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Newspaper

Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Dec 23, 1908

Page

5

Girl Accuses Mother in Court Testimony About Man at Home

The trial heard claims by Thelma Wilson and others about a man pictured in a signed album who Thelma believed to be Mr Wellington. The father reportedly was busy at work in his office as the divorce case proceeded with witnesses and defense counsel.

Tall Man Mr Wellington Thelma Wilson Dian Wilan Dr Wilan Gorthowe Aluy Joerrigsten Leeny Ter Ous Wittess Ste- Lioial Yin Huntington Claltes M Wilson Eidar Watson Norfolk Blanche York Court Commonwealth Tillon Eos Leeswurg Strethen Campbell Loudemot Euit Milton Lee Wouots

Bridge Collapse Traps Car In River After Scatter

Fragmented OCR yields a garbled report about a bridge collapse near Cheat River. It mentions a car carried into the water and rescuers on scene, with incomplete names and places. The readable bits indicate a rescue and debris recovery effort with authorities responding.

Paint Creek Strike Ends with Return of 2000 Miners

In Huntington West Virginia on December 22, miners return to work as operators concede to employ union men only, keep old wage scale, retain check off, and drop non discrimination clause. The settlement ends the Paint Creek strike after days of tension.

Chatuston WoVa Paint Creek Seckom Toda

Virginia Briefs Report Storm Damage and Local Developments

Virginia briefs describe a storm damaging the Dowy Grant storehouse at Garfield cen Lanchburg and interfering with voting. Improvements include dredging near Fredericksburg and Rappahannock under government contract. Other notes mention a gas property sale and legal actions in Norfolk and Staunton with local officials and hospital plans in Bristol.

Dowy Grant Garfield Cen Lanchburg

University Chair Endowed At Virginia College

Special to The Washington Post from Charlottesville Va Dec 2. The University of Virginia gains permanent endowment for the John B Cary memorial chair of biblical history and literature totaling about 350000. The gift comes after Col Ghyer H Payne and Col John B Cary estate gifts and support from the Christian Woman's Board of Missions Indianapolis plus gifts from Cat Cary heirs. The chair was created by a biblical lectureship and now has lasting funding from donors and the board.

Washington Post Charlottesville Ghyer H. Payne Alderman University of Virginia John B. Cary Christian Woman's Board of Missions of Indianapolis John 8. Cary Richmond Chtren Cat Cury Christian Woman's Board of Missions

Suspect BIC Swindle Firm and Stock Disappear

Grand Jury probes a BIC swindle by two men who formed a company to buy goods stored in New York and Boston. Frauds total about 109000 in Teabihtees. 31000 worth of goods recovered with other dealers hit nationwide. Federal court actions seek access to cases and witnesses in New York and Boston as investigators follow a Chesapeake Manufacturing linked scheme.

Daniel Miller Company J VE Sutton & Co Metarthy Cromw I Iminoidery Company Brainard & Armstrong Southern Eminoidery Company Igegds Howe New York Boston United States Warner Goffrey & Co Morris New Maron v Chesapeake Kesapeake Manufacturing Com Karper Murwicz Chesapeake Manufactung Company Phy Grand Jury Chesepeake Vane

Coast Storm-Lashed Snow Paralyzes Virginia Coast

A northeast gale with heavy rain and blizzard-like snow drifts cripples Virginia. Cape Henry light barely visible as ships seek harbor. Norfolk and Richmond cities go dark from snapped wires. Snow totals reach up to 19 inches in places with widespread railroad and street traffic disruption and thousands without power.

Cape Henry Richmond Washington Post Norfolk Virginia Hampton Roads Capes Chesapeec Bay

Rumor Mill Swirls Around Raleigh Postmaster Pick

Washington Post reports in Raleigh speculation on a successor to Judge Thomas B. R. Purnell and cabinet style postings. Names include former judges Timberlake and Adams, Dis trict Attorney Skinner, and others. A wedding in Clarksburg, West Virginia, is noted with a local minister performing the ceremony.

Suetessor United States Thomas BR Purnell Clettiss Wallan Brown State Supreme Court Judes i We Timberlake Wotke Forest Harry Skinner G Adams

Virginia Obituary Roundup Hardship and Longtime Residents

A garbled Virginia obituary roundup recounts longtime residents dying in multiple towns. Howard H Jones of Trederi County, age 46, died unmarried with one brother and several nieces and nephews surviving. Capt William Goldsmith, aged seven, dies from injuries after a fall while building a moving gir at Mary Washington hospital. Dr Robert Willim Melson, son of Hugh Nelson, dies after a stroke with notable lineage including a former speaker and minister. Other notices include Dredraksburg and Martinsville deaths, and Harriet Lilly Padged, Mrs Sarah Fisher, and Danylle obituaries with varying ages and partial family details.

Winchester Howard H Jones Trederi County Opequonged C B Thornton Carolin Coumly Potomac Viederleksburg Piedmont Martinasille L Bowlea Charlottesvale Robert Willim Melson Opariassis Hugh Nelson Cehun Albemarle Granison Gay Thomas Nelson Pelerat Congress Spain Monroe Nelson Verigina William Misliza Nelson Danylle Harriet Lilly Wiliam G Pac Co [Turmbusho Strasburg Sarah Fisher Euster Willam Fisher

Dr Miles Anti Pain Pills Gain Quick Headache Relief

A consumer promotion claims Dr Miles Anti Pain Pills relieve headaches quickly. It cites user testimonials including Mrs J W Covington and states druggists guarantee refunds on the first package of 25 doses for 23 cents.

Miles J WW. Covington Sharptown Miles Medical CQ Elkhart Dude

One Dead in Family Feud in Baltimore

In Pearl Street early today a feud between two Italian families led to a deadly shooting. Vincent Serio died in the afternoon after being shot in the head. Carnello Liberto was wounded and may die. Joseph Berio was arrested. Joseph Liberto is at large. The conflict stems from a long running feud between the families tied to rival secret societies.

Baltimore Pearl Street Maryland University Hospital Vincent Serio Carnello Liberto Joseph Berio Vincent Joseph Liberto Carnello Libertos

Resolutions Withdrawn at Chillum Democratic Club Meet

Mount Rainier Md Dec 2. Resolutions urged Gov Crothers to appoint James C Rogers of Hyattsville as assistant Justice of the Seventh district court but were withdrawn in deference to chairman James Enos Ray. Ray, speaker of the house of delegates, opposed a one man recommendation.

Washington Post Mount Rainier Democratic Club of Chillum Gov Crothers James C Rogers Hyattsville Eveult James Enos Ray House of Delegates Ray

Man Accused in Alexandria of Refusing to Pay Bill

David Way, a well dressed man with alleged ties to the Asheville drug trade, arrived in Alexandria charged with failing to pay for a breakfast and a drink. The case involved a 46 cent ale and a clerk identified as Nicholas Trivolus who must post bail. Police said Way ordered breakfast and ale, the Greek innkeeper obtaining beer to fit his costume, but Way had only ten cents when the bill came.

Alexandria Washington Post Bureau King Street David Way Asheville Nicholas ‘Trivolus Collilertl Way

Christmas Concert Schedule From Alexandria Churches

Christmas season services listed by Unity Methodist Episcopal and various Protestant churches. Events include evening concerts and pageant times across December with multiple congregations such as St Pauls, Gruman, Bethany, Second Presbyterian. Children of Marys Academy and the Chapel of the Good Shepherd held their cen bruins last night.

Alexandea St Mars Cthohe

Parkwood Apartment House Company gets charter in Washington

The Virgin state corporation commission granted a charter to Parkwood Apartment House Company to build in Washington with a minimum capital stock of 2000 and officers listed. The company plans to erect an apartment house in Washington and is led by W Woodward president Barker treasurer and BW Parker secretary.

Parkwood Apartment House Company Washington Virgin 4 State Corporation Commission T & Charter WA Smoot & Co Alexandria Smoot Wooa Smoot Treasuer Pitts State Corporation Commission W Woodward Barker, Treacrer BW Parker

Legal Record of December 22 1908 Court of Appeals District of Columbia

Legal record from December 22 1908 detailing the Court of Appeals decisions in patent appeals and other cases. It lists affirmed and reversed patent decisions, names of justices and parties, and notes on costs, remands, and procedural orders across multiple dockets including Udell Predock Co vs Lidell Works and Myers Tos Goffee & Spe Co. The document also covers equity court matters, probate actions, guardianships, and criminal court items with named parties and officers.

Court of Appeals District of Columba Tresont Justur Justie Rob Midussica van Credet Macfart Geoge Jones Thomas MW Gardner Shepard Udell Predock Co Lidell Works Commissioner of Patent Rabb Nu Wayne County CC Hurt & Olney Canning Lo Commissioner of Patents van Crede Tommbstoner of Fobb Myer Justice van Oredet Justice Vana Oisdel Bursey Bayon Justice van Orsdel Moore Justice van Supreme Court Southern

Deeds of Trust Additions to Pan DL Highlands

Property liens and security deeds listed for multiple parties across blocks and squares, detailing trust arrangements and monetary figures. Notable entries include Adams addition, West Brookland Park, Square 223, Square 421, and Square 1010 with various names such as Dobbins, Emmerich, Mack, and Scott securing properties.

PAN DL Highlands James The Stom Oy Schmidt Ceome Germa Amerven Thiding Asa Dow Dobbins Palmer Wolivars Jauher Iimer Fame Sure Julie Tame Azar Pompton Willen Pritker William Sears Dorles Bunny George Emmerich Douglass Mackail Washington West Sroukland Park Anna T Mvers Wiel Beali Chrtan Carossi M Babuock Hoo Lilien Chenoweth Ho& Wo Melcy Whartan Lester Michael Sqlarl Thomas F. Nelletux Claud Livingston Heber L. Thornton Carle E Benger Barry Tarw Samuel H Lucas H ‘Lamson H Galt Blanche Lameon Whittingham Benjamin Fhi Galen Fureey John W. Brownian Tlinabeth Browning Bauna Kennedy Whitefield MiKinie Medry Linger Freleric Square Gustave W Fersberg Eltridge E Jordan George R Linkins

Baltimore church fire and indictments on murder cases

Special to The Washington Post Baltimore Md reports a church fire injuring residents and damaging the building. Also noted is the death of a local judge and an acquittal in Loudoun County on a murder case. A tourism promotion details escorted tours from Chicago to Old Mexico and California via Union Pacific routes.

California- Mexico Chiago Union Pacific Northwestern Tine Old Mexico California Culiaca Chicago Utah Gelrade Hutchison

Munyon Remedies Advertise Quick Cold Relief and Treatments

Munron's Cold Remedy relieves head and throat congestion and nearly all cold symptoms. It claims to check fevers, stop nasal discharges, ease aches, and cure grip and stubborn coughs. Also promotes Munyon's Rheumatic Remedy, Kidney Remedy, and Vitalizer with claims of rapid cures and renewed strength. almanac offered free.

Munron Munyon Almanac

Real Estate Transfers Noted on South Carolina and Nearby Streets

DLE Highlands trustee National Savings and Trust Company transfers Lot 5641 on South Carolina Avenue between Second and Third streets SE to John C Polster. Mary E Thomas transfers Lot 21 in Square 510 in Square between Sixth and Seventh Streets NE to Gilbert J Oxlerman. Joanna Looney transfers Lot 128 in Square KS 310 on Twenty Seventh Street to Julia Deviney.

DLE Highlands Natonal Savings and Trust Company John C Polster South Carolina Avenue Mary E Thomas Gilbert J Oxlerman Joanna Looney Julia Deviney Seventh Street

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