Storm and Heat Ravage Virginia as Violent Storm Hits
Special to The Washington Post reports severe electric storm across Luray Winchester and surrounding areas. Norfolk and Western Railroad shop struck by lightning. crops gardens gardens suffer heavy damage. In Winchester heat peaks at 97 degrees with workers overcome. Richmond records hottest day of summer with 0 degree? humidity relief arrives later. Cumberland Keyser storm brings hail as large as cherries. gardens and fruit damaged. temperature drops by ten degrees.
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Norfolk and Western
Virginia
Washington
Pont Luray
Page County
Luray
Bixters Ferry
Winchester
Mercury
Hugh
William Keatley
Richmond
Cumberland
Keyser
W. Va
Wicomico Democrats Nominate for County Offices in Convention
The Wicomico County Democratic convention met and unanimously nominated a slate for county offices. Delmar and Barren Creek districts contested the county commissioners seat, with Barren Creek prevailing and Delmar pledging support. The resolution endorsed the Fue amendment and the xeon facts movement, listing nominees for Legislature Surveyor Sheriff and other posts.
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Washington Post
Mebury
Wicomico County
Delmar
Barren Creek
Lcket
Charles KR Dishareen
M. A. Davin
Jt Adama Sherif
Fimner
Geadley
Shockivy County Commingtoners
Ty Imtaw
Opposition to Poe amendment spreads in Baltimore Democrats
A Baltimore organization of Independent Democrats launches a campaign to defeat the Poe disfranchising amendment. They plan to solicit signatures on protest declarations within ten days and extend efforts to all counties, aiming to curb city ring rule and similar in state politics.
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Baltimore
Deramncrats
Decisions Handed Down By The Washington Fest
The Court of Appeals met in Annapolis to render decisions from the last term. Notable cases include affirming and reversing damages in a fatal trackwalker incident near Cumberland. Rulings cover Cecil County railroad suits and a Worcester County license case defining clerical discretion and non reviewability by equity.
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Byacial
Washington
Annapolis
Court of Appeals
Henry T
Sarah Logaden
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company
Cumberland
Cecil County
Philadelphia, Baltimore and Washington Railroad Company
James Devers
Sophia B. Hand
McGherry
McSherry
Western Maryland Railroad Company
M. BE. Ghrivers
Com- Pa
Monks Wyice Mearnods
Worcester County
Two Grand Jurors Face Contempt Rule In Williams Distillery Case
In Raleigh, A L Henpery and C F Atwell, grand jurors, answered a contempt rule over disclosures about the Statesville term grand jury proceedings. They argue no oath violation and seek dismissal. Judge Boyd says ruling will be absolute. likely appeal to the Circuit Court of Appeals.
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Charlotte
N. Cy
A. L. Henpery
C.F. Atwell
Statesville
Williams
Charlotte Court
Ald Hot Malta
Btatesville Court
Boyd
Feat
Clrsult Court of Appeals
Prisoner in Baltimore Attemps Suicide While Held
Louis Messier, held on charges of obtaining money under false pretenses and embezzlement, attempted to slash his throat and abdomen at a Baltimore police station. A dull knife thwarted the act. He left an address in New York and claimed a Louisville Kentucky dietetic business. He faced accusations of selling whisky to saloonkeepers and taking money in advance, with whisky not delivered and theft from a local distilling company.
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Baltimore
Louis Moasler
Messier
West Ligth Street
New York
Loutaville
Ha 19
Richmond Gas Plant Lease Sought by New York Firm
Special dispatch reports Consoli dated Gas Company of New York planning to lease Richmonds city owned gas works. Experts Howard Bruce and team inspect the plant to determine issues after years of suboptimal service and a prior city appropriation for restoration.
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Richmond
Consolidated Gas Company of
New York
Richmond Gas Works
Howard Bruce
Grape-Nuts diet credited with mental and physical turnaround
A Fortum Co. reader from Batils Creek, Mich reports that shifting from heavy meals to a diet of Grape-Nuts with cream, fruit, and occasional egg replaced tea and coffee, eased chronic nerves, improved concentration, and stabilized weight. The man recounts years of decline then rapid recovery after adopting the grain diet.
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America
Tam
Fortum Co
Batils Creek
Mich
Renson
Virginia Military Institute Commencement Features State Leaders
Alumni day at Lexington Virginia Military Institute featured a large parade and battalion drill. Gov Montague and Mrs Montague attended as guests of Supt Gen Shipp. The day included a guard mounting, a procession of colors, and a graduation parade before speeches by Governor Montague and other officials. The Board of Visitors announced several faculty appointments.
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Washington
Lexington
Virginia Military
Joseph FR. Anderson
Goochland
Montague
Shipp
Osdete
Board of Visitors
H. S. Mane
Gale City
Héventh Aistriat
JB. Presten
Botetourt
A. H. Thraves
Powharad
Richmond
B. Fucker
Pendleton
J. Holt
West Point
J. H. Doyle
Norfolk
Virginia Primaries Show Varied Outcomes Across Cities
Richmond and Lynchburg report precinct wanderings in the Democratic and municipal contests. Incumbents J C Smith Frank W Gunningholm B J Warren lead in police city offices while others seek Commonwealth's attorney and state posts. Fredericksburg holds a delegate nomination fight with Dr G C Mansey and G R Switt seeking seats. Reverend C P Staley weighs a Washington call as Broadus Memorial notes construction and pastorate tenure.
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Richmond
Jone
J. C. Smith
Frank W. Gunningholm
Auattor
B. J. Warren
Williaw H. Wyatt
Ridheivna
Haa
Dh Geli
Cherles J. Anderach
Minttree Forkey Ao
Amica of Commonwealth
Glenn
Powers
Cox
Peyton
Masala
Pullet
Lynchburn
Thomas D. Davis
Percy R. Taylor
Davis
R. B. Goode
HB. T. Dillon
Redericksbutd
Democratit
House of Delematex
Augusta
GC. R. Mansey
Spottsylvania County
Early
Cchairman
Board of Supervisors
House of Delegates
Spartaylvania County
Fredericksburg
G. HR. Bwitt
Alan
Committed for Trial in Washington Case
John Ricks, a fugitive for nearly a year, was arrested in Washington after being charged with malice. The defendant appeared in court in the county and was held without bail as the case proceeded. A separate report notes the death of Adeon Koeller struck by lightning during a storm near Tom Brook, in Shenandoah County.
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Breelal
Washington Pan
Rockville
John Ricks
Washington
Willa Davis
Aléo Dolorad
Tobytown
Apedal
Tom Strayburg
M—Adeon Koeller
Noah Keller
Toma Brook
Shenen- Goah
Athnding
Jr. Keller
A. BR. Keller
Thad
Ld Sandal
Jury Awards $1000 in Norfolk Arm Amputation Case
In Norfolk Circuit Court Henry Harrington, a Black employee, won a $1000 judgment against Margolius Company for the loss of his right arm after a picker incident. The suit claimed $10000 in damages for the injury while employed by the defendant. He underwent amputation and seeks redemption for wage losses and suffering.
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Waskington Post
Norfolk
Norfolk Courty
Henry Harrington
Margolius Company, Incorporated
Harrington
Wholesalers at Norfolk Convene Busy Convention
Norfolk Va June opening session of the Wholesaler Grocers Association met at the Granby Theater. President A Van Hooge led the roll call with about 60 grocers present. Maryland jugglers rejoined the association after earlier withdrawal, and officers praised yearlong work while outlining plans to align with the National Association of Retail Grocers and expand state organization.
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Norfolk
Wholesaler Grocers Association
Granby
A. van Hooge
Maryland
Asheville
N. C
van Hoose
Baltimore
Atlanta
National Association of Retail Grocers
Board of Trade Organized in West Virginia
Special to The Washingtot reat Wheeling West Virginia reports formation of the first board of state trade, with delegates from major towns and from banking and wholesale groups. George C Stutg ies Morgantown chairing, officers named in districts to push good roads railway legislation and river improvements. Committees formed. plans to privilege independent railroads before the next legislature. millions in invested capital involved. This is the most significant trade event in state history.
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Moundaville
Hp Board
Martin as Department Runner in Virginia Campaign
Virginia Senator Martin, visiting Washington to meet a state delegation, aims to press War Department on a bridge matter and continue campaign work. Observers view his Virginia bid as strong, with dignity and little attack on rivals, as primaries in August approach. Other items report deaths in Petersburg and incidents in Cumberland and Westernport.
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Virginia
Martin
Washington
Raleign
War Department
Elf
Virginie
Benator
Theas
Vir
Hala Democrate
Ti Fa
Mercer Monument Workerships in Fredericksburg
Sculptor Valentine of Richmond and his Parla assistant visited Fredericksburg to confer with the Mercer monument committee on the legation for the monuments. Valentine holds the contract and praised the location as work progresses. The monument is expected to cost a sum and be completed in the show month. Special to The Washington Post from Fairmont West Virginia June 2 reports Virginia educators meeting at White Sulphur Springs June 28 with addresses by leading educators and state school superintendent Nathan C Schaffer of Pennsylvania. The gathering will close with an excursion to Muddy Bridge.
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Abediar Ro
Virginia
Fairmont
W. Va
Joseph Realer
Vitcinia Educational Association
White Sulphur Springs
W. Vs
Nethan C. Schaffer
Pennsylvania
Mut- Utel Bridge
Wasm Oke
Rockville
Montgomery County
R. White
Se Egrity
Washington Post
Norfolk
W. Lyons
N. M. Nicholas
Norfolk County
Crockar
Court of Hastings
Portlock
Crocker
Apecles
Charlottesville
A. H. Garrett
Washington Aivision
Southern Railway
University of Virginia Hospital
Montpelier
Pennsylvania Avenue
United States Realty Company
Washington
Capitol Building
Capital Traction Lines
Wedding of Miss Minna Smithers and Mrr J O Reilly
Washington dispatch reports the Alexandria wedding of Miss Minna Smithers to Mr J O Reilly at 1002 Prince Street Small ceremony conducted by Rev Hinder at St Marys Catholic Church Attendants included James Owenelley and Mrs Smithers The couple will reside in Arlington Heights with Mr Reilly in real estate and insurance business.
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Washington
Fost Bureau
King Stredt
Alexandria
Rome
Kawerd Wagner
North Henry Street
Belle-Pre
North Patrick Street
Raturh
Muatto
del Ray
Spring Eee
Miss Mini
Smithers
Seushter
Mra
James Owenelley
Pwiinington
Rec
Niknt
Sewridee Mithior Ier
Prince Trent
H. ‘Ndler
At. Mary's Catholic Church
Reilly
Wittington
Nivol
William Wright
Gus Whitburn
Tps
Seanirie
Mt Mount
Enon
Ee Patel
Wien
Ashby
Van
Tie City
David T. Chalmers
Tig Guty
Woodbury Forest School
Ilies Rhod
Cooke Hay
Walter Att Pasemere
Murder verdict affirmed in Locust Grove land dispute shooting
Hagerstown Md June Jaci Pottenberger, shot by John Bilfer in a Locust Grove dispute over a small parcel, died this afternoon. The coroner's jury ratified a murder verdict against Bilfer.
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Tro Wardingie
Hagerstown
Jaci B. Pottenberger
John Bilfer
Locust Grove
Jory Tas
Bllfer
Virginia Weddings in Roanoke Unfold at White Residence
In Roanoke this June an afternoon wedding united Mina Fredericks and Warren Brown with the bride Mina Fenrne White as maid of honor. Rev Saunders officiated at the ceremony held at the home of Mr. and Mrs D B White, as locals admired the couple amid family laughter and wedding plans.
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Roanoke
Rae
Mra
D. B. White
Mite Fenrne
D. ‘White
OD. Quadix
Mr. Saunders
SUIT TO ANNUL CHARTERS IN ST LOUIS
Missouri Attorney General Hadley opens a suit to revoke charters of Standard Oil, Waters-Pierce Oil, and Republic Oil, alleging a conspiracy to restrain trade and division of the state. Defendants' attorney contends the arrangement is a ordinary business pact. Hearing adjourned to tomorrow.
Andrews Will Contest Hinges on Time of Death
In New York a contest over Wallace Andrews and his wife’s deaths on April 7 hinges on whether Mrs. Andrews survived her husband. The executory clause establishes the Andrews Institute for Girls with 2.5 million allocated from a 5 million estate, claiming up to 1.5 million for the charity under 1860 law. Heirs argue Mrs. Andrews survived and law limits charitable bequests to half the estate. contesters doubt Jerhia’s survival and note presumptions about the weaker spouse. The will has been probated.
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New York
Wallace Andrews
Andrews
Andrews’ Institute For
Jerhia
Remarried in Old Ada Richtiohd Couple Reunited After 25 Years
Richmond Va June 90 After divorce and separate lives spanning a quarter century, Mr and Mrs J B Charles were remarried in Richmond. The couple, once separated by work demands and parental guidance, have spent years corresponding and now enjoy family life with their children and grandchildren.
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Richtiohd
Epeetat
Washington Heat
Richmond
Jne
J. B. Charles
Zorosa
CompAST PROM BAWAIL Heating on Congressional Election Case
Isuke contests Jonah Helanianaole’s congressional election. Notice from House clerk, set for July 17. Honolulu city report dated June 13 via San Francisco June 2, details pending official action.
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Honolulu
San Francisco
C. P. Isuke
Jonah Helanianaole
Congress
House of
Federal station site chosen for Morotai leper camp
Surgeon General Wyman of the United States Hospital Service selects a cita for a Federal station at Morotai’s Leper Battlement. Land required for the station will be deeded by the Territory to the Federal government for this installation.
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Washington
Wyman
United States Hospital Service
Cita
Morotai
Feder
Victory for Union Men in Wikesbarre Fraud Case
In Wikesbarre Pennsylvania union mine workers scored a victory as they combat fraudulent miner certificates. James Rhodda of the Upper Lehigh miners examining board pleaded guilty to issuing fake certificates and selling them to laborers. Sentence suspended pending constitutional test. evidence to be heard at the Waldorf Astoria New York on Thursday.
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Washington Post
Wikesbarre
wWorkera
James Rhodda
Upper Lough
Waldorf-Astoria Hotel
New York City
Cokoneratéra
Twenty Deaths From Heat Hit Pittsburg as City Sizzles
Special to The Washington Post reports Pittsburg marked the nation’s hottest city status with a deadly heat wave. Twenty people died and fifteen more collapsed, most fatalities occurring in the last twelve hours as temperatures reached near record highs.
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Pittsburg
Washington Post
Pittdouiie
Gaturdey
Merreur
United States
Galveston
Belew
Model Arbitration Treaty Drafting in Berlin by Bartholdt
Congressman Bartholdt of St Louis and president of the International Parliamentary Union to Promote International Arbitration has spent ten days in Berlin collecting foreign office material to aid drafting a model arbitration treaty. He plans to visit other European foreign offices before the union meets in Brussels on August 2.
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Bpacin
Tae Wannington
Greenaboro NC
American Institute of Eletrical Engineers
Messry FN
Waterman
D Muralt
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Prota Va
Hverley
W C Hurley
Atlante
W A. Hurley & Company
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Farmer
Frenchs Station
South Branch
Petersbore
Erasmiug Cooley
YesTo
Hastings Court
Nora Brockwell
Old Street
John Sneed
Pulaski County
Boy
Weraperhi
Maryland Court of Appeals
Oonvions
Richmond Gas Lpase
Ashinetim Prat
Leesburg
James Thotas
Virginia Military Institute
Wyatt
Rev. C. P. Staley
Waanington
C P .Staley
Broadus Memorial
Ghursh
West Washington
Spode
Waalthoton Fos Hagerstown
Stephen Maroney
Marlin J. Maloney
Istomotivns
Cumberland Valley Railroad
Conanothescue Creek
John Evier
Hit
Wannington Post
Virgina Bentley Mott
Brett
Thomas Hentey
Bure
Mottersh
Grocers’ Association
Board OF Trade
West Virginia
Joseph Hogwood
Miter
Quarret
Washington Fort
John
Willem Rolland
Westernport
George Harditg
Tunnelton
Bloomington
Gerrett County
Piedmont
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Rolland
Mercer Monument
W. F. Andrews
Alexandria News
Minna Smithers
Mrr. J
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Mise
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Frederick
Midseala
Rebecca Landis
Landis
Frederick Jeweler
Howard Clarence Shepherd
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City Register
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Ot Ie
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Rateis
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Weberv
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Lin Htanry County
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Board of Agriculture
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Wood County
Virginia ‘Weddings
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Mina Ae Tune
Warren Brown
Bulivan
Fee of Eines City
Saicialing
Missouri Oil Company
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Stample& Fyford
Massachusetts Avenue
Dandraff
Newbro
Romedy
Herpicide
Dineari
Herpicida
Brug
Berpicide CO
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Detroit
Edward Stevens
Affleck
Fa. Ave
Hope
Mine Kaaminer
Uncle Sam
U.S
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Washington, D. C
BL Randlg
Congress Heights
A.A. Wilson
Firemen's Insurance Cor Bepy
D. C. Brothers, Jr
East Washington Heights ‘Traction
C._W. HOWARD
Paitenter National Bank of Washington
Second National Bank
Wash- Ellwood & Jackson
President Railway and Electric Equipment Co
Philadelphia
Ana
7Th St
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N. W
Norfolk, Va
Bentrast
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