Drunken quarrel ends in stamp killing at Max Meadows
Samuel Burns was killed in a drunken quarrel at Max Meadows by Charles Hudson who stamped him to death with his boots after Burns was knocked down. Hudson, arrested next day, was jailed at Wytheville. Burns had been drinking with Hudson earlier, but Burns had a good reputation and they were said to be good friends prior to the dispute.
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Samuel Burns
Charles Hudson
Hudson
Mperial
Weehinton
Roanoke
Max Meadows
Burns
Fadeon Evened
Hbuson
Wytheville
Two Accused of Murder Near Grantsville West Virginia
William McCloskey surrendered in Grantsville and is jailed on charges of murdering Henry Berkshire at Brookville on May 8. Hendricks, charged likewise, was arrested near Belleville. Both men disappeared after the crime. Hendricks denies presence at Forkshire house while Berkshire recounts a woman asking McCloskey to kill Berkshire.
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Washington Rose
Parkersburg
W Va
William McCloskey
Grantsville
Henry Berkshire
Brookaville
Berkshire
EU Hendricks
Bellevilla
Thia County
McCloskey
Flendricks
Forkshire House
Hendricks
Explosion Blows Fireman From Locomotive Near Cumberland
A locomotive near the Potomac Cement Works six miles west of Cumberland exploded last night, blowing fireman Ji Lakel of Newbury, Vt, from the engine to the bank edge. Lakel was severely burned and is in critical condition at Western Maryland Hospital. the engineer heard the blast but the fireman was missing until found. Authorities suspect a malfunctioning “green” code gun caused the blast.
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Sondat
Washington
Cumberland Md
Potomac Cement Works
Cumberland
Lakel
Newbury W Vo
Western Maryland Hospital
Apedal
Weslington
Norfolk
Brand
Poles
Burglar intrusions and a fatal assault reported
Special reports from Richmond Winchester Suffolk and Norfolk detail a home invasion assault that left Laura Ennis dead and her adopted daughter unconscious while a burglar fled. Other items include a Winchester intrusion where Mrs Mollie Wills and daughters screamed, a Norfolk Suffolk elopement, a street death in Norfolk, and Mrs Tucker injured in Kentucky.
Indigestion Theory Shift Explained by Nerve Action
Modern science sees indigestion as a nervous, not mechanical, issue. When stomach nerves weaken they fail to motive digestion, causing dyspepsia and sour stomach despite laxatives. Avoid stimulants and rely on nerve function restoration for lasting relief.
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Miles
CO Brien
Winston-Salem
Democrats plan primary under new Maryland law
Rockville Md May 18 Democratic State Central and County Committees met in response to Hattersly W Talbott call with large attendance. They indicated the primary election will be held under the new law though Republican leaders say they will oppose it in court. Thomas Dawson plans to seek a circuit court restraining order against county supervisors to block primaries under the act as unconstitutional.
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Washington
Rockville
Democratic State Central
Hattersly W. Talbott
State Central
Waas
Talbott
Wills B. Burnette
Republican County Committees
Republican Party
Thomas Dawson
Place & Bill
Defense in Grub Case Opens in North Carolina Court
Salisbury May 15 The defense in the trial of Clay Grubb for the murder of Obe Davis opened in Rowland Superior Court with Davidson County witnesses. Sheriff Dorsett testified Davis had told him he would go to Piney Church Sunday to kill Grubb. Witnesses said Davis tried to hire someone to kill Grubb and threatened to do the deed himself. Grubb will testify in his own defense tomorrow as the hearing is expected to continue one or two more days.
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Specia
Rng
Salisbury
N. C
Clay Grubb
Obe Davis
Rowland Superior Court
Davidson County
Dorsett
Oba Davie
Grubb
Piney Church
Sceana
Montague Ovation Sparks Campaign Momentum in Virginia
In Harrisonburg and Chase City Virginia, Governor Montague extended an ovation by citizens during a visit. He remained in Chase City per physician advice and plans to resume duties by Thursday or Friday. The scene followed a fiery clash between Col. Anderson and ex Congressman Wise, boosting Anderson’s standing among locals. Rockingham County voters later heard remarks from Senator Martin, Lt Gov Wiltso, and State Senator William H. about Commonwealth attorney race dynamics.
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Washington Pa
Richmond
Montague
Chase City
Virginia
Ghtstti
Onfechlad
Avor Jeffress
Martin
Commonwealtha
George Maguire Anderson
George
Wise
Cant Wise
Col
Anderson
Atta Harrisonbure
Rockingham County
United States
Thomas 8 Martin
Joseph H.wiltso
William H
Obituary Notices From Virginia Cities in May
Staunton Augusta County resident Mrs. Daniel Rourke dies at seventy from apoplexy. Roanoke Mrs. Clara Ferguson aged twenty six dies of consumption, leaves husband and three children. Leesburg William Piggott dies near Silcott Springs, aged about seventy, survived by many. Fredericksburg Mrs. Margaret H Gordon dies at Locust Dale after months of illness. Fredericksburg Lucy Blakes widow of Edward Stukea dies at Lancaster Court House at sixty eight, survived by two sons. Roanoke Engineer John S Mays dies in Bristol at forty eight, longtime Norfolk and Western employee. Fredericksburg Rev. Robert H Benteye, retired minister, dies at Urbanna, survived by widow and son. Luray Ansel Yates dies at Powells Fort, Confederate veteran, age sixty eight. Winchester Mrs. Mary Broaddus dies at Clarke County, widow of Rev. Julian Broaddus, aged fifty. Leesburg Mrs. Sarah Paxson dies at sixty five, daughter of late angelical family. Winchester William H Bromback dies near Middletown, aged seventy one, Confederate veteran, leaves widow, six sons, two daughters. Winchester Benjamin Franklin Harris dies at Champaign Illinois, prominent landowner and businessman, born near Winchester, leaves widow and several children. Second Rafflenalatory piece preview for next Sunday.
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Staunton
Daniel Rourke
Augusta County
Roanoke
Clara, Ferguson
T. W. Ferguson
Leesburg
William Piggott
Loudoun County
Silcott Springs
Fredericksburg
Margaret H. Gordon
A. J. ‘Gordon
Locust Dale
Orange County
Lucy Blakes
Edward Stukea
Lancaster Court House
John 8
Mays
Bristol
Norfolk and Western
Robert H. Benteye
Virginia Methodist Conference
Urbanna
Middlesex County
Luray
Ansel Yates
Shenandoah County
Powells Fort
Winchester
Mary Broaddus
Julian Broaddus
The
Hirst Baptist Church
Herryville
Clarke County
Wilness
Misa Mary Davies
King and Queen County
Lesaburg
Sarah Paxson
Samuel B. Paxson
Cfa
Angelicol
Rie Jopn
Suer Husbara
William H. Bromback
Middletown
Champaign
Benjamin Franklin Harris
Harris
Clark County
Ohio
Chicago
Barris
Election Shifts in Cumberland Ward Results Favor Wellington Ally
May 15 Cumberland summary shows Republicans win four council seats and secure eight of eleven seats, with mayor Clarence M. King. Notable ward results include Eyler and Cornwell re-elected, Powell narrowly ahead in Ward 4, and strong Republican gains overall. The campaign featured claims of black vote influence and opposition to rival powers linked to Senator Wellington.
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Washington Post
Cumberland
Clarence M. King
Republiicans
George F. Gross
Ernest
Bauere
Jashos Powell
T. A. K. Hummelshime
Powall
Charlex H. Eyler
Davig ‘W. Beall
Eyler
Willam A. Cornwell
Lemuel W. Guiter
Cornwell
Mosera
Hyler
Dr. Hummelshime
Powell
Hummelwhite
William Cooper
Cooper
Sloan
Dyler
Wellington
Welllington
Hyattsville Mass Meeting Over Street Railway Transfers
Hyattsville Maryland on May 15 held two citizen meetings called by the mayor to oppose a court order discontinuing transfers on the City and Suburban Street Railway Line. Citizens vow to boycott the road and use steam cars until Congress action. Committees of Hyattsville officials and suburbs were formed to press the transfer issue with other towns and the District. A follow up meeting was scheduled for Friday at 6 pm in Washington.
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Washington Post
Hyattsville, Md
Hyattsville
Congress
Willam Gulsis
Robert W. Walls
Wells
W. P. Magruder
M. Moran
Gadge
Arthur Carr
Guists
Wallace
Patri
Veater
D. E. Benjamin
Wella
William Galata
Commercial Bank Building
Washington
Lockout at Wheeling ForestallsDeclaration of Strike
Whitaker Glessner mills in Wheeling West Virginia closed by lockout after strikers moved to reopen. Most imported nonunion workers discharged with rest to follow. Amalgamated union leaders Shaffer and Larkins left for Detroit. no settlement reached. Mills scheduled to reopen or remain closed during the period.
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Whitaker-Glessner
Wheeling
W. Va
Whitaker-Glessner Companys Mills
Shaffer
Ofmalgamated Association
Hera Ae Am
Larkins
Detroit
Pape
Lightning Struck Church in Time of Storm Injures Several
Special to The Washington Post reports a lightning strike during a May 11 service at Cool Spring Baptist Church in Hanover County Virginia. Rev W F Dunaway urged flock to follow Christ as storm raged. The strike caused injuries, floor damage, a torn pew, and a church bell displaced from stove pipe.
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Washington Post
Richmond
W. F. Dunaway
Ashland
Cool Spring Baptist Church
Allee
Hanover County
Woodstock
Shenandoah County
Jeremish Wakeman
Mount Olive
Winchester
Frederick County
John Janney
Bunker Hill
Berkeley County
W. Va
Evaratt R. Carey
North Tenth Street
Indianapolis
Ind
Matele Madinon
Atize
Hunter Traylor
B. Butler
Chesapeake and Ohio Railway
Burt
Nelson Hughes
Perry
Arctic
Newport News
Howard Holland
Ferry
Harmen
Duffielda Depot
Jefferson County
The Old Delight Coffees Did This Work
A testimonial from Mamaroneck New York describes nervous indigestion relief after switching from coffee to Postum. The letter claims Postum as a nerve builder improving digestion and mood, with the writer noting no adverse effects and recommending boiling instruction and serving with milk or cream.
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Jofere Coffes
Monte Cristo
Mamaroneck
N. Y
Postum Co
Battle Creek
Mich
Woellville
Registration Books Open Today for Democratic Primary
Alexandria news brief notes registration books open today for the Democratic primary and state election. It reports on James FR Caton potential withdrawal due to ill health, his candidacy uncertainty, and possible return to the legislature. Also covered are a charity kindergarten performance of King Roughbeard, and local arrests, court cases, and community notices.
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Washington Post
King Street
Alexandria
James FR
Caton
Mr. Caton
Old Point
Nehan
Alexandria Free Kindergarden
Opera House
King Roughbeard
M. W. O'Brien
Carter
Warfield
King and Pitt Streets
Cit Wit
Elks’ Hall
Prince and Royal Streets
Old City Hotel
Royal Street
City Hall
Friendship Engine-House
Will of Charles W Slagle Parleyed to Widow and Heirs
The will of Charles W Slagle filed in Towson provides widow an annuity of 912.44 yearly during life unless she remarries when it drops to 5000. Codicil raises widow's income to 14000 if she does not remarry. Ground rents and properties in Maryland and DC are placed in trust for four children Charles W Jr David Clinton Carlton and Lillian with restrictions on principal after widow's death. Numerous bequests to churches and charities.
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Washington Pont
Baltimore
Charles W. Slagle
Balmore
Orphans’ Court
Towson
Charles W., Jr
David Clinton
Carlton
Lil- Nan
Charles W. Slagle, Jr
David Clinton Slagle
Maryland
District of Columbia
Slagie
Some Special Furniture Bargains
Catalog of reduced prices on brass beds weathered oak and ash chairs chests and desks. Items include single and double brass beds from 50 33 29 33 17 50 and 8 50 12 18 6 50 10 7 5 maple maple birch and curly birch chests dressers and chiffoniers with various discounts.
We Clean Carpets on Our Premises by Modern Methods
We Clean Carpets on our premises using thorough but gentle methods that remove dust and dirt without injuring fabrics. Carpets kept in fire and moth proof storage for the summer at small cost. Orders promptly called for and delivered.
Prevention of Consumption Meeting In Washington May 18
New York May 15 The first annual meeting of the National Association for the Study and Prevention of Tuberculosis will be held in Washington at the New Willard Hotel May 18. The association emphasizes education and lay cooperation to fight TB, noting Koch's discovery and medical advances show the disease is preventable and curable in early stages.
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Washington Post
New York
National Association For the Study and Prevention of Tuberculosis
Washington
New Willard Hotel
Assorlation
Koch
United States
National Association For the Study and Prevention
Atlantic City Hotel Robbery Tied To Police Watch
A beach front hotel in Atlantic City New Jersey lost $1 200 worth of liquor and goods in a hotel robbery Four police men were suspended by Chief Eldridge during an investigation The stolen items were found hidden in a shanty under the board walk used by police as a storehouse for boots coats and other gear The incident followed instructions to watch the hotel given to officers last week Roanoke VA May 15 Henry Hanri Shaw leaves Roanoke shops ending a strike that had disrupted Norfolk and Western blacksmiths
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Atlantic City
N. J
Eldridge
Ab & Storehouse
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Max Meadow
Richmond Va
Laura Ennis
Mollie Wills
Elver Whem
Virginia Elopers
Suffolk
Miga Mary Eleanor Davis
North Carolina
John Goode Barnes
W. G. Parker
Whalesville
Norfolk Street
Laura Tucker
R Rndolph Tucker
Joan Randolph Tucker
Law School of Washington and Lee University
Lexington
Tucker
Louisville
Spader
Prinart
Nkw
Migothary
Davis
Harrisonburg
Royal Baking Powder
Cumberland Council
Negroca
E. N. Zimmerman
Broderick
Ware N., Zimmermann
Emmittsbureg
John C. Motter
Christ
Alexandria News
Frank Marvin
Benjamin Cogswell
Marvin
Knight
Southern Railway
Reliance Pire Finging Company
Relief Fook and Ladder Company
Harry Mielschmann
Frank Jacobson
Francia L. Smith
Newark
Jam
Strong
Biron
Thia City
Patrick F. Downey
Daughters of the American Revolution
Downe
Roma
Belme Beyers
Steien
Circout
E. Hausenfluck
Harrison, Srabin
Kescass
John Dona He
Hoffman
Consolidation Coal Company
Pate Pavin Donahue
Washington Pugt
East Radford
F. BE. McNeal
Reefinville
Robert Osan
Onerete
Otere
Price
Wenhington
Lynchburg
John G. Lyons
Lynchburg Traction and Light Company
Eighth Street
Ifts
Toano Bank
Toano
Tig
Norfolk Board of Trade
Southern Wholesale Grocers’ Association
Jung
Massachusetts Avenue
Jesus of Nazareth
United States National Museum
Jesus
Thomas Jefferson Department
Post
Thomas Jefferson
Priviila
National Association
Association
Pepera
E L. Trudeau
Movement
America
William Osler
Johna Hopkins
Herman M. Bley
New York Board of Health
Henry Hanrishaw
Norfolk and Western Blacksmiths
Bradfield Degziator
Ima
Hollins Institute
Fox
Tauten
Mise Matty L Cocke
Holling
Washington Schools
Strayer
Business College
Corith
Homs True
Boamiah
Senor Gomar
Prin
Esputa Daly
Berlitz School OF
Duffy
Duppy
Maral
Benen
Thia Pa. Ree
Dutty
Whiskey Company
Rochester
Hubbard Heating Co
F St. N. W
Milwaukee
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