Potter Sermon at Naval Academy Inspires Midshipmen Choir
The Right Rev Henry Potter preached at the Naval Academy Armory service in Annapolis with a large midshipmen audience. Notables included Rear Admirals Goodrich and Cook and Mrs Warfield. Music by a midshipmen choir featured bass solo by William Pierson and solos by Ralph Stewart Harold Burdick and others. Prof Charles Zimmerman led with organ. Bishop Potter spoke on service and influence via Andrew bringing Peter to Christ, urging lifelong guiding spirit and commitment to God and country. Afternoon sermon at St Anne's Church emphasized the superiority of Christianity and featured a refined music program.
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Maryland
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Knoxville
Tenn
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Philadelphia
Ralph R. Stewart
Huron
S. Oak
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Lawrence
Kan
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Academy Band
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Bissop Potter
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Politics in Frederick County for Commonwealth Attorney and Sheriff
Special to The Washington Post from Winchester Virginia dated January 27 notes Frederick County politics heating up five months before primaries. Two Democrats stand out for commonwealth attorney with Herbert S. Larrick and R Graynett Jams. Sheriff race features Clark H. Purcell opposed by County Magistrate Luther Pannett.
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Washington Post
Winchester
Frederick County
Herbert S. Larrick
R. Graynett
Sherif Clark H. Purcell
Luther Pannett
May Become Temperance Town in Tennessee
The Washington Post reports Bristol Virginia temperance supporters vow to rid their city of gallows if the Adams law is extended to Bristol Tennessee. Clamor grows across Tennessee for extending prohibition, affecting nearby Bristol Virginia. Dr FP Ramsey resigns as president of King College in Bristol after four years of service.
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Tennessee
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Virginia Obituary Notices From Chester Area
Obituary notices report the deaths of Lola Carter wife of Kateigh Carter aged about 35 at home near Berryville and Jan Strider widow of John H. Strider of Halltown with multiple children and spouses named in Charleston Washington and Baltimore. Also Holland Kibler aged about 30 of Kimball County Virginia noted for illness and past work.
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Chester
Lola Carter
Kateigh Carter
Peat Berryville
Lewis Melveating
Charieaton WooVa
Jan Strider
John H. Strider
Hall Town
Sanfernon County
Shere
John P. Hess
Baltimor
Wok. Marshall
Hentucky
Det ‘Roptoxon
Ohio
Charles N. Goletan
Laura Strider
Charleston
Luke C Strider
Washington
Ds Witt Strider
Charlantown Luray
First snow storm grips Virginia cities
Winter snow bands sweep across Virginia with Richmond reporting several inches on the ground and continuing snowfall. Bristol and Petersburg see subfreezing temperatures as Danville and Newport News record fresh snowfall with five inches in parts and streetcar service strained by the storm.
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Brecal
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Richmond
Bristol
Virginia
Mercury
Petersburg
Danville
Newport News
Liquor men accused plan to raise $30,000 in Virginia
Norfolk Va Jan 27 Rev R H Bennett president of Randolph Macon College and state superintendent of the Virginia AntiSaloon League told Second Presbyterian Church that the Virginia Liquor Dealers Association is raising a $30,000 fund to influence the next Virginia legislature to pass laws to thwart the league. He cited that over 1,000 saloons have been closed by the league and warned that liquor interests fear for their trade in a few years unless counter action is taken. All Norfolk churches opened pulpits to anti saloon speakers today.
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R. H. Bennett
Randolph-Macon College
Ashland
Virginia Anti-Laloon League
Second Presbyterian Church Today
Virginia Liquor Dealers’ Association
Bennett
League
Inkula Cargo Fire Shuts Inward Hold in Chesapeake
The British steamship Inkula, towed to Newport News from Norfolk, burns in her forward hold. Firefighting tugs have fought the blaze for two days, removing hundreds of smoldering cotton bales. Damage to cargo could reach about 7000 dollars if the fire remains confined. The ship, en route from Galveston to Liverpool, was off the Capes when the blaze started.
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Inkula
Galventon
Averpool
Capes
Tobacco prices hold steady amid large warehouse sales
Special to The Washington Post from Petersburg Virginia reports weekly tobacco sales at several warehouses remained strong with the Weed market rising as buyers bid with vigor. The top price reached 27 cents per 102 pounds. Week sales totaled 96 715 pounds and year to date 2 974 435 pounds. Lynchburg Virginia notes heavy sales of common and medium grades with fair leaf color and size but softer texture. Prices across grades eased and the trade remained active, signaling improved sentiment for planters bringing in tobacco.
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Petersburg
Lynchburg
Skater Rescued After Ice Breaks at Winchester Dam
Roger Jones, a well known Winchester youth, nearly drowned at the mill dam while skating with friends. Ice gave way in twenty feet of water and he sank, but companions pulled him from the depths after throwing a rope. Special to The Washington Port. Winchester Va. January 37.
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Winchester
Washington
Roger Jones
Depot Union Planned by Baltimore and Ohio and Southern
Announcement from Strasburg Virginia states the Baltimore and Ohio and Southern Railroads will build a costly union depot at Strasburg in Shenandoah County where the lines connect. Plans were argued at a conference between J E Spurier, Shenandoah division B and O, and J B Lake of the Southern. Special dispatch from Washington roat. Cumberlang Maryland, January 2 percent.
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Washington Post
Winchester
Baltimore and Ohio
Shenandoah County
J. E. Spurier
Shenandesh
Lake
Southern
Maryland Obituary Bits From Frederick County
Freder M Jan 27 Former Judge William 3. Black who served two terms on the Orphans Court bench in Frederick County died at his Thurmont home aged seventy eight. Survived by sx children one is Rev Luther Black of Reading PA a prominent Lutheran minister. Telegram from Sangertown PA announces death yesterday of Mrs Apple mother of Prof J H Apple president of Woman's College of Frederick and Rev AT Apple Loch Haven PA formerly pastor of the Reformed Church in Washington. Rev Dr J M Sehick new pastor. Boyds Jan 27 Mrs Grimes wife of John Grimes a well known resident near Clarksburg died this morning aged sixty eight of dropsy. Survived by husband and one children four dona and two daughters Annap 15 Jan S Joseph Taylor aged twenty night son of James S Taylor of this city died last night of tuberculosis and Bright's disease. He is survived by a wife and Jones ebtta.
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Orphans' Court
Frederick County
Thurmont
Luther Black
Reading
Lutheran Church
Sangertown
Apple
J. H Apple
Woman's College of
Frederick
Dona
Annapo
Jan S.joseph Taylor
Naight
James S. Taylor
Bright
Jone Ebtta
Three Officers In Danville Duel Fatally Wound Suspect
In Danville Virginia a running pistol duel in the Tenderloin district left merchant Reynolds dead after officers mistook him for escaped prisoner Albert Adkins. A wounded man named Tom Corbin described the shooter. Reynolds was identified hours later. Reynolds, about 28, from a respectable family, was married with children and had a drinking problem.
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Danville
Tenderloin
Kreb
Reynolds
Chatham
Smith
Edwards
Morris
Albert Adkins
Tom Corbin
Corbin
Adkins
Rixey Seat Not Cleared for Opposition in Coming Race
Washington Post dispatch details potential candidates for Congressman John F. Rixey's seat in the Eighth District, Alexandria backing C. C. Carlin amid rumors of other contenders. Reports note possible rivals including Charles B. Nicol, George Shackelford, F. Donohoe, John Bryan, and Charles White. Also reported: Mrs. Elizabeth Marbury's death near Glymont, Md, and local incidents including a gambling raid on George Davis's house, a wreck recovery for Bertha Peake, George Lyles' burial in Alexandria, and a derailment delay of an electric train near Spring Park.
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Washington Post Bureau
King Street
Alexandria
John F. Hixey
C. C. Carlin
Carlin
Charles B. Nicol
Prince William County
George 3. Shackelford
Orange County
Donohoe
Fairfax County
John F. Bryan
Loudoun County
Charles White
Fauquier County
Rixey
Navahoe Floated After Shoreing Near Ble Island
The Clyde steamer Navahoe captained by McKenzie, ashore for two days in the Cape Fear River near Ble Island, was floated unharmed by tugs Bianche and Marion with help from the revenue cutter Seminole. It then headed to Wilmington to sail to New York tomorrow afternoon. Separately in Norfolk, plasterers at the Jamestown Exposition agreed to return to work but will not receive the demanded wage increase, though they will be paid on Saturdays at the scaffold. In Cumberland Md a two story residence of Skelly Brothers near Cresap town burned with contents, about $20 cash burned. loss estimated at $7,000. owned by ex County Commissioner John B. Gunning.
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N. C
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McKenzie
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Marion
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Cumberland
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Cresaptown
Big County
John B. Gunning
Ship's Boilers Defective on Steamship St Paul
Special to The Washington Post New York Jan 1 The steamship St Paul of the American Line arrived from Southampton and will sail Wednesday for Newport News to receive new boilers over four months The vessel has long had boiler trouble and reduced speed compared with the St Louis James Carnegie the superintending engineer will travel with the ship to Newport News Cant Passow will accompany the shipyards and others will take leave.
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Millionaire Harry Oelrichs Cleared in Hotel Buckingham Assault
New York Jan 27 A magistrate discharged Harry E Oelrichs nephew of Hermann Oelrichs in a case accusing him of felonious assault on George Sloan head waiter at the Hotel Buckingham. Sloan testified Oelrichs punched him and kicked him in the billiard room after a row during a dance. Sloan vows to pursue damages despite the ruling.
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Harry E. Oelrichs
Hermann Oelrichs
George S. Sloan
Buckingham
Crane
Yorkville Court
Elbert H. Hamlin
Wall Street
Sloan
Qelrichs
Oelrichs
Sonova
Qelricha
Col
Franklin Bartlett
Twenty-second Regiment
J. E. McGowan
Sjoan
Oclnicha
Virginia Wins Trophy In State Athletics Meet
The University of Virginia captured the silver trophy for most points at the Richmond athletic meet, finishing with 36 points. George Washington University and Central High School tied for second with 14 points each, while Newark Y Co contributions helped Coates of Newark edge Lorando of George Washington in the 880.
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Richmond
Hickman & White
Washington
University of Virginia
Charlottesville
George Washington University
Central High School
Kemper
Lorando
George Washington
Burch
Granger
Woodbury-Forrest
Coates
Newark Y. Co
Rune
Univer. of Virginia
Randolph Macor
Geo, Wah
Univert
Ma A
Wash. Johns
English Crew to Visit for Harvard Match Race
Cambridge Jan 2 The Harvard Varsity crew manager received a letter from Cambridge England boating authorities announcing that an English crew will come to America this fall for a match race with Harvard. The Crimson hope for a contest and a return race on the Thames this autumn.
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Berlin Talks End Harmonious Trade Talks Fail To Yield Treaty
Berlin reports on January 2 say the American and German telecommunication commissioners wrapped up harmonious sessions. No commercial treaty was negotiated, but a basis for one was established pending approval by the Reichstag and American Congress. Joint work focused on customs practices, with an aim to avert tariff friction and foster long term mutual advantage.
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Reichstag
Berlin
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Roosevelt
Sporty Fox Terrier Spoils Ring Mystery
A Raleigh clerk recalls his fox terrier Sport swallowing a diamond ring left on a dressing table. After a fruitless search and late-night commotion, the dog coughed up the ring near the dressing table about 3 a.m. Sunday, revealing the culprit in a dramatic household mystery.
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Raleigh
Girard Street
Mr. Colling
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Lstlesaly
Woman of Mystery in Nice Dies in Controversy
A famed Second Empire actress known as Lea d'Asco, Mme de Lagrange, was found dead in her Nice boudoir with a bullet to the brain. Officially ruled suicide, friends suspect murder for hidden funds. Her life included a Vatican wedding to Count Gabriel Tri Pier de Lagrange, later remarriage to Count de Lestapid, and a long struggle to run a zoological garden amid creditors and sensational tales. The case remains closed with mystery surrounding her death and past exploits.
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Countess de Lagrange
Mme, Lagrange
Lea d’Asco
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Mother Eve
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Singapore
Cimlez
Europe
Kaiser Victory Alarms Over German Election Result
Paris reports that French press largely views Germany’s election as an endorsement of imperialism, alarming Britain and France. The Lanterne laments renewed armament clashes, while Jaures cites 1863 factors and The Echo de Paris blames socialism for internationalism and perceived weakness. Brussels papers note People’s view of a bourgeois coalition triumph, yet see hope in Catholic Rheinish Prussia.
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Giron
Echo de Paris
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Rheinish
Prussia
Paris Letter Reaffirms Vilatte As Archbishop of Antioch
Vilatte, American head of an independent Catholic movement, writing from Paris to Le Figaro insists on his claim to be Archbishop of the Patriarchate of Antioch founded by St. Peter. He seeks recognition of his episcopal powers and the ordinations he expects to perform in France before returning to America, despite attacks.
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Virginia Woman With Sanity Questioned Is Removed To Hospital
Virginia woman Mrs Carolina Spring 41 of Taylorstown visiting sister Mrs William H Robey at 4 Seventh Street SW was examined by Dr Helden after complaints of illness and taken to Wash Asylum Hospital for a thorough evaluation by experts today or tomorrow. The physician pronounced the case one for alienists and the incident followed an extended visit and medical call.
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Carolina Spring
Taylorstown
William H. Robey
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R.-. Helden
Wash Asylum
Ambassador Reid Recovers From Voyage Illness
Ambassador Reid has recovered from a cold that developed into influenza and kept him in his cabin for two days while sailing from New York to London. The update comes as he rejoined duties after the Atlantic crossing.
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London
Ambassador Reid
New York
Bravery Saves Dynamite From Fire on Work Train
Cumberland Maryland January 27 Thomas Neville foreman of a Baltimore and Ohio work train saved many lives by carrying dynamite from a fire near a loaded car to safety. He fought flames to reach the explosive and acted without volunteers. Special to The Washington Post. Washington Post service.
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