Virginia Primary Sparks Speculation on Independent Surge
In Richmond VA report, liberals fear a strong independent bid could swing the state legislature. Stubbs seeks speakership as Democratic nominees line up for nineteen house seats and several senate races. Voter turnout remains low, with multiple districts awaiting primaries and possible party stampedes.
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Richmond
Stata
Democrata
Senate
House
Parks
Page
Barly
Greeny
Ward
Winchester
Lawrie Campbell
Ecit
Ntoth Aluriet Flord W. King
Awvenin
Aietrt WA
KILLING OVER TAX RETURNS IN COUNTY DISPUTE
A dispute over tax returns ends in violence as County Treasurer Joe Barr is fatally attacked following a confrontation with a county commissioner and local figures including a state senator. Officials say the conflict arose over tax matters and county finances.
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Sitabell
Tite Ty Wim
Joe Barr
Bart Sun
Tix Freres Bandaigh
Waterward
Ueather of
Burleson
Randalph
Hoy Bitten by Rabid Cat in Protective Attempt
A boy was bitten by a rabid cat after he tried to protect it from a dog. He sustained injuries to the hand and arm while the animal struggled. The incident occurred as bystanders cheered and the boy and family sought medical care, with the lad later taken for treatment in Baltimore.
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Selata
Howe
Cecil
Crobere Griff
DefriMih
Balt Nero
Neck Broken By Swing Rope Tragedy In West Virginia
Mother discovers lifeless two year old son Charles Kline tangled in a swing rope in Clarkshoro West Virginia on June 30 The incident followed by a report of a fatal train crash near Wayne County and a church dedication where skulls were crushed in Hagerstown Maryland The article also notes Rev I S Russell completing a map of the Episcopal Diocese of Southern Virginia and references Jamestown’s first colonial church site.
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W. Va
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Yrara
John Kline
Harstoan
George Barnhart
Hagerstown
Berkeley Springs
Linstis
Aursland
Wayne Cas
Saccotee Wa
New United Brethren Church
George P. Hott
J P Smuld
Annille Pa
W. F. Gruber
Martinsburg
W. Vi
T C Harner
Dayton
Washington
Bristol
Russell
Emmanuel Episcopal Churrh
Canada
Virginia
Jamestown
Maryland Weddings Report From Rockvilly and Harwood
A Maryland wedding column notes Rockvilly Jans 3 Otla Hathbone Thornhill of Culpeper Virginia and 200 Misa Zit Man Peart Sarry aged twenty eight of Harwood were married yesterday by Rev White at the minister’s residence. Also Hattie May Penney of Foreat Glet was married at noon yesterday at Grave Episcopal Church Waomida with relatives and friends present as Rev George Hi McGraw officiated.
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Otla
Grave Episcopal Church
Waomida
A.lerke
George Hi McGraw
Dauebiar
Bre
Alice
Divorced Couple Remarry After Seven Years
Special to The Weahington Port Roanoke Vs June 81. A Methodist minister, Rev. John Whiteworth, and his wife, previously divorced, remarried in seven years. The pair had lived in Indian Territory and Virginia with their two daughters. After a custody dispute, a reconciliation led to a ceremony in Romnoke with the family present.
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Weahington
Roanoke
John Whiteworth
Whiteworth
Misa Fannie Aler
Franklin County
Baltimore
Indian Territory
Virginia
Httle
Thay
Franklin Court
Hia
Hin
jRomnoke
Contractor tied to peonage arrested in North Carolina
Special Agent Hoyt of the Department of Justice arrested E. A. Kline, contractor on the Raleigh and Pamlico Sound division of the Norfolk and Southern Railroad, in Granville NC on peonage charges. After a preliminary hearing he posted 2500 bond for next term at New Bern. Twenty foreign laborers from New York quit work and were jailed as witnesses until they agreed to return to work. Hoyt will stay in the state to prosecute the cases.
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Hoyt
Department of Tuatice
E. A. Kline
Raleigh and Pamlico Sound
Norfolk and Southern Railroad
Granville
N.C
Kime Ar
Federal District Court
New Bern
Kims
New York
Angi
Local Option Campaign Draws Support in Washington County
A large temperance mass meeting at St John s Lutheran Church featured anti saloon workers aiming to pass a local option law. Speakers included Rev Dr S W Owen Rev J M Tombaugh Rev Dr Jacob S Simon and Rev Dr Edwin T Mowbray. An executive Anti Saloon League committee will seek pro local option legislative candidates at county conventions.
Lynchburg Murder Suspect Captured After Uproar
Special to The Washingtons Times reports at Lynchburg Virginia on June 3 Toe Mirenheimer, drunk, shot and killed Mrs Flora Walker and wounded Mrs Martha Drewry. Captured near Candlers Mountain after being wounded by his own pistol and guarded to hospital. Coroner's Jury rules Mrs Walker died of pistol wound. Officers struggled to stop vigilante violence.
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Lynchbure
Toe Mirenheimer
Flora Walker
Martha Drewry
Candiers Mountain
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Mirenheimer
King's Mountain reenactment draws crowds in Bristol
The Battle of King's Mountain will be staged in Bristol on July 4 by descendants of the original heroes. Railroads plan special trains to handle big crowds, with appearances by noted figures like Daniel Boone. A grand parade of floats carriages and ponies will accompany the event.
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Washington Post
Bristol
King's Mountain
Agat Wis
Daniel Boone
Baltimore and Ohio Conductor Tries Suicide by Razor
Cumberland Maryland reports a Baltimore and Ohio Railroad conductor, aged forty six, attempted suicide at his Glenwood home yesterday by cutting his throat. His wife found him in a pool of blood in the cellar. He is reported to be in a precarious health but expected to recover. Friends and associates are being questioned about the act.
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Cumberland
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Lancaster
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Pittsburg
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Lt 3S
At & Joss
Tala May Pease
Crowd Watches Lovings Dine in Route to Rockville
A Washington crowd gathered as Judge Loving and his wife arrived in the city from Mauston for a luncheon at the Salon depot restaurant. The event drew spectators near the Rockville license office and reflected a notable social moment in early June.
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Loving
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Salon Depot
Ministers Rally For The Post Jamestown Contest Leaders
Seven pastors push to lead The Post Jamestown Exposition contest with Rev J Luther Frantz and Rev Boone in front. The race closes next Sunday as ministers from Catholic, Presbyterian, Reformed, Episcopal, and Lutheran churches vie for votes and potential Jamestown guest status.
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Javier Rrante
Mark's
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de. Frantz
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First Presbyterian Church
Rev
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Petersburg
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Durham
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Ee Young
James D. Buhrer
Boston
Eale
John Lee Aliaon
Gunton-Temple Presbyterian Church
George Batley
Dr. Bailey
Jamestown
Alligon
Balisy
Reformed Church
Roosevelt
Bohrer
Episcopal Church
Dunlap i
Lutheran Church
Weather aids tobacco at Lynchburg weekly report
Weather in Lynchburg Virginia this week stayed warm and moist aiding tobacco growth. Prices remained unchanged as reports indicate fields showing healthy stands and rapid growth across many portions of the region.
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Lynchburg
Mother of Bristol Celebrates Eighty Sixth Birthday
Mrs. Malinda King Anderson known as the Mother of Bristol marked her eighty sixth birthday this week. She was born near Bristol in 1820 and married Joseph R. Anderson, Bristol founder, thirty five years after her birth. She was the sole surviving daughter of Rev. James King, pioneer minister and King College founder.
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Briatat
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IBM
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King College
Virginia Weddings and Exposition Portraits Display
Virginia weddings report a home ceremony at the Stevans residence with Blanche Stevans wed to Dr. George Pinkard Hamary of Schuyler. Also noted are garden-style flower girls, organist Evetrn Feeuian, and Rev. Dr Hy officiating. Separately, Joan Kennedy announces Jamestown Exposition displays from the Library with 10 portraits and about 1,000 documents in a mahogany fireproof building costing $135,000 to $140,000, guarded and staffed. The exhibit includes entries from several states and organizations. In Cumberland, Md, the body of Frank Henry Sanders was found along the Western Maryland track near Thomas, W Va, with death under investigation after being run over.
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Stevans
Blanche
George Pinkard Hamary
Schuyler
Sazal Fce
Elizabeth
Ant Sanat
Misa Evetrn
Feeuian
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Peelsyw
Washington Son
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Massachusetts
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Fane
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Catherine Sanders
Thin Chy
Maryland
Thomas
W. Va
Long List of Names and Figures in Alexandria and Nearby
A lengthy roster of individuals from Alexandria City and surrounding counties with numerous monetary figures appears. The list names residents and officials across Alexandria City Arlington Fairfax Loudoun and includes totals and sums alongside personal names. A separate item notes former Senator Henry G. Davis accepting plans to build a Presbyterian church in W Va at his own expense.
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Charles E. Kane
Henry Wenzel
John Slattery
D. M. Pierce
George W. Haron
Little P. Batley
Miax
Eola Ice
M. Ro McGlausen
M. Robinson
Ida E. Kappler Dutch Newman
Mary Kelly
Helen E Walmsley
Misa E. Smith
Misa Katie Spencer
M. E. McKea
Alf
le Butte
E. W. Crump
John W . Proctor
Edward Mc
Burton
Liebschutz
Myron J. Jones
William Foley
Elizabeth Bradfield
M. Williama
Misa B. Goutt
Torey Satheron
William Lackey
G. W. Walker
Charles E. Gannon
William Swarts
Willam
Hudson J. Wipt
Peanut Crop Improvement Promises in Petersburg Region
The Washington Post notes a noticeable improvement in peanut yields across Petersburg area counties following recent rains. The report cites ongoing assessments from local agents and sketches persistent financial strains impacting farmers. A separate Maryland incident records a suicide at St James Hotel, with authorities attributing it to personal finances and regional economic pressures.
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Washington Post
Petersburg
Religious Church Notices List with Clergy Names
A fragmented OCR list shows multiple church names and reverends with scattered figures, including Holy Comforter Catholic Cheren, Rev. J Luther Praate, Mark's English Lutheran Church Rev. Donald MacLeod, Mint Frebyiecis Oar Rev. £.G. Dunlap, John Mplampebusch Rev. Jena B. Baheer, First Batormet Chore Rev. John Lee Allison, Guaton-Temple Presbyterian Church Rev. George Bailey, and Western Presbyterian Church.
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Fred N. Webber
J. P. Megrew
C. F. Beers
Peter White
Charles &. Boone
Luther Frantz
Frank C. Hall
Donald ¢. Macleod
WH. Graham
F. C. Dunlap
John DB. Grawford
Franklin Moore
Misa Lily Carter
George F. Smith
George F. Smith Miss Gertrude § David L. Frank, Dosegh §. Jacobo Misa Grace E
Cranford
Misa Ruth Hawkin
Elmer Bonn Gharies
Lewis Mra
Lulu
Hammond
Balle V. Drjaabook
E. M. Burke
Frank J. Sobotka
Mary A van Nes
Elizabeth Tyfor Evans
Baden
Mion Mabeau
Bassie Jones
D. Yoakley
Mildead Wallace
Ray
James C. Buhrer
Mia Cecelia Backley
William T. Webb
Duker C. Lik
Helen H Albbe Maud Wilts
John C. Bray
Margaret Pobey
A. B. Fowter
W. Dy
Anna Eb, Baier Jonn M. Quy
Mise Balth
Bernard A. Hoar
N. Bissman
John FR. Newman
A. Lieder
Samuel J. McMichael
M. RR. Thorp
Misa Jommin Vogt
Witlam
Dunningham
T. B. White
L. Altlan
M. Hiatt Frank Laurie Mies Arcenna McQueen
Henry Utley Mino
Mary Ford
George Malley
Data C. Holland
Blanche
Weat
J. W. Michael
Hanty
Arthur C. la Dus
F. P. Helsier
J. Whitehouse
Bowers
Harry J. Platt
George Gi Suck
J. Luther
John Lee Allison
Guaton-Temple Presbyterian Church
Four Generations Gather at Summer Hill Then Hear News
Misa Virgin ie Corse hosted a family gathering at Summer Hill Fauquier County with four generations present including relatives from Fauquier Loudoun and New York. A Madeira toast marked the occasion. Separately a Culpeper death of Wo N Smith was reported, with details of his Confederate service. Police urged restraint on Fourth of July celebrations and warning against selling noise devices.
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Fauquier
Loudoun
Gecselon
Jane Carter Beverley
Robert Beverley
Lexington
Albert C Murdaugh
Washington
M Randolph Turner
J Steven Mason
Rutledge
John Maga
Hil Top
Wiliam Beverley
Thoroughfare
J. Bradshaw Beverley
Meadowvale
Loughborough Turner
Kinloch
James R. Foster
Glenville
Pinckney Carter Herbert
Philadelphia
Randolph Turner
Montrose
Edith G. Corsa
Jacksonville
Fle
Edward Turner
Elwyn
Francis Turner
Jacqueline C
Marshal
Ryan on withdrawal from congressional election race
F R Ryan explains his withdrawal from the recent congressional contest. He describes how rumors and miscommunication, including suggested retirements and a leak about his exit, influenced the race. He reports notifying Nicol Gordon and Carlin and regrets the public spread of confidential plans.
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Nicol
Cariln
Gordon
Orange
H E
Loudoun
Leesburg
Stove
Bis
Carlin
Ryan
Young Girls Accuse Him In Secret Cult Leader Case
Special to The Washington: In Logansport Indiana on June 30 Joseph Gates founder of a secret religious cult urging seven girls to cling to him faces a serious charge. Miss Margaret Baller thirteen alleges Gates lured her and six older girls to his room giving money candy and jewelry while claiming Elbie commanded it.
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Ind
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Margaret Baller
Gates
Cotton in Poor Condition Reported in North Carolina
Reports from Central North Carolina indicate a weak cotton crop with at most half a crop expected. Cotton has scarcely reached six inches in height for this time of year, while corn is growing more robustly. The Washington dispatch cites Petersburg June 30 field observations.
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Petersburg
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