Maj Myers Dead Veteran of Confederacy at 75
Maj Myers veteran railroad president of Richmond Fredericksburg and Potomac and Washington and Southern railroads died at 75 after an illness. He began as a rodman, rose through engineering ranks, served in the Confederate Army, later led major lines, and aided Gen Fitzhugh Lee during Mrs Lee's death. Funeral set for Holy Trinity Church.
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Fredericksburg and Potomac
Washington and Southern
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Atlantic Coast Line
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Myers E T D Myers, Jr
Officers of the Cincinnati Society Elected at Richmond Convention
The Society of the Cincinnati adjourned in Richmond and will meet in Charleston in April 1808. A reception at the Richmond Hotel honored members. Elected officers include President General Winslow Warren, Vice Presidents James Simons, Asa Bird Gardiner as secretary general, FM Caldwell as treasurer, John Cropper as assistant secretary general, and Charles Jamim as treasurer general.
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Speetal
Washington Post
Tutchmend
Society of the Cincinnati
Charleston
Dal
Heth
Rrode Island Society
Sovred FM Caldwell
Pennsylvania Society
John Cropper
Virginia Society
Charles. Jamim
Connecticut Society
Drowned in shallow pond two girls perish in Virginia
A May incident from East Pulaski Virginia reports the drowning of Henry Whittaker’s daughters aged ten and twelve while wading in a shallow pond. Bodies recovered, investigation noted in Roanoke dispatches. Additional items from Annapolis court records and regional notices follow, including memorial observances in Suffolk and Leesburg incorporation news, rail and bridge disruptions near Radford, and political remarks from Richmond.
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Roanoke ‘Mes
Pulaski
Saya
Henry ‘Whittaker
East Pulask
Lightning Strikes Report Fatalities In Virginia North Carolina
Special to The Washington koe Danville Va May 12 A report from Pelham NC notes Adm Lovelace eight killed by lightning while resting beside his grandfather Calvin Groom who was shocked and burned but expected to recover William Linkous of Christianburg VA died instantly drawing kerosene as his store burned three other lightning deaths reported in nearby counties including a cousin of Linkous a year apart.
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Danville
Pelham
N. C
Adm Lovelace
Calvin Groom
This
Charles Sawyer
Browneville
Hebron
Washington and Baltimore Chess Match Adjudication
Mepsia Sournin and F B Walker of the Washington Chess Club travel to Baltimore to adjudicate four unfinished games from a Washington versus Baltimore match. With three decisive outcomes possible the result hinges on this adjudication. A return match is set in Baltimore within three weeks.
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Baltimore
Washington Post
Mepsia
V. Sournin
F B. Walker
Washington Chess Club
Washington Club
Baltimore Chess Association
Phillips Released on Bond After Dowrey Killing
Newport News Va May 12 Policeman Robert A Phillips who shot and killed Artilleryman George A Dowrey in Phoebus was sent to the grand jury and admitted to bail of 1000 dollars The coroner s jury states Dowrey was killed while Phillips attempted to retake an escaped prisoner Dowrey s body was sent to Lowell Maps for interment B War a Johnson a Fort Monroe machinist was fined 10 dollars for inciting a riot in the Dowrey killing Edward Nash a Dowrey companion was sent to the grand jury on assault charges against Phillips
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Washington Post
Newport News
Robert A Phillips
George A. Dowrey
Phoebus
Dowrey
Phillips
Lowell
Maps
Bwara Johnson
Fort Monroe
Edward Nash
Phillipe
Arson Cases Continued In Greensboro Court
Five prominent men indicted for arson had cases postponed after affidavits claimed a key witness was too ill to appear. Defendants each posted bonds of 1000 dollars. One pleaded guilty and had judgment suspended pending co defendants trial. Some parties had prior liquor licensing issues linked to the proceedings.
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Washington Post
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Roanoke visit boosts Willard bid for governor
Special to The Washington Post Roanoke May 12 Lieutenant Governor Joseph EB Willard arrived in Roanoke and toured the state, expressing optimism about his gubernatorial nomination prospects. He said support has grown from all regions and he plans to return to Richmond as the campaign momentum builds. Later reports note a Richmond carpenters strike and local memorial services for Confederates in Norfolk.
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Norfolk Navy Yard
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Army and Navy Union
Storm Grips Virginia Tornado Damages Bluefield Area
Storm from May 12 ravaged southwest Virginia and nearby towns. Dozens of buildings, fences, and stock were destroyed or damaged. five dwellings collapsed in Bluefield and several people were injured. The area faced widespread power outages and disrupted communications with substantial property losses estimated in the thousands.
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DUG FROM JAIL TO FREEDOM IN W VA CARGO OF TOYS WASHED AWAY
Two prisoners at Parsons West Virginia escaped by tunneling from their jail cells as a massive flood raged through the region. Electric lines were down and telegraph service was interrupted leaving authorities no contact with the outside world for hours. The escape was aided by a broken wires and a cleared path to the river, while the disaster caused extensive property damage including homes, barns, and livestock along streams and river valleys.
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Virginia
Giles County
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Ukewise
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Cumberland
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Harvey
Huntington
W Va
Dalance
Dotte
Crane & Co
Ohio River
Educators In Session Virginia Cooperative Education Meet
Special to The Washington Foat Fredericksburg May 12 educators gathered for Fredericksburg and Spottsylvania counties under the Cooperative Educational Association of Virginia in the Opera House. Superintendent B P Wilits presided. Dr F W Boatwright spoke on education. Dr Bruce R Payne of William and Mary followed. afternoon sessions featured LM Smith and Rev I H Light with benediction by Rev Ro A Wilson.
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A W. Whilace
University of Virginia
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Richmond College
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LM. Smith
Spottsylvania
Death of Jesse W Elliott Newport News Collector
Newport News May 12 Collector of Customs Jesse W Elliott died at his home at 4 a m pneumonia was the direct cause though he had been feeble for weeks He was born near Philadelphia 13 In Shelbyville Ind he grew to manhood He served in the Civil War as a major in volunteers later held posts with Havana Rantoon and Western Railroad and was treasurer of the W railroad In 1897 he became collector of customs at Newport News appointed by McKinley reappointed by Roosevelt He was married to Miss Hobart of New York a daughter Miss Doyle of Richmond survived him Interment will be at Danville Dl.
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Hobart
New York
Mo CE. Doyle
Richmond
Danville
Seaboard Air Line denies Norfolk office move and coal plans
James M. Barr, president of the Seaboard Air Line, states there is no truth to moving the Portsmouth offices or securing Norfolk offices. He confirms no coal lands have been purchased by the railroad, though individuals named Ryan, Blair, Dennis, Green, and Coolidge are involved and interested in the Seaboard.
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James M. Barr
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Seaboard Air One
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Southport
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Court Martial On Kentucky Seaman Faces Striking Officer Charge
Seaman Oliver Crawford charged at a general court martial aboard the battleship Kentucky with refusing to obey orders and striking a superior officer during target practice off Pensacola. Defense argues Crawford acted to the best of his ability under attack by Boatswain's Mate Herrick. Newport News dispatch via The Washington Post dated May 12.
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Newport News
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Crawford
Herrick
Pensacola
Confessed on gallows as Roanoke man hanged in Virginia
Cloyd Hale a mulatto was hanged at Pulaski Virginia for the murder of John Hart in a quarrel over a debt five weeks earlier. Indicted tried convicted and given the death sentence in a session lasting under two hours. Hale warned his race to keep out of politics.
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Cloyd Hale
Pulaski
John Hart
Jackson
Hale
Nervine touted as 'nerve food' for stressed women
An ad extols Dr Miles Restorative Nervine for women burdened with child care and domestic duties, claiming it calms nerves, aids sleep, and restores vitality. A testimonial from Catharine Lagle of Leland Iowa praises the remedy and offers a money back guarantee if the first bottle fails.
Virginia Obituary Notices Roundup
Staunton May 12 Frank H Wilke sixty one died yesterday evening aged sixty one from Staunton Algusta County Thomas J Bond died at fig residence Gakburn pneumonia May 12 Mabal daughter of Rev C D Smith died Queen City Hotel Fairmont W Va Roanoke May 12 Hilza Barton wife of Andrew Barton died while visiting son at Vinton Harrigonburg May 12 Fannie Swope died near Mount Clinton Woodstock May 12 Maggie Irwin wife of Lin R Irwin prominent Woodstock druggist died this morning Rev John A Miller German Baptist died near Bridgewater May 3 Seaboard Rhine stock report Baltimore May 12 nothing.
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Fannie Swope
Mount Clinton
Harrisonburg
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Bridgewater
Damage Suit Against the Electric Railway Company Feeds Public Fear
Alexandria brief notes report residents near the Wilkes Street tunnel demand fencing or city action after a demolished barrier left the sidewalk unguarded and a fall risk toward the railway. Also covered are a sewer-trench collapse injuring Edward McConchie, a civil suit by H J Webster against Washington Alexandria and Mount Vernon Railway for 3000, a jail sentence extension for Paul Jones, a liquor remedy case for George Benson, and Epworth League events with ministers from multiple cities.
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Wilkes Street
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H. J. Webster
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Howard W Smith
Cfrentt Court
Washington Alexandria
Mount Vernon Railway Company
Paul Jones
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Caton
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Benney
George Benson
North Fairfax Street
Monument to Jasper Sparks Richmond Black Monument Plan
In Richmond on May 14 a committee of colored residents plans to erect a monument to Rev John Jasper of Sixth Mount Zion Church. Jasper, famed for his sun and earth doctrines, is cited as an educational figure in a mixed report from Richmond and Norfolk. The Washington desk notes the Eastern Public Education Association’s eighth annual meeting in Richmond ending with remarks by Capt Charles E Vanter and Dr C Mitchell, though public interest was weak.
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Richmond
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Mount Zion
Jasper
United States
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Eastern Public Education Association
Charles E .Vanter
Miller Manual School
C Mitchell
Richmond College
Riggs Market Ads Promise Fresh, Quality Foods and Deals
The Post highlights Riggs Market as a trusted source for meats, poultry, dairy, and produce with frequent delivery and competitive prices. It notes complaints about market cleanliness and showcases various vendor stands, specials, and promotional notices urging readers to visit for fresh eggs, butter, cheese, and baked goods. A steamer trip to Marshall Hall is also advertised for weekend visitors.
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Jon H. Ruppert
Riggs Market Co
Philip Young
E Davison
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