Pastor under cloud arraigned in secret session
Salem Va charges claim Rev John O Knott of Lexington Ky accused of hiding costs and taking a discount on church windows. Amount involved about 150 dollars. Knott admits discount but says funds used for church purposes. Trial ordered by Bishop Duncan. Conference proceedings include ministerial admissions and advances.
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Washington Post
Winchester
John O. Knott
Methodist Episcopal Church South
Lexington
Baltimore
Southern Methodist Church
Braddock Street
W W. Duncan
Salem
Knott
Washington, DC
Staunton
Salem Church
Washington
Duncan
J. 5
Hutchinson
Rev
Regester
James P Stump
Alexandria
B F. Ball
J. R. van Horne
W. O Ross
Thomas Cooper
O. C. Beall
J H. Boyd
D F Keutsler
W. Dolly
R L. Fultz
G H. Fielding
C. M. Hesser
T. B. White
Edward Barber
Homer Welch
Thomas C Jones
Harry B Baker
J. H. Bean
J M Kline
Wilson
Ft Deace
Cleves
Ambe Church
Conference
Lane College
Jackson
Democratic Primaries Held in Salisbury for Mayor
Salisbury municipal Democratic primary produced enthusiastic turnout with Col A. H Boyde leading mayoral candidates at 65 votes to 24 for D. Lt. Gasril. Boyde, a two term incumbent, poised for a third. Alderman nominees named: John Ludwick, Jack Roberson, Edward Heilig, Alvin Walsh, W B Strahan, W OC Maupin, W A Shank, J E B Hennessee.
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Maes Va
Washington Post
Salisbury
N.C
Col A. H Boyde
D. Lt. Gas- Ril
Col Boyde
Messrs
John Ludwick
Jack Roberson
Edward Heilig
Ttalvin Walsh
W B Strahan
W OC Maupin
W A’ Shank
J. EB. Hennessee
Highland Park adds spindles and $100,000 plant expansion
Special to The Washington Post reports Highland Park Manufacturing Company plans to add 15 000 spindles to its cotton mill at a cost of 100000 dollars. Machinery already purchased and to be shipped from New England as soon as possible. The company operates several mills in North Carolina and Rock Hill South Carolina.
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Washington Row
Charlotte
N. C
Highland Park Manufacturing Company
New England
Highland Park Company
North Carolina
Rockhill
Virginia United Brethren Conference Holds Busy Dayton Session
Special to The Washington Post from Harrisonburg Virginia March 4 details a packed day as Rev H R Ludwig leads sessions. Trustees for vacant church property were elected and several ministers joined or were assigned to presiding elder stations. A strict rule forbids ministers from officiating marriages for divorced parties on non Scriptural grounds.
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Washington Post
Harrisonburg
Virginia United Brethren Conference
Dayton
R. Ludwig
Hammack
C. S. Yager
J. A. Bell
G. J. Racey
B. N. Sypold
H. R. Geil
A. R. Vandersmith
J. D. Donavan
G. A. Newman
A. S. Hammack
W. F. Gruver
P. Dyche
D. Skelton
G. B. Fadeley
G. W. Stover
George Burgess
Ruebush
Roop
Lebanon Valley College
Andrew Carnegie
Shenandoah Institute
Hoenschel
Saul
Institute
Assembly Hall
Raid by Revenue Officers Seizes 60 Gallon Still in Virginia Hills
In Chatham Virginia United States Deputy Marshal G C Luck and Special Revenue Officers Lawson and Scott seized a sixty gallon still near Minola Pittsylvania County. They arrested Henry Anderson the operator and brought him before Commissioner Withers for a preliminary hearing before a remand to await April district court. The still was turned over to federal authorities in Danville. A prior raid on a 175 gallon still near Copper Hill yielded no arrests and the Minola still was not operating.
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Virginia Mountains
Washington Post
Chatham
United States
G. C. Luck
Special Revenue
Lawson
Scott
Minola
Pittsylvania County
Henry Anderson
Withers
United States District Court
Danville
Thompson
Monola
Passing Pharmacy Examination listed with names
Richmond Va March 21 The State board of pharmacy announced the list of successful examination applicants Among the applicants were six Negroes five men and one woman all of whom failed Those who passed included registered pharmacists L B Whitehouns C H Walton C M Showsiter L R Swimiey H M Harper A C Swimiey C A Johnson W D Crockett J M Jones Eugene R Wright P Fletcher J D Pruitt Sidney E Bray Russell H Sut M Fisher and Arthur Richards Registered assistants Loring Hammer E W Addison W T Hammer W R Hoelestine Thomas W Haubaeck J T Wallace Charles G Parker George I Hatcher JA Nicholson Frank C Larrabee and Howard Whitehead
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Washington Post
Richmond
State Board of Pharmacy
L. B. Whitehouns
C. H. Walton
C M. Showsiter
L. R. Swimiey
H M. Harper
A. C Swimiey
C A, Johnson
W. D. Cr
Warfield Addresses Eastern YMCA Conference at Annapolis
Governor Warfield spoke at the annual Eastern district YMCA conference in the Maryland capital. J Harry Tyler of Baltimore chaired the session in the Statehouse. James M Rice led the opening prayer and Lyman L Pierce discussed YMCA work. John Boleman Jr and John Timothy Stone addressed the night session as meetings continue today and tomorrow.
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Gov. Warfield
Annapolis
Washington Post
Young Men’s Christian Association
Maryland
District of Columbia
Delaware
Statehouse
J. Harry Tyler
Baltimore
James M. Rice
Marine Officer on Trial at Annapolis Court Martial
A general court-martial at the Naval Academy, Annapolis, convened to try Second Lieutenant F A Gardiner U S M C on charges of intoxication and conduct prejudicial to good order. The case cites an alleged insult to the academy superintendent during a masque ball.
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Gardiner
Annapolis
J. K. Barton
Logan Feland
Naval Academy
Secretary of the Navy
F. A Gardiner
Heart Trouble Warning Urges Immediate Visit
The message warns that shortness of breath with walking or stairs, irregular heartbeats, and breathing difficulty when lying down indicate heart trouble and may prove fatal at any minute. It urges readers to commercialize medical help promptly.
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Elis
Dr Miles Heart Cure Promises Cure for Early Heart Symptoms
A broadside advertises Dr Miles New Heart Cure as a remedy for breathlessness palpitations smothering spells and chest pain. It quotes a testimonial from Unipelis Onlo TODD praising six bottles and noting two years without symptoms. The first bottle is urged with a money back guarantee if not beneficial.
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P. M
New York
Warner
Warner Safe Care Co
Rochester
Warner's
Safe Cure Co
Ester
N. J
Jealous husband shoots wife then kills himself in Newport News
In Newport News on March 24 J T Andrews wounded his wife with a five shot pistol then shot himself amid a pursuit after accusing John W Rogers of enticing his wife away. Mrs. Andrews survived with a steel corset stay aiding her life. Rodgers had been dismissed on bond.
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Washington Post
Newport News
J. T. Andrews
John W. Rodgers
Naval Hospital
Andrews
Jake van Arsdale
Court of Appeals Decisions From Annapolis March 4
Proceedings enumerate several appeals from Baltimore City Circuit Court and other venues. Major rulings affirm, reverse, or remand. names include John Thae, Marylanol Steel Co, Safe Deposit and Trust Co, Margaret W Sebapiro, Charles Harding, Jennie Mercer Lake, Marie Mercer Lake, Clayton C Eakier, J Clarence Lane, Frank T Hagan, Robert G Richardson, Christian Smith, Smith Rouse and Webster, John Henry Gesell, Mary K M Baugher, William H Baugher.
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Annapolis
Washington Pont
Court of Appeals
John Thae
Marylanol Steel Company
Baltimore City
Judge Briscoe
John William Marshall
Samuel H. Mercer
Safe Deposit and ‘Trust Company
Margaret W. Sebapiro
Charles H. Harding
Mc Sherry
Clayton C. Eakier
J. Clarence Lane
Frank T. Hagan
Circuit Court
Washington County
Fowler
Robert G Richardson Ya
Christian Smith
Smith, Rouse & Webster
Harford County
Boyd
Jader in Negro Resort Traced to Pinnix Shooting
In Greenaboro North Carolina Dock Covington, a colored waiter, was shot dead at a negro resort at 1 am. Coroner's inquiry named Boll Webyil Pinnix as the shooter. Pinnix fired from bed after Covington pulled covers. Four men and three women were jailed. witnesses claimed a stranger fired. Pinnix escaped.
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Pinnix
Washington Post
Greenaboro
N. C
Pimnix
Pastors Forgeries Split Family in Maryland Probe
In Hagerstown Maryland Bishop S Barton Shoop of the German Baptist Brethren Church remains at large after allegations he forged his dead wife and other prominent signatures on promissory notes. His son in law Robert Cross located Shoop’s buggy at a hostler’s stable and authorities say more forged notes surface as the estate faces sale and a new administrator.
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Hagerstown
S. Barton Shoop
German Baptist Brethren Church
Mppiernie
Washington County
Robert Cross
W. G. Clagett
Shoop
Clagett
Norfolk and Western Railway
Sherif Huyett
Mapleville
Denton A. Sneckenberger
Boonsboro Bank
South Mountain
Orphans’ Court
Amanda Shoop
Bishop Shoop
Sninkard
Rich coal lands sold largest sale in New River field
Huntington W Va March 24 The estate of Col Joel Haury a leading coal operator in the New River field confirms two coal land sales cash deals The 3 50 acre Fayette County tract sold for 460000 and a 4000 acre tract for 600000 The buyers are Philadelphia capitalists the Berwins The estate worth at least 2 million traces Beary's violent past with Molly Maguire era and adds dramatic history to coal country fortunes
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New River Field
Washington Post
Huntington
W. Va
Joel Haury
New River
Fayette County
Berwins
Philadelphia
Col
Beary
Pennsylvania
Ew River
Indictments at Rockville Grand Jury Returns 18 Counts
The Rockville grand jury for the March term adjourned after five days with eighteen indictments. They include murder and forgery charges against Richard Mines and Solomon Mines, two horse theft cases, several minor offenses, and one against Luther Snowden for violating the local option law. The finding marks a rare instance of a local option indictment in twenty five years.
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Washington Post
Rockville
Richard T. Mines
Gien Echo
Solomon Mines
Luther Snowden
Green
Verdict for Sheriff Reversed in Disturbing Arrest Case
Rockville Md March 24 in Circuit Court Justice of the Peace Reading awarded Ninian M Perry damages 75 against Deputy Sheriff William R Embrey for alleged false arrest. The court reversed and instructed the jury to render verdict for Embrey. Perry was arrested at Cabin John Bridge last summer for Sunday law violations at a resort. The judge held officers may arrest on sight of a violation without a warrant. Attorneys Arthur Peter Edward C Peter represented Perry. William V Boyle represented Embrey.
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Wallhington Post
Rockville
Justice of the Peace Reading
Ninian M. Perry
Bethesda District
William R. Embrey
Perry
Cabin John Bridge
Embrey
Henderson
Messrs
Arthur Peter
Edward C. Peter
William V. Boyle
Dynamite Thrown at Policeman by Parkersburg Man
Parkersburg West Virginia March 24 Police say man Joe Boyce hurled three sticks of dynamite at Officer McMannan during a disturbance. The blast struck the officer instead of the pavement as others tried to quell the fight. Multiple arrests were made in the ensuing chase.
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Parkersburg
Washington Post
W. Va
McMannan
Joe Boyce
McMannus
Boyce
Escaped Under Posse s Fire
James French stole a fine horse from Lafayette Vinson of Fort Gay and fled pursued by Sheriff Copley and deputies. He swam the Big Sandy during flood tide with the horse to the opposite shore, then escaped into the mountains as bullets flew, the posse failing to overtake him.
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Washington
Huntington
W. Va
James French
French
Lafayette Vinson
Fort Gay
Big Sandy
Copley
Wayne County
Cut Suspension Bridge Over Casselman River
Steel cables supporting the bridge south of Meyersdale were severed last night and the structure fell into the Casselman River, carried away by the swollen current. Built years ago by popular subscription, it eased miners’ walks to work. Authorities suspect striking miners who applied for work recently and plan arrests.
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Casselman River
Washington Post
Cumberland
Meyersdale
Brakeman Thrown From Moving Train In Roanoke
Roanoke Va March 24 brakeman A B Stanley of Roanoke was thrown from an east bound freight train between Roanoke and Christiansburg by an unknown negro tramp. His left hand was cut off at the wrist. He ordered the man from the train. The tramp retaliated by throwing the brakeman from the top of the car. Detective Hugh Whiphe today arrested four negroes on suspicion.
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Washington Post
Roanoke
A. B Stanley
Christiansburg
Hugh Whiphe
Two Toes Worth $175 From Coal Company
Catherina Talzman, a minor daughter of Edward Talzman, won a verdict against Quemboning Coal Company for 175 after losing two toes when struck by a company cart near her Baltimore home on March 4 194. The crushing incident led to amputation of the toes.
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Specter
Washington Post
Baltimore
Catherina Talzman
Edward Talzman
Quemaboning Coal Company
Virginia Obituary Highlights Local Deaths and Notables
Obituaries from Virginia towns report Misa Suele Foster of Overall Martinsburg WV died of consumption after a stay in Martinsburg. W M Perry of Spottsylvania County dies at Mary Washington Hospital of typhoid fever aged 54. Mrs Carrie Ritter of Shenandoah dies after 11 weeks in Baltimore hospital. Mrs Susan Varner of Ida dies aged about 78 after protracted illness. Hon J G Moss of Tazewell County, a stock dealer and local official, dies of pneumonia. remains taken to Burkes Garden. Also news of rain cancelling six-day cycling events in Richmond. Advertisement warns of kidney and skin purities and benefits of Sarsaparilla.
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Imray
Misa Suele Foster
Overall
Martinsburg
W. Va
Lucy Foster
Fredericksburg
W. M. Perry
Spottsylvania County
Mary Washington Hospital
Luray
Baltimore
Carrie Ritter
Shenandoah
Susan Varner
O Reuben Warner
Ida
Tazewell
J. G. Moss
Moss
Bank of
Clinch Valley
Tazewell Light and Power Company
Burkes Garden
Controversy Over Soldier Who Shot a Comrade in North Carolina
Wilmington reports Gov Glenn will ask the War Department to overrule Fort Caswell's post commander who refused to surrender Sgt Lee Kys for state court trial after a Brunswick County manslaughter true bill. The officer cites duty on government reservation and post- custody for court martial.
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North Carolina
Wilmington
N. C
Sprunswick County
Southport
Glenn
War Department
Washington
Fort Caswell
Harris
Biltmore
Rye
Hearst and McClellan into presidential race discussed
Pryor speaks on politics naming William R Hearst and George B McClellan as likely factors in the fight for the presidential nomination three years hence. Also reported is the Abingdon Virginia scaffold execution of Robert Turner for the July murder of Lou Jefferson. Turners last words and spiritual assurances noted, with witnesses and crowd counts. A legal decision by Justice Brewer in Lyddane vs Muller tax case is summarized, and a Breckinridge portrait presented to Lee Camp Confederate Veterans in Richmond.
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Robert Turner
Abingdon
Washington
Bristol
Tenn
Fleenor
Turner
R. E. Boykin
Episcopal Church
Lou Jefferson
Gen. Breckinridge
Washington Post
Richmond
John C. Breckinridge
Lee Camp
Night program tribute and a fatal house fire in Petersburg
Col Bennett H Young of Louisville presented the program which was accepted by Dr J William Jones. Misa Ewell of Norfolk, daughter of Col R B Ewell, contributed to the musical program. In Petersburg Warren Avery three year old son of Mary Avery was burned to death after his clothes ignited while left at home with another child. local report.
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Washington
Cumberland
George Dunn
Elm Street
Fredericksburg
C. A. Grigsby, Jr
Florence M Rawley
King George County
St. John’s Episcopal Church
King George Court House
T. Turner
Roanoke
HE Claude, Pace
Marguerite Carrington
Elizabeth Carrington
Chapman Avenue
Twelfth Avenue
Messrs
Clarence Goodwin
Robert Woolfolk
TM. Crittenden
Eiverett Goodwin
Caroline
Bennett H. Young
Louisville
J. William Jones
Misa Ewell
Norfolk
R. 8. Ewell
Tne
Petersburg
Warren Avery
Mary Avery
Ferry Street
Warren
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Stephen B. Lyddane, Jr
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Sandy Spring
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Muller
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Rockingham County
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