Minister Kills Wife in Desperate Fight Near Fairmont
West Virginia May 18 A prominent Methodist clergyman Reverend A Coam aged fifty killed his wife by slitting her throat after a revival meeting and then surrendered to authorities. He claimed temporary insanity and said he intended to kill his children. The couple resided near Rosstown and had been conducting revival services, with two children reported in danger at the time.
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Loudoun Horse Show Prizes and Winners Listed
A post for the Loudoun Horse Show outlines prize categories and popular events, noting top performers and prize allocations. The notice lists judges and location details, with appeals and entry notes included for participants.
Virginia Obituary for Confederate Veteran Shening
A Virginia obituary reports the death of Confederate veteran Shening at his home in Falmouth after illness. The notice notes survivors including a widow and several children, with full family details incomplete due to damaged text. It places the event in Stafford County and references local settings and kin.
Miles Nervine Promises Strength for Nervous Decline
An advertisement touts Dr Miles Nervine as a remedy for nervous disorders affecting the heart lungs and stomach. A Baltimore reader testifies to relief from grip and nervousness after using the product, claiming recovery of stomach and bowels. Money back guarantee offered.
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Former Marine Arrested for Larceny on Atlanta Ward Room
Special to The Washington West Norfolk Va May 1 John Thompson a former lieutenant of marines in the United States navy was arrested tonight charged with the larceny of two watches valued at 126 each from the ward room of the US cruiser Atlanta now in ordinary at Norfolk Navy Yard Thompson confessed He recently resigned from the service He is from North Carolina and has relatives in Washington The warrant sworn out April 26 by Lieutenant Richardson commander of the Atlanta Thompson visited the Atlanta on April 24 was in the ward room and after he left the watches were found missing Thompson disappeared after the theft and was arrested tonight
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Kean Likely Mayor as Cumberland Votes Break Records
Special to The Washington Fest Cumberland Md May 18 at midnight incomplete returns show the city’s heaviest election turnout and point to Democrat George A Kean winning the mayoralty over Republican John G Miller by a large margin Miller concedes Kean’s victory Indications also favor the Democratic council ticket which would give Democrats control of the council for the first time in years they hold two of six seats and must elect four to claim a majority
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Van De Vyver to Remain as Richmond Bishop
Rt Rev A Van De Vyver will withdraw his resignation and continue as Catholic bishop of the Richmond diocese. A mass meeting urged him not to leave, and after being deeply moved he consented to stay. He had planned to return to Belgium to live with relatives.
Portsmouth Defeats Norfolk 5-4 In Tight Local Tilt
In a tense midweek game Portsmouth edged Norfolk 5-4 after a late rally broke a seventh inning tie. Key players included Lerence, Russell, Gradinger, Larkin and Haas for Portsmouth, while Danville pitchers and Richmond’s hitters provided a strong challenge for Norfolk in a weathered early spring contest.
Roanoke Defeats Lynchburg In Slugfest On Local Diamond
Roanoke edges Lynchburg 3 to 2 in a closely played game marked by a misplayed fly by a Lynchburg fielder. Starter details and scorers listed, with key hits by Bentser and Sarrifior amid a tight ninth. Umpire Mr. Mace, time listed as two hours and two minutes.
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Wington Boat tragedy: Wright shot in home near Kendricks Creek
A Tennessee dispatch reports George Wright was killed by foreman William Collins at his home near Kendricks Creek after Collins, intoxicated, visited. Mrs. Wright cried, Collins fled after a quarrel. Separate brief notices announce marriages in Virginia and a paid Washington Post promo.
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Slaymaker Elected Captain of New Alexandria Light Infantry
F. L. Slaymaker, formerly a lieutenant in Company G, was elected captain of a reorganized military company in Alexandria to succeed the Seventieth Regiment’s district unit. Roster shows 51 names with 6 or 7 more expected. officers will take examinations in Richmond next week before muster into Virginia State service.
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Will Resume Wreck Inquiry Into Trenton Sinking
The coroner's jury resumes tonight at Whealley's undertaking to determine who opened portholes on the Trenton, causing the May 3 sinking and the death of infant Stanley D Posey. Capt Davis and Mate Beach's attorneys expect to present a witness. Also noted: transfers in Southern Railway shops and voter list examination in Alexandria. Swartz moved from Providence hospital to his Washington home after being knocked down by a U S mail wagon.
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Rich Motorists in Court in New York Speed Case
In Harlem Police Court Magistrate Butts asked Columbia student Kingdon Gould to appear in person for speeding his automobile yesterday. Gould’s lawyer sought a postponement due to an examination, with the magistrate granting a brief delay or arrest if bail not posted. Gould appeared with books and was held on $190 bail. meanwhile William K. Vanderbilt Jr. was fined ten or three days in jail for speeding on Sweeney Street, with a bicycle cop saying his car hit thirty miles per hour.
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Aged convict escapes from Dannemora prison
Philip Hart, a 64 year old convict serving twenty years for burglary on Staten Island, escaped from Clinton prison in Dannemora this morning. He had nearly completed his term, having served all but two years, and was considered a trusty. Hart previously shared time at Trenton State Prison on a life sentence for murder under the alias Henry Dowd. Salvage treaty with England signed as Acting Secretary Bacon and Ambassador Bryee concluded agreement on wreck and salvage exchanges.
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Doctors Recommend Ayer's Cherry Pectoral for Coughs
Doctors prescribe and endorse Ayer's Cherry Pectoral for coughs croup bronchitis and related chest ailments. Thousands of families keep it on hand. physician approval and years of use give confidence in this remedy.
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Sherlock Holmes on stage at Belasco showcase
The Belasco Theatre hosts Guy Standing in a vivid Sherlock Holmes portrayal in a program studded with other pieces. Standing delivers a restrained, powerful Holmes, while Dorothy Hammond and Vira Stowe shine as Madge Larrabee and Alice Faulkner in a night of dense drama and strong ensemble work.
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Mr Cleveland’s Health Improves in Lakewood
A statement from Mrs Grover Cleveland says the former president is much better. Doctors Bryant and assistant have placed his care with family, with plans to stay in Lakewood only for periodic checks to confirm continued improvement.
Drummond Will Filed Names Mary Murray and Alfred Peck
Nicholas Drummond died May 11 at 29 L Street Northwest leaving 221 Massachusetts Avenue Northwest to his niece Mary A. Murray of Lynchburg Virginia and 223 Massachusetts Avenue Northwest placed in trust for Alfred M. Peck. The will was offered for probate yesterday.
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Six Men Threaten Theater Crowd in New York Riot
In East New York on May 18 a gang of six men attempted violence at a theater during a Twist play. They drew revolvers wounding two others and caused a chaotic stampede as police moved in to arrest two suspects.
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