Bonaparte Links Know-Nothingism to Disfranchisement
Secretary of the Navy Charles J. Bonaparte at the Maryland Hibernian celebration denounces Maryland Democrats for disfranchising Black voters through the grandfather clause. He warns such policies injure national unity, calling for a square deal for every citizen and praising historical resistance to oppression.
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Know-nothing Party
Maryland Hibernians
Washington Post
Baltimore
Charles J. Bonaparte
River Niew
Maryland Democratic Organization
America
Cranberry Inn in Western North Carolina Burned
The Cranberry Inn near Cranberry N C was destroyed by fire at 12 45 pm causing about 20000 loss with no insurance No lives were lost but guests lost personal property Refuges from New Orleans were among the guests The hotel had been built twelve years ago by Cranberry Iron and Coal Co and leased earlier this year to Mrs Lou Stone and Mr Martin
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Bristol
Cranberry Inn
North Carolina Mountains
Cranberry
N. C
Cranberry Iron and Coal Company
Tennessee
Lou Stone
Martin
W. BF. Rhea
New Orleans
Negro Boy Killed by Brother in Maryland Hunt
Edward Campbell a twelve year old colored boy was shot and killed by his brother Claude during a hunting accident with a .22 rifle. The weapon discharged accidentally, striking the boy in the head in Boyds Maryland on August 10.
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Washington Post
Boyds, Md
Edward Campbell
Claude
Orndorffs Accused in Brutal Family Dispute Case
Wilson and wife sue the Orndorffs in a sensational case alleging brutal treatment of their daughter including whipping overwork and unlawful detention. The petition labels the Orndorffs as an intolerant tribe with threats of brutality. Judge Harrison will hear the matter next Saturday.
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Fenate
Cleva Orndort
Jessie
Dorffs
Wilson
Orndorffs
Orndorff
Mrz
Harrison
Richmond Primary Officers Named By City Democrats
Richmond officials announce at a Democratic city committee meeting that prominent lawyers and business leaders were named election officers for the upcoming primary. The committee also adopted rules to guard against fraud, while indicating Gov. Montague may have strong precinct influence. A Republican HQ plan in Roanoke is to start next week, with Slemp denying a gubernatorial nomination resignation tied to a report.
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City Democratic Committee
Montague
Roanoke
Bagsomb Siemp
Republican State Executive Committee
Terry Building
Jansford Lewis
United States
Slemp Crode
Martin at Leesburg G He Accused Montague of Making Charge
Senator Thomas S. Martin spoke to Loudoun voters in Leesburg about his U S Senate bid reproaching Gov Montague for charging unworthy conduct. Judge F B McCabe presided and Capt J W Poster introduced the senator. Willard to close county campaign with talks at Sterling Round Hill and Leesburg. In Petersburg a separate event saw Claude A Swanson campaigning for governor with a social session following.
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Washington Post
Leesburg
Thomas S. Martin
Loudoun
United States Senate
F. B. McCabe
State Committee
Loudoun County
Martin
3.W. Poster
Schusler
Petersburg
Claude A.son
Academy of Music
Swanson
Petersburg Lodze
Wika
Bik
Double weddings mark Clarke and Charlottesville regions
In Winchester two couples wed in Whitehall, Mrs Hess and James Dekoman, and May Hess and Martin Bleyette due to be married by Rev. Broadus and Rev. Broadus at Berryville Baptist and Charlottetown Methodist churches. In Charlottesville Henry Clay Bullard and Miss Gertrude Lawrence Irvin wed at the bride's mother's home near the University of Virginia with Lacy Irvine as best man, followed by a reception before departing for Florida and later Dever, Cole.
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Winchester
Whitehall
W. A. Hess
Clarke County
Ming Maud Bimer Hear
James R. Dekoman
Berriville
Mins Lulz
May Hess
Martin €. Bleyette
Charke County
Jt- Vian Broadus
Berryville Baptist Church
Mt. Ee
Charlottetyilla
Henry Clay Bullard
Pensacola
Ela
University of Virginia
Misa Gertrude Lawrence Irvine
O W. Irving
Lacy
Awards at Marligho! Maxiboyo and Mayo compete
Readable fragment details a village fair with awards across crafts and foods. It lists numerous exhibitors from Upper Marlboro to Forestville Md, naming Mrs. Irving Bowie, Miss Annette Turner, Mrs. George McGregor and others for embroidery, crochet, sewing, and art. Also notes livestock, horses, and race results with participants like Lady Amicus and Harry W. racing in Southern Maryland.
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Asper
Seketbors
Dorutent
Pete
Dingett
Upper Martin
Fredericl
Skinner
Westwood
Has
Irving Bowle
Miritboro
Leura Martin
T. B
Vy. A. MaMewngs
Upper Marlboro
Ming M
D. Berry
Forentville
R. Irving Bowie
Minny Minnia Chew
George Cochran
Upper Merbboro
Misa Lina Martin
R. Irving Bowle
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Martero
Misa Holly Hill
Nathaniel Joseph
B.A. McManus
R. Irving
Vangillog
Annette. Turner
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Berry
Forestville
Irving Bowie
Grayon
Melvin Marbury
Laurel
May
George ArcGregor
Mlby
Kendall
Concord
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Thomas
Jarboenville
Broderick Skinder
Forgetville
Rampyerty
Eleanor Garner
Mra Allen Bowle
Weat‘phalla
Amelia Bowls
Fraband
Fox Sadie Fraband
Mim
Minnie Chew
Jumbles
Mine Christevel HI
Mise
Lydia Taylor
Giorgs McGregor
Mira
Yomme Hall
Lothian
Southern Maryland
Lady Ardious
Harry W
Clara Wink
Amicus
Aetra, Lepehpory
Niger
Fragmentary murder case notes leave details unclear
The text presents a disrupted report on a murder inquiry. It mentions Mrs Mira Plackshire and a defense denial. Witness testimony is referenced with conflicting claims about awakening during the night of the murder and involvement of three men and Hendricks as possible enemies.
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Timacy
Mira
Plackshire
Hendricks
Diver Escapes after Gunfight and Rescue Attempt
A detective pursued a prisoner as guards fired from shore. The fleeing man leaped over a railing, swam toward open sea, and evaded recapture when boats arrived. Bullets struck the water near him as he swam, then vanished beyond pistol range.
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Atriktg
Atioke
Nestoss
Iheeapenica Bay
Damascus Result Throws Out Votes in County Race
Democratic central committee meeting in Damascus district rejects August 6 primaries. J T White is nominated for county commissioner in the Second district, replacing William T Lewis, by a 4 to 0 vote after returning ballots from Damascus were discarded. Arguments over counting honest ballots and preventing fraud surface as committee members debate the district’s impact.
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Washington Post
Rockyilld
H. W
Talbott
Damascus
Joseph T. White
Theimascua
Lewis
White
C. Htchison
Samuel. D. Waterg
Talbott. Htchison
Lowry Appointed to Virginia Internal Revenue Post
President Roosevelt names Marion K. Lowry collector for the Second Virginia district, succeeding Asa Rogers. Richmond dispatch notes Lowry, a Stafford County businessman and former Republican legislator, would likely have pursued higher office but accepts the appointment. includes references to local political figures and state party activities.
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Virginia
Oyster Bay
Roosevelt
Marion K. Lowry
Lowry
Ase Rogers
Richmond
K. Lowry
Capt
Ann Rogers
Stafford County
Bressien
Noke
Three Abreast At Jumps Feature New Fair Races
At Hagerstown a crowded track featured three abreast positions in multiple heats with Dixie Paradies and Wee Shepherd notable placements. Hardie mile event timed in 9:84 reflecting brisk pace as Portner Bros led in harness and hunt events with several top finishes from Dunlop and Devers teams.
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Hagerstown
Dixie
Becape
Robert Bats
Eveng
Paradiua
Frit
Ete Shepherd
Fixe Hecaps
Hardie
Widen Portner Broa
George G. Harring
David Dunlop
Rcond
T. C. Firebaugh
Are
Hunt Teanie
Cotors
Warrenton
Brett Kenwick
Ah Juilen
Morris
Portner
Bros
Blagia Rosdatera
Devers &Smuck
Myers
Hiinebart
Willem Shepherd
Faykbacky—Hale
Garber
Miss. Marie Weight
Devers & & Lack
Dan
Monument to War Heroes in Louisa Va Dedication
Special to The Washington Paw reports Aug 11 unveiling of a Confederate dead monument on the Louisa courthouse square. A bas relief statue stands about ten feet high, with prayers and speeches by Rev B A Woliems, Judge Grimes, Commander Kent, R Lindsay Gordon, and ex-Gov William H Cameron. A barbecue followed, drawing about 5090 attendees.
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Washington Paw
Louisa
B.A. Woliems
Fredericksburg
Ramiuell A. ‘Grimes
Imade
William Kent
R. Lindsay Gordon
D. A. Tice
F.¥. Winston
GK. Pendleton
William H. Cameron
John [W. Jones
States
Court Square
Vinninia
Virginia
Léaie
Murder on the Track Near Stokedland
The body of Dave Williams, a colored man, was found on the railroad track near Stokedland this morning. The legs had been severed and the left shoulder injured. No arrest has been made in the suspected murder case.
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Washington Poat
Norfolk
Charles Beevins
Bay Line
Alabama
Joe Hooker
United States Court
Bowden
Police
Federal
Washington Tanville
Dave “Williams
Stokedland
Williams
Train Wreck Delays Norfolk and Western Line
An enats bound train on the Norfolk and Western Railroad wrecked this morning at Zunt Statler, blocking the track for several hours. Twelve loaded gon adas were derailed and a wrecking train was sent from Crewe to clear the line.
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Petersburg
Cos
Norfolk “and Western
Zunt
Crewe
Fragmentary note on political movements and drinking
A disjointed passage references various countries and people voicing ideals and leading movements. It mentions peers, hopes, and matters tied to drinking and punishment, with jumbled phrases about policy and behavior. The text reads as a rough, historical style fragment.
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Vanarine
Anne
Mind aaret Phoebus Company Wins Best Prize
The Harrisonburg Va delegation of the Virginia Firemen’s Association held a parade session chaired by Mayor O. B. Boll er and John R. Saum. Officers elected for the coming year include President John H. Redwood of Richmond and other officers. Delegates to the state convention were named as the group prepared to nominate a candidate for the con vention in Baltimore.
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Washington Post
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Neamion
Virginia Firemen's
Sion
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John’ R. Saum
Res
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John H. Redwood
Richmond
Chier R. & Pasty
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James
H. Dwyer
Tiboriburg
Southera Female College
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Giveanes
Catal Tara
Mata Fhustral
Catalonae
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Jald m
Ee Clevaland
Ilitary
Markham
Faueuier Co
Ihtaags Principat- Markhem
Richmond Training School
Warmners
Phyatca
Thor
Ofa
Venturers
Alice X
Parker
Ainst
Ristavand
German Settlement Commission Visit to America
A royal settlements commission plans a U S tour to study Western farms management and conditions. They aim to assist Poles and settle Germans to boost influence in the provinces of Prussia and Poland as part of a broader program. The report cites large figures and future aims, with officials named in the fragmented text.
Pressure on the Evvotes Ends in Rapid Negotiations
Reports from Pottemouth Parla on August 17 claim neutral powers push mediation hints. Observers in Tokyo and St. Peters burg note direct pressure on plenipotentiaries and swift talks as influential advices reach financial circles. Portsia conference odds rise to likely success amid stock market firmness.
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Parla
Pétice
Tokyo
Otis
Watcher rule debated in Alexandria primary process
Washington Bureau report notes Capt Albert Bryan seeks to field a friend for each candidate at polling places to witness ballots with time limits and relief options. Chairman Hillywon confirms representatives may be relieved. plans call for a representative at every precinct for Senator and governor candidates. Also mentions riverfront coal terminal interest and local incidents including a drowning at Little Hunting Creek and a court fine for shooting.
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King
Leach
Audh
Hillywon
Capt
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P. Patteson
Richmond
Qoal
Thia City
Thiz Parees
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