Death of Congressman Lassiter in Petersburg Virginia
Special to The Washington Post Petersburg representative Francis Rives Lassiter of the Fourth district Virginia died suddenly in his room at the Elka Club in Table Street after waking ill with chills and heart trouble. Lassiter, a prominent Petersburg lawyer, had served in Congress since 1900 and was repeatedly reelected. He was about 50 years old, married to Fannie McGill Lassiter, and had previously held roles as city attorney, commonwealth attorney, and U S district attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia. He died shortly after midday and had attended a Democratic barbecue the night before.
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Light Vote Expected in Virginia Campaign
A tight race looms as voters prepare for tomorrow’s state election. Democrats tout optimism on Cropper while Republicans remain cautious. Alexandria activity aims to boost turnout despite limited campaigning. Local looms include bank and office holiday and a noon stockholder meeting for the Alexandria Water Company.
West Virginia Obituary Listings From Charlestown and Charleston
Charlestown and Charleston notices report the death of Willam Henry Hartson Roper a Jefferson County resident near Charlestown aged about 70 widow of nine years with one son Marshall of Bruna wicked and three daughters and George B Black burn city auditor and local Democratic leader who died after a lingering illness. Richmond reports offerings at up to 12 a hundred pounds for sun cured tobacco with several markets noting improving prices and volume in the Bright belt. Petersburg and Lynchburg depots show mixed tobacco receipts and price ranges as the season advances with several markets noting lighter shipments and price variances for different grades.
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Diamond Jubilee at St Peters Catholic Church in Richmond
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Virginia Gubernatorial Spotlight on Martin and Glass
In Richmond and Roanoke Virginia the gubernatorial race draws sharp lines as United States Senator Thomas S Martin presses for anti prohibition support while Senator Carter Glass denounces Kent in a clash over long ago land dealings. The confrontation centers on alleged wrongdoing, title delays, and political tactics as voters approach Election Day.
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