Contested Canal Sale Proposal Reaches Maryland Governor
July 12 Baltimore reports Gov Warfield receives a bid from Western Maryland Railroad VP Landstreet to purchase the state's Chesapeake and Ohio Canal interest. Baltimore and Ohio Company vows to oppose, citing liens and control over the waterway. Sale likely via highest bid. board of public works to consider.
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Baltimore and Ohio Company
Washington Post
Baltimore
Warfeld
Landstreet
Western Maryland Railroad
Ahso
Board of Public Works
Baltimore and Ohio
Wabash
Tidewater
Washington
Western Maryland Railroad Company
Cherry Run
Cumberland
Chanapeake and
Ohio Canal
Board of
Publie Works
F . Landstrdet
Obstruction on Trace Kills Three in Franklin Wreck
A southbound passenger train wreck near Franklin Junction Virginia after a freight car door dropped across the track. Engineer Charles Hal of Tye River Fireman Adelphua Milloway of Browne Summit and Flagman Bd. 1 McClannahan of Pittsville died. Two passengers from Washington DC and Alexandria were slightly injured. The engine and tender were demolished and the main line blocked briefly while transfer of through riders occurred.
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Franklin
Washington
Chatham
Nile
Franklin Junction
Charles
Hal
Tye River
Adelphua Milloway
Browne @umrmit
Net
McClannahan
Pitteville
G W. Burk
Alexandria
Renahoy
William Cook
Washington, DC
Man Callahan
Enaineer Hall
Milloway
Supt Chapman
Struck by stray bullet at Danville watchman wounded
Special to The Washington Post Danville Virginia July 22 Thomas King a night watchman for Riverside cotton mills was shot in the shoulder just before 4 am while on duty He suspects a train may have fired the shot but later inquiry weakens that theory Reports mention shots fired in a nearby African American settlement and the bullet was extracted with no serious injury noted
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Washington Post
Danvele
Thomas King
Riverside Cotton Mills
Southern Railway
King
Fred
Mr King
Washington
T. J. Packard
Rockville
University of the South
Sewanee, Tenn
Thomas J. Packard
Christ H Episcopal Church
Packard
San Francisco
Most
Wye's Widwon Stand and Norfolk Man's Death
Norfolk man Dawes, a prominent board of trade figure, killed himself at his summer home in Goan View after leaving his office for the trip with friends. Authorities cite ill health as a possible cause, noting he had been slowly recovering from a long illness and was 47. The other item reports Breese denying authority to act for Mrs Nye and detailing embezzlement testimony in a U.S. district court trial.
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X. Dawer
Board of Trade
Business Men's Association of
Goean View
Tawer
Godan View
the Beech
The
Dewen
Bering
Dawes
Mr. Dawes
Breese
Europe
Asheville
Hea
Nye
New York
Mai
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Maj. Rollins
Rollvis
Maj Trollins
Maj. Breese
Alleged rioters arrested in Denville lynching bid
In Denville Virginia, six men named Wicker Armes Bolomon Hutchings W Ray MRaglard Frank Childress and William Hating were arrested after a special grand jury investigated an attempt to storm the city jail to lynch Black residents. The first three were bailed at 200 each for the mayoral court next Tuesday. Childress and Harris were jailed without bond. Indictments were returned against these men and others.
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Denville
Wicker Armes
Bolomon Hutchings
W. Ray Mraglard
Frank Childress
William Hating
Shutder
Childress
Harris
Wisconsin Sheriff Murder Suspect Captured in Virginia
Kerim P. M. Balk of this county arrested in Virginia today for the murder of Sheriff Hall at Falla Creek Wisconsin months earlier. The suspect, William Belt Wilson alias William Anderson, was identified from a Wisconsin description and an $800 reward. Wilson is held for Wisconsin officials.
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Virginia
Jonesville
Kerim P. M. Balk
William Belt Wilson
William Anderson
Falla Creek
Wis
Hall
Wilso
Wisconsin Authoriities
Wilson
May Demand a Receiver Over Virginia Carolina Chemical Company
Special to The Washington Post Richmond July 24 reports minority stockholders seek a receivership after alleging mismanagement. An investigation vote failed overwhelmingly at the New Jersey meeting amid claims of 6,000,000 in high interest borrowings causing market losses. Company later stabilized. shares rebounded. New York scene notes officers elected: President S. Morgan. VP H. Addison. Treasurer S. W. Travers. Secretary S. D. Creaghan. Auditor E. T. Orgain. Finance committee members J. B. Dennin EB T. Stotesbury HT Spencer and HT Waiters. Executive panel includes J. N. Boyd and T. C. Williams Jr.
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Richmond
Virginia-Carolina Gheniicial Company
New Jersey
Theas
New York
Sharea
Ftea
Ifaira Ara
Virginia
Carolina Chemical Company
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Morgan
H. 8. Addison
W. Travers
S. D. Creaghan
E. T. Orgain
J. B. Dennin
EB. T. Stotesbury
Spencer
J. N. Boyd
T. C. Williams, Jr
Incendiary Fire Attempt at Cumberland Glass Works
Special to The Washington Post reports an arson attempt at Cumberland Glass Works amid a ongoing strike. Non union workers operate plant. Georges M Houck and a watchman stopped flames in the packing room. Greasy waste and oil bottles found. investigators pursue leads. Also noted is Newport News fatal lockjaw from rusty nail. Carpenter Frank Horsely died in hospital after multiple operations. He was 44, survived by wife and sister, and moved from Mathews County nine years ago.
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Cumberland
Cumberland Glass Works
Georges M. Houck
Georges ‘Greek and Cumberland Railway
Newport News
Frank Horsely
Horsely
Mathews County
Washington
Tazewell
Fohn Barnes
Liberty Hill
Robert Barnes
Virginia Weddings Chronicle A Mayoral of Miss Dickey
Virginia weddings report several nuptials on July 22 across the state. Stella Dickey married JP Connelly in Bastal with Dr B Cabell Henning officiating. Fiten P Balderson wed Julia Franklin in Westmoreland County, and Misses Pete Hullthen and Jenni a Hulithen served in ceremonies at Staunton and Charlottesville respectively. George W Mahone and Bertha Haggard tied the knot in Charlottesville with a seaside trip planned to Virginia Beach after a wedding dinner.
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Harry BE. Lee
Charle
First Christian Church
Poghester
Goldie Turpin
Bedford City
Kovor
Beton Bit
Wrank Loving
Edward Haird
Convention of Engineers to Convene in Richmond
Special to The Washington Post Richmond Va July The arrangements for entertaining the National Association of Stationary Engineers who will hold their annual convention in Richmond Va August 9 to 5 are nearly complete Delegates and visitors will receive a royal welcome All Union veterans attending and members of Grand Army posts are requested to bring their uniforms for reception arrangements
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Washington Post
Natonal Association of Stationary Engineers
Rey
Aney
Winchester
Young People's Christian Union
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Wirwinda
West Virginia
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Hey Ida Judy
Western Port Maryland
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Faledo
Ohio
Teenburg
Prohibition and Evangelical Association
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Purcellville
This County
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Blazea
Sam P. Jones
Georgia
George W. Bain
Kentucky
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Tlinois
Charles E H. Mead
New York
Bo Ward
Ghostian Hndeavor Society
R. A. Leeds
Pennsylvania
Cherles
Loewe
The
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A. H. Smith
Tate Tradaurer
Dalley Quertet
Grace Updegraffi
Chriatian Endeavor Services
Fc O
Prohibition
Pendagsaahnel
Tnnaclaton
Lincoln
Harlan linked to fatal hotel incident in Missouri city
Fragmented report notes a man connected to a Biden salary matter and an alleged murder attempt at a hotel in Nantes City Missouri. Details mention an inmate from Pendens Missouri and the man’s wealth, with his widow receiving unclear Bed ace area Lee approval.
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Harlan
Heeel
Biden
Ham
Han
Via Pendens
Virginia
Homme & Heater
Jealous Rage Leads to Double Covington Murder Shootings
In Covington, a jealous dispute near Font Hill Street ends with Boll din Grew firing four shots at a woman. The blasts fatally strike a young colored child and mortally wound the mother. Bouldin Grew fled. a crowd gathered as authorities seek him.
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Font. Cilstos Forge
Garfiéld Boul
Bouldin
Ehila
Keyser Clerk Robbed Near B & O Station in Keyser
Night clerk Robert Rice at J. J. Biers restaurant near the Baltimore and Ohio station in Keyser West Virginia was bound and gagged by two men who robbed the till of five dollars at 3 o'clock this morning. The assailants ordered sandwiches then forced cotton into Rice’s mouth and left him bound until the day clerk arrived to release him. One robber was said to be an old man.
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Washington Post
Cumberland
Robert Rice
J. J. Biers
Baltimore and Ohio
Keyser
W Va
Rice
Aus Bight
Aula
Prince George Schools Resignations and Examinations Ordered
Resignations of several teachers in Prince George County public schools were accepted at the school board meeting. Appointments were made to fill positions, and the superintendent was authorized to hold the annual examination for teachers certificates and free scholarships on August 9 and 10.
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Frince George County
Ellen J Harper
Florence B White
Emmis & Walker
Mise Danatte Goon
Misa Mary i
Blandford
Mica Alloa Harper
Savchool
State Board of Education
Alva
Mise Harper
Reginald Thompean
Ben Goin
Thin Ponte
Baldimsoane
Virginia Obituary: Longtime Springfield Postmaster Dies
In Springfield on Thursday aged seventy five Fely Idgie A Miter died after a stroke. A Republican and longtime postmaster at Winchester, he leaves a widow and one daughter. Funeral services and further notices follow in Winchester and nearby counties.
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A. Miter
Springfield
Paralysia
Winchester
W. HB. Beerner
Hiandoah County
Atherton
Samuel Trafi
Begresvills
Sean
Ives
Burglars Disturbed in Attempt to Rob a Drug Store
Alexandria brief notes multiple local incidents including burglars disturbed during a drug store break in near Duke and Alfred streets, a nearby accidental firearm discharge injuring Robert Prettyman, and police patrols searching for suspects. Also mentions a circus advance guard causing street spectacle and a funeral in Bethel Cemetery.
Reward for Wyatt Aims at City Sergeant Race
Richmond readers propose a unique tribute for Officer Wyatt who broke up Richmond gambling dens. With no police department recognition, locals plan to nominate him for city sergeant, an office about $8,000 annually. If persuaded, he is believed almost certain to win.
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Speard
Waanisigtot
Richmond
Wyatt
Whole Family in Fire Kills Eight-Year-Old in Chicago
Chicago reports a deadly blaze at a grocery storing apartments owned by Willam Schentop. Eight-year-old Edward Schempp died, while his father, mother, three brothers, and an uncle were severely burned. Police suspect children playing with matches started the fire. the family slept above the shop and were overwhelmed by smoke.
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Chicago
Edward Schempp
Thref Brothers
Willam Schentop
Ten Dollars a Fish Heavy Fine for Fish Law Violations
Johnstown Pennsylvania July 2 Justice David Gilaner at Rockwood Somerset County fines Herman Fogle Austin Schrock and Madison Romenberg for catching 166 carp and catfish by fencing Buffalo Creek driving fish into wire pens killing them with clubs and selling at ten cents a pound. They face 4600 in fines or 168 days in jail followed by extensive investigations into similar acts.
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David Gilaner
Rockwood
Somerset County
Herman Fogle
Austin Schrock
Madison Romenberg
Buffalo Creek
Seek His Identity Marconi Company Renews Effort in Gardner Case
The Marconi Wireless Telegraph Company of America renewed its bid in New York Supreme Court to uncover Henry Gardner's identity and force his counsel Franklin Allen to reveal his full name and address. The firm contends Gardner is insolvent and the suit aims to retrieve funds while disputing alleged motives of malice.
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Marsoni Company
Henry Gardner
New York
Marconi Wireless ‘Telegraph Company of America
Justica Fitsgerald
Tt Ja
Ita
Jaglousy
Railroad Consolidation Terminals Inspected in Cincinnati
After an inspection tour from Buffalo through Michigan and Ohio, Cincinnati business leaders met visitors at luncheon following the inspection of the Cincinnati Hamilton and Dayton and Chicago Cincinnati and Louisville railways terminals. No special train will run to Indianapolis and then to Chicago along the new route.
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Buffalo
Michigan
Pere Marquette
Hamilton
Dayton
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Louievillé
Indianapolis
Chicago, Cintimmatl and Louisville Railway
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Chicagol
Doctor's Dilemma as Fire in Operating Home Breaks Out
Oakland July 2 A doctor at Mrs Robinson's home during a serious operation faced a fire started by two small children. He finished the operation to save the patient, then carried the unconscious woman to safety as smoke filled the house. In Wilmington July 2 an application was filed in the United States Circuit Court by a party seeking action to sell shipbuilding property.
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Wilmington
Del
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United States Circuit Court
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