Pine Grove Fire in Wetzel County Traces Losses
The Pine Grove fire in Wetzel County early today destroyed thirty buildings, including the Bank of Pine Grove and Pine Grove Hotel. One man, Samuel Stein, a teamster, died in his bed as the blaze started from a natural gas explosion. Firefighters resorted to dynamite with little effect, and insurance estimates place losses near 150000. Communication was disrupted as telephone offices burned and vaults remained sealed due to heat.
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Spaciag
Washington Post
Parkersburg
W. Va
Pine Grove
Wetzel County
Samuel Stein
Entity
Post-office
Bank
Bank of Pine Grove Fa
Erne Grove
Jolliff Brothers
Morgan
Smith Conley Company
Monser Brothers Ators
Goldfoose
Brothers’ Clothing Ators
Mogan Brothers’ Grocery
The
Methodist Episcopal
Hurch
Cyrus Hendersons Avery
Dames Buteys Avery
Lvery
Moed Ln Ona Jollit Brothers
Tragedy in Huntington as dog fight ends in shooting
In Huntington West Virginia on an October evening, John Tipton of Catlettsburg tried to separate two dogs fighting when he kicked one dog belonging to Jacob Crather. Crather then opened fire and Tipton returned fire, shooting three times. The incident occurred on a street in the city.
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Huntington
W. Va
al—Pollamar
John Tipton
Catlettsburg
Ecliy
Jacob Crather
Tipton
King Crother
Indictments Dismissed Against Maryland Coal Firms
The Cumberland court sustained detours to indictments against Piedmont George's Creek Coal Company Midland Mining Company Hitchins Brothers' Company and American Coal Company accused of violating mining air ventilation rules The indictments were found too broad not specifying the exact time and place in the mine where air was alleged to be bad The act requires one hundred cubic feet of air per man per minute at all points except in old workings
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Maryland
Washington Post
Cumberland
Piedmont George's Creek Coal Company
Midland Mining Company
Hitchins Brothers’ Company
American Coal Company
Missing broker faces suits over bucket shop losses in Fairmont
Officers search for Henry J Spubler alleged to run a bucket shop. Two suits in Circuit Court seek 2906 dollars recovered, claiming funds were taken by the broker operating as Henry J Emahler Incorporated. Spubler fled before service. a small personal amount remains attached in a local bank.
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Fairmont
Washington Post
Wai
Henry J Spubler
Henry Jemahler
Incorporated
Spunler
Boy Hunter Blep Death Near Wv Hunts Rabbits
Seventeen year old boy shoots and kills Ben Phillips Jr during a rabbit hunt in Tarkeesiurg West Virginia. A gun’s accidental discharge injures another boy who bleeds to death before aid arrives. The victim reportedly named Costa with his last breath saying the shooting was purely accidental.
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Tarkeesiurg
Ravensaron
Ker Casta
Ben Phillips
Jr Altleen
Pricipa
Costa
Obituaries of Virginia Residents Pass Away
Two local obituaries note the deaths of John El dred in Lower Fauquier County near Grove Church after a lingering illness aged approximately 60. John C Colvin of Rappahannock County died at Spring Farm aged about 30. Golan Feta read, from Colorado, about the hope of restoring his health. death due to consumption. A widow and two children survive Colvin and El dred.
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Fredericksburg
John Eldred
Fauqulert County
Grove Church
Virginia
Pennayivania
Luray
Jonn C Colvin
Rappahannock County
Spring Farm
Golan Feta
Colorado
Dismissal in South Carolina dispensary case ends briefed hearing
In Asheville Judge Pritchard dismissed J G Howell of Union D C's mandamus bid to reopen Union County dispensary after arguing the price bill was unconstitutional. The ruling noted mandamus would be improper and a rule to show cause was issued. Hearing set for October 2 in Richmond before Judge Pritchard.
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Asheville
N. C
Uct. S
South Carolina
J. G. Howell
Union, D. C
Board of Control of
Union County
Union
Pritchard
Howell
Richmond
Midshipmen And Religion Debate At Annapolis
A Presbyterian Synod report from Richmond dated Oct 3 notes midshipmen at the Naval Academy lack religious liberty, forced attendance at official church services, and difficulty obtaining Navy officials’ consideration. The committee urges continued effort to press the Navy to affirm cadet religious freedoms, naming Bradley T. Davidson Andrew C. Tripps and Cleon Moore to carry forward the agitation at next synod meeting.
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Washington
Richmond
Annapolis
Presbyterian Synod of Virginia
Secretary of the Navy
Naval Academy
Bradley T. Davidson
Washington, D. C
Andrew C. Tripps
Baltimore
Cleon Moore
Charleytown
W. Va
Tobacco Sales Set Record in Danville Market
A Washington Post special reports Danville Virginia saw the largest loose leaf tobacco sales in its history with an estimated one million pounds changing hands and about $100,000 going to producers. Three warehouses operated simultaneously as 1800 wagons arrived, spurred by high prices and good weather.
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Danville
Washington Post
New Publications Set Behind Free Country Woes
A reader note highlights Charles Edward Russell's foreword in Everybody's Magazine November issue. The excerpt extols Russell’s powerful portrayal of inequality and the poor's struggles under greed and money-driven systems.
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Charles Edward Russell
Everybody’s Magazine
Bonaparte Denounces Poe Amendment At Hyattsville Meeting
Secretary of the Navy Charles J. Bonaparte addressed several hundred Republicans in Magente Hall Hyattsville Md denouncing the Poe suffrage amendment. He warned it would empower a ring to appoint election boards and regulate voter qualifications, risking partisan control and undermining Maryland's standing in the Union. B H Warner of Washington followed with a rousing speech.
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B. H. Warner
Frank B. Metzerott
Soheparte
Bonaparte
Tussiay
Ring
Boards of Supervisors of Election
Boards of Supervisors
Boards of Regulation
B. H Warner
Washington
Former Congressman McKaig Opposes Poe Amendment in Cumberland
Gen William J McKaig longtime Cumberland leader and former Maryland state senator declares opposition to the Poe amendment while stating he will support the Democratic ticket He is a Cumberland bar member and regular Democrat who has voted for free silver in the past Also cited is Robert H Gordon a veteran Cumberland Democrat who also opposes the amendment The Washington Post contributed report notes a separate item from Raleigh N C about the North Carolina corporation commission inspecting the Atlantic and Yadkin railway line from Banford to Mt Airy 190 miles due to complaints over its condition
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Cumberland
Washington
William J. McKaig
Maryland
Allegany County
Cumberland Bar
Gen. McKaig
Robert H. Gordon
Washington Post
Raleigh
N. C
Corporation Commission
Atlantic and
Rally at Marlboro Backs Poe Amendment Amid Packed Crowd
About 6500 Democrats gathered in Upper Marlboro Town Hall under the State central committee. James C. Rogers presided, Robert W. Wells of Hyattsville spoke in support of the Poe amendment, addressing doubts about his stance. Ex Representative Irving Handy of Delaware spoke for over an hour. Hon J Enos Ray Jr of Hyattsville closed the program as a legislative candidate.
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Washington Post
Upper Marlboro
Oct
State Central Committee
James C. Rogera
Hyattsville
Robert W. Wells
Maryland
Wells
Senator Rayner
Annapolis
Rayner
Irving Handy
Delaware
J. Enos Ray, Jr
Hyattaville
Democrats at Rockville Campaign Meeting in Opera House
Special to Tha Wasarast reports a Montgomery County Democratic gathering in Rockville on October 31. About two hundred members attended from across the county. Robert G. Hilton opened the meeting, with Walter A. Johnston presiding. Blair Lee and S. S. Feld spoke, focusing on the Poe amendment.
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Rockville
Montgomery County
Robert G. Hilton
Democratic State Central Committee
Walter A. Johnston
Kensington
Blair Lee
State Senate
Feld
Baltimore
Lee
Mr. Field
Middletown Town Government Fails With No Mayor for Six Years
The Washington Post reports Middletown Virginia, population over 2000, has had no mayor or council for six years and taxes unpaid. Judge Thomas W. Harrison orders Rev. F Leslie Robinson installed mayor and seven councilmen, with duties to qualify within 30 days. Former mayor Edmondson faced mandamus to collect debt. Robinson, English-born Episcopal rector, linked to English nobility, will take office soon to straighten municipal affairs.
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Washington Post
Winchester
Thomas W. Harrison
Middletown
David E. Edmondson
Edmondson
Harrieyn
F. Leslie Robinson
England
Episcopal Church
James H. Light
Corporation of
Harrison
Mr. Robinson
Shenandoah Valley
Blue Ridge
Alleghany Mountain
Robinson
Theological Seminary
Alexandria
Episcopal Female Institute
Little Kanawha Free River Toll Franchise Bought
The Little Kanawha River in West Virginia, long controlled by a private company charging tolls on passengers and freight, was transferred tonight to the U S government under a recent franchise purchase and will become a free river. New locks and dams will be built to improve navigation.
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Washington Post
Farkersburg
W. Va
Little Kanawha
United States
Body of Laura Garman found after cliff fall
Washington Post report from Huntington West Virginia notes Laura Garman of Pursley was found at the foot of a cliff after a day missing for a week. It is believed she lost balance while picking apples, slipping thirty feet to her death.
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The
Washington Post
Huntington
W. Va
Laura
Garman
Pursley
Shaw Speaks to Large Crowd on Protection and Party Issue
Secretary Leslie Shaw addressed a crowded opera house in Alexandria arguing for protection of American industries and stating the Democratic party has no real issue to present. He noted a mixed audience of whites, many ladies, and an unusually large gallery turnout of colored attendees, while praising the gathering as a notable political event.
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Democratic Party
Ashington Fost
St. King Street
Alexandria
Wan
Leslie M. Shaw
United States
Freamury
Hsien
Shaw
Iowa
Mount Vernon
Park Agnew
W. J. Shellays
Alexandria County
Thomas Burroughs
Alonzo Walford
T. K. Schwarts
Charles ‘King
J. M. Phitling
Horace Schwartz
Thomas Bayne
Donald Aitcheson
J. A. Egghorn
Paul Aulfish
Worth Hulfish
W. Kelly
John B. Henderson
Morgan Treat
R. W. Blair
Martin Predicts Democratic Victory in Virginia Race
Virginia Senator Thames Martin forecasts a Democratic majority in the Virginia governor race. He cites party organization and unity, rejects Republican themes, and projects Swan son winning the August primary results and Lewis drawing a large Roosevelt-era vote, with an estimated Levanson lead of about 534 in a 131 thousand vote total.
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Levanson
Washington Post
Richmond
Thames Martin
Democratic
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Martin
Judge II L. Lewis
Swanson
Fudge Lewis
Roosevelt
Awangon
Dyspepsia Tablets Promise Quick Digestion Cure
A sponsor promotes Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets as a sensible, science based cure for stomach disorders. The ad argues cathartics are harmful and that the tablets help digestion, reduce gland and membrane congestion, and prepare the digestive system to function. Endorsements from Gaston Iowa and Detroit, Michigan readers are cited as testimonials.
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Illard
Gaston
Towa
Mir
White
Canton
Phil Brooks
Detroit
Mich
Yauch Stuart
Assault in Alexandria Miss Devitt Robbed by Unknown Man
Miss Mamie J. Devitt a music teacher of 524 Duke Street Alexandria was assaulted and robbed by an unidentified colored man about 8 o clock last night. He grabbed her handbag took about 18 dollars then fled toward the Southern Railway freight yards. She suffers nervous shock and police and citizens searched the freight yards and nearby country.
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Mamie J. Devitt
Duke Street
Alexandria
Miss Devitt
Washington
King and Henry Streets
Alexandris
Patrick Street
King Street
ferry service to Washington revived in Alexandria amid Roosevelt visit
Alexandria businessmen hail the Woodbury ferry revival as a major city milestone. Crowds cheer as the steamer arrives, with Mayor Puff and officials in attendance. President Roosevelt aboard the Dolphin passes upriver during ceremonies, while local court cases proceed.
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King Street
Alexandra
Washington
Woodbury
Norfolk and Washington Steamboat Company
Harlan & Hollingsworth Shipbuilding Company
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Del
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York River
Paff
Potomac
Levi Woodbury
Puff
Mac
West
William Kert
Citizens’ National Mk
Eta
C. Nicol
Circuit Court
John Callahan
Callahan
Frazier
Harlan & Hollingsworth Company
George Uhler
United States
Woodward
Dolphin
Roosevelt
Mason Downs
Mount Vernon Eiedric Railway Company
Albert Harrison
Southern Railway Company
Court Orders Mistrial In Revenue Case At Greensboro
A mistrial was ordered in the federal revenue fraud case against Old Mick Distilling after a juror fell ill. A new twelve juror panel was impaneled, with six original jurors and six replacements. The trial pauses as witnesses were recalled, and the judge adjourned the Asheville term until the next session.
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Greensboro
Mick
Boyd
Holton
Ainces
W. H. Woodard
Wilson
Federal Court
Asheville
Mrs Mackall Bonds Out In Emma Smallwood Case
Amanda Mackall daughter of Col John Hancock and sister of Winfield Scott Hancock arrived in Blairboro with family and lawyers to post 5000 bond for her appearance in the murder case of Emma Smallwood. The group visited the jail and stayed with Hancock about an hour as bail likely to be granted next week.
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Upper Marlboro
Oct. T
Amanda Mackall
John Hancock
Winfield Scott Hancock
Emma Smallwood
Blairboro
BR. Russell
United States Marine Corps
Mia Russell
Mary Cooke
Roberts W. Wells
James C Rogers
Hancock
Tragic streetcar crash claims laborer in Washington
Daniel Brooks a 45 year old colored laborer of 62 Go Street NW was crushed by a street car while crossing Fourteenth Street near Q Street. He died en route to Emergency Hospital from hemorrhages of the lungs and a fractured skull. Motorman and conductor were arrested. Coroner ordered an inquest at the morgue.
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GO Street
Fourteenth
Nevitt
Brooks
Fourteenth Street
Q Street
Corcoran
White
McQuade
Willian Hy
Gregr
Martin Oversi
Family of nine killed in Ohio mine disaster
Bellaire Ohio October 31 Sylvester Kendall aged fifty two wife and seven children were killed instantly today when a fall of soapstone from the Maley and Johnson mine near here trapped them.
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Ohio
Sylvester Kendall
Maley and Johnson
Here
Alleged Crooks Gaught Charged With Billiard Room Robberies
Two young men named William Burlanque and Alfred Thurnett were arrested as suspects in multiple city housebreaks and a Norfolk store theft. Police say they broke into Edward Irwin’s pool room at 2306 Fourteenth Street NW, stole ivory billiard balls, chalk, cues, and cigars, and later sold goods in Norfolk before a department store break-in. Burlasque was identified by a cuff link clue, leading to his arrest. Thurnett was later captured. Both to face preliminary hearing at Police Court.
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Lias “Wootley
Alfred Thurnett
Norfolk
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First Precinct
Edward Irwin
Fourteenth Street
Fourteenth and Hatreers
Twelfth Street
Wade 1
Grod Halll
Irvin
Simpson
Burlasque
Theimen
Sempson
Thornett
Lestercay
Boardman
Alty
Coal Operators and Rates in Tennessee and Kentucky
Tennessee and Kentucky coal mine owners invite to Knoxville conference November 14 to act on the Esch- Townsend railroad rate bill. Kentucky mine men plan a Louisville meeting the day before. Hywel Davies sent the invitations as they warn of threatened markets if the bill passes, with petitions to Washington before the Interstate Commerce Committee session on November 21.
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Knoxville
Tenn
Louisville
Hywel Davies
Washington
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