A Not Guilty Verdict in Knotts Case Concludes Session
The Southern Methodist Conference at Winchester declares the case of Rev Tom Knotts in Lambert and Salem churches resolved as Not Guilty. The unanimous verdict credits misunderstanding and carelessness as factors, with the report noting examined irregularities and forwarding formal appointments and thanked the Baltimore and Winchester leadership for support.
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Factory Fire Explodes Boiler Demolishes Norfolk Peanut Plant
March 28 Norfolk Virginia large five story brick building housing Farmers and Manufacturers Peanut Company in Norfolk County near Portsmouth destroyed by fire. Boilers exploded sending brick and steel through air. estimated loss about 4200 to 4000. 150 workers affected as 610 to 8000 bags of peanuts burned. no fatalities though a man was struck by flying brick. Firefighters from Portsmouth aided. water shortage limited efforts amid panic among 300 spectators.
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Ministers Clash at Claremont Church Farewell Sermon
In Richmond Virginia, two ministers argued in vestments at Ritchie Memorial Episcopal Church. Rev Frank A Ridout, preparing to depart for Fincastle, faced Rev David Funsten Ward who barred him from any portion of the service and struck him against a wall before leading the worship. Ecclesiastical authorities will investigate the incident.
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Carpets Cleaned for Moth Protection this Season
Take precautions against moths as eggs lie in fall and grubs hatch in spring. Our carpet cleaning plant is the best in the city and we guarantee thorough work without harming fabrics. We offer take up and relay service or summer storage to keep carpets safe from moths and fire.
Mattresses Remade for Health and Comfort
A local advertises mattress cleaning and remaking services offered at a reduced rate. The firm promises yearly or biennial cleaning, in house facilities, and customer satisfaction guaranteed, highlighting its own factory capabilities.
Supreme Court Adjourns to Meet in June
Richmond March 28 The State Supreme Court adjourned to meet in Wythsville June 6 next During the term the court decided 106 cases and passed upon 112 writs of error The following petitions were passed on today Interstate Coal and Iron Company v Clintwood Coal and Timber Company et al Dickenson County writ of error and superseders Lee v Patilla Nottawas County appeal and supersedeas bond 1000 Dandy Cumberland County writ of error and supersedeas bond 200 Mort guardian et al v Jones et al Bristol appeal and supersedeas no bond Spauldings administrator Chesapeake and Ohio Railway Company Elizabeth City County writ of error refused Phipps v Richmond Iron Works Newport News amended petition refused
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Cadets Held Up in Camp Near Danville Virginia
Benjamin Haley and Noah F Lumpkin are jailed in Danville and to be sent to Halifax County for trial charged with unlawfully holding cadets from the Danville Military Institute at gunpoint and extorting money. The victims named Cadets J J Thompson and C H Lewis, were forced to surrender money at their Danville Rover camp. Lumpkin reportedly had part of the money when arrested.
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Halifax
Accuses clairvoyant in Norfolk larceny case
In Norfolk Va on March 28 UL Barker of Portsmouth swore out a warrant charging Prof Mann a clairvoyant with larceny of 40 dollars. Barker says he gave the money to be placed under the clairvoyant’s head for nights to commune with spirits. Mann claimed to be guided by the fates and said he would keep the money in a bag under his head. The office was closed when Barker returned and Mann, said to be from Washington, was not found.
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Decorated by Japan for Petersburg native Mr Adams
William A Adams, a Dinwiddie County native long employed in Petersburg tobacco factories, returned from three years in Japan where he advised Japan's agricultural experiments. He received the Imperial Order of the Rising Sun fifth class with gold and enamel, a ruby-topped halo emblem. The award notice came from Japanese Ambassador Takasura in Washington along with the insignia.
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Defies Sheriff's Posse In West Virginia Jail Siege
Reports from Princeton say reinforcements were sent to surround the house of John Warris between Glatto and Godfrey where Jim Taylor and twelve friends are barricaded and refuse surrender. Taylor killed a man at Lambert, is under life sentence, and had broken jail while awaiting transport to the penitentiary. The sheriff requested fifty more deputies as the siege continued tonight.
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Larceny charges and other Maryland Virginia notices from March 28
A series of brief items reports charges of larceny against Tidewater Quarry manager A D Adams in Richmond, a marriage resignation from Florence Italy, a Cumberland blaze caused by children, a dead man found on the Warrenton railroad line near Casanova, a Baltimore child death from a match accident, a U S marshal appointing a deputy in Richmond, a poor fishing season along the Potomac and Rappahannock rivers, and related regional notes from March 28.
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Wreck From Overwork Drives Richmond Clerk to Shoot Self
William L. Christian a State Bank clerk in Richmond shot himself after thirty years of toil without rest. He severed his optic nerve, risking blindness if he survives. A nervous wreck, Christian had been urged to rest and planned a trip to Cuba before his mind collapsed this afternoon. He was well known and held in high esteem by his employers.
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Simpers Brought From Baltimore For Trial In Maryland Murder Case
Elkton Md March 28 John M Simpers a convict in the Maryland penitent iary for horse stealing was brought here for trial on a murder charge involving Albert To Con stable an attorney The warden had heard a confession and Simpers was paraded before the grand jury at noon He was freed from handcuffs to eat then attempted to escape through a window but was restrained by the warden and two detectives The court adjourned with the confession’s admissibility under debate
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Obituaries From Virginia Mourns Several Losses
Virginia obituaries note the death of Henry T Ward of Dikerson at forty seven after a lingering illness. William Haile, formerly of Culpeper, dies in North Dakota of paralysis. Mrs R E Chambers, widow of missionary R E Chambers, dies in China, formerly Miss Mattie Hall of Virginia. George Mortimer Laws, 38, of Luray, dies after extended illness. Retired Rev Robt White, rector of Grace Episcopal, dies in Richmond and is buried in Warrenton. Harry H Frates of Redland and Lula Duvall of Laytonsville wed at Redland Lutheran Church in a small ceremony.
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Boy Burns Barn in Virginia and West Virginia Court Notices
A four year old boy in Chester Virginia burned his barn after being punished for trying to ride. The blaze caused about 1000 dollars in losses. In Charleston West Virginia the Supreme Court of Appeals issued opinions on multiple cases across counties, reversing parts, affirming others, and remanding several matters.
Baptized and Married in Cold Creek WV First Ever Double Ceremony
In Lincoln County Six Mile Creek near West Virginia's Six Mile Creek a religious revival prompted Miss Dora Hatfield and John Silbee to marry while immersed in icy water. Rev Harbour led them into the water to their waists as an immense crowd watched, sealing their conversion and union in a single dramatic ritual.
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William M Byrne dies after apoplexy in Baltimore
Maryland obituary notices report William M Byrne Republican election supervisor and noted newspaper man dying on the street after a sudden stroke. Also recorded are John Williams of Emmitsburg aged about thirty three, John T Worthington a Frederick County farmer who fought in the Civil War, and a Virginia mass meeting for good roads led by Gov Montague and others at Levy Opera House in Charlottesville.
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Electric Light Franchise Referred Back to Committee
The Alexandria city council debated an $8500 sewer trunk project from West to Peyton and King streets to Hoofs Run, to serve western districts. The measure passed 1 to 4, pending private property rights. Also approved were small sewer and sidewalk projects and a request to keep schools open ten months. An electric light exclusive clause was proposed. Freight car robberies nearby drew arrests of Harrie Robinson and William Whalen.
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Free Dollar Rheumatism Remedy Offer From Dr Shoop
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Western Leaders Propose Broad Union for Workers
Denver March 3 Willam D Haywood secretary treasurer of the Western Federation of Miners denied claims he planned to replenish the treasury with union contributions for Colorado strikers. He said Gompers overreacts to plans for an international industrial union while stressing the goal of a broader union including 20 million wage earners. Aged worker death noted as Marie Perkins Evans, 70, died after a fall at 124 L Street NW following a two week incident. She was a New Orleans native.
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Deans Kidney Pills Help Back Pain Sufferer Says
Mrs Jane McMullen of 2% street ne describes dull back pain linked to kidney issues. After trying various remedies, she found relief with Deans Kidney Pills from Stevens Pharmacy at 9th and Penm, five weeks ago. A free trial box is offered by mail on request.
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