Probe of School Books Sparks Board of Trade Charge
Herbert J. Allen, a Board of Trade member and school committee figure, attacks alleged mismanagement in school book purchases. He calls for a separate officer to handle supplies and questions bids, shipping costs, and sanitary concerns over New York book suppliers. Captain Oyster defends openness, while debate asks for congressional inquiry if needed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Trade
Aska
Board of Education
Dcubistratuc
Herbert J. Allen
Mr. Allen
Sont
Capt
Deat
York
Algo
Upila
New York
Allen
Capt. Oyster
Merritt
Board of Trade School
Surprised by Press Reports on Taft Foraker Clash
The article reviews reactions to press talk about a Taft Foraker nomination clash and notes Foraker’s insistence on duty and peace. It reports his Washington arrival for a Columbus event, remarks on Roosevelt, and his stance on discussing politics while refusing to attack.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burton
Ch.arger
Washington
Tithes-Star
Charles P. ‘Taft
New York
Roosevelt
Chariea
Taft
Boy Suitor Kills Girl in Somerville Street
James B. Harmon an eighteen year old son of a police sergeant shot and killed Maud Hartley on a Somerville street. Enraged by a rejected suit, Harmon lifted the body onto the store steps and surrendered to police within half an hour. Hartley, also eighteen, was the daughter of Mrs Agnes Hartley, a physician.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James B. Harmon
Maud Hartley
Somerville
Mass
James M. Harmon
Miss Hartley
Agnes Hartley
Mies Hartley
Herman
Assailant Sentenced to Eighteen Years in Alexandria Case
In Alexandria county court Judge Louis Barley presiding a jury quickly convicted Henry Mason of attempting to assault a white girl. Miss Jessie Windsor identified Mason, with corroboration from witnesses, and he received an eighteen year penitentiary sentence. The trial followed alleged offense on December 5 and Mason was held at the county jail awaiting transfer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wasiuioton Post Alreau
King Steel
Alexandria
Alexandria Corporation
Louis
Barley
Henry Mason
Jessie Windsor
Miss Windsor
Mason
Alexandria County
J. B. T. Thorn
Top
Harvey Johnson
Lucy Johnson
Johnson
Virginia 2 Cent Rate Issue Refused Compromise
Judge Premix of the State Corporation Commission says no compromise on 2 cent rail rate for Virginia. He states no secret inquiry exists and the commission is ready to hear complaints from railroads or the public. Railroads seek a higher rate and may push for a new hearing, while tabloids would not request a specific rate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia
Prentie
Washington
Richmond
BR. Premix
State Coreporation Commission
Vorginie
Cumberland Woman Held for Shooting Children
Mrs Sallie Meyers of Tatesville Cumberland Md Dec 18 is under arrest charged with pointing a revolver and firing at four children near her home. She was held for court. Kate Mellot claims her 8 year old son Lewis is confined to bed from nervousness after the shooting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sbesia
Washington Post
Cumberland
Sallie Meyers
Tatesville
Chulches
Kate Mellot
Virginian Railway orders steel cars for Deepwater
Norfolk Va Dec 48 The Virginian Railway nearing completion for Deepwater Va to Norfolk a 443 mile route has placed orders for steel coal cars and passenger equipment Raymond Dupuy vice president and GM said on return trip New Yale Rumor of his succession as president denied Also reports of multiple local deaths and a court verdict on peonage cases appear in the same dispatch including Joseph Newland and John S Richardjacob obituaries in Salisbury and Belair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washingston
Norfolk
Virginian Railway
Deepwater
Raymond Dupuy
Tront
New Yale
Dupuy
H. H. Rogers
Rodd
Hobd s Shrea aril for general health and illness
Promotional text touts Hobd s Shrea aril as a quick fix for ailing blood, stomach, liver and kidneys and urges readers to obtain it from their druggist. It portrays constant action against illness and emphasizes health through the product.
Married Ex Record Time In Cumberland Wedding
Special to The Washington Post Cumberland Maryland December 18 William C Hishop aged 30 and Miss Cora Blanche Cochrane of Connellsville were married at Kingaley Methodist Episcopal parsonage Cumberland at 4 AM by Rev Alex Bielaski. The couple dodged a train departure and returned home before dawn after a rain soaked dash to get the license and wed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Cumberland
Wiliam C. Hishop
Cora Blanche
Cochrane
Connellsville
Kingaley Methodist Episcopal Parsonage
Alex Bielaski
Bielaski
Nile
Clerk Young
Glassworkers Strike in Clarksburg West Virginia
In Clarksburg West Virginia miners at several window glass plants went on strike at midnight after manufacturers refused to adopt a new wage scale. Governors and officials prepared for possible conferences to bridge the dispute with proposed compromises and a possible checkoff system for dues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarkspark
W. Va
Tifa
West Fork
Peerleds Window Glass
K. J. Road
Damage Suit Filings in Roanoke Special to The Washington
Roanoke Va Dec 18 three damage suits were filed in Roanoke circuit court including Dorsey Eggies idn against the town of Salem for 3900 injuries from an electric wire shock Mrs Edward Wertz for 1000 against the Virginia Iron Coal and Coke Company over her husband’s death by a company truck administrators of J W Hepnoitie for 10000 over Reynolds death allegedly struck by a Roanoke Railway car Special to The Washington Richmond Va Dec 18 Dr J B Hawthorne veteran Baptist historian and renowned pulpit orator compelled to cancel lecturing engagements due to a nervous collapse He returned to Richmond for medical treatment Found on Track With Crushed Head Cumberland Md Dec 28 George Lanan body found on Pennsylvania Railroad Bedford division tracks at Napier near Cumberland with head crushed Likely fell from a weight train Staunton Va Dec 18 Eben Graham longtime manufacturer died in his sleep at his sister’s home in Staunton Months old obituary notes Mrs Harrie Coburn Brown widow of Judge Edwin Brown died at Maston Va age 67 She survived by one daughter Miss Betty Brewster and sons John Robson and Hoswell. late Capt William Brown of Washington also noted
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hagerstown
Martin Smith
Washington County
Rohrersville
Maryland
Rohrer
Barbara Jahe
FH. Knight
Charles G. Hoffman
Ami
John A. Hunter
Washington, D. C
Bedtimore
Rockville
Joseph Newland
Hampton
Helen Howard
Washington
Roanoke
Dorsey Eggiesidn
Salem
Elty
Edward Wertz
Virginia Iron, Coal, and Coke Company
J. W. Hepnoitie
Reynolds
Roanoke Railway
Waslitztan Post
Cumberland
George Lanan
Bedford
Pennsylvania Railrad
Napier
Cumberlaid
Lanati
Barlstom Gurnace
Staunton
Mise Betilt -Brewmard Tip Gong
Exwin
Hoswell
William Brows
Also Mentioned on This Page
Congress
Sth
Thurving
Ceoreeey
Phurston
Sue Banding
Boots
Moo Aade
Ray of Education
Burioa
Hadj
Foraker
Columbes
State National Guard
Td Houces
Conegrebs
United Sta
Pomona Manufacturing Company
Battle
Pomons Manufacturing Company
Hmnes
Greensboro
Grosnet
C. OS
PA. Ave
Probey Carriage Company
Miss
Alvert A. Sampson
Alexandra
Luckett W. Adama
Sampson
J. Randall Caton
Aylett B. Nicol
Cewt
Hh. Lee Crowns
John Stanton
Lucy Shepherd
B. F
Benjamin W. Nails
del Ray
C. K., Hobbs
del Tay Baptist Church
B.L. Marshall
Hachael L. Marshall
Theias J. Marshes
Montgomery Street
James P. Wodday
George T. Smith
South Patrick Street
Alex
Andria
Virginta
Petersburg
James and
Reese
Eterna Greys
J. E.howell
Bd.c
Turtti
Virginia Cavalsy
Virginian
Negri Salisbury
Sailsbury
N.C
J. K. Heathman
Statesville
Amlasissippi
John Castor
Tis
Salisbury
Williamson
Hal Conners
Norfolk and Western Station
Charles QC
Smith
Kentucky
Snellat
Washington Port
Charlotte
N. Y
United States
Andrew Moore
B. J. Dubbing
Busie Ricketts
Mrz. Hobbs
Dayton
Howard County
Lucy, Barnbatt
Gaithersburg
Charlee Wolford
Cherry Rove
Gaitherubury
John C. Copenhaver
Southern Methodist Church
Laytonsvilla
Nome
Aolato Pare
Horn Eyes
Agilab
7Th St
Waltea i
Ayub
Puzzee
Lailes
Rome
Virginia Briefs
Trover Blackwell
Isis
Pinavile
O. R. Whitaker
Norfolk and Western
Vivien Yards
Bertha
Mack Ferris
James Rolling
A. M. Dooley
Hedfara
Herbert Carter
Barrerbrook
George W. Liptrapp
H. F. Criddle
Criddle
Liptrapp
Clarence. Walker
Northumberland County
Arty Blakely
Billaaks
Glare
W. Daipns
Kelly
de. Seig’ Borg
Green Memorial
M. HE
Vitvédertokebury
Dei
James Daniel Colermiass
Goultin
Tholla
Swords
Mareliné Dourity
Churth
Guy
B Powers, Jr
Bolt Tmell
J. C. Chitteré
Green
Stafford Court
Nelle
Stefford
Dunity
Methodist
M. Barver
Brook Heathaville
Neaia
Bhig
Gaerne Smith
Co. Williams
W. Dandringe Northern
Richmondlemme
Leta
West Virginia
Var
J.B. Hawthorne
South
Virginia Obithary
Dells
Percy
Foster
John H. Magruder
Horn
Connecticut Ave
K St
Astal
Sidney West
Solrats
Agth
Xander
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!