Right of Suffrage at Risk in State Election Clash
Mississippi Republican conventions nominate Senate and House candidates and vow to block passage of the Poe amendment. Delegates pledge vigorous effort to stop disfranchisement, naming district and ward nominees across multiple seats. Gov Vardaman plans addresses in Maryland later, after local quarantines lift.
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Grand jury ends investigation of Richmond election frauds
In Richmond on September 27 the grand jury finished its probe into alleged election frauds and is drafting its report with no further indictments expected. Witnesses, including Dr C Y Carrington, and some who paid poll taxes last May testified as the panel weighs possible wrongdoing without sufficient evidence for further charges.
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Judge Lewis at Radford in Republican governor bid
Special to The Washington Post East Radford Virginia September 27 Judge Lunsford Lewis Republican candidate for governor welcomed by large Radford audience He defended his support of sending troops to Petersburg citing sworn duty and attacked Democratic campaign tactics He was introduced by S. H. Hoge Tienoke and Hermens who delivered brief remarks
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Williams to Speak in Virginia for Swan Song
Reports from Richmond and Front Royal outline Democratic support efforts for Swan son's candidacy with speeches planned by John Sharp Williams and Isador Rayner. A Salem barbecue is set for October 20, underscoring the party push in the Old Dominion. In Front Royal, a large crowd heard Republican speakers Kint and Blair, with endorsements noted.
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Salem
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Wythe County
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Shooting Wounds Mrs Ryland and Mr Ryland in Caroline County
Special to The Washington Post from Fredericksburg Virginia dated September 27 reports Rev. and Mrs J S Ryland of Caroline County were fired at while driving along a public highway. A shot through the buggy curtain struck both in the shoulder. injuries described as seriously hurt. The attack is thought to have been committed by a drunken individual.
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Baltimore Lawyer Faces Back Alimony Petition in Circuit Court
Bernard A. Achmitz a Baltimore lawyer and clubman faced a back alimony petition from his ex wife Anna Isabel Dorsey Schmitz in Circuit Court No 2. Judge Dennis found Achmitz able to pay twelve weeks of support or face jail but set a future date for enforcement. Schmitz testified she is an invalid with consumption and has custody of their two children living with her mother in Annapolis with no income.
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Says Rouss Tricked Her In Sham Marriage Claim
New York report details Elizabeth Slattery Cowan accusing Charles Broadway Rouss of deceiving her into a fake marriage after meeting in Jersey City. She, once a 16 year old shop helper, says the Niagara Falls ceremony was a sham and seeks $89,250 as balance on a contract tied to the dealer's estate.
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Stranded Vaudeville Company In Easton After Poor Show
The Yorkville Vaudeville Company from New York, led by Max Hartfield, arrived in Easton Monday for two performances. Manager Higgins canceled the second show and handed over first night proceeds to a troupe official. This morning the man with the money left town while members pawn jewelry and instruments to cover hotel bills. Citizens raise funds to aid the six men and six women remaining.
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Bond Plan Adopts Reorganization of Maryland Trust
Maryland Trust Company stockholders approve a reorganization plan submitted by Hugh L Bond Jr representing New York bankers. Capital will fall from 2 125 million to 531 250 with 3 000 000 new 6 percent cumulative preferred stock. Existing holders may subscribe to new preferred up to 12 1 2 percent of their current common stock. In Rockville Gaithersburg widower and widow Plummer marry. Hagerstown sees a midnight wedding of Annie Sheltham and Thomas Jones from Buena Vista. A Pickens West Virginia saw mill fire destroys a 25 000 pound facility on the Coal and Coke line. In Bristol a man acquitted of murder in self defense in the killing of his father-in-law.
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New York
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Pickens
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Coal and Coke
Virginia Weddings in Roanoke and Bristol
Miss Ida Love Brown daughter of Mr and Mrs Horace G Brown married Morris G Thompson of the Norfolk and Western traffic department today at the bride’s residence with Rev W C Campbell officiating Best man was Frd Barksdale and Miss Margaret Brown served as maid of honor The couple left on a Northern tour In Bristol Miss Minser of Bristol became the bride of Rev H B Brown Sr Emery Va Dr R G Waterhouse officiated at the residence of the bride’s parents Lulu Frost of Petersburg married R E Baaster Last night at Parkview Church Rev Charles B Richardo presiding
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Norfolk and Western
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Emery and
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Petersburg
Lulu Frost
R. E. Baater
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Raid at Jackson City Crackdown Fines Two Men
The Washington Post notes a raid by Commonwealth's Attorney Crandall Mackey and local officials on the Jackson City poolroom. John Nelson and James Le Fontaine were fined 2500 dollars each and jailed six months, with several others fined 100 dollars and 30 days. The sheriff reportedly did not participate.
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H. C. Kauoze
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Veterans at Montross hear Confederate reunion speakers
In Warsaw Virginia on September 27 the Westmoreland Camp of Confederate Veterans held its annual Montross reunion with about 700 attendees. Maj Robert W Hunter and W B Sanders spoke as officers and attorney respectively, introduced by Dr M M Walker. Spectator notes and parade plans for Petersburg next month were also reported.
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Roanoke Fairground Shooting After Interfering With Arrestees
Albert Overstreet of Montvale was accidentally shot at the Roanoke fairgrounds by Detective Albert Baldwin while attempting to intervene as three men were being taken from the grounds after pickpocket arrests. Overstreet, hit in the left side, is reported in serious condition after being rushed to hospital. Races held included a $17 trot and a $10 pace with results listing winners and times.
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Richmond Gas Plant Condemned and Outdated
Richmond gas works are in deplorable condition and at risk of collapse. Gas expert FH Bruce recommends a complete overhaul and new machinery. The plant cannot meet current consumption, which has more than tripled since it was built for a smaller population. A new plant is estimated at one and a half million dollars.
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Pastor's Arm Torn Off At Mill Tragedy
Special to The Washington Pest Winchester Virginia September 27 Reverend Calvin J Racey of United Brethren Church suffered a severe accident at Whitaere county mill when a belt pulled him into a shaft. His left arm was torn off and doctors amputated the mangled stump. He remains in precarious condition as his wife receives care at the hospital.
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Deer and kangaroo escape from circus train in Maryland
Two deer and a kangaroo belonging to the Frank J. Robbins circus escaped near Edgemont Maryland when cages were knocked from cars by a station roof. Fifteen other cages holding wild animals fell, lions and panthers roared for miles as workers searched the mountains for the escaped animals.
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Struck by a Train Injures Beaver Dam Woman
Miss Alice Hall of Beaver Dam Virginia lies at death’s door after a Chesapeake and Ohio train struck her while she drove this afternoon at Beaver Dam She suffered a compound hip fracture internal injuries and a serious scalp wound surgeons operated tonight Also in Virginia Richmond and Winchester reports and Fairmont notes a widow and two sons mourn a man’s sudden death and separate criminal case in progress.
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Boys Convicted of Arson in North Carolina Case
In Sumner Township Thomas Farrington and his two sons were convicted of burning Isaac Stanley’s store and bath. The two youths received five years each at hard labor. the father’s trial ended in a hung jury with ten for conviction and two for acquittal. The youths appealed. Farrington posted $1,000 bond for a new trial. Witnesses testified to threats and a related confession.
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Return of Middies Postponed Over Typhoid and Diphtheria
At Annapolis nine fully developed diphtheria cases and twelve weaker cases exist among midshipmen along with five typhoid cases. This marks the first serious contagion in academy history. Naval authorities delay midshipmen on leave from classes one to three until October 7 due to the outbreak. Virginia W M T A Elects Officers. Norfolk program reports Nena Mosher of New York as convention member and endorses the Virginia Call. Officers named: President Mrs Howard M Hoge, secretary Mrs Lilian A Shepherd, recording secretary Mrs Faith Thomas Parrott, treasurer Mrs E B Clement.
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