The Barnes Baby Plate and the British Wedding Gift
In a comic tale set around Elphinstone china and Aunt Caroline, William and Caroline dispute an extravagant wedding gift. Their nieces Wilhelmina and Mina back a clever inventor Jimmy Barnes whose “Smoke Consumer” and future Baby Plate line threaten to outshine Aunt Caroline’s plates, leading to a plan to hoard future heirlooms and a promise of millions for the Barnes family.
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Elphinstone
Carlie William
William
Caroline
Wiliam
Misearwline
Willem
China
Uncle William
Vell
Caroline F. R. Elphinstone
Towit
Billy Elphinste
O. K
Jimmy Barnes
George
Geoge
Marer
Jim
Ife
Cash
Witheimina Barnes
Jimmy
Jimmy Parnes
Minna
Mina
J Cenny Barnes
Wilhelmina
Aunt Caroline
Billy the Kid
Billy
England
Bloomingdale
Greenwood
Hint
James Barnes
Earth
Barnes
Stevens, Young & Co
Young
Stevens
Paines
Ames
Millillons
Wiladmina
Barnes Baby FE
Stevens, Youn & Co
Commercial Adventures
Stevens, Young& Co
Subway
Caroline F. B
Snd
Antoinettes
Lynchburg Saloon Race Decides Wet Victory in Court
In a March 6 ruling Judge Christian of the Corporation Court upheld the wet side in Lynchburg by declaring the December 9 1908 election contest valid. Saloons may reopen after being closed since March 5 1908 with licensure starting May 1. Disqualified US officials did not alter precinct outcomes. wet majority was 85. Contested by Caskle Whitehead Phiegar for the drys and Harper Ma Coleman Goodman Harrison for the wets.
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Lynchburg
Christian
Corporation Court
Lcense
United States
George FE. Caskle
Homas Whitehead
Archer A. Phiegar
Fred Harper
FA Ma Coleman
Leon Goodman
Randolph Harrison
No appeal anticipated in contest case counsel says
Counsel for the contestants indicated that no appeal is expected, though the decision has not been finalized. The remark suggests settlement or dismissal may be pursued, with formal rulings pending and no immediate challenge anticipated by either side.
Registrar Resigns in Local Option Controversy
Howard Db. Johnson, one regis trarae under fire during the local option contest, resigns. J. R. Tucker, son of Bishop Tucker and a young attorney, is chosen to fill the vacancy. Judge Christian orders severe arraignment as others are expected to resign.
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Lynchburg
Howard Db. Johnson
J. R. Tucker
Tucker
Christian
South to Lead Next Congress
The new Ways and Means Committee met to outline a restructuring plan for the House. Pending chairmanships include Appropriations Fitzgerald or Burleson, Agricuture Lamb, Banking Pugh, District of Columbia Johnson, Judiciary Charleston, Military Affairs Sulzer, Public Buildings Sheppard, Naval Affairs Padgett, Public Lands Robinson, Pensions Lindsay, Interstate Commerce Adamson, Insular Affairs Jones. The meeting was closed. a program covering tariffs, reciprocity, and potential reforms was discussed, with party caucus approval expected in April.
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Washington, D. C
New Ways and Means
House
Appropriations
Titzgerald
New York
Burlesen
Texas
Agricure
Lamb
Prcinia
Banking and Currency
Pugh
Louisiana
District of Columbia
Johnson
Kentucky
South Carolina
C ‘I&ston
Alabama
Sulzer
Sheppard
Padgett
Pennsylvania
Robinson
Arkansas
Lindsay
Adamson
Georgia
Jones
Virginia
Con-gressioon
Democratic Congress
Auhonaoage
Dam Work Awarded on Theomas Hoan Estate Mill Dam
Lynchburg Virginia Special Theomas FL Hoan has awarded a contract for the construction of a reinforced concrete mill dam on his estate near here. The water supply and mill operations will benefit from the new dam project.
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Lynchburg
Theomas FL Hoan
Dam Conserved Water Powers Old Mill for Farmers
A dam will conserve flow to operate an old mill benefiting farmers in the county area. The plan aims to use stored water to support local agricultural needs and sustain regional milling capacity.
Child Poisoner Edith Melcher Faces Trial in Albany Court
Crowded Albany Criminal Court hears Edith Melcher charged with murdering five year old George by carbelic acid poisoning. Defense claims insanity due to upbringing and hardships, while the state seeks motive to remarry. Witnesses to testify on her life after her first husband’s death and alleged deception as a childless widow. Jury impanelment seen as difficult due to the manner of the child’s death.
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Albany
Edith Melcher
George
Witter
Howard
Criminal Court
Schenectady
New York State
Woman Appears Fearless Ahead of Trial
The woman showed no signs of fear or anxiety though the electric chair looms. She ate a hearty breakfast and declared she was ready to go to trial any time.
Smallpox outbreak at Henrico public school near cemetery
In Henrico County near the National Cemetery two severe smallpox cases are diagnosed by Dr. Roy K. Flannagan and Dr. Collins. Vaccination becomes compulsory, surveillance expands to include pupils and visitors, and efforts to move patients to an isolation facility are underway. The outbreak raises alarm due to unvaccinated residents and high local travel.
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Richmond
Henrico County
National Cemetery
Roy K. Flannagan
State Health Commissioner's Department
Collins
Flannhagan
Flannagan
Smallpox Vaccination Urged to Keep School Open
Dr Flannacon advises against school suspension citing pastreturned risk and urges vaccination for all children. I L Richardson, who had smallpox last week, improves at the city hospital. Vaccination to be offered free at the Health Office in City Hall as precaution.
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I. i. Richardson
I. L. Richardson
Richmond
City Smallpox Hospital
Levy
City Hall
Richmond speakers push Y M C A campaign in Newport News
Governor Mann joined Richmond figures in launching a drive to strengthen the local Young Men's Christian Association finances in Newport News. Other participants named include Ackerly George W Bahlke W G Reithard and J B Pleasants.
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Ae Ae Ee
Newport News
Mann
Railroads Submit to ICC Rate Decision in West
After a conference of railroad presidents the Interstate Commerce Commission announced that every railroad in the West has submitted to the commission’s rate decision in the rate cases.
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Washington, D. C
Interstate Commerce Commission
West
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