Tariff reform and a race clash in Montgomery County campaigns
Democratic candidate Spessard and Col Pearre opened campaign stops in Poolesville and Gaithersburg. Spessard urged tariff reform and direct election of senators, while Pearre defended his party’s record and argued against negro social equality. The events marked the county’s campaign kickoff amid tensions and party unity efforts.
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New York factors sued over mill wreck and loans
Stockholders in Union Mill sue Fleitman & Co of New York to recover losses from alleged loans to T Duncan former mill president used for speculation. Suit claims bankruptcy caused by brokers who loaned to the mill official. one day saw $390,000 advanced for speculation. Also notes many similar claims in South Carolina.
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Denial of Mudds Charge by G M Smith in Maryland Race
Democratic candidate G M Smith denies charges from Rep Sydney E Mudd in Hyattsville alleging vote support for Mudd and seeking favors including a state senate nomination and a postmaster appointment for his brother in law The exchange notes political tensions and Smith says Mudd is in a tight corner and fabricates claims in the Oct period.
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Tariff Fights and Trusts Highlight Speech on Corporations
A senator cites the United States Steel trust and Havemeyer testimony to condemn tariffs and campaign contributions by corporations. He argues trusts use high duties to undercut foreign markets and urges Congress to pass anti-corporate funding measures in the next session, warning of political capture by big business.
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Veterans in processions mark Virginia Confederate reunion
Special to The Washington Post from Nokes, Va, Oct reports the nineteenth annual Confederate Veterans of Virginia reunion in Roatok. Grand Commander Fulton led the business session. prayers by Chaplain J William Jones followed. Reports from the adjutant, historian Maj John W. Daniel, and inspector general Maj T C Morton were presented before adjournment. A grand parade drew large crowds, featuring Veterans, Sons of Veterans, Daughters of the Confederacy, and notable figures including the widow of Gen William Mahone. A camp fire and smoker closed the day.
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Three Years for 2.35 in Baltimore Crime Case
Baltimore October 25 Special to The Wastington Past reports Col William H Laws alias Col Hamilton and other aliases were jailed for three years by Judge Harlan in the Criminal Court. Arrained as Robert W Sachler the man pled guilty to swindling Slater Clotilde of the Dolan Children's Aid Asylum for 2.35 last month. Age seventy three, he has served in several penal institutions, was captured in Philadelphia last September, and often targeted clergy and religious people by presenting himself as a respectable old man.
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Minister Sues Church for 25000 Defamation Damages
Rev Alexander C Bord, now in Cecil County Maryland, sues the Maryland Annual Conference of the Methodist Protestant Church in Superior Court for 25000 damages alleging defamation of character and ouster from his Clayton Delaware pastorate. He names conference officers and pastors as defendants, claiming a closed trial deprived him of exoneration.
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Virginia Weddings Chronicle Multiple Nuptials in 19th Century Annals
In Lexington and Charlottesville, Virginia, several weddings are recorded. Miss Lillian Palmer Montgomery wed Charles Emmett Harper at Collierstown Presbyterian Church with Rev Dr W N Mobane officiating, while Miss Roy Eliett Wood married Joseph Smith at the First Baptist Church, Charlottesville, with Rev John Turpin presiding. Additional notes mention other brides and grooms aligned with Montgomery, Wood, and Carneul families, and planned Northern tours following the ceremonies.
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J G Montgomery
Marmion Redbridge
Charles Emmett Harper
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Buffy
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Woore
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Moore Harper
Aherrs Creek
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Tennille
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Lew Wood
Charlottesville
Randolph Macon Wins Bequest From Mrs Columbia Rhea
Norfolk judge rules demurrer over probate of will of Mrs Columbia Rhea, who perished in Baltimore fire, invalid. Will leaves estate valued at 100000 to Randolph Macon College for education of Methodist ministers. Baltimore heirs contested probate and distribution. Decision favors Randolph Macon College, which sought delivery of the Maryland hold will.
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Twenty Millions in Deal for Coal Mines
Former Bewater J M Camden disclosed at a stockholders meeting in Chicago that a $20,000,000 deal closed for the Northern Coal and Coke Company’s vast holdings in Kentucky. The property covers about 355,000 acres of coal land, said to be the region’s most valuable undeveloped coal area. The Western syndicate purchasing the holdings includes 4 B Chisholm of Duluth, Minnesota, and associates.
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Kentucky
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Duluth
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City council oversteps authority in $500 murder reward
Washington Post Bureau reports council exceeded power by offering a $500 reward for the murder of Charles T. Smith. A special meeting was called to consider Mayor Paff's message. a $600 cap may be proposed, as law allows only up to $100 without state authorization. Authorities continue efforts, while the killer remains at large. Also noted are vagrancy cases against Lucy Shepherd and others, and street paving work on Fairfax and Prince streets with cobblestones moved to enable brick paving.
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Banker Arrested After Confrontation at Newport News
Sred to The Washington Post Newport News Ve, Oct B-F F Finch president of the American Exchange Bank was arrested today on a warrant by P. F. Marshall Newport News Times Herald manager charging assault and battery. The banker had been fined $5 for contempt of court and then argued with a reporter at the newspaper office. The case will come up tomorrow.
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Sailor and girl arrested for public farewell kiss misread as fight
In Baltimore, two sailors shared a demonstrative goodbye with Mary Wright on Lexington and Eutaw streets. Mary pledged to wait, but the scene drew a crowd and Sergeant Murphy charged them with supposed burglary conduct. Ford faces discipline after overstaying leave.
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Appomattox Flood Recedes and Duck Invasion
The Appomattox River freshet gradually declines at Petersburg as water covers River Street wharves and floods first floors to about thirteen inches. Meanwhile the 119th annual Presbyterian Synod opens in Staunton with Rev Newton Donaldson delivering the moderator’s sermon and about 300 delegates expected. Rockville votes to curb wandering dogs after December 1 with fines up to five dollars for untagged animals.
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Girl Identifies Johnson in Henrico Court
Austin Johnson, a Black man once sentenced to hang for the assault on Ruth Pinchbeck, faced a new arraignment after a Supreme Court granted retrial. The victim testified again identifying him and describing the attire. Police testimony from Officer Jenson was removed by the court.
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Hannibal in storm reports severe naval vessel damage
The naval vessel Hannibal arrives from Manzanilla after enduring a hurricane. Crew suffered heavy damage and injuries during the voyage from Cuba as authorities assess the extent of the damage and the vessel’s condition.
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Alumnus The Visiting Girl staged by Virginia dramatic club
The University of Virginia dramatic club in Charlottesville presents The Visiting Girl a comic opera by alumnus Newill Henshaw class of 98 It marks the club’s first-ever production by an alumnus and showcases the school’s theatre tradition Newport News Va Oct 2 Howard Lim and wife faced charges related to securing advertisements for a proposed druggists and doctors directory claiming reverence for City Hospital and alleged false pretenses
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