Shaw Discusses Tariff and Foreign Markets Meeting in Virginia
Secretary of the Treasury Leslie M Shaw spoke to a large Republican audience at Fredericksburg opera house praising tariff policy and praising European practice of selling cheaper abroad. Blair addressed the gathering defending Judge Lewis amid charges tied to the negro question while Democrats present argued about miscegenation and party issues.
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Mass Meeting
Lewis
Washington Post
Fredericksburg
Opera House
Secretary of the Treasury
Leslie M. Shaw
Washington
John C Melville
John M. Griffin
Aga Ashers
Sretary
Shaw
Virginia
United States
Robert W Blair
Wethertlie
W A. Jones
A A. Caperton
Cleveland
Frederick Douglas
Shaw on Ohio Outlook
Secretary of the Treasury Shaw returned to Washington from Ohio where he spoke in Portsmouth and Youngstown. He said he cannot assess the Ohio campaign accurately due to limited speaks and would not speak intelligently. Senator Sneck, managing the campaign, predicted an easy win for Gav, Herrick, and the state ticket, a view Shaw did not dispute. He then went to Virginia for two speeches aimed at voters in Alexandria.
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Shaw
Washington
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Portsmouth
Youngstown
Buckeye
Sneck
Gav
Herrick
Ohio
Virginia
Alevandria
Immense Gasser Struck Near Clendenning Farm
A Kanawha Gas Company well near Bird farm six miles from Clendenning, West Virginia, struck for an estimated 20,000,000 feet yesterday afternoon. Jumping flow blew sand and tore the derrick, with a prior nearby well already producing 12,000,000 feet. State Senator Joe McDermott and State Secretary Swisher own major shares. company shipping gas to Charleston.
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Charleston
Bird Farm
Clendenning
Kanawha Gas Company
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Swisher
Notable Virginia Obituary Roundup from Oct 31
In Fredericksburg area obituaries list Mrs Sarah Fanny Warly of Greene County died of paralysis aged seventy five. Samuel B Marshall died after five months illness aged sixty four with interment at family ground in Tinkling Spring Church. Mrs Amy J Barker died in Essex County, widow of Alex J Barker, survived by two children and stock. Margaret X died aged eighty four, born in Winchester, long time with Mrs M T Walton. Capt Simeon C Peyton of Stafford County died at home aged seventy six after heart disease. he was a large land owner and active farmer with three sons surviving.
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Essex County
Barker
Alex J Barker
Margareth
Magerness
Winchester
M. T. Walton
Fredericksburg
Simeon C. Peyton
Stafford County
Capt. Peyton
Martinsville Named Site for Mountain Academy Plan
The Richmond based Presby terian Synod fixed October 25 1906 as the next meeting in Staunton and adopted Martinsville as the site for a new mountain academy to educate Virginia’s rural folk. The session discussed evangelism through education and noted Union Theological Seminary’s improving but underendowed state while appointing a committee to improve Sabbath observance on railroads.
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Washington Post
Richmond
Presbyterian Synod
First Presbyterian Church
Staunton
J. E. Booker
Witten
Martinsville
Union Theological Seminary
R. H. Pieming
George L. Christian
George ©. Caskie
Interdenominational Commission
Abingdon
Roanoke
Kanawha
Berkeley Avenue Baptist Church Names Erased Following Sermon
In Norfolk on Oct 30 thirty five church members asked to have their names erased from the Berkley Avenue Baptist Church rolls. The move follows a sermon endorsing sanctification by Rev A J Ramsey, who was asked to resign by the church board after the sermon. Ramsey left the church at Sunday evening’s service, with supporters accompanying him.
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Washington Post
Rockville
Maryland
W R Hood
W. H. Parker
C. W. Hudson
F. Frazer
W. H. Faust
J. ©. Hughes
Norfolk
Berkley Avenue Baptist Church
A. J. Ramsey
Ramsey
Faith Cure Tragedy: Diphtheria Claims Fulton Child
Special to The Washington Post from Richmond Wa Oct 30. Little Paul Ernest Palmer son of Mrs Nanie Palmer of Fulton dies after the mother refuses doctor care citing faith healing. Four more children face diphtheria as the family adheres to Apostolic Church teachings and rejects inoculation. Stephen Palmer husband of Mrs Palmer died years ago from pneumonia and blood poisoning for the same reason. Fulton residents stirred and may seek action to protect the remaining children.
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Washington Post
Richmond
Paul Ernest Palmer
Nanie Palmer
Fulton
Apostolic Church
Stephen Palmer
Palmer
Washington pastor preaches at Winchester centennial church service
Rev L M Ferguson pastor of Wesley Chapel Washington DC was principal speaker at Winchester Market Street Methodist Episcopal Church semi centennial dedication services. He delivered an eloquent sermon to a full house with special music and a historical paper outlining the church history.
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Washington Rose
Winchester
L. M. Ferguson
Wesley Chapel
Washington, D. C
Market Street Methodist Episcopal Church
Ferguson
Woman Falls Down Stairs With Lamp In Hand
Mrs. Mary Hamilton of Grimes, Winchester county, fell headlong from a second landing while descending stairs with a lighted lamp. She was found unconscious by her husband and may die from injuries. She cannot move her head and has not spoken since the accident.
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Washington Post
Winchester
Grimes
County
Mary Hamilton
Educational Rally In Harrisonburg At Assembly Hall
Educators gather in Harrisonburg Virginia for an educational rally led by Dr. K. A. Alderman president of the University of Virginia and Prof Bruce R. B. Payne with Charles G. Maphis superintendent of the fifth school district addressing aims to spur enthusiasm in educational work.
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Harkisonburg
Assembly Hall
K. A. Alderman
University of Virginia
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University
Charles G. Maphis
Guarantee To Grow Hair Claim Uttered By Stan
An advertisement-like claim states that a product or discovery can grow hair, stop hair loss, remove dandruff, and restore growth on scalps eyebrows and eyelashes and restore natural color swiftly. It urges readers to write today.
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Stan
Bonaparte frames Jefferson to oppose Maryland grand father clause
Secretary of the Navy Charles J. Bonaparte spoke to Baltimore Republicans on the proposed disfranchisement amendment. He argued the measure harms citizens born abroad or of foreign parents, citing Jefferson and the Declaration of Independence to defend a "square deal" for all, regardless of birth. He urged equal political rights for foreign-born citizens and condemned the amendment as un-American.
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Charles J. Bonaparte
United States
Corsica
Maryland
America
Thomas Jefferson
The
Gov. Vardaman
Mississippi
Jefferson
Mudd Turns Tables in Maryland Campaign
Mudd has replaced several opponents on the ballot in Charles County by leveraging a ten day prior resignation rule. He swapped Gilchrist for Bruce Wilmer and shuffled Lyon and Lyon as running mates while keeping George J. Trotter on the ticket. Democrats doubt the changes help, citing a likely Charles County win for their side. meanwhile Mudd touts black education in the county and eyes victory.
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Mudd
Charles County
Gilchrist
Bruce M. Wilmer
George
Trotter
People’s Ticket
Swanson Addresses Virginia Governor Race Rally in Luray
Special to The Washita Port Luray Virginia October 90 Hon Claude A Swanson Democratic candidate for governor spoke to a large crowd in Luray noting Judge Lewis sided with Virginia oppressors in 1368 and accepted a position under the military government He denounced the new Republican party and named McCall Lewis Gleaves Alen and others The speaker was joined by Congressman Hay of the district and Judge Samuel Williams of Wytheville who also spoke in Marksville tonight
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Claude A.’ Swanson
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Hay
Samuel W. Williams
Wytheville
Marksville
Spoke for Amendment Democratic Meeting at Bladensburg
A large Democratic gathering at Pan Electric House Bladensburg Md drew candidates from county and state races. Principal speaker William B Clagett defended the Poe amendment arguing it does not aim to disfranchise white voters, with Willmore Beall J Enon Ray Jr William T Casey Joseph K Hill Robert W Wells Jr etc also speaking. Judge W Brooke Hunter chaired the event, noted as one of the largest meetings in the region with strong enthusiasm.
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W. Brooke Hunter
Plead Guilty in Attempt to Wreck Train Near Winchester
In Winchester Virginia five young negro prisoners aged under twelve were sent to the State Reform School near Richmond for two to four years after pleading guilty to attempting to wreck a freight train at Sitnes Crossing. Also sentenced were Heywood Johnson for check forging four years and Leonard Poindexter for robbery three years.
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Leonard Poindexter
A. R. Breckenridge
Hot race for postmaster after Winfield death draws 14 applicants
Allan Handley postmaster at Winfield West Virginia Putnam County died last night after a brief illness of typhoid fever. Within six hours after his death Congressmen Hughes learned of four dozen applicants seeking the post.
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Putnam County
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Woman fatally struck with ax in Norfolk assault
Special to The Washington Pest reports Mary Ham was fatally wounded by Charles Britt in an early morning attack in Norfolk Virginia. Britt, a Black man, allegedly summoned her to a house and struck her with an ax as she entered. he fled the scene.
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Norfolk
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Cure Claimed By Cuticura For Longstanding Psoriasis
W M Chidhester of Hutchinson Kansas writes of a 35 year battle with psoriasis. He reports using Cadlera Soap Cuticura Ointment and Cuticura Resolvent and claims complete cure within 30 days. The letter notes circular red patches scales and nightly itching and asserts permanent relief after the regimen.
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W. M. Chidhester
Hutchinson
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Retraction Settles Rixey Defamation Suit in Virginia Court
Settlement reached in the defamation suits of Representative John F. Rixey and C. Jones Rixey against C Amory Stevens of New York. Stevens apologized in letters to the plaintiffs, agreed to pay costs and attorneys fees, and the cases were dismissed. The proceeding occurred in the United States Circuit Court for the Eastern District of Virginia with Judge Edmund Waddell presiding.
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C. Jones Rixey
C. Amory Stevens
New York
Eastern District of
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Edmund Waddell
Messrs. Barbour & Riley
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R. Walton Moore
Fairfax
Erpa Hunton, Jr
Richmond
Edward Turner
Warrenton
Waddell
Meredith
John E. Rixey
C. Armory Istevens
Richmond Times-Dispatch
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Schooner Wrecked in Bay Near Magothy River
Capt J W Townsend and mate John H Quiller of Dorchester escaped a wrecked schooner the Maggie Cresswell as it struck a Magothy River sandbar in a northwest gale. After abandoning ship they paddled to shore and walked and rode to Baltimore hungry and penniless.
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Baltimore
Magothy River
J. W. Townsend
John H. Quiller
Dorchester
Townsend
Maggie Cresswell
Magothy
Virginia Weddings in Richmond and Nearby Counties
Richmond and Fredericksburg sections report multiple autumn marriages. Katherine Irene Disney wed M Lawrence Smith at St Patrick Church with a church procession and a Northbound wedding trip for the newlyweds. In Burr Hill, Charles Clifton Waugh and Vera Mil Grod Bartley tied the knot at Zoar Baptist Church, then plan a long honeymoon and future residence in Avanta. James Edward Sclater and Nora Isabella Willis also joined in marriage last week at the bride’s home, with Rev J C Gwathmey officiating, and the couple preparing to begin married life in Cartersville and surrounding Madison County communities.
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St. Patrick's Church
Katherine Irene Disney
M. Lawrence Smith
Anthony MecKeefrey
Hugh J. McKeefrey
Charles Mahoney
Misa Vera Mil Grod Bartley
Nathan Bartley
Orange County
Zoar Baptist Church
Burr Hill
That County
Banders
Wanagh
Avanta
Fredericksburg
James Edward Sclater
Cartersville
Nora Ina
Life in the Confederate Army by Manon Joanstone Ford
NEW PUBLICATIONS From Meare's Fall List life in the Confederate Army details the daily life of a private soldier rather than campaigns or high command. Ford argues civilian views ignored private hardships and scenes rural South women endured, including Charleston bombardment echoes Ladysmith siege. Price two dollars.
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Louisville kin preside at Willis wedding in Washington
Kin of Louisville Kentucky officiated as Miss Leona Agnes Willis became bride with G W Sclater as best man. Attendants included Jackson Willis with Miss Huby Willis and Misses Agnes and Louise Willis as flower girls. Mr and Mrs Sclater departed for a Northern bridal tour.
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Louisville
Leona Agnes Willis
G. W. Srlater
Jackson Willis
Huby Willis
Agnes
Louise Willis
Mrs. Sclater
Revenue fraud alleged arrest of Cherry in Florida
Federal authorities report the arrest in Southern Florida of W. B. Cherry once of Williamston North Carolina on charges of impersonating a government revenue officer and holding up small distillers in Isle of Wight and Southampton counties. He will be brought back to Norfolk for trial in U S court next month.
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Washington Post
Norfolk
Florida
W. BR. Cherry
Williamston
N. C
Isle of Wight
Southampton
Cherry
United States
Convention of Colleges to convene at St John’s College
Delegates from the Association of Collegia and Preparatory Schools of the Middle States and Maryland meet at St Johns College on December 1 and 2. Gov Warfield will welcome attendees, and Dr Rush Rhees of the University of Rochester and Dr Thomas Fell of St Johns will address the gathering. The Mathematical Association session runs concurrent with the event.
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Warfield
Warhington Post
Annapols
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Rush Rhees
University of Rochester
Rochester
At &T. Johns College
Edwin Warfield
Mathematical Association
Thomas Fell
Bt. John’s
Morrison Files Answer in Beneficial Endowment Case
Howard L Morrison administrator for Zephyrine Morrison through Leigh and Conway Robinson filed an answer to Lipscombs petition for leave to file a bill of review in the Washington Beneficial Endowment Association case. The answer states Lipscomb must examine all securities held by receivers and, if any lie in a bank, inquire with that bank about the credit to the receivers.
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Zephyrine A. Morrison
Leigh and
Conway Robinson
Andrew A. Lipscomb
Washington Beneficial Endowment Association
Mr. Lipscomb
Beneficial Association
Epworth Leaguers Entertainment Receives Applause
The Wilson Chapter Epworth League held its second annual social and literary entertainment last night. The league choir performed Where Are You Going My Pretty Maid prompting hearty applause. Afterward contributors were entertained at the parsonage with a list of participants including A Ryan Bre Fred Seif fert Edw Huighinson Laura Collison Q Pulitz Blake Palin Charles Weston Felter Lucile amin and W.
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Edw. Huighinson
Iiss
Laura V. Collison
Q. Pulitz
Twee V. Blakeconiegamas Cateceli
Palin
Charles Weston
George Felter
Stina ‘Lucile Amin
Brakeman Dies from Boiler Explosion Injuries
C a A Merving, a Pennsylvania railroad brakeman, died in a New Brunswick hospital after a locomotive boiler exploded last night. He was in the cab when the blast fractured his skull, broke both arms, and left him severely scalded and burned.
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