Statue Unveiling Honors Gen Stephen D Lee At Vicksburg
The event featured General Frederick D Grant and Colonel Henry Watterson addressing a reunited nation at the unveiling in Vicksburg Mississippi. Other items include tax protests in Kentucky and a balloon race ranking University City first and New York second.
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Frederick D. Grant
Henry Watterson
Stephen D. Lee
Vicksburg
Miss
Protestant Episcopal Diocese
Lexington
University City
New York
Indianapolis
Jennie A. Beardsley
Chicago
France Questions Over Deserting Legionaries Return
The Foreign Legion soldiers convicted for desertion received prison terms from five to ten years. W E Corey and Mrs Corey survived a car crash near their Palaiseau chateau with minor injuries while a friend was hurt more seriously.
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Foreign Legion
France
Germany
W. E. Corey
United States Steel Corporation
Corey
Palaiseau
Abdul Hamid
Buckingham Palace
London
Reid
United States
John H. Gibbons
Edward
Edward Simpson
S. G. Pinnock
Oyo
Nigeria
West Africa
Ava
Pontellaire Island
H. A. Chanchard
Socialista
John E. Redmond
House of Mons
Virginia Divorce Filed by Mrs Tenny Against George O Tenny
Mrs Tenny seeks an absolute divorce and alimony from George O Tenny president of the Atlantic Bithulithic Company, with their daughter Miss Aleda Tenny, living at the Jefferson Hotel. The court ordered $200 monthly support and $100 cash. Tenny barred from disposing of property or stock beyond the court’s reach.
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Richmond
George O. Tennny
The
Atlantic Bithulithic Company
Commonwealth and Westmoreland
Massachusetts
Alabama
Tennessee
North Carolina
South Carolina
Chancery Court
Atlantic Bithulthic Company
Daniel Grinnan
Tenny
Atlantic Bithulibhle Company
Woman Gets Two Years for Manslaughter in Virginia Trial
In Harrisonburg Mrs. Mary E. Campbell wife of William M. Campbell was convicted of manslaughter for shooting W. A. Amos at Buena Vista on April 6. Amos, brother of the late Richmond police Sergeant Amos, was killed as he tried to enter Campbell’s home where his wife had taken refuge. The jury sentenced Campbell to two years in the penitentiary amid expectations of acquittal.
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Harrisonburg
Mary E. Campbell
William M. Campbell
W. A. Amos
Amos
Richmond
Buena Vista
Willis and Robertson
Hugh A. White
M. S. Rucker
W. P. Houston
Campbell
Storm Rips Shawsville Virginia Hail Destroys Crops
A severe hail storm swept Montgomery County through Shawsville with hail as large as hen eggs. Strong winds and heavy rain washed away houses and bridges, drowned livestock, and flooded streets. The tomato crop and canneries suffered extensive damage and fish may have perished in muddy floodwaters.
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Roanoke
Montgomery County
Shawsville
Hall
Colored People's Hall
Pines Guilty in Schultz Murder Case Near Alexandria
Richard Pines, one of four African American men charged in the killing of Walter F. Schultz, a Chicago artist, near Alexandria, was found guilty of first degree murder by a jury that deliberated 30 minutes. Calvin Johnson was convicted earlier, making Pines the second conviction in the group.
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Alexandria
Richard Pines
Walter F. Schultz
Chicago
Pines
Calvin Johnson
Another Chance for Angle in Federal Case Reversal
Danville reports the US Circuit Court of Appeals in Asheville has reversed the conviction of T. M. Angle, former Dry Fork Distilling Company president, for extensive revenue frauds. He had been sentenced to four years in prison and fined $15,000 after a Federal Court verdict.
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Danville
United States Circuit Court of Appeals
T. M. Angle
Dry Fork Distilling Company
Asheville
N. C
Virginia Deaths: Rev. Timothy Funk dies at Singers Glen
Harrisonburg notices report the death of Rev Timothy Funk aged eighty seven in Singers Glen after a long Baptist ministry. He served as postmaster since establishment of Singers Glen office and ran T Funk & Sons merchants for 50 years. Survived by widow and three children plus three brothers. Also obituary for Richard C Byrd Sr Norfolk real estate head dies at 46 with widow son and parents in Gloucester County.
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Harrisonburg
Timothy Funk
Singers Glen
Cleveland
Joseph R
William C. Funk
John Acker
Edom
T. Funk & Sons
Norfolk
Richard C.byrd
Sjr
Byrd & Baldwin Bros
Byrd
Southside Virginia Medical Association Opens Twenty Fifth Session
The twenty fifth session of the Southside Virginia Medical Association opened in Petersburg with a large turnout at the Chamber of Commerce auditorium. Presidents and physicians from Sussex Surry Southampton Prince George Brunswick Greensville Dinwiddie and Petersburg delivered addresses including Dr. C W Astrop Dr R A Martin Dr T W Murrell Dr R L Ra iford Dr E L McGill Dr Lucien Lofton Dr Robert C Bryan Dr A R Shands Dr J Bolling Jones Dr W H Crockford Dr Ennion W Williams and Dr William F Drewry.
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Southside Physicians
Petersburg
Southside Virginia Medical Association
Sussex
Surry
Southampton
Prince George
Brunswick
Greensville
Dinwiddie
Chamber of Commerce
C. W. Astrop
R. A. Martin
T. W. Murrell
Richmond
R. L. Raiford
Conley
E. L. McGill
Lucien Lofton
Emporia
Robert C. Bryan
A. R. Shands
Washington
J. Bolling Jones
W. H. Crockford
Ennion W. Williams
William F. Drewry
Lightning Strikes Norfolk Silk Mills and Nearby Home
A thunderstorm struck Norfolk Lamberts Point as lightning hit the Silk Mills tower window frames and rain extinguished the blaze. Mrs. L H Varden, 37 Avenue B, was stunned unconscious for about an hour by a bolt that also struck her house near the same time. Several Portsmouth stores were set ablaze by lightning.
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Norfolk
Lamberts Point
L H. Varden
Avenue B
Portsmouth
State probes L and N passenger rates in Kentucky
The State Corporation Commission opened an inquiry into Louisville and Nashville Railroad fares over about 68 miles in Kentucky. After a 2 cent plan faced federal court resistance, the line now charges 3 cents per mile with a 313 percent penalty for on train fare payments. Col L H Stone is the general manager.
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Col. L. H. Stone
Naomi Rose Sues Husband for Divorce in Front Royal Case
Mrs Naomi Rose a bride of less than three months files suit for divorce from her husband Thomas E Rose her cousin in Warren County. She alleges desertion after their marriage in Front Royal and abandonment at Hagerstown Maryland.
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Winchester
Naomi Rose
Thomas E. Rose
Warren County
Front Royal
Hagerstown, Md
Inside Mrs. Eddy's Newton Home A Tour Reveals Simplicity
A New York Press report describes Mary Baker Eddy's Newton residence focusing on plain furnishings, mahogany and old gold decor, and a view overlooking Brookline. The tour notes her age upcoming at eighty eight, elevator access to her suite, and bell-linked communications within the house.
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Mary Baker G. Eddy
Newton
Mass
Christian Science Movement
Mrs. Eddy
Mrs.Eddy
Mr. Frye
Ant Hills Used as Bricks and Courts in Central Africa
A traveler in Central Africa reports that ant hill sails yield bricks for houses and tennis courts. Natives mix the material with water, mold it, sun-dry, and bake it in kilns. The same region yields kungo, a lake region delicacy, gathered in swarms and eaten as a treat.
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Central Africa
Laks Nyassa
London Globe
Overstudy Claims Life of Suffolk Girl
Ollie Pierce, 10, daughter of Frank M. Pierce of Driver, died from a brain illness linked to overwork. Despite frailty she studied relentlessly and earned a high school class prize before becoming speechless and fading after the closing.
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Suffolk
Ollie
Frank M. Pierce
Driver
Bell Gift Memorializes Mrs Banks at Forest Hill Park
Edward Banks of Wilmington presents the Church of the Good Shepherd in Richmond with a 1000 pound bell for a memorial to his wife Mrs Maragret Banks who died weeks ago. The bell is three feet in diameter and cast in the key of sharp with a deep rich tone.
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Richmond
Edward Banks
Wilmington
Del
Church of the Good Shepherd
Forest Hill Park
Maragret Banks
Refuses To Return Home From Richmond
Miss Dora Stable camp of Clayville Powhatan County is sought by her mother and relatives. She came to Richmond weeks ago and obtained work but refuses to return home under any circumstances. After her mother arrived in Richmond she changed boarding places and her current location is unknown. Police have been asked to locate her and arrange an interview.
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Richmond
Dora Stablecamp
Clayville
Powhatan County
Powhatan
Ares
Sevier Resigns as Seaboard Traffic Chief for Birmingham Move
L Sevier announces resignation as traffic manager of Seaboard Air Line Railway to become freight traffic manager of the Queen and Crescent at Birmingham Alabama. Resignation effective June 30.
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Norfolk
Former Mayor Hit by Lightning Strikes in Suffolk and Nansemond
An electric storm shocked former Mayor Bradford Kilby on his Suffolk porch injuring his family across the street, with one daughter thrown to the floor. Linwood Lawshe in Nansemond County was knocked down by lightning. Crop damage reported as significant.
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Suffolk
Bradford Kilby
J. D. Luke
Nansemond County
Linwood Lawshe
Roumania Opens Woman Managed Prison for Women
A prison in Roumania is operated by female staff exclusively for women inmates. The facility marks a rare gender led approach to incarceration and aims to address women’s needs within the justice system.
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Roumania
Our Flag at Monrovia The Liberian welcome for US naval flag
The New York Tribune notes Liberian crowds hailed a small US Navy cruiser in Monrovia this week. The event signals esteem for the United States and its global role rather than direct gratitude, highlighting Liberia’s view of the flag as a sign of beneficent power.
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United States
United States Navy
New York Tribune
Guanajuato Exports Silver Worth Billions Over Centuries
The Mexican state of Guanajuato has produced silver valued at 510000000000 Mexican pesos over the last 350 years, reflecting a long history of mineral wealth and mining activity shaping the region’s economy.
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Guanajuato
Mexico
Zurich tram curves use grooved rail to curb sway
A Zürich device grooves the outer rail on curves to lift outer tram wheels from the rail flange, reducing wobble and shaking. This simple measure improves ride comfort on curved sections of the tramway system.
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Zurich
Switzerland
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