Southampton County vote dispute turns violent in courtland
In Courtland a county committee meeting sparked a heated clash over county chair. Joseph S. Musgrave and J. E. Moyler received 13 votes each. Holland invoked prerogative to chair and cast a vote for Musgrave. Amid abuse and threats, Musgrave retained the chair as factions threatened to contest the election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southampton County
Joseph
Musgrave
Washington Post
Suffolk
Courtland Twentysix
J.—Veter Holland
Charman
Joseph 5
J. E. Moyler
Holland
Moyler
Mosler
Democratic Candidates to Speak Across Frederick County
Opens with plans for campaign events in Frederick and nearby areas. Senator Thomes S Martin and Congressman Riney are due at Spottsylvania Court House on October 2, followed by a party rally in Fredericksburg Opera House. Governor candidate C A Swanson and others expected. October 4 speeches at Stafford Court House with a free dinner and a strong turnout expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fredericksburg
Tas
Washington Post
Frederick Burs
Spottsylvant
Court House
Thomes S Martin
Congress- Lian
Riney
Sims
State Senate
Muti
C A Swanson
Congress
Tuscy
Bikesdesy
Mo Tator Martin
Maryland campaign invites Blanchard to speak on Poe amendment
Governor Blanchard has agreed to address Maryland Democrats on the Poe amendment and the district of the con solution. The party seeks his views to gain insight from Indiana and other gubernatorial experiences on the race question as the principal issue in Maryland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gov. Blanchard
Origa
Blanchard
Democratic State Centel Committee
Maryland
Beginnings of Anti Vice Crusade In Norfolk
The Washington west Norfolk Va reports an anti vice crusade inaugurated with Police Chief Boush leading. Tensions with Mayor Riddick split the police into factions and led Boush to obtain warrants against four saloon men for after hours sales. one involved a close personal friend of the PLAYET. Early raids at the Kefled port rooms of Kesson & Ramey resulted in six arrests, with more raids anticipated, backed by two police supporters seeking stricter enforcement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Speaal
Washington West
Norfolk Va
Everuny Ty
Boush
Riddick
Selung
Kcsson & Ramey
Chet Boushets
Rich Haul for Thieves From Tazewell Special
A bold Friday night robbery in Tazewell Virginia saw Adam Lindley lose a large cash stash from a trunk near his sleeping quarters. Investigators have not yet found the thieves. Lodging and banking plans were noted, with no arrest announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Tazewell
Squire
Adam Lindley
Lindley
Virginia Weddings at Harpers Ferry Oct 1
Miss Nellie E. Brown and Frenry Burkett of Charlestown W Virginia wed at Harpers Ferry today officiated by Rev J R Wood of the Methodist Church Chatham Oct 1 Miss Ela Boaze and Patrick H Payne of Pittsylvania County wed Sunday at the bride’s home The groom is a prosperous young farmer They will reside in Pittsylvania County Niewspaper RR Ghie
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harpers Ferry
Nellie E. Brown
Frenry Burkett
Charlestown
W. Va
J. R. Wood
Methodist Episcopal Church
Chatham
Ela Boaze
Patrick H. Payne
Pittsylvania County
Die
Hazing at A and M Leads to Possible Dismissals
A Raleigh Raleigh Observer report states five State Agricultural and Mechanical College students near dismissal after a hazing outbreak. Details are sparse but claims of rough conduct prompted the inquiry. Faculty examined the case and will announce findings after concluding the investigation tomorrow. Ten days earlier two sophomores were expelled for hazing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raleigh
Charlotte
N. C
Observer
State Agricultural and Mechanical College
MORE LONGSHOREMEN ODT AT NORFOLK STIR CARGO DELAYS
Longshoremen at Merchants and Miners' Transportation Company walked out in Norfolk raising tensions. The steamship Chatham sailed with little cargo and may redirect freight by rail to Boston. The Howard delivered a large Boston cargo and docked at Newport News for discharge before barging to Norfolk. Nantucket sailed for Boston with only twenty six longshoremen at work as 200 men normally unload a ship. Company officials expect to replace strikers within days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norfolk
Washington Post
Merchants and Miners’ Transportation Company
Chatham
Boston
Howard
Newport Newa
Reunion at Petersburg Confederate veterans meet in Petersburg Virginia
The Grand Camp of Confederate veterans of Virginia plans its annual gathering in Petersburg October 25 to 27 with a major attraction a sham battle on October 26 at the Battle of the Crater site Mahone's brigade recaptured the Confederate earthworks on that date Ex Confederate soldiers from various commands are invited to attend The organizing committee includes George S Besnard HE Fermth R G Thompson BR B Davis and J E Whitehorne
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Confederate Veterans of Virginia
Petersburg
Virginia
George S. Besnard
HE. Fermth
R. G. Thompson
BR. B. Davis
J. E. Whitehorne
Rival Orders Claim Fund in Equity Court
In Hagerstown Maryland on October 1 the Mechanics Loan and Savings Institute filed a bill in equity to determine ownership of 3000 dollars on deposit. Both Hamilton Lodge Shield of Honor and Hamilton Lodge Guard of Honor claim the funds, amid a split over lodge rates and a transfer of treasury money to the Guard. The bank seeks clarity to avoid possible lawsuits from the secret orders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Post
Hagerstown
Mechanics’ Loan and Savings Institute
Hamilton Lodge
Guard of Honor
Shield of Honor
Escapes From Marlboro Jail By Larceny Suspect
Hyattsville Md August 25 prisoner's escape follows arrest of William C Johnson for larceny of three suits from Marlboro jail. Constable Charles W Flarr, returning from Rockville with Johnson, said Johnson would not stay until court. Johnson broke jail this morning and remained at large by evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Post
Hyattsville
Charles W. Flarr
Biyattsville
Rockville
Wiliam C. Johnson
Johnson
Marlboro
Mberty
Apple crop in Frederick County tops estimates
Special to The Washington Post from Winchester Virginia October 1 estimates by fruit growers and farmers put Frederick County apple harvest at about 160000 barrels valued around 250000 dollars, exceeding last year by roughly 375000. Apples are being harvested barreled shipped west and north and exported to London Liverpool and the continent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick County
Washington Post
Winchester
London
Liverpool
Death Under Freight Train Near Magnolia
Cumberland Maryland October reports Paul Miller eighteen employed by track builders for Baltimore and Ohio Railroad near Magnolia tried to board a freight train. His leg was crushed requiring amputation and he died shortly after. Remains sent to Lattimore where his father Lewis Miller resides. Parkersburg Ohio Valley storm floods rise but little damage reported. Norfolk Virginia train wrecker Charles Slipe loses left arm after being run over by Norfolk and Southern at Main Beach hospital treatment provided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Post
Cumberland
Paul Miller
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Magnolia
Lattimere
Lewis Miler
Parkersburg
W Va
Ohio Valley
Washington Port
Norfolk
Charlea Slipe
Sarah Leigh Hospital
Slipe
Norfolk and Southern
Main Beach
Missionary Society Holds Baltimore Conference Session
Alexandria reports the Baltimore Conference Woman's Missionary Society annual session at Washington Street Methodist South, with Rev. E. V. Regester delivering the foreign missions sermon and Miss Tarratt Miss Waters and Miss Wilson presenting addresses and letters from Korea. Chapels host services today and tomorrow. local clergy also conduct services across churches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Post Bureau
King Street
Alexandria
Woman's Missionary Society
Baltimore
Methodist Episcopal Church South
Washington Street
Episcopal Church South
E. V. Regester
Miss Tarratt
Miss Waters
China
Miss Tarrant
Misa Wilson
Korea
Miss Vierkorn
St. Mary's Catholic Church
A. van de Vyver
D. D
Richmond
Rome
Second Presbyterian Church
G. W Butler
Brazil
Trinity Methodist Episcopal Church
Mr. McMichael
Samuel F. Stoxeley
Mount Vernon Hill
Little Hunting Creek
Mount Vernon
Washington, Alexandria
Mount Vernon Barney
Free Methodist
South Lestreet
A GU. , Miller
A. Smith
North Alfred Street
Alexandria Athletic Association
Washington
Cy Lambeth
E. M. Anderson
E. W. Starwell
St. Asaph
Washington Streets
Robert W. Blair
Gloucester Court House
Corporation Court
Conrad C. Smith
Denmark
United States
Samuel P. Fisher
Montague
Eva Dent
Lynchburg
Barn Destroyed by Flames in Washington County
A large frame barn near Bissell in Washington County belonging to heirs of William M. Keller burned last night. The blaze, started in the haymow where a sleeping tramp was found, consumed wheat, hay, potatoes, harvest gear and farming utensils valued in the thousands, partly insured. The dwelling was saved. horses and cattle were rescued. paper mill workers and a construction crew assisted on the scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Haymon
Washington Fort
Hagerstown
William M. Keller
Daniel Eichelberger
Bissell
Washington County
Eichelberger
Death of Zachariah Briggs at Gaithersburg Maryland
Rockville Md Oct 1 Zachariah Briggs aged 57 was found dead in bed at his Gaithersburg home this morning. Death likely due to heart failure. Survived by widow daughter of late James Clagett and one son Herman Briggs. Also noted a local meeting in Sandy Spring opposing rural free delivery and a discussion about a county high school. J D Dick Baltimore and Ohio trackman killed near Great Cacapon W Va by a train. Studge James Henderson of Rockville improving in a Baltimore sanitorium.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Post
Rds
Rockville
Zachariah Briggs
Gaithersburg
James Clagett
Herman Briggs
Neighbors
Sandy Spring
Montgomery County
Washington Port
Studge James Henderson
Baltimore
Virginia Obituary Notices From Richmond and Pittsylvania County
Richmond oct 1 James F Baula a drug clerk formerly of Alexandria Va was found dead in bed at his boarding house his wife arrived today and found he had just died Chatham Oct 1 Miss Anna Belle Carter of Stony Mill Pittsylvania County died Thursday after a lingering consumption J T James W EB E Rufus Carter and Mrs Nannie H Blair and Mrs James T Fulton of Pittsylvania County and Mrs Saucy Nelson survive
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond
James F. Baulabury
Alexandria
Chatham
Anna Belle Carter
Stony Mill
Pittsylvania County
J. T
James W
EB. E
Rufus Carter
Nannie H. Blair
James T. Fulton
Saucy Nelson
Riverdale in Fight Over School Trustees Appointments
Riverdale residents split into factions over public school administration. At a county board meeting twenty children backed candidates for school trustees, with two main camps supporting Reed and Shaffer versus James, Whalley, and Kase, while a Citizens' Association slate named Severe and Sehorn. Resignations of Bilundon Ear} and Stepher were accepted. trustees paused replacements, taking on duties themselves, with appointments likely when the annual list is issued.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riverdale
Washington Post
Yoseph &. Fanning
George B. Reed
Mr. Shaffer
Joseph A. Fanning
George W. Whalley
H. C. James
William F. Kase
Citizens’ Association
William B. Severe
H. H. Sehorn
G. W. Whalley
William H. Sehorn
Joseph A. Bilundon
Charles Ear
B. D. Stepher
Virginia convocation notes honor system and high attendance
The University of Virginia held its first convocation of the session in the Academic Building. Dean H St George Tucker of George Washington University was expected to speak but was ill. Dr Paul B Barringer spoke on new student experiences and the honor system. President Alderman highlighted the system and the faculty, students, and officers pledged duty to integrity. Attendance reached 675, with Virginia supplying about 60 percent. engineering showed the largest departmental increase.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Charlottesville
University of Virginia
H. St. George Tucker
Law School
George Washington University
Paul B. Barringer
Alderman
South Atlantic
South Central States
North Atlantic
State of Virginia
Rockefeller Jr Leaves Lead As Bible Class Resumes
The Fifth Avenue Baptist Church young men’s Bible class led by John D. Rockefeller Jr. resumes with Rev Millard Richardson as the new reader. Rockefeller’s health prevents him from leading. he plans to stay at Pocantico until November then travel to Europe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe
Washington Post
New York
Fifth Avenue Baptist Church
John D. Rockefeller, Jr
Millard 3. Richardson
Foramico Hills
Rockefeller
Richardson
Mr. Richardson
Jeader
RockefenNer, Jr
Potantico Allis
Congressmen Underwood Illness Sparks Alarm in Birmingham
Congressman W Underwood of Birmingham was stricken at home with a general nervous breakdown caused by overwork. Doctors report he is resting with his condition improving, drawing concern from friends. Arrests reveal jewel theft linked to a Chicago smuggling case involving Isaac F Lloyd of Mutual Life Insurance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Birmingham
Ala
W Underwood
New York
Chicago
West Seventieth Street
Isaac F. Lloyd
The
Mutual Life Insurance Company
Army Pay Lags Behind Era Says Dodge Report
The 1875 army pay shows per man wages higher than now, hindering recruitment from desirable classes. The Dodge report cites $31,361,132 spent on pay, notes last schedule 35 years old, and urges reforms to allow permanent appointments above captain while preserving captain selectivity. It also highlights the savings deposit system with $1,531,020 deposited this year and $326,251,386 total.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Francis 8. Dodge
Congress
Dodge
Hne
Marine officer in trouble amid debts and court martial
First Lieutenant Henry D. F. Long of the Marine Corps, famed for service in the Philippines and at Peking, was arrested on debts under $3600 and surrendered. He reported to the Brooklyn Navy Yard for trial after being warned to remain on reserve property. His misfortunes trace to cash shortfalls abroad and later debt from a canteen scheme at Camp Elliott, with multiple creditors and a formal inquiry reaching Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Post
Brooklyn
Get. L
Henry D. F. Long
Marine Corps
Philippines
Peking
A. W. Catlin
Marine Barracks
Navy Yard
Long
Annapolis
McKinley
Manila
Camp Emiett
Washington
Heutenant
Gen. Elliott
Brooklyn Navy Yard
Cuban Bandit Reported Killed in Cuba
Guana Cuba October 1 report states the notorious Cuban bandit Chino Oreill has been killed by rural guards. Oreill was condemned to death for multiple murders. Several capture attempts resulted in two deaths as authorities believed they killed Creill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guana
Cuba
Chino Oreill
Oreill
Creill
Warships at New York Ready to Welcome British Fleet
Rear Admiral Robley D. Evans returns with part of the North Atlantic squadron to New York Harbor. The Maine and Missouri anchor in the North River, while the Kearsarge and Kentucky head to ships yards. A second division led by Rear Admiral Charles H. Davis includes the Alabama Illinois Massachusetts and Iowa. The fleet plans eight battleships four armored cruisers and the new protected cruiser Charleston to greet Prince Louis of Battenburg arriving between November 2 and 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evans
New York
Robley D. Evans
North River
Admiral Evans
Maine
Missouri
Kearsarge
Island Navy Yard
Kentucky
Portsmouth
Alabama
Charles H. Davis
Illinois
Massachusetts
Iowa
Charleston
Prince Louis of Battenburg
Mitchell to Visit President
Surmised that a possible strike in the anthracite region may be discussed when United Mine Workers President John Mitchell visits President Theodore Roosevelt in Washington. The meeting is set for Tuesday next in Scranton with no specific agenda released.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scranton
John Mitchell
United Mine Workers
Roosevelt
Also Mentioned on This Page
Holland Weilds
Alonzo M. Buck
Alo Tle
Alonzo Morris Buck
Ward Lighter
Hyattsville Presbyterian Church
Congressional Cemetery
Messrs. Moore
Albert Drain
Surgeon General’s Office
Charles A Wells, Jr. McFarland
Wiliam Guinsta
Arthur Carr
Naval ¥. M. C. A
Naval Y . C. A
J. B. Thacker
Niewspaper
ODT
Confederate Veterans of
Rival Orders Claim Fund
West Virginia
Munyon
Philadelphia
Alexandria News
Woman’s Missionary Society
Gaithersburg, Md
Cumberland, Md
J. D. Dick
Baltimore and Ohio
Great Cacapon
J. D. Rockefeller, JR
ILI
Snable
Europe
Congressman Underwood III
Paymaster General
Old Point Comfort
Palace Steamer
Seventh St
Potomac River
Chesapeake Bay
Brampton Roads
Colorado Building
Norfolk and Washington Steamboat Co
Great Falls
Lourie
Louise
Mule
G. M. Mason
Jefferson Ave
Sthamer
Charles Macales
Fort Myer
Arlington Falls Church
Aqueduct Bridge
Atlantic City
N.J
Kentucky Ave
Beach
Belliwatk
Rooma
I. P. Giserson
ST. Charles
Ocean
Bath
Newlin Haixes
Traymore
Traymord Hotel CO
Marquette
Whith
d&Stodese
Rudolf
Oveen Front
A. P
C. AL Myer
Rotel Jackson
Virginia Ave
John Crush
Mitchell
President
Peene
Cife
Sanarg
WH. J
Chalfonte
Galen Hall Hotel & Sanatorium
Young
Hotels
Hotel
White House
Clifford M. Lewis
Gepts
Grafton Hotel
Conn. Ave. and
de Sales
Harrington Mills
Driscoll
B& Sts
U. S. Capitol
T. A. McOkee
Maer
Lincoln
York and Hista
B. Hyatt
St. James
Washington. D
Aspinwall
Lenox
Mass
D. Seavey
Ayerpr
American Line
Plymouth
Cherbourg
Southampton
Queenstown
Atlantic Transport Line
London Direct
RED Star Line
Paris
White Star Line
New York Republic
Mer
Sre
Eno
Deco
Sentie
Canopic
F Street
N. W
David Lindsay
West' Indies
Prinzeen
Fel. G
Mediterranean
Orient
Moltke
Ward
Adriatic
Arts
Hamburg-American Line
Cunard Line
Piera
Qot
Umbria
Caoronia
Compania
Lucania
Gibraltar
Genoa
Naples
Caronia
Foxtest
Most Luxuricus
Leviathana
Oet
Pannonia
KNOV
Carfathia
Third-dana
Broadway
N. Y
State St
W Mass
St Nw
Railroads
Southern Railway
Harrisuatorg
Warrenton
Danville
Way
Washington and
Florida Limited
Wirst-clash
Columbia
Savannah
Jacksonville
United States Foot Mall
Flratplana
New Gricasa
Hermenburg
Logal
Charlottexrit
Atlanta
Columbus
San Trancisco
Florida
Columais
Jacksonvilie
Augusta
Port Tampa
Dally
Memphis
Loneborg
Roanoke
Knoxville
Chattanooga
New Orleans
Washington and Southwestern Limited
Atentsan
Macon
Nashville
Menpain
Bluemont
Sindsay Lesva
Ally
Harrisonburg
Starosteartve
Lynehoar
Faylod
Gan
BROWN
Chesapeake and Ohio
Pennsylvenis Station
Cincinpet
Citcto
Loulavilts
St. Louis
Minen
Canaan
Cincinnati
Lexington
Tod Mining
Servier
Chesipeake
Ohio
Pennsylvania Avenue
Fourteenth Strret
Pennsylvenia R. Roe Services
W. Fuller
Hanseeeee Heeak
Pennsylvania Railroad
Sixth
B Streets
Pittsburg
Harrisburg
Indinapolis
Louisville
Main Line
Pennsylvania Limited
Cleveland
Toledo
Detroit
Indianapolis
Pennsylvania
Pullman
Cincinnat
Chicago Limited
Pacific Express
Buffalo Day Express
Buffalo
Emporium
Rochester
Himira
Renovo
Willamsport
Emporium Junction
Niagara Falls
Jgrie
Canandaigua
East
Congressional Limited
Annapolia
Pope's Creek Line
Gna
W Boyd
New Jersey
Cst
Royal Blue Line
Royal Limited
Northwest
Louis
Land
Wheeling
Bundage
Luray
Elkton
Frederick
Washington Junction
Union Transfer Company
Pennsylvania Ave
New York Ave
15Th St
B. Hege
Fla
Mla
Arguda
Charleston Co
Washington, D. C
Wilmington
Norfol
Pennsylvania Avenue Northwest
Fllvania
A. LL Resd
J. Craig
H. M. E. Merson
Washington Southern Railway
6Th
Atlantic Coast Line
Seaboard Air Line Railway
Newport News
Old Point
W. D. Duke
Culp
W. P. Taylor
Man
J. Wa
Torfolk and Western Railway
Synseecal
Bristol
Winston- Salem
Berryville
Lurky
Shenandoah
Pullmag
Southwest
Pourteenth Street
Bond Building
Seaboard Air Line
Penna. Ave
Colombie
Sevanneh
Tampa
Birceingham
Mobile
Pensacola
Seaboard Mall
Fis
Farle
Allan
Seabs ‘Express
Tamps
Thoough Pullman