Fragmentary tale of a boy saved by faith and voyage
A Washington Post special recounts Rev Thomas Needham describing a boy abducted by missionaries in Patagonia who bore a crucifix tattoo. After repeated exposure to hostile tribes and a perilous voyage, the lad escaped, was recaptured, and ultimately converted, with reports of mercy from captors and a life spared by a captain who repented.
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Patagonia
Washington Post
Richmond
Vadan
Thomas Needham
Fulton Baptist Church
South Americ
Balingonla
Cafiulhais
Montgomery Realty Deals Highlight Local Land Transfers
The Montgomery area real estate activity lists names like Chevy Chase Land Company, Agnes, Offutt, Olin Cand, and Lewis with multiple parcels described. Transactions include 0 and 048 acre lots near Takoma Park, 190 acre and 10 acre parcels, and transfers involving W Hutt, Bond, and George & To Klis Fd. Several properties reference Takoma Park and Chevy Chase, with property movements across residential plots and estate transfers pending.
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Traeltah
Klis
They Chl
Agnes T
Bono i Berstor
Takmu Park
Hats Lewis
Loudl Lewis Lot
Takoma Bie
Luke
John Baker
Ket Howard
Benjamin Wofeseid
Bes Foam
Fragmented Black Hand Letter Scares Neighborhood
A cryptic missive card or note appears on a door alarmingly mentioning a Black Hand theme. The chaotic text includes names and scattered phrases, implying threats or intimidation, raising local concern. Police are investigating the cryptic contact.
Primary school work discussed at Montgomery county meeting
The annual meeting of the Penniry Teachers' Association of Montgomery County was held in the courthouse today. Prof Nine EO Wand presided with about 20 teachers in attendance. Miss San Lo Mildren, superintendent of primary work in Frederick County, spoke along with Hattie Montgomery and others on curriculum and teacher development.
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Trow Caugton
Megtous
Asserlalon
Montgomery County
Nine
EO Wand County
Schoo
Robber peppered with shot as village gang leader hunted
In Winchester Virginia January 23 Mahlon McFarland of Frederick County, named leader of the so called Jesse James gang, lay in wait to ambush a robbery at J. C Alvin Ramey's Chambersville store. The owner fired through a window wounding McFarland seriously. no arrests reported.
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Lal Lo
Washington Fost
Winchester
Mahlon McFarland
Frederick County
J. C Alvin Ramey
Chambersville
Ramey
Mahion McFarland
Hs Brothereorge
Feffer to Halt Bloodhounds
Lynchburg Virginia January 2 Issec Higgins a young fireman shot on the Amherst bridge while returning from Madison to Mary Wede to be married in March died at the hospital this afternoon. The assailant was not named but Ernest Wade a brother of the girl opposed to the match was arrested and charged with the fatal shooting. Pepper had been sprinkled to baffle bloodhounds for 300 yards.
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Washington Post
Lynchburg
Issec Higginsbotham
Amherst Bridge
Mary Wede
Madison
Ernest
Wade
Ernest Wade
Amherst Autthorites
Tobacco interests oppose Lockhart bill in North Carolina
North Carolina tobacco growers and dealers fear the Lockhart bill before the general assembly would disrupt trade and drive major dealers from the market. The Winston-Salem tobacco board of trade adopted a resolution urging Forsyth County representatives to defeat the measure, which is seen as targeting the American Tobacco Company and its affiliates. Most tobacco producing and manufacturing counties, except Anson, oppose the bill.
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Washington Post
Winston-Salem
N. C
Tobacco Board of Trade
General Assembly
American Tobacco Company
Lockhart
Forsyth County
Anson County
King Names His Courtiers For Alexandria Carnival
Alexandria’s ruler for a day Harry Fielechmann will preside during homecoming week from April 26 to May 1 and has named an advisory court. Appointees include Robert Barrett, HB A Gorman, T A Broutenburgh, F M Hill, J P Steiner, Jerome Kaufmann, Martin P Green, John B Normoyle, Edward J Fleming, Fred Birrell, John H Ewald, James W Bales, James B Fitzgerald, W L Finks, Lorenzo Wolford, C J W Summers. George R Hagan of Washington accepts role as court jester.
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Washington Post Bureau
King Street
Alexandria
Harry Fielechmann
Asalat
Robert 8. Barrett
HB. A. Gorman
T. A. Broutenburgh
F. M. Hill
J. P. Steiner
Jerome Kaufmann
Martin P. Green
John B. Normoyle
Edward J. Fleming
Fred Birrell
John H. Ewald
James W. Bales
James B. Fitzgerald
W. L. Finks
Lorenzo Wolford
C. J. W. Summers
George R. Hagan
Washington
Clements Announces Candidacy for Virginia House Delegate
James E. Clements of Alexandria County announces his bid for the Virginia house of delegates representing Alexandria city and county. Democratic primary set for next fall with opponents Robert W Arnold J Fred Birrell and Robinson Moncure all of Alexandria. James R Caton currently seeking the Democratic nomination for lieutenant governor.
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Alexandria County
Virginia House of Delegates
Alexandria City
Robert Warnold
J. Fred Birrell
Robinson Moncure
James R. Caton
Battle Abbey Site Chosen by Richmond Veterans
Richmond voters in the R E Lee Camp Confederate Veterans approved the Stratton resolutions by 31 to 1 to locate the Confederate Memorial Building or Battle Abbey at the Monument Avenue Boulevard intersection or nearby. The plan, supported by the Confederate Memorial Association and Confederate Memorial Literary Society, envisions a central abbey near the White House of the Confederacy with public funding considerations discussed.
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Anderson
Los Camp
Twelfth
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White House of the Confederacy
Gov
Ellyson
Confederate Memorial Association
Battle Abbey Fund
Confederate Memorial Literary Society
Anonymous Fountain Offer to Richmond Described
A Baltimore woman, who wishes to remain unnamed, offers Richmond a marble octagonal drinking fountain valued at about $3000. It would be shipped and installed at no city cost, with the inscription To the memory of one who loved animals. Mayor Richardson plans to present the offer to the city council in a special message.
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Richmond
Specia
Washington Post
David C. Hichardson
Bartimore
Topics for Charity Work at State Conference in Lynchburg
At the State Conference of Charities and Correction held at Central State Hospital near Petersburg a planning committee selected topics for the Lynchburg meeting, June 13 to 16. Speakers include William F Brury on Insane Epileptics and Feeble Minded, R H Houston on Deafness, George J Denny on the Board’s work, and Dr Ennion G Williams on Public Health. Walter Addison was named press chairman, John P Pettyjohn chair arrangements, E L Sheffy chair membership, Regina Walker elected secretary.
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Cumpton
Charities and Correction
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Lexington
Ennion G Williams
Richmond
Tipton Jenings
Lenchburg
Walter Addison
Lynchburg
John P Pettyjohn
E 1
Sheffy
Reginild Walker
Racinmond
Poll Tax Hearing Deferred in Virginia Case
The Washington Port Richmond Jan 3 report notes the poll tax case before the Supreme Court of Appeals was not taken up as no date is set. The hearing concerns the meaning of the personal clause in poll tax law requiring cash payment, not remittance.
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Spetial
Washington Port
Richmond
Supreme Count of Appeals
James “Reith
Through train marks Virginian Railway debut to Deepwater
The first through Norfolk to Deepwater Virginia Railway train passed Roanoke today carrying General Manager Raymond Dupuy and Chief Engineer Fernstrom. After a brief stop it continued west toward the New River bridge with plans to reach Deepwater tonight. Coal traffic over the line starts next week.
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Toanoke
Virginian Railway
Norfolk
Deepwater
Asthma Cure Claim Prompts Austrian Laboratory Ad
An advertisement proclaims a permanent asthma cure from an Austrian Laboratory based in New York City. It asserts many patients recover at home without climate changes and notes a high demand in Washington prompting supply to local drug stores. The offer mentions a 8 cent dose for mild cases and a larger 2 dollar option for a month’s treatment.
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West Sth Street
New York City
Washington
of & Wea
25Th Street
Ogram
Left with mother in law a Norfolk custody case
In Norfolk Judge Simmons heard a custody dispute involving Rose Gordon Sergent and her ex husband Fred Sergent. The divorced wife followed them from Lutonia New Hampshire to Norfolk seeking possession of their son and enlisted the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children. Both Fred Sergent and his mother Eva Gordon were arrested on a charge of unlawfully living together and the hearing continued to Wednesday.
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Washington Post
Norfolk
Fred Sergent
Eva Gordon
Granby Street
Society For the Prevention of Cruelty
Sergent
In Memory of W H Gaines Warrenton Banker Dies
William H Gaines senior member of Gaines and Bro banking firm died suddenly after heart trouble. Citizens of Fauquier and adjoining counties mourn his loss as a man of vigorous mind, sterling integrity, and broad public confidence. His funeral drew a large, admiring crowd reflecting widespread esteem.
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Washington Post
Warrenton
Fauquier County
William H Gaines
Gaines & Bro
Gaines
Gauss Catarrh Cure Promised as Quick Permanent Fix
A promotional notice touts Gauss Catarrh Cure with free trial mail order claims. It warns catarrh endangers health and breath, claiming the remedy tackles poisonous germs and delivers rapid, permanent cure, urging readers to send their name.
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V. E. Gauss
C. B. Gauss
Marshall
Plan for Reorganization of Western Maryland Railroad
In Baltimore on January 23 Judge Morris signed an order naming John Hinkley as special master to take evidence in the Western Maryland Railroad receivership. After this, a decree ordering sale in foreclosure may follow, per Bowling Green trust Company of New York. The receiver B F Bush admitted default on interest, and Hinkley’s appointment advances the process.
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Washington Post
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Western Maryland
Morris
United States District Court
John Hinkley
Bowling Green ‘Trust Company of
New York
Lome
B. F. Bush
M* Hinkley
Pyramid Pile Cure testimonial pitch drives mail trial offer
An advertisement touts Pyramid Pile Cure with testimonials claiming it cures piles. Readers are urged to mail for a free trial package and later buy full boxes from their druggist. The copy promises dramatic results and invites immediate action.
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Offered coffin case sparks suit over railway death
Mrs Saran Overton sues Norfolk and Western Railway to recover $1,000 alleging agent W C Lindsay assaulted her to force signing a release for her son Le Roy’s death on the railroad. She had earlier won $2,500 for the death and says the agent threatened to remove the body and take the coffin.
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Saran Overton
W. C. Lindsay
Norfolk and Western Railway
le Roy
Saya Lindsay
North Carolina Notes and Obituaries in Raleigh and Charlotte
Nathaniel Ridick 38 former U S district clerk of Raleigh died at his home in Uales county from paralysia. He was appointed in 1865 and retired in 1903. Julia Lane Graham wife of Maj William A Graham commissioner of agriculture died of paralysis at Dr George W Graham’s home in Charlotte. She leaves two sons and five daughters. A public welcome for former Gov R B Glenn is planned in Raleigh Monday night under the Raleigh Board of Trade after his lecturing tour North, on March 1ne with leave on an extensive tour.
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United States District Court
Raleigh
Uales County
Julia Lane Graham
Wiliam A. Graham
George W. Graham
Charlotte
George W. Lene
Amelia County
Virginia
Maj. Graham
Gen. Lee
Appomattox River
Huff
Brooklyn and Coney Island Railway
R. B. Glenn
Raleigh Board of Trade
Speria
Washington
Ralagh NC
Senate
Biit
Artie Commission
Carolina Trading School
Greentille Harstaw
Gorry
Rei
Gumiard
Virginia Briefs Cover Banquet Talks and Local Incidents
Qo Swangon and Mr Richards spoke at the Commercial Association banquet in Banville. Governor discussed Virginia while Richards addressed local industries. The report lists several officials and witnesses, plus a fatal freight accident near Farmville and a train injury near Roanoke. A fire in Madison destroyed a bowling alley and grocery building with heavy losses. Various civic actions and court notes follow including a hospital proposal and trustee inquiries.
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Mr Richards
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Southern Railway
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Virgina
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Aiken Commonwealh
Thomas Hamlin
H L Boatwright
EB Bouldin
Willianmn
James I Pritchett
Lo BR Con- Vear
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Danville
Prdasii
Madison Arenas
Second Street
Edgar Donthan
Maryland Happenings Highlights A Victim, Veteran Resignations
Maryland items report a railroad superintendent resigning effective January 31 after service from Frederick to Thurmont. The Germania Maennerchor Club Cumberland faces liquor license conviction for member supplied beer via written orders. A Cumberland family tragedy unfolds when a shotgun fired during a gathering killed Lloyd Ward. A coroner’s jury deems Charlotte Ward’s death near Robinsonville a murder without a suspect. An assault incident in Hyndman leads to fines for Harvey Holler. Railway shops at Cumberland to close Saturdays. Southern Railway lays off all local shop workers with resumed full time February 1.
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Washington Post
Spencer
Employes
Southern
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Ebrge
Notre
Testiay
Plans Good Roads Congress Petition for More Pensions
Special to The Washington Post Cumberland Md Jane Grothers promises cooperation with National Good Roads Congress for Baltimore convention in early April about 200 delegates expected, Maryland supplies 10 percent of delegates from other states joining to push federal road funding and appropriations. Senators and congressmen allied with the movement to attend.
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