Wedding Day Flight A Man Named Linwood Sykes Vanishes
Norfolk and Portsmouth police traced Linwood Sykes who disappeared hours before his wedding to Miss Jennie Humphlett. A note to his mother claimed he would never return alive. His coat was found in a Norfolk pawnshop and relatives cite financial stress and possible mental strain as motives. More clues include a letter to his betrothed and sightings near Union Station as investigators pursue the uncertain fate of the groom-to-be.
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Hinesa
Union Station
Washington Post
Norfolk
Portsmouth
Linwood Sykes
Jennie Humphlett
Evers
Sykes
Laura A. Sykes
Mamma
Bykes
Aasgs Humplett Iter
Union
Ier
Linwood
Rey
Skyes
Virginia Weddings Chronicle A Busy November Nuptial Roundup
Nov 24 notices detail multiple weddings across Virginia, including Pedmond Nox and Mamie Graves at Riddick home, William Copeland and Freverciturs guest at Weswood parlor, and many others in Leesburg, Staunton, Roanoke, and Falls Church. Details cover officiants, locations, and bridal parties with marriage conductors and witnesses.
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Pedmond Nox
Mamie Graves
Rlakoo Aumitar
WB Riddick
Wiliam
Copeland
Newlands
Lo Henson
Dauszhier
Htnson
LL. B
Balersin
Verons
Staunton
Willan
Badgewat
Balentine
Burietema
Oweta
Marcel T
Lewse
Serias
Res
John Wo Wayland
The
Univers Bu
Revia Leesure
Dernadotte
George J Head
Fatte
Cray Roads
Leo A Htlyard
Masagtn
Leesburg
Thomas Pearson
Joe
Wes Elizabedh
Amon
Vrs Hattas
Porchis County
Wollam
Fez
Roamia
Martatock
Bowman
Hawman
Steasburg
Strasburg
Pau
Het
Wess Naawe Hotrel
Rege
Mal
Vestern
Stasnne
Willam Bran
Winchester
Wachingtes
Hugh Beaman
Lesly
Wachir E & Gxelv
Samuel Zea
Strawburg
East Raftern
Mary McNeal
Malcolm Ripley Price
Damestun
Wota
Fon Woodward
Grendo
Ysn Bladen Op
Roanoke
Hinton
McNeal
Robert Vesear
Wallace McNeal
Ant Woos Fries
Wesern
Charleston
Nervous Prostration Relief Promised by Iris and Nevrine
Mrs Chas Landrum of Carthage Missouri reports severe nerves fatigue insomnia and stomach and kidney troubles. She credits Dr Miles Nevine Irovdent with revitalizing her health and enabling daily tasks again. The ad asserts the remedy renews nerves and promises druggists will refund if ineffective.
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Miles
NevIne
Chas Landrum
Carthage
Fatal road confrontation ends in Powell murder
Special to The Washington Post from Abingdon Virginia reports John Powell a white farmer was killed by Albert Cloud a negro during a passing on a rural road. The wheels locked in the teams and a quarrel followed with Cloud striking Powell on the head with a stake. Cloud fled into the woods as a posse launched pursuit and fear of lynching looms if he is captured.
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Washington Post
Abingdon
John Powell
Albert Cloud
Cloud
Powell
Lynchers Threaten as Pulaski Jail Guarded Tight
Richmond Virginia November 24 The Pulaski jail is heavily guarded to stop a possible lynching. In custody are two black men Fisher Parhaim and Jesse Boulden charged with assaulting and robbing two men and attempting to shoot officers who arrived to arrest them.
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Richmond
Pulaski
Fisher Parhaim
Jesse Boulden
Ther Alao
Urgent Call For Confederate Roll Records In Virginia
Richmond reports a call from Maj. Robert W Hunter for Virginians to send muster rolls and records of Confederate soldiers to rescue the state’s rosters from loss or sale. The appeal urges leaders, comrades, and newspapers in Virginia and West Virginia to assist, stressing the need to preserve names and honor of Confederate service.
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Washington Post
Richmond
Robert W Hunter
Virginia
United States
Congress
Sana
West Vvirginia
Song and Daughters of the Confederacy
Virginia Y M C A in Session at Powhatan College
The fourth annual convention of the Young Men's Christian Association of the Virginias is in session at Powhatan College in Charlestown W Va. About fifty delegates attend with Friday devoted to organization and officer elections. A separate note cites a murder case and a fire at Palm livery stables near the Palm Hotel in Charlestown with horses and vehicles affected.
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Virginia Y. M. C. A
Washington Post
Charlestown
W Va
Young Men's Christian Association of the Virginias
Powhatan College
SLF
Wva
Palm
Palm Hotel
J Myers
Lewis Starr
Barksdale Enters Race for Lieutenant Governor Nomination
Washington Fest dispatch from Richmond notes State Senator William P. Barksdale of Halifax will seek the lieutenant governor nomination next year. He says he can win the field, joining a field that includes Col. James R. Caton and Oras T. Bland. The piece highlights tensions with Swanson supporters and potential local option clashes over liquor laws in Richmond.
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Washington
Richmond
William P. Barksdale
Halifax
Barksdale
Swanson
Pittsylvania
James R. Caton
Alexandria
Oras T. Bland
Portsmouth
Bland
Mann J
Boatswain Charles Johnson of Wearside found dead
Special to Tue Washington Fast Norfolk Va Nov 24 the body of Charles Johnson boatswain of the British steamer Wearside was found floating between the coal wharves after eight days in the water Following an inquest the body was interred near Lambert Point The coroner Dr Farmer and the jury found no foul play and concluded Johnson fell accidentally from the deck or died by his own action The drowning occurred Sunday morning Nov 6 Watchman C C Bright reported the splash but darkness prevented locating the drowned man
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Washington
Norfolk
Charles Johnson
Lambert Point
Johnson
Mr. Farmer
Farmer
C. C Bright
Huntsman fatally shot in bear mis identification
Avarlah White, 70, hunter and guide from the mountains beyond Huttonsville West Virginia, died of head wounds after a bear hunt mistaken identity. James Channel fired the fatal shot after being directed to go ahead to intercept tracks. Bennett, who was with White, was wounded but expected to recover.
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Washington
Cumberland
Avarlah White
Huttonsville
W. Va
James Channel
White
Channel
Bennett
Wil
Cuticura Skin Cures Promoted in Global Sale
An advertisement extols Cuticura Soap Ointment and Pills as the world’s greatest skin cures. It claims rapid relief safety and economy with universal adoption, praising worldwide sales and personal testimonials while noting dramatic results for eczema psoriasis scalp ringworm and other conditions.
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Asme
Thanksgiving Ball Draws Washington Guests To Rockville Opera
The Rockville Assembly held its annual Thanksgiving ball at the Rockville opera house with a large attendance from Washington and local areas. A Washington orchestra provided music, guests were entertained into midnight with refreshments, and a long list of attendees from Rockville and nearby counties were named in attendance.
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Washington
Washington Post
Rockville Assembly
Opera House
Sadie Reading
Priscilla Dawson
John Higgins
Edward Dawson
Harry A. Dawson
Willam Reading
William Dorsey
Blanche Nicholson
Hya Darnelle
Bessle Talbott
Miriam Couden
Bessle Pierce
Mary and Mattie Browner
Katherine Pollock
Sykes
Wilmarth
Ralph Jones
Wiliam Donnelly
John Brewer
Frank Mattingly
Thomas Lee
Burr
Sneed
Shan
Mackall
Talbott
Stewart
Missea
Cora
Laurie Edmonston
Eliza Choate
Margaret
Harry A Dawson
Otho Taipott
George M .Hunter
George Henderson
Annadala Beard
Harry Beard
Albert Bouie
Vere Fields
William H. West
Charles W. Fidlds
Ethel Lyddane
Salie Reading
William Reading
Harry Dawson
Emily England
Thel Pyne
William Morgan
Mire
Henry Bradley
Katherine
Clara Beall
Nannie Waters
Lucy Waters
Virgie Brewer
Bessie Green
Edward
Barry Green
Barry Abert
Babhe Abert
Hattie Jones
Elsie England
Mattie England
Mary Owens
Mamie Bradley
Messrs
Albert Boyle
Charles M. Jones
Darby Bowman
Othol Talbott
Goldsborough Beall
Deep Dark Mystery Explained by Policeman's Account
A mysterious case in Alexandria ends with a drunk drummer beaten by a man near the Braddrick House. Police cleared the incident after confirming the assailant used a baton to subdue the stranger, who was taken to hospital and later released. Thanksgiving quiet, church services fair, Florence McCarthy Sr. buried, multiple local marriages and deaths noted.
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King Street
Alexandria
Duke and
Royal Streets
Police
Board of Police Commissioners
Braddrick
Henderson
Florence McCarthy, Sr
Washington
St Mary’s Catholic Church
H J Cutler
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Edward Quinn
James Roche
John McKenna
R. M Latham
John Harlow
St Mary's Cemetery
Old Fair Grounds
Upper King Street
Alexandria Hospital
Cornelia Brissey
Theophilus B. Jones
Frederickshure
St. Mary's Catholic Church
Elsie Agnes Hager
Mgr
Thomas Violett
J. W. Hammond
North Fairfax Street
H. J. Cutler
Litton Fry
Daniel Fry
Camerron Street
Haven Huntington
Joseph E Schwarzgmann
Marie M. Lindsey
St Mary's Catholic Church
Father Cutler
Caton
Richmond
Southern Unitarian session ends with Thanksgiving service
The eighteenth annual session of Southern Unitarian churches closed in Charleston with a Thanksgiving Day service attended by clergy including W. H. Ramsay of Louisville C. L. Langston of Atlanta and H W. Foote of New Orleans The conference will meet next year in Dallas Texas Officers elected were President J A Farleigh of Louisville first vice president Charles H Hebre of Atlanta second vice president George E Gibbon of Charleston and secretary C A Langston of Atlanta.
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D. C
Southern Unitarian Churches
Messrs
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Louisville
C. L. Langston
Atlanta
H W. Foote
New Orleans
W. Gillian
Faceville
Dallas
Tex
J. A. Farleigh
Charles H. Hebre
George E Gibbon
C. A. Langston
King Victor Emmanuel Sends Condolences for Gen Cesnola Death
The Italian ambassador in Washington relays a cable from King Victor Emmanuel expressing profound condolences on the death of Gen Louis Palma di Cesnola, former director of the Metropolitan Museum. The message is directed to Mrs Louise Cesnola in New York.
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di Cesnola
New York
Washington
Lous Palma di Cesnola
Metropolitan Museum
Victor Emmanuel
Gen. di Cesnola
Misa Louise
Cesnola
Italy
Webfoot Crew Missing as Barkentine Towed into Astoria
Waterlogged and dismasted barkentine Webfoot arrived at Astoria after five days at sea with three missing crewmen feared drowned. Capt. Lewis said survivors are exhausted and the ship, which sailed from Coos Bay to San Francisco on October 14, is a total loss.
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Oreg
Lewis
Coos Bay
San Francisco
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