Petrograd Taken Report Claims by Allied Source
An unconfirmed Reuters telegraphic report via the Russian wires claims Petrograd has fallen to Esthenian and Finnish forces. The message, dated May 26 and appearing in Moscow broadcasts, notes Bolshevik forces still contest other fronts while Petrograd is listed as captured.
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Associated Press
Copenhagen
Petrograt
Ording
Eleeram
Vardee
Nal Tilende Omsk Mesiilay
Russian Wieress Se
Moscow
Putin
Fragments Chronicle Local Obituaries and Funeral Notices
A jumble of names and details outlines funeral notices and memorials. References include BALTZ WYOM, ELIZA, JAMES, MARIA, MORRILFY, BARRETT, and others, noting services, dates, and burial locations such as Richmond and Tamers pitase, with addresses and church references amid scattered biographical hints.
Navy Academy Drills Start At Annapolis Md
Anapoli Md June 3 varied drills exercises and social events opened the Naval Academy week. Rear Admiral Scales met with visiting board members while Admiral Mayo and the Atlantic Fleet are expected to join by weekend for a major ships’ assemble. The fleet will include a dozen dreadnoughts six battleships and many destroyers and submarines for a massive Chesapeake encounter.
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Anapoli
The
Naval Academy
Admiral Scales
Tommorw
Atlantic
Admiral Mayo
Annapolis
Chesapeake
Virginia State Federation of Labor Holds Annual Convention
Alexandria notes report on constitution and by laws changes discussed at the Virginia State Federation of Labor annual convention. YT Wik an presided as president. Ron Tucker spoke on workmen compensation. a proposal to cut future convention representation failed. The session planned to reconvene, elect officers, and set next meeting sites. Democratic nominating filings due with Charles Bendheim for the Fourteenth district. A joint Democratic committee meeting in Alexandria to choose a House of Delegates candidate is planned for Friday night.
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Washington Post Robebat
King Street
Alexandria Vn
Virginia State Federation of Labor
YT Wik
Ron Tucker
State Industrial Board
State Senate
Cty
Alexandria
Fairfax
Prince William
Charles Bendheim
Alexandria County
House of Delegates
Fires scorch homes and thefts mark mid Atlantic news
A series of early June fires and accidents report extensive damage in Maryland Virginia and surrounding towns. The Ver mont building replica burned near Bedford Springs. Mrs Ake suffered burns while trying to save belongings. Priddle’s restaurant fire caused major loss and insured damage. A Richmond parade and Medal ceremony marked Eightieth division events. A Danville serviceman misses a Distinguished Service Cross due to lack of eyewitness. Mount Olivet farmer Haynes dies from runaway injuries. Other notes include indictments on arson charges in Philippi, a pencil wound in Richmond, and a bank vault gas explosion in Masonstown. A preacher resigns to study, a couple marries in Cumberland.
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Washington
Cumberland Md
J’rank Ake
Bedford Springs
Vermont
Philadelphia
Louis Hachelen
Bedford
Richmond
Virginia
Adalbert Cronkhite
317Th
Charles Keller
417Th
319Th
Eightieth
Trial of Morris to Open June 23
Special to The Washington Post from Charlottesville Virginia reports that Edgar Morris charged with killing Magistrate Bluford G Sullivan in Stanardsville courthouse on March 29 may have trial set for June 23 with a possible October term discussed. Morris sits with deputies while his father ex deputy George W Morris watches. Defense witnesses include Maj Hetrome and Lt Opie who aided Morris discharge from the army. Morris claims he was harassed by Sullivan and not fully responsible for the killing.
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Washington, Post
Charlottesville
Edgar Morrin
Bluford G. Sullivan
Stanardsville
Fishburne
Morris
George W Morris
Greene
Hetrome Lt
Opie
Staunton
Camp McClellan
Annistoun
Sullivan
Killed by Dry Agents in Grafton Shooting
In Grafton West Virginia on June 3 Beck Jennings a Black man was shot to death during a confrontation with officers. He and three companions fled in a coal car. authorities seized one hundred pints and one quart of whisky intended for bootlegging. Jennings ran a pressing shop in the area.
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Washington
Grafton
W Va
Beck
Jennings
Reverend Scott Dies in Tampa Prominent Virginia Minister
Richmond obituary notes the death of Dr Witham N Scott pastor of Second Presbyterian Church Staunton who died in Tampa Florida His body will be brought to Richmond for burial He was recognized as a leading Presbyterian figure in Virginia Heathsville also reports the sudden death of Mrs Hattie Olwife near Newlands and other local obituaries across Harrisonburg Clover Hill Daransus Ruahville and nearby areas with services held for Lewis Cline Foley and Mrs Gabrella Mays among others
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Richmond
Witham N Scott
Second Presbyterian Church
Staunton
Tampa
Virginia Heathsville
Hattie Olwife
Watt Clife
Newlands
McPfarland
Harrisonburg
John H Snyder
Clover Hill
Lewis Cline Foley
Daransus
Reuben Rhodes
Ruahville
Danville Va
Gabrella Mays
Archibald White
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Prince William County
N B Early, Jr
Greene County
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Green
RO Norris
Lancaster
Petersburg
314Th Field Artillery
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City Point
Camp Lee
West Virginia
Pennsylvania
Siath Artillery Corps
Fredericksburg
New Railroad Company
Orange
Madison County
Rapidan River
Fredericksburg State Normal School
A BF Chandler, Jr
W T Hodgers
S P Duke
State Department of Education
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Baptists
Salem Wilderness
Zion Baptist Churches
Salem Church
Spottsylvania County
Southern Baptist Convention and Womans Missionary Union
Atlanta
Alr. Stone
Europe
Alexander H Stone
116Th Regiment
Twenty- Ninth Division
United States Service
Stone
News OF Alexandria
Palmer
Maryland
Virginias
Fire Wrecks Cafe
Morrisonbureau
Priddle’s
Mule
Kallis
Danville Vadune
Seret Wiliam Rooster Company
116Th Infantry
Danville Paldier
Malbrouck Hill
Poster
W L Haynes
Mount Olivet
Haynes
Camp Ee
Hopewell
George Mittos
John and Michael Pine
Patsy Penna
Corp. William & Adams
Camp Ler
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Mias
Alice Burdette
Corporation ‘Court
Davis Monument
Read
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Saent Comdr Read
Fler
Gessie Burdine
Miami
Fla
Averett Collgge
Jefferson Davis
Richmond Chanter Daggetters of the
Confederacy
Bramschildre
Lula Lane
Jane
Postal Telegraph Company
Philippi W Va
Gayne
Ours
Ira Ours
Sage
Buckhannon Hospital
Pho Waashinsion
Moundsville
W Wa
Culbert Blowers
John Blowers
Shadyside
Hagerstown
Church of the Brethren
Bridgewater
Staunton, van
Miss Turner
Cumberland
Harry Gordon Vernon
Pittsburgh
Misa Lero Lester Turner
Martinsville
Joseph Dawson
Center Street Methodist Episcopal Church
New Orleans
Rabbert
Marimen
Albert C Brown
Williamsport
Chesapeake and Ohio Canal
Louiaiana
Baker
H Braisted
Washington Port
Culpeper
Daughters of the Confederacy
Fudge Alden Bell
Jem-Klene
Palais Royal Jewelry Dept
Lansburgh & Bro. Jewelry Dept
Goldenberg’s Toilet Goods Dept
R. Harris & Co
D Sts
Goldsmith & Co
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S. Kann Sons Co. Jewelry Dept
King’s Palace
W. R. Speare
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Masonic Temple
W.R
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Comer Stirdenth
Detroit Electric
Champlain St
Kalorama Road
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Hupmobiles
Milburn Light Electrics
Diamond Grid Latteries
Stombaugh
Grantsville
Windber
Nina
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R. K. Ferguson
St. Aw
Corona
Corona Typewriter Co
Franklin
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