Acquitted but Arrested Again in Local Case
After a jury found Rev. J. W. Fishburn not guilty, he was promptly arrested on a warrant by John Tucker charging obtaining $50 under false pretenses. Tucker paid $126 for a lot. $50 was the first payment. Fishburn was jailed awaiting mayoral examination and possible bail for a Corporation Court appearance. Public reaction splits on punishment already served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Fishburn
Fishburn
John Tucker
Tucker
Corporation Court
Concert at the Y M C A Tomorrow Night
Miss Puller presents a concert at the Y M C A tomorrow night promising one of the season's best. Several gallery seats remain available, and attendees will miss a fine recital if absent.
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Puller
Peters burg Electoral Board Appointed by Hast ings Court
Judge Mullen of the Hastings Court today appointed the Peters burg electoral board under the new state constitution. The three members are T F Heath for one year, Thos B Maclin for two years, and Br W Kruse for three years. The article details board duties and appointment rules, including party representation and disqualifications.
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Mule
Mullen
Hastings Court
Petersburg
Thos. B. Maclin
BR. W. Kruse
Circuit Court
Corporation Court
United States
New Laws for Social Clubs Proposed in Virginia Senate
Judge Wm. Hodges Mann and Senator Saxon W. Holt introduced a trio of companion bills targeting liquor sales by social clubs. The measures bar clubs chartered since April 16, 1903 and future ones from dispensing liquor unless licensed, and prohibit chartering in local option districts. Existing bona fide clubs gain former rights. penalties for violations are severe, aiming to end bogus clubs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Hodges Mann
Nottoway
Saxon W. Holt
Newport News
Senate
New Spring Suite for Boys at Harrison & Co corner
Harrison and Co on the Corner announces a new spring suite for boys. The display highlights latest fashions, sizes, and affordable prices for families seeking fresh wardrobe options. Local shoppers are invited to visit this week for selections and fitting assistance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrison & Co’s
Seward Bible Class Grows at First Baptist Sunday School
The Seward male Bible Class at First Baptist church has expanded since January to about 100 members, with 71 present last Sunday. A banquet for members is planned at the church tomorrow night featuring a full menu and programs by local and visiting notables. Next Sunday rally day will include a sermon by Rev. Dr. Taylor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seward
First Baptist Church
Dr. Taylor
Seward Bible
Personal Mention and Brief Notes of Interest
Mr. L Emmett Badger, in Florida for his health, is getting along as well as could be expected. The funeral of the late B Burch was held this afternoon at 3 o clock from St Josephs Catholic Church. Mr W J Merek died several days ago at City View farm across the river from the city, leaving two daughters and one son.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. Emmett Badger
Florida
Burch
St. Joseph’s
Would Pass No More Child Labor Laws
A gentleman, keen on the Legislature’s child labor law, says if asked to draft a similar measure he would refuse. He objects that laboring people would perjure themselves about their children's ages to avoid sending them to school.
To be Married This Afternoon at Six Oclock
At the residence of the bride on Harding street this afternoon at 6 o clock Miss Ida Gertrude Andrews daughter of Mr R B Andrews will unite in marriage with Mr Wm Thos Wilborne by Rev 8 C Hatcher Immediately after the ceremony the couple will leave for a bridal tour in the north The bride is an attractive and popular young lady and the groom is a well known engineer in the employ of the A U L
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Harding Street
Ida Gertrude Andrews
R. B. Andrews
Wm. Thos. Wilborne
Police officers omitted in Richmond arrest report
The Tuesday arrest item credited Lieut Donahue but omitted officers Beck and Aldridge who assisted in detaining the suspected black suspect in Richmond. The omission is corrected to acknowledge their participation in the arrest.
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Richmond
Lieut
Donahue
Beck and
Aldridge
Lieut. Donahue
Uber Pegro
Ice in Swift Creek Delays Cotton Mill Work
A late cold spell left Swift Creek thick with ice hampering the cotton mill operation for a considerable time. Now the mill is running smoothly with a full force employed.
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Swift Creek
Mortgage on the Big Fair Secures 4 Million Loan
Washington reports a mortgage by the Louisiana Purchase Exposition Company to the United States Government covering a 4 million dollar loan authorized by Congress. Secretary Shaw possesses the mortgage. payments totaling 4 million are scheduled from February through May, with repayment to begin in June. If repayment fails, the Government will take charge of the fair. Robert A. Fullerton oversees receipts as Government agent and earns one fourth of 1 percent of collections.
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Washington
United States
Congress
Shaw
Failur
Exposition Company
Robert A. Fullerton
Washington Post reports Jones seeks return amid Roanoke mob fallout
Rev RR Jones, the Roanoke negro minister driven out after alleged remarks on the Shields assault, is ill in Washington but eager to return home. He carries letters from Roanoke whites defending his reputation and inviting his return, while condemning the mob violence.
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RR. Jones
Roanoke
Shields
Washington
Hilbarger
Hilb
Virginia
Mr. Jones
Children recover from diphtheria at orphan asylum
All children at the Methodist Female Orphan Asylum who had diphtheria have entirely recovered. The facility has been fumigated and quarantine raised. Children will return to school in a few days.
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Methodists Female Orphan Asylum
Row Negro Accident On Halifax Street Leads to Injury
Rugene King attempted to draw a pistol during a street row between African Americans on Halifax street and accidentally discharged it, injuring his leg. The mayor will investigate. In other news, Germans form a society and Portner Brewing Co promotes Hof bran Beer by phone order.
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Halifax Street
Rugene King
Portner Brewing Co
Roanoke City Assault Reports Quick Seizure
Early noon in Roanoke a maskedBlack assailant entered tailor E Reed Brown’s home near Shields Avenue. He demanded money, dragged Mrs Brown, tried to strike her with a club, then fled. two Black suspects were jailed though Mrs Brown could not identify her attacker.
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Roanoke
E Reed Brown
Shields
Schmulbach Withdraws From West Virginia Senate Race
Wheeling West Virginia February 24 Henry Schmulbach the Wheeling millionaire brewer and local political boss announced his retirement from the race for Senator Scott seat today He has gone to the Pacific Coast and his announcement was made through his chief lieutenant Councilman Thomas OBrien which ends a bitter factional fight waged for two years The Schmulbach faction will now support Scott It is said Scott s other opponent J L Caldwell will retire in another week giving the junior West Virginia Senator a clear field for re election.
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Wheeling
W. Va
Henry Schmulbach
Scott
Schmulbach
Pacific Coast
Thomas O’brien
J. L. Caldwell
West Virginia
Invincible trinity of England Japan and America predicted
In a Religious Herald piece Rev Dr Calvin S Blackwell argues for a future invincible trinity of England Japan and the United States. He says the Russia Japan war will ignite world events and that England Japan and America are united by destiny, commerce, and civilizational aims.
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Calvin S. Blackwell
Norfolk
Japan
England
United States
Blackwell
Russia
America
No Mediation for Japan Stated by Government
Japanese government rejects mediation by any foreign power in a formal statement. A separate ad promotes Portner Brewing Co Hofbrau beer, claiming pure, delicious and fully matured quality brewed from finest malt and Bohemian hops. Phone 163 for cans.
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Portner Brewing Co
Hofbrau
Battles and naval movements near Port Arthur reported
The Port Arthur correspondent notes Japanese losses including steamers and a torpedo boat. Russian ships Bayan Novika and Askold engage in cross fire as twenty three Japanese vessels appear on the horizon. The czar congratulates Viceroy Alexieff and the squadron on repulsing a Japanese attack. Constantinople mentions a controversial Dardanelles passage inquiry and a disobedient reply by Minister Minorov (Minovi) triggering no official request.
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St. Petersburg
Port Arthur
Novosti
Bayan
Novika
Askold
St Petersburg
All Europe For Russia Far East Sympathy Favoring Cossack
London reports European public opinion largely supports Russia in the Far East conflict with a Europe nearly all Cossack in sympathy. England backs Japan, while conservative voices fear a Yellow Peril. In Irkutsk troop movements rise as Baikal ice transport runs toward March. Prices climb as a felt shortage yields a $100,000 windfall for a speculator.
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London
Russia
Far East
Europe
Napoleon
England
Japan
Spectator
Irkutsk
Siberia
Lake Baikal
Henry Williams Confesses Sole Guilt in Assault Case
Lynchburg Va Feb 24 The negro Henry Williams under death sentence for assault on Mrs Shields of Roanoke admits in a statement today that he was romancing when he claimed an accomplice acted. He says he alone is guilty and his original confession was the truth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lynchburg
Henry Williams
Shields
Roanoke
Law Breakers Before the Mayor's Court
Stewart Ridley and Eugene King, both colored, faced charges including assault and battery and mis demeanor as proceedings continued. Otis Adams listed as suspicion, while Ridley was discharged for violation of a city ordinance.
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Stewart Ridley
Eugene King
Otis Adams
Ridley
Children Need Golden Medical Discovery for Digestive Help
An old saying notes children eat beyond their stomachs and risk stomach trouble. Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery is praised for curing digestive disorders and boosting nourishment, with testimonials from Mrs. Ella Gardner of Waterview Virginia. The ad promotes the Common Sense Medical Adviser free with stamps and lists Dr. R.V. Pierce in Buffalo, NY.
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Pierce
Golden
Ella Gardner
Waterview
Middlesex Co
Dr. Pierce
Omfy
RV. Pierce
Buffalo, N.V
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Mann
Holt
First Baptist Sunday School
Caastoo Orta
Washington City
Washington Post
Qurantine
Roanoke City
Shadow of the Shield
Dr. Blackwell
Black Sea
Constantinople
Dardanalles
Minovieff
All Europe
Ace Us
Petersburg Wall Paper Co
Bank Street
Academy of Music
Black Patti
Mr. Cleveland
New York
Thos
E. Bush
Tammany
Twenty-ninth Assembly
Grover Cleveland
Twenty-ninth District
Thos. Churchill
Treasury
Charles 3. Fairchild
Ashbell P. Fitch
Cleveland
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