Insane-acted attacks on two Portsmouth women reported
Special to The Washington Post from Norfolk Virginia describes two brutal assaults on white women in Portsmouth stores. A black man, likely the same assailant, struck Miss Jenni Moore and Mrs Robert Scher with heavy pipes, causing serious and critical injuries. Police hold an insane motive theory as both cases lack robbery and the attacker fled.
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Washington
Norfolk
Portsmouth
Jenni Moore
A. W. Moore
Mies Moore
Miss Moore
Ropert Scher
Firugentas
Scher
Fatal shooting at railroad camp near Hancock
Reports from Hancock, Maryland, describe a fatal shooting when a Black laborer, intoxicated and attempting to enter a shanty occupied by foreigners on the Wa bash Railroad extension six miles west of Hancock, was shot after repeated warnings. The laborer, unnamed, died instantly. both groups were railroad workers.
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Hagerstown
Hancock
Virginia Obituary Notices From Various Cities
Winchester Miss Margaret Winkley aged sixty one died after brief pneumonia illness. Fredericksburg news of Thomas Stuart Knox death in Brooklyn after prolonged paralysis. Tazewell John P. McMallin died near Springville after a week illness. longtime deputy sheriff. Chatham J T Cotes farmer died of Brights disease. Confederate veteran. Isaac Coles survived by widow two sons and two daughters. Richmond Mrs Sarah M Taylor wife of Rev W B H Taylor died. burial in Greenwood New York. Bristol Mrs Stells Dosser wife of J Harry Dosser died of heart failure after childbirth. age twenty six. Newport News Capt Emil Koetheke Shipping Co clerk died at West View Va. survived by wife and two children. Luray William G Johnson Civil War Federal figure died at home aged seventy three. in lumber and bark business. Stephen City Nettle C Carbaugh nineteen died of consumption. survived by parents three sisters and five brothers.
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Margaret Winkley
Fredericksburg
Brooklyn
Thomas Stuart Knox
Thomas F. Knox
Thia City
Tazewell
Navy
John P. McMallin
Richmond
Sarah Fr. Munro Taylor
W. BH. Taylor
Green Point Presbyterian Church
Greenwood Cemetery
New York
Bristol
Stells Dosser
J. Harry Dosser
Dosser
Robert Godman
Baltimore
Newport News
Emil Koetheke
United States Shipping Company
West View
Willam G. Johnson
Hileyville
Johnson
Misa Nettle C. Carbaugh
J. P. Carbaugh
Stephen City
This County
Richmond Contenders Eye Speakership in Coming House
Richmond VA November 28 The contest for the next speaker of the house of delegates is heating up as John F Ryan retires After years in the post S A Kelley W D Cardwell Robert E Lee Jr and John W Churchman top the field Cardwell’s father once a state supreme court judge served as speaker and all candidates are seen as qualified with no clear favorite to emerge
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Washington Post
Richmond
John F. Ryan
Loudoun
Ufe
S. A. Kelley
W. D. Cardwell
Hanover
Robert E. Lee, Jr
Fairfax
John W. Churchman
Augusta
Cardwell
State Supreme Court
Richmond Man Dies by Own Action in Despondent Act
Robert E. Knowles of Richmond killed himself with a pistol yesterday at Dutch Gap on the James River. Despondency is cited as the probable cause. He left a party of friends to visit a nearby residence, borrowed a revolver, and was found dead by the roadside with a gun and an empty chamber beside him. He was brother to W. P. Knowles, superintendent of the Richmond Gas Works, and to other relatives in Atlanta and Norfolk.
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Washington Post
Richmond
Robert E. Knowles
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Atlanta
A. Knowles
W. P. Ernist
Norfolk
Virginia Democrats Win Big in Electors Vote
In Virginia on election day Parker led with 80 838 votes to Roosevelt 46 430. Totals showed 129 103 votes cast. Congress results: First district Jones 1 585 over Trader 228. Second district Maynard 10 962 over Hughes 2 820. Third district Lamb 7 121 over Hanson 573 and Allan 1 020. County results list numerous Dems and Rep splits, noting widespread voter apathy and disfranchisement under the new constitution.
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Virginia
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Montgomery
Page
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Smyth
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Tazewell
Washington
Wise
Wythe
Alexandria News In Brief Highlights Local Court and Crimes
The Alexandria column notes a Baltimore actress quote about Daingerfield name origins, local court actions include final decrees and trustee appointments, and several police and business items. Arrests for watch theft yielded no evidence. two buildings convert to apartments. a liquor license offense leads to a $30 fine. Died: Grover C. Goodrich, 21. Employment moves: Feagans resigns to Baldwin, Sherwood joins Old Dominion Glass.
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Ellen Daingerfield
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Peter Hall
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Four Mile Run
Alexandria County
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James T. Smith
Metschmann Annex
Grover C. Goodrich
Charles Goodrich
Duke and
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C. R. Feagans
Southern Railway
Baldwin Locomotive Works
Philadelphia
Charles 8. Sherwood
Old Dominion Glass Company
Second Wife Wins Full Widow’s Share Verdict
Westminster jury returns for Mrs Settle B Bowman wife No 2 of G Walter Bowman of Hagerstown in the case over the late man's estate valued at 25000 dollars Bowmans two marriages and separations are noted with Edith Boyer the first wife later a vaudeville figure.
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Hagerstown
Westminster
G. Walter Bowman
Settle B. Bowman
Bowman
Washington, D. C
Edith Boyer
Washington County
Carroll County
Deputy Sheriff Shoots Former Colleague in Davy
At Davy West Virginia on a Saturday night an ex deputy sheriff, Jones Breester, was shot and killed by Deputy Sheriff F B Johnstone who has been placed under arrest. In Rockville Maryland a grand jury returned 59 indictments including four for murder with 137 cases carried forward to the current term.
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Birefield
W. Va
Davy
Jones Breester
F. B. Johnstone
Johnstone
Washington Post
Rockville, Md
Licenses to marry issued at Rockville Maryland
Special to the Washington Port Rockville Md Nov 28 licenses to marry issued by the clerk of the Circuit Court to Alexander L White and Minnie B Anderson both of Braddock Pa and Willis H Rockwell and Harriet HE Robey both of Washington Parkersburg WV Nov 2 fire destroyed stables at Standard Oil refinery eight horses burned to death loss 5000 incendiary origin suspected
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Charles Beverly Hackett
Olney
Leonard Burns
Washington
O- Rockville
Circuit Court
Alexander L. White
Minnie B. Anderson
Braddock, Pa
Willis H. Rockwell
Missy Harriet HE
Parkersburg
W. Va
Standard Oil Company
Haiti Bond Fraud Trial Opens In Port au Prince
The first day of Haiti’s bond fraud trial ends without incident as 33 accused face charges tied to a 1902 debt consolidation and a 1903 overissuance. Notables include ex president Sam and high bank officials. ministers from France and Germany attend amid a guarded scene as ships lie offshore. The case, expected to last about a month, stems from a 46 million bond issue and 213,292 to fund the deal.
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Port Au Prince
Haiti
Sam
National Bank of Haiti
Troude
Panther
Alexis Nord
France Opens Debate on Income Tax Measure
Paris November 28 The Chamber of Deputies began debate on Finance Minister Houvier's bill creating an income tax. The plan raises 25.4 million by taxing incomes and 12 million from real estate rentals, while exempting incomes under 3500. Highest rate about 2 percent on incomes over 4000. Foreign residents with furnished French homes or income from French investments taxed. Opposition fears capital flight. M Rouvier says debate will not pause for budget finalization.
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Paris
Chamber of Deputies
Houvier
France
M. Rouvier
Russia Accepts Arbitration Treaty Offer From U S
Washington notes that Russia accepted in principle the Hay note proposing an arbitration treaty to mirror the American French agreement. Count Lamsdorff indicated Russia would propose minor changes, with drafting to follow and quick finalization expected.
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St. Petersburg
Russia
United States
Hay
Lamsdorff
Eddy
Count Lamsdorff
Cure for Severe Baby Eczema Promoted by Cuticura
A parental letter from Lisbon New Hampshire recalls applying Cuticura remedies to an eczema plagued infant. After extensive use of Cuticura Soap Ointment and Resolvent, the child improved fully with no recurrence five years later. The notices urge others with skin afflictions to try the treatments for relief and better sleep.
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Cathars
G. A. Conrad
Lisbon
N. H
Conrad
Russia and United States Move Toward Arbitration Pact
Russia accepts a direct proposition, marking its first adherence to a treaty with a foreign power. The rapprochement is expected to improve Russo American relations and potentially yield a splendid effect on bilateral ties.
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Lamedorff
Russia
Explosion in Navy Launch at Portsmouth Harbor
An explosion on a launch from the British torpedo school ship Vernon in Portsmouth Harbor caused two deaths and injuries to several. The vessel sank after the blast during an instructional mine-sweeping operation, and a second launch also sank after being badly damaged. The official report attributes the explosion to a failed attempt to fire a countermining explosive charge.
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Portsmouth
Eng
Vernon
Fund Raised to Aid Russian Jews Emigrants to America
Copenhagen reports a new Jewish aid group led by banker Herr Gludestadt to assist Russian Jews emigrating through Danish ports. Funds will ease passage and start recipients anew on arrival. estimates show about 10,000 emigrants left Denmark this year as Hambur g American Steamship lines add routes via Copenhagen Gothenburg Christiania and western Norway. The broader note: Combes faces rejection in French church state separation committee. viceroy of Henan orders European dress and queue removal for troops. Confederate memorial funded in Washington County Virginia. Maryland Synod meets in Hagerstown. Jacob Coxey files for bankruptcy with liabilities at 287000 and assets in stock and notes.
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Copenhagen
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Danish
Denmark
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Gothenburg
Christiania
Norway
JUMPED TRACK AT CURVE Kills One Injures Fourteen
In St Louis on November 8 a Bellefontaine street car jumped the track at a curve, overturning. Cookkeeper C J Warner died, fourteen passengers were bruised or cut but none died. Motorman Charles H Smith and Conductor L P Morgander were arrested. Smith claimed air brake failure caused the crash. Alleged juror fixers also reported in New York on November 28, with Leo Cohen and Herbert L Kamber in bribery allegations.
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Fairmont
W. Va
Vernie Davis
Loal Run Bridge
St. Louis
C. J. Warner
Bellefontaine
Connors
Charles H. Smith
L. P. Morgander
Smith
Court actions unfold in bribery and will case
The article notes two arraignments with bonds set at 7500 dollars each for alleged bribery related to a grand jury. In the Supreme Court heirs of Hugh and Neal O'Donnell contest a will that allocated about 2 million dollars to charities. A jury Cohen served on was discharged amid allegations that Kamber offered to fix the jury for the heirs.
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Hugh
Neal O'Donnell
Cohen
Kamber
Putney Recovers Jewels and Delays Discharge
Stephen Putney, a Virginian, proceeds to St. Louis to stay at Jefferson Barracks until his discharge is arranged. He recovers all pawned jewels except a ring allegedly taken by a chance friend. His father, a Richmond manufacturer, did not confirm he left with an actress.
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Jefferson Barracks
Kansas City
Stephen Putney
St. Louis
Young Putney
Richmond
THREE ENTOMBED ALIVE IN WATERY SLOUGH TRench CAVE IN
In Southwest St Louis a water mains trench collapsed when a bursting pipe sent tons of clay trapping twelve laborers. Three men, all identified as Tiallans, Robber Shot in Fight with Posse. Sioux City, Iowa, Nov 28-In a battle between a posse of citizens and three robbers at Fonda, Town, today, one of the robbers, whose name is not known, was shot and fatally wounded. The other man escaped, but a posse is in pursuit The small amount of booty secured was found on the wounded robber.
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Othe
Tiallans
Sioux City
Iowa
Fonda
Town
California Fig Syrup Co
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