Contested House Seat Case and Post Office Scrutiny
The document by Congressman-elect W. A. Young defends his contested House seat against Richard A. Wise and reviews alleged fraud claims. It also discusses Norfolk post office matters including Deputy Postmaster Henry Valred and a pending appointment, with coverage of local political reactions and the Portmark Degen alert in Alexandria.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. A. Young
Messrs. Browne & Co
Richard A. Wise
Lawler
Willanelurg
Mr Young
Tia
L Wise
Delvet
Wise
Bowden
James J. Colbert
Henry Iis
Washington
Cy Valred
Portansier Degen
Dens
Norfolk
Henry
Fire destroys Buckner's Orphans' Home in Dallas area
A fast spreading blaze wrecked Buckner's Orphans' Home near Dallas, killing nine children and injuring many others. Residents, including Mrs. Britton and farm families, rushed to rescue as the wooden building burned rapidly, with several victims unaccounted at first.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dalas
Tex
Buckner
Here
Hertic Mrntton
Marin
Milton Grideh
Carlos Luter
Willie Nichards
Grover Cleveliend Yarbrough
Oscar Jackson
Preston Welbins
William Mer
Virgie Neilson
Eugene Black
Richard Marks
Arthur Weilwards
Oscar Coward
Ray King
Eix
Charles O. Axbannon
Dick Richards
Dannie Gray
Charles Friend
Sadie Britton
Eisheen
Bennyt Ware
Samuel Henderson
Eieven
Atte Tritton
Pata
Pune
Toon
Dallas
Epworth Choir Benefit Recital At Epworth Mod Church
Thursday evening performance at Epworth Methodist Church features Mr Iene and Miss Moy Mondons with Mary J. Ewell and others. The program includes Mendelssohn works, string solos, piano and organ pieces, violin obbligatos, and vocal ensembles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Epworth Mod Church
Iene
Atis Moy Mdnonds
Mary J. Ewell
So. Prawns
Aliss Balle
Jones
Crowell
Jenkins
W. PF. Liatles
Mise Virconiteer
Plank
Chiries Bhares
Mendelssotin- Bartholdy
Odytier Ty Buck
Moly Child
Bhelly
Mtr
Chas Teresa Miss Leng May Edmonds
Fantasy
Orean
E.e. Aeea
E Waemer
Virginia Roeper
Mr. Koerner
Man Arrested on Drunken Threats After Head Wounds
Threatening oo OMeer and colored Pred White was arrested this morning on charges of being drunk and threatening OMeer W. T. Caftee. He reported bleeding profusely from head wounds inflicted by oMeer. The officer filed a report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oo Omeer
Omeer
W. T. Caftee
Local notices and town chatter from Brambleton area
Local items report a series of social and business happenings. Mrs Maggie Gans of We mn dies. Miss Edna Arnold of Atlanta visits Brambleton. a theatrical program and charity events planned for tonight. John Willis heads to New York for buying. Brambleton and Kelly avenues see a false alarm during a fire drill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
HH. Y. Smith
Patti
Karlel
Haltmore
John Ho
New York
Blues
Alf
Tanore
Tie Gies
Fiori Morten
Maly
Brambleton and
Kelly Avenues
Norfolk and Western
Wakethefih
Voutie People's Union of the
Breeninson Stlavet Vmaptlet
Stn
Realdoice
Church Street
Maggie Gans
We Mn
Mies Plofbeimer
Mrr
MM. Hofbeimer
Roud & Ward
First
City
Jean Stroud
BR. B
Ward Gas
Judice Arlen TL
Hanekel
W. O. Portlock
Sussex County
Chen
J. F. West
J John Willis
Jim
Dave Mr. Wis
Lnying Qaid
Miso
Petersburg Bank Heist and Local Notices Stir Dinwiddie County
A Petersburg segment reports a break in at Mr. A. T. Deadman’s store in Pocahontas with entry by two feet and a horse drawn plan. Thieves looted tobacco, whiskey, cigars, and sugar, killing a man at Cobt’s lumber mill and injuring another in Dinwiddie. The item also notes board resignations, Confederate veteran parades, and upcoming county court sessions in Dinwiddie and Prince George, with various local officials referenced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Petersburg
A. TM Deadman
Liedan
Ein
Cobt
Pord
Thtandadile
Farley
Board of Diiverors
Central State
Baker
Aeaisnagne
AL Phin
Masonic Hall
Tseneral Cullen A. Wattie
Man
Rioh
Ord
Davis
Wom
Charles & Hor
mx-Goxerier
Cameron
Wotin Lamb
Richmond
Messer
County Court of
Dinwiddie
Minhas
Reads
James BM. Oates
Nemozine Alstriet
Prince George
Mowerva
Jt Ja
Icelork
Robert Jackson
Phillip Alor- Fin
William Lewis
Joseph Ruther
Friday Melvaine
al- Nees
John Y. Harris
Din- Widdle County
Eulogies honoring Crisp ex-Speaker on House floor
The House paused public business to eulogize Charles Crisp of Georgia. Speakers including Henderson Richardson Gartlet McMillin and De Armond praised Crisp’s honor, intellect, and self respect as they recalled his long service and influence. The session adjourned after tribute resolutions were adopted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Charles Crisp
Georgia
Henderson Ilown
Catchings
Richardson
Penn
Gartlet
McMillin
Cunmantapsa On
X Hermann
Ore
de Armond
CAL
Buckhad
Cowper
Eta
Swanson
Lacey
Lows
Well iCal
Wheeler
Woodard Fon
Ohio
Melaurin
Mere
Wellington
Tate
Live Sweeton
Lawson
Wille Thaventogles
Reed
Toni
Epmaker
Crisp
Nun Demneray
Putener
Hihee Crisp
Oy Saes
Win
Fponty Er
Thibutaprom Henderson
Mendersont
Hell
Weir
Congress
Sonlight
Lis Strensihy
Amin
Nooy
Greenwood Broadsell offers best goods at low prices at The Casket
Messrs Greenwood & Bro advise public to buy the best gands at the lowest prices. They announce a West stock of starting sliver watches diamonds at prices that speak for themselves. More Histmin Kodaks and supplies on hand. Heavy inveloe of sterling steel from $1 to $1.50. The watchmaker and chronometer is at the old stand. Call at The Casket No 168 Main street for best value.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messrs
Greenwood & Bro
New York
Main Street
Tragedy of Modern Times and World Plague Fears
The piece reports India’s famine crisis with millions starving and the plague threatening Bombay and surrounding regions. It notes international relief efforts, British and European reactions, and warnings of broader unrest. Also covers the Anglo American treaty prospects and Queen Victoria’s health rumors, plus a Moslem outbreak alert in Constantinople.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indi
Bombay
Ypieulhia
Fannie
India
Creat Dvuath
Tds
Europe
Benin
Diplomatie
Crete
Utes
Nis
Constantinople
Monticello Hotel Pile Foundation Nears Completion
Work on the Monticello hotel pile foundation advances with 14,000 piles planned to drive across 16 miles of shafts totaling about 400 loads. A valve incident caused a brief delay but operations resume. piles range from 60 to 120 feet and will be bound with iron cors to form a solid base for the six story structure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monticello
Plice
Norfolk Base Ball Club to open Atlantas grounds March 2
Announcement lists Norfolk Grounds opening March 2 at Atlantas and April 18 for Baltimore seconds. It notes Norfolk grounds opening on April 8 with McCabe University Club of Thichimond. Boston plays here April 9 and Baltimore April 10 and 12.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norfolk Baseball Club
Atlantas
Baltimore Seconds
Norfolk Grounds
McCabe University Club
Thichimond
Boston
Baltimore
Samstag's sale to clear Chittenden Dry Goods stock
Notice urges attending Samstag's sale of Chittenden Dry Goods at 870 Main Street and 215 217 Church Street on Monday Jan 18 at 10 am and 2 pm. The ad lists remnant fabrics, silks, velvets, curtains, lawns, satins, and dry goods under clearance. Eyeglasses prescription reference appears as stray text.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wrignt's
Main Street
Old No
Jor
Chitteden
Samstag
Chittenden
Church Street
New State Prison Favored by Superintendent and City Leaders
Richmond reports Superintendent I W Lynn advocates a new state penitentiary to relieve crowding. bond funding and convict labor proposed. City politics swirl around Mayor Taylor, Councilman Rountree, and wage disputes. Baseball park planned with 1,200 grandstand seats and 4,500 bleachers. Also notes are a marriage in Police Court, a suicide attempt by Estelle Scott, and a duel-challenge case in County Court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond
W. Lynn
Virginia
Lynn
Edward Lewis
Carrie Randolph
Jackson Ward
Lewis
Estelle Scott
Ladlea High Grade Muslin Underwear Sale at Levy Bros
iLery Bros announces a major clearance of ladies undergarments and linens. The sale features gowns drawers chemises corset covers skirts and assorted yard wide Cottons at deep discounts with prices slashed from 60c to 2.00 and more. Also notes reduced passage fare by the Chesapeake and Ohio boat line and new Point trips starting January 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
iLery Bros
Coost
Dantt
Mo Co
M. Levy
Also Mentioned on This Page
Dr, Wise
Ane Denes
Mhepublican
Iet
Mikes
Ecw
Doctors
Wiolesa Alee
Epwortio Orgin Rechtal
Chas. Gores
W. DD
Rowell
Oberon
von Weber
Wustordle
Salome Quartet
Rheinberger Misswell and Jones
Linley
Jentina
He Whiting
HEV Iinks
Astore
Ana
Fatty
Saul
Honterson
Jaws
Mim
Ein Labers
Judge de Armond
Missuwuri
Lewes
Mont
Rooma
Ennla
Orient
West
Sun Printing
We Publishing (Company
London
Eeorgeiden
Selon
Internova
Heinbay
Vicki
Jacking
Rosea
Ian
Paris
Connor
Hankin
Ania
Senate
Iasin
Meclinsey
Wright
Taylor
Wil
Rountree
Mr. Rountree
Derman Snead
Hettle
Virginia Baper
Ellyson
de W. Marshill
Lloyd T. Smith
Eppa Suarob
Scott
Dodson
Ita
Charles 2. Dodson
St. James
Twelfth
Bank Streets
Broad Street
College
Harry Atley
Charles Langley
Geo. D. Wise
Old Point
Cheganeake and
Rishmone Boat Company
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