Murder in Granary Lane Miss Clem Pattison Found Dead
Special to The Washington Post Gordonsville Va Dec 27 Miss Clem Pattison a lone resident was found murdered last night in her home the doorway scene shows a fierce struggle with a young colored boy discovering the body early this morning Investigators say the intruder fought Miss Pattison in two rooms the kitchen and bedroom and likely dragged her to the doorway before leaving The murder weapon left fatal injuries and clues of a brutal attack but no clear motive or suspect is identified yet
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Innocence Claimed as McCue Faces Murder Case
A Washington Post syndicated summary details claims of George Woodell posing as a court official and alleging McCue’s innocence while announcing an intention to surrender in Charlottesville. The report notes McCue, once a Charlottesville county figure, was linked to his wife’s murder and sentenced to hang. Additional items include tales of a New York marriage, a federal warrant in Fredericksburg, and local incidents in Virginia towns.
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Early Trial Planned for Linkous in Virginia Murder Case
Special to The Washington Post East Radford Virginia December 27 James Linkous previously Luckadoo charged with murder of wife and adopted son expected to face an early trial Grand jury likely to indict for murder and arson next week A lynch threat occurred at the jail but dispersed after pleas from the mayor and Reverend L W Irwin The prisoner uses the name Linkous though born Luckadoo The murdered child was son of Frank and Mrs Vaughn formerly of Radford The mother deserted by her husband years earlier was left destitute with three children Will Linkous adopted by Mrs Linkous The boy was devoted to her and to his foster mother
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Negro killed in church shooting shocks Prince Edward County
A fatal shooting at Lew Church near Green Bay Prince Edward County during a Christmas tree entertainment left ArthUr Page dead and two of his brothers wounded. Richard Young a local native recently from New Jersey fired the pistol following an umbrella dispute. Justice of the Peace T. Brown to arrest all involved with many expected arrests.
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Conductor Fatally Hurt in Tug River Incident
In Huntington West Virginia on December 2 a Black man boarded the westbound Norfolk and Western express at Verean and refused to pay his fare. The conductor William Fall of Bluefield was slashed across the head with a knife, nearly severing an ear, and fired in response. Fall survived and was hospitalized. the attacker was fatally wounded.
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Wound Fatal in Norfolk Knife Fight Between Women
Special to The Washington Post from Norfolk reports Martha Jackson a colored woman died at Hospital St. Vincent de Paul from a knife wound. police say Sarah Jackson inflicted it after a dispute over a man. Sarah fled and cannot be located.
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Three Ferguson brothers Injured by cannon blast in Richmond
Richmond strain reports three Fergusons injured by a cannon explosion yesterday. The cause was blamed on mixing dynamite with their powder. Several other obituaries note deaths across Virginia, detailing ages, survivors, and local honors from Fredericksburg to Petersburg.
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Dr Shoop's Rheumatic Cure Promise A Dollar Trial
An advertisement touts Dr Shoop's Rheumatic Cure claiming a safe, reliable remedy that removes the blood poison causing rheumatic pain and swelling. The vender offers a dollar trial package at no cost to prove the claim and asks readers to spread the word if satisfied.
Rheumatism Cure Promises Relief With Free Trial Offer
A pay nothing promise nothing sales pitch extols a German chemical remedy for rheumatism. The author claims toxins and crystals in blood cause joint pain and offers a free dollar bottle and a book to prove effectiveness, urging readers to write for the order today.
Abdilliy menaced Eastern State Hospital walls in Williamsburg
One hundred women lunatics were evacuated from an Eastern State Hospital building in Williamsburg after creaking sounds suggested danger. An expert declared walls bulging and likely collapse, prompting rapid removal of patients from the 34 year old structure.
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Negro Fatally Wounded in Norfolk Firefight
Norfolk Va Dec 27 Wilas Hall cal med was brought to the county jail in Portsmouth after being shot by George Bowling who says Hall broke into his house Bowling fired a double barreled gun at Hall wounding him fatally Bowling awaits outcome of Hall s injuries at the county jail.
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Solitary Confinement for Food Odors in Households
A 1910s Chicago Record-Herald note discusses how foods absorb and emit odors, with butter and lard absorbing scents and transferring them to other foods. Fish, tomatoes, and crackers are cited for odor behavior, and baked goods like cake can both absorb and release odors. Keep items sealed to prevent flavor transfer.
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Navy Gold Medals Honor Arctic Rescue Trio
Secretary of the Navy awarded gold medals to Lieut. E. P. Bertholf Isai. D. H Jarvis and Surgeon S. J Call for a heroic 1,600 mile overland march in midwinter 1897 to aid imperiled sailors at Point Barrow. Their risky mission saved lives as they carried relief to those stranded at sea, earning national recognition years later.
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Shooting mystery in Alexandria rocks capital, Nellie Curtis dies
In Alexandria the shooting of Joseph Haberta remains unsolved as Gov Montague visits the city for a Masons banquet in Arlington after luncheon with Mayor Paff. Nellie Curtis, Fairfax County native and former Mount Vernon Electric Railway agent, dies after brief illness at 210 North St Asaph. Coroner to reconvene for David Frazier poisoning inquest. Edmonia Fleming Dolly Jenkins and Edward Miller held pending. Officers of Alexandria Washington and Andrew Jackson lodges of Masons installed last night.
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How the Japs Keep Warm Underground Homes in Manchuria
From the Chicago Record-Herald the piece describes Manchuria winters and how Japanese and Russian builds use deep underground trenches called kangs. A stove, brick platform, and flues heat sleeping quarters while earth covers keep out cold and rain. Water lies 25 to 30 feet deep, and surface coal allows fuel for heating.
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Dr Miles New Heart Cure Ad Urges Immediate Use
A vintage advertisement warns of heart trouble symptoms such as shortness of breath palpitations and smothering spells urging immediate use of Dr Miles New Heart Cure The testimonial from John H K Todd of Uniopolis Ohio claims full recovery after six bottles with no symptoms since two years ago The offer guarantees a refund if the first dose does not help.
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Fastest Motor Boats to Compete at Palm Beach Meet
The New York Eveumyous reports a growing interest in motor boat racing in Florida and Europe. A midwinter carnival at Palm Beach from February 1 to 4 will showcase thirty-foot to forty-four-foot craft like the XPDNC and Onontio, with crews from France and Britain likely to participate. The Harmsworth Cup race moves to the Bay of Biscay in July or August, and American boats hope to challenge the French winner Trefle-a-Quatre next year.
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The Tree and the Newspaper Experiment
A Westminster Gazette item recounts a German pulp maker threading a tree to a newspaper in two hours and twenty five minutes. A second note expresses mixed views on women players, contrasting reduced opportunities for men with a leisure class’s advantages, quoting Detroit gossip on nose surgery advances.
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Walter J Travis
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Saloon Code Manages Reform at 807 South Ashland
Chicago story details George Poklenkowski running a model saloon at 807 South Ashland Avenue. After a court enjoined alleged hoodlums from the place, the establishment remained orderly with strict rules. The code bans women, sides entrances, drunken street blocks, drink by the proprietor, and sets closing times and Sunday hours. Poklenkowski plans to hang portraits of heroes, maintain high morals, and pursue gang suppression, with neighbors and a nearby club forming a new moral standard.
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Fifty Dollar Salvation Army Kettle Surprise on Euclid
A Cleveland Plain Dealer report describes a $50 bill dropped into a Salvation Army kettle at Euclid Avenue and Bond Street. Three well dressed men watched as the donor withdrew the bill from his pocket and inserted it, drawing a crowd and astonishment from shoppers and newsboys.
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Pennsylvania Railroad Expands Timber Planting Across Mid Atlantic
The Pennsylvan ia Railroad Company has bought extensive land in Maryland and Delaware to grow trees for railroad use. In Pennsylvania land near Altoona, 26 000 trees were planted and 600 000 by 1894. Trees, mainly locusts and spruces, are planted every six to eight feet with future harvest expected in about twenty years. Mr William W Mayer, agent, oversees lands across the line to build timber reserves for rail operations.
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