Swanson seeks Virginia governor nomination but keeps state chair role
Washington Post dispatch from Richmond reports Congressman Claude A. Swanson soliciting support for governor and promising public progress. Gov. Montague backs secret ballots for U S senators, while Ellyson will not resign as state Democratic chair. Virginia sentiment favors dual primaries for state and local offices, to reduce bargaining and boost turnout.
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Washington Post
Richmond
Claude A. Swanson
Virginia
Townley Allegedly Offered Release for Bribe in Navy Case
Complainant says Townley offered to secure the release of her husband, listed as Barry Halcott, from the navy in exchange for 700 dollars to bribe naval officials. Ruby Ford testified she paid the money mid October in her room, Townley assuring it would settle all. She stated Townley said funds would be split among Father Doherty and others aboard the Franklin and its officers.
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Townley
Gettled
Father Doherty
Father Reynolds
Chapelain
Franklin
Hee
Crases
Pert Toe
Boy Lasses a Mule in Fredericksburg Parade Mischief
Arthur Allen of Caroline County copied a rodeo stunt by lassoing a two year old mule during an inaugural parade practice. The mule dragged him across rough ground, jumped a ditch, and snapped the rope. Allen was unconscious for an hour and faces a lengthy recovery.
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Virginia
Washington Post
Fredericksburg
Arthur Allen
B A. Allen
Carolne County
South-bound Railway proposal gains practical assurance
Special to The Washington Post from Winston-Salem reports a large meeting where Winston-Salem High Point Lexington and other towns discussed building a railroad south. Davidson Richmond and other counties pledged contributions in a secret session. Construction is practically assured with routes via Lexington to Wadesboro or High Point to Rockingham likely.
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Winston—Salem
Winston-Salem
N. C
Thiasity
High Point
Laxington
Davidson
Richmond
Lexington
Wadesboro
Rockingham
Maryland School Tax Distributed Across Counties
Annapolis Md March 16 A distribution of the public school tax among Maryland counties for the quarter ended today has been announced. Amounts payable at the comptroller office on March 25. Allegany 14873.76 Anne Arundel 29708.58 Baltimore City 120680.94 Baltimore County 22618.77 Calvert 8011.83 Caroline 4006.28 Carroll 38450.60 Charles 5177.57 Dorchester 7866.07 Frederick 318002.88 Garrett 5024.28 Harford 735?78 Howard 4280.80 Kent 4585.82 Montgomery 810? Prince George 8125.27 Queen Anne 5196.41 St Marys 35174.74 Somerset 7293.78 Talbot 5569.78 Washington 11933.75 Wicomico 6991.03 Worcester 5911.45 Total 200000
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Washington Post
Annapels
Maryland
Comptroller
Allegany
Anne Arundel
Baltimore City
Baltimore County
Calvert
Caroline
Car- Feil
Coat
Charles
Dorchester
Frederick
Garrett
Harford
Howard
Kent
Montgomery
Prince George
Queen Anne
Mary
Somerset
Talbot
Washington
Witemico
Wortester
Virginia Weddings Highlight Farmville and Nearby Towns
Virginia wedding notices from Farmville Leesburg and Winchester span March events. Thomas V Edmunds wed Miss Anna Hurd in Farmville at the bride’s parents home. Grace Darling Yerby and Frank Iyes married at St Johns rectory in Fresertownburg. Charles W Stevens and Haile Walter Wenner wed in Lovetville with Rev Lawra Lemape officiating. Mawels H Triplett and Wilburn Tidter married in Kernstown with reception at the bride’s home. multiple relatives attended and ushers listed.
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Farmville
Thomas
Anna Hurd
A. R. Hurd
New York
Turkey
Petersburg
Grace Darling Yerby
Fresertownburg
Frank Iyes
Biodstone
Lovetteville
Lawra Lemape
Mra. Stevens
Winchester
Methodist
Kernstown
Mies Mawels H. Triplett
J. R. ‘Triplett
Wilburn
Tidter
Internal Revenue Service
William J. Woll
Ware Messer
Hugh Noon
Irvin Triplett
Howard Jones
William L. Fultz
Is Your Catarrh Remedy Curing You
A historical ad style critique questions liquid catarrh remedies claiming cure. It argues alcohol in tonics masks symptoms and cannot cure catarrh or blood diseases. Mentions Sereno Lor reilet, Smith's Tripleta Cure, and warns against claims of instant relief.
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Smith
Fire destroys farm buildings near Sandy Spring landmark noted
About 160 years ago a farm at Sandy Spring owned by George M. Derrance burned, destroying a barn and several outbuildings. Loss estimated near 4000 dollars with half insured. A colored man fled the scene and a young woman, Miss Dorrance, investigated the fire after seeing smoke. Officials suspect arson and an intruder is being sought.
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Rotlivius
Roger
Brioke
Ross
George M. Dér- Trance
Sandy
Brooks Farm
A. Cole
Dorrance
Neste
Hracke
Avery
Ag Probal
Bank Reopens After Strong Condition Reported
Fayetteville bank stockholders meet to approve reopening in April with a 100000 capital and 40000 surplus. The examination shows the bank one of the strongest in the region, with surplus exceeding cashier and teller shortages. Directors praise the bank’s sound condition and plan to resume operations promptly.
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Fayetteville
Bark of
Ropiisin
H Munckethan
Wenthe
Alliance of Manufactures meeting in Charlotte N C
A large gathering of the Sa h Door and Blind Manufacturers' Association of the South met in Charlotte for mutual protection and closer contact among members from North and South Carolina Virginia Georgia Alabama and other Southern states. A banquet followed the session.
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Washington Post
Charlotte
N. C
Mathers
Sa#h
Sou Hé Héte
Mnémibers
Cémé
Carolina
Rginia
Georgia
Alabama
Obituary notices from Roanoke and vicinity report multiple deaths
Virginia obituary notices from Roanoke and surrounding towns list Henry Swartzell of Bit Ridge, Robert B. Hossy, Joseph Blackwall, Captain W. Hannah, Mrs. Jobe Cruckttt, Robert H., and other locals dying recently. Reports note causes and contexts, with survivors and military service mentioned. details span March dates in Roanoke, Staunton, Warrenton, and nearby counties.
Fatal Duel on Highway Leaves Two Dead
Fragmentary OCR notes describe a fatal encounter on a highway resulting in two deaths. Details are unclear due to corrupted text but indicate a violent quarrel ended by a shooting or stabbing incident with parties identified by partial names.
Cameron Family Ties Mark Fort Allen Nuptials
The report details a wedding linked to Gen Cameron and Mrs. Burdett of Richmond with connections to the Fifteenth Cavalry and U.S. Legation in Canton. It notes Miss Cameron, sister of the best man Lieut, who attended maneuvers at Port Myer and Washington figures, and mentions attire such as white silk. The bride’s journey and upcoming plans are described amid military and diplomatic associations.
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Francia H. Cameron
Richmond
Caméron Canea
Washington
Hichinold
San Franaigo
Burnett
Gameron
Fifteenth Cavalry
Port
Myer
Sengami
Death by own action prompts Ames Davis to take gas death
Ames Davis a civil war veteran of sixty years, committed death by own action this morning at his son in law’s home in Hagerstown by inhaling illuminating gas. He was found across the bed with a hose in his mouth and the other end attached to a gas jet. Davis had talked about James D. Blair’s self death yesterday and believed inhaling gas would be easier than shooting. Davis was a native of Hagerstown and once ran a city hotel. His wife is living in Wellington Fay, Cumberland, Md.
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Ames
Davis
Washington Prat
Hagerstown
Charles R
Hengon
James D. Blair
Mra. Henson
Blair
Tavis
Alexandria Daily Briefs and Train Inquiry Update
A fragmented Alexandria News Brief reports a collision near Washington on the rails with multiple injuries and a death during March 1906. Key witnesses include Motormen Hudson and Kenrick, with mayoral actions against officers and a discussion of railway safety and enforcement. Funeral details for Archdrew Sullivan Rice are noted, with local officials and associations present.
Youthful Lovers Elope to Hagerstown
Special report from Washington Post copy notes William H. Gardner Jr and Lucy Williams both of this place married in Hagerstown after crossing from Batsonburg VA. They fled due to youthfulness and returned home the next day with the required papers.
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Hagerstown
Washington Post
Batrsonburs
William H. Gardner, Jr
Misa
Lucy Williams
Tolgna
Maryland Obituary Ledger Details Poole and Robbin Events
Mary land obituary fragment notes Mrs Poole of Poole family died at Sykesville aged fifty six after years of illness. No children reported. Samuel Robbin of Hyndman died aged sixty nine. great grandson of General Arthur St Glatt, Revolutionary War figure. Robb served as a volunteer in the Civil War.
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John Robb
Geving Peck Kitted ii
Fatal altercation linked to coal lump incident in Charlotte
A disputed fatal clash in Charlotte, North Carolina, involving two men, drew a Washington Post report from March 15. The vague prompt text mentions a lump of coal used in the incident and notes a death two hours after the confrontation, with uncertain names and details.
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Washington Post
Newport News
Grand Army of the Republic
Department of Virginia
North Carolina
Soldiers’ Home
Charlotte
N. C
Charlétia
Detectives Probe Hidden Robbery Taint in Maryland Case
Secret anti vice agents arrive from several states to aid a federal probe into a complex theft. A car carrying mail matter at Hiaidhinn Fort West 6 is seized, with over 1000 registered letters and parcels destroyed. Gold and silver bullion reportedly disappeared, melted metal obscuring true loss. Washington Post reports Drewry and W Whitehead arrested on perjury warrants in Norfolk with charges tied to Mindle Do aiory case.
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Hepgrt
Qumiberland
Darthnore
Ohio
Hiaidhinn
Fort West
Hevanteen
Sint Débria
Washington Post
Norfolk
Drewry
The
Southern
Rotel
Ping ‘Ners Point
Pinners’ Point
Clarence, Mallory
Athens
Fina
Paind Charand
Tim
Mindle Do
Circuit Court of
Norfolk County
Roanoke Controversy and Marital News Reported
Roanoke reports a clash over who may claim fees in a legal dispute between two parties, with claims over entitlement to fees and only a lawyer earning fees. Also covered are a Washington marriage at Trinity Church and a Cumberland Maryland mining shooting that left one dead and another wounded, with arrest of a suspect.
Pardon Board Grants Stay in Death Sentence Cases
Harrisburg March 1 The Pennsylvania Supreme Court sent the case of Samuel Greason colored under sentence of death in Reading back to Berks County Court. The Board of Pardons granted clemency for Greyson and Kate Edwards white, both condemned to death for the same crime. The board issued stays pending fresh action by Berks County Court.
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Edwards
Berks County
Tried to poison husband plea before jury
Mrs Strickfaden pleads guilty to attempting to poison her husband after letters were read to the jury. The case, involving Vikky Otto and dated March 1, centers on the alleged plan and the defendant's admission.
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Husband
Conned with Lawbreakers In Allegheny Police Scandal
The report details a Allegheny Police Superintendent Merritt Guimbell being found guilty of graft and corruption, involving money, property, and immoral acts amid a broader sweep of officials linked to bribes and illicit resorts. Other items note a Michigan death case and a sensational embezzlement trial in Cleveland with local officials implicated.
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Allegheny
Pittaburg
Merritt Guimbell
Guy
Ae Lepine
Swit
Sanducts Resorts
Letters allege McCauley connected to the affair
Seven letters to Charles McCauley accuse him of complicity in the affair and urge immediate disclosure. The letters, filled with affection, led to a retrial decision. McCauley is to stand trial tomorrow.
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Charles McCauley
McCauley
Man Slaughter Verdict In Bridgeport Trial
Paul Herbert Schmidt was found guilty of manslaughter in a Bridgeport Superior Court murder case. The jury, after a short deliberation, returned a verdict condemning him for the killing of William Taylor at the Crittenton farm. He fled to Paducah, Kentucky, before capture.
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Paul Schinige
Bridgeport
Colnn
March W
Paul Her
Bert, Schmidt
Eigntean
Othe
Wax
Schmidt
William Taylor
Crittenton
atZlagtier
Fragmented Note Promotes Early Medical Guide
A damaged snippet mentions a booklet titled “Chea medicine” that supposedly offers a cure and urges timely care. It references medicine, wellness, and a free or affordable resource, with unclear details about authors or publication context.
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United States
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State Democratic Committee
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Negro
Little Girl
Corne Washington Post
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Iouth
Pogi
Hancock
West Virginia
Boyd's
Brunswick
Frederick County
Here
Morgan Rice
Baltimore and Ohio
James Callhan
Rolly Pearl
Pearl
William Dore
Salisbury
Baltimore, Chesapeake and Atlantic Railway Company
S. M. Prevost
Robert B. Dixon
Haston
Samuel Rea
Robert K. Cassatt
Samuel Bancroft, Jr
HF. Kenney
J. Upshur Dennis
Flihu E
Seaboard Traction Company
Council of
Portamouth
Smithfield
Portsmouth
Suffolk
Manchester
L. R. Britt
Sorrelte
W. Robinson
Pittsburg
Stonewall Brigade
Washington Iown
Staunton, Va
J. M. Brereton
Norfolk and Western Railroad
Lamberts Point
William Ord
Majestic
St. Vincent's Hospital
Bramburg
Ord
Newport
Monmouth
England
Allegany Roads
Umgioy Cos
Cumberland
Allegany County Road Board
Shue
Baltimore Crossing
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Edward L. Elgert
Northern Central Railway
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Philadelphia
Marshal Stuart
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Mont
Yakugwa
Lal ‘Ies
BANK
Alliance of Manupacturdes
West Virginia Court of Appeate
Appaial
Charleston
W. Va
Supreme Court of Appeals
Ucs
Holderty
Fagan
Cabéil County
Longacre Collery Company
Ve. T. M. Créed
Kanawha
Steventory & Patrice
Mellor
Coliics & Thompson
Clay County
Abil
Buskirk Brothers
Peek
Lociity
Hatfeld
Allison
Mingo County
Taylor
Jackson
Parkersburg
John Jackson
Lincoln
Roosevelt
United States District Court
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Refuge
Charles Hartley
James Oliver
Cotrt
Gloucester County
Commonwealth
James Oliven
Rosnoke
Henry Swartzell
Bite Ridges
Alterwa
Stauntoz
Robert &. Hossy
Aida
Cerpumtaie Battery
Warrenton
Joseph Blackwall
Mosby
Rengers
Warved
Morro
Roanoke
Merch
W. We Hannah
Grockette Cove
Whihs
Mie
Jobe H. Cruckttt
Akeagt
Juba
Crueleesi
Alter
Bramsford
Tiatetet
Trowtie
Teres Obidge
Hater Aiead
Anit
Gdipentet
Ronty Ann
Ned
Wei Nety
Autfolk
Luther F. Bradshaw
Howe
Isle of Wight County
Encasipment Department of Virginia
Linkous
State Supreme Court
Jamies Linkous
Radford
Alexandria News
Aca Irseat de Emcee
Strest
Alexandris
A. Fury
Mestre
Fehatepnin
Henry
Robertdony
Reeterday
Sehwelder
Infuries
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Méutit
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Riallwy
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Eenees Washtiiten
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John N. Kenrick
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Poe
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Bisherener
Hells
Beneft
Te Paduery Ters
Olyers
Archdrew Sullivan Rice
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Kerth
Yesterd
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Beret
Trevor
Moran
Misa Roberts
Hyattaville
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Ghurth
Rer- Stor
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Fairies
Mra
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Willan Kemp
Moter
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Cox, Run
Veron
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Daittisk $ Flor
Massachusetts Avenue
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GE CO
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Detroit
Mich
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Pardon Board
Mab
Wity
Saginaw
Henry Brad
Werd
Idand
Ulahy
Cleveland
Maier Ge Withiedn A. Gress
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Fee
George Bittston
Hieve
Bhayke
Duffy
Elf
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Malta
Bedad
Baker
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