Borglum Displays Photos Of Burned Planes At Inquiry
Sculptor Gutzon Borglum testified before a House war investigating committee that six photos show battle planes burned in France. He paid 300 for the negatives and says microscopic tests prove good parts were destroyed to save money. Witnesses from Stamford Brooklyn and Scranton backed the claim.
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Colombey-la- Belles France
House
Gutzon Borg- Jum
Stamford
Conn
United States
Borglum
Wilson
Paul Lt. Lockwood
John* McKague
Brooklyn
Alfred T Rorar
Fcranton
Pastor Joins Denomination in Westward Move
The Rev Laval seems to have left the Wetonnis Episcopal Church at Miatinenes to join the Western fire ministry. He plans to go West for a pastorate soon. The Christ Church reports 900 members in the United States, notably strong in Washington. The post notes election offices appoint Frank Iver as registrar in Lattansville, replacing Henry Holmffith, who resigned. Shewmake quits the State Commission. Oscar Snowmake tendered resignation from the State Corporation Commission citing unspecified reasons.
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Weslington
Pest
Cumberland
Rev Laval
Fyatlaher
Vwetonnis Episcopal Church
Miatinenes
Christ #0
Lunitert States
Oni
Washington Post
Merlo
Frank Iver
lLattansville
Henry Holmffith
Richmond
Oscar Snowmake
State Corporation Commission
DIED and Obituaries Notice Montage 1919
A series of death notices for Cornelia A Crone Elizabeth Higgins Marche Sarah R Moore Bettig Parnell Antonta Sickels and related family remembrance entries. Includes addresses in New Haven Washington and Alexandria with funeral times and burial plans.
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Angier
Gorn
Cornelia
Crone
Lew Haven
New Haven
Higgins
East Capitol St
Waistington
C. Elizabeth Aigginn
C. Elizabeth Aigginn ® Funeral Phoreday Agenet
MT Church
Sairtit
Marche
Garhelt Haspiti
William F
Wistaund
Augusta Marche
Faserat Frei
Hyatts Vile
Field Street
Sarah R Moor
Joseph MW. Mrom
Royal KH Barn Way
Parnell
Lpom
New Jersey Avenue
Bettig Parnell
Zion Baptst Church
Center 4N Praises Whiskey and Tobacco at 100th Birthday
John H. Whitmore, once warden of New York City Prison and a longtime lawyer, celebrates his 100th birthday with a single red candle. He remains healthy and sharp, citing moderation in whiskey and constant pipe smoking as keys to longevity while recounting his humorous views on politics and prohibition.
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John H. Whitmore
City
New York
Mr. Whitmore
Oliver and Meetz Rival For Fourteenth Senate Seat
Late returns from the Fourteenth district show Walter Tansili Oliver of Fairfax defeating J Meetz of Prince William for the state senate seat long held by Rowell Thornton. Oliver led in Alexandria and Fairfax, with Meetz winning in parts of Prince William. labor candidate James W. Collins outpolled both opponents in the city. Ward by ward tallies show Oliver leading in most districts, while Collins and Jesse posted notable gains in Arlington and county sections. Oliver and Collins oppose prohibition, while opponents failed to define their stance. In a separate court session, the trial of D Worth Stanton for the May 12 shooting of Jesse Rolph continues after opening statements.
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Washington
King Street
Alexandria
Alexandria City
Fairfax
Prince William
Walter Tansili Oliver
J. Meetz
Pringe ‘William
Sud
Senate
Rowell Thornton
Alexandria County
Meta
Oliver
Meetz
France
James W. Collins
House of Delegates
John W May
Charles Jesse
Jesse
Fuirst
Por Destegate
Collins
Jessé
Jefferson
Colling
Arlington
Corporation Court
D Worth Stanton
Jesse Rolph
Percy EB. Clift
Virgi C Davis
George R Brawner
Harry & Hinken
Edward JL Crumbaugh
Louis P Woodward
Willam & Latham
Cecil Hufty
Clarence F Johnson
Louis, Barley
Edmund Burke
Carl Budwesky
Commonwealth
Howard W. Smith
John V. Rolph
Stanton
Poultry instruction draws Hampton conference crowd
The annual Farmers Conference at Hampton Virginia opened with lectures on poultry raising for profit and community improvement. Speakers include James F Rice Cornell University, RB F Keane North Carolina station, F Treakle Hampton Institute, Zea Jenkins Virginia, J B Pierce six southern states agent, TC Walker Gloucester attorney. An exhibit of poultry equipment and results attracts attention. J J Blair Buch directs the event.
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Washington, Post
Hampton
Agricultural School
Virginia Colored Farm Demonstration
James F Rice
Poultry Husbandry
Cornell University College of Agriculture
RB. F Keane
North Carolina Experiment Station and College For Agriculture
F. Treakle
Hampton Institute
Tazie A. Jenkins
Virginnia
J .B. Pierce
T C. Walker
Gloucester
J J. Blair Buch
Rain Delays Dorchester County Fair Races
Rain disrupted all Dorchester county fair events at Cambridge Maryland on August 5. Three mile heat races were run late with classes including a 24 trot purse of 400 dollars and a 220 pace purse of 300 dollars among listed horses and drivers from Delaware Pennsylvania Washington D C Virginia and Maryland.
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The
Washington Post
Cambridge
Joseph H Davidson
Wilmington
Pel
Russell Kos
T. E. Ford
Marvdel Md
Peter Cle G
GE. Fennes
Parksley
Morgan Leaf
He CW
EL Biller
Washington D. C
Dorchester County Horses
Mary Peters
B. m
B. R Mwell
Esrt Gillis
Sarah Mack
Bom
J. Watking
Meira
Morris Patch
E “Uc
Tarbore
Yelland
Pranhtort
Month's More Work at Camp Lee Demobilization Drive
Special to The Washington Post Petersburg Virginia reports Camp Lee receives 320 men from 40 states plus one from Alaska for demobilization. About 400 troops will be discharged daily over the next month, with all to be mustered out soon. A separate Danville note mentions Dora Pruitt and William H. Taylor wed by Rev. J C Holland, and Luther F. Allen tying with Hessie M. Flynn the day before.
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Petersburg
Alaska
Camp Lee
France
Washington
Danville
Dora Pruitt
William H. Taylor
North Danville
J C Holland
Luther F. Allen
Hessie M. Flynn
Maryland and the Virginias Norfolks plans reception for Ferguson hero
Norfolk Virginia aug 6 prominent societies plan an early reception for Andrew Ferguson named as a top American hero after Sergt Alvan York. Ferguson, a New Yorker who enlisted in Norfolk, reportedly captured 37 Germans and two machine guns on a fierce French night. He is recovering from wounds at Hampton Roads Hospital and holds Croix de Guerre and Distinguished Service Cross honors. He worked as a diver for Merritt Chapman Wrecking Co before the war.
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Norfolk
Ferguson
York
Washington Post
Andrew Ferguson
Sergt
Alvan C. York
Fergusda
New York
Hampton Roads
Europe
Merritt-Chapman Wrecking Company
False fire alarm delays blaze at Shenandoah Pike store
A fire of undetermined origin damaged Asa Crisman’s store near Shenandoah valley pike, causing about 7000 dollars in losses with no insurance. The blaze spread due to slow department response after numerous false alarms recently.
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Shenandoah Pike
Washington Post
Winchester
Asa Crisman
Shenandoah Valley Pike
Virginia Obituary and Local Legislative News
Obituaries from Heathsville Fredericksburg and Charlestown note deaths of Mrs. Margaret Schools and Mrs. Charles Peyton with survivors listed. Political updates in Winchester and Rockville report renominations for state senate and delegate seats, primary results pending, plus a farm sale in Middleway and Carnival Court actions in Charleston. Other items include weddings in Charlestown and a road bond issue planned for Marshall county.
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Heathsville
Margaret Schools
P. E Schools
Montrose
Fredericksburg
Charles Peyton
King George County
Shaky Sunday for Pastor Sees Multiple Snakes in Ronceverte
The Rev H B Stoneham, former pastor of the Ronceverte Baptist Church, filled a one day appointment at Snake Run. On his way to Sunday school he found and killed two large yellow rattlesnakes a boy had killed. A second rattler was found and killed, and a copperhead was killed at a nearby home. The same day a rattler with eighteen rings was killed in the vicinity.
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Bpecay
Washington Post
Ronceverte
W. Va
H. B. Stoneham
Ronceverte Baptist Church
Snake Run
Randolph's House Robbed in Broad daylight
Baltimore Aug 5 thieves entered Harold Randolph director of the Peabody Conservatory at Roland Park while the family were away and took several hundred dollars in valuables. The burglary was found by passersby who saw tampered locks. Randolph, summering in Maine, arrived to assess the losses.
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Baltimore
Harold Randolph
Peabody Conservatory of Music
Roland Park
Randolph
Maine
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Shoreman Company
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Cora Morris
Wissthickon
Philadelphia
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New York, Philadelphia and Norfolk Railroad
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Charlestown
Ethleen Davis
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John S Alfriend
Norma Alien Davis
Grover Schlack
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Harry F. Byrd
State Senate
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Great Falls
William H. McConkey
Carr Place
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George E Ross
Carnival
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Farmers’ Congress
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Colonial Beach
Marshall
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Marshall County
Baltimere
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Rummel
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Karney
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W. W. Deal
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