Prohibition Fights Dominate North Carolina Campaign
The Washington Post reports a heated ballot on May 23 with Glenn predicting a Prohibition victory by a large majority. The anti prohibition camp, church strife, and a three way Democratic gubernatorial fight shape a bitter scene across towns including Alden Springs where ministers clash with worshippers over sermon outcomes.
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Glenn
Washington Post
Lqus Interesie
Alden Springs
J. Sherwood
Baptist Minster
Nochville
Prichard
Pritchard
Simmons
Thomas Settle
Hamilton Ewart
Thomas A Jones
Tueste
North Carolins
Fragmented notices mix of marriage and death items
A mangled OCR page mixes marriage notices and obituaries with scattered names and dates. Readable fragments mention individuals and places but lack complete details, making the exact events and ties unclear.
Funeral Directors and Undertakers in Northwest Dispatched
A fragment shows multiple funeral homes and undertakers listed in northwest Washington with addresses and contact numbers. Includes Frank Giersons, John R Wright Co, J H Tabler & Bro, Harvey's Sons, W R Speare, and Sardo & Co among others offering services at moderate prices and full funeral arrangements.
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Costello
Frank Geiers Sons
Noew
GEO P Zurhsorst
EMS
Wil. Lam
Lee
Ant
Eders
Ema Orium
John R Wright CO
Diar
Amere Sergean Econ
Tabler & Bro
Harvey
Speare
F Street
Aga WI
Sardo & CO
Those Sergeon
Tors Cain Tom
Covington Victory in Talbot County Convention
The Covington forces win a county convention in Talbot County influencing the July Congressional district meeting. Reports say Covington captured several districts by small margins, shifting control and signaling a Democratic showing in this early election cycle.
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Rashkatan Pox
Easton Mu Wis
Ates
Harry Covington Oy
Fomer Corontrover
Frank Turney
Talbot
Corentiya
Turner
Carmel Trappe
Plan Calvin Memorial Observance Proposed by Church
A late 19th century report details a committee on the anniversary of John Calvin's birth recommending a scale memorial. They propose an unveiling next session and a monument of about 500 feet to be erected in Montreal or Ottawa to serve the event. The proposal was partially accepted and the committee kept for further action.
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John Calvin
Presbyterian Church
Mentrea
Teacher Kills Herself After Week of Mental Strain
A Western Female High School leader, identified as a teacher, reportedly cut her throat after a period of severe distress. She had been away from work for nine months and had recently attended to a nurse before the act. The hospital doctor, Dr. Egad, treated her condition before she died.
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Serato
Sears
West Arug
Sioa
Collier Acquitted in Murder Case After Trial
The trial of Collier concluded with a not guilty verdict after a long court session. The jury found no guilt for the murder of Wollam H Haughey, despite earlier confusion and interruptions during proceedings.
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Willam H Haughey
Hunter Kills Himself in Tragic Local Incident
A distressed scene unfolds as a man dies by suicide after a gunshot wound, with details noting a fatal self-inflicted wound and subsequent reporting of related family and court notes. The report mentions a May date and references to local officials in a cascading of legal and personal details.
Health Office Deaths Record Quietly Updated at Midnight May 293
The health office notes a list of deaths with ages from infancy to sixty years and older. Entries include Joha na vroys Frovtieine Hopital 38 years and Ann Fo Cireen Soft Newarl 8 years. Several others mention residents like Joha and Tye B Manning 21 and Anthony Washington Linden with various ages and local locations.
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Sais Hofteratt
Joha Na Vroys Frovtieine Hopital
Ann Fo
Cireen_ Soft Newarl
Joha
Tye
Manning
Alley
Bo al McChase
Ael Freeman
Lonoba
Anthony
Lo Wattiigton
Linden
Funeral Designs by Geo G Shaffer in Mela Lith
Floral designs offered by Geo G Shaffer with moderate pricing. Telephone numbers 2426 and 4275 listed for lith and festa arrangements, located in the northwest area. description indicates affordable funeral flowers and services.
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Shaffer
Lazia
Committee Criticised Over Roanoke Delegates Naming
Washington Post dispatch from Alexandra Virginia reports Democratic city committee members defend their Roanoke convention delegate selection as within rights. They opened eligibility, posted notices, and declared nine registered delegates after the filing period, while debate continues on ward representation and registration timing for January.
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Washington Post
King Strest Alexandra Va
Democratic City Committee
Roanoke
Thomas L Fisher
Third Ward
Chiropractors Spread East as New Practice Emerges
The article details chiropractors entering Washington with two established in the region, including a female practitioner arrested previously for practicing without a license. It describes various manipulation techniques and “thrusts,” the push for a federal license, and rumors of widespread activity in eastern cities as the movement expands.
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Washington
Hoth
District of Columbia
Livingston
Georgia
Dienport
Washaston
Bohema
Boherdad
Cedar Rapids
Romar
Bohemin
PRIMARY IN MONTGOMERY COUNTY LOCAL DEMOCRATS MEET
Special to The Washington Post Rockville Maryland August 23 Delegates were chosen in Montgomery County districts to attend the county convention at Rockville and to name delegates to the Congressional convention Attendance was light and interest minimal The county coalition will select delegates for the state convention and for the congressional nominating contest It is expected the state convention will nominate candidates to oppose Col Pears and the delegation may support H Daris Fichisoy or Tredeck as possible nominees
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Rockville
Montgomery County
del Gates
Somai
H Dars
Fichisoy Ac Tredeck
Col Pears
Militia Company Formed in Virginia Amid Disbandment Turmoil
A new militia unit organized in Virginia is cited in orders signed by Adjutant General Anderson, tasked with forming a Seventieth Virginia Infantry unit. The piece notes earlier disbandment of a Seventh District unit and outlines officers’ and men’s arrangements while detailing local church events and community notices in Alexandria and Washington areas.
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Prink T
Isnomumitary
Alesatina
Revery
Adjt
Chles J Anderson
Eectronic
Virgina
Phi
Alexandra Lagit Infantry
Severinty
Wes
Gov Gwanson
Financial Book Out Marks 30th Annual Statistics Volume
The 30th annual edition of The Manual of Statistics summarizes securities data for railroad and industrial firms in the United States and Canada. It covers mining stock and government securities, with updated dividend changes and market context for investors and speculators.
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Canada
Wiz Serton
United States
Furthrmore
Manual of Statistics
Wes Yestreet
New York
Legal Notices and Court Assignments Across District of Columbia
A compressed ledger of court dockets lists Equity Court cases, circuit assignments, and probate actions for May, including figures like 2400 dollars in notes, and numerous attorneys and firms such as Lambert Yeatman and Clephane & Clephane. Property transfers and adjoining additions cover blocks and streets in Northwest and surrounding neighborhoods with receiver actions and mortgages.
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Equity Court
Justica Gould Kopp
J Lambert
Rosl Yeatman
Burton
Nana McGee
Welch
CA Kelgvin
D Davidge
Nathaniel Wilson
R Wilson
Circuit Court NQ
Justice Wright
Jones
Dorsett
JC Fay
Barnerd & Johnson
Garking
Washington Railway and Electric Company
Webb
Edwin Forrest
C A Douglas
George P Bagver
Park in a Redwood Forest Gift to San Francisco
A Chicago donor, William Kent, gives 25 acres of Mount Tamalpais timberland to the U S government under the 1908 antiquities act, creating Muir Woods National Monument near San Francisco. The transfer blocks a water company plan for a reservoir, preserving a vast redwood grove with scenic railroad access and bay views across Marin County.
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America
San Francisco
San Francisco Bay
William Kent
Chicagoy
Sedimond
Mount Tamalpais
United States
Kent
Beautiful Forest
Department of the Interior
Muir Woods
Fohnt
Muir
Scientiat
California
Big Guardian Mountain
Golden Gate
Napa Valley
San Trancisco
Sanrancisco
Ctas
Tamal
Ean
Red Wood Bay
Manzapita
Caccton
Tamalpals
Oman
Mountinn
Mui Woods
Bay
Padres
San Franccisco
Tinalot
Goden
Tamalpais
Tule
Sacramento
San Joacuin
Peruna endorsements from Kansas and New York readers
An old newspaper ad letter highlights positive Peruna claims by RVA Roberts, a former Ottawa County treasurer, and R Charles Levy, with testimonials on catarrh and stomach ulcers. A Topeka reader also cites four bottles restoring health, portraying Peruna as a curative tonic.
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Rva Roberts
Euclid Ave
Kansas City
Ottawa County
Kans
Aermand
R. Charles Levy
Allen St
New York
RB. R Baer
Laurent St
North Topeka
Peruna
Peruna credited by veterans and travelers for catarrh relief
Letters from readers across Indiana Tennessee and Germany praise Peruna for catarrh throat and cough relief. Mentioned as cure or major aid after years of symptoms amid travels abroad and cold seasons. Includes sheriff and residents noting dramatic improvements and urging others to use Peruna.
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August Haase
St Anthony
du Boise Co
Indiana
Germany
Feruna
Ocean
Peruna
Barnes
Warren County
Tenn
Vicginnville Tenn
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Supreme Court
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Mary J Johnson
Quscar
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Gig
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T Powell
Wilson & Barksdale
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W J Lambert RH Yeatman
Burton Macefee
Nilworth
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Woille Lee Rile
Barbola
Alexander Schufst
Theofore Diedrielk
Woodley Park Educon
Townshend
Oliver Jobreon
Bigek
Thoman T
Lettie
Areckman
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Bladen Forrest
Prandin T Sanner
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Grant Park
John PF White
Charley A McEwen
Thomas & Tune
Rosco
Squart
Mary Jasger
Frank J Doudenne
James Barty
Pennatuel Bulding Association
Iliam J Brockmin
Joseph Tyniclous
Louis
Louis Robiem
Pleasant Plains
Yarry Wardman
Harry B Willen
John WW Garner
John A Hamilton
Franklin T Sanner
Chas. Kaufman & Sons
Seventh Street
Lee Y
M. A. Leese
Ninth Street
Mable
Government of
Peru
M. A. Uhl
Ashland Bk
Chicago
Potomac
Fourteenth Street N. W
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