Writs Fly as Virginia Hospital Fight Reaches Courts
Complex struggle at Eastern State Hospital for the Insane in Williamsburg escalates with a writ of prohibition against Dr K C Foster and actions involving Judge Gardiner Tyler and Col Lawless. Governor Swanson orders decisive action while Brunk awaits lawful control amid court battles and contempts.
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Thieves cripple Laurel fire department by stealing nozzles
Special to The Washington Fort Laurel Maryland February 1 thieves raided three Laurel volunteer fire houses and carried away cut off nozzles and brass tips leaving the department badly crippled with only one company, No 3, able to respond with usable nozzle equipment.
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Virginia Weddings Highlight Local Nuptials Across Counties
Brederickabure Feb J T Oliver and Mise Core Lee Brooks wed at Mince Run Orange County with Rev C Saunders officiating. In Staunton the couple exchanged vows at home of Mr and Mrs Soderw. Miss Hanra Margaret Brooks married James Wesley Sterticke of Charleston Va. Elizabeth Edrington Combs wed Dr Lf Pierce at Trinity P E Church. After a trip to Washington and Baltimore, Dr and Mrs Pierce will reside in Litwalton Lancaster County.
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Railroads face new penalties and crossings rules in North Carolina bill
Special to The Washington Post reports that the house passed Speaker Justice's bill to empower the corporation commission. An amendment sets railroad penalties at 25 for late freight on day one and 1 per day thereafter plus actual damages. Another amendment lets the committee regulate grade crossings. The dispensary bill for Creedmore, Granville County, passed 7 to 6 amid cross border whisky concerns. The senate measure to salaries solicitors was discussed and passed to start January 1. Solicit ors must visit wrecks and crime scenes. salary set at 2500 with excess fees diverted to the State educational fund.
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Three Attempts at Suicide Near Baltimore and Boston
A man claiming the name George Verner of Boston and calling himself a ruined stock speculator attempted suicide three times. He first swallowed poison at a West Fayette street boarding house, then fired twice at a hospital. neither wound proved dangerous and the poison dose was small. He gave notice to a Boston priest and several relatives, saying he had lost $5,000 in stock. George Wernet, linked to the Baltimore case, is described as a waiter living at 64 Warrenton street, with Annie M. Larkin as lodging-house manager assisting in notifications.
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Elopers Elude Detective In Maryland Marriage
Charles Coyner a Norfolk and Western tramman and Lizzie Coverstone daughter of William Coverstone eloped and married late Wednesday night at Weverton Washington County. They faced parental opposition due to her age and evaded a detective throughout a cross state pursuit from Shenandoah to Elkton Harrisburg Strasburg Harpers Ferry and finally Weverton. The couple now resides in Hagerstown.
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Exposition Board Names Executive Committee and Governors
Norfolk Va Feb 1 at Jamestown Exposition Company board meeting an executive committee was elected and Alyah H Martin, a leading Virginia Republican, named seventh member of the governors to serve until next month when full board appointments for the year will be made. The executive panel includes Alah Hartm G T Sheppard and others with Mr Cole added as a new member.
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Funeral of Hugh S M'Leod in Washington
Remains of Hugh S McLeod died suddenly at his Maryland Avenue residence. Funeral conducted by Rev George W Miller of First Methodist Church with services in Washington. Death attributed to ptomaine poisoning from pudding purchased locally. Pallbearers named.
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Plan Washington Festival birthday events set at Mount Vernon
A Washington Birthday Celebration Association meeting in Alexandria outlined plans for the event. A wreath on Washington's grave at Mount Vernon is planned, with exhibitions and a Noon band at King and Washington Streets. Roosevelt interview requests and a public banquet at the Alexandria Light Infantry Armory were discussed.
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Staunton Merchant George L Schmid Dies at 41
Staunton mourns prominent and wealthy merchant George L Schmid who died suddenly yesterday morning at age 41 from pneumonia and heart disease. He leaves two brothers, John and William. Also noted: Capt John C Hanne dies after two years of illness. Confederate veteran and longtime educator in Augusta County. Norfolk obituary lists Henry Countship, 80, ex‑banking and accounting expert, secretary treasurer of the Yellow Fever Relief Association, died suddenly.
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Burgers' Home Broken Up After Daughters Marriage
Special to The Washington Poat Baltimore Feb. 1 Mr John D Burger refuses to forgive his daughter Louisa for marrying Hugh McConville against his will and plans to break up housekeeping at 1664 Milton Avenue His wife and family are torn and say they have not heard from Louisa nor know her whereabouts or if she has shelter or bread The home disruption follows the wedding and a decisive split in the family unit
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Five Missing Rowers Believed Drowned Near Bay Shore Park
Baltimore reports the five men who disappeared after launching from Miller's Shore on Back River to Bay Shore Park are now believed drowned. A boat found near Bay Shore, three miles from Rock Hall, matches the craft and identification by a relative, ending any lingering hope.
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Sixty four bodies recovered at Stuart mine disaster
A Charleston report says sixty four bodies have been removed after the Stuart mine explosion killed about eighty miners, with at least eighteen more believed trapped. Workers rushed to recover corpses as questions arise over conditions and the cause, rejecting a dust-origin theory in favor of an older type of blast.
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Train Drops Into River in Seaboard Wreck Near Noriina
A Seaboard Air Line bridge over the Roanoke River near Norlina North Carolina collapsed under a southbound double-header freight from Richmond. Engineer Curtis Constable of Union Hill New Jersey died en route after injuries. Fireman Riggan was killed. The bridge wreck blocks North and South Seaboard traffic, detoured over Atlantic Coast Line tracks from Richmond to Weldon.
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Myers Arrested for Obtaining Money Under False Pretenses
W H Myers of a prominent Hagerstown family was arrested in Frederick by Sheriff Deibert on a charge of obtaining money from Brewer and Myers, Hagerstown merchants, under false pretenses. He was lodged in Hagerstown jail awaiting a hearing, after allegedly paying for a clothes suit with a forged check signed by his mother.
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Drummer Evangelist Col William P Fife buried in Fayetteville
The body of Col William P Fife known as the drummer Evangelist and recent operator in Western oil and mining stocks was buried from the Presbyterian Church in Fayetteville N C on February 1. In Hampton Roads Virginia the protected cruiser St Louis arrived from League Island Navy Yard and will conduct a sea trial tomorrow before returning Monday for coal.
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Wiliam P Fife
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Maryland Wedding in Rockville United in Feb Night
Mary land wedding notice reports the marriage of Mite Replah Boyle White daughter of Rev and Mrs R White of the Mace to Thomas Randy Hall of Poolexville. The ceremony occurred last evening at the bride s home with the bride s father officiating.
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Piles Ad Offers Free Trial Cure for Rectal Ailments
An advertisement urges piles sufferers to request a three fold absorption treatment for piles ulcers fissures prolapse and related rectal troubles. The offer promises a free trial at the sender’s expense with a one dollar charge only if fully satisfied and includes a free color Pile Book with approval treatment sent to Dr Van Vieck Co ABS Majestic Building Jackson Michigan.
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West Virginia Senate Debates 702 Amendment Tabled
The West Virginia legislature, in a lively session, debated a constitutional amendment known as the 702 measure aimed at disfranchising Black voters. Senator Campbell reminded Republicans to address the issue directly. the resolution was tabled 22 to 4. House actions included mine explosion inquiry and heavy discussion of a two cent fare bill, with primary election opposition from delegates in strong Black counties.
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Notable Deaths Span Wealthy, Arctic Navigator, and Civic Figures
Multiple obituaries from Feb 1 report Ernest G. Krause of Cleveland dying after a stroke at 52, a leading coal land holder. Henry Magruder, son of Gen Magruder, dies in Italy. Capt Arthur Jackman, Arctic navigator, aged 64, dies in St Johns. Alfred S Livingston of Trenton dies by self-inflicted gunshot at 57. Mrs John S Hedding dies in Cumberland at 73. Abraham Harris, Montgomery County farmer, dies of pneumonia aged 73 with family surviving.
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Hotel Guests Listed by City and State
A rolled list of hotel guests by city shows names and affiliations in Boston Chicago New York Philadelphia Pittsburgh Richmond Alabama California Connecticut Georgia Illinois Indiana Kentucky Massachusetts Michigan Missouri New Jersey New York North Carolina Ohio Pennsylvania Rhode Island Tennessee Virginia and other locations. Guests include individuals and couples with affiliations to Raleigh St James Metropolit an Willard Shoreham and other hotels.
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Arlington
George D. Murray
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Leonard Waldo
John A Slavar
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Fred P. Oliver
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Jumped Track On Bridge Derails Golden State Limited
Davenport Iowa Feb 1 The Golden State Limited passenger train on the Chicago Rock Island and Pacific Railroad jumped the track on the bridge over the Mississippi River. Cause a broken axle five coaches derailed and damaged by bumping into bridge sides no casualties reported.
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Government Wins Suit Against War Department Contractors
In New York on February 1 Judge Hough directed a verdict awarding the government 73573 dollars against Joan J. O’Brien of New York and Seth Perkins of Boston for damages from failure to fulfill a War Department contract made in November 1898. He also directed a verdict for 27292 dollars against the City Trust Company of Philadelphia, with Stephen Farrelly as receiver, on contractor bonds.
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