Mystery Abduction Case Involving Patterson Family
Richmond dispatch reports a 12 year old girl Ollie May Roberts found intoxicated with William Patterson and his wife Mary amid an abortive abduction attempt. A male accomplice fled. an ambulance surgeon was assaulted while transporting the girl to a Belvidern Street house. Parents refuse to discuss motives, while police search for the missing man and pursue charges of disorderly conduct and assault.
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Condemned man dies by hanging in jail cell
A condemned inmate in Franklin County Jail was found dead this morning after hanging himself with a wire coil tied to a cell girder. The death followed an aggravated assault on an elderly white woman near Louisburg in August.
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Du Pont Bride Visits Stricken Town After Wedding Tragedy
Du Pont vice president visits Fontanet Indiana after a wedding day disaster near Wilmington Delaware. He comforts thirty patients and aids relief efforts as residents begin to bury the deceased. The somber scene includes funeral arrangements and ongoing hospital care for survivors.
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Gieaster
Tobacco prices show steady gains in Virginia sales
South Boston and Petersburg reports note heavy sales of the new crop with prices around ten cents per pound on mixed quality tobaccos. A shortage of labor slows curing, and officials anticipate markets opening earlier than usual as buyers seek large orders.
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Washington Post
South Hoston
Petersburg
Jena
Virginia
Brutal murder suspected after quarrel with a Negro prior death
Report from Charlottesville notes suspicious circumstances surrounding Captain Taylor's cremation and a fatal blaze near Profit Hast Hondas night. Coroner Herron will review evidence including a pistol found with the remains. A violent quarrel with a Negro and threats are alleged. A woman is whispered as a motive in the case.
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Washington Post
Charlottesville
Captaie Taylor
Mallest
J H Herron
Death of George A Culver Former Farmers National Bank official
George A Culver died in Washington yesterday at about sixty six. He served as a elder in the Presbyterian Church for thirty years and married Mary Kate Sprogle of Palmyra NY. Born in Palmyra he once held the principal Naval Academy appointment that the late Admiral Sampson received, and he chose not to seek the Navy name.
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Farmers National Beni
UW Health
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Presbyterian Church
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Stabbing at railway camp over a dare near Richmond
Wesley Sidney, 23, was stabbed twice in the lungs during a dare at a Drews Bluff railway construction camp after a supper dispute with Robert Sanders. Sidney, who has a wife and one child, was attacked from front and rear. doctors say he will not survive. Sanders crossed the James River to reach the camp and fled after the stabbing.
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Richmond
Drews 5
Bluff
Wesley Sidney
Robert Sanders
Jamea River
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Imo
Sandera
Sidney Fe
Sidney
Peng
Hay
Gasoldie Better Fuel Tests Compare Gasoline Power
Experiments at the United States Geological Survey fuel testing event in January town Exposition evaluated fuel products. Results indicate that 1.5 gallons of de Auture alcohol can produce as much power as 0.4 gallons of gasoline, with alcohol costing about twice as much as gasoline. The tests continued for about a week.
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Janestown Exposition
Tynering Nts
Girl Shot by Brother at Home in Mid October
Eleven year old girl, daughter of CC Chandler a pipe foreman, was accidentally shot by a brother while playing with a shotgun at their Cumberland home. The shot struck above the knee, nearly tearing the limb, as a younger sister stood nearby and was slightly wounded. The incident is reported from mid October in Baltimore area.
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Chandler
CC Chandler
Frierick
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Oister
Clergyman Hurt in Fall from Street Car Injury Reported
Special to The Washington Post Richmond Va Oct. It is announced that Booker Washington’s daughter Por ta is engaged to W Shiney Pittman a well known nerve architect of Washington DC. The wedding is to take place October 2.
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Washington DC
Mikado Invites OBrien to Luncheon with Emperor
OBrien the jumenieat Ambassador to Japan has been invited to take luncheon with the Emperor and Empress on November 13. The invitation marks a special favor and signals a wish for closer Japan United States relations.
Political pot boils in Alexandria district race
Democrats assert strong lead while Republicans push hard in the Alexandria City and County district. Frank Evans and Carlin wage active canvasses against Democratic nominees James R Caton and others, with Fairfax candidates De Putroin and Thornton also campaigning. Independent challenger Simms opposes Mackey as public sentiment stays uncertain.
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Oran
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House of Delegates
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Girl Hurt In Runaway Near Fairfax Court House
Miss Mary Snowden daughter of Dr Arthur Snowden of Alexandria sustains a deep facial cut after a runaway horse driven by her escort Mary Beverly bolted three miles north of Fairfax Court House. Seven stitches are required, Mr Beverly is bruised. Court notices outline pending suits and the October Alexandria County term. A skating tournament at the Alexandria Light Infantry Armory is planned with races and a gold medal prize.
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Foreign model for airship uses gyroscopic principle
French inventors report a new lighter than air machine called the eyroplane employing horizontal propellers and a gyroscopic lifting method. Louis Breguet designed a cross shaped craft with multiple paddles driven by a 40 horsepower motor, claiming potential speeds around seventy five kilometers per hour.
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Automobiles Collide in Northwest Washington
Two cars owned by W M Howenstuin a real estate broker of 3git F street NW and Barnett of 2M Fourteenth street NW were damaged in a collision yesterday evening in front of 103 Pennsylvania Avenue NW. No injuries were reported to the occupants.
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Pittsburg Plants Close as Steel Trust Cuts Jobs
The Washington Post reports over 2500 workers in the Pittsburg district were laid off yesterday. The Sharon tin plate plant of the American Sheet and Tin Plate Company shut completely with 12409 men not promised a return date. Westinghouse laid off 1540 workers amid claims resumes will come soon after repairs. Amalgamated Association says closures reflect management decisions at United States Steel Company subsidiaries rather than lack of orders.
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David A Chambers Famed District Lawyer 50 Years Dead
David A Chambers longtime Washington attorney and former secretary to John Sherman died after a long illness at 1441 Q Street Northwest. He led a prominent legal career with clients including Southern Pacific Union Pacific and the P&O Steamship line and served in church and university trustees roles. He leaves a widow Elizabeth Keyner Wracker and three children, with funeral arrangements not yet set.
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Zanesville
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Saratoga Springs
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Indimapolis
Mutilated body found near abandoned brick plant
Central Office Detectives link the death of Amert Dickson to an apparent accident at the deserted brick works on South Canttor and Patreis southeast. The 35 year old man was found submerged in water with his skull crushed after being seen in the neighborhood the prior midnight. A coat and shirt were recovered on the first floor, suggesting a return to the site and a fall through a hole near an old shaft.
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Sickness Forces Salvation Army Head to Leave Chicago
Gen William Booth of the Salvation Army near the residence of G A Kilby commander of the Chicago branch Dr Orien Chief stated the general’s condition was favorable for a night out though he was suffering from a severe illness episode.
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Platt Family Update From Roosevelt Hospital
At Roosevelt Hospital New York on October 3 RhPlatt son of Senator Thomas C Platt was reported to have typhoid fever improve and pass a very comfortable day with condition greatly improved according to officials and family brief update from the hospital.
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Unidentified Maine Patent Remedy Claims Lung Healing
A dubious Maine based claim touts glycerine and a bald pint whiskey mix said to heal lungs and cure coughs within twenty four hours. The text warns against bulk pine and patent medicine imitations, noting genuine concentrates are sold in small screw top cases for medical use and urges caution against dangerous preparations.
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Poison Candy Murder Plot In Richmond Society Sparks Recovery
Harvey L. Pus, a Richmond society man, survived after a rival allegedly sent him poisoned candy laced with strychnine. Several young women who shared the confection also recovered. Police pursue leads while avoiding names, as they follow every clue in this alarming case that could impact forthcoming nuptials.
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Central Union Mission Celebrates Its Twenty Third Anniversary
Representatives from most city churches and mission branches join in services at the mission house and Vermont Avenue Church. A large audience heard scripture readings prayers and brief addresses praising the mission's work over twenty three years and its local outreach to orphans and the needy.
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Potomac Synod Sermons Preached at Grace Reformed Church
Rev C B Heller of Shiloh NW C preached the communion sermon to Potomac Synod delegates at Grace Reformed Church Fifteenth and O streets NW from John ten. He spoke on mankind’s craving for life in Christ and the three kingdoms of the world, affirming the spiritual kingdom rests on God’s word. Rev Lloyd B Coblents and J David Miller assisted. Rev J Swangier Kieffer preached in the evening on The Supreme Sacrifice.
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Pensions and Widow Pension Inquiries From Civil War Veterans
Questions and answers about pension rates under the general law and special acts. Topics include widow pensions for private soldiers, increases for service-connected disability, eligibility of children, marriage effects on pension, and desolation provisions. Names such as Beverly Mae and Jane Por appear in case narratives illustrating eligibility disputes and processing delays.
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Falkenberg Wins Game as Tigers Defeat South Chicago 4-0
Detroit pitcher Falkenberg held South Chicago to three hits at Logan Square Park as the Tigers, backed by Callahan’s defense and Donnin at first, shut out the visitors 4 to 0 in an eleven inning tie rematch. The Worlds champion Cubs with Reulbach and Overall defeated Jake Slaht's team 6 to ?.
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Amusements Gravely Altered By Rotomac Fails
In a curious item from the era, readers are told of dramatic malfunctions at Rotomac leading to a dangerous cliff scene and a widow's claim. The piece hints at a disappointing river event near Niagara with a whirlpool spectacle and a note on a person named Takecam and a disputed death involving a spouse.
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Vanity secret recipe from European society lady
A prominent society woman returning from Europe claims a French beauty secret for daily use. The mix includes Rose Water Cologne Sartein dissolved in hot water, strained, then blended with spirits and applied thoroughly to the skin. Ingredients are said to be available at general stores.
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