Senator Scott Praised For District Beautification Efforts
Washington tribute from Charles C. Glover highlights Senator Scott of West Virginia as a key advocate for Washington, backing parks, better schools and rail facilities. The piece notes past attempts to fund park plans and the ongoing push for shoreline and mall extensions, with future action anticipated in Congress. It also mentions Monitor flour and local ads for hay.
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Daily Telegraph
Washington
District of Columbia
Senator Scott
West Virginia
Charles C. Glover
Glover
Riggs, National Bank
Senate Committee On
Scott
Senate
Internal Revenue
Spain
Parking Commission
Pennsylvania Avenue
Mall
B Street
Capitol
Fifteenth Street
Thirty-Second Street
Memorial Bridge
Arlington
Fourteenth
Fifteenth Streets
Georgetown
Rock Creek Park
Sixteenth Street
Thaw Defense Rests Case After Mother's Testimony
In New York on March 7 the Thaw defense announced it had rested its case after Mrs. William Thaw testified. Delphin M. Delmas told District Attorney Jerome the defense would not call further alienists. A lunacy commission remains a potential development as Justice Fitzgerald presides.
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Associated Press Dispatch
New York
Harry K. Thaw
Delphin M. Delmas
Jerome
Justice Fitzgerald
Garvin
William Thaw
Thaw
Attornes
Immigrants Legally Here Says Justice Opinion
Washington March 7. The Department of Justice released a statement on Attorney General Bonaparte's opinion to President Roosevelt about immigrants landed in South Carolina last fall. It says the immigrants were entitled to admission and are in the country legally, agreeing with Solicitor Earle's earlier ruling. The AG notes the new immigration act could have allowed exclusion.
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Washington
Department of Justice
Roosevelt
Bonaparte
South Carolina
United States
Earle
Department of Commerce and Labor
Daring Hold Up at University Netted $20,000
In Moscow on March 7 seven armed men raided the university chancellery during paytime. They fired shots, took $20,000, and fled. A police sergeant guarding the door was killed. police surround the campus and surrounding houses are being searched.
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Moscow
Col Albert Tower Placed on Retired List at His Request
Washington March 7 Colonel Albert Tower assistant paymaster general has been placed on the retired list of the army after more than thirty two years of service on his own application.
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Washington
Albert
Tower
Army
Culpeper Jury Frees Strother Brothers in Bywaters Case
In Culpeper Virginia Judge Harrison hails the verdict finding James and Philip Strother not guilty after a 92 minute jury deliberation. The judge praises the jury for protecting a woman’s chastity and approves the verdict as in line with American juries. The town holds a quiet night as families react with emotion.
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Commonwealth
Virginia
Strother Brothers
West Virginia
Culpeper
Excitement and Disorder on the Stock Market
New York on March 7 reports a turbulent stock scene as Reading control rumors unsettled traders. Bear activity surged at open, Morgan stocks weakened after noon, Erie and Southern railway shares slid amid broad liquidation. Harriman and Union Pacific officials deny Reading involvement. Harriman notes satisfaction with Washington talks on railway matters.
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Associated Press Dispatch
New York
Harriman
Union Pacific
J. J Hill
Frick
Morgan
Erie and Southern Railway
Washington
Fresh fish and oysters at Suble't Barnes
Local market announces fresh fish and oysters at Suble t Barnes with daily shipments from regional suppliers. Sales run through the week as customers seek seafood staples and seasonal catches.
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Suble
T & Barnes
Conference on Sound Line Purchase Involving New Haven Road
A conference between the mayor and Charles S. Mellen, president of the New Haven road, discussed pending transactions with Charles W. Morse over the purchase of sound lines controlled by the railroad. Details were not available, but the move aims to position the railroad to compete for sound traffic if a favorable offer arises.
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Tion
Charles S. Mellen
New Haven Road
Charles W. Morse
No Intervention by United States in Central American Tangle
Washington reports no United States intervention planned as Mexico and the US seek settlement. Diplomats note possible bloc support from Salvador, Guatemala and Costa Rica for Honduras against Nicaragua, but officials affirm there is no intention of U.S. involvement.
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Washington
Mexico
United States
Salvador
Guatemala
Costa Rica
Honduras
Nicaragua
Jury Disagrees in Steve Adams Murder Trial
Wallace Idaho March 7 The jury in the Steve Adams murder trial for Fred Tyler announced it could not reach a verdict after deliberating since 11 yesterday forenoon and was discharged by Judge Woods.
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Wallace
Idaho
Steve Adams
Fred Tyler
George Ellerd
Woods
Mayor Schmitz Enters Not Guilty Plea in Extortion Indictments
San Francisco on March 7 Mayor Eugene Schmitz appeared before Superior Judge Dunne and pleaded not guilty to four indictments charging extortion. Court adjournment set date for trial next Monday per counsel agreement.
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San Francisco
Eugene Schmitz
Dunne Moday
Archie Roosevelt Slips Into Serious Condition
Washington reports Archie Roosevelt third son of the president is seriously ill with diphtheria after a temporary downturn on Friday. Dr. Alexander Lambert arrived from New York and assumed case management. By 10:20 p.m. the bulletin said Archie had shown improvement with normal temperature and heart action returning to normal.
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Associated Press Dispatch
Washington
Archie Roosevelt
Alexander Lambert
New York
Roosevelt
Case
Rixey
Archie
First Polo Game at Roanoke Ends in Tie
The Roanoke and Muefield polo teams tied 1 to 1 in Roanoke Virginia as neither side could break the deadlock. Prince and Baker starred for Muefield while Wright and Noles led Roanoke with Goode refereeing.
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Roanoke
Daily Telegraph
Muefield
Prince
Baker
Bluefield
Wright
Noles
Goode
Steamer Guffey Aground and Other Dispatches
The steamer J M Guffey with the barge Comes to in tow from Port Arthur Texas is aground in the Swash channel. Senator Le Follette shows improvement from grip illness and expects to be out in a few days. The battleship Georgia arrived at Hampton Roads and will travel to Savannah for a silver service from Georgia. The dowager empress of Russia arrived in London with royal greeting. A bomb damaged a flat in Warsaw occupied by Prince Argutynski but caused no injuries. the bomber fled.
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New York
J. M. Guffey
Comemaugh
Port Arthur
Tex
Chanel
Washington
le Follette
Newport News
Georgia
Hampton Roads
Savannah
London
Russia
Alexandra
Prince
Princess of Wales
Warsaw
Poland
Prince Argutynski
Railroad Moves to Control Merchants and Miners Line
Boston March 7 The New York New Haven and Hartford railroad has acquired control of the Merchants and Miners Steamship Company which runs steamers along the Atlantic coast from Boston to Savannah Georgia Mayor Fitzgerald announced the development stating the information was provided by officials and the public would be advised as details unfold
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Associated Press Dispatch
Boston
New York, New Haven and Hartford Railroad
Merchants and Miners’ Steamship Company
Savannah
Fitzgerald
Informa
Midway Lot Sales Outpace Bluefield Additions
Sales of Midway lots have grown since November 1 with more lots moved than in any two Bluefield additions. Prices range 300 to 425 dollars, cheaper than West Bluefield and East Graham markets. Sublette & Barnes advertise produce and real estate with easy terms and regional comparisons.
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Bluefield
Graham
West Bluefield
East Graham
Two Powell Brothers Die Attempting River Rescue Near Avondale
Daniel Powell of Avondale loses two sons, 20 and 14, after a horseback trip to a lumber plant. The older boy perished saving his younger brother as they fell into the swollen Dry Fork. Murray Pryor, plant superintendent, attempted to save them but failed. Both bodies were not recovered by late afternoon.
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Avondale
Murray Pryor
Powell
Honduran Army Wins Five Hour Battle Near Namasique
Gen Manuel Bonilla reports from Choluteca that Honduran scouts attacked near Namasique on the Honduran Nicaragua frontier. Three advance posts were held, the enemy abandoned the town, suffered heavy losses, and hundreds deserted as Honduran artillery dominated the fight lasting five hours. Rifles and ammunition were captured. The army is enthusiastic and ready to advance.
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San Salvador
Associated Press
Manuel Bonilla
Honduras
Choluteca
Tegucigalpa
Namasique
Pacific Ocean
Perkins Repays Campaign Gift Toward Larceny Case
George W. Perkins former NY Life vice president and partner at J Morgan & Co sent a personal check for 54019.19 to New York Life to reimburse the company for a Republican campaign contribution charged to its fund in 1904. Perkins was recently named as a defendant in a larceny case.
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New York
George W. Perkins
New York Life Insurance Co
J. Morgan & Co
New York Life
Wih
Perkins
Four Greeks Killed by Train Near Roanoke
Four Greek workers on Tidewater railroad construction were struck and killed by a Norfolk and Western freight train near Roanoke Virginia. The victims Marcus Lazoulor Danay etes Cartelgnou Demert Asemus and Sageler Stoneon stepped from one track to another directly in front of the oncoming locomotive.
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Roanoke
Norfolk and Western
Marcus Lazoulor
Danayetes Cartelgnou
Demert Asemus
Sageler Stoneon
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Sublette & Barnes
Monitor
Bluefield Stock
Superior Supply
W. VA
Remington’s
Smith's
Bluefield Typewriter Company
Flat Top National Offee Ae
United States Depositary
L. E. Trerney
W. A. Thomas
Capital Stock
Stockholders’ Liability
Surplus Fund
Borling
Oahbier
W. B. Hicks
Aasiatant Oaabier
Wwswn Een
Klwinmanan
O Pouloc G
L. A
Princeton Avenue
Rio
R. L. Speal
Strother
Harrison
E. J. Brand
Thais
Schmitz
Associated Press Dispatches
Worden
Daniel Powell
Tog River
Pryor
Ritter
Parkins
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