Six Die in West Virginia House Fire
A double occupancy two story Edgington house near Wheeling burned at midnight. James Algoe and James Cardelli escaped unharmed while their wives and three children perished. Coroner ruled accidental deaths with sparks from a grate igniting the carpet.
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Edgington
W. Va
Washington Post
Wheeling
James B. Algoe
William Algoe
James Algoe Jr
Theodore Algo
James Cardelli
George D Cardelli
James Algoe
Parkhandle
Algoe
Cardelli
Algae
Shot Resisting Arrest in Abingdon Pistol Duel
Richmond Virginia October 3 An officer James Bradley of the United States Court at Abingdon and Hadward Galligher an Abingdon livery stable employee exchanged shots in Abingdon late last night. Bradley was wounded in the hand and Galligher in the thigh. Galligher cannot dive. He had been drinking heavily and resisted arrest for a threat to kill his wife, caught after a stirring chase with a posse bloodhounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond
James Bradley
United States Court
Abingdon
Hadward Galligher
Bradley
Galligher
Bank Robbers Drop Case to State Court in Manassas
Edward Fitzpatrick Frank Bunn and William Smith with multiple aliases appeared before Judge Waddill in Richmond on indictments from the Alexandria grand jury for robbing Manassas bank. The cases were moved to the Manassas state court after federal prosecutors intervened due to the vault loot. All three men are known to the police in major cities and were arrested in Baltimore amid alleged bank robbery training.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Post
Richmond
Edward Fitzpatrick
Frank Bunn
Wiliam Smith
Waddill
United States District Court
Grand
Alexandria
Manassas
Nhlle
Baltimore
Favors Aged Prisoner in Virginia Trial
Richmond Oct 3 The trial of George Morris aged fifty charged with criminal assault on Louise Jones thirteen began in Manchester Corporation Court. A court ruling struck hearsay evidence unfavorable to Morris while the girl testified Morris made no assault. A media expert testified for the defense.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Post
Richmond
George Morris
Louise Jones
Corporation Court of Manchster
Clapton
Morris
Virginia Weddings in Oct Notes Across Counties
Virginia wedding notices list multiple couples marrying in Oct across Heathsville Leesburg Fredericksburg Richmond and other towns. Couples include Henry Chambers and Mies Daisy Garner in Baltimore, Margaret Anne Wraite and Marvin Hammock in Emmerton, James Davenport and Mira Harrie in Lara, Ella V. Fling and James Tyrrell in Hamilton, Marian Cottrell and William West in Richmond, Stacy Smith and Lola Day near Richards, Clara Cocke and Furney Johnson in Richmond, Ellen McBryde and Christopher Guiguard in Gordonsville, with attendants and details of ceremonies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Heathsville
Henry Chambers
Mies
Daisy Garner
Lewisetta
Baltimore
Margaret Anne Wraite
Marvin B. Hammock
Richmond County
Calvary
M. E. Church
Emmerton
Heathestie
James W. Davenport
Mira Ethel. Harrie
Lara
Northumberland County
M Church
E. F. Garner
Leesburg
David & Tyrrell
David E. Tyrrell
Annapolis
Ella V. Fling
George W. Fling
Hamilton
Methodist Episcopal Church
Frank A. Strother
Tyrrelt
Washington
Richmond
Misa
Marian Cottrell
William Johnson ‘West
Centenary Episcopal Church
L. B Betty
Park Place Church
Misa Sara Elizabeth , Cottrell
Minses Annie
May West
William T. Oppenbiner
Oakland
Maggie Yowell
Cul-peper
Ralph Dey
Lizzie Allison
Carl Walker
Alms Day
Milton Smith
Leale Day
Cleve Embray
Thomas Martin
Joseph Embrey
Clara Vernon Cocke
W. R. C. Cocke
Brumo
Furney Johnson
Joseph F. Johnson
Birmingham
Ala
Cocke
Remo
Braxton Bryan
Mina Virginia Scott Cocke
William H. Johnson
R. B. Leo Taylor
Norfolk
Robert Johnson
Cary Hartwell Cocke
Lower Heume
Wiley Moore
New York
Evelyn Donds Bridges
Revecca Pollard
Montgomery
Mary Ewing
Chicago
Annie B. Campbell
Revous
Dlackaburg
the Grove
Margaret C. Concert
Brookton NY
Lucy T Bolton
Thinefty
Caroline, Guiguard
Columbia
Brcom
Minnie
Annia Bayidson
David Guiguard
Mrs. Quiguard
Philadelphia
Boston
Canada
John M. McHryda
Virginia Polytechnic Institute
Blacksburg
Virginia
Willard for General in Virginia State Troops
Richmond Oct 2 Advocacy grows for Capt Joseph E Willard former lieutenant governor and current corporation commissioner as brigadier general when three Virginia regiments unite into a brigade The governor has not signaled a brigade plan and the three regimental colonels say they are not seeking promotion making an outsider candidate plausible Winchester Oct 3 Under Col William Leedy a Winchester military company forms as Winchester Rifles joining the Seventy second Virginia State troops Enlistments pursued by James P Reardon Alexander Baker and Joseph E Kiger a meeting will elect a captain and two lieutenants once fifty four men are enrolled
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Washington
Richmond
Joseph E. Willard
A. M. Higgins
Morrall
George Wayne Anderson
Robert F. Leedy
Staunton
Winchester
William ¥. Leedy
Luray
Virginia
Winchester Rifles
James P. Reardon
Alexander Baker
Joseph E. Kiger
Gorman Plans Campaign Open with Big Baltimore Meeting
Senator Gorman and Democratic campaign committee decide to begin campaigning in Baltimore with a large meeting and then tour other state areas. Gov Aycock and Gov Blanchard will speak. Mississippi’s Guy Vardaman is excluded due to local sentiment. Candidates must back the amendment or be replaced. Jackson and Gorman lead the effort, insisting candidates stand with the issue or fall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Post
Baltimore
Gorman
Democratic Campaign Committee
Jackson
Want Place on Ballot in Anne Arundel County Md
An Annapolis report notes the Bannon Nutwell Moss Democratic faction filed a mandamus petition to force the county elections board to list their candidates on the fall ballot. The suit questions the state central committee’s power to alter primary dates after set, affecting two primaries and tickets. Attorneys for petitioners include Alonzo L. Miles of Baltimore and Moss and Bannon of Anne Arundel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Post
Annapolis
Bannon- Nutwell-Moss
Democratic Party
Board of Supervisors of Elections
Anne Arundel County
Wells
State Central Committee
Alonzo L. Miles
Baltimore
Mensrs
Moss and Bannon
Bretz Withdraws From Comptroller Nomination
Cumberland Maryland October 3 Colton Lewis Bretz of Cumberland withdraws from the Republican bid for comptroller of the treasury to be decided tomorrow in Baltimore. Bretz quit due to potential business sacrifices if elected including giving up his traffic manager post at the Cumberland and Pennsylvania Railroad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cumberland
Washington Post
Colton Lewis
Bretz
McCulloch
Cumberland and Pennsylvania Railroad
Richmond Printers Confidence in Eight-Hour Day Fight
Richmond Va October 8 press committee of the typographical union say they remain aligned and confident of victory in the eight hour day dispute now entering the fourth week. Meanwhile Cincinnati Ohio October 3 papers valued over fifty thousand dollars found on a street belong to James Peterson who lost them while traveling from the Northwest to Virginia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Richmond
The
Typographical Union
Cincinnati
Ohio
James Peterson
Virginia
New Telephone Plant At Alexandria Promised Better Service Soon
The Southern Bell Telephone and Telegraph Company in Virginia is installing a modern plant in Alexandria with new common battery switch boards and cable wiring to group wires. Substantial improvements include fewer gphones per party wire, new poles, and a central energy plant. users face temporary inconveniences during the transition. Policeman William B. Allen was arraigned for drunkenness and assault on his son-in-law, found guilty of assault, and suspended ten days. Lee Camp delegates to the Grand Camp in Petersburg were elected, with alternates named. resolutions of respect prepared for J. Stanley Neale. An annex to St Mary’s Academy will occupy Columbus street, a three-story addition supervised by Thomas N. Scott. Funeral notices for J. F. Spaulsbury and J. Stanley Neale. Neale’s remains sent to King William County. Alexandria Golf Club elects officers. the Light Infantry to be inspected by Col. Jo Lane Stern.
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Central
Telephone Company
William B. Allen
Paff
Johnson Hanaborough
Lee Camp of
Confederate Veterans
Camp Hall
Grand Camp of
Department of Virginia
Petersburg
John Hough
F. J. Davidson
W. W. Sherwood
Col
Arthur Ierber
F. J. Brooke
Alexander Lyles
R. M. Crook
J. Stanley Neale
Lester Manor
King William County
Alexandria Golf Club
George S. French
Juigre
J. K. M. Norton
Alexandria Light Infantry
Jo Lane Stern
Custody of Jessie Wilson Resolved in Virginia Court
In Frederick County Circuit Court Judge Harrison dismissed the habeas corpus case over the 11-year-old Jessie Wilson. The child was returned to her parents William R. and Fannie Wilson after alleged detention by the Orndorff family. The Wilson petition claimed threats of scalding eyes and intolerant captors. Nearby, Gov. Pennypacker plans to attend a monument unveiling for the Fifty-fourth Pennsylvania Regimental Association at Newmarket battlefield in Virginia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Winchester
Circuit Court
Frederick County
Harrison
Jessie Wilson
William R
Fannie Wison
Gus Orndorff
Wilson
Wilsons
Orndorffs
Orndorff
Virginia obituaries flow from several towns in October
Obituary notices from Warsaw Frederickaburg Middlesex County Winchester and other Virginia areas report deaths of Mrs John Rogers Mrs Lucinda Bristow Earnest Harding Andrew A Robinson Capt Joseph H Hurly Alex Tatum Maude B Dillard and Adam H Brewer. Survivors include spouses children and relatives. ages range from about thirty-five to eighty-three. Interments planned in Cambridge Md and local sites as listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warsaw
John Rogers
Mittenbeek
Frederickaburg
Lucinda Bristow
Robert L. Bristow
Monroe City
J. R. Bennett
Middlesex County
Bunday
Heatheville
Earnest Harding
John Harding
Wicomico
Northumberland County
Mgr. Harding
Winchester
Andrew A. Robinson
Guineabara
Fredericksburg
Josph H. Hurly
J. W. Hourly
Urbana
Cambridge
Petersburg
Alex. Tatum
Thie Place
T. Vellinga
Prince George County
Charlottesville
Maude ‘B. Dillard
B. &. Dillard
North Garden
Albemarle County
Alberene
Dewides
Dillard
Harrisonburg
Get
Adam H. Brewer
Broadway
Riverdale Citizens Adopts Constitution and By Laws
Hyattaville Md Oct 3 The Citizens Association of Riverdale at yesterday's meeting adopted a constitution and by laws outlining aims for sanitation education roads and social harmony. Co E Bright reported limited success in securing school trustees but noted gains against other associations. A resolution to submit railway crossing conditions to the Grand Jury at Upper Marlboro was adopted and witnesses were named. Eight members were nominated for the executive committee with F A Preston S G Moyer and Joseph A Blundon elected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Post
Hyattaville
Citizens’ Association of
Riverdale
C. Co
E. Bright
Marlboro
Citiiens
Sessons
Upper Marlboro
Baltimore and Ohio
Thomas H. Garrison
J. A. Blundon
M. McMillian
Association
F. A. Preston
G. Moyer
Joseph A. Blundon
Suit in Montgomery Court over late Washington governor's will
Mrs Katherine Offutt sues collateral heirs to compel specific performance of a contract to marry in exchange for Mr Luther Offutt's will of his Potomac county farm and other property. Testimony began in Rockville before Examiner Clifford Robertson as the case proceeds with disputed handwriting and a caveat. The dispute centers on a proposed will signed by Mrs Offutt and the alleged agreement to marry for inheritance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Post
Rockville
Exraminer Cifford H. Robertson
Katherine 8. Offutt
Luther Mortimer Offutt
Catherine V. Offutt
Offutt
Potomac
Jamily Trealey
Washington
Miss Seager
Greeks Targeted by Robbers in Wheeling Tragedy
In Wheeling Greek laborers faced a robbery at a shanty near Portland Station. Peter Parnell was shot in the mouth during the raid as two Black suspects looted the shelter, taking about $11. The gunmen fled toward Wheeling after terrorizing the unarmed workers. Nearby, Maryland Court of Appeals opened its October docket with ninety cases. separate notes reported indictments for horse theft in Marion County and three arrests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Post
Wheeling
W. Va
Peter Pannell
Portland
Parnell
Maryland Court of Appeals
Annapolig
Court of Appeals
Anadella Williamson
Charles F. Williamson
Guardian
Orphana’ Court
Camline County
Phijladelphia, Baltimore and Washington Railroad Company
Robert J. Allen
Circuit Court
Talbot County
Lucia
Primroga
Margaret P. Wright
Cirrcuit Court
Queen Anne County
Philadelphia, Baltimore and Washington Railroad Company
Ve. McGugan
Kent County
SHAW TALKS AT DANVILLE DEM RALLY IN OCTOBER PRIMARIES
Hon. Leslie M. Shaw Secretary of the Treasury spoke at the Stafford Court House Academy of Music in Banville Virginia amid a sizable Democratic audience. The visit promoted Republican state candidates while focusing on national issues. Swanson led the Democratic rally at Stafford with other candidates addressing voters. rain interrupted some events.
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Washington Post
Banville
Leslie M. Shaw
Fredericksburg
Stafford Court House
Swanson
F. W. Lms
State Senate
R. C. L. Moncure
House of Delegates
Caroline County
W. G. White
C. M
RE. C. Griffith
Staunton
Arista Hoge
A. A. Eskridge
Ed Bell
C. A. Crafton
N. Argenbrignt
Carter Braxton
W. J. Cox
Ashworth
Commonwealth
W. J. Gwen, Jr
George W. Wolfe
John H. Gose
Leesburg
Republican Executive Committee
Loudoun County
Lunsford J. Lewis
the Treasury
J. M. Harman
Tazewell
Schecks
Purcellville
J. L. Gleaves
Roanoke
William B. King
State Committee
Waterford
Taylorstown
Lovettsville
Necreville
Hillsboro
Abduction Charge Lands Black Hand Leader in Baltimore
Vito Laduca, a Bosnian born Italian alleged leader of the Black Hand, is in custody in Baltimore on an abduction warrant. Brooklyn detectives Maelli and Vachris, aided by Baltimore police, accuse him in the kidnapping of Tony Manineno, seven, son of contractor Vincent Manineno, though no direct link to another Brooklyn case was established. Laduca, thirty five, long based in Brooklyn, previously ran a butcher shop in the city’s east.
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Black Hand
Baltimore
Vito Laduca
Halian
Brooklyn Police Department
Maelli and Vachris
Brooklyn
Bradley
Laduca
Tony Manineno
Vincent Maninen
Married at Charlestown Miss Euphemia Davenport Weds William Wilson
Miss Euphemia French Davenport daughter of Arthur Davenport and William Huntington Wilson of Charlestown were married at Zion Episcopal Church at 6 30 pm The bride's Maid of Honor was Miss Louise Hume Best Girl Miss Cecilia Davenport Usher group includes Dr Arthur L Wilson and others The ceremony was performed by Rev John S Alfriend A reception followed at the bride's home The groom is a son of the late William Lison former Postmaster General under Cleveland
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E. B. Davenport
Washington Post
Charlestown
W. Va
Euphemia French Davenport
Arthur Davenport
William Huntington Wilson
Zion Episcopal Church
Louise Hume
Cecilia Davenport
Walter L. Wilson
United States Navy
Arthur L. Wilson
Lynchburg
John B. Henderson, Jr
Washington
Arthur T. Davenport
Charles L. Crane
George B. Hoof
Hugh H. McCormick
James M. Mason, Jr
Polly Mason
Mary Caulk
Haston, Md
Lucy Lee Briscoe
Prince Frederick
Marie Neill
John 8
Alfriend
Margaret Alexander
Rosa Baylor
James M. Mason, Sr
William L.ison
Cleveland
Blick Case Postponed in Norfolk Police Court
Norfolk Police Magistrate investigates charges against Justice of the Peace J J Blick after a $6 plea alleged by Frank Birgleton. The case was postponed as Justice Simmons orders a thorough review of the law governing warrant withdrawal under Virginia code section 3973.
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Norfolk
Washington Post
Justice of the Peace
J. J. Blick
Frank Birgleton
Singleton
Justice Simmons
Justice Blick
Hodel Leads for Sheriff in Allegany Democratic Primary
Light voter turnout in the Allegany County Democratic primary produced a clear result with William S. Hodel, the present deputy sheriff, to be nominated for sheriff over Albert A. Myles, both of Cumberland. John G. Lynn Jr. led in the county treasurer race, with several districts still to report that could shift margins. Nominees for road commission appear likely to include Darby Brady, Elza Nave, Patrick Brady, and G Clinton Uhl.
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Allegany County
Washington Post
Cumberland
William S. Hodel
Albert A. Myles
John G. Lynn, Jr
John L. Malloy
Mount Savage
Maloy
Wellington
Malloy
Road Commission
Darby Brady
Frostburg
Elza
W.nave
Patrick F. Brady
G. Clinton Uhl
Railroad Run at Loss at Washington County Mrailroad Meet
At the Washington County Railroad stockholders meeting directors were elected led by Oscar Murray as president and George F. Randolph as vice president. The railroad from Hagerstown to Weverton reported a loss of 7765 last year and Washington County sold its stock interest to the Baltimore and Ohio for 45000.
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Washington
Hagerstown
Washington County Mailroad
W. Scott Kennedy
Charlestown
W. Va
Edward W. Mealey
John W. Stonebraker
Clinton E. Miller
Weverton
Oscar G. Murray
W. H. Matthai
C. W. Woolford
Baltimore
Oscar Murray
George F. Randolph
J. W. McNeal
J.C. Kirk
Thomas Fitzgerald
DB. D. Carothersa
J. D. McCubbin
Washington County
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Dynamite Damage Suits Compromised in Maryland
Complainants in suits against Michael Elmore, subcontractor on the Western Maryland connecting link, settling for reduced claims after a wreck caused by dynamite on September 23. Victims include Laura Pike and Annie Whitehair, widows of killed engineman Nelson Pike and brakeman Charles Whitehair, who received smaller settlements. fireman Andrew Sanders received partial payment after a fall of rock incident. another case by Thomas Jones against Elmore also settled for two thousand dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Post
Cumberland
Michael Elmore
Maryland
Baltimore and Ohio
North Branch
Martinsburg
Thomas Jones
Jones
Dewey Denied New Trial In Bank Embezzlement Case
Raleigh Oct 3 The North Carolina Supreme Court denied motion for a new trial for Thomas W Dewey the defaulting cashier of Merchants and Farmers Bank of New Bern He was sentenced to six years in the state penitentiary and the ruling rested on the judge not reducing the entire charge to writing Also reported in brief items Maj C C Hewitt US Army retired died in North Wheeling Hospital after paralysis William Skillman and Elizabeth Burroughs married in Rockville Md A Confederate memorial Dixie's unveiling in Winston-Salem Albert Dahmer died from a runaway accident Helena Dick fractured her skull in a fall in Lonaconing and Cumberland Md casualties and court items other notes
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raleigh
N. C
State Supreme Court
Walter Clarke
Hoke
Thomas W. Dewey
Merchants and Farmers' Bank of
Washington
Wheeling
W. Va
Maj
C. C. Hewitt
North Wheeling Hospital
Hewitt
Hancock County
Arroyo
Weslington
Rockville
William Skillman
Elizabeth Burroughs
J. B. Laughlin
Mra. Skillman
Washington Post
Harrisonburg
Albert Dahmer
Pendleton County
Washington Py
Cumberland
Helena
Robert A. L. Dick
Lonaconing
David H. Dick
Missionary Convention Sermon at Hagerstown Leads Start
Rev J E Stuart of Washington preaches the convention sermon as the twenty seventh annual Christian Missionary Society gathering opens in First Christian Church Hagerstown with about 10 delegates present and 50 more from Washington and Baltimore arriving. Rev George L Snivety of St Louis addresses on the Christian National Benevolent Association. Session runs to Friday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. E. Stuart
Washington
Hagerstown
Washington Post
The
Christian Missionary Society of
District of Columbia
Maryland
Delaware
First Christian Church
Baltimore
George L. Snivety
St. Louis
Christian National Benevolent Association
H. @. Kendrick
Fires Destroy Holland Barn Stables and Peanut Plant
Two fires in Holland, Virginia, within five hours last night and early this morning caused about 11 000 in losses. The Holland barn and stables burned at 9 pm, then the Standard Peanut Company plant on the second floor burned around 2 00 am. Bucket brigades failed to stop the flames. insurance details listed.
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Standard Peanut Company
Washington Post
Suffolk
Holland
Abram’ Holland
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