Death in Chesapeake Linked to Wheel of Misery Letter Found Aboard Ship
N C Long of Chapel Hill known in Norfolk committed suicide by jumping from the steamer Georgia en route to Norfolk from Baltimore. Notes found in his bunk reveal he could not endure another attack of nerves and asked burial where body is found. His brother, Prof A W Long of Princeton, believes extensive health troubles and possible speculation contributed to the act.
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Washington Post
Norfolk
N. C
Minks
Long
Chapel Hill
Baltimore
Tom
N. C. Long
Morfolk
Virginia Beach
A. G. Spalding & Bros
A. W. Long
Princeton University
Philadelphia
Accident to Luttrell at Old Town Maryland
Special to The Washington est Winchester Virginia October 4 Intelligence reached here today of a serious accident to Oscar Luttrell of this county at Old Town Maryland yesterday. Luttrell a young white man was felling trees when his ax was jerked from his araspha the blade struck high in the right side inflicting a severe wound. Bleeding from the cut in his side the young man staggered from the spot only to be caught by a falling tree and pinned to the earth He was rescued with difficulty. It was found that one of his legs was broken in several places. He is now in a precarious condition.
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Washington
Winchester
Oscar Luttrell
Oldtown
Luttrell
Judge Moomaw Qualifies for Roanoke Circuit Post
Special to The Washington Post Radford Va Oct 4 Judge G B Moomaw of Hoanoke appointed by Gov Montague to fill the vacancy created by Judge Blair Salem qualified at Christiansburg yesterday and opened his first court Judge Cassell of Hast Radford who sought the post did not present endorsement letters to the governor and says he will wage his fight in the legislature in December
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Washington Post
Radford
G. B. Moomaw
Hoanoke
Montague
Blair
Salem
Christiansburg
Cassell
Old Grudge Ends In Shooting In Newport Virginia
Reports from Newport in Giles County describe a serious early morning shooting between J M Smith and his son Attee against Floyd Williams and his son Frank Williams. J M Smith is in critical condition and was transported to Roanoke for treatment. The incident stems from an old grudge.
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Washington Post
Richmond
Newport
Giles County
J. M. Smith
Attee
Floyd
Williams
Prank
J. M Smith
Roanoke
Williams Case Goes Over In Guilty Grand Frauds Trial
Special to The Greensboro News Oct 4 says the only pending case involves charges of defrauding the government out of thousands. Certificates claimed the wife of N Glenn Williams was ill but the district attorney pressed for the trial of Nick Williams Company and D E Kennedy. Williams counsel argued his absence would injure the corporation. Kennedy’s counsel said Williams’ testimony was essential. The judge postponed Williams’ trial but set the other case for 10 o’clock. The district attorney cited witnesses from Washington and seven states at heavy expense and noted a new bill found by the grand jury to be consolidated with a Charlotte bill. Defendants’ counsel opposed consolidation. the court allowed it. Also noted were jail sentences involving Sheriff Alspan, jailer Hanads, and Dorsett on counts including Ravileros related matters in their jails.
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N. Glenn Willams
Nick Williams Company
D. E. Kennedy
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Thie S Trentuously
Guage Boyd
Passengers All Injured In Monongahela Wreck Near Morgantown
Train No. 1 of the Fairmont Morgantown and Pittsburg line derailed ten miles south of Morgantown on the Monongahela river curve. About thirty passengers aboard, with numerous injuries including severe bruises and fractures. Emergency crews, including local physicians and surgeons, responded. no fatalities reported.
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Washington, Post
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W. Va
Fairmont
Pittsburg
Here
C. W. Dilenberger
Baltimore and Ohio Carpentera
Dunbar
Jim Burgess
Heachwood
Burns
Haselwood
J. D. Eltenberger
Carpenters
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H. BR. Schank
Carpenter
Swanson
Wiliati Watson
Crawford
Charles Cchiltran
Lemont
Ohio
George Pashairt
Valley Mines
Monongahela River
Piedmont Association Formed to Curb Fox Hunting Depredations
A new Piedmont Protective Association was organized at Rectortown Fauquier County to shield landowners from trespassers and fox hunters and to press enforcement of trespass laws. Officers include Bedford Glasscock president Charles A Rector vice president and Amos Payne Robert Fletcher and Z T Pierce secretaries, all prominent landowners.
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Washington Post
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Piedmont Protective Association
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Fauquier County
Bedford Glasscock
Upperville
Charles A. Rector
Amos Payne
Robert Fletcher
Z. T. Pierce
Upperville-Bettertown
Pauguier County
Rumor claims ECCBORN appointment and brigadier general talk
Washington Post reports a buzz over appointing a new postmaster to replace Joseph L. Cropper. J A porn was named as a possible appointee backed by 46th Republican faction. Col Lane Stern inspected Alexandria Light Infantry and addressed promotion speculation around Joseph E Willard. The Methodist Episcopal Church South Woman’s Foreign Missionary Society plans Winchester meeting. Funeral services held for James F in Alexandria with hospital reports noting eight months of activity.
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King Street
Alexandriny Va
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Internal Revenue
Virgina
Virginia Safe Deposit and Trust, Corporation
Republican
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Jo Lane Stern
Virginia ‘State Militia
Alexandri Light Infantry
Seventieth Regiment
Hayinter
Onder P Dr.ee D
Board of Seats
Nis Fey
Ersatea
Laborer Killed in Baltimore-Ohio Improvement Threats at Site
Italian laborer Catanane died at Little Monocacy bridge near Dickerson Station when a huge iron bucket lowered into a pit struck him. Fellow workers, angered by the accident, reportedly sought vengeance against the engineer who fled the scene. The engineer had been employed only a few days.
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Catanane
Baltimore - Ohio
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Governor Montague appoints delegates to interstate commerce convention
Governor Montague names delegates from Virginia to the interstate commerce law convention in Chicago October 26 and 27. Delegates include John T. Daniel Cape Charlevila district Margus Jones Newport News O Meredith Richmond J M Quick Jr Petersburg Julian Meade Danville Lutien Cowie Roanoke KR Blackford Lynchburg John Mr Johnson Alexandria Hightis trict Joseph L. Kelly Bristol E S Turner Frortt Royal Raleigh N C October 4 The annual W T U convention in North Carolina ends. Laura Winston Morgantown elected president Hilzgabeth Marsh Winston vice president N Otes Johnson High Point Serres ding secretary Mary taenh Mary Cartland Greenebors treasurer. Sophomore hazing expulsions continue at Agricultural and Mechanical College Raleigh confirms two more sophomores expelled for hazing with four total expulsions since term began.
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Chicago
John T. Daniel
Cape Charlevila
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Newport News
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Julian Meade
Danville
Lutien Cowie
Roanoke
KR. C. Blackford
Lynchburg
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John Mr. Johnson
Alexandrie
Joseph L. Kelly
Bristol
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Frortt Royal
Raleigh
N. C
Hazers
Washington
Agricultural and Mechanical College
Virginia obituaries and local notices from Suffolk and Bristol
Obituary notices report Theresa Cutenicdi dying at home near Carrsville aged 81, with survivor Joel Sagt Gutchina noted. Also Lelie Exton died in Behemina Michigan at 90 from pneumonia, sister to Rufus A. Ayers of Big Stone Gap. Additional notices cover Harrisonburg area deaths, Masons and Knights delegations leaving for Richmond, and a Fulton yard clerk death in a clipped Virginia edition.
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Lelie Exton
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Negro Surrenders at Amherst Court House
James Goldred, sought for assaulting Mrs Frank Brown in Amherst County, surrendered at police headquarters after escaping earlier. He is held behind the city jail barn pending preliminary hearing. Local officials prepared warrants and await court action as Amherst residents discuss the case.
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St Amherst
Toaires
Watson
Virginia court hears suit over husband debts
In Winchester a widow Mrs S M Riley sues Dirs Barbara A Solenberger and N W Golenberger in circuit court over debts contracted by her husband James R Riley. The case involves estate claims and compensation disputes linked to Solenberger’s landholdings and other assets. Evangelical Lutheran wedding announced for Belair area couples.
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Washington
Virginia
S. M. Riely
James.r. Riely
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Barbara A. Solenberger
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Solenberger
T. K
Bas
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Benson
In and Out of the Territory Sherman's Army Narrative
Fragmentary OCR notes describe a narrative on the conditions of inked or inkant participants traversed by Sherman's Army. Pathos and tragedy are noted as outcomes of the truthful narrative, contrasting screening and entertaining storytelling in the readers.
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Sherman
Cka
Yan
Callnd
Satereat Alt Teaders
Unclear medical report prompts inquiry in Baltimore
A fragmentary Washington Pay piece from Baltimore hints at a medical mystery involving Miss Louse Cole, eighteen, and relatives Joseph and Minnis Cala. Doctors have been called for consultation. after several examinations, physicians suspect no physical disorder though nervousness remains, and nourishment is failing.
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Washington
Baltimore
Oftan
Ben
Sasiné Nephew of Ex Senator Davie Mys
Fragmentary text mentions a young man linked to the Davie Mys family and a nephew figure. Details are unclear, with garbled segments about appearances or absence from a show's context and a speedy manner. No clear events, dates, or identifiable names beyond the ex Senator’s kin.
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Davie Mys
Maéx
Sérvel
Wes
Joseph Hart Wounded in Seaboard Attack A Mobile Family Pinpoints Suspect
In Raleigh New York a Seaboard attack left Joseph Hart severely wounded as investigators name John Findhe as a suspect. The incident draws attention to a Mobile family dispute and ongoing pursuit for justice.
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John Findhe
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Raleigh
Perham
Ceremony Recall at Ironton Ohio Event with Several Attendants
A fragmented report from Ironton Ohio details a late night ceremony connected to Mr and Mrs Manazaah Mine County. Mentions include K B Ryland operator and best man Gayle Ander. Names Fredericketuire Norfolk and L Berry appear amid garbled text about attendees and setup.
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Mine County
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Ryland
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Bisulo Campbell
L. Berry
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Ohio
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Virginia conference opens seventh session with Bishop presiding
The Virginia Conference of the Mt octet Episcopal Church opened its seventh session with Bishop Mees Goodgell delivering the opening address. Notable attendees included Rev. Ring and other church leaders. The event marked a formal start to regional ecclesiastical discussions.
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Local man found with clothes and papers after voyage
A readable fragment reports a man missing on a ferry trip last Thursday. Authorities believe the man may have ended his life, with Clarke stating he had been living in Newport and Norfolk and leaving a wife and children, while others seek more facts.
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Morton Boy Insect Parade Sparks Struggle At Broad Street Church
A young boy named Morton and his father P A Morton attempt to paint the Broad Street Church steeple but a swarm of bees disrupts the scene. The child climbs higher to avoid the insects, causing a tense moment as the father below looks on. The event ends with the boy and bees interrupting work and the pair reacting to the precarious situation.
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Lou
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Mac Morton
Himsef
Prohibition Regulation Drives Loudoun Petition Drive
Citizens in Loudoun County push for statewide or local prohibition of automobiles. Petitions seek signatures to lobby Virginia's next legislature to enact bans or place the issue under the board of supervisors. Several names appear among the signatories.
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Auburs
Lotthgan
Virginia
Youdoun County
Board of ‘Supervisors
Loudoun
Cotton Mills Union Reelects Duncan Then Resigns Presidency
Special to The Washington Post Union Mills in Washington D C Oct 4 reports a compromise at stockholders meeting re electing Col D Banean as president and Robertson as treasurer by by laws. The session reviewed an expert accountants report on the mill’s condition amid disputes over Duncan’s indebtedness. Officers named include E W Robertson president and treasurer and T C Duncan as chairman of directors.
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Union Mills
Washington Post
Union
D. C
D Banean
Robertsoni
National and Exchange«Bank
Comila
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E. W. Robertson
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New York
Wiliam Winchester
Baltimore
John A. Law
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Jimette Nicholson
Italian Steamship Citta di Palermo Rescued After Stranding
Rescue crew saved from peril near Diamond Shoals off Hatteras Light. Citta di Palermo grounded at night, resting in about thirteen feet of water but uninjured and to be floated if weather stays fair. Fire crew rescued by station at Hatteras and cared for.
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