Princess Anne Hotel Fire Ends in Losses and Heroic Rescue
A devastating blaze at the Princess Anne Hotel in Virginia Beach killed two guests, left a third missing, and forced about 109 guests and 28 employees to flee in nightclothes. Richmond sergeant Carl Boeschen discovered the fire, woke guests, and helped evacuate many. The total loss neared $138,000 with $83,000 insured. the hotel was owned by a syndicate and leased by the Princess Anne Hotel Corporation. Several notable evacuees include Mrs. Seale and Mrs. Flournoy. The manager, H. C. Mitchell, faced severe personal losses and attempted self harm during the crisis.
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Weokington Peat
Norfolk
Princess Anne
Virginia Beach
Jown Baton
Emma Clark
Chambermala
A. C. Mitchell
Gee Building
Carl Boeschen
Richmond
Richmond Light Artillery Blues
Princess, Année
Boeschen
Sergt. Boeschen
Sergt
Henry Freiberg
Cincinnati
Ohio
O'Keefe
Rudolph
A. F. Maher
United States Treasury Department
H. C. Mitchell
Stormy Scenes at Harrison Street Baptist Church
Special to The Washington Post from Petersburg Virginia reports violent disruption at Harrison Street Baptist Church with pastor Rev E Tait under protection of police after conflicts between the pastor and deacons over church funds. Police kept order as 20 officers attended and one man jailed amid ongoing congregation strife at the church with 7,000 members.
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Washington Post
Petersburg
Harrison Street Baptist Church
E. Tait
Qreman
Tait
Belliare man arrested on alleged criminal assault
A warrant sworn out by Nathan Watton of Bellaire Ohio charges fifty five year old man Smith with criminal assault against Wattons fifteen year old daughter. The alleged assault occurred Sunday near Wheeling. Smith allegedly forcibly took the girl from her aunt and cousin. The father, notified, nearly killed Smith with a club. Smith sustained internal injuries. He was believed to be in Wheeling Hospital. The arrest warrant was issued today.
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Gahingeon
Haein
Rune We
Bellaire
Ohio
Launthe
Uest City
Nathan Watoon
Crispinal
Wateon
Stmith
Haskites’ Hospital
Wheeling
Smith Fa
Smith
Ating ‘of
Henkel Named Mayor Candidate by Republican Convention
The Republican convention met and nominated Dr. Charles B. Henkel for mayor and Daniel R. Randall for counselor, with a shift from expected candidates. Alderman selections followed by wards list Charles Russell and James H. Murdock in the first ward. James E. Feldmeyer and Harry T. Brewer in the second. Jesse Wilson and J. Albert Adams in the third.
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Bpscjai
Washington Post
Annis
Republican City “Convention
Charles B. Henkel
Daniel R. Randall
Charles A. Dubois
Dennis Glande
Torday
Charles Russell
James H. Murdock
James E. Feldmeyer
Harry T. Brewer
Jesse Wilson
J. Albert Adams
Homeric Group Presented at Virginia Ceremony
At the University of Virginia the Homeric bronze group was unveiled with donors Robert J. Harrison and Dr. Edwin Calisch presenting it. Debates and honors followed, with Hodges winning the board of visitors medal for the repeal of the fifteenth amendment, and James Porter Smith receiving the Bryan prize for government theory. The day included class exercises, a graduation procession, a dance, and the William J. Bryan prize ceremony. Board of visitors discussed B A and M A degree requirements, delaying action until next meeting.
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Washington Post
Charlottesville
University of Virginia
Board of Visitors
Robert J. Harrison
New York
Edwin, N. Calisch
Richmond
W. H. Brauer
Alderman
Armistead
Gordon
Staunton
Calsch
Moses ‘Ezekiel
Cabéh Hall
T. Fear Orn
A. Stuart Robertson
Richard P. Williams
Washington, D. C
Madison Hall
Herbert Massey Peck
Beaver Dam
Wis
Gentry Hodges
Jonesboro
Tenn
Hodges
Waverweather Gymnasium
George L. Mason
Fifth Regiment
Baltimore
William J. Bryan
James Porter Smith
Sao Paulo
Brazil
John Hdward Norris Hume
St Elmo
Elvis
Robert Henry Renshaw, Jr
Charles Bascom Smith
Graham, Va
Henry Taylor
Ernest Haymond Venable
William M. Thornton
James Morris Page
R. Heath Dabney
Mail stealing arrest at Naval Academy in Annapolis
Filipé Renouf, a mail orderly at the Naval Academy, was arrested on a Federal warrant sworn by Naval Academy authorities. He faces charges of opening and embezzling letters passed through his duties. Two letters addressed to midshipmen Ei H. Williams and H. A. Bagge reportedly contained $12 and $10. A preliminary hearing before Commissioner Julian Brewer was set for 4 p.m. today.
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Washington Post
Annapolis
Filipé Renouf
Naval Academy
United States
Julian Brewer
Renout
Ei H. Willams
H. A. Bagge
Brewer
Richmond area tragedy noted in early June report
Fragmentary clipping from The Washington Post notes a body found near Swift Creek in Chesterfield after a party left Petersburg, Virginia. The report references a missing person and a wedding notice in Virginia, with uncertain details about names and locations.
Labor meeting probes charge against street railway workers
A meeting of the Amalgamated Association of Street and Electric Railway Employees and the Central Labor Union of Washington discussed charges against workers. A full investigation was promised before action, while employees would continue duties pending results.
Maryland Agricultural College Class Day and Anniversary Banquet
The 1897 Maryland Agricultural College class held a Washington banquet at the Ebbitt House to celebrate ten years since graduation. Attendees included John Cronmiliter A S Gill B S Nelligan and others. Capt BR W Silvester and Hon Enos Ray Jr among guests.
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Maryland Agricultural College
Ebbitt House
Washington
S. Gill
Wsrée
John’ D. Cronmiliter
A. S. Gian Gill
B. S. Nelligan
Harry Howard
Dex Fowler
Wiliam’ S. Wéedon
C. J. Queen
Fabian Posey
Benjamin
Watkins
Gilbert
H. Whiteford
Grenville Lewis
EL. Park
Lindsay
Harvey Welty
Hon’ T, Enos Ray, Jr
H.A. Fuller
Prince George County
Death forgery shock in Rubinstein divorce case
Special to The Washington Post Baltimore June 10 A divorce bill filed in circuit court by Mrs Rubinstein claims her husband once died and was buried. She says a year ago a man in Indian Territory wrote of his death and that he is now alive and in Mississippi Louis Rubinstein and Rubinstein family married 1967 with two children. She left home May 1904 and has heard nothing since aside from threats from Indian Territory.
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Ank
Amalgamated” "Association
Central Labor Union
Washington
Electric
Iudge
J.C. Bailey
R. BE. Knight
J. B. Fitzgerald
Martin ‘P. Greens
E. Goldstilth
Henry Baader
Frank S. Harper
B. Baer, Jr
William J. Boothe
Samuel E. Fandsay
Henry K. Field
Henry ‘Strauss
Ds"foreman
Commonwealth
John T., Ryan
George B. Clucus
Charles Markell
Harvey Robinson
George Griffin
Charles Michel
John Dogan
H B. Cameron
Nolice
Claous
Clucus
Grand Y Rapida
Mich
Robly D. Brumback
Howard W.smith
Ryan
John H. Watkins
Sallie C. Watkins
The
Washington Post
Baltimore
Rubdnstein
Mississippi
Public speech sparks debate in New Jersey town
An audience gathered as a speaker in Salisbury, New Jersey, delivered remarks on local issues amid a contentious exchange. The event touched on taxation and education funding, drawing attention from residents and officials in Davidson County and Laurdey.
Dispute Over Coal Car Distribution Before ICC Commissioner
Court hearing in Roanoke Virginia involves N and W and Powhatan Coal and Coke Company against Norfolk and Western Railway over alleged discrimination in coal car distribution. Attorney Wright Jackson and others present. general counsel and local representatives attend as petitioners argue site bias.
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Washington Post
Roanoke
Jane. W
CABE
Powhatan Coal ‘and Coke Company
Norfolk and Western Railroad
Marin
A.” Knapp
Interstate Commerce Commission
West Virginia
Jon
Willies
Comb Jackson
Amies Holt
West
Ee Trag
Aselyt I Orangeral Counsel
Or’ Mahe Norfolk and’ Western Railway
Lucien Cache
ELOPER UNDER ARREST FORGERY CHARGE IN PA
Petersburg faces a forgery case connected to a runaway marriage. Cheries A Smith, sought in Petersburg, was arrested in Sandusky Ohio. Robert Brunet of Bruinet & Somers aided cashing a forged $100 check drawn on Jacksonville Bank signed by P J Hitchcock. Hitchcock plans to assist prosecution. Smith reportedly eloped with Hitchcocks fifteen year old daughter.
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Washington
Eteraburg
Sandusky
Ohio
Cheries
A. Smith
Petersburg
Smith
Robert. Brunet
Bruinet & Somers
National Bank
Jacksonville
Ftal
P. J. Hitchcock
Brunet & Somera
Hitchcock
Mnet
Murder Riddle in Dinwiddie Woods Victim Morris Die
Special to The Washington Post reports a brutal near Wil goson Dinwiddie County murder of Martin V. Morris of Petersburg. He was robbed of valuables after arriving with a strange white man. Morris showed a large money roll at Wilsons station before both men left toward the woods. Morris died from a skull fracture and multiple wounds. The killer fled and authorities search for the suspect.
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Washington Post
Petersburg
Wil ‘Gona
Dinwiddie County
Norfolk and Western Railway
Martin V. Morris
Morris
Wilsons
Roanoke
Wilsorts
Gotta
Terment
Observance of Flag Day in Public Schools Guided by Orders
National Emblem display urged for Friday June 14 marking the 120th birth anniversary of the Stars and Stripes. Wing Day exercises under Rev J H Bradford will be held in all public schools with comrades invited to participate. Aids-de-camp and committee appointments announced for the department commander and upcoming national encampment. Body reports to John Finn, chief of staff.
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J. H. Bradford
Roe
Ihe
Burton R. Ross
Charles Hanback
John J. Mading
Robert W. Montgomery
Charles H. Bayden
E. A. Miller
Wiliam H. Thomas
John .B. Bristol
Daniél Wa. Beach
Abraham Ae
BR. E. Duvall
John Finn
Fragmented OCR Summary With Missing Details
An irregular OCR snippet hints at a legal or financial outcome with unclear numbers and names. It mentions years from four to six, a reduced amount of four dollars, and a boys team or event labeled “SBoys’ Weah.” The fragment lacks clear subjects, actions, dates, or entities to confirm a precise record.
Orchard Denies Planning Virginian mine blast schemes
In Denver court Orchard testifies he knew Haywood and Pettibone but denies conspiring to blow the Independence depot or harm witnesses. He recounts trips with the Neville family, meetings at the Belmont Hotel, money received from Pettibone, and attempts to arrange defense actions while detailing prior crimes in Canada and the United States.
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Richardson
Orchard
Ackerman
Goldfield
Nev
Richard Nor
Nelson Frankln
Ming-Owners
Benator
Wood
Franklin
Carlton
Parker
Davis
Upple
Belmont Hotel
Denver
Miners’ ‘Convention
Haywood
Federation
Gregory
Muaterial
Crogen
Steve Adams
Peabody
Spinny
Planni
Sila
Sherman Parker
Trai
Selec
Scott
Attorney Richardson
Independence Depot
Johnny Neville
Neville
Uenerdson
Jack Simpkins
James Hignan
Western Federation of Minéra
Laywood
Pettibone
Simpkins
Aff
Sirdegn
Confessions and Clues Tie Orchard to Colorado Case in 1884
The testimony details Orchard's movements through California and Alaska, the arrival of $100 from Pettibone in a registered letter, and his claims about misdeeds tied to Pettibone, Wolff, and the Bradley family. Orchard admits telling crime stories and recalls false confessions, while Pettibone warned him to lay low as authorities pursued a Colorado incident.
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California
Bradley
Orchard
Pettibone
San Francisco
Golden West
Tenth Street
Alaska
Anya
Colorado
Johnny Neville
Pat Bone
Harry Green
Bradleys
Brediey
Wolff
Petone
San Francissco
Golden Gate Park
Richardson
Peter L. Huff
Bartenders’ Union
Helping Colored Children Visit Philadelphia for $1 Million Endowment
Secretary Taft joins the Anha T. Jeanes fund trustees to administer a $1,000,000 endowment aiding rudimentary education for Southern African Americans. The board, including Booker T. Washington and Hollis Frissell, plans Philadelphia gatherings and targets growing annual interest from the Jeanes securities to about $60,000.
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Booker Washington
South
Hollis B. Frissell
Hampton Institute
Taft
Anha T. Jeaney Fund
Saya
Washington Dispatch
New York Evening Post
Philadelphia
Germantown
Jeanes
Frissell
Booker ‘Washington
Tuskegee
Ala
Samuel C. Mitchell
Richmond
Bishop Grant
Maj. Moton
Washington
Napier
Smith
Montgomery
Alg
Jeanes Hag
Lottery Plates Destroyed in Wilmington Fire
Federal agents burned the late Honduras Lottery Company printing plates at John M. Rogers Printing in Wilmington Delaware. All plates were broken and paper materials burned. A quantity of lottery printing material from Mobile Alabama was also destroyed at the Federal building tonight.
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Wilmington
Del
Federal
Honduras Lottery Company
John M. Rogers
Federal Building
Mobile
Ala
Washington Gas Light Company Notice of Settlement Payment
Washington Gas Light Company acknowledges a check for 91979 settlement payment for damage caused by a fire on June 6 in a stable and warehouse behind 926 E Street NW. Franklin Fire Insurance Company expresses gratitude for prompt settlement and confidence in the insurer’s high standards.
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Washington Gas Light Company
Washington, D. C
Young
Franklin Fire Insurance
Tenth Street
City
Temperance Alley
E Street
Franklin Fire Insurance Company
W. B. Orme
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Virginia. Beach
Berden
William F. Porter
Wiliam F.porter
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University of Maryland Hospital
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Merry
Virginia
Winshester
Annede
Los Angeles
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Alexander Eakey
Feattolk
Frank T. Jonge
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Tennessee
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Virginia Weddings
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Bawa Aay
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Peyton
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Southern Railway
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W. T. Mahoney
H. W. Lippincott
H. C. Byrd
B. Bomberger
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Eloper
Ferree
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Moyer
Tiner
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Ouray
Canade
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Independence
J . Orchard
Hie
Brighton
Ontario
Canada
Pat Moran
Cheyenne
Chard
Moran
F. Davis
Coeur d'Alene
Cripple Creek
Grevilles
Cady
Richard Ben
Cody
Hall
Mayberry
Andy
Minsa
Nevada
Jrchard
Arto Bustén
Statter
Rich
Fred Bradley
Mine Owners’ Association
Coeur d’Alenés
M . ‘Tou
Idaho
High and Sullivan
Knights of Labor
Grocers ‘and Druggiste
Largescnuss & Co.,ltd
Greenwich St
Kew York
MAX Needle & CO
7Th St
Eete
J. Ranabaker
Tygewrter
Central
First Co-operative Building Association
Cooperative Building
Wisconsin Avenue
A. B. Jackson
J. Barton Miller
Elsmere
H St. H.W
Princeton University
U. & Census Office
Oliver Metserott
F Street
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Thomas F. Keely
Amus Columbil Wit Ram
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Columbia ‘Theater Company
Charlotte Walker
Aristogragy Pricess
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Lyceum
Lyceum Theater
Burlesque Stock CO
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Washington Luna Park Convenient
Charles J. Goodfellow
Haley
Washington Orchestra
William A. Haley
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Columbia Typographical Union
Woman's Auxiliary
Rebecca Lodge
Alexandria
Hevy
Hase Lake
U. S. Marine Band
Sunasy
Gilbert & Wed
Sullivan
Rigek Pinafore
Keria Futicena Theatre
Roof Garden
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Edwin In
Edwin In. Sarbou
Bernhardt
Duse
Finke
Florida Ave
Chicago
VIAVI
Martha Abbott Baughman
Viavi Hymene
Graduate Nurses’ ‘Association
Garfield Hospital
H Sts
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