Keep Still Jack The Picture Reveals A Change Of Heart
Angles by Lulu Johnson recount a seaside vacation between siblings Ethel and Jack Deane. A photo scene foreshadows romance with Agnes Weston, but Jack’s promotion and Agnes’s sudden cold reception reveal a dramatic shift as Agnes declares she no longer loves him. The story follows his uncertain return to town and hope for reconciliation with Ethel’s help.
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Lulu Johnson
Jack
Ethel Deane
Agnes
Ethel
Deane
Goodby
Agnes Weston
Mr. Deane
The Joking Photo Sparks a Valentines Plot
Jack reads a mischievous letter from Ethel involved in a camera prank that makes a stranger girl seem enamored with him. Agnes Weston, the actual beloved, approves a lunch and a future engagement, while the telegrapher delivers the match with a wink about wedding photos and angles.
Recount Sought After Maine Election in Augusta
In Augusta Maine the Democratic circles report plans for recounts in the First and possibly Fourth Congressional Districts. Asher C Hinds leads in the First by 324 votes over William M Pennell, while Fourth District results are disputed with Guernsey ahead by about 200 votes or Hanson by at least 154 according to each side. Democrats anticipate formal announcements on the U S Senate race to succeed Hale.
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Augusta
Asher C. Hinds
William M. Pennell
Frank E. Guernsey
George M. Hanson
Hanson
United States
Hale
Adrift Five Days After Open Boat Sighting
Charles Sweeney and Ww. Claudia survived five days adrift in an open dory off Boston. They left Brown's Bank to La Havre Bank with a jug of water and tobacco as fog hampered rescue. After days of drifting and wet matches, a sail spotted them and they were picked up and later taken to the Prince George.
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Boston
Mass
Charles Sweeney
Claudia
D. Parker
Brown's Bank
la Havre Bank
Prince George
Insurgent Republicans urged to unite with Democrats in Virginia
A Danville Bee report describes Democratic candidate E. W. Saunders touring insurgent lines to win progressive Republicans to overthrow what it calls the corrupt old Republican machine. It notes North Carolina Republicans have repudiated the current party and favor a new deal and progressive policies across the region.
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Virginia
E. W. Saunders
Congress
North Carolina
West
Danville Bee
Clever Stranger Sought by Police in Richmond
In Richmond Virginia a jeweler J J Spilinging at 521 East Broad Street was swindled of a $105 diamond by a well dressed stranger who claimed to be sent by a customer. The man filled a bank check signed E P Vail and left with the stone. The bank later notified Spilling that the signer had no account there and is unknown.
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Richmond
J. J. Spiliinga
East Broad Street
Spillings
Spilliungs
Christian Church Convention Delegates Set for Danville
Delegates will attend the thirty fifth annual Christian churches of Virginia convention in Danville from September 19 to 22. Professor J Thomas, dean of Virginia Christian College, serves as president and will preside over sessions.
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Lynchburg
the Christian Churches of Virginia
Danville
J. §. Thomas
Virginia Christian College
Pawnbrokers and sentimental ten dollar bills
A New York Sun note describes a city pawnbroker who reports people pawn ten dollar bills for small sums like six dollars fifty cents. The seller explains he wants to keep a specific bill, relying on pawnbrokers to tide him over, a practice he calls curious yet common among those who attach sentimental value to certain money.
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New York Sun
Preacher Conducts Services On Steps Of Brooklyn Church
Rev William N Ackley, locked out of St Andrew s P E Church in Brooklyn, conducts a Sunday service on the stone steps for 300 worshipers. Despite vestry opposition and two notices on the door, he remains undeterred as police monitor order and the crowd prays and sings Stand Up Stand Up for Jesus.
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New York
St. Andrew's P. E. Church
Fourth Avenue
Fiftieth Street
Brooklyn
William N. Ackley
Ackley
Thor
Oorth Avenue
Jesus
W. Ackley
David F. Hetzel
Hetzel
American singer to wed nobleman in Covent Garden star saga
Edith de Lys American singer from Covent Garden to wed Vicomte Fritz Von Michaelis, a French nobleman, in London. Her Florence premiere stirred plots to unseat the rival prima donna, but the crowd applauded wildly. He supported her across Europe and attended many performances. She plans to sing for the King of Belgium in Brussels in La Tosca.
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London
Edith de Lys
Covent Garden Opera House
Vicomte Fritz von Michaelis
Miss de Lys
Florence
Vicomte von Michaelis
Europe
Belgium
Brussels
Nicaragua in Period of Rejuvenation Program for Stability
A Washington cable states the United States faces Nicaragua with a plan for a stable government and financial rejuvenation. The message outlines a definite program proposed to the American government to support political and economic recovery in Nicaragua.
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Nicaragua
Washington, D. C
Dean's Kidney Pills Restore Lynch Va Patient
Samuel W Williams and Hill Montague report chronic kidney and bladder pains from Civil War hardships. After using Dean's Kidney Pills, relief came quickly and he was entirely well after a few weeks. Sold 50 cents a box or mailed by Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY. Grand Secretary T Wiley Davis spoke and sang.
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Lynch Va
Deering
Williams
Dean
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
N. Y
Samuel W. Williams
Hill Montague
T. Wiley Davis
Nicaragua Provisional President Devises US Reconciliation Plan
Dispatch from Provisional President Estrada to Assistant Secretary Huntington Wilson outlines restoring friendly ties with the United States. A high commissioner with full powers would negotiate treaties to cover US claims against Nicaragua, including the Emery claim and indemnity for executions under Zelaya. Estrada also proposes a loan backed by 1 percent of customs receipts, and a constitutional convention later this month or in October to solidify his provisional government and set a national election date.
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Estrada
Senor Castrillo
Washington
Huntington Wilson
United States
Nicaragua
Emery
Zelaya
Grace
Cannon
Hamilton High School Opens With Exercises in Cartersville
In Cartersville Va the newly built Hamilton High School will be formally opened with drills and music by pupils. Distinguished educators will speak and a fag and Bible presentation by H Gray Haddon of Richmond represents Rescue Council No 1. Evening talks by Professors B T Newton J S S Thomas of Lynchburg and J H Binford of Richmond accompany the ceremony.
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Cartersville
Hamilton High School
H. Gray Haddon
Richmond
Rescue Council, No. 1
Order of United American Mechanics
B. T. Newton
J. S&s. Thomas
Lynchburg
J. H. Binford
Deadly Navy in Time of Peace
Newport News Times Herald comments on deadly accidents in peacetime. An explosion on the battleship North Dakota kills three sailors and injures others, following a prior Fort Monroe gun explosion. The piece questions discipline and safety of naval propulsion and weapon systems.
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Fort Monroe
North Dakota
Newport News Times- Herald
Danville Knitting Mills foreman pleads guilty on ten hour law
Labor Commissioner Doherty reports Danville Knitting Mills foreman L B Conway pleaded guilty in Danville Mayor's Court to violating the ten hour law and was fined 20 dollars plus costs. Separate cases alleging underage child labor were dismissed after school records established ages.
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Richmond
Doherty
Danville
L. B. Conway
The Defeat of 1896 and Democratic Losses
The piece argues against labeling 1891 as the decisive year of defeat, noting instead that the Democratic party suffered its worst setback in 1894 during Grover Cleveland’s second term and again in 1904 with the nomination of Judge Parker, as reported by Clifton Forge Review.
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Grover Cleveland
White House
Judge Parker
Clifton Forge Review
Cuban consul J. R. Cabrera pledges Newport News base
J R Cabrera consul from the republic of Cuba to the United States filed papers in the Secretary of the Commonwealth office and received his exequatur from the President. He set up headquarters at 119 Twenty sixth Street and has brought his family to Newport News, being active in new republic politics.
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J. R. Cabrera
Republic of Cuba
United States
Secretary of the Commonwealth
Twenty-sixth Street
Newport News
Senor Cabrere
Young Republic
Odd Fellows Welcome Yancey Grand Master Visit in Richmond
In Richmond Virginia Grand Master Robert D Yancey of Lynchburg received a hearty reception from Odd Fellows Monday. Delegates gathered at Murphy's Hotel for greetings before a several hundred strong contingent rode to Belvidere and Main for ceremonies presided by Lieutenant Governor J Taylor Ellyson. The spacious lodge room was packed for the official visit by three linked lodges across the state.
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Richmond
Robert D. Yancey
Lynchburg
Richmond Lodge
Murphy's Hotel
Belvidere
Main
J. Taylor Ellyson
Erecting Large Tobacco Warehouse at Arrington Lynchburg VA
A new warehouse costing 10500 is under construction in Arrington Nelson county. A tobacco market will open around October 15 for loose dark leaf sales. Most crop will be marketed at Arlington, with Lynchburg shipments redirected despite expected higher prices there.
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Arrington
Lynchburg
Nelson County
Arlington
Splendid report on cotton crop
Washington special President Finley of the Southern Railway Company reports encouraging business conditions in the Southeast. The cotton crop is later than usual but better than last year per the U S Department of Agriculture. The June planted area is up 140000 acres, and the South expects a large corn crop.
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Washington, D. C
Finley
Southern Railway Company
United States Agricultural Department
Potomac
Ohio Rivers
Mississippi
United States
Alabama
South
Struck by lightning kills Amelia county farmer at work
W. M. Willis of Amelia county was struck by lightning and killed instantly Wednesday afternoon while working in his tobacco fields. Survived by a wife and four children, he was the son of R. H. Wills. He had several brothers in the city.
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Amelia
W. M. Willis
Amelia County
Powhatan Institute at Belona Va A girls school offer
Powhatan Institute Belona Va advertises a home school for girls between tidewater and mountains, forty miles from Richmond, eight miles from the James River Division of the C and O R R. It touts trained teachers, college prep, a High School Certificate, music and art, and a full academic course with physical culture for 150 dollars plus expenses. Catalogue via RB Porter Business Manager Belona Va.
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Home School
Tidewater
Richmond
Western
James River
State Board of Education
Isundry
Porter
Belona
Untamed and forever the tameless woman in print
A mixed cascade of vintage column prose and tips centered on women’s role, behavior, beauty, and household advice. It weaves bold declarations about female strength with practical notes on lace cleaning and skincare, quoting a Chicago News line and offering plain guidance.
Richmond Policeman Rescues Children From Burning Window
A Richmond police officer saved two children hurled from an upstairs window of a burning building. The officer, likened to a baseball catcher, displayed cool nerves and precise aim. The mother, described as a skilled pitcher, also faced peril. The piece notes neither is certain to receive a Carnegie medal, but praises the woman for her calm courage.
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Richmond
Shorthand by Mail First Lesson Free From Virginia College
Advertises a correspondence shorthand course offering the first lesson free and home study. Promises credit toward tuition when entering school and maps a catalog with courses in stenography and typewriting. Provides address at 112 Church Street Lynehiyas for enrollment inquiries.
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Virginia Commercial & Shorthand College
Church St
Lynehiyas
Maine Swing Nets Wide Margin Against Regular Republicans
The Alexandria Gazette notes strong GOP district shifts in New Hampshire and Vermont, with Maine swinging against the regular wing by over 8,000 votes after a prior 7,653 edge. National issues like the Aldrich tariff influenced congressional races across the region.
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Jdolts
New Hampshire
Vermont
Maine
New England
Alexandria Gazette
Marine Eye Remedies Offer Promises in Ad Copy
An old advertisement invites readers to request a free 48 page illustrated Eye Book from Marine Eye Remedy Co of Chicago and to send in eye troubles for advice on remedy application. The ad claims the product strengthens weak eyes and soothes pain, selling for 50 cents and recommending usage for sore eyes eyelids and granulation in adults and babies.
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Marine Eye Remedy Co
Chicago
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