Echoes of the Past is a collection of historical articles curated from The Virginian Review and other publications archived since 1914. You may be exposed to content that you find offensive or objectionable. For historical purposes and accuracy, articles are reprinted in their original, unedited form, and do not reflect the opinions and beliefs of the publisher.
October 31, 1923
99 Years Ago
U.S. Submarine 0-5 Collided With Steamship
After watching the clock for 15 Hours, we could stand it no longer. The last 20 minutes were terrible. In those words, Lawrence Brown, chief electrician’s mate of the United States submarine 0-5, which sank in the Panama Canal zone waters, gave up the story of how it feels to be trapped for many hours in a disabled submarine at the bottom of the sea, where every breath brings death nearer. Brown was rescued from the sunken submarine. I was below resting before going on duty when the crash came. Brown said. The submarine collided with a steamship.
October 31, 1932
85 Years Ago
Growing Crime May Take All State’s Revenue
E.R. Combs, State Comptroller, admittedly alarmed today, asserted that if criminal costs in Virginia continue to mount as they have recently and are doing now, the time is not distant when they will absorb all the State’s revenue. Fiscal officers said fees connected with arrests have grown into hundreds of thousands of dollars. Miss Madeline Jenkins of Richmond was the guest of Miss Bertha May Johnson for the weekend.
October 31, 1957
65 Years Ago
Failings Glare In Intelligence Setup
Getting information on the intentions, plans and secret moves of Russia’s rulers stood out today as the No. 1 problem of U.S. Intelligence agencies. Finding out what Russia can do is much easier than determining what she intends to do, the experts agree.
Matona White, Watson freshman, was recently crowned Watson Homecoming Queen and reigned during the homecoming game and dance that followed.
October 31, 1982
40 Years Ago
Bomb Blast Set Near U.S. Marines
A car bomb exploded today about 30 yards from a U.S. Marine encampment at Beirut’s Ouzi Beach. A Marine was “superficially” wounded on the hand by a piece of shrapnel and two Lebanese civilians were injured, said Marine Capt. Stuart Wagner. There were no immediate claims of responsibility for the bombing.
October 31, 2007
15 Years Ago
Covington Masons Ladies Night
The Covington Masons honored the ladies and widows of Covington Masonic Lodge No. 171 at their annual Ladies’ Night(pictured below), held Saturday, October 27, at the lodge on Dolly Ann Drive. Entertainment was provided by The Virginia Gentlemen barbershop quartet. Each lady received a rose as a remembrance of the evening.
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