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Newspaper
Salem Times Register
Location
Salem, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Sep 21, 1883
Page
2
Remarks on Mahoneism decline and Democratic prospects in Virginia. Nominating details for Senate and House, rail and population notes for Lynchburg, Charlottesville session dates, and editorials from Richmond Dispatch and Pittsylvania Tribune. Individual testimonials cite Brown's Iron Bitters for debility and dysentery.
Norfolk va Sept 15 Judge Robert A Mayo of Westmoreland county father of Robert Mayo with Judge Garrison's certificate as a Congressman died by self inflicted gunshot on a Baltimore steamer after revealing he was coerced into political work he loathed. A watchman interrupted the act but Mayo shot himself. The era of Boss Mahone is condemned as dishonorable.
A week old marriage ends with the bride lost in New York while husband visits Long Branch. She seeks her sister in Philadelphia after letters bearing her address are torn up, then returns to Matron Webb at police HQ awaiting his search. The column notes a Virginia resort owner, Col. Joh L. Eubank, declining a $110000 cash offer for property after buying it earlier.
Richmond Va Sept 16 Major Peyton G Hale of Grayson county Democratic nominee for the senatorial district including Grayson and Floyd counties is stricken with paralysis at his Grayson home. He may retire from the campaign and a new candidate could be nominated. Also noted: a North Carolina railroad project styled Wilmington Wrightsville and Onslow Rail road is owned entirely by Black investors with white subscribers allowed, track along the coast shows six miles of road bed completed.
Major Gary introduced resolutions praising the Third Maine regiment for their reunion action. The measure asks Maine lawmakers to back federal support for homes for invalid Confederate soldiers and requests official appreciation from Georgia to the Maine officers and Governor. The chamber welcomed the resolutions.
A New York Herald editorial urges the President to publicly rebuke General Mahone for an intimidatory circular aimed at Virginians in government service. It warns Mahone to abandon bosslike tactics and to safeguard federal office holders, pledging prompt action within 24 hours. Also noted is the Virginia Knights Templar assembly in Danville on October 10 with orders issued.
In Rockingham and nearby counties excitement rose over miscegenation cases. Two white girls fled with Black men, pursued by relatives armed with shotguns. One couple was arrested after a chase. lynching talk followed. Nine similar cases reported in the region.
An account from The Washington Post details a Sunday evening disturbance after the Louisville express train left Charlottesville. Passengers, including a young lady, faced seats being denied by four negro men prompting a scuffle between Mr. Sharp of Columbus Mississippi and the assailant Farrar who tried to draw a pistol. The altercation ended with Sharp beating the man, who later sought arrest in Washington but was discharged for lack of jurisdiction. Also reported: John Williams of Appomattox County confessed to horse theft near Liberty. eight cowboys from the McLain ranch in Colorado had a spree ending in killings and injuries. Brown's Iron Bitters praised for dyspepsia relief.
Our County Fair closed last Friday with good attendance and notable exhibits. Prominent Democrats Hon. Henry S. Trout and Hon. Jas. W. Marshall attended, drawing strong ovations and a predicted four hundred vote majority in November. Parts of the county suffered frost damaging crops. A railroad collision near Bonsack’s caused significant damage but no injuries. Prof. Miller offers art lessons. Seven Springs Mass advertised as a health tonic for complexions.
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