Robbers Take $39,000 From Circus Wagon
Norfolk reports a Forenaugh Sells circus wagon robbed en route between Greenville and Tarboro. About $30,000 to $39,000 seized. two performers detained on suspicion. Police search lines Tarboro to Greenville. theories include theft during motion or hidden funds in Tarboro. No confirmed suspects. season end conduct under investigation.
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Norfolk
Greenville
Tarboro
Forenaugh & Selh Brewers’ Circus
Cirous
Columbus
Ohio
Lewis Bells
N. C
Tarbory
Charlotte
Larooro
Ollerea
University library tribute for late Dr Price in Virginia
In Charlottesville on November 19 the formal presentation to the University of Virginia took place at the library of the late Dr Thomas Randolph Price former Greek professor. The ceremony in the Rotunda drew a notable audience including alumni Edwin A Alderman presiding and Col W Gordon McCabe presenting a gift on behalf of the university. A further report notes jewelry theft in Warsaw and deaths in North Carolina with multiple obituaries and local details.
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Washaguaros
Charlottesville
University of Virinus
Thomas Ranaolph Price
Columbia Lniversatys
New Yoork
Sdige
Sdige Am Eatured Audience, Which Included Numbers of Dr Frices Old Thienas
Formar
Pupi
Edwin A. Alderman
Basi L. Gildersleeve
Jonas Hopkins University
Col
W. Gordon McCabe
OL Hichmond
Berwen Lormidisdale
Uni- Verb
Wdson
Br Price
Vic Turers
Conference near an End in Virginia with 1905 Danville meeting
Lynchburg Va Nov 19 at morning session Bishop Wilson presiding the Methodist Conference chose Main Street Church Danville for the 1905 gathering. Officers and editors were appointed for the Baltimore and Richmond Christian Advocate with advisory members named and the Nashville Advocate praised as church organ. Memoirs of deceased members were read and tomorrow most city pulpits will host conference members.
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Lynchburg
Bishop Wilson
Main Street Church
Danville
Committee On
T. J. Bayton
R. N. Crooks
C. 8
Warmaley
L. F P. Woodward
J. R. Gill
C. W. Cain
L. T. Hitt
W. M. Edwards
Centenary Church
Colonna
J. H. Amiss
Thomas H. Early
Jd. J. Lafferty
W.H. Robertson
Paul Whitehead
J. Carson Watson
J. H Amiss
KR. H. Younger
Flo. Edwards
Union Thanksgiving Service to Be Held at Trinity Methodist
Police in Alexandria investigate a robbery of Amelia Voletge a Slav boarding house keeper near Four Mile Run $450 stolen while en route to Rammel Brothers store to pay a $20 bill. Heavily detailed report of the incident and witness accounts.
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Union
Trinity Methodist Church
Washington Post Bureau
King Street
Alexandria
Amelia Voletge
Four Mile Run
Rammel Brothers
St. Asaph
William Rammel
Samuel H. Lunt
Mechanics’ Building Association
Oronoco Street
F. P. Gillingham
Queen Street
Fayette Street
BE. A. Gorman
Lunt
Little River Turnpike
Robert Ballenger
West Street
Queen and
Princess Streets
Robert Chapman
Falls Church
Officers Beach
Bettis
Roberts
Chapman
Officer Beach
Methodist Episcopal
The
Methodist Episcopal South
Baptist
Presbyterian Churches
Trinity
F. J. Brooke
Carrroll Pierce
Citizens' National Bank
St. Louis
Bright's Disease Filling The Eye Of Kidney Trouble
The article traces a shift from kidney trouble to Bright s Disease as the reported cause of death, citing census figures from 1860 to 1900. It warns of widespread kidney worry, describes symptoms, and promotes Fulton s Renal Compound sold by Williams Drug Store as the cure.
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Bright
Brich
Fulton
Williams’ Drug Store
Daring Staunton Jail Break by Sprouse and Pelgier
Special to The Washington Fest Staunton Va Nov 19 two prisoners Frank Sprouse and Archie Pelgier alias Archie Mozingro escaped from the county jail after they used a makeshift iron wrench to remove screws and bars then formed a blanket rope to descend from a twelve foot wall. Kennedy the condemned train wrecker linked by rumor to aid is under renewed scrutiny as the pair remains at large and search efforts continue.
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Ya. Desvey
Lamberton
N.C
Charlotte
N. C
Navy
Lumberton
Staunton
Frank Sprouse
Archie Pelgier
Archie Mozingro
Kennedy
Aemiente Ag
Mysterious Murder Report from Virginia Case
In Luray Virginia on November 19 information arrived about the alleged murder of Robert Hisle aged sixteen, son of R C Hisle of Woodville Rappahannock County. He visited a rabbit trap near his home then returned with severe head injuries and died the same night. A coroner's jury ruled death at the hands of unknown persons.
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Washington Post
Luray
Robert Hisle
R. C. Hisle
Woodville
Rappahannock County
Young Hise
Hisse
Tragic Accidental Shooting Ends Siblings’ Lives
In Aylett King William County Miss Gertrude Shelley twenty two was accidentally killed by her twelve year old brother Herbert Shelley. The shotgun discharged at close range striking her face with shot piercing eyes and brain. Death was instant. The boy deeply mourned the loss, insisting the tragedy was unintentional.
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Washington Post
Richmond
Aylett
King William County
Gertrude Shelley
Herbert Shelley
Glenn's Appointments Likely Soon After Washington Visit
Gov elect H B Glenn left Winston-Salem with Mrs Glenn and daughter to Washington to review business and plan appointments. He expects to pick about five appointees on return next week and begin work on his inaugural address. Neal, former chief clerk to Capt Glenn, is expected to receive a good post.
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Washington Post
Winston-Salem
N C
H. B Glenn
Glenn
Washington
8. T. Neal
Capt. Glenn
United States
Cleveland
Martinsburg Man Slashes Throat in Desperate Act
An aged Martinsburg resident, 83, severely wounded himself with a razor while mentally deranged. He was found near death but survived, facing doubtful recovery due to age. Other items note Richmond YMCAs seeking funds, political street fights, underground wiring, and social events across Virginia and nearby cities.
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Martinsburg
W. Va
Washington Post
W Va
William F. Willams
Concluding Newport News Subcommittee Session Report
Newport News Virginia November 19 The Southern subcommittee of the Merchant Marine Commission held its concluding session in the city today Most members left for Washington except Senator Martin who went to Scottsville The committee will begin work on its report and recommendations for Congress The hearing was described as the most satisfactory by Representative Spight Senator Martin praised Virginia W A Post general superintendent said 7800 men are on the payroll with payroll totals ranging from 365000 to 90000 due to overtime The chairman asked about ships producible in twelve months Post replied ten ships of 7000 tons could be built delivering three in the first year and one per month thereafter.
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Newport News
Washington Post
Merchant Marine Commission
Washington
Martin
Scottsville
Congress
Spight
Virginia
W. A. Post
Fire both gutted Portsmouth extension block and Norfolk market
A Norfolk Virginia dispatch reports a morning fire destroying an extension block of small tenements on the High street stretch in Portsmouth just outside the city. A colored woman narrowly escaped death as flames raced through the buildings, with total damage unseen but estimated under ten thousand dollars. Separately in Norfolk the produce and vegetable market was gutted early today, though firemen prevented spread to the adjacent city market and armory.
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Washington Post
Norfolk
High Street
Portsmouth
Seventyfirst Regiment
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Southern Railway
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Merchant Marine Inquiry
Rtsmouth
Manhattan Mercantile Co
Priestley
Cravenette
Rain Coats
Chiren
Keens
Chinchila
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Seenavseane
Estes
Icus
Friedlander Clothing CO
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