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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Aug 11, 1904

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13

FIGHTING LIQUOR TAX Delegates clash over license bill in West Virginia

Special to The Washington Post from Charleston West Virginia August 10 delegates fought as license tax amendments to tax distillers brewers and wholesale liquor dealers were debated The opposition claimed Wheeling brewery interests sought a state monopoly by raising license taxes and excluding small dealers A joint conference was proposed but the majority sided with the floor fight and a conference committee was formed The bill mandated paying costs for maintain ing state humane institutions and a reassessment measure was debated with amendments about deputy assessors and property taxation The session included a late night reading of senate bill No a long document and a special session was planned.

Washington Charleston W. Va House Senate Gressory Wheeling West Virginia Schmalbach and Reymann Brewing Reynolds Fiser Gregory Harmer Dem Te Wetaci Mir Yoo

Too Young For License In Rockville Marriage Call

Frederick J Kozel aged eighteen and Miss Carrie Harrigan aged seventeen sought a marriage license in Rockville Md but could not be wed as Kozel lacked parental consent. They returned to Washington with his and her guardians present, much to their disappointment.

Washington Rockville Washington Post Frederick John Kozel Carrie Harrigan

Virginia Weddings Across Cities Highlight Aug Marriages

The Fredericksburg report notes Martin Barlowe and Mattie Garrett wed in Washington, DC and to reside in Richmond. Clifton Forge records Carrie D Anderson and Prof James B Jones quietly marrying at Judge Anderson's home. Charlottesville and surrounding notices list Fitzhugh Ballou and Mary Ballou marriage in Lynchburg, and Wallace Jones ceremony in Charlottesville with no attendants. Additional Mathews County union Ora Lilly and Richard Bond precedes a bridal tour to major cities.

Fredericksburg Martin Barlowe James Barlowe Mattie Garrett Montgomery Garrett Caroline County Washington Richmond Clifton Forge Carrie D. Anderson George K. Anderson James B. Jones Fulton Anderson Tread Power Ashington Mathews County Ora Lilly Richard E. Bond Fort Monrose Susie Lilly James Mitchell Bessie Richardson George J. Bond Baltimore Philadelphia New York Charlottesville Samuel Bernard Kaufman Chicago Gertrude Beatrice Leterman Moses Letérman

Prominent Hebrew Residents Marry at Home Ceremony

Prominent Hebrew residents were married at 9 this evening in a home ceremony on High street after a death in the family altered plans for an elaborate synagogue wedding. Rabbi Edward N. Calisch officiated. Hal lander of Pittsburgh served as best man and Viola May Leterman, sister of the bride, was maid of honor. The couple left for a wedding trip through Canada and around the Lakes. The groom, a former Lakeside Club member and Chicago Lodge of Elks No. 4 member.

High Street Edward N. Calisch Hichmoend Hallander Pittsburg Viola May Leterman Kaufman Canada Lakes Lakeside Club Chicago Chicago Lodge of Elks, No. 4

Saloon Trial Ends as Felstein Acquitted in Bloodfield

Newport News report describes a trial in Bloodfield where attorney Fay S. Collier urged saloon keepers to arm with buckshot double barrels to shoot any Newport News officers at the saloon door. Max Felstein, accused of Sunday liquor sales, was acquitted amid charges and appeals.

Newport News Bloodfield Washington Post Fay S. Collier Warwick County Max Felstein Hlondike 4. T. Jones Anti-Saloon Teague Felstein O. D. Batchelor Anti-Saloon League Pace Officer Jones Batchelor Circuit Court Grand Jury

Ninth District Contest Grows Close in Virginia Race

Virginia voters focus on the Ninth District where Col H Campbell Slemp faces Democrat Joseph C Wysor for the Congress seat. The district, rugged and mountainous, eyes a tight race with Democrats favored to win other districts. Republicans seek patronage via strong showings in multiple districts.

Washington Post Richmond Virginia Col. H. Campbell Slemp Joseph C. Wysor Futaski Congress Col. Slemp W. F. Rhea Southall Leo D. Yarrell Greensville Maybrick Penth George Revercomb Alleghany God

Davis Renews Offer for Richmond Children Home

Richmond Aug 10 former Senator Henry G Davis of West Virginia Democratic vice presidential candidate renews offer of 1000 for a Richmond children home. He seeks ten wealthy men at 1000 each to fund a fine institution for outcast little ones rescued from slums and dives.

Richmond Henry G. Davis West Virginia Davis Charleston W. Va Virginia

Jackson the Nominee Smith Made the Nomination

Former Governor whim E. Jackson named Democratic candidate for Congress from the First district after ex-Gov. Smith, who aided Jackson to defeat him for United States Senator, accepted and nominated Jackson by acclamation at the Eastern Shore convention in Ocean City Maryland. Smith received a hero’s welcome prior to nominating Jackson amid party unity.

United States Senate Washington Post Ocean City Whim E. Jackson Congress Miles Somerset Brewington Wicomico County Smith Jackson United States Dorchester Wicomico John P. Moore State Central Committee Worcester County A. Henry Lewis Caroline County George Wilson Talbot County Jefferson Madison Grzi Democratic Party Roosevelt Alton B. Parker

Roanoke Enacts Strict Anti Gambling Ordinance

Roanoke Virginia officials passed a sweeping anti gambling ordinance last night with fines from fifty to six hundred dollars and immediate enforcement. The measure targets gambling houses and games of chance, with six regular gambling venues expected to close. Mayor Cutchin announced a ban on all games of chance at the upcoming Roanoke fair in September, as council also adopted a pure food and milk law modeled after Richmond.

Roanoke Washington Post Counic Cutchin Hoanoke Fair Hoanoke Richmond

School bid rejected prompts third try at Tyattsville

Hyattsville August 10 The school building committee refused to open a single bid from George N Walker due to informality as it arrived late and not in the proper hands by the examiner The work will be readvertised for the third time after the lowest bidder failed to supply a bond Leap year dance at Poolesville draws hundreds from several counties and a Cumberland Valley excursion train incident injures Henry Wheaton Hopewell in Hagerstown Three Southern Maryland Fair plans advance for Upper Marlboro events and baseball games. an advertisement for Dr King's New Life Pills appears at end.

Hyattsville Tyattsville George N. Walker Hagerstown Henry Wheaton Hopewell Wiliam Henry Hopewell Southern Maryland Washington Mal Southern Maryland Wall Upper Marlboro Maryland

Poison in the Food In Salisbury Family Poisoning Case

Special to The Washington Post Salisbury North Carolina August 19 The family of L Cole Spencer eight members including several boarders were poisoned at supper last night within minutes after eating beef prepared by a colored cook suspected of injecting personaite ser t G H Pricks was summoned and remains unconscious others in critical condition

Washington Salisbury N.C L. Cole Spencer N. C Ser ‘T Soa Bigiah

Two Homicide Damages Suits In Tazewell County

Two suits in the Tazewell County Circuit Court seek 30000 damages each for death by wrongful act. Thomas G. Crockett sues T L Sayers over the March killing near Shraders and W Hoge Crockett’s death. William A Harris sues Thomas K Leedy over Walter Harris’s January death aboard a Norfolk and Western train.

Tazewell County Washington Post Tazewell Circuit Court Thomas G. Crockett T. L. Sayers W. Hoge Crockett T. G. Crockett Sayers Shraders Virginia William A. Harris Thomas K. Leedy Walter Harris Norfolk and Western Railway Bluefield W. Va Graham Harris Leedy Harria Sweedy

Confederate Reunion At Amherst Court House Draws 1000

More than a thousand persons assembled at Amherst Court House on August 10 for a Confederate reunion held by the Dr H John Chapter Daughters of the Confederacy. Speeches were delivered by Judge Marshall of Newcastle C L Geoit and A E Strode of Amherst and Gen Munford of Lynchburg. A John T Eile Camp of Confederate Veterans was formed with HB Ginnis as commander and B B Campbell as lieutenant commander.

Amherst Court House Washington Post Lynchburg Dr. H. John Daughters of the Confederacy Courthouse Green Judge Marshall Newcastle C. L. Geoit A. E. ‘Strode Amherst Gen. Munford John T. Eile HB. B. Mc Ginnis B. B. Campbell Edgar Whitehead Suffolk Confederate Veterans of Southampton Delaware Park Auapi Urquhart Gillette Camp R.C Wells Cecil C. Vaughan, Sr Richmond George L. Christian Confederate Veterans Bessie Lamb John Lamb Mary Drewry Maj Clay Drewry

County Line Dispute Over Garrett Allegany Tax Land

In Cumberland Maryland Chief Judge A Hunter Boyd heard arguments in a case to fix the Garrett Allegany county boundary under the 1898 act. A disputed 18 mile strip containing coal land shifted the line, delaying tax collections of about 40000 dollars as Consolidation Coal fights Garrett County in court.

Garrett-Allegany Washington Post Cumberland A. Hunter Boyd Garrett Allegany Chisholm Garrett County L. A. Bauer Garratt County Consolidation Coal Company Arlegany County

Obituary notices from Virginia region detail several deaths

Frederickeburg reports the death of William Hern a Stafford County resident aged eighty one after a brief illness at his home near Stafford Store Woodstock records the death of Mrs. Ann Smoot age sixty eight after a long illness she leaves husband and four children In Woodstock a death occurs suddenly at Cornelia Cook home near Columbia Furnace about seventy with one brother surviving Lynchburg notes Miss Elizabeth Becker a local public school teacher injured in a runaway incident and not yet recovered

Frederickeburg Wilam Hern Don Staford County Aed Ids Stafford Store Woodstock Ann Smoot Hempreon Smoot Esterday Lschmitt E. Mies Ing White I Cornelia Cook Columbia Furnace Lynchburg Elizabeth Becker

Catalogues listed by The Post's Educational Information Bureau

The Post's Educational Information Bureau lists catalogues from many colleges and schools across the nation. The directory includes Georgetown and Columbian institutions, Washington area academies, Virginia military academies, New England seminaries, and numerous private colleges in Maryland, New York, Ohio, and beyond. Each entry notes the school name and location, with broad regional coverage and diverse programs.

Army and Navy Preparatory School Princeton Military Army Navy Marine Corps Addrend Swavely

Assault at Virginia Beach Cottage Blamed on Unknown Suspect

Special to The Washington Host reports Mrs. George W. Whitehurst, wife of Surfman Whitehurst, was assaulted early at her home near Virginia Beach. The attacker blew out a light and choked her. a young friend nearby summoned help from the life saving station. Locals search for a negro fisherman as mob violence is feared if captured.

Washington Norfolk George W. Whitehuret Whitehurst Damneck Ifc-saving Station Virginia Beach Mrs. Whitehurst Whitier

Alexandria Firemen Convention Court Ruling Update

In Alexandria, a court action by Frank C. Spinks Jr against Mayor and city council left the council free to act on a proposed electric light plant sale. The injunction remains against the mayor, while the council may proceed. A full committee meeting for the convention discussed hospitality, finances, decorations, and transportation arrangements for August events.

Washington Post Bureau King Street Alexandria Louis C. Bailey Frank C. Spinks, Jr George L. Simpson City Council of Douglass Stu Stuart Fudge Bailey Business Men's Teamup John H. Trimyer Hoteia Park Agnew Trimyer Segersens Itene Tae Catmman Committee On Entertainment Committee On Transportation Virginie Ther Isp Washington “Andarfolic Steamboat Company Gremen B. H. O'Brien Ted ‘K.E. Gronau Diawinet

Local meeting ends. executive committee to hear matters

Reports detail a last meeting of the general committee led by Mr Trimyer. Lewis Smith and others hired to move furniture to Washington encountered a fraudulent advance on a golf watch. A banking site rumor near King and St As streets spurs speculation of a major institution. A jury verdict awarded $2,250 in a fatal railway case. New gas field near Huntington hits 5,000,000 feet daily with a dramatic drill mishap and stockholders named.

Trimyer Lewis Smith Washington King Charles King National Bankational R. H. Cox Daniel Gavin Southern Railway Company Gavin Culeper Lute L. A Habney Va W. C. Arnold Dabney Arnold Rebingon Moncure Ernest Milly James Richards, Jr Southern Railway Patti Larceny Polize Washington Post Huntington W. Va Turkey Creek Here James Holler Joe Will Chilton Charleston H. A. Corbiey

Majority for Campbell Dominates Berkeley Delegates

Special to The Washington Most Charleston W Va Aug 10 State Senator William Campbell of Jefferson leads Berkeley primaries with a majority of county precinct delegates and likely a strong Martinsburg share securing Berkeley's delegation to the senatorial convention His renomination is assured and he will return to the Senate Cornwell the Democratic nominee for governor will speak at the Williamson Democratic Congressional convention.

Washington Charleston W. Va William Campbell Jefferson Berkeley Martinsburg Mapshire Campbell Senate Cornwell Williamson

Elopers Evade Parents in Virginia Marriage

Special to The Washington Pest. Suffolk August 10. Miss Lottie L Savage eighteen of Norfolk County Va married R F Hanrahan at Portsmouth by Rev C W Duke after eloping via strategy. The couple will return to Portsmouth tomorrow.

Washington Suffolk Lottie L. Savage Norfolk County R. F. Hanrahan Portsmouth Elizabeth City N.C C. W. Duke

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