District urged to seek Merrill fund for national university
A House agriculture committee decision backed the District of Columbia’s insistence on accessing the Merrill fund as a basis for a national university in Washington. The panel heard positions from educators and lawmakers, weighing three proposed paths including a government charter and potential district control, with emphasis on tax and funding implications and the aim to place the university within the district’s governance.
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Weather Summary from Agriculture Weather Bureau Report
Weather bulletin notes a strong high over New England delaying movement of warm air from the west. Cold, snowy conditions persist in the upper Mississippi Valley and Great Lakes with low temperatures below seasonal norms. Winds along the East Coast expected to be brisk. sunshine and fair weather predicted for the central valleys and upper lake region. River bulletin reports clear Potomac and Shenandoah Rivers at Harpers Ferry on April 1.
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Chicago Horse Slaughter Reveals Exporter Links to Copenhagen
Inspector Hoey uncovers two horse slaughter houses near Joliet and Dunning involved in processing and exporting horse meat to Denmark. Barrels of cured meat, sausage casings, and packing for circuses are found, with officials proposing new controls on horse killing.
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Allore-Holmes Spe Ap The Washington Post
Charles F Mikore and Blanche Uolme wed by morning at the home of the bride's mother Ara Marino Uo Wall te Rev Haven ver of th Met cd ft nurch in a morning ceremony attended by family and friends amid mountain scenery and spring weather, local coverage notes.
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Brothers 800E de Bearn Clamp Pringe Watchholds 106000 Share
The De Bearn brothers sue Henri de Bearn and heirs, seeking 106338.22 in attachment in Baltimore alleging their mother’s property in France was misappropriated. The suit cites missing notification and withheld funds connected to an estate and earlier agreements. The action forms part of ongoing investigations into the prince’s sons and related holdings, tied to Beatrice Winans of Baltimore.
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France
Beatrice Winans
Death claims Cumberland lumber worker. mother-in-law also dies
Special to The Washington ros Cumberland Md April 1 Jacob Gilboney, employed by Rup Lumber Co, died suddenly at Oldtown yesterday. His mother-in-law Mrs Daniel Ricewick, living on the West Virginia side, was summoned and died shortly after arrival. Gilboney leaves a wife and three small children. Double funeral to be held tomorrow at Old Town.
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Heiress Fugitive Held After Flight From Parents
The 27 year old daughter of T E Bilington of Charlottesville, named Eltington, was arrested in Richmond as a fugitive from her parents. She reportedly left her luxury home to see a business partner and was soon to marry a prominent Charlottesville businessman. Her mother arrived this morning, and the scene was described as pathetic.
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Washington Post
Richmond Va
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T E Bilington
Charlottesville
Miss Eltington
Tragedy in Knoxville as Crabtree and Slocum Die by Poison
April 16 reports say William Crabtree aged 15 and Mrs Charles Slocum aged 36 died by their own hand in Knoxville. A neighbor found them on the floor. Slocum had cut her throat in addition to poisoning herself. Two glasses with strychnine were on a nearby table. Mrs Slocum, mother of four, had separated from her husband after a quarrel over Crabtree.
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Catholic industrial school planned for the South
The Rev John Burke of New York with Cardinal Gibbons approval announces a Catholic mission board plan to open an industrial school for colored people in the South. Archbishops and bishops from New York Philadelphia Mébise Nashville join in the effort. Fundraising begins immediately with a possible site under consideration in Alabama. Burke will survey the region by year’s end.
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Presbytery to Meet in Baltimore for 200th Session
The Baltimore presbytery opens its 200th meeting at Central Presbyterian Church Monday evening with Moderator Br J Wynne Jones delivering the opening remarks. Delegates from Frostburg Piney Creek Taneytown Emmitsburg and Churchville press calls for pastors and elect six commissioners to the General Assembly in Atlantic City.
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Cat Adopts Fox Brood in Aberdeen Community
Special to The Washington Pont Aberdeen Md April 16 When Rowe Gilbert of Carsing near her took home five young foxes found in a brush pile He did not know their fate and treated the situation as an experiment He gave them to his family cat whose mothering instinct welcomed the odd brood The kittens mixed with fox cubs and the neighborhood followed the curious scene with interest and offers for the foxes and their caretaker have been made but Gilbert declined all bids.
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Boiler Explosion Kills Three at West Virginia Sawmill
A boiler explosion at the Thornton & McLammitt sawmill on the Coss River in Boone County killed three men and wounded several others. The deceased include Gordon Fitzwater of Milton, RL Gibbut of Madison, and Wyatt Larn of Altodna. Harry Chandler of Madison was badly injured and may die after a new boiler was fired up yesterday for the first time.
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Navy to reassign battleships after Virginia Beach tests
The Navy plans to redeploy Atlantic Fleet battleships to different yards along the coast after the big gun target practice off Virginia Beach. The aim is to concentrate ships of similar classes at the same yard to speed repairs and reduce costs.
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Baltimore and Ohio Southwestern appoints chief engineer of maintenance
Special reports J B Carothera named chief engineer of maintenance of way for the Baltimore and Ohio Southwestern. Dona Hue, formerly Indiana Division trainmaster, becomes Ohio division chief of maintenance. F Mitchell becomes assistant trainmaster of the Ohio division. Creed Flannery buried in Wise County after death at home. A special train carried mourners from Wise to the family cemetery. Washouts delay the Roanoke bound Memphis Washington special, canceled east of Bristol. Southern Railway failure to deliver caused postponement.
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Norfolk and Western wage increase for train and yardmen
Officials and organized employees on the Norfolk and Western system announced a 6 percent wage increase for trainmen and yardmen after a final conference. The agreement covers pay adjustments effective April 1.
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Washington Post
Norfolk and Western
Governor entertains alumni at government house in Weahtostan epoch
Special to The Washington Post reports from Richmond on April 16 that Governor Crothera hosted a reception for West Nottingham Academy alumni class of 1876 while Attorney General Straus attended as guest of honor.
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