Visit the President Ceremonies Memory of John Paul Jones
Report details participants sent to this country to take part in memorial ceremonies for John Paul Jones. Officials, visitors, and White House receptions are described, with mentions of Navy personnel and a large public tribute at Annapolis.
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Armory
War Department
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Woman and infant die in kerosene explosion
A mother Fannie Ed and her five month old child perished when an attempted fire kindling sparked an explosion of kerosene at their home thirty miles south of Rockville Mo on a Saturday afternoon. The incident left the mother severely burned and both victims died almost instantly. Additional local notes include senate recommendations for school commissioners and arrests at a Marley distillery raid in Licks, with other regional updates from Staunton, Leesburg, and Norfolk.
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Fannie
Wallen will case verdict favors contestants in Richmond
In Richmond April 23 the jury in the Wallen will case found against the late James A Wallen’s children who sought to break his will. The verdict awarded the major portion of his property to his second wife amid claims she exercised undue influence. Attorneys prepared to appeal noting the verdict deviates from law and evidence.
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Fredericksburg Jury Finds No Graft In City Government
An April Fredericksburg jury, after sessions this week and weighing witness testimony, returned an unanimous verdict that no grafters exist in Fredericksburg’s civ government. The report concluded the panel found no charges proven.
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Unclear local shooting report from Matoka and Ida areas
Fragmentary OCR notes describe a fatal shooting in Matoka West Virginia and a serious wound elsewhere, with mentions of individuals Kadie Gray Jolson and others. The text is garbled with names, dates, and street confrontation details, making a coherent summary difficult.
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Wisar Jolson
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Storm Rips Through County Areas Wrecks Barns
A severe April storm swept parts of Sussex and Dinwiddie counties causing extensive damage. The wind and hail toppled fruit trees and lime lines, unroofed barns and outhouses, shattered windows, and destroyed dwellings. Chickens perished in the hail as widespread destruction followed a tornado force.
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Tetersburg
Sussex
Dinwiddie
Nettoway
Oller
Body Found in River Near Petersburg Rower Identified
The Wasigson Post reports Hebert N. Cheely, a leading Brunswick County rower, was found dead on a river jetty below shipbrothers after a search by locals. No coroner’s inquest held. authorities treat as accidental drowning with young men from Brunswick County in town for several days.
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Stersburg
Virginia Obituary Summary From Fragmented Clipping
Fragmentary obituary notes Virginia resident Virginia Obituary mentions Paine, Thomas, and family names with limited readable details. Contains garbled lines about a widow and brothers, with unclear relations and locations. Unable to confirm full names, dates, or exact relationships from the legible text.
Drop It If You Can Postum Helps Some Women
A California wife describes switching from coffee to Postum to ease nerves and sleep. She recalls a friend also quitting coffee, noting improvements after five months. The account credits Postum with stabilizing mood and weight, and mentions a small booklet titled The Read to Welbvilleay makes.
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Sothern Company Benefit At Opera House Alexandria
Citizens committee under Mayor Paff organized a fundraiser for San Francisco disaster relief. Chauncey Sothern offered his company for a benefit at the Opera House tomorrow afternoon with all proceeds to the relief fund. Tickets available at Edgar Warfield Jr and Carter Brothers stores. committee to distribute tickets. Local Jewish Congregation appoints fund-collection committee.
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Washington Post Bureau
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William McVeigh Dead in Virginia
William McVeigh formerly of Alexandria died suddenly yesterday at his brother Harv y McVeigh near Culpeper. He was unmarried and son of the late W N McVeigh. Remains arrive tomorrow by Southern Railway for funeral at Union Station and Ivy Hill Cemetery.
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Fight over feud leaves Moubray near death in Virginia streets
Jacob Moubray, twenty two, lies dying from a two inch abdominal gash severing his intestines after a street fight in Harrisonburg linked to a long standing family feud with Henry Shiflett who is under arrest. The altercation began when Moubray and a brother confronted Shiflett near Elkton depot this morning.
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No Relief for Transportation Company Case
The Interstate Commerce Commission announced an opinion in a case of alleged unlawful discrimination against Enterprise Transportation Company by railroads from New York City. Commissioner Prouty stated the commission lacks power to grant any resid. Catarrh claims false treatment and a patent medicine ad appears among the text.
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The Duel review and other plays in San Francisco
A long critical piece analyzes the play The Duel, praising its structure, motive, and character depth while noting uneven performances by Skinner, Standing, and Davis. It also reviews His Honor the Mayor in Paris and Budapest lightheartedness, Jule Bonbon at the Belasco with Lipman and Mann, and other acts at Chase’s Majestic and Columbia theaters across a busy San Francisco scene.
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Health tonic claims across decades in old advertisement
An old advertisement promises immediate health, happiness, and contentment as rewards. It touts a 53 year history of strengthening weak systems and curing ailments such as cramps vomiting backache fainting spells and indigestion. It promotes Dynpepain and other tonics as cures and suggests trying a bottle.
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Fragmentary Notes From A Distorted Play Review
A garbled OCR passage hints at a theatre piece titled Lured from Hosie at the Academy of Music. It mentions comely chorus, jealous rivalries, and a plot where a woman stops drinking amid illness, with names like Lindsay, Waightyon, and Wrightgon appearing in fragments.
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Watson's Burlesquers Impress Large Two Night Gigs
Review notes two Watson's Burlesquers performances at Reraan's venue drawing large audiences. The burlesque and variety show featured a trio of kept acts and several strong numbers by the Yamatto Brothers, praised for audience engagement and high energy.
Funeral of Leut. Hudgins in New York
Funeral services for Lieutenant Hudgins were held in New York as reported in the local column. Varying details appear in the clipping, noting burial arrangements and the deceased’s wartime service and family present.
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Cure by the Cuticura Remedies
Lizzie Sleds Jones Ave Ba describes years of eczema with facial and body eruptions, severe itching, and physician treatment that failed. After reading about Cuticura Soap and Ointment, she used them for six months and claims complete relief.
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