Tidewater man bets on sure win for speaker race
Hobert W Withers of Nansemond says he has enough pledged votes to secure the Speakership in the Virginia House. Other contenders include Byrd ally Church and Rockbridge figure Catlett with Rockbridge Amherst and Nelson counties seen as pivotal. Campaigns note pledges from nominated and unnamed members, with key figures Strode Allan and Campbells hinted as potential leaders. Primary slated for next Saturday.
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Nelson
Allan
Masche
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Contempt charge over railway fees discussed in North Carolina
A North Carolina federal court in Ashville heard remarks about possible suits against the Southern Railway for charging more than 214 cents per mile. Beckwith of the State board of internal improvements denied threats to sue and said a lawyer would advise a client on the right to sue if retained.
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Federal Court
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Atheboro
Jan Beckwith
Orth Carolina Railway
Routhern Teckerth
North Carolina
Six Hurt In Trolley Wreck In Norfolk
A collision between two trolley cars on East Main Street in Norfolk injures six people. Motorman W Stamper is badly shaken and may lose a leg, with others treated for injuries. both cars wrecked.
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Washington Post
Norfolk Va
Norfolk and Oeymouth ‘Traction Company
East Muho Street
W. Stamper
Sega of Matorman Stamper
Fatal pistol fight in Botetourt County Virginia
In Clifton Forge, Virginia, Grover Clements, white, fatally shot Wheeler Smith, colored, after an incident at Lick Run store. Smith, returning from West Virginia, allegedly acted insolently. Clements claimed self defense and fired five shots, killing Smith. Clements received minor injuries. no arrests reported as witnesses cite self defense.
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Jay
Clementa
Kemp Property Resold at Private Sale near Rockville
The Kemp farming estate near Rockville comprising 1312 acres was partially sold at public auction and yesterday sold privately to James P Velre of Rockville for 85 an acre. The disposed portion totals 1741.50 in value.
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Washington Tost
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J. Arthur Kemp
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James P FR Velre
Tobacco Growers Plan Large Storage Warehouse in Houston Va
Reports from Danville Lynchburg and Petersburg Virginia detail a mixed tobacco season with thin sales and rising primings prices. A Tobacco Growers Association storage building project near Houston aims to stabilize prices amid variable yields and weather impacts.
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Washington
Danville
Danvills
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Findmont
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Mecklinburg
Virginia
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Lynchburg
Tobaco
Dorsey Returns to Rockville With Edna G Harness Racer
Les Dorsey and his mare Edna G have returned to Rockville after a successful late season tour through Pennsylvania record circuits. Edna G won four races, each worth 490 dollars, with one non-heat win and top finishes in all other starts, driven by Dorsey. He expects faster times and aims for 2 10 or better this season. Edna G, from Meda Wilkes stock and tied to Belmont’s Angum line, is among Montgomery County’s fastest harness racers. She rests briefly before a busy fall campaign.
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Washington Post
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Maryland Weddings Report From Cumberland
A Cumberland wedding notice describes the marriage of Delia Baker and Garten Baker. The ceremony occurred at the bride’s home on Maryland Lane with Rev. Bragene P Uslyiey officiating, recording details of their union and attendees.
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Cumberland
Garten Baker
Ceabherland
Maryland
Bragene
P Uslyiey
Mr. Willams
Murder claims shots man at Hancock station scene
William Jones of Hancock Station West Virginia is held for the murder of Morris F. Vangosen, a Baltimore and Ohio telegraph operator. Jones, denying guilt, faces charges in a case that features conflicting theories of motive and possible mistaken identity.
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William Jones
Hancock Station
W. ‘Va
Morris F. Vangosen
Cumberland
Marie F. Vangoven
Baltimore and Ohio
W. Va
Wall
Tila
Berkeley Springs
Jones
Vangosen
Clash of Courts Averted in Wickes County Sale Standoff
In Wickes County a dispute over a wagon and mules tied to alleged internal revenue violations ended without force after a sale to W. A. Henderson, then a writ of claim and delivery moved the animals to Shepherd and Henderson agreed to a compromise. The event drew a large crowd and highlighted tensions between state and federal authorities.
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Washington
Winston-Ailem
North Carolina
Wickes County
J. W. Lewis
Ani
H. Hackett
Shepherd
JW. Lewin
Lewis
W. A. Henderson
Lewid
Sheriff Brown
Henderson
Father Loses Family as Mother Sent to Sanitarium
Elina Lew a New Orleans clothing merchant and her husband Lew hoped to reunite in New York after their voyage. The two Lew children are now in the Hebrew Sheltering Home on East Broadway while the mother, who went mad en route, remains in Corona sanitarium awaiting deportation. United Hebrew Charities will seek custody of the children for the father.
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Washington
York
Elina Lew
New Orleans
Hila
Corona
Long Telans
Lumsa
Rusela
United Hebrew Charities
Nebraska Professor Searson Charged With Attacking Student
W Searson a noted Nebraska English professor at Peru State Normal School was arrested on a charge of attempting to assault Miss Katherine Hudson a student there. He was released on bail amid beliefs of innocence and ongoing investigation by the State Normal Board. Miss Hudson alleges the attempt occurred last April and she resides in Humboldt.
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Nebraska
Washington Post
Omaha
Nebr
W. Searson
State Normal School
Peru
University of Nebraska
Katherine Hudson
Drowning youth ignored as several canoes pass
In Hackensack New Jersey George Clements Magon a 4 young man drowns after friends in two canoes fail to assist. Mason is thrown into the river and Dell Henderson a son of Justice Frank Henderson also falls. Henderson later tells Coroner Lees two canoes passed nearby and ignored the drowning man.
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Washington
Hackensack
N. J
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Hackensack River
George Clements Magon
Mason
Dell Henderson
Frank Henderson
Menderson
Henderson
Lees
Deal for Wheeling Road Advances Through Ohio Lines
D Moon, deputy general manager of the Lake Shore and Michigan Southern, led a party of officials over the line from Cleveland to Dillonvale and planned routes to Martins Ferry Wheeling and St Clair. Financial circles anticipate a deal soon where the Lake Shore would take over the Wheeling and Lake Erie, advancing a merger with the Steubenville and Toronto and giving a direct Cleveland to Wheeling corridor via the Lake Erie Alliance and Wheeling system.
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Wheeling
W VI
Moon
Lake Shore and Michigan Southsea Railroad
Cleveland
Dillonvale
Lake Erie
Martins Ferry
Ohio
St Jx
Steubenville
Toronto
Alliance
Darwinian theory denounced as dead by James Orr at Northfield confer
Northfield Mass August 11 Prof James Orr Glasgow University leading British theologian told a large audience Darwinian evolution is practically dead new theory forming abroad aligns with Bible truths other speakers included Rev C A Jasper Plumbers to meet Petersburg convention Atlantic Coast Association will gather in Petersburg this fall notes Syracuse style fragmentary report includes other unrelated items
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Washington Post
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Virginia
North Carolina
South Carolina
Georgia
Pennsylvania
Delaware
Maryland Obituary Treckstle Auge 1 Max Jane Mellican
Mary land obituary item notes Max Jane Mellican died early this morning at home after a long illness. She was the widow of Bronkites, a well known clftsen. Survived by four daughters, three sons, and four sisters.
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Aug
J.mra
Anna
Fangersvile
Acgustx County
Treckstle
Max Jane Mellican
Ainty Arven
Thin County
Paraivels
Aredually
New Use for Postum Coffee Promises Health Change
An Illinois woman credits Postum with curing years of coffee induced dyspepsia and appetite loss. She says quitting coffee improved her stomach, restored appetite, and ended choking dyspeptic symptoms after switching to Postum. A Cumberland death report follows without clear link to the coffee story.
Drowned Boy John Coleman Near Safety at Big Hole
John Coleman a sixteen year old from Alexandria drowned near the mouth of the dyke known as the big hole while rowing with companions. He slipped from the boat during a swim attempt and disappeared despite a search by about a dozen men and onlookers. His father and mother were notified as efforts continued into the evening.
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Rog Sree
Alazendria
John Coleman
Southern Railway
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Tate
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Boward Hvard
James Cook
Coleman
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Alexandria
John A Marshall & Jo
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May Go On Circuit Bench In Alexandria Area Fight
The circuit judgeship seat long debated since Judge Nicol’s March resignation may soon be filled. Alexandria Fairfax and Prince William bar groups initially backed John M Johnson but have shifted to support Prince William Commonwealth's Attorney J B T Thornton who seeks appointment. Thornton would likely fill Nicol’s unexpired term if Nicol loses the Congressional bid and leaves the seat.
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Fairfax County
Princes Williams County
Alexandria Bar
John M. Johnson
Thi City
Tudge JM Love
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Nicol
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Thornton
War talk on gambling boat near Potomac and cross-state efforts
Dispatch from Richmond cites Gov Warfield of Maryland and Commonwealth's Attorney G Brent of Virginia stating a thorough understanding between the states to stop the gambling boat's operations near the city. Owners hoped to resume by fall, but boats used to prevent oyster dredging would be brought here and seized with contents.
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