Death on the Shoals as Saxon Barge Founders Near Gull Shoal
A schooner and barge, the Saxon, were lost near Gull Shoal ten miles north of Cape Hatteras in a fierce northerly gale. Capt Frank and two crewmen died. one man was rescued by life-savers. Lumber worth thousands washed ashore. wreckage and salvage prospects are dire. The Katahdin, bound from Georgetown to New York, was nearby when disaster struck.
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Washinston
Northera
Feant
Seamon
Gull Shoal
Came Hatteras
Cape Trenry
United States
Frank
Irkt
Hatteras
Hie
Mtlantle Chast Lumber Company
New Yori
Baltimore Welcomes Homecoming Week With Civic Events
Thousands of former Baltimoreans and others gather as the city kicks off a week of celebrations. A legion of activities includes church services, a large Druid Hill Park concert by German singing societies, a Pirates League parade, and a military ceremony with Gov Warfield and Mayor Mahoot. A regatta, power boat carnival, historical exercises in Annapolis, and an indoor athletic meet cap the week, while the auxiliary cruiser Prothe arrives with 400 seamen to join the festivities.
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Edwin Warfield
Mary i Ant
J Barry Mahoot
United States
Florida
Arkansas
Thriday
Anmapoli
Armory
Norfolk
Norfolk Navy Yard
Baltimore
Rail line suspends operations amid new rate laws
Special to the wasuvision reports the Virginia and Southwestern Railway halted service after June due to inadequate funds from Southern to support improvements. The Southern Railway cannot market its $30,000,000 bond issue at a reasonable rate, leading to cutbacks and abandonment of planned double tracking and new work across the system.
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Ashavine
Virginia and Southwestern Railway
T & Southern
Southern Railway
Ibbery Fulfills Dream on Train Theft in Ohio
Special to The Washington Fest reports Wolmar Sorokoumousky a San Antonio cotton buyer, traveling near Cincinnati Ohio en route to Washington, had $21 in cash and a wallet stolen from his baggage aboard a Baltimore and Ohio train. He telegraphed for funds to continue his journey.
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Cneingatl
Ohio
Texas
Wolmar Sorykoumousky
San Antonio
Sorokoumousky
Washington BC
Baltimore and
Poles
Woman ́s Burns Fatal After Kerosene Fire Accident
Elk Lick near Mejyershoe resident Mary Gilske aged twenty six died in a hospital after kerosene explosion while attempting to kindle a fire. Her two month old baby girl was at her side as she never regained consciousness. In a separate incident George Ingram, forty, drowned in the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal near Wades Wide Water two miles below Shepherdstown after slipping from a snow laden cart carrying lumber. His wife and several children survive.
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Washinston Poot Cumberland
Mary Gilske
Elk Lick
Mejyershoe
Meath
Wellington Post
Hagerstowh
George Ingram
Sharoxburg
Chesapeake and Ohio Canal
Wades Wide Water
Shepherdstown
Wreck Kills Express Messenger in Roanoke Area Collision
An eastbound coal train broke a track causing a westbound Norfolk and Western fast passenger train to side swipe near Montvale. Express Messenger Kavanaugh Urmbargat, 25, of Wytheville was killed, and five passengers including Mrs ZL Zeigler of St Louis were injured. Twenty two cars wrecked as relief officials examined the scene.
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Roanoke Va
Norfolk and ‘Western
Montvale
Kavanaugh Urmbargat
Wytheville Va
Mra ZL
Zeigler
St. Lows Monught Vy
Prasenger
Newpie
Stansbury Faces Council Over Jamestown Fire Vehicle Funds
The document reports friction between Daniel R Stansbury and council members over alleged inaccuracies in last Tuesday’s proceedings. It notes calls to publish the full recorded vote on a Relief Mook and Ladder Company appropriation and details debates to raise the truck company grant to 3 with a recorded vote.
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Washington Post Sureau
King Street
Daniel R Stansbury
Tia
Stansbury
Mook and Ladder Company
Couressmen Brill Birrell
Wilkes
Brisald
Williams
Willamas
Abler
Iemen
Comempany
Train Service Improves Between Strasburg and Junction
Baltimore and Ohio Railway plans with Southern for use of one short track, enabling direct passenger trains from Strasburg Junction to Strasburg a mile away. Service to begin tomorrow after years of passengers changing cars at Strasburg Junction. Accused liquor law violator Lieut Bettis and Officers arrest Jere Willa for alleged intoxication. hearing at Police Court today. Mrs McDermott dies at 30. funeral arrangements not yet set. Miss Edmonia Taliaferro's funeral to be held at 1 o'clock from 106 King Street. Rev Morton to conduct services. burial at Presbyterian Cemetery.
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Xely
Baltimore and Ohio Railroas Company
The
Southern
Strasburg Junction
Strasburg
Trasburs Junction
Baltmore
Ohio
Bettis
Beach
Ferguson
Garvey
Jere Willa
Misa Taliaferro
Edmonia Taliaferro
King Street
Willian J Morton
Christ Protestant Episcops Church
Presbyterian Cemetery
Lexington Fire Sweeps Town Business Section
The worst blaze in Lexington Virginia history struck the 5 Main street business area early this morning, causing about 6000 in direct losses with 3000 covered by insurance. Citizens rushed to aid as local firms Erin & Co and Miley & Son suffered heavy damage including a large photo collection. Firefighters and Virginia Military Institute cadets aided in fighting the flames.
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Peeler
Washington Post
Lexington
Main Street
Presbyterian Church
Erin & Coary
Miley & Son
Jeas
Jos
Harry
Rockbridge County News
Joss
Corps of Cadets
Virginia Military Institute
Hames
Campbell Slemp Dies in Virginia at 70
Big Stone Gap Virginia Oct 1 Congress man Campbell Slemp of the Ninth Virginia district died suddenly of angina at his home. He was 70, the sole Republican in Virginia’s delegation, and had health issues since March. Three candidates are named to seek his seat, including David Bailey, J G Neill, and Blemp’s successor potential. Slemp served as Confederate officer, later became a Republican, held Virginia legislature seats, and won several Congress terms. He married Nannie B Cawood in 1864 and left several children including C Boscom Stemp and William Stemp.
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Old Common
Congrera
Confederate Army
Democracy
Big Stone Gap
Campbell Stimp
Vic
Binia
Ola Dominion
White
Virginia
Xi Fe
Stemp
Internal Revenue
David Bailey
Brisiglend
J G Neill
Lee
Gol Blemp
Les County
Mfe
Emory and Henry College
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Slemp
Campbell Blemp
Twenty First Virgins
Ucket
William Wahone Vir
William F Rhea
JC Wysor
Slatieth
BP Bruce
Nannie B Cawood
Owsley County
Hie
C Boscom Stemp
William Stemp
Abingdon
Collector of Internal Revenue
Edmunds
Janie Stemp
Girl's Flight Sparks Court Action Over Missing Daughter
Father John A. Morris seeks court aid to locate Ming Angle Morris missing since a buggy ride with Frank Long a married man. The 18 year old left home after visiting a relative where she resisted restraint and then departed with Long who returned to Sugar Hollow alone. Ming left a note to her parents saying she was unhappy and would go away. Long is a reputed lumber businessman in the western county.
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Washington
Charlottesville
Ming Angle Morris
Barbouraville
John A. Morris
Long
Sugar Hollow
Caye
Ske
Long Beare
Crushed to Death by Auto Near Lyong Ohio
Arthur Onweter, merchant of Lyong, Ohio, was killed in a mid October auto accident while testing a new car east of the city. His wife and two children were present. the car ran into a ditch, overturned, and crushed him. Mrs Onweller and one child were seriously injured with internal injuries and a broken arm.
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Morend
Arthur Onweter
Lyong
Ohio
Onweter
Nim
Mitchell Has Appendicitis Announcement From Viners President
John Mitehall, president of the United Mine Workers of America, entered La Salle hospital yesterday with appendicitis. Report says he will not undergo surgery until conditions improve. The item urges Hood’s Pills as beneficial for convalescence and general recovery.
Obscure Arrivals and Names Listed by City and State
A long OCR fragment lists numerous personal names, spouses, and addresses grouped by city and state such as CHICAGO, BOSTON, NEW YORK, and PHILADELPHIA. The text reads like a social or marriage notice roundup with many individuals and households mentioned, often with spouses, sometimes including street or venue hints. It preserves a snapshot of a period paper’s names page without coherent narrative.
Manhattan Sees First Murder Free Day After 24 Hours
The New York city coroner’s office reported a rare period with no murders or self inflicted deaths for twenty four hours in Manhattan. No sudden or suspicious deaths were logged during the day and night, including Saturday evening, marking a notable lull in crime reporting compared with typical weekends.
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New York
Coroders
Manhattan
White
Corener
Torenty
Canal slide delays excavation in Panama cut region
A major slide at the south end of the Culebra Cut in Panama creates a setback to canal progress. About half a million cubic yards of dirt must be removed, with tracks likely out of service until the dry season. Two shovels were trapped but later freed. engineers favor careful removal over rapid work.
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Washington Por
Panama
Galveston
Culebra
Geain
Morlow
Slave traffic crackdown targets women and boys in bondage
Secretary of Commerce and Labor and Commissioner General Sargent coordinate with local police to dismantle slave trading rings in New York and other cities. Immigrant inspectors report large numbers of women and boys from Europe China and Japan exploited for immoral purposes. Investigations led by Archibiades Semnphle and Greek inspectors reveal convictions and impending raids on disorderly houses and padrontas with plans to deport those responsible and liberate victims.
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Secretary of Commerce and Labor
Sargent
Polo of
Tag Cities
New York
Oscar 8 Straus
Commerce
Love
Rank P
Honda
United States
France
China
Japan
Helen MC Bulis
Bis Island
Paris
Dla
Miss Bullesproson
Thant
Simus
Gtraus
Roally Onthe
Archibiades
Immigration Service
Seraphie
Boston
Philadelp
Chicago
Cites
Miss Evilis
Elis ‘Island
Straus
Bultis
Oldest Northwest woman celebrated birthday at party
Special to The Washingtons Tracy Ainn marks Oct 13 as the birthday of Hannan Goodrich the eldest woman in the Northwest. A large gathering of old residents attended. Goodrich, born in Kentucky, has lived in the Northwest nearly seventy five years and claims prophetic visions predicting Roosevelt’s repeated bid and defeat by Gryan and Mrs. Goodrich. She has been a widow over fifty years and for thirty years lived in a small cabin near the area. She remains of sound mind and body, maintaining her form and vigor.
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Tracy Ainn
Htre Hannan Goodrich
North
Goodrich
Roosevelt
Gryand Mra Goodrich
Kentucky
Northwest
Varea
Rev De Whilard Scott Resigns Pastorate
The Rev De Whilard Scott of Piedmont Church in Worcester Massachusetts has resigned after years of service. He says the pursuit of pleasure and personal leisure led him to leave active ministerial work, though his congregation was astounded by the decision. He plans to take time away and focus on golf.
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Perdal
Washington
Worcester
de Whilard Scott
Piedmont Church
Jim
Scott
Scotts
Sreregien Ve
United States Service
Condict
Movements of Ocean Steamers and Pension Inquiries
Disjointed notes describe ocean steamer movements from New York to Glasgow Bremen and other ports with scattered pension discussions. The document mixes ship itineraries and lengthy veteran pension inquiries, including eligibility, rates, and dependents, referencing acts from 1890 1907 and various wartime service details.
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Micomopia
Wonton
Movilla
Caledoxia
Rym
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aphs—Pansonie
New Yor
Gueenstowe
Umbria
Bovec
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Troth
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Tincoli
Mmm
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Wedusaday
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Ted
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Frank P. Milburn & CO
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Washington, DC
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