Bodies in Fragments as Nitroglycerin Wagon Explodes
In Fairmont West Virginia on December 13 B M Kay his wife and an unknown child were blown to atoms when 32 quarts of nitroglycerin on a wagon exploded. A boy aboard the wagon may have jarred the explosive triggering the blast which left only a deep hole and scattered debris over ground trees and fences. The exact cause may never be known.
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Maj Edward C Johnson Chad Dies at Millwood From Apoplexy
Maj Edward C Johnson son of late Senator Reverdy Johnson died at his Clarke County country home in Millwood from a sudden apoplexy near sundown. He was about sixty, ex lessee of the Taylor House, served in the Fifth Maryland Regiment, and left a widow, two daughters Mary Rowe and Annie Johnson, and several siblings.
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Hampton Creek Tragedy Claims Local Civil War Veteran
Nathan J. Toban a 71 year old former pension claim agent and Civil War veteran living at the Soldiers' Home in Hampton died after being drowned in Hampton Creek. While crossing a trestle he fell into shallow water, his head became stuck in mud, and rescuers recovered the body with oyster tongs.
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Railroad Buys Docks In Norfolk Venturing Port Property
A deed in Norfolk transfers valuable waterfront docks from Model Milling Co to Roper Lumber Co for 46000 dollars. The property will serve terminals of the Suffolk and Caroline Railroad, owned by a syndicate that recently acquired Roper and Wirmala and North Carolina holdings. The line will be extended from H Genton to Norfolk soon.
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Negro murderer hanged in Craig County Va first since 1868
Richmond dispatch reports Charles Dean, a Black man, hanged at New Castle, Craig County for last April’s murder of Fletcher Hawkins. It is the county’s first execution since 1868. Dean died calmly, requested reading of St. John, knelt to pray, and died nine minutes after the fall.
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Syndicate Buys 15000 Acres of Timber Lands in W Va
A group led by Robert Felty and Cyrus Echard buys 15000 acres of timber lands on Shaffers Fork near Parsons West Virginia along the West Virginia Central Railway. They plan two companies to develop the timber and build a seven mile standard gauge railroad with later plans for seventeen more miles connecting to Grady. The project aims to cut haul from Grady to Parsons by about sixty miles. Separately Christian Felty and partners buy 4000 acres along Fishers Creek in Barbourville County Virginia at six dollars and twenty five cents per acre with immediate development planned.
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Tariff debate grips Farmers Congress in Richmond
Georgia Congressman I F Livingston argued high protective tariffs harm farmers claiming rural wealth rose under free trade and warned farmers must push their representatives in Congress. Other speakers included A L Martin W F Brown S N Black H P Sherman Henry Adams J Bryan Grimes and Charles A Carlisle. Mrs A J Montague to host a ladies reception at the governor's mansion with civic groups entertaining at the Casino and West End Electric Park tomorrow night.
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Democrats to Nominate by County Committee in Cumberland
Cumberland Md September 13. Democratic leadership will not hold primaries. Nominations will be made by the county committee composed of Harry W. Callan John W. Carder F R Wilson W M Conner Howard M Fuller Anthony Minke John Barton J P Miller H W Kerns J P Brennan Frank Flanagan James McAtee John Needer Noah R Krimm J J Doolin J L Seibert Michael Pryle T T Kenny Frank Tippen P C Martin J M Hinkle Archibald C Whtitson Thomas Feldman Thomas Brehaney and Patrick Brady.
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Fight Over Daughter Ends With Duel Firefight Death
Benjamin Green of Hinesville Virginia died from pistol wounds after a Sunday clash with James Holly at a burning barn in Pittsylvania County. The men argued over legal actions Holly had filed against Green. Holly surrendered after news of Green's death and is jailed awaiting October circuit court.
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Murderer Surrenders in Ramsey Nephew Killing Case
S. T. Ramsey, charged with killing his nephew Millard Ramsey in Ferrum mountains, surrendered to Constable T. J. Ramsey and is jailed in Franklin. Three white men are now in Franklin jail. Also notes Virginia post office closures, new rural free delivery, new postmasters, and other court brief items from Staunton and Chatham.
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Maryland committee maps state university plan at Warfield's office
A committee with delegates from St. Johns College Annapolis the Maryland Agricultural College and the University of Maryland met at Gov Warfields Fidelity Building office. They passed resolutions to organize a new state university at College Park integrating existing schools while preserving their charters and identities. A subcommittee was appointed to promulgate the plan.
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Striking Richmond Printers Plan Cooperative Job Shop
Richmond printers facing a standoff in the eight hour strike say they will open a cooperative job office within a week to take work from employers unable to fill posts. Employers plan to import non union workers and will not rehire former staff unless they return on old terms. Strikers claim they have funds and can mobilize a large operation within ten days.
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Runaway Girl Weds in Suffolk Virginia
Miss Novella V. Griffin of Everetts Virginia, who vanished Monday night, arrived in Suffolk and married Harri son F. Ogee in the parlors of Suffolk College. The bride’s father, James T. Griffin, had concerns about interference. A friend said the bride’s whereabouts since Monday were unknown. Nearby, her sister Susie Griffin and Osmond Underwood recently eloped to North Carolina.
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Baltimore Girl Violet Klein Returns From Europe
Miss Violet Klein fourteen year old daughter of John E H Klein of 405 Aisquith street returns home to Baltimore from a European trip with a new chapter added to her life. She previously drew notice four years ago for presenting a bouquet to Prince Henry at Union Station during his stop en route to Washington. Abroad she was hosted by the Grand Duke of Baden an uncle of Prince Henry and by the current Kaiser.
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Prophecy In Copybook Prepares For School Death
Linwood Robertson ten year old son of Mr and Mrs John L Robertson of 1932 West Baltimore street fell from a tree at Baltimore and Gilmor streets yesterday afternoon died from injuries last night at Maryland General Hospital His adult was fractured The boy would have turned eleven next Monday and was to start school today He had begun preparing for school last Monday and spent the day practicing writing His copybook was found after his death and the sentence This boy is dead.
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Left to Die on Tracks in Norfolk Robbery Assault
Special to The Washington Post Norfolk Va Sept 12 J E Boozeman a Seaboard Air Line mechanic was assaulted and seriously injured tonight in the eastern section by two unknown highwaymen after robbing him of his pay they struck him over the heart with a brick rendering him unconscious Boozeman was dragged onto car tracks in a dark spot to hide the crime a motorman saw him in time to prevent running over him
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West Virginia Wedding Ties Dunaway to Licklider
Miss Virginia Dunaway daughter of Mr and Mrs Raleigh Dunaway was married to Boyd Licklider of Kearneysville this evening at the Lee Town Methodist Church Martinsburg clergy officiated Rev T S Dunaway The bride wore a gown given away by her father Best man Russell Hilliary maid of honor Mira Jessie Oneta Dunaway bridesmaids Sadie Elisabeth Snyder Henia Belle Hendricks Gertrude Crumm Butler ushers Raleigh W Dunaway Marshall M Licklider and John Pagar The couple will reside at Kearneysville A reception followed the ceremony
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Made Consul General in Baltimore for Congo Free State
James Gustavus Whiteley, long serving consul in Baltimore, has been promoted by King Leopold to consul general. He becomes dean of Baltimore’s consular corps and gains the right to wear a sword, gold lace, and a cocked hat. He now heads Congo Free State interests across the United States amid booming rubber and tuberculosis trade concerns.
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Fatal Runaway Trucks At Allegany Brick Works
Special to The Washington Fan from Cumberland Maryland reports two miners from New York Mining Company were using brick company trucks to haul lumber down a mile long incline at Allegany Brick Works. Williams survived with multiple injuries including fractured ribs after jumping. Koontz died instantly when his skull was crushed as trucks crashed through the brick wall.
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Jim Crow Lawsuit Filed Against Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Cary M. Gray, a colored woman, sues the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad in Superior Court for $5,000 damages claiming discrimination under the Jim Crow law. She says she boarded in Baltimore July 30 with a first class ticket for Martinsburg but was forced to move to the Jim Crow car where she was jeered by white passengers. Warner T. McGuinn represents her.
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Illness Drives Woman to Self Destruction in Baltimore
Mrs Cor al H Craig thirty one of 733 North Patterson Park avenue committed death by own action this morning by swallowing an ounce of carbolic acid. Coroner Ca ruthers of the Northeastern district found no inquest needed and issued a death by own action certificate. Despondency from ill health said to have prompted the act. Her husband James Craig encountered her in the hallway and she said she had swallowed the drug about ten o'clock. She died before eleven.
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Wheat Lost In Purmes Fire In Lynchburg Mill
Special to The Washington. The Lynchburg Milling Company mill in Lynchburg owned by L C Acree J J Scott and R C Scott was partly burned early today. Loss estimated at several thousand dollars with water damage main. Firemen confined flames to the roof while flood water drenched machinery and hundreds of bushels of wheat floated away. Local insurance coverage noted.
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Virginia Obituary Notice of Mrs A C Bode
Staunton obituary reports Mrs A C Bode died after a long illness at her Staunton home She is survived by her husband and one son in Fredericksburg a Caroline County resident Mrs Oscar Gresham of Caroline County died at her home near Bowling Green after lingering illness aged 63 She is survived by her husband and other family members
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The Washington School for Boys Year Book Offer
The Washington School for Boys offers boarding and day options from kindergarten through college preparatory studies with modern buildings and extensive athletic grounds. A Year-Book may be obtained at leading bookstores and hotels or from Head-Master Louis Leverett Hooper at 3901 Wisconsin Avenues.
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Sidwell Leads Friends School With New Building and Gymnasium
Thomas W. Sidwell, principal, oversees a Friends School for boys and girls with primary to high school departments. Emphasizing college preparation, modern methods, and equipment, the campus features a new building, gymnasium, playground, athletic field, lunchroom, and manual training.
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Banker's Will Cuts Off Children And Gives To Daughters
Daniel C List a wealthy Wheeling banker cuts off four of his children in his will and leaves the fortune to two daughters EmmaS Gettings and Mary Warner both of Carroll County Md The other children are said to be fully compensated by prior payments and are likely to contest the document Charles W List of Baltimore formerly a Wheeling banker is named as a contesting potential heir The banker built his fortune through Civil War era financial speculation
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Gas Explosion Injures Pfingst Family in Norfolk Home
Special to The Washington Fest Norfolk Va Sept 13 Carl Pfingst a ladies tailor his wife and two children were seriously burned when a gas leak ignited after a workman installed a meter in their newly moved home The blast wrecked the kitchen and room shortly after the meter was connected.
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