Longworth Convention Opens With Esteemed Legal Guests
The first day of the Virginia State Bar convention drew leading jurists and dignitaries to the North Hampton Hotel. President Woods delivered a eulogy for Daniel W Voorhees while a Lynchburg attorney presented a paper on John Brown's trial. A reception followed with prominent judges and lawyers in attendance, signaling a cordial start to the gathering.
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Woods
Daniel W. Voorhees
Lynchburg
John Brown
Police Seek Jewel Thief in City May Day Case
A terse police briefing describes a jewel theft investigation targeting a suspect named Perec. Officers urge witnesses to come forward with any information tying the suspect to the April incident near a local market. The inquiry focuses on possible links to a group led by Vay and Bat.
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Durham loses orphanage site in infantation dispute
Fragmented OCR notes report a dispute over placing an infant care facility or orphanage in Durham. Mentions a site size of about 9 acres, references to Southard and Whe, and unclear figures. Details are garbled, but the core note indicates a relocation or loss of an orphanage site for an infant care institution.
Bane Receiver Seeks Wind Up of Norfolk Institution
A notice outlines James Winston Tous grister and Ut hauidating seeking permission to wind up the Norfolk institution. The filing requests a continuance until tomorrow as the court considers the matter.
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Norfolk Institution
James Winston
Grister
Tadey
Elanekel
West Virginia mine inspectors appoint new deputies
Chief Inspector John Laing announces deputy mine inspectors for ten districts. Names include Kari F Schown of Wluesela, Frank E Parsons of Glarkaburg, LT Yeoghy of Elkarian, Bart A Weary of Ilton, Bonner SIM of Chmiyt, Hobert Y Muly of Gentey, Lance Holliday of Mayberry, Arthur Michell of Alanaford, William Nicholaon of Bluefield, OM office aide A Ken e of Rwaham at 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 wounds self in home invasion
Huntington police report a man breaks into a Teuton Grove residence, abducts a girl and two siblings, threatens the mother, keeps family prisoner for two days, and fatally wounds the girl with a dangerous tool before turning the weapon on himself. Officers pursue him, locating the body after a chaotic confrontation. The victim’s mother had been away at work, leaving the home briefly unguarded.
Millinery to Protect Hats From Soot and Cinders tale
An odd wartime fashion note discusses feminine travelers and hats. It describes soot and cinders from locomotives smearing bonnets and the need for protective coverings. The piece humorously considers coping methods and social reactions among travelers and porters.
Felt inpending disaster reveals peril at partner's grave
Robert Haymaker, a prominent Washington business figure, was seriously injured when a second floor collapsed at a latze warehouse. He was inspecting ground floor activities when debris trapped him, with multiple fractures and an internal hemorrhage. He had just attended the funeral of his partner George Gum and expressed a sentiment he could not live long.
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Washington
Winchester
Robert Haymaker
Haymaker
George Wo Gum
Schusler
Milwauke
Detroit
Lum
Donovan
Highey
Johnson
Perrine
Jenniings
Poitanel
Pena Jennings
Ted Dui Weil
Reds to Storm Hub Voyage on Army Transports
Sixteen hundred local militiamen prepare to embark on the Sumner and McClellan for maneuvers near Boston. The district guard will carry scarce equipment, faces changes in officers, and plans to keep movements secret until launch. The voyage marks the largest mobilization since Manassas, with ships due in Boston Friday night.
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McClellan
Manassas
Col. Smuley
Maj
Cook
National Guard
Center Market Armory
Gen Harries
Col Smuley
Smiley
Smalley
Boston
Gener
Manuel McCloskey
United States
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Cman
Odlock
Abbot
Orta
Washington Baracks
Department of the East
Widow contested will amid Leeds inheritance dispute
A garbled report details a will involving Mrs Leeds and the Werth widow of BooVods, with mentions of Withar UP Stewart, land and property concerns, and a partial note of sums and heirs. Names and places appear hazy, but the item centers on inheritance and family claims tied to York, Puget, and nearby locales.
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Chelan
Nannie
Werth
Stewart Winel
Pruirie
Hee Foley
Brewact
Agnor
Wes
Siewats
Leeds
York
Fortie Us
Woman escapes St Elisabeths seeks airship ride
An inmate at Government Hospital for the Insane, Mrs. da Simmons, aged ts, escaped last night and wandered Anacotia for hours before capture. She, scantily clad, attracted pedestrians as two men offered help and proposed airship travel. They learned she had escaped from Bt Bhatbetas and returned her to the institution.
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St Eliabeth's
da Simmons
Government Hospital
Itas
Ie Institution
Servier
Bt Bhatbetas
Woman Hangs Self in Jail After Robbery Charge
A Folish woman Annie Fargosky allegedly involved in highway robbery died by hanging in Garfield XJ jail after expressing innocence. A real estate man reported two women rushed him on his way home and robbed him of nearly $200 in fish, the claim states. Mia Zaigosky was also arrested in the complaint.
Jusserand Discusses Tariff Terms for France
In an interview Ambassador Jusserand said pressuring Washington to gain favorable tariff terms by excluding American stocks from the Paris bourse is not feasible. He stated the tariff law would be applied and noted financial questions were mishandled and poorly timed.
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Journal
M Jusserand
United States
Washington
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Jusserand
Teacher Must Let Boy Alone Injunction Granted
Ernest D. Shelvs, a Brownston township farmer, obtained a court restraining order against Lily Burden, a former Rock schoolteacher, to stop alleged improper attentions toward his 17-year-old son. The petition claims she sought and maintained influence over the boy after hours, causing him to run away to a Mount Clemens farm, with further attempts to contact him. The court granted the injunction.
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Ernest D. Shelvs
Brownston
Lily Burden
Stat Rock
Mount Clements
Miss Burden
Sheeva
Pennsylvania
War game to test invasions on New England coast
Newark reports the largest U S war game as 20 000 troops simulate a landing from New York City to Massachusetts coast near Boston in a seven day struggle for coastal fortifications. Gen Bliss commands invading forces with Gen Pew defending. The operation involves land and sea units, coast artillery, and new tech like searchlights and wireless, staged along the Massachusetts coast. The exercise covers a wide coastal area and includes major generals Wood Cronute and Cron der roles with multiple officers supervising.
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United States
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Portland
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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
Peaceful Hospital Amid Turmoil Amid Resentments
A Massachusetts hospital scene described as peaceful hides a brewing conflict over leadership and alleged favoritism. Dr Brock and wife to remain in current posts while Dr Barnes returns from Europe to probe alleged troubles and possible friction within the staff and board.
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Barnes
Europe
T Ayever Steel
Nibley
Peter Barnes
Tourne Europe
Star
Shooting drama at Waldorf no bail drop for Castle probe
Magistrate orders $3,000 bail for Mrs Mery Scott Castle in the shooting of lawyer Wilvem Crag at the Waldorf Astoria. She has left for New Jersey with Capt Henry H Scott to recover from confinement while authorities refuse to drop the case. The minister Rev William P Jacobs injured in a nearby accident remains hospitalized with fractures, lacerations, and contusions after a carriage collision with a two seated survey vehicle driven by Eugene A Gross. Police earlier promised no immediate charges against Gross, but the minister seeks no publicity from the incident.
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New York
Mery Scott ‘Castle
Wilvem
Crag
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Jefferson Starket
New Jersey
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Butts
William P. Jacobs
Sertoye
Craig
Surrey
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Clinton
First Precinct
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Pennsylvania Avenue
Thirteenth Street
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Jacobs
Jand
Walhington
Washington Alexandria
Mount Vernon Railway
Viergymana Danker
Mim
Suesterley
Ieress
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Resal
Sergt Lohman
Flesat
Ako
Wus- Iyatal
Heat Relief Falls as City Records Fatalities
Heat waves claim three lives as hospitals report four prostrations. Weather expert forecasts cooler conditions across the region with lower temperatures expected to persist for several days. Public advisories urge hydration and shade amid upcoming relief from the heat.
Debatable Schafer to Nationals in Jennings deal reports
Detroit manager Hughey Jennings disclosed that Herman Schafer may join the Washington Nationals in exchange for Delehanty. The potential trade would bolster both clubs, with Schafer proving a strong base runner and trader while Delehanty’s value has waned this season.
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Detroi
Hughey Jennings
Detroit
Herman Schafer
Tigers
Nationals
Delehunty
Delehanty
Schafer
Washington
Jennings Delehanty
Herman Schaefer
Bray Pall
Ele Las
Licensed To Marry and Deaths Spotted in Local Notes
Licenses issued in the area include Leonved Wade and Dari Bade, both of Caroton Ma Tae He Jw. The list records multiple deaths: a veteran found dead at a southwest N Street home, Samuel Butler of 158 Third Street North East, George Newman of 418 Fatraet Southwest, Anne Hawking from Sixteenth and L Streets Northwest, Dave Young of Jes Mune W Va, Jon Kay of Hog Twelfth Street Northwest, and others. Weather notes: highest temperature 0 degrees at 2 pm, thermometer 76 at night, with a strong northerly breeze. scattered rain expected and mild overall conditions across the region.
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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 Through Finding Courage
A fragmented tale follows a woman named Christina traveling from St Louis toward Boston seeking independence and resilience. She faces hardship, theft fears, and a vow to endure as she crosses states toward a new life.
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Tohuto
Boston
Mies
Ft Louis
Arrests at Capitol During Special Session
Police Chief Megraw reported 46 arrests and seven dogs impounded during Congress special session. Officers observed minor thefts and four traffic incidents. Notable items recovered included a badge, car umbrella, pants, and rings valued at 78 dollars.
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Cipitel
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Thomas
Neeke
Naval Officers Orders and Paymaster Assignments in 1912
A dated naval orders list details transfers and temporary duties for officers and paymasters including Lieut BC Oak Ensign It decoba ta, JF Conger, LJ Gulliver, Crambie Midshipman J 42 Huusster, and Paymasters ET Honpes GR Crapo Utne Browning. Several clerk positions and appointments are revoked or continued. notices emphasize use of classified columns of The Post for advertising.
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Nerve tonic claims aid nerves and health
An advertisement asserts that Duffy s Pure Malt Whiskey strengthens nerves and body, aiding throat and lung illnesses and general weakness. It describes use for stamina, lists Bristol Virginia as a location, and notes local option debates and a local liquor license filing linked to a social day event.
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Fulton, N. Y
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R Baldwin Fulton
Bristol Va
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Frasc Ae
Roberts
Funeral for Col Creecy In Atlantic City Morning Rites
Funeral services for Cal Charlie Eaton Creecs who died suddenly at the family residence on Rhode Island avenue northwest will be held at St Matthews Church. Pallbearers include Charles Taton Sheets, Chais Arch Donati, Wollecey, S McScu Fenwin, and Charles Caton Browk. Interment at Mount Oliver Cemetery with services at the house and private grave.
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Alantic City
Rhode
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Charles Caton Browk
Weather Chaos Across Regions Sees Unsettled Conditions
A scrambled national weather sketch notes unsettled middle and western regions with disturbances near the Mississippi Valley and Great Lakes. Forecasters warn of warmer central weather, rain in the Plains and upper Midwest, and variable winds from the southeast toward the Grand Bank with lower temperatures on the East Coast and a mix of sun and clouds in the Southeast.
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Crande
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Alisnile
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Obin
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Cure for scalp disease with Cuticura remedies
A 1900 letter from George E Jefferson of Philadelphia recounts a years long scalp disease with itching sores and hair loss. After trying many doctors and medicines, he found relief and regrowth using Cuticura Soap Ointment and Pills, claiming a full recovery and recommending the products to others.
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Ships Reach Drill Grounds as Atlantic Routine Marathon
Ships advance toward drill grounds at Norfolk Virginia and nearby Atlantic arc, aiming to reach the pier and venturing into the sea. Planned exercises extend into August with crews and officers coordinating navigation, timing, and safety measures amid rough seas and rising water, while weather conditions and course projections determine staging.
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