Virginia Rail Rate War: Swanson Prepares for Action
A Virginia conference over the new state passenger rate convened officials from railroads and government amid threats of an extra legislative session. Gov Swanson and allies seek to enforce the rate within about a month, while railroads push for concessions. Attorneys general and state leaders weigh options as discussions continue and a possible special session looms.
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Wife Drowns Herself After Quarrel at Home
Mia Florence Callider of Mount Washington disappeared after walking on railroad tracks. Her body was recovered from Lake Roland near Hollin Station after a search. An inquest found she ended her life by drowning following a nervous period and a note to her husband.
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Spolice
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Lake Re Jond
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Weabington
Sarah Webster
Samuel & Webster
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Lairay
Loyola Faculty Changes Amid Jesuit Transfers
In swift roster moves at Loyola College rector Rev John F Quirk announced Jesuit and staff transfers. Augustus J Duarte departs for Georgetown University, to be replaced by Joseph Mulry. John B Condon moves to St Francis Xavier College New York, replaced by William J O Gorman. J Sthneon heads to Woodstock for theology with Altea J O Mallia succeeding at Loyola. Louis Young transferred to Holy Cross Worcester, replaced by Charley Hennessy. treasurer Rev Joseph J McLanchlin to be succeeded by Rev Francis P Powers.
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Georgetown University
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Loyola
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Holy Cross
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St. Josepas Philadelphia
Joseph J McLanchlin
Francis P Powers
Machen Loses His Case Dismisses Graft Charges
Special to The Washington Post reports Virginia Attorney General stamps amendments void in a dispute over state constitution changes. Senator Machen of Alexandria loses effort to print amendments, including ninety day legislature provision, as the court dismisses graft charges against Charles Schuck, Knights of Pythias official, a West Virginia Republican figure.
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Oil spill from Baltimore barge hits James River shore
A Baltimore barge discharging at Richmond breached its hull after striking a rock in the James River, spilling about 50 400 gallons of oil. The accident occurred as the vessel headed to Suffolk and involved a Standard Company tag. Local authorities report no immediate injuries.
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Baltimore
Richmond
Suffolk Va
Maryland Wedding Notable Figure William B Miller Widow
Mary lands wedding notice highlights Elizabeth Mil ter and Bette Me Granth Seer as parties. The bride is widow of William B Miller of Brookville, a noted county figure.
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Brookville
New York Lawyer Weds Culpeper Woman in Cincinnati Elopement
Henry Shackelford Davis of Brooklyn, a New York lawyer, eloped with Norma Ashby of Culpeper, Virginia, and married Thursday at the Grand Hotel Cincinnati with Rev Hartman officiating. The wedding followed parental objections and days of secrecy amid past legal troubles and rumors of his mental fitness.
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Riverhead
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Henry Shackelford
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Equitable Life
Fickmond Va
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Delegates Picked in Washington County GOP Primary
In Hagerstown Maryland on August 8 Republicans chose ten delegates in Washington County Exch election district for the next convention. Ten will go to the State convention in Baltimore on August 14 and all Washington County State Central Committee members were elected. Unpledged delegates were selected, with strong sentiment backing George R Gatther for governor and hopes the county convention may endorse him. Philips Lee Goldaborough is noted as a second choice.
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Washington County
Baltimore
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Hittledeen
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Wifeld
Edeet
Best Tonic Stimulant for the Old Promoted by Duffy Malt Whiskey
An 82 year old man with reduced sight benefits from Duffy’s Pure Malt Whiskey praised by his son. The advertisement claims the whiskey is pure malt, softly flavored, and suitable for old and young, endorsed by doctors and hospitals, with distribution through Nat Shea in Washington and T. A. Rover as distributor.
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Rat Trapeze Act Dazzles Street Amid Bird Attacks
A gray rat walked a 30 foot electric wire over West Baltimore street early today drawing crowds and astonished onlookers. The creature performed acrobatics to ward off sparrows before being knocked from the cable at Carrollton and Baltimore and killed by a dog. Authorities offer no explanation how the rat climbed the wire, though a chased escape is suspected.
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Stray Mulatto Man Suspected After Night Visits in Derwood
Citizens of Derwood Maryland report a mysterious mulatto man, described as resembling a suspect in a local Redland burglary, hiding by day in woods and cornfields and visiting homes at night. He allegedly struck Martin Crown in Derwood and is thought mentally unsettled, with links to a July incident involving Charles L Souder.
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Roland
Derwood
Martin Crown
Chur
Charles L Souder
Youn Virginia
Redland
Carrie Nation visits Petersburg with anti smoking note
Special to The Washington Post Carrie Nation arrives from the North on her way to Lynchburg Virginia. In Petersburg she visits several saloons and, when proprietors are out, leaves a note signed My Four Dying Hell-bound Brother slawing herself Your loving home defender Carrie A Nation. Nation visits a hotel and rebukes a young man in the lobby for smoking.
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Cartie Nation
Lynchburg Va
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Gidiron Club Guests Attend Washington Exposition Night
Members of the Gidiron Club of Washington DC were hosted by the exposition company Loday with officials including Assistant Secretary of the Treasury Edwants Commissioner West and Mia West of DC. A fireworks display was held on the parade grounds tonight.
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Mia West
District of Columbia
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Two Candidates Announced for Assembly Honors in Maryland
In Maryland, Dawson of Chevy Chase and Dr. Ashton G Thomas of Ashton emerge as likely candidates for the house of delegates as the county convention nears. Dawson is noted as grandson of former Lt. Gov Cox, while Thomas is seen as well suited for public service. Additional items list arrivals, local elections results, a Vermont golf championship, a Norfolk strike settlement, Confederate veterans reunion, a pending Republican newspaper, and local deaths.
Former Judge Norton Likely to Seek Congress Seat
Former Alexandria judge Norton said he would probably run as a Democrat for the district’s next Congress, likely challenging Carlin’s renomination. Other potential entrants include H Lindsey Gordon of Louisa County.
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Washington Post Aureat
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New York Divorce Law Declared Nonbinding in Maryland
In Talbot County Maryland Judge Pearce Crothers and Adkins ruled the New York divorce decree could not bar William O Suthgan Dimpfel from remarrying during the life of his first wife. The decision affects the will contest over an estate around 160000 and questions the legitimacy of Dimpfel’s daughter Maria Bo Dimpfel. The court held the New York law did not apply in Maryland, upholding the validity of Dimpfel’s remarriage.
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Maria P Dimpfel
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