Forest Fire Rages Across Three States Flares Toward Border
Reports from Bristol Virginia detail a 100 mile fire line across Johnson and Grayson counties in Tennessee Virginia and North Carolina with winds driving a wave like path. The blaze destroyed lumber yards commissaries and homes including those of J M Blackburn and Robert Flan, and damaged considerable standing timber. Local residents sheltered as the fire crossed Shady Valley and nearby areas, with losses estimated in the thousands as crews fought to confine the spread.
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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 Washington Post reports Keyser Preparatory School in West Virginia faces a clash as graduates resist a planned commencement address seen as unfit. Faculty warned the ceremony would be canceled if the class refused. Several class members offered resignations amid threats of expulsions.
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Wanial
Washinton
Sryser
W. Va
Keyser Preparatory School
Raw
West Virginia University
Adulaenet
Manchester Annexation and Richmond Key Delivery
Fragmented report notes Manchester’s annexation and delivery of a symbolic key to Richmond amid a civic procession of officials and prominent citizens. The event, dated April, marks a transition of authority and celebrates the consolidation of two cities in the Hammond region.
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Richmond
Richy
Jndee
Western Maryland News Briefs on Daily Affairs
In Hagerstown yesterday a local council race saw Jorge Keedy tied atop the tally amid recount chatter. The petition of HL Stegmann Whe Hyublon, noted as a democratic nominee, faced scrutiny as candidates sought a recount based on merits.
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Hagerstown
Jorge Keedy
Tautall Democrat
Stegmann
Hyublon
Rho
Asc
Died of multiple causes at New York area hospitals
Obituaries note the deaths of Elizabeth Gates wife of R and de ce whe, Mary FitzGerald widow of Michael W Vale, and Maria Loutsa widow of William Woodward. Details include residence addresses in New York and Philadelphia, funeral arrangements, church services, and interment dates, with requests to omit flowers and for private services. The notices list surviving relatives and indicate services to be held in coming days.
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Mroweved Hospital
New York
Torl
Rer Magill
Magn
Tadd
Fom
Maria Loutsa
William Woodward
Mark — “Woodward
Philadelphia
Marriage and Death Notices Inserted Across Papers
Notices note that marriage and death items were published across multiple papers including The Washington Post and Providence Journal, with mentions of additional newspapers such as Pittsburgh Dispatch, Cleveland Plain Dealer, and St Louis Globe-Democrat, reflecting cross-paper syndication.
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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 linked to Haymarket riots
Hagerstown Md April 15 Clinton Bt of Washington county son of Hubert St Clair of Hagerstown was hanged this morning at Rockford for the murder of Mrs Mary McIntosh. The gallows carried the same act of executive justice used on anarchists in Chicago and the Pendergast case. Secretary in Raleigh appointed George P Ball to succeed EB Jones as superior court judge amid resignations and Pell’s obituary context.
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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 News Briefs and Tragic Train Accident
The President appointed postmasters in Boggs Webster County and Farnum Harrison County. A 6 year old boy William Cerson of Burnsville was fatally struck by a train. The state capitol statue of Stonewall Jackson was approved for the front yard by the State Board of Public Works as a gift from the Daughters of the Confederacy. The body of Patrick Gas from the Lewis and Clark expedition will be memorialized with a monument at Pierce Run. The state parole board recommended parole for 18 out of 35 applicants, with 17 denied and two carried to May. Fish in West Fork and Monongahela rivers suffer mass die-offs due to indigenous contaminants. conditions worse than last year when restocking occurred.
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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 capture local happenings and marriages
In Richmond May 11 and 12 the State convention of the Fraternal Order of Eagles will convene with E R Fuller presiding in WORTHY President Frank E Herring unable to attend. Floyd County native William J Quesenberry, 68, died after being struck near Pulaski by a Norfolk and Western train. Staunton aldermen back sanitary enforcement aid in exchange for tax relief. Mrs Goldy Bass of Paterson confesses to being Julius Bass’s wife upon confrontation with photos of her three children. In Forrest Glen Catherine M Barrett and James W Thompson of Silver Spring wed at St Charley O Rosensteel’s ceremony. In Hagerstown Allee J Smith of Lantz and Marion M Bowman of Smithburg wed today. Orpha Main and John Cine of Boonsboro announce secret marriage at Boonsboro residence. Mary B Nesdy of Waynesboro fatally burned rolling soap. dress caught fire at kettle. In Annapolis Mary Arden Randall engages John M Cates, Denver attorney and former Yale football coach at naval academy, per notification from J Wirt Randall and wife.
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Order of Eagles
Richmond
Frank E. Herring
E.R. Fuller
William J. Quesenberry
Floyd County
Norfolk and Western Trib
Pulaski
Roanaks Hospital
Staunton Board of Aldermen
Porest Glen
Catherine M. Barrett
James W. Thompson
Silver Spring
Charley O. Rosensteel
St. John's Catholic Church
Hagerstown
Allee J. Smith
Lantz
Frederick County
Marion M. Bowman
Smithaburg
A. M. Evers
United Brethren Church
Orpha Main
John
Cine
Boonsboro
Mara
Beachley
W. Scott Richard
Washington Post
Anhapolis
J. Wirt Randall
Mary Arden Randall
John M. Cates
Denver
Yale
Naval Academy
Pay Roll Increases at Roanoke and Western Shops
Roanoke May 16 The Norfolk and Western shops paid employees 130000 dollars, up nearly 20000 from last month, the largest payroll since October 1907 when payroll reached 140000 dollars.
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Roanoke
Norfolk and Western
Dewar's Usher's and Williams to Kalon Wine
A concise report notes the transfer or involvement of Dewar's Usher's Black and White and Sanderson's William Williams with Kalon Wine. The item highlights notable brand names and potential distribution or endorsement links in the wine industry.
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Dewar
Usher
Sanderson
William Williams
Kalon Wine
Civic Improvement League Leads Alexandria Cleanup Effort
Civic Improvement League workers, organized under a city proclamation, cleaned streets and curbside dumps from dawn to night. Volunteers loaded waste into boxes and sand barrels, with carts and wagons aiding the effort as residents were urged to keep the town spotless in the days ahead.
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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 supporters urge Willam H Hamilton to run for Congress against Representative Carlin in the November election. Hamilton, an active young Republican and fluent speaker, is connected with prominent Washington social and cross country riding clubs. Democratic opposition is not expected in the strong Democratic eighth 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 state corporation commission granted charters to several Alexandria based firms including The Colonial Portland Cement Company with officers Wisley M. Balderston J C Balderston and Frederick P. Russell and capital stock between 1000 and 3 million dollars. The Blest Review Publishing Company seeks a 310,000 capitalization for a general printing business. Alexandria Washington lodge of Masons funds memorial for George Washington, with Andrew Jackson Lodge and Mount Vernon Chapter contributing. Also: suit by P T Harrington against the city for loss of a horse, Alexandria Athletic Club to play Linworth, new Bostwick Company officers elected, James W Nalls buried, and Sando leaves Allis Chalmers to open Boston office.
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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
Alexandria-Washington Lodge of Masons
George Washington
Andrew Jackson Lodge
Old Dominion Commandery
Mount. Vernon
Alexandra
Lave
Norfolk and Portsmouth Allegé Failure in Bond Schedule
A defective 100000 dollar bond case centers on alleged failure to keep the schedule time. Names include Jordan Breaths and a New York security party, with the Washington Post cited as the source.
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Norfolk
Portsmouth
Washington
Con
New-York
Jordan
Panic at Funeral Service Causes church collapse
At a funeral for Lottie Smith a section of the church floor collapsed during the service. Several hundred members were present when the panic erupted as the floor gave way and people were jammed and bruised in the scramble to escape.
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Lottie Smith
Banker Ends His Life in Monterey Kentucky Richest Citizen
Monterey Va April 23 The wealthiest citizen of Highland County Jared A Jones aged 65 shot himself through the temple at 5 this morning Death was instantaneous He had opposed measures affecting his bank and the examination of his books by an accountant found correct He was a Confederate veteran church steward and bank cashier He leaves a wife four sons and two daughters among his children are Dr C Jones Andrew Jones Robert H Jones and W F Jones The stock farms supply many fine export cattle
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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 Burns Kanawha and Union Hotels at Burnsville
A morning blaze in Burnsville W V started by a defective gas fixture gutted the Kanawaha and Union hotels and the residence of J B Knight. Operator Robert Heater a patron of the Union Hotel suffered fatal burns. Three families lost homes. fire damage described as small in scale but destructive.
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Clarksburg
W. Va
Kanawaha
Union
Burnsville
Robert Heater
Union Hotel
Maryland Obituary Roundup in Hagerstown April 15 16
Multiple brief obituaries and notices from Hagerstown Maryland and nearby areas. Includes Randall Claggett Worthington, 67, Norfolk and Western engineer, and his survivors. Reports sudden deaths of Mrs. Tydia Hahn, 2 year old Sue Startzman, and 70 year old Mrs Hannah McCoy. Also notes Civil War veteran William Wright, and engagement of Miss Annie Louise McWilliams to Dr William P Miller with Pasadena wedding planned. Names, ages, and familial ties detailed.
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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
William Wright
Big Cove
John Wright
Pérsoles
Senator Daniel Condition Satisfactory After Rest
Special to The Washington Post reports United States Senator Daniel slept eight hours and rested quietly after waking. Attending physician notes pulse, temperature, and respiration satisfactory. Also from Norfolk Virginia, April 15, the state fisheries board reappointed eighty two oyster inspectors in Tidewater district despite some contest. reports on a falling trestle incident and a prison cremation in Mooreville are included.
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Daniel
Washington Post
Dayton
Fis
United States
Norfolk
Virginia State Board of Fisheries
Tidewater ‘District
Oth
Washington
Clarksburg
W.va
Circus Davis
Buchannon
Carthy Lumber Company
Curtin
Willam Moerit
Bisfremen
Aviien
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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
Goldly Bass
Paterson
Julius Bass
Ahes
Bass
Maryland
Waynesboro
Mary B. Nesdy
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
J. William Lee
Pennsylvania Ave
Jobn BE. Wright CO
Avery
Im Oon Une
Chayel
Geecaliea
Doy
Vich
Salexandria
Pion
Congress
Alexandria Countian
Mr. Carlin
Corporation Commission
Granta’ Papers
Masonic Temple
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
Sando
Allis-Chalmers
Milwaukee
Wil J. Sando
Allis- Chalmers Company
Quahy
Boston
Elgin
R. Harris. & ‘Ca
the Twelers
Euneral Service
Treas
Jared A.jones
Highland County
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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