Ground-breaking for Jamestown Exposition buildings
Two governors Mary land and Virginia attend elaborate ground breaking ceremonies on the Jamestown Exposition grounds in Norfolk Virginia. Maria Warfield and Gov Swanson preside as Maryland and Missouri and Travelers Protective Association buildings rise, with flags raised and remarks by Gov Warfield Gov Swanson and other dignitaries.
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Travelers’ Association
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Maryiend
National
Travelers’ Protective Association of America
Virginia State Building
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The
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Warfield
Swanson
Virginia
National Commission
Frederick M. Colstan
Joh R Walker
Daughters of the American Revolution
John T. Harwood
Richmond
National Legislative Committee
Traiders' Protection Association
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Swanton
William Heans Baker
Chesterfeld
Migs Nannie Garland
Thierman
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Theo
Howe
Chicago
Naval Miliia
District of Colimadia
Monument to Pocahontas Order for Statue and Stamp
The Pocahontas Memorial Association authorized by the Society for the Preservation of Virginia Antiquities received an order to sculptor Wilfred Sramay Payridge for the Jamestown Island statue. Governor Warfield of Maryland has directed a special Pocahontas stamp issuance to support the monument project. Swanson's boat ran aground near City Point while en route to the Jamestown Exposition events. A Petersburg report notes the Commodore Maury and party aboard Swanson were unharmed. Washington lawyers Swanson and Patbhuts were admitted to the Fairfax County circuit court bar.
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Maury
Gor Swanson
Jamestown
Virginia
James River
City Point
Malcomt
Washington
Spetial Cohn
Washington Conan Va Bebe Ib Terse & Patbuts
Nicol
Cir Soult
Fairfax County
Shannon Declines Run At Convention Amid Delegation Pressure
State Senator Shannon arrived with the Alleghany delegation and refused to commit to a nomination, saying he would decline if the convention unanimously chose him. A Montgomery County delegation pressed for an Allegheny man, while a local caucus weighed resolutions. Delegates balked at government ownership of railroads.
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Washington Post
Hagerstown
Shannon
Allesang
Hls
Ranevention
Montgomery
Allegany County
Garrett
Bryan
Floyd Hughes Named Republican Candidate in Second District
Special to The Washleton Past from Norfolk Virginia Sept 1 Floyd Hughes a leading Virginia lawyer and Norfolk citizen was proclaimed the Republican nominee for Congress in the Second district to oppose Democrat H L Magnare The four black delegates in the convention were ignored and simply cast their ballots.
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Norfolk
Floyd Hughes
Virginia Bar
Kentuckian kills two pursuing brothers in West Virginia
Special to The Washington Post reports A L Herman, hunted across half the nation for the murder of Jerry Davie in Martin, shot Frank Finley and Kenner Finley when authorities tried to arrest him at Herman's home near Bragnar Raleigh County. After the killings, Herman vanished and remains at large.
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Hinton
W. Va
A. L Herman
Brigan
Raleigh County
Jerry Davie
Frank
Kenner Finley
Herman
Martin
Jerry Davis
Iélalus
Vian
Bnnson
New
Frank Finley
Kenner Throwel
Gas Flow Powers Grafton Wells Amid Oil Search
Washington reports that John T. McGraw, WV Democrat, struck a third base on the Morrow farm with wells producing a million feet daily, enough to supply Grafton and nearby areas. Across Virginia, Comptroller Sullivan testified on rail freight rates, while Allen Caperton Braxton was named a nominee for Mutual Life trustees. George Painter, near Stephens City, was ruled insane and committed to Western State Hospital. Lynchburg’s Board of Trade backed Exposition support and city growth plans. Mrs Blanks identified her assailant as Walter Jones from Rosnok.
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Morrow
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Washington Post
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Commonwealth
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George Painter
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Marriages Reported in Locals and Nearby Areas
Sept. 3 reports several marriages in the region. John W Roberts a merchant of Riley, and Miss Ruffner of the same area, wed at the Urldes home with Rev W D Escoff presiding. Roberts and wife planned a tour in the North Petersburg area after the ceremony. In Washington, D C, Mr and Mrs Smith and Miss Elliott were married the previous afternoon in a ceremony conducted by Rev L Breckemore. The bride is Ella, daughter of prominent Petersburg businessman S Ella. Dacewell Get 18-4 witnessed a surprise marriage at North Tazewell as Miss Tames Raynolds, daughter of Charles Repps, wed Dr W Grereves, of the same county. The couple plan a Raven trip then Baltimore for winter, where Dr Greveves will attend college.
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Rileysie
Thia County
Ruffner
Sam Place
Urldes
Escoff
Mr. Roberts
Marziaseter Ag
North Petersburg
M ‘Smith
Mercing
Washington, D C
Persfor
W Greper
Penple GI
Raven
Baltimore
Woman Identifies Suspect After Dance Assault Case
John Joseph Chase, about twenty nine, a Black man, was arrested near a dance in Hyattsville area on a charge of attempting to assault Miss Elizabeth Wyberger of Columbia Park. Wyberger, sixteen, identified him by a distinctive scar and clothing, Chase denied involvement, and was committed to the grand jury in $1,000 bond. He gave conflicting alibis and attempted escape. The alleged assault occurred on Columbia Road near Wyberger’s home as she traveled to Paxende.
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Warhlegton
Barfuorp
John Joseph Chase
Tandaver
Arthur Carr
Hyattsville
Elizebeth Wrybenger
Columby Park
Wyben
Mise Wyberger
Chase
Juetha Carr
Vincent
Washington
Willam
Check-Raiser Sentenced in Woodstock Va Court
N Dingse of Page County was convicted at a special circuit term for raising a check from $10 to $50 and securing funds at Citizens Bank in New Market. He received two years on the public roads. It is the first conviction under the new law allowing prisoners to work on roads.
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Washington
Woodstock
N. Dingse
Page County
Circuit Court
W. M. Long
Citizens’ Bank
New Market
Herd
Fair at Upper Marlboro Draws 3000 Attendance
On Sept 19 at the Southern Maryland Fair Association in Upper Marlboro Maryland the second day drew more than 3000 people. Morning baseball Bowie defeated Friendship 9 to 7. Awards were announced for numerous attendees including Miss Duste Clagett Mrs I. Grimt Mrs Ora Leeby Mrs Benjamin Bowe and many others.
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Benjamin” Bowe
J. Newton
Surveying for New Railroad in Virginia
Front Royal Sept 12 Engineer Sanford with assistant Mr Armstrong from Franklyn Garis surveying for a railroad in Shenandoah County and then to Highland.
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Washington Post
Front Royal
Sanford
Mr. Armstrong
Franklyn & Garis
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Aye Murveying
Sand Bar Delays Barges in Appomattox River
In Petersburg Virginia on September 1 a sand bar in the Appomattox River below the harbor halted three barges loaded with cargo from Baltimore. The vessels were unable to proceed, tied up and awaiting relief. Across the state in Hagerstown Maryland on September 1, a horse theft case was reported. Harry Middour’s team, stolen at Waynesboro the previous night, was traced to Lawrence Grossnickle’s farm and tied to Virg il Carpenter and a suspect named Wolfs ville. The alleged thief, Virgil Carpenter, pawned the team to Gromsnickle for $19 and promised restitution.
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Virginia Obituary: Frederickstolce Apt Resident Dies
Mrs falls prone to a deadly illness at Bowing Green. Casoline County native aged 93, died at home with four brothers and three sisters surviving. Also notes death of George Grubbs at Winchester Hop. Bernard Gent and family referenced.
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Squirrel hunt tragedy ends in accidental gun discharge
At Pee Range ten miles south of Washington Port Hinton West Virginia Clarence Charlton was killed instantly by an accidental rifle discharge. He reset the rifle after a rest, a dog aimed at Charlton caused a rifle to drop. The bullet struck below the right ear and exited the head top.
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Warren G Elliott Funeral Held in Baltimore
Warren G Hillctt president of the Atlantic Cosel Line Company died at Watkins N C last Monday and was laid to rest today from old St Pauls church Baltimore services conducted by Rev Briggs Nash. Burial followed at Green Mount Cemetery with honorary pallbearers including Alexander Hamilton Petersburg VA Jude L R Watts Portsmouth VA Dr G G Thomas Wilmington Pa Cack of Sorpalt Norfolk Vans Alfred F Thom Wahington DC and George We Stevens Riva MD.
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Atlantic Cosel Line Company
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Green Mount Cemetery
Alexander Hamilton
Petersburg
Jude L. R. Watts
Portsmouths Va
G. G. Thomas
SHIPS BUFFETED IN STORM AND SURVIVORS TOLD
Norfolk reports the British tramp Laura of the Pyman Line limped in after a fierce storm swept the Hatteras area last Monday. Captain Charles T Adams and two sailors were lost overboard. the second officer survived. Other vessels and wrecks are noted near Hatteras and Cape Lookout in a series of maritime distress updates.
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Carl Menzel
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Georgetown
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Auguste
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Thomaston
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Matanzas
New York
Savannah
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Baltimore
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Louisburg
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Jaden
Cape Hatteras
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Ward Lin
Charcoal Lozenges Claim to Banish Bad Breath
An advertisement extols Stuarts Charcoal Lozenges as a quick, effective fix for foul breath from indigestion and lingering foods. It asserts the lozenges absorb gases, offer lasting freshness, and avoid masking odors with perfumes. Readers are urged to send name and address to receive a sample.
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Stuert
Marked Bills in Pocket Implicates Clerk in Robbery
Police believe Temple Houser and William Creekalos tied to Mantis Brothers fruit store robberies at 16 King Street. Marked money, a hidden trove, and a revolver were found, with Houser arrest leading to Cheakalos’s later detention and confession. Investigation ties Houser to three incidents and notes a long stay in Alexandria.
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Alexandria
Fire Sweeps Flemington Post Office and Nearby Shop
A night blaze in Flemington West Virginia just west of Oakland Maryland gutted the Flemington post office and the Monroe and Brohard store. The blacksmith shop of W Ex Shieldn was also destroyed. The loss is estimated at about 6000 dollars with incendiary origins suspected after a robbery.
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Washington Post
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Millers Re-Elect Reindollar President In State Meet
The Pennsylvania Millers' State Association elected officers for the year, re-electing Edward B. Reindollar as president. New and continuing officers include Virgil White of Bloomsburg as vice president, John Gingerick of East Petersburg as second vice president, A. C. Goilshall of Lansdale as treasurer, and directors Col. Asher Miner of Wilkes-Barre Edward Wertz of Reading Albert Spangler of Lewistown and Jacob Edge of Dewingto n. The secretary will be appointed by the president after the convention journal. Wroth urged restoring crop reports to weekly weather notes. action to be decided before adjournment. Invitations extended for next year to Atlantic City Lancaster and Reading. no site chosen yet.
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Bloomsburg
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East Petersburg
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Lansdale
Col
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Chamber of Commerce
Braxton Backed by Virginia Senator in 193? Senate Race
Special to The Washington Feat from Lynchburg Va September 19 Senator F Thomas backs Braxton for U S Senate seat as Daniel seeks re election though not endorsing government ownership views Thomas calls Braxton most qualified for ten year tenure while signaling support amid party interest. Cumberland Md dispatch notes Baltimore Ohio Railroad depot work. Huntington Dispatch plant fire devastates newsroom. Postmaster Tench resigns at Jarratt Sussex County faces vacancy.
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Washington Post
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Tenchad
Jarratt
Sussex County
Maryland Weddings in Sept Across Rockville and Town
Mary land notices recount several weddings in September. Rockett and Lucy Sullivan wed in Zealtey with Rev McGules officiating. Otto Vernara Cowley and Barnss vite bride tied vows at Cloppers parish church. Later ceremonies include John Gevf and Mena Eva Hower in Frederick at noon by Rev James H Campbell. Rogerstown sees Houlas Miadlekautt marry Otto Tighbarger with Dr S. Hishbarger officiating. Row Acre Trusing weds Morrigan Herbert Scheinfeld in Lewiston Idaho.
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Baptist Church
Montgomery Hotel
Washingtontow
Rogerstown
S. L
Otto Tighbarger
St. Alben
Scopal Church
Towaslytown
Mery
Werner
Bohoolfild Jett
Maryland Obituaries Highlight Local Losses Across Cities
The Maryland notices report multiple obituaries from Sept 19 across towns like Hagerstown and Baltimore. The items mention Mrs Hebbes Senn Ife of Ecpard Pean, Mrs Catharina Afilien of paralyss at Balleyye Asylum, and Mrs Mamla Day of Damavend, with survivors including spouses and children. Granville Mullin’s death followed an operation in Baltimore, interred at Damascus Cemetery amid a large gathering.
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Mamla Day
James Day
Damavend
Hyafand
Conn
Day Waren Alster
Granville Mullin
Baltimore
Damascus
Turver Haring Postponed in Manslaughter Case
Buffalo doctor Turver Haring faced a manslaughter charge in Police Court and was ordered to post a 610,000 bond as the principal witness Gertrude Knight could not attend today. Assistant D A Murphy said proceedings could not start and the case was adjourned to Monday.
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Eczema Sufferer Finds Relief With Cuticura Ointment
A Oklahoma woman recalls months of relentless itching from eczema across back face and body. After trying blood purifiers and Cuticura Soap she used Cuticura Ointment and experienced relief, noting the condition improved until she could recommend the remedy.
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