Protestant Episcopal General Convention In New Light
The second day of the Protestant Episcopal Church general convention proceeded quietly in St. Louis with bishops and deputies engaging in organizational work. Dignitaries from Brazil, Brazil and the United States, plus representative clergy, gathered as offerings surpassed expectations and plans were laid for future joint sessions and relief fundraising.
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Protestant Episcopal Church
Horse of Bishops
Albriga
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Westen
Vabama
Lord Bishop Again Winner at Richmond Tennis Event
The Bishop of Towton dominated all matches at the Richmond tennis event. He partnered with Jom Coke Jr of Richmond, defeating Christopherson and Mir Anderson 8 to 1, then again beat Christopherson with Wy Lake in straight sets 6 to 3 and 6 to 0.
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Lous
Hermitage
Jom
Coke Jr
Richmond
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Mir Anderson
Senath
Vir Christopherson
Anderson
Wy Lake
Ma Lordship
Christopherson
Division on race lines at Episcopal convention
Richmond Oct 3 The opening clash at the Episcopal convention centers on Pennsylvania’s memorial seeking segregation of white and negro churches and the appointment of a negro bishop to serve his race The debate pits Bishop Robert A Gibson and Southern churchmen against the proposed move and considers two solutions separating races or appointing supervising bishops to oversee missions in colored jurisdictions
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Washington
Richmond
Episcopal Convention
Pennsylvania
Penpaulanta
Robert A Gibson
Gibson
Highthe
Increase Under New Law Boosts Local Travel
Special to one wasuration rom Bristol Varct reports the first three days of the 2 cent passenger rate show a clear rise in local travel. The Virginia and Southwestern Railway records higher traffic since the rate dropped from 4 cents per mile. An extra coach may be added on the Virginia division to handle demand. The new rate excludes interstate tickets but applies to intrastate journeys.
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Virginia and Southwestern Railway
Virginia
Uckers
Ackers
Senate candidates meet in Maryland for 4 percent vote rule
Maryland Democrats met to discuss a 4 percent or majority legislator vote threshold for the U S Senate short term race. Gov Ward, Senator Whyte and others attended as talks aimed to limit candidate spending and surrounding party machinery, with a decision to be made by caucus.
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Pinknes Whyte
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Frank Brown
John P Peesod
Blair Lee
Montgomers County
BE Jackson
Whyte
Gav Warfield
Vule
Express Thief Sentenced in Richmond Case
G N Shumate of Siaumren was convicted of stealing rail goods from Adama Express Company. He was sentenced to a year in the city jail, becoming the third man convicted on this charge. Two similar cases were pending, with one defendant said to have purchased stolen goods.
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Richmond
N Shumate
Siaumren
Adama Express Company
Messeneer Waa
Womans Runaway Train Crash Injures Busey Family
Special to re was a mecon rom i Winchester We. Get. 3-Wise Line: Busey daughter of a leading farmer is "ther home near Brucetown this coun t aaftering from concussion of the brain and other severe Injuries auytamned in a runam accident at Char Brank Station i n the Cumberland Valley Railroad to rs 'he horns driven by Miss Busey and her mother Mrs Lavinia Busey, took fright at a train and ran away. The daughter was thrown on her head and was unconscious for full hours. Mrs Biney escaped with minor injuries. The Lacy was demolished Col David B Peck Weds Special 10 Tye Mashington Pvt. Frederick M& Oct 3-Col David B Peck of Washington and Miss Margaret %. Clingan daughter of Louis Clingan of Frederick were merited here this afternoon by Rev Dr E B Eschelbach.
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Busey
Brucetown
Char Brank
Cumberland Valley Railroad
Biney
David B Peck
Tye Mashington
Frederick
Washington
Margaret
Clingan
Louis
E B Eschelbach
Virginia obituary for Ella Young in Stratford area
Obituary notices Ella Young of Stratford aged about years. Family notice mentions one brother and one sister.
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Aastra
Loung
Slatford
Clebly
Jeaven
Virginia Weddings Hear of Many Marriages in Oct Evening
The Virginia wedding notice lists multiple marriages across counties and towns. Couples include Miss Virginie B Burton and Mr William Scruggs of Fayette County, and Miss Felice Cox and Mr George Summers, with ceremonies conducted by local ministers. The notices name venues, parent age, and officiants, reflecting a bustling fall wedding season.
Alexandria School Board Considers Hours and Admissions
At the Alexandria regular meeting the school board discusses nonresident admission impact and refers the afternoon session hours to the studies committee. The board also authorizes minor repairs and approves coal and wood contracts for the year. Building lots in St Elmo and other properties are listed for sale or transfer.
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Post Bureau
King Street
Alexandria
Alexandria Rehnol Banna
O.R. Fatesaxva
By Jawa
Clerk Brow
Fannon
de ‘Wilton Altceton
F Street Nw
Law School
13Th St. Nw
Bold attack on girl on Beaumont Mountain in wild chase
A young girl Bliss Gracie Cook 15 was attacked by an unidentified black man while walking on Beaumont Mountain. He threw a heavy stone and lunged at her as she fled. A city posse with a bloodhound tracked the assailant into the mountains amid the search for the attacker. Separately a man entered George W Vanderbilt's Biltmore home and chloroformed the 14 year old daughter of Mr and Mrs D M Cauble.
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Bliss Gracie
Beaumont
George W. Vanderbilt
Biltmor
D M Cauble
Biltmore
Killed by Live Wire On Richmond and Chesapeake Bay Line
William J Fowler of Baltimore thirty two years old and married a Maeman on the Richmond and Chesapeake Bay Railway a Gould property in Virginia was killed while stringing wires. He came in contact with an asected currant and was almost instantly killed. His body became entangled in the wires and hung aloft before falling to the ground at 8 Brick road several miles from the city. Fowler was a prominent Odd Fellow member.
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William J Fowler
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Richmond and
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Cumberland Police veteran shot on Winnow Street
Cumberland Md August 3 Baker a Cumberland police veteran was shot near the canal wharf by William Burns a young man from Draper County Va Baker was wounded below the heart Burns was arrested in the station house after a scuffle in Hussy's saloon Balter, a bystander, aided by Humphrey Green, helped move Baker to the station as the crowd grew angry.
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Daniel for Presidency endorsed by Virginia leader
Richmond Va Oct 4 Senator John W Daniel of Lynchburg is urged as next President. J Taylor Ellyson Montenant governor and longtime Virginia Democratic chair endorses Daniel and predicts Southern leadership in the campaign. The move signals Virginia's delegation support if Daniel accepts.
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Lynchburs
United States
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Virginia
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Gubernatorial Candidate Attends County Fair Racing Events
Upper Marlboro October 3 Republican governor hopeful George E Gaither attended the fair and reception here. He met party leaders including Dr RS Hi president of the local Republican association and heard brief remarks from Gaither from the grandstand. The racing program featured two trotting and pacing events with purses and multiple heats.
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Washington Post
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RS Hi
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Fred Ba
Farran
Prarunt
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Hontephel di Baltmore
Redeiood
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Ingersoll
Bob R
Southern Mary Lant
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Dena
PAVLINIC DENIED NEW TRIAL IN WIFE MURDER CASE
Judge Blackstone of Elizabeth City County Circuit Court denied Julian Pavinic a new trial in the wife murder case. Convicted and sentenced to ten years in the penitentiary last Saturday, the defendant urged for hanging or release. Appeal to the Court of Appeals will proceed with insanity as his defense claim.
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WAR VETERANS HONORED AT P HILL CAMP MEETING
Special to The Washington Fox reports at the hall of P Hill Camp of Confederate Veterans crasses of honor were conferred on former Confederate advisers by the Daughters of the Confederacy. Mrs William Mahone presented the awards in a large gathering with patriotic songs and remarks by Rev Dr Fowler.
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Table Street Presbyterian Church
Fire threat at Charlottesville warehouse of Charles King & Son
A midnights blaze damaged the local branch warehouse of Charles King & Son of Alexandria. Fire reported on the first floor caused by a spark or buildup, with water and smoke damage likely to reach four thousand dollars. The building was insured.
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Poison court admits evidence in Rowland Strange trial
Raleigh Oct State gains crucial admission of testimony on alleged poisoning in the Rowland Strange murder case. Bookkeeper testified aconitine ordered from New York was delivered before Strange died, while hotel and railroad records show the couple’s movements. Defense seeks heart disease theory and attempts to limit witness testimony.
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Roads Reaching for Coal Synclat to West Virginia Rail Plan
An article analyzes New York Central and Coal and Coke interests planning railroad routes to access West Virginia coal. Two main alignments discussed: Morgantown to Rowland and a Monongahela river route to Peirmont, linking to Western Maryland and coal lines. The piece notes NY Central holds 76 percent of the syndicate’s stock and argues the deal advances coal development in the region.
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Tygart Valley
Gratton
Pelington
Roaring Creek
Coal Ang
Nurses Elect Officers At State Convention Meet
The Wasaiagyen one Staunton October 8 The state graduate nurses convention adjourned to day to meet next May in Danville. Elected president Miss Louloe Powell of Richmond first vice president Miss Elizabeth Moorman of Lynchburg second vice president Miss D D Moore of Staunton third vice president Miss Woodward of Danville corresponding secretary Miss Elizabeth Cox of Richmond recording secretary Miss Ruth Y Rav...
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Danville
Mies Louloe Powell
Richmond
Mies Elizabeth Moorman
Lynchburg
D D Moore
Miss Woodward
Nance Minor
Eiisebeth Cox
Ruth Y'Raveriaon
Honeymoon Ride Paid For Sparks Court Testimony
In Circuit Court No 2 Mrs Schnepfe testifies against her husband Johann Henry Schnepfe over a divorce petition. She describes cruel treatment and financial disputes during two years of marriage. The case arose from a two month wedding trip and alleges neglect and misused funds.
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Sehpepfe
Schneple
Atlante City
M J Court
Schnepfe
Embezzler Guilty in Elopement Money Case
Russell W. Perkins pleaded guilty to embezzling funds from A. J. Chewning Company to finance his elopement with Annie Brockesbrough. Sentenced to three years in the penitentiary, he fled on a boat to Savannah, Georgia after being released on bond and was later rearrested in South Carolina.
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Richmond
Russell W. Perkins
A. J. Chewning Company
Annie Brockesbrough
Washington
Savennah
Estamony Temkin
Ganz
Virginia
Savannah
South Carolin
Pennsylvania at Jamestown Exposition Opens
Wilkesharre officials and residents join Kun areda of Pennsylvanians for a Jamestown Exposition welcome as President Tucker hosts a dinner. The Wilestarre Day program is merged with tomorrow’s events led by Gov Stuart and other Pennsylvania officials.
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Mutilated body found in box near jamestown exposition grounds
Disjointed report describes a headless, dismembered body packed in a box discovered in a hut near woods at the Jamestown Exposition Grounds in Virginia. Investigators parse grim clues including two newspapers and a makeshift bed, while Norfolk County authorities pursue the case as a violent death. Also noted is the death of Miss Margaret Rawlings, twenty six, formerly of Dannonville, who died in Washington.
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Norfolk
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