Divorces and Dues Stir at Episcopal General Convention
The second day of the Protestant Episcopal Church general convention saw progress in organization and widespread appeals. Notable actions included a $222,353 thank offering by the Woman's Auxiliary, calls for aid to build churches, and petitions from Springfield and Brazil. dignitaries from London and other cities were welcomed while committees addressed missions and relief funds.
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Lord Bishop Again Winner In Tennis Match Report
The Bishop of Tonton dominated the day at The Washington Fest, delivering an excellent speech and then partnering with Jom Coke Jr of Richmond to defeat Christophercon and Anderson 8 to 0. The bishop and Christophergon then beat Wy Lake 6 to 3, with the first set a love game lasting eighteen points as the bishop’s team claimed victory.
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Would Draw Cohorl Line At Episcopal Convention
Pennsylvania delegation opens the Episcopal convention with a memorial seeking segregation of white and Negro churches in Pennsylvania and the appointment of a Negro bishop. Bishop Robert A Gibson and Southern church leaders oppose expanding colored bishops, favoring either full separation or supervision by bishops, the latter seen as preferable.
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Increase in local travel under new two cent rate
Virgin Virginia division sees higher local travel after a two cent passenger rate goes into effect. The three day period shows a rise, with the Virginia and Southwestern Railway needing to add an extra coach on its division. The new rate affects only intra state tickets, not interstate journeys.
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Maryland Senate Candidates Meet for 4 Percent Rule
Maryland aspirants for the United States Senate meet to set a rule limiting campaigns. The group agreed that if any candidate secures 4 percent of the popular vote or a majority of Democratic legislators, no others will be allotted the nomination. Several figures attended, including Gov Wardeld and Senator Whyte, with some absentees noted.
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Express Thief Sentenced in Richmond District Court
Spsetal to Tha 'we sangxom eo Richmond ya Ort 3-G N Shumate of Siaumren accused of stealing rail nble packages from the Adama Express Company was today convicted and sentenced to a year in the city jail. This marks the third man to be convicted on this charge while two others pleaded guilty for lighter terms. Other similar cases await court disposition.
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Young woman injured in railroad accident aftermath near Brucetown
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 og the Cumberland Valley Railroad to r 'he horns driven by Miss Busey and her mother Mrs Lavinia Busey, took [fright at a tuin and ran away' The pugey was upset and both women were [thrown pet 'The daughter was thrown on her feud and was unconsolous for rhal hours Mrs Biney escaped with Piner ingenes .The lagey vas demol shed Col David B Peck Weds Special 10 Tye Washington Pvt. Frederick M& Oct 3-Col David B Peck of Washington and Miss Margaret %. Clingan daughter of Louis Clingan of Frederick were mertied here this afternoon by Rev Dr E B Eschelbach
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Tye
Washington
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Margaret
Clingan
Louis
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Obituary: Ella Young Rites Held in Slatford
Virginia obituary notes Ella Young, aged around years, with family mourners Basile, Jeaven, and a sister and brother identified. The fragmentary report cites a wake at GQ Loung in Slatford and mentions other relatives.
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Jeaven
Virginia Weddings Amid Local Presbyterian Ties
A flurry of early fall weddings in Virginia linked to Leesburg and nearby towns. Notable pairs include B Buvaie and M Virginie, with connections to Rev JH Light and the Leesburg area, and others tied to local families from Fayette County and Loudoun. The ceremonies took place at churches around Leesburg and nearby communities, with receptions planned near the bridal homes and at church venues.
See King Street School Board Discusses Hours and Contracts
At Alexandria regular meeting the Board referred a proposal to modify the afternoon session hours to the committee on studies. It approved minor repairs to school furnishings and opened bids for fuel. Coal was awarded to Fannon and wood to Wilton Altcezon. Several building lots were sold or planned in St Elmo, Del Ray, and Wash Alexandria County. A divorce decree and guardian appointment were noted, and Mary Murtaugh and Charles Power wed at St Marys Church. A lunacy case, Andrew Whitmall, prompted a forthcoming examination by a commission.
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Weds Water Company
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Alexandra Water Company
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Niagara Park
Buffalo
Bold Attack On Girl Shocks Beaumont Mountain Area
A 15 year old girl Bliss Gracie Cook was ambushed on Beaumont Mountain by an unidentified Black man who threw a stone and lunged from bushes as she fled in terror. A posse and city bloodhound pursued the assailant into the mountains. Separately, police searched for an unidentified man who entered the Vanderbilt estate at Biltmore and chloroformed the Cauble’s 14 year old daughter.
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KILLED BY LIVE WIRE NEAR RICHMOND RAILWAY
William J Fowler a 32 year old Baltimore man and married, connected with the Richmond and Chesapeake Bay Railway, was killed when he contacted a live wire along the Gould interests line in Virginia. His body became entangled and hung in the wires before dropping to the ground. The accident occurred on Brick Road several miles from the city. Fowler was a prominent member of the Odd Fellows.
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Shot Making Arrest Near Cumberland Canal Wharf
Cumberland Md August 3 Baker a Cumberland police veteran was shot on Winnow street near the canal wharf by William Burns a young man from Virginia. Burns fled the scene as Baker lay wounded below the heart. Balter, who attempted to arrest Burns for disorderly conduct, was also struck and later bound. Humphrey Green aided in the struggle as officers chased Burns.
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Daniel for Presidency endorsed by Virginia leader
Richmond Oct 4 Senator John W Daniel of Lynchburg is urged for the presidency by J Taylor Ellyson Montenant governor of Virginia and longtime chairman of the State central Democratic committee. The endorsement signals Virginia’s likely support and boosts Daniel’s chances if he accepts the honor.
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Gubernatorial Candidate Delivers Address at Fair Day
Upper Marlboro Oct 3 Republican governor candidate George E Gaither attended the fair day events at the Southern Mara and Far Association grounds. Fred Baer attorney general candidate and other Republicans joined, with Gaither delivering a brief address. The program featured two trotting and pacing races, including a 238 trot and a 2 mile pace, held under purse events with several horses and drivers listed.
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PAVLINIC DENIED NEW TRIAL IN MURDER CASE
Judge Blackstone in Elizabeth City County refused Julian Pavlinec a new trial in the wife murder case. Pavlinec, sentenced to ten years, urged for hanging or release as attorneys argued the judge’s bench conduct. The case proceeds to the Court of Appeals with insanity cited as Pavlinec’s defense.
WAR VETERANS HONORED AT CONFERENCE OF CONFEDERATE VETERANS
At the hall of P Hill Camp of Confederate Veterans the Daughters of the Confederacy conferred honors on former Confederate advisers. The ceremony was led by Mrs William Mahone, with Rev Dr Fowler delivering an address and patriotic songs sung by attendees.
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Fire Nearly Destroys Charlottesville Warehouse
Fur Special to The Watauigvesm. Charlottesville Va Oct 2 Local branch warehouse of Charles King & Son of Alexandria wholesale crocera nearly wiped out by fire last night. Flames found on the first floor shortly before midnight and fought for about five minutes. Loss by water and smoke seen as heavy. total damage likely around 2000 dollars. Building insured.
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Poison court record in Rowland Strange trial
Testimony shows a drug clerk sent acetone based poison for Dr Rowland and that records show delivery days before Charles Strange died. Witnesses describe Strange’s symptoms and a Norfolk hotel register lists the couple as Dr and Mrs Rowland. Defense counters heart disease claim while prosecutors press for toxin links amid mixed medical opinions.
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Roads Reaching for Coal in Western Virginia Rail Plan
Synclat to Tha wameron rut Baltimore Md Get d Spensl cor reahondence from Cherleston Va it Yhia weelsa Issue of the Manufacturers Record illustrates the planning of rail road systems to get in close touch with The great coal resources of the country The deal just consummated between the New York Central and the Coal and Coalroads whic on the surface is a mere brafle arrangement is regarded as an ed vanced step toward the development of vast coal properties in West Virginia The New York Central owns 75 per cent of the stock of a syndicate which has large coal holdings in Gilmer Upshur Monongahata and other counties and this Coal and Coke people over 00000 acres of coal In practice a solid body went the Line of that road Two plans have been discussed Here one is for the Pittsburg and Lake Erie Railroad a New York Central line to Morgantown and thence to Rowlesburg over the Morgantown and Ellinwood already completed to that point from there building a mine to Porters? sons to connect with the Western Maryland over which It would go into Ethine to connect with the Coal and Coke The other plan to be followed out is to build from Morgantown up the Monongahela River to Piedmont and from there up the Tygart Valley through Grafton to Pelington at the faster point it would connect with the Roaring Creek Road and by way of that with the Coal and Coke
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Nurses Elect Officers In State Convention Adjourns
Special to The Washington one Staunton Oct 8 The State graduate nurses convention adjourned today to meet next May in Danville They elected Miss Louloe Powell of Richmond president Miss Elizabeth Moorman of Lynchburg first vice president Miss D D Moore of Staunton second vice president Miss Woodward of Danville third vice president Miss Nan ce Minor of Richmond corresponding secretary Miss Elisabeth Cox of Richmond recording secretary and Miss Ruth Raverington of Richmond treasurer
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Honeymoon lodging dispute sparks bitter alimony case
In Circuit Court No 2 today Caroline Schnepfe testified against her husband Jane Henry Schnepfe in a partial divorce petition. She described spending on their wedding trip and money quarrels, alleging cruel treatment and urging dismissal of the complaint after an Atlantic City wedding two months earlier.
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Embezzler sentenced after elopement plan collapse
Russell W. Perkins pleaded guilty to embezzlement from A. J Chewning Company and received a three year penitentiary term. He ran funds to finance his elopement with Annie Brockesbrough in Washington. The couple traveled to Savannah, Ga after marrying, and Perkins was arrested while leaving the boat. He was released on bail but jumped bond and was recaptured in South Carolina.
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Pennsylvania at Jamestown Exposition Opens With Pennsylvanians Arriving
Wilkesharre officials and residents gather as Kun areda of Pennsylvanians arrive for the Jamestown Exposition. President Tucker hosts dinner for guests. The Wilestarre Day program is merged with tomorrow’s events. The Pennsylvania State Day celebration will be held tomorrow with Gov Stuart and other state officials central to the program.
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Mutilated body mystery near Jamestown Exposition Grounds
A headless dismembered body was found packed in a box near a hut built of sticks in thick woods close to the Exposition Grounds in Jamestown. Described objects include two newspapers a chair and planks. Norfolk County authorities pursue the case as Miss Margaret Rawlings dies in Washington aged twenty three formerly of Dannonville and Clarksburg areas.
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