Minister Kills Wife After Desperate Fight in West Virginia
West Virginia May 18 A prominent Methodist minister, A. Coam aged fifty, killed his wife by slitting her throat after a violent struggle then surrendered himself. He claimed temporary insanity and said he intended to kill his children as well. The minister resided near Rosstown and had been conducting revival services. His family included three children who were later placed in an asylum.
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Obituary Notices From Virginia County Journal
The obituary notes the death of local resident Henry Rat of Ring Island, aged 53, at his home after an illness. Survivors include his widow and several relatives. The notice also mentions a pastor and church connections in Falmouth and Stafford County.
Dr Miles Nervine Promoted For Nervous System Recovery
The ad claims nervous system breakdown from grip illness weakens heart and lungs and promises relief with Dr Miles Nervine. A Baltimore Ohio reader testifies gripping stomach and nervousness improved after using one bottle, and a money back guarantee is offered if it fails.
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Former Marine Larceny Charge Amid Navy Ward Room Theft
Special to The Washington West Norfolk May 1 John Thompson a former lieutenant of marines in the U S navy was arrested tonight charged with larceny of two watches valued at 126 each from the ward room of the USS Atlanta now in ordinary at the Norfolk Navy Yard Thompson confessed He recently resigned from the service He is from North Carolina with relatives in Washington The warrant was sworn April 26 by Lieutenant Richardson commander of the Atlanta Thompson visited the Atlanta April 24 was in the ward room and after he left the watches were missing He disappeared after the theft and was arrested tonight
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Kean Seizes Cumberland Mayoral Seat In Heavy Turnout
Special to The Washington Post Cumberland Md May 18 incomplete returns show the city’s heaviest election turnout and point to Democrat George A Kean defeating Republican John G Miller for mayor by a likely large margin Miller concedes Kean’s victory Indications favor the Democratic council ticket ensuring control for the first time in years with two of six holdovers and four more seats needed for a majority
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Van De Vyver to Remain as Richmond Bishop
Rt. Rev. A Van De Vevee will withdraw his resignation and continue his service as Catholic bishop of the Richmond diocese. A mass meeting in Amand, Va rejected his departure, and after being urged by a committee the bishop consented to stay. He had planned to return to Belgium to live with relatives.
Portmouth Defeats Norfolk 5 4 In Seventh Inning Rally
In a Norfolk Va game Portsmouth edged Norfolk 5 to 4 after the lead shifted in the seventh. Key moments included two stolen bases and a late scoring burst by Portsmouth, with pitchers and fielding cited for solid work as the visitors pulled ahead before final.
Roanoke Triumphs Over Lynchburg in Narrow 3-2 Victory
In a well played local diamond clash Roanoke edged Lynchburg 3 to 2. A misplayed fly in the late innings cost Lynchburg a potential comeback as Roanoke pitchers Kline and Stoshe stifled the visitors with solid defense and timely hits. Umpire Mr. Mace presided as Davis and King contributed for the winners.
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Killed Defending Wife at Home Near Kendricks Creek
A Tennessee dispatch reports George Wright was shot and killed by foreman William Collins at his home near Kendricks Creek after confronting him about intoxication and alleged mistreatment of Mrs Wright. Collins fled the scene.
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William Collins
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Slaymaker Heads New Alexandria Light Infantry Company
F L Slaymaker elected captain of a newly organized Alexandria unit to replace the disbanded Seventieth Regiment Company G. R H Beverley named first lieutenant Carroll H May second lieutenant and Dr. Thomas B Cochran first sergeant. roster now at fifty one with six or seven more to join. Officers to Richmond for examination before mustering into state service.
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Will Resume Wreck Inquiry At Port May 3 Trenton Sinking
Coroner's jury will resume tonight in Whealley's undertaking rooms to determine who opened portholes on the Potomac Navigation Company steamer Trenton after its sinking near the port on May 3. The death of infant Stanley D Posey is linked to the disaster and witnesses are expected.
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Rich Motorists in Court: Vanderbilt and Gould Speeding
In Harlem Police Court Magistrate Butts allowed Columbia student Kingdon Gould to delay his speeding case to study for an exam. Gould posted bail, while William K. Vanderbilt Jr. was fined for speeding on Simday Street after a bicycle officer clocked his car at thirty miles per hour.
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Aged Convict Hart Escapes From Dannemora Prison
Philip Hart aged sixty four escaped from Clinton prison at Dannemora this morning and had not been captured by nightfall. He had served all but two years of a twenty year burglary sentence from Staten Island and was once held in Trenton State prison on a life term for murder under the name Henry Dowd. Salvage Treaty With England Signed. Acting Secretary Bacon and Ambassador Bryee signed a treaty regulating exchange of tiers and salvage and wreckage.
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Philip Hart
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Ienry Dowd
England
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Ayer's Cherry Pectoral Promoted by Doctors
Doctors endorse Ayer's Cherry Pectoral for coughs croup bronchitis and other chest conditions. Thousands of families keep it in the house relying on physician approval and long years of experience to build confidence in the remedy.
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Holmes at Belasco and the Aborn Robin Hood in Washington
Critics praise Guy Standing as Sherlock Holmes in the Belasco engagement, contrasting his portrayal with Gillette and highlighting a strong company performance. The Aborn Robin Hood at the National Theater impresses with a stellar cast led by George B. Frothingham and Eugene Cowles, delivering a lavish, well-received production amid enthusiastic audiences.
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Cleveland improves as doctors trust care to family
A Lakewood statement says former President Grover Cleveland's health has improved markedly. Dr Bryant and assistant report the care is now wholly in the family, with only intermittent returns to Lakewood to check ongoing improvement.
Will of Nicholas Drummond Probated with Property Bequests
The will of Nicholas Drummond who died May 11 at 29 L Street Northwest is offered for probate. It devises 221 Massachusetts Avenue Northwest to his niece Mary A. Murray of Lynchburg Virginia and places 223 Massachusetts Avenue Northwest in trust for Alfred M. Peck.
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Five men threaten theater in East New York riot
In East New York a Go Go theater melee erupted as six would be avengers attacked with revolvers and threats of murder. Police restored order after shots were fired injuring two people and prompting arrests at Liberty Avenue station.
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