Riot Inquiry Ordered After South Norfolk Clash
Capt Charles M Dillingham of the St Helena naval training station ordered a board to investigate a Sunday night riot between sailors and negroes in South Norfolk Norfolk police found bullets and shell holes from 45 and 45cal revolvers window sash shattered police report two sailors carried 45cal revolvers among the crowd board members visited the riot site and questioned residents the board will report in its own time and no report to Washington will be sent unless requested
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Dillingham
St. Helens
Washington
Byseth
Norfolk
Charles M. Dillingham
St. Helena Naval Training Station
South Norfolk
Comédr. Crose
Lieut
Abernathy
Surg
Freeman
Noard
Cant Dillingham
Tsndings
Hitle
Eternnlty
Policeman White
Baltimore man found dead with pistol wound at Hotel Rennert
Special to The Washington Post Joseph D Horner formerly of Baltimore and New York was found dead in his hotel room with a 2¢-caliber revolver in his hand. He lay face down with a letter addressed to Mrs Parmy held at his bureau. His death is not considered accidental and no Baltimore relatives were identified.
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Washington Post
Baltimore
Joseph
Horner
New York
Rennert
Mee Horner
Washngton
Washeyton Fest Applies Dry Law in Fredericksburg
Eyecal reports Fredericksburg Virginia Aug 4 as the Washeyton festival closes at midnight. The dry law is in force for the first time with stock closing, an election is contested on legal grounds, and Judge Goolick will render his opinion on Thursday, awaited with interest.
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Fredericksburg
Drs
Goolick
Bull Attacks Legislator and Other Aug 4 News Items
In Warsaw Virginia on August 4 legislator T A Jett was attacked by a bull breaking an arm and a rib while the bull had earlier gored a valued horse owned by Jett. Also in Raleigh on August 4 Gov Glenn commissioned Capt Max J Barker of the First Regiments Coast Artillery for Fort Caswell duties with plans for a larger coast artillery force. Salisbury saw a car bond incident involving H B Odell G P Alexander and a woman as a ДТП auto trip from Spencer to Salisbury. In Hinton West Virginia a fire destroyed the Ginton Livery stables burning 37 horses and many vehicles with losses around 36000 dollars.
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Washington Post
Warsaw
A Jett
Tibetha
House of Delegates
Westmoreland
Lancaster
Northumberland Counties
Jett
Coast Artillery
Washington Peat
Raleigh
Glenn
Max J. Barker
Wsbury Company
First Regiment Nations] Guard
Salisbury NC
H B Odell
Cleveland
Ohio
G P Alexander
Asheville
Bond
Spencer
Salisbury
Hinton
W Va
Ginton Livery Company
Virginia Obituary Notices From Warrenton and Gordonsville
Warrenton Aug 4 Wilbur R Kent died at his Richmond home after a brief illness of meningitis aged His wife Ella Lear of Warrenton survives with two small children Interment in Leesburg Harry Meade Finneugh died at his Fairfax County home aged 64 A native of Lewisville Kentucky His wife was a daughter Capt James Jackson proprietor of Marshal House Alexandria Va killed defending the Confederate flag at Civil War opening Gordonsville Aug 4 Mrs S A Roads formerly of Gordonsville died at Lurey after several weeks illness Body brought here for burial in Maple Grove Cemetery
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Wilbur R. Kent
Richmond
Ella Lear
Leesburg
Harry Meade Finnehugh
Fairfax County
Lewisvile
James Jackson
Alexandria
Gordonsville
S. A Roads
D. W. Fitch
Lurey
Mablgeged
Tri State Odd Fellows Meet at Island Park
The third annual Tri-State League gathering of the I C O B from Maryland Virginia and West Virginia was held at Island Park Harpers Ferry with delegates arriving on a special train and excursions from Frederick Hagerstown Cumberland and nearby areas. Notables spoke including John B Goodwin Mrs Sadie Ruttencutter and J C Noel. A picnic followed with bathing fishing and athletics as the Patriarchs Militant of Baltimore attended in fatigue uniform.
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W. Va
Tri-State League
Iggoes
Maryland
Virginia
West
Island Park
Baltimore
Frederick
Hagerstown
Cumberland
Virgin
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the Park
Potomac River
John B. Goodwin
Sovereign Grand Lodge
Sadie Ruttencutter
Rebekah Assembly of
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District of Columbia
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John W. Young
William A. Tones
O. S. McKinney
B.A. Billingslea
J. D. Marstiler
D. P P. Keasier
Mary Currence
Patriarchs
C. M. Hodgson
Virg Binia
Howard P. Hartman
H. L. Wintermeyer
West, Virginia
E. T. Locklider
Shepherdstown
W. V. West Virginia
Age
Harpera Ferry
Harry Chambers
I M Boyer
John Martin
Theater Fire Causes Crowd to Exit Calmly in Baltimore
Thousands of shoppers crowded Lexington Street as Bohannan & Lewy's moving picture theater caught fire on the second story. An employer told patrons an accident had occurred but no one was in danger, prompting orderly evacuation. Firemen fought flames for about fifteen minutes with $1500 in damage to the building and water damage to the theater.
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Washington Post
Baltimore
Bohannan & Lewy
West
Lexington Street
Joseph A. Mullen
Singer
Mullen
William Pulley
Fears Speedy Trial and Local Reports on Crime and Industry
Benjamin Gibert charged with killing Amanda Morse on Campostella Bridge. Judge grants two continuances to October 1 for an impartial trial due to lingering sentiment and unavailable defense witnesses. Change of venue possible. Also reports: Mount Vernon Brewery changes hands in Baltimore for about 100000 dollars. Confederate veteran David Smockhise dies near Mount Sidney aged 86. A wife sues for divorce. wife Buella May Smith attempts suicide. custody awarded to other parent. Albert Rinehart charged with passing a raised check. Detective M L Pankey held for grand jury after shooting incident. Roanoke man Charles Broomfield dies after 23-foot fall on a rope ascent at a fair.
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Washington Post
Norfolk
Benjamin Gibert
Amanda. Morse
Campostella Bridge
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Hanckel
Iaas
Push Public Park Plan Sets Aside Acres for Homes
Washington press dispatch reports a meeting of Shooters Hill lot purchasers east of Alexandria approving a public park and monument plan. The 147 10 acre park area and 4 12 acre subdivision would be established with building rules favoring white owners and detached homes. A monument to Col B H Ellsworth may be sought from Congress.
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Shooters Hall
George Washington
Frank L. Blay- Maker
Alexander J. Wedderman
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Congress
Col. B. Hi. Ellsworth
New York
Zousyes
Marshall House
James W. Jackson
John D. Noermoyle
Frank C. Splaks
John Johnson
Committee On Building Regulations
Funeral of Capt Snowden in Arlington Cemetery
Funeral services for Captain William J Snowden aged 84 who died Saturday after a varied career as soldier sailor farmer and writer were held at Tenwick Hall Arc Turus Fairfax County. The Rev Joseph A Jeffers officiated and burial followed in Arlington Cemetery. A bugler from Fort Myer sounded taps at the grave.
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Tenwick Hall
Arcturus
Pairfax County
Joseph A Jeffers
Anacostia
Arlington Cemetery
Marion Green
Ervin Ludwig
Fenwick Hall
Miss Green
Mrs. Ludwig
Horace B. Ramey
Mr Ramey
Mr. Jeffers
M. & Faunce
J Frank Carin
R T. Strickland
F. W. Pi
Woman Chokee Rul and Robbed in Portsmouth Home
Mrs. Albert Powell, 65, was attacked by a Black man inside her Prentix Park residence. He choked her, beat her unconscious, and robbed her of $13 before fleeing. He left doors locked and keys taken, she crawled out a window to summon aid. Police had not yet captured the assailant.
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Washington Post
Norfolk
Prentix Park
Portsmouth
Albert Powell
Iidy
Virginia farmers discuss good reads at annual institute
The fifth annual convention of the State Institute opened in Richmond at the Jefferson Hotel with about 000 farmers in attendance. Gov Swanton spoke on schools, good reads, and promoting agriculture. Mayor McCarthy welcomed attendees and John Jackson editor of the Southern Plant replied. Papers were read by Commissioner Kriner and Dr. Harringer. Henry Stuart praised state fairs as agricultural promoters.
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Jefferson Hotel
Bandy
Gov. Swanton
McCarthy
John Jackson
Southern Plant
Kriner
Agricultural Department
Barringer
Henry Stuart
Dentists Trial Opened Over Insult Claim In Roanoke
In Roanoke Aug 4 the assault trial of E M Coulter and Lee Keedick began in police court over an incident at Dr W S Gregory’s office The dentist testified that Keedick drew a revolver and said he would kill him for insulting Miss Theodore Irvin of New York The judge barred Coulter from testifying about what Miss Irvin said under a new statute
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Washington Post
Roanoke
E. M Cloulter
Lee Keedick
Gregory
Dentst
Theodore Irvin
New York
Keedick
Miss Irvin
Coulter
Migs Irvin
Fall From Roof Kills Blood Trails Point to Fateful Moment
Jones Howard, 72, a steamfitter helper at the National Museum under construction in M Street NW, fell from a roof. Workmen discovered his crushed body after blood stains led to a puddle below the cornice. Coroner waived inquest. funeral planned at St Aloysius Church.
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Howard Jones
Mollie Jones
Government Printing Office
Wirst Street
Museum
Costello
St. Aloysius’ Church
Mount Olivet Cemetery
Richmond Lynch Attack Ends in Attempted Murder Charge
In Richmond on August 4 Royal E Ellerson was jailed on attempted murder charges after shooting Hechler at Hechler’s home. Hechler is mortally wounded. Ellerson allegedly attacked over alleged improper conduct toward Hechler’s wife. A lynching mob formed and six police restrained the crowd for nearly an hour.
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L. Hechler
Royal E Ellerson
Hechlers
Hechler
Ellernon
Elleraon
Herthier
EF Jerson
Against Gambling at Fair and Legal Case In Virginia
A Virginia timber case yields a 3400,000 judgment against James Strong Lumber Company in Carter County, with an appeal planned. In Maryland, Friends of Sandy Spring join Montgomery County TU in pushing to ban gambling at fairs, while Rockville officials weigh restrictions. Reports also note drownings and health ads for Grape-Nuts as a brain-boosting aid, with letters praising its effects from workers and a doctor.
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Bristol
AN. ‘Shoun
Vinginia Tron, Coal and Cokompany
James Strong Lumber
Mpany
Carter County
Washington Post
Rockville
Society of Friends
Sandy
Woc
T U
Montgomery County
Roger H Farquhar
Bopley
B. Seiog
Mégla
R. R
Duel to the Death at Colored Association Meeting
In Danville Virginia 500 spectators watched as John Adams and John Sains, both Black men, dueled at a colored Baptist association meeting near Whitmell. After a brief exchange they fired at close range, each sustaining mortal wounds. Adams died within hours. Sains died the following night.
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Washington
Danville
John Adams
John Sains
Colored Baptist Association
Whitmell
Adams
No Use for Disinfectants Says Dr Woodward
Health Officer Woodward states soap and water suffice for cleaning in the city crusade. He emails that free distribution of scrubbing brushes washing soda soap powders hot water and elbow grease is all that’s needed and he will accept such an offer. He warns against relying on disinfectants as substitutes for thorough cleaning.
Woman questions law on importation of foreign women
The Supreme Court docketed cases of Alphonse and Eva Dufour challenging the constitutionality of a federal law banning importation of women for immoral purposes. Six indictments were returned in Chicago, Judge Landis denied habeas corpus relief, and the defendants appeal. Maximum penalty cited is five years and a $6,000 fine per count.
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Eva Dufour
Supreme Court of
Unite States
United States Circuit Court
Chicago
Kenesaw Landis
Supreme Court
Cabrera Grants Amnesty To Thirty-Two Prisoners In Guatemala
Acting Secretary of State Bacon received advices via diplomatic channels that President Extrada Cabrera of Guatemala issued a proclamation of amnesty for political prisoners held for months over assassination attempts and other high officers. Forty-five prisoners were freed, including 32 Guatemalans Hondurans and five Nicaraguans, with several women among the released.
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Aguatemala
Extrada Cabrera
Guatemala
Honduras
Pangma Canal Excavation Advances for War Department
Excavation work on the Pangma Canal progresses satisfactorily for the War Department. July reports show 1,168,840 cubic yards removed, up 160,000 cubic yards from last month and more than a 308 percent rise over the same month last year.
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Pangma Canal
War Department
Fire destroys premises from boiling grease spill
At 626 EH Street Northwest a boiling pot of grease overflowed causing a fire and $800 damage. Police report a man named Watson killed by a pot of boiling grease and another officer, W. E. Smith, of the Ninth precinct, involved in the incident yesterday at 5 o'clock.
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Norghweat Watson
Paneerng
North
EH Street
Young Women's
Christian Ne Earelative
Wants Cafe Sale Set Aside Over Misrepresented Profits
Rudie D. Morresette seeks to rescind a sale contract alleging misrepresentation by the New York Business Brokers firm and FF. M. Pinkinegn. Justice Barnard ordered I. M. Dickingon and W. C. Prather to show cause on August 14 why the sale should not be set aside. Morresette claims the California cafe at 611 F Street Northwest was promised profits of 200 dollars monthly and asks Dickinson to return the 850 dollars he paid.
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Justice Barnard
I. M. Dickingon
W. C. Prather
Rudie D. Morresette
New York
F Street Northwest
FF. M. Pinkinegn
California
Cater Street Northwest
Dickinson
Filipino Studies Douma Chair Probes Assembly Run
Senor Queson, chairman of the committee on estimates of the Filipino assembly, called on Secretary Wright yesterday during his journey from St. Petersburg to Manila. He was studying the douma and making notes on how a legislative assembly should be run. He was inquiring yesterday for Speak.
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Senor Queson
Wright
St. Petersburg
Manita
Summer Ailments Warned And Prevented By Careful Living
A list of summer illnesses includes cramps dysentery cholera morbus stomach ache sun stroke malaria fevers chills and fainting. Advice emphasizes prevention through hygiene and careful living to avoid many common seasonal ills.
Duffy’s Pure Malt Whiskey advertised as health tonic
An advertisement touts Duffy’s Pure Malt Whiskey as a pure malt distillation that kills germs, strengthens organs, and acts as a tonic and invigorator. It claims doctor prescriptions, hospital endorsements, and worldwide distribution with a price of $1 per bottle.
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Rochester
New York
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