Jamestown July Fourth tributes spar over corporations
Governor Hughes and President Wilson spoke at the Jamestown exposition reunion of descendants of the Declaration of Independence. They urged restraint on corporate power and proposed strong laws to punish stock manipulation and unlawful acts by corporate leaders. The day closed with patriotic songs and a benediction as plans for a permanent descendant organization took shape.
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New York
Princeton
Elughep
Sta
Whitson
Socjaliam
Wilson
Abram Sltmon
Washington DC
Endowment movement opens national deaf meeting
The National Association of the Deaf opens its eighth annual convention in Tamestown Exposition with a plan to raise an endowment fund of at least 0000 dollars. Dr Edward Miner Galaudet of Washington DC announces he has written to Andrew Carnegie John D Rockefeller and Mrs Russell Sage seeking gifts. Several hundred deaf mutes from nearly every state attend, presided over by President J W Wedite of Colorado Springs. The opening invocation is by Ro W Micasles of Little Rock Ark, featuring a sign language Lord’s Prayer by all delegates.
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Norfolk
Nanal Association of the Deaf
Tamestown
Edward Miner Galaudet
Washington DC
Higher Education For the Deaf
Andrew Carnegie
John D Rockefeller
Russell Sage
W Wedite
Colorado Springs
Cole
Ro W Micasles
Little Rock Ark
Negro Building Opens At Jamestown Exposition
Norfolk July 4 the negro building on the Jamestown Exposition grounds held its formal opening and dedication today The program featured Prof Kelly Miller of Howard University Giles B Jackson of Richmond Maj Morton of Hampton Institute and others In his address Miller urged the race to face problems with manly optimism and the forces for equality to stay ready for progress despite hostility and prejudice
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Norfolk
Jamestown Exposition Grounds
Kelly Miller
Howard University
Washington D
Giles B Jackson
Richmond
Maj Morton
At Hampton A Institute
Miller
Arthway
South
Mimon
Geo
Peace on the Warpath by Powhatan Guard in Norfolk
Washington Post reports July 4 dispatches from Norfolk describing patrol tensions after a clash involving the Powhatan Guard. Officers regret any misconduct by soldiers. arrests and dismissals follow, with private charges pending and injuries noted. A separate Raleigh item records marriage licenses issued in Rockville. A Ballville fatality notes a former man run over by a train after sleeping on the track.
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Washington Post
Norfolk
Powhatan Guard
RB Haldeman
Kentucky
Henry W Carpenter
WSM
Ana Ma
Thormpson
South Carolina
Willwame
Chivalne
Feran
Joseph Brashear
G Maskinga
Brashear
Papea Farris
Norfolk and Western Railway
Ballville
Culpeper Horse Show Opens With High Class Exhibits
Culpeper Virginia July 4 opening day of the Culpeper Horse Show and Racing Association meet drew about 500 spectators. Washington Stables led by T Keane and Allen Potts showcased top entries with Garber & Garber Julian Morrie and local riders prominent. Several prizewinners across classes included harness and hunting events, with notable performances by Mrs Allen Potts Cobham and Warrenton entries.
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Epecia
Washington Post
Culpeper
Culpeper Horse Show and Racing Association
Piedmont
Virginia
Allen Potte Garber & Garber
Julian Morrie
Thomas T Keane
Washington Stables
Vra Allen Potts
Charlies Smith
Warrenton
Richmond
Harsen
Jewel
Garber & Garber
Harrisonburg
Thomas Y Keane
Washington DC
Floyd
Rlxey Culpeper
Lady Hay
Thelma
Kam & Payne Culpeper
Farkbacker
Firet Loré Golden Herman & Ult Mman
Wacretion
Juliep Morrie Kenwick
Monta Cristo Garber & Garber Harrisonburg
Bradford Prize Winners at Radford Fourth of July
Special to The Washington rooks at Radford on July 4 describes the Southwest Virginia Agricultural and Live Stock Association festival. racing premiums totaled $100, with about 100 horses on site. Bad News owned by L K Kelly won the free for all in three heats. Minnie Thompson of Roanoke was second. Sweet Heart of C oT Bunch was third. Other race winners included Brooke, Truty J, Storm Scud, and a rain-ruined 241 trot. Several events were canceled or halted, including the silver cup road race, the four foot jump, and a best lady rider award. A separate Negro Fourth of July celebration in Roch Spring reported a fatal stabbing during a brawl.
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Washington Rocks
Radford
Southwest Virginia Agricultural and Live Stock Association
Bad News
L K Kelly
Greene & C
Minnie Thompson
Virginia Breeding and Training Awsnda
Ion Roanoke
Sweet Heart
C Ot Bunch Pleasanton Cat Wan
Brooke
Virginia Breeding and Training Association
Grace Cecil
Meb Hickson
Lynchburg
Waa
Fete Kelly
Joseph P Banna
Roanoke
H C Brackenridge
Fincastle
John M Hanna
Vote
J MH Lewis
Cecilland Maid
Captain Cook
Avivers
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WW Carr
Christansburg Accond
TV Haley
Queer
Ernest Bullard
Teuman Bullard
William Harnart
Mra
A J Zink
Christiansbure
Charles Senden
Resnoke
Ile Norre
Prince Pal Frank Salence
Cassell
Baldwin
Bard Shetland
Vaughan Edge
Toyrner Pitzer Tied
SGC Pony Tare
Eane
Piret
Weeost
JB Vaughenind
Carr
Fourth of July Observed by Bethel Farm Fire Dept Parade
Bristol Virginia and nearby towns celebrated July Fourth with a long parade led by Col Leedy and Col Miller, followed by Virginia volunteers and firemen in uniform. The event included races between fire brigades, flags, bunting, and a Kings Mountain battle re-creation by descendants, drawing many visitors and local spectators.
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Washington Post
Front Roys
J Vluly
Betlet Farm Fire Department
Leedy
Miler
Seventy-second Regiment
Virginia Volunteers
Waller
Hagerstown Ma
Charlestown
W Va
Winchester
Berrysville
Lirray
Etrasburg
Woodstock
Harrigonburg
Alexandria
Pointu
Warrisonburg
Burns
Burg
Bristol
Kings Mountain
Suspect shoots in Montgomery County as Souder battle continues
Charles L Souder lies in critical condition after a robbery and shooting at Redland, Montgomery County. A description-matching suspect fled toward Wheaton and Galtherburg, was chased and fired upon by deputies, and a second possible suspect was halted near Wheaton. Blood trail noted, but identity remains uncertain.
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Charles L Souder
Montgomery County
Clae
Washington Post
Rockville
Redland
Souders
Rédland
Galthersburg
Sherittgall
Wheaton
Sherif Quinter
Rock Creek
Change for Miss Loving in Washington Report
Special to Thy Washington text Richmond July 4 reports that Elizabeth Loving of Nelson County daughter of Judge William G Loving was acquitted of murder. The case involved Theodore Estes whom the judge accused of drugging his daughter. Elizabeth, described as nervous, planned to visit Boston with friends before leaving the state for rest.
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Richmond
Elzabeth Loving
Nelson County
William G Loving
Houston
Theodore Estes
Tug Burned at Norfolk Near Campostella Bridge
A steam tug Virginia owned by O If Smith of Norfolk burned to the water’s edge near Campostella bridge in the Elizabeth River at 3 o clock this morning, apparently from spontaneous combustion. Only the steel hull remains. Loss estimated at 10,000 dollars. W Simmona, a former U S local inspector of steam vessels, saved a sleeping cabin boy who would have perished.
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Virginia
O If Smith
Campostella Bridge
Eizabeth River
Simmona
United States
Performer Falls From Pole Drowns Bathing in Patapsco River
A trapeze performer fell about forty feet while attempting to rescue a drowning student, Robert Goodbread, at Fort Howard. Goodbread, a Webb Academy student from New York City, died after the fall near the Patapsco River. The incident drew a large crowd and occurred during a public exhibition. Goodbread’s body was brought to a hospital in Hagerstown, Maryland, in critical condition. A separate report notes a five year old girl, Florence W. Jones, was crushed to death by a park wagon near the Blue Mountain House in York, Pennsylvania. In Petersburg, Confederate Veterans began a movement to erect markers at principal battlefields and a monument to General Willam Mahone.
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Paapsca River
Fort Howard
Baltimore
Robert
Goodbread
Putnam
Warhinston Post
Brooklyn
Joseph Janson
Washington
Hagerstown Md
Florence W. Jones
Griffith Dores
York Pa
Blue Mountain House
Petersburg
Washington Post
of & P
Willam Mahone
Coffee Complexion and Postum Help
A reader describes dark blotches on the face and body believed caused by coffee. After switching to Postum Food Coffee, the complexion improved, and nerves steadied. The note credits digestion and dietary changes, mentioning Dickinson and Blakemore as related references.
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Georgy Nase
Benue
Dickinson Mies
Blakemore
Ee Road
Wellville
Pkga Doo
Pega
Virginia Weddings Fatally Injured by Fall
Special to The Washington Post reports Fatally injured by a fall from a trolley car near Hagerstown Mrs George Ringer of Frankstown died at her son Howard Ringer’s home in Rockville. She was 60 years old and survived by her husband and several children Otto Linaweaver Mies Nellie Neville Spytal. Earlier Otto Linaweaver aged twenty one and Miss Nellie Neville aged twenty were married in Rockville by Rev Thomas H Campbell at the Baptist Church.
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Washingtoniana Special Co
Washington Post
Rockville Vd
Circuit Court
Harry Crowthers Stanabury
Julia Sanford Davenport
Washington
Otto Linaweaver
Mies
Nellie Neville Spytal
The
Rockville
Tenth Street
Wellie Neville
Thomas H. Campbell
Baptist Church
Mary Jonson
George W John
South Alfred Street
Sha Wana
Emancipation Day Leans on Lincoln Lawn Rally in Alexandria
The Fourth of July celebration in Alexandria featured Emancipation Proclamation observances led by Magnus L. Robinson and speakers including Prof J W Coles. A parade of activities included a Lincoln portrait unveiling, addresses urging work ethic, and a play about Stewark James Morrison. Separate incidents covered include a horse injury from a cannon cracker, a theft arrest, a bas eball game victory for The Invincibles over Del Ray, and a southbound electric railway collision scattering ice cream and cake.
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Alexandria
Lincoln Lawn
South St Asaph Street
Magnus L. Robinson
St Paul
J W Colea
Washington
Arso
James Morrison
Trenton
United States
P W Garnett
Mocrigan
Police officer shoots fugitive during street chase ends in hearse
New York patrolman George Hampshire shot Nathan Hinder on West 27th Street as a crowd gathered for a prize fight. Hinder was wounded in the calf and carried to New York Hospital in a hearse where his wound was found. The chase followed a disorderly melee involving Joseph Ecobardt and others. Hampshire fired after Hinder fled, and the suspect dropped to the sidewalk.
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George Hampshire
Hampshire
Hinder
Joseph Ecobardt
Hpitipahirs
Baisly
Ecohardt
Sixth Avenue
Twenty-seventh Street
Humpahire
Thiawale
Hampshiin
Alleged Burglar McKay Arrested in Edgewater NJ
A man named John K McKay playing a police inspector in a theater production was arrested in Edgewater New Jersey on counts of housebreaking. Dentists reported burglaries and gold fillings taken. McKay held for grand jury with a $7000 bond.
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Fighting Fate
John K McKay
Neudo
Edgewater
Forfeiure
Howlett
New Jersey
McKay Allny Schlesinger
McKay
Dentista
Dragon Hodges Metz
Ott Building
James T McLanahan
T Street
Lewis Farrelly
Farragut Agquere
John P Devlin
Charles HE Cocksey
Thirteenth Street
Charea Didet Ims
Millionaire fugitive escapes custody during Toronto extradition appeal
Jermar Bartels, a Syracuse brewer, arrested in Welland on perjury charges, faced extradition. In a Toronto hearing Judge Wells ordered extradition. Bartels, who appealed, escaped from custody near court opening as the sheriff briefly left him in a corridor. guards pursued, delivery of the decision expected soon.
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Toronto
Toronto Ontario
Jermar
Bartel
Bartels
Three Die in Mine Shaft Chain Break at Cedar Point
A La Salle County Coal Company shaft accident at Cedar Point killed three men and injured two others when a cage chain broke while descending with eight men in two cages. Foreman William Smart escaped by gripping the chain as Hogan Benson and Charles Agnew died. Frank Basaalan was found dead, body driven to the wall seventy two feet from the bottom and later cut free.
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Minera
Spring Valley
la Salle County Carbon Coal Company
Cedar Point
William Smart
Hogan Benson
Charles Agnew
Frank Basaala
Bronson Howard in Row Over Tennis Racquet Incident
George Bronson Howard and contractor William Engle were arrested after a dispute on a North Avenue streetcar. Howard says a man shoved him aside while he helped his sister alight, then swung a tennis racquet at the man. Engle alleged was struck. patrolman separated them, both released on collateral for a hearing.
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Washington Post
Baltimore
George Bronson Howard
Wiliam Eungie
Howard
Baltimore Country Club
Engi
Fourek
Engle
Divorce Suit Against Reverend Dalrymple Ignores Calm
In Worcester Massachusetts Rev Charles W Dalrymple a gray haired minister linked to a May flight faces a divorce suit. Miss Flora B Weston is named as co respondent and a letter from Weston is cited as the basis of the petition claiming misconduct during months while Mrs Dalrymple was away for a nervous breakdown.
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Weahington
Worcester
Mass
Charles W Dalrymple
Weat
Flora B Weston
Dalrymple
Boise Witness Killed on Wrong Train
Frank Schmelzer of Silverton Colorado, member of the Miners Executive Board, was killed near Denver when he jumped from a moving train after realizing it was the wrong one. He was en route to Boise to testify in the Has wood trial and had been on a short visit to Silverton. The incident occurred in the suburbs as he called to the conductor to stop and release his grip.
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Jompa
Denver
Colo
Frank Schmelzer
Silverton
Wantert Federation of ‘Minera
Wes
Schmelzer
Boise
Haswood
Death of Miss M. O Ridout in Annapolis
Miss M. O Ridout dies at the Chase Home in Annapolis Maryland on July 4. She was the daughter of the late Arlande Ridout owner of the Wattehall estate near Chesapeake Bay opposite Annapolis Mills. Ridout descended from the Ridout who served as secretary to Horatio Sharne.
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Mingien
Annapolis
Milss Milile O Ridout
Chase
Wy Bhe
Arlande Ridout
Wattehall
Chesapeake Bay
Severn River
Annapolie Mills
Ridout
Toh Ridout
Horatio Sharne
Garden Vigil Notes From Houston Post
A reader recalls checking a neighbor’s garden and finds plants clearly up and thriving after a delay. The note mentions chickens kept by neighbors and comments on garden timing.
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