Lynching in Indiana sparks North-South clash over crime
A report notes a Negro man lynched in Terre Haute Indiana for assaulting a white woman, with editorial critique on punishment across regions. It also quotes Col Hoge advising Salem district liquor offenders that selling liquor is unwise, and discusses planned labor and farmer representation in the Constitutional Convention. Roanoke debates delegate selections amid party tensions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Terra Haute
Indiana
Col. Hoge
Salem
Two Delegates Suggested for Constitutional Convention
A Roanoke Times correspondent proposed two delegates for the Constitutional Convention from the district Hon J Allen Watts of Roanoke and Capt James C Langhorne of Salem Watts praised as a leading lawyer Langhorne noted as a level headed conservative business man in the region
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roanoke Times
J. Allen Watts
Roanoke
James C. Langhorne
Salem
Editorial Tangles In Virginia Newspaper Pages
A Charlottesville Progress note discusses awkward reading in one column urging electors to back the Constitutional Convention and another column announcing the editor’s candidacy. It fears such jarring content, but acknowledges exceptions from some in the business who push boundaries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia
Charlottesville
Circle of Kings Daughters Bans Drinking Men
In Wilmington on February 26 the Kings Daughters circle of St Luke's Reformed Episcopal Church pledged members to avoid companionship with any young men who use intoxicants. The group also discussed cigarette smoking but took no firm action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilmington
Del
Circle of Kings Daughters of St Luke's Reformed Episcopal Church
Washington Letter on Canal Politics and Tax Cuts
February 26 1901 Washington Letter notes Democrats in Congress push for war tax relief while Republicans seek to kill the Nicaragua Canal bill in conference. It cites Senator Morgan charging McKinley influenced committee action and accuses some Republicans of bowing to England over the Panama Canal issue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
House
Senate
Morgan
Committee On Foreign Relations
Nicaragua
United States
McKinley
Mr. McKinley
Nicaragua Canal
England
Panama Canal
Cabinet of
Colombia
Washington
Edward VII
Great Britain
First Meeting of Creditors in Newman Bankruptcy
Notice in the Western District of Virginia Roanoke roanoke City roanoke County identifies J D Newman as bankrupt adJudicated February 6 1901. Creditors are to attend February 27 1901 at 10 am in Roanoke at Room 616 Terry Building to prove claims appoint trustee and examine the bankrupt. Referee in Bankruptcy G H Penn files the notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nathan T. Nisinger
Roanoke
Roanoke Bankruptcy Notice for William P Heal
In the Tile District Court of the United States Bankruptcy, Wm P Heal of Roanoke Virginia is adjudicated bankrupt. A meeting of creditors will be held January 15 1901 at 9 o clock in the forenoon in Room 616 Terry Building Roanoke Va to prove claims appoint a trustee examine the bankrupt and conduct other business. Referee in Bankruptcy G St Penn Feb 27 1901.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
PD. Newman
Roanoke
Newman
Terry Building
Yorclock
G. HL. Penn
Wm. Pr. Hoal
Wm. P. Heal
Dankrupt
Mare
G. St. Penn
Edward E. Carner
Edward &. Carner
Roanoke City
Brnnery & D
Eadward & Carner
Hoombib
Perry Builcding
Nathan T. Nininger
A. D
G. H. Penn
Theforce
Gustavus B. Gee
Toanoke City
Senate
Gustavus Bb. Geo
Ofice
Terry
A. D. Joo
Ty Poperly
G. H. Enn
District Court OF the United States
Western District of
Thos. A. Bolling
Thos. A. Bollingner
Sydney
Blackburn
Sydney D. Blackburn
Dstrict
Sydney D. Blackburt
Hoon
Welock
G. HE. Penn
Bannkruptcy
Edward E. Carner Declared Bankrupt In Roanoke Court
The Western District of Virginia bankrupted Edward E. Carner of Roanoke City. A first meeting of creditors is set for March 9 at 9:00 AM in the Perry Building Roanoke with Referee in Bankruptcy G. W. Penn presiding. Creditors may attend and participate in required business.
Local Notes From Back Creek Community
Reports note visits by RC Wertz and Henry Reynolds from Salem, illness improvement, and crop concerns. They mention Miss Jessie’s death at 66, Woodrum family moving to Roanoke, Daleville school drumming, March homecomings, and social antics by Back Creek youths. Also references to exhibition plans, trades, and weekend activities around the parish.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Little Joe
RC. Wertz
Back Creek
Henry Reynolds
Salem
B. Henry
Jessie
John Woodrum
Roanoke
H. ©Lkenberry
Daleville School
C. Powell
Jordan Woodrum
Mr. Wertz
Millard Bolton
Luther
Sam Henry
Park Aldridge
Jor
Truste e sale notice for Creston Land Company property Salem
The trustee Minnie H Hannah, dated August 20 1800 and recorded in Roanoke county Virginia, will on March 26 1001 offer for sale public section in front of the Court House Salem lot 7 section 2 Creston Land Company's property. Terms cash to cover costs plus 5 percent commission and past due notes with a one year credit on remaining balance secured by bond. L OC Hansbrough trustee.
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George W Lowry
Lowry Farm
Salem
TI Ksuday
High Street
Frederick Rhodes
Salem Termis
Hansbrough
Teste
Chas D Denit
Roanoke County
Williams Et Als
Bieininger
Bank
Lewis Hall
Lewis Huff
Hollins
Alie Huff
Ruster
Trost
Winsin
Bok X Sd
Creston Land
Kalem
Creston Land Company
Uas
Court House
Salem Va
Pas . C. Hansbrough
Rustee
Wim Simpson
Creaton Land Company
L. C. Hansbrough
Minnie H Hannah Tome
L.oc
Henrietta King
Rowanoke County
Irgqina
Circuit Court of the Coay of
Roanoke
Eliza W.watts
H. Clay Starkey
H. Clay Reer
Virginia
Orbdkiten
Salem ‘Times Register
Chas
Dinit
W. W. Ballard
P. Q
Remnant Sale At Roanoke Bargain House
Tomorrow two big values in coat suits attract women with stylish cuts and first class tailoring. Remnants include India linens, lawne, dimities, lace stripe muslin, maslins and plaids. An odd lot of dress goods and odds ends on clearance table offer one third to one half off special prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
India
Roanoke Price Fighters vow to defend savings
A Roanoke group declares they are the champion price fighters ensuring no one undersells them. They promise to restore goods at a saving of at least 25 percent on purchases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roanoke
Wash Boilers Specials for Housekeepers in Galvanized and Tin
Advertisement offers two wash boiler specials. Galvanized wash boilers 54 gallons priced at 50 cents complete. Tinned wash boilers 44 gallons priced at 40 cents complete.
Sale of Bed Pillows and Sewing Aids
Sale of bed pillows and sewing machine supplies includes needles for all makes at 2 for 5c, attachments at 50 percent off, oil 8c per bottle. Also hosiery bundles with men’s socks six pairs for 25c and women’s hose sets for 50c.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Wm. A. Glasgow, Jr
Wasuixcrox, D. C
Republican Congress
Pension Bureau
Pension Committees
Congressional
Representative Cannon
House Committee On Appropriations
Representative Loud
California
Mr Loud
William L. Stiles
Committee On Accounts
Mr Cannon
Senate—Foreign Relations
Bureau of Animal Industry
Department of Agriculture
Tillman
Jim Thomas
J. D. Newman
N Tile District Court OF the United States
WM. P. Hoal
District Court OF Tile United States
Bankrouptcy
Dist. Court OF Tit
Gustavus BB. Gee
Yan
Lein Bankruprey
Jostah G. Willis
Too
Lik Mand
Mi H
Air Point
M. F. Huff
Atos
C. L. Hatcher, Ex’or
Mr. Lowry
L. Hatcher
Circuit Court
County of
I G McClanahan
Frederck Rhodes
D. Denit
Pound
Avanoke Mervantile
Campbell
Salem Ave
J. S. Persinger
D.O. Shanks
K. W. Kime
Salem, Va
Dillard's Drug Store
W. B. Dillard’s
DUG Store
Roanoke Bargain House
Revison
E. Wile
Bell Phone
Furnisher
One
Price Clothier
N. E. Corner
Campbel Ave
Jefferson St
Roanoke, Wa
WS. Beal & Go
J. A. Thomason & CO
Cees
Jewelers
C. M. Nalls
Campbell Avenue
Salem’s
Madras
Carlisle
Smith & Ferguson
Brown's Hardware
Syracuse Hill Side
Wwe
Oliver
South Bend
Roland
Syracuse Plows & Repairs
F. W. Brown
the Hardware Man
Spinal Saas
Koontz
Horner
Farmers National Bank
A. ¥. Buller
ER. W. Eller
W. Brubaker
Eller Bros. & Brubakt
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