CONFIDENT GF VICTORY IN VIRGINIA FOR DEMS
Special to The Washington Post reports confidence that Democratic unity will deliver victory in Virginia in November. It cites Judge Walker’s actions and party leadership as strengthening prospects, predicts Parker and Davis win by large margins, and notes potential gains in West Virginia. Estimates a Democratic House majority by mobilizing white and suppressed black votes.
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Lightning Strikes Yard Killing and Injuring Residents
Severe storm delivers heavy rain and hail as lightning strikes a pecan tree in the yard of WoT Llarsei two miles from Waverly. A man and his son were killed or badly stunned, and several others injured.
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Water Works Contract Awarded for Lynchburg City Supply
The Lynchburg water works awarded the contract for a new city water supply dam on the Pythar River, 21 miles from the county seat, with plans for a 60 foot high crest and a 1.25 mile dike. Percy Nowlin and Kimo Bernard selected as chief residents overseeing labor and materials, with bonds issued at 4 percent interest to fund construction through a 30 year term.
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Registration Officers and Local Marriage Notices Stir Norfolk Area
In a Westdoaf elections meeting officials appointed for registration duties. Promotions and transfers were noted across several posts. Meanwhile July 12 reports include marriages of Annie Cleveland Wicks in Richmond and Miss Gertrude Buchanan to Allen White in Pine Street Baptist Church, Norfolk, with further nuptials ending in Roanoke and Winchester churches.
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Prosecution Seeks Liberty for Two Accused in Kessler Murder
Detectives from Baltimore identify two men held in Norfolk for the Chester County tollgate keeper murder. John O'Brien and John Day, both claiming Baltimore homes, deny guilt and vow innocence as Lancaster officers coordinate transfer for trial. O'Brien, wounded by County Officer Chase, slowly recovers while assertions of prior trolley car robbery surface.
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Fire destroys Millington business district in blaze
Millington Maryland suffered a major fire that wiped out the town hall post office two hotels and several stores. The local volunteer company lacked enough water and called Wilmington Delaware for aid. heavy rain hindered firemen but failed to stop the flames. Loss estimated at 250000. Miss Florence Forbes died of fright. Millington lies in Kent County on Maryland's Eastern Shore.
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Convict King Prolongs Privileged Imprisonment in Richmond
Special to The Washington Post from Richmond Virginia July 12 former Alderman John M King sentenced to a year in jail and fined for bribes may receive early release this month upon payment of the fine if not he faces an additional three months. His friends seek a gubernatorial pardon. King has enjoyed comforts of home during confinement and laments that imprisonment prevented his marriage to a beautiful young woman.
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Gift From T. J. Ryan Aids Virginia Building Fund
Governor Montague received a 2500 dollar check from Thomas J. Ryan of New York to aid furnishing the Virginia building at St. Louis. A letter dated July 9 from Ryan accompanied the check asking state commissioners to accept the funds as needed. He notes the building is not yet complete for the funds and requests forwarding the check to the commissioners.
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Brentwood Citizens Elects Local Officers in Trentwood Md
Hyattsville July 2 The Citizens Association of Trentwood Md at its regular meeting held July 11 elected officers for the ensuing year President Charles T Johnson vice president EB H Roberts secretary L W Sorrel tank secretary W A Holder treasurer D Snead and an executive committee of Dr John Z Keenan Col Laps D McCord and A L Hughes The retiring president received thanks and the new officers were installed The society admitted nine new members The association is in flourishing condition Special to The Washington Post Hyattsville Md July 12 Justice John Hickey gave L A Blake an agent for a soap concern fifteen minutes to leave town on charge of violating the hawkers and peddlers law Blake claimed he charged only express charges Judge Hickey disagreed and Blake left town Armor Plated Remains From Federal Soldier Shown in State Library
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Virginia Obituary Notices From Chatham Area
Mrs. John Nuckols dies at home near Banister after lingering illness. Survived by husband four sons and two daughters. Garrett Giles, long time county resident, dies at home after short illness at about eighty one. Civil War veteran and farmer survived by widow and five children.
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Alexandria News in Brief Police and school trustees elected
City Council elects police commissioner for Furst ward and fills vacancies on the school board. Officers discussed sewer, street and safety measures while approving small appropriations. Also noted were local deaths, birthdays, and a Virginia pharmaceutical convention at Buckroe Beach with about eighty members.
Col Avirett Injured In Cumberland Pressroom Accident
Col Avirett editor of the Evening Times sustained serious injuries in the Cumberland pressroom when caught in moving machinery. He suffered head wounds, a torn arm muscle, a chin gash, and a breast laceration, was taken to hospital unconscious and later regained senses. His wife accompanied him. he is a state game warden and son of Rev. James Battle Avirett. The Cumberland Typographical Union strike ended with a compromise, boosting annual pay by 500 to 600 dollars per office.
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Asheville Bank Case in Federal Court at Asheville
In a Asheville federal court Judge Keller heard a motion to crash the bill of indictment in the Breese embezzlement case. Defense argued grand jurors Phifer and Marlin were disqualified for unpaid state and county taxes. The court sustained the district attorney’s demurrer as to the plea in abatement while reviewing cited references. The indictment details alleged embezzlement of funds from the First National Bank at Asheville. Dickerson and W. H. Penland are listed as co defendants.
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Fatal accidental shooting in Suffolk narrative
Nansemond County report from Suffolk July 12 states seventeen year old John S. Pruden was mortally wounded by a .22 caliber bullet fired accidentally by his sister's husband George Williams twenty. Williams and Pruden had retrieved the revolver to kill cats, Williams believed all chambers fired and discharged the weapon striking Pruden in the left breast near the heart. Doctors say recovery impossible.
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Pardoned insane inmate narrowly escapes Virginia pen
Silas Martin once faced a thirteen year term after two car burglary convictions in James City County. Governor Montague granted a conditional pardon after Ohio State Insane Asylum authorities recommended treatment. Martin had recently been in Columbus asylum and escaped two months earlier.
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Mount Zion Church expels Rev Wines for heresy
The Sixth Mount Zion Church in Richmond expelled Rev W W Wines after a dispute over doctrine. The church, now led by Rev R V Peyton since Rev John Jasper, plans an ecclesiastical council to settle the matter as agitation grows in colored religious circles.
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Virginia Editors Meet in Blue Ridge Springs
Special to The Washington Sun. Virginia Press Association met in annual session at Blue Ridge Springs on July 12. slow arrivals postponed first call to afternoon, adjourned until tomorrow at 4 pm. Congressman Carter Glass, president, urged committees, Roanoke visit invited, Glass left early for family illness. Vice President Botts Lewis to preside. Gridiron Club departs Lake Toxaway for Washington with Southern Railway officials. Mecklenburg GOP to field full county ticket. county convention to be named by chairman J F Newell. Hyattsville High School contract awarded to C C Wheelock for 910,137.
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Not Interested Turns Away Aggressive Caller
A man enters a office, sits close, and pesters with bold talk and foul breath. The narrator cuts him off, declaring no interest in his business and effort to end the encounter quickly. No further details provided.
Charges in Chartreuse affair end in parliamentary rebuke
July session of the Paris Chamber of Deputies voiced regret that Premier Combes faced charges, rejected bribery claims, and declared the premier and government above suspicion. A disorderly debate followed as deputies censured for conduct and a mock laurel crown was offered to Combes.
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France and Vatican Clash Over Bishops Resignations
Paris reports that eight days after Nisard recall bishops faced Vatican pressure to resign. Cardinal Vannutelli urged Rome's action, but French Premier Combes and minister blocked removals citing concordat rights. Vatican demands within fifteen days. Combes and government protest to protect state authority.
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Infant growth and weight standards from medical bulletin
A fragment from The Literary Digest notes Pinard’s method for infant growth verification and presents average weights by month, stressing normal variation around these figures. Political and civic items follow, including Richmond ordinance on officials holding other posts and the Trieste arrival of an American squadron. An advertisement for Dr Agnew’s Catarrhal Powder ends the snippet with drugstore mentions.
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