Death in Chesapeake Linked to Traveling Salesman Suicide
N C Long of Chapel Hill committed suicide by jumping overboard from the steamer Georgia en route to Norfolk from Baltimore. Letters found in his stateroom reveal a year of troubles and a plea to his brother not to bring him to Chapel Hill. Prof A W Long, of Princeton, suspects pressed health and speculation as factors.
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Accident to Luttrell in Maryland woods injures man
Special to The Washington est Winchester Va Oct 4 Intelligence reached here today of a serious accident to Oscar Luttrell of this county at Old Town Md yesterday. Luttrell a young white man was felling trees when his axe jerked from its handle. the blade struck high in the right side causing a severe wound. He staggered away but a falling tree pinned him to the ground. He was rescued with difficulty and found to have fractures in several places. He is in a precarious condition.
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JUDGE MOOMAW QUALIFIES FOR NEW CIRCUIT POST
Judge G B Moomaw of Roanoke, appointed by Gov Montague to fill the Salem circuit judgeship vacancy, qualified at Christiansburg and opened his first court. Judge Cassell of Hast Radford did not submit indorsements and plans to pursue the fight in the December legislature.
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Old Grudge Ends In Shooting At Newport
A serious shooting affray occurred early today in Newport Giles County between J M Smith and his son Attee against Floyd Williams and his son Frank. J M Smith is in critical condition and was taken to Roanoke for treatment. The clash stemmed from an old grudge.
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Williams Case Goes Over in Greensboro District Court
Special to The Greensboro News Oct 4 The Williams case centers on charges of defrauding the government of thousands in revenue. Williams president D E Kennedy and Nick Williams Company face trial with evidence held back for Williams absence. The district attorney notes witnesses from Washington and seven states. a new bill was found and consolidation sought.
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Passengers All Injured In Wreck Near Morgantown
Train No. 1 on the Fairmont Morgantown and Pittsburg division derailed ten miles south of Morgantown. About thirty passengers were aboard, with several seriously hurt including Dilenberger Burns, Eltenberger and others. The baggage car and two coaches slid down the river bank but no deaths reported. Local physicians and surgeons rushed to the scene.
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Landowners form Piedmont Protective Association near Rectortown
The Piedmont Protective Association is formed at Rectortown Fauquier County to guard large landowners from trespassers and fox hunters and to enforce laws against trespassing. Bedford Glasscock presides with Charles A Rector as vice president and Amos Payne Robert Fletcher and Z T Pierce as secretaries.
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Rumor on ECCBORN appointment and local posts in Virginia
Washington Post Bureau reports rumors of J A porn possibly securing the Alexandria postmaster job as federal patronage fights flare. Col Lane Stern inspected Alexandria Light Infantry and discussed the governor candidacy rumor while the Woman's Foreign Missionary Society opted to meet in Winchester next year. Funeral of James F. is noted with hospital report.
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Laborer Killed at Dickerson Texas? Little Monocacy Bridge Accident
Italian laborer Pistro Catanane died at the Little Monocacy bridge site on the Baltimore Ohio line near Dickerson Station when a heavy iron bucket slipped and struck him in the neck. Fellow workers, incensed, chased the engineer as he fled. the man had only been employed a few days on the project.
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Inter state commerce delegates named by Virginia governor
Governor Montague named delegates to the interstate commerce law convention to meet in Chicago on October 26 and 27. Listed are John T. Daniel Cape Charlevila district Margus Jones Newport News Second District O Meredith Richmond Third district J M Quick Jr Petersburg Fourth district Julian Meade Danville Fifth district Lutien Cowie Roanoke Sixth district KR Blackford Lynchburg Beveath District John Mr Johnson Alexandrie Hightis trict Joseph L. Kelly Bristol Ninth district E S Turner Front Royal Tenth District Raleigh NC October 4 The annual W U of North Carolina convention ended with Mrs Laura Winston Morgantown elected president and officers named. Sophomore hazing expulsions continue at North Carolina Agricultural and Mechanical College with two more dismissed for hazing bringing total expulsions to four.
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Lynchburg
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Alexandrie
Joseph L. Kelly
Bristol
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Virginia obituary notices from Suffolk Bristol and Harrisonburg
Obituary items report the death of Mrs Theresa Cutenicdi near Carrsriire Virginia at eighty one, noting a survivor Joel Sagt Gutchina. Also announced are Mrs Leslie Exton of Behemina Alberta aged ninety, sister of Rufus A Ayers former Virginia attorney general, and local deaths including Simon in Shepherdstown and Capt. a EK Gexd. Delegations from Masons and Knights of Pythias attend services as debris and wrecking notes appear from Fulton company yard.
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Negro Surrenders in Amherst Court House Case
James Wilson, a suspect in Amherst County assault case, surrendered at Amherst Court House after a warrant was issued for charges stemming from an attack on Mrs. Frank Browhin. He was found behind Amherst Jail, awaiting preliminary hearing as authorities plan next steps.
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Virginia widow sues insolvent husband’s estate in Winchester
In a notable Virginia case in Winchester Circuit Court Mrs S M Riley widow of James R Riley sues Barbara A Solenberger and N W Golenberger seeking debts contracted by the husband. The suit involves compensation claims and estate payments with Judge T K Harrison presiding. Also noted are social items from Belair Washington and Annapolis events including a wedding and plans for a trip to Atlantic City.
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In and Out of the Territory under Sherman’s Army
Fragmentary notes describe the conditions of inked inhabitants traversed by Sherman’s army. The narrative hints at pathos and tragedy, presenting a somber, truth grounded account framed in a screening that emphasizes painful outcomes and reader reflection.
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Disease mystery plagues Baltimore child case
In Baltimore on October 4 a medical puzzle arises as doctors report a girl named Louse Cole, aged eighteen, and Joseph Minnis Cala, under two, showing refusal to eat and rapid nourishment decline. Physicians from multiple consultations conclude a physical disorder is unlikely, noting nervousness as a possible factor while seeking an explanation for the sudden illness.
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Sassein’s Nephew in Unclear Detailing Leads to Mystery
Fragmentary notes recount a young man connected to a former senator and a family, with unclear timelines and missing details. The text references a show, a shave, and a disappearance, but key facts remain absent.
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Mobile family feud leaves Hart wounded
A terse report states Joseph Hart, aged about two, was wounded by John Findhe on the Seaboard Atlantic line near Raleigh. authorities describe the incident as a fatal attempt to harm, with the assailant identified as John Findhe.
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Nine ter of Mr and Mrs ceremony in Ironton Ohio
A fragmented account describes a wedding ceremony in Ironton Ohio with mentions of Mr and Mrs Manazaah Mine County and guests including L Berry and Gayle Ander. The garbled text references fraternal figures and a best man amid unclear venue and details.
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Virginia Episcopal Conference Opens Seventh Session
The Virginia conference of the Mt octet Episcopal Church began its seventh session with Bishop Mees Goodgell presiding. Opening remarks honored mission work and the elder clergy as participants gathered in Richmond.
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Unclear OCR fragment notes alleged suicide and missing items
Fragment describes suspicion of suicide after theft of clothes and papers. Mentions Clarke and Newport, Norfolk, with unclear reference to a wife and children.
Beating Insects Frighten Child at Broad Street Church
A fragmentary local item describes a child named Mac Morton facing a perilous moment near the Broad Street Church noted for his father J W Morton assisting P A with painting. The scene involves a sudden ascent and an encounter with insects causing alarm for onlookers.
Prohibition Regulation Fight Draws Loudoun County Support
Citizens in Loudoun County petition for state laws to ban automobile operation or widen local control. The drive, supported by many prominent residents, aims to place the issue before Virginia’s next legislature.
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Duncan Re-elected Chief at Union Mills Meeting
Special to The Washington Post Union Mills stockholders met amid a surprise compromise. Col D Banean was named president with immediate effect and Robertson named treasurer, under new by laws. The session focused on an expert accountants report into the mill’s finances and Duncan’s indebtedness.
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Rescue Strands Italian Steamship Citta di Palermo Off Hatteras
The Italian steamship Citta di Palermo ran aground at Diamond Shoals near Hatteras while en route from Norfolk to New Orleans. The vessel rests in thirteen feet of water but unharmed and likely to be floated if weather holds. Fire crew were rescued by the Nfe Savers from Hatteras station and cared for.
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