Court of Appeals ruling sparks tax dodger cheer and rumors of political bids
The Court of Appeals declared the Commissioner of Valuation act unconstitutional, pleasing tax dodgers. Republican nominees emerge in the Tenth district with R. T. Hubard tipped for Congress, while rumors place Col. J. D. Brady as a possible vice president choice. The Old Dominion Building and Loan Association of Richmond, long respected, entered voluntary liquidation, trustees taking over management.
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Court of Appeals
Commissioner of Valuation
Old Dominion Building and Loan Association
Richmond
South
Old Dominion
Admiral Dewey Opens Door to Presidential Run
Admiral Dewey says he is willing to run for president if the people want him but will not seek any party nomination. He emphasizes appealing to the people and declines a fixed party alignment, signaling a possible campaign stance.
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Admiral Dewey
Premium list for Richmond Free Street Fair May Week prizes
Richmond business men managing the Free Street Fair for Carnival Week May 14 19 have issued a premium list of nearly five hundred prizes to be awarded on different days. Contests offer items from pianos and clothing to four and $10 gold pieces for nationwide participation. Premium list available by mail via Richmond Carnival Association. Railroads plan excursion rates as preparations target about 300000 visitors.
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Richmond
Richmond Carnival Association
Resignation of Webster Davis Shifts South African War Tone
Webster Davis Assistant Secretary of the Interior resigned to openly advocate for the Boers. The Baltimore Sun notes his on the spot view of the Transvaal question and argues the move could complicate McKinley and the Republican stance. The piece suggests other old-fashioned Republicans may follow his lead in questioning U S support of an aristocratic government.
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McKinley
Webster Davia
Interior
Baltimore Sun
Davis
Transvaal
Republican Party
Mr. McKinley
Mr. Hay
Is Taylor the Guilty Man
Henry E. Youtsey is jailed in Frankfort on an accessory before the fact charge in Goebel’s killing. A Louisville Evening Post correspondent says Newport Covington folk are shocked by the arrest, with Youtsey once seen as honest and industrious. The report hints Youtsey could implicate Governor Taylor and Dee Armstrong, urging Taylor to prove innocence or face hanging, as questions arise about a Republican plot behind Goebel’s death.
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Henry E. Youtsey
Frankfort
William Goebel
Louisville Evening Post
Youtsey
Newport
Covington
Kentucky
Taylor
Dee Armstrong
Louisville
Richmond Times
Goebel
Mr. Pettus
Isreal
Egypt
Canaan
Moses
Aaron
God
Rhea
Washington
Payne
Republican House
Jeader
Statesman
Representative Grosvernor
Gabbler
Ohio
White House
McKinley
Jefferson
Jackson
Bryan
Congress
Hanna Corruption Fund
Coal price increase by Pocahontas coal firm
Owing to the advance in the price of coal we have been compelled to increase the retail price of Pocahontas Coal 25 cents per ton. W. KK, Heeren & Co.
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W. Kk, Heeren & Co
Em poria Lynchers Freed by Greensville Grand Jury
Richmond report notes no indictments by Greensville County Court grand jury. Judge Goodwyn discharged the panel after fourteen witnesses testified. Commonwealth's Attorney Powell and former County Judge George Braham appeared, with Judge Goodwyn said to have witnessed part of the lynching.
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Richmond
Emporia
County Court of
Greensville
Goodwyn
D. Goodwyn
Commonwealth
Powell
George P. Braham
The South and Its Resources
Reed and Huot describe the South as a coming powerhouse with vast natural wealth in coal iron and minerals. They note the region's mountain country spanning eight states and a growing cotton crop, arguing that capital science and labor will unlock its potential as population moves southward and U.S. industry expands with railroads and global demand.
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Messrs
Reed
United States
Department of Human Endeavor
Nature
Pacific
Europe
South
Virginias
Carolinas
Kentucky
Tennessee
Alabama
Georgia
China
Orient
Piedmont
Koiner Seeks Wider Live Stock Effort in Virginia
Hon G W Koiner Commissioner of Agriculture releases a second edition of his report soon to be distributed. The new edition stresses increased farmer involvement in livestock raising and pasturage. Additional seed lots Hairy Yetch and Brom Grass are offered alongside imported Spanish peanuts for Virginia peanut growers.
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G. W. Koiner
Koiner
Virginia
Richmond Dispatch
Sharper as a census taker swindles farmers in Shippensburg
An individual posing as a census taker in Shippensburg Pennsylvania on April 4 victims farmers by obtaining signatures on a contract for worthless books. The books are sent to the farmer and payment demanded, with the signature of the household head used on the contract.
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Shippensburg
Insane Soldiers From Manila Sail Home on Transport Sherman
April 3 Manila reports that the transport Sherman sailed with a battalion of the Fourteenth Infantry under Captain Richard T. Yeatman and officers plus 175 military prisoners and 25 insane soldiers. Also the Sheridan reached San Francisco from Manila carrying 11 insane, 86 sick and 32 discharged soldiers, 11 navy prisoners and 14 sick sailors, quarantined due to typhoid.
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Manila
Sherman
Fourteenth Infantry
Richard T. Yeatman
Armand I. Lasseigne
William 8
San Francisco
Cal
Sheridan
Navy
Manufacturer Who Pays Fair Wages Praises Benefactor View
In a quoted piece by Ian Maclaren from the April Ladies' Home Journal, it is argued that wealth tested by fair wage practices proves character. The author condemns indiscriminate charity and asserts a factory paying fair wages in a small town benefits far more than lavish alms or built institutions.
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Ian Maclaren
April Ladies’ Home Journal
Wastreya
British Treated to a Boers Ambush Near Bloemfontein
A British convoy with six guns was ambushed and captured near Bloemfontein after marching from Thaba N'Chu. Colonel Broadwood led the Tenth Hussars and Household Cavalry. few lives were lost as many walked into the trap before firing. Reports note missing officers and damaged baggage, with Robe rts dispatches detailing gun losses and heroism amid the retreat. Mafeking remained besieged but safe as of March 27.
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London
Bushman Kop
Bloemfontein
Broadwood
Tenth Hussars
Household Cavalry
Col. Pilcher
Thaba N’chu
Modder River
Col. Broadwood
Washington
War Office
Lord Roberts
Q Battery
Mafeking
Edward I Renick Dead Prominent Lawyer and Former Clerk
Edward Ireland Renick, a prominent lawyer and former chief clerk of the State Department, died of typhoid in Paris at age forty four. Born in Maryland, he studied at Roanoke College and the University of Virginia, practiced in Atlanta, then joined the Treasury Law Department in Washington before becoming Coudert Brothers Washington representative. He was a vice president of the University of Virginia Alumni Association and his stepson Miles Renick works with the Coast and Geodetic Survey. He was sent abroad by Coudert Brothers to handle the Count de Castellane case and the Evans will contest.
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Washington
Edward Ireland Renick
Atlanta
Law Department of the Treasury
Cleveland
State Department
Public Service
Coudert Brothers
University of Virginia Alumni Association
Miles Renick
Count de Castellane
Dr. Evans
Renick
Washington Post
Balem
Roanoke College Beats VPI In Rainy Roanoke Game
Roanoke College defeated Virginia Polytechnic Institute 16 to 11 at Roanoke in a weather affected baseball game. Case pitched for Roanoke with eight strikeouts and strong defense by Reisinger as Roanoke tallied six runs in the ninth to pull ahead. Abbott, DeCamps and Walsh led VPI with several hits and speed on the bases.
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Roanoke College
Virginia Polytechnic Institute
Roanoke
Case
Reisinger
V. P
Abbott
DeCamps
Walsh
Caze and Hall
Jackson
Virginia Traffic Association elects officers in Richmond
At a Richmond meeting, Virginia Traffic Association officers were elected for another year. The executive officers plan a session on the 18th to discuss the Jim Crow bill further. Proposals suggest making whites ride first class on long runs to meet the bill, increasing white travel costs but avoiding extra cars.
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Virginia Traffic Association
Richmond
Petersburg Breakthrough and Richmond Occupation Anniversary
The text notes that 35 years ago Confederate lines at Petersburg broke and their retreat to Appomattox began. It also marks the 55th anniversary of the occupation of Richmond by Northern forces.
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Petersburg
Appomattox
Richmond
Bette
Ayer
Bath
N. Y
Engineer Wingate Faces New Charges From Mayor Woods
Roanoke city engineer J. H. Wingate, who was previously exonerated by the City Council on dereliction charges from Councilman J. A. Fishburne, now faces new accusations from Mayor Woods. The latest charges are described as very serious and mark a renewed political dispute.
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J. H Wingate
Roanoke
J. A. Fishburne
Woods
Marriage Bonds Dissolved In Salem Circuit Court
At the present term of the Circuit Court at Salem a divorce was granted to W. G. Evans and Rosalynd Roberta Evans. Two other divorce decrees were entered at this term, as follows: Mrs. Cora Bryant from G. B. Bryant, and Charles J. Phillips from Mrs. Edith Phillips.
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Salem
W. G. Evans
Rosalynd Roberta Evans
Cora Bryant
Washington Letter on Magoon Opinions and Porto Rico Bill
Washington letter outlines allegations that War Department law officer Magoon wrote two conflicting opinions on the Constitution’s reach in Porto Rico and the Philippines. It notes copies ordered, political maneuvering to pass the Porto Rico tariff bill, and sharp, humorous rebukes in Congress. It cites speeches by Pettus and Rhea, and mentions debates over naval appropriations and war taxes. A Hallet & Davis piano chosen by Admiral Dewey is noted with Hobbie Co. as agents.
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U. S
Charles E. Magoon
War Department
Porto Rico
Philippines
Senate
Washington
Senator Pettus
Beveridge
Demosthenes
Pettus
Hallet & Davis
Admiral Dewey
D. C
The
Hobbie Co
Roanoke
Slander suit dismissed for improper service
In the Circuit Court on Tuesday the case J J Trent versus R L Hopkins for slander seeking 5000 dollars damages was dismissed for improper service of process. A new suit for the same amount was immediately filed.
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J.J. Trent
R. L. Hopkins
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Denit & Webber, Publishers
R. T. Hubard
Buckingham County
Rev
E. W. Hubard
Quarles
Col. J. D. Brady
Dewey
IS Taylor
Man
Greenville
MR. Koiner
Roberts
Edward I. Renick
John
Eva Elite
Lonus
Alem
S.d.sizer & Co
Main Street
D. Stearnes
Salem, Va
Dillard & Persinger Building
Miles’ Nervine
Miles
Iearing de
Dr. Miles
Newark
Armour Cold Storage
R. D. Hart
Reading
Armour
W. T. Younger
Nicholson
Nicholson Institute
Eighth Avenue
New York
Hankins & Ammen
Pps
Lucian White
Main St
W. H. Tinsley
Real Estate Rental and Insurance Agency
J. B. Fner
Madras
White Goods
India
Smith & Ferguson
Roanoke County
ONE- Rice Clothier & Furnisher
S. M. Martin
Japan
Meals & Burke
Boanoke
Roanoke, VA
John W. Fritts
E. M. Honey
EH Ritts & Honey
Salem Avenue
W. S Beal &Co
A. Walters
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