Rayner Election Bid Questioned by Former Congressman
Former Congressman Joshua Miles alleges in a letter that Senator Isidor Rayner promised to back the Poe amendment and champion Senator Gorman for President if Gorman aided Rayner’s bid for the Senate. Rayner denies the charge, saying he supported disfranchisement and that no caucus occurred after his election. Miles vows affidavits and future revelations to support his claim as a storm over a Maryland political contest unfolds.
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Rayner
Gorman
Toga
Washington Post
Baltimore
Joshua W. Miles
Isidor Rayner
Senate
Miles
Carvel Hall
Annapolis
Ndt
Omas H Robinson
Harford
Goyman
Mel
Robinson
Guv Smith
Navy
Rayne
Myles’ Ciree
Mies
Myles
Rayners
Riles
Amendwell
Halentieman
United States
Democratic Campaign Opens in Baltimore Rally
Oct 24 Baltimore Md crowds hear ex Gov Charles B Ayre defend North Carolina amendment arguing only Negroes lose votes and white men keep votes, with John P Poe of Norfolk also speaking. Norfolk Va reports Rev J W Morris called to Vienna Christ Episcopal Church rectorship succeeding Dr Carl W Grammer. Captain H H Hickman of tug Margaret remanded after assault charge. George Duffin arrested for assault near Kensington awaiting trial in Rochester. local notes from Boyds Md.
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North Carolina
Baltimore
Baltmore
Lyric
Charles B Ayea
Sinke
Maryland
Warrington
Norfolk
Snc Vestry
Christ Epiconal Church
Vienna
Ir J . W. Morris
Leesburg
Carl W. Grammer
St. Stephen's Churh
Philadelphia
Morris
Washington Post
H. H. Hickman
Margaret
Mateomas Harvey
Harvey
Washington Poat
Boyds
George Duffin
John T Wire
Kensington
Pennsylvania
Rochsiile
Virginia Obituary Notices From Fredericksburg Area
Obituaries from Fredericksburg and Caroline and Spotsylvania counties list Mrs. Sallie Jane Kuld widow of Dr B Kidd dying suddenly at home near Rappphannock Academy aged about fifty five. Mrs Martha Bunnell widow of Andrew J Bunnell of Spotsylvania died recently at Caroline County home of Mrs J W Jones aged sixty nine. Mary Brown wife of Frank Brown died in Fredericksburg at her daughter's home aged sixty six after brief illness. Woodstock attorney A P L Rohrbaugh aged about fifty five died at his home. native of Grafenw. He studied law and practiced in Martinsburg W Va and married Miss Bessie T L Shaw of Clark County. Surviving family noted.
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Fredericksburg
Sallie Jane Kuld
B. Kidd
Rap Pahannock Academy
Caroline County
Martha Bunnell
Andrew J. Bunnell
Spottsylvania County
J. W. Jones
Peedericksburg
Mary Brown
Frank Brown
James H. Revere
Woodstock
F Rohrbaugh
Graffen
Tarvin
Martinsburg
W. Va
Bessie TL. Shaw
Clark County
Veterans Gather for Grand Camp of Virginia Reunion
Petersburg hosts three day gathering of Confederate Veterans and Sons of Confederate Veterans. An illuminated city decor, Crater battle re enactment slated as a highlight. Governor Montague and Congressman Lamb to present flags returned by the U S government.
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the Crater
Montague
John Lamb
United States
Federal Officials Sued Over Broken Appointment Pact
Asheville, Oct 44H.6 Anderson, once a Henderson County state senator, sues Republican leader Rollins, Collector J. S. Harkins, District Attorney A. E. Helton, and Marshal Milliken for 20000 dollars in Henderson County Superior Court. He alleges a written pledge offered him a post as compensation for withdrawing his bid for the fifth internal revenue district collectorcy, which was not fulfilled after five years.
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Washington Post
Asheville
N. C
Anderson
Henderson County
State Senate
Pritchard
Superior Court
Rollins
Internal Revenue District
Jme
Ir. Anderson
Union Labor Victory at Jamestown Exposition Contracts
In Norfolk Virginia on October 24 President Harry St George Tucker led a Jamestown Exposition directors session approving a union labor clause for all exposition building contracts ensuring only union men are employed. A report by Chairman C Brooks Johnston on actions since General Lee's death through Tucker's appointment was read and approved.
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Norfolk
Harry St. George Tucker
Union Lsbor
Unio
C. Brooks Johnston
Board of Governors
Gen
Lee
Tucker
WEDDED AT SEVENTY ONE IN HAMILTON VA
William James a Washington merchant aged seventy one wed Elizabeth Ruse sixty five at the bride’s Hamilton home by Rev Charles I Herndon. They plan to reside in Washington D C. Also a 14 year old boy James Pruitt died under moving train wheels near Riverside mills Danville Va and Theodore Smith fractured skull after a ladder fall in Norfolk.
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Washington
Hamilton
Washington Post
Leesbore Va
William James
Washington, D. C
Elizabeth Ruse
Loudoun County
Charles I. Herndon
The
Baptist Church
Danville
James Pruitt
John C. Pruitt
Riverside
Norfolk
Theodore Smith
Smith
Virginia Weddings in Winchester Richmond and Fredericksburg
A Virginia wedding roundup reports H Janney Whitacre and Grace Shockey wed in Winchester. Annetta Elizabeth Doherty and Andrew J Tierney married at St Peter's Cathedral in Richmond. R T Lacy and Wthel S Butler wed in Fredericksburg. Margaret Elizabeth Courtney and Charles Ernest Johnson marry in Petersburg. Mary Eliza Jones and T Powell Watson wed at Table Street Presbyterian Church with a large local bridal party.
Richards Under Fire in Alibi Defense at Virginia Murder Trial
John W. Richards testified in Floyd Virginia that he was at home at the time of Maurice Francis’s killing amid a rigid cross examination. He denied wearing disguises, admitted proposing marriage to Grace Link, and presented a letter urging him to keep away with two underscored words.
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Calcom Ber
Washington Post
Floyd
John W. Richards
Maurice Francis
Grace Link
Francis
Miss Link
Richards
Williams Case Opens In Federal Court At Greensboro
The United States sues N Glenn Williams D F Kennedy and Old Nick Williams Distilling Co in a fifteen count fraud case over a Yadkin County whisky operation begun by Nicholas Williams in 1800. Evidence includes original tax returns and 15 exhibits as trial set to last about two weeks with numerous witnesses.
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Greensboro
N. C
United States
N. Glenn Williams
D. F. Kennedy
Nick Williams
Williams
Yadkin County
Nicholas Williams
Glenn Williams
Holton
Boyd
California
Convicted at Circuit Court in Poison Attempt Case
In a Circuit Court session, Lillian Burr a fourteen year old girl was convicted of administering poison to her employer Mrs. Reidy of Annapolis. The poison was placed in the coffee pot with intent to injure. Sentence was reserved.
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Annapolis
Lillian Burr
Reidy
Governor Denies Pardon for Durham Killing Defendant
Gov. Glenn refused to pardon W. Murray convicted at Durham Superior Court of murdering his uncle. He received a two year sentence on the roads, but the governor modified it to two years in jail.
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Cue Wang
Raleigh
Glenn
W. ‘Murray
Durham Superior Court
Jell
Object to Hugesters Retail Stores Interest
The monthly Alexandria council meeting covered routine business and vacancies. Frank J. Pollard was chosen unanimously for Third ward representative, and Thomas A. Fisher’s vacancy on the police commission was filled by August Oehrert. The peddling of produce from wagons was debated with mixed petitions, and the measure was referred to finance and general laws. Other actions included chartering the National Sanitation Company and approving local assessments for public improvements. Obituaries, court sentences, and a wedding near Alfred Street were noted.
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Washington Post
King Street
Alexandrian
Third Ward
James Patterson
Frank J. Pollard
Common Council
Board of Aldermen
Thomas A. Fisher
August Oehrert
Fisher
Board of Commissioners
KE EB. Lawler
Retail Merchants’ Protective Association
Committee On Finance and General Laws
James R. Gaton
W. D. Zimmerman
Corporation Court
Committee On Finance
Megers
D. Ruben
S J. Asaph Street
Prince and Duke Streets
Messrs. Ruben
Committee On
King’ Street
Payne Street
Committee
Royal Baking Powder Endorsed Over Dainty Foods
An advertisement urges readers to use Royal Baking Powder for all recipes calling for cream of tartar soda or baking powder. It claims Royal offers purity and strong leavening, while alum and phosphate powders at similar or lower prices fail to produce light and wholesome results.
Bridegroom Arrested In Embezzlement Case In Huntington
W A Parr, former Cleveland newspaper man and now president of Marshall College Huntington, was arrested in Huntington and sent to Charleston on embezzlement charges filed by Anna Calvert widow of a steamship owner. Calvert says Parr promised to invest $2000 for her and instead hid the funds then married another woman last week.
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Washington Post
Huntington
W. Va
W. A. Parr
Cleveland
Ohio
Charleston Gazette
Marshall College
Charleston
Anna Calvert
Calvert
Parr
Photographers Meet in Charlottesville Session Opens
The eighth annual convention of the Photographers Association of Virginia and the Carolinas opens in Charlottesville Va at the Monticello Guard armory with 100 of 225 members present. President B L Alderman of Greensboro N Y presides as Judge T W Duke Jr delivers welcome.
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Greensboro
Do. W. Hearn
Boston
National Photographers’ Association
Prof
Corella
St. Louis
Growth in ministry candidates worries presbytery reports
Washington Fest dispatch from Wilmington Del Oct 24 notes Synod of Baltimore sessions focus on church work deacons deaconesses and education reports. A decline in ministry candidates is cited with relief from college supply and a Board of Education report claiming the church has two candidates up from ten years ago. Also brief Maryland Court of Appeals items and news of Mrs Maggie Morgan’s death in Gerardstown Martinsburg area.
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Washington
Wilmington
Del
Synod of Baltimore
West Presbyterian Church
How Stomach Health Framed Chinese Morning Greeting
The piece describes how the Chinese greeting arises from a health rooted view of well being. It argues that a strong stomach underpins general health and that human constitution makes this emphasis universal in daily life and greetings.
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China
Beecham's Pills Promote Digestive Health Worldwide
Beecham's Pills claim to keep the stomach well and the liver active, easing sickness and constipation when used as directed. The ad states over 30 years of successful cure of dyspepsia and indigestion, touting global recognition and sale in boxes of 100 and 50.
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Beecham
Richmond Case Seeks Eight Hour Day Clash in Court
In Richmond Virginia the eight hour day dispute between the local typographical union and the Richmond Typothetae moved to the U S Circuit Court. Tomas Co Gordon filed suit for Arthur W Har grove against Everett Waddell and every member of the typothetae alleging violation of federal statutes prohibiting the importation of alien contract labor. Two persons are named as having been imported in violation of the law.
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Richmond
Ver
United States Circuit Court
Tomas Co. Gordon
Arthur W. Hargrove
Everett Waddell
United States
Isber
West Virginia cities win power to curb gambling
Fairmont, Oct. 24 Judge John W. Mason of the Circuit Court ruled that incorporated cities and towns in West Virginia possess the power under a special statute to arrest and punish gambling even if not stated in their charters. A raid on a suspected gambling house led to thirteen arrests. the Police Court actions were continued as a writ of prohibition was sought and denied.
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West Virginia
Pecal
Washington Post
Fairmont
W. Va
Oet
John W. Mason
Circuit Court
Mason
Married at Frederick amid Maryland wedding in Walkersville
Special to The Washington Pest Frederick Maryland October 24 Mise Catharine Goldsborough daughter of Dr and Mrs Charles Worthington Goldsborough of Walkersville and Llewellyn Walton MacVeigh of Richmond Virginia were married at noon today in St Johns Protestant Episcopal Chapel Walkersville The ceremony was led by Rev Harry B Lee assisted by Rev Ernest McGill and Rev Dr Osborne Ingle Miss Henrietta Lea Goldsborough sister of the bride was maid of honor Miss Marianne Skelton Gibbs of Alcona Pennsylvania flower girl George D Mayo of Richmond was best man The ushers were Edmond tee Goldsborough of Washington and Julian Skeeton of Richmond The couple will honeymoon in Cuba.
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R. T. Lacy
Richmond
Wthel
Butler
George Butler
Louisa County
John R. Quarles
James E. Hester
Sadie Butler
James Benson
Eve Butler
R. P. Anderson
Mattie Sacra
Elizabeth Hill Courtney
Charles Ernest Johnson
George H. Spooner
T. Powell Watson
Mary Ben Booth
Petersburg
B. L Burwell
Atlanta
George Watson
Kint Sheman
Birmingham
Ala
Frances Johnson
Asheville
Lee Booth
Elma Temple
Jennie Cutbert
Lelan Ragiard
Justine Pick
Flowereti
T. S. Foster
Robert H. Jones
Washington
Frederick
Mise Catharine Goldsborough
Charles Worthington
Goldsborough
Walkersville
This County
Llewellyn Walton MacVeigh
St. John’s Protestant Episcopal Chapel
Walkersvill
Harry B. Lee
Charlottesville
Ernest McGill
Catoctin
Osborne Ingle
Henrietta Lea Goldeborough
Aonor
Marianne Skelton Gibbs
Alcona
George D. Mayo
Edmond Tee Goldsborough
Julian Skejton
Cuba
Complaint of insults to colored women by white men in Richmond
Special dispatch from Richmond details complaints to police by African American residents about white mashers insulting their wives and daughters on the way to church. The piece also notes a proposed Belle Isle steel plant with Frank Gould among financiers, plus other items from Maryland and Pennsylvania.
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Richmond
Washington
Washington Post
Belle Isie
Frank Jay Gould
Daudi Chua Crowned Boy King of Uganda in Scarlet Splendor
A garish profile of Daudi Chua, the eight year old Ugandan monarch under British protection, with a colorful court and throne of leopard skin. The piece playfully notes his growing up under colonial rule and mocks grandiose comparisons to czars and rulers, while lamenting the lack of a photo.
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British East Africa
Daudi Chua
Daudi
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