Gen Fitzhugh Lees Funeral in Richmond to Be Thursday
Gen Fitzhugh Lees funeral set for 2 pm Thursday from St Pauls Church Richmond with Gov Douglas of Massachusetts and Gov Warfield of Maryland attending. Delegations from veteran groups and military units across Virginia expected. parade extended and schools to close for the day. railroads offer free transport for uniformed military to the service.
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Douglas
Massachusetts
Gov. Warfield
Maryland
Richmod
Charles T. O'Ferral
Follywood
Southern
Chesapeake and Ohio
Gen Lee
Guy Willard
Joseph Bryan
Hollywood
Jefferaan Davis
Gen. Lee
Goers Douglas
Masachusetts
Warfield
Fredericksburg
Gen
Fitzhugh Lee
Richmond
E D Cole
OE Bradley
Embrey
Somerville
Wo Mills J
P Rowe
T P Wallace
J Wallace
Samayer
Willd
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J N. Barney
Bowering
Martin
King George Court House
Qen Lee
Eulogy of Gen Lee by Booker T Washington
Booker T Washington at Hampton Institute honors Gen Fitzhugh Lee calling him a generous Virginia leader who aided the Negro. He urges white and Black leaders to meet and notes a drop in lynchings over six months, with only 13 cases in six months and none in November or April. Dr John Graham Brooks spoke at the memorial. Also reported is a separate case of Benjamin Warren confessing to torturing two mares owned by William H. Van Sant in Annapolis, with Warren held for court.
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Booker Washington
Washington
Newport News
Hampton Institute
Booker T, Washington
Gen. Fitzhugh Lee
Virginia
South
Fitzhugh Lee
Necroey
John Graham Brooks
Harvard University
Alexander Purves
Institution
Robert C. Ogden
Washington Pontanapolis
Benjamin Warren
Way
William H. van Sant
Warren
Davis
No Opposition at Salisbury Mayor and aldermen elected
Special to The Washington Post Salisbury N C May 2 Democratic nominees were elected without opposition for mayor and eight aldermen. Col Boyden won a third term as mayor and the listed figures include Welch Huff Maupti Strachan Shank Bo ieee Ludwick Robert and other aldermen.
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Salisbury
Washington Post
N.C
A. P. Boyden
Mayorre Welch
W. H. Huff
W. C. Maupti Wo Strachan
M. A Shank
J. BE. Bo Ieee
VV. Ludwick
Robertaldermen
Col. Boyden
Knights of Columbus Meet in Lynchburg Virginia May Day 1909
The state convention of the Knights of Columbus held in Lynchburg convened with delegates from twenty one councils. State Deputy D. G. Callahan presided. Officers elected included John C. Hogan as State deputy and Dr. William A. McGowan as State secretary. Attendees from Roanoke Norfolk Portsmouth Newport News Richmond Petersburg Staunton Charlottesville and Alexandria. Delegates to the national meeting in Los Angeles were D. J. Callahan and John C. Hogan with alternates W. M. Doyle and J. J. Sheehan.
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Lynchburg
Knights of Columbus
D. G. Callahan
Norfolk
TW. Walsh
Holy Group
Councl
T. S. O'Brien
W. H. Ewald
Portsmouth
Richard J. Davis
Roanoke
Newport Newa
Richmond
Petersburg
Staunton
Charlottesvile
Alexandria
John C. Hogan
William A. McGowan
Joseph Frick
Braynton
J. Lottler
Newport News
Richard J. Devis
Los Angeles
Cal
J. Callahan
W. M. Doyle
J. J. Sheehan
Indicted at Norfolk by Federal Grand Jury
Norfolk May 2 Special report from The Washington Post notes the Federal grand jury returned several indictments today and will hear more cases tomorrow. Named are Edward P. Broughton embezzling mail packets Eugene Butte forging money orders Eugene Mackey fraudulently obtaining a registered letter Soren Sorensen and Peter Sorensen removing seaman’s effects from a vessel Frank Land robbing the mails John Holden stealing property of the United States A case against Jesse Lewie for secreting and embezzling a registered letter was not sustained due to insufficient evidence.
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Norfolk
Federal Grand Jury
Edward P. Broughton
Eugene Butte
Eugene Mackey
Soren Sorensen
Peter Sorensen
Frank Land
John Holden
United States
Jesse Lewie
Lewie
Ster
Malvern Hill
Charles City
Elko
Henrico County
G. H
Richmond
Galloway Convicted of Second Degree Murder
Special to The Washington Post Annapolis Md May 2 A verdict of murder in the second degree was rendered this afternoon in the case of Edward Galloway colored the slayer of William Dorsey colored at Bladensburg Prince George County in 189 The court has reserved sentence During the closing speech State's Attorney Magruder Galloway created excitement by pulling at his clothing and attempting to disrobe He will be examined by experts Galloway killed Dorsey in a barroom fight and escaped He was apprehended in Beattle Wash
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Fitzhugh Lee
St. Paul's Church
Hare
Lieut
George Manon Lee
Wallington
San Francisco
A M. Randolph
Jefferson Davia
Leo Wil
Miy
Danville
Lynchhurg
Staunton
Charlottesville
Motarthy
Marine Band
Washington
Hampton Navional
Municipal Brass and Reed Band of
Colored
Annapolis
Edward
Egypt
Galloway
William Dorsey
Bladensburg
Prince George County
Magruder
Dorsey
Beattle, Wash
Woman Accused of Arson in Maryland Insurance Fire
Maryland report from Cumberland May 2 describes Mrs Jana Woods brought to trial on an arson indictment. Prosecution claims she set a house fire to collect 200 insurance on her effects. She allegedly removed possessions and blocked entry as neighbors tried to help. Owner George R Gentry testified, finding little furniture and a removed carpet. Defense says lamp explosion started the fire. Thirty eight witnesses testified and the case heads to jurors tomorrow.
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Washington Post
Cumberland
Jana Woods
Triae
Lord
George R. Gentry
Gentry
Foods
Ehs
Norfolk Plumbers Strike For Closed Union Shops
Special to The Washington Post Norfolk Virginia May 7 unions in five shops launched a strike to enforce a closed shop policy. One shop agreed and reopened. four remain out. The action followed a Monday night vote. Most city shops already employ only union men and are not affected. The strikers seek no wage increase, only union shop rules.
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Washington Post
Norfolk
Union Plumpers
Minster
Obituaries from Virginia towns note several deaths
In Winchester May 2 Walter Garrett a mail carrier died after pneumonia at Boyca Segay aged 48 leaving a widow and three daughters. Fredericksburg May 2 John W. Morris formerly of Middlesex County died in Chestertown Maryland aged 75 leaving three sons and two daughters. Winchester May 2 Martha Fletcher died at Whitacre aged 70 widow of Lewis Pletener survived by one daughter and five sons. Leesburg May 2 Mrs Henry Sisemore former resident of Middleburg died at Upperville living with sister Mrs Richard Dwyer husband survived. Norfolk May 4 Col William Blackford died near Lynn Haven aged about 75 after paralysis. remains to Abingdon. brother of Charles Blackford and Launcelot Blackford four children survive. Winchester May 2 Mary Marshall Stevens Hyde wife of Lewis H Hyde died in New York City after a week with pneumonia aged 48. daughter of David McGuire of Clarke County. one child survives. she endowed Winchester Memorial Hospital among other charities.
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Winchester
Walter Garrett
Boyca Segay
Fredericksburg
John W. Morris
Middlesex County
Chestertown
Martha
Fletcher
Whitacre
Parale
Lewis Pletener
Leesburg
Henry Sisemore
Middleburg
Upperville
Baty
Richard Dwyer
Washington, D. C
Norfolk
Wiliam W. Black ‘Ord
Feders Department of Fisheries
Croonenberg Farm
Lynn Haven
Princess
Anne County
Blackford
Abingdon
Col. Blackford
Charles Blackford
Lynchburg
Launcelot Blackford
Episcopal High School
Alexandria
New York City
Mary Marehall Stevens Hyde
Lewis H. Hyde
New York
Hyde
David McGuire
Clarke County
John Stevens
Castle Point
Hoboken
N. J. BR
Stevens
Winchester Memorial Hospital
Washington Alexandria and Mount Vernon Railway adds snow sweeper
Alexandria brief reports the Washington Alexandria and Mount Vernon Railway adding a snow sweeper at Four Mile Run and a new ornate car for officers and private parties, with May 1 motor car delivery deadlines and questions over compliance. Also notes Gen Fitzhugh Lee death resolutions by Lee Camp and funeral travel plans to Richmond, plus King Street repaving case delay, Epworth League meeting, and Fra Diavolo performance.
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Hing Street
Alexandria
State Corporation Commission
Washington, Alexandria and Mount Vernon Railway Company Bee
St. Louis
Electre
Actioe
Road
Alexandriang
Richmond
Gardner L. Boothe
Lee Camp of
Confederate Veterans
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E Lee Cato
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Douglass Bluart
Gardner I. Boothe
Ep Worth League Union of
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Methodist Episcopal Church
Fra Diavolo
Break in C& O Canal halts navigation near Hancock
Special to The Washington Post reports a major break on the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal at the Berme bank on the Fourteen-mile level, two miles east of Hancock near Little Pool. A large crew works to repair under General Manager George L. Nicholson, with water drawn off and navigation stopped temporarily. The Cumberland May 2 note adds details on the ongoing Baltimore Conference of the African Methodist Episcopal Church with Bishop Grimes presiding and about 175 ministers attending.
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Chesapeake and Ohio Canal
Hancock
Little Pool
Berme Bank
George L. Nicholson
Georgetown
Velal
Mepune Uot
Cumberland
Baltimore
African Methodist Episcopal Church
District of Columbia
Grines
Atlanta
Fined for Violating Sunday Law in Norfolk and Portsmouth
Norfolk and Portsmouth reported two liquor law violations. Nathan Goldstein faced a dismissed charge while Thoman Nelson received the maximum fine of 100. Greensboro election results showed Democrats retaining control, with a citizens’ ticket cutting the usual margin by about 1,000 votes.
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Norfolk
Nathan Goldstein
Portsmouth
Thoman Nelson
Goldstein
Nelaan
Missing Luna Joyner Case Brings Two Arrests
In Petersburg Virginia two men are jailed on charges of complicity in the kidnapping of Luna Joyner two years ago. Benjamin Sheffield of Church Road is held for grand jury appearance. Robert Jones, arrested in Dinwiddie, is kept for possible accomplice charges as investigators pursue the case and seek the missing girl, believed alive by some, dead by others.
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Petersburg
Frobert Jones
Dinwiddie County
Little Luna Joyner
Church Road
Little Luna
Mary Lutton
Crane
Benjamin Sheffield
Robert Jones
Dinwiddie
Jones
New York
Newark
Luna
South Mountain Afire Rages Near Harmony Valley
A huge fire sweeps South Mountain above Harmony, Md, burning two to three miles across on both sides. The blaze lights the sky and devours terrain since Sunday, threatening several houses as flames surge along the mountainside and illuminate the region with a dul glow. Immense damage is reported as the conflagration advances at a terrifying pace.
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Washington Post
Middletown
South Mountain
Harmony
Cornwell the Favorite in Keyser Democratic Convention
In Cumberland Maryland May, indications point to a large Keyser Democratic District convention. If John J. Cornwell fails to win the nomination, Senator Campbell of Charlestown and Patrick J. Croghan of Kingwood are seen as strong contenders for second choice, with Croghan drawing strength from the Republican nominee’s home county.
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Washington Post
Cumberland
West Virginia
Keyser
Iscorea
John J. Cornwell
Senator Campbell
Charlestown
Patrick J. Cro‘nan
Kingwood
Crogan
Mayor Buxton Refuses Action On Elks Gambling
Newport News May 2 Mayor Buxton today declined to intervene regarding alleged gambling games and raffles at the Elks fair. Rev E T Wellford urged action, but the mayor said nothing will be done. The minister criticized the stance as violation of state law while the Elks continue the events awaiting possible grand jury review.
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Elks
Newport News
Ancelal
Washington Post
Buxton
E T Wellford
Weillford
Elke
Grand Jury
Jealous husband shoots wife and mother in law then kills self
At Paden City Gus Bolen a 31 year old laborer shot and seriously wounded his wife Mrs. Bolen and her mother Mrs. John Heslop then killed himself. Mrs. Bolen is paralyzed likely to die. Mr. Heslop may survive. The act followed alleged marital misconduct and jealousy. Bolen left home last week, returned this afternoon, and violence ensued as he seized his wife and fired. The mother-in-law fled for help and was shot as she ran. Believing he had killed the two women, Bolen then killed himself. Special to The Washington Post. May 2.
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Bpndal
Weanington Post
Wheeling
W Va
Paden City
Gus Bolen
John Heslop
Bolen
Nia
Kidnapped Child Struck Across Norfolk Western Train
A two year old was seized from Mrs Breaken’s lap on a Norfolk and Western eastbound train at Bristol Tennessee. The abductor, Terry Breaken, entered the coach from the rear and carried the child away into Tennessee as the train prepared to depart. The mother shouted for help but no officer was present. The distraught mother proceeded to Wytheville without her child.
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Bristol
Tenn
Norfolk and Western Road
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Terry Breaken
Tennessee
Wytheville
Man and wife face charges in child death and theft
Richmond, May 2 Shepherd Knapp Smith of Manchester and his wife, arrested in New York, are charged with whipping to death their five year old son Ralph. He is to be returned to Manchester for a preliminary hearing Thursday. His wife remains jailed. Smith is also charged with larceny of 90 dollars given by employer Nelson Crull to deposit in a bank.
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Washington Post
Richmond
Shepherd Knapp Smith
Manchester
New York
Ralph
Smith
Nelson Crull
Rockville High School Fire Destroys Upper Floor
Fire destroyed the upper portion of Rockville High School before opening day. Voluntary and town firefighters quickly battled the blaze aided by ample water from the works. Estimated loss around 800 dollars, insured. School commissioners seek temporary quarters for students displaced by the fire.
Raid at East Radford Reports Stolen Tin and Arrests
Special to The Washington Poke details a raid in East Radford on May 2 revealing about 100 dollars worth of tin and other material stolen from the Norfolk and Western. Ben Huston and housekeeper Frances Lindsay were arrested, alongside four others for shooting and disorderly conduct in the West End. A Negro man Yancey Bristol fled police but was captured and jailed in the afternoon.
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Ast Radford
Serat
Mc. Neal
Linkous
Po Ucemen Dues
Beller, Akers
Roop
Ben Huston
Norfolk and Western
Huston
Frances Lindsay
West End
Yancey Bristol
Five Buildings Burned in Fairmont Fire
Five frame buildings on Washington street were destroyed by a May 2 blaze caused by defective electric wiring in the engine room of the Marion Hotel. Three horses and eight carriages burned. the livery barn owned by G F Reynolds was lost. Marion Hotel damage about $1,000 and total loss likely around $20,000, partly insured. Mayor A J Dickey re elected in Bristol with three council members chosen.
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Fairmont
W. Va
Washington Post
G. F. Reynolds
Marion
Washington Street
Bristol
Bristol, Tenn
A. J. Dickey
Torday
Faint Spells Often Signal Heart Weakness Not Digestive Causes
Early symptoms include biliousness breathlessness and chest oppression. Do not treat the stomach when the heart is the source of trouble. Spells may reflect heart weakness and require proper medical attention rather than cathartics.
Miles Heart Cure Promises Nerve Strong Heart Relief
Mrs Effie Clough of Ellsworth Falls testifies that after years of heart trouble she used Miles Heart Cure and, within a short time, felt cured. She notes fainting spells ceased after taking several bottles and guarantees a money back offer if no benefit.
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Miles
Effi Clough
Ellsworth Falls
Editors From Three States Convene At Asheville
Special to The Washington Post Greensboro May 2 editors from Virginia, South Carolina, and North Carolina plan their annual session in Asheville starting July 3 under NC press association hosting. About 1,800 editors and proprietors will attend with Greensboro stopping over July 4 for Nash and Davidson monument unveilings at Guilford Court House. Congress provides 10,000 for the monuments. National and State officials and the National Society of the Cincinnati participate, boosting Fourth of July events at Battleground Park where 27 Revolutionary monuments already stand.
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Virginia
South Carolina Press Associations
North Carolina Press Association
Asheville
North Carolnians
Davidson
Guilford Court House Battleground
Congress
National Society of the Cincinnati
Battieground Park
Lonaconing Elects William Thompson Mayor Again
Lonaconing Maryland May 2 400 of 475 registered voters cast in a hot municipal race William Thompson re elected mayor by 227 to 170 over Thomas C Connors The citizens ticket also named Baill Thomas Allerdies and councilmen James Picken James Bradley and J J Winn Cooperage Plant Burned in Highlandtown Baltimore with $60000 damage Fire decks credited to Canton Highlandtown and two city crews supports Kimball Taylor Co and related works Winston Salem voters approve 7500 bond for electric railway to High Point with 3700 share from High Point and work to start soon on the seventy mile line
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Lonaconing
Washington
Citizens
Thomas C Connors
Baill
Thomas Allerdies
James Picken
James Bradley
J J. Winn
Washington Post
Baltimore
Canton
Highlandtown
Kimball Taylor & Co
Baltimore Chemical Company
Red Co] Company
Drew Levick Oil Company
Specia
Winston-Salem
N. C
High Point
Reduced Bucket Shop License In Petersburg May 2
Petersburg Va May 2 The city council at its meeting reduced the license on dealers in futures from 30 to 50 per annum over the mayors veto The mayor vetoed the ordinance saying bucket shops are an evil and when permitted should be heavily taxed
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Tnewaabingcuu Rum
Petersburg
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