Navy drills end in injury and rescues near Norfolk
The Atlantic fleet carried out rough water battle practices off Norfolk with battleship Missouri and cruiser fleet excelling in the tests. One launch sank after propeller suction. seven sailors were aboard but all were saved. Wilbur Miller, a Chesapeake Line mate, survived a natator dash after a launch incident near York Spit. Perry Miller reached shore safely after night rescue efforts.
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Norfolk
Flest
Betama
Missouri
Nthroeder
Boston
Nex Sarly
Tuis
Old Point
Wilbur Miller
Chesapeake Line
Back River
Iteagall
Ide
Chesapeake Hay
Wilbur
Perry Miller
Seaboard Air Line
Mathews County
Virginia
Foretold Her Death in Delawares Quiet Vigil
Delaware woman Mrs. Callaway selected her own funeral details a shroud casket and hymns and foretold her death. She wept and told her husband and pastor Dr Donovan she would soon die after several days of quiet preparation. Her premonition and final calm ended with her death after more than two days of rest.
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Delaware
Honrlat
Washington
Iaarel
Del
John W. Caloway
Callewar
Twelve Houses Burned In Easton Fire
A boy smoking in a hayloft caused a 220000 blaze that destroyed twelve wages of property in Easton. The origin was the hayloft of K Edgell livery on Federal street. A colored worker who smoked a cigarette is named as the cause. The fire destroyed all but one building. only a horse in Edgell’s stable died. Damage totaled 820000 with no other lives lost.
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Washington Post
Waston
Haston
Umes
News K
Orr
Edgell
Peking
Washington
Plang
Taerchante
Tartar
C.D. Jameson
Ne Tong
Harapaai & Gate Ike
Both Face Alleged Bigamist in Danville Trial
South Carolina woman Margaret Lewis travels with her husband’s other wife to attend Burt Mitchell Vans’ trial in Danville Virginia. Vans, jailed on bigamy charges, is to be tried this week in corporation court. Lewis, carrying their 4 month old child, claims he married her in 1900 when she was 11 and left her for another woman named Gohelta Baddler. The case highlights the long-drawn dispute over his marriages and abandonment.
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South Carolina
Danville
Washington
Burt Mitchell
Vans
Margaretius
Pelger, & C
Evans
Ing
Gohelta Baddler
Robert Saddler
Schoolfeld
Man Spends Night in Coffin for Wager in Suffolk
William Gordon Elain, a local filmgoer, spent the night in a coffin at the Florodora Club house after posting a bet to prove his nerve. He entered the burial box at midnight, was armed, and watched by a crowd that trailed in another car to ensure the coffin stunt remained intact until dawn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Suffolk
William Gordon Elain
Elam
Florodora Club
Blan
Coffin Theft Foiled by Undertaker In Montgomery
A report from Montgomery West Virginia describes a black suspect attempting to steal a coffin from a window when the undertaker struck him with a wrench. The coffin was dropped and the thief fled. The incident is described in fragmented OCR text with unclear names and dates.
Teachers Meet at Rockville Institute in Montgomery County
Special to The Washlasten reports nearly all public school teachers in Montgomery County attend the five day annual institute in Rockville starting this morning under State Superintendent Dr. M L Bates Stephens. Local figures include Prof. Earl Wood and P John P Forkler with speakers Dr. Gardinier Dr. Apple and Prof. Marye. Welcome delivered by Mrs Irving Cramer and Prof Frank A Pearre.
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Rockritte
Montgomery County
ML Bates Stephens
Earlé
Wood
Stephens
Charles Gardinier
Shippensburg
P. John P. Forkler
Hagers
Gordinier
Apple
Painting For Gen Rosser Saluted By Jefferson Davis Survives
A New York artist sent a framed painting depicting President Jefferson Davis receiving Confederate generals salutations. Gen Thomas L Rosser of Virginia, among the group, is noted as the sole survivor among the listed generals. The portrait features prominent Confederate leaders including Fitzhugh Lee, James Longstreet, Stonewall Jackson, Jubal Early, P.G.T. Beauregard, and others.
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Jefferson Davia
Washington
Charlottéavillé
Thomas L. Rosser
New York
Jefferson Davis
Rosser
Rosser Among the Rear, Fa Tenafly
Fitzhugh Lee
B. Magruder
Samuel Cooper
Wade Hampton
W. E. F. Lee
John Morgan
Joseph Wheeler
A. HU
James Longstreet
Stonewall Jackson
Simon
Bolivar Suckers
JB. Hood
Ewell
Richard Anderson
Albert Sidney Johnston
Gideon Pillow
B. Cheatham
Gen. Rosser
Apie
Accusation Causes Death In Huntington He Says He Was Accused
Huntington WV Sept 6 A sensational tragedy occurred when I N Chapman supervisor of the Huntington division of the Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad was shot and fatally wounded by Earl Dudding a leading local business man. Dudding says Chapman attacked him with a hatchet and he fired in self defense. Chapman died an hour later.
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Huntington
W. Va
I. N. Chapman
Chesa Lake and Ohio Railroad
Wea
Earl Dudding
Chapman
Dudding
T Dudding
West Virginia teachers deny Fulton claim on steamboat invention
Morgan County teachers in West Virginia condemn the history that credits Robert Fulton with the steamboat. They allege James Ramsey of the county built and operated a Potomac steamboat in 1787 and that Ramsey’s, observed by many, inspired Fulton’s design.
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West Virginia
James Ramsey
Speelnn
Washington Post
Wheeling
W. Va
Morgan County
Fulton
Ramsey
Shepherdstown
W. VI
Frostburg Tourney Yields Five Knight Prizes At Park
A Frostburg Maryland event at Young Men's Institute Park awarded prizes to five Knights including William Evans Knight of Why Don't You Tell and David B. McCull Yoh Knight of Anheuser Busch. Dr Holdsworth was injured in a horse accident while delivering prizes as vehicles were wrecked.
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Washington
Frostburg
Young Men's Institute Park
Bank tax ruling upholds state assessment in West Virginia
Judge Kel Jer of a Federal court upheld the state law taxing bank stock and dismissal of a tax injunction. The decision aligns with a recent state Supreme Court ruling. In other news, Chief Laing names mine inspectors for the district, appointing W. H. Pinckney, W. B. Planter, and A. Grady to postings in Fourth, Seventh, and Twelfth districts.
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Bpoclal
Charleston
W. Va
Kel Jer
Federal
Banka
State Supreme Court
Washington
Laing
State Department of Mines
W. H. Pinckney
Fikin
W. B.planter
Montgomery
A. Grady
Hontington
Washington Seeks 1919 International Aviation Meet
The Aero Club of Washington and the Chamber of Commerce discuss promoting a bid for the 1919 international aviation meet in the United States. They stress unremitting effort to raise at least $100,000 for venue, grandstands, policing, and prizes at a Potomac Park water course near Seventh Street wharves.
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Potomac Park
Seventh Street
Bosra of
Washington Aero Clut
Chamber, of Commerce
Natonal Aero Club
Taver
Poxomac Park
Sero, Club
Y John Barrett
Sera Club
Charles
J. Bell
Zahm
Prof
Ted Dia Loare
George
O-Saur
Im. Welt
Wald
ScTanigrrow
Washington Aero Grup
Chamber of Commerce
Fyaue |Geantul
America
Washington
New York
Chicago
Cincinnati
St. Louis
Indianapelle
Cincinnat
Igete
Jtn
Rheims
Curtiss
Rheime
Great Plain
Betheny
Maj
Squier
Lieut. Lahm
Aero Club of Washington
Rhelms
Washngton
Melilla Army Reinforced In Campaign Against Moors
Madrid reports the twelfth Spanish division of 11,000 men under Gen Soto y Mayo is ordered to Mellitz Morotes to join Gen Marina in the Moor campaign. Premier Maurs says reinforcements were requested due to extended operations and another division may mobilize. Advices claim Spanish positions near Arba and Resting reinforced while Moors abandon Mount Guruga and mass at Nador and Zeluan.
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Madrid
Sotosmayo
Mellitz
Morotes
Maurs
Marina
Mella
Arba Ant
Guruga
Nador
Zeluan
Military spectacle marks 50th anniversary at Gunib
Mt Petersbourg September 6 a notable commemoration of the fiftieth anniversary of the forties clash that subdued Shimyi and established Russian authority in the Caucasus was staged at Gunib. In the viceroy’s presence survivors and many dignitaries watched a faithful reenactment by regiments. defenders, stylishly attired, were depicted by Cossacks.
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Mt. Petersourg
Gualb
Shimyi
Caucasum
Aren
Diaz Wanted to Retire From Presidency as 1900 Term Ended
Special to The Washingboat from Mexico City reports El Diario claims Gen Diaz wished to withdraw from the presidency after the 1895-1900 term to enjoy retirement. He favored Limentour as candidate, drew up a manifesto declining nomination, and discussed the plan with associates.
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Mexico City
el Diario
Diaz
Limentour
Limantour
Timself
Mena
Limentowr
District Rifle Team Dominates New York Match at Hale Trophy
Seagtirt Seay area reports the District National Guard headquarters team led by Capt. Frederick Heinemeick won the New York ceremony, placing high in the Hale Trophy with Lieut. M. B. Hodgson taking seventh prize. Marine Corps shooters claimed top honors in the concurrent events, while other New Jersey and New York units trailed in large field. The day featured strong scores at 200 and 600 yards, with heavy emphasis on the district’s 61v yards and 200 yard rings.
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Washington Post
Seagirt
N. J
Pennsylvania
New Jersey
New York
Teaberg
Ordnance Department
District National Guard
Company Cs
Pennnsylvants
Frederick
Heinemeick
Elderd
Lienl ' Holt
Lien
Seanaliy
Tateut
Aldarmas
Beldenfeld
Hes Rava
Hob-V6
Ord
Tota, Meadquarters
7Iat NY Iy Heet Company C
Gomany
Ab x. Yim
Gompany K
Zal N.Y. Wee
N.Y
Hagan
Burlington
W. D. Higainbottom
Marine Corps, Corps
Marine Corps
W. B. Short
Sergt
J. J. Andrews
J. W. ‘Heusian
Chesgy
Connecticut
Tewes
Maj
Martin
Dercimialier
Widner
Obla
Butina
Leut. Hawley
Sixth Infantry
D. 2
USA
Camp Perry
Gol
James E. Bell
Kemp
Meh Martin
Wise
Masexchusetts
Hans
War Department
Amoy Murder Sparks Diplomatic Clash Over Custody
The body of a wealthy Amoy merchant who vanished two weeks ago was found near Amoy city. Authorities say he was murdered and have warrants for prominent teals including Eugenio Velasco, a Manila based American. The American consul Julian Arnold insists Velasco be held and prosecuted by American authorities.
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Amoy
China
Oops
Aids City
Amey
Eugenio Velasco
Manila
Julian Arnold
Amerigan
Insisis
Velasco
Prana crew slain by island natives after wreck
Report states the French vessel Prana ashore on Matricolo Island in the New Hebrides was attacked by natives during a labor recruitment voyage. Behroner Quaite and the crew were killed. only a massacre of the men is noted while a British warship investigates the incident.
Modern China Awakening In Peking City Life
A vivid account of Peking’s new urban pace under reform with Western influence. It notes cinema, tea rooms, and women’s visibility, while praising electric streets, waterworks, and a modern foreign building project. The piece contrasts imperial layout with rising Western-style architecture and a refreshed city spirit.
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Hho
China
Peking
Thare
Thera
Actus
New Jersey
Loka
Hamlet
Eve Srea
Aiga
Feklag
Botanical ‘Garden
Tagine
Jameson
Westerst
von Ketteler
Sfa
Legations
Malaita
Bult
Ignd
Forbidden City
Health Advice Fragment on Blood Tonic Use
Fragmentary health note warns of thin pale fatigue and suggests consulting a doctor. Mentions Ayer's non alc preparations as a blood purifier and nerve tonic with no alcohol, claiming it acts as a strong alterative and aids Argention to enrich blood.
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Ayer
Detroit Mystery Torso Traced in Weighted Sack Case
Police search Ecorse Creek for clues to the decapitated torso found in the Detroit river. The victim, estimated 22 to 25, is believed to be a married woman 5 feet 6 inches tall. A similar sack with a dog used in experiments was found near Hearse Creek, with a coroner’s jury sworn for Friday.
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Detroit
Mich
Gaston
Ecorse Creek
Mattie
Women in Labor Parade Draws Small Chicago Crowd
Fragmented report notes a labor day parade in Chicago with dimmed turnout and typographical errors. It mentions a union benefit and pay details for members, with unclear figures and scattered phrases.
Bond's Record Fates Highlight 1865 Controversy
A fragmented 1865 item mentions Mr. Bond and Howes in a debated record history. The garbled text notes Bond's mountain experience and Rothsea connections, with unclear references to British influence and national records.
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Ginews
Grildigtona
Sone S Bond
Howes
Bngiishman
Bond
Rothsea
Tokyo to London stock closing on Labor Day volume
London market closes amidst U S Labor Day observance with thin activity. Mixed American and Canadian shares show modest changes as frontier issues drift. several prominent rail and utility stocks report steady prices while gaps appear in select listings.
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Washington Post
York
London
New York
Livestock markets in New York and Chicago cattle sales report
Market notes show cattle receipts around 225,000 head with strong demand for choicest beef, hogs about 2.225 million head, and sheep and lambs steady to lower. Prices listed include calves near 6.00, hogs around 7.50 to 8.50, and lambs down several dollars with mixed regional activity. Reports cite Liverpool and London markets influencing prices, with extensive commentary on weights, feeds, and regional demand.
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New York
Liverpool
London
Calvas
Country Mead
Tibia
Rags Raetats
Ges Sena
Chicago
Cattla
Recelpix
Stone
Liverpool cotton market amid steady futures trading
The Liverpool Cotton market shows mixed futures activity with prices quoted for several contracts, including September and November options. Trading notes indicate modest gains and quiet closing, with various seed and grade figures obscured by OCR errors but reflecting overall market uncertainty.
Liverpool Grain Market Report Snapshot
LIVERPOOL GRAIN. Lixeranal Sept 6 shows steady trading across futures and spot. Desembur prices noted with futures for December and November, along with regional wheat and flour patent notes. Prices firm for wheat futures and timber market references appear mixed with several unclear abbreviations.
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Lixeranal
Inter
Desembur
Sar
Stedius
Amedeas
Eee
Ita
Galventoals & Mald
Amlet
Orlober
Ge Sud
Devember
Sud
Wipdsecenadtun
ELOUR
Winter
Si Veadow
Pacts Coast
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Cagi
Rockville
Montgomery County Institute
Gen. Rosker
Girl
Hurt
Frosteburg
Doctor Who
Aero Meet
John Barrett
Melilla
Shamyi
Congo
Antwerp
Sdvicés
French Congo
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Grent
Mi. B. Hodgson
McDougall
Tate
J. S. Bache & CO
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Newvork
New York Stock Exchange
Chicago Board of True
Cew Exchange
New York Coffee Exchange
Philadelphia Stock Exchange
New York Produce Exchange
New Orleans
Benton ‘Stork Exchange
Newe Orleans Board of Trade
Rochester Stock Exchange
Bliss
United States
Ena
HES Fondents
A. G. Plant & CO
Bankers &Brokers Nembhas
Washington Stock Exchange
Tenth St
Shanghai
Creek
Authoritiee
Dimont
Chicegeo
E. F. Hutton & CO
Bankers Chic
Chicago Board of Trade
N.W
Los Angeles
San.Francisco
Fhomas L. Hume
WB. Hibbs.& CO
Washington Stock Erekange
Oblesge Board of Teade
Hibbs Building
fAtehfron
Daltimore
Abd Obio
Canadian Pacite
jChemepeake
Oulo
Snd
Paul Uchishtia
Amd
Neabville
Millwotri
Texas
New ‘York
Gentral
Norfolke
Abd Watt
Ana Fa
Goa
Lsonary
Woop & Sons
Ses
Richmond, Va
Capite
National Savings and Trust Company
Cer
15Th
New York Ave
Capital
Aurot Resources
Sant. FE
Colorado
G. B. Chipman
E. F. Caverly
Bret
District of Columbia
Adivlémely
Corporazlos
Swartzell, Rheem & Hensey Co
G'St
Ouray Bldg
Wsppapry
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