Kent accuses Glass ally of ousting him from Virginia governor race
In Petersburg a heated speech accuses Capt Kent of corruption and claims his opponents plot to steal the governorship. Kent denies the charges, pledging to expose wrongdoing while urging self government and local option. Campaign events include Byrd Hal Flood and ROT W Duke appearances and the specter of Democratic funding against Kent’s candidacy.
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Uy Lees
Swansen
Henry Na
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Kent
Maddy
Redham Vie
Ower
Virginia
Aron
Glass
Petersburg
Ber Glass
Kentasues
Goethor
Richard Evelyn Byrd
House of Delegates
Belsidere
Tan Hal Flood
Rot W Duke
Augusta
Samuel W Williams
Madison
Do 50
Death by own action sparks murder ruse in Huntington
A despondent man associated with Laura Gefferstar and WoL Coane of Trenton allegedly tried to end his life in Huntington. The girl Nighthinger and others were drawn into a complex tale as the man Conner confessed, offering a fateful, dubious account before being located at the given address.
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Wuntington
Laura
Wol Coane
Trenton
Iss
Tole
Carity
Urs City
Thhes
Conner
Mas Nightlinger
Hin Ng
Tarry
Body found in barrel near Isle of Wight County
A barrel burial was discovered by oyster men at White Shoatight near the mouth of the Pu san Ceceal in Isle of Wight County. The body, estimated to have been in water several hours, was turned over to authorities after a local oyster crew reported the find. The victim’s identity and exact cause remain unclear.
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Washington Pass
Neaport News
Hunter
Virgina
Hampton Hls
James Rter
JF Turner
Ok County Oystermen
Pusan
Au Nocates
Isle of Woht
Murdir Bigamy Forgery Linked to Virginia Murder Case
Fragmented OCR details a chain of crimes involving bigamy forgery and a murder case. Names and places are garbled, but references indicate a man tied to a Virginia event, a Maryland or Pennsylvania connection, and possible involvement of an employer and family members across multiple states. The text mentions a disappearance or death and a union army context.
Births and Deaths in the Local Office Record
The Breth Office record shows births and deaths with names and ages across several lines. Entries mention individuals linked to Washington and adjacent areas, with ages listed and dates implied.
Crothers Under Fire Recalling Governor Pledge
Republican leaders accuse Maryland state supervisors of election of flouting Attorney General Straus instructions and easing minority rights of the rival party. They cite failures to enforce pledges, deny punishment, and claim Democratic officials in Prince George, St Marys, and Somerset counties engage in improper ballot actions.
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Maryland
Republicans
Washington Post
Baltimore
John & Henna
Republican State Committee
Wilson Law
Straus
Grothers
Gav Crothers
Aficia Lhenera
Genera
Pedge
Citef Price George Case
Pace
George Enuaty
Ofc
Chew
Econate
Veard
Gien
Peach & Tuner
Fia
Prince George
St. Marys
Somerset
Leonardtown
Hts
Nis Democriti Asanciatis
WARFIELD AT HYATTSVILLE: FORMER GOV PUSHES AMENDMENT
Former Governor Warfield spoke to Hyattsville Democrats claiming Southern Maryland would benefit from voting for Amendment Fifteen and that Maryland needs to be placed in a better position if the amendment is declared constitutional by the U.S. Supreme Court. He introduced James H. Ruston as chairman and others urged election of the Democratic ticket while addressing concerns about voters’ rights and southern Maryland.
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Polis
Maryland
Hyattaville
Warheld
Jaeson H Rulston
J &Non Ray
Democratic Party
Hyatts
United States
Raleigh to Host Farmers Congress and Traffic Association Meeting
In North Carolina a National Farmers Congress will meet in Raleigh from November 4 to 5, with tickets sold later to accommodate delegations. The Southeastern Traffic Association receives extended sale dates by order of the Interstate Commerce Commission. A Drie Shoe Manufacturing Company is planned for Winston Salem next month with initial capital stock of 160,000 dollars. In Westfield, the young son of W H Cain accidentally discharged a gun, wounding his sister fatally as they passed through the abdomen and she died shortly after.
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National Farmers Congress
Raleigh
Southeastern Traffic Association
Interstate Commerce Contmission
Ralagh
Drie Shoe Manufacturing Company
Winston Salem
W H Cain
Westfield
Requisition for Ford Sent From Annapolis to Maryland Sheriff's Office
Special to The Wesbington Port Hyattsville Md reports Gov Crothers signed a requisition for Walter Ford the Negro charged with attempting to assault Miss Florence Harver of Glendale in this county Baltimore is the target for the capture with an affidavit from Mica Harver and a plan to move Ford to Washington then to Baltimore The deputy insists the death penalty applies in Maryland and fears for his safety if Ford is turned over to authorities
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Wesbington
Hyattsville
Sherif Thomas H. Garrison
Annapolis
Crothers
Walter Ford
Florence Harver
Glendale
Garrigton
States Attorney
Washington
Mica Harver
Maryland
Garrison
Ford
Baltmore
Marlboro
Stabbing in Hotel Lobby In Martinsburg Hotel
A hotel lobby assault in Blus Ridge Hotel Martinsburg area left auctioneer Joseph Murdoch stabbed twice under the arm with an 18 inch cheese knife during a delirium tremens incident. Suspect Widmyer restrained by Ralph Schlosser after a chair strike, suffering a deep head gash. Widmyer was jailed as Murdoch was taken away for medical care.
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Washington Post
Hagerstown
Widmyer
Dutran
Blus Ridge
Martinsburg
Joseph Murdoch
Murdoch
Ralph Schlosser
Officials Surrender in Local Corruption Case Amid Primary Contests
Court records show Councilman Cox and former Count win Alf Burchet surrendering to face indictments tied to alleged bribery in the Cleveland Tra dad Davin race. They posted bail and await further hearings as the Republican and Democratic contests heat up in Newport Rews Va Oel.
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Newport Rews
L . Cox
Cleveland
Dad Davin
Alf Burchet
Gian
Cox
Fisher Denies Blame Over City Streets Improvement Plan
Washington port bureau reports Fisher denies responsibility for street repairs in Alexandria. Alderman Ballenger accuses him of neglect. council members dispute notes and agreements. Leadbeater confirms property owners failed to pledge funds, stalling paving on Cameron Street. Fire Chief warns of danger from occupied Alexandria House and nearby properties due to risky lead exposure and ongoing depredations.
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Washington
Alexandria
Ballenge
Corporation
Attorge
Samuel P Tisher
Josher
Teadbeater
Committee On
Ballenger
Usuial
Leadbeater
Tusker
Beng
Cameron Street
Fairfax Street
Royal Street
City Council
Baden
Maryland Obituary and Stock Vote at Lanston Monotype
Obituary notices for Levi Price aged 4 appear amid reports of a stockholders meeting of Lanston Monotype Machine Company held at Hotel Treschman Alexandria. The board unanimously approved increasing capital from 9000 to 10008000 with par value raised to 100. Officers elected include J Mauix Cove president and Joel G Clemmer assistant treasurer. Distilled references connect to Virginia and Maryland locations and names such as Hagerstown and Williamsport. The report also notes a compromise verdict in a Washington Alexandria and Mount Vernon Railway case over a fatal wagon collision, involving Martha Struder admx. of W Struder.
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Alu Speria
Lanston Monotype Machine Company
Treschman
Alexandria
Mauix Cove
WM Laftan
W Aithn
Lowry
Areaanork Corporet
Martha Struder
W Struder
Washington Alexandria
Mount Vernon
Tallwas Company
Strader
Hersband
Virginia Weddings in Richmond and Nearby Cities
Virginia weddings across Richmond and surrounding towns detail multiple ceremonies. Notable unions include Grace Greenwood and Walter Dabney Philips of Cincinnati with Richmond witnesses, Salle Spotswood Hunttaugh and William Kenneth Allan in Aston, and Mildred Macon to Reverend Samuel McPheeters Glasgow of Mercedes Texas. Additional rites occur in Levington and Fredericksburg with Mary Finley Methwaine and John William Phillips among the couples.
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Richmond
Hotel Tefferson Unis
Grace Greenwood
Margaret I Greenwood
P T. Greenwood
Walter Dabney Philips
Cincinnati
A L Phillips
R L Smith
Willam H. Wintsitt
Richmond College
Phillips
Amherst
Aston Thig
Salle Spotswood
Mar A Te Hunt
Riehford
Willam Kmekle Allan
Wiha Alexander Barr
St Pauls Church
Lynchburg
Mildred Macon
Washington DC
Chanes Alan
Levington
Praeside
Hugh A Winte
Uus
Misa
Mary Finley Methwaine
J Filey McTiwaine
Petersburg
Samuel McPheeters Glasgow
Mercedes
Frank T Glasgow
Lexington
Alfred ‘T Graham
Lexington Presbyterian Church
Fredericksburg
Seliner Gellaghan
Elsie J Conklin
Methodist
WL Dolly
John M Pleasanta
Mary Elizebeth Boisseau
Dinwiddie County
John William Phllips
Hey
G Scott
Welcome for first train into Spartanburg celebrates opening
Spartanburg SC welcomed the first train from Carolina Chinchfield and Hallroad tonight arriving at 83 peak with 8M visitors in town for the road completion celebration. About five thousand gathered at the station to witness the arrival as Spartanburg plans a lively open event with amusements, displays, and fireworks.
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Spartanburg SC
Carolina Chinchfield
Hallroad
Thaity
Tiante
Tamarrim
Spartanburg
Jury frees Slayer Sheeal in Moundsville murder trial
The jury acquits John Sickles in the killing of his nephew Randolph Kitchen. After a half hour of deliberation the jury found Sickles not guilty. Witness testimony and daughter Mattie Kitchen’s statements were part of the arc of the case.
Canal Locks Too Small for Half Moon and Clermont
Representative Haney Moore of the Deeper Waterways Association announced the inland route project to move the Half Moon and Clermont from the Linden Bayer to Norfolk would be abandoned. Locks of the Delaware and Staritan Canal are too small to permit passage for the vessels.
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Half Moon
Clermont
Philadelpia
Phiadelphia
Representatie Haney Ton Moore Yendent
Deeper Waterways Association
Lindson Bayer
Norfal
Delaware and Staritan Canal
Rev Dr Witherspoon Dead in Clifton Springs
Redmor d of 8 Rev Dr Jere Witherspoon pastor of grad street Presbyterian Church and who stood high in the Southern Presbyterian Church died at Clifton Springs last night. He officiated at the obsequies over both President and Palk.
Virgini a obituary fragment from Warsaw and surrounding area
Obituary notes record several deaths and family details across Virginia towns. Bertha, infant daughter of Cart and MS of Fleeton Northumberland, died at home with unknown months old. Hudson Brown of Warsaw, aged seven, died of heart disease at home, survived by wife and children. Olter Brown, 24, son of Joseph Brown of J T Brown & Son, died at home from consumption, leaving widow. Emily Smith, 41, died in Washington DC, daughter of Charles H Smuth of Musplace Blackburn Smith, buried in Petersburg. Mrs Mary J Conner found dead in bed at daughter P Beasley’s Yew street residence, survived by husband and five children.
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Warsaw
Cart
Brussells
Fleeton
Northumberland County
Lodge
Richmond County
Brussels
Hudson Brown
Winchester
Olter Brown
Joseph [ Brown
TP Brown & Son
Elind
Bertsvale
Emily Smith
Washington DC
Charles H Smuth
Mus Place
Blackburn Smith
Petersburg
Mary J .Conner
P Beasley
Hood's Sarsaparilla and Your Blood Defenders
An old health claim touts Hood's Sarsaparilla as boosting the body's "little soldiers" in the blood to fight disease. The ad asserts it cures conditions like scrofula eczema eruptions catarrh rheumatism anemia nervousness dyspepsia and general debility while building up the whole system.
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Hood
Lay Church Cornerstone Ceremony in Norfolk
The cornerstone of the New Christ Church at Olney and Stockley garden was laid in a Masonic ceremony led by Norfolk Lodge A 7 oA M and Most Worshipful Grand Master Joseph W Eggieson. Bishop Randolph spoke, attendees included multiple faith leaders, city officials, and naval officers. The old cornerstone was removed yesterday after water damaged its cavity. The new church, costing about 312500, boasts one of the citys largest and most influential memberships.
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Norfolk
Christ Church
Olney
Stockley Garden
Norfolk Lodge
Joseph W Eggieson
Fadmond
Urshon
Alfred Magnl Randolph
Episcopal Ciocese
Vegna
Mewerley Dandrige Tucker
Randolph
Admrath
Chuxl
Iranais
Steinmetz
Suicide at Courthouse Shocks County Officials
A Fort Baltmere man, 48, shot himself with a 78 caliber revolver at the sheriff's courthouse early today. Deputy Sherry Charles K Bichy, a former police officer, placed the gun to his head and killed himself before aid arrived. He was found by staff and pronounced dead at Mercy Hospital. He is a brother of John Tiehy, whose body was found drifting in the harbor last Saturday. Since that discovery, Frdy had been despondent, though colleagues say he did not show signs of planning self harm.
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Frasington Fort
Baltmere
Roart
Fice
Sherry Charles K Bichy
Gu Pol Ceman
Mercy Hospital
I Fe
John Tiehy
Frdy
Bursting boiler kills two at sawmill on Dav Canyon farm
Two men died and another was seriously injured when a boiler exploded at a sawmill on Dav Canyons farm near Rockford. The dead are Arthur Jungle, a fireman leaving a wife and three children, and Curtis Nuttep, an unmarried worker. The injured man is identified only as Worthy Oasis.
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Washington
Clarksburg
Dav
Canyons Farm
Rockford
Arthur
Curtis Nuttep
Worthy Oasis
Panes uretic claims to cure kidney and bladder woes fast
A dubious advertisement asserts Panes uretic cures backache headaches nervousness and all kidney or bladder misery. It promises rapid relief from urinary issues and urges readers to obtain paper cures from any druggist, claiming worldwide availability and a dramatic total cure.
Five fire victims buried and other town grief
In Lynchburg Virginia a large crowd attended funeral services for five fire victims from the Presbyterian community. The coffins lay in state at the church as pallbearers from four churches and the executors of the orphanage carried the rites. Efforts were made to secure a Carnegie medal for a rescuer who saved others. Local committees raised funds to aid survivors and new homes. Authorities pursued a suspect in a separate assault case, while another family faced tragedy with a mother dead and a father dying while a son remained in jail.
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Tle Wash
Presbyterian
Gamewell
Pnw
Moma
Carnegie
Adna Peas
Tynchburg
Sinia
Washington
RE Davis
Obsequies Held For Mrs Hayes In New Sukil
The obituary notes Mrs Margaret Howell Jeffers Hayes funeral services in New Sukil with a simple ceremony. Gerald G Weol and D Weah Jeffrea Hayes are listed among mourners as the family gathers for the farewell.
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Wu Eelmon
Margaret Howell Jeffers
Confed
Daker
Pauls Lyopal Orel
Lea
Jeffrea Hayes
Synod’s Educational Work At Reform Ch urch Meeting
In a late session of the Reformed Church synod at Lancaster, leaders from Patoms sonnd ag and Marshall College spoke on educational efforts. Addresses by BOM Apre np, Hindman Pa, and others highlighted missionary movement and college roles in the church’s work.
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Woodstock
Rehoard
Mu Ayers
Synod
Faculti Ard
Marutten Academs
Patoms Sonnd Ag
Bt Poni
BOM
Esidem
Bran Im
Marshall College
Lancaster Pa
Mre
Don Tatar
Hindman
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