Yorktown Anniversary Events Details Slurry of Plans
Yorktown Va Oct 18 The 128th anniversary of Cornwallis surrender to Gen George Washington is marked by Thomas Nelson day events. The Nelson descendants and Yorktown Historical Society discuss preserving flag memories and the old Nelson route. A monument to Nathaniel Bacon is reported found as historians plan ceremonies. Hampton Moore to speak on waterways issues tied to the peninsula.
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Georgetown Prep Football Practice Ahead of North Carolina Game
Georgetown football held signal practice on the varsity field after a tough loss to Richmond College. Key players McNab and Capt Stuart suffered serious injuries and may miss practice. McQuail returned from injury to bolster the squad as the team eyes the North Carolina clash Saturday.
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Maryland Obituary Fragments Show Local Figures Loss
Fragmented obituary text notes deaths from cancer, pneumonia, and a stroke. Mentions a Frederick farmer, a blacksmith, a United States gauger, and a coroner’s ruling of natural causes. Also references a Washington City Steels League meeting to elect officers and plan the coming year’s schedule.
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Randolph-Macon Academy Beaten in One sided Contested Match
In Woodstock Virginia Massanutten Academy defeated Randolph Macon Academy of Front Royal 17 to 0. The game featured two forward passes for scores and a rushing TD. Referee Stickley umpire Bench Trotter and Newman officiated amid a rough contest with players from both sides.
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Woodberry Forest shuts out Jefferson School in rout at Woodberry
Special to The Washington Cn: Woodberry Forest, Virginia, defeated Jefferson School Lhin 30 to 0 in an afternoon game. Woodberry players Farri and Hyslop stood out, while Wood and Dovel starred for Jefferson School.
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The Widows Might at Columbia Theatre with Lillian Russell
Luminous Lillian Russell stars in Hamund Day’s The Widow’s Might at Columbia Theatre with a large cast including Roseelle, J Joseph Turkey and Wall Street themes. The plot follows a penniless widow and four suitors amid melodrama, theft and eavesdropping, with strong musical numbers and elaborate stage settings.
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Axis Finishes Third in Washington Race At Gentlemens Park
Axis, a Cull brother from Falls Mannelia, finished third in a five entry pace at Washington's Gentlemens Driving Park amid a hot heat. Charley Mott plans to start Russell G in a strong 217 trot field with seventeen nominations and top entries including Whiteline.
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Alleged Ringer Found In Horse Campaigning Under False Identity
A claim surfaces that the horse known as Simble Mold is actually Mary Laidley, identified in Tulsa by officials of the American Trotting Association. The horse, once owned by A D Simons of Fairmont, had been competing under an assumed name at Sebattuck Park last season, amassing winnings in slow races. The association will pursue the matter.
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Dr Miles' Anti-Pain Pills Relieve Years of Headache
Mrs Louise Lewellyn of Powell South Dakota reports chronic sick headaches plagued her for years. After her son urged use of Dr Miles' Anti-Pain Pills during an attack she found speedy relief as nerval agitation at the brain base eased. The ad claims the pills soothe brain nerves and remove pain with a money back guarantee if not satisfied.
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Martinsburg High School Triumph Over Washington Area Rivals
Martinsburg High School outplayed Bpecal in Hagerstown as Washington Post reports a decisive 6 to 0 score. The focal team dominated nearly every quarter with standout plays from Touchdowne Jane Cusowa Ka Lor and Hoffman. Mason contributed goals and assists as Martinsburg showcased superior offense and defense throughout the match.
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Gayety Burlesque Show Delights Local Audience
The Gay Masqueraders drew a large, attentive crowd with a lively burlesque led by Joel Sullivan John McMahon Flo Gorman An Hui and Mike Edwin. Mile Anton and Bonita with Lew Hearn showcased daring aerial work while the cast impressed with clever acts and strong performances.
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Civic League of Alexandria Discusses Improvements and Progress
Civic Improvement League of Alexandria founded less than two years ago will hold its first public meeting Friday evening at the Young Peoples building on South Washington Street. Prominent Alexandrians will review achievements, with focus on street and road improvements. Slides will illustrate five years of advancement in Blaely area. A committee reports $500 subscribed for waste paper receptacles at street corners. In Hunting Creek, Robert Hicks, 19, was accidentally shot in the right hip while duck hunting and treated at Alexandria Hospital. he hopes to return home today. Henry D Parker, former Alexandria resident, died in Porto Velho Brazil, likely from blackwater fever. he helped build the freight yards north of the city. The autumn festival canoe prize was awarded to J Maddelmer. a pipe went to 8 Frank Field. Attendees from multiple Masonic and Junior Order lodges traveled to Manchester, Washington for a state council meeting.
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Error in Coal Ad Could Cost Ton Misstatement
J Maury Dove Jr, manager of sales, writes to The Washington Post alleging a typographical error in a coal advertisement. The paper printed 2000 pounds instead of 2240 pounds per ton, claiming readers may be misled and requests a prompt retraction with prominent display and acknowledgment of error.
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Patient Leaps From Maryland Hospital Window
Montgomery farmer Gilbert L Howes of Gruokeville, Maryland, jumped from a second story window at the University of Maryland Hospital shortly after 3 a.m. He landed headfirst, breaking his neck and skull, and died instantly. Howes had been a patient in pain and feared an imminent operation, had spent the night in a private room overlooking Green Street, and reportedly asked for delicacies before the fatal leap.
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Jilted on Wedding Day in Roanoke
Millard A Carson of Pittsburg arrived in Roanoke seeking marriage to Blanche M Thrasher. He obtained a license and planned a Saturday wedding, but returned home when the bride reportedly left with her wedding clothes and relatives say the match lacked her consent.
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Train hits trackmen in Bend near Piedmont
Special to The Wal Ington Era reports Cumberland M October 18. Bohmleink and Warnick Baltimore and Ohio railroad workers were struck by a passenger train west of Piedmont. Bohmleink was instantly killed and Warnick likely fatally injured. Bohmleink's body taken to Piedmont, Warnick to Keyser Hospital. The men were off duty and walking on the track at the time.
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North Carolina items include bonds for railroad and deaths
Ashe county proposes issuing 90000 dollars in bonds to build a railroad from Jefferson to the North Carolina line four miles to connect with Norfolk and Western. Lee Sands, 45, a farmer near Pimnarle, died by self-inflicted gunshot. John Haines, 7, Davie County, accidentally shot off his forefinger. about twenty shots hit his left leg. William Dupree, penitentiary guard, charged with causing the death of Convict George Murphy by striking him in a hospital. Gov. Hatchin appoints a delegate to the Farmers National Congress in Raleigh November 3-4. President Benetam Cameron to host factory delegates in Durham and Greensboro. Ambassador Brice attends meetings. Two-year-old Ward Rayfield of Wake County died in Armstrong Hospital Bristol from an accidental shot by Willsm Sevier of Johnson County, Tenn, while transporting a wagonload of pales.
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Circus Visitors Robbed After Danville Pickpocket Catch
Special to The Washington Poet reports a Danville incident touches Barnum circus visitors. A self described South Carolina man named Saxon was nabbed after stealing from B 37 Brandon, a Halifax farmer, with five wallets and three purses recovered. Other thefts followed, including Willard Arnett losing a diamond ring and Totten F Larter of Draper NC a watch. Police detained two men identified as suspects after a pistol was shown. W J Biggs home in Schoul Geld was entered with cash and bank certificates stolen.
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Successor for Eggleton Richmond October 18 Democrats face ballot changes
The Democrats discuss the state ticket with David Speleton poised for reelection as Secretary of the Commonwealth. Warnings of the death of Eggleston reach the party as candidates for the ballot and replacements are debated with three names already on record and others considered.
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Presbyterians debate pulpit use at Charlottesville meeting
Special to The Wast reports a Virginia synod gathering selecting Charlottesville as the next meeting site. Sessions discussed permitting pulpit use for political oratory and artful speakers during sermons. The presbytery left the question to individual churches for final decision.
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MISS MABEL YOUNG TO WED SPECIAL
The engagement of Juhi Ho Andreus and Miss Mabel Young was announced at a social gathering hosted by Margaret Boyiun. The couple plans a November wedding. Col J A Andrews, vice president of Southern Railway, will witness the vows. Miss Toose, daughter of Mr J P Young, is noted as a popular young woman in North Carolina.
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Seaboard Receivership Ends Decree Transfers Property
Judge Pritchard signs final decree approving Seaboard Avenue Railway reorganization and orders receivers to deliver property to the railway company by November. The plan has no objections from interested parties and includes the Atlanta and Birmingham Railway line joining the Beaboard system.
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