Petersburg Congressman Lassiter Dies After Heart Attack
Special to The Washington Post Petersburg Ward representative Francis Rives Lassiter, a Petersburg native elected from Virginia’s Fourth district, died suddenly in his Elka Club room after feeling ill. A prominent lawyer, Lassiter had served in Congress since 1900, was married to Fannie McGill, and had earlier held roles as city attorney and U S district attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia.
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Light Vote Expected as Campaign Winds Down
Alexandria voters edge toward a light turnout as Republicans flag, while Democrats claim optimism. Coverage notes Joseph L. Cropper’s candidacy for State treasurer and local party leaders’ reluctant comments on outcomes. In Alexandria, liquor sales close early and banks observe a holiday. revival services and a water company annual meeting also populate the day’s events with brief local interest.
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Obituary Notes Charlestown and Black Burn Community Leaders
Charlestown obituary reports the death of Willam Henry Hartson Roper a well known Jefferson County resident near Charlestown. He died this morning after four short illnesses at about seventy years old leaving a widower with one son and three daughters. Charleston reports George B Blackburn city auditor and local Democratic leader died at noon after a lingering illness from a disease at an unspecified age. Also included are market news from Richmond Petersburg Lynchburg and Petersburg tobacco receipts and price trends with bright leaf and burley data and weekly tonnage figures.
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St Peters Church Jubilee in Richmond Va Opens Diocesan Celebration
In Richmond Virginia Oct a diamond jubilee celebration marks St Peters Catholic Church once the Richmond diocese cathedral. Dignitaries including Cardinal Gibbons Archbishop and Bishops presided with services daily and a seven day jubilee festival to follow. A tablet to Rev Timothy O Brien, first rector, was unveiled during vesper.
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Steamship Movements Reported With Multiple Arrivals
News of ocean liner activity lists arrivals and departures for Liverpool Southampton Antwerp New York Queenstown and Bremen. Vessels include Lapland Rainer and Lusitania with routes to Cherbourg Bremen Queens Town and Liverpool and several ships slated to depart New York for Europe.
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Virginia Campaign Feud Over Martin Glass Kent Claims
Virginia voters hear a flood of accusations as U S Senator Thomas S Martin and Carter Glass clash with Capt Kent in a governor race. The dispute centers on a 26 year old land deal, alleged fraud or delays, and calls for end of character assassination. Kent defends himself while Slemp warns the public to judge on policy not party tricks.
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Prohibition Wave Fails to Curb Whisky Consumption
Internal Revenue data show whisky withdrawals rose to a record 174 901 408 gallons in the latest year, despite Prohibition rhetoric. Experts note public drinking remains persistent while farmers away from whisky use fertilizer, and no clear substitution to motor fuel is observed.
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Waltham Watch Company Guarantees Watches Elsewhere
The Waltham Watch Company states that guarantees apply broadly when watches are purchased from regular jewelers but not when bought from general stores, because only authorized outlets meet their warranty terms.
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Waltham Watch Advice From Jewelers
Jewelers advise buyers that a Waltham Watch should be adjusted for temperature and position. The note urges consulting a jeweler to ensure the watch is in perfect shape for starting up.
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