Acres of blazing oil in Norfolk fire
A spectacular blaze in Norfolk Virginia began from an engine spark and engulfed creosoting tanks and oil piles at the Atlantic Creosoting Company. Sailors from St Helena aided firefighting, one man H A Matt is fatally hurt, six hours to control, damage near 360000 with tanks and timber destroyed.
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Creosoting Company
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Induction of Phi Sigma Kappa Psi Chapter at Virginia
Special to The Washington Post reports the induction of Delta Omega fraternity as the Psi Chapter of Phi Sigma Kappa at the University of Virginia on January 2. Delegates from Penn, Columbia, Jefferson and Marshall, GWU, Maryland, and WVU attended. Washington area officials were delayed. A banquet at the Colonial Hotel featured toasts on the passing of Delta Omega and the rise of Phi Sigma Kappa, with remarks from A Herbert Vor e man and others and a Psi Chapter song composed for the occasion.
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Charlottesville
Washington Post
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Columbia University
Jefferson and Marshall
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W. A McIntyre
Philadelphia
Arthur Lawla
New York
Harry H. Dyerson
Frank G Curtis
Jamestown
Cortslon
Needham
Washington
Colonial Hotel
Thomas W Sullivan
Frederick Wlson
Beaten by Robbers, May Die in Salisbury Woods
Clarence Neighbor, a well known young white man, was found semi conscious near Salisbury after being beaten and robbed. He says he was in the woods three days with head injuries and is in critical condition. no suspects yet. Special to The Washington Post. Also notes Bristol’s A H Burroughs broke Gretna Green record and married five couples. Maryland teachers may meet at Jamestown. Lexington death of C J Coley in work train wreck. W W Byers killed on Cumberland Valley Railroad.
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Coaldale
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Mary Peery Bland
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Lebanon
John Alvis
Lula Hawkins
Bluefield
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Jamestown
Washington Post
Hagerstown
Maryland State Teachers’ Association
Ocean City
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VESSELS COLLIDE AT SEA IN JAMMED ATLANTIC ROUTE
The barkentine Frances towed to anchorage by the Fenditon Brothers after a collision ten miles south of Diamond Shoals. Frances reports collision with an unidentified steamship in fog near Diamond Shoals. Frances later towed toward Norfolk with bowsprit and masts broken. Clyde Line steamer Comanche reports collision with an unknown bark near Cape Hatteras with damage to the port side and gear.
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Strother Killings Case Heads to Grand Jury in Culpeper
Culpeper Va Jan 20 regular circuit term opens with the Strothers charged in the Willan Bywaters murder soon before his marriage to their sister Viola The case will go before the grand jury Judge A M Aiken of Danville will sit for Judge Grimsley who recuses himself Commonwealth attorney Charles M Waite has withdrawn and John Keith Fauquier County and Capt Micajah Wood will prosecute Ex Senator John L Jeffries John L Lee and R Walton Moore will defend The damaged county reads and mixed local attendance create uncertainty about a jury and trial date likely delaying indictments past the opening day.
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A. M Aiken
Danville
Commonwealth
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John Keith
Fauquier County
Micajah Wood
Charlottesville
John L. Jeffries
Norfolk
John L. Lee
Lynchburg
R. Walton Moore
Fairfax
Aiken
MAY FIGHT EXTRADITION FOR VA RAILROAD BAGGAGE THIEVES
Richmond detectives Wren and Bailey chased fugitives Henry Allen alias Harry Vance Flith Allen alias Edith Stein and Charles Miller alias Charles Lewis to New York with Virginia indictments accusing them of stealing hundreds of dollars worth of baggage from multiple railroads. Miller and the woman reportedly plan to resist Virginia’s attempt at trial as Rogers provides counsel and financial backing. The arrestees include members of prominent families, raising possible diplomatic friction for extradition.
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Washington Post
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Wren
Bailey
New York
Henry Allen
Harry Vance
Flith Allen
Edith Stein
Charles Miller
Charles Lewis
Virginia
Miller
Rogers
Tracing cocaine supply in Richmond leads to Baltimore source
Oscar Green a Richmond prisoner was arrested delivering cocaine to a woman who fled. Forty more packages were found on him. He confessed implicating a well known white man who once ran a gambling house. Police aim to reach the Baltimore source of the drug ring.
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Green
Gale Sweeps Norfolk Trolley Poles Across Ocean View
A heavy gale toppled twenty three trolley poles on the Ocean View line and caused widespread traffic disruption between Norfolk and Old Point Comfort. Damage reported citywide from the storm and related high winds.
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Washingtin Row
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Oecean View
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Fight on Alexandria Train Crowds Fight Injures Several on Owl Train
A brawl on the Owl train from Washington to Alexandria last Saturday night left ten to fifteen men beating each other near Fourteenth Street. The train crew could not stop the melee until the Potomac flats. William H. Foote, 219 South Payne Street, was severely bruised and sought medical attention. The Mount Vernon Electric Railway will investigate as police note several participants. Funeral services were held for Elizabeth L. Kavan at Cameron Street, with burial in St. Mary’s Cemetery. Carrie Nation spoke at the Alexandria opera house, urging order. A small chimney fire on Payette and Queen streets caused slight damage. Thomas S. Cox’s funeral was set for Annandale at 2 PM. Margie Ramey of the De Wolf Hopper company visited her parents in Alexandria before leaving for Philadelphia. Coroner More said an inquest into John Welch’s death was unnecessary. Rev Dr A Wallis spoke on Gen. Robert E. Lee at the Episcopal Theological Seminary of Virginia.
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Cameron Street
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St. Mary's Cemetery
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Annandale
Fairfax County
Methodist Episcopal Chad South
Margie Ramey
de Wolf Hopper Opera Company
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Philadelphia
John Welch
A. Wallis
Robert E. Lee
Episcopal Theological Seminary of Virginia
Nearly a Million Pounds of Tobacco Sold in Lynchburg
Tobacco trade reports show about a million pounds sold in Lynchburg last week with offerings fair to good mostly common and medium grades. Prices held near last week and activity slowed slightly while quality texturing remained off.
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Sredala
Washington Post
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N C
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Salisbury Federal Building Site Faces Condemnation
United States government struggles to obtain a title for Salisbury North Carolina Federal building site as heirs refuse to sign. government plans to condemn the lot valued at about 17 000 dollars with estimated costs near 75 000 dollars. Separate items report Norfolk and Western Railway condemnation dispute and Naval Academy graduation Bible presentation, plus a Savannah church call for Dr. W L Pickard.
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Washington Post
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N. C
United States
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Move to Disbar Garis for Attorney’s Alleged Misconduct
Washington County Bar Association begins disbarment steps against former Justice Adams after Lawrence County lawyer Gary Garis was jailed for two months for assaulting neighbor Jack Sheeley. Garis seeks a gubernatorial pardon from Gov. Warfield, who may grant it barring protests. Sheeley has filed a formal protest.
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House of Correction
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Girl Thrown Into River Rescue Ties Clyde McGhee Hunt
Sheriff Headwatere of Scott County Va seeks Clyde McGhee holder of a warrant for attempted murder of Mabel Heatherlin a seventeen year old crippled girl daughter of A J Heatherlin. The girl was rescued after being thrown into Clinch River to cover up the crime Heatherlin offers a reward for McGhee who is said to have Virginia connections and railway work in Scott County.
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Washington Post
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Tenn
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Scott County
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Bedford County
McGhee
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A. J. Heatherin
Speers Ferry
Clinch River
Heatherlin
Virginia
Wind Storm Destroys Ice Palace Walls in Saranac Lake
A severe wind storm in the Adirondacks, continuing since yesterday morning, wrecked portions of the Walls of the Ice Palace at Saranac Lake. Builders will reconstruct despite downed telephone lines and telegraph service outages. No carnival impact stated.
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Washington Post
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Moses First Statesman Sermon on the Science of Government
Rev. Wallace Radcliffe of New York Avenue Presbyterian Church opened a Sunday series on Lessons in Diplomacy asserting Moses as the first true statesman. He argued the Pentateuch underpins modern constitutions, republican ideas, public trust in office, equality before law, religious freedom, and limits on wealth and punishment. He highlighted Puritan roots and the Sabbath as guard against oppression, noting Moses inspired public education and protections for workers and life. Reception announced for Christ Child House with two upcoming dates at 4 to 6 PM.
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England
Storm at Buffalo Continues Across Ohio River Flood Areas
Across Cincinnati and nearby cities crowds gathered as relief efforts expanded with churches contributing to a special fund. The Lyric Theater and Henry H. Dixey joined a forthcoming Music Hall benefit while Indiana towns like Madison Lawrenceburg and Aurora faced catastrophic floods. Levees held as residents braced for further breaches, with thousands displaced and hundreds of thousands in potential losses.
Catarrh of the Stomach Treatment Claim
An advertisement describes catarrh of the stomach as longstanding and nearly incurable, listing symptoms such as bloating, sour rising, gas, and headaches. It promotes Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets as the safest, simplest remedy to aid digestion after meals, with patient testimonials and a free trial offer.
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R. 3. Workman
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