letter from Mrs Sallie Pullen of Scott county asking about her son William who was jailed a year ago for assault. The governor found he is healthy at work on roads in Amherst county and due to be released to go home on the next train, with a note sent to the mother.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond
Mann
Sallie Pullen
Scott County
William
Amherst County
Locusts Sing Pharoah in Richmond Report
Captain Watkins notes a swarm of millions of locusts in Charlotte County Virginia. He reports trees stripped and crops unharmed while woods swarm with insects. Remarkably the locusts allegedly sing Pharoah and bear a W marking, hinting at coming war themes. He also cites drought distress along the route to his home.
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Frank B. Watkins
Charlotte County
Richmond
Sid Captainrank Watkins
Af Tee of Auditeur of Public Accounts
Donohoe
Ely
Captain Watkins
Watkins
Tragedy at Danville Mill Ends in Fatal Shooting
In Danville Virginia on Monday morning at the Main Street Bridge scene, 14 year old Frank Mahan, a cotton mill worker, was fatally shot by 13 year old Sam Pruett. Pruett, who carried a paternal revolver, fired four times as Mahan stepped from a streetcar. One round struck a bystander, a Negro man, flesh wound. Pruett confessed to the killing, saying Mahan had nagged him for some time and reported him for failing to clean his machine. He showed no remorse.
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Danville
Main Street
Frank Mahan
Sam Pruett
Pruett
Mahan
Matt
Neesro
Fatal Oxalic Acid Mistake Fatal in Norfolk
Mrs Ena Lee Parks wife of Victor Parks Deputy City Collector swallowed oxalic acid bought for whitening lace curtains and died within thirty minutes. Her husband went to his office unable to reach home in time. A chill and fever preceded the incident and she had taken medicine last night expecting to take salts this morning. She was thirty eight, a daughter of the late J W Lee, and survived by her husband and two children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norfolk
Ena Lee Parks
Victor Parks
Interstate Commerce Commission Sets Locomotive Boiler Testing Rules
The Interstate Commerce Commission announced new rules and testing instructions for inspecting locomotive boilers and their appurtenances, establishing standards for safe operation.
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Washington, PD. C
Interstate Commerce Commission
Eight Die In Burlington Train Wreck at Indianola Neb
A head on collision at 7 am between Burlington trains No. 50 from Chicago to Denver and No. 12 from Denver killed six train men and two passengers and injured twenty five others near Indianola Nebraska. The Chicago train was in its initial run and may have ignored a waiting order. Dead include Engineers Leahy Ryder and Firemen Olsen Demeron and Frair Frazier plus passengers Robert Sheppard and A Hilsback. The Omaha and Denver Western League baseball teams suffered minor injuries to one aboard the westbound.
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Omaha
Neb
Burlington
Indianola
Chicago
Denver
Red Willow
Tmaha
Kelly
Maha
Leahy
A. J. Olsen
Ryder
Demeron
Frair
Frazier
Robert Sheppard
Holdredre
Net
A. Hilsback
Moldredgce
Market Upset Over Ryans
Special report from New York details Thomas F Ryan, famed financier of the Virginian and New York Hut, undergoing kidney-related illness and an emergency operation. Bulletin from his secretary states he will recover soon with no kidney or constitutional trouble. Wall Street learns of his Virginia illness and secret transfer to a New York hospital. Reports note his vast Tobacco Trust holdings and potential Supreme Court impending decisions.
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New York
Thomas F Ryan
The
Virginian
Rywn
Rynn
William H. Rockwell
George D. Stewart
McGlone
New York World
Thomas Fortune Ryan
Traction Menate
Wirth Avenue
D.rm
Ryan
Wall Street
Allan Ryan
Clendennin
Mr. Ryan
Oak Ridge
Richmond
OUS Perens
Triameter
Virginia
Ewan
George Stewart
George David Stewart
West Fiftieth Street
Gawner
Tr. Stewart
Mr Ryan
Tobacco Trust
United States
United States Supreme Court
Anid
Bat
Hich
Keely Ryan and the Rise of Metropolitan Traction
The text recounts James M. Ryan born 1851 in Virginia shaping a career from a Baltimore clerk to New York stock exchange circles. He manipulated stock prices and capitalized on street railway consolidations, creating the Metropolitan Traction Company which later collapsed due to his maneuvers. His retirement ended a risky money making era and his former partner William C. Whitney warned of Ryan’s cash influence.
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Ryan
William C. Whitney
New York
Mr. Ryan
Virginia
Baltimore
Stock Exchange
Metropolitan Traction Company
Yacht runs aground off Cuba coast near Havana
Special reports say the steam yacht Virginia under Commodore E Benedict went ashore north of Cayo Julias light, about ninety miles west of Havana. All aboard are safe. high tide expected to free the craft. Tug Venus dispatched from Havana. Cuban authorities ordered to aid. List of aboard includes Hoyt, Shelly, Mecutehewn, Robinson, Boers, Mowell, Dominick, Dr Smith. Captain John Burd in command.
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Havana
Cuba
Virginia
E. . Benedict
New York
Cayo Juclas Light
Exayo Julias Light
Benedict
Venus
Cavans
Pinar del Rio
Colorado Reef
Cayo Julus
Chreunlerwe Dene
Hlom Fshermane Hut
Gates Reveals How Trick Was Worked In Steel Trust Takeover
Special committee hearings recount John W. Gates detailing the 1906 absorption of Tennessee Coal and Iron by United States Steel. He describes a plan to exchange minority shares for the same bonds as major stock, leading to resignations and new directors, with Morgan interests pressing for fair treatment of minority holders.
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Washington, D. C
John W. Gates
House
Steel Trust
Tennessee Coal and Iron Company
United States Steel Corporation
Gates
Europe
New York
J. P. Morgan
Elbert Gary
Tennessee
Morgan
Tennessee Company
G. A. Keftier
J. P. Morean
Tennnessee
Stanley
Body of Yellowess Found in Wreck near Washington D C
The body of Alexander Yellowess, victim of the Culprit Pay launch wreck, was found floating near Shepherd's Wharf across from Alexandria Monday morning. The Dolphin rammed and sunk the vessel Saturday night while Mrs Helen Tatt Miss Meyer and Mr Winthrop were aboard.
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Yellowess
Washington, D. C
Alexander Yellowess
Dolphin
Mies Helen Tatt
Meyer
Secretary of the Navy
Te Navy
Ind Mes
Winthrop
Shepherd's Wharf
Alexandria
Pope deplores Portugal anti religion attitude
Rome dispatch reports Pope Plus condemns the anti religious attitude of the Portuguese republic in an encyclical to all Roman Catholic bishops worldwide.
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Portugal
Rome
Vatican
Langford to Fight Smith at National Sporting Club
Sam Langford the Boston heavyweight will debut here at the National Sporting Club next Thursday night since knocking out Bill Lang, Australia’s heavyweight champion, in London. He meets Jim Smith of Westchester in a ten round bout.
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Johnson
Hevan
New York
Sam Langford
Boston
National Sporting Club
Bill Lang
Australia
London
Jim Smith
Westchester
Accident marked second day of Paris Turin air race
Avignon France special report describes accidents in the Paris Turin air race. Aviator Gadde’s monoplane destroyed while leaders Garros and Conneau endured bad weather and forced landings. Prizes total about 190000 dollars as the field races toward Rome with three European contests in two months.
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Avignon
France
Gadde
Conneau
Paris
Besse Sur Issole
Brignole
M. Garros
Maremont
Garros
Lyons
M. Frey
Kimmerling
Dijon
Ma Hisset
Lucius
Rome
Europe
Madrid
Vedrine
Petit Journ
Wmi Petitors
Boy Murdered Near His Home in Suffolk County
A 15 year old, Charles Drinkley, son of J W Brightles, was found murdered near Nurrey station, Suffolk County. He had neck wounds and bruises. evidence suggests a premeditated attack at a dark road spot. John Garner, a Black man employed by Eddie Byrd, was arrested on suspicion.
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Suffolk
Oley
Sores
Elilvens
Suffolk County
Ucthen
Herpitle
Charles Drinckley
J. W. Brhintles
Nurney Station
Sutkelk
Jeddie Byrd
Omurmier
Illis
John Ganer
Byrd
Honey Bee is Losing Favor in Beekeeping
A Department of Agriculture bulletin notes beekeeping decline in Virginia as farmers shift from many hives to fewer on farms. Improved honey gathering methods reduce work and stings, boosting honey as a palatable addition to meals, yet overall production wanes.
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Department of Agriculture
Virginia
Realise in Moving Pictures at rear of show
At the moving picture show a fight scene showed a character being overly drunk. Sergeant Jive munn, scouted far back in the rear, sprang to his feet and shouted tread him, boys, head hin. Dout let him get out. Wise County News.
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Jivemunn
Wise County News
Secret Divorce Ban Urged By Portsmouth Star
The Portsmouth Star argues that banning secret divorces is essential to combat easy marriages and their harm. It notes a Nevada judge who recently banned secret divorces as a worthy example for courts nationwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nevada
Portsmouth Star
Let Us Hope Not Richmond Theaters Near Churches
The Salem Times Register reports Richmond has passed an ordinance barring theaters within 150 feet of a church. The paper cautions the measure could invite aggressive interpretation like a Western town mayor who ordered churches removed near saloons when a 100 foot rule was enacted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond
Salem Times-Register
Arizona Statehood Vote Hears Recall of Judges Debate
The Democratic majority in the House approved a statehood bill for Arizona and New Mexico after an amendment requiring the Arizona Constitution’s judge recall provision be resubmitted to voters in the new state. The recall drew condemnation from both parties and was labeled dangerous and unnecessary by the Fredericksburg Free Lance.
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Arizona
House of Representatives
New Mexico
Committee On Territories
Flood
Virginia
England
Fredericksburg
43rd Pilgrimage to Honor Dead at Riverside Cemetery
Andrew J. Hirschholz visits Riverside Cemetery each Memorial Day eve to place flags and flowers on nine Confederate graves. He first enlisted with an Iowa regiment, later served in Illinois Eighty-eighth, endured wounds in Kentucky, was aided by locals, and vowed to honor the Confederate family that aided him. He has kept up the annual pilgrimage since, despite wartime enmity, and plans to continue while he lives.
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Chicago
Sherman House
Eighty-eighth Regiment of
Illinols
Kentucky
Bradstown
Tran Oles
Abe
Theoman Wak
Hatether
Hiredbole
Pirschlule
Tetami
fHlirseithel
Ward Line honors Hamilton crew for Merida rescue at sea
Norfolk dispatch notes Ward Line reward to Hamilton crew for saving about 350 people from the Merida after a fog collision with the Admiral Farragut off the Virginia coast. Commander Boag led the Halifax based Hamilton which sped to danger, took aboard survivors, and delivered them to Norfolk amid grateful acknowledgments and pay rewards.
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Norfolk
Ward Line
New York
Ld Dominion Line
Hamilton
Merida
Virginia
Cuba
Mexico
Farragut
Avena
Noralk
Meria
Pimblebe Wits
Choates Coney Island San Francisco Destroyed by Fire
The Choates Coney Island in San Francisco known as The Chutes was totally burned when a fire began shortly after 1 am. Winds fanned the blaze and several frame buildings nearby caught fire. The celebrated site, rebuilt recently, offered entertainment until its opening last Saturday. Loss is estimated at 100000 dollars. cause unknown but suspected to be crossed electric wires.
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San Francisco
UAL
Coney Island
Keezell Williamson Fight Gets Warmer in Rockingham County
In Harrisonburg Virginia the Keezell Williamson split widens as the county committee delays action until August Williamson challenges Keezell to settle at the September general primary Keezell would prefer the committee to decide Keezell allegedly offered Williamson the June primary but Williamson declined Williamson denies this Both vie for the Democratic nomination for Rockingham county treasurer and the dispute grows louder
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Harrisonburg
Keezell
Mexican counter revolution threatens life across Oaxaca
Private advices report Feliz Diaz with 4000 armed followers patrolling Oaxaca to suppress anarchy while Reyes and Porfirio Diaz plot to seize command. Madero De La Barra feud deepens as plots target Diaz’s regime. Reports tally deaths in Puebla Colima Manzanillo Mazatlan amid chaos as Diaz sails to Havana to meet Reyes.
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Mexico City
Mexico
Leurena
Feliz Dias
Oaxaca
Feliz Diaz
Wombiers
Reyes
Francisco Madero
de la Barra
Madero
Cientifics Party
Senor Limanteu
Porfirio Diaz
High Seas
Havena
Puebla
Manzanillo
Colime
Mazatlan
Colima
Manze Hitle
Musatlan
Indianapolis 560 Mile Race Promises Epoch Event
Indianapolis crowds gather as the 560 mile motor race looms tomorrow at the speedway. Lamorrean Mare leads a field vying for prizes totaling 40 000 dollars with the Capital trophy at 10 000. Bets near 10 000 are reported on the event, with Spencer Wishart and his 200 horsepower Mercedes favored at 2 to 1.
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Indianopolis
Indianapolis
Lamorrean Mare
Spencer Wishart
Navy to probe Potomac yacht accident and drownings
The Navy Department orders an inquiry into last Saturday night’s Potomac River collision involving the presidential yacht Dolphin with Miss Helen Taft Mrs Meyer and the Misses Meyer aboard. A Doak boat was sunk and Alexander Yellowsees drowned. Commanding officer Lt Cmdr Lawn filed official reports through Assistant Secretary Winthrop, who was aboard at the time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Navy Department
Potomac River
Dolphin
Helen Taft
Meyer
Alexander Yellowsees
Lawn
Navy
Winthrop
Bond
Raid Trunks at Railroad Station Strike at Norfolk and Western
Thieves broke into Gilliland's goods shop near the Norfolk and Western Hallway station in South Boston. They entered by a window and rear door, taking several hundred dollars worth of goods. No suspects have been found. this is the second similar robbery in recent months, causing serious losses to Mr. Gilliland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norfolk and Wester
South Hoston
Gilliland
Light tobacco market reports from Virginia warehouses
In South Boston and Lynchburg Virginia special leaf tobacco sales last week were light to moderate amid drought. South Boston moved under 5 000 pounds daily and warns crop may be smaller than usual. Lynchburg sold about 31 500 pounds with prices across lugs leaf and wrappers listed, signaling varying market activity.
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Boston
Lynchburg
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Ena Parks
Delaware
George
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House of Commons
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Clearing House Association
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Friscos
Pacific
Atlantic
Juarez
Francisco J. Madero
Jeader
Mia
Villioen
Diariel WeVitler
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Geer Mader
Willleeth
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Houston
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