Unnecessary to Draft Citi zens It Is Said Two Held in Shooting
In Williamson West Virginia June 28 Associated Press says drafting citizens of Mingo county is unnecessary. 95 volunteers already enrolled toward a 130 man quota for two military companies under Gov Morgan. A courthouse meeting to finalize organization is planned. L B Lawson and Alonso Keadle named captains. A shooting near Lynn left State Trooper William McMillion dead and two men held as part of ongoing inquiry.
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Williamson
W. Va
Associated Press
Mingo County
Gov. Mor-gan
L. B. Lawson
Alonso Keadle
Neutonanta
Lynn
William McMillion
Tom Davis
Miners tent camp shooting leads to two arrests
In Cumberland Maryland on June 20 police arrested H. J. and T. W. Lohman brothers at a tent colony for idle miners near Lynn following a fatal shooting. McMillian died after a jump to a hospital. Maj. Davis released hounds to track suspects as police found empty cartridges and the men’s tent near the colony.
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J. R Brocka
State Police
H. J
T. W. Tuoh- Man
Lynn
McMillian
Maj
Davis
Lohman Brothers
Barrels of beer found at Richmond Fredericksburg and Potomac station
Police seized four barrels consigned to Harry Mason at the Richmond Fredericksburg and Potomac freight station in Alexandria. Each barrel held eight dozen bottles described as real beer, shipped from Philadelphia under John Green. Harry Mason is not in the city directory. Funeral services for Frederick Rinker, 33, typhoid death, set at 8 pm tonight at 1621 King Street. burial at Front Royal tomorrow. Lang Rover, Sycamore, freed on bond after transport corn charge. Carrie Sharff, widow of Charles Sharff, dies at 1403 Brines Street. funeral at 2 pm tomorrow at the family home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alexandria News
Washington Post
N. Patrick St. Alexandera
Harry Mason
Richmond, Fredericksburg
Footomac
Durrer
Magner
Philadelphia
John Green
Frederick
Rinker
Donald A. Campbell
King Street
Lioyd
Segond Baptist Church
Front Royal
Southern Railway
Lang ¢. Rover
Sycamore
Snow
Funeral of Mrs Hoxton Pioneers at Seminary Hill
Funeral services for Mrs. Fannie Robinson Hoxton aged 86 died Tuesday were held at the family residence on Seminary Hill yesterday conducted by Rev Robert Nelson of the Episcopal Theological Seminary of Virginia. Burial was in Ivy Hill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fannie Robinson Hoxton
Seminary Hill
Robert Nelson
Episcopal Theological Seminary of Virginia
Ivy Hill Cemetery
Railroad Credit Fund Low Thirteen Billion Futures
W A Colston testified before a Senate committee that railroads issued 561 million dollars in securities this year with ICC approval, including 411 million in bonds. The government revolving fund for railroad loans has absorbed 228 million, leaving under a million available for new credits after reservations and unissued authorizations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Interstate Commerce Commission
W. A. Colston
Commission
Bureau of Finance
Senate
Railroad Administration
Wolcott Confirmed Delaware Chancellor After Debate
Delaware Senate approves Josiah O Wolcott as chancellor by a 10 to 7 vote in a three day special session. The decision sparks claims that Governor Denney influenced the appointment to secure a United States Senate seat. Wolcott, a Democrat, could resign as senator if he accepts.
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Dover
Del
State Senate
United States
Josiah
Senate
Denney
Wolcott
United States Tobacco plant sale announced in Richmond
Confirmation of the sale of the local United States Tobacco Company plant in Richmond to Weymouth Bruton Company of New York was announced today. The plant will continue producing the same chewing and smoking tobacco brands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
PRG
Richmond
United States Tobacco Company
Weymond Bruton Company
Snuff Manufacturers
New York
Robbery Strikes Grimes Postoffice and Poffenberger Store
The Grimes postoffice and the general store of Mrs. H. C. Poffenberger in the same building were ransacked late last night. A quantity of goods was stolen from the store, while the postoffice yielded no money but was found in disorder. This marks the sixth robbery at the location.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bankstk
Hagerstown
Grimes
H. C. Poffenberger
Tragic drowning near Baker Parkersburg
In Parkersburg West Virginia on June 28 Riza Golden age 24 was seized by cramps while bathing with partner Herbert Hupp and drowned. Linn Hannaman attempted a rescue but went under twice. his body was recovered. His wife and four children survive.
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Baker
Parkersburg
W. Va
Riza Golden
Herbert Hupp
Linn
Hannaman
Golden
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Vacation Savings Club
Pennsylvania Avenue
N.W
Mingo
Maynard Owen’ Williams
National Geographic Bulletin
Our
Foreign Department
Washington Loan & Trust Co
John B. Larner
F St
West End
17Th St
Wrigley’s
Erie
Jane Deeter Rippin
Girl Spots
London
Franklin
Funkhouser
Rpogtal
Gumberland
A. Lou Franklin
Ruthearl Funkhouser
Newton
Carrie Sharff
Charles F. Shariff
Brines Street
Robert Browne
Methodist Protestant Church
Betbet Cemetery
Railroad Credit Fund Low
Save Finance Bureau
Senator' Wolcott
Delaware
Sthoses & Sons
Lin
Steame
Amr
Randle Cliffs Beach
Cliffs
Newport, R. I
Pines
Aiken, S. C
Chevy Chase
Chesapeake Beach
Lincoln
United Security Company
Washington, D. C
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