Death of Petersburg Congressman Lassiter After Sudden Heart Attack
Special to The Washington Post reports Petersburg Representative Francis Rives Lassiter, elected from Virginia's Fourth district, died suddenly in his room at the Elka Club. He had been in fragile health after a long political career, including three reelections and service as U.S. district attorney.
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Light Vote is Expected in Virginia Election
Republicans reticent but Democratic leaders say they expect to carry the state by about 20 000 votes. In Alexandria the campaign shows little enthusiasm with Democrats urging turnout and Republicans more active. State liquor laws close at 6 pm today and banks and offices observe Tuesday as a holiday. Revival services continue at Trinity M E Church with Pastor Barber of Washington delivering morning and evening sermons. The Alexandria Water Company holds its annual stockholders meeting at noon today to elect officers and conduct business.
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Charlestown citizen William Henry Hartson Roper died this morning at about 70, leaving a widow and one son and three daughters. George B Blackburn, Charleston city auditor and Democratic leader, died after a lingering illness. Richmond reports farmers in curing belts faced a poor season for sun-cured leaf with low volumes and mixed prices, while tobacco receipts in Lynchburg and Petersburg showed variable demand and modest gains in certain grades.
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St Peters Church Jubilee Opens With Dignitaries In Richmond
In Richmond Virginia the St Peters Catholic Church jubilee begins with major church figures including Cardinal Gibbons Archbishops and Bishops attending rites. The first rector Timothy O Brien is honored with a tablet unveiled at vesper. A seven day festival follows the celebration with services continuing tomorrow and Tuesday. The London Chronicle anecdote on Lamb compares theatrical reception to historic response.
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Movements of Ocean Steamers Across Atlantic Routes
Shipping updates show multiple liners arriving and sailing between New York and European ports. Vessels listed include from Liverpool, Southampton, Antwerp, and Bremen, with departures to Cherbourg, Bremen, Queens town, and Liverpool. Several named ships and coastwise ports indicate a busy transatlantic period with sailings scheduled around Tuesday evening and early morning arrivals.
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Virginia Gubernatorial Campaign Sees Martin Backed Plan
Richmond Va Oct 31 United States Senator Thomas S Martin binds liquor interest leaders to prevent statewide prohibition, warning the Democratic ticket may drop anti saloon forces. Carter Glass and Kent denounce charges as false, defending integrity of the candidates and urging voters to judge by policy and public legislation.
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Prohibition Wave Fails to Curb Whisky Withdrawals
Government and industry reports show whisky withdrawals from bond rose sharply, despite prohibition propaganda. Experts note per capita consumption remains uncertain while liquor dealers report higher revenues and officials seek to explain the increase and its purposes.
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Warranty coverage limits for Waltham watches
The Waltham Watch Company guarantees its watches in the broadest way when purchased from a regular jeweler, but not when bought from a general store. The reason is that only legitimate jeweler channels provide authorized warranties and proper tracking of product origin.
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Jewelers know how to regulate and set a Waltham Watch for ideal performance before starting. When buying a Waltham Watch always ask your jeweler for one adjusted to temperature and position.
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