Primary fight settles in Virginia county contest
In Winchester and Frederick County Virginia a heated post primary dispute ended with Byrd securing a 155 vote majority over Chiles, amid a street confrontation between Harry Byrd and Samuel Chiles. Tavenner’s challenge to Richard Byrd's nomination prompted protests in eleven of nineteen precincts.
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SURRENDER IN RICHMOND PRIMARY FRAUD CASE
Special to The Washington Post reports Robert Lee Strele indicted by a grand jury in Richmond primary frauds has returned from the North. He was surrendered and held for trial. Strele, linked to election irregularities in Henrico County years ago, was acquitted previously.
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Virginia Primary Results From Richmond Area
The Virginia primary results are incomplete with ten counties and two cities missing. Swanson leads with 41,073 votes and Martin 42,716, Montague 33,288, Willard 19,172, Mas 18,383, totaling about 20,000 votes with Swanson likely to gain a clear majority.
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Enforcing Sunday Law Leads to Arrests in County
Special to The Washington Post Rockville Md Aug 8 Andy Himball Washington proprietor of Laughing Gallery at Cabin John Bridge arrested for Sunday business violation. Fined $5 plus costs and $5 for contempt of court. Justice George BE H presided. Countywide crusade targets Sabbath sales. warrants expected for others in Rockville Kensington Takoma and nearby towns. Cabin John group accuses bias and demands consistent prosecution of all Sunday violators.
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Plan Martin Jubilee Collectorship Matter Open
Admirers of Martin Swanson and Caton plan a Love Feast in Alexandria to celebrate their recent primary victory. The event aims to harmonize party discord with speakers and an orchestra, inviting every Democrat to attend at a location on King Street.
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Obituary: William F. Elliot Dies in Petersburg
Petersburg obituary reports William F. Elliot died at about eighty four in Petersburg after long residence here and previously in Richmond. Also noted is George H. Duke of Richmond who died after illness in the eastern section of the city. Survived by a family and others, the report is brief and local.
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Launch Of Woodbury Mary Callahan Sparks Washington Alexandria Interest
A large ceremony in Wilmington Del witnessed the launch of the ferryboat Woodbury for the Norfolk and Washington line. Miss Mary Sinon Callahan christened the vessel as dignitaries from Washington and Alexandria applauded the project and the shipyard's 48 week construction. The Woodbury, 19 by 57 feet with a steel hull and multi compartment design, will ply between the capital and Virginia City with a trial trip planned after finishing touches.
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Woodbury Ferryboat Features High Tech Pilot House and Propulsion
The Woodbury ferryboat will sport a high pilot house with a searchlight, electric lighting, and electric running and tangent lights. It uses combined hand and steam steering, full steam heating, and a dual end propulsion system with a 1200 HP four cylinder triple expansion engine and two Scotch marine boilers at 175 psi. Lifesaving gear includes two 20 foot steel lifeboats, cork life preservers, hydrants, hoses, fire buckets, and extinguishers. The vessel is designed for speed around sixteen and a half mph with a distinctive double deck, large windows, and elongated smokestack.
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Girl Accused of Slander in Wheeling Mail Case
Wheeling West Virginia August 28 United States inspectors arrested Decily Lantry a well known South Wheeling social figure on charges of sending obscene slander through the mails and by telephone to women in Wheeling She was detained after a handwriting comparison linked her to the matter and released on bond for the next United States grand jury Miss Lantry states she is innocent and hysterical while Mrs Crosby was discharged after interrogation and released
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Mormon Found Dead in Bristol Power House
A Mormon elder about 45 was found dead in the Bristol Iron Company power house after seeking lodging there. An inquest found cerebral hemorrhage caused his death. Papers suggested names Robert C. Young or L. W. Younde, with possible Henry Hulbrook. burial occurred locally among Unknown graves.
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Historic chair returned as capiol relic in Richmond
A commission overseeing the Virginia State Capitol rebuild ordered the Williamsburg speaker’s chair from 300 years ago reupholstered. It will sit on the rostrum as the official chair of the present capitol but not be used due to an uncomfortable seat. The panel issued a bid notice for furnishing the capitol.
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Richmond boy swallows rocks puzzles Virginia doctors
In Richmond a ten year old Herbert Leroy Greenstreet repeatedly consumes marbles and rocks, a habit that has baffled local physicians who note his first such ingestion began in his third year with two dozen large china buttons. The case highlights unusual pica and medical puzzlement for families and clinicians.
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Noted Woman Dead Grandniece of Jackson and Donelson
Mrs. Mary Emily Donelson Wilcox died at 1760 Corcoran Street in the seventy sixth year after a five week heart ailment. She was the first child born in the White House, grandniece of Andrew Jackson, and direct descendant of John Donelson. Survived by daughter Mary R Wilcox and granddaughter Pauline Seymour Wilcox. Funeral at her home tomorrow at 4 p.m. Also noted are the funerals of John Wesley Smith and George W Cornwall and obituaries for Theresa Krause and Mrs Morris sourris.
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Mrs J W Mitchell dies after operation in Auburn Me
Mrs. J W Mitchell of the Department of Commerce and Labor died in Auburn Maine following a surgical operation last Friday. Born Mary Frances Getchell she grew up in Webster and Winthrop and studied at Hebron Academy. Survived by husband Judge Mitchell mother Abbie Getchell sisters J R Webber and J H Sawyer two sons Ezra G Mitchell and Benjamin Mitchell. Funeral services held yesterday at 44 Dennison Street Auburn.
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Tragic double tragedy ends in murder suicide in Huntington
Will Barber a clerk at American Gar and Foundry shot Mina Marietta Denny as she refused to delay their marriage and then killed himself beside his aunt Mrs Mary Denny. Barber, from a prominent Mason County family, and Miss Denny had planned to marry in September.
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Girl Kills Herself In Newport News Home
Dorothea Josephine Krause aged nineteen died from a self inflicted pistol wound at her parents residence in Newport News. The coroner's verdict left the cause ambiguous whether accidental or intentional. The report notes similar local legal actions and a drowning on the USS Louisiana with a Portsmouth painter dying after a fall. Petersburg finance committee releases a sinking fund securities statement with par value 479657.19 dollars, cost 508912.58 dollars, market value 619219.51 dollars.
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Richmond Dentist Convicted of Theft in Statewide Case
Dr. E. B. Baughan a Richmond dentist formerly jailed as a boarding-house thief was sentenced to one year in prison. He is reported to have operated across Virginia including Norfolk and Newport News.
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