Roanoke Voters Contest Election On Disputed Law
A Roanoke contest cites disparity between state law and the constitution on voter qualifications amid heavy polling. Weather turned wet as clashes over the outcome unfolded. a bar owner was charged after a scuffle. Abingdon and surrounding towns face saloon closures as dry laws influence local votes.
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Judges to Eschew Politics At Washington Meeting
A Washington meeting of the West Virginia Bar Association discussed ethics and a unified state code. Election of officers included W Campbell Bluntington as president and Charles Wamainie Wheeling as secretary, with recommendations for uniform legislation across districts.
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Indicted After Mistrial in Post Office Misappropriation Case
A mistrial led to reindictment of the Mechanicville area postmaster and associates on charges of misappropriating government funds. The case names Burrows and Fowlag among others, with proceedings indicating prior trial and ongoing federal action. Witnesses and court activity were noted as the investigation continued.
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Masked mob fails to free William Harwood at Howard jail
A 23 man masked demonstration at a Howard County jail tried to release William Harwood who faced a magistrate hearing. The attempt sparked injuries to about two dozen and Harwood was moved to Baltimore jail for safety. All victims were reported well.
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William Mathues Former Pa State Treasurer Dies at 46
William S Mathues a former Pennsylvania state treasurer and Delaware County political power died at home aged 46. He reportedly succumbed to pneumonia amid stress from graft prosecutions and a two year penitentiary sentence. He left behind his wife and four sons.
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Site selected for Barry statue in Franklin square
M F 0 Donoghue secretary of the Barry Statue Association said the Barry statue will be placed in the middle of the west side of Franklin square between I and streets. Representative Driscoll introduced the Barry bill in the House and approved the site. He noted no friction with the Jones statue group, describing only friendly rivalry and agreement on the final site after Col Bromwell's approval.
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Lackawanna to Be Sold Amid Ferry Disruption
The Lackawanna, tied at the Alexandria ferry slip, faces sale in its disabled condition after a collision with the steamer Washington. The Morfolk and Washington Steamboat Company says the move does not mean ferry service is abandoned and a replacement boat is sought as soon as possible. The interruption caused notable inconvenience and financial loss for local merchants unsure of future schedules.
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Henry Smoot Buried In Alexandria Funeral
Funeral services for Henry Smoot were held at his brother William B Smoot's residence in Alexandria at 3 pm. The Rev P P Phillipa and Rev W oN Tillinghast conducted the rites. Honorary pallbearers included J Hannon Price, Laurence Stadler, Judge J K M Norton, Edward L Daihgerfield, John M Johnson, Robert S Jones, FF Maroury, Capt Robert F Knox, and P H O Bannon and J Fietcher. Body bearers were six long-time C Smoot & Sons employees. Floral tributes and a Knights Templars delegation accompanied the burial at St Pauls Cemetery.
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Weds at Parents Home in Alexandria
Miss Rebecue Lloyd Uhler daughter of Mr and Mrs George Uhler and Mr George Calvert Smoot formerly of this city were married at 8 o'clock last night at the home of the bride's parents in Cameron street Alexandria in the presence of immediate relatives The ceremony was performed by Rev Dr Arthur Selden Lloyd of New York a brother of the bride's mother The bride was attended by her sister Miss Nellie Selden Abler and was given in marriage by her father The ribbon bearers were Miss Mary Glenn Uhler Miss Harriet Siby Smoot Miss Clarence Snowden Miss Helen N Douglass Fawcett of Alexandria and Miss Anne Selden of Washington Mr Smoots best man was Mr Edward Gordon Finley of North Wilkesboro NC After a wedding tour Mr and Mrs Smoot will make their home in North Wilkesboro The note adds that Lawrence W Peters who died by his own hand Saturday night after trying to kill his housekeeper Miss Jennie Deaudette will not be buried in a pauper grave The Insurance company in which the man had a policy payable to the woman declined to waive the death by own action clause The amount is $10 and the young woman is willing the money should be used for burial efforts The funeral will be at Demaine Sons undertaking establishment this afternoon.
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Washington
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Multiple Local Notices and Crimes In Virginia and Maryland
Several court actions and local incidents span Virginia and Maryland. Petit jurors for an Eastern District of Virginia session in Alexandria include Heiskell Meistelin w, Neil Milter, and others. A case involves forged checks tied to ec 30-Henry 12 and a $1000 bail. Frederick county saw the sale of the Johns Lupton apple farm for 2760 to Lucien Lupton, fueling a now sizable regional orchard business. In Bolivia a Bolivian loan of 25060 was placed with Joe Morgan of New York amid abundant offers. The Peoples Telephone Co. sale to National Telephone Co. for 72000 is ratified in Morgantown. Frank Jay Gould visited Fredericksburg regarding his interests. A Roange area 18-year-old Robert Brooking dies from a gunshot wound while at home. A Long Ridge fire destroys Joseph H Extine’s store with no survivors. Adjutant General Maryland notes Frank G Remmell leads rifle shooting with 432 points. Annapolis faces a cash pinch with 14000 borrowed by city council. The McKee family consolidates property in Washington and Hagerstown, with Edwin J McKee and Donald McKee selling the McKee homestead to Siggen Water.
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Shots Stop Auto Speeding Suspect After Collision
Police near Brdford Maryland chased a speeding autoist who had struck a rider returning from Chambersburg in a new car. The horseman Charles Salkeld of Breezewood was thrown, knocked down, and badly injured. Salkeld filed a damage suit as officers fired at the fleeing vehicle in the pre dawn hours. the autoist claimed Dill did not have lights.
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Maryland Obituary Report From Hagerstown Daily
Mary land obituary notices list Florence Simmers widow of Justice Thomas Simmers of Smithsburg Washington county died at home of heart disease aged about 60. Survived by one son Harry Simmers. Also noted Harvay Eugene Weber aged 28 traveling salesman for American Tobacco Co who died suddenly at home after Christmas festivities. Weber served as sergeant of Company A during the Baltimore fire and contracted a illness leading to pneumonia. survived by wife and son.
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