Virginia Man Kills Son Then Defies Nearby Officers
Israel Monggold of Brooks Gap in Rockingham County shot his eighteen year old son Homer at the family home ten miles from Brock Gap. He barricaded himself inside with the body as officers and neighbors gathered. He claimed self defense and vowed not to surrender. Coroner’s inquest delayed for physician absence. investigation incomplete.
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Washington Post
Harrisonburg
Israel Monggold
Brooks Gap
Broadway
Rockingham County
Homer
Monggold
Commonwealth Attorney
Conrad
Charles Tawley
Monggold House
Monsgold
Cooper
Brock
Gap
Brooks Gao
West
Riverdale man urged to run as independent for Congress
A Riverdale delegation pressed Joseph Fanning to run as an independent candidate in Maryland's Fifth District. Fanning, a Democrat and wealthy general contractor, gave no firm commitment but would consider the proposal. The Democratic convention meets next Tuesday to choose delegates and nominate George M Smith for Congress, with internal party rules likely to determine representation.
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Riverdale
Congress
Washington
Upper Marlboro
Joseph Fanning
Raning
Fifth
Fanning
Baltimore
George M Smith
Bow District
Canmnes
Bildensburz
Butchers Strike Demands Nine Hour Day in Baltimore
Three hundred butchers in Baltimore begin a strike demanding a nine hour workday with no pay cut, staying at one dollar weekly. Slaughterhouse owners largely refuse, threatening to shut down local farm business until terms are met.
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Baltimore
Statler
Fms
Carpenter's Fall Fatal Near Public School Building
Lawrence Farmer a young carpenter was killed today in Whiteford as he fell from a third story window of a public school building. He struck a stone walk, neck and leg broken, and died about fifteen minutes later. The Washington Post Fredericksburg Sept 1 reports the incident. The city council reorganized with Cole D Cole reelected president Henry Daniel vice president Mai WS Embrey city recorder SA Eastburn clerk of the council A P Rowe city treasurer JW Bail superintendent of alias Pouse EM Green electrical plant Samuel Litzaugh clerk of market.
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Péel
Washington Port Lindonts
Lawrence Farmer
Speatak
Bimeton Pass
Frederckaburg
Cole D Cole
Henry Daniehl
Mai WS Embrey
City Recorder
Eastiurn
Counal
P Rowe c
City Turer
JW Bail
Alias Pouse
Miss Anne Ha good and WT. tlagnod wed in Bowie
Miss Anne Ha good daughter of a Ruffin farmer eloped with Thomas L Lewis a Southern Railway employe and were married today in the city. William Hedley officiating. Low had been boarding at the bride's home. Bowie Gun Factory notes: locals defeated Naval Gun Factory 8 to 4. King's fielding Ryans base running and Flardestys boating cited as game weaknesses. W Lancaster starred for the Gun Fac club.
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Washington
Vo & Danille
Anne Hagood
WT. Tlagnod
Ruffin XC
Thomas L Lewis
Southern Railway
William Hedley
Naval Gun Factory
King’s
Ryans
Bowie
Lancaster
Virginia Weddings: Kloman Chamberlain wed in Warrenton
Miss Frances H Kloman and Lloyd Chamberlain married at St James Episcopal Church Warrenton with the groom a noted young civil engineer. Miss Kloman has lived in Warrenton most of her life. Also Sept 1 Wiss Lane Venson and William Applebeth of Schoolfeld near Danville were married, with Ras J Holland of Metattog present.
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Warrenton
Frances H Kloman
Lloyd Chamberlain
St James Episcopal Church
Sroom
Min Aloman
Danville
Wiss Lane Venson
William Applebeth
Schoolfeld
Danvile
J. Holland
Metattog
Obituaries from Chatham Warsaw and Sprville counties
Obituaries report the deaths of Miss Mary Oakes aged eight in Piaplania County, Mrs Kathrine Walters Holland aged about sixty widow of G Holland, Mrs Edna Hubbard widow of Dr B H Hubbard of Whitestone, and Oscar Snead of Sporlvania County aged about seventy, with brief illness noted in Lewiston area. Surviving spouses and children mentioned.
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Chatham
Mary Oakes
Dry Fork Piaplania County
Kidnapping Charges Filed Over Marriage Ordeal
Special to That Washington Post. Hinton Sept 1 Mrs Alice Noel sues Frank Sheppard and William Hubbard of Thurmond for kidnapping her 15 year old daughter and forcing a marriage to Hubbard. She alleges the Sheppards hid the girl's age by changing her dress and assisted the couple to Hinton where the wedding occurred.
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Wasington Pao
Hinton
Era
Alice Noel
Frank Sheppard
William Hubbard
Thurmond
Hubbard
Feudists in Arms Again Over Fayette Mail Job
Special to The Washington Post from Hinton West Virginia dated September 1 reports Jasper Emmett securing a Fayette County mail carrier appointment, provoking Campbell faction anger. The Campbell Emmett feud, responsible for over twenty killings, risks reigniting after more than fifteen years of peace. Frank Russell Emmett are bound over to the Federal grand jury by U S Commissioner Champe while supporters brace for potential violence.
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Washington Post
Hinton
W Va
Jasper Emmett
Fayette County
Frank Campbell
Campbell-Emmett
Campbells
Frank, Russell
Emmett
Federal Grand Jury
United States
Champe
GUNS GUARDING THE OYSTER Agreement Between the States in Effect
Richmond Virginia Sept 1 The Virginia oyster navy steamer patrols the James and Rappahannock and Potomac to enforce laws on tonging The season opened with a rush to oyster rocks Rocks guarded with unusual fidelity this season The chairman Lee co operates with Maryland boats on joint operations and new rules will be enforced by both states to back up the other.
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Washington Post
Richmond
Virgina Oyster Navy
James and Rappahannock
Potomac
Lee
Maryland Boats
St Georges Island
Rundlett DismasTed in Severe Hatteras Storm
The schooner Rundlett, captained by Fountain of Bristol Rhode Island, sailing from Norfolk to Jacksonville with coal, was sighted twenty miles north of Cape Hatteras in a fierce sea. Masts broken near the deck and rigging damaged. Saltwell offered aid but was refused.
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Hatteras
Norfolk
Saltwell
Patterson
Gulfport
Miss
Hamburg
Cape Hatteras
R T Rundlett
Fountain
Bristol
Rundlett
Jacksonville
Fla
North Carolina cruiser North Carolina to be launched
Gov Glenn likely to have his daughter Christen the new cruiser at Newport News shipyard with date set for October 6. President of Newport News Shipbuilding Co notified state officials of the plan. Governor in New York, preparations to begin on return. high profile state party expected and Miss Rebekah Glenn tipped to christen.
Maynard Confident as Virginia Campaign Closes
The Democratic primary for Congress in the Second Virginia district ends with Rep. Maynard declaring confidence after a final Portsmouth speech. Opponent George C Cabell camps in Norfolk with a whirlwind finish, hoping for success if weather favors voting on Tuesday.
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Cabell
Virginia
Vaenington
Norfolk
Congress
Maynard
Portsmouth
George C Cabell
Winchester Wins Series in Park Battle 6 to 4
Winchester defeats Norfolk Collegians 6 to 4 at Reservoir Park as Cunningham and Woodward form the battery for Winchester. The locals clinch the series after also winning 2 to 0 at Martinsburg this morning. Spectators saw a crowd-pleasing contest with notable plays and excitement.
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Washington von
Winchester
Norfolk Colecians
Reservoir Park
Spectalors
Wanchester Battery
Cunningham
Woodward
Norfolk Collegians
Ogle
Studervent
Martinsburg
Brents Seeks Action Over Potomac Ark Gambling Boat
Virginia State's Attorney S. G. Brent vows action if police fail to curb gambling aboard the ark moving toward Georgetown. He asserts local Alexandria jurisdiction over offenses on the Potomac and warns of prosecution if operations resume. The city is also challenging subletting of the Bartholdi wharf used to serve the ark and its passengers.
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Georgetown
Columbia
Washington Post Bureau
Kng Street
Alexandria
Ark
Tty
Jones Point
Yoser of
Potomac
G. Brent
Brent
Bartholdi
King Street
Virginia
Maryland
Potomac River
Brént
de Ep
the Ark
Steam Boat and Barge Company
Tta
Bartheldi
Steamboat and Barge Company
Cornwell and
Muller
William Tindall
Board of Commissioners
Barthold
City Fathers Organize Alexandria Council Action
The Alexandria city council reorganized with re election of all old officers and swearing in for terms. New board members N P Burke F Marbury J P Curtin J T Sweeney took four year terms while J M Hil W W Ballenger George L Slyopson and W H Sweeney held two year terms. Julius Pelton administered oaths and Curtin was re elected vice president.
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Alexandria
Toon Yeaterday
N P. T Burke
F Marbury
J. P. N. Curtin
J. T. Sweeney
Messrs
J. M. Hil
W. W Ballenger
George
Uhler
Mr Stansbury
Willam Craven
Doubleheader Rivalry Heads to Alexandria Ball Park
Two games of baseball between the Old Dominions and the Invincibles are set for the Alexandria tall grounds at King Street. The frat game begins at 2:30 PM. crowds are expected as rivalry runs keen and tickets draw attention. The funeral for Lucy Williams was held at her nephew’s residence on North Alfred Street. Reverend Green led services with attendants including Lawrence Washington and Hubert Snowden. Burial followed at Ivy Hill Cemetery. In Alexandria churches, Rev J T Nourse will conduct services at the Second Presbyterian Church, and Rev R K Massie will preach at Christ Episcopal at 11 AM. no evening service. Other churches will have resident clergy officiating.
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Alexandria
Old Dominions
The
Invincibles
Pla Tall
King Streat
Lucy Williams
George & French
North Alfred Street
Berryman Green
Episcopal Theological Seminary
Eid
Messrs
Lawrence Washington
Hubert Snowden
U. C. Ansley
Everett Triplett
George Uhier
Douglera
Ivy Hid Cemetery
J. T. Nourse
Formarly
Second Presbyterian Church
R. KX. Massie
Christ Episcopal Church
Fruit Store Robbery Leads to Clerk Arrest
Mantid Bros fruit store at 10 King Street Alex Haditia reported $800 stolen from the money drawer. Police detailed officers. clerk William J. Chialalog was arrested on suspicion and will face a police court hearing tomorrow morning.
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Mantid Bros
King Street
Alex~ Hadtia
William J. Chialalog
Wealthy farmer shoots man in West Virginia home
Special to The Washington Fest reports W Hinton West Virginia September. Peter W Gearhart one of the wealthiest farmers in the bounty shot Frank Smith to death late last night at his Wickhar home. Gearhart found Smith seated at his wife and ordered him out. When Smith argued Gearhart fired both barrels of a shotgun, killing him almost instantly. Gearhart has been held to answer to a further charge.
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Washington
Hinton
W. Va
Peter W. Gearhart
Frank Smith
Wickhar
Smith
Smitth
Gearhart
Boy Killed by Brother While Digging Ground Hog Hole in Virginia
Lynchburg Va Sept 1 The Woabington report Harry Cumby was accidentally killed by his younger brother Willie Cumby while digging for groundhogs near Ap pomattox yesterday. Harry crawled from the hole and Willie struck him on the head with a heavy hoe. The injured boy died a few hours later.
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Lynchburs
Appomattox
Harry Cumby
Willie Cumby
Harry
Wille
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