Good Roads Rally Aids North Carolina Delegation
A Washington Post report from Granville spotlights a good roads rally where a North Carolina delegation led by Lassiter and Tennytacker discussed macadamized roads. The gathering, inspired by expert advice, aimed to influence state road improvement and urged local officials to act for better highways.
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Hvery
Washington Post
Ile
Ada
Carona
JF Tennytacker
United
Ies
Dnd
Moos
Murder Trial Postponed and Crime Briefs Chronicle
Fragmented OCR news item notes Tarbox murder trial delayed and a bridge builder drowned incident. Mentions Norfolk area events and a roller coaster accident. details are unclear due to unreadable text but indicate postponements and local misfortune.
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Tarbox
Eo Polos
Fursner
Norfolk
Weather Conditions Report From Washington Weather Bureau Aug 73
A comprehensive weather bulletin from the Washington Weather Bureau outlines tropical disturbance impact near Cuba and Gulf ports, warnings for Cuban Bahama waters, and forecasted warmer conditions in the southeast and central plains. It notes northward and westward wind shifts, storm warnings along the Florida coast, and varied wind patterns across Atlantic and Great Lakes regions with temperature and humidity data for the day.
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Dept. of Agriculture Weather Bureau
Washington
Armoree
Merica
Gulf Porta
Loutelena Coast
Peowscoia
Middle Weat
Plainy
South Atlantic
Gult
Staton
Aurih
Ohio Valley
Wedocgley Laval Rain
Aryain
Inka
Middle West
Roky Mountain
Louisiana
Texan
New England
Florida
Brink
Ake
Arich
Ruperior
Train Sideswipes Wreck Near Cumberland Injures Fireman
A freight train heading east from Cumberland sidings collided with a westbound train near North Branch. A passenger train subsequently struck the wreck, derailing its engine and several cars. Fireman William Brown of Baltimore was injured and taken to Allegheny Hospital. The comedy company aboard the ditching cars was unharmed.
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Dpads
Woshington
Cumberland Ma
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Mount Clere
North Hranch
Cumberland
Tracl
Stong
William Brown
Balthworét
Flo
Allegany Hospital
Licensed to marry and death notices mingle in Martinsburg list
A tangled set of marriage licenses and obituaries appears from Martinsburg West Virginia and nearby areas listing numerous individuals by name. The document notes several nuptials including Newhall and Greens, Carguce and Whitmore, and others with various familial ties, plus a coroner’s note on a hotel death of a Baltimore traveler in Norfolk Virginia with natural causes cited.
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Newhall
Olive
Whitmore Jane
Bowers
Elizebeth
Doley Foner
Acre
Tho
Faano
Ross
Nettle King
Witeabern Patterson
Philip Biewart Rink Wilson
Mary J. Masehatl
Willan
Din Lewis Y
Mable T Jownton
George
Maris Na Wort
Gorg Alen
Wyatt Herndon
Ase Kone
Julia Miller
Josephine Clagett
Rethoes Woodung
William Bechara
Worfolix
Norfolk Va
Miller
Baltmore
Jinynt
Mayors Race Shapes Up For Sheriff Battle In Cumberland
Cumberland Democrat hopefuls enter sheriff contest as Mayor Keen contemplates leaving office early. Opponents include Frank J Cram Gerritt Smith Louis Mibser and others as party factions set sights on county offices including treasurer and board of county commissioners. Conventions and primaries slated for September with key figures like State Senator Shannon and several Cumberland officials named in floated bids.
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Cumberland
Wanhingine Post
Aus
Kean
Frank J Cram
Frostburg
Gerritt Smith
Louis Mibser
Keen
Clayton Purnell
George Stern
Shannon
Joseph V McKenna
Edward Connelly
House of Delegates
Frank A Petdep
Cumberland Bar
Justice Humbird
Willem J Ferdwoold
Frank Quinn
Lenecoring
Ai P ‘Twigg
Funtatone
Board of County Commissioners
DROWNED AT VIRGINIA BEACH AID FEEBLES DREW HELP
Gerhard Lauter aged 16 son of Reinhard Lauter drowned while bathing at Virginia Beach yesterday a short distance from shore Another youth far out feigning danger attracted attention from Lauterbach who otherwise might have been rescued.
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Horfolk Vn
Gerhard Lauter
Reinhard Lauter
Hac
Virginia
Lauterbach
Roanoke Triumph Over Richmond In Clean Local Tilt
In Roanoke, the Tigers defeated Richmond 2 to 1 as Deane twirled for the winners and Doane absorbed two hit batters but kept the game close. Strong defense by Roanoke and timely hits produced the decisive runs in a pointer-filled ballgame.
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Rysanoke
Richmond
Tigers
Deane
Ielding
Sidmondson
Doane
Widh
Funke
Ienmund
Doyle
Rattona
Chineth
Shougay
Okewmier
Ryan
Othman Rt
Holland A
Gsantherr
Ot Prowler
Richmond Cocoon Doo
Doyle Powell
Iconand Swarts
Faliace
Eamondwon
Bude
Sdanghineay Saadhere
Hirick
Duane ' Beepiinn
Aio Bair
Amondison
Nadie
Sandharr
Roumoke
Seagberr
No Cars After Riots Prompt Legal Action Plans
Fragmentary report discusses possible legal action over peonage charges at the Pressed Steel Car plant in McKees Rocks near Pittsburgh. It cites denials from Frank Hoffa and sheriff statements about bomb plots, AFL investigation plans, and tensions between car workers and foreign labor.
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Cohen
Pressed Steel Car Company
New York
Frank N Hoffatot
Preated Steel Car Company
McKees
Rocka
Gumbert
AFL
Frank Morrison
American Federation of Labor
Progeed Steel Car Company
McKees Rocks
Pittsburg
Morrison
Department of Commerce and Labor
Steel Car Company
Tron and Steel Workers of America
Car Orkers International Union
Wortiwan
Wir Morrison
Trade and Taho Congress of Canada
Independent
Organzations of Canada
Trade and Labor Congress of Canada
Mail Fraud Alleged as Men Arrested in Winchester Case
Morton Davis and Clyde W Dames, formerly of Gadsden Alabama, arrested before a United States Commissioner in Winchester Virginia on charges of conspiring to defraud through sending large consignments via mail. They are to be taken to Birmingham for Post Office inspectors to prosecute, with authorities noting a lengthy scheme extending through Winchester to Alabama.
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Winchester
Tral
Alabama
Ruedd Fren
Morton Davis
Clyde W Dames
Gadsden
Ala
Unite States
Tavenner
Post Office
Orulary
Gadsden and Rela
Birmingham
Pemberton
Tennessee
Obituary Notes From Virginia August 1 2 and 3
Miss Garmle Hemphill a college teacher in Tuscaloosa Alabama paralyzed Friday night at a residence in Virginia. She died Sunday with sister and brother at her side. Clarattes Gleason a former hotel proprietor near Jefferson Park dies of illness. Mrs Margaret Gleason survives as previous wife. Mrs Mollie Lang Long dies after operation at University Hospital. leaves husband and two children. Capt JR Wardalea dies of apoplexy in Tazewell county. buried at East Lutherap Cemetery. L P Aummere of Abingdon addresses Republicans in Staunton seeking nominees for the House of Delegates. action postponed due to lack of candidates.
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Gar
Mle Hemphill
Tuscaloosa
Gene Sullivan
God
Clarattes
MS Gleason
Hotel
Gleason
Tonia
Jefferson Park
Frys Spring
Mus
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Rio Wis
Cula Dillard
George Flory
Pendens Church
Rockingham
Unniversity Hospital
Flory
Mollie Lang
Jonn F Long
Massabetta
Springs
Salem
Capt JR Wardalea
Tazewell County
East i Lutherap
The California Fig Syrup Co Promotes Its Syrup of Fig s
The California Fig Syrup Co announces its syrup combines plant medicinals with calibrated amounts of senna to produce Syrup of Figs and Elixir of Senna in a unique method. It warns there is only one genuine product made by the original California Fig Syrup Co and urges buyers to inspect the package for full company name to verify authenticity.
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Calfornia Fig Syrup Co
Rta Chemuste
Ita
Calforna
Californa Dig Syrup Co
Calfornia Fig
Westfeldt Appeal Granted Over Mining Lands Dispute
Judge Gott of the U S circuit court of appeals reversed a lower ruling in a land dispute involving Westfeldt heirs and the North Carolina Mining Company over possession of extensive Smoky Mountain mining tracts in North Carolina. The 3600 page record will be compiled for the case.
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Richmond
Gott
United States Circuit Court of Appeals
Smoky Mountain
NMC
North Carolina
Westfeldts
North Carolina Mining Company
Westfeldt
North Caroline Mining Company
Tost
Card Game Leads to Fatal Blunt Stabbing in Roanoke
Special dispatch from Tae Wasamac Orl Roanoke Va Aug 3 A cutting affray at Browns residence during a friendly card game left W E Walker later severely injured R D Brown Norfolk and Western brakeman accused of the stabbing The pair knew each other only hours Walker alleged to have grabbed Browns throat then stabbed him near the heart Browns money and a promised debt were cited The wound likely would have been fatal without a callback in Browns pocket Walker remained in jail on a 3500 bond.
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Roanoke
E Walker
Brown
Norfolk
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Isa
Browns House
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Sistersville Tavern Burned In Fire Destroying Historic Hotel
Sistersville West Virginia August 2 The tavern, one of the oldest hotels, was totally destroyed by fire of unknown origin this afternoon. The four story building owned by a Cincinnati Brewery was to have been reopened after remodeling. Flames issued from windows as firemen arrived and adjacent property was endangered. The loss was 2000 with 15600 insurance.
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Express Messenger Held for Theft of Bank Cash
George B Turner, an express messenger with Southern Express between Salisbury and Chattanooga, jailed in default of 900 dollars on charges he dropped a $132 money bundle addressed to a local bank from a moving train near Salisbury. He allegedly retrieved the bundle after alighting, then fled and was later arrested.
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Washington Post
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Aug
George B Tirner
Southern
Chatanooga
Turner
Saliebury
Abduction Case Stirring Durham and Wake Counties
Mob pursuit shadows a city abduction case as officers and furious neighbors search for Mary Markham daughter of a local planter. The incidents center on high tension as two suspects are chased toward Roanoke and the community braces for potential violence.
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Durham
Hibnan
Duchar
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Mary Markham
Behma High
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Marward
Rabies Outbreak Hits Bardiea High School Event
A damaged report describes a rabies scare following a dog bite incident at a Bardiea high school gathering. Dr Kraser and Dr Savely treated victims while a large crowd attended a service in Baltimore area.
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Washington
Robert Kraser
Moat
Burter Quartette
Aga Log
Dex
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Rabes
Keedysville
Ana Ira Savely
Harris Charged in Poole Murder Case in Yorkville Md
Sheriff Mullican swears out warrant charging Olver HL Buuzis with the murder of John Henson Poole. Judges say no special grand jury. November term set for court. Prosecution seeks additional evidence while defense contemplates venue change. Peter Fawood retained as counsel.
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Yorkville
Olver HL Buuzis
John Henson Poola
Mtomey Water
Wkell Hood
Mullican
Atlonnes Waters
Harr
Peter
Haris
May Change Political Map in West Virginia–Sixth Congressman Likely
A Washington Post report suggests 1910 census may add a sixth West Virginia seat in Congress, reshaping the state’s delegation from five to six. Prominent men favor a plan to secure six Republicans, risking rearrangements that could affect Fayette, Kanawha, and other districts, with debate over safeguards for incumbents and key figures including Hughes, Dowell, and Woodard.
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Washington Post
West Virgin
Congress
Teate
Woodard Caine
Hughes
Canes Wasa
Coure
Fayette
Heirs Force Rival Claimants to Take 5006 Acre Tract
Dispute over a large tract escalates as heirs organize to seize control of 5006 acres in Manangala county. Local representatives, Ball lands, and competing claimants move to possession amid opposition from Browlo and others. The scene hints at a protracted land conflict with factions asserting titles and property rights.
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Morgantowy
Manangala
Canridge Springs
Freight depot project underway at Fredericksburg
Work on the new freight depot for Ue RF and RR at Fredericksburg will begin in a few days. The grounds for the freight yard have already been graded. As soon as work starts on the freight depot, the contract will be let for an up to date passenger depot.
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RF and & RR
Fredericksburg
Robbery and arson tales from Maryland news roundups
West e en Maryland notes report a Sunday night theft at Murdocks store near Hagerstown with cigarettes tobacco cigars and confectionery taken and slot machines damaged. A barn fire on Mrs Barbera Stadh’s farm near Hagerstown destroyed stored hay and wheat. Washington College sees faculty additions including Theodore Peet Herbert C born Charles W Hall and A Chapman dies in Laplata. Baseball results from Smithsburg see Western Maryland edge Hagerstown 1 to 0 with both sides listed on batteries.
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Cold Spring Park
Hagerstown
Yeelal Co
Chestertown
Washington College
Theodore Peet
New York
Herbert C Born
Winchester
Mass
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Crete
Nebr
Smithsburey
Western Maryland
Smithsburg
Haley
Feren Gon
Hagerstown Miler
Roane
Record of Multilets Catch and Local News Items
A Beaufort port morning voyage yielded a half million hounds of mullet, boats returning loaded as light as sea fog. Markets, labor, and shipping duties will engage the working force for shipment preparation. Virginia Rockville reports a marriage of Misa Wintle and Thomas Almond officiated by Rev Joseph Cropp, after delays for travel. Fra Martin faces assault charges against his daughter in Mt Anglam, Surry County, as police await trial. Orfelis of Erwin cotton mill accuses JW Carlton of stealing fifteen bolts of denim. Carlton held on bond, claiming goods were from another source.
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Washington Post
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Wake County
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May Beat Ard Ent Swain 2 Complainant In Police Court
Samuel Fones and Thomas McCuen faced Alexandia police court on assault charges after allegedly attacking a woman on a street near Fandax Ard Princess Street. They were discharged after explaining they used stout switches to punish Penn for inappropriate attention, and claimed Provocative provocation led to the incident.
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Washington Post
Aiting Street
Alexandric, Ta
Samuel Fones
Thomas Mc Cuen
Alexandric
Acaault Preferrea Uy
Ratex
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Ted
Dad
Botten
Sheriff Tracks Mysterious Robberies and Convict Gang
A sheriff reports thefts in Alexandra County with a suspect claiming to be targeted for police action. Superintendent Mitchel leads a convict gang in road improvements across Fauquier and nearby counties, while a man named Herman Rose is mentioned as involved. Leftwich Swain and family losses are noted in a separate tragedy at Bronkvill, NY.
Taft Cheers Virginians Amid War News Message
President Taft letter cited by Virginia campaigners as support in wartime mood. Lawmakers, officials, and civilians rally behind national unity efforts as observers note shifts in public sentiment during August period.
West Virginia Chartered Boat Operation and Local Notices
The Great Kanawha Ohio and Mississippi Navigation Company under Finax capital stock received a charter yesterday to operate boats on the Great Kanawha, involving Wheeling and Parkerburg region logistics. Requisition papers issued for Frank Weston in Logans Ohio on forgery charges. A Knights of Pythias annual gathering is planned in Parkerburg for September 1. A postmastership battle at Willemsen pits B Randolph Bias against Fred W O Brien and Greenway Hatfield, in Fingo county.
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West Virginia Esterday
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Wheeling Wickely
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Dov Flasscoch
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Logen Ohio
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Fingo County
Can You Tell the Cause of Your Trouble
A reader connects general kidney health advice to a promotional note for Kilmer Swamy Root. It claims most sickness stems from kidney trouble and offers a free sample by writing to Kilmer and Brown, suggesting the remedy aids kidneys liver and bladder.
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Bradfield
Atanta
Gebel
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