Alumni Day at Virginia Marks Gatherings and Appointments
Virginia University observances include alumni meeting in senior law room and public hall address by Judge Charles Forrest Moore on a plea for the average man. New appointments: Curry Memorial School of Education. William Heck to chair education. Burke Proctor replaced by Bursar and buildings supervisor. Rockefeller gift authorized for university support. multiple faculty and engineering professorships created. numerous degrees posted. finances to accept $100,000 Rockefeller donation.
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Washington Post
Charlottes. Ile
University of Virginia
Alumni
Yabo
Charles Forres, Moore
New York
Carter
Waversether Gimnasium
John Wilish‘burne
Dixie
Charles Forrest Moore
New York City
Elahor Waris Sceaums
Louisiana
Gur
Ain A Alterman
Himal Association
R. T. Wake
Aduatea
John Walter Wayland
Bridgewater
Gen| Alumni Association
Thomas Nelson fPace
Nwho
Il Health
Nohn Wesheburne
JM Page
Wcretary
Front Royal
Peainbah County
Huntington
Virginia
Thomas H. aCirter
Isaac K .Oran
Aviltam
Lambeth
Uildings
Curry
Memorial School of Education
Wiliam Henry Heck
Columbia University
yProf Heck
North Carolina
Wake Forest Colege
Teachers’ College of Columba
Faw Beer
General Education Board
William J Hum- Phreva
Alderman
Dusfit
Smith
Boek
Arereta Tucson
Frederick
Upton Sharretts Retch
Frederikk, Md
John Y Mason
Archer Anderson
Richmond
John Jennings Luck
Roanok
Rockefeller
Lee Bidgood
Latversity
Willam Vicor
Samuel Butler
Rosnok Va
Howard Belae
Tesarc
Ark
Francis Howl Tun Dupulagton
Virgina
Edwin ‘Whiron Holladay
Chattottenville
George Gare J
Riggan
Maryland Agricultural College closes year with alumni events
Special to The Washington. College Park Md June 1 The closing exercises of the Maryland Agricultural College entered a festive day with large alumni attendance. Officers elected for the Alumni Association were Buckley Keech Straughn and committees named. A semi centennial celebration was authorized for March 6 2006. A victorious alumni baseball game and a tennis final highlighted the afternoon. A joint Morrill and New Mercer Literary Society meeting featured a debate on federal regulation of railroad freight and passenger transportation. The day ended with an alumni banquet and a cordial address by President Silvester.
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Washington
Uss College Park
Maryland Agricultural College
Buckley
William F. Keech
Norris N. Straughn
F. B. Bomberger
W. W. Bittmner
Franklin Sherman
North Carola
HM. Harding
Dixon
Smith
Diggs
Caddet Zourk
R. W. Silvester
Silvester
C. J. la Roche
Florence Bowen
Lucy Briscoe
Maj. White
Morrill
New Mercer
Alumni Association
United States
Ta Fy ‘Oh
J. J. A Kreutelta
Marrn Society
Maj. W. White
Fassett
Sllvester
Alumni at Lexington Honor Washington and Lee University
Alumni and guests filled Lee Memorial Chapel for the June commencement exercises at Washington and Lee University in Lexington. A resolution urged five year alumni reunions and stronger alumni influence on governance, including representation on the board of trustees and alumni‑staff appointment of vacancies. Captain Richmond Pearson Hobson and his bride attended the events and Hobson planned to speak to literary societies tomorrow.
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Washington Post
Lexington
Washington and Lee University
Lee Memorial Chapel
James J. Kernan
Baton Rouge
Robert Edward Lee
BD. C. Humphreys
Thomas J. Kernan
Richmond Pearson Hobson
College merger planned by three Maryland institutions
A second meeting of St. John's College Maryland Agricultural College and University of Maryland discussed merging into a state university. Gov Warfield closely watches, with a special committee to draft a concrete plan due August 2, and potential legislation to follow. Walter Dawkins chairs the original committee.
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Washington Post
Baltimore
St. John’s College
Maryland Agricultural College
University of Maryland
Warfield
Fell
Gt. John’s
St. John's
Criticised Gov Dawson and university censorship
Morgantown June 13 President Purinton of West Virginia University set up a three professor censorship over the Athaneum after its critique of Gov Dawson's selection for the commencement address. The paper’s criticism sparked debate while Columbiana won the annual college debate. Roanoke College in Salem heard Prof Marion Learned discuss the German influence on American literature. Hood's Sarsaparilla is praised for pimple and complexion remedy.
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Washington Pont
Morgantown
W. Va
Purinton
West Virginia University
Gov. Dawson
Columbiana
J. K. McQuarrie
Warrenh. Hedges
Parthenon Society
David F.turner
John Q. Hutchinson
Roanoke Collegians
Salem
Roanoke College
Marion D. Learned
University of Pennsylvania
Gersgan
American Commonwealth
Virginia City election notes show mixed results across towns
In Smithfield W W Joyner was elected mayor over J Waverly Thomas by 83 to 21, both Democrats, succeeding Col C B Day. Nine council candidates were elected, led by Holloway and Gwaltney. Other towns report re-elected mayors and staggered council outcomes with dry victory in Chatham and Orange reelecting Dr Frank B Perry for a sixth term.
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Washington Post
FP. D. Gwaltney
Dr. Wi . Ames
John I. Cofer
L. C. Brock
G. N. Guy
Gulfelk
Newport News
Hampton Town
Thornton B. Jones
Oppositton
W. B. Atkins
Thomas Harmond
Warrenton
Thomas C. Thornton
John R. Spillman
G. Letcher
R. W. Hilleary
A. Bartanstein
W. A. Garner
H. E Hutton
James W. Jeffries
William Martin
D. P. Wood
Luray
Thomas HK. Campbell
Col
James H. Morrison
Campbell
Morrison
John N. Chapman
Sergeant
Irwin
H.W. Houser
A. R. Martin
C. H. Dann
Dallas Koonts
C. C. Con~ Tad
Joseph 3. Lauck
Hatham
Brejority
W. M. Tredway
Turner
E . Reid
J. H. Balanse
J. Whitehead
W. F. Parrish
White
Frank B. Perry
Wounded Woodchopper Reaches Winchester in Time
William McCarty, a wood chopper four miles from Winchester, had an artery cut and blood loss but reached a physician's office in time. He was rushed to Winchester Hospital, where he is doing well after artery ligation. The report is from The Washington Post via Winchester, Virginia, June 13.
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William McCarty
McCarty
Winchester Hospital
Washington Post
Suffolk
Mazon
H. Mason & Co
Jarratts
Sussex County
Rural carrier charged with forging Miller note in fatal fire case
Harvey Rose, aged Cumberland rural mail carrier, is under arrest for forging the name of James B. Miller on a 2108 note used to obtain judgment. Miller died in his blacksmith shop at Rainsburg near Flintstone. Rose, held on 4100 bail, denies the charge and authorities pursue a murder theory with questionable evidence linking his name.
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Washington Post
Cumberland
Harvey Rose
James B. Miller
Rainsburg
Flintstone
Miller
Rose
Mil- Mee
Engineer Dead In Wreck At Sneadside Roanoke Va
A Norfolk and Western wreck at Sneadside Roanoke occurred at 10 am killing engineer R B Adams of Roanoke. Fireman H A Carter was badly hurt but expected to recover. Adams was among the road’s oldest engineers. Body remained under wreckage. recovery hoped by tomorrow.
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Washington Post
Roanoke
Snesleside
Norfolk and Western
R. B. Adams
H. A. Carter
Adams
Norfolk
Adeline Rolling
Portsmouth
Prince George County Seeks Road Superintendent
A road superintendent post for Prince George County is to be advertised due to ill health of H Roger Boyle who has held the job. The $1500 a year position oversees road and bridge construction and repairs, with duties in several election districts handled by road trustees until a replacement is chosen. The highway chair is planned to be based at Maryland Agricultural College with Prof Lanahan in charge.
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Prince George County
Apecal
Washington Post
Hyattaville
H. Roger Boyle
Maryland
Maryland Agricultural College
Prof
Lanahan
Odd Fellows Elect Officers in Virginia Session
The Grand Encampment of Odd Fellows of Virginia adjourned in Lynchburg with about sixty five delegates. Officers elected include Hut Montague grand patriarch and J Léon Codd grand high priest. Also announced appointments in Philadelphia and closing exercises at the Odd Fellows Orphanage. In Tazewell County a marriage occurred between Hon J Powell Royall and Miss J M Bowen. Additional notes cover appointments to the state board of agriculture and planned reunions for Mahone’s Brigade.
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Lynchburg
Washington Post
Odd Fellows of Virginia
Harrisonburg
Hut Montague
Richmond
J. Léon Codd
Portsmouth
F. A. Sproutes
Big Stone Gap
William Wylde
Newport News
T. V. Turney
Fort Monroe
George W. Hill
Norfolk
Montague
Sovereign Grand Lodge
Philadelphia
Poling
Joseph Kemp
Phoebus
Roland 5. Chase
Clintwood
Guardian
R. R. Slater
Herrisonburg
Odd Fellows Orphanage
J. Powell Royall
J. M. Bowen
Tazewell
House of Delegates
Tazewell County
Miles Jennie M. Bowen
Reese T. Bowen
Nieca
Henry Bowen
Virginia
East Radford
R. K. Sutherland
WV Legislature Faces Nullified Inquiry Powerless Committee
West Virginia witnesses refused to appear as Gov White faced malfeasance charges. A House committee for investigation was deemed invalid by Federal Judge Trayton, who dismissed Gen Caldwell and U. S. Attorney Bilesard and ordered their release, leaving the inquiry at a standstill.
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Dayton
West Virginia
Weahington
Parkersburg
W. Va
Gov. White
White
House of Delegates
Genator Caldwell
United Sates
Bilesard
Ghat
Trayton
Funeral Benefit Association Concludes Session in Greensboro
The National Funeral Benefit Association of the Junior Order United American Mechanics met in Greensboro on June 13 with 400 delegates from 37 states. Seabright, N J was chosen for next year’s meeting site amid a harmonious session. Reports show $190000 in receipts, 750 claims paid totaling $150000, a balance of $30000, and over $2 million paid in death benefits since formation. Largest memberships are in New Jersey and Pennsylvania.
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Greensboro
N. C
National Funeral Benefit Association
United American Mechanics
Seabright
N. J
Wilmington
Del
Vincentown
Portsmouth
Beng
Ahone
George H. Harris
Philadelphia
Harry 2. Bowers
C. L. Cadwallader
Gustav Bacharach
J. T. Gledge
Parksley
Theoore P. Rees
West Philadelphia
Marshall T. Farra
Germantown
Board of Managers
Bacharach
New Jersey
Pennsylvania
Virginia
North Carolin
Maryland
North Carolina Teachers' Association Opens Annual Session
Greensboro hosts the twenty second annual session of the North Carolina Teachers Association with an address by Maine Superintendent Stetaon. The packed Grand Theater and strong attendance highlight what may be the state’s largest educational gathering.
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Maine
Washington Post
Greensboro
N. C
Allarts
North Carolina
Stetaon
Ident
Winston
Political fission at Easton and Kent Democratic conventions
Easton Maryland June 11 The Democratic County convention split with Seth supporters nominating W A Kirby for the legislature while Collins backers pushed J Dawson for the House. A Chapel district dispute left five delegates undecided and William G Guinby named for the House. Kent County convention at Chestertown July 12 nominated delegates to the state convention and several district officers.
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W. A. Kirby
Trappe
Collins
J. Dawson
House of Delegates
Seth Peope
Hine
William C. Dudley
Charles H. Rose
William G. Quinby
Joseph B. Seth
Boston
Thomas M. Cooper
GL Michaeln Diminot
Joseph H. Harrington
Haston
William G Guinby
Chapel
William A. Kirby
Leva F. Hurricon
Bay Hosidred
Pani T
Pon Nichols
John ‘D. Jump
Joan A. Barne
I. Marry
Radelitte
Frampton
Ormond Frammond
Chestertown
Kent County
Democratic’ Convention
Totay Y
Inne Gibby
Surtie H. Grano
Sherif
Andrew Maddern
Treamser
Willen Koyzer
John E. Morrie
Giech
Witlfast Wagner
Ruth Diatriet
R. ‘Parla
Firet
Henry J. Gray
Pyrat
Wiliam
Wallis
Million Is Improv New Dry Dock at Newport News
The Washington Fest, Newport News Va, June 1, announced that a major project will start soon costing over a billion dollars. A seven hundred foot long dry dock will be built with sufficient depth for any warship, plus an enlarged machine shop and new ship ways with steel trestle and overhead crane. Newport News Shipbuilding and Dry Dock Company owns a half mile waterfront. repairs drive the expansion as the firm already operates two basins.
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Newport News Shipbuilding Company
Newport News
Newport News Shipbuilding and Dry Dock Company
Skeletons Raised by Dredge in Norfolk Harbor Believed Civil War Remains
The Norfolk naval hospital area dredge uncovered fourteen skeletons encased in decaying coffins, likely Civil War soldiers buried on the hospital reservation. The discovery was made as the dredge worked near the Inner harbor point projecting from the Naval Hospital reservation.
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Norfolk
Washington Post
Sanford & Brooks
United States Naval Hospital Reservation
Address Unknown in the Clinic and a Lost Subscriber
A magazine business notice recalls a lapsed subscription billed, returned with a black border. A note reads Mr Smith has changed his address and comments on smallpox, a widow, and the departed wife Mary Ann Smith. Comic translated tales follow a scene at a bedroom door with a nervous suitor debating names.
Warnings From a Demented Operator Haunt Wisconsin Night Shift
Edward H Carleton recalls a night as a Chicago and Northwestern night operator at Oronto Wisconsin where eerie Morse warnings appeared on the line declaring sin's doom. The mysterious telegraph taunts led him to quit the job and flee to Marinette, never handling a key again, after learning a Pensaukee operator had suffered a breakdown and sent similar omens.
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Miwaukee Sentinel
Chicago and Northwestern Railroad
Oronto
Wis
Edward H Carleton
Pfister
Marinette
Accut
Pensaukea Siding
Boston Golden Coffee Offer in 25 Cents Pound
You pay only 25 cents for a pound of Boston Golden Coffee. The package is inexpensive and the coffee could not be better if you paid a dollar. Ask your grocer to insist on Boston Golden from Humphrey Coffee and Tea Co. of New York.
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Joseph A. Graham
Outisg
Boston Golden
Humphrey Coffee and Tea_Co
New York
Ayers
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