Longworths Hosts Leading Jurists At Convention Opening
At the Virginia association convention opener hosted by the Longworths in Lynchburg leading jurists attended a reception at the North Hotel. President Woods eulogized Daniel W Voorhees and Judge Worthington spoke on John Brown with papers read by local lawyers as guests mingled.
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Woods
Daniel W. Voorhees
Lynchburg
John Brown
Washington Post
North Honeptead
Thia Place
Inoy Mant
Nicholas Longs
Cet
Wis
Mitajah
Rufite le
Alexied
Beterstmng
Gra Foinewell
Wis JD Chrand
Noosa
George F . Poland
Churmnan
Jehn
Mor Spriags
Rokayer
Ute Lomk Pest
Dehmon
Daniel W Voorhees
Satan
Police Seek Jewels After Triumphant Theft Case
Police report a jewel theft aftermath involving Vay TM Wantes and Foo on omauag et No wh ligt. Authorities urge public tips as case unfolds with Pate and Bat linked to local scene and April date unclear.
Fragmentary Open Page Readout On Siege Tactics
Abstract readable lines describe a disrupted event where two individuals are encountered by a target and then restrained. The fragment mentions a possible criminal plan and the involvement of a host entity. Names, dates, or locations are not clearly legible in the surviving text.
Durham loses orphanage site for infant station
Fragmentary report states Durham loses the orphanage site as the Little Sister Town chooses a different location for an infant station. Details are unclear but indicate a nine acre parcel and a focus on securing facilities for late 19th century child care near Southard. Further specifics are unreadable in the damaged text.
Court Receivership Petition Pushed to Tomorrow
Fragmentary legal note shows attempts to appoint a receiver for a Norfolk institution. Mentions James Winston Tous grister and Ut hauidating as parties, with requests for continuance until the next day and references to recess and court proceedings.
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Norfolk Institution
James Winston
Grister
Tadey
Elanekel
Hamed Mine Inspectors Appointments Across West Virginia
Deputy mine inspectors were announced by Chief Inspector John Laing. Districts list appointees with their home towns and headquarters, including Kari F Sehown in Wluesela, Frank E Parsons in Glarkaburg, Lt Yeoghy in Elkarian, Bart A Weary in Ilton, Bonner SIM in Chmiyt, Hobert Y Muly in Gentey, Lance Holliday in Mayberry, Arthur Michell in Alanaford, William Nicholson in Bluefield, and A Ke ne in Chaclap ca.
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Laing
West Virginia
Charleston
W. Va
John Laing Firet Dlatriet
Kari F Sehown
Wluesela
Palrmont
Frank E. Parsons
Glarkaburg
D Lt. Yeoghy
Elkarian
Independence
Bart A Weary
Lliton
Cutton
Bonner Sim
Chmiyt
Chelyn
Dlewlct
Hobert Y Muly
Gentey
Thurmond
Lance @ Holliday
Mayberry
Beckley
Arthur Michell
Alanaford
Bluefield
Plevenin
William Nicholaon
Ant
Omce
Feid Aualstent
Chisf
A. Kene
Rwaham
Chaclapca
Laborer Slays Girl Then Kills Himself After Break-In
A man identified as Welch entered the Teuton Glen home of Lila Welch and abducted her three siblings and mother, holding them two days. He threatened to kill if alarm was raised, used a public safety item to fatally injure the girl, and then killed himself as police closed in. The mother, father a miner, and children were at home during the attack. The assailant was pursued and shot with a firearm after the homicide and suicide.
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Washington Post
Huntington
Lila Welch Sun
Prisners
Teuton
Charles
Welch
Ciidren
Welch Daviy
Val
Davis
Chas Eodren
Rat Bi
Smiley
Smalley
Boston
Gener
Manuel McCloskey
United States
Hela Artillery
Mettellin
Odlock
Abbot
Orta
Washington Baracks
Department of the East
Watlus al Company
Waomil Jy
It Saves Millinery From Soot and Cinders Tip for Tourists
A long fragment discusses tips for feminine travelers dealing with soot smudges on hats and millinery. It mentions protective measures, design considerations, and the challenges of keeping hats clean during travel, focusing on comfort, practicality, and fashionable restraint.
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Mary
Robt Haymaker injured in warehouse collapse at Winchester
In Winchester on August 10, well known businessman Robert Haymaker was seriously injured when the second floor of a lathe warehouse collapsed. He was inspecting the ground floor when debris fell trapping him under junk. He was extricated with multiple injuries and internal hemorrhages. Earlier he attended the funeral of his partner George Wo Gum and spoke of feeling he could not live long.
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Washington
Winchester
Robert Haymaker
Haymaker
George Wo Gum
Reds to Storm Hub Voyage On Army Transports
Sixteen hundred local militiamen embark on the Sumner and McClellan tonight for Boston maneuvers second only to Manassas. Col Smiley and Maj Cook stay home. transport preparation flags delays and mis shipments of gear hamper readiness.
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Sumner
McClellan
Manassas
Col. Smiley
Maj
Cook
National Guard
Center Market Armory
Gen Harries
Col Smuley
Leeds Will Lingering Claims Shadow Chelan Estate
A garbled report centers on Mrs Leeds and the Werth widow of BooVods with mentions of distant relatives, the Stewart family, and a trust or property dispute. It references New York connections, Puget Sound areas, and an uncertain sum of 16 Ba oN, suggesting contested inheritance and unsettled bequests.
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Chelan
Nannie
Werth
Stewart Winel
Pruirie
Hee Foley
Brewact
Agnor
Wes
Siewats
Leeds
York
Fortie Us
Woman Escapes Insane Hospital Wanders Anacotia
An inmate at the Government Hospital for the Insane escaped last night, wandered Anacotia for hours, and was recaptured. She wore scant clothing, attracted bystanders, and was questioned by two men who offered assistance before authorities returned her to Bt Bhatbetas Institution.
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St Eliabeth's
da Simmons
Government Hospital
Itas
Ie Institution
Servier
Bt Bhatbetas
Woman Hangs Self in Jail After Highway Robbery Accusation
A Folish woman Annie Fargosky facing highway robbery charges was found dead by hanging in Garfield jail this afternoon. Eyewitnesses say the woman claimed innocence but distress from imprisonment appeared to trigger the act. Mia Zaigosky and another woman were involved in a separate real estate robbery case, where a man reported nearly $200 in fish stolen as he walked to his car.
Light From Jusserand on Tariff Terms for France
Ambassador Jusserand said Paris could not force Washington into better tariff terms by listing American stocks on the Paris bourse. He called such a step unfeasible and noted tariff law application was rigid. He criticized the handling of the financial question as ill timed and poorly presented.
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Bourse
Tanff
Paris
Journal
M Jusserand
United States
Washington
Moe
France
Paria Bourse
Jusserand
Teacher Must Let Boy Alone In Injunction Case
Ernest D. Shelvs of Brownston township obtained a circuit court injunction to restrain Lily Burden a 3 year old school teacher from molesting or interfering with his 17 year old son. The petition says Burden told the boy he was dull after hours teaching and gained inappropriate influence. The boy ran away to a Mount Clemens area farm. Burden followed and saw him again while Shelvs moved him to another farm in Pennsylvania. The petition states Burden persisted in overtures and the court granted the injunction.
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Washington
Ernest D. Shelvs
Brownston
Lily Burden
Stat Rock
Mount Clements
Miss Burden
Sheeva
Pennsylvania
Ready for War Game 20000 Troops In Maneuvers
Special to The Washington Post details a massive war game to start near Boston with 20000 troops. Gen Bliss leads the invading red force while Brig Gen William A Pew commands defending blue. The seven day exercise tests land and sea operations, signaling, wireless, range finding, and coastal fortifications along Massachusetts coast with units from New York City New Jersey and Washington to be staged for a southeastern coast landing.
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Bliss
New England
Washington Post
Newark
America
Massachusetts
Boston
United States
Sorne
Nayzt Gunsell
Portland
Mc May Gan Tasker
W Bliss
US A
William A Pew
Apt JW Cuileh
Leonard Wood
Bi Land
Seta Hat Las Nydon
Adelbert Cronute Coast Artllery Corp
Department of the Bast
Coast Artillery
New York City
New Jersey
District of Corimuba
Regular Cavalry
vAtinus Brigade
MD Attilang
Eich
Peaceful Hospital Despite Rumors Of Retained Staff
Report outlines a plan to keep Dr Brock and wife in current posts while Dr Barnes returns from Europe to review alleged hospital troubles and potential reforms. The board discusses friction dating to last winter involving an intoxicated driver, with emphasis on stability and continued leadership.
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Brock
Barnes
Europe
T Ayever Steel
Nibley
Peter Barnes
Tourne Europe
Star
Castle on bail in shooting case linked to fatal injuries
Magistrate Butts set bail at 3000 dollars for Mrs Mery Castle who shot Wilvem Craig at the Waldorf Astoria. She appeared in court after waiving extradition and has since traveled to New Jersey with her brother to recover from confinement.
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Magustrate Soya
Washington Post
New York
Mery Scott ‘Castle
Wilvem
Crag
Walgorf-Astoria
Jefferson Starket
New Jersey
Henry H Scott
Butts
William P. Jacobs
Sertoye
Craig
Surrey
Heat Relief Follows Fatal Day as Hospitals Report Four Prostrations
Weather expert predicts cooler days ahead with lower temperatures becoming the rule for several days. Three deaths attributed to the heat reported from local hospitals as breezes offer relief. Authorities caution heat dangers persist for vulnerable residents and advise hydration and shade.
Schafer Trade Talk Dominates Detroit Nationals Update
Detroit manager Hughey Jennings reveals Herman Schafer may join Washington in exchange for Delahanty. Debate over fit and timing continues asbetting shifts to world championship relevance. Donovan suspension dispute stirs tension ahead of upcoming series.
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Jim Delehanty
Detroi
Hughey Jennings
Detroit
Herman Schafer
Tigers
Nationals
Delehunty
Delehanty
Schafer
Washington
Jennings Delehanty
Herman Schaefer
Bray Pall
Ele Las
License To Marry and Deaths in Southwest District
The article reports marriage licenses issued to Leonved Wade and Dari Bade, with other names and wedding details. It also covers multiple deaths, including a veteran found dead at his home on N Street Southwest, Samuel Butler at 158 Third Street Northeast, and George Newman on Tourland Avenue, all with hospital arrivals. Weather notes indicate a high of 0 degrees locally and a breeze, with temperatures and slight commentary on last night’s conditions and earlier heat readings.
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Great Lakes
Louis Neasel
Tigers
Nationals
Dennis Quill
Changi
Delehant
Dent
Patrick Eagan
Samuel Butler
Third Street
Butler
Howe
George Newman
Tourland Avenue
Mergenes Hospital
Anne Hawking
Sixteenth
L Streets
Dave Young
Jes Mune
Fourth
Pé Streets
Freadmens Hospital
Jon Kay
Hog Twelfth Street
Casualty Hospital
Oelock
Weather Bureau
Nort
Fala
Ary Pola
Kangaa City
Min Tittle Rock
Memphis
Omaha
T Loms
San Francisco
Will Beat Her Way Alone Across Roads and Resign
A fragmented Reuters-like note describes a woman named Christina walking from St Louis to Boston. She seeks money or shelter, facing hardship and danger, aiming to reach safety without support or earnings. The piece notes fear, unknown allies, and the risk of travel along uncertain routes.
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Tohuto
Boston
Mies
Ft Louis
Arrests Made During Special Session Capitol Police Report
Chief Megraw's department notes 46 arrests during a special congressional session. Ofenses included minor and mature thefts, seven dogs impounded, four traffic accidents observed. Items found included various clothing and personal items valued at $78, with several pieces restored to owners.
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Megraw
Megren
Cipitel
Fendeg Thi Wen
Thomas
Neeke
Naval Officers Orders and Duty Assignments Released
A declassified set of orders lists Lieut BC Oak Ensign It decoba ta temporary du ties for several officers including JF Conger Franktin Pasig LJ Gulliver Crambie midshipman J 42 Huusster and WJ Shtell. Paymasters ET Honpes GR Crapo Utne Browning and others receive home duty continued duties and new postings in the Navy.
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BC Oak
Walt
Frenchlin Ensiga
Howe
Penney Lvanis
Conger
Pasig
Gulliver
Huusster
Sure AM Robuete
Navy
Bassompector
Shtell
Ned
GR Crapo
Naval Nagplial
Las Animas Colo
Utne
HW Browning
Baron
Kearsarm
Frank Hust
NERVE TONIC claims and local option politics mix in ads
An old newspaper page mixes testimonials for Duffy s Pure Malt Whiskey as a nerve tonic with notes on a local option election. Mentions include Duffy s Pure Malt Whiskey aiding health, Thomas Roberts resignation, and liquor license actions in Bristol and 622 Pa. Ave NW.
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S. R. Baldwin
Fulton, N. Y
Duffy
R Baldwin Fulton
Bristol Va
Drumcists
Ers
Brietal
Young Mans Christan Associa
Hon
Bae
Henry Roberts
Frasc
Roberts
Funeral of Col Creecy Cal Charlie Eaton Creecs
Funeral services for Cal Charlie Eaton Creecs who died suddenly at Atlantic City. His family residence on Rhode Island Avenue Northwest held the morning service at St Matthews Church. Pallbearers include Charles Taton Sheets nephew Chais Arch Donati Woolacey and Charles Caton Browk. Burial at Mount Oliver Cemetery.
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Cal Charlie Eaton Creecs
Alantic City
Rhode
Aland Avenue
Bas
Woolok
Rey Batne ' Buckes
St Matthews Church
Ric Tale
Pallbeares
Charles Taton Sheets
Chais Arch Donati Wollecey
McScu Fenwin
Charles Caton Browk
Weather unsettled in middle west and Atlantic coastal regions
A garbled weather summary notes unsettled conditions across the middle west and Atlantic regions with a shift to warmer Mississippi Valley weather. It mentions rain prospects in northern sections, variable winds, and a forecast of mellow thunderstorms along with temperature readings at various times.
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Weecher
Middle Aid
Mex Ro
Crande
Middle
Alisnile
North Atlantic
Lise
Obin
Mississippi Valley
Plans
Sis
Stlschor
Praleau Cegletie
West Gulf Coast
Wednewis
Cure for scalp disease praised by patient in Philadelphia
George E Jefferson describes years of itching sores and hair loss before finding relief with Cuticura remedies. After doctors failed and months off work, hospital tests diagnosed seborrhoeic conditions. Immediate improvement followed using Cuticura Soap, Ointment, and Pills, with full recovery and restored hair. January 24, 1900.
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Har
Ships Reach Drill Grounds Near Norfolk and Georgia
Ships move toward drill grounds in Norfolk Virginia and Georgia coast as weather limits progress. Planes and crews expected to reach extended targets by August, with investigations and recoveries tied to naval exercises and safety checks.
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Bert Rey
Ray Roa
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Pa. Ave
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Wasronsin
Nicholson
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