Man Hunt Underway After Norfolk Farm Killing
Special to The Washington Post reports a manhunt in Norfolk County as deputy sheriffs and a 15-man posse search for Edward Morris wanted for killing Thomas Spencer at Simpsons Farm. Morris fled after stabbing Spencer in the heart, was traced to a colored suburb, found under a porch, and escaped again. A second tract of the settlement is being searched as authorities close in.
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Refuses a Consulship Near The Ware Receives Offer
The latest political notice reports a prospect refusing a consulship tendered in Windsor Ontario. The figure amounts to about $100 valuation, with a noted sum of $9,000 in West Virginia Senate context. The event reflects a broader pattern of self sacrifice amid partisan tensions within the Republican ranks.
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Address by Dr Munhall at Newport News convention
The document records Dr Munhall addressing the Newport News convention on April 22. It notes officers named by the convention including President George W. Moulker, Bricksburg. Vice President IT Mirchint, Chuiatteville. Corresponding A member A Tete Browles. Recording secretary Wiss Sans Lisler. Treasurer Woo Soran. with details of adjournment and next meeting.
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CEAD MAN IDENTIFIED BODY OF GEORGE BROWN
The body of George C Brown, drowned last December, was identified from a button found in clothing. The corpse was exhumed and positively identified by a relative in Norwich, Glewcester County. The body had not been exhumed previously. The finding came after a river recovery near Portsmouth and Norwich.
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Tramps Rob Watchman in Bold Hold Up
The incident reports three tramps who held up a watchman near Bulway last night. They secured $2 in money and the pistol used, then fled toward Lexington while officers pursued. Special Detective Hinge 15 is assigned to the case.
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Stranded off Hatteras rescue after court case report
The article details a midnight stranding near Hatteras of a vessel crew rescued by government safety workers. Capt Hussey led eight waterline rescue teams and a judge’s later actions involve Woods and his wife protests over lottery pinets while officers pursue responsibilities and a jury case against Beard and employer as surety. The piece cites Washington reports and legal developments with attorneys named.
Postponements Hit Local Hearings and Bank Case
The Washington article notes delay in a bankrupts heating in Big Stone Gip until April 27 as El Mir Harper and counsel remain at the courthouse. It also mentions a murder charge delay in Prince George Circuit Court due to absent physicians summoned for the defense.
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Virginia Obituary Notices From Fredericksburg and Surrounding Areas
Obituaries record Julia Hughes of King George County dying at home near Igo aged seventy. Fredericksburg resident Jonn M Raesres of Stafford County passes away at home near Wood aged seventy one, a former Union soldier and pensioner. John Wo Hall of Pittsylvania County dies after long illness, aged sixty, with widow and five sons surviving. Joseph Johnston, Roanoke County businessman and prominent figure, dies at Riverside home aged eighty, due to heart trouble.
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In Defense of Martin Absence From His Office
A Buckingham Court House speech defends Senator Martin against Gov Montigue claims of missed duties. The speaker accuses Montigue of pushing federal power moves and criticizes primary election views, noting Martin’s alleged absence from office and questioning the governor’s actions.
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East Hanover Presbytery Meets and Elects Commissioners
Special to The Washington Host reports East Hanover Presbytery examined Petersbur order and approved ministry candidates. J W Rosenbio D and Rev William Melchite elected commissioners to General Assembly in Toll Worth Ilex May 18. Other actions include fall meeting site chosen, address by Lalitha Sistkuma Tipiness, and Japan prayers. Winchester Presbytery organized with Rev Gilkeson moderator and Rev H Stanton clerk.
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Negroes in Conference Opens Forty Second Washington Meeting
On April 12 at Winchester a session of the Washington colored conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church opened with about 176 ministers and delegates attending. Harry H. Baker welcomed the group for Winchester citizens. E S Williams was reelected secretary with a panel of assistants. T W Waters presiding elder reported Staunton district flourishing as white and colored clergy filled the audience. The conference is expected to adjourn next Sunday night.
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Leesburg votes against liquor license amid dry years
A special local option vote in Leesburg Virginia defeated the licensed sale of liquor. The town has been dry for two years as anti liquor groups and the Anti Liquor League opposed the proposal while supporting organizations campaigned vigorously.
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Cure Nervousness and Heart Nerves via Shoop Remedies
An ad explains inward nerves control digestion heart kidneys and more with a promise to remove cause of nervousness. It offers a full dollar bottle of Shoop remedy sent by mail, plus books on digestion heart kidneys and rheumatism, urging women to request the Heart Book and the Rheumatism Book.
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Maryland Man Missing and Suspected Death Report
A Maryland man Roger Shinn once connected with German Brewing Co of Cumberland is missing after last seen boarding a westbound train. reports later say his wife was told he was found dead in a Nebraska hotel. The tale includes forged notes and bounced checks tied to local bondsmen and a prior disappearance, with officials noting potential financial motives.
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Robbed in Baltimore Suspect Arrested on Arrival at Wilmington
A Baltimore dispatch reports a man robbed of 90 in money and two drafts totaling 2100 at Baltimore Union Station. A suspect answering Schultz’s description was arrested on the train to Wilmington and identified as Harry Hanson, with bills found but no weapon. He is held for Baltimore authorities.
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Death of Gen J F Grant in Baltimore
Gen J F Grant, grand secretary of the Sovereign Grand Lodge of Odd Fellows in the United States, died today at Union Protestant Infirmary after an operation for a serious internal infection. Funeral services will be simple and held tomorrow at his residence in Baltimore, with the funeral train to take him to Petersburg for burial.
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Seven fall from Danville bridge during early morning collapse
A partial collapse of the new Dan River bridge in Danville Virginia sent seven men and machinery plunging twenty five feet into the water. Four were injured including Whitse Highland Toledo Ohio foreman Howard Lunard Columbus Ohio Lee Jordan Covington and D Nance timekeeper. Patterson Cincinnati Ora Heaman Indianapolis escaped without harm. Patterson surfaced with his cigar intact. Boats retrieved workers, witnesses included hundreds of laborers. Defective planking caused the accident. Virginia Bridge Company of Roanoke was building the bridge.
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Virginia to Investigate Death at Lorton
Richmond April 2 Geo Montague acted on a request from the Assistant Secretary of State in Washington for information for the Italian Ambassador concerning the Leanto death at Lorton. Papers were sent to Fairfax County Commonwealth’s Attorney for full details on the deputy sheriff’s killing by the Hahar and the murderer’s suicide, plus a probe into the alleged attack on the Ithan that led to his wounds and death.
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FIRED BY INCENDIARIES SPECIAL TO THE WASHINGTON POET
Frederick Md April 12. Fire at the fiber brush works narrowly escaped destruction by an incendiary attempt. Fourteen men involved in a department were dismissed last week as the foreman was removed. Attackers broke a window and tossed air soaked waste inside. Automatic extinguishers and chemical gear contained the blaze before it grew. The factory employs many workers turning out brush.
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Died from exposure found near Bakerside farm
Special to The Washington reports the decomposed body of Daniel Smith aged 28 from Bognesbura found under a maple tree on Jacob Snyder’s farm near Bakerside Washington County. He disappeared January 1 after visiting Webster Wade and was last seen at Tulghmanton. An empty whisky flask was nearby and authorities suspect exposure in the snow led to his death.
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Lovers Quarrel Led Cumberland Girl to Attempt Death
Miss Mig Gill aged about nineteen, of Luke County, Maryland, attempted suicide this morning at Hair Wayne’s boarding house in Cumberland. A lovers quarrel and a letter indicated she wished to die but be kept alive until her fiancé Guff Neff could marry her. She drank Laudanum and left a note. the plan was thwarted and she is expected to recover.
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Death by own action at Richmond Virginia
Clumsy, fragmented OCR notes indicate a death by self-inflicted act in Richmond Virginia around April. Mentions Tahus Rah Sayents, Shusting Jams, and Despendines, with references to Janus Braker & Son and a person named Ariker living in Richmond for a century.
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