Pleasure party juggernaut tourney gas blaze in Paris harbor
A pleasure party of thirty two aboard a boat on the Rappahannock caught fire when a gasoline launch ignited. Many jumped into the river or remained aboard as the vessel burned, two deaths reported amid a harrowing night in Urbana on July 1. Survivors were rescued or stood by as rescue efforts continued and authorities investigated the tragedy.
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West Point Capetos
Motive for Police Shake Ups in New York Committee Charges
The text alleges corruption tied to election aims, with committee members accusing officials of attempting to leverage police reshuffles for political purposes. Fragmented phrases reference pressure, charges, and investigations surrounding police leadership and electoral influence.
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New York
West Virginia Meeting Adopts New Board Lineup
In a Wheeling meeting, officers were elected for the new board including president Loceramer Fomes, vice president Brark Carorle, and secretary T.L Musgrave. Members from Huntington and Wheeling attended as executives outlined the year’s agenda and planned activities for Miner and Company.
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Sweeping changes at Virginia Polytechnic Institute
The Virginia Polytechnic Institute board of visitors today sustained last year’s action and ordered the resignation of Dr J W Quick from animal husbandry and removed Dr John Spencer and Prof 4 FP 6 Spencer from animal husbandry and veterinary roles. The chairs of animal husbandry and veterinary science will be combined with President Fiarringer authorized to further adjust personnel. The board backed president recommendations and said department heads will be responsible for conditions, with petty jealousy not tolerated. State Superintendent Eggleston was absent.
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Roanoke Youth Convicted In Second Degree Murder
Claude Minor, a white Roanoke youth, struck Harry Shompson in Montreal Lunada with a rock, causing death. He was found guilty of second degree murder and sentenced to six years in the penitentiary. No argument for a new trial was presented.
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Harry Shompson
Montreal
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WAGON ON ITS ROUNDS IN ALEXANDRIA POLICE CRIME UPDATE
A fragmented Alexandria report describes a dog wagon round that led to arrests for defying local law and interfering with police. It notes a colored woman and others detained as part of an unlicensed dog control effort, with references to past incidents and local officials.
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Tolceman Joana Sherwood elected keeper of city almshouse
Virginia brief reports Tolceman Joana Sherwood was elected keeper of the city almshouse. The city council on Tuesday considered new duties, with plans to improve property and work toward a self sustaining institution. A labor force of prisoners was mentioned in related notes.
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Tucker Defends Local Option Stand in Virginia Governor Race
Special to The Washington Post Harry St George Tucker Democratic candidate replies to Rev H F Atkine Virginia Anti saloon League on local option vs state wide liquor laws. Tucker supports local self government, favors proper legislation, and says he would sign a statewide bill if voters and Legislators approve it. He criticizes the Anti saloon League inquiry as partisan and notes his long established temperance record.
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Feeder plans linked to Virginian line across states
A report outlines a proposed feeder route connecting North Carolina and Ohio areas to support Virginian traffic. Engineers survey equipment costs and city impacts while executives from Virginia interport road interests coordinate. Key figures include Capt. Troy, the president, and leaders from Am Vert, Armberst, Danville, and Gordomn.
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Fatal quake in Greece destroys villages and claims many lives
A deadly July earthquake devastates towns in Attica and surrounding regions. Officials report collapsed buildings, widespread casualties, and urgent rescue efforts as communities begin to assess the damage and mourn the losses.
Edict reorganizes navy under regent in empire
A secret edict issued amid the emperor's illness outlines constitutional moves to aid the regent. Prince Lutang leads supervision with Clare powers toward naval reorganization. Prince Tsai Shun and Admit Si are named naval commissioners as efforts stall.
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Pastor and thief clash at Trinity church
In Roanoke on July 15 Rev WOW OH dove faced two would be robbers in the parsonage. An intruder armed with a hatchet struck at the pastor’s head but the preacher’s hand shielded the blow. A fifteen minute struggle ended with the thief fleeing, dropping a memorandum book bearing the name Dan Rice.
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Funeral of John Goode in Norfolk Church
Funeral services for John Goode were held at St Luke’s Episcopal Church in Norfolk with distinguished pallbearers including former Gov Whitlam C Cameron of Virginia. The body will be sent to Bedford for interment after services. Richmond tributes praise Goode as a premier Virginia statesman and public servant.
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Church Reunion At Pen Mar Park Draws Thousands
Thousands of Refimed Church members gathered at Pen Mar Park for the twentieth annual reunion. The large tabernacle, with 500 capacity, filled as exercises began at 1:30 pm with Rev Le Jo4 Forthens of Wartinsbur presiding. The revival was led by Rev Pherwore P Herman of Hentyawn parish. The event highlighted the influence of John Chris HA college hour and plans were announced to hold next year’s reunion at Pen Mar on the third Thursday.
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Railroaders Outing At Tolchester Beach For Baltimore & Ohio
Railroad workers from Baltimore and Ohio travel to Tolchester Beach aboard 20 specials, stopping at Pietmont and Westington Junction before docking a boat for the excursion. The Washington Post reports on the event and notes a body recovered at Acern View, identified through a salt marker, later buried at Potter's Field. The Davis family travels to Bedford Springs with connections to Henry Davis and his relatives.
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Newcomb Calls for Reform in Democratic County Fight
Special to The Washington Post from Rockville Maryland July 1 recounts Newcomb replying to County Chairman Hilton with a call to curb extravagance and partisan control. He asserts loyalty to the Democratic ticket, cites past campaigns, and urges nonpolitical road oversight and fiscal restraint across county offices.
Bristol Days Show Fight Over Local Option Vote
A mass meeting of temperance supporters decided to contest Bristol local option results where the wets claimed an 82 vote majority. A petition signed by over 2,000 names seeks a court contest alleging nonresident voting and paid influence. The suit aims for the August term of the corporation court.
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Court Clerk Elope Rumor Denied By Officials
A Washington Post report claims a missing court clerk did not elope. The piece notes officials denied any elopement involving the clerk, and mentions confusion over staffing and missing funds. Local authorities and the stenographer are referenced, with no corroboration of the rumor.
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North Carolina items and city education plans reach adults and workers
The Charlotte school commissioners elected fifteen new trustees for the coming term and outlined plans to extend night school, especially for cotton region workers. Superintendent Alexander Graham reports enrollment of about 6,000 white pupils and 16 percent colored pupils across thirteen city schools. NC Schiichter of Philadelphia and Cambridge arrives in Charlotte as secretary of the Industrial department of the international committee of the YMI. A Spencer conference gathered Southern Railway officials and shop managers, with General Manager C H Ackert and others among attendees, including W S Murrian, J Hannen, and W F Kaderly, to discuss system-wide motive power at Spencer and neighboring shops.
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