Grand Ball Concludes Orange Horse Show
At the ninth annual Orange horse show final events drew at least 60 attendees with a grand ball hosted by local pub. Prize winners include Le and Cyrano stakes in dressage and harness events. notable attendees listed among state officials and local dignitaries. The Virginia State Fair and related societies referenced, with remarks on horse breeders and notable attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orange
Tuwis Holladay
Holladay
Burgess
Roc
Macon
Thas
Ot Wishinston
Assault Arouses People As Westies Plunge Gate Into July
An alleged crime near Duffield shocks residents as Rebecca Shemis is attacked and left bleeding, with bystanders hearing screams. Parra charged with criminal assault as investigators search for a suspect and details of the vicious incident emerge amid community fear.
Lawyers Clash At Hearing In State Corporation Case
Sietatte July 1 state hearing before the State Corporation Commission focused on authority. Proctor for the state and Wickham for the railroad clashed over commission powers as cross examination of the general agent continued amid sharp remarks about the commission’s judicial and legislative roles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sietatte
Pat Fuchmond
Chesamakt
Agar
State Corporation Commission
Ieaipherate Hoaring
Cwppans
Wis Co
Beto
Prostom
de State
Wickham
Wackham
Fem
Brixton
Aim to educate Negroes at Petersbury Institute chartered
The charter of the American Church Institute for Values was admitted to record in the blue book of the clerk of Petersburg Court. The institute aims to promote education of colored people in the South in connection with a Protestant church organization in the United States. The trustees list includes prominent Northern citizens from New York and Boston with William Johnson of Boston as president and HOP Williams of Washington as secretary.
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Petersbuy
Petershor
Toda
South
Church of the United
Comoran
Teyive
Northern Citiens del Aeer
New York
Preddent
William Juwience
Boston
Hop Wihams
Washington
George T Pratod
Inodlya Gesurer
Man With Kwife Shot Amid Turbulent Crmond Outcry
A garbled news summary reports a shooting incident near Crmond, with references to Lewdward Crimond, 71 judges, and prisoners. The text mentions a man named Wilms, a travel to work, and a hospital or court setting amid uproar.
Fire Underwriters Sa It Note
Fire damaged a storage area at a local building on Main Street. Officials say most items were damaged beyond repair while some chairs and salvageable goods were moved to a safe location. Firefighters contained the blaze after several hours of effort with no reported injuries.
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Belson
B. B. Earnshaw & Bro
Lottia Shoemaker
Tennessee
Rifertic S
KRESS
Fulian’s Co
Ninth Street
N. W
Aisney
Wattaes
Charity Day at Luna Park for Alexandria Hospital Aid
A city proclamation designates July 30 as a holiday to raise funds for the Alexandria Hospital. Luna Park hosts the event with proceeds benefiting hospital services, while local officials urge broad participation and observe the day fully.
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Alexandria
Obituary notices from Virginia towns recall multiple deaths
A fragmentary obituary list from Virginia towns reports the deaths of Woelester of Wis Wartha Watson Gauchter of BoC Witenn of Widdletown aged 24 after illness. Frederick Guarry, 72, farmer from Med tsat night. Larrick, 60s, in Winchester County. Mary C Sina, widow, near eighty, at her home. Mrs Huffran, 68, of Milton. J Delt Hennan, 82, of Monteballo near Baltimore. Dr William F Cornich, 69, Norfolk area, a relative of Washington DC, in Princess Anne County. Surviving children and relatives noted, with locations and brief kin connections.
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Woelester
Jily
Wis
Wartha Watson Gauchter
Boc Witenn
Widdletown
Winelester
Waily
James Wo Larryck
Frederick Guarry
Itlnes
Paralaia
Winchester
Larrick
Rebecca Lacrich
Mirchester
Mary C Sina
Milton
Luray
Huffran
Laa
Hennan J Delt
Monteballo
Vrs
E& OH Gray
Orang
Em Aauch
Beltimore
Baltimore
Girl Burned To Death In Clarke County Fire
Fifteen year old Jahnda Chippel, daughter of George Chippel, died after a fire in her home near Shenandoah Tavern, Clarke County. The blaze caused her clothing to ignite as she attempted to light a flame, leaving her with burns that proved fatal despite her mother’s efforts to extinguish the flames. The incident occurred last night and authorities describe the death as a result of the fire.
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Washington Post
Jahnda Chippel
George Chippel
Fiimerling
Shenandeah
Clarke County
Himelle
Railroads blamed for Seaboard wreck near Borkingham
North Carolina Corporation Commission reports investigation into the July 2 collision on the Seaboard Air Line near Borkingham. Twenty two people were killed and thirty five injured. The wreck, the commission says, resulted from railroad agents failing to observe and follow movement rules. It states the collision could have been prevented if the block system had been in operation on the affected road section.
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Raleigh NC
North Carolina Corporation Commission
Seaboard Air Line
Borkingham
Outlaw at Large After Asheville Incident
A report from Davidson County describes Spee al The Washington Post’s account of an outlaw who shot at Clay Giuby near Asheville. Crump fled toward Boone and was later shot and killed as authorities pursued the suspect, who had escaped the penitentiary. Local residents fear the desperado's still unseen presence.
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Spee
Washington Post
Crump
Orabush
Boone
Tleis
Davidson
Democratic Managers in West Virginia Move Davis Nomination
A secret meeting of Democratic managers in Ken County KC chose to nominate Col. Davis for Congress in the Second District. Davis is reportedly reluctant to run, but WV party leaders hope to secure renomination and strengthen the ticket ahead of the Washington post-election plans.
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West Virginia
Worl Ifingins
Cokdomis
Davis
Piesim
Tlon
Lucker County
Ken Loik
Crack Shots Compete At Charlottesville Gun Meet
Spearheaded by The Washington Post report the Charlottesville and University of Virginia Gun Club hosted a shooting meet near the horse show grounds with entries from Washington Richmond Lynchburg Clifton Forge and Waynesboro. Professionals included Walter Feit Jon Anthony and T Haze Kelter. Seven events of twenty five targets awarded prizes. Local shooter George Bailey led with 12 breaks and the best average. Mehelland of Richmond took second with 16 points and the best long run. Professional Hur posted a 120 straight, while Sterry and other pros faced varying results in distances including 1 yard handicap events.
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Speeisl
Washington Post
George BaFey
Bud Gon
Washington
R Sterry
Lynchburg
Ted
Wedding in Sick Room in Richmond Miss Rinker Weds Henning
Special to The Washington ras Richmond Virginia July 26 4 marriage follows romance as Miss Mane Adans Rinker of Chattanooga Tennessee becomes the wife of Edmund W Henning of this city The ceremony was performed by Rev O B Cabell in the sick room Henning had been in a railroad wreck near St Louis weeks earlier and was brought to Richmond for the ceremony The bride a graduate of Wisgar College is from a distinguished family.
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Hanks Ie
Lowburg
Yeas
Homer
Cowarte
Hey & F
Garner Hoth
Lottshure
Richmond
Thomas
Cave Bigh
Stockton
Rts
Wadier
Orts
Washington
Richmond Vn
Mane Adans Rinker
Tenn
Cdmund W Henning
Cabell Henning
M. Henning
St Loms
Ashburn Nominated for Senator by Acclamation in Twelfth District
Special to The Washington Just Clairsburg WoV July 26 Harrison Lewis and Doddridge counties formed the Twelfth district. D A Ashburn of Doddridge was nominated for senator by acclamation. A resolution favored reducing passenger fare on railroads from 3 to 2 cents. Republican support for district actions was noted, but no mention of reelecting the current senator. The upcoming fall legislature will choose his successor.
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Washington
Clairsburg
Harrison Lewis
Doddridge
Clims
Moe
Girl Accidentally Shot In Washington Post Dambterland Md
A twelve year old girl, daughter of John White of Washington Post Dambterland County, was accidentally shot today by Le Nola Meo. The rifle, fired while aiming at birds, rose and struck the girl, who is in serious condition.
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John
Fowan
Salisay
Speeitt
Wasington Post Dambterlind Md
John White
Acerentilly
le Nola Meo
Nolin Wis
Nestin
Acer Coatily
Leeller
Fatal fall from swing at county park in Chester County
Miss ML Strickland died last night at Allegany House Mount Lake Park after a fall from a swing during a guest event. The Alabama says the injury occurred two weeks earlier. remains sent to her family.
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Spee
Washington Post
Cumberland
ML Strckland
Oxford
Chester County
Allegany House Mounta Lake Park
Died on gallows seen mob build in Somerset County
A fragmented report tells of a man named Lee or Scott hanged in Maryland after a June murder case. A Baltimore negro minister Rev Samuel A Ward aided as spiritual adviser, deflecting lynching threats by Governor order. Mob action and militia deployment followed in Somerset and nearby counties.
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Mount Vernon
Somerset County
Ku-Kluxu Klan
Lee
Tse
Samuel A Ward
Baltimore
Bometset County
Scott
Kingston Somers
Bee Mn
Cid
Cape Charles Vic
Northamptor
Vinginia
Norfolk
West Nune
St. the Negro
Norine
Marling
Ballumore
Unclear bank teller disappearance case reported
Fragmentary OCR notes recount a missing bank teller from St Louis Missouri and a sequence of courtroom and personal details. Names and places appear garbled, with references to a trust company and police involvement, but specific events and outcomes are unreadable.
Unclear fragmentary Arkansas murder report surfaces
Fragmented OCR text from Moynne Arkansas describes a shooting at a residence near Ceeny Vall involving a husband and wife. The account references a counter man who fired, potential injuries, and mentions a prior two year old case and Woolbiight electronics.
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Ceeny
Georgia to Lenibit. Stock actions at era banks and committees
A garbled report notes stock and committee actions involving Norfolk Virginia and Georgia. It mentions a stock increase from forty to sixty, the Rot o National hawk dry, and stockholders deciding on new subscriptions and captial changes. The text references banks in Norfolk and general financial activity in July.
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Virginia Society
Robin Adair
Blair Johnson
A R Howard
Furst
Atwina
Mr Wen
Pwe
Roel Badrart
Basblane
Tod Staror
oWoSaford
Rotan Adair A
Jonas Athi
McCoshb
His Valery
Horard Stat Patriot Ark Heart Econ
Jon Garrett
Wallin Duyort
Crisette Vis
Marion Dupost
Howard
JOS Page
Fireligh
Bos Fk
Theonile
Crachoria
Count Varta
Poetar
Lord Rothschild
Spelal
Yoma
Virginia
Lord Rothshold
Turses
Ross
Chaves
Columb
William and
Robert Hughes Geen
Henon
Sebold
Paul Bivan
Adventists
Petersburg
Adventmis
Tre Blaze
BD Hetule
New War
James Crosg
Shannon
Sreetal
The
Sprograd
James Cosa Shampon Usu
Alickan County
Altois
Krannen
Burlington
Earal
Smut
Catldien
Virginia Weddings
Gate City
Claires Parra
Rebecca Shemis
Wiss Thomas
Atria
Duffield
Ben
Tia Mauir
Perrel
Durel
Virginia Corporation Commission
Authonty
Amencan Church Institute
Kwife
James Willams
Crimond
Walliams
Crdmond
Crsmond
Tam i
Ison
Gowld Farm
Sinteen
Lorpyerk Pamypers
Tan Phewsints
Castle Camid New York
Goulds Blie
Ledford
Aligh
Herse
Wangton
Cumbelund
Ius Steint
Ciestr
Pitsbur
Lorse
Pittsburg
Panama
Hobmt
Dane
Peterstowun
Cimi
Gunn
M M Kinard
Vw Mo Kinnard
Knoavill
St Johns Taller Church of Paisty
Salisbins
Methodist Conference
Peet
Wasmingion
Salisbury SC
the & Hisbury
Bexin
Norgood
Din Adkins
Ashe NG Guts
Comunne Tan
Toyenty Company
Westra Noth Curoma
Bulding Wis
Ilass
Fire Unierwriters
W. B. Moses & Sons
Alexandria Mayer
Ald Town Hospital
Luna Park
Alesandria
Alexandit
Tred
J Patt Yesterdss
Lexaniiia
Lexandria Hospital
Wivor Pal
GC E Nicol
Cieule
Gudiet
Weslington
Foy
Tram
Ainisses
Iin
Ene Padgett
Megeiduan
Plovel
Uh Treasury
Woehim
Tor Ud
Suuril
Trnversity
J Leu
Murty
Prigett
Yard Monroe
Dard
Venroe
Piancenia Styvon
Camtal
Commision
Taff Shoe Comnany of
Safell
Mirtha
Rountien
Jose
Tocal
Nuifolk Ve
Cromt
Robert R. Prentis
Lutio
City
John L Minn
City of
Dan
Corporation Commission
Seaboard
Outlaw
Penitenbary
Col. Davis
Charlottesville
Francee
D. A. Ashburn
Elkins
Mountain Lake Park
Tre &Ial
Amy md
Charles H Everly
St Lowe
St Lous MG Dd
St Tou~ Tion Trust Company
Bown Palae
Huta
Arkansas
Ther
Georgia
Bill
Lover House
Operaj
Norfolk Va
Expon
John Wedderburn Co
Wedderburn
Ashington
Widderburn
Overholt
Huntor Wilson
Trimble
Clirfys
Walt Ples Wall Frivath
Anna Rye Maryland Rye
MNG
Hepirl
lOas
Rose Ruskin
Gibson
Bond
Vense
Walt de Tinte Clis
Wiuch Veters
F Street
Luna Park Rivella
Cazrab
Circus
Mary
Alnday
Eranladvis
Columbia Reaig
Ioster Baredett
John Aflason Spy
TLE
Columbia Theater Ce
Weeels Wivel
Wheels Rot Parton
Prieet
Hevy
U. S. Marine Band
Eistowe
Tamia Pope
Wee Witt
RONEY
Mane Po Youn
En Bane Chase Lowe Myers Tle Harrison Realty Company
TYS
Arawre
STONE
Paiptan
Janing
Poston
Las Ritesef
H Bradley Company
Ine
Esan Sas
DEERE
Fistpp & CO Incornera
Micnel
TOSN
Boheles
Baxiparated
Colin Oil Co
Motterott
Owrest Pati
Interssorre
Columbia
Waltep Hacker
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