Richmond Politician Moves to Fund Primary Debates
Charles V Jaredith, a leading Richmond lawyer allied with Gov Montague, proposed a plan to raise money for the upcoming Democratic primary. The proposal urged appointing a precinct committee to secure funds, including a Judge in each precinct, while opponents warned it could aid Montague. The committee postponed a decision to Friday as the fight intensified with Montague supporters and Democratic officials rallying to secure backing.
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Electric cars crash injures six near Richmond
A collision on the Seven Pines electric line near Richmond Virginia injured six people and left several others shaken. Motorman Newell Doyle suffered a crushed foot and sprained leg while Mrs J S Steinbrecher Thomas Smith W H Wooldridge and Joseph Rantolph were among those bruised. The crash followed brake failure as two cars approached a switch and they collided at high speed. One car was demolished and flying glass caused minor injuries to several passengers.
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Joseph Rantolph
Flying Glass
Cousin Kills Young Farmer in Wytheville
Samuel Pattison, 22, a farmer from Crocketts Cove, was shot dead by his cousin Kelly Halsby, 18, as he returned from Wytheville. Halsby fled into the mountains after the confrontation. Officers are in pursuit. Pattison was about to wed a Wytheville fiancée.
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Crocketts Cove
Kelly Halsby
Pattison
Halaby
Purault
Fhiela
Schooner Captain Shoots Himself After Visit To Wife
Special to The Washington Post Petersburg Virginia June 30 Howard Ford captain of the schooner 1 FP Pierson shot himself in the temple at the home of Kate Bell Bombard Street after seeking an interview with his wife living under the name Beulah Carter She knocked the weapon away and fled Ford 25 26 native of Vineland New Jersey married Beulah Carter in Annapolis Maryland in February She arrived in Petersburg last May and was staying with relatives Ford died instantly in the parlor after the shot A suicide by a man whose wife had left him over life at sea
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Annapolis
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Southaropton County
Five Years for Ohio Hump Port Norfolk Post Office Robber
Frank Williams known as Ohio Hump, convicted of robbing post offices in three states, was sentenced to five years hard labor by Judge Edmund Waddill in federal court. He gets one year credit for time already served in jail. The Port Norfolk robbery on June 3, 1904, funded the haul of $450 in money and postage, with John F. McCarthy aiding the case and later testifying. The sentence follows testimony and gang connections. other members face trial in Richmond.
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Charleston
John F McCarthy
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Virginia State Board of Medical Examiners
Woman on Trial for Death of Son in Richmand Court Case
Witnesses, all women neighbors, testify that Mira Estelle Townsend Smith beat her seven year old son Ralph to death after claiming illness. The mother admits whipping the boy for an evil habit but says death was not caused by the punishment. Defense cites medical experts while prosecutors highlight a grim scene.
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Ralph
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Littles
Virginia
Police
Alexandria
Negro Accused of Murder After Canal Drowning Near Woodmont
Louis Bishop twenty son of Joseph Blehon of Bideling Hill drowned in the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal near Woodmont ten miles west of Hancock. Andrew Jenkins colored twenty jailed charged with pushing Bishop into the canal. Jenkins says Bishop intoxicated fell in towpath mud hole and was rescued. Bishop disappeared thereafter. Investigation by Justice Sutton and Constable Rhoades.
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Joseph Blehon
Bideling Hill
Hancock
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Carroll County
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Cumberland
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Williamsport
Justice Sutton
Rhoades
Lumber Boat Went Ashore Off Cape Lookout
The lumber laden schooner John R Deering ran aground at Diamond Shoals near Cape Lookout on Thursday night. The Cape Lookout life saving crew rescued all eight aboard after they threw 125000 feet of lumber overboard. The vessel was floated and anchored in Lookout Bight and is now safe. Tug Hianche from Wilmington is en route to assist. It is expected the Deering will proceed to Boston.
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Virginia Obituary Highlights From Frederlehaburg Area
Obituaries from Frederlehaburg and nearby areas note the deaths of Mr Yobtert Oliver, 67, near Wrights Chap, married three months to Mia Late Wright. Mrs Emily A. Drew, 77, Southampton County. Richard B Ambruws, 57, former Atlantic Coast Line machinist. Mrs Jemima Mountjoy, 80, King George County, paralytic stroke. Annie Beals, widow of Merion Bants, ? . Harvey Hamilton, prominent Republican lawyer, founder of Hamilton Institute, Mendota. multiple mourners named for survivors and services scheduled across Virginia towns.
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Petersburg
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Southampton County
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King George County
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Grundy Exchauan County
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Grundy
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Washington County
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Scottish immigrant wife drowns at Georges Creek mine
Mrs Ronald Stewart aged 33 from Scotland killed herself by drowning in a tank at Mine No 1 Georges Creek Coal and Iron Company Lonaconing Cumberland Ma. Her husband worked for the company. She leaves two children. Stewart had been ill for some time and is thought temporarily insane.
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Georges Creek
Confession Ties Murder Plots in Raineburg Tragedy
Special from Cumberland Maine reports Henry Rose, an elderly rural mail carrier, confessed to forging James B. Miller’s name on a $2000 note. Miller died in a warehouse fire, and Rose later implicated in the Miller case as authorities pursue the deaths of Harvey Rose and his wife at Rainsburg. Authorities consider a single hand connected all crimes.
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Imade
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Rainsburg
Skeleton Found in West Virginia Cliff Tied to Prewar Murder
Workmen along the Fairmont to Clarksburg line unearthed a well preserved skeleton under an elm in a cliff near Shinnston. A coin with an owl’s head was found beside it. Local legend links the remains to a wealthy cattleman killed for his money before the Civil War by river gangsters along the Upper Monongahela. The cattleman’s body remains missing.
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Solons of Maryland Dine at Close of Annual Bar Meeting
The Maryland State Bar Association concluded its tenth annual meeting with a banquet at the Hotel Hamilton in Hagerstown. Notable jurists attended as toast responses honored the bench and local bar, with officers elected and delegates named to future American Bar Association activities.
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Baltimore
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Cumberland
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High Court of Chancery
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Washington County
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Carroll County
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Prince George County
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W Burns Trundle
Baltimore City
James A. Dennla
Frank G Turner
George Weems Willants
Conway W Sams
Charles H Stanley
Milton G. Urner
Frederick County
Summer Furnishings and Comfort Oriented Furniture Focus
Our stock emphasizes hot weather practicality with Prairie Grass Reed Rattan and Cane pieces for indoor and outdoor use. Silver gray maple and weathered oak options are highly popular this year, offering wide price ranges and a larger selection than any other city establishment.
Rixey libel suit set for July in Virginia court
The summer term of the United States Circuit Court for the Eastern District of Virginia convenes in Alexandria on July 3 with Judge Edmund Waddill presiding. Key cases include Congressman John F. J. Rixey and his brother C. Jones J. Rixey vs CA Stevens over alleged defamation, seeking $30,000 in damages each.
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First National Bank and City Developments in Alexandria
The First National Bank, designated depository of the United States, reports assets of 100000 capital and 145000 surplus with directors including Chas R. Hooft and J F Mur. Nearby, the new union passenger station on King Street nears completion as temporary tracks await westward readiness. Mrs Adameon of Alexandria Hospital travels to Cane Rodier for vacation. Miss Johns and Miss Crit tenden oversee care in her absence. A reflection on the three essentials in life emphasizes money health and a good pharmacist, highlighting W F Creighton & Co as a leading local druggist and prescription provider.
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Auction sale of Cismont farm near Keswick Station Virginia
Trustees offer the valuable Cismont farm of about 62 acres near Keswick Station in Albemarle County for public auction on Wednesday July 6. The property includes a mansion with eight rooms, outbuildings, good timber and open land, two road frontages, and two separate farms possible. Terms: cash on half of purchase price and credit for the rest in one and two years with bonds. homestead exemption waived. For information address P B Barbour, trustee, Gorcomminits, Va. Christmas, Assistant.
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Alexandria Merchants urge placing business notices here
Alexandria readers are urged to send business announcements to this department. The Post reaches over 9 percent of local homes and advertisers may gain profitable returns. Items cover sales, jobs, public notices, court reports, and local events with frequent mentions of Alexandria figures and area firms.
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New Hotel Ram mell and Alexandria notes in brief
In Alexandria and Mount Vernon, notices report the historic Ram mell hotel at 126 130 North Royal street boasting a famed fifty cent dinner. The Washington-Chiapas Rubber and Realty Corporation is chartered with offices in Alexandria. Other items include savings for children, gas bill discounts, railway track repairs, a plan for iron poles, coal orders, and local civic updates.
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Savings and public notices pop up in Alexandria piece
An Alexandria clipping highlights savings with Virginia State Deposit Corporation offering 3 percent interest, mentions Kate Lloyd Smith at UVA summer school, and notes city actions including a warranty deed for 120 dollars and a gas bill discount. Also references Samuel P Fisher’s nomination, Judge Nicol’s Europe trip, and local school closures.
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