Desolate Warrenton Town Endures Inferno After Drought Fire
A Virginia town near Warrenton reels from a seven week drought fire that consumed 25 houses and left a scorched courthouse square in ruins. Residents shelter in open homes as insurance losses top 50 000 with total property damage around 100 000. Fire crews battled a water shortage while the town's damaged blocks show shattered windows and collapsed walls, marking a bleak scene of destruction and destitution.
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Washington Post
Warrenton Va
Fookins
Court
Une Square
Ita
Reval Fire Insurance Company
Virginia
Marine
Continental
Frelat
Phoe Force Town
Auctioneer Disrupted By Phone During Luray Sale
A sale on a Washington Past street faced disruption when a caller using a telephone interrupted the auction. The incident halted bidding as the caller claimed a legal issue and purportedly suspended the auctioneer’s proceedings. The event occurred near the Philip farm and involved a local farmer.
Fights for Natwealization Japanese Sailor Seeks Citizenship
In a federal appeal case a Japanese base steward serving on a U S ship argues for naturalization. Judge Wadditt notes racial barriers exclude nonwhite applicants from citizenship under a law linked to military service. The defendant, Hessho Shick, claims entitlement through in Navy service despite contested race rules. The matter hinges on an act of Congress governing naturalization for foreigners in the Navy.
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Navy
United States
Court of Appeals
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Mic
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Nortel
Spencer Strike Ends in Wilmington Area Negotiations
An agreement stalled over local stoppage disruptions was reached after scattered clashes between police and workers. Officials from Southern and nearby machinists associations met in Washington to discuss reparation and future labor actions.
Prove it Yourself Noting Coffee Impact on Headache and Restlessness
A concise claim urges testing personal coffee consumption to determine its link to headaches restless nights and daytime discomfit. It proposes a 10 day and 14 day trial to assess effects and stop use if symptoms persist.
Interstate Board Upholds Differential Removal
A Federal court in Philadelphia dismissed Cumberland Maryland and Georges Creek differential removal challenges. The Interstate Commerce Commission ordered the differential removed from the lattie vein with new rates effective Oct 1, while Baltimore and Ohio and other railroads appealed, likely ending the case though possible Supreme Court recourse remains.
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Cumberland
Federal
Phila
Erfinia
Georges
Creek
Interstate Commerce Commission
Baltimore and Ohie
Pennsylvania
Philadelphia
Reading
Haster
United States Supreme Court
Father John B Tabb Interred by Clergy and Societies
In Richmond on November 23, priests from Virginia and Maryland veterans and literary and civic groups attended the interment of Father John B Tabb the blind poet priest. Delegations from Confederate Memorial circles Virginia Preas and civic committees gathered at Calvary Cemetery where the burial was held in the priests’ section.
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Virginia
Maryland
Confederate Memorial Society
Virginia Preas
John B Tabb
Magri
Tabb
Dante
Milton
Shakespeare
Calvary Cemetery
Atocese
Father and Son Die in Tobacco Wagon Accident
Lynchburg Virginia reports a farmer James F Scott aged 63 and his 11 year old son were smothered after a wagonload of leaf tobacco overturned. They were driving to town in darkness when trapped beneath the wagon and died from lack of air. State Geologist Pratt to exhibit North Carolina minerals in Washington December 3-7. North Corona wins four gold medals and four silver trophies for 118 apple exhibits in United States sweepstakes. Rev Dr T Nies reports to North Carolina Methodist Conference membership 75538, 710 churches, 71 Sunday schools, 208 circuits, 165 ministers, church property valued at 200000, funds raised 280000. Nort Carolina Midland Railroad annual meeting at Winston Salem declares 3 percent dividend. Cal AN Andrews of Raleigh reelected president.
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Lynchburg
James F Scott
Scott
Cornell Hints
North Corona
United States
T Nies
Orth Carolina Methodist Conference
Rileigh
Stakholders
Nort Carona Midand Railroad
Winston Salem
Cal AN Andrews
Raleigh
Myers sues for absolute divorce in Maryland over alleged adultery
Jonn B Myers of Hagerstown filed suit for absolute divorce from Molke L Myers after 28 years of marriage. He cites adultery and names two corespondents. The couple separated in February. In a separate Hagerstown case, William Miles and John Newman, both colored, were found guilty of robbing the 12 year old son of Letter Carrier John Boyd. the boy was bathing in Marsh Run when the robbers took the cash from his clothes on the bank.
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Hagerstown
Yeaterday
Tram Na
Molke L Myers
William Miles
John Newman
John Boyd
Virginia Weddings in the Richmond Area
Virginia brides marry in Richmond Berryville Petersburg Norfolk and Newport News with several ceremonies led by local clergy. Notable unions include Miss Sue Sedden Talaferro Wellford to Dr Thomas Ballina Marshall and Miss Catherine Moretonace Page to Lawrence Charles Page. Ceremony locales include Presby terian and Episcopal churches and private homes.
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Fiist
Petersboro
Norfolk
Catherine More
Tonace
George Staytor Page
Lawrence Charles Page
Hides
Botetourt Street
W HT Squires
Knox
Presbyterian Church
Mary Nash Saunders
Thomas McCandish Saunders
Herard Ubri
Rockville court disposes criminal cases in chemf court
In Rockville Maryland the following defendants were sentenced in chemf court Stephen Fowler larceny four years penitentiary Sarah Watson larceny three years penitentiary William Tolson larceny four years penitentiary Clarence Tasmaguill $25 and costs Henson Giddings assault $10 and costs Lawrence Smith two cases of assault one of assault on officer eighteen months house of correction Albert Baker violating local option law sixteen months house of correction Henry Shields and Moses Mines playing craps $10 and costs Hagerstown Fir Association fined for permitting gambling rates case hearing postponed in Richmond N Hottell dead at Cedar Creek Winchester Virginia age 66.
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Henson Giddings
Lawrence Smith
House of Correction
Albert Baker
Ais
Henry Shields
Moses Mines
New steamship line to run New York to Washington route
A new steamship service linking New York to Washington via the Potomac will be operational by year’s start. Backed by Senator Stephen Elkins and C W Warner, plans call for an all water freight and passenger route from New York to the Capitol with a Washington terminus and stops at Norfolk, Alexandria, Richmond, and Newport News.
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Newport News
Faces Trial for Six Murders in Buchanan County
Howard Little, charged with the murder of Mr Jugus and two Meadows family members of Hurley, was moved from Lebanon Russell County to Grundy Buchanan County seat. A Buchanan Sheriff posse accompanied him, and he awaits trial Thursday under heavy guard. Citizens reportedly accept due process over mob violence.
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Jal
Farm dispute ends in fatal shootout in Snow Hill area
May 2 Goldsboro news recounts a violent family incident as Owen Glin a wealthy Snow Hill farmer, attacked his son in law Samuel Joyner, firing several shots. Joyner retreated, returned fire killing Ginn, who earlier that day attacked his wife and wounded his young son who defended his mother.
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Bill Wayne Counts
Samuel Joyner
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Coal shipment to Argentina boosts West Virginia coal exports
Norfolk Virginia November 8 The Argentina coal market long supplied by Great Britain will now receive American coal mined in West Virginia and shipped from Norfolk. The first cargo on the steamer London Bridge bound for Puerto Plata is being loaded, with West Virginia coal claimed 25 cents cheaper than British coal.
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Argentina
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Death of T H Higgins Pioneer Photographer Dies in City
The 72 year old T H Higgins, one of the first photographers in the United States, died suddenly in the city. Surviving kin include his wife Mrs W Higgins and Miss Bessie Higgins, both prominent residents of the city.
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Waddill Rules No Right to Hearing in Mandamus Case
Special to The Washington Fest from Richmond Virginia November details a Federal circuit writ of mandamus. Judge Waddill states Fergus Held as minority landholder has no standing to intervene or demand a hearing in the Trust Company of America v Norfolk and Southern Railway case. He argues delaying foreclosure or settlement harms the majority and equity. The Baltimore court case of Lewis P Wingert of First National Bank of Hagerstown is also noted.
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Federal Circuit Court
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Trust Company of America
Norfolk and Southern Railway Company
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$3,000 For Good Roads on Washington Street Upgrade
Washington Street will be improved with 3000 dollars allocated to meet the new county highway standards. City engineers say the project will raise road quality, drainage, and safety, with completion expected within months.
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Washington Street
Alexandria Council Narrowly Approves North Washington Street Roadway Fund
After a long session in Alexandria council debates over a $4000 appropriation for a North Washington street footpath, an amendment cutting the sum to $1000 passed. Chamber of Commerce members pressed for the larger amount, citing county roadwork and King street paving efforts, while officials warned against overextending finances.
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Mexanollia
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Chamber of Caramerce
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Washington County school board bans football on grounds
The Washington County school commissioners voted to forbid playing football on county school grounds and to bar teachers from encouraging the game until the rules are substantially modified. Commissioner Hoffman cited newspaper clippings about football injuries and deaths shown to the board.
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Washington Prat Hagerstown
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Hoffman
Receiver Named For Burley Tobacco Society In Winchester
Judge Renton announced plans to appoint a receiver for the Burley Tobacco Society amid a lawsuit claiming 240,000 from the 1908 07 pool was diverted to support the 1909 pool. The Burley Society is now valued around 2 million dollars and facing internal disputes.
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JM Renton
Burley Tobacco , Society
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Maryland Obituary Notices Across Cities
Hagerstown reports the death of Mrs. Jane M Snyder widow aged 7 from pneumonia at home. She was formerly Miss Downie. Martin A Levy Philadelphia attorney and Hagerstown native died in Philadelphia. Ellicott City notes William Bowings chief deputy clerk of the circuit court Hawara county died yesterday of Brights disease at age 41. Marion North Carolina reports James Bird 87, pioneer Indian fighter scout and Confederate veteran, died at his grandson Hicks Quinn’s home. Bird was the last survivor of a famous 70 year old band of Indian fighters who settled in the state.
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Newville
Martin
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Ellicott City
Wilam Bowings
Hawara County
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Marion
James Bird
Hicks Quinn
Bird
Virginia Educators Meet Opens With Dabney Talk
In Richmond Virginia the Virginia Educational Conference opened with Dr Dabney of the University of Cincinnati delivering the keynote address on Education in Real Life. Dr Charles Dabney spoke as president of the Cincinnati university, with Mayor Richardson and Dr I 4 C Chandler among presiding officials and welcomes.
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Virgina
State Teachers’ Association
Conference of Divison
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Cooperative Educational Commission
C Chandler
Richmond Public Scholla
Richerdson
State Superintendent of Public Instruction
Gieston
Charles ‘Wo Dabney
University of Cincinnati
di Dabmey
Ballenger Weds Misa Ray at Charlotte Presbyterian Church
Philip Ballenger of Washington DC married Misa Lacy Ray daughter of Judge Osborne at Flist Presbyterian Church Charlotte NC. The ceremony was led by Rev Dr W M Kincaid with many out of town guests including visitors from Washington.
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Washingtonian
Marnes
Osborne
Charlotte
H.C
Pilip F
Ballenger
Washington
Virginia briefs report varied regional developments
In Newport News the Stopbuilding and Dry Book Company secured a contract to build a new passenger steamer for the Old Dominion Steamship Company at about 500 008 dollars. Bristol Gas and Electric Company is sold to a New York syndicate for 19 000 as outstanding bonds cover a big water power project near Bristol. Reverend Guke White, son in law of Bishop Tucker and rector of Grace Church Radford, will also serve Radford. he will preach Sundays morning and alternate nights. Drought and brush fires in Virginia partly checked by rain from a southwest gale, but further rain needed to keep relief lasting. McKendree Methodist Church Norfolk protests Bishop Mormon over Rev RM Chandler appointment to the Newport News conference for the colored congregation. the church supports keeping Rev Green. William County was hit by two fires Monday night, burning a Wellington dwelling and store of the Posey property near Independent Hill.
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Bristol Gas and Electric Company
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Pulaski
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Radford
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Virginia
McKendree Methodist Church
Norfolk Jay
Bishp Mormon
Newport News
RM Chandler
MeiKendree
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W . T Green
Tie
Inshon
Attack on Fire Escape Law Hits Police Court
Attorneys Vamppell Carrington and John Ridout challenged the fire escape law in police court yesterday, arguing vagueness makes it impossible for apartment owners to know their duties. They urged quashing the informations as unconstitutional, noting undue official discretion and potential hardship on landlords. Judge Mulloway took the matter under advisement. Tome Awards Football: Bert Davidson of Lancaster wins school letter at Tome Institute.
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John Ridout
Court of Appeals
Mulloway
Tome
T. ‘Spariat
Washington Post
Port Deposit Ma
Tome Institute
Bert Davidson
Lancaster
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