Indorsement Fight Grows Over Governor Lewis in Virginia
A turbulent Richmond mass meeting endorses District Attorney Lewis for governor amid disputes over Roanoke delegation and Roosevelt administration ties. White and colored delegates clash on party lines, with amendments urging repeal of liquor and gambling laws and revenue control shifting to the state.
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Indors G Lewis
Roosevit
Washington Post
Richmond Va
Richmond Republican
L L Jewis
Poanohe
Tf Lewis
Otis HO Russel
MC Ellett
Browne
Yarbrough
J B. Wild
Melaughlin
R E Jones
Jonathan
B. P
Lewis
Hal
George St Juian Stephens
I Peres
Mmbers
Lilburn T Myers
EP Murphy
C P Snead
Emp
James Deafy
Thys
Eimmer
Ste
Statory
Swanson Denies Charge In Roanoke Meeting
Claude S Swanson addressed Roanoke voters in Assembly Hall denouncing recent post office scandal coverage as defamatory. He defended his fourteen years in public service saying his character had never before been besmirched and challenged Willard to respond to the accusations about clerk salaries and a hidden informant.
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Neon
Washington Post
Roanokes
Claude Swanson
Roanoke Willard Club
Swanson
Mr Willard
Mann Talks Temperance at Purcellville Rally
Virginia gubernatorial hopeful Mann addressed about 2,000 supporters in Purcellville as temperance advocates hosted by the Purcellville Bush Motlop association. Judge Wann spoke on state temperance laws and the movement's goals, with Mann not referencing his candidacy directly.
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Virginia
Purcellville
Washington
Wil Jouaac
Mann
Vowatt
Bso Su
Lacul
Willard
Junige Mann
Luane
Sperker
Commonwealth
Jude Wann
Montague Addresses Petersburg Audience at Academy
Montague spoke at the Academy of Boating in Petersburg addressing a large crowd including many ladies. Mayor Jones introduced him and guests received him cordially. He praised Clellan’s record, defended his own Senate ambitions, and pledged to represent the state without fear or favor if chosen.
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Academy of
Boate
Jones
Teopie
Petersburg
Vroye Oy
Montague
Sasne
Touton States Senate
Montague Plans in Virginia Ahead of Primary
Special to The Washington Post reports Richmord Vaugh-Gov Mentague announces campaign stops across Virginia including Rocky Mount Franklin County and Abing Gon, with August dates through mid August. Senator Martin also speaks in the same venues, aiming to boost Montague while denying charges about voting on a Washington depot appropriation.
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Washington
Richmorl Vaugh
Mentague
Rocky Mount
Franklin County
Martin
Montagues
Piteski Cingust & Witheville
Gateity
Pearsburg
Christiansburg
Galax
Lexington
Maron
Richmord
Clai
Tragic Fall From Excursion Train Kills Virginia Man
A young white man presumed to be William Nicholson of Nethers Va died at Winchester Memorial Hospital after falling from a Baltimore and Ohio excursion train carrying the Sarah Zane Fire Company to Harpers Ferry. He fractured his skull and suffered internal injuries while on the platform near Aldridge West Virginia. A registry receipt and letters addressed to Nicholson were found in a coat left behind, linking him to Neathers Va.
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Washington Post
Winchester
William Nicholson
Nethers, Va
Winchester Memorial Hospital
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Sarah Zane Fire Company
Harpers Ferry
Stephenson
Wadesville
Aldridge
Charlestown
W Va
James Nicholson
Neathers
Davis
Willam Nicholson
Mechanics at Pen Mar reunion draws Maryland order
Three thousand members of the Junior Order of United American Mechanics of Maryland gathered at Pen Mar for the first annual reunion. Baltimore and Hagerstown sent delegations, with many Pennsylvania members joining. Notables from Baltimore and Hagerstown spoke as plans were made to hold the reunion annually at Pen Mar.
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Maryland
Washington Post
Hagerstown
Order of United American Mechanics of Maryland
Pen Mar
Baltmore
Pennsylvania
Baltimore
George A Davis
George W Webb
Frank E. McClure
William N McFaul
M S$ Frizzle
E E. Snyder
John F. Gardner
William S Howe
Joseph Gardner
Norman S Munson
T S Wartler
Buen Vista
C J Smith
Westminster
George W. Warrenberger
Negro Charged with Assaulting Woman Jailed Six Months
Special to The Washington Post Norfolk Va Aug 3 Thomas Fender son a black bartender was arraigned in Police Court on assaulting his employer's paralytic wife Mrs Howard who sought care for bar receipts He claims she signed a paper to acquit under pressure from her husband who later relented The man was sentenced to six months in jail and to pay costs.
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Washington
Norfolk
Thomas Fenderson
T . Howard Fenderson
Howard
Fenderson
Hospital association receives large gifts in Maryland
At a Washington County Hospital Association meeting in Hagerstown on August 3 two large gifts were announced. W D Byron and Harriet N Byron of Williamsburg made a bequest, with directors placing the funds in a bank as a nucleus for a building fund. Edward W Mealy announced he would contribute six Broad way building lots valued at 15000 to be sold and the proceeds added to the building fund. Further sizeable gifts were anticipated.
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Washington Post
Association
Near-Destruction on Steamer Jane Moseley
On August 8 in Baltimore a man identified as Bernard Scott was charged after screws and a wrench were found by engineers on the steamer Jane Moseley. Had the bolt been loosened further, the boiler could have exploded, risking many lives. Passengers panicked as the crew fought to avert catastrophe.
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Washington Post
Baltimore
Bernard Scott
Jane Moseley
Robert H. Jones
Jones
Signa
Snglover
Rail bond drive to connect Southport with Midwest ports
Southport Northern and Western Railroad launches a petition for a bond election to finance a railroad from Southport into Ohio and Illinois. The firm envisions an immense export and import trade linking the Northwest with foreign nations, operating twenty eight steamers, and building large docks and wharves at Southport to boost harbor activity.
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Washington Post
Wilmington
Southport, Northern and Western Railroad
Southport
WNC
West Virginia
Ohio
Illinois
Northwest
New York
Cape Fear
Tidewater Wins Fight Over Grade Crossings in Norfolk
Tidewater Railway wins before the State corporation commission in a dispute with Norfolk and Western over grade crossings in Norfolk County. The commission granted Tidewater the right to maintain crossings at two approach points, denying full viaducts. The Norfolk and Western reserved the right to appeal to the Supreme Court.
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Norfolk and Western
Norfolk
Tidewater Railway
State Corporation Commission
Norfolk and Western Railway
Norfolk County
Tidewater
Commission
Supreme Court of the
Ate
Saloon Keepers Arrested In Bladensburg Area
Special to The Washington Fest Hyattsville Md Aug 4 Constable T H Garrison served warrants on saloon keepers Dennis O Connell E B Garges P J Steubner Edward Thome Joseph H Roch and Elizabeth Steubner for violating the Sunday liquor law All appeared before Justice Carr and posted $200 bond for Saturday appearance.
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Washington
Hyattsville
T. H Garrison
Bladensburg
Dennis O'Connell
E B. Garges
P J Steubner
Edward Thome
Joseph H. Roch
Elizabeth Steubner
Justice of the Peace Carr
Want Full Pound Loaf Washington Bakers Target Richmond Trade
Labor leaders in Richmond Virginia push an ordinance to fix loaf weight as bakers produce 12 to 18 ounce loaves. Washington bakers shipping heavy bread to the capital are said to be carving into local trade.
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Washington
Richmond
Washington Post
Child Burned to Death in Sussex House Fire
In Petersburg Virginia on August 3 a twelve year old girl, daughter of John Brooks near Waverly, Sussex County, was killed when a kerosene lamp exploded during a failed attempt to light a fire. The house was set ablaze and burned to the ground while the Brooks family was away. three children were left alone. The girl died before aid arrived.
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Washington Post
Petersburg
John Brooks
Waverly
Sussex County
Brooks
Christian Endeavor Reunion Draws Thousands in Cumberland Valley
In Mount Alto Park Hagerstown Aug 3 the fifteenth annual Christian Endeavor reunion drew several thousand from Winchester to Harrisburg. Senator John W Daniel of Virginia spoke at Allegany Grove Chautauqua in Cumberland Md before about 2,000 attendees on the English speaking people and the destiny of the Anglo-Saxon.
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Washington
Hagerstown
Christian Endeavor Associations
Cumberland Valley
Winchester
Harrisburg
Mount Alto
Daniel Chautauqua
Washington Post
Cumberland
John W Daniel
Virginia
Allegany Grove
Chautauqua
Married in Richmond as joke parade ends at carriage
Clarence E Pollard wed Florence I Rupp in Richmond. friends played a prank driving him in a carriage through the city all night, delaying reunion with the bride. They left for Baltimore today.
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Richmond
Mecal
Washington
Clarence E Pollard
Florence I. Rupp
Baltimore
Picnic at Carroll Manor Draws 4000 Attendees
Special to The Washington reports Frederick Maryland August 3 that St Josephs Catholic Church held its all day picnic and tournament at Carroll Manor near Buckeystown. It was the county's largest picnic with about 4000 people in attendance. The event ran alongside a church fundraiser in the Frederick area.
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Washington
Frederick
St. Joseph’s Catholic Church
Carroll Manor
Buckeystown
Frederick County
Opposition to pastor at Berkley Avenue Baptist Church
Norfolk August 3 Congregation of Berkley Avenue Baptist Church seeks resignation of their pastor Rev A J Ramsey citing doctrinal disputes over the spirit filled life doctrine. Ramsey will not comment. Longstanding church rifts and failed revival efforts with Rev Dr Troy from New York fueled the opposition and prompted action.
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Washington Post
Norfolk
Berkley Avenue Baptist Church
Berkley
A. J Ramsey
Troy
New York
Richmond Frauds Grow in Crooked Primary Count
Grand jury reports from Richmond Virginia indicate severe irregularities in the recent primary. At First Lee precinct the tally shows Epps 120 votes against Smith 125 with McCaw totaling 74, prompting calls for a new primary as officials testify amid voter anger and claims of a plot to steal the city for multiple candidates.
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Grand Jury
Washington Post
Richmond
Lee
J C Smith
Epps
Smith
McCaw
Child's Wounds Pitiful Beaten Boy In Girl Clothes Fleeing Father
The ten year old boy, James Leslie Wilmouth, says his father John Wilmouth beat him yesterday and he fled home. He rode a Southern Railway dining car from Washington, dressed in a girl's clothes, to Greensboro where officers took him in. He showed wounds on his back and shoulders and fears returning home. The incident was reported from Charlotte and Norfolk Virginia. The boy identified himself to officers and described his injuries as severe.
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Washington Post
Charlotte
Washington
Greensboro
John Wilmouth
James Leslie Wilmouth
Greensboro Street
Sykes
Black man Tee Battle to face grand jury in Norfolk incident
Tee Battle, a Black man, was committed to the next grand jury in Portsmouth for a felonious incident last November involving Miss Lena Moore. Moore, alone in a store, identified Battle after he struck her with an iron pipe. Battle denies guilt.
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Tee Battle
Washington Post
Norfolk
Portsmouth
Lena Moore
Miss Moore
Battle
Lad Killed by Brother in Virginia Shooting Incident
Fourteen year old Jessie Smith of Bluefield Va died after being accidentally shot in the abdomen by his brother Frank while playing with a pistol at their home near Lurich. The weapon, thought unloaded, discharged this morning. he died at a sanitarium later in the day. Also reports include new charters granted in Richmond and several marriages across the region with multiple couples noted in Charlottesville and Winchester.
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Spedal
Washington Post
Bluefield
Jessie Smith
Abe Smith
Frank
Lurich
Young Smith
Alexandria News in Brief and Local Political Meeting Notes
The Alexandria area reports a five year census showing school enrollment down by 919 from 183,910, with 2,693 white and 1,217 colored students. A joint meeting of Democratic committees set August 22 as the local and state primary date, with filing by August 16, and discussed election judge staffing and primary expenses. Also noted are a marriage in Washington, a funeral for William Bisson in Alexandria, and Columbia Fire Engine Company's plan to attend the State Firemen’s Association convention in Harrisonburg.
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Washington Post Bureau
King Street
Alexandria
Alexandria County
Clly
Flelechmanm
United States Senate
House of Delegates
Curtis 8 Graham
R T Cook
George L Simpson
O F Carter
Charles Benehem
Gardner L Boothe
James B Clements
W A Varney
8 Doble
Cty
William N Febrey
Andrew B Graham
Carter
John Tf Iim
Yer
James R Caton
George E Boteler
Thomasf
Noel Lynn
Selma Lynn
Carrie Lester Walker
Orange
Dr Moore
Washington
Rey J P Stump
MBG. Church South
Charles T W Lozano
North Alfred Street
William Bisson
Third Ward
North Henry Street
Bisson
Eighth New York Cavalry
Confession Opens Door to Release in Norfolk Robbery Case
Norfolk August 8. W H Mayfield and G W Lodges were jailed for eleven years for robbing John Perry. Perry identified Mayfield, who has one arm, as a Highwayman. Hodges confessed to Deputy Waybert that Mayfield was innocent and that Richard Honnycutt, also one armed, was the real accomplice. Honnyecutt’s arrest led toMayfield's release.
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Washington Post
Norfolk
W. H Mayfield
G W Lodges
John Perry Perry
Mayfield
Hodges
Waybert
Richard Honnycutt
Honnyecutt
Multiple Obituaries Across Cities Highlight Local Deaths
A string of obituaries from Winchester Fredericksburg Charleston Winston Salem and surrounding areas notes deaths from illnesses accidents and old age. Lydia Henry 73 of Winchester died after a long paralysis illness. Walter Cooper d ied in Stafford County Typhoid fever. Col George W Patton 74 died from injuries in a gas vault explosion in Charleston. Roy J M Stanford pastor at Leaksville died after a month of fever. Col Richard Cowen 77 prominent Rowan County resident died at home near Salisbury. Mrs P M Colbert died in Winston Salem two months after marriage. Mary Kelly 74 died at Long Narrows Fork. Henry M Helmson 21 died of typhoid in Riverdale. Margaret A Hizling 75 died near Oakdale.
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Winchester
Lydia Henry
Shenandoah County
Sho
Fredericksburg
Ange
Walter Cooper
Stafford County
Amos Cooper
Mra
Fielding Boutchsard
Charleston Wo
George W Patton
Col Patton
Sncident
Saunders
Lewistown
Winster Salem
Roy J M. Stanford
Leaksville and
Spray
Salisbury
Col
Richard Cowen
Rowan County
Winston-Salem
P M Colbert
Young Men's Christian Association
Old~a Moore
Springfeld
Mas
Springfield
Cumberland
Mary Kelly
Fannie Kelly
Long
Narrows Fark
Hyattsville
Henry M
Margaret A. Hizging
Oakdale
Bichetw
Edward Higgins
Josie Higging
Hilleary
Higgins
Death of Bridgeman Courchill Suspected Self-Inflicted
East Radford Virginia August 3 a 22 year old bridgeman Frazier Courchill employed on the Norfolk and Western bridge died this morning under circumstances pointing to self inflicted death. A laudanum bottle was found near the house and a man answering Courchill’s description bought a similar bottle last night. Courchill was the son of T A Courchill master carpenter for the railroad who arrived to take charge of the remains.
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Washington Post
East Radford
Frazier Courchill
Norfolk and Western
Courdiil
T. A. Courchill
Graham
Norfolk and Western Railroad
Pistol Shooting Fatal in Spencer Roommate Case
John Faulkner, fatally wounded by Kenneth McCormick in his Spencer room, died at a Salisbury hospital after an ante mortem statement in which Faulkner said McCormick was snapping a pistol at him but he did not intend to kill. McCormick had a preliminary hearing and was bound over to court on a $200 bond. Faulkner had come from Richmond, where his parents once lived.
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Washington Post
Spencer
N. C
John Faulkner
Kenneth McCormick
Salisbury
Faulkner
McCormick
Richmond
Steamer Ocean View Accused Of Overcrowding Ferry Run
Newport News Aug 3 Collector J E B Stuart charged the steamer Ocean View running between Old Point and Willoughby Spit with carrying 412 passengers on a Hephastoph excursion, 12 over the 400 passenger capacity. Penalty includes $10 per excess passenger and forfeiture of the extra fares.
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J. E. B. Stuart
Washington Post
Newport News
J. E. B Stuart
Treasury Department
Ocean View
Old Point
Willoughby Spit
Man Killed by Electric Shock in Mooresville Area
Joseph J Bradshaw mill operative living in Mooresville was killed when, leaning against an electric light pole, he touched the switch with one hand and his companion with the other as the lights were turned on. He dropped dead instantly. sparks flew from his shoe. A note in his pocket asked to notify his wife if anything happened.
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Charlotte
W. C
Joseph J Bradshaw
Mooresville
Bradshaw
Resigns Under Fire from City Water Commission
Special to The Washington Post Charlotte N C Aug 3 At a water commission meeting Supt Campbell under fire for extravagance in the new water plant construction tendered his resignation to take effect at once The letter cites strained relations between the commission members and the superintendent and says he cannot be of further benefit to the city The resignation will be acted on at tomorrow night’s meeting.
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Washington Fost Charlotte
Nmc
City Water Commission
Cambpell
Water Commission
Campbell
Wreck near Johnstown Claims One Life and Injures Six
A morning Rockwood to Johnstown train derailed eight miles from Johnstown due to a broken rail. One woman died and six others were seriously injured, with several more scratched or bruised. Names include Mish Wabal Beach and Miss Emma Vichrey among the injured. hospital care arranged at Memorial Hospital.
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Johnstown
Rockwood
Baltimore and Ohio
Border
Foustwell
Mish Wabal Beach
Somerset Pa
Emma Vichrey
Windherge
Guin Hodgers
Pittsburg
Agnes Hoffman
Holaopple
G W Berkebbe
Kantner
Frank Freiburg
Hooversville
Memorial Hospital
Bryan's Son Under Knife In Chicago Hospital
William J. Bryan Jr. underwent surgery at Presbyterian Hospital to remove an abscess on his right knee after an inflammation started from a coin injury. The 16 year old student from a military academy kept his illness secret from family while Mr Bryan, touring Ohio, learned of the operation and planned to visit Chicago.
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Chicago
William J. Bryan, Jr
Presbyterian Hospital
Young Bryan
Winona Lake
Ind
Bryan
Ohio
Dayton
W. J. Bryan
Miami Valley
Grain Dealers Enjoined by Nebraska Supreme Court
Judge Barnes grants a temporary injunction against the Nebraska Grain Dealers Association, alleged to operate as a trust restraining trade. Officers barred from acting or elections during the injunction. Action brought by the state attorney general under Sherman law parallels. Also reports bank amalgamations in Los Angeles forming a new First National Bank of Los Angeles.
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Nebraska
Lincoln
Nebr
Barnes
Nebraska Supreme Court
Grain Dealers’ Association
Los Angeles
Cal
Los Angeles National Bank
Southwestern National Bank
First National Bank
Savings
Los Angeles Just Company
Metropolitan Trust and Savings Bank
Rug saved her life by acting as parachute in fall
In New York a rug spread over clothes lines formed a makeshift parachute that saved Mrs. Kate Getin from a five story fall from 147 Cherry street. Her right arm broke on impact. the rug diverted the drop until she struck the ground. Nearby witnesses heard a thud and observed the rug fold down as she descended. A second note reports Topeka Bank stockholders will be assessed their full holdings on August 7 per the Comptroller of the Currency.
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New York
Kate Getin
Topeka Bank
Topeka
Kans
First National Bank
Bradley
Comptroller of the Currency
Washington
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LIV Whites
Richond
Temperance
Peeal
Thomas S Martin
Armory Hall
Hampton
Gov Montague
Nhewspa Prrbburye
Washington County Institution
Plan National Dental Congress
Lynchburg
State Dental Association
Clarence J Grieves
George Hardy
H W Campbell
Suffolk
D F
W Stiff
R H Walker
National Dental Association
Jamestown
Hal Wigginton
Robert M Henrys Farm
William M McAllister
Covington
Wigginton
North Carolina Pine Association
South Carolina Association
North Carolina Association
Enterprise Lumber Company
Golusbera, c
Assocetion
Christian Endeavor Reunion
GN Groom
Frederick, Md
Frederick Hotel Company
W F .Thomas
Chinton J Huff
Hanover
Robert H. Poliocke
J E Lafferty
Frank J. Stoner
Old Park
John H Shoeber
William Shoeber
Altamont
Oakland
Cape Charles
United States
John L Grimm
Philadelphia
Roanoke
Early Ferguson
Vinton
State
Robert Taylor
Washington Ros
Principe
Floyd Bros
Bridgetown
Gray Peter
E. Co. Hathaway
EHC Hathaway
Margaret
Bedworth
Rara Avis
Bulver
Grey Rock
Kaylo
Lad
Brother
Corporation Commission
Adams Baking (Inc
Lathrop
J W Davenport
J M Brendt
Florida Development Company (Inc
Lynchburg Capital
J H Miller
San Francisco
J . Dabney
H T Trumbo
Jacksonville
Feuerstein & Co (Inc
Capital
Louis Feuerstein
E R Clark
Virginia Weddings
Andrex Jackson Marston
Betha E Ketter
John C Ketter
Bloomery
Mra Tada Henry
Skelton
United Brethren Church
Cumbailand
William Arthur Wade
Westernport
Ursula Cotta Richard
Rey Asa Richard
Lovettsville
Lovetteville
Piedacat
Elizabeth Johnson
R B Dick
Mil
Cincinnati
J EH Tohnson
High View Charlotteaville
Emily Maria Carter Renshaw
University of Virginia
Robert Henry Renshaw
Louie Stanislaus Burdett
Charles Henry Burdett
the Cedars
Presbyterian Church
Mise Riggs
Pest
Chaprlatisevilla
Alexandria News
North Carolina
Roo
Charlotte, N. C
Bryan’s
Sale
Connecticut Avenue
Sturmley Ford
Massachusetts Avenue
Heurich Brewing Co
Senate
Phone West
Panorama
5Th Street
Ohio Avenue
Washington Electric Vehicle Transportation CO
Columbia” Automobiles
Washington Brewery CO
F Sts
Rug
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