Mother Firm in Faith Blocks Diphtheria Antitoxin Efforts
A Fulton mother refuses diphtheria antitoxin for her four remaining children, despite a death and illness risk. Richmond officials discuss compulsory inoculation, with Mayor Carlton McChurchy weighing forcible measures. The family, in destitute conditions, receives limited aid as the pastor and community rally in prayer. The case prompts potential inquest if another death occurs.
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Washington Post
Richmond
Carlton MiCurchy
Mery Palmer
Fulton
Richardson
Watt
Commonwealth
Tavior
Holt
Wife confesses shooting in New Martinsville trial
Newspaper record notes Mrs G W Trown confessing to shooting William Wiedan during the trial in New Martinsville. She testified she was annoyed by wind and roses, grabbed a pistol, started to scare someone, and shot Wiedan. The man has been under arrest for four months.
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Washington
Wheeling WoVa
GW. Trown
New Martinsville
Boiscandi
Willam Wiedan
Wittess
Windlan
Col Anderson to Retire as Head of Seventieth Infantry
The Washington Post reports Col George Wayne An ipsam of the Seventieth Virginia Volunteers plans retirement from active service. Major Stanley W. Martin is suggested as the new commander, with Martin’s name widely discussed as Anderson’s successor to lead the regiment.
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Stanley W. Martin
Seventieth Infantry
Washington Post Wehmont
George Wayne Anipsam
Virginia Volunteers
Handa
Stanley W Marta
Dunvilly
Lia O Anderson
Mita
Regira
Penitentiary for Cole Deferred Jail Term Granted
The Washington Post reports Norfolk cashier Cole, convicted of embezzling funds from Southern Bent phone Co, was allowed to serve a term in jail instead of the State penitentiary. The governor intervened, permitting Cole to begin his sentence locally in comfortable quarters with little restraint.
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Norfolk
The
Washington Post
P Cole
Southern’ Bent
Stite
Cole
Noasut
Will Seek Foreign Aid In Exposition Plans
Announcement from Tamestown Exposition committee that Press Huey St George Tucker will sail to Europe next Tuesday aboard the Wilhelm der Grosse to urge British French and other governments to participate in naval features of the exposition in Will be away about four weeks President ker WH! will be absent for a month Lillian Burr convicted for attempted robbery and sentenced to three years imprisonment after poisoning coffee in a county jail incident
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Tamestown
Huey St George Tucker
Lexington
Annipais Vale
Lillian Burr
Apne
Ira Trutrik
Vergiria Obituary Notices From Virginia
Obituaries note Mrs John H Read of Newtort Naa age about sixty with feeble health and long husband. Other notices for Mrs Charts Wr eet of Coltend Va age seventy seven, Mrs Wilson and Mrs Sallie Yerger of Jackson Miss, the latter daughter of George S Yerger a Jackson social figure. Funeral plans set for Friday at St Andrew's Episcopal Church in Jackson and University of Virginia Hospital events after morning transfer.
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Furas
John H Read
Armerly
Furav
New
Read
Trayves
Charts
Coltend
Turteen
Tle
Salbe
Adams
Wirt Adams
Musetasippi
At State
University For Virginia Hospital
Jackson Miss
St Andrew's Episcopal Church
Sallie Yerger
George S Yerger
Death in Elevator Shaft at Jefferson Hotel in Richmond
Clinton Hulse, 32, of Polite Captain Hulse Second Station, found dead in the Jefferson Hotel elevator shaft after noon. Elevator boy Spencer Cary heard a body fall and guided responders to the scene. Coroner waived inquest. family says Hulse had poor health since scarlet fever in infancy. death likely from elevator accident or self-entry into shaft.
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Washington Post
Richmond Va
Clinton Hulse
Hulse
Jefferson Hotel
Spencer Cary
Huleo
Grandble
Little Kanawha Syndicate Sold to Vanderbilts
L Brady, engineer of the Little Kanawha railroad, received a telegram from President J D Plain stating that all holdings of the Little Kanawha syndicate in West Virginia and Onlo had been sold on Tuesday to the Pittsburg and Lake Erie Railroad Company owned by the Vanderbilts. Schoonmaker of the Pittsburg and Lake Erie had earlier indicated intent to secure control of the railroad.
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Washington
Parkersburg
W. Va
L. Brady
Little Kanawha Railroad
Little Kanawha Syndicate
J. D. Plain
Little Kanawha Road
New York City
West Virginia
Onlo
Cadets Strike for Food at Virginia Military Institute
Three hundred hungry cadets from the Virginia Military Institute marched through Lexington at 6 pm and extorted salable provisions from confectionery and grocery stores claiming their meals were unappetizing. After an hour they returned to duty. street conduct was orderly though boisterous at times.
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Washington Post
Lexington
Virginia Miliary Institute
Baptist Meeting Ends Western District to Meet in Lonaconing
The Western District Baptist Ministers Association of Maryland decided to hold its next annual meeting in February 2006 at Lonaconing from February 10 to 11. Rev. R. A. Smith of Poolesville serves as president with Rev. W. H. Faust of Deer Park as secretary.
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Western District Association
Lonaconing
Boyds
Western District Baptist Ministers’ Association of Maryland
R. A Smith
Poolesville
Cedar Grove
W H. Faust
Deer Park
H. Faust
Hey. W
C. Thomas
Thomas H. Campbell
B. D. Porter
F. J. Frazer
Christ
R. A. Smith
NDPW Pier for B and C at Locust Point plans
Special to The Washington Post reports a mammoth pier No 8 to be built at Locust Point by the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad. The 97 foot long pier with 16 foot width along the port warden line will require demolishing part of the emigrant station and will feature concrete pavement and walls covered with oyster shells.
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Locust Point
Wrehington
Baltimore
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
The Value of Charcoal for Health and Beauty
A historical ad touts charcoal as a universal purifier for the stomach and bowels, claiming it cleanses breath after smoking or dieting and improves complexion and teeth. It promotes Stuart's Charcoal Lozenges, describes their composition, cost, and endorsements by a Buffalo physician, and urges daily use for general health and beauty benefits.
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Stuart
Buffalo
Stuarts
Norfolk Gas Company Wins ICC Ruling In Coal Rate Dispute
The Interstate Commerce Commission, in an opinion by Commissioner Fifer, ruled against the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad in a Norfolk coal rate case. It held the rail line unjustly favored Baltimore shipments to Norfolk by charging higher rates to coal destined for Norfolk via Baltimore than to other Chesapeake Bay points, noting competitive suppression among carriers. The decision also found no unlawful discrimination in a separate Spiegle case involving Chesapeake and Ohio and Pennsylvania Railroad lines on lumber shipments.
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Fifer
Interstate Commerce Commission
City Gas Company
Norfolks Va
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company
Pennsylvania
Baltimore
Norfolk
Baltimore and Ohio
Chesapeake Bay
George M. Spiegle & Co
Philadelphia
Chesapeake and Ohio
Pennsylvania Railroad Companies
City
Staunton
Afton
Gordonsville
Collector Chandley Heard in Nick Distillery Case
In Greensboro on November 1, federal court progress was reported in the Nick Distillery Company case with thirty witnesses examined. Deputy Collector Chandley identified records from the Asheville office, while traveling salesmen testified to whisky quantities and prices, including a Virginia witness supplying five carloads of bottles and barrels at about $1.30 per gallon.
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Nick Distillery Company
Washington Post
Greensboro
N. C
Old Nick Distillery Company
Chandley
Harkins
Ashevill
D. Kennedy
Virginia
Virginia Weddings in Clarke and surrounding counties
A series of early November weddings across Virginia is reported. Geor gia Oakeman wed Norval Page Walter at Berryville Baptist Church while James M. Riley and Mattle L. Cameron were married at the bride’s home in Luray. Other ceremonies include Cecil F. Pres Raven and Lizzie M. Richard in Reading area, Gaeter Co. Epnard and Leda E. Cower near Leaksville, America Bertucci and Joseph Salotil in Richmond, Russell J. Shull and Virginia Clagett near Winchester, Elizabeth W. Warwick and Frank T. Aine in Petersburg, Suste Branch and John W Dalhouse in Front Royal, Addie Shannonhouse Bure and Alfred Haynes Amith in Norfolk, and multiple other nuptials noted with officiants and attendees across the state.
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Berryville
Clarke County
Georgia Oakeman
Norval Page ‘Walter
Clarke
Baptist Church
Julian Broaddus
Luray
James M. Riley
Rileyville
Misa Mattle L. Cameron
R. I. Cameron
Springfield
F. A. Wilson
Anuray
Cecil F. Pres- Raven
Migs
Lizzie M. Richard
John Richard
Gaeeter Co. Epnard
D. Wyppard
Markavilla
Thia County
Leda E. Cower
Isaac N. Cower
Leaksville
John R. Daily
Primitive, Baptist Church
Richmond
Miss America
Bertucci
Joseph Salotil
St Peter's
Russell J. Bhull
Briscoe Bhull
Frederick County
Mme
Virginia Clagett
Hon Clagett
James B. Graham
Br Shull
Higo
Indiana
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H. N. Marke
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Frank T. Aine
Starr
Herbert (. Warwick
Morfolk
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Freeman W. Jones
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Ately
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Front Royal
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C. B. LeHew
The
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Alianth
M."c. Richardson, Jr
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L. ¢. Young
New York
John G. Buck
Baltimore
A. Little Misa Henrietta Marshall Waa Ringhearer
Dalhouse
Atlanta
Norfolk
Addie Shannonhouse” Bure
Milla Lee Bure
Alfred Haynes Amith
Atlanta, Ga
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Baptist Arch
Dew. M. Vines
Her Slater
Walter Jennings Atwood
Misa Lea Eure
Eugenia Roberts
Gatesville
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Misa
Fire Burns Altoona Farm Barn in Spottsylvania County
The large new barn on Altoona farm owned by Capt. M. B. Rowe in Spottsylvania County was destroyed by fire this afternoon. It contained corn, feed, and farm implements. The barn was the first in the area to burn this season, with damage listed at 33,000 and insurance only 1,400. Howe has suffered three fires in three months.
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Weelal
Washington Run
Fredericksburg
Altoona Farm
Spottsylvania County
M. B. Rowe
Howe
Big rally at Academy of Music in Cumberland
Special to The Washington Fest reports a large Cumberland rally at the Academy of Music with eight barge delegates and three mining region figures. Dick, Republican candidate for State Senate, spoke as Benjamin A. Richmond presided and George A. Pearre reappeared prominently on stage. Bonaparte and Schirm addressed the crowd, with Bonaparte urging constitutional revision and warning against racial politics and "niggerphobia" in heated remarks.
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Did
Hoane
Academy of Music
HE. Dick
Benjamin A. Richmond
George A. Pearre
Bonaparte
Charles R. Schirm
Baltimore
Ring
Wiafovie
Swanson Predicts Triumph in Newport News Campaign
Hon Claude A. Swanson, Democratic candidate for governor, closed his canvass in Newport News with a full audience. He attacked the Republican party over reconstruction failures and its regeneration claims, praising the Democratic record on free school attendance and free school books, and forecast a Democratic victory next Tuesday.
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Newport News
Washington Post
Claude A. Swanson
Swanson
Republican Party
Slemp Accused of Keeping Postmasters Out of Politics
Democratic leaders in Winchester charge that e. B. Slemp chairman of Virginia Republicans sent to Democratic fourth class postmasters in Brod erick County a November 26 1901 circular from the U S Attorney General barring civil service workers from political activity. No Republican postmaster is said to have received the letter.
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Washington
Winchester
B. Slemp
Republican State Committee of
Virginia
Broederick County
United States
Judge Lewis Denies Miscegenation Charge at Rally
In Gutotk Virginia Judge Lewis Republican governor candidate, denied claims he advocated miscegenation during a City Ball Theater campaign speech. He called the charge vile, mous slander and criticized State Chairman Ellyson for broadcasting it, deeming the action shameful and unworthy of honorable Democrats.
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Washtoxton
Gutotk
Judge Lewis
Virgina
Ellyson
Democrate
Lewis
Bishop predicts three great aims for century
At the Baltimore Conference of the Woman's Home Missionary Society Bishop Witbur F. Mallalieu foretold that the coming twentieth century will see three major outcomes: the abolition of war forever, the wiping out of the curse of ruin, and the spread of the Gospel to all corners of the earth.
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Mallalieu
Boeing
Worhington
Baltimore
the Woman's Home Missionary Society
Witbur F. Mallalieu
Lama
Republicans at Rockville Tonight in Montgomery County
The Montgomery County Republicans plan a big campaign meeting in Kensington tomorrow evening with speakers Stevenson A. Williams of Harford County Thomas Dawson of Rockville and HT Tyler Page of Friendship Heights. An orchestra will perform before the address.
Pyramid Pile Cure Offered Free As Proof Of Efficacy
An advertisement promises free shipments of Pyramid Pile Cure to pile sufferers to demonstrate its effectiveness. It claims instant relief, stops congestion, heals sores and ulcers, and avoids surgical operation. The offer includes trial treatments and directions, with purchase details for regular supplies through a drug company.
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Teller
Renee Lon
Ruggiet
Hasn Beney
Bald
Marshall
Binh
Floating palace plan spurs boxing and sports on the Columbia
Washington and Alexandria report the old ferry steamer Columbia to be rebuilt as a floating arena for boxing and other sports. The hull remains from a fire damaged vessel, with plans to power by steam and light by electricity. If realized the craft would be towed near the city for spectators, with prior Monte Carlo style ventures mentioned.
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Washington Fort Bureau
King Mrest
Alecandria
Columbia
Washington
Alexandria
State Corporation Commission
Faiper
Osahyn
Ha Incorpora
Forsae
Suares Faull
Ber
United States
Benjamin Hunter
Hunters Station
Mount Vernon
Fairfax County
Samuel PD. Dodd
Misa Lilian F. Dowell
English Hounds Open Trial Fails In Windy Upperville Meet
Upperville Va Nov 1 The opening day of the American English trial between packs from Grafton and Middlesex failed due to dry weather and high wind. A field of 38 watched as two falls and a dramatic jump over a wire fence added excitement before hounds were withdrawn.
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Grafton
Middlesex
Higginson
Middlesex Hoglish
Welbourne
Beaver Dam Creek
Mies Dulany
Grafton Hall
Mr. Chamberlain
Boston
Paul Whiting
Massachusetts
Harry W. Smith
Grafton Hounds
Leith Plantation
Perelins Poison Mystery Advances In Mishmond Case
Police study letters received by Mrs J Edward Perkins mother of two missing children as a potential lead in the case. Real estate agent R B Chaffin reportedly received a threatening post card from tenants demanding the Perkins family leave. Harvey Johnson, father of Mrs Perkins, was discharged by Judge Crutchfield after being charged with threatening and attempting to harm Mrs Mamie MacDowell. no witnesses proved her supposed involvement.
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Perkins
Faleo
Harvey Johnson
Mamie MacDowell
Perlina
John Peter Crutchfield
Rev A P Bird Installed At Laurel Presbyterian Church
Rev Andrew P Bird was ordained and installed as pastor of Laurel Presbyterian Church in Laurel Maryland in a service led by the Maryland Presbytery. Dr Henry Van Dyke of Princeton University preached the sermon and delivered the charge, with Dr W Moore of Union Theological Seminary and Dr W Woods among the participants. The service featured a quarter choir and included formal constitutional questions by Dr Kirk.
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Princeton
Laurel
Rpndal
Washington Port
Laurel Presbyterian Church
Andrew P. Bird
Maryland Presbytery
Vilarria
Kirk
D. Laws
W. H. Woods
Byron Clark
McDouglgas
Frinceton University
W. W. Moore
Union Theological Seminary
van Dyke
Moore
Bird
Wodds
Crystal Ice Plant Purchased in Petersburg Action
The newly formed Economy Ice Company bought the Crystal Ice Company's Petersburg plant from Richmond owner Mr Habitaton. The deal included the City Ice Company's half interest owned by Mr Bablington. The price was not disclosed.
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Dconomy Ice Company
Habitaton
Richmond
Crystal Ice Company
City
Bablington
Pec
Want Joy Brine To Every Home Health Note on Figs
Joyful guidance on children health emphasizes outdoor life clean habits and wholesome diet. It promotes Syrup of Figs from California Fig Syrup Co as a safe gentle remedy and warns against counterfeits and patent medicines while urging families to keep a bottle for both parents and children.
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California Fig Syrup Co
Hrowever
Explosion at power house leaves two dead and three injured
A blast at the power house on F Street caused a fatal collapse for Whitley and serious injuries to Inthian Butler and three other workers. Police, fire crews, and 6,000 bystanders witnessed the scene as steam and smoke filled the air. Recovery and inquest plans were announced while power was temporarily cut to area streets and buildings including the Colorado building.
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Inthian Butler
McDonnell
First Precinct
Lieut. Moore
White
Tramble
Hall
Butler
Goraner Nevitt
West
Swindelin
Sergis
Mathers
Burman
Colorado
Sinclair
Potomac Pewer Company
Post
Walla
Explosion Sparks Citywide Alarm and Frantic Searches
Reports describe a blast near a plant that sent crowds into excitement and consternation. Residents, especially relatives of workers, rushed to the site while frightened neighbors gathered belongings and fled to the streets amid fear of a larger blaze.
Republican rally set for Kensington Town Hall
A Republican rally will be held next Monday night in Kensington Maryland at Town Hall. Speakers include Col J Frank Supplee Marion C Butler and Griffith Hall. A National Guard Band concert will precede the meeting.
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Kensington
Town Hall
Col. J. Frank Supplee
Marion C. Butler
Griffith Hall
National Guard
Liquozone Germicide Offer Claims Miracle Cure
The ad urges Liquozone as a gas based germicide that supposedly kills disease germs and is safe for internal use. It highlights a free first bottle offer, vast testing, and millions of bottles used, claiming numerous cures and calling for readers to try the product at their cost.
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Liquor Sons
Suiquozone
Where It Applies Liquorone Uses and Guarantees
Liquorone is advertised for widespread diseases and conditions. The text promises a first bottle free and two months of further testing without cost. It lists numerous ailments including kidney, liver, stomach, bowel troubles and fever or inflammation, claiming blood pathogens are indicated and that Liquoxone acts as a vitalizer delivering remarkable results.
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