Trolley Wreck Near Baltimore Kills One Injures Dozens
A trolley car returning from eastern shore resorts collided with a Pennsylvania Railroad freight train near Baltimore on June 26. Laura Scarborough was killed. Mrs. Sarah Cromwell died later at the hospital, and a dozen or more were injured, with several in serious condition. The car, behind time, stopped to let off passengers. gates were raised and the freight backed, crushing the trolley and pinning passengers under wreckage. Emergency crews freed the injured as they could reach them.
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Cromwell
Virginia primary funds sought by popular subscription plan
At a State Democratic meeting plans were laid to raise primary expenses for governor and U S Senate candidates via nationwide subscriptions. Richmond and Newberry points to shifting cost burdens onto supporters as candidates must pay $1000 each. The Republicans aim to attract national figures to bolster their Virginia slate this fall. In Fredericksburg Capt E H Da Jarnette announced candidacy for the legislature subject to the Democratic primary, while Staunton reports Judge Soroudi Williams visiting Wytheville as a candidate for attorney general against incumbent William A Anderson.
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Weekington
Richmond
Willl
Newberly Iws
Tooney
Republan
Windsor Va.. two large business buildings burned
In Windsor Virginia two major business district buildings were destroyed by fire early today. The post office, dry goods, jewelry, undertaker, and general merchandise firms were housed in the structures. Wind prevented greater town destruction. Loss about 8600 with 4075 insurance. fire origin unknown.
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Suffolk
Windsor
Newrly
B. J Joyner
John S Vaughan
Saunders & Roberts
Undertitkera
Hoberts & Gainey
Obituary notices from Woodstock and Winchester June items
A telegraph from Parkersburg, W Va, reports the sudden death of Mark B Stephenton, about thirty, with a widow, mother, and two sisters surviving. Samuel D Hawkins of Lees Brook Med dies yesterday afternoon after a long illness aged ninety five, survived by his widow and one daughter. Mrs Laux Gore of Sherif Perry Gore dies at home aged years, daughter of the late James Harrison Casopbalh, with two children surviving. She is described as one of the most active women in the section and a sister-in-law of Frank Howard Gere, noted Washington scientist.
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Woodstock
Parkersburg
Wica
Mark B Stephenton
Samuel D. Hawkins
Ers Brook
Winchester
Mra. Laux & Gore
Sherif Perry
Gore
Virginia Summer School Opens at University of Virginia
The seventeenth annual Virginia Summer School of Methods, the second largest in the nation, opened at the University of Virginia in Charlottesville. Superintendent C Glass presided as welcome addresses were delivered by Dr James Morris Page, Prof William M Thornton, Judge R T W Duke Jr, and Rev George E Booker. Responses came from Dr G Stanley Hall, Prof W W Black, Frank P Darling, and others. Courses for next session include education principles, history, administration, psychology, and pedagogy. The school began in 1899 and has expanded to include multiple sites in Lynchburg and other cities, with the Curry Memorial School of Education established recently.
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Charlottesville
Virginia Summer School of Methods
United States
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Univerity
William M. Thornton
University of Virginia
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Methodist Episcopal Church
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Clark University
Worcester
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Chicago Normal School
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William Black
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Lynchburg
Honey L. Bouthwick
Emerson College of Oratory
Boston
Mas
Page
University of the Curry Memorial School of Education
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Salem
Ane Staunton
Jury refuses to indict Wheeling brewers
Special to The Washington Hour Wheeling West Virginia June 2% Judge Hugus of the Ohio County Criminal Court told the grand jury he did not believe brewers should be indicted for failing to take out wholesalers licenses his view being that the brewing license carried with it selling authority He acknowledged the Supreme Court ruling to the contrary but held to his opinion The state tax commissioner had urged indictment of Wheeling brewers and all brewers in the county The jury could act at will and chose not to indict the brewers
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Manic attack and rescue at Richmond farm
Special to The Washington Post reports aColored girl, Hanish Bailey, employed by Thomas McLauchlan near Richmond, suddenly attacked a McLauchlan daughter, tearing clothes, filling hair with matches, and strangling the girl. Father, brother, and guests subdued her after an hour, she was jailed and sent to the asylum. Miss MacLauchlan slowly recovers under a physician.
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Richmond
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Police Board Votes to Bar Reporters at Meetings
Washington Post Bureau reports a police board vote to exclude reporters from future sessions. Mayor Paff champions the move amid grand jury tensions and criticism of force reforms. Lawler and Hill defend press access while Hulfish testifies on grand jury proceedings and calls for openness.
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Newspaper Pressure Halts Philadelphia Gas Grab Plan
Debate over public interest and press access shapes council action as the police board and reporters clash. The session votes to ask the legislature to amend the city charter to require the Dolbe force head for a biennial review, with adjournment following the resolution.
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Delegates Chosen At Charles County Republican Convention
Delegates to the state convention were selected at the Charles County Republican gathering in Maryland. No ticket was nominated as the meeting adjourned for a call to name candidates for local offices in November. Congressman Sydney E. Mudd chaired, opposed a disfranchising amendment, and Ferdinand Cockney proposed a platform condemning the proposed constitutional amendment allowing white voters to override black suffrage. The named delegates included Sydney E. Mudd Adrian Posey Samuel C. Padgett W. McK. Burroughs J. Carlisle Wilymer Dr G Monroe R. L. Fippett G. T. Gray W. W. Keech A. W. Thomas J W. Jenkins and Ferdinand Conksey.
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G. T. C Gray
W. W. Keech
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J W. Jenkins
Ferdinand Conksey
Democratic Party
Hound Husband Dead in Financial Reverses
Mark B. Stephenson Parkersburg Brick Works proprietor and noted local figure died by suicide after financial reverses. He left a note for his wife saying the burdens were more than he could endure. Remains sent to Woodville, Virginia for burial.
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Woodville
Protests Over Royal Arcanum Assessments in Virginia
Special correspondent reports Royal Arcanum members in Lynchburg Petersburg and Winchester discuss rising assessments. Resolutions call for Supreme Council review and a Grand Council meeting. In Winchester Judge Harrison rules the United Telephone Company lacks legal standing to operate on the turnpike due to foreign status and tax/charter issues.
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Martinsburg
State Corporation Commission
Suitor Killed by Rival Near Rockbridge County
Charles Cash and Lydia Entsminger were shot by Grover Ford while returning from church near Denmark. Ford, a rival for Entsminger, opened fire after confirming identities. Cash died from a head wound and Entsminger was fatally wounded. Ford fled and was not yet captured. Both young workers at Longdale furnace in Alleghany County.
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Lydia Entsminger
Denmark
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Longdale Furnace
Alleghany County
Increase for Hyattsville Town Finances Reveals Growth
Hyattsville officials report the town’s assessed value at 766,132 with a 43,980 rise in the current fiscal year. The total levy excluding water revenues is 4,468.93, while water revenue is projected at 6,560 to keep the plant self sustaining. Inspector Wissman notes 92 beverage system permits and 24 water main connections. The corporation attorney states hawkers and peddlers require licenses. Councilman John Fainter criticizes citizen indifference to the volunteer fire department.
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Wheat Crop Damaged by Severe Rainstorms in Luray Virginia
A series of destructive rainstorms hit Luray and nearby Springfield, causing damage to shocked wheat. Lightning struck multiple times, with the latest storm particularly severe in Springfield. Kensington, Maryland, plans a Fourth of July celebration with speeches, fireworks, and a baseball game, organized by committees led by David H. Fenton and Byron A. Chapman.
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George W. Chamberlaine
Mainwaring Mystery At Fair Oaks Inheritance Saga
English financier Hugh Mainwaring dies under suspicion of murder at his country estate Fair Oaks after plans for a vast will are revealed. Detective Merrick probes the crime as Miss Carleton leans on loyalty and courage, while the heir dreams of clearing his name amid perilous secrets and a looming trial.
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Historic Orange County farm sale near Charlottesville
Public auction on Wednesday July 6 1205 at 1 PM offers The Manelon Home farm at eastern base of South Mountain seven miles from Charlottesville and the University of Virginia. Features two frontages two wells timber open grass land drainage and a well built mansion with twelve rooms two baths a pump and spring water supply. Terms cash half down and credit over one or two years with deed of trust. Attorneys and auctioneers listed.
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Merger Case Postponed In South Carolina Georgia Railway
A U S attorney continued the hearing on appointing a receiver for the South Carolina and Georgia Railway to July 26. Southern Railway sought more time to file an answer amid merger law suits totaling about 70 000. Augusta stockholder Henry H. Cumming alleged treasury depletion from lawsuits. In another item Arthur Jackson of Asheville was killed on Carrier's bridge by contact with a live electric wire while reaching for a bird's nest.
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Ex-Judge Ordered to Show Cause on Malfeasance Charge
Fayetteville June 28 an order was served on ex Judge Thomas H Button United States Commissioner to appear before Judge Parnell in Wilmington tomorrow morning to show cause why he should not be removed from office for malfeasance Button denies the charge
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Plasterers Union Elects Officers in Special Meeting
At a special meeting at Ita hall on Four-and-a-half Street and Pennsylvania avenue northwest, officers were nominated and elected. Patrick McCormick was chosen president, Frank Waters vice president, John Fitzgerald re-elected treasurer, William Blitt recording secretary, and William Columbus financial secretary.
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Not Until I Stand Clear From Hugh Mainwaring
Harold Mainwaring confesses deep love to Misa Carleton while declaring he will not seek her love until he is fully cleared of the murder suspicion surrounding Hugh Mainwaring. She pleads, hoping for some explanation, but he vows to reveal nothing until innocence is proven.
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Hugh Mainwaring
Love and Loyalty Amid Forbidden Boundaries
Harold Mainwaring pleads innocence as Miss Carleton Winifred declares unwavering faith and love. She resolves to wait eternity for their union, while he faces the risk of involvement in Hugh Mainwaring’s death and vows no denial or admission until acquittal.
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Hugh Mainwaring
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