Virginia Campaign Notes and Races in August
Richmond report outlines Republican optimism under Judge Lunsfors Lewis and a push to eliminate Negro influence at the state convention. Senator Cumming predicts Martin wins Peninsula support. Willard and Swanson campaigns tour the region with dates in Newport News Norfolk and Round Hill. District and local party activities include Petersburg delegates and new city central committee setup as August primary nears.
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Cumming
Martin
Joe
Washington Fort
Richmond
Lunsfors L. Lewis
Hoanoke
Lewis
United States
Gentl
Gordon Cumming
Heampton
Thomas I. Martin
Newport Newe
Elizabeth City
Gey Momtague
Newport News
Courtland
Portsmouth
Abingdon
Gate City
Partsburg
Hig Stone Gep
Willard
Norfolk
Suffolk
Swineon
Loudoun County
William Hodges Mann
Glade Spring
Marion
Claude Swanson
Fairfax
Roanoke
South
Roanoke Va
Democratic Committee
Petersburg Va
Democratic City Central Committee
City Central Committee
House of Delegates
Petersburg
D.eren Watson
RE Gill
Rew Nom Hope
Ellyson Responds On Free School Books Vote
Richmond August 10 Ellyson refutes opponent Cabell’s claim he voted against furnishing free books to public schools while a state senator in 1886. He recalls the house committee warned of tax increases and notes estimates of 260000 or more per year to provide books. He questions Cabell’s later efforts for free books.
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Washington
Richmond
J .Laylor Ellyson
Norfolk
J Alston Caobell
Ellyson
State Senate
Senate
House
Cabell
Hold Lewis Job Open As Virginia Governor Race Threatens
The resignation of District Attorney L L Lewis, Republican candidate for Virginia governor, may not be accepted by the Department of Justice. If accepted, no successor may be named and the position kept open with Judge Lewis possibly reappointed to himself. Assistant Robert H. Talley could run the office briefly. The matter lies with Attorney General Moody.
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Virginia
L L Lewis
Department of Justice
Lewis
Old Dominion
Robert H. Talley
Factions Clash Again in Norfolk Primary Fight
Two Democratic factions in Norfolk clash over party primaries as the majority faction votes to run a separate primary for successors. The minority, led by City Chairman Day, opposes the move and urges the district committee to decide. Case referred to State Central Committee for action. Aug. 10.
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Norfolk
State Central Committee
Washington Poat
Witch
Montague
Day
Republican Primary Fights in Montgomery County Maryland
In Rockville Maryland on August 10 a heated Republican primary contest arises over county party control. Incumbent chairman Wills 5 Burdette seeks another term against D W Baker recently named U S district attorney for DC. Overtures for compromise from Baker supporters were rejected by Burdette's camp who claim Baker's side started the fight. Burdette supporters cite Congressman Pearre loyalty as proof of leadership. Outcome remains uncertain with Burdette favored to win on Saturday.
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Montgomery
Rockville
State Central Committee
Wills
Burdette
D. W. Baker
United States
District of Columbia
Baker
Haker
Pearre
Staunton Prize Winners at Horse Show Amid Crowds
Four thousand spectators fill Staunton on Aug 10 as the Staunton Prize winners are announced across saddle horses saddle ponies ladies' riding and hunting classes. Conflicting Evidence wins the mile running race with Bound Brook second. Portner Brow, Warrenton and others garner top placings.
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Washington Post
Staunton
Robin Adair
Blair Johnston
Warrenton
Hale
Garber & Garber Harrigonburg
J W Hamilton
Hot Springs
Moving Pictures
David Dunlop
Coggins Hall
Dle Horoes
Bickr Johnston
Garber & Garber
Radiant
Allen Fetts
Cobham
Charley
Charles R. Hoof
Alexandria
Grst
Julian Morris Campbell
Jr. Lindeau
Boyce
Barneos
Bruins
John Taylor
Ace of Spades
J. A
Kennedy Staunton
Green Hunters
Atnc
P V
Wintree
Lynchburg
Mabel
M. M Jarman
Elkton
Clare Morris
Hugh Braxton
Allie B
John F Taylor
Firelight
Mra
Aflex Potin
Irst
Nancie Lee
Brandon
Julian Morris
Bratun
J A Kennedy
Hisse
Z. I. Bowman
Commonwealth Hoof
Arius and Graces
Garber & Garper
Benner Warrenton
Tate Sterrett
Cogsius
Ulian Morris
Mort
W W Osborne
Gordonsville
Portner Brow
Menassis
Bound Brook
Wolcott
Peril at Old Point Endangers Public Instruction Candidate
Joseph D. Eggleton Jr a leading candidate for state superintendent narrowly escaped drowning at Old Point while bathing with Claggett G. Jones Jesse F. West and P P Patteson They reached him after he became exhausted and pulled him from the water nearly senseless He was revived on the scene.
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Washington
Richmond
Joseph D. Eggleston, Jr
Superintendent of Public Instruction
Old Point
State Bar Association
Egeleston
Claggett G. Jones
Jesse F. West
S&s
Accuses Holy Jumpers Danville Man Says They Took Wife and Children
Danville Virginia August report says two local painters filed at police headquarters against the Holy Jumpers religious group accusing them of guile and aid in the wife’s and children's departure from home. He plans criminal proceedings against Reverend A G Carr leader of the sect. Parkersburg West Virginia August 10 Sheriffs Association formed with officials from about thirty counties for mutual aid. Raleigh August 10 Auditor Dixon completes new pension roll listing 120 new veterans and 200 widows. West Fork River drowning at Fairmont describes a sixteen year old who drowned when a boat capsized while towing with three companions.
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Danville
Washington Post
E. D Walker
Rev
A. G. Carr
Holy Jumpers
Parkersburg
W. V
West Virginia
Sheriffs’ ‘Association
Raleigh
N. C
Asmdttor Dixon
Dixon
Raews
Department Heation
West Fork River
Fairmont
W. Va
Trevis
Boya
Virginia Weddings in Petersburg Highlight Uncertain Ceremony
In Petersburg on August 19 roughs disrupted a wedding at the bride's mother home. Misst Annis Grigg was tied to Rennen Andrews in an Atlantic Coast Line event. The ceremony, conducted by Rev. C. E. Wells of Bristol, was noted as taking place on August 10 amid dockyard activity.
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Petersburg
Annis
Grigg
Rennen
Andrews
Atlantic Coast Line
C. E. Wells
Bristol
Dock
Rogers Resigns as Richmond Internal Revenue Collector
Richmond Va August 10 The resignation of Asa Rogers collector of internal revenue for the Richmond district comes at the request of President Roosevelt and was accepted by Secretary Shaw No charges are listed and the administration of Rogers is described as unsatisfactory His successor is expected to be M T Lowry a Republican from Brooke Va Rogers denies understanding the request and protests the timing
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Whatingtoin Port
Richmond
Ave
Collector of Internal Revenue
Jia Rogers
Roosevelt
Loeb
Col Rogers
Cal. Rogers
M. T. Lowry
Col. Rogers
Asa Rogers
Internal Revenue
Shaw
Yerkes
Internal Revenue Bureau
Rogera
M Lowry
Brooke
Repuplicea
Limited Derailed At Orange Bridge On Fast Train
Special to The Washington Port reports train 29 the Florida Limited derailed this afternoon near the Orange Bridges north of the James River in Amherst County Virginia. The tender jumped the track causing multiple cars to derail. the day coach jammed at the bridge end but no serious injuries occurred though several women fainted. Engineer Satterfield applied emergency brakes to prevent further disaster.
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Orange Bridge
James
Washington
Lynchburg
Florida. Limited
Orange Bridges
James River
Amherst County
Satterfield
Man Denies Train Wreck Plot After Confession
Benjamin Holder, a discharched Baltimore and Ohio Railway employee, jailed in Charlestown W V for alleged train wrecking by placing ties on the track, denies the charge and says his supposed confession came while intoxicated. He claims he answered only railroad detective questions and that he was in bed at George Syder’s home near Summit Point the night the ties were laid.
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Winchester
Benjamin Holder
Baltimore and Ohio Railway
Charlestown
W.va
George Syder
Summit Point
Trea
Old Man White Dies by His Own Hand After Fraud Claim
Special to The Washington Post Newport News Virginia August 10 fearing arrest, S S White an elderly man from Salem West Virginia shot himself at Smithfield after a dry goods shipment case vanished and he filed a 1000 claim against Old Dominion Steamship Company. Special Agent P W Powell traced the goods to Richmond valuing them at about 160, revealing the suspected fraud. White previously lived in the city and was supported by two sons Morris and A
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Washington
Newport. News
S&s
P. W. Powell
Old Dominion
Richmond
White
Whhite
Citty
Morris Pt
Mountain Chautauqua Excursion Draws Large Crowd
Special to The Washington Post Cumberland Md Aug 10 First Mountain Chautauqua excursion to Mountain Lake Park with special trains drew one of the largest crowds. Lectures included Americanism by Rev Dr Frank M Bristol and The Man with the Hoe by Rev Thomas McClary. Mountain Lake Park annual committee officers listed Maj J M Burns Waelm Rev In A Roudischl B Frield Hanson B Lewis Upton Pott Joe M Jacobs.
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Washington Post
Cumberland
Mountain Lake Park
Frank M. Bristol
Metropolitan Methodical Church
Washington
Thomas McClary
Minneapolia
Minn
Mountain Take
Virginia Obituary Notes From Richmond and Fredericksburg
Virginia obituaries report Branch T Archer a Richmond businessman and Confederate veteran who died aged, survived by widow. Mrs Frank Robinson dies in Stafford Couch aged 33 with two children. Jeff B Groves of Stafford County dies after typhoid fever at 44. another local resident dies suddenly at home in Chesterfield Port.
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Richmond
West High Arrest
Ma Brown
Eureka Lodges
Fythiana
Odd Fallows
A. P. Hill
Petersburg
Allen
Louis M. Wella
Smack Welle
Chesterfelt Gporty
Woodpecker Road
Blackmail Alleged In Suit Over Child Support In New York
Baltimore man William P. Riggs is sued in Supreme Court of New York for 29000 by Rutherford U. Taylor of 153 West Forty Eighth Street alleging a promise to marry and provide for a child. Taylor claims 15000 cash and 10000 to be paid later plus ongoing support, with further promises of 94000 and 32500 for the child. Riggs, a social figure in Baltimore, denies the charges calling it a blackmailing scheme. He is treasurer of the Baltimore Horse Show Association and secretary of the Maryland Jockey Club, and brother to Brig. Gen Lawragon Riggs and Adjt. Gen. Clinton L. Riggs.
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Washington Post
Baltimore
Wiliam P. Rigge
Supreme Court of New York
Rutherford U. Taylor
West Forty-eighth Street
Riggs
Mr. Riggs
Taylor
Baltimore Horse Show Association
Maryland Jockey Club
Lawragon Riggs
Maryland National Guard
Adit
Clinton L. Rigess
Widow Accused in Mannington Strychnine Death Case
Mrs Helen Payton and her alleged lover Frank Wright are jailed in Fairmont tied to the July 17 death of Jacob Payton. A coroner jury finds strychnine in his stomach. the widow claims he was a counterfeit maker who threatened her and their adopted daughter. She says she will testify.
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Washington
Fairmont
W. Va
Jacob N. Payton
Mannington
W. Ve
Helen May Payton
Frank Wright
Payton
Wright
Tasley Fair Races and Local News Briefs
At Tasley Virginia on August 10 the Peninsula fair drew about 10 000 spectators for a second day of racing with improved track conditions. Races in several classes were won in straight heats with close finishes while lists of drivers and times appear for two year old and three year old divisions. Also noted are a Raleigh North Carolina theft murder confession case a governor’s health telegram and a fatal shotgun accident in Suffolk Virginia plus obituaries medical board actions and a Chinese crew arrest in New York all drawn from the Washington Post wire.
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Tasley
Samuel Prince
Bull
Wate
Susie J
Nottingham
Mare Girl
Loutee Rogers
Finney
Jack B
Baker
Vancedel
Taster
Lady Herforé
Smith
Wiikeeterne
Downe
Nutter
Hobs
H. and K
Hiatratta
Thomas
Seyronel
Kelly
Aledi
Mubally
Kuser
Midler
Nitz
wiLait
Eliaton
Frank Mante
Upshur
Myson H
Pace
Forhney
Ossen
Linkwood
Shears
Buddy
Stein
Peter Warlock
Patrick
Hunt
Doc M
Cfrank
John HF
Daugherty
Steavens
Pete
Nettie May
Hanna
Perpahs
Walker
Little Bob
Bul
Doctor D
Judge-made law drives constitutional adaptation say Taylor
Taylor former Minister to Spain addressed the Virginia Bar Association at Old Point warning that without judge-made law the Constitution could not adapt to changing conditions. He praised Marshall, argued for the Supreme Court as the last word on major issues, and urged printing a special edition of his talk. The meeting closed with a banquet.
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Washington Post
Newport News
Virginia Bar Association
Old Point
Hannix Taylor
Spain
Taylor
United States
Marshall
Supreme Court of the United States
Department of Government
Supreme Court of the
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Prominent Alexandria Merchant and Former Mayor Beckham Dead
John Grigsby Beckham, once a leading Alexandria businessman and briefly mayor, died yesterday morning at his residence on South Washington Street. He served in Mosby's command during the Civil War, later trained in commerce, and returned to Alexandria to run a wholesale commission business with his brother J Thomas Beckham. Beckham was unmarried, survived by his sister Mrs. Rose, and had a notable civic career in the city.
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Rose
George Ross
Richmond
Beckham
Mosby
River Front
Farquier County
J. Thomas Beckham
Alexandria
Wholesale Commission
J. T. & Jens
Becktiem
Clifton
Norton
Corporation Court
William M. Smith
Europe
White Sulphur Springs
L. H Thompson
Samuel P. Wingfield
Lynchburg
Rustville
Alva Aeris of
Bagies
Lodge of
Eilgs
Oscola Tribe of Hed Men
George W. Pettey
International Association of Fire Engineers
Harry
James Foster
North
Columbus Street
Washington
Bettis, Beach, Lyles
Nicholson, Roberts
Henderson
Frank Harris
Towson Nickens
Travis
Davis
Ferguson
Beckham resigns as mayor after health decline
A former mayor Samuel P. Beckham, worn by overtaxing himself after an illness and a prior injury from a train fall near Clifton Virginia, resigns after a brief Europe trip and rehabilitation attempts. L. H. Thompson is chosen to succeed him.
Health of Chicago University president Harper declared sound
Statement from Secretary to Mr. Rockefeller in Cleveland says President Harper’s health is better than in months and that rumors of his retirement are unfounded. He is visiting Mr. Rockefeller and is not considering leaving the presidency.
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Chicago University
Cleveland
Ohio
Joan D. Rockefeller
Harper
Rocket
Haerper
University of Chicago
Tess Srep
Fragmentary Philadelphia report on a fatal shooting
A brief Philadelphia Press item cites a deadly incident on Harrison and Besplaines streets where one man killed another and then died by self-inflicted violence as police arrived. The text includes garbled passages about a young doctor and a Turn About Pair Play remark, with no clear names or verified details.
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Philadelphia Press
Wreck on West Virginia Central Rails Fatal. Two Die
At 1 o clock today a Big Run curve wreck on the Blackwater grade of the West Virginia Central and Pittsburg Railway near Coketon Elkins West Virginia killed engineer William Watkins and brakeman A H Spalding and injured several others. The engine left Coketon stalled at the Douglas curve, gained speed of a mile a minute, jumped the track near Big Run, and tore through cars including a gondola that struck a caboose. Watkins and Spalding were buried beneath wreckage. fireman J H Crump sustained head and body injuries. conductor Fred Werner suffered leg and upper body injuries. C C Wilmoth and Dallas Corley also injured.
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Washington Post
Elkins
W. Va
West Virginia Central and
Pittsburg
William Watkins
A. H. Spalding
J. H. Crump
Fred Werner
C. C Wilmoth
Riba
Dallas Corley
Maryland
Coketon
Douglas Curve
Watkins
Big Ryn
Afr
John T. ‘Ankey
Hendricke
Braketlan Speniding
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