Nudity No Objection Declared in Philadelphia Sculpture Exhibit
The exhibition faced jurors' objections as photographs of nude statues offended feelings yet photographers were later accepted. The National Sculpture Series showed works by prominent sculptors with only one woman among jurors. The jury unanimously favored exhibiting certain pieces, including pieces deemed inspiring rather than provocative, while express concerns about nudity were noted but did not prevent display.
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Million Dollars Involved in La Uniber Vue Case
Fragmented OCR text references a large sum and a legal or corporate matter in La Uniber Vue with names like Corey and Wall IK Ob Woght. Details are unclear due to garbled source text but imply a significant financial dispute or lawsuit involving a company and a timeline around May.
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Burglary Attempt Targets Post Office and Store
A burglary attempt was made in April at a post office and adjacent store near surley. The intruder entered through a broken window, fired shots, and attempted to loot the premises, but fled before completing the robbery. Local authorities pursue leads and review security footage.
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Norfolk Judge Halts Brewery Sale In Bankruptcy Case
The April Norfolk session canceled the sale of the Old Cominion Brewery and Inn Company plant. Judge Waddill, on motion by general creditors, refused to confirm the sale to R C Billy, bondholders’ representative from Pittsburgh, for $7. Property appraised at $234,000. Court ordered plant closure and indefinite postponement of resale.
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Gamma Province Meets Traternity Convention Opens in Winston-Salem
Special to The Washington Post reports the biannual Gamma Province of Sigma Alpha Epsilon met in Winston-Salem to cover Virginia March and South Carolina and the District of Columbia. Rev Alfred R Berkley of Mayodan presided. A banquet was held tonight and two business sessions are scheduled for tomorrow.
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Husband shoots wife after quarrel in domestic dispute
Reports say a man shot his wife after a domestic quarrel begun in their home. The couple, married only a few months, had an argument when the husband fired a pistol and wounded her. He later hired someone to help. Police investigate.
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Consent order bars West Virginia C O D liquor shipments
Gratton West Virginia April 21 A consent order by Judge Nathan Goff ends United States Express Company C O D liquor shipments in West Virginia The Crescent Liquor Company sued the express firm over C O D liquor deliveries and the ruling reflects a clash between circuit and district courts and signals a broader dry counties trend in the state
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Wedded in a hospital during urgent engagement
Emma Russell of Wonelleste and James F. Fastham Shea wed at Welch Hospital while Fastham lay ill after recent surgery for appendicitis. Rev Ero of Hampden Sydney College officiated as Emma, summoned from Richmond, joined her fiancée in the room. Fastham remains critically ill with limited recovery chances. Emma Russell, from a prominent Winchester family, attended by her brother Dr Singh Russell and others, with the groom’s home listed in Huntington, West Virginia.
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Saloonkeepers testify in federal whisky case trial
Tranville April 21 testimony focused on shipments and sale of numerous barrels of alleged crooked whisky tied to the NyFark Distilling Company. Witnesses include two saloonkeepers and J 2 Stevinson of Stevenson Distilling, plus Revenue Service officials and a Southern Railway agent as prosecutors describe alleged failures to report spirit movements.
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Mock marriage charged in Washington Post report
Augmented by a court note, Siward Wilson and Watkins face charges amid a mock marriage claim. A warrant issued by a brother leads to Wilkson’s arrest after an attempted escape, with details of a substituted ceremony and alleged preparations disclosed.
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Anne Arundel Republicans Back Mudd for Congress
The Anne Arundel Republicans endorsed the administration of President Impervelt and urged Rooseveltian policies to be carried out by his successor. The convention recorded its unqualified approval of Sydney Be Mudd as the Congressman from the district and pledged full support for his re election.
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Shooting Justified After Kernersville Arrest Incident
James Tilly was shot Sunday night as police attempted to arrest his father in Kernersville. Chief Perdue fired when Tilly approached with a shotgun. inquest finds Perdue and deputy Sol Perry not guilty of any wrongdoing. The outcome clears the chief and deputy.
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Cashier Arrested Overdrawn Bank Account at Chase City
Special to The Washington Post Bovdton April 21 Bank of Mecklenburg Chase City branch cashier C Haskins allowed Kershaw Manufacturing to overdraw about 2000 without president or directors knowledge He was arrested and released on bail of 10000.
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Virginia Obituary Notices From Radford and Laurel
Obituary notices report the deaths of Margaret Smith at age 42 of Ment Montgomery County near Auburt The Meadows home. George Page aged about 75 of Germantown died at his sister Mrs Nathan Page residence. Arthur Scott age thirteen died of valvular rheumatism of the heart, noted in Laurel.
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Ballenger Renominated In Alexandria Democratic Primary
Robly D Brumback and Howard W Smith win the Democratic nomination for the Alexandria common council and board of aldermen in a tight ward contest. Ballenger, the incumbent, leads aldermen with 325 votes. Harrie White trails. Brumback and Smith will succeed Strauss and Williams, who declined re-election.
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City council authorizes bond issue to refund 1879 debt
In a special session the Alexandria city council unanimously adopted an ordinance issuing 745,006 of 4 percent bonds in denominations 1090 500 and 1000 to refund the 1879 issue. Bonds will bear interest from July 1 1998 and a sinking fund will be funded annually. The council also discussed a school building for girls and a city lot sale, with several other items referred to committees.
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Montgomery County Medical Association Meets in Rockville
The Montgomery County Medical Association held its annual meeting at the courthouse with the largest turnout in history. Dr Charles Farquhar was elected president with officers including Dr OG M Linthicum as vice president and Dr John L Lewis as secretary and treasurer. Dr James E Deets presided, and a plan to establish a member controlled hospital was discussed. An afternoon tuberculosis address by Dr George Sternberg followed a noon dinner at the Corcoran Hotel.
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Indian on trial for murder in Newport News case
Fourteen witnesses testified in the Corporation Court at Newport News in the murder case of Witchewah an Indian accused in the death of Dora Hall. Witnesses described Witchewah taking Hall to a saloon, heard threats to kill, and testified that the pair were alone in a rear room when the shot was fired.
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Accept Equipment Bids For District Building Furnishings
Commissioners approved serial proposals to furnish and equip the new district building after a committee review. Bidders named include Library Bureau Moses & Sons Marshall Field Derby Desk Co Knipp Sons Trufany Company Lansburgh Furniture Wollacger Veerhoff Stoane Wanamaker Dulin & Martin Barber Rogge Tireproofing Swaze Bailey. Several contracts not awarded to the lowest bidder due to design quality concerns.
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Ten Yards of Silk Prompts Local Investment Hoax
Morgantown residents were promised ten yards of silk for 2 by mail if they paid 2 dollars to a firm in Morgantown. To date many received only silk thread and authorities began an investigation as police probe the scheme reported from Monessen dated April 21.
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Land Witnesses Grilled in Benson Land Fraud Trial
Harlan admitted writing falsehoods at the direction of a Secret Service agent as government star witness testimony collapsed under cross examination. The San Francisco judge and local bar official supervised the grilling of immunity witnesses, revealing admissions about altering lists and payments linked to Benson and other officials.
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Wife Sues for Divorce and Maintenance in District Supreme Court
George J Randall a traveling salesman sued for absolute divorce by wife Catherine McK Randall claiming desertion for another woman. Also James A Walker sued for maintenance by wife Rachel Wilker, alleging ill health and need to work to support daughter by cleaning cars at Limon Station. George Ueinicke sued for maintenance by Mary E B Weinicke. married in Baltimore on April 7, 190.
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Which Shall It Be Beans Battle With Van Camp's
A comparative ad persuades choosing Van Camp's beans over homemade baked beans. It contrasts dry baked beans with steam baked beans, touting 245 degree processing plus a tomato pork blend. The copy urges readers to heat, open, and serve, claiming convenience and savory freshness.
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Van Camp's Beans an Affordable Gourmet Choice
An advertisement extols Van Camp's pork and beans baked with tomato sauce. It contrasts buying beans at 30 cents or hand-picked Michigan beans, and making sauce from scratch versus ready-made sauce, arguing the homemade method yields richer flavor. It promotes canned beans priced 10 15 and 20 cents per can and claims great value for families.
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Miss Alive Abercrombie Miller Weds in New Jersey Church
Van Camp Packing Company of Indianapolis reports the marriage of Miss Abercrombie Miller, second daughter of Commander and Mrs Abercrombie Miller, to Frederick de Peyster of New York today at All Saints Church Lakewood New Jersey. Ceremony led by Bishop Alexander Mackay-Smith assisted by Rev Mr Matthews. Bridal gown white satin with duchess lace. Attendants included Edith Abercrombie-Miller, sisters Frances and Augusta de Peyster, Virginia and Gladys Mackay-Smith. Guests from New York, Philadelphia and Washington attend wedding breakfast at Laurel House ballroom.
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Daughters to Give Dance at Arlington Hotel
Members of Robert J. Lee Chapter Daughters of the Confederacy announce a reception and ball at the Arlington Hotel tonight at nine. Petronesses include Mrs Bankhead Owens Taylor Frazier de Armond Beali Ollie James Pudge Lamar Legare Atkinson Shepherd Magnug Ricks Ramsay Arcinbald Young Walsh Edward Saunders Keight Micou Virginia Miller Desha. Reception committee lists numerous named young ladies and Mrs Baker Weaver. Intro ductions by May Carrington. reception by Archibald Young Mulcate Betley and Mrs Tucker. daughter of Gen Wade Hampton assists with receiving.
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Cured Me By Miles Nerve and Heart Cure
I suffered with pain under my left breast, shortness of breath and nervousness. Doctors said neuralgia of the heart or dyspepsia or a weak heart, but no relief. After contacting Miles Medical Co. they advised Dr Miles Nerve with the Heart Cure. I took them as directed and entirely recovered. Mrs BP Jennings James River Va.
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Boynton Decorated by Emperor for Fair News Service Work
Baron Takaschira delivers a fourth elite Imperial Order of the Rising Sun decoration to Charlee 4A Beavynton superintendent of the Southern division of the Associated Press. The token honors Boynton for fair, capable service in directing a major news concern. Born September 1836 in West Stockbridge MA, he rose from Knox College to lead AP in New York and became a prominent newspaper figure.
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Miss Emma Jackson Weds Kaleidoscopic Baltimore Wedding
A fragmented account reveals Miss Emma Jackson and Mr Haggin joining in marriage in Baltimore with family present. The ceremony featured a white satin dress, orange blossoms, and a petite reception as relatives witnessed the union before travel to a Kentucky retreat near Lexington while a separate note mentions a New York bank dividend raise to 4.5 percent.
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