Minister kills wife after deadly throat attack in West Virginia
A fifty year old Methodist clergyman, Re A Coam of Rosstown, shot his wife and cut her throat, then surrendered. He told investigators he was temporarily insane and intended to kill his children and himself. The couple had attended revival services. two children remain in an asylum.
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Virginia Obituary of Civil War Veteran Shening
A Virginia obituary notes the death of a Confederate veteran named Shening at his home in Falmouth following illness. The piece lists survivors including a wife and children, and mentions a Ring Irae Country connection and local justice at Hartford County. The account is fragmentary but preserves the core event of a veteran's death and family survivors.
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Yesterdaierness Church
Miles Nervine Promised To Aid Nervous System Wrecks
A testimonial from Mrs. G. Thornburg of Baltimore Ohio describes gripping illness weakening stomach and nerves. She credits Miles Nervine with restoring normal digestive and bowel function after a single bottle and offers a money back guarantee if no benefit. The ad cites Miles Medical Co. Elkhart Indiana.
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Ohio
Miles Medical CO
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Former Marine Held in Navy Ward Room Larceny
Special to The Washington West Norfolk Va May 1 John Thompson a former lieutenant in the United States Navy was arrested tonight charged with stealing two watches valued at 126 each from the ward room of the cruiser Atlanta now laid up at the Norfolk Navy Yard Thompson confessed He recently left the service He is from North Carolina with relatives in Washington The warrant was sworn April 26 by Lt Richardson commander of the Atlanta The theft occurred after Thompson visited the Atlanta on April 24 and disappeared after the watches went missing
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Kean Likely Elected Mayor As Cumberland Votes Break Records
Special to The Washington Fest from Cumberland Maryland reports midnights returns show the heaviest city election turnout in Cumberland history. Democrat George A. Kean leads Republican John G. Miller for mayor by a large margin, Miller conceding. Democrats also favored for the council with four seats needed for a majority.
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Richmond Diocese Bishop Van De Vyver to Stay in Post
Rt Rev A Van De Vevee announced via a local mass meeting that he will not resign and will continue as Catholic bishop of the Richmond diocese. He was touched by resolutions urging him to remain and consented to reconsider his resignation, with plans to return to Belgium to live with relatives.
Portsmouth Downs Norfolk 5 4 In Tie-Breaker Ninth
In a tense afternoon clash the Portsmouth team edged Norfolk by a 5 to 4 score after taking the lead late, breaking a seventh inning deadlock. Highlights included Stolen bases by Val and a defensive gem from Howard, with Danville’s pitchers Danville and Richmond delivering solid work.
Roanoke Defeats Lynchburg In Tight Local Baseball Game
Roanoke beat Lynchburg 3 to 2 on the local diamond in a well played afternoon game. A misplayed fly ball by a Lynchburg fielder nearly changed the outcome, with standout efforts from Anthony and Kopare contributing to the tight finish. Umpire Mr. Mace called the game after two hours and two minutes.
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Killed Defending Wife and Local Notices From May News
A man named George Wright was shot and killed in his home near Kendricks Creek by foreman William Collins aboard the Carolina Clinchfield and Ohio Railway. Collins fled after the quarrel that followed Mrs Wright’s tears and alleged ill treatment. Also noted are marriage announcements from Sterling Vale and Fairfax County and a call to read the Washington Post want column for rent information.
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Blourtville
Tenn
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Kendricks Creek
William Collins
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Wrigh
Leesburg
Julia Hutchinson
Cook Hutehine
Willard
Loudoun County
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Vale
Fairfax County
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Richmond
Gertrude Perry
W. H. Gordon
G. Kelly
Broad Street Church
Slaymaker Heads New Alexandria Light Infantry Company
F L Slaymaker formerly a lieutenant in the Seventieth Regiment’s Alexandria unit was elected captain of a newly organized company to succeed the disbanded Company G. R H C Beverley was named first lieutenant, Carroll H May second lieutenant, and Dr Thomas B Cochran first sergeant. Fifty one men signed the roster with six or seven more expected. Officers will travel to Richmond for examination, after which noncommissioned officers will be named and the company mustered into state service.
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Washington Post Bureau
King Street
Alexandria
Seventieth Regiment
Swanson
Virginia Volunteers
Frank L. Slaymaker
James E. King
F. L. Slaymaker
Will Resume Wreck Inquiry at Alexandria Port
Coroner's jury resumes May 3 investigation into the Trenton sinking and infant Posey death to determine responsibility. Evidence suggests porthole openings violated orders of Capt. Davis. witnesses to be produced. Also notices transfers and local items: master mechanic Kaderly moved to Spencer NC, J N Howson joins Alexandria shops. voter list inspection dispute. Sons of Confederate Veterans meeting. Swartz moved from Providence Hospital to home.
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Whealley
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Mate Beach
W. F. Kaderly
Southern Railway
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Spencer
N.C
J. N. Howson
Greensboro
Rich Motorists In Court
William K Vanderbilt Jr pays a fine for a New York speed law violation. Kingdon Gould, Columbia student, was granted time to appear after requesting a postponement for an exam. Magistrate Butts set bail at 190 dollars for Gould. Vanderbilt received a ten dollar fine or three days in jail for speeding on Sim Day Street, with a bicycle officer timing his 30 mph run.
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Aged convict Hart escapes from Dannemora prison
Philip Hart sixty four years old, an escapee from Clintoen prison at Dannemora, had served all but two years of a twenty year burglary sentence and had been deemed a trusty. He formerly faced a life term for murder in Trenton New Jersey under the alias Henry Dowd. By nightfall he remained at large.
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Philip Hart
Clintoen
Dannemora
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N. J
Ienry Dowd
Ayer's Cherry Pectoral Promoted by Doctors for Coughs
A doctor endorsed tonic marketed as a physician recommended remedy for coughs croup bronchitis and related chest conditions. The ad claims thousands of families keep it at home and highlights long years of approved use.
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Belasco Theatre Sherlock Holmes and Aborn Robin Hood in Washington
The Belasco audience witnessed Guy Standing as Sherlock Holmes delivering a restrained, potent performance contrasted with the Count de Catdale and the era’s other pieces. Aborn’s Robin Hood at the National Theater impressed with top voices, cheer from Frothingham and Cowles, and strong cast including Magda Dahl and Jessie Bradbury amid a gala, capacity crowd.
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Rushworth
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Nottingham
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Maid Marian
Sathery Worsell
Annabel
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George B. Brothingham
Robin Hood
Mrs Grover Cleveland health improves in Lakewood
A statement from Lakewood New Jersey says former President Grover Cleveland's health has improved greatly. Dr Bryant and assistant have entrusted his care entirely to his family with only occasional returns to Lakewood to check ongoing improvement.
Will of Nicholas Drummond Probated for Estate Plans
Nicholas Drummond who died May 11 at 29 L Street NW left 221 Massachusetts Avenue NW to his niece Mary A. Murray of Lynchburg Virginia. The 223 Massachusetts Avenue NW property is placed in a trust for Alfred M. Peck. The will was offered for probate yesterday.
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Mary A. Murray
Lynchburg
Alfred M. Peck
Six Men Threaten Theater During Twist Plot
In East New York a Go Valley theater riot erupted as six men threatened to shoot any "dago" in the crowd. The audience panicked with four extra people trampled while zoo- era police restored order, interrupting the disturbance and arresting two suspects after shots were fired and a stampede formed in the crowded venue.
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