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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Feb 05, 1907

Page

31

Primary Battle in West Virginia House Over Voting Aid and Tax Appointments

In Charleston, West Virginia, February 4, a heated House debate on the primary election bill saw counties in the Black Belt opposing amendments, including limits on voter aid, while Dillard proposed removing the tax commissioner appointment from the governor. The Senate advanced measures to raise judges' salaries and a nurse exam bill, and a social burial fight affected access to the Capitol. The session scheduled further votes, with tactics anticipated to delay the bill.

Dillard Washington Fost Charleston W Va House Black Belt Cooper Dil Mercer Voto Dawson Senate Moundsville

Baker Case Goes Over In February Contempt Motion

Winchester February 4 The rule sued in January by Judge William M Atkinson directing Mrs Alexander M Baker to show cause why she would not be held in contempt for failing to appear before the grand jury and testify against Powell Brookes was not heard today due to a misunderstanding The motion sought a return date set for February but clerical error cited the third Monday of the month Mrs Baker and her daughter remain out of town

Spreiel Washington Post Winchester William M Atkinson Corporation Court Alexander M Baker Powell Brookes Baker Reardon

Senate bars political gifts from insurers in new bill

The Washington Post reports the Senate passed a bill empowering the insurance commissioner to revoke licenses of insurers diverting funds to politics. A second measure gives the state chemist authority to inspect drugs. In a separate debate the House approved Dunn’s dispensary bill. the town becomes dry. George Verner of Boston died from self inflicted wounds after an attempted homicide.

Waerington Raleigh Senate Dunn

Balloon flight aborted by Norfolk storm

Dr Fullan P Thomas and fellow New York balloonists of the Arc Club of America were thwarted in Norfolk by sleet and wind as 6000 feet of gas escaped from the balloon to prevent it tearing apart. The team planned a test flight for the Jamestown Exposition display, with Norfolk gas experiments deemed successful despite the abortive descent.

Washington Post Norfol Fullan P. Thomas New York Thomas Carolina Wilds Norfolk Homer W. Hedge E R. Bronson Leo Stevens Ernest Larue Jones Carl Drenstbach August Post Mr. Kimball The Aero Club Committee On Aeronautics Jamestown Tie Exposition America

Broken truck wrecks car on Boston express near Hoft lan

A broken truck struck a car on the southbound Boston express of the Pennsylvania Railroad just before 9 am at Biddle and Waslington streets near the Hoft lan street entrance. Injured include Victor of Philadelphia left leg torn clothing, Dean of Boston right leg slight injuries, and Hermen Fehr of Baltimore shock. All taken to Union Station. two visitors sent to hotels, Fehr home. Passengers thrown from seats as car floor jolted. train halted promptly.

Washington Post Baltimore Boston Express Pennsylvania Railroad Biddie Waslington Hoftlan Street Summel North Second Street Philadelphia Dean Boston Mass Hermen Fehr East North Avenue Union Station Hotese Fehr Biddle Street

Marburg Endowment To Johns Hopkins University

The Charles L Marburg memorial endowment of 150000 was announced today after the funeral of Charles L Marburg. The donors are his brothers and sisters. William J Marburg sits on Johns Hopkins board and Theodore Marburg serves on the hospital board of trustees.

Johns Hopkins University Washington Post Baltimore Charles Marburg William A. Marburg Charles L Marburg Charles L. Marburg William J. Marburg Theodore Marburg Johns Hopkins Hospital

Virginia Obituary Notices From Fredericksburg Area

Obituary notices from Fredericksburg and nearby counties record deaths of William L Laughlin at 75 wife and one son. Mrs Frank Todd of Mathews County. Stephen Mason of Mae County at 35 leaving wife five sisters and three brothers. H Lewis of Winchester aged 75. Miss Sarah Dwackatn 85. Miss Bertie Coathran daughter of Mr and Mrs James Cochran. Jane Taylor widow of John Taylor of Berte n City. Frank P Howseill burial in New York after death in Sudbury.

Fredericksburg William L . Laughlin W. L Teughtie Proprio Hinge Trents Frank Todd Mathews County Stephen Mason Mae County Winchester H. Lewis Lothia Itlseta Sinnmoni Dis Ein Imeas Grip Mies Sarah Dwackatn Ata Ross Hii Jackson Society of Friends Bertie Coathran James W Cochran Cochran Jane Taylor John Taylor Berten Eity Happei Ae Weirore Frank P ‘fHowsil Aled

Kappa Alpha Chapter House Destroyed by Fire at UVa

Fire gutted the Kappa Alpha fraternity chapter house at the University of Virginia, destroying a three story brick building with twenty rooms. About $75,000 in property was endangered. Stockton house and St Anthony hall escaped due to light breeze and rapid response. Several residents escaped in pajamas. the home of Mrs. Warner Wood also saved with water and blankets.

Washington Post Charlottesville Kappa Alpha Fraternity University of Virginia Filmace Roum B. Leland Taylor Murfreesboro Tenn Wiliam W. Ball Maysyie, Ky Benjamin 8. Harvey, Jr Memphis, Tenn J. Prankc Pinner Suffolk, Va J. J. Maury Samuel ¥. Bingham Loujaville Bari N. Floyd Meridian Mixa E. Hammond Johnson Norfolk Lewis R. Hampton Winchester William R. 0. Cocke Bremo Bluff Clifford F. Clarke Lexington Gilbert Burnett Louisville J. Keene Daingerfield Stockton House St. Anthony Hall Delta Psis College William Woods Washington and Lee University Lambde Warner “Wood Farmington

Goulds Yight Struck Narrowly Escapes Collision in Hampton Roads

Norfolk reports Howard Goulds steam yacht Niagara narrowly escaped a collision with the three masted schooner Harborson Hickman in Hampton Roads. The Hickman raked the Niagara’s stern and damaged rigging while attempting to pass Old Point in favorable winds. The Niagara, en route from New York to Jacksonville, appeared to stall as the Hickman maneuvered, then the schooner raked the yacht’s stern as it turned away.

Norfolk Howard Gould Hampton Roads Old Point New York Jacksonville

Baby burned to death in open fireplace tragedy

Parkersburg West Virginia February 4 an infant daughter of Mr and Mrs G Richards of South Parkersburg fell into an open fireplace and died after the mother found the child with feet protruding from the fire. The mother was severely burned rescuing the body. The incident was followed by a second report from Fredericksburg Virginia noting T E B Towsey a 28 year old Sulphur Mines employee scalded to death by a bursting steam pipe.

Parkersburg W Va G Richards South Parkersburg Washington Fredericksburg T. EB. Towsey Louten County Sears

Digestive Aid for Stomach Strain and Cigar Sensation

A health column explains how stomach and liver discomfort can alter a smoker’s perception of taste. It recommends Stuart’s Dyspepsia Tablets to aid digestion, reduce attacks of indigestion, and support worn digestive glands, noting tablets are not patent medicine and are widely available through pharmacists.

Stuart Shinit Lintes F. A. Mart Uart Mershell Mich

Burglar Shot In La Plata Store Standoff

In La Plata Maryland Herman Lee a thief was shot by Tom Butler during a night break in at Morris Meyer general merchandise. After a long struggle Lee was hit in the side and arm and taken to a Baltimore hospital in critical condition. Police recovered eight stolen sacks from Lee’s home amid a year of thefts at the Meyer store.

Waslin Poxt la Plata Herman Lee Thoms Butler Morris Meyer Mr. Meyer Tom Butler Meyer Lee Butler Baltimore

Riot at Danville restaurant over racial seating

A violent disturbance erupted when Charles Harvey, a Black man, sat at a restaurant counter after being informed that Negroes were not served there. White patrons attacked him. police intervened and he was severely injured and jailed for causing a disturbance. In other briefs, Virginia Supreme Court arguments and other docket items were noted, along with Dr. H E Johnson predicting the world's end and former Sheriff Arthur Williams eyeing a Democratic primary bid in Rockville.

Washington Post Danville Charles Harvey Savers Rockville Arthur Williams Williams

Chauffeur Shadbolt shoots Black man in Norfolk saloon

In Lee's saloon on Chesapeake Lawn this afternoon Shadbolt, a chauffeur, fired five rounds from a .22 caliber public safety item at Nathan Brown, a Black man, after a dispute. Brown died from wounds to the heart stomach and thigh. Shadbolt surrendered and asked for bail and medicine at the police station. Witnesses say Brown initially started the quarrel.

Washington Post Norfol Abeeb Nathan Brown Shadbolt Lee Chesapeake Lawn Brown Shadbott

Absolute block ordered by Baltimore and Ohio Railroad

Rockville Md Feb 4 The Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company has resumed orders for absolute block on the Metropolitan branch blocking all trains passenger and freight after work. The Tar Ray Cotta wreck is blamed for the new safety measure. Station agent A M Matthews Randolph and signal tower operator Haines at Rockville were suspended but soon to return to duty.

Washington Post Rockville Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company Metropolitan Tarray Cotta A. M. Matthews Randolph Haines

Maryland Obituary: Blake and Merchant Pass Away in London and County

Annapolis reports the death in London of Barron Blake a Naval Academy 1857 graduate. He served in the Civil War and later banking in London after 1870 rising to lieutenant commander. Survived by five nephews, his line includes Commodore George Blake and Commodore James Barrow. Also noted is John Merchant aged 93 who died at his Poulsville home after sixty years in the area and a career as an undertaker.

Annapolis London Incite Barron Blake Naval Academy Blake Londons George 8 Hiake Jamea Bargoo Willie

Funeral of William Becker at Immaculate Conception Church

A high Requiem Mass for William M. Becker was held at the Church of the Immaculate Conception at 10 o'clock. He died suddenly at 1185 Tenth Street NW and was interred in Mount Olivet Cemetery. Survivors include five children and his wife.

Church of the Immaculate Conception Willam M. Hecker Tenth Street Mount Olivet Cemetery William McClosky, Jr James Dunn Arthur Becker Augustpa F Francis Edward Becker Louis Ent Beber Washington Geoi Keen Ohn Suk Ty Hig Opt William Bra Gertrude Bobtick J. Albert Beer Ciara J. Keney Blanche B. Breen

Funeral of Gen Holabird Today

Funeral services for Brig. Gen. Samuel Beckley Holabird retired who died yesterday at his home will be held today at the raven estore grip aren of he pension. Read from among hd army friend Holeviee ua Holauind, of cureived by a daughter Mrs Paul von Kurowsky Mrs Helen Prone fifty eight years old guest of toe Graney Hotel which returnt a shopping trip yesterday stoped and er the aerpek PEP eer teit aide and hip Mavirtig.

Holabird Samuel Beckley Holabird Jit Petrast Hd Army Holeviee Ua Holauind Paul von Kurowsky Helen Toe Graney Hotel Aerpek Pep Eer Mavirtig Jompitad

Alexandria Officer Fined Under New Rules for Intoxication

Washington Post Bureau Alexandria reports Policeman Jones fined 35.55 under new department rules after a closed hearing led by Mayor Paff. The case marks the first use of the intoxication provisions. dismissal was a stated possibility without extenuating circumstances.

Washington Post Bureau Alexandrte Board of Police Policeman Jones Uuilty

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