Ship's Crew Adrift As Lifesavers Fail To Reach Schooner
Reports from Norfolk say a stranded schooner off Diamond Shoals, with about ten men clinging to rigging, has abandoned all hope of rescue after multiple lifesaving attempts. A blinding snow storm and heavy seas hindered progress, leaving the hull to settle on the shoreward sand with no vessel able to reach the wreck.
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Stolen Witnesses Case In Federal Court
In Washington County a judge cited Laur ie Hardin and Albert Taylor for contempt over alleged abduction of English girls held to testify in a contract labor case. The girls, brought from Charlotte, were under court custody to testify against cotton manufacturers. A search traced two missing girls to Elm Street, then to a farmhouse eight miles away. Taylor and Hardin are accused of taking them.
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Father's Engine Kills Son in Maryland Train Yard
Daniel Battle, 26, was run over and killed on the Baltimore and Ohio tracks in Hagerstown at dawn. His father Michael Battle, a locomotive hustler, unaware his son was on the engine, watched him fall under as he moved the locomotive to a water tank. the body lay undiscovered for hours and was badly mutilated.
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Follows Son In Death In Winchester Snow Drift
Chester Virginia February report notes William T. Nott, a Winchester merchant, died from exposure after wandering in the snow overnight. His son A Bland Nott had died of consumption the previous day. A double funeral is planned, with Dr S Love to aid a coroner’s inquest. Funeral details and family losses are outlined.
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State educators to meet and discuss expo representation
Washington Post Bureau notes the state board of education will meet in Alexandria from March 11 for a week to decide if public schools will be represented at the Jamestown Exposition. Jenkins will head exhibits and urged a $50 appropriation. business leaders and Lula Watkins are involved. Chamber of Commerce discussions continue.
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Cure for Consumptives Promoted by Pine Oil Remedy
An article promotes a homemade cough and lung cure using Concentrated oil of pine with glycerin and whiskey. It claims to heal lungs and cure any curable cough within 24 hours, warning against impure Ol of Pine products and noting available half-ounce vials. The remedy allegedly also treats jumbego and uric acid rheumatism when taken raw on sugar.
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Missing Rector Safe After Seclusion in Norfolk
Ayo Rev W T Twamley assistant rector of St Annes Annapolis disappeared Sunday amid nerves and grip attack. He surfaced in Norfolk identified by detectives, saying he left for rest from life’s hurry. He planned to return to Annapolis, staying in a rooming house under an assumed name.
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W H Hardin Still Missing and Found Then Fled Again
W H Hardin, linked to embezzlement claims totaling over 3000 dollars, disappeared from Richmond after alleged illness in South Carolina. He was found in SC at his mother’s bedside, then vanished again to Virginia. Chancery Court appointed Philip Meisel Jr. as receiver for the W H Hardin Company as partners seek to recoup losses. Meanwhile, a Washington area wedding reports Rowena C Holmes marrying R A Ianson with reception and plans to reside in Washington.
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Health Officer for Rockville Appointed by Town Council
Dr Claiburne A Mannar was named health officer for Rockville Maryland by the town council for a one year term. The move ends years without such an officer and follows a petition by about seventy leading citizens.
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McPherson to Study Railroads Under Johns Hopkins Auspices
Logan G. McPherson, lecturer at Johns Hopkins, announced a scientific railroad study under university auspices. Funded by railroad presidents, the project aims to reveal how transportation agencies affect communities, with results reported periodically. McPherson, with direct railroading experience, plans to expose oppression cases if found.
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Prohibition Writ Challenging Eastern State Hospital Bosses
In Richmond Virginia Richmond’s Court of Appeals heard a hearing on a writ of prohibition against Judge Gardner Tyler of James City County and Dr. L S Foster Eastern State Hospital superintendent. The writ aims to stop Tyler from blocking Dr O C Brunk from taking charge and to restrain Foster from interfering with Brunk’s management of the hospital.
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Care for Insane Bill Reported Favorably in Raleigh
In Raleigh Feb there is favorable committee action on Bickett's bill to care for mental defectives. It proposes a State hospital commission and suitable facilities for curable and dangerous insane and other defects. A $500000 bond is authorized but not issued if treasury funds exist. Pressure mounted for quick action, yet it went to appropriations committee.
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Despondent man at Western State Hospital attempts suicide
George Harris aged about fifty five at Staunton, Virginia, drank carbolic acid in despair after losing his job at Western State Hospital two months ago. He is in critical condition with three doctors attending and recovery doubtful. He had been a prominent merchant in Staunton.
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Elopers Wed in Bristol Tennessee
William Whited a contractor and Miss Dora Lane seventeen eloped from Gate City Virginia to Bristol and married today by Rev. A. W. Burroughs as reported from west Bristol Tennessee on February 6.
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Glash Over Primary Bill Heads To Third Reading
West Virginia news reports a tense house session on the primary selection bill with sharp exchanges between Wells and Strother and the bill moving to a third reading. Senate actions include a thorough investigation plan into mine explosions with appointees Gartlan Kidd Sickising Daly Mitchell. The judiciary reports the Jim Crow bill, while the house sends the pure food and drug bill and osteopathy regulation bill to third reading.
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Foul Play Suspected in Clarke Death Case
Bristol Virginia February 6 indications of foul play surround the death of John G Clarke of Wanefield at a local hotel. Clarke collapsed in the office during convulsions while two strangers, who claimed no knowledge of him, were present and soon vanished. No relatives have been heard from and Clarke was buried today as a pauper.
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Thirteen Bodies Found At Davis Coal Mine Disaster
Elkins West Virginia February 6 thirteen miners killed in the Davis Coal and Coke Company mine at Thomas after an explosion Monday morning. Debris hamper recovery as inspectors Parsons and Brattar take charge and promise investigation. An inquest to be held in Tucker County. In Floyd County three deaths follow pneumonia striking John A Bockne family, father mother and a son dying in ten days.
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Steele and Miss Small wed in Rockville ceremony
Miss Effie Small of Friendship Heights and Claude W. Steele of North Chevy Chase were married today in Rockville by Rev. S E Winte. The bride is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Robert Small.
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Fire hits Wilkestarre ferry near West Twenty second slip
Fire discovered on the ferryboat Wilkestarre as it neared the Central Railroad of New Jersey slip at West Twenty second street. Firemen confined flames to the rear pilot house where they started. No injuries reported. 20 passengers aboard. Passengers crowded to the front as tugs surrounded the burning vessel and the fire was put out.
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Pensioner Left Thirty Thousand From Pension Wealth
Wabash Indiana February six pensioner Henry Wensler died today leaving a fortune of thirty thousand dollars earned from a fifty dollar monthly pension. His civil war injuries impaired his mind yet he lived independently until recently. Guardians say this is the only fortune in the United States developed entirely from a pension. One child disappeared and several others now claim to be that son’s offspring, with a man in Ohio also asserting illegitimacy. Claims have been filed and contested by the guardian.
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Mystic Jammed in Terrific Gale Towed Nanna to Halifax
In a severe northeast gale off Cape Sable and Chebucto Head the New York coal steamer Mystic struck a shoal and took on a hole in her bottom while towing the Nanna which had a broken shaft. The Nanna and Mystic alternated towing and lifeline reattachment as both vessels faced desperate conditions before reaching Halifax with tugs. The Aberdeen government steamer assisted, bringing the Nanna into port after tow lines repeatedly parted.
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Northern Neck Railroad inquiry probes freight and route
Special to The Washington from Warsaw Virginia on February 6 reports E Wallace of E Clarence Jones New York surveying freight volumes and potential routes through the Northern Neck. He will submit data to decide if a railroad will be built, and expresses satisfaction with findings.
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Duffy's Pure Malt Whiskey Praised by Mrs Rover
Mrs G W Rover of Rockville Centre New York reports waking after headaches and nervous trouble and credits Duffy's Pure Malt Whiskey with a complete cure and restful sleep. She is 64 and says she no longer needs a doctor. Testimonial notes many similar letters from users worldwide praising the medicine.
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Cascarets Proclaim Purity and Medical Merit for Bowel Care
An ad touts Cascarets as the leading bowel remedy with claims of superior purity and medicinal value. It emphasizes widespread constipation from various causes, urges prompt use at first irregularity, and promotes a 10c box sold by all druggists with a satisfaction guarantee.
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