Religious Hysteria Lands Pastor in Custody
The Rev Osborn Belt of Trinity Methodist Ficopa Church was taken into custody after displaying deranged behavior at homes of friends and during an evening service. Police escorted him to the parsonage where he was later examined and transported for rest and care. The incident occurred near Alexandria and involved his congregation and family noting distress but no further injuries.
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Osborn Belt
Trinity My Church
Firends
Washington Post
Alexandia
Trnity Metho
Potica
Suverle
Johnson Stands Alone in Dew Trial Appeal Fray
The case centers on Calvin John and associates with mis appeal and trial delay. Brant and others face legal action as the lower court weighs the matter while appeals loom.
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Calvin John
Funeral Designs Survail: Modern Priced Arrangements
Advertisement fragment for funeral designs in Surat NEa listing Blackistone's, MARCHE & CO, and Fare Pracriptie Moderately Priced services. Mentions contact lines and price cues with unclear wording. This item reads as a classifieds style notice with vendor names and pricing language.
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Blackistone
Upea
Lesigna
Sp Marche & CO
Plea Tied to Death Row Appeals and Widespread Hope
Johnson seeks reprieve from electric chair with appeals and a possible new trial. A letter from him quotes Bible verses and pleas for understanding as families await a ruling. Miss Oehlert Becomes a Bride in Alexandria as Smoot departs for Boston for a honeymoon, while Daughters Elect Delegates for a Virginia division meeting and lists of attendees are announced.
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Court of Appeals Acto
Johnson
Tam
Mary Curtis Lee
United Daughterg of the Confederacy of Alexandria
Virginia
Lerington
Milsst
Marty & Johnson
James
Alexander
EH Obrer
DF Howell
Misa J Zimmerman
Cassius L
Frank T King
Mins
M Watts Black
Misa
Constance Boush
Adam Garrett
Norfolk Man Found Dead In Old Richmond Mill Foundation
The body of JT Marrinette of Norfolk was found in an abandoned foundation of an old mill in Richmond with a fractured skull. Identified by Col. John Brosnan of Washington, Marrinette once worked for Provident Relief Association. He leaves a wife and children. parents in Danville. Coroner rules death an accident.
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Richmond
Col. Brosnan
Sperle
Washington Post
JT Marrinette
Norfolk
Car
John Brosnan
Washington
Danville
Marshal for Court Clerk Resigns in Greensboro
James Millikan, a long serving states marshal for twelve years, resigned today to join the court clerk post. The move follows a nomination by James Rosd and a referral to circuit court judges for affirmation to succeed S L Frogdon who resigned yesterday.
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Greensboro
JM Millikan
Wickersram
Cick
McKintoy
Dude James & Rosd
United Sut
Todas
Vainkins
Circuit Court
S L Frogdon
Gem in Chickens Craw Leads to Jewelry Find
A sapphire valued at 10 is found in a chicken’s craw by Mrs Crout of Peru Park Hotel. Her husband Jason B Crout owns the pearl set in a ring found in an oyster. A large opal was taken from a hen killed for a Presbyterman eler gymen dinner.
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Speter
Hagerstown
Mre Crout
Jason B Crout
Peruh Park
Hidden gold found near Locin yard and cash stash
A garbled Washington Post clipping reports a boy aged eight in West Virginia near Locin discovering a buried penny pot and a small amount of cash in his rear yard. The text is unclear but implies a hidden treasure and family involvement.
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Sper
Washington Post
Jimmington Wo
Lokin
Evindson
West Virginia United Confederate Veterans elects officers in Charleston
The State division met in Charleston selecting Huntington as the next meeting site and naming new officers led by President Watlans of Wheeling and Secretary George B Goulillar of Parkersburg. A separate report notes a Huntington merchant jailed over a murder. Prof James T. Rucker resigns from the West Virginia Institution for the Deaf and Blind amid a legislative probe.
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United Confederate Veterans
Shvunt
Charleston
Huntington
Tibert Whit
Wheeline
Green
Charinston
CL Gatewood
Bus Sprite
Noompaimers Innes
Parkersburg
CL Watlans
Wheeling
Wo Oh Farrell
Wol Fredrik
Piedmon
George B Goulillar
Farkersburg
Tris
Dudding
Ira S Chapman
M'K
Chapman
Chesapeake
Jasushter
James T Rucker
West Virginia Institution For the Deaf and Blind
Moerney
Direct Primary Move Urges Safeguard Election Ballot
Baltimore Democratic leaders and holdover senators reach pact on a compulsory city primary law. They pledge to fix deficiencies in state and city primary rules and to ensure a fair election with safeguards for all voters and candidates.
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Apedal
Washington Post
Baltimore
Baltimore City
B B Blreaves
John Hannibal
Democratic Party
Republican Party
Crawford
Saidi
No Saloons for Staunton in October Dry Vote
In Staunton the liquor fight ended with the dry side ahead by a vote of ny B. The city will be dry after October 2. Ballot tallies observed by Judge Holt were affirmed as correct. Wet forces may appeal, but October 1 is the last day for saloon sales. Local stores report stock reductions and some closures imminent.
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Stauntan
Entechonists
iHolt
Ex Congressmen In Toils Forgery Case At Chicago
A former congressman once from a southern district is held in Chicago to serve a three year sentence for forgery. The case involves an attempt to secure a missing requisition paper and follows his divorce from a black wife and remarriage to a white woman. The attorney general of South Carolina applied for the papers as the jury debated the sentence in his absence.
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Mibia
George Washington Mira
Uys
Buiter
Congress
Chicago
South Carolina
Ansel Murray
Murray
Bank Auditor Suspended in Newport News Case
Special to The Washington cme reports an audit of Milton Yock at the Fit Ne fowl Bank in Newport News shows he has been suspended and left the city for weeks. The ex-auditor, tied to relatives in Philadelphia, was in Baltimore where he married Fannie Oser who had been sent by her father to keep her away. A representative of Nock’s bond company is in the city.
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Washington
Cme
Newport News
Milton Yock
Nefowl
Nock
Phinnelota
Avit Ho
Alwout
Baltmore
Fannie Oser
Thin City
North Carolina items on convict rail line plan with budget lack
The North Carolina items of Kitchin and the State council propose supplying convicts to build a railway if Washington and Belhaven marshal eastward growth. The council did not act on equipping the Mattamuskeet project as funds prove insufficient, needing at least 700,600 dollars though only about 100,000 is available.
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Kitchin
State Council
Washington
Belhaven
Verdict for widow in Berkeley Limestone suit
A jury awarded Mrs Annie Willer of the county $9000 against Berkeley Limestone Company for the death of her husband Winle at work in Berkeley quarries two years ago. She sued for $10,000, claiming wrongful death at the quarries.
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Suerte
Wastungtam
Marlinsburg
Annie Willer
Berkeley Limestone Company
Winle
Berkeley
Kent on Office Trust Denounces Democratic Oligarchy
Republican candidate Kent and national committeeman Martin attack Democratic control of public school affairs. They accuse the office trust of fattening on appropriations and justify support as War stalwarts. The speech denounces Taft and criticizes Judge Mann’s wartime record amid a broad political clash in Suffolk.
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Washington
Suffolk
Kent
Martin
Lawrence Groner
Offee Trust
Montague
Tucker
Kant
Hani
Taft
Virginia
Grover
Judge Mann
Marked bill to prove bribe in South Carolina dispensary case
Bank teller Robert Gage testified in Columbia that he marked a draft to Henry Samuels now Chester mayor in a bribery scheme tied to the State dispensary. The prosecution said Samuels and Wylie cashed marked bills, with evidence spanning from 110 to 1500 dollars on several occasions as James Parnum’s trial continued.
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South Carola
Columbia
James S Parnum
Barnum
Charleston
Henry Samuels
Chester
Samuela
Joseph Boyle
Robert Gage Teller
Farmim
Wylip
Wylie
YEGGMEN ROB POSTOFFICE DAyTIME RAID
Government and railroad funds valued at about 1900 were stolen after a dynamite blast hit the post office and a Clearbrook store. Investigators note $400 in funds and $2500 in notes and other valuables secured. Two men dressed as hoboes were seen nearby, and county safes have been cracked in recent weeks. Police suspect a professional gang led the Clearbrook robbery.
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Washington
Winchester
Crear
Clearbrook
Cumberland Valley
Winchester Bank
Cleartrook
Capsized Boat Identified As White Wings Of Norfolk
Special to The Washington Post Norfolk Va capsized boat near Wolf Trap Light identified as the White Wings a motorboat owned by L Fearsten of Norfolk. Captain John T Taylor and three men were rescued by the Ashing steamer Kmll3 Foote which towed the White Wings. Taylor and crew arrived safely, reporting the accident.
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White Wings
Norfolk
Washington
Norfolk Va
Gouslop
L Fearsten
John Tylor
Kmll3 Foote
Taylor
Iis
White Wing
Cpl ‘Taylor
Maryland Obituary Notices From Hagerstown and Surrounding Towns
Maryland obituaries report Mrs Alice A Kerney of Philadelphia dying in Hagerstown at her son Langdon M Berney's home. Survived by husband James W Kerney, six children, and her mother Mrs Jessie J. Spigler. Also listed: Mrs Mary Miller aged 66 died suddenly near Middleburg. Miss Hykes before marriage. Mrs Sarah Hade aged 94, Greencastle’s oldest president, died at daughter Mrs Annie Cippenger’s home in Waynesboro. Sept 22 Salisbury records Harry Gilbert’s death after gastritis. Dr F A Slemons, prominent Eastern Shore physician, died in Baltimore after a stroke and relapse. survived by widow and two sons.
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Hagerstown
Alice A Kerney
James W Kerney
Philadelphia
Het
Langdon M Berney
Childen
Jessie J. Spigler
Mary Miller
Henry Miller
Doopey White
Middleburg
Miss Hykes
Marrige
Sarah Hade
Greencastle
Annie Cippenger
Waynesboro
Harry Gillbert
Salisbury
F A Slemonsone
Eastern Shore
J M Slemans
Baltimore
Dr Slemans
Girl Pleads Guilty in Ax Murder of Stepfather
Mamie, the 15 year old stepdaughter of Joe Perry in Wilson North Carolina, admitted guilty to manslaughter for killing her stepfather with an axe while he slept. She said she had never been in a church or heard of God. By consent the indictment was reduced and she was remanded for placement in a reformatory at the next term, Perry described as a notorious figure with three men in his past.
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Washington
Wison N C
Mamie
Joe Perry
Perry
Kta
Byrd law deemed constitutional by state high court
The Washington Post Richmond edition reports the state supreme court of appeals upheld the Byrd Aquor law. It reversed Judge Harrison of Winchester who had ruled the law unconstitutional for creating preferred handling of malt beverages and for being unenforceable. The case concerned Rob Henry, a former Winchester liquor dealer fined for selling near beer by the bottle.
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Bpecia
Washington
Richmond
Supreme Court of Appeals
Yeterday
Byrd Aquor
Judaa TV
Harrisu
Winchester
Rob Henry
Henry
Tabess Cormus
Harrison
Virginian Railway eyed route to Durham from Danville
A Virginia special reports the Virginian Railway surveying from Danville Virginia to Durham North Carolina. The line, owned by the Rogers family fortune, would extend south from Danville along coal shipments to meet the Southbound Railway linking Winston Salem and Wadesboro. Durham, a major coal user, now has limited rail access as rivals like Norfolk and Western Clinchfield Ohio push coal transport routes. The Danville to Durham distance is stated as seven and a half miles, with plans to extend south beyond the immediate region.
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Wanpington
Durham
Virginian Railway
Henry H Rogers
Roanoke
Danville
Norfolk and Western
Carolina
Clinchfield Ohio
Winston Salem
Wadesboro
Bristol saloons licensed causing drama in town
Bristol’s corporation court approved licenses for eleven firms and individuals to operate saloons starting October 1, with $20300 paid to the city treasury. Bristol remains dry, the only town between Roanoke Virginia and New Orleans with a saloon after October 1, sparking further consideration tomorrow. Also reports marriages in Winchester and Baltimore and a train wreck near Lynchburg injuring Engineer Perry with serious spine injuries.
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Bristol
Corporation Court
Swenser
Treasury
Itoanoke Va
New Orleans
Washington Post
Lynchburg Va
Southern
Here
Perry
Spencer NC
Lew
Post Toasties At Grocers With Little Folks
A brief note indicates Post Toasties are available at grocers alongside Little Folks. The item highlights product availability in local shops.
Veterans' Day At Roanoke Farm Exhibit Thrives In Southwest Virginia
Special to The Washington Post details Roanoke fair exhibits in agriculture horticulture and industry led by Dr E A Schubert Norfolk and Western and featuring apples grapes Percheron draft horses and notable exhibits from Virginia farms plus a large veterans turnout and a parade with premiums awarded amid record rail passenger attendance.
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Wathington
Roanoke
Roanoke Fair
Southwest Virginia
Agricultural Department
EA Schubert
Agricultural and Industral Department
Norfolk and Western
Industrial Institute of
Chris Lansbury
Sointg
Horticultural
Patrick
Franiin Loumes
Franklin
Virginia
EF Covington
Norfolk
AH Bowdre Roanoke
R. F
Laltimore Timers
Walton Falls Mills
Charles Armstrong Roanoke
Joseph HH Hanne
Palrer
Reiby
Tygon Newark
Wa View “Stack
Far Woneton Salem
Daugherty Cone
Villa
Lynchburg
Rock Blige
Janiaon
Jones
Raleigh
Arcond
Alto
Mt Thies
West View Stock Farm
Creall
Firstone Smith
Hunter “Chattenrega
Mercer
Courtney Aten
Minsouri Belle “Rc Bates Richmond
Virginia Briefs Innumerable notes from state coroner meeting
The Virginia coroners convention adjourned in Mid Ya and will meet again in Richmond next October. A key report urged law requiring each city and county to appoint two coroners. Bethany Baptist Association with 118 churches between Norfolk and Farmville began a three day session in Suffolk with welcome by Dr W W Gaines and response by Dr GB Monard. Fredericksburg group allocated funds for Good Roads projects. M Aldridge named revenue commissioner for Fredericksburg for four years from January 1, 1819. In Funkstown, Leah M Tandsey and David H Knipe were married at Potomac Hotel.
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Richmond
Legislative Committer Us
Virginia
Bethany Baptist Association
Norfolk
Farmville
Suffolk
W W Gaines
GB Monard
Petersburg
Fol Mason
French Aviator Killed Testing Airplane Near Here
Capt Ferber of the French army was killed this morning while testing an aeroplane. After a short flight he tried to alight, the wing touched, the machine somersaulted and wrecked. Ferber was trapped by the motor. He had been in the United States to study the Wright aeroplane for the French government and sought a purchase arrangement but had no success.
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Ferber
Here
Terber
Gapl Werber
Mted
Mrs Mary Baker Eddy Gifts $5000 to New York Safety Museum
Mrs Mary Baker Eddy presented a $5000 gift to the New York Museum of Safety and Sanitation. She said the donation supported the museum’s efforts to promote safe devices reducing accidents in railway travel and machinery use.
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New York
Mary Baker
Fady
New ‘Ork Museum of Safety and Sanitation
Eady
Health Office Record of Obscure Names and Ages
A health office record lists numerous individuals with scattered spellings and ages, including George Yang Maud and Ida A Breadbarth, several children and adults with ages ranging from mid teens to ninety four, mixed with unclear lines and partial notes. The document appears as a damaged roster of people connected to a medical or administrative list.
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Sergeon
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Speare
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Zarhorst
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Anthony Smoot
Methodist Episcopal Church
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S L Trogdon
Greensboro, NC
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Burl McKarland USA
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Los Argies
Thompson
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the Hey
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Allington Va
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Regding
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Staunton
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Rockvile
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Rockville
John I Higgins
Montgomery County Agricultural Society
Anne Arundel Grand Jury
Washington Fort Annapolis
Anne Arundel County
Willem * Williams
Annapois
RVDA
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Office Trust
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Suttik
John Bridger Newman
Lele
Wighk
Bla
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Elon College
Charles A
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Rey
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Herbert Driscoll
Maryland
Byrd Law Constitutional
Virginia Weddings
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Gertrude Fer Gibbens
Spokane
W. Hindley
Mannig Taylor
Ran Daylor
James Fletcher
James Carey
OM City
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Lillian P Dunaway
Duneway
George Cotingham
Lancaster
Melrose Taptist Church
Ottomon
Southwest Fruit Belt
Virginia Briefs
The
Fredericksburg Business Mens Association Hsy
Good Roads Association of
Fredericksburg
M Aldridge
City of
Willamsport
Leah M Tandsey
David H. Knipe
Hira
Health Office Record
Ceorge Yang Maud Sau Vos
Ida A
Lacey C
Madeline Zam Jaan
Lidia
George A
Eve
Grill
Thomas SA
Tatiana M Willams
Annse Tuckis
Thomas E
Gud
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Aloe
Racel A
Sohn
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Eirl
Deatha
Dana
George
Jeni
Ainge
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Gly Marra
Taebad Surten
Pesnea
Contes Courney
San Serbed Witkamy
Fore Geovena
Deas Aya
E F. Droop & Sons CO
Boudoir
Wonderell Boudoir
E. F. Droop & Sons CO
Penna. Avenue
Massachusetts Avenue
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Ciuett, Peabody & Co
Hye
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