License Bill Passed After Heated Senate Debate
The West Virginia legislature passed substitute house bill No. 1, the license tax bill, with a 6 cent per barrel liquor tax up to 16 000 barrels and graduated rates beyond that. The measure sparked strong partisan debate as Republicans opposed immediate action, while Democrats led the tax commission duties and reform provisions. Senator Cornwell received an ovation on his first floor appearance since the Parkersburg convention.
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Washington Post
Charleston
W. Va
Senate
West Virginia
Ohio
Kentucky
Pennsylvania
Cincinnati
Columbus
Pittsburg
Robinson
House
Cunningham
Tucker
Feynotis
Maer Wadler
Wren
Cornwell
Parkersburg
Mms Coleagues
Escaping Prisoner Killed at Princeton Guard Fire
A prisoner named Abel Lovell attempted a prison break at Princeton Hast and was killed after rushing through an open door and a guard fired as he descended the steps. The incident occurred as inmates occupied the corridor before being locked in.
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Liberty
Princeton
Washington Post
Bhaefield
Woon
Abel Lovell
Prioners
Lovell
Tom Lewis
Virginia Weddings Gatherings in Heathsville and Nearby
Virginia wedding notices list multiple unions including Heathsville marriages of Jordan B Hall and Florence I Whey at the Methodist parsonage with Rev. Garner officiating, and Ernest T Elmore and Annie F P Megroth at the post parsonage with Rev. Beale, plus additional vows in Luray and Fredericksburg areas.
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Heathsville
Jordan B. Hall
Oakland
Florence I. Whey
Bahomie
E . Garner
Fredericksburg
Endor Curlett
Helen Eichner
Baltimore
J. H. Light
Ernest T. Elmore
Wicomico
Annie FP. Megroth
Reedville
George W. Beale
Luray
J A. Vance
Frederick County
Mollie E .Middleton
Woman Under Arrest At The Washington Fest
Mrs Mary Wash an Austrian about thirty three was seized at 10 pm as a Norfolk and Western train reached Hagerstown Maryland She is sought in Pocahontas Virginia for grand larceny and is believed to have hidden 4000 dollars in her baggage two trunks were sent to Greencastle Pennsylvania then to Hagerstown for search Officers plan to hold her for Virginia authorities after a telegraph from Roanoke Chief of Police Dyer.
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Hagerstown
Mary Wash
Norfolk and Western
Pocahontas
New Brunswick
N. J
Greencastle
Nelson County tensions rise over lynching threat
Special to The Washington Post from Richmond reports intense excitement in Nelson County after the lynching of Andrew Dudley, a Black boy who allegedly assaulted a white girl. Whites fear retaliation as Black residents threaten vengeance and military protection may be sought in portions heavily populated by African Americans.
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Washington Post
Richmond
Nelson County
Andrew Dudley
Col Peay Removed From Lee Camp Home Post
Richmond Aug 9 The Lee Camp Soldiers Home board removed Commandant A C Peay after a long session ending early this morning. The action followed a dispute between Peay and resident physician and county coroner Dr W A Deas. Ade W Caldwell was named acting commandant. Peay previously had a fine Confederate service record and earlier disagreements with the board.
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Washington Post
Richmond
Board of Governors of
Lee Camp
A. C. Peay
Col. Peay
W. A. Deas
Peay
Ade W. W. Caldwell
Col Peay
Benyard Dredge Crashes Into Steamer New York At Norfolk
Special to The Wagbingia con Norfolk Va Aug While on a trial trip the big army dredge Benyard lost steering control and rammed the steamer New York of the New York Philadelphia and Norfolk Railroad while she was unloading at a shearby pier. Lieut Glimer ordered full reverse to prevent greater damage and navy tugs towed the crippled dredge to port for repairs. The hull, built in Richmond by Trigg Shipbuilding, was completed at the Norfolk Yard after the company went into receivership.
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Norfolk
Benyard
New York
New York, Philadelphia and Norfolk Railroad
Glimer
Navy Yard
Richmond
Trigg Shipbuilding Company
Killing Was Justifiable In Boaton Jordan Shooting
A Virginia grand jury declined to indict Dr. YT L Boaton for the July 4 Flint Hill street killing of William Jordan. Witnesses testified self defense amid a long standing feud over farm management. Boaton had faced a $500 bond after the shooting.
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Boaton-Jordan
Luray
Rappahannock County
YT. L. Boaton
William Jordan
Flint Hill
Booton
Jordan
Staunton Show Honors and Disputes Highlight Day Two
Staunton Va Aug 9 The Staunton horse show drew 6500 spectators on day two. Highlights include Miss Gertrude Skelton riding Up-to-Date in the ladies hunting class and Mrs Allen Potts saving a bad fall with superb horsemanship. Henry Grant earned applause for tandem driving while C West of Middletown Ohio received the gate for courtesy to judges. several prize winners across many horse categories are named with owners and stables.
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Washington Post
Staunton
Messrs
Elmer Retley
Lexington
Spalding Jenkins
George W. Ewing
Baltimore
Honesty
J. W. Bell
Mount Solon
Rex
Pelter & Bush
Laurel Hill
Keota Robin
A. L. Hamrick
Long Glade
Roadstore
Doc Blackburn
Michael & van Lear
Waynesboro
Prince Redwood
C. ¢. Conrad
Harrisonburg
Oliver Goldsmith
A. B. Steele
Atlanta
Preston
A. B. Steels
Michael
van Lear
Fancy Boy
Edward Alexander
W. A. Crawford
Raney Boy
Starlight
Kennedy & Taylor
Royal Preston
Clemmer & Taylor
Regina
Garber & Garber
Kentucky
Ohio
Regent
Vegra
Bellosa
Shawford
T. C. Firebaugh
Hunters
Garnet Ripple
C. H. Smith
Cameron Hunt Club
Lucy Suthertaff
Tip Top
Christoper Columbus
Brilliant
Julian Morris
Richmond
S. R. Smith
E. H. Smith
Alexandria
C. West
Lord Stafford
King de Do
McComb & Sydnor
Somerset
CG. H. Smith
Nancy Lee
W. W. Oeborne
Gordonsville
Crackerjack
3. R. Smith
Sunday Amusement Fines in Rockville County
Rockville Maryland August 9 The Sunday law enforcement campaign continues as Deputy Embrey and Constable Bradley shut down amusements at Cabin John Bridge. Seven men linked to the venues were arrested and tried before Justice Loughborough. four cases were dismissed while three were found guilty and fined five dollars plus costs with appeals noted. State's Attorney Robert B Peter vowed to enforce the law with all county officers and the state militia if needed.
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Washington Post
Rockville
Robert B. Peter
William R. Embrey
Edward Bradley
Cabin John Bridge
Ninian M. Perry
Thomas Perry
Louis Harbert
Robert Garrett
Joseph Fowler
James Donohue
Roy Yowell
Justice of the Peace
Loughborough
Perrys
Garrett
Donohue
Messrs
Edward C. Peter
Arthur Peter
Washington
Stole Woman's Ring After Meal Alleged Assault
Cumberland Maryland Aug 9 Robert Conley married of this city feigning a Wabash laborer called at Mrs Mary Middlekamp home for food after dining he allegedly assaulted her tearing a diamond ring worth 75 from her finger breaking glasses and choking her he fled waved a revolver then was arrested at his home police found the ring in his cupboard he is jailed in 500 and earlier assaulted Patrolman Hd ONeill
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Washington Post
Cumberland
Mid
Robert Conley
Mary Middlekamp
Arthur G. Middlekamp
Thin City
Despondent Woman Drowns in Cisterna Near Mechanicsburg
Miss Ella Gross of near Mechanicsburg, despondent from ill health, drowned herself in a cistern near her home yesterday. Not discovered until last evening, she left a note to relatives explaining long-term illness and incurable condition. Her family had planned an outing, unaware of her action.
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Washington
Hagerstown
Ella Gross
Mechanicsburg
Washington man alleges cab driver drugged and robbed him
Lewis Johnson of Washington DC says a taxi driver from Broad Street Station to Market Street ferry drugged him with whisky after a saloon stop. Johnson awoke hours later on Delaware Avenue near Market Street, missing $380, a $60 gold watch, and jewelry. police search for the accused cabman.
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Washington
Atlantic City
Washington Post
Philadelphia
Lewis Johnson
Washington, D. C
Broad Street
Market Street Ferry
Johnson
Providence Journal Owner Seeks Lease of Atlantic and North Carolina Railroad
A. Howland, Asheville financier and Providence Journal owner, visits Raleigh with Theodore F. Davidson and R. P. Foster to propose leasing the Atlantic and North Carolina Railroad. Fred L. Merritt reports. His offer is said to surpass others, with figures deferred after a conference with Gov. Aycock. The nine pro tune order of Federal Judge Furnell enables a lease path.
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Providence Journal
Aycock
Raleigh
N. C
Howland
Asheville
Providence
Journal
Atlantic and North Carolina
Theodore F. Davidson
R. P. Foster
Fred. L. Merritt
Washington
The
Gov. Aycock
Furnell
Body Found In Cis tern. Keeper Of Blind Tiger Slain
Charleston, Aug 9 Jacob Kind keeper of a liquor shop missing since last Thursday was found dead in the cistern on his King Street premises. The body shows throat wounds and severe chest injuries. His clerk Edward Kennedy alias Grant, who ran the shop, vanished with money, and circumstantial evidence points to his guilt.
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Charleston
5. C
Jacob Kind
King Street
Edward Kennedy
Grant
Kind
Earthquake Damages Wellington Buildings in New Zealand
The Aug 9 earthquake, the heaviest in years, caused serious damage to public and private structures in Wellington and across the islands. No fatalities reported as aftershocks and losses disrupt daily life. Separately, Clifford G. Baxter and Capt. John Enright endured a seven hour swim from Brooklyn Bridge toward Coney Island, totaling about thirteen and a half miles, before being rescued.
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Wellington
N. Z
New Zealand
Beeen
New York
Clifford G. Baxter
John Enright
South Beach
Eight Hours for Machinists Seek Citywide Standard
A machinists’ delegation led by Stuart Reid urged the Council of Allied Building Trades to back eight-hour workdays. They claim many workers currently endure nine hours per shift and the request was sent to the business agent for study. The Steam fitters’ Union noted a settlement with Cyrus B. Rees removing his name from an unfair list placed six years ago.
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Stuart Reid
Counel of Allied Building Trades
Steamfitters’ Union
Cyrus B. Rees
Fourteenth Street Northwest
Alexandria News In Brief Electric Plant Injunction Case Heard Today
In Alexandria Judge Bartey will hear arguments in Corporation Court on dissolving or making permanent an injunction blocking the mayor and city council from selling the electric lighting plant. The injunction, granted July 26, followed a council meeting prelude to a potential sale to C. F. Timpson for 3000, about one quarter of the plant’s original cost. Attorneys, city officials, and businessmen are cited in the evolving case. Mrs. Mary Rittenour died suddenly at 815 King Street from heart failure. She was the wife of Noah D. Rittenour and mother of four sons. her death shocks family and friends. A deed to Charles King for the King and M J Asaph streets corner lot and two store buildings was recorded, with a nominal sum. prior reports noted a 12,000 offer. Paff Shoe Company, led by mayor-elect F. J. Paff, bought Alexandria Shoe Company stock. its factory was at Fairfax and Prince streets. John Entwisle, druggist, fined for unlawful cocaine sales, appeals. Bease Johnson, wanted in Washington for bicycle theft, was turned over to Washington detectives. Miss Bessie Jones, daughter of Dr. T. M. Jones, returned from Norfolk and Portsmouth visit. Retail Merchants’ Association meets. J. T. Cook elected secretary. Robert Pess and Reginald Cox visiting Charlottesville.
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Washington Post Bureau
Sai King Street
Alexandia
Bartey
Barley
Committee On
Finance and Light
Electric Light
C. F. Timpson
Frank C. Spinks, Jr
9. G. Brent
Douglass Stuart
Brent
Dr. Avery Rittenour
Frederick, Richard
Russell Rittenour
Frank Tubia
Charles King
King and
M J. Asaph Streets
Tobin
King
Paff Shoe Company
F. J. Paff
Alexandria Shoe Company
Fairfax and
Prince Streets
John Entwisle
Kime Street
Corporation Court
Bease Johnson
Washington
Trumbo
Bessie Jones
Doubt About Half Holiday At Navy Yard
Per diem workers at the navy yard faced possible loss of pay if they take the Saturday half-holiday after Capt Pendleton, yard superintendent, cited a lack of authority to pay for time off without work. A dispute arose with the Washington Barracks employees and Union leaders, leading to a modified order. About 1,000 workers took the half-holiday with risk, while a union committee pressed the Secretary of the Navy for clarity and actions ahead of the lodge meeting.
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Pendleton
Washington Barracks
Columbia Lodge
International Association of Machinists
Emmett L. Adams
Av. R. Adams
Secretary of the Navy
Mason
Capt
Columbra Lodge
Naval Lodge Hall
Fourth Street
Pennsylvania Avenue Southeast
Twe
Capt. Pendleton
Kersey Hearing Delayed After Transfer From Richmond
Charles W. Kersey, returned from Richmond on a charge of obtaining money by false pretenses, faced arraignment in Police Court but the hearing was postponed to Thursday. He allegedly collected 25 from attorney Robert J. Strong based on a claim his wife had an account with Richmond’s American National Bank. A separate incident left George Anderson with head and facial cuts after an assault by three men, two Black and one white, near Seventh and Congress streets. Fourth Precinct police investigate.
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Kersey
Charles W. Kersey
Richmond
Robert J. Strong
Stewart Building
W. Katharine Kersey
American National Bank
George Anderson
Burke's Court Southwest
Seventh
Streets
Thourth
Marine Band Concert at Capitol Tonight
The United States Marine Band under leader William H. Santelmann performs at the Capitol at 5:40 PM. The program includes marches and arias with solos by Albert O. Wacker. pieces by Wagner and Strauss, and the national anthem. Postmaster appointments announced include Alden Farnham in Canasa and others in Pennsylvania and Virginia. M. P. Fredericks named postmaster at Gallitzin, Pa.
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Capitol
United States Marine Band
William H. Santelmann
Mateh
Brook
Loreley
Robert B. Seel
Albert O. Wacker
Siegfried
Wagner
Tlass
Shippers' Association Judges Uniform Bill of Lading
Chicago august 9 the executive committee of the american shippers association met to review frank j firth's report on the official classification committee and concedes some concessions by the uniform bill of lading committee while saying they do not fully protect shipping interests a plan for further conferences with railroad officials aims to resolve objections and restore harmonious relations between shippers and railways
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Shippers’ Committee
Chicago
American Shippers’ Association
Frank J. Firth
Official Classification Committee
Shipping Association
Patriarchs In Session At Wheeling Grand Lodge Meet
The triennial session of the Grand Patriarchy of the Grand United Order of Odd Yellows convened in Wheeling West Virginia with Right Grand Venerable Patriarch George T Beson presiding. About 109 lodges were represented and committees were appointed as the three day gathering opened with routine work and a reception for grand officers and delegates.
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Wheeling
W. Va
Grand United Order of Odd Yellows
United States
George T. Beson
Washington, D. C
Wheeling Patriarchate
No. 6
Italian Arrested in Philadelphia Charged with Murder
Italian immigrant Nicholas Dennler alias Nick Danconio was arrested at Ardmore by Special Officer Parrish on a murder charge tied to Charlie F. Hays killed near Portage, Pa on July 30 while transporting about $3,000 to mines.
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Philadelphia
Portage
Micholas Dennler
Nick Danconio
Ardmore
Parrish
South Fork
Charlies F. Hays
Hays
Campbell
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Virginia Weddings
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Niewspa
Walter Strickler
Mrs. Vance
Pocahontas, Va
Warren Offutt
Joseph E. Bissett
Offutt
Levi, Hill
Samuel W. Bissett
Alexander Hil
Negro
Pinners Point
Columbus T Hopkins
Hopkins
West Norfolk
Schwab
Miss Handy
Charles M. Schwab
Virginia
Shipbuilding Trust
E. E. Russell
Winchester
Eliza EE. Russell
Davis
Children’s Home Society
N.C
James A. Bryan
Atlantic and North Carolina Railway
Gertrude Skelton
Noah Bowlus
Welal
Frederick
Toledo
Middletown Valley
Dickinson College
Arid
Maryland
Robert McMillan
Hugh McMillan
Lonaconing
American Coal ‘Company
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Malcomb
Nora Adams
George M. Young
Granuel M. EB
Horse Head
J. H. Shorley
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C. V. White
Bristol
Tenn
Walter D. Kelsey
Knoxville
M. 3. Bennett
Watatanga
Elsey
Bluefield
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Castoria
Hart Lhihn
Montgomery
FERS
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Massachusetts Avenue N. W
Eral Discount
Alexandria News
Electric Lighting Plant
Mary Rittenowr
Washington Police
Tharp
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Royal Italian Band
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Puritan Coal and Mining Company
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