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Newspaper

Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Dec 01, 1904

Page

4

Wreath on tomb reception at Monticello

A Washington post report describes a luncheon and grounds tour at Monticello hosted by former Congressman Levy for French diplomat Jusserand and wife, with University of Virginia officials and students present. The event honored a memorial, featured Dixie sung by the crowd, and continued into the night with praise for the grounds and old Virginia home.

Levy University of Virginia Dixie Agtoy Post Navi Charlottesville Jusseria Alderman Niliaier Montecelly Une Amu Sader Areeem Bys Alderman James Alorris Dirge University Richard Tl. Wilson ML Prisse Derington

Virginia obituary recounts life of Hiram Litesd Marrin

A lengthy Virginia obituary details the life of Hiram Litesd Marrin a longtime dealer for Taineweud and a resident of New Wredecich. It notes his death at age seven and lists survivors including five children and a widow. The obituary mentions his career at a local firm and references community figures and ties to the Luray and New Gh areas.

Marrin-vile Wetle Wredecich Leita Tee Son Julia Wier Huth Ivara Cuutiy Sell Ang Falk Fat Patich Milne Betes Fool St, Vine al Deicy Witte Levi So Miler Oven Hatton Kieffer Kieter Cotta Wil Real Reve Yo Past Hed Sat Near Temercay Nate New York Uenie Levraine Quntun Camenughione Americin Faisa Ke Kimay Larshie

Watch Saved His Life in Richmond Robbery Attempt

White and Wat home at an early hour this morning. RB West was attacked by a night robber who pointed a pistol at him. West seized his pistol in a struggle, the weapon discharged though West was not hurt. A Confederate man then knocked the robber down and both fled, leaving West unrobbed. He alerted the police and recovered quickly.

Washington Richmond Vii West

Tax injunction granted in Hampton Normal school case

Newport News Virginia November 30 Judge Blackstone grants an injunction preventing Elizabeth City County treasurer from collecting taxes or interfering with Hampton Normal and Agricultural Institute Property valued about 1000 dollars argued not subject to taxation. Motion to make injunction permanent to be heard later. Commonwealth attorney says school violated constitution clause by work for compensation for non pupils.

Washington Post Newport News Blackstone Elizabeth City County Hampton Normal and Agricultural Institut Commonwealth Aciees

Multiple Local Weddings and One Train Incident Hit Danville Yard

A Danville dispatcher reports a boy started a locomotive to open a throttle and the engine jumped the track in the Southern Railway yard, colliding with a freight train and injuring the shifting engineer. The event follows a string of marriage notices from nearby towns including Elizabeth M Fuller and Lewis Weight, Mary Edna Wrenn and Tl Oscar Butler, Cynthia A Meadows and Benjamin H High, and S Sydnor with Miss Proble Arhboth, among others.

Danville Southern Railway Minchett Othe Whatham Elizabeth M. Fuller Lewis Weight Callands Richmond Mary Edna Wrenn Oscar Butler A. B. Armstrong Clatham Crrnthia A. Meadows Benjamin H. High Pittsylvera County Plare Loway Carswell Nabney Pa ‘Opal Wredericksburg Sydnor Proble Arhboth Richmond County Lote Aberess D. FP Coaleman St. May Church Sydnot Leesburg Mary Estelle Wenserton O H. Henderson Asa- Dura Unis County Ve . Athends Atney Ashburn Petersburg Aspen Lawn James WW. Kergausen Bush Winchester Pamyrage Carrie Anderson Suffolk Stobert Henderson Rush Jennne Cox Browne Wath Norfolk Wilbur Hamilon M. Gibson Moses Gibson Fangater Mise Osesoka Aliie Lantoun County Plark Merkley Baptist Thurch Gmiclatiog Gigsut Tefl Anter Cannes Tehmont Suv Mary Urine Spencer L. Carver Baltimore Reserta Athineum Ely Ned Eda Elzabeth Atvises Walie Posie Meredith Placgare Field Washingtnn Packard Alanore Lizle Washington Jonathan Bryan Nan Hobert Epee Randolpe Holladay Hunsden Cary Woc No Laws Robert Cre Oo Pairtax Willian Carteral I. L. Marshall Man Devtbe Catlisf Robert Bevan Richy

Train Hold-Up Plot Shown in Prison Conspiracy

Albert Tam and Charles Zeon are jailed in Cumberland Maryland on conspiracy to hold up Baltimore and Ohio express No 10 from Pittsburg. Planned for early morning in the mountains above, the scheme included Pittsburg men and a man named Ham recently released from prison. Evidence includes Walters Meyersdale tip and letters tying the Pittsburg group to the plan.

Washington Post Cumberland Albert Tamnd Charles Zeon Baltimore and Ohio Pittsburg J. T. Walters Meyersdale Ham Walters

Son Cannot Explain Death Of Lumberman In New Creek Camp

John Macey a lumberman working in a remote camp near New Creek was found dead. Authorities say death may be due to heart failure but a bullet wound beneath the arm is noted. The body was sent to Elkin for burial. Macey’s son, present at the scene, could not explain the shooting and suggested it might have occurred near an Italian shanty where they stopped. An inquest will be held.

Wheeling W. Va J. F.woods Main St Mahyon Washington Post Cumberland John Macey Kins Elkin Macey Washington Cumberland, Mill Nav Bennet Itu Eight Ears Garrett Abrahan Jim Duffy Atlanta Ghe Palais Royal G and Eleventh Streets

Compulsory Education Proposed by Maryland Board

Maryland State Board of Education voted to support compulsory primary education for children aged eight to twelve. A committee led by E Stanley Gary recommended a law to extend schooling statewide to ensure a literate population and future prosperity.

Maryland State Board of Education Washington Post Annapolis State Board of Education E. Stanley Gary State Board of Education of Maryland Ths

Oliver Typewriter Wins Top Writer Award at Exposition

In St. Louis on November 30 the world’s manufacturers clashed over the top writer award. The Oliver Typewriter was officially awarded the gold medal for practical superiority after a keen contest. American exhibitors displayed fierce competition and anticipated victory, though the official result was announced today.

St. Louis Oliver Oliver Typewriter

Richmond and Danville Dispatch Line Gets Southern and PENNsylvania Mangement

The Southern Railway and the Pennsylvania Railroad announce representatives for the Richmond and Danville Dispatch an all fun fast freight line linking North and South F W Parsons manager Philadelphia Robert Mayo Jr traveling freight agent Philadelphia J R Mock agent Boston W M Israel agent Rochester E C Morgan agent Pittsburgh Pa The Southern Railway also announces December 1 changes W Turner Columbus will replace Mock Paul Pimberton traveling freight agent will replace Turner with HQ at Augusta Ga

R. & D. Dispatch Southern and Pennsylvania Southern Railway Pennsylvania Railroad Richmong and Danville Dispatch F. W. Parsons Philadelphia Robert Mayo Jr Phiadelphia Pan J. R. Mock Boston W. MM

Restoration of Old Senate Chamber and Annex Deadlines Set

Maryland State House delegates met with Gov Wartelkd presiding to authorize immediate restoration of the old senate chamber funded by prior legislature. Architect Josias Pennington to request proposals, aiming to restore to near in situ condition when Washington resigned his commission. Annex construction must finish by July 1, project no extension. Water town Marble bid of 479,933 for remaining interior marble work excluding doors accepted.

Washington Post Annapolis Sluts Building Commission Gov. Wartelkd Josias Pennington Washington State House Watertown Marble Company

Supreme Court upholds Durham vaccination rule

The North Carolina Supreme Court sustains the Durham school board vaccination regulation. No child can attend school without a prior vaccination, despite a parent's claim that a doctor's certificate warned against vaccinating their daughter. The lower court ruling in the board’s favor is affirmed.

Washington Raleigh N. C Thea Supreme Court Durham School Board Mandamus Supreme Court

Freight Robbery and Court Plea Mix In Alexandria Briefs

Police charges against two officers for on duty conduct lead to a 30 day suspension with possible review by the police board. A freight train at Portner's siding saw entry to several cars and theft of various goods during a brief stop. Also noted are emancipation celebration plans, local court actions, a work accident involving an Italian laborer, the funeral of Grover C. Goodrich, staffing changes at the market, and a fall causing a broken ankle for Mrs. Marshall Carr.

Themington Novavia J. M. Gwin Baltimore Chicago and Alton Railroad Gwin Washington Post Bureau King Street Alexandria John T. Roberts William Mayhugh Webster Paff Board of Police Commissioners Corporation Court Portner’s Siding Abraham Lincoln Lagnus J. Robinson William Goings Industrial Advocate Yesterni C. Barley As. HH. Lant Margaret K. O'Neal TE. B. Taylor Bf Samuel I. Strother B. Fisher W. W. McNair Mary Taylor J. K M. Norton Peyton's Grove James Garvey Lanun Grothers R. and PF Domiwick

Joseph H. Nelson Dead Civil War lieutenant dies at 66

Joseph H. Nelson formerly served as a lieutenant in Company A, Forty third Battalion of Virginia Cavalry under Col. Mosby. He died at his residence on Quincy Street from paralysis aged sixty six. wounded at Castlemans Ferry in 1864, his funeral will be at his home and body taken to Warrenton, Va for interment.

Maj Blazer Castlemans Ferry Virginia Devonsml Warrenton

BUSINESS MEN'S ASSOCIATION ANNUAL MEETING TONIGHT

The annual meeting of the Business Men's Association will be held at the Riggs House tonight December 3 at 8 o'clock. Election of twelve directors for two years and other important matters will be discussed. Nominated directors include F K Raymond James Oyster R P Andrews W S Kne Staples C H Syme W W Dane John Doyle Carmody William Hahn F E Saul JL Shoemaker Hugh Weill E G Shater P J Brennan RL Golden T B Chase Thomas Hei Hoge B L Brice Thomas Bown Jo Fleming John B Daish Joseph He Crawford F L G Coldren 34 Wood David Moore and Frank Metgeroit.

Buain Riggs House F. K. Raymond James Oyster R. P. Andrews W. S. Kne¢ Staples C. H. Syme W. W. Dane John Doyle Carmody William Hahn Saul JL BP. Shoemaker Hugh Weill E.G. Shater P. J. Brennan Golden Doneny PB. B. Chase Thomas G. Hei- Hoge BL Brice Thomas Bown Joan Fleming John B. Daish Joseph He. Crawford FL G. Coldren Wood David Moore Frank B. Metgeroit

Brother Fabrician Returns from France to City

Brother Fabrician, former president of St. John's College, returns to the city after five years abroad in France. He is expected to arrive in time for activities tomorrow.

Fabrician France St. John's College

Georgetown Republicans Celebrate Roosevelt Victory at Mount Zion

Georgetown Republicans held a post election meeting at Mount Zion M. E. Church on Twenty-ninth Street. Charles H. Corner presided and Dr. Robert Reyburn, Republican national committeeman for the District of Columbia, spoke praising Roosevelt and faulting slander in the campaign. Lieut. R. F. E. S. Toomey discussed equal rights, while J. Daney recounted campaign travels. John Morley, M. P., was noted as a passenger aboard the Baltic en route to Liverpool.

Georgetown Roosevelt Mount Zion Church Roosevelt and Fairbanks Club Mount Zion M. EE Twenty-ninth Street Charles H.corner District of Columbia Mary Barnes James, Waaster Whenezer A. M. E. Church Toomey Mr. Roosevelt J. ©. Daney Maine California

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