Flood Wrecks Huntington as Bridges Drown Children
Severe rain and a cloudburst near Bristol caused extensive damage totaling well over 100000 dollars. Five inches of rainfall in three hours turned streets into rivers, washed away bridges, wrecked lines, and flooded dozens of homes and businesses. Three Adkins children, ages eleven to seven, drowned after a horse collapsed in a flooded creek while fleeing toward safety.
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Ranger
Huntington
Bristol
Washington Post
W Va
Here
Enos Adkins
Adkins
Khalf
Beaver Creek
Nurserymen in Session Convene in Norfolk to Elect Officers
The Southern Nurserymen Association meeting in Norfolk elected officers and set next convention for Chattanooga Tennessee. Orlando Harrison of Berlin Maryland was named president with John Atoang of Greensboro North Carolina as vice president and Charles Smith of Concord as secretary and treasurer. The group represents about 10 million dollars and over 50 million trees, and invited Chattanooga Chamber of Commerce to host at Lookout Mountain with dates the third Wednesday and Thursday in August.
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Norfolk Ya
Southern Nurseismens Association
Interess
Channer of Commerce of
Chattanooga, Tenn
Lookout Mountain
Orlando Harrison Berlin
John Atoang
Greensboro
Charles ‘S Smith
Concord
Tll
Camp Dawson Flooding and Mud Delays Camp Activities
Camp Dawson in West Virginia lies in a muddy, waterlogged state after heavy rains. Ground conditions force battalion drill cancellations while mosquitoes vex camp life and a disrupted water supply requires water carried in buckets over long distances.
Virginia Firemen Meet in Harrisonburg for 19th Convention
The Virginia State Firemen Association opened its nineteenth annual convention and tournament in Harrisonburg with 108 delegates. Mayor Roller welcomed attendees, and Argo N. Conrad spoke for the commonwealth’s attorney. Richmond Chief Redwood and Capt Parks addressed the gathering. Lynchburg and Strasburg departments were admitted. several others left the association. Richmond won the bid to host the next meeting on the fourth Wednesday in August, defeating Covington sixty to thirty-one.
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Aig Tua
Virginia
Washington Post
Warrisonburg
Virginia State Firemen
C. EB. Roller
Argo
Committee On
Independent Fire Company
Portsmouth
Parkview Engine Company
Fortsmouth
Annex Company
Nosfolk County
Rouss Hooks and Ladder Company
Winchester
Lynchburg
Strasburg
Alexandria
Hagertown
Woolstock
Luray
Bedford
City
Covington
Front Royal
Richmond
Fatal Duel at Huntington Station Over Infatuation
Two young men quarrelled at the Norfolk and Western station in Naugatuck, Huntington. Io J A Meade was shot and killed. Jacob Marcum wounded in the arm and killed Meade during a window firing. A stray bullet struck Dr J R Reeses in the abdomen, with death expected. Dr Keeses, a Louisville Medical College graduate, rushed to separate them.
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Washington Post
Huntington
W. Va
Ang Io
J. A. Meade
Naugatuck
Jacob Marcum
Norfolk and Western
Meade
Marcum
J .R. Reeses
Keeses
James H Meade
Mingo County
Roanoke, Va
Keeses 13
Wayne County
Louisville Medical College
Railroad men meet in Elkins with Davis and Elkins
Prominent railroad officials from three systems visited Elkins this week. Ex Senator Davis and Senator Elkins held consultations with Baltimore and Ohio leaders including President Murray and General Manager Fitzgerald. Discussions centered on traffic arrangements and extensions for through service from Pittsburgh to Hot Springs or Richmond, and from Baltimore to Charleston. The plan includes Little Kanawha completion to connect with Coal and Coke at Burnaville and Coal and Coke extension from Elkins to deep water at Alexandria.
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Davis
Elkins
Washington
W. Va
Murray
Randolph
Fitzgerald
Baltimore and Ohio
Hikins
Schoemaker
Pittsburg
Lake Erie
J VT Blair
Little Kanawha
Landstreet
Maryland
Elkina
Hot Springs
Richmond
Baltimore
Charleston
Burnaville
Deep Water
Alexandria
Jealous husband accused after brutal assault near Abingdon
Robert Vance is charged with dragging his wife from a construction car on the Norfolk and Western Railway and beating her to the point of death. Railroad workers intervened, dragging him away. He faces grand jury action in Richmond.
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Washington
Richmond
Robert Vance
Norfolk and Western Railway
Abingdon
Vance
Sam
Washington Ros
Rockville
Lewis Brown
John B.brewer
George Moulden
Moulden
George Mullican
Virginia Weddings Report From Prince William County
Frederickaburg and Miss Cherise Jones wed at the Baptist church in Dumfries, Prince William County, officiated by Rev. A. Jt. Lyon. In Richmond a separate ceremony at West Main Street home united Katherine Spottswood Bessh and Beyer Stewart Hume with Dr. J F Gregatt presiding.
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Frederickaburg
Cherise Jones
Lixeie Andrews
Prince Wiliam County
Baptist Church
Dumfries
Beyer Stewart Hume
Barry Lee Watson
West Main Street
Harry Lee Watson
Robert Bryan
Tha
Hume
Samuel Thomas Beach
Willard's Talk Wins Virginian by Choice in Alexandria
Lieut. Gov. Joseph E. Willard drew a large Alexandria audience last night, with Fairfax and Alexandria counties turning out in force. He defended his record, paid tribute to a Confederate veteran, and urged a square deal while defending his self-funded campaign. A stranger’s $10 campaign gift was returned on stage, and Willard denied enemies’ charges about opposing the employers' liability bill and Jim Crow law. He framed his Nativity as a Virginian by choice after 34 years in the state. He pressed for a single school textbook and macadamized roads with convict labor. The meeting featured numerous local supporters and a staged inspection of Braddock House by city officials.
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Washington Post Bureau
King Street
Alexandria
Joseph E. Willard
Alexandria City
Alexandndria
Fairfax
Capt
Willard
George L. Simpson
South
Mr. Simpson
Capt. Willard
Democratic Campaign Fund
Capt Willard
Virginia
Crandal Mackey
Alexandria County
Swanson
Wibo
Culpeper
Rumseller
Mann
Judge Mann
Mesers
Julian T. Burke
Darrell W. Ashby
Henry F. Robertson
Menderson Carter
George Uh
Firemen Join State Meeting as Police Board Delays Hearing
Reports describe a shooting charge against Parker for firing at John Dogan who was only slightly hurt. Witnesses were scarce causing the hearing to be continued. Alexandria volunteers head to Harrisburg for the State Firemen’s Association, returning Friday. Knight to overhaul police HQ. police commissioners meeting postponed.
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John Dogan
Parker
Snaith
Patterson
Dogan
Alexandria
Harrisonsburg
State Firemen's Association
Fiien D. Knight
Boar of Police Commissioners
Oyster Cases Go Over As Board Delays Nansemond Inquiry
Norfolk Va Aug 16 The state board of fisheries postponed the Nansemond oyster cases after an all day session deciding the matter would be taken up at a Sept 6 Special meeting. The survey showed planters occupying public grounds and removing Baylor survey stakes, with most growers appearing in person or by attorneys.
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Nansemond
Baylor Survey
Norfolk
Nansemond County
State Board
Fisheries Board
Ita
Cme
Newport News
Rappehanmock
Mulberry Teland
Warwick
Baylor
Dey to Fight Ellyson in Separate Norfolk Primary
Norfolk moves toward a separate good government primary with City Chairman W W Dey leading the push against State Chairman J Taylor Ellyson for lieutenant governorship. The state committee's Richmond reorganization order and city executive split threaten dual Norfolk committees, while other Virginia towns report county campaigns and local nominations.
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Washington Post
Norfolk
W. W. Dey
Good Government Reform
J. Taylor Eilyson
Dey
Martin Here
State Committee
Ellyson
Lexington
Montague
Frank Moore
Gov. Montague
H. St. George Tucker
Fredericksburg
Democratic Committee
King George
R. C. L. Moncure
Stafford County
House of Delegates
Stafford
Mr. Moncure
Thomas G Moncure
Prizes At Harrisonburg Racea Close And Exciting Show
The Harrisonburg Virginia horse show on August 16 drew strong crowds and showcased top horses across hunter and harness classes. Notable results include Steel Bolt ridden by Julian Morris in heavy hunters, Bell Hazel owned by Dr. W. E Fahrney winning the 2:30 trotting, and several victories by Hale Garber & Garber in multiple saddle and harness categories. Congressman Claude A Swansen mingled with voters and Lieut. Joseph B Willard planned attendance next day.
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Washington Post
Sonburg
Harrisonburg
Hunter Clagges
W. W. Sanford
Orange
A. D. Benner
Fleet Galli
Warrenton
Mosers
A. J. Fox
Philadelphia
E. M. Moses
Baltimore
J. B. Andrewe
Charlottesville
Steel Bolt
Julian Morris
Bell Hazel
W. E Fahrney
Claude A. Swansen
Morfolk
Joseph B. Willard
Hidle
Garper & Garber
F. W. Lage
John F . Taylor
Hale
Gerber & Garber
David Dunlop
T. C. Firebaugh
Garber & Garber
Hornes
Garber
J. Mot. Clagett
Park ficks—Hale
Blair Johnson
Rhoades
L P. Holiday
Richard Wallack
R ' G Mitchell
T. G Firebaugh
Portner Bros
U. D. Bennex
Thomas G Herring
Greenhuntera
R G Mitchell
U D. Bonner
Conference Adjourns at Lakeland A M E Meeting
The Potomac district of the Baltimore A M E Church met in Lakeland Maryland with papers on The Status of the Negro in America and The Mission of the Christian Endeavor. Delegates Joseph H Stewart and Mortimer Hawkins elected. later reports include local court assault case and political notes from Rockville and Richmond.
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Lakeland
Washington Post
Potomac
Baltimore
A. M. W. Church
Embry Chsepel
W. D. Naylor
Bladenaburg
P. W. Wortham
Annapolis
America
R. T. Queen
Garfield
D. C
Mission of the Christian Endeavor
Edward H. Hunter
Washington
W. R. Arnold
William Cash
Samuel Stewart
O. J. W. Bestt
Steward Slain by Cook Aboard Old Bay Line Steamer Alabama
Charles Bevans, a Baltimore cook, killed Chief Steward Joe Booker on the Alabama after departing Baltimore for Norfolk. The murder happened near Gandy Point Maryland. Bevans was arrested and held for further action as authorities weigh jurisdiction and motive. Booker’s body was sent to Richmond. Bevans, 38, has a wife and three children.
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Washington
Norfolk
Charles Bevans
Bay Line
Alabama
Joe Backer
Baltimore
Toaltimore
Tris
Gandy Point
Maryland
Waters
United States Court
Booger
Bevans
Booker
Bavang
Almy
Richmond
Marriage kept secret in Rockville ceremony
Lieut William W. Stewart of the Second United States Cavalry and Miss Sarah G. Bellman of Washington wed a week ago at Christ Episcopal Church in Rockville Maryland. The ceremony was at Rev Thomas J Packard's home witnessed by friends. They stayed in Rockville a few days then sailed to the Philippines. Stewart is expected to be promoted to quartermaster with captain rank.
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W. W. W.stewart
Bellman
Rockville
Washington Post
William W. W. Stewart
Second United States Cavalry
Hagerstown
EU le
Lieut
Stewart
Artilleryman Arrested in Lunch Basket Theft Near Fort Monroe
Newport News report says Kennedy a Seventy third company Heavy Coast Artillery artilleryman at Fort Monroe is in the guardhouse awaiting court martial for stealing lunch baskets from Old Point wharf travelers. He was caught red handed and arrested in Phoebus by civil authorities, then handed to fort officers. Kennedy, 19, from Columbus, was enlisted about ten days ago. Special to The Washington Post. Richmond. Va Aug 10 The carpenters strike was stillborn as master carpenters stay firm and most men who walked out returned to work.
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Heuse
Fort Monroe
Aipecal
Washington Post
Newport News
Kennedy
Seventythird Company
Heavy Coast Artillery
Old Point Wharf
Phoebus
Fort Kennedy
Nineteen Tara Old
Columbus
Hfo
Washington
Richmond
Murder trial ties Mrs Blackshire to Parkersburg case
In Parkersburg West Virginia August 16 89 Lewis Hendricks the confessed killer testified that Mrs Blackshire s attorney offered him pay to avoid testifying while Bud McCroskey echoed the claim Mrs Bud McCroskey testified that Mrs Blackshire held the lantern as Henry Blackshire was shot and that she intended to kill her husband for marriage to Jack Pettit Pettit said she asked about a life insurance policy and Archie Snyder identified the murder revolver De Witt Hambrick said she urged him to kill Blackshire and then to keep silent.
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Washington Post
Parkersburg
Lewis Hendricks
Henry Blackshire
Blackshire
Archie Snyder
de Witt Hambrick
Richmond Mass Meeting to Demand Publicity on Report
On authority of William L Royall a mass meeting will be held in Richmond Va tomorrow to press for public disclosure of the widely discussed minority report connected with the grand jury investigation. The move aims to force publicity of the report and heighten public awareness of the affair.
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Richmond
Washington Post
William L. Royall
Commonwealth
Presidency of Jamestown Preposition May Be Decided Friday
Special to The Waceinghusvew Norfolk Virginia August 16 Exposition directors meet Friday to discuss selecting a president to succeed Gen Fitzhugh Lee Denials that the presidency has been offered to Tucker or any candidate Advertisements point to ex Gov Charles T O Perrall as favored by George A Schmelz and supporters Officials say the topic has not been on the agenda and many directors favor Tucker while others back O Ferrall Hoge Tyler and a possible coalition. Tucker says he has seen no election notice and will consider any offer if officially notified.
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George A. Schmelz
Hampton
Board of Governors
Charles T. O'Perrall
Yew Terdsy
Tucker
Bar Association
Old Point
O Ferrall
Prof. Tucker
O’ferrall
Hoge Tyler
Tyler
Lexington
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Southern Association
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Marian Conte
Ernest Wolf
MFE
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Naval Brigade
Upton Surguff
Eugene V Hoffman
T Willam Johnson
E Lacy Chirn Seco
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Circuit Court
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Barbara Jeanette Fenton
Henry W Hines
St. Louis
Grace A Dampier
James Owens Thoom
Mise Annie Laura Wine
Hunters, Va
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W. H.tatem
Berkie
Board of School Commissioners
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John Gladder
Harrtsonsurg
Womar
Naugatuck, W. Va
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Tyter
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Virginia Weddings
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Gorman
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Webster
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Good Government
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Henson
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J F. Sechriat
Rogers
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Internal Revenue
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Asa Rogers
McCandish
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Fitzhugn Lee
Gen. Lee
Virginea
Mary Anderson
Amos Angerson
Ighe Church
Thin County
Leesburg
John Thomas Cochran
Lenimark
Fauquer County
Londoun
Adjomming
Huxabsth B. Whithag
Clarke County
Whiting
Francis H. Whiting
Roanoke
Adolphus W. Phillips
Henry County
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Racea
Negro
O'Bannon
Sidney O'Bannon
James O'Bannon
O’bannon
Republican Committee
Republican State Central
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Silver Spring
Blair
Europe
White Star
Cedric
Fritine
Moaby
Frederickstithe
John S. Mosby
John Climenpeel
Wil Holtay
Dilions Mills
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Zidley
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Chesapeake Bay
Wee Eee
Hurmafile
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the Post’s Information Bureau
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Jamestown
Washington Schools
Gunston School For Young Ladies
Florida
18Th
Thomas Circle
BR Mason
Rockville Academy
Permon
Wall
Callee R. Mason
Gunaten School
Strayer’s. Business College
Spencerian
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Tiahl
Cole Teton
Tanner's Seerthand
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Martha Washington
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Norman Daly
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New York
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Pria
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Sisters of the Holy Creast
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Valley of Virginnia
University
Hollins Institute
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Ptr
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Alice W. Park
Ipestare
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Virginia Schools
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Pye Eperkling
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Virginia Female Institute
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Maryland Schools
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Blotte Hall School
Charlotte
St Mary's County
Istorie
Cool Springs
Beart
MS Ae Ae
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Hollideysburg
Giri
Ixe Preparatory
Cataograo
Boe Ok Walker
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