Gorman Scores Again Investigation Ordered By Public Works
Maryland Board of Public Works orders AGs to investigate state claim to 1.5 million credited to Washington terminals and asks Baltimore and Ohio for Washington branch earnings since 1886. A railroad rate regulation bill modeled on New York and Texas is to be introduced with a state railroad commission to curb discrimination and enforce fair transport.
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Washington
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Texas
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Washington branch books to be examined by State officials
L Bond of Washington Branch invites examination of books by B and C. Officials of Baltimore and Ohio question state demand for accounting of Washington branch earnings and expenditures. Bond as second VP and general attorney asserts state can inspect books. discussion notes terminal funding and timing of money allocationunclear.
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Pearre Denies Rumor Visit To Annapolis
Special to The Washington Post reports Congressman Pearre arrived in Annapolis Maryland on January 31 to meet with old friends and inspect the State House. He dismisses rumors of district political trouble, naming only one disaffected Republican, Yom Dawson of Rockville, as dissatisfied over a postmaster appointment.
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Ravenscott
Baker
Harford
State House
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Rockville
Advocated by Farmers in Maryland Grange Meeting
At Liberty Grove Montgomery County Grange discussed a zinc to ton wire ratio for galvanized fencing and backed removal of a $2.07 per gallon internal revenue tax on domestic alcohol for industrial use. Resolutions urged prohibition of cigarette manufacture and sale in the state. Support voiced for Hepburn pure food bill, Shoemaker road amendment, county treasurer plan, railroads 500 mile family tickets, and funding for Maryland Horticultural Society. Cadets from St Johns College delivered a well drilled report under Maj William Thompson.
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Horticultural Society
Man Charged With Larceny Of Government Buoy Chains
Jak Tull faced United States Commissioner Rogers in Annapolis court on a charge of stealing 3 800 pounds of buoy chains valued at 7 a hundred pounds from a government wharf on January 16. He said his wife and baby were starving and he acted to buy them food. Three other men tied to the theft were held for court by Annapolis authorities.
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Baltimore
Jak Tull
United States
Rogers Jon
Annapolis
Rogers
Morris
District Court
St Albans Fire Wipes Out Business Section in West Virginia
Huntington W Va Jan 31 the business section of St Albans a town of 3000 at Coal River near the C and O railway was destroyed by fire. The town lacks a water system and a fire department. Fire began at Len Sywindeler’s grocery on Main Street at 830 am and spread east and west consuming stores offices and a dwelling. Insurance is light and losses exceed 108000 with little coverage. A Charleston engine arrived but was disabled when dumped while unloading.
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Huntington
W. Vac
St. Albans
Coal River
Chesapeake & Ohio
Charleston
Len Sywindeler
Main Street
Ant Webb
Webbs
Dr. Heslope
B Street
Seaboard Promoters Announce Key Rail Promotions
Norfolk announces promotion changes across the Seaboard Air Line with J M Shea moving to superintendent sixth division in Jacksonville Florida, D I Ground transferring to agent at Jacksonville, and Witte and Deco receiving senior dispatcher and chief train dispatcher roles. Parke of Norlina advances to Richmond dispatch, effective February 1.
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Seaboard Air Line
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J. MM. Shea
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Jacksonville
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J. H. Witte
J. M. Shea
J. A. Deco
J. F. Witte
Woo Parke
Norlina
Vine
Girls Threaten Strike Over Diploma Rights
Newport News Virginia January 31 The girls of the high school graduating class held a meeting and pledged to refuse to receive their diplomas at commencement unless the suspended boys are reinstated and allowed full honors. The action follows an incident where boys allegedly broke into the school to obtain examination papers.
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Washington Post
Newport News
Child dies in flames in Virginia cottage fire
Special to The Washington. A two story frame cottage at Denville, near Petersburg, occupied by Sallie Garrett, burned this afternoon and her six months old infant died in the flames. The fire started when a child played with matches during the mother’s absence. The mother returned and tried to save the baby.
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Denville
Sallie Garrett
Senate wrangles over Clowes appointment and crab bill passage
In Richmond on January 31 the Virginia Senate wrangled over Gov Montague appointments delaying confirmation of B H Clowes to Eastern State Hospital board and ordered an executive committee to investigate. The House passed a crab bill with a graduated tax on boats and licenses. The Senate plans vigorous opposition to abolishing district school inspectors and debates annexation and insurance reforms as committees consider them.
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Anderson
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Bland
Inauguration Plans For Gov Swanson Induction
Richmond Va Jan 31 Plans completed for the inauguration of Gov elect Swanson The joint committee reserves the entire floor of the bank for members of the general assembly State officers and party members will receive tickets While organizers seek adequate space the crowd will exceed available seating Gov elect Swanson Ellyson and committee members discussed arrangements for the ceremonies
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Inaugural Ceremonies for Montague Ellyson in State House
The capitol hosts a formal transition with Gov. Montague and Gov elect Ellyson. The procession forms at noon with Swanson and Ellyson on Montague’s arm, then oath and remarks by Judge Starga and Judge Cardwell, followed by a public reception at the mansion.
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Uncle Held for Murder in Virginia Case
In News News Virginia on January 31 the coroner's inquest returned a verdict that William Omar was killed by gunshot wounds inflicted by A. D. Davenport. Davenport had paid a $1,000 life policy payable to Omar, and the man had been his uncle and kept the policy. Davenport had prior burglary conviction in Nottoway County and was pardoned in 1900. A white woman living with Davenport as his wife testified.
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Pencil Clew to Thief Confesses After Arrest
Deputy Sheriff George Mullican nabbed Harry Ross alias Chase in Linden, linking him to the robbery of Maj Thomas G Garrett s Linden home. Ross, a young Washington negro once employed at Garrett s home, confessed after Mullican noted a pencil stamp LA Senate in his hand. He was jailed in Rockville awaiting a hearing before Justice Reading.
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Unit States Senate Committee On Pablic
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Tragic Childhood Deaths From Cerebro Spinal Meningitis
In Richmond Virginia on January 31 Thomas McGhee twelve died of cerebro spinal meningitis. His elder sister Annie died hours earlier of the same disease. Thomas in delirium spoke of his dead father and of his sister Balby. The illness progressed rapidly to fatal conclusions.
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Richmond
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Mary McGhee
Annie
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Balby
Evidence Against Hunter in Bigamy Case Ahead of Trial
In Norfolk Virginia T HW Suntr now in Norfolk jail on larceny charges will have a preliminary hearing Monday. Authorities expect to call Mrs Hunter of Alexandria the alleged first wife to testify. The Rev J A Jeffries of Alexandria who reportedly 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
A flagman John Murphy of the Southern Railroad near Linville Rockingham County escaped a wild cat attack by firing his revolver. The creature leapt from bushes and was hit as it sprang again. No further details given.
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Washington Birthday Parade Plans and Alexandria Events
Enthusiastic meeting of the Washington's Birthday Celebration Association reports plans for a parade with many floats from thirty business houses. Officials travel to Richmond and Baltimore to secure military and Fifth Maryland Regiment participation. Alexandria prepares for Governor Swanon's inauguration with local leaders and Navy Yard delegation departing. Also noted are arrests of two colored men on suspicion, new residence plans, and a summer home project, plus changes to railway staffing and Lincoln birthday observances.
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James E. Clements
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Fifty Years Married J Judson Alveys Anniversary
Special to The Washington Post Morganza Md Jan 31 An anniversary mass at Josephs Catholic Church celebrated the fiftieth wedding anniversary of Mr and Mrs J Judson Alvey The church was filled with relatives and friends from Washington Baltimore and county communities The altar lights roses and greenery created a festive setting Father Tynan led the nuptial mass with Father Lancaester assisting The church choir with a soloist provided music A reception and dinner followed for about 100 relatives and neighbors Gold gifts came from Washington and beyond Alvey a prosperous farmer has long aided local civic efforts
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Leonardtown
Benjamin J. Love
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Timore
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Rheumatism and Blood Purification Promoted by S S S
A long, dated plea describing rheumatism as a blood disease caused by toxins from poor bowel action and kidney trouble. It extols S S S as the only cure, detailing forms from inflammatory to articular, and asserts the medicine cleanses the blood and heals by removing acids, with a testimonial from Hopkinsville, Kentucky.
Must Deliver Coal Lands with Faulty Coal Claims
E D Fulton of Uniontown Pennsylvania won a 65000 dollar verdict plus interest in the U S Court against Shackelford and others over coal lands bought with claims of coal present but later found to have none The jury sided with Fulton and ordered restitution of part of the purchase price The defendant plans to appeal to the court of last resort Judge Dayton stated coal land must deliver coal if claimed as such
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Suicide to pay debt in embezzlement trial
Pittsburg commission merchant J C McAllister faces embezzlement charges in Parkersburg W V He allegedly received produce from M and L Meldahl and refused payment Miss Meldahl testified McAllister claimed to take out a 31000 life policy and tried to kill himself on a steamboat to recover funds but was prevented by boat officers in Richmond Virginia Supreme Court proceedings include cases Norfolk Portsmouth and Newport News Company vs City of Norfolk and Norfolk and Western Railway Company vs Scruggs plus a note of a train wreck delaying westbound Chesapeake and Ohio trains near Lynchburg Virginia
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Washington Post
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Heart, not stomach, blamed for fainting spells warns source
A newspaper item cautions readers that faint spells are not always stomach related and may signal heart weakness. It claims Heart Cure strengthens nerves and heart muscles, with anecdotal testimonial about relief after using the product.
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Railway delayed verdict awards damages in Greensboro case
Special to The Washington Post Greensboro North Carolina January 31 in Superior Court W S Young won a verdict against Southern Railway for 700 dollars the amount paid for a special train and 500 dollars for mental anguish caused by a delay that prevented reaching Greensboro in time. He had paid for a Chattanooga Greensboro special train to arrive six hours ahead of the regular schedule and arrived twenty minutes after the regular train finding his child had died an hour earlier.
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Southern Railway
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Here
Gored by Enraged Bull at Spencer Station
Spencer N C Jan 31 D J Miller Southern Railway stock agent was badly gored by a vicious bull in the cattle pen while inspecting pens. The bull knocked him down and tossed him into a watering trough before United States Veterinary Dr M J Ragland arrived and drove the animal off. Miller is expected to recover.
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Arraigned for Bribery in Minnesota Insurance Case
W F Bechtel, former president of Northwestern National Life, and Elmer Dearth, ex State Insurance commissioner, were arraigned in Minneapolis on two new indictments charging bribery. Bechtel pleaded not guilty to giving a bribe while Dearth pleaded not guilty to receiving. Body found in Texas indicates a separate suicide note in Mossay Goods incident.
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W. F. Bechtel
Northwestern National Life Insurance Company
Elmer Déarth
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