Four Farmers Die in Gas Explosion Near Weston West Virginia
Special to The Washington Post reports a natural gas explosion at a Weston area home killed four members of a farming family and left one son severely injured. A valve failure caused a blast that rocked the countryside, with debris and mangled bodies found among the wreckage. Residents describe a powerful fireball and shock that extended for miles.
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Educators Adjourn In Washington Past Lynebuig Week
Special to The Washington Past Lynebuig Weeek reports the Co operative bulleatrom association adjourning to night. Readings of reports and resolutions were offered, with memoranda urging increased education funding and schooling for misused, colored, blind, and deaf children. Officers elected include President S Mitchell Richmond College. recording secretary H Richmond. treasurer J Po Braugh. executive committee members Pro A Alkerman and Prof HH Fussell. Banquets honored Dr B A Aldrin and Pr Weister by alumni groups.
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Sinking Norfolk bound schooner Henry D May towed in
A three masted sailing ship Henry D May carrying no cargo from Norfolk to New York was towed in after taking on water. The vessel listed heavily, decks flooded, and the crew endured injuries before the ship was rescued and brought to port.
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Leesburg MCA Convention Discusses County Work
In Leesburg Virginia the MCA convention session focused on Loudoun County developments with speakers including Cornelius Bhowen of Waterford and parish leaders. Delegates from Richmond and New York discussed youth concerns and church leadership roles in the county’s economic plans.
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Constable Acquitted Amid Turbulent Trial in Pomfret District
An acquittal verdict is returned in a volatile case involving assault claims against witnesses and local figures. The report references Richmond College alumni and a broad slate of civic names, noting community reactions and ongoing investigations as the judge’s decision is announced.
Convention of Colleges Discusses Education and Athletics
The nineteenth annual convention of the Association of Collegen and Preparatory Schools of the Middle States and Maryland opened at St Johns College Annapolis with welcomes from Dr Thomas Feil and Dr Rush Rhees. Debates covered commerce education and whether colleges should bar freshmen from intercollegiate sports until nine years of work is completed, with supporters and opponents presenting arguments. A reception followed in the Maryland executive mansion hosted by Gui Edwin Warfield and Mrs Warfield.
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Minister Kills Himself in Baltimore Room Death of Rev Gustav Howe In Room 610 North Calvert
Baltimore Md December 1 Rev Gustav Howe a German born resident naturalized in San Francisco died in his room on the third floor of a boarding house at 610 North Calvert Street. He left a note saying he had taken morphine. No clear motive or surviving kin listed. A chambermaid found him about 11 oclock this morning with an empty bottle on the table. Papers indicate prior residence in Ohio and Pennsylvania. A medical examiner was to investigate and proper authorities notified.
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Third Class Punished for Insubordination at Institute
Lexington Va December reports cadets of the third class punished for insubordination by slowing a panel dated November 2. They will be confined to the institute for sixty days as a penalty for the breach of discipline. The move reflects strict institute discipline and the cadets face an unwanted period on campus grounds.
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YMCA Conference opens with large attendance in Frederick Maryland
Special to The Washington Post from Frederick Maryland reports the Eastern Conference of the YMCA Boys Department of Delaware Maryland and the District of Columbia opened with a large delegation, the welcome address by Henry H Abbott, and a central sermon by Rev. Ch rhg Ann Smith, followed by services in the Tuthian Chineh chapel and ongoing sessions through Sunday. Also notes shipments of apples via Cumberland Valley Railroad and a separate court action in Greensboro involving a claim for damages from a camping accident last July.
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A Business Friend and Postum Health Testimony
A New York businesswoman credits Postum with stabilizing her nerves and ending neuralgia after months of severe attacks. She recommends the drink to friends, pledging sincere gratitude to Postum Co of Battle Creek Michigan.
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Cruelty Allegations On Bay Ship James A Whiting
In Crisfield on December 1 George L Cross a Baltimore painter alleges he was drugged and shipped aboard the schooner James A Whiting where crew forced him to work and fed meager bean soup and stale bread. A Delaware named Sam was drowned after being thrown overboard. Cross was later abandoned ashore and treated by Dr Gordon Simonson before seeking a warrant from United States Commissioner Wyatt. Governor Edwin Warfield later held talks with officials about stopping the practice of shanghaiing on oyster dredging vessels.
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Harris Acquitted In Petersburg Larceny Trial
A prominent Virginia colored figure, A. W. Harris of Dinwiddie County and U S Internal Revenue deputy, was acquitted in Petersburg mayor court today on charges of stealing two bales of cotton valued at 52 and 4218 dollars and of diverting 4218 from a commission merchant. Harris denied all allegations, testified he knew nothing of the theft or money. He was released on bail after several hours of examination and representation by Bernard Munn. The mayor discharged him after review of the case.
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Page County plans bloodhounds to combat gangs in Va
Page County officials in Luray plan to purchase bloodhounds to track criminals amid months of petty thefts and outrages. Deputy Sheriff Wood reports citizens have pressed supervisors for dogs to aid law enforcement as arrests have been few. The drive follows earlier drownings by criminals near the Shenandoah River.
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Swift & Co Limited v J I T Jones at Richmond court
The United States Circuit Court of Appeals convened at 10 in the morning with Judges Prit jehard Waddill and Keller on the bench. Swift & Co Limited, plaintiff in error, vs J I T Jones, defendant in error, was argued by T W Bichttl for the plaintiff in error and by J B Spruill for the defendant in error. The court is to adjourn likely next Tuesday and the next term will convene on February 6, 1900.
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Vanderbilt timber deal crowns largest sale in Pisgah Forest Reserve
Special to the Washington Desk reports George W. Vanderbilt sold nearly 300 million feet of timber in the Pisgah forest reserve near Asheville North Carolina to buyers listed as W 8 and W 1 Aley sander of Charlotte and others. The reserve holds about 100 acres of virgin forest with 300 million feet of marketable timber and a price near 3 million dollars. Twenty seats will be required to remove the timber, marking the largest sale in the region. In Virginia, the Supreme Court of Appeals heard cases including Hagan Co versus City of Hichmann and Newport News Publishing Co versus Baumeister among others, with many arguments continued to tomorrow morning.
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Death of Capt J E Phillips Special to Washington cust Almend
Captain James E Phillips prominent citizen and former Confederate soldier died suddenly at his East Main street home this morning after a brief illness. He was 67 and a Mahone Brigade veteran, the last survivor of those who surrendered with that command. Survived by his widow, a brother, one son and one daughter.
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Quarrel Leads to Stabbing in Hagerstown
Luther Bonebrake was stabbed several times in the chest near Tove Forks after a quarrel with Charles Rimes, with Bonebrake in serious condition. Rimes drew a knife during the confrontation.
Will of Mrs Smoot contested in Alexandria court
The Alexandria Corporation Court heard arguments on the will of Mrs Frances P Smoot offered for probate. Rev W Strother Jones is named executor and trustee. contesting heir Ila Rose Smoot objects to the trustee and her share. The estate is valued around 75,000 to 100,000 dollars with multiple bequests and a five share residue plan. A jury was ordered for the issue.
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Alexandria Transfer Co Advances Citywide Carriage Service
Alexandria firm offers urban transport from 1155 Fairfax Street to depots and wharves, with 24/7 trains and boats coverage, Bell 216, promising prompt delivery across the city.
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Murder at Murden Point Norfolk Va shocks Princess Anne
Henry Gresham Norfolk Southern Railway worker was found murdered at Murden Point in Princess Anne County. An inquest led by Magistrate Atwood returned a verdict of death by a blow from a blunt instrument by an unknown person. James S Davenport of Tazewell Wa died Wednesday at his home from Brights Disease, age about thirty five, leaving a widow and two small children.
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High Point Enjoined Over Street Works
United States Judge Boyd issued a writ on complaint by Southern Railway against High Point authorities to stop grading a street parallel to the main line. The city had covered two side tracks with earth. a deputy marshal served the writ. If not dissolved within ten days the writ becomes permanent. Mrs JB Mathews, wife of a Greensboro physician, died from an accidental morphine overdose administered by her husband.
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