Drove Gamblers Out Spurned Bribes in County Politics
Prosecuting attorney notes his eight year tenure in Wadela County Virginia was marked by dismantling gambling dens and facing bribery pressure. He claims a wrong man was elected and vows to persist in fighting vice, recalling violence, liquor, and intimidation tied to the era's gambling rings and corrupt law offices.
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Ladwan
Gepital
Cledubit
Forge Kambiing
Alexandria County
Retired Navy Surgeon Dr Bransford Dies at Home
Chesterfield County obituary reports the death of Dr Bransford, former Navy surgeon, at his country home near Lin Ale in Chestertieta. He had been in poor health and the shock from a relative’s death was noted as a possible cause.
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Bransford
Chesterfield County
Kington
Jub
Vennaford
Lin Ale
Chestertieta
Veteran Bransford Voted Medal for Valor in Service
Bransford, a Civil War and Spanish-American Wars veteran, recently retired from the U S Navy, received a medal for valiant services. He belonged to the Howitzer’s Association and commanded the RAL Wooldridge Camp of Confederate Veterans.
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James River
Bransford
Podway
United States Navy
Howitzern Association
Wooldridge
Judge Watson A Candidate for Fourth District Seat
Judge Walter A. Watson announced his bid for the Democratic nomination to Congress in Virginia’s Fourth District to succeed Robert Turnbull. He said he would resign from the bench after pending cases with businessmen cleared, and addressed questions about his residency, tracing roots to Nottoway while noting recent time spent in Chesterfield due to a relative’s illness.
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Save Be
Turnbull
Washington
Petoratorg
Walter A. Watson
Robert Turnbull
Nottoway County
Fourth District
Watson
Nottoway
Chesterfield County
Playhouse to reopen with winter program and no bar
Board of Governors announces Playhouse winter season opening next Thursday devoted to drama and social entertainments. License for the bar not renewed to attract women’s interest. luncheons teas and dinners for 1 to 20 can be held on short notice. Bellew funeral set for Monday at Church of the Blessed Sacrament in New York with private interment in Salt Lake City wishes.
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oMce
Ite
Preaton Gloxon
Gibson
Playhouse Banda
Washington
Playhouse
Tta
America
Playhouse Ie
Taft Leisure Day Amid Golf and Courtship of a Successor
President Taft enjoyed a leisure day at Hot Springs with a morning golf game and quiet exchanges, as data for his annual message to Congress awaited arrival. Mrs Taft accompanied him to vote in Cincinnati and the couple planned to return home soon. Reports on a successor to Justice Harlan circulated but no decision was announced.
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Mre
Taft
Cincinnati
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Leiit
Hilles
Cong
Tomorow
Uincia
Tatt
Helen Tatt
Thomas M Laughlin
Pittsburgh
Slater
Justice Basion
Succazri
Supreme Court
Harlan
Taft Cottage
Pabile
Hfe
Ganjaral
Frederick W Lehmann
United States
Hook
Omaha
Cammerce and
Labor
Charney
Nagel
Bwayze
Gunmers
New Jersey State Supreme Court
Carter
Mlinois
Juane
Buffington
Seventh Judicial
Pat
Wander ‘Tett
Jets
Dechnet
Connecticut
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Jant
Tor
MCA
Wiitera
Weather Conditions Report Reveals Broad Storm Trend
The bulletin notes widespread weather activity across several states with heavy barometric readings and a cold front moving southeast. It mentions rain, potential for lingering drizzle, and a general pattern of unsettled conditions extending toward Tennessee Kentucky and the Rocky Mountain region with no immediate signs of major storms. The report cautions on shifting winds and cool, damp air as fronts pass.
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Tates Saat
Beces
Uae
Kentucky
Cascarets Offer Easy Cleanse for Whole Family
An old style ad pitches Cascarets as a gentle daily cleanser for headaches coated tongue and foul breath. It claims Cascarets clean the stomach regulate digestion remove undigested waste and bile from the liver and bowels. A cent box promises quick morning relief and lasting family good health including children who like the taste.
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Cascareta
Democratic leaders forecast varied results in local elections
The piece reports divisions within the Democratic Party over assemblyman races in multiple districts with John H. McCooey declining to comment, while other prominent Democrats forecast wins in several districts. Republicans claim a lead by a slim margin, but forego figures. Richmond’s leaders project a Democratic win with a sizable majority, despite district variations and partisan splits.
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Moma
John H. McCooey
Richmond County
Eugene Lamb Richards, Jr
Richmond
Indian regiment officer claims never mustered out
A. No Lent, former first lieutenant of the Ninety-second Indians volunteers, petitions the War Department for 30 000 in salary and interest arguing he was never mustered out. The claim, filed in Superior Wir in November, contends he remained in service as of now.
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A. No Lent
Ninety-second
War Department
Firemen Battle Blaze at Boston Students Union Clubhouse
Firemen fought a blaze at the Boston Students Union clubhouse on Bt Stephen street early today while rescuers tackled the fire. Inside the reception room two girl students sat by the piano and sang along with Mrs Catherine Osborn, the director, who guided the scene.
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Heston
Boston Students’ Union
Stephen Atrest
Sid
Catherine Osborn
House owners warned on fire escapes and penalties
Officials warned house owners that neglecting fire escapes could lead to civil damages after injuries. The notice notes cases where fire escapes were not erected as ordered and threatens heavy fines for noncompliance. The push emphasizes prompt, practical fire escape installation at moderate cost to improve safety.
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Washington
White Iron Foundry
Maine Ave
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