Georgia's Day at Fair Sets June 1 Dedication Plan
Jamestown Exposition grounds at Virginia announce completion targets for unfinished buildings. President Roosevelt will dedicate Bulloch Hall on June 1 and address the National Editorial Association in session, with May features including a grand naval display and arrival of foreign ships. Browns from the Philippines arrive as Uncle Sam showcases government exhibits and warship pageants as Jamestown Day approaches.
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Philippines
Euraki
Syeelal
Washington Prat
Jamestown F Exposition
Jamestown Ne
National Editorial Association
Jamestown Island
Cape Henry
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Hampton Roads
Uncle Sam
Raleigh Square
Washington
Smithsonian Institution
Government Fisheries
Army
Navy
Jackies
Pure Foods
Roanoke Bridge Collapses Blocking Little Otter River
In Roanoke Virginia on April 9 a new concrete bridge over the Little Otter River between Roanoke and Lynchburg collapsed, damming the river and backing up water for six miles. Laborers and engineers are on site but cannot relieve the situation. The old bridge below the new one will be destroyed, threatening a flood downstream. Estimated loss nears a half million dollars.
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Roanoke
Little Otter River
Lynchburg
Plans for District Day Speakers and Arrangements
Governor Swanson and Harry St George Tucker will be principal speakers for District of Columbia Day at the Jamestown Exposition. M. M. Parker chairs the arrangements with Edgar D. Shaw as secretary. Myron M Parker presides at the event. Bryce to Speak at Jamestown. William Wood Jr loses two fingers at American Loktile plant.
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M. M. Parker
Edgar D. Shaw
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Alexandria Ministerial Association
United Met
States
Methodist Biscopal Church South & Public
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Copal Church
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Virginia
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Jamestown Exposition Company
Mansachuscity Breweries Company
Charles Pfast
James D. Casey
Norfolk
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Frederick A. Atley
J. R. Clark
A. Eae
Ratshesky
H. Burke
Gahn
Arthur H
Aes
Edward Ruhl
William Wood, Jr
American Loktile Company
Two youths arrested in arson investigation in Alexandria
Police nabbed George Griffin and Charles Michaels after a Sunday morning attempt to burn two North Lee Street frame houses. Michaels signed a confession detailing their movements, while Griffin allegedly helped start the blaze before they fled the scene. The case heads to Police Court. Also noted are prior murder-related developments and a local melodrama plus a new home lot purchase near the county courthouse.
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Washington Post Bureau
King Street
Alexandria
North Lee Street
George Griffin
Charles Michaels
Griff
Michaels
Griffin
Ng Griffin
Testimony in Hopkins vs Washington and Mount Vernon Railway
Testimony in the suit of George D Hopkins of Alexandria against the Washington Alexandria and Mount Vernon Railway Company for damages was heard yesterday. The case will be submitted to the jury today. George W Bontz was appointed administrator of the estate of James L Howson in Corporation Court yesterday. John T Harrison Samuel S Lunt and D Harry Appich were appointed appraisers. The estate valued at about 2090 dollars.
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George D. Hopkins
Alexandria
Washington, Alexandria and Mount Vernon Railyway Company
George W. Bontz
James L. Howson
John T. Harrison
Samuel 3. Lunt
D. Harry Appich
Death List Grows From Locust Point Pier Collapse
Baltimore Md April 23 The death toll from the Locust Point pier collapse rose to ten with two Hungarian laborers added to the missing. Only three bodies recovered as officials say the pier near No 9 carried over 1200 immigrants and likely caused a panic. Commissioner of Immigration Wells sent a letter to Mayor Timanus urging inquiry into safety and possible damage to the pier.
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Lynchburg Youth Dies From Pistol Wound During Quarrel
Special to The Washington Post Charles Hughes, nineteen, died at Lynchburg Sanitarium from a pistol wound to the side. The injury followed a quarrel with John Bryant, a railroad construction worker at Jacksontown Campbell County, who allegedly fired and fled Saturday evening. A warrant has been issued for Bryant.
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Washington Post
Lynchburg
Charles Hughes
Lynchburg Sanitarium
John Bryant
Jacksontown
Campbell County
Bryant
Obituaries from Virginia list several deaths across counties
Fredericksburg and Warrenton area obituaries note Henry J Rickabong oldest Orange County resident dies aged in 80s a Confederate veteran with no known relatives Joseph Miter Madison County prominent citizen dies after brief illness aged mid 60s Benjamin Monroe Stafford County dies of brain disease aged 49 survived by mother and relatives William D Smith Petersburg dies of alcoholism aged around 60 born in Henrico County moved to Petersburg in 1872 furniture dealer two children Sophia Mary Palmer Warrenton Greensboro dies at 89 survived by two children Edwin Palmer and Sophia Freeman Filmore Eddine Charlottesville dies of heart disease after twenty years in business with W S Williams Co Mary Durrett Richmond area widow survived by Tim and family William Harper Deme Confederate veteran dies near Feir Oaks Henrico County age about 80 plus wife Angueta Ford and eight children among survivors.
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Orange County
That County
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Madison County
Benjamin Monroe
Stafford County
Heriwood
Petersburg
William D Srith
Henrico County
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Patraburg
Sophia Mary Palme
James Zduin Palmer
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Charlottesville
Filmore Eddine
W.S Willams & Co
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Wiliam Harper Demne
Feir Qxks
Henritt County
Preumonta der Leaver
Angueta Ford
New York
Deano
Bonaparte attacks civil service in Justice Department
Baltimore April 29 Attorney General Bonaparte speaks at the Women's College on the Department of Justice. He condemns the spoils system and says civil service exclusions allow many political appointees to remain. He notes more punishment and removals in Justice than in the Navy since taking charge and predicts further declines in discipline.
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TWO WOMEN DROWNED IN RIVER CAPSIZE NEAR CATAWBA STATION
A boat on the Catawba River near Catawba Station capsized. Miss Fulbright and Miss Goble drowned. Three others were rescued or swam to safety. The incident occurred yesterday afternoon in North Carolina.
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Catawba Station
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Goble
Ex-Gov Jackson III in Critical Condition at The Oaks
Salisbury Md April 29 Former Governor E B Jackson remains seriously ill at his home The Oaks Family members have gathered and doctors say his health is improving gradually amid uncertain public statements
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E. EB. Jackson
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Maryland
Royer Case Postponed in Maryland Cattle Poisoning
Laytonsville man Conrad Royer, charged with poisoning Oliver G Henley’s cattle, had his circuit court trial postponed indefinitely in Rockville Maryland. No reason given. If tried, the case may occur at the November term.
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Laytonsville
Washington Post
Rockville
Conrad Royer
Oliver G. Henley
Laytonsville District
Wagers Favor Democrats in Baltimore Mayoral Race
The Baltimore mayoral contest pits Democratic nominee Mahool against Republican Timanus as the April election nears. Democrats express near total confidence in Mahool, with betting favoring a 6,100 vote majority, while GOP hopes hinge on personal votes and shifts among former Wachter supporters.
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Hooper
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Heffner
Anud
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Peake
Wachter
Mr. Timanus
First West Virginia woman admitted to bar dies at 35
Mrs Leila Jessie Frazer aged thirty five wife of Gen James C Frazer of Gov Dawsons staff and a prominent lawyer dies at Mudlavia Springs Indiana of acute pneumonic fever She was the first WV woman admitted to the bar and practiced with her husband Survived by husband and son Hugh Carroll Frazer a London student Born Norwich England married 1890 and lived in Martinsburg until 1898 later moved to Morgantown area for practice.
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Morgantown
W Va
Leila Jesse Frazer
James C. Frazer
Dawson
Mudlavla Springs
Ind
State Humane Society
Civ le
Greenfill
Hugh Carroll Frazer
London
No Woman in the Case Headline and Related Banquet Notes
Noah Fulton, who killed John Johnson at Breendate, was jailed in Abingdon after returning from West Virginia. He claimed self defense and denied any woman involvement. Deputy Sheriff Flenier cites evidence Fulton hunted Johnson before the shooting. Also report on Arlington Lodge Masons Banquet in Tappahannock honoring P E Bauman with Grand Master S J Quinn among attendees. Separate item notes Cate Barnett, youngest son of J W Barnett, was killed when struck while attempting to board a freight train near Elliston.
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Washington Post
Bristol
Noah Fulton
John Johnson
Breendate
Abingdon
Fulton
Johnson
Flenier
West Virginia
Tappahannock
Warsaw
Arlington Lodge
A. F
A. M
Millers
Essex County
P. E. Bauman
Grand Lodge
Tidewater
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Fredericksburg
Wasuumas
Christiansburg
Singer
Cate Barnett
J. W.barnett
Elliston
Two Killed by Thugs Robbery Motive In Bandit Attacks
Special to The Washington Post Norfolk Va April 29 Charles W Parks formerly Berkley fire chief died early today from an assault Saturday night Miles Newby died this afternoon Edward Cooper dying with fractured skull William Watkins seriously injured Four men injured Police say robbery motive Suspects McIntosh and Stark Poiner negroes arrested Evidence strong McIntosh identified robbing Cooper pistol taken from McIntosh stolen from a grocery store Parks pocketbook found Parks had about 15 in his pocketbook but missing Iron pipe wrapped in paper found in basket of groceries dropped by the negroes as they were pursued Lookout from Norfolk to arrest one colored man and three womenLaffiter Jones Smith and Fisher accused of assaulting four white men with knives and gas pipe in the Negro district
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Washington Post
Norfolk
Charles W. Parks
Berkley Fire Department
Miles Newby
Edward Cooper
Norfolk Protestant Hospital
William Watkins
William McIntosh
Stark Poiner
McIntosh
Bert Brock
Cooper
Varresty
Parks
Watkins
Thomas Laffiter
Lizne Jones
Irene Smith
Helen Fisher
Nezro
Golden Convicted in Annapolis Assault Case
Ellsworth Golden of Annapolis was convicted today of assault with a deadly weapon on Blanche S. Davis, a white woman. He fired through a window while she held an infant, wounding the child in the ankle with a small shot. a felonious assault indictment on the same woman was moved to Baltimore for trial. The penalty ranges from eighteen months to ten years, but he has not yet been sentenced.
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Washington Post
Annapolis
Ellsworth Golden
Blanche S. Davis
Golden
Poe Monument Association Organized in Richmond Meeting
In Richmond on April 29 the Poe Monument Association elected officers at the Westmoreland Club with Col Joseph B. Willard presiding. Dr E N Calisch was named vice president James B E Cannon treasurer and Charles Marshall Graves secretary. Col H M McCabe and Dr J Mitchell attended among others. Fifty honorary vice presidents were named including President Roosevelt and A J Montague.
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Poe Monument Association
Westmoreland Club
Joseph B. Willard
E. N. Calisch
James BE. Cannon
Charles Marshall Graves
Col
EH. Gordon McCabe
9. Mitchell
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Berlin
England
Roosevelt
A. J. Montague
Virginia
Great Men Die Suddenly Kidney Cure Promo Speech
A florid advertising piece touts various remedies from Munyon’s line including a kidney cure, rheumatism remedy, dyspepsia cure, cold cure and pile ointment. The author promises refunds if customers are not satisfied and asserts near universal effectiveness with testimonials, urging readers to visit a druggist for samples.
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Broadway
Eilus Rival at Festival
In Laurel Fork North Carolina during a church social Claud Ball was shot and killed by Charles Ramsey a township officer jealous of Ball and a seventeen year old girl. Ramsey fired deliberately at Ball at the social causing pandemonium and the event ended the gathering. Ball’s body was taken to his parents’ home and Ramsey was arrested and jailed in Marshall.
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Washington Post
Marshall
N. C
Laurel Fork
Claud Ball
Charles Ramsey
Ramsey
Ball
Forged checks attributed to Richmond firm spread west
Unidentified man used forged papers in the name of EH B Taylor & Co to cash fifteen checks totaling 2475. The Merchants' National Bank was alerted. the checks were drawn on that bank though the firm has no account there. The fifteenth check was cashed by James Black Dry Goods Co in Fort Dodge Iowa, with other samples traced to Iowa Oklahoma Kansas and Missouri.
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A. C. Bates
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Merchants’ Bank
James Black Dry Goods Company
Fort Dodge
Iowa
Oklahoma
Kansas
Missouri
Railroads to Contest Virginia Rate Ruling Bond to be Filed
Railroads plan a vigorous fight against the Virginia Corporation Commission ruling to cut passenger rates. Bonds must be posted to suspend the decision during appeals, potentially delaying savings until final court action. Seaboard Air Line President Garrett hinted that appeals will wage a long, nationwide legal battle.
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United States Supreme Court
Garrett
Seaboard Air Line Railway
Virginia State Corporation
Virginia
Georgia
Alabama
Florida
Richmond Man Attempts Suicide With Laudanum
A. L. Griffin left a Richmond church last night and swallowed laudanum at Thirtieth and Leigh Streets. Dr. Jones used a stomach pump to revive him after an hour and a half, and Griffin, though still serious, vowed another attempt. The 32 year old, married with several children, told officers I can die if I desire and plans to try again in the woods.
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Washington Post
Richmond
A. L. Griffin
Thirtieth
Leigh Streets
Lews Lambert
Lambert
Jones
Griffin
Noone
Bystander Mortally Wounded in Huntington Saloon Shooting
George Washabaugh of Mount Pleasant Pennsylvania was shot and mortally wounded in Central City by Edward Adkins from Louisa Kentucky while crowds fled a saloon incident. Adkins, intoxicated, was arrested.
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Huntington
W. Va
George Washabaugh
Mount Pleasant
Central City
Edward Adkins
Louisa
Adkins
Washabaugh
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