Mudd Attacks Smith in Hyattsville Political Rally
Congressman Sydney E. B. Mudd addressed a Republican mass meeting in Hyattsville Maryland accusing his Democratic opponent Smith of voting for him three times and seeking the State ticket nomination on the Republican ticket. He defended his record, condemned Smith rhetoric, and urged a treasury contribution for a Hyattsville post office while denying opposition to an electric railway.
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Washington Post
Hyattsville
Sydney EB
Mudd
Smith
Muda
Hia Sprech
Gompers
Bladensburg
Charles County
Harris
Mr. Smith
Prince George County
Ssr
Walter Flardesty
Walter Flardesty, A Brother-In-Law of Mr. Smith
Seabrooke
Norfolk Produce Exchange aims to enforce a 30 percent cut
A meeting in New York discussed better enforcement of a 30 price cut for truckers in Virginia's trucking belt. Henry Kirn, re-elected head of the Norfolk Produce Exchange, was noted as the leading trucker in Virginia. The action targets Princess Anne County and the wider freight network.
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New York
Princess Anne County
Hentry Kirn
Wes
Virginia
Salir
Prefers Prison to Wife Threat Over 1,000 Years Jail
A husband declares he would accept a long sentence rather than return home to his wife. In Baltimore a deserted Russian woman is urged to reconcile after leaving a spouse two months earlier.
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Baltimore
Bars District Attorney Mest Keep Out of Federal Jury Room
Fragmentary text shows a plea or note about the district attorney keeping out of a federal jury room during deliberations. The readable bits mention Wisle Deliberation and references to a hearin g and a committee or place, but the complete context is unclear.
Berwyn Man Cuts Throat In Barn Near Fletcher Home
Erastus Fletcher of Berwyn, a fifty five year old barwyn resident, was found with a knife wound to the throat in a barn near the Fletcher homestead. He told attending physicians he intended to end his life and had attempted suicide previously by hanging. His sister Misa Fletcher supports him at Berwyn, where the incident occurred amid a county road setting.
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Petersburg Flood Covers Riverfront and Wharf Areas
Water from the Appomattox River continues to rise for two days, flooding the James River Navigation Company warehouses and riverfront buildings. River Street from the wharf to the old market is submerged, with access limited. the Second and Haxall street area also affected.
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Fighting Evil Spirits in Hagerstown House Incident
Dennis Tyter and wife Gaddy, both believers in witchcraft, reported to police in Hagerstown on October 24 seeking a warrant against neighbor George Gross for releasing evil spirits. They claimed their home was plagued by demons after sulfur burning and chants, but Justice Hoffman refused the warrant and noted the couple’s claims about spirits affecting their dog.
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Justice Hoffman
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Bride Was Only Thirteen in Wedding Scandal
Special to The Washington Post reports in Asheville North Carolina that German Souther, an employee on the Vandernitt estate, is jailed on perjury charges after claiming the groom was nineteen at the ceremony where he served as best man for Harley Young and Addie Lee Warren. The bride’s father, W B Warren, says his daughter is not yet thirteen and a warrant remains for Souther on abduction. the bridesroom fled. Also noted: a bridge contractor, R B Bradley, was killed near Elizabethton, Tennessee, when caught under a falling trestle, and several marriages in Richmond and nearby towns are listed with officiating clergymen and witnesses.
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Washington Post
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Tenn
R. B. Bradley
Carter County
Elizabethton
Davis Urges Early Construction for West Virginia Exposition Building
Special to The Weekington Post Henry G. Davis of Dawson urges immediate work on a West Virginia exposition building, arguing the legislature should not delay funding. He proposes joining with the committee to secure funds and cover costs, noting reimbursement if expenditures allow. Davis, on the exposition advisory board, believes early construction will ensure a building for West Virginia.
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Henry G. Davis
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Howard Downs Captured After 741 Days
Special to The Washington. Howard Downs of Darnestown Maryland was arrested at his home by Sheriff James P. Gott after eluding county officers for 741 days. He is charged with assault with intent to murder for a beating on Alexander Broome as he approached his farm gate. The motive cited is a letter that allegedly mentioned Downs.
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Mrs Minnie Denham Found After Escape From Hospital
Special to The Washington fu. Baltimore Md Oct 2 Mrs de Denham who escaped from the Sheppard and Enoch Pratt Hospital at Towson Thursday by breaking a window is located in an asylum at Frederick where she was taken on Monday night by the sheriff of Frederick County. When taken to the Frederick institution Mrs Denham had removed all marks of identification from her clothing placed there by hospital authorities and walked the forty miles to Frederick likely sheltered along the road at points.
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Brederick County
Denhall
Bridge Shops Burned in Burlington New Fire Disaster
Fire destroyed the Virginia Bridge Company shops at Burlington North Carolina in a major blaze. Firemen struggled to fight flames due to water shortages. Loss is put at about 80 000 with much of it uninsured. The building and a nearby railway structure were heavily damaged and workers faced unemployment as the plant opened soon.
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First Vacation in 44 Years for B and O Station Agent
Parkersburg West Virginia reports L T Graham, veteran Baltimore and Ohio Railroad agent at Central, granted his first vacation after 44 years of service. He began with the company in 1882 and will spend three months in the Far West, marking a rare extended leave for a longtime official.
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Campaign speech tour opens for Congressman Jones in Eastern Shore
Campaign notes show Congressman W A Jones begins an East Shore tour to campaign for re election. He will speak at Harboror Newport News and Warsaw before returning home for election eve activities. Opponent is Urbanha postmaster Mack.
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Receiver appointed for Adolphus Perat property in Baltimore
Special to The Washington Post reports receiver Robert Biggs appointed in Baltimore Circuit Court for nineteen Appleton Street houses owned by Adolphus Perot. Perot has been missing from Baltimore about ten days, with no home at Roland Park and reportedly in New York. Expected return in a few days.
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Roland Park
New York
Montgomery Campaign Opens with Spessard Speeches in Montgomery County
Democrats plan cant miss campaign kickoff events across Poolesville Germantown Olney and Kensington with Congressional candidate Harvey R. Spessard as lead speaker. Other speakers include Bowie Waters Philip D. Latra and local figures. Republicans also hold a Gaithersburg meeting featuring Cal George A. Blaire as primary speaker with Thomes C. Noyes and Thomas Dawson among addressers.
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Bowie F. Waters
Sid Philip D. Latra
Thomes C. Noyes
Thomas Dawson
Baltimore financiers tour West Virginia railroads with senator guests
In Illins West Virginia on Oct 24, Baltimore financier representatives from Western Maryland interests concluded a private railcar tour. They will dine with Senator Elkins tonight and breakfast with Solicitor H G Davis before a Coal and Coke line trip. A Charleston Chamber banquet is planned for tomorrow evening. The party includes F W Landstreet, John Gill, Douglas H Thomas, Charles T Crane, W H Thorgpson, M Colston, W N Blackford, A Robertson, J T Hendricks, W H Bower, G Ober, W Gorman, Gen Morrison, Riggs, and C Bick.
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Slayer of Smith Still Elusive as Police Seek Motives
Local Alexandria report details ongoing manhunt for a suspect linked to threats and an attempted coercion by a colored man named Mahoney who was later released. Police follow leads in a grant-law case involving Bessie Keys and West Conniel, with court orders forcing departure from the city. Separate notices mention railway repairs, transfer service changes, and a civil suit against the Washington Avington ghd Falls Church Railway Company for damages.
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Gtreulé
Alexandria County
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Washington, Avington Ghd Falls Church Railway Company
Falmouth Railway Chartered for 25 Mile Virginia Route
Richmond area rail plan to connect Falmouth Stafford to the Rappahannock with stations at Fredericksburg and through King George and Caroline counties. Officers include W. H. Grant president and A. M. Yonge secretary. Capital listed from 2,500 to 25,000 dollars.
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Second Fox Hunt in Warrington Draws Large Field
A 156-dog puppy and all-age fox hunt in Chase City Virginia drew a large inclement crowd on October 2. Mrs Twitty of New York City won the day as first lady in at the death, with Tate of Powhatan first at the death and Walser of Chase City close behind.
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Bullocks
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Wikinson
Chase Ciy
Warrington Wood
Clarkesville
Gregory
Stovall
Nuit
J. W. Twitty
New York City
Mary Anderson
Richmond
Harvey
Amelia
H. C. Smithers
Norfolk
Twitty
Tate
Thraves
Powhatan County
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Chase Sify
Teatty
New “Fork
Virginia Royal Arch Masons elect officers at Bristol session
The Grand Chapter Royal Arch Masons of Virginia convened in Richmond with Grand High Priest Thompson presiding. New officers named include grand king Ferguson of Bristol and grand secretary McChesney of Staunton, as the next meeting plans Ja mestown Exposition attendance and a joint session with the Knights Templar chapter tomorrow.
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W. B. McChesney
Staunton
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Petersburg
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Norfolk
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Hig -State Gap
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Danvite
Sol Cutelitta
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Jamestown Exposition
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Bandit attempt foiled near Cedarville in Cumberland region
A horse frightened by a halt order thwarted an attempted holdup of Harry Smith a Thompson and Hackman driver near Cedarville on October 24. Smith was grazed by a bullet as three men fired. the horse bolted and the assailants fled. The incident was reported from Front Royal and Cumberland by special correspondents.
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