Independence Kickers Key to Economic Stability, A Navy Banquet
At the tenth annual State Bankers Association convention in Aardpalis Maryland delegates visited the Naval Academy on the Alvarado river gunboat. Secretary Bonaparte urged independent voters to punish dishonesty in high places to keep business stable and prosperous. Charles J Bonaparte and J Edward Simmons warned of the dangers of entrenched bosses and corruption across government, courts, and finance.
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J. Edward Simmons
Hig
Washington Post
Aardpalis
State Bankers’ Association
James H. Sands
Naval Academy
Academy
Severn River
Carvel Flats
Richard M Venable
Baltimore
Charles J Bonaparte
Navy
Bonaparte
Kickera
Meno
Bis
Falr
Warfield
Dean
John Gill
Association
Fourth National Bank
New York
Simmons
France
Far East
Whcn
Demonici
Djaide
Stainless
Private
Trust
Isurance Vlompany
Shaw Talks at Staunton and Charlottesville Rally
Secretary Shaw and Congressman Slemp spoke to about 900 at Staunton with Col C Bascom Slemp and U S Marshal Brown Allen present. Shaw’s Staunton remarks echoed prior Virginia stops as crowds cheered and Democrats listened as the campaign themes were laid out. Earlier in Charlottesville Shaw toured the University of Virginia grounds with President Alderman before heading to Staunton. Summers Addresses Pittsylvania Republicans at Elba with Moore and Moore planning further appearances in Cal lands and Dry Fork next week.
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Washington
Staunton
Leslie WW
Shaw
Campbell Slemp
Stonewall Brigade
Mr Shaw
Slemp
C. Bascom Slemp
United States
Brown Allen
Col Allen
Danville
Roanoke
Richmond
Virginia University
Washington Post
Charlottesville
Secretary of the Treasury
Lynchburg
University of Virginia
Alderman
Summers
Elba
Chatham
E. P. Summers
United States Internal Revenue
Virginia
Pittsylvania
Callands
Dry Fork
Thomas Lee Moore
Western District
Davis Still Missing in Homestead Mystery
Pittsburg reports no trace of Gassaway Davis son of J H Davis of Davis West Virginia since he vanished Sept 26 in Homestead He once served as a Senate page and later took the name Oliver Hall working as a locomotive fireman His relatives fear he sought a new life elsewhere and see no evidence of foul play
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Homestead
Washington Post
Pittsburg
Gassaway Davis
J. H. Davis
Davis
W. Va
Young Davis
Henry Gassaway Davis
Bevis
West Virginia
Oliver Hall
van Dyke
Hall
Indictment Challenge May Save Defendants in Virginia Case
Richmond judges consider demurring to indictments over election law titles as defense lawyers argue constitutional flaws. If successful, most defendants may be freed, with Manning and Williams facing only the Barksdale law prosecutions. Maryland Court proceedings and a Masonic temple cornerstone event in Warsaw, Virginia are also noted.
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Virginia
Richmond
Washington Post
H. M. Smith
Corporation Court
Barksdale
Chris Manning
A. B. Wiliams
Culberson, Wise
Smith
Richardson
Culberson, Beverage
Percival
Wise
Williams and Manning
Richmond Man Dies After Found Near Railroad Tracks
Wythe Blakey of Richmond was found unconscious beside Pennsylvania Railroad tracks near Springfield Maryland early yesterday. He died at Emergency Hospital from a fractured skull and internal hemorrhages after being moved to the city. Police identified him last night. his wife resides in New York. His father G H Blakey will arrange the burial in Washington.
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Wythe Blakey
Richmond
Springfield
Nevitt
Washington
Oct
G. H. Blakey
New York
Edst
Marshall Street
Marshal Street
Blakey
Itagon
Consolidation plan eyed for UVA and Medical College
Charlottesville Va Oct 6 The University of Virginia board of visitors meets tomorrow at 2 PM to elect a successor to Dr A H Buck Master professor of gynecology and surgery who resigned last June with effect November 15 A report says Dr George Ben Johnston of Medical College of Virginia is likely to be considered for the surgery chair A committee from the Medical College of Virginia will present a proposition to merge UVA medical department with MCV under a plan placing first to third years in Charlottesville and the fourth year in Richmond
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Virginia Medical School
University of Virginia
Washington Post
Charlottesville
A. H. Buckmaster
George Ben Johnston
Medical College of Virginia
Richmond
Johnston
Alkerman
Medical Department
Van de Vyver not to leave as bishop denies report
The Catholic Bishop of Richmond said he has heard nothing from Rome about being named Archbishop of New Orleans and plans to remain in Richmond. The morning also notes Dr Joseph Magri’s return from Europe with improvements, and other Virginia notices including charter grants and local officials changes.
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Richmond
Washington Post
Gat
Richmon
van de Vyer
Rome
Mer. Chappelle
New Orleans
Joseph Magri
Boston
Virginia Weddings at Rephing Bridge County Honor Troth
Virginia wedding notes from Lexington report multiple ceremonies. Wahteta Rebecca Berry wed Samuel T. Smith at the bride’s home with Trinity Methodist pastor officiating. Attendants include Percy Berry and two sisters. Additional ceremonies include Florence Permelia Miller marrying Howard Russell Martinson and James P. Murray wedding Julie Boone with local clergymen presiding. The notices place ceremonies in Rockbridge and surrounding counties and indicate upcoming home plans in Covington and Roanoke.
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Lexington
Rephing
Hockbridge County
Wahteta Rebecca Berry
J. W. Berry
Samuel T. Smith
Richmond
Noom
J. Olta Huott
Trinity Methodist Church
A. H. Hamilton
Montt' Carmel Presbyterian Church
Steeles Tavern
Percy Berry
Raphine
Walter
Walter Harris
Boottewood
Nisternam
Missea Beasie
Mabel Berry
Florence Permelia Miller
J. P. Miller
Rockbridge County
Howard Russell Martinson
Anthony Afertin
Longwood
W. E. Anderson
Nettie Miller
Emmett Swarts
Tillian Martin
Newell Ewarts
Covington
Roanoke
James P. Murray
Misa Julie Boone
Ufebt
H. M. Canter
Burglars Blow Safe. Fight Watchman at Pennsylvanians Station
Five burglars blew the safe with nitroglycerin at Havre de Grace Maryland early this morning in the Pennsylvanians Railroad Station. They wrecked the office and fled after a pistol duel with Watchman Milton Baldwin in which one robber was shot. The band escaped with no loot beyond a small amount from the money box. Baldwin fired ten shots and one bullet wounded a robber who dropped the box and cried out. The attackers entered via the women’s waiting room door and spread coal on the office floor.
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Washington Post
Havre de Grace
Milton Baldwin
Baldwin
Student's Back Broken In Hampden-Sydney Practice
Special to The Washington Post Farmville Virginia October 5 third year Hampden-Sidney College student H C Montgomery likely fatally injured in a football practice. He suffered back and spine injuries during trimming for the matchup with Virginia Military Institute in Lexington next Saturday. Montgomery is from Montgomery Virginia and highly regarded at the college.
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Farmville
H. C. Montgomery
Hampden-Sidney College
Virginia Military Institute
Lexington
Montgomery
W. Vac
Norfolk Magistrate Faces Extortion Charge Over Bail Bond Fee
Magistrate John J. Blick was arrested on a charge of extortion for allegedly withdrawing a warrant upon a five dollar payment. Witness Frank Keeling told the grand jury that Blick received a letter saying Singleton had sworn out a warrant and urged payment to avoid arrest. Singleton later had warrants withdrawn upon request, prompting a city council inquiry planned for next Tuesday if not resolved in police court. Blick posted bond and was released pending further proceedings.
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Washington Post
Norfolk
John J. Blick
Bruce Simmons
Buck
Frank Singleton
Frank Keeling
Justice Blick
Singleton
Bleck
Belle Singleton
Mr. Keeling
Liabilities Of Five Million Hit By Mills Reorganization
Union and Buffalo Cotton Mills directors, after a full day session, considered liquidating about 35 million in liabilities tied to the two corporations with plants valued at 3.5 million. An executive committee led by E. W. Robertson will decide steps and meet soon to announce definite plans. Other items note Rosa Gary named sponsor and Bessie Lamb maid of honor for Petersburg reunion, three prisoners escaping from New Martinsville jail, Crosses of Honor presented to survivors of the Thirteenth Virginia Regiment, and the Italian steamer Citta di Palermo being refloated off Diamond Shoals with no evident injuries.
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Union and
Buffalo Cotton Mills
Union
H. C. Fieitman
New York
William Winchester
Baltmore
John A. Law
Spartanburg
BE. W. Robertson
Washington Post
Richmond
E. D. Trinkle
Bons of Veterans of Virginia
Rosa Gary
R. A. Gary
Gwathney
Bessie Lamb
Congressman Lamb
Petersburg
Norfolk
Infant Choked to Death in Chuckatuck Va
The fifteen months old infant of Mr and Mrs Richard Batton of Chuckatuck Va choked on a piece of apple this afternoon and died before a doctor arrived. The tragedy occurred in Buffolk and authorities reported the accident to local officials. The bereaved family awaits funeral arrangements and a full inquiry.
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Washington Post
Buffolk
Richard Batton
Chuckatuck
Shields Denies Guilt in Outrage Charge Case
Mrs. Etta G. Shields was arrested on the double charge of disorderly conduct and intoxication in Alexandria. She called the arrest a high handed outrage and threatened damages against Policeman Nicholson, claiming she would have his scalp. She mentioned a wheel failure during a buggy ride with a visiting woman from Washington. She later paid $5 to secure appearance in court and left the station in tears along with her friend. She denied intoxication and offered to walk a railing to prove steadiness.
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Washington Post Bureau
King Street
Alexandria
Etta G. Shields
Nicholson
Shields
Webster
Craddock Heights
Alexandria County
Washington
Braddock Heights
Guardian
Virginia Safe Deposit and Trust Corporation
Leo P. Harlow
Margaret M. Germond
Opera House
Grace Wipiscopal Church Organ Fund
William M. Smith
J. E. Dodd
Hayfield
Fairfax County
Emma Forrest
Willian M. Raynor
Methodist Episcopal
J. P. Stump
Leesburg
To-Morow
William R. Purvis
Alexandria Hospital
Omer
Potomac
L. C. Barley
Shooters Hill
Brengle Bond Case Decided by Chief Justice McSherry
Chief Justice James McSherry issues a decision in the Brengle bond case stating the lack of strength in the defense that the $6,200 in bonds were given to Joshua J. Dill by David M. Brengle and orders Dill to turn the bonds over to the Brengle estate executors. The case, one of Frederick County’s most sensational, centers on alleged fraud by Dill while acting as Brengle’s confidential agent. In Rockville, Upton Baker Burroughs wed Miss Mamie Trunnell, a Colesville area couple, at the Baptist church parsonage with Rev. Thomas H. Campbell officiating.
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McSherry
Washington Post
Frederick
James McSherry
Brengle
Joshua J. Dill
David M. Brengle
Dill
Frederick County
Rockville
Upton Baker Burroughs
Mamie Trunnell
Colesville
Virginia Obituary Roundup From Fredericksburg to Roanoke
A string of obituaries from Virginia towns notes the deaths of Mrs Frank near Brooke Stafford County aged twenty two, Richard Thomas McCenn a Woolmen member aged, Elizabeth Epes widow of Prince George County died City Point aged seventy three, Lucy Barman Roanoke aged, Mrs James B Prentin Petersburg, A J Miley Lexington aged sixty eight, Thomas P Williams Roanoke Cambria aged sixty three, and Maj Robert Stiles Bon Air Richmond a noted soldier lawyer and author. Survived by spouses and multiple children in several cases. Military service and notable careers highlighted for several individuals.
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Fredericksburg
Frank
Brooke
Stafford County
Peter Street
Patersburg
Richard Thomas McCenn
Order of the Woolmen of the Wort
Peteraburg
Petersburg
James B. Prentin
Lexington
A. J. Miley
Kerr's Creek
Ebenezer Associated Reformed Presbyterian Church
Mily
Miley
Spring Hill Rifles
Augusta County
Roanoke
Oct
Thomas P. Williams
Cambria
Twenty-eighth Virginia
Pickett
Norfolk and Western
Hawaii
Richmond
Robert Stiles
Bon Air
Atiles
Tele
Sillea
Virginia Ber
Hampton Roads Railway Bought By Bondholders
Norfolk representative Eforace A. Dean, for the protective committee of Philadelphia bondholders, bought the Hampton Roads Railway and Electric Company property at auction in Hampton Virginia. The bid was $250,000 with $152,000 paid in receivers certificates and the rest in cash. Liens to be determined by the court and sale awaits Judge Waddill's confirmation.
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Norfolk
Eforace A. Dean
Philadelphia
Hampton Roads Railway and Electric Company
Waddill
Hampton
Appeals for Education Aid at West Virginia Conference
The West Virginia Methodist Conference in Morgantown focused on church education. Presidents Welch and Wier urged financial help for Buckhannon’s damaged seminary, with Wier hinting at potential gifts from Rockefeller and Carnegie.
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West Virginia Methodist Conference
Washington Post
Morgantown
W. Va
Methodist Conference
Herbert Welch
Ohio Wesleyan University
John Wier
West Virginia Conference Seminary
Buckhannon
Wier
John D. Rockefeller
Andrew Carnegie
Freedmen’s Aid and
Southern Educational Society
Dr. McMahon
Cincinnati
S. T. Westhofer
J. M. Grimes
R. W. Armstrong
West Virginia University
William Love
K. Arbuthnot
J. M. Buckley
The
New York Christian Advocate
W. L. Kelly
Methodist Review
M. M. Zarnie
Western Christian Advocate
George P. Means
A. J. Clark
Washington Churches Report At Mission Conference
Special to The Washington Pest from Hagerstown Maryland notes results of the Christian Missionary Conference with Washington District membership at 5 076 additions 664 and contributions totaling 45 902 09 The district churches list Whitney Avenue Thirty fourth Street Fifteenth Street H Street Ninth Street and others with respective adds and contributions Rev Claude C Jones reports on the National Disciple Convention in San Francisco noting 1 288 000 Disciple members nationwide 1 017 Disciple students studying for the ministry and 99 323 08 raised for American Missionary church extension plus 50
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Washington
Hagerstown
Fifteenth Street Church
H Street
Ninth Street Church
Claude C. Jones
Washington, DC
San Francisco
Confesses to Blackmail in West Virginia Farm Case
Special to The Washington Port Fairmont West Virginia October 6 Charles Jones was sentenced to one year in jail with hard labor and fined $500 after confessing to attempting to extort $500 from John Mason, an elderly farmer, by delivering a threatening note. Dogs tracked the crime to Jones after a terror-stricken Mason found the note on his gate. Judge Mason lamented not being able to impose a harsher sentence.
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West Virginia
Washington
Fairmont
Charles Jones
John Mason
Mason
Jones
Tobacco growers unite to push Maryland tobacco prices
About fifty growers from Prince George, St. Mary, Calvert, Anne Arundel, and Charles counties formed a temporary Maryland tobacco organization at the Maryland Agricultural College to extend markets and raise prices. State Senator Louis McKim Griffith was elected chairman and a meeting is set for October 20 at Upper Marlboro to establish a permanent body. The group claims Maryland tobacco this year cost more to produce and market than it earned.
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Washington Post
College Park
Prince George
St. Mary
Calvert
Anne Arundel
Charles Counties
Maryland Agricultural College
Maryland
Louis McKim Griffith
Calvert County
Upper Marlboro
Prince George County
Races at Lynchburg Interstate Fair Draw Crowd
Lynchburg Virginia October 5 More than 2000 people attended the Interstate Fair with a lively racing program. Fast times posted in pace trot and running events with purses up to 162 dollars. Awards announced at the Lynchburg horse show with multiple winners in harness saddle and hunter classes. A Durham street car conductor was charged with stealing an overcoat and a 3600 dollar package from a Raleigh-Greensboro traveler.
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Washington Post
Lynchburg
Fleety J
Neila J. Siderone
Maid Adams
Black Cat
Dearolean
Cabin Boy
Sylvan Bell
Don Liggan
Hest
Liga Woodlands
Callendula
Moving Pictures
David Dunlop
Petersburg
Greenaboro
N. C
David Wilibergon
Durham
Im Taik
Joseph Selber
Goldsboro
Raleigh
Curfew Law for Hagerstown Makes City First in Md
Hagerstown Maryland on October 6 night Mayor Abraham OC Strife signed the curfew ordinance making the city the first in Maryland to bar children from the streets after dark. Also an unrelated health ad notes baldness is caused by a minute germ and promotes Newbro's Herpicide with agents Edward Stevens and Phillip G Affleck advertising samples.
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Hagerstown
Abraham OC
Maryland
Brace
Newbro
Herpicide Co
Detroit
Mich
Edward Stevens
9Th St
Pa. Ave
Phillip G. Affleck
Pe. Ave
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Lowney
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North American Annuity Company, Incorporated
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H. C. Lewis
Washington, D. C
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Frank Cunningham
Grica Commandery
Warrenton
Thomas Meredith
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Charlea Harrigan
Roy Zook
Tony the
Tumbler
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Orange
United Daughters of the Confederacy of Orange
George 8. Shackelford
Katherine Scott
Gordonsville
Citta di Palermo
Munyon
Alexandria News
A. B. Burroughs
Miss Mamie ‘Tronzell
Hampton Roads Line
Operty
Philadelphia Bondholders
Ases Financial Aid
Massachusetts Avenue
Washington Churches
Christian Missionary Conference
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Specia
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Frank A. Spencer
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Washington Fast
Democratic State Central Committee
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Bristol
Willie Jeter
Thomas A. Jeter
C. G. Goul
Parson Burroughs
Heurich Brewing Co
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Maerzen
Senate
West
Peete Debeted
Everte
Fife and A Half
Cool Gardie
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Doctor Reid
A. Randolph Howard
King of Hearts
Mra
Allen Potts
Cobham
Dr. C. Shirley Carter
Brilliant
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Bohemian
J. M. B. Lewis
Beau Brummer
H. M Sackett
Irene
D. A. Langhorne
F Petersburg
Ae Egg the
Bradfield Regulator Co
Atlanta, Ga
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Hudson Street
N. Ye
Samme Wuarenty
Cook Remedy Co
Masons Temple
Chicago
Keeley Institute & Mlerth
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