Lynching Threat Forces Transfer to Fairmont Jail
Lincoln Dabney, a sixteen year old colored prisoner, was moved from Grafton to Fairmont last night to prevent mob violence after being charged with attempted assault on a nine year old girl. A crowd gathered near the jail as deputies guarded the suspect, with fears of an attack on the jail.
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Fairmont
Grafton
W. Va
Lincoln Danney
M. I. Green
Baltimore and Ohio
Dabney
Taylor County
Lincoln Dabney
M. F. Greene
Washington Post
Newport News
Janite Janitens
H. N. Cole
Corporation Court
Janiteas
Permanent Summer Art School Established at University of Virginia
Virginia arts scene gains a permanent summer school at the University of Virginia with studios in university buildings backed by Jefferson era grounds. Directors F. Graham Cootes and Rae Stoan Bredin bring New York and Shinnecock methods to a South needing systematic life drawing.
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University of Virginia
Washington Post
Charlottesville
Virginia
University
Blue Ridge Mountains
Jefferson, Monroe
Edgar Allan Poe
F. Graham Cootes
Rae Stoan Bredin
Cootes
New York School of Art
Bredin
Chase) Shinnecock
New Jersey School of Art
Chase
Fragmentary note on voyage path and plans
The readable text describes a journey route via a harbor after an event, mentioning a path through an inlet, a sail plan, a pier at Branigna, and reference to the Presbyterian aiary. Names and exact places are unclear due to garbled OCR.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ree
Will
Pier Branigna
Presbyteriais Aiary
Two Die As Freight Train Plunges In Tunnel No 1
James Kearney twenty seven and Kilmer Townsend forty were killed in a tunnel on the Coal and Iron Railway six miles south of here when an extra freight of thirty cars with engines at each end parted in Tunnel No 1. Bruce Phares unconscious, brakeman Shirley gaged but to recover. This marks the railroad’s first fatal accident.
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Washington Post
W. Va
James Kearney
Kilmer Townsend
Here
Coal and Iron Railway
Atsep
Kearney
Townsend
Bruce Phares
Shirley
Coal and Iron Railroad
Ships Wheat to the West From Baltimore July 10
Baltimore authorities report the first wheat shipment to the West since 1977. About 100000 bushels of No 4 Southern red wheat were sent as far as Cincinnati to meet flour demand. Southern wheat orders have come from New York and Pennsylvania as Western grades lag. Receipts for the season total 436,07 bushels, well below last year's July 19 total of 621,282. No 2 Southern red wheat sold firm at 89 cents.
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Millera
Baltimore
Cincinnati
New York
Pennagylvania Polata
Convict escapes prison by hiding in shipment box
O G Smith, a two year housebreaking convict at Moundsville West Virginia State prison, slipped into a labeled enamel ware box, hidden from guards as the wagon loaded for a railroad station a mile away. He fled toward the hills after the box was opened, avoiding recapture. He was to be released in September but fled to evade rearrest for jailbreaks in California and Allegheny Pennsylvania.
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Washington
Wheeling
W. Va
O. G. Smith
Moundsville
Smith
California
Allegheny
Hampden-Sidney Meeting Faces Election Impasse
Hampden-Sidney College board of trustees met in Lynchburg to choose a president after Dr Richard Mellwaine resigned in June. After five ballots no choice was made and adjournment to August seems likely. Nominees included Wallace Tellford and Campbell. Anti-Saloon League conventions planned in Fairfax County districts on August 4, 8, and 9 as part of a state wide campaign. Suffolk Mayor J Richard Holland plans a $10000 damages suit against John W Vincent over whisky selling warrants.
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Washington
Lynchburg
Hampden-Sidney College
Huntel Carroll
Richard Mellwaine
J. T. McAlster
Hot Springs
Paulus A. Irving
Richmond
Board of Truagees
Co. B. Wallace
Nashville, Tenn
R. T. Tellford
Lewisburg
W. Va
Campbell
Virginia Polytechnic Institute
Anti-Saloon League
Washington Poat
Leesburg
State
Anti- Saloon League
A. W. Graves
W. H. Woolf
G. W. Hawxhurst
Fairfax County
Lee
Mount Varnon
Centerville
Providence
Suffolk
J. Richard Holland
Holland
Jonn Wi. Vincent
Holand
Waa
Molland
Virginia Obituary Roundup Bids Farewell to Local Notables
Notices from Richmond Roanoke Luray and Bristol report multiple deaths today and recent days. WisP Ford a goat merchant passed away in Richmond. Mrs J Henry Thomas and Miss Wisabet Oliver died in Roanoke and Blue Ridge Springs. Mrs Johnny Welsh died at Kin Bandit. Miss Gaura Ichlay aged eighty in Roanoke. Mrs Thornton Berry died near Madison County. Joseph Crane formerly Roanoke died of heart disease. J A Demaine died in Hampton of lung congestion at fifty nine. Henry Denton King died in Bristol aged fifty nine. Civil War veteran and VMI alumnus survived by two sisters.
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Richmond
Roanoke
Gaura Ichlay
Mra. J. J. Hardy
Luray
Thornton Berry
Madison County
Blason
Bristol
Henry Denton Ki
Bright
Cere
Russel County
King
Stonewall Jackson
Newmarket Corps
Virginia Military Institute
Breese Trial Over Bank Wreck Convictions Highlighted
In Charlotte on July 19 Maj. W E B Breese a former officer of the Hirst National Bank of Asheville faced trial for taking 114000 of bank funds and helping wreck the institution. Evidence showed drafts collected for other banks totaling 16000 with no remittances made and assets listed at 831,780.50 including four notes signed by Breese. An aged crippled laborer testified he signed four blank notes later discounted by the bank. The case marks the second week of testimony amid Breese’s multiple prior trials and convictions.
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Breese
Co. W. NH. & Burgwyn
National Bank Examiner
Piret National Bank
W. 8. Lusk
Maj
Aed
Thia Way
Una
Enticed Girls From Home By Circus Men Near Keyser
Cumberland Md July 19 three men connected with a circus enticed Nola Hartman 14 and Edith Baldwin 13 from their Keyser West Virginia home last night The sisters spent the night in a horse car and were found today in the car by Charles Hartman a brother He drew a coupling pin on the men and with Patrolman Schmutz retrieved Edith The trio fled but Hartman later brought his sisters back to Keyser with the girls safe at home this evening.
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Washington
Cumberland
Nola Hartman
Edith Baldwin
Keyser
W. Va
Charles Hartman
Hartman
Schmutz
Baldwin
Mr. Hartman
Lawyer Killed by Fall in Fairmont Va
Raphael Hayden, a 35 year old attorney and former secretary to Chief Justice Waite, fell from a rear office window in Fairmont West Virginia, thirty five feet to a pit, dying instantly from neck and arm fractures. The report notes his prior service to the Supreme Court and his age.
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Waite
Fairmont
W. Va
Raphael Hayden
United States Supreme Court
Printing Office Mishap Injures Several in Breakage Incident
A fragmentary report notes a mishap at a printing office causing injuries when a plate or glass broke. The readable text mentions damaged equipment and unidentified workers sustaining minor injuries.
Baltimore swindlers in stock deal arraigned in court
In Baltimore a group led by Rev. John Rose and Lawrence faced court after a scheme involving Cripple Creek Gold Temple Mining Company stock. Lawrence sold 10 000 shares at 8 par, paid 3450 cash, then aided by Bell and Devi planned resale in Philadelphia for profit. A 4000 check to Lawrence was found on him when arrested.
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Baltimore
John
William Hooper
War
Dorchester County
Mise Witginia
Hamilton
Nebraska
John Ta
Wrenea
St. Louis
Grannan
Rone
Lawrence
Cripple Creek Gold Temple Mining Company
Bell
Mr. Rose
Philadelphia
Ross
Fair Judges Selected for Montgomery County Fair
Secretary James T. Bagley of the Montgomery County Agricultural Society announced the judge lineup for the Rockville fair exhibits to run August 23 through 26. Appointees include C. P. Smith of Hagerstown for various horse classes, P. M. Hiteshew of Broderick for draft horses, Capt. M. B. Rowe of Frederickaburg for cattle sheep and hogs, A. H. Warner of Baltimore for poultry, BE. D. Hawkins and George W. Cashell for machinery and farm tools, James T. Henderson for farm products, Henry Klaner for garden products, William L. Boarman for flowers, John T. Kelly for fruits, Mrs. Sylvester C. Jonas for dairy products, Miss Juliet H. Gallahar for domestic manufactures, and Mrs. Bradley Magruder and Mrs. James H. Jones for culinary and children’s departments.
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Montgomery County Agricultural Society
Rockvills
James T. Bagley
Rockville
C. P. Smith
Hagerstown
P. M. Hiteshew
Broderick
Gattle
M. B. Rowe
Frederickaburg
A. H. Warner
Baltimore
BE. D, Hawkins
George W. Cashell
This County
James T. Henderson
Henry Klaner
William L Boarman
Washington
John’ T. Kelly
Sylvester C. Jonas
Thie County
Ming Juliet H. Gallahar
Wayneuboro
Bradley Magruder
James H. Jones
Epworth League Rally and Local News Tide
Epworth League Union gathering in Rockville Maryland draws Washington and Montgomery County delegates with an evening program including songs, devotions, and speeches by H W Hilligan and J Howard Wells. Also reports death of Martin M Hartzell, ministerial health updates, a prohibition election result, a murder warrant case, and a Rockville marriage license.
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Washington
Montgomery
Rockville
Epworth League Union of
Washington and Vicinity
M. H
Wilson Walker
Gaithersburg
T. J. Lambert
H. W.hilligan
del Ray
J. Howard Wells
Baltimore
Lillian Chenoweth
W. F. Locke
Rockville Church
Light Infantry Leaves for St Louis to Join Virginia Troops
Twenty seven members of the Alexandria Light Infantry depart at 3 PM via C and O for St Louis to join Virginia volunteers. A battalion of Virginia militia is already on the ground, aiding the Old Dominion showing. Relatives gathered at the station to bid farewell to officers and men including Lieut Cochran and privates such as Carter and Smythe.
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Washington
St. Louia
Sergis
Pierpont
Sullivan
Ashton
Deahl
Smith
Parker
Smythe
Carter
Chichester
Curtis
One
Brooks
Basher
Dobson
Denty
Henderson
Keys
J. B. Lucas
J. T. Lucas
McGowan
Maple
Nalis
Scanlon
Fycer
Talbert
Willams
Uhler
Corportion
L. C. Bailey
Lewis Vs. Simpson
Arthur Moai
Nih Ath Higa
Byougny
Kde
Hoa Police
W. Mander
Harry Mansey
Jennie Topphi
Worth ‘Royal Street
Wanna Taudoun County
Catharine Sullivan
Guler
Morton
Christ Epis Church
Pow
Moncure
Stafford
Craven
John Rived
T. Ness
King Str
Nobleman Elevation Touts Imperial Cert seals in city
Merchant Moy Gee, a Chinese businessman, received official certificates with the Emperor of China seal elevating him to fourth noble rank. The event follows Prince Pu fun's recent visit to the city. Officials report prospects of wage increases and future prospects in Cleveland.
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Indteamapoius
Prince Pu Fun
Moy Gee
Chena
Pekin
Hibernian Convention Opens in St. Louis with 20000 Members
The Ancient Order of Hibernians and its Ladies Auxiliary begin their national convention in St. Louis with about 2000 members in the city and delegates from Canada Ireland Australia and Mexico. Archbishop Glennon Mayor Wells and leaders address the gathering as plans include a national home and a protest against Irish portrayal on stage. The business session follows at Music Hall with the convention set to adjourn next Saturday.
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St. Louis
Ancient Order of Hibernians
St. Patrick's Catholic Church
Canada
Ireland
Australia
Mexico
Music Hall
Glennon
National Organization
Rolla Wells
Fitzgibbon
John J. O'Connor
Missouri State Federation
James L. Delan
Syracuse
Ricere W
Sermon by Archbishop Ireland Opens Catholic Benefit Convention
In St Paul July 19 over 800 women from the Ladies Catholic Benevolent Association arrived for the eighth annual national convention. The Very Rev J d Lawler led solemn mass at the cathedral and Archbishop Ireland delivered a powerful sermon. The opening session included an invocation by Bishop McCabe and greetings from B B McGowan president of the association. A message from President Roosevelt was read and Archbishops Ireland and Redwood responded. The reading of Mrs McGowan's report followed and the day adjourned until tomorrow. the election of the president is a key item with Mrs McGowan facing rival candidate Mrs Mary J Costello of Brooks.
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Ladies’ Catholic Benefit Association
St. Paul
Ladies’ Catholic Benevolent Association of
United States
J. d. Lawler
Ireland
Mdelow
McCabe
Rochester
Ni Yu
Mia
B. B. McGowan
Buffalo
N. Y
Sagooation
Roosevelt
Redwood
Wellington
New Zealand
Mra
Cotton Weevil Ant Expart Report and Local Tragedy
An unofficial report from F Gaoek warns of cotton boll weevil activity in Guatemala and Texas with burrow walls fourteen inches deep and unusual plant symptoms. In nearby violence, Lawrence Livingston fatally shot his wife after five weeks of marriage at Thomas Street and North Avenue, then killed himself. he was about twenty three. Robert Grimman of Reno appointed United States Marshal for the district of Nevada, replacing the deceased.
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F. Gaoek
Yeaterday
Department of Agricultura
Teyas
Youngstown
Yurya
Lawrende Livingston
Thomas Street
North Avenue
Livingston
Nevada
Robert Grimman
Reno
Nev
United States
District of Nevada
Emmitt
Electric propulsion to replace steam on West Shore line
Change tied to Vanderbilt railroads and Syracuse Utica electricines with first stretch electrified between Utica and Syracuse. Work to start soon as possible. Also reports Treasury receipts and expenditures including National bank notes redeemed $971,269, internal revenue $402,566, customs $76,929, miscellaneous $28,839, expenditures $1,960,000.
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Little Falla
Vanderbilt
Syracuse
Utica
Ateam Road
West Shore
Treasury
National Bank
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Ive Ie Gs Ga
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Washington Pont
Harpera Wacry
Baltimore City Hospital
John Bridmaer
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Norfolk
Princesa Anne Court House
Erast Blosser
Misa Lucy, Good
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Fredericksburg
Ernest C. Porter
Rappahannock
Emma C. Payne
John W. Payne
Culpeper
Rixeyville
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Hampton
Samuel Wiley Wakeman
Camden
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Lass
Sadie Dunnington
P. Dunnington
George L. Petrie
Presbyterian Church
A . Belle ‘Dunnington
Jean Dunnington
Thomas Hume, Jr
Chanel Hill
N. C
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Hampden-Sidney Meeting
Castoria
Maj. W. B. Breese
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Luther ‘Weaver
Weaver
Adocia
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Joseph Levin
Sundlals Krnuw
TRA Weenhayen Sens
Hageratown
Franklin
John A. Ryder
Wort Leudeun
Mies Ahalley
Hampton Normal Institute
A. M. Curtis
Washington, D. C
Rev. J. ©. Moorland
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Committee On
Washington Frost
Southern Traffic Men's Association
Chamberlin Hotel
D. W. Dabney
Hntér
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Martin
Hartzell
Somerset County
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Russell
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Penn
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Light Infantry
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Toseph
Caldwell
University of North Carol
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French Republic
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Aedel
Washington Grove Association
the Grove
Joseph Dawson
R. Naylor
Henry HR. Naylor
Washington District
John T. Hill
Fosburg Tumber Company
Herkley
Hill
Ellr
Southampton County
Waynesboro
Wannington Row
Frick Works
Cumberland Valley
Hoanoke
Sulyi
Thomase Hartman
Franklin County
Laurel Fire Department
Padial
Thewandi
Leneum
Laurel
Laurel Volunteer Fire Department
Willam H. Dorsey
No. 1 Fire Company
Deve
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Chicago and Northwestern
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Wireman Carter
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Oxford
Raleigh
NM. C
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Maite
Metea Tet A
Onis
Serle
Archbishop Ireland
Texas
Gail
Ohio
Cor. Pa
Advan
Chevy Chase Lake
U. S. Marine Band
Chicago
Jame
Hawaivs Leper Colony
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Board of Health
San Frances Board of Health
Apbenla
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Molokai
Beecham
Brecham
Sak Evarynkara
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