Governor Mann Attends Camp Maneuver Amid Red Blue Tension
Governor Mann visits Virginia camp for a combined Regulars and Guardsmen maneuver amid a Reds versus Blues contest. Night practice is abandoned due to complications as units drill, parade, and probe tactical arrangements near the headquarters, with Colonel Vaughan leading the Virginia contingent and guards splitting duties.
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Iret
Doyen
Ek Creek
Bitdae
Fate Tage
BLUE RIDGE INN BURNED IN SUDDEN FIRE AT NIGHT
A sudden blaze destroyed the Blue Ridge Inn in SQaenernt Vauly. Patrons and several guests were rescued as flames swept through the building around midnight. The fire department battled the blaze. nearby streets were closed and the cause remained under investigation. Local officials and owners reported damage estimated near ten percent of the structure with partial roof collapse. Authorities interviewed witnesses and coordinated with neighboring towns for assistance.
Mayor Indicted for Murder in Virginia Railroad Stop
Mirt aextile Virginia July mayor Beusman of Glenry county indited for murder of David Ware. The case involves Hatmo and Ben Jans Beatnall Jones. incident occurred weeks ago at a Norfolk and Western Railway station.
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Toesesy
Glenry Acounty
Taal Ben Jans
Beatnall Jones
Ant
Traveling fortune teller loses $5000 suit in Danville
Rosena Melton a traveling clairvoyant sued Julian W. Fretwell manager of a Danville grocery for damages. The jury sided with the defendant after claims of extortion and enticement were raised. Fretwell had been fined in mayor's court for a disturbance incited by the incident.
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Washington Post
Danville
Rosena Melton
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J. W. Fretwell Grocery Company
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F. G. Melton
Lynchburg
Fretwell
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Still Tied On Congressmen In North Carolina Balloting
Special to The Washington Post Raleigh July 7 After three nights of balloting the Democratic convention for North Carolina Fifth district resumes voting with little hope of breaking the deadlock Gov Glenn and Morehead are central figures as party factions maneuver to influence leadership.
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Washington Post
Raleigh
N. C
North Carolina
Charles M. Stedman
Glenn Six
Aft
Morehed
Duncan
Morehead
Iis
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Hoosevelt
Hagerstown Water Dispute Heats Up Injunction Granted
The Washington Post reports Judge Hetson granted a temporary injunction against Washington County Water Company. The company allegedly violated its franchise by curtailing pure mountain water and supplying outside city limits, prompting the city to seek relief pending litigation. July 7 dispatches from Hagerstown.
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Death of Dr L B Henderson in Durham N C
Local dentist Dr L B Henderson died in Durham North Carolina tonight. He leaves two daughters and a son who served as a captain in the Confederate army. The rest of the text appears to be garbled and does not provide additional coherent facts.
Lessons on Work Ethic from Franklin to Gladstone
The text passages urge persistent, conscientious labor as moral duty. It quotes Franklin and Gladstone era wisdom, urging humble tasks, self discipline, and doing ones best in every role to build character and noble womanhood.
Property values raised in Alexandria 1919 assessment
James B. Fitzgerald submits the 1919 city assessment showing an overall $1,064,499 rise over 1910 figures. The report notes new buildings and underassessed properties, with some reductions, and indicates a tax-rate reduction proposal may revive as city tax stands at $1.90 per $100 plus a state tax of 10 cents.
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Atoxandria
Alexandria
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Corporation Court
Fitzgerald
Ttig
Alexandria Briefs from Local Courts and Social Events
In Alexandria, Ramuel Walker pleaded guilty to stealing a watch at Fort Myer and received three months in jail. J. H. Craven posted bond on impersonation charges. A September 24 session will discuss land condemnation near Occoquan. The Civic Improvement League hosts a Marshall Hall excursion to raise funds for almshouse screens. Miss Mabel Cragg Hunter married Thomas Cragg at Washington Street M E Church South. The couple left for their honeymoon, with money reportedly taken from her pocketbook. Alva Aerie elects John A. Rice as Eagles delegate for the St. Louis convention and plans Eagles Day at Luna Park. Elks’ excursion features races and rides at Marshall Hall. M. M. Parker Lodge attends Andrew Jackson Lodge, conferring Master Mason. The funeral of G. W. Hyde was held at Wheatley’s Chapel with burial at Union Cemetery. Mrs. Mary Sipple dies in Washington. burial in Alexandria planned. A negro youth, Henry Carter, arraigned after a burglary report by Mary Reynolds.
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Eastern District of Virginia
Edmund Waddill
Ramuel Walker
Fort Myer
Alexandria City
J. H. Craven
Occoquan
District of Columbia
Fairfax County
William E. Dunnington
W. C. Murray
Washington
Mrs. Cragg
North
John A. Rice Eagles
Alva Aerie
Fraternal Order of Eagles
Alexandria
John A. Rice
National Organization
St. Louis
Eagles
Luna Park
Insects Bite Kills Girl Weston in Alexandria
Misa Muriel Weston, 16, daughter of Thomas F P Weston of 610 Queen Street, died at Alexandria Hospital after operations for blood poisoning believed to stem from a venomous insect bite. Born in Congares S, she had funeral services at St. Pauls Protestant Episcopal Church at 3 pm and her body was to be sent to Congares for burial after the service. The bite occurred in the yard near her home about ten days earlier when she was stung on the chin, a pimple forming and not improving with ordinary treatment before rapidly worsening.
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Thomas FP. Weston
Queen Street
Alexandria Hospital
Miss Weston
Congares
St. Paul's Protestant Episcopal Church
Weds Naval Surgeon in Elizabeth City
Miss Elizabeth Selden Baxter daughter of Mr and Mrs Whiley Pherson Baxter and Dr George Carroll Rhodes of the U N were married at the bride’s parents home with her sister Mrs Stephen Mann of Baltimore as matron of honor. The bride is a great niece of Rear Admiral and Mrs Selden of Washington D C Delegates elected Petersburg district conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church South adjourned to meet next July at Carson Va and named Dr William F Drewry R H Okennon of Petersburg R B Hardy of Stoney Creek and J W Rogers of Dendr on for the Richmond general conference in November
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Washington Post
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N. C
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Whiley Pherson Baxter
George Carroll Rhodes
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Selden
Washington, D.C
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Richmond
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Stoney Creek
J. W. Rogers
The Silver Horde installment in The Post of 1909
A fragment from Harper and Brothers 1909 shows travelers stranded near Kalvik Alaska aided by Cherry Malote and Chakiwana. The tale centers on a fishing town rivalry, ambitions, and a perilous voyage as characters pursue machinery and fortune during a harsh season.
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Traveline Companial
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Frightful Passage Across Straits Stalls Plan
In Katmai, Emerson, Fraser, and companions debate a dangerous crossing to reach the steamship. Native leaders refuse payment for aid and weather and tides threaten the voyage. Fraser, irritable and hurt, resists then declares readiness after two days of rest as the group arms for a perilous paddle in treacherous straits.
Desperate voyage through the Katmai blizzard
Fraser Emerson and two companions endure three days trapped by a brutal storm and searing cold at Katmai. After recovery Fraser minds pain while they press onward in a bidarka across fifty miles of open water toward Kodiak, battling icy seas, freezing spray, and shifting winds as night falls.
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Carriages and Vehicles For Sale In Washington Listing
Antique and modern carriages and mounts advertised with rubber tires harnesses and ironwork. Items include Hrewster vietavia and Miniatore vietoria priced from 1,095 to 1,950, plus baskets, broughams and phaetons. Storage and sales offered by WILLIARD STORAGE and Mayer & Co with contact details and dates.
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Geut
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Washington
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H. K. Houser
Mayer & CO
7Th St
Coniftun
Ballinger Goes West on Inspection Trip
Secretary of the Interior Ballinger left Washington for a westward inspection tour possibly lasting months. He is accompanied by a stenographer and a secretary. First Assistant Secretary Frank Pierce will act as Interior secretary during Ballinger's absence while he visits reclamation projects Indian reservations and national parks. Deaf Pastor Admitted to America. The Rev Karl Olsen a Norwegian clergyman was admitted after prior refusal at Ellis Island on grounds he might become a public charge.
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Washington
Ecinney
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Frank Pierce
America
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Karl Olsen
Clergman
Ellis Island
France Accepts Washington Statue Gift for Paris
The French foreign office set August 18 for ceremonies presenting Virginia’s bronze Houdon statue of Washington to France. The sculpture will be installed in Paris for public view.
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