Deluged With Bills A Possible Extra Session Looms
A Virginia legislature faces a heavy backlog after twenty six days with no major financial action. Swanson plans debt reduction. school appropriations and new normal schools spark fierce debate. A special session is possible to push priority measures before adjournment.
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Guy Swanson
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Civil War Hero John Jackson Dies at Eastport
Special to The Washington Post Annapolis Feb 3 John Jackson a well known Civil War hero died at Eastport at eighty. He helped save the Miantonoma during the Charleston blockade, swam ashore with a torpedo he captured, and was awarded a medal by Congress. He lived in a small Naval Academy shelter during Reconstruction before moving with support from officers and Chaplain Clark to a house on Spa Creek.
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Annapolis
John Jackson
Eastport
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Naval Academy
Charleston
United States
Congress
Academy
H. H Clark
Spa Creek
Police After Burglar Terrorizes Two Counties
Police in Rockingham and Augusta counties hunt a burglar blamed for frightening half a dozen prominent residents. He allegedly robbed Skelton and Wagey at Wesers Cave and four nearby homes, with one more reported in Harrisonburg. Loot value remains uncertain but believed substantial.
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Washington Post
Harrisonburg
Rockinsham
Augusta
Skelton & Wagey
Wesers Cave
Garrisonburg
Barn and Granary Burned Near Charlestown
Fire destroyed the barn and granary on Mrs. Mary Bane's farm four miles northwest of Charlestown West Virginia. A horse a colt and a cow perished. John Bane son of the owner was seriously burned. Estimated loss about 1000 with some insurance.
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Mary B. Bane
John Bane
Three Maryland Senate Resolutions Probe Washington Branch
Three resolutions seek investigation of Baltimore and Ohio railroad affairs as it relates to the Washington branch. Gorman Baker and Perkins introduce measures with broad powers and funding, directing inquiries into stock value, dividends, rights, and state expenditures. The group also advances a free water bill for Baltimore and passes an anti cigarette measure to the house.
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Prisoner Davenport Identified in Newport News Murder Case
Andrew J. Davenport alias Sylvester Clark, in jail on murder charges, is identified as the man who escaped Hampton jail years ago during an arson case. He was also linked to an 1894 burglary conviction and pardoned by Gov. Tyler in 1900. in court, Minne Sanford, Davenport’s white accomplice, was fined $500 and jailed three months.
Wilmington Chamber backs noncompulsory pilotage bill
At a Wilmington Chamber of Commerce meeting a resolution favored passage of a noncompulsory pilotage bill now before Congress. The port was previously freed from compulsory pilot age. Wilmington aims to block closure of the marine hospital. Also noted are local marriage notices and a police case from Lynchburg.
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Washington Post
Wilmington Chamber of Commerce
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Maine
Two Mayors in Contest in Middletown Court
Rev. F. Leslie Robinson Episcopal minister and acting mayor won a mandamus against A. W. Brown to surrender all books, records, franchises and papers of the Middletown mayoral office. Brown claimed the office, but evidence showed he never took the oath or legally served as mayor.
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Washington Post
Winchester
F. Leslie Robinson
Episcopal Church
Middletown
T. W. Harrison
A. W. Brown
Brown
Robinson
Harrison
Mr. Robinson
Death by Own Action Found in Woods Near Roanoke
A well dressed man, likely a suicide, was found dead in a forest near Roanoke, Virginia. Head severed, skull found away from the trunk, pistol wound to the forehead, death likely a week to ten days prior. The body carried $66.20, a gold watch with chain, four loaded shells, and a gray wig. A coroner's jury deemed suicide. identity unknown, potential insurance tag and transit tickets found, morgue hold for identification.
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Washington Post
Roanoke
Cameron Layman
Mountain Park Casino
Charleston
W. Va
Bristol
Tenn
Preferred Accident Insurance Company
New York
P. D. Clifton
Park Building
Pittsburg
Fairfax & Co. Receivership Ends in Solvency Review
Fairfax & Co the wholesale liquor firm at 422 King Street was under a receiver for most of yesterday in a dispute between H G Williams and Milton S Fairfax. Judge Harley of the Corporation Court ordered the receiver R H Cox to take charge. by evening an amicable settlement was reached and Fairfax purchased Williams interest for about 10000 dollars to continue operations under the Fairfax & Co name.
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Fairfax & Co
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Norfolk
Milton
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J. K. M. Norton
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Williams
Wiliams
Moore Declines Run for Congress Seat in District
Rockville Md Feb 5 Special to The Washington Ros Joseph Z Moore of Sandy Spring will not be a candidate for the nomination as Congressman to succeed Col George A Pearre He says he is not seeking Pearre s seat or any other office and would not accept any nomination He cites his defeat for the State senate by Senator Blair Lee and accuses Democrats of betrayal and the use of unscrupulous tactics
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Col
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State Senate
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Democrats
Arm Twisted in Shaft Injures Alexandria Worker
Thomas Wayland a carpenter at Alexandria Fertilizer and Chemical Company was seriously hurt when his coat sleeve caught on a rapidly moving shaft set screw. He twisted his elbow flesh was lacerated and he fell down stairs before being taken to Alexandria Hospital.
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Edwin M. Davidson
Washington, Alexandria and Mount Vernon
Mount Vernon
Cuticura Treatment Service Declared a Blessing
A Philadelphia man testifies that Cuticura remedies cured his long battle with severe skin itching and eczema after failed treatments by surgeons and doctors. He details using Cuticura Soap Ointment Resolvent and baths, claiming complete recovery by August 1905 and endorsing the regimen for others.
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Hades
Erie
Wm. H. Gray
Mt. Vernon St
Philadelphia
Blended Whiskies and Early Distillation Theories
A historical note on blending to reduce distillation impurities and aid maturation with references to pot stills and patent stills. It covers rectification steps transforming wines into whisky, Irish origins of usquebaugh, and the evolution of the word whisky from Iske to whisky as water of life.
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Nettleton
Waterworks for Glen Echo town deal approved
The Glen Echo mayor and council bought the town water plant and sewerage system from the National Chautauqua for 5000 dollars, though the plant cost 85000 dollars in 1890. Funding includes 7000 dollar bonds with 2000 set aside for repairs. 2500 already paid by townspeople. A bill by Delegate Walter C Carroll to authorize bonds and charter amendments to require court ratification of tax sales is expected.
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Washington Post
Rockville
Glen Echo
National Chautauqua of
Walter C. Carroll
Chautauqua Company
Carrell
Carrol
Cirouit Court
Takoma Park
Heve
Margaret Meadows Burned in Stevenson Valley Fire
Baltimore reports the home of Mr and Mrs Thomas Janney at Stevenson Station Green Spring Valley was destroyed by fire this morning. Walls remained with only a few personal effects saved. Loss estimated at 82000 covered by insurance. Fire traced to chimney ignition from an overheated stove on the first floor.
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Washington Post
Baltimore
Margaret Meadows
Thomas Janney
Stevenson Station
Green Spring Valley
Southern Shop Burns in Spencer NC Fire
A large Southern Railway blacksmith shop in Spencer North Carolina burned at 6 PM causing total loss of building and machinery. The 7 by 105 foot iron walled structure suffered rapid fire spread and the Spencer fire department could not control it. Estimated losses reach at least $2,000 for the building and about $25,000 for machinery with unknown insurance. Many workers were displaced.
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Washington Post
Spencer, NC
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Risked life for another in Rockingham County blaze
In Harrisonburg Virginia on February 5 a fire destroyed the home of Thomas J Mohler a 60 year old deaf resident. Neighbors aided as Fred Messick risked his life to pull Mohler from the burning structure before the roof fell in. Loss estimated at 1500 dollars with little insurance.
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Washington Post
Harrisonburg
Thomas J Mohler
Rockingham County
Fred Messick
Messick
Mr. Mohler
Cascarets Ten Cent Box Promises Quick Digestive Aid
An old advertisement extols Cascarets for bad breath coated tongue heartburn and constipation relief. It claims one candy per dose cleanses breath and aids bowels without harsh purges and urges carrying a ten cent box for emergencies while warning to buy only genuine Sterling Remedy Company tablets stamped CCC.
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Sterlng Remedy Company
CCC
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