Murder in Gordonville Miss Pattison Found Dead in Doorway
Special to The Washington Post Gordonville Va Dec 27 Miss Clem Pattison a fifty year old recluse was murdered last night her body found this morning stretched over the doorway in her isolated home A young colored boy discovered the scene There was no clue to the murderer The intruder fought a fierce struggle as Pattison defended herself in two rooms the bedroom and kitchen Her clothes were torn bruised and mangled and blunt instruments were used The attacker escaped leaving no clear motive or suspect
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Washington Post
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Ayie Dently
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Pattison
Innocence Claim and Surrender Plan in Charlottesville Murder Case
A Virginia letter from Charlottesville asserts James Samuel McCue is innocent and that a real murderer will surrender January 5. The message, published in The Richmond and Washington papers, cites court actions, possible executions, and alleged robberies connected to the case.
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Samuel McCue
Charlottesville
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Early Trial Planned for LinKous Murder Case in Virginia
East Radford Va December 27 James Linkous charged with murder of his wife and adopted son likely to face an early trial. Grand jury expected to indict for murder and arson with trial to follow. A lynching mob formed at the jail but dispersed after pleas from the mayor and Rev L W Irwin. The prisoner’s real name Luckadoo adopted Linkous twelve years ago. The slain boy was son of Frank and Mrs Vaughn formerly of Radford. His mother left by her husband years ago faced illness and destitution with three children.
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East Radford
James Linkous
Linkous
Roanoke
L. W. Irwin
Luckadoo
Frank Vaughn
Radford
Will
Negro Killed in Church Shooting Under Umbrella Dispute
A fatal shooting occurred during a Christmas tree event at Lew Church near Green Bay Prince Edward County. Arearthur Page was killed and his two brothers injured when Richard Young, a county native recently from New Jersey, fired a pistol in a dispute over an umbrella. Justice officials plan multiple arrests.
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Peuraburg
Lew Church
Green Bay
Prinse Edward County
Arethur Page
Fage
Richard Young
Prince Edward County
New Jersey
Justice of the Peace
T. Brown
Alan Watkins
Commonwealth
Norfolk and Western Conductor Fatally Injured in Tug River Incident
Conductor William Fall of Bluefield was struck and fatally hurt by a Black man who refused to pay fare aboard the Norfolk and Western express passing Tug River near Verean. The assailant slashed Fall’s head with a knife before Fall fired. The conductor was hospitalized. the assailant’s fate is unclear and other injuries are non critical.
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Huntington
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William Fall
Bluefield
Norfolk and Western Express
Tug River
Verean
Knife wound death in Norfolk linked to rival claim
Special to The Washington Post reports Martha Jackson, a Black woman, died at Hospital St. Vincent de Paul after a knife wound allegedly inflicted by Sarah Jackson during a dispute over a man. Sarah fled. police seek her. A second item notes a Black man Milie Jackson accused of attempting to assault a merchant’s daughter in Hanover County, with the victim collapsed and a manhunt ongoing in Richmond. A separate note records a city deed transferring Dutch Gap land on the James River to the U S government to widen the channel and reduce a bluff, a project begun in the Civil War era by Gen B F Butler.
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St. Vincent de Paul
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Washington
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R C Radford
Rockville
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Washington Post
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James River
United States
B. F. Butler
William Fullenwider
Ernest Hzell
Fifth
Ezeli
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Dinamite with powder blamed for Norfolk cannon blast
The Richmond dispatch reports three Ferguson brothers injured by a cannon explosion yesterday. One says the accident resulted from dynamite mixed with their powder, with all three likely to recover. Obituary notices follow for several Virginians including Mrs Barker of Lively, Mrs Rose of Fredericksburg, and Mr Lanier of Pittsylvania.
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Fergusons
Dr Shoop's Rheumatic Cure Promise Dollar Trial
A promoter claims to have found a chemical remedy for rheumatism that can safely and reliably relieve pain and swelling. He offers a full dollar package at his own expense for readers to prove the cure, asserting lasting improvement once the toxin in blood is removed.
Rheumatic Cure Promise and Free Trial Offer
An advertisement explains rheumatism as painful crystals in the blood and claims a German chemical-based cure that stops poison formation. It promotes a free dollar bottle trial via Dr Shea Box 4746, offering a free book to explain the disease.
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Hacine
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Woman Lunatics Moved From Eastern State Hospital
In Richmond December 27, one hundred female patients at the Eastern State Hospital in Williamsburg were removed after creaking sounds suggested a collapse risk. An expert warned walls were bulging and the building, erected 34 years ago, could fall at any time, prompting swift evacuation.
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Richmond
Eastern State Hospital
Williamsburg
Negroe Fatally Wounded In House Break-In Incident
Norfolk, Va dec 27 Wilas Hall cal med was brought to the county jail in Portsmouth about 2 30 am after being shot by George Bowling who says he fired as Hall tried to break into his house The wound to Hall s hip is considered fatal Bowling is held awaiting the outcome of Hall s condition Also noted are multiple notices of marriages and minor local legal actions from Maryland to Virginia including arrests for unlicensed activity and a murder case in Cumberland Md
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Wilas Hall
Portsmouth
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Tuewaanington Ros
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J. R Reed
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John Snowden
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Solitary Confinement for Food Odors in Household Items
A Chicago Record Herald note explains how foods absorb odors in storage. Butter and lard pick up smells from surroundings, fish spreads odor, tomatoes emit a spicy scent, and crackers and cake can absorb and later release odors. Keeping items sealed individually preserves flavor and prevents cross contamination.
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Chicago Record-Herald
Gold medals honor Barrow rescue triad by Navy
Secretary of the Navy awarded gold medals to Lieut. E P Bertholf Isai D H Jarvis and Surgeon S J Call for a 1897 overland 1600 mile rescue to Point Barrow aiding 205 imperiled sailors. The act, risky and costly, was recognized nearly eight years later as the nation expands.
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Ita
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Lucky
America
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D. H Jarvis
Point Barrow
Mysterious shooting shadows Alexandria news and deaths
Washington Post report from Alexandria covers Gov Montague dining with Mayor Paff before returning to Richmond, while mystery remains over a shooting involving Joseph Haberta. Also noted are Nellie Custis death, a railway injury buy, coroner’s inquest delays, and Masons lodge officers installed.
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Nellie Custis
Purvis
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Edmonia Fleming
Dolly Jenkins
Edward Miller
Alexandria
Washington
Andrew Jackson
Masons
Underground Dwellings Aid Manchurian Cold War
From Chicago Record Herald: in Manchuria November brings deep cold. Japanese and Russians use underground trenches, about ten to twelve feet deep, with a kang like platform for sleeping. Narrow stairs, light from a door, a cooking stove, and flues heat and vent gases. Earth covering keeps out cold and rain, while coal dust mixed with loess fuels fires. Water is accessible beneath 25 to 30 feet.
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Chicago Record-Herald
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Liaoyang
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Dr Miles New Heart Cure Ad Promises Quick Relief
A historical advertisement urges readers with heart symptoms to try Dr Miles New Heart Cure claiming it cures shortness of breath palpitations and smothering spells when taken promptly. It includes a testimonial from John K M Todd of Uniopolis Ohio praising the remedy after six bottles and notes a money back guarantee if not effective.
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Dr. Miles
John HK. Todd
BP. M
Uniopolis
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Fastest Craft to Compete at Flonsa Motor Boat Meet
New York Eveumyous reports rapid growth in motor boat racing in the United States and Europe. Palm Beach, Florida hosts organized races February 1–4 after automobile events, with an expected 15 to 20 large boats including XPDNC, Dolphin II, Queen, Gee Whiz, and Fiat. Americans eye Harmsworth Cup chances as ships face transport and eligibility hurdles.
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The Tree and the Newspaper Experiment
A Westminster Gazette item describes a German pulp plant transforming three trees to a newspaper in two hours and twenty five minutes. The process includes bark removal pulping rolling printing and street sale of the finished paper.
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Westminster Gazette
Esenthal
Saloon Codes and Reform Plan Shake Chicago District
A Chicago saloon at 807 South Ashland is operating under a self imposed code by owner Poklenkowski. He bans women, side and rear entrances, and drunken crowds, pledges not to drink, limits hours, and promises no gambling while aiming to replace a former criminal past with orderly conduct. The story notes enforcement against gang leaders and ongoing legal actions, with references to Bishop Potter and local reform efforts.
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Fifty Dollar Bill in Salvation Army Kettle Stirs Crowds
Cleveland Plain Dealer reports a $50 bill placed into a Salvation Army kettle at Euclid avenue and Bond Street. Onlookers and shoppers watched as a well dressed man, apparently intoxicated, pulled the bill from his pocket and donated it, prompting a large crowd to gather and inspect the note.
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Pennsylvania Railroad plans large scale tree growing in mid Atlantic region
The Pennsylvanian Railroad Company has acquired land in Maryland and Delaware to grow trees for railroad uses. Starting three years ago with 26 000 trees near Altoona the project expanded to 600 000 trees planted by 1894. Land is bought at 36 to 10 per acre and trees are spaced six to eight feet apart.
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