Local option wins in heated Virginia convention
In Norfolk a heated convention of the State Anti-Saloon League accepted the legislative committee report amid division over state wide prohibition. Senator Harmon urged a substitute to require a statewide vote but the committee report passed nearly unanimously. New officers were elected including Rev. H. P. Atkins as president and Walter Sydner as attorney.
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Norfolk University
Virginia
Washington Post Nortel
Shite Antisaloan League
James Cann, Jr
Harmon
Tazewelleuniy
Mark Weingling
Vention
Foster
Watrfax
Bulk
Alexandria
League
Er. Bateman
Norfolk
Love
Vicinity
S. J. Thomas
Fynchburg
Thomas
H. P. Atkins Sidents
W. W. Steith
LL. D. Burg
D. P. Conway
Frederick
W. H. Mann
Nottoway
Lamond
J. R. Ellis
Elkton
W. C. Campbell
Roanoke
C. S. Bowers
Winchester
Wlcl Taylor
T. Linecki
Manassas
R. Tr. M. Pilcher
Petersburg
Agra
S. P. Jones
Richmond
Alorney Walter Sydner
Thomas While
Alvord Denies Interview on Liquor Lobby Talk
Theodore Alvord legislative agent for the Antisaloon League appeared before the senate investigation committee to deny an interview claim that “Naver men” used 110 dollars in the prior session to defeat prohibition and that they have a million this year. He was confronted by A X Thompson, the reporter who allegedly received the interview.
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Charleston
W. Va
Theodore Alvord
Ant Waloon League
Senate Investigation Committee
Naver
Senate
Lion
Alvard
A. X. Thompson
Shim
Names and Ages From Virginia Religious Notices Fragment
Fragmentary list of individuals with ages and places in Virginia from a religious notices column. Several obfuscated names and partial towns appear, including multiple reverends and residents such as Davis Hutchinson and Juckabee, with unclear affiliations and dates.
Notable Masons to Host Guests at Alexandria Fair Tonight
The Alexandria-Washington Lodge of Masons expects a large crowd as Rear Admiral Winfield Scott Schley and Senator Benjamin R Tillman arrive tonight. They may briefly address the audience aboard the Mount Vernon private car of the Washington, Alexandria and Mount Vernon Electric Railway. The Marine Band performed last night, arriving on a special fair committee car.
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Yost Buerat
King Street
Alexandria
Winfield Scott Schley
Benjamin R. Tillman
South Carolina
Alexandria-Washington
Capital City Telephone Company elects officers in Alexandria
The annual stockholders meeting in Alexandria elected J. N. Thomas of Pittston as president, Charles West of Allenwown as treasurer, and F. F P. Marbury of Alexandria as secretary and manager. A board of directors includes De. YL. Troxell and others. The firm filed a mortgage to secure 1000001 for debt refinancing and plant improvements in the region. King Harty announces staff appointments for a carnival week in Alexandria.
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Capital City Telephone Compan
Alexandria
J. N. Thomas
Pittston
Charles West
Allenwown
F. F P. Marbury
de. YL. Troxell
Alesana
Maryland
King Harty
Oneal
Ice
James W. Beles
Edward J. Wieming
Ednief
James B. Pitagerald
Zora Ill
Joseph Drew
F. P. Russell
Charles B. Marshall
All 5c Pkg Spices and 10c Bluing Sale Note
Local ad lists bargains on household staples including 5 cent spice packages and 10 cent blueing. Libby's preserves at 25 cents and Petit Pois peas at 18 cents. miscellaneous items such as 4, 6, and 5 cent prices appear with a stray 1234¢ note among the offerings.
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Ninth Street
Bartlett Burial and Washington Masonry Banquet Headlines
Funeral services for Mrs. Isabella F Bartlett were held at her son Johns home with grandsons as pallbearers and Union Cemetery interment. A Washington Masons banquet to mark George Washingtons birthday will feature Senators Owens and Johnson and Rep Miller with Trebert Fuller presiding. Louise Cox, 15, drowned attempting to cross a foot bridge over Accotink Run in Fairfax County. her body recovered from 6 feet of water.
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A. J. and
William Nicholson
Union Cemetery
Washington
Alendria-Waghington Lodge
Masony
George Washington
George R. Hit
Trebert W. Fuller
Robert ©. Owens
Oklahoma
Joseph F. Johnson
Alabama
James M. Miler
Kansas
Accotink Run
Fairfax County
Louise Cox
Frank Newitt
Hier
Twenty Buffalo Houses Burned in Fierce City Fire
A severe blaze swept a block in Buffalo near Michigan Perry and West Market streets. Winds of ten miles per hour whipped flames as twenty commission houses burned. The south end of the block and homes along Scott Street suffered, with about 30 feet destroyed. Estimated damage near one hundred thousand dollars.
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Bufalo
Michigan, Perry
Scott Streets
Commission House
West Market Streets
Scott Street
No Medicine But a Change of Food Gave Relief
A reader explains that proper food, not medicine, rebuilt nerves. Grape-Nuts is praised for containing natural phosphate of potash in wheat and barley, aiding brain and nerve tissue. A Wisconsin bride recounts nervous relief after starting Grape-Nuts, noting improved health and ability to keep her job. The ad endorses Postum Co. and cites genuine letters, urging readers to trust the product.
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Wang
Postum Co
Battle Creek
Mich
Prisoner Promised Pardon in West Virginia Political Pact
West Virginia penitentiary convicts faced charges before a legislative committee led by Delegate Moore. Guard Strader testified to counterfeit coins found in a prison cell and prisoners gambling with them. Other allegations included removal of burial clothing for reissue, and a convict testifying that guard Joe Gloyd received $30 for parole help. A life-term inmate testified to a deal with prison directors to pardon if his supporters backed Arnold Sherr for governor, which the governor refused. Additional claim accused treasurer J A Boyd of selling clothing to convicts at a higher rate.
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Sherr
Pac
Moundsvill
W. Va
West Virginia
Moora
Strader
Jones
Bootes
Mr. Moore
George Chapman
Joe Gloyd
W. H. Seabright
Benwood
Board of Directors
Arnold Sherr
Alleged Slayer Caught After Two Year Chase
Vir ginian Chari Meade charged with murdering A Portier in Scott county Va 24 Igus has been captured in Wyoming and is held there A large reward posted by Porters family awaits delivery to the captors The murder occurred at night with Portier fatally shot and his wife escaping Meade eluded detectives for over two years
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Bristol
Chari Meade
A. Portier
Scott County
Igus
Wyoming
Meade
Hank
Gate City
Porter
City Churches Urged to Gain Strength in Modern Times
Rev Mr Chamberlin of Morgantown warns that city churches are weak and must become a power. A Northwestern professor outlines progress in religious education, while Oberlin’s King predicts bright notes for the future. Dr Moore of Harvard discusses Christian growth in the Orient and Japan.
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Mr. Chamberlain
Morgantown
Chicago
George Albert Tno
Northwestern University
Brigit
Henry Churchill King
Oberlin College
Orient
Japan
Edward C. Moore
Harvard
R. Chamberlin
Morgentown
W. Va
New York City
Tam
Vanderbilt Ends Berkshire Hog Raising at Biltmore Estate
The Vanderbilt Biltmore management announced the Berkshire herd has been sold after twenty years of trial. No more pigs will be raised as the effort could not pay, ending the effort of George W. Vanderbilt at the Asheville estate.
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Sperial
Asheville
Biltmore
George W. Vanderbilt
Berkshire
Yachiswoman Named Captain of Great Laker Foote
After passing the federal navigation exam Mrs Thomas Witherskee Fance of Jackson Park Yacht Club was granted paper making ship captain status on the Great Laker Foote and will command her own yacht Wayataysee. The only other Chicago woman captain is Mrs Ogden McClurg of the Sea Fox.
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Chicago
Thomas Witherskee Fance
Jackson Park
Foote
Ogden McClurg
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Centerrile
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