Virginia Primary Fight Sparks Gov Montague Allies Split
Richmond dispatch reports intense in Virginia as factional war erupts over the U S Senate and state officers primary. Gov Montague’s supporters deny a circulating claim of his loss, while faction leaders prepare counter moves. Norfolk coverage notes Swanson’s campaign close and clashes over rules, with fusionists poised to contest county control amid a surge of political tensions.
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Swanson Seen Favored For Virginia Governor Nomination
Virginia voters weigh Swanson’s chances as governor with analysts and supporters noting a correction from a Post assessment. Swanson’s allies insist he will win the nomination despite Judge Mann’s rising sentiment while Mann’s candidacy is viewed as a potential challenge to Swanson’s strength.
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Dick Announces Candidacy for State Senate Seat
David E. Dick, a former miner and deputy Baltimore port surveyor, spoke at Brady House Lonaconing urging Republican support and signaling a possible bid for Congress if Pearce retires. The event drew attention for sharp criticism of editor T. Clayton and backer D. Lindley Sloan.
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Baptist Minister Deposed After Committee Finds Charges
A committee appointed to review charges against Rev. Mentzer concluded with multiple findings. The panel recommended his suspension and removal, citing alleged misconduct including attending a fashionable wedding for his daughter and allowing ducks at a local fair. The denomination’s rules require ministers to preach from behind the pulpit and lead a plain life.
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Socialist Talk Stirs Camp Merrick Seized at Guardhouse
At Camp Daween a young socialist, Frits Merrick, was arrested after a hostile antimilitary speech during a crowds-filled day as the West Virginia National Guard trained. A box platform collapsed, a riot threat arose, and Merrick was confined until he agreed to leave without further disturbance. Chaplains held camp services that morning.
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Desperado Heavy Wound Conductor Then Captured
Special to The Washington Post from Williamson West Virginia reports conductor Dave Peters of Norfolk and Western train No 38 was shot by desperado Fred Adkins after ejecting him at Canterbury Station. Adkins fired twice, shattering Peters right arm. Squire Dingess pursued, captured, held preliminary trial, and sent Adkins to jail with train still at the station.
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Infant’s Death From Roller Accident In Virginia
In Luray Virginia an infant aged about year old died when it rolled into the lower end of an old fashioned corded couch bed. A roller around which the cord is wound trapped the child’s head, causing strangulation and a broken neck before parents discovered the tragedy.
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Woman killed by yard engine at Baltimore and Ohio crossing
Cumberland Md Aug 30 Mrs Mary Keech wife of Daniel Keech a Pennsylvania Railroad shipping clerk was killed by a yard engine at the Williams street crossing of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad at 10 pm She was returning from a call and failed to observe the approaching engine She is survived by her husband two sons and
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Alleged Assassin Caught In West Virginia
West Virginia man George Workman, accused of killing his father in law at Waugatuck, was captured last night in Jaeger, McDowell County after exchanging fire with officers and was wounded in the left hip. He is said to have killed four men and is under thirty. A separate Cumberland incident reports Mrs Catherine Claycomb, sixty, fatally shot by her son Statler Claycomb, twenty six, who discharged a pistol at her during play. Also reported is the death of Whisner of Great Cacapon, struck by a Baltimore and Ohio train at Kenalor's curve, fracturing his skull. his body was shipped home.
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Virginia obituary lists Civil War veteran with church service
A Virginia obituary fragment notes a man aged about seventy five who served in the Union Army and held a long tenure as ruling elder in the Reformed Church. It mentions two children Patrick and Miss, and references ties to Versailles Pennsylvania and a mayoral figure, but many names and dates are garbled in the OCR.
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River disaster claims more bodies near Elisabeth River
Rescue workers found two more victims from the excursion wreck near the Elisabeth River. The toll now stands at fourteen confirmed dead with two more in Vincent’s Hospital. Thomas Ferguson, the bridge watchman, died after being knocked from the bridge as the wreckage collapsed. The bodies of Jack Atkinson and Preston Cont ba were sent to Grenville and Cofield NC respectively. Crews raised the wrecked engine and began replacing the old draw, with more divers and salvage efforts anticipated as searchers press on.
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United Brethren Church plans land purchase for Cascade camp
Special to The Washington. Hagerstown Aug 20. Negotiations by the United Brethren Church for about sixty acres on South Mountain at Cascade near Pen Mar to serve as camp meeting grounds and summer residences. Presiding Elder W H Washinger leads the enterprise. Proceeds from the old Mount Zion camp sale may fund the new purchase and a General Conference vote in October is expected to approve the spending. Plans include a cottage colony, a large auditorium for lectures, and hotels and boarding houses.
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Electric Car Kills Laurel Area Man on Saturday Night
Jesse Lomax a twenty two year old colored man from Muirkirk five miles south of Laurel was struck by an electric car near Laurel Saturday night and killed instantly. The motorman said his car did not kill the man and the 10 4 oclock car was blamed by others. An inquest was held this morning and the jury could not determine which car caused the fatality. The body was brought to Laurel for burial.
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Taken Back 70 Baltimore
Detective Henry W. Shenk of Baltimore took custody of Edward Graham alias James Maynard under indictment for grand larceny. Graham allegedly stole jewelry from Miss Grace Wilts at 682 Josephine Street, Baltimore. He was located at a Maples Avenue boarding place in Saratoga.
MES YOUNG ARRAIGNED IN HOTEL IMPERIAL SHOOTING
New York August Mrs Beatrica Young shot Mrs Kathleen Morgan at the Hotel Imperial. Det Sergeant Capper arraigned her before Magistrate Whitman at Jefferson Market Court. Young, who had spent the night at Bellevue Hospital, asked for Paul Krotel to represent her but was refused. Morgan was reported in critical condition with possible death. Young was held for further hearing, with magistrate setting Tuesday afternoon for the next hearing.
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Cadets Parade With Regular Army Unit at Plankill
West Point Cadets about 170 strong join a regular army detachment at Plankill after marching from Cold Springs. Col Howse in command reports a five day out over sound with six cadets per company and supplies distributed. Cadets from Cleveland Ohio Ontario Landing Detroit and more attended with speakers praising discipline and duty.
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Alexandria News in Brief Fires and Fights Near Princess and Pitt
Washington Post Bur naU reports activity at Alexandria factories ahead of September 1 resumption. Virginia Company plans to reopen by September 5 after a prior fire. Four plants to be fully operational by September 15 with ample orders. North Pitt Street saw fights Saturday night near Princess, pistol shots heard. William Pye, a Black man, sought police protection claiming assault at a saloon. another man wounded with knife injuries. Police also report coat thefts near a political meeting and a disorderly conduct arrest of Gov. Willard’s supporter. Curb work on Princess and Le street to start this morning.
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Record of All Presidents Executive Register of the United States
The Government Printing Office issued to senators and representatives the Executive Register of the United States compiled by Robert Brent Mosher. It offers a succinct history of all presidents and their cabinets, with incidents at succession and a record of executive department heads.
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Painter Muller Faces Arraignment With Blue Hair Pledge
New York August 20 John Muller a painter was arraigned before Magistrate Breen at the Tombs Police Court on a charge of intoxication. He appeared with hair, mustache and eyebrows dyed light blue and a pale azure complexion. The judge asked what was the matter and Muller replied he had taken a pledge for a year and jokingly wondered about the blue hair.
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Treason Charges Link Goodnow to China Boycott
The Des Moines Register reports serious treason allegations against former American consul general John Goodnow. It claims he inspired China's boycott against American goods and now acts as an adviser to Wu Ting-feng, effectively directing the anti American campaign. The piece notes his resignation after prior discrimination accusations and discusses legality and precedent of Americans serving foreign governments.
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His Usefulness at an End Prom the Chitage Tribune
Report from Prom the Chitage Tribune notes a street car accident injuring Mr. Nextlie who lost his leg below the knee. The Great Merchant expresses sorrow and laments the misfortune while praising the fallen flogtwalker.
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Gare Thing and Ma Hardecrabble-Pa Legal Mystery
The Dallas News fragment shows a cryptic scene with Gare Thing and Ma Hardecrabble-Pa debating a coroner's judgment. They discuss whether the man is alive or dead, hinting at a perilous discovery or legal intrigue surrounding a body and its fate.
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Beas and Mc Saar Speed Tie in Officer Race
Fragments show an internal race with names Mc Saar and Beas amid ties for an officer position. Secretary A B noted, with unclear full context due to damaged text.
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