Sterilization bill eyed by Virginia lawmakers
A Virginia House special discusses a bill to sterilize habitual congenital criminals and the mentally disabled to halt propagation. Dr. H W Stephenson backs the measure with support from medical societies and boards, noting it would reduce institutions housing the insane and feeble minded within decades.
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Charles V. Carrington
Carrington
Medical Society of Virginia
Richmond Academy of Medicine and Surgery
Tri-State Medical Society
Virginia
North Carolina
South Carolina
State Board of Charies and Corrections
Indiana
California
Connecticut
Iowa
New Jersey
Minnesota
Michigan
Texas
Rhode Island
New York
Massachusetts
Alabama
Quotable snippets from editorials and political columns
A collage of playful vignettes and pointed quips from editorials across several papers. Topics range from taxation reform and presidential politics to weather recalls, temperance debates, and public figures. Each line captures a moment of local voice and humor.
Fragmented literary quips from various papers
A collection of short witty excerpts from multiple newspapers. Topics range from local politics in Newport News to national figures and weather, include remarks on democracy and party lines, and playful quips about Roosevelt Carnegie and Dr Sun Yat Sen.
Taft Affirms Authority Over Cutter Service Reform
President Taft clarifies his economy message does not call for abolishing the cutter service and emphasizes no final decision to dissolve the treasury branch. He notes a suggestion to merge with the navy to improve efficiency, while supporters warn against dismantling a long served rescue and protection unit.
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Washington, D. C
Taft
Revenue Cutter Service
Navy
The
Treasury
Commission
Horse Tickling Incident Leaves Man Severely Injured
In Harrisonburg Sol Holloway tickled a horse’s hind legs, then was kicked nine feet through a door. He suffered a mashed nose a splintered bone in the skull and serious facial injuries. He remains in serious condition.
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Harrisonburg
Holloway
Chicago Opens Roosevelt Club at Congress Hotel
Roosevelt for President headquarters opened in Congress Hotel club room 10 Chicago with U S district attorney Edward W Sims in charge The aim is to secure Western delegates for the Chicago convention to nominate Roosevelt Alexander H Revell Roosevelt national leader pledges an aggressive campaign
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Chicago
Ill
Congress Hotel
Edward W. Sims
United States
Roosevelt
Alexander H. Revell
Roosevelt National Organization
McFarland Trial Set in Pittsburg February 6
The case of Rev. Dr. W. D. McFarland, indicted for causing the death of his former secretary Miss Elsie Coe through an illegal operation, was scheduled for February 6 in Pittsburg. District Attorney W. A. Blakeley announced the proceedings.
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Mfarland
Pittsburg
W. D. McFarland
Elsie Coe
W. A. Blakeley
Martin Swanson Day in Legislature Nominates Virginias Leaders
In Richmond the General Assembly nominated Thomas S. Martin to a United States Senate term beginning March 4, 1913, and Claude A. Swanson to the short term, with speeches praising their records and pledges to uphold Democratic principles. The two chambers prepared for a joint session to finalize the roll call and forward results to Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond
Thomas
Martin
General Assembly
United States Senate
Claude A. Swanson
Mann
Daniel
N. B. Early, Jr
Green
Albemarle
Senate
Edmonson
Halifax
Rinehart
Alleghany
John M. Hart
Roanoke
Echo
Vietnam
Virginisa
Swanson
George T. Rison
Pittsylvania
Rison
Senator Swanson
Virginia
Tower
Congress
Old Dominion
Fletcher
Fauquier
Virginian
Drewry
Petersburg
Petersborg
Folkes
Featherston
West
Mapp
Garrett
House
Washington
Thomas Staples Martin
Claims that AT&T is in restraint of trade in New York
Special in Washington reports a petition by George Lambert, Pelham justice of the peace, charging that American Telephone and Telegraph Company is a monopoly violating the Sherman act. Lambert seeks dissolution of the $700 million corporation, listing numerous subsidiaries and alleging discriminatory pricing and a drive toward a cable monopoly.
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Washington, D. C
American Telephone and Telegraph Company
George Lambert
Pelham
Westchester County
N. Y
Imlay
Charlies Dushkind
Apartment of Justice
Wickersham
New York
United States
Pacific Telephone and Telegraph Company
Capital
Mountain States Telephone and Telegraph Company
Central Union Telephone Company
Capital Stock
Cumberland Telephone and Telegraph Company
Southern Hell Telephone and Telegraph Company
New York Telephone Company
New Eagan Telephone and Telegraph Company
Western States Telephone and Telegraph Company
Anglo-American
Direct Cable
Western Union
Richmond Chamber Appeals for Virginia Exposition Support
A Virginia board of directors adopts preamble and resolutions urging the Virginia General Assembly to allocate funds for a state building and exhibit at the Panama Pacific International Exposition in San Francisco in 1915. The measure argues benefits for Commonwealth interests and urges Richmond manufacturers to use the event to advertise products domestically and abroad.
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Richmond
Chamber of Commerce
California
San Francisco
Panama Canal
United States
Congress of the
Richmond Chamber of Commerce
General Assembly of Virginia
Cal
Commonwealth
Vicinity
Secretary to record Nils resolution and notify officials
The secretary of the chamber is directed to incorporate Nils resolution in the minutes of this meeting and send a copy to the Governor, the presiding officers of each branch of the Legislature and every member, and to each city newspaper in Richmond.
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Richmond
Manchu Dynasty Prepares to Fight as Negotiations Break
War prep intensifies as negotiations over abdication fail. Rebels plan northern offensive while five columns move toward Pekin. Prince Yin Chang seeks control. Yuan Shi Kai's authority in doubt amid poison plot rumors. Imperial army expands from 18,000 to 100,000. Manchu wealth is mobilized to fund troops. Tokyo reports possible Japanese intervention, unsettling Republicans.
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PEKIN
Yin Chang
Yuan Shi Kent
Ching
Pu Lun
Chang Heun
Imperial Army of
North
Yuan Shi Kai
Premier Yuan
Tokio
China
Japan
Connaught Takes Sightseeing Tour in New York
The Duke of Connaught and entourage toured New York on foot for twenty five minutes, strolling Fifth Avenue and nearby streets with photographers in attendance. He will meet social engagements with Princess Patricia and his wife, before an unofficial visit to President Taft in Washington and a return to Canada to resume duties as Governor General.
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New York
Duke of Connaught
England
Fifth Avenue
Patricia
Washington
Taft
Canada
Captain Rivers-Buckley
His Highness
Reid Mansion
Madison Avenue
Shuster Continues Defending Persia From London
W Morgan Shuster, expelled as Persia’s treasurer, vows to press on for Persia and speaks at the Persian committee in London on January 29 about Russian pressure and Persian intrigue. He claims Russian aggression spurred militant suffrage among Persian women and criticizes his Persian stay as unhelpful to the people.
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Paris
W. Morgan Shuster
Persia
Russia
Great Britain
Shuster
Washington
Teherran
London
House of Commons
Cos
United States
Mr. Shuster
Celery Nerve Food Theory Prompts City Nerve Quip
A lighthearted claim suggests celery nerve food is sound and notes New York eats more celery than any city. The quip highlights the nerve of the average New Yorker, attributed to the Kansas City Journal.
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Atlanta Journal
New York
Kansas City
Icebound Journey Opens River Route Between Norfolk and Richmond
Captain James Gallagher of Old Dominion Steamship describes a rugged crossing from Norfolk to Richmond on the steamer Lampton Roads. Thick ice five inches deep and ice chokepoints from Powhatan to Graveyard Reach slowed progress, but the ship forced through to keep the river navigable and return trips began after landing. Old Dominion steamers run regular trips between Norfolk, Newport News, and Richmond.
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Richmond
Norfolk
James Gallagher
Old Dominion Steamship Company
Lampton Roads
Powhatan
Turkey Bend
Harrison's Bar
Graveyard Reach
Hampton Roads
Wee
Newport News
Battleships Oklahoma and Nevada Ordered for Construction
Special Secretary of the Navy Meyer signed contracts for two battleships. Fore River Shipbuilding will build the Nevada for 5,595,000 dollars, using reciprocating engines. New York Shipbuilding Company will construct the Oklahoma for 5,926,666 dollars, with turbine engines.
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Washington, D. C
Meyer
Oklahoma
Nevada
Fore River Shipbuilding Company
New York Shipbuilding Company
Unorthodox Deacon and the Taft Support Shift
Spartanburg Merald notes Major Hemphill, once a Wilson ally in South Carolina, has drifted from Woodrow Wilson and now aligns with unfamiliar figures after supporting President Taft.
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Hemphill
Woodrow Wilson
Taft
Wilson
South Carolina
Spartanbure Merald
Governor Pardons Life Prisoner In Mississippi Surrender
Jackson Mississippi Special Governor Brewer pardons John Brock after he escaped the State penitentiary to visit his distressed mother then surrendered to the governor. Brock had learned his father deserted the family and planned to support his mother before returning to prison. The governor was impressed by Brock's conduct and allowed him to return without a guard.
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Jackson, Miss
Hrewer
John Brock
Brock
State Penitentiary
Brewer
Equalization Bill Meets Opposition in Virginia Session
Speaker Byrd defends the tax report by Dr. Douglas Freeman, urging fair value adjustments. He cites county subsidies and city deficits, noting some counties pay more than they receive and cities like Richmond pay more than they get back. He argues for equitable taxation while acknowledging ongoing opposition to broad commission membership.
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Richmond
State Tax Commission
Richard E. Byrd
Douglas Freeman
Byrd
Tax Commission
Commission
House
A.ate
Commsion
Anti Gambling Bill Sent Back In Virginia House
Forty-eight of eighty six delegates in the Virginia House voted against a gambling bill that had been introduced, sending the measure back for further consideration. The special session action reflects ongoing debates over gambling policy in the state capital.
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Richmond
House of Delegates
Virginia
Fight to recommit gambling bill heats Virginia House
Delegate Stephenson leads a renewed push to return the measure to the General Laws Committee after an initial roll call showed a mixed vote, with many members delaying until a firm floor decision. He vows a strong campaign to expose votes on gambling legality amid pressure from influential committee figures.
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John W
Bath County
House Committee On General Laws
B A
Norfolk
General Laws Committee
Stephenson
Virginia
Lynchburg Jury to Try L Hoof of Alexandria
Alexandria VA Special The case of Lewis Hoof former secretary of the Mercantile Railway Building and Loan Association indicted in the failure of that concern was called in the Corporation Court before Judge L C Barley but on Hoofs lawyers motion was continued to February 1 a jury ordered to be summoned from Lynchburg.
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Alexandria
Lewis Hoof
Mercantile Railway Building and Loan Association
Corporation Court
L. C. Barley
Hoof
Lynchburg
Lynchburg Alums To Vote On Opposing Women’s College
Dr Lefore and Dr Thornton of the University of Virginia will attend a Lynchburg alumni meeting tonight where a resolution opposing the entire university and the establishment of a women’s college is expected to be adopted.
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Lynchburg
Lefore
Thornton
University of Virginia
American Troops Arrive in China at Tien Tsin
Three hundred soldiers from the Fifteenth United States Infantry arrived today in a special train to guard the United States legation and other American interests in Tien Tsin. They were equipped for field service.
Call for Strike Spreads Across Massachusetts
Lawrence mass strike leader Ettor plans to expand the walkout statewide with Fall River and New Bedford targeted. He warns governors soldiers can expect conflict as pickets double and endure hunger. Haywood and Thompson head to Lawrence to marshal the movement amid clashes at Arlington mills and growing aid stress.
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Lawrence
Mass
Joseph J. Eltot
Fall River
New Ledford
Foss
Ettor
William Haywood
Western Federation of Miners
James P. Thompson
Industrial Workers of the World
Arlington Mills
President Taft Invades Ohio For Public Speeches Tour
Final preparations set for President Taft to address Ohio audiences. He will depart Washington Saturday, speak in New York Saturday night, then in Cleveland Monday and Monday night, before visiting Columbus Tuesday for three more addresses, concluding the Ohio tour midweek.
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Washington, D. C
Ohio
Taft
Washington
New York
Ohio Society
Henry
Cleveland
Columbus
Ohite
Colonel Higginson's Tribulations Recited Humorously
At eighty seven Colonel Higginson is urged to share reminiscences of persecutions from admirers. Harper's Weekly February 4 features a vivid, humorous tale of a correspondent teaching him to create a caricature. The six stage recipe describes shaping him from papyrus to a living bust with sun and moonlight flourishes.
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Higginson
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