Southampton County political clash ends in contested chair
In Courtland a county chair race sparked another violent flare in the Holland vs Parker era. Joseph S. Musgrave and J. E. Moyler tied at thirteen votes each. Holland upheld Musgrave by casting a deciding vote. Musgrave kept the chair as temp chaos erupted. a later move to retire and settle for a new candidate failed. Contested results threaten Musgrave’s election amid bitter factionalism.
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Open Campaign Speakers Hit Fredericksburg Area
Democratic candidates prepare for a campaign week with events in Fredericksburg and surrounding areas. Senator Thomas S Martin and Congressman A C Swanson will address crowds at Spotsylvania Court House on October 2, with Judge F L W Sims as a state senate candidate. A large Democratic rally is planned in the city opera house, and further speeches by Martin, Swanson, and other leaders are slated for Stafford Court House on October 4, featuring a free dinner and a gathering of local supporters and notable attendees.
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Maryland Democratic center invites Blanchard to speak on Poe amendment
Governor Blanchard has agreed to address Maryland Democrats on the Poe amendment to the Constitution. The invitation aims to advance the race question as the campaign’s central issue and seeks the experience of governors like Lowhiana and other states that have legislated on the topic.
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Beginnings of War on Vice In Norfolk
The Washington west Norfolk Va report says an anti-vice crusade began with Police Chief Boush initiating actions. Warrants were issued for four men selling after hours, including a relative of a local business ally. Police also raided rooms at Kesson & Ramey, making six arrests as raids are expected to continue with mayoral and police backing.
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Rich haul for thieves in Tazewell robbery case
Special to The Washington Post reports a bold Friday night theft in Tazewell Virginia where Adam Lindley lost a large cash sum, believed stolen from a trunk near his bedroom as he planned a bank deposit. No suspects yet. the incident unsettles the coal firm’s operations in the area.
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Virginia Weddings in Harpers Ferry Tie Two Couples
Miss Nellie E. Brown and Frenry Burkett, both of Charlestown West Virginia, wed here today by Rev J R Wood of the Chatham Methodist Church. Miss Ela Boaze and Patrick H Payne of Pittsylvania County married Sunday at the bride’s home. The groom is a prosperous young farmer and they plan to reside in Pittsylvania County.
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Hazing at A and M draws five possible dismissals
A Raleigh Charlotte special reports a fresh hazing outbreak at State Agricultural and Mechanical College. Five students face possible dismissal after an investigation by the faculty, which will conclude tomorrow. Ten days earlier two sophomores were expelled for hazing amid rough incidents.
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Longshoremen Strike Delays Hit Norfolk Vessels
Merchants and Miners' Transportation Company workers walk out at Norfolk delaying ships. The Chatham sailed with little cargo and may rail the freight, while the Howard arrived with a heavy Boston cargo and will discharge at Newport News before barging to Norfolk. Nantucket sailed with minimal cargo as only twenty six longshoremen worked. Company officials expect replacement workers within days.
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Reunion at Petersburg Confederate veterans meet in Petersburg
The Grand Camp of Confederate veterans of Virginia will hold its annual gathering in Petersburg from October 25 to 27. Plans include a sham battle on October 26 at the Battle of the Crater site. Ex Confederate soldiers from all commands are invited to attend and relive memories. Committee members named are George S. Besnard HE Fermth R G Thompson BR B Davis and J E Whitehorne.
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Rival Orders Claim Fund in Equity Court
In Hagerstown on Oct. 1 the Mechanics' Loan and Savings Institute filed a bill in Equity Court seeking to determine ownership of $3,000 on deposit. Both Hamilton Lodge Shield of Honor and Hamilton Lodge Guard of Honor claim the money amid a feud between the two secret orders. The Guard of Honor was formed by members who left Shield of Honor over rate changes and moved the funds to their treasury.
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Escapes From Marlboro Jail Leave Johnson At Large
Hyattsville Md August 25 Constable Flarr of Briatsville and William Johnson arrested for larceny of three suits of clothes from Marlboro jail planned to await trial. Johnson warned he would break jail and this morning did so. by late evening he remained at large and at liberty.
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Frederick County Apple Crop Far Exceeds Expectations
Frederick County fruit growers estimate this year’s apple harvest at about 160000 barrels, valued around 250000 dollars. The crop surpasses last year by roughly 375000 and apples are being rapidly harvested, barreled, and shipped to Western and Northern markets with exports to London and Liverpool.
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Death under freight train near Magnolia station
Paul Miller eighteen employed by B and O Railroad contractors near Magnolia Cumberland Maryland fell under a freight train while attempting to board. His leg was crushed requiring amputation and he died shortly after. Remains sent to Lattimore where his father Lewis Miller resides. Parkersburg reports heavy rains and rising rivers with no serious damage. Norfolk Virginia a man named Charles Slipe had his left arm amputated after being run over by a Norfolk and Southern train at Main Beach.
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Sermon and meetings mark Alexandria in brief
Washington Post Bureau reports a Baltimore conference Women’s Missionary Society session at the Washington Street Methodist south in Alexandria with Rev E V Regester delivering the annual foreign missions sermon and Miss Tarratt Miss Waters and Miss Wilson contributing. Other local church services and civic notes follow plus a Mount Vernon hill project and various local appointments and visits.
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Barn Destroyed by Flames in Maryland Farm Fire
A large frame barn near Bissell in Washington County owned by the Keller heirs and tenanted by Daniel Eichelberger burned last night. A five year old boy woke to a haymow blaze where a negro tramp had been sleeping. Horses and cattle were saved and workers saved the nearby dwelling. The loss ran to several thousand dollars, partly insured, with wheat, hay, potatoes and farming gear destroyed.
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Local Deaths and Community Notes from Montgomery County
Found dead at his Gaithersburg farm, Zachariah Briggs, 57, likely heart failure, survived by wife daughter of James Clagett and son Herman. In Sandy Spring, neighbors oppose rural free mail delivery and back county high school. J D Dick, B&O trackman, killed near Great Cacapon by a passenger train. Rockville’s Studge James Henderson, ill with stomach ailment, now in a Baltimore sanatorium with improving prospects.
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Virginia Obituary Notices From Richmond and Pittsylvania
James F Baula bury a drug clerk formerly of Alexandria Va found dead in bed at his boarding house in Richmond His wife arrived and found him dead Chatham Oct 1 Miss Anna Belle Carter of Stony Mill Pittsylvania County died Thursday after a lingering illness Surviving siblings and relatives listed among Pittsylvania County residentsaines
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Riverdale School Board Crisis Splits Voters Over Trustees
Riverdale residents split into factions over public school administration. At a county school board meeting, twenty children urged chosen trustees amid resignations of three trustees. Commissioners declined to name successors, taking on duties and planning appointees with the annual list.
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UVa First Convocation Reports Strong Attendance
Special to The Washington Firm Charlottesville Oct 1 The University of Virginia held its first convocation of the new session in the Academic Building. Dean H St George Tucker of George Washington University was to speak but illness prevented it. Dr Paul B Bar ringer discussed new student insights and honor system enforcement. President Alderman highlighted integrity duties, reported 675 attendees with Virginia contributing about 60 percent and engineering noting the largest enrollment rise.
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Rockefeller Jr Leads Bible Class Amid Ill health Reports
The Washington Post notes J D Rockefeller Jr heads the Fifth Avenue Baptist Church young men’s Bible class but may not lead again due to health. Secretary Millard Richardson cites poor health but hopes for possible later leadership. Rockefeller plans to stay at Pocantico Hills until November then travel to Europe for a winter in the south of France seeking benefit to health.
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Congressman's Illness Shocks Birmingham District
Congressman W Underwood of the district fell ill at his Birmingham home amid overwork. Doctors call it a general nervous breakdown, with he resting tonight after a anxious day. In New York a jewel theft case links a Chicago arrest to a Robbery at 33 West Seventy Street.
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Army Pay in 1875 Falls Short of Need for Recruits
Francis B. Dodge paymaster general reports the army spent 31 361 132 for the year and that the last full pay schedule was set 35 years ago, insufficient for modern demands. Underpayment hinders recruitment from desired classes, while the deposit system grows to 326 251 386 overall, and Dodge proposes permanent officer ranks above captain to replace current temporary staff appointments.
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Marine Officer in Trouble in Debts Case at Brooklyn
First Lieut Henry D F Long once famed for Philippines service and Peking relief was arrested on debts under 3600 dollars. He surrendered and reported to court martial after being forbidden to leave the reservation. Long had borrowed 250 dollars in Manila era and later ran up other debts to a canteen operator and crew, leading to delays and disciplinary action.
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Cuban Bandit Reported Killed in Cuba
On October 1 in Guana Cuba a rural guard unit reportedly killed the infamous bandit Chino Oreill who had faced death sentences for multiple murders. Earlier capture attempts cost two other lives amid confusion over Oreill’s fate.
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Warships at New York Welcome British Fleet
Rear Admiral Robley D. Evans returns with part of the North Atlantic fleet to New York Harbor. The Maine and Missouri lead the first division with Kearsarge and Kentucky sent to yards. A second division includes the Alabama Illinois Massachusetts and Iowa. The fleet plans a ten day stay to prepare for a larger force and to welcome Prince Louis of Battenburg arriving between November 1 and 2.
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Mitchell to Visit President on Possible Strike
Surmised that a possible strike in the anthracite region next spring will be the subject of a conference. President John Mitchell of the United Mine Workers will visit President Roosevelt in Scranton on Tuesday by invitation.
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