Collision sinks schooner. one sailor dead in Virginia voyage
A Whaleback steamer Bayport struck the three masted schooner Jobel Jackson off Thimble Light while en route from Newport News to Providence with coal. The schooner sank, Charles Johnatse at the wheel drowned, and four crew were rescued as Bayport limped back to Newport News. A second collision damaged the Bayport. authorities plan protest.
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Newport News
Bayport
Providence
Dew
Jobel Jackson
Wiliamson
Charles Johnatse
Jun
Thimble
Theooner
Hearing Held On Assault Charge In Missing Case
In a preliminary session Tuesday the suspects faced the assault charge related to the disappearance and death of a girl. Grand jury convened and a reopen inquiry was noted as authorities continued to probe the residence and surrounding circumstances.
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Folin
Thomas den- Yaad
Kya Dinor
Incorporation Of Virginia Metals And Timber Firms
Virginia corporate filings announce the incorporation of The State core and related metal and timber ventures. The documents name incorporators, officers, and locations in Secu and Kingtan areas, with Samuel FP and J.ae Merrin among signatories and the secretary and treasurer listed.
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Gramied Ehurvlithic
Aod
Arrar
Tual Anid Timber Company
Secu
Joas
Anil Samuel
Ale
J. Ae Merrin
George FE
Terr
Waek Th. Handler
Shaw Speaking Dates Signal Treasury Secretary Tour in Virginia
Secretary of the Treasury to address voters in seven Virginia cities before returning to Richmond. Reports say Slemp and Secretary Lakeland spoke with aides, with plans to announce possible party nominations. In Bristol district, local Democrats nominate Porterfield for state senate and Williams and Stanfield for the house. a Richmond Post investigation into election fraud continues with witnesses. A freight accident in Clinchport leaves Daniel Adams Telounder dead after leg amputation.
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Secretary of the Treasury
Virginia
Washington Fort Richmoerndd
Boscomb
Shafalk
Richmond
Nurtop
Licenses to Marry Issued in County
Licenses to wed were issued by the circuit clerk to Samuel R. Tandie of Bakertown West Virginia and Carrie C. Burns of this county, and to Richard H. Anderson and Ida May Jones, both of Washington, Pass.
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Cireutt
Samuel R. Tandie
Bakertown
W. Va
Carrie C. Burns
This County
Richard H. Anderson
Ida May Jones
Washington, Pass
Boy Killed by Companion in Maryland Hunting Accident
Special to The Washington Pest reports Cyrus Rickett s son Rick etts seventeen in Glen Rockville Md Sept 26 was accidentally shot and killed by Myrtle Heeter while hunting squirrels. The breech loading gun discharged at about fifteen feet with a cartridge entering the neck and chest. A coroner’s inquest found the shooting accidental. Nearby Asbury Plack eleven was also fatally shot in a separate incident involving a small rifle.
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Washington
Rockville
Cyrus
Ricketts
Henry Ricketts
Glen
Myrtle Heeter
John Heeter
Young Ricketts
Sleeter
Heeter
Young Heeter
Tie
Justice of the Peace
George R. Bell
Asbury Plack
Young Black
Asbury Black
Hermit of Hampden Held on Assault Charge on Deputies
George Knapp known as the Hampden hermit was jailed on a charge of assault with intent to kill Deputy Sheriff Thatcher Bell after firing gasoline and rags at Bell from his Hampden hut. Deputies Bell and Hummel served ejectment papers and faced Knapp’s violent resistance before securing him for the station.
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Spekia
Baltimore
George Knapp
Hermit
Hampden
Thatcher Bell
Knapp
Roland Avenue
James Nolan
Charles E. Hummel
Bell
Rene
Polive
Couch Pricing and Custom Designs Offered at Low Cost
The ad promotes various couches and promises savings on prices. A high graded Box Couch is available for $10, undercutting typical $15 prices elsewhere. Buyers may choose coverings from any patterns. Custom sizes or styles can be made with small extra cost.
Stores And Houses Burned In Gormania Fire
A turning fire in Keyser at Gormania destroyed multiple businesses and homes including the store of Beckman Wolfe Swartz's hotel Dr Drinkwater and Shilingourg tannery superintendent, the post office, and other property. No buildings remain vacant and business is paralyzed with heavy losses only partly insured.
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Washington Post Keyser
Gormania
Beckman & Wolfe
A. F. Swartz
T. FE. Shilingourg
Germania Tannery
Petersburg youth confesses theft on street car
A.C. Bourdon Jr of Petersburg confessed to stealing $7 from George Harrison on a street car. He received a three year sentence in the penitentiary. Bourdon is from an excellent Petersburg family. Harrison is a telegraph operator for the Richmond Fredericksburg and Potomac Railroad Company.
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Washington Post
Petersburg
A.C. Bourdon, Jr
George Harrison
Hie
Bourdon
Harrison
Richmond, Fredericksburg and Potomac Railroad Company
Fredericksburg Fair Opens at Rappshannee Society Grounds
Teenth annual fair of the Rappshannee Valley Agricultural and Mechanical Society opened today in Fredericksburg. Exhibits were ready by midday and judging began in all departments. Horses cattle sheep swine and poultry on display. Two races held today with Sill Barley winning the half mile and Nannie Ordway taking the one mile dash. Five races scheduled for tomorrow.
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Washington
Rappshannee Valley Agricultural and Mechanical Society
W. H L. Simpson
F. C. Moncure
Sput Hork
George Monroe
George Kfarper
Duff Green
Nannie Ordway
E. Utterback
Mimednock
E W. Wells
Dixie
Gambling His Downfall Former Telephone Cashier Charged with Embezzlement
C. P. Cole, former chief cashier of Southern Bell in Norfolk, was arrested on embezzlement charges totaling $4000. Bonded by American Surety, he faces arraignment after a gambling driven spree. the bonding firm reimbursed the company and Cole sought funds from North Carolina home before arrest.
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Washington Post
Norfolk
C. P. Cole
Southern Bell, Telephone and Telegraph Company
Dpolse
Cole
American Surety Company of
New York
Commonwealth
Tilton
Thornty
Atlanta
H. W. Ladd
North Carolina
Questions Game Laws Upheld By West Virginia Court
Special to The Washington Post Morgantown W Va Sept. A ruling by Judge John W Mason of Monongahela County Circuit Court is upheld by the states Supreme Court. If the ruling stands game wardens may be forced to return thousands in fines collected from offenders against game laws. Two Pennsylvania hunters were fined 25 dollars each for killing ten quals out of season. Deputy Game Warden White collected the fines. Mason issued a rule directing White to show cause why the fines should not be turned into the State treasurer. He rules the current game law unconstitutional and that all fines collected go to the free school fund under the state constitution.
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Washington Post
Morgantown
W. Va
John W. Mason
Monongahela County
Supreme Court of
Pennsylvania
White
Mason
Riverdale Citizens Form Association and School Trustee Push
In Riverdale a citizens association is formed with George H Sebern as president and a 9 member committee drafting a constitution. The group endorses East Riverdale's W H Chase as trustee representative and proposes five candidate names to the county school commissioners. A Marlboro visit is set to press the plan.
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New Citizens’ Association
Washington Post- Hyattsville
Citizens of Riverdale
Citizens’ Association
George H. Sebern
M. McMillan
William J. Severe
C. E. Bright
East Riverdale
Riverdale
George H. Sehorn
G. W. Whatley
Wiliam B. Severe
H. C. James
College Loses Case Before Maryland Court Of Appeals
Judges Jones and Thomas of Anne Arundel Circuit Court ruled against the Maryland Agricultural College board in a mandamus bid to force Comptroller Atkinson to issue warrants for prior year appropriations. The court sustained the demurrer and dismissed the petition. The attorney general said the funds cannot be collected. The case will go to the Court of Appeals.
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Washington Post
Annapolis
Jones
Thomas
Circuit Court
Anne Arundel County
Board of Governors
Maryland Agricultural College
Mandamus
Gordon T. Atkinson
Ottoney General
Court of Appeals
Munyon Witch Hazel Soap for tender nursery skin
Munyon's Witch Hazel Soap is advertised as ideal for nursery use. It allegedly relieves baby rash teething spots hives miller eruptions and irritations while soothing the child and aiding sleep. The product promises a pleasant odor and claims to improve any complexion. Sent prepaid on receipt of price fifteen cents. Philadelphia.
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Munyon
Cattle Dealer Arrested Over Protested Checks
H H Broadwater of Fennsboro a noted cattle dealer was arrested in Parkersburg West Virginia and sent to Braxton County for trial on charges of obtaining goods under false pretenses. He bought cattle in Braxton and Gilmer counties paying with checks later protested after selling the cattle in Baltimore. His bankruptcy shows liabilities of 35000 with assets of 10000 and total protested checks over 5000.
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Washington Post
Parkersburg
W. Va
H. H. Broadwater
Fennsboro
Braxton County
Broadwater
Braxton
Gilmer
Baltimore
Virginia Moves to Force West Virginia Debt Payment
Richmond set to urge U S Supreme Court to compel West Virginia to fund its share of the state debt. Richmond reports Maj Holmes Conrad, Virginia bondholders counsel, returned from London after talks with Brown. Debtors’ commission met with bond depositories but produced little public action.
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Richmond
Virginia
Supreme Court of the United States
West Virginia
Maj
Hiolmes Conrad
Brown Bros
London
Messrs. Brown
Virginia Debt Commission
New Publications by an Acclaimed Short Story Master
A collection titled Can Such Things Be collects about forty tales by the author of In the Midst of Life Cobwebs from an Empty Skull and Fantastic Fables. The pieces span topics from Soldiers and Civilians to Mysterious Disappearances. Washington Post and Boston Globe praise his mastery and memorable tales.
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Washington Post
Dynamite wrecks a mine at Wyatt West Virginia
Dynamite blast at A. E. Martin Coal Works in Wyatt near Mannington blows a sixty foot hole in the roof about 200 yards from the entrance. Two Italians captured after two hours with bloodhounds from Moundsville penitentiary, believed to be tools of principals. Repairs will be costly.
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Washington Post
Wheeling
W. Va
A. E. Martin Coal Works
Wyatt
Mannington
West Virginia
Moundsville
Martin
Lves
Hyattsville Finances For September Council Meeting
Hyattsville Maryland September council meeting presided by Mayor Wells heard Treasurer W J Hichardson report receipts 568 07 expenditures 472 05 The Maryland Real Estate and Title Company offered to dedicate streets to the town and the road committee will report The Hyattsville Electric and Ice Company trustees proposed a franchise to build and operate an electric plant and power system with voters to decide at a special election but the matter was deferred due to protests until the next meeting of the council.
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Hyattsville
Wells
W. J. Hichardson
Maryland Ieal Estate and Title Company
Hyattsville Electric and Ice Company
Messrs
C. A. M. Wells
C. F. Carr
W. Aman
William Glusta
W. S. Halton
Henry Lanahan
J. H. Ralston
Shannon for Senator Nomination in Cumberland
John B. Shannon agreed to accept the Democratic nomination for State senator after Frank J. Drum declined. Alfred T. Wilson was approached but Shannon, a Fort Frasier? No, Frasburg resident, was urged by party leaders to accept as a duty amid party disarray. Shannon is regarded as a strong organization Democrat.
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Cumberland
John B. Shannon
Register of
Wifle
Democratic County Committee
Frank J. Drum
House of Delegates
Alfred T. Wilson
Talbott County
Shannon
Drum
Queen City
Frasburg
Nominated at Belair Republicans Name W B Baker for Maryland Senate
The Republican county convention at Belair Maryland nominated William B Baker of Aberdeen for state senator and named Harry A Hughes J Wilson Moore John A Robinson and W Culley for the House of Delegates in the First Third Fourth and Sixth districts. B M Allen withdrew citing family illness. Baker was the unanimous choice.
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W. B. Baker
Maryland Senate
Washington Post
Belair
William B. Baker
Aberdeen
House of Delegates
Harry A. Hughes
J. Wilson Moore
John A. Robinson
W. ©. Culley
B. M. Allen
Senate
Baker
Virginia Weddings Highlight Sept 26 Across Towns
Virginia wedding notices from Heathsville Luray Heathaville Chatham and Winchester report marriages of Arthur Hughes to Eva Hazelwood Charlie Crabbe to Addie Wilklna and more. Notable items include the Bristol case of Fay Thomas marrying Frank Hardin Case of Cleveland and a Balile Black nuptial in Washington. Obituaries note deaths of Blair Brown Louisé Shackleford Mary Eva Willis and Andrew J Goodhart with survivor counts and origins.
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Heathsville
Arthur &. Hughes
Eva Hazelwood
W. W. Sisk
Luray
F. W. Price
Bertha L. Dodson
D. W. Strickler
Heathaville
Addie Wilklna
Charlie Crabbe
Baptist Parsonage
G. W. Beall
Crabbe
Chatham
Elsie Anna Hedrick
J. R. Coleman
Danville
Maseville
Pittsylvania County
Bunday
George T. Kesler
Jacob W. Kershaw
Martinsburg
W. Va
Sugle D. Alther
Martin V. Alther
Page County
Bristol
Fay Thomas
Bristol Society
Frank Hardin Case
Cleveland
Ohio
H. M. Case
George R. McClellan
Mexico
Winchester
William H. Balile
United States
Kernstown
This County
Virginia Black
Stuarts Draft
H. C. Fisher
Washington
James H. W. Blake
Christ Episcopal Church
Texas
Radford
Blair Brown
Bright
Drews
Fredericksburg
Louisé Shackleford
Brooke Station
Stafford County
Ing Urnees
Mary Eva Will
Baylor
Waco
Tex
Misa Willis
W. B. Willis
Westminster
Leesburg
Andrew J. Goodhart
Loudoun County
Otego
Briscse Foudhert
Prominent Educators at Prince George County Institute
Prince George County Teachers Institute opens a three day session in Upper Marlboro under State Supt. M. Bates Stephens with speakers Samuel A. Baer Henry Herbert Goddard J Montgomery Gambrill and Addie M. Dean. Visiting superintendents Milton Melvin and A C Willison assist as sessions continue and county schools close for the event.
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Prins George County
Washington Post
Upper Marlboro
Prince George County
Teachers’ Institute
M. Bates Stephens
Town Hall
Samuel A. Baer
Harrisburg
Henry Herbert Goddard
West Chester
J. Montgomery Gambrill
Addie M. Dean
St. Michaels
Milton Melvin
Kent County
A. C. Willison
Allegany County
W. R. C. Cunnick
Howard M. Dent
William R. Smallwood
John G. Wehage
Baer
Lr. Baer
Gambrill
M. M. Stephens
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