Fire Fatalities In Virginia Household Blaze
Special to The Washington Post reports a devastating fire in Bedford City Virginia where seven people died and a child was cremated in a house destroyed by flames. An overturned lamp ignited the blaze after a death watch gathered around a coffin. Victims include Anthony Franklin Rupert Franklin and others. two children were rescued and two more burned in a cabin estate fire.
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Lightning burns her toes in water thunderstorm scare
A woman narrowly escaped death during a severe water thunderstorm when lightning struck near her feet. She sustained burns to her toes but survived with minor injuries, and authorities warned residents to stay indoors during storms.
Guests at Hunt Breakfast in Loudoun County Event
Leesburg Virginia January 7 Middlesex Hunt Club met English hounds at Sycoline near kennels for a top run of the season. Led by Master Higginson the field chased north three miles then south toward Goose Creek before the pack scattered and were recalled. An elaborate hunt breakfast at Grasmere followed hosted by Master and Mrs Higginson with many attendees listed including Chamberlain White Reid Gasquet Di Zerega C C Saffer Chichester Heflin Shelton Heflin Swart Lynn Castleman Rogers Mason Dodd Ball Henderson Lackland Swart and others.
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Logate Brooks and Bride Reported in Orange Hotel
Mayor Pai received a telegram from Mayor Perry of Orange about A Powell Brooks and his former Miss Delilan E Watkins staying at Parrott's Hotel in Orange since last Friday registered from Baltimore. Friends left Alexandria to join them and were due back this morning. Detectives Connelly of Southern Railway also sent word the couple were at Parrott's Hotel. Inquiry sought details on the youths homes amid questions about their status.
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Vote for repeal bill assembly acts at once Virginia legislature
The Washington Post reports that house and senate roads committees favor repeal of the Richmond Fredericksburg and Potomac Railway parallel bill. Unanimous senate support for repeal and house approval point to an early vote by Thursday. Roanoke judgeship contest to be settled at Democratic caucus Tuesday night between Roy Smith and Waller Staples with endorsements contested.
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New Army Lieutenants From Civil Life and Service
Jubal A. Early Jr from Bristol Tennessee received infantry appointment among four longest second lieutenants from civil life and service. Charles P. Holingsworth of Bel Air Maryland also listed among residents. Dein Hall, son of Gen Hall, and George Ruhlen Jr of 18% G Street NW are named among appointees. Webster A Capron of the Marine Corps will leave the Marines to join the Army.
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Habeas Corpus for Gypsy Identifies Prisoner from Iowa
Witnesses from Iowa travel to identify a Serb detainee named Luvian Martino at the Alexandria prison. Attorney Brumback seeks a writ of habeas corpus in a sheriff’s court with Judge Thorntice presiding. Prescott Company elects officers as an injunction targets Mount Jerusalem Baptist pastor Rev. members commanded test. Funeral held for R. C. Triplett.
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Fire at Standard Oil tank damages Canton plant
A blaze began in a logs oil tank at the Standard Oil Company plant in Canton Baltimore County and spread to two other tanks. Firemen confined the flames and drew off three tanks while estimating damage between 90 and 600 dollars. Yard supervisor Mickei Kenrsdy was injured by an iron pipe and sparks from a shifting engine are suspected as the cause.
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Survey Nears Completion Promoters Propose Frederick to Great Falls Line
Frederick, Md directors of the Washington and Gettysburg Rail committee appointed as promoters of a proposed extension from Frederick to Great Falls to connect with the Great Falls and Old Dominion line into Washington. Theodore J. Hing of Washington reported the preliminary survey was nearly complete and the group would meet Friday next at Dr Llewellyn Jordan, president, to review.
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Washington
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Wasington
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Foundry Plant Burns in Washington Port Area
Fire destroys Pure Ne Foundry Company plant in Lyesborg Virginia causing total loss of buildings and fittings. The property owned by Ne Foundry Company includes George W. Case J. D. Dillon and W. Buildings. Fire date January 22. Estimated loss about 50 dollars with insurance coverage.
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Flames at Ocean View
Pilots' Association faces turk and woe amid partray insurance issues affecting Ocean View air operations and potential delays for local flights.
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Roanoke Jury Acquits Linamood of Murder Charge
Roanoke jurors found Linamood not guilty of murder in the killing of Stanley. The defendant testified he acted in self defense after being attacked by Stanley’s brother during a January assault at a Roanoke residence.
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Missing details hamper Virginia wedding notice
An incomplete early 20th century Virginia marriage notice reports Ina and Howard Apges exchanging vows at a Middle County residence. The fragment mentions the bride, J. H. Decker, and a Montpelier groom, but key names, dates, and places are missing or garbled.
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Baltimores Artillery Chief Faces Mental and Physical Review
Lieut. Col. Clarence Deems, commanding the Baltimore artillery district, appeared before the Department of the East retiring board at Governors Island for mental and physical examination to determine fitness for active duty. Capt. Chase’s letter and a prior court martial feature in testimony as observers noted Deems’s affection for his dog, while the hearing, led by Col. H. Heistead, continued with testimony from officers including Maj. Richard and Capt. Shimer on Deems’s health and conduct.
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A Yankee Tourist at the Columbia stars Hitchcock
The Columbia Theatre presents a revived musical comedy titled A Yankee Tourist starring Raymond Hitchcock. The show, a reworked version of The Galloper, keeps the plot but adds about a dozen songs and polished chorus finales. Hitchcock showcases his stage presence with broad smiles and robust singing, supported by Flora Zabelle Helen Hall and an able company delivering lively musical numbers and witty dialogue.
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Attacked by highwaymen cited in Hancock case at Fort Barrancas
War Department received papers in Maj William F Hancock Coast Artillery Court Martial case in Atlanta over alleged pledge violation. The report notes highwaymen robbed Hancock, who is from Ohio, and provides an account of the assault and robbery in the street. Also reports the death of George Isaac Anderson at 28 after a train fall in Cumberland, and lists naval and Marine personnel changes and assignments.
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Fort Barrancas
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Atlanta
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Maryland Obituary Highlights Local Figures
A Maryland obituary notes the death of M. Harsesty at his Burnt Mills home from paralysis, leaving a daughter Jan. 2 Henry G. Feldderman, a prominent figure in Baltimore politics, who died this morning from Brigh’t disease complications. Widow survivors are mentioned.
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Nervine and Pills Claim Heal Grippe Aftereffects
An advertising testimonial from Thornburg Ohio touts Dr Miles Nervine and Nerve and Liver Pills as remedies for grippe related nervous system weakness. The speaker reports stomach strength returning, bowels normalizing, and partial recovery after using the products, with a money back guarantee offered by Miles Medical Co positioned in Elkhart Indiana.
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Father John’s Medicine Praised for Curing Cough
William Vedder of 3 Ingersoll Avenue, Nebraska, writes of a severe pneumonia last fall. After four months a persistent cough and failed treatments, a shopmate urged Father John’s Medicine. He reports immediate relief, a full recovery, and continued use for twelve bottles, ending in renewed strength and endorsement.
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Four Buildings Burn in Thurmond Area Fire
Special to The Washington Post reports early morning blaze in Thurmond, West Virginia destroying Hurvitz & Lopinsky store, AR. E. Duncan grocers, Thurmond Opera House, and Harrison Ash dwelling. Firefighters and contents lost. Lopinsky clerk Stern injured leaping from second story. Also: Morgan Dod of Madison County, Virginia, fatally shot by accidental shotgun discharge returning from a shooting match near Skrland.
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Balloon bidders seek cash for secret inventions
Reported bids to the Signr Corps for a dirigible balloon project draw odd responses. One proposer asks $5000 cash to share his mind’s measures. another claims a machine to drop a vehicle from 10 miles would enable a trip from a midwest town to the White House yard. The era’s curiosity and the push for payment before invention are clear.
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Sailor's Death Ruled Accidental After Train Fight
A resort of a result of the .aque regart img the death of H. 8. Martner. 4 naval apprentice. at Nevrport. ar Admiral John P. Merrell, was been receiv ed at the Navy Department. Yousz net's death resulted from 4 cint on the brain, following a fist fight on the training ship Cumberland. From the nature of the report Feerence at the department is tha t Saft sloves ed in the contest, and the barred in the presence of several offers and doctors. F eNSGUNTers Witull Pay sonable bounds are regularly indulged in low war vessels, and countenance, tan opposed by the denaiment in fu ance of the athletic sparze. No 'on the repert, whi of the judge ado myendation of enca ction has been taxen is new In the hands sate general far reqom-
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Brig Gen Crawford Retired From Active Duty
Brig Gen Medorem Crawford formerly colonel of the Coast Artillery Corps was placed on the retired list for age. He hails from Oregon and is in line with Gen J M Davis in the Department of the Gulf. Retirement creates expected vacancies to be filled by the President in coming days. Movements of naval vessels mention arrivals and departures including Leonitas from Besancon and other ships en route to various stations.
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Army Leaves of Absence and Transfers Summary
Army orders announce leaves of absence for Col James Mo Marta quartermaster general to February and Maj George Palmer Twess fre Infavisy to January 7. Also listed are Maj Wendell L Simceon of the Nineteenth Infantry, and Lt Alearo F Woolaide of the Coast Artillery. Transfers route personnel to Philadelphia Sedt Bertienen and garrison school in Peet Mass.
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A Chiropractic Cure in a Humble Tale
A woman thought to have consumption sought many physicians. A chiropractor claimed he could cure if not too far gone. He applied a spinal adjustment during a cough, the cough stopped briefly but returned. the patient later recovered a sound lung function, mocking doctors.
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