Father Pursues Missing Ada Templeton Across Continent
Special to The Washington Post reports Franklin County girl Ada Templeton eloped with Rev Bryant H Fulkerson. Father Dr R B Templeton travels to California to claim her, aided by private detectives after a long chase spanning towns and states. The couple’s arrest follows letters to a lover, with family in a prominent Tennessee lineage opposing the union.
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Ada Templeton
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Bryant H. Fulkerson
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Mlowe Stulkher
Tennesser
Jemipleton
Alfrants
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Tiatos
Fire devastates town as homes flattened and losses tally
A massive blaze tore through a town on April 4, forcing fifty houses onto the street and leaving many homeless. Firefighters battled the flames as residents watched the inferno threaten a large frame building and nearby structures. Damage reached about four thousand dollars with several other properties affected.
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Burglars Thwarted After Post Office Break In
A past week burglary at a post office near Washington County was foiled when a postmaster woke to an alarm and startled thieves who fled with stamps. A searing blast damaged the building, but authorities believe no one was injured. In other regional items, a Baltimore man and a Washington County surgeon of historic note died, and a British steamer Inkum fire was contained after cotton bale damage.
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Galveston
Hamburg
Tobacco sales light. prices hold as frost hampers plants
Special to The Washington Post reports South Boston Virginia on April 5 that leaf tobacco offers are light under 300000 pounds with average prices just over 12 cents. Mouth to foot sales total 2000455 pounds at about $1144 per hundredweight. Frosts damage young canvas beds yet indicate higher acreage. Richmond notes a weekly warehouse receipts slump but year over year sales remain strong. quality varies with some excellent lots selling well while old leaf moves out of first hands amid cold weather.
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Richmond
COR
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New England
Atchison
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Che Erie
Downing Seeks Simple Christian Life in Alexandria Talk
Former actor Robert L. Downing spoke at the Washington Street Methodist Episcopal Church South about his conversion to Christianity. He offered anecdotes and stated he is no orator, focusing on spiritual attainment rather than sensational remarks, drawing applause from attendees.
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Washington Post Bureau
King Street
Alexandria
Washington Street Methodist Episcopal Church
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Charles II Bella
Washington Street Methodist
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George H Evans
Marshall JT Dinwiddie
Frank Field
Kenneth Ogden
Senator Taylor
Robert L Taylor
Tennessee
Castles
Young Peoples
Washington Street
Youth Kills Companion in Henrico County Quarrel
James Brown a sixteen year old colored youth was shot in the head by Robert James a companion near Malvern Hill Henrico County. Brown died two hours later without making a statement. The affray followed a quarrel. The shooting occurred as Brown returned home with his father Walthell James who then surrendered him to the deputy sheriff Garnett. No other witnesses known.
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Richmond
James Brown
Robert James
Brown
Malvern
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Henrico County
James
Walthell James
Garnett
Mule mauls boy in farm accident near Cumberland
Frank Culp a farm youth from Morgan County West Virginia was brought to Western Maryland Hospital after a mule seized his leg and nearly chewed it off. Amputation expected. Also, Wilmington Messenger to suspend publication after nineteen years as a morning paper.
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Washington Post
Cumberland
Frank Culp
Afteen
Morgan County
W. Va
Western Maryland Hospital
Wilmington
N. C
Wilmington Messenger
Deaths and market notes from Newport News to St Louis
Jesse Ho Caffee aged sixty four died in Newport News a native of Prince George County and Confederate veteran with a wife and child. A telegram from St Louis reports the death of Frank Rattle Fauntleroy son of Philip Fauntleroy of a prominent Virginia family born in Winchester and 28 years old. He leaves a wife, parents and several siblings. Swift and Company reports Fresh Beef sales on Washington for the week ending April 4 averaging 9 18c per pound.
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Jesse Ho Caffee
Prince George Coity
Winchester
St Louis
Frank Rattle Fauntleroy
Hey Phillin Wauntleroy
Virginia
Fauntleroy
Tee
Thomas Turner Fauntleroy
Swift & Company
Washington
Telegraphers Talk Strike Against Major Employers
Special to the Washington Pax reports that Chicago telegraphers voted to strike against Western Union on June 1 and against the Postal and Associated Press on July 1 unless wages rise 0 percent from March 1 last year. They seek eight hours day work, seven for night, eight hours for extra work, free typewriters, and equal pay for male and female workers. A copy of resolutions will be sent to locals nationwide.
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Chicago
Aptril
Union of Telegraphers
Western Union
Postal and Associated Press
Official Killed in Raid at Speers Ferry Camp
Gate City Virginia reports justice of the peace James Moorefield killed during a raid on a railroad camp at Speers Ferry where he, with two other men, aimed to arrest Frank Brown alias John Brice, a West Virginia murder suspect. Moorefield was shot through a window as companions fled. his body found with two bullet holes. Brown was captured in Tennessee. two camp residents were arrested.
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Gate City
James Moorefield
Cfinchrort
Speers Ferry
Frank Brown
John Brice
West Virginia
Fred
Moorefield
Brown
Tennessee
Girl's assailant killed in West Virginia
Howard Phillips was shot and killed at Detroit West Virginia by John Osborne who surrendered earlier and had been released on light bail. Phillips had returned drunk to the home of William M French and attacked his teenage daughter. Osborne, passing by, intervened and shot Phillips with a double barreled gun, killing him instantly. Phillips had recently been released from prison for a similar offense.
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Wheeling
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Howard Phillips
Detroit
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Willam M French
Osborne
Philips
Stolen Jewelry In Wheeling Law Office Heist
Three 16 year old youths were arrested in Wheeling after attempting to sell stolen brooches from a law office safe. Albert Albinger is alleged to have opened the unlocked safe on March 19 and hidden the $1,200 worth of gems. Companions Carl Rader and Ralph Hercules were also detained. all reportedly confessed while aiming to raise funds to flee to Texas.
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Russell & Russell
Albert Albinger
Bellaire
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Ralph Hercules
Albingers
Texas
Woodsides Body Found In River After Naval Academy Club Visit
Special to The Washington Pact details the discovery of Col Edmund J Woodside, once on Gov Warfields staff, found in the Severn River near the Naval Academy. Eyeglasses on, watch stopped, no foul play suspected by Justice Felamever though death may have been accidental. The body was brought to Baltimore. Woodside had recently left a government post and pursued a military life. The report contrasts theories of suicide with possible accidental death.
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Felamever
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Out of Tune Pain Relief Ad From Miles Pills
An old advertisement explains pain as a nerve discord and promotes Dr Miles Anti Pain Pills. It claims nerves govern pain and that relief comes by soothing nerves. Testimony from BB Hopps of Jessup GA endorses the product with a money back guarantee and a 25 dose package price.
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BB. B. Hopps
Jessup
Miles Medical CO
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Stocks Back and Fill General Business Sets Pace
New York reports stock markets showing back and fill as recovery proceeds with caution. Atchison dividend reduction eyed as a positive signal. railways seek further cost cuts while coal strikes and weak iron trade temper gains. Government economy debates linger as imports shrink and Treasury surplus erodes.
Railroads Order Many Cars in Largest Weekly Purchase
The week saw a record car demand with 4,500 orders. Chicago, Milwaukee and St. Paul will build 2,590 in their shops. Lehigh and New England ordered 20 all steel gondola cars from Cambria Steel and 250 steel underframe cars from American Car and Foundry. Local firms supply 10,000 tons of axles and iron.
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Pittsburg
Chicago, Milwaukee l and
St. Paul
Lehigh and New England Railroad
Cambria Steel Company
American Car and Foundry Company
Chicago
Milwaukee
London Market Quiet Slump On Paris Bourse
London and Paris stock markets closed a week of limited activity amid selling pressure on French rentes and light buying in Europe and America. Berlin opened higher with investor appetite revived by a favorable law compromise, while iron and imperial loans stirred cautious mood as markets priced in possible international participation.
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London Times
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New York Times
Bank Ordered to Reopen Jenkins Trust Co
Kingston district reports Judge Betts signs order to discharge the temporary receiver and allow Jenkins Trust Company of Brooklyn to resume business on April 22 after closing October 3. Williams notes assets of 4303 712 and liabilities including expenses of 3756 54 with capital intact and a surplus of 546 88.
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Jenkins Trust Company
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Betts
Clark Williams
Trust Company
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