West Virginia Republicans Conclude Seattle-Style Convention
The Republican state convention at the Casino Wheeling adjourned after a fierce two-day struggle with intense factional lines. Dawson’s nomination, tax reform fights, and a strong Swisher surge shaped the platform endorsing Roosevelt policy, anti rebate measures, and a push for primary elections. Delegates praised Elkins and Harris, while party leaders warned of looming battles in November.
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Demco
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Ubla
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West Virginia
Republican Party
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Refrigerators on Sale with Cold Storage Models
Refrigerator prices and cold storage showcases are highlighted with discounts. Ads promote durability, even cooling, and long ice freshness. Prices range from 11.50 to 95.00 with various model names and sold by Cold Storage listings.
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Marton Ae
Sercers
Moses and Company Settlement in Train Fatality Case
W B Moses and Sons of F Street Connecticut against the Atlantic Coast Line Railway reached a compromise after railroad attorneys agreed to pay 360 dollars. The suit followed the death of Babb’s eighteen month old daughter Rossia who was killed by a passenger train.
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Atlantic Coast Line Railway
Babb
Rossia
Argument for Fisher demands receiver for Virginia Power Company
Special to The Washington Post Petersburg Va Jay J Mullen heard argument by Hi A Tuttle of Tuttle Plint Nichols New York in the suit of George V Tisher and others against the Virginia Passenger and Power Company for appointment of a receiver. Tuttle contends about 5 000 000 in bonds and 7 000 000 in stock are owned by Frank Jay Gould and Miss Helen Miller Gould for little or no consideration and that a 3 300 000 floating debt was created in eighteen months. a receiver is sought to manage the property, investigate the debt, resist improper claims, and compel return of securities to the company. He was followed by Henry W Anderson for the defendant.
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Virginia Power Company
Washington
Petersburg
Jay J
Huntings Court
J. M. Mullen
A. Tuttle
Tuttle, Plint & Nichols
New York
George Vi, Tisher
Virginia Passenger and Power Company
Tuttle
Frank Jay Gould
Helen Miller Gould
Thould
Paciegement
Goulds
Henry W. Anderson
Richmond
Renovation of Capitol in Richmond to begin
Richmond July 18 The contract for erecting a practically new Capitol building was awarded to W A Chesterman of Richmond. Work aims for completion by October 1 or next year at a bid of 169000. Plans include renovating the existing Jefferson designed structure and adding wings to house all state departments. The legislature allotted a quarter of a million dollars for the project.
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Richmond
Capitol
W. A Chesterman
Addresses by Editors Second Day Session of VPA
Special to The Washington Post from Blue Ridge Springs Virginia July 13 The Virginia Press Association held its second day largely attended session President Carter Glass of Lynchburg delivered a wide ranging address on issues for Virginia newspapers R H Beasley of South Boston read a Virginia weekly papers paper W S Copeland spoke on the editor as an officeholder arguing editors lose influence when they hold office Tomorrow the group will tour Roanoke then return to Blue Ridge Springs About twenty new members were received and the association pledged to improve conditions for writers and publishers
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Italians On Tour Entitled By Baltimore And Ohio Officials
A delegation from Italy’s Meridionale Railroad visited Baltimore and Ohio officials in Baltimore on July 18 to tour the United States. The group included Ricardo Greppo, Bendi, Lazaalto, Chio, and Zara, hosted by Hans, Anchor, Fitzgerald, and McCubbin, with luncheon after a power house visit before proceeding to Washington.
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Baltimore and Ohio
Millington seeks aid after fire destroys homes and businesses
Millington Md July 123 two hundred residents homeless after a night blaze that wiped out thirty nine dwellings and seventeen shops, with losses about 150000 and little insurance. Town officials urge immediate aid as residents face hunger and cold. For relief, donations and tents were requested from Baltimore Philadelphia and Washington authorities.
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Weaver
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Timanus
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Warfield
Beaten by a Negro Attack in Norfolk on Pinners Point
An aged Norfolk resident James Kief was assaulted by an unknown Black assailant on his way home. The attack left him unconscious as the robber attempted to rob him with his own knife before a night watchman, George Petzenger, intervened. Petzenger was knocked down but the assailant fled as Kief regained consciousness. Kief is expected to recover.
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Norfolk
James Kief
Pinners Point
George Petzenger
Southern Railway
Mr. Kief
Petzenger
Kief
Identified as murderers arrive for extradition
Special to The Washington Post from Norfolk Virginia dated July 18 reports DI Magee from Lancaster Pennsylvania and E L Mowery along with Ll mer E Jane positively identify John O'Brien and John Day as the murderers of Samuel Ressler an aged toll keeper. Lancaster officers arrive with requisition papers and will depart for Pennsylvania tomorrow morning with the prisoners.
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Washington Post
Norfolk
DI Magee
Lancaster
E L Mowery
Hessler
Llmer E Jane
Samuel Ressler
John O'Brien
John Day
Ressler Lancaster
Pennsylvania
Custody Granted After Grandfather’s Plea in Virginia Court
In Winchester, Judge W M Atkinson ruled Presley Barrick of Frederick Md entitled to custody of Ruth Smith from the Virginia Children’s Home Society. Barrick, an elderly widower, plans to remarry and provide a suitable home. Testimony from Barrick’s supporters praised his character, though custody hinges on his future marital status.
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W. M Atkinson
Presley Barrick
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Ruth Smith
Children's Home Society
Virginia
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Mosherry
Elifsons
Predarick
Barrick
Onac
Two Men in Automobile from Washington in Accident
A Washington Post brief reports a jury in Corporation Court acquitted Richard C. Burnett of possessing stolen goods from a Washington Southern Railway freight car. Co-defendant Henry Wrenn faced separate trial for purchasing the loot. Also noted: a Four Mile Run auto accident where actor George W. Denham aided an injured man, plus fire damage at Merchant Coal flat No. 2 and storms causing regional destruction.
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Washington Southern Railway
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William Ahen
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Richmond
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Herman
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Four Mile Run
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George W. Pride
Marian Lindsey
Braddock Heights
Canon Springs
W. Va
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John Bradgett
Atlantic City
Weathered roads and ruined crops cripple rural towns
Descriptions of toppled trees blocking routes, vast haystacks rotting in fields, and wheat sprouting badly. Millers lacking grain stall mills as ruinous conditions spread across rural areas.
Jim Crow conviction in Maryland first under new law
Baltimore July 13 first Maryland conviction under the Jim Crow car law. James Davis, colored, found guilty in Criminal Court and fined 5. Davis was arrested July 2 aboard the steamer Rock Creek at Baltimore wharf for refusing to occupy colored apartments. Judge Wright warned that the law must be obeyed, citing constitutional backing. In Hagerstown the same day, Conductor Charles Pipes ejected a negro at North Junction for refusing to move to the Jim Crow car, marking the first local trouble since passage.
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Wright
James Davis
Davis
Rock Creek
Hagerstown
Washington County
Charles Pipes
Cumberland Valley Railroad
North Junction
Mrs Dobyns Secures Absolute Divorce From Dr Dobyns
Anna Adelaide Dobyns wins an absolute divorce from Frederick Dobyns on abandonment grounds. The two wed five months, separated after a pridal tour quarrel in Bremen. Dobyns allegedly abused her during their marriage, leading to her departure to Berlin and return to Baltimore aboard the Rhine.
Storm Damage and Local Notices in Richmond Virginia
A cloudburst near A McElroy damaged an acre of corn by a four foot deep hole nine feet wide and twenty five feet long, ruining the crop. A nearby barn of H L Chester burned after a lightning strike. The steamer Pocahontas wreckage and a shattered flagstaff were reported downstream. In Leesburg a school principal was appointed and Richmond brewery fire caused $2000 in damage. Postmasters named in New Jersey Pennsylvania and Virginia. Treasury receipts show internal revenue and customs figures. Japan honorary consul named for Philadelphia.
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Ovation to Rev Dr Meador Fifth Baptist marks 47th anniversary
The Fifth Baptist Church at Six-and-a-half and ___ streets southwest celebrated the forty-seventh founding anniversary and Rev C.C. Meador D D’s pastorate. A $120 annual salary was voted to him in appreciation after July 1 retirement, with Rev Weston Bruner set to assume duties September 15. Clergymen from several local churches attended and shared brief addresses, recalling struggles and long service. Letters of regret arrived from several church leaders, and a reception followed in the basement hosted by church ladies.
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William H Nevins
Grace Baptist
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Meador
S M Yeatman
J G Butler
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St Patrick’s Catholic Church
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Central Presbyterian Church
Foreign Crop Report Highlights Mixed European Yields
The Department of Agriculture forewarns winter wheat will be below average across several regions while rye and oats show mixed results. Hungary and Roumania face notable deficits from drought, Greece and Italy see varied crop prospects, Spain endures storms, Belgium reports satisfactory cereals, and Denmark and Netherlands note weather concerns affecting oats and sugar beets.
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