Tenth District Row Unfair Treatment Charged
Washington Post dispatch from Richmond reports Congressman Flood denying claims of unfair treatment by the Tenth District Democratic Committee. Opie accuses Flood of not being chosen by the people, while the committee counters Opie’s alleged noncompliance with required conditions. White Republicans dismiss rumors linking Johnson candidacy to the party.
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Flood
Opie
Richmond
Johnson
Joe.iai Lo
Washington Post
Hooe Flood
W. P Barkstiite
Joseph Button
Elisanna County
Barkstile
Parker
Davis
Ipt
John M Opie
Staunton
Democratic Committee
Flood Hs
Tenth District
Button
Allen
Clifton Forge
Capt Ome
Laurel May Not Be John Lewis In Murder Case
A report from Laurel Michigan states that the man arrested as John Lewis in the death of a colored girl is not the wanted suspect. Local authorities confirm the arrest and are continuing inquiries to identify the correct person.
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Johnson
Rosevelt and Fairbanks Colored
Indorsing
J B Jowrsun
Congress
John Lamb
Dem
Hand Jahrson
Laurel
John Lewis
John Is
Beecham
Virginia Synod Convenes At Woodstock Anniversary Session
The Virginia Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church marks its 75th anniversary in Woodstock with a session at Emmanuel Lutheran Church led by Rev J Miller D D. A large gathering attends as the synod plans sermons, dedicatory events for a new Sunday school annex, and addresses by church leaders from Roanoke Harrisburg Mount Pleasant and other towns. The synod includes English Lutheran churches north of the James River to the Potomac plus several in Richmond Norfolk and Newport News with 64 churches and 93 pastors.
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Washington Post
Woodstock
Virginia Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church
Emmanuel Lutheran Church
J . Miller
D. D
Summit
N. J
Synod
Peter Miller
Rio
W. Va
D . Gilbert
Harrisburg
Wll
J A Morehead
D D
Roanoke College
Salem
H. B. Chapman
D. M Glibert
Dod
4. G Voight
South
Warrenton Horse Show Opens With Social Spotlight
Warrenton Virginia Aug 23 sixth annual Warrenton Horse Show Association exhibition opens with near 400 entries. Charles W Smith drives the event with premium quality plate and saddlery prizes and a fashionable crowd. Ladies feted in costume, horses and grooms prep stalls bustle outside arena. The German to be given by the ladies at Tower Hall and Col Grenville Gaines to read. Notables include W P Thomas John D Hope Maxwell Wyeth Benjamin Douglas and many others in attendance.
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Washington Post
Warrenton
Warrenton Horse Show Association
Charles W. Smith
Tower Hall
Grenville Gaines
W. P. Thomas
John D. Hope
Maxwell Wyeth
Benjamin Douglas
Crosby
Thomas Semnes
Coleman
Gawin King
Louis D. Passanno
James K .Maddox
B. Day Spillman
Thomas Smith
Robert Nash
Scott Nesbit
Misa Nesbit
Herbert Assheton
M. White
John L. Lake
A. W. Strather
Virginia
Governor predicts Democratic surge in North and East
The governor described Democrats in the North and East as enthusiastic and hopeful and said they have an excellent chance to win. He announced plans to attend the Louisiana launching Saturday, signaling active campaign involvement.
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Mond
Louisiana
Plans for Grand Camp in Lynchburg announced
Plans for the Grand Camp UCV reunion set for September 14 to 16 in Lynchburg Virginia with Confederate Hall prepared by Green Nowlin. Notable speakers include Rev Dr Randolph McKim Gen Walker George L Christian and other officials. The parade features the Second Virginia Cavalry with Col Cary Breckinridge as chief marshal. The Ancient and Honorable Artillery of Boston also visits Norfolk on Southern tour with a guest delegation.
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Confederate Veterans’ Convention
Washington Post
Lynchburg
Green Nowlin
Booker’s Warehouse
Randolph McKim
Washington, D. C
I . Walker
Charleston
John W. Daniel
George L.christian
Richmond
Sons of Veterans
R. W F. Duke
Charlottesville
E. Lee ‘Trinkle
Wytheville
Allen Caperton Braxton
Staunton
Don P. Halsey
Second Virginia Cavalry
Cary Breckinridge
Fincastle
Harry Howard Newton
Samuel A Niell
Frederick &. Abbout
WV Legislator Remembered in Obituary Lineage
A veteran West Virginia legislator remembered in an obituary section. Surviving children include J Thames David of Flemington and Howard David of Simpson, and Mrs John Davisson, wife of Superintendent Davis, with ties to the Flemington Coal and Coke Company.
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Ocrat
West Virginia
J. Thames Davidson
Flemington
W.V
Howard Davidson
Simpson
W Va
John Davisson
Davisson
Flemington Coal and Coke Company
Woman's throat cut shocks Parkersburg home
In Bellville area, Sue James is found with a severed throat after a quarrel prone marriage. William Pukins reports a butter handoff at the daughter’s house. Ben James is said to have a bloody razor and claims the wife cut her own throat. Neighbors note frequent quarrels. she dies from injuries.
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Parkersburg
W. Va
William Pukins
Ben James
Bellville
Sue
Phiins
James
Coffin delivery alarms railroad worker in Richmond
In Richmond a Southern Railway brakeman, David Fisher, received a coffin with a threatening message. He resigned after the incident as officials seek the sender amid prior racial labor tensions. Also noted are fugitive arrest in a lumber camp and a Norfolk and Western freight collision injuring an engineer, with multiple reports from Roanoke and Staunton about local events and marriages.
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Washington
Richmond
David Fisher
Claremont
Southern Railway
Wisher
Fisher
Roanoke County Leader Buford Bush Dies at 54
Virginia obituary notices report Buford Bush of Roanoke County dying of typhoid fever at fifty four, survived by a widow and large family. Also listed are deaths in Newport News Jethro Rhodes Isle of Wight George Finch Rustburg Reuben Davidson near Web Ster and a Cumberland, Maryland entry.
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Buford Bush
Roanoke County
Newport News
Wiliam E. Bird
National Soldiers' Home
Bird
Fifth Pennsylvania Cavalry
Philadelphia
Suffolk
Jethro Rhodes
Isle of Wight County
Mr. Rodes
Lynchburg
George BE. Finch
Rustburg
Fountain
Finch
Cumberland
AMS
Reuben Davidson
Taylor County
W. Vd
Web Ster
Grafton
Couple United in Marriage in Waynesboro
The ceremony united Mond and Mr. Harry Hogshead of Waynesboro in marriage by Rev J N Vandeventer. The couple plan to reside in Waynesboro. A separate report from Norfolk notes Moses Goodman, accused of insulting a young white girl, received a second fifteen month sentence for the prior offense, effectively extending his term.
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Moses Goodman
Washington Post
Norfolk
Goodman
Charlotte Bar Honors Late Col Jones
At a Charlotte bar meeting this afternoon suitable resolutions of respect were adopted for Col Jones, one of the ablest lawyers of the South, with his body expected to reach Charlotte tomorrow morning.
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Charlotte
Col Jones
Petition for Receiver Seeks Hammond Ice Co Insolvency
A U S court filing by James T Anyon on behalf of all bondholders seeks appointment of a receiver for Hammond Ice Company, a Delaware firm capitalized at 500000. Bonds totaling twenty five twenty year first mortgage coupons in default since July 1, 1903 form the basis of the claim. Attorneys say the firm is reorganizing and solvent, despite listed obligations and insolvency claims. Judge Morris is in Maine. no hearing date set.
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Baltimore
James T Anyon
New York City
Hammond Ice Company
Morris
Maine
Hammond Fire Company
Dog bites children in Fairmont. dog killed
A shepherd dog darted through a crowded Fairmont area biting four children and several pets. One girl, Phillipa Walker, severely hurt and to be transported to Baltimore for care. Nuisance noted as the dog was killed. Democratic county convention held at Mannington with numerous nominations for local offices including House of Delegates, sheriff, prosecuting attorney, and county officials.
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Washington
Wairmont
W. Va
Onechta Phillipa Walker
Constable Walker
Baltimore
Mannington
Washington Post
Fairmont
House of de Egates
Marion Meredith
J. B Yost
J Glover
Sherif
C. E Manley
Scott Lowe
Burchinal
E L. Thomas
Seymour McIntyre
Marion Prickett
Rockville Wedding of Covington and Patrosse
Mr Wilke Tt Covington and Miss Parthemia V Patrosse both of Caroline County Virginia were married yesterday afternoon in Rockville at the minister’s home by Rev S R White. The ceremony linked families from Virginia and Maryland in a private home wedding.
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Covington
Parthemia V. Patrosse
Caroline County
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