Senator Rayner Attacks Roosevelt On Tariff And Vote Buying
Maryland Senator Rayner, in Baltimore, accuses President Roosevelt of executive usurpation and blocking anti vote buying measures. He argues for a national revenue tariff, denounces monopoly protection, and warns of a looming corruption fund if such legislation is stifled by Congress.
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Maryland
Roosevelt
Washington Post
Baltimore
Rayner
Camile
Cannon
White
Massachusetts
Lowa
Frien
Ita
Inia
Senate 1
Traynor
Congress
House
Shipp Resigns From Virginia Military Institute
Gen Scott Shipp superintendent of the Virginia Military Institute resigns at the close of the academic year after fifty years with the school. He led the cadet battalion in the Newmarket charge and later became superintendent. A new library building plan is approved to face the parade grounds and provide a society hall reading room and cadet quarters. Special to The Washington Post.
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Washington Post
Lexington
Scott Shipp
Virginia Military Institute
Shipp
Newmarket
Absence Cure for Leper Draws Prayer Time in West Virginia
Syrian leper Rashid, detained in a Pickens tent, spends days in Bible reading and prayer under the guidance of a New York faith healer offering an “absent” cure. He remains hopeful for recovery as he commits to the faith cure.
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T. Cox
West Twentyifth Street
New York City
West Virginia
Clarksburg
W. Va
George Rossett
Rashid
Pickens
New York
Richmond bean-eating house proprietor found wounded in room
Jacob Bernstein, owner of a Cary Street bean eating house, was found in his room in near unconscious condition from a breast wound. He claimed an unknown man shot him during the night. Police have no suspect and Bernstein supposedly kept a large sum of money in the room.
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Washington Post
Richmond
Jacob Bernstein
Cary Street
Bernstien
Flooded Winchester and Fredericksburg battered by week long rains
Winchester Virginia endures flood chaos as water covers streets and damages shops. Horses and carriages swept away, wires down, and rail lines washed. similar heavy rains persist in Fredericksburg with dams and mills damaged, crops ruined, and widespread high water across Madison County.
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Washington Post
Winchester
Washington
Baltimore
Harrisonburg
Baltimore and Ohio and Southern Railway
Fredericksburg
Madison County
Crigier
Madison Woolen Mills
Hawking & Smith Mill
Landslide at Vaughn Co. Works Kills One Injures Nine
A cliff collapse at Vaughn & Co. works in Bluefield West Virginia today swept nine laborers from a ledge. Foreman was killed by a fifty ton boulder, nine others injured, one seriously. Railway blocked by rock, traffic delayed hours. James D Lynch and J. Underwood among victims.
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James Underwood
Hunters Hall
N. C
J. D. Lynch
Surcy County
N.G
Dying man refuses to explain after found in pool of blood
Joan Lloyd formerly with the Western Maryland Railroad was found semi conscious in a pool of blood in his boarding house in Hagerstown Maryland. He refused examination by a physician and would not answer questions claiming he wished to be left alone. Neighbors believe he attempted to take his own life.
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Washington
Hagerstown
Joan Lloyd
Western Maryland Railroad
Lloyd
Maynard Cabell Debate Off in Virginia House Race
Norfolk Aug 27 There will be no joint debate between Representative Maynard and George Cabell for the Democratic nomination in Virginia's Second District. Maynard declined Cabell's request. Both candidates will speak at the Labor Day celebration at Ping Beach next Monday. Also reports the death of L M Skinner cashier at Standard Oil plant Parkerburg W Va aged 57 who died at Marietta this morning of stomach trouble.
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Norfolk
Maynard
George
Cabell
House of Representatives
Virginia
Ping Beach
L. M. Skinner
Washington Post
Parkersburg
W. Va
Standard O4 Company
Ser
FH. M Curtis
Marietta
Virginia Obituary From Luray and Surrounding Areas
Obituary notices from multiple Virginia towns dated Aug 27 report deaths including Mrs John W Storer in Luray a farmer's wife survived by husband and several children. M Oakley a Confederate veteran in Dunville aged sixty one. Mrs Marsh Katherine Stevens wife of Luther Stevens in Fredericksburg Spottsylvania County survived by husband and six children. Mrs Henry Moncrie formerly of Stafford died in Louisa aged thirty six survived by husband. Mollie Atkins daughter of James Atkins died in Madigan County age twenty three survived by parents. Mrs Arthur Chichester near Leesburg aged forty years survived by husband and one child previously Miss De Benneville of Philadelphia.
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Luray
John W. Storer
Tounty
Luay
Sheila
Dunville
M. Oakley
Fredericksburg
Marsh Katherine Stevens
Luther Stevens
Spottsylvania County
Henrry Moncrie
Stafford County
Louisa County
Ines
Alss Mollie Atkins
James Atkins
Madigan County
I.leenburg
Allg
Arthur Chichester
Leesburg
Mise de Benneville
Philadelphia
Chief of Alexandria Fire Department Reprimanded by Mayor
The incident began when a New York insurance journal claimed Fire Chief George W. Pettey lied and solicited funds from insurers to buy a new horse. Mayor Pam reprimanded him for discrediting the city, noting salary disclosures and past service, while affirming continued regard for the chief.
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Washington Post Bureau
King Street
Alexandria
New York Insurance Journal
George W. Pettey
Jatter
S. G. Brent
Paff
Pan
Brent
Pam
Pettey
Upholding the Police in Court Action
Arthur Bryant L Ita Estes and W D Trayman were arrested for attacking Lieut Smith at police headquarters Saturday night. Bryant failed to appear in Pallea Court, forfeiting $350 collateral. Estes and Trayman were arraigned with Estes fined 5 for assault and Trayman fined 10 for being drunk and disorderly.
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Arthur Bryant
Porter Held For Theft Of Gov Warfield S Mail
Edgar Porter, accused of robbing the Annapolis post office, was held for the grand jury after a preliminary hearing before U S Commissioner Joan Brewer. Porter did not testify. Post office inspector Keene testified Porter admitted taking mail beyond his box and showed fifty four letters later returned. several letters had been tampered with and remailed to state departments.
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United States
Annapolis
Washington
Edgar
Porter
Herald
Maryland. Gazette Office
Arthur B. Carter
Arinapolis
Himmelheber
Webb
Clarence C. Dorsey
Harry Lowman
Gazette Office
Brewer
Young. Porter
United States District
Blanche Hopkins
James C. Porter
Hllawoog Porter
Robert Moss
Two Killed by Conductor in Train Stand-Off
Special to The Washington Post reports Norfolk and Western conductor Walter Davidson of Bronton Ohio killed John and Pope brothers near Naugatuck station as the train pulled out. Davidson says the Pope boys drew pistols to shoot him and he fired in self defense. he surrendered to Mingo County officials.
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Washington Post
Huntington
Walter Davidson
Bronton
Ohio
Norfolk and Western Railroad
John
How
Pope
Davidson
Pops
Mingo County
Naugatuck Station
Bryan’s Daughter's Play Opens in New York
Ruth Bryan Leavitt, daughter of William Jennings Bryan, writes Mrs. S. Holmes Detective a light playlet that had its first performance at Keith & Froctor's Union Square Theater in New York. Maude Turner Gordon starred as Mrs. S Holmes with Nestor Lennon and William Gerald in the cast, and the piece drew a favorable reception.
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S. Holmes
Washington Post
New York
Willam Jennings Bryan
Ruth Bryan Leavitt
Holmes
Keith & Froctor
Union Square Theater
At the Theaters Vaudeville Thrills Across Chase and Majestic
A versatile Chase bill brings Katie Rooney Nora Bayes William Morrow Verda Schellberg and more with songs travesty and acrobatics. The Majestic showcases The Policy Players in Comedy Medley and a vaudeville array including Henderson and Washington. An Academy of Music dog act and a strong cast highlight a lively week.
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Chase's
Katie Rooney
Broadway
Famoua Clag
Nora Bayes
Mary
William
Morrow
Verda Schellberg
Miss. Schellberg
Willard Sims
Naelses Plena
Policy Players
Majestic’ Theater
Majestic Theater
Bill
Scheiner
Lina Johnson
Sam
Henderson
Washington
Buck
NEW National Theater
Aively
Rivas
Labor Day
Edward A. Braden
Stenley
Dark
Holbrook Blinn
ANGEL
Ravce
Rive
Columbi
Ninerawa
ANT
Delvius B. Raymond
Little Jack Horner
Master Gabriel
America
Eiei
OX Sale
Cc H
Hoentugs
Willard
Imms and Company
Fiinder
Slaters, &c
Oe Theater
Holt Majestic Theater
Poligy Players & All-Star
Yawn Sed Perrin
Chauncey Ver Valion
Rowland
Black Carl
Grant & Grant
Ely Beauty
Apanomy Wetees Tees
Landseer Boes
NEW Lyceum
Ciequit
Threadisre
Matinees Daily
The New Lyteum Opens With Burlesque Troupe
The New Lyteum theater opened under manager Eugene Kernan after renovations. The proscenium arch adds three feet of stage space while galleries and boxes were upgraded. Frank B Carrs troupe presented witty burlesque with memorable costuming and en sembles.
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Eugene Kernan
Lesaees Shave
Lyteum
Frank
Carr
Henry
Anit
Antributha
Ama Nable
Riley
Land Blanche Washburn
Anarchist Arrest In Norfolk Charged With Anarchistic Marriage
Cited by The Washington Post, 23 year old Batoose, an admitted anarchist, is held for further investigation after a hearing in Norfolk. Friedman testified he coerced her Jewish sister into signing a marriage contract and that Batoose had fled Prussia five months earlier due to anarchistic teachings.
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Washington Post
Norfolk
Bere
Batooee
Friedman
Cha
Contractor falls from scaffold at hotel site
Winston-Salem August 27 John T Jones contractor for the Galvanized Iron Works of Greensboro and Raleigh fell sixteen feet from a scaffold on the north side of a new hotel under construction and was taken to the hospital in unconscious critical condition.
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Supecior
Washington
Winston-Salem
N. C
John T. Jones
Tron Works
Greensboro
Raleizh
Jones
Robbery hits John F. Ludwick’s pottery works
Special to The Washington Vest Salisbury N C Aug 27 robbers blew open a safe in the office of John F Ludwick’s pottery works Sunday morning and scattered contents. No money was in the safe at the time and only a gold watch was taken. No clues for the robbers. The burglary was not discovered until today.
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Washington
Salisbury
N. C
John
F. Ludwick
Death in tunnel near Honaker and other Virginia news
Special to The Washington Post reports Joseph Tully of the Tacoma Coal Company died after being mangled by trains while walking a tunnel near Honaker Virginia after mistaking Coeburn for his destination. Other items note court in Rowan County and Slemp campaign stop in Tazewell, plus a Rockville Maryland marriage and a lightning injury in Powhatan County Virginia.
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Washington Post
Birefield
W. Va
Joseph Tully
Tacoma Coal Company
Honaker
Coaburn
Washington
Richmond
Thomas Y Williams
R. J. Williams
Clayville
Powhatan County
New York Produce Prices Mixed Across Commodities
A late summer price sheet from New York outlines receipts and price ranges for butter eggs poultry flour and other staples. Notable figures include butter 28 46 a pound creamery 12 14 for fancy and western factory firsts 14 18 while eggs show near by fancy selection white at 40 with mix at 24 25. Corn meal hay and hides hold steady and pork and lard show quiet markets. Freight notes indicate dull and steady trading with regional variations.
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New York
Retelpin
Penney Yanla
Talehiour
Carol Rina
Cortonshed
Pene Oruan
Sauthers
Woman killed by train near Black Mountain
Special to The Washington Post reports Mrs Mallory of Black Mountain was struck by a train this morning and killed instantly. She previously came from Connecticut and founded a retreat for the incapacitated about two miles from Black Mountain. She led the Araniali Auraniterian Hospital. Details are unclear on a successor.
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Washington Post
Zen
Asheville
Miost
Bseaten
Writ of Error Granted in Virginia Voter Qualification Case
A writ of error was granted by the Virginia Supreme Court in a voter qualification dispute. The case involves the local-option statute and appeal rights, with the court addressing constitutional questions raised in Staunton and related to the Basic City elections.
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Washington Post
Staunton
Va. Ave
Harr Gon
Suprems
Virginia
Spe
Oie
Live Stock Markets and Government Receipts Summary
Live stock prices show cattle, hogs, and lambs mixed with steady to weak trends across New York and Chicago markets. Beef, mutton, and lamb receipts are listed with range names and weights, while government receipts and expenditures detail Internal Revenue, Customs, miscellaneous sources, and redemption of national bank notes.
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York
Beeves
Pritve
Schalen
Liverpool
Landon Ieables
Chicago
Pennyylvania
Firemen Prize Money Awarded for Parade Honor
Capt James F Pettit of Columbia Steam Fire Engine Co receives a letter from Joseph L Levy secretary of the Volunteer Firemen Convention announcing the second largest and best appearing company prize in the Richmond parade. A $50 treasurer’s check is included and to be collected via bank. Navy yard note says Medical Director Streets is to command the naval hospital at Norfolk replacing Remus C Persons. Also arrest reports: Raymond Limerick of Stafford charged with forging a $26 check from a clothing store. Plus three men Hunter C Prophet John Norvel and H M Holsbach arrested for robbing the mite box at Hebrew Cemetery.
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James F. Pettit
Columbia Steam Fire Engine Company
Joseph L. Levy
Richmond
Washington
Norfolk
Navy Yard
Thomas H. Streets
Naval Hospital
Remus C. Persons
Mare Island Navy Yard
Richmond, Va. Ang
Hunter c. Prophet
John Norvel
Hebrew Cemetery
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