Fire Line Of 100 Miles Sweeps Three States
Reports from Bristol Virginia April 16 describe a massive 100 mile forest fire across Johnson and Grayson counties in Virginia and neighboring areas in Tennessee and North Carolina. High winds fueled rapid spread destroying homes, lumberyards, commissaries, and numerous fine timber stands as residents fled the advancing flames like an ocean surge.
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Tennessee
Carolina
Virginia
Washington Fost
Bristol
Johnson County
Agvk County
N. Gy
Grayconvu
Faulkner Lumber Company
Shady Valley
Altos
Imore Kenera
Graduating Class Strikes At Keyser Preparatory
Wanial Ltr Washinton Post reports Keyser Preparatory School in West Virginia faces upheaval as the graduating class protests the planned commencement oration. Faculty threaten action if the class resignations proceed, with discussions of expulsions and student demands over graduation standards.
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Wanial
Washinton
Sryser
W. Va
Keyser Preparatory School
Raw
West Virginia University
Adulaenet
Manchester Annexation and Key Delivered to Richmond Event
Reported city consolidation events in Manchester and Richmond with a ceremonial delivery of the “Key” to the Stir side city amid a procession of officials and prominent men. Also notes deaths including Rev. Snoup and Mrs. Lidstone, with brief obituaries of local officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond
Richy
Jndee
Independent paper to be started in Hagerstown
West of Maryland news notes possible new independent paper in Hagerstown amid reports of varied local events. Mentions councilman Tautall and candidates HL Stegmann, Whe Hyublon. A recount petition was discussed, with emphasis on merit over party lines.
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Hagerstown
Jorge Keedy
Tautall Democrat
Stegmann
Hyublon
Rho
Asc
Died notices from Philadelphia area obituaries
Multiple death notices list victims including ELIZAGATEL wife of R and daughter of Mr and Mrs. SEMI AL EEL, and MARY FITZGer widow of Michael W Vale of 32nd Street NW. MARIA LOUTSA widow of William Woodward aged 79, and other locals. services announced with mass, interment and private funeral details. Interment and memorials set for April 12 to 18 with notices requesting no flowers and private ceremonies.
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Mroweved Hospital
New York
Elizagatel
R. & Decewhe
Taycor
Norik
Mary Fitzger
Ishi
Michael W Vale
Enty-Third Street
Marelay
Stephen's “Church
Torl
Rer Magill
Magn
Ey. Bu
Tadd
Azed
Maria Loutsa
William Woodward
Mark — “Woodward
Philadelphia
Marriage and Death Notices From Major Newspapers
Notice cites inserts from The Washington Post and other papers for marriage and death notices. References include Providence Journal Cleveland Plain Dealer Rochester Herald New York Times St Louis Post Dispatch Syracuse Post Standard Philadelphia Public Ledger and others.
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The
Washington Post
Enqoirer
Pitsburg
Dingatch
Fisrali
Providgnes Journal
Eswveland
Fran Beeler
Rorhester Herald
New York Flaws 5
St. Loui Renabuis, Abe St. Paul Planter Press. Sia
Ceuelen
Syracuse Post-Standard
Vt Folphia Poblte Ledger
Murderer hanged at Rockford in Haymarket echo
An article from Hagerstown Maryland dated April 15 reports the execution of Clinton Bt. Cladr of Washington County, son of Hubert St. Clair, for involvement with anarchists tied to the Haymarket affair. It notes his execution on the gallows and references figures linked to Chicago and Pendergast. Also covered are North Carolina code changes and a new superior court judge appointment in Raleigh.
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Chicago
Washington Post
Hagerstown
Clinton Bt. Cladr
Washington County
Hubert St. Clair
Rockford
Moulder
Mra
Mary McIntosh
Gsfidwa
North
Caroling ‘Code
Raleigh, N
George
P. Ball
Alem
Superior
EB. B. Jones
Pell
State” Code
Raleigh
William B. Pell
Christian Advocate
West Virginia Notes: Postmasters Named and Tragedy Near Burnsville
The President appointed West Virginia postmasters including Annig S. Boggs in Webster County and Mark Nichols in Farnum Harrison County. A six year old, Bruln Carson, son of William Carson of Burnsville, was fatally struck by a train yesterday. The State Board of Public Works to place Stonewall Jackson’s statue at the Capitol in Charleston as a gift from the Daughters of the Confederacy. The body of Patrick Gas, a member of the Lewis and Clark expedition, to be reinterred with a monument at Pierce Run. The State prison parole board recommended paroles for 18 applicants, with 17 denied and two carried to the May meeting. Fish mortalities occur in the West Fork and Monongahela rivers due to indigent matter. conditions worse than last year when restocking followed.
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West Virginia
Annig S
Boggs
Webster County
Nichols
Farnum
Harrison County
Bruln Cgrson
William Cerson
Burnsville
State Board of Public Works
Stonewall Jackson
Capitol
Charleston
Daughters of the Confederacy
Patrick Gas
Wellsburg
Pierce Run
Glass
Ine
Virginia Briefs and Local Events Highlight May Convention
Virginia notes report a state Fraternal Order of Eagles convention set for Richmond on May 11 and 12 with deputy grand president E R Fuller presiding in the absence of Grand Worthy President Frank E Herring. In other items William J Quesenberry of Floyd County dies after being struck near Pulaski by a Norfolk and Western train.
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Order of Eagles
Richmond
Frank E. Herring
E.R. Fuller
Pay Roll In Roanoke Rises To Record Level
In Roanoke on April 16 Norfolk and Western shops paid employees 130000 dollars, about 20000 more than last month, the largest payroll since October 1907 when pay reached 140000 dollars. The rise reflects ongoing cost pressures in the rail yard operations.
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Roanoke
Norfolk and Western
Dewar's Usher's Black and White Sanderson's Williams
A compact list of beverages and brands appears, naming Dewar's Usher's Black and White Sanderson's Williams and Kalon Wine alongside. The snippet suggests a catalog style entry or ad copy with multiple product names without context.
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Dewar
Usher
Sanderson
William Williams
Kalon Wine
Civic Improvement League mobilizes Alexandria cleanup effort
The Civic Improvement League, proclaimed by action, organized volunteers to sort and remove household waste by cart and wagon. Workers filled boxes and barrels, with city carts and teamsters assisting until a large dump near the city formed. Cleanup aimed for completion today and ongoing future efforts to keep Alexandria spotless.
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Cive- Improvement League
Actos Motor
Curtin
Yeaterday
Alexandria
Oris
Tinith
Tate-tiy
Teague
Hamilton for Congress in Virginia's Eighth District
In Alexandria county Willam H. Hamilton is urged to run against Representative Carlin in November. An active young Republican and fluent speaker, Hamilton is linked to Washington social and riding clubs. Local belief is Carlin will seek Democratic nomination, leaving little worry about the fall election in the Democratic stronghold district.
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Alexanona
Willam H. Hamilton
Alexandria County
C. Carlin
Hamilton
Alexander Hamilton
Washington
Alexandria
Carlin
House of
Virginia
Virginia Charters Granted and Local Notices
The Virginia Corporation Commission granted charters to several Alexandria based firms including The Colonial Portland Cement Company with officers Wiseley M Balderston of Washington DC and Frederick P Russell of Alexandria. Capital stock ranges from 1000 to over 3 million. Also Blest Review Publishing Company with up to 31500 capital stock. Masonry funds note Alexandria Washington Lodge and Mount Vernon Chapter donating toward a George Washington memorial in Alexandria. Sues City for Loss of Horse: P T Harrington sues Alexandria for 5000 following a horse’s death due to alleged city negligence. Alexandria Athletic Club to face Linworth Athletic Club at North Alfred Street field. Bostwick Company elects officers Edmund Belding president W B Belding VP W F Belding treasurer. James W Nalls funeral services held at 28 Wolfe Street. Sando Leaves Allis Chalmers: Wil J Sando resigns after six years to open consulting office in Boston.
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State’ Corporation Commission ‘of
Virginia
Alexandria
Colonial Portland Cement Company
Wisléy M. Balderston
Washington, J
W. Balderston
Washington, D. C
Frederick P. Russell
de Alexandria
Timeveaclure
Wale
Blest Review Publishing Company
J. K. Jenks
N. P. Ward
Freawarenan J. H. Cox
Waabingts Church
Orning
Harry
Cantey
Om Gating
Pamhesters
Cockey
Frank Pollard
Carrot
Bierce
Garmar
Tolaver
George W. Keys
Sando
Allis-Chalmers
Milwaukee
Wil J. Sando
Allis- Chalmers Company
Quahy
Boston
Alleged Bond Breach Slams Norfolk Portsmouth Schedule
A report alleges a failure to keep the contract timetable on the Norfolk and Portsmouth line. The Washington Post notes implied improprieties around bond safety and the involvement of Jordan in the disputed agreement.
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Norfolk
Portsmouth
Washington
Con
New-York
Jordan
Panic at Funeral Service in Church Hall Collapse
Chaos erupted during the funeral of Lottie Smith as the church floor collapsed trapping and injuring several worshippers. Hundreds gathered as people scrambled to escape and aid flowed amid the panicked crowd and fallen debris.
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Lottie Smith
Banker's suicide shocks Highland County in Monterey
Monterey Va April 23 The wealthiest citizen of Highland County Jared A Jones 65 shot himself through the temple at 5 this morning amid bank opposition and a county books examination He was a Confederate veteran Methodist church steward First National Bank cashier and longtime county treasurer His wife sister of Rev Dr Fleming of Lynchburg died years ago leaving four sons and two daughters The stock farms supplied fine export cattle and his sons lived in Monterey Weir Stamfton and nearby towns
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Washington Post
Monterey
Hightina County
Jared A. Jones
Rimeelf
Himelf
Jones
Methodist Church
First National Bank of
Montecey
Yenta
Wighiabd
RH. Fleming
Lynchburg
C. €. Jones
Stamfiton
Andrew J
Robert H. Jones
Moneerey
W. F. Jones
Weir
Busses Macy
Margaret Jones
Fire destroys two hotels and homes at Burnsville
Special to The Washington Fest from Clarksburg West Virginia reports a morning fire in Burnsville destroying the Kanawaha and Union hotels and the residence of J B Knight along with several small buildings. Robert Heater, operator and patron of the Union Hotel, was fatally burned. The blaze started from a defective gas fixture leaving three families homeless.
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Clarksburg
W. Va
Kanawaha
Union
Burnsville
Robert Heater
Union Hotel
Maryland Obituary Notes From Hagerstown Area
Obituary notices report the death of Claggett Worthington Randall at 67, a Norfolk and Western engineer, and other local deaths including Mrs. Tydia Hahn, John Shuff, Miss Sue Startzman, Mrs. Hannah McCoy, and Leon Hightman kin. also an engagement announced for Annie Louise McWilliams to Dr. William Preston Miller with plan to wed in Pasadena, California.
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Hagerstown
Claggett
Worthington
Randall
Norfolk and Western
Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers
Red Men
W. Worthington
Randall Is
George N. Delander
Wolfsville
Frederick County
Sue Startzman
Daniel “S. Startzmen
Hannah MecCoy
John Pottenberger
Hightman
Prederick
John Hightman
Burkettsville
Daniel's Condition Satisfactory From Washington Post
Special to The Washington Post from Dayton Ohio on April 15 reports Senator Daniel slept eight hours and rested quietly after awakening. Attending physician notes pulse temperature and respiration satisfactory. Also notes Oyster Inspectors Reappointed by Virginia board of fisheries in Tidewater district with many inspectors renewed. other contests mentioned.
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Daniel
Washington Post
Dayton
Fis
United States
Norfolk
Virginia State Board of Fisheries
Tidewater ‘District
Oth
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Manchester
Jefferson Davis
Hentee
Pakkd
Def Snoup
Fitzgerald
Garrett County
Pennsylvania
Fortress Munroe
Ed Tee Washington
Mes Lidstone
Hira
Western Maryland News
Frellerek
Rombany Capital
Tein
MF St. Aw
Fell
Superior Bench
Virginia Briefs
William J. Quesenberry
Floyd County
Norfolk and Western Trib
Pulaski
Roanaks Hospital
Staunton Board of Aldermen
Goldly Bass
Paterson
Julius Bass
Ahes
Bass
Maryland
Porest Glen
Catherine M. Barrett
James W. Thompson
Silver Spring
Charley O. Rosensteel
St. John's Catholic Church
Allee J. Smith
Lantz
Marion M. Bowman
Smithaburg
A. M. Evers
United Brethren Church
Orpha Main
John
Cine
Boonsboro
Mara
Beachley
W. Scott Richard
Waynesboro
Mary B. Nesdy
Anhapolis
J. Wirt Randall
Mary Arden Randall
John M. Cates
Denver
Yale
Naval Academy
R. F. Harvey's Sons
Semmostens Chapel
Crelesheay Nor
WM. H. Sardo & CO
Fst
Modern Chapel
Lincoln
Thos
Sergehon
R.& Cain
von Thst Tw
Brass 3000
A. Costello
Frank Geier’s Sons
Speare
N. W
Stiletie Firstcare
Frank A. Speare
Geo
P. Zurhoerst
East Capitol T
J. William Lee
Pennsylvania Ave
Jobn BE. Wright CO
Avery
Im Oon Une
Chayel
Geecaliea
Vich
Salexandria
Pion
Congress
Alexandria Countian
Mr. Carlin
Corporation Commission
Granta’ Papers
Masonic Temple
Alexandria-Washington Lodge of Masons
George Washington
Andrew Jackson Lodge
Old Dominion Commandery
Mount. Vernon
Alexandra
Lave
City
P. T. Harrington
J. K. M. Norton
Circuit Court
Harrington
Linworth
Alexandria Athletic Club
Linworth Athletic Club
North Alfred Street
Bostwick Company
Edmund Belding
W. B. Belding
W. F. Belding
Henry G. Lehman
Frederick D. Miller
Inage
Jon C. Fay
James W. Nalls
James W.nalls
Walfe Street
W. F. Watson
Firett’ Baptist Church
Elgin
R. Harris. & ‘Ca
the Twelers
Verry
Euneral Service
Treas
Jared A.jones
Highland County
W.va
William Wright
Big Cove
John Wright
Pérsoles
Circus Davis
Buchannon
Carthy Lumber Company
Willam Moerit
Bisfremen
Aviien
Cwonden Jal
Mooresvil
Manhattan
Calvert Co
Broadway
29Th Street
New York City
Cafe Elysee
van Vorbis
Tere
Luther C. Johnson
Johnson
Morgentowh
Marine’ Band
Potomac Drive
William J. Mantelmann
Angelun
Lucia Af
de Ballet
Heradiade
Staunch Ang Tne
Donlaettl
Stone
L. Sanford
Bingley + Waser
Miassemet
Newcorn & Green
F Street
Merchant Tailors
Noalco
Noalco Dept
F Streets
N. E
S.A
Swift Specific Co
Atlanta
Lacey & CO
Henry Evans, Inc
Whelesala
Burchell
N. W. Burchell
C. Lansburgh Furniture Co
Ninth St
Berens’ Grocers
Angelvan
Gates & Rich Cask ‘Forestars Hows Agts
7Th St. Mw
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