Maryland Board weighs claim in B and O Washington branch
Maryland Board of Public Works orders investigation into the state’s share of 1.5 million dollars credited to the Washington terminals and seeks a statement of earnings from B and O President Murray. A new railroad rate regulation bill modeled on Texas and New York law aims to curb discriminations and set a two cent per mile maximum, with passage expected next week.
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Washington Branch books face state inquiry
L Bond of Washington Branch extends invitation to examine B and C books amid state demand for an accounting of earnings and expenditures. Officials discuss terminal project funds, delays, and how $1,500,000 Congress appropriation may be allocated once the Washington terminal is completed.
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Pearre Denies Rumor Visits State House
Special to The Washington Post from Annapolis Maryland dated January 31 reports Congressman Pearre arriving at the House floor with Surveyor Ravenscott and Senator Baker of Harford to visit old friends and inspect the State House improvements. He denies district political trouble, naming only one dissident Republican, Youm Dawson of Rockville.
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Rockville
Advocated by Farmers at Montgomery Grange Meeting
Montgomery County Grange No 7 met at Liberty Grove Jan 31 and discussed a fixed zinc per ton requirement for galvanized wire and urged prohibition of cigarette manufacture and sale in Maryland. Delegates supported the Hepburn pure food bill, county road aid amendments, county treasurer authority, and rail fare reforms, plus funding for the Maryland Horticultural Society. Cadets of St John’s College under Maj William Thompson A G S presented a creditable drill before a Maryland legislature committee.
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Man Charged With Theft From Navy Wharf in Annapolis
Jak Tull faced a United States Commissioner in Baltimore on January 31 on a larceny charge for stealing 3,800 buoy chains valued at 700 pounds from a wharf in Annapolis on January 16. He said his wife and baby, present at the hearing, were starving and he stole to buy them food. Commissioner Rogers urged telling Judge Morris for potential leniency. Three other men implicated in the theft have been held for court by Annapolis authorities.
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United States
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District Court
St Albans Fire Wipes Out Business Section
Huntington Va Jan 31 The business section of St Albans W Va an old port town near Coal River was destroyed by fire. The town lacks a water system and a fire department. The blaze began at Len Sywindeler’s grocery and spread along Main Street destroying shops offices and homes. losses exceed 108000 with minimal insurance as insurers have long refused risk.
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Chesapeake & Ohio
Charleston
Len Sywindeler
Main Street
Ant Webb
Webbs
Dr. Heslope
B Street
Seaboard Promoters Promote Richmond Officials to New Posts
Norfolk circular announces J M Shea elevated to superintendent sixth division based in Jacksonville in place of D I Ground moved to agent at Jacksonville. Whidson in Richmond confirms J H Witte as trainmaster and J A Deco to chief train dispatcher. J F Witte to become deputy. Woo Parke of Norlina to Richmond as train dispatcher with new duties. All changes take effect February 1.
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Dan
Ce. Hix
Seaboard Air Line
Portsmouth
J. MM. Shea
Richmond
Jacksonville
Wia
D. I. Ground
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J. H. Witte
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J. A. Deco
J. F. Witte
Woo Parke
Norlina
Vine
Girls Threaten Strike Over Diploma Pledge
Newport News Va January 31 The girls of the high school graduating class held a meeting and pledged to refuse to receive diplomas at commencement unless the suspended boys are reinstated and allowed full honors. The gesture follows the boys’ suspension after allegedly breaking into the school to obtain exam papers.
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Washington Post
Newport News
Child Died in Flames in Denville Cottage Blaze
A two story frame cottage in Denville Virginia occupied by Sallie Garrett was destroyed by fire this afternoon. Her six months old infant perished in the flames as the mother returned to rescue it. The fire was started by children playing with matches during the mother's absence.
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Washington
Denville
Sallie Garrett
Virginia Senate Clowes Case sparks investigation panel
Richmond reports the Virginia Senate appointed a three member investigative committee to probe Gov Montague nominee E H Clowes to the Eastern State Hospital board, with evidence hearings set for February 6 1906. The house passed a crab bill with a graduated tax on boats and licenses amid heated debate while school inspector abolition faces Senate opposition.
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Co-Operative Education Commission
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University of Virginia
James R. Cannon
Munford
J. Garland Pollard
Land
Portsmouth
Anderson
Manchester
Bland
Inauguration Plans for Gov Swanson Induction
Richmond Va January 31 plans for the inauguration of Gov elect Swanson are set. The joint committee reserves the entire floor of the bank for general assembly members and state officers. Members of the legislature will receive one ticket each. The committee aims to arrange seating for attendees but space limits prevent many from witnessing the ceremonies. Gov elect Swanson Ellyson and committee members are involved.
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Ellyson
Inaugural Ceremonies for Governor Ellyson Begin
The capitol hosts a formal transfer with Gov. Montague and Gov. elect Ellyson. Procession forms at noon with Swanson and Ellyson, Speaker Regus, Judge Starga, and oath by Judge Cardwell. A public reception follows at the mansion until 4 p.m. Officials from state and city participate. Lieut. Gov. Ellyson hosts a follow-up reception tomorrow night.
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Uncle Held for Murder in Virginia Inquest
In News News Virginia a coroner's inquest returned a verdict that William Omans died from gunshot wounds inflicted by A D Davenport. Davenport had paid a $1000 Insurance policy on Thomas Omans payable to Davenport. Davenport had posed as Thomas's uncle and kept the policy at arrest. Chief Reynolds learned Davenport was pardoned in 1900 after a prior burglary sentence. A young white woman living with Davenport testified.
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East End
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Davenport
Thomas
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Nottoway County
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Pencil Clew to Thief In Linden Robbery
Special to the Washington Post Rockville Md Jan 31 Deputy Sheriff George Mullican arrested Harry Ross alias Chase a young Washington negro for robbing Maj Thomas G Garrett at Linden last Christmas Ross initially denied knowledge but a pencil stamp LA Senate on his hand led to admission He confessed he came from Washington to steal at Garrets house and was jailed awaiting hearing
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This County
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Unit States Senate Committee On Pablic
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Ore Justice of the Peace Reading
Tragic Cerebrospinal Meningitis Claims Two Siblings
Richmond Virginia. January 31. Thomas McGhee twelve son of Mrs Mary McGhee died this morning from cerebro spinal meningitis. His elder sister Annie died a few hours earlier from the same disease. The boy, delirious, spoke of his dead father and of Balby the sister before succumbing.
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Richmond
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Ajay
Balby
Evidence Against Hunter Heads to Trial in Virginia
In Norfolk authorities plan a preliminary hearing Monday for T. H. Hunter of Alexandria jailed on larceny charges. They expect to introduce testimony from Mrs. Hunter of Alexandria, claimed first wife of the man charged with bigamy. Reverend J. A. Jeffries of Alexandria, who purportedly married Hunter and the Alexandria wife, has been summoned as a witness for the prosecution.
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Attacked by Wild Cat Near Linville Virginia
Special to The Washington Post Winchester Virginia January 31 wild cat leaped at flagman John Murphy near Linville Rockingham County Murphy fired twice first shot missed second hit animal as it sprang into air cat killed by revolver then details shift to Norfolk January 31 plumbers union threatens strike after May Day demand master plumbers refuse wage rise risking work on several large buildings and exposition structures. Also multiple marriages reported in Winchester Woodstock and nearby towns with couples tying the knot and future residence plans.
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Saterday
Washington Birthday Parade Plans and Local Preparations
Washington's Birthday Celebration Association held another meeting in Friendship Hall chaired by A. D. Brockett. Delegates discussed parade participation and industrial floats with about thirty firms promising displays. Alexandria braces for governor Swan’s inauguration with local leaders traveling to Richmond.
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Fifty Years Married Celebration at St. Marys Church
Mr and Mrs J Judson Alvey marked their fiftieth wedding anniversary with a nuptial mass at Josephs Catholic Church near Morganza Md relatives from Washington Baltimore and county attendance. Alvey a farmer, and his wife were feted at a reception for about 100. The ceremony featured fifty lights and a full church choir with soloist Benjamin J Love.
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Rheumatism Cure Promoted By Blood Purification
An advertisement-style piece argues rheumatism stems from sour blood and poisons from poor bowel action. It claims cold dampness, indigestion, and weather changes trigger attacks. It extols S S S as the blood cleansing cure, with a testimonial from E West of Hopkinsville, Ky, and notes a free book and medical advice from The Swift Specific Company of Atlanta.
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MUST DELIVER COAL LANDS
E D Fulton of Uniontown Pa was awarded 65000 plus interest by a jury in the Fulton vs Shackelford case in U S Court at Parkersburg W Va He claimed part of the coal lands had no coal and sought 5000 refunded The defense plans appeal Judge Dayton ruled if land is alleged coal land then it must deliver coal and if no coal exists it is not coal land.
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Suicide Attempt Tied to Embezzlement Case
Pittsburg merchant J C McAllister on trial for altered embezzlement in Parkersburg. Miss Meldahl testifies he confessed to taking out a 310,000 life policy and tried to kill himself on a steamboat to collect funds, but the boat officers stopped him. Virginia Supreme Court actions follow with cases argued and adjourned. Westbound trains delayed after a wreck near Lynchburg damaged rails and freight cars.
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Misattributed Fainting Spells Versus Heart Weakness
A medical note warns against blaming fainting spells on bilious stomach issues and urges recognizing heart weakness as the cause. It claims Heart Cure strengthens heart nerves and muscles, reducing fainting and related symptoms. The testimonial mentions relief after trying the product, with a reference to a pharmacist's return policy.
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Railroad held for delay verdict in Greensboro suit
Special to The Washington Post. Greensboro North Carolina January 31 A Superior Court jury awarded W S Young seven hundred dollars the money paid for a special train and five hundred dollars for mental anguish after a delay in arrival when his wife and child were near death Young had paid for a Chattanooga to Greensboro special train six hours ahead of the regular schedule arriving twenty minutes behind the regular train to find his child had died an hour earlier
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Miller gored by enraged bull at Spencer stock pens
J. Miller stock agent for the Southern Railway at Spencer was gored and tossed into a watering trough by a vicious bull while inspecting cattle pens. United States Vet Dr. M. J. Ragland freed him. Miller expected to recover. Washington Post note follows with other brief items about a derelict schooner, lawsuits, deaths, and local notices from January 31.
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Arraigned for Bribery in Minnesota Case
W F Bechtel former Northwestern National Life Insurance president and Elmer Dearth former state insurance official were arraigned on two new indictments chargin them with bribery Bechtel alleged to have given and Dearth to have received the bribe Both pleaded not guilty The report also notes the death of A A Wolf aged seventy at Marsay Goods Company in Antonio Texas and the suicide of Wolf by hanging at his home
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