Six Perish In Flames At Edgington West Virginia
A two story Edgington house near Wheeling burned at midnight injuring no husbands while four women and two children from two families died. Sparks from a grate ignited carpet in a shared chimney. Coroner ruled accidental deaths after initial foul play suspicion. The Algoe and Cardelli families occupied the home jointly. the husbands escaped unhurt.
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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
Shootout in Abingdon Resists Arrest Ends Wounded
In Abingdon late last night officers engaged in a poinshot chase with Hadward Galligher, an Abingdon livery stables employee, after he threatened to kill his wife. Officer James Bradley of the United States Court at Abingdon was wounded in the hand, Galligher in the thigh. Galligher cannot dive, and the pursuit involved a posse and bloodhounds.
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Richmond
James Bradley
United States Court
Abingdon
Hadward Galligher
Bradley
Galligher
Bank Robbers Sent to State Court in Manassas Case
Edward Fitzpatrick Frank Bunn and William Smith with aliases appeared before Judge Waddill in Richmond on indictments from Alexandria for robbing a Manassas bank. The cases were sent to Manassas for state court after a joint federal prosecution. The government intervened as the bank vault deposit was looted. suspects are known citywide and were arrested in Baltimore at a house alleged to run a bank-robbery school.
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Washington Post
Richmond
Edward Fitzpatrick
Frank Bunn
Wiliam Smith
Waddill
United States District Court
Grand
Alexandria
Manassas
Nhlle
Baltimore
Trial of Aged Man for Assault on 13 Year Old Girl
Richmond Oct 3 The trial of George Morris aged fifty charged with criminal assault on Louise Jones a thirteen year old white girl opened in Manchester Corporation Court. A portion of the evidence was ruled hearsay and excluded though some testimony supported Morris. The girl claimed Morris made no assault and a media expert testified in favor of the prisoner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Post
Richmond
George Morris
Louise Jones
Corporation Court of Manchster
Clapton
Morris
Virginia Weddings Chronicle Local Nuptials Across Counties
Heathsville and Leesburg report multiple October weddings including Henry Chambers and Daisy Garner from Lewisetta in Baltimore, plus Margaret Hammock and Marvin Hammock of Richmond County in Emmerton. Other ceremonies feature David Tyrrell and Ella Fling in Hamilton, Marian Cottrell and William West in Richmond, and Clara Cocke and Furney Johnson in Richmond with notable guests and attendants.
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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
Clacxaburg
the Grove
Daltimore
Margaret C. Concert
Brookton NY
Lucy T Bolton
Thinefty
Caroline, Guiguard
Columbia
Brcom
Minnie
Annia Bayidson
David Guiguard
Mrs. Quiguard
Willard for General In Virginia State Troops
A new phase in Virginia military affairs centers on appointing Capt. Joseph E. Willard to brigadier general when the three regiments form a brigade. Gov. and regimental leaders have not confirmed a brigade, but outsiders may be favored as the selection includes colonels and majors from the three regiments. Winchester plans a new company as Winchester Rifles under Col. Leedy, recruiting enlistees for the Seventy-second Regiment with upcoming elections for captain and two lieutenants.
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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 Involve Dems Over Fence Test
Special to The Washington Post Baltimore October 3 Senator Gorman met with the Democratic campaign committee to launch a state wide drive centered on the amendment. Gov Aycock and Gov Blanchard to speak in other sections while Mississippi's Guy Vardaman is not invited. Candidates must join the platform or face replacement. those opposing the amendment risk loss of Democratic support. Ex Gov Jackson and Senator Gorman lead the effort, urging unity on the issue.
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Washington Post
Baltimore
Gorman
Democratic Campaign Committee
Jackson
Want Place on Ballot in Anne Arundel County
In Annapolis on October 3, the Bannon Nutwell Moss faction of the Democratic party filed a mandamus petition to force the Anne Arundel elections board to place their candidates on the fall ballot. The suit questions the state central committee’s authority to alter the primary date, notes two primaries and tickets, and cites the State convention’s seating of their delegates as affecting regular-ticket status. Attorneys Alonzo L. Miles of Baltimore and Moss and Bannon of the county represent the petitioners.
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 Race
Cumberland Maryland October 3 Colton Lewis Bretz of Cumberland has withdrawn from the race for the Republican nomination for comptroller of the treasury to be chosen in Baltimore tomorrow. Bretz quit citing the business sacrifices required if elected, including leaving his job as traffic manager of the Cumberland and Pennsylvania Railroad. His withdrawal leaves likely nominee McCulloch as the favored candidate.
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Cumberland
Washington Post
Colton Lewis
Bretz
McCulloch
Cumberland and Pennsylvania Railroad
Richmond Printers Confident in Eight Hour Day Fight
Richmond Virginia October 8 press committee of the typographical union express confidence they will win their fight for an eight hour day. It is the fourth week of the strike and both sides remain at parity with the dispute unresolved. Virginian Dropped Fortune on Street Cincinnati Ohio October 3 papers valued over fifty thousand dollars found on a street identified as the property of James Peterson who lost them while traveling to Virginia from the Northwest.
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Washington
Richmond
The
Typographical Union
Cincinnati
Ohio
James Peterson
Virginia
Gradfield
Oce Atinata
New Telephone Plant Changes in Progress
The Southern Bell Telephone and Telegraph Company of Virginia is upgrading Alexandria’s system with a new central office and battery switchboards. Substantial wiring changes and new poles reduce party wires from six to two, with a central energy plant prompting instrument updates citywide. Policeman William B. Allen was found guilty of assault and suspended ten days after a drunkenness charge was not sustained. Lee Camp delegates to the Petersburg convention were elected, with alternates named, and memorial resolutions planned for J. Stanley Neale. Annex to St Marys Academy approved, Courtney Street crime news, and local society notes.
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Washington Post Bureau
King Street
Alexaddris
Southern Bell Telephone and Telegraph Company of
Virginia
Alexandria
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
Child Reunited With Parents After Habeas Corpus Case
In Frederick County Circuit Court Judge Harrison dismissed the writ regarding Jessie Wilson eleven, who had been held by the Orndorff family. The girl is returned to William R. and Fannie Wilson after allegations of threats and harsh confinement. Also noted is Gov Pennypacker traveling with the Fifty-fourth Pennsylvania to unveil a monument at Newmarket battlefield for Civil War soldiers.
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Washington
Winchester
Frederick County
Harrison
Jessie Wilson
William R
Fannie Wison
Gus Orndorff
Wilson
Wilsons
Orndorffs
Virginia Obituary Notes From Across Counties
Warsaw and nearby towns report a string of deaths with age details and survivors. Mrs John Rogers of Mittenbeek aged 76. Lucinda Bristow of Monroe City died in Middlesex County. Earnest Harding aged about 35 of Wicomico district. Andrew A Robinson aged 73 of Winchester joins the county obituary list. Capt Joseph H Hurly aged 80 from Urbana. Alex Tatum a Petersburg resident. Mrs Maude B Dillard of North Garden dies. Adam H Brewer aged 83 of Broadway, a former county official. Survivors include spouses and children. interments vary.
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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
T. Vellinga
Prince George County
Charlottesville
Maude ‘B. Dillard
B. & Dillard
North Garden
Albemarle County
Alberene
Dillard
Harrisonburg
Get
Adam H. Brewer
Broadway
Riverdale Citizens Adopt New Constitution And By Laws
Hyattaville Md Oct 3 The Citizens Association of Riverdale at its meeting yesterday adopted a constitution and by laws outlining aims for better sanitary surroundings educational facilities roads and sidewalks social harmony and civic engagement. Co E Bright reported limited success in appointing local school trustees but noted preventing an alternative appointment. A resolution was sent to the grand jury regarding river crossings by the Baltimore and Ohio and City and Suburban railways with witnesses named. Eight members were nominated for the executive committee and three were elected F A Preston S G Moyer and Joseph A Blundon.
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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 Offutt will contract
Mrs Katherine Offutt widow sues Catherine Offutt and collateral heirs seeking specific performance of a contract alleged to have been made by Luther Offutt. The case centers on a promise to will all property if Katherine Seager married Offutt. Evidence includes a letter and testimony from governesses and witnesses. Hearing before Examiner Clifford H Robertson began in Rockville Md.
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Washington Post
Rockville
Exraminer Cifford H. Robertson
Katherine 8. Offutt
Luther Mortimer Offutt
Catherine V. Offutt
Offutt
Potomac
Jamily Trealey
Washington
Miss Seager
Greek laborer killed in Wheeling robbery by two men
Peter Parnell a Greek laborer was shot and killed during a robbery at a shanty near Portland Station in Wheeling. Two Black men fled with $11 after breaking in and firing at him. The incident echoes prior robberies linked to the same suspects. Also noted are Maryland and Fairmont reports on court hearings and horse theft indictments in Marion County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Post
Wheeling
W. Va
Peter Pannell
Portland
Parnell
Shaw Talked at Danville in Danville Rally
Secretary of the Treasury Leslie M. Shaw spoke at the Academy of Music in Banville in support of Republican state candidates but focused on national issues. The event drew a sizable Democratic crowd and featured remarks from Brown Allen.
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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 Hits Leader of Black Hand in Baltimore
Vito Laduca, a 35 year old Italian reputed to lead the Black Hand, was arrested in Baltimore on a kidnapping charge. Brooklyn detectives Maelli and Vachris led the operation with Baltimore officer Bradley. They accuse Laduca in the August kidnapping of Tony Manineno, son of contractor Vincent Manineno, in Brooklyn. Laduca denies the accusation and had long ties to Brooklyn, previously running 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
Davenport-Wilson Nuptials In Charlestown Episcopal Church
Euphemia French Davenport daughter of Arthur Davenport wed William Huntington Wilson son of the late William L. Wilson, Postmaster General, in Zion Episcopal Church Charlestown at 6:30 pm. Revered by Rev. John S. Alfriend the ceremony united the couple with a reception at the bride’s home.
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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 Postcard Norfolk Probe
Norfolk Police Magistrate investigates law in the Blick case as charges against Justice of the Peace J J Blick are postponed. The matter centers on alleged letters offering to withdraw two warrants for six dollars. The magistrate will study Virginia code section 3973 before issuing any subpoenas.
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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 Primary
Light Democratic primary turnout in Allegany County Cumberland shows William S. Hodel leading Albert A. Myles for sheriff. John G. Lynn Jr. leads for county treasurer over John L. Malloy though totals are incomplete. Likely road commissioners include Darby Brady Elza G Clinton Uhl and Patrick F. Brady.
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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 Hagerstown Meeting
Special to The Washington Just Hagerstown Md Oct 3 At the annual meeting of Washington County Mailroad stockholders today the following directors were elected W Scott Kennedy Charlestown W Va Edward W Mealey John W Stonebraker Hagerstown Clinton E Miller Weverton Oscar G Murray W H Matthai C W Woolford Baltimore The newly elected directory selected Oscar Murray president George F Randolph vice president C W Woolford secretary J W McNeal treasurer J C Kirk auditor Thomas Fitzgerald general manager DB D Carothersa chief engineer J D McCubbin real estate agent The annual report showed the rail road which extends from Hagerstown to Weverton was run last year at a loss of 7 765 During the summer Washington County sold its stock interest amounting to 150 000 to the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad for 45 000.
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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 Claims Reduced in Cumberland Suits
Complainants in damage suits tied to a Western Maryland crossing wreck in Cumberland Md have compromised their claims. Victims of the 189, wreck involving dynamite hauled by Michael Elmore's team settled for reduced amounts, including Laura Pike 2500 Annie Whitehair 2500 Andrew Sanders 1000 and Thomas Jones 2000.
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Washington Post
Cumberland
Michael Elmore
Maryland
Baltimore and Ohio
North Branch
Martinsburg
Thomas Jones
Jones
Dewey Denied New Trial in Bank Embezzlement Case
The North Carolina Supreme Court denied motions for a new trial for Thomas W. Dewey, the former cashier of Merchants and Farmers Bank of New Bern, who faces a six year sentence for embezzling about 130600. The ruling upheld the trial judge's charge to the jury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raleigh
N. C
State Supreme Court
Walter Clarke
Hoke
Thomas W. Dewey
Merchants and Farmers' Bank of
Missionary Convention Sermon At Hagerstown
Rev J E Stuart of Washington preaches at the twenty seventh annual Christian Missionary Society convention in First Christian Church Hagerstown with about 10 delegates present plus 50 from Washington and Baltimore. Rev George L Snivety of St Louis addresses on the Christian National Benevolent Association as sessions run to Friday evening.
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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
Two Fires Destroy Holland Barn and Peanut Plant
Suffolk news reports two fires at Holland within five hours last night. The Holland barn and stables burned at 9 p m and the Standard Peanut Company plant on the second floor burned between 2 and 3 a m. Losses total about 11 000 and 6 000 with 25 000 on peanuts. Insurance details appear for Cumberland Md. and the plant.
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Standard Peanut Company
Washington Post
Suffolk
Holland
Abram’ Holland
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