Penniman Faces Floor Exclusion Over Assembly Rule Clash
Washington Post report details George Dobson Penniman of Baltimore and Ohio Railroad being removed from the floor after misinterpreting an Assembly rule. Speaker Benson enforces decorum as Penniman explains misunderstanding while Blair Lee and Senator Lehmayer clash over tobacco policy and dividend issues.
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Penniman
Blair Lee
Senate
Washington Branch
Washington Postenapols
George Dobson
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Dresentative
Annapolis
Sesson
House of Delegates
House
Benson
Vic Penniman
Lehmayer
Judiciary Committee
Prunimin
Takei
Lehmasyer
May amend hazing law or pardon power debated
Officials discussed possible changes to hazing statutes and President discretionary pardons. Secretary Bonaparte reviewed cases of midshipmen dismissed for hazing as lawmakers weighed how the executive power should act and whether to modify statutory punishment.
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Forte
Penns Ts
Utia
Ios Aileel
Siden
Treas
Bonaparte Vester
Howey
Charles W. James
Ingo
Wilhim
Bovder
Boyd
James
Buckien's Arnica Salve Promoted Despite Burn Pain
An advertisement proclaims Buckien's Arnica Salve as a remedy for skin burns and wounds. The copy targets readers seeking relief and directs readers to all druggists for purchase.
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Buckien
Clarification on Midshipman Hazing Case Mixup
A telegram to Annapolis countermanded the order concerning Midshipman Boyd. It was announced that Midshipman Jules James of Virginia was implicated in hazing, but this was incorrect. The error arose from confusing initials and James had not been reported for hazing.
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Annapolis
Boyd
James
Conference on Baltimore and Ohio inquiry ends in deadlock
Democratic senators in Annapolis held a four hour conference over the Baltimore and Ohio investigation but failed to agree on the form. Senator Gorman pressed a two year inquiry while Perkins and Lee urged a thirty day probe. The finance committee is expected to report all resolutions as the floor battle looms.
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Senate Clagett
Tobacco Warehouse
Gorges
Ars
Sena- Lun
Cerithtt
Clagett
Toast Sa
Tam Brebe Co
Fron
F Alve
T Senior
Lancaster
Tuiman
Marine
Hewitt
Lobas
Baltimore
Oho
Washington Post
State House
Annapolis
Baltimore and Ohio
Senate
Gorman
Perkins
Lee
General Assembly
Finance Committee
Seth
Bilddison and
Brewington
Lee and
Tinthicum
Prince George Liquor License Delegations Meet in Annapolis
In Annapolis state leaders and Prince George delegates held a 16 day hearing on liquor licensing. Hyattsville and Bladensburg favors high license limits but differ on the amount. Proposals call for a minimum of twelve signatures from nearby property owners per saloon and basin details await firm bids.
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Washington Post
State House
Annapolis
Lagett
Prince George
Cou Nt
Capt Burnett
Brentwood
James de Mnosers
Fuller
Charles Bebly
Judah KH Metzerott
Hyattsvile
Howard Duckett
Bladensburg
J \ Blunden
River
Laurel
Hyuer
WIPING OUT DEFICIT IN WEST VIRGINIA TREASURY
Dawn son of the State board of public works testifies petitions for correcting erroneous assessments while denying a treasury deficit of a quarter of a millen. He cites a recent $100000 deficit but attributes it to more criminal trials. the deficit is nearly wiped out and revenue rises. The governor notes no date for resuming the investigation into charges by Senator Caldwell and others of Parkersburg against ex Got A B Whhaite.
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Washington
Caldwell
Parkersburg
Huntington High Principal Arrested Over Student Whipping
Huntington West Virginia February 8 Charles T Wilson principal of Huntington High School was arrested on a warrant sworn by ex sheriff Walton alleging he whipped his fifteen year old son for a school prank. The boy bore welts up to forty across his back and was bedridden for nine days with delirium. The warrant was sworn on Walton’s arrival from Cuba and a hearing was set for Tuesday.
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Huntington
Washington
Huntington W Va
Charles T. Wilson
Huntington High School
Oo Walton
Walton
Wilson
Sherff Walton
Cuba
Acquitted of murder in Roanoke court
In Roanoke Virginia the corporation court acquitted S H Simmons of murder in the death of Price Williams a black man. Simmons a worker for Roanoke Power Company entered a house by mistake, a quarrel followed and he stabbed Williams Williams died after a street stumble. Simmons was found hiding under a horse with the murder weapon concealed. Witnesses described Williams as having a very bad reputation.
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Washington
Roanoke Va
Corporation
S H Simmons
Price Williams
Murity Simmons
Roanoke Power Company
Roanoke
Ernest Avenue
Williams
Simmons
Willams
Two Farmers Robbed Near Danville Virginia
Danville Virginia February 8 report says Bowles of Pittsylvania County and G Reach of Henry County were held up by three men, robbed of small sums as they had not sold tobacco and carried little cash. Police have no leads on the robbers.
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Washington Post
Danville Va
Bowles
Pittsylvania County
Henry County
Virginia General Assembly Passes Revenue Commissioners Bill
Measures of wide scope were debated in the Virginia General Assembly with the House approving a bill by Mr Early to let circuit and Hastings and Corporation courts appoint revenue commissioners. The session also sets a $4,000,000 two year appropriation and discusses redistricting and abolition of district school inspectors.
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House
Senate
Washington Post
Richmond
General Assembly
Circuit
Hastings and Corporation
M Bowman
Finance Committee
Giles Bland
Wythe
Pulaski
Craig
Committee On Public Institutions and Education
Keezell
Public schools face strong opposition in legislature
Senators and delegates split along lines as Saunders endorsements sway some in favor of the superintendent while Crabb bill opponents marshal a large anti campaign. Holt and Houston lead in regional clashes with Tidewater factions largely supportive but uncertain in the lower house.
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Portsmouth Fe
Saunders
Crab
Holt
Newport News
Houston
Hampton
Tidewater
Gen Charles J. Anderson Named Virginia Adjutant General
Richmond, Feb 8 Gen Charles J. Anderson of Richmond has been appointed adjutant general of Virginia by Gov Swanson to succeed Gen William Natle. A long time businessman with George W Anderson's Sons, Anderson has served in city council, the house of delegates, and the state senate elected last fall for a two year term. He began duty Jan 10. his term would have expired Jan 1, 1908. He has strong ties to Virginia military affairs and trained at the Virginia Military Institute during the war.
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Richmond
Washington Post
Swanson
Charles J. Anderson
Virginia
William Natle
Anderson
George W Anderson
House of Delegates
Senate
Virginia Military Institute
Mistrial in Burns Case Yeggman Pleads Guilty
In Manassas Virginia on February 8 1905 the second trial of Frank Burns an alleged Baltic era yeggman charged with robbing the National Bank of Manassas on November 1 1904 ended in mistrial with a jury split five to five for acquittal and for conviction. To avoid a third trial prosecutors and defense arranged Burns would plead guilty to receive a one year sentence in the State prison with a conditional pardon possibility and the full jury signed the pardon petition along with the judge Commonwealth attorney and bank officials.
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Washington Post
Manassas
Frank Burns
National Bank of Manassas
Convictton
Burns
The
Commonwealth
Bank
Circuit Court of Appeals Terms and Local Weddings
In Richmond Virginia on February 8 the United States Circuit Court of Appeals heard one case Wetzel and Tyler Railway Company versus Tennis Brothers Company. rehearing petition in J W Bishop Company versus J W Shelhorse denied. In Fredericksburg Ernst Farry and Eva D Hughlet wed at home with Will iams officiating. In Winchester Charles W Cassidy and Carne G Smith married at Round Oak Baptist Church with Rev James Reynolds. In Clarke County Olie Gordor of Great Falls Montana and Madge Carroll of White Port wed at the bride’s home with Rev Strickler officiating. couple to wed journey to Washington and Montana where groom works for W G Conrad.
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Washington
Richmond
United State Circuit Court of Appeals
Wetzel and Tyler Railway Company
Tennis Brothers Company
Parkersbore
Bishop Company
J W Shelhorse
Sheriff, &c
Danville
Fredericksburg
Ernst Farry
Eva D. Hughlet
Madge Crroll
John Carroll
White Port
Clarke County
Brrd
Wn Strickler
Methodist Church
Montara
W. G Conrad
Taulti
Obituaries From Virginia Items Highlight Local Deaths
Waazisonburg and nearby towns report multiple deaths including Joseph McWud le at age 63 after a paralysis. Martin H Hendel aged 49 dies of Brights disease near Timberville. Captain Patrick Hoy, 78, dies in Petersburg after a long illness with Brights disease and a Civil War service record. David Brisbane Kater, 56, former Frederick County justice, dies in Winchester with a large surviving family. Brooks, 86, prominent Petersburg business figure, dies at his son in law Captain Rogers home. Multiple survivors noted, including widow, children, and extended kin across Petersburg, Winchester, and Harrisonburg.
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Waazisonburg
Joseph McWud@le
Likton
Harrisonburg
Martin H Hendel
Timberville
Bright
Plains Mills
Petersburg
Brooks
Captain Rogers
Winchester
David Brisbane Kater
Frederick County
Kater
Margaret Kater
Patrick ©. Hoy
Maryland Obituary and Laurel Improvement Association News
Mary Amos Tyson of Laurel dies at age ninety four at her home. She ran a fashionable seminary at the Tyson homestead south of Laurel educating many Washington and Baltimore society women. Laurel Improvement Association forms with officers and endorses a Washington to Baltimore highway plan. Rev L R Milbourne, pastor of Charlestown Baptist Church, dies at fifty one, survived by widow and seven children.
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Laurel
Mary Amos Tyson
Alnwick
Tyson Homestead
Washington
Baltimore
Tyson
Wilhiam Tyson
Letitia Eilicott
William Ellicott Tyson
England
Washington Post
Laurel Improvement Association
Randolph K Waters
Gustavus B. Timanus
Wiliam E Gilbert
Herman G Odenwald
Thomas N Young
Harry 5. Phelps
Baltmore
L. R. Milbourne
Charlestown
W Wa
Tn R. Mailbourne
Baptist Church
Wicomico County
Rockville
Newport News
Luray
Pancraee Association
Merger of Virginia Roads Draws Railway Power Debate
A report from Richmond outlines the planned consolidation of the Richmond Fredericksburg and Potomac with the Washington and Southern railways. executives note surrender of old charters, new state charter, and a shift of financial obligations to about 50 000 annually while Pennsylvania interests push for greater control of the merged line.
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Washington Fost
Richmond
Richmond, Fredericksburg and Potomac Railroad Company
Washington and Southern
Senate
Henry T Wietnam
State Corporation Commission
Fredericksburg
Potomac
Virginia
Richmond and Washington
Pennsylvania
Chesapeake and Ohio
Southern
Seaboard
Atlantic Coast Line
Baltimore
Oto
Potomay
Baltimore and Ohio
Uhesapeake
Ohio
Washington Hne
Emneylvania
Pennsylvania Railroad
Bay Shore Line Receivers Removed In Federal Action
Receiver H L Page was removed today by order of Federal Judge Waddill from the Bay Shore Railroad receivership at Norfolk Virginia. B W Leigh and J A C Groncrme continue as receivers with full powers. Page and associates held bonds totaling about 89000 which were sold to a Philadelphia syndicate amid reports of buyers destroying the receivership property.
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Bay Shore Line
Philadelphia
Norfolk
H L Page
Waddill
Bay Shore Railroad
W Leigh
J A C Groncrme
Bay Shore
Page
Old
Bay Shore Company
Hundred Planters Sued Over Natural Oyster Rocks
Oyster dredgers file suit in Crisfield Maryland accusing over a hundred oyster planters of locating holding and improving natural oyster rocks beds and bars in Somerset County waters contrary to state law. The case names Justice Thomas K Whealton as the local official to appear defendants on the upcoming Wednesday.
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Washington Post
Crisfield
Cope Sterling
Somerset County
Maryland
Thomas K Whealton
Vest pocket explosion claims life in Virginia
S B ilbert W Dutton a 36 year old farmer of Heatown Washington County Va died today when dynamite caps in his vest pocket exploded. His right arm was torn flesh and a wound penetrated to the lung. A premature blast caused the caps to erupt. A separate note reports a derelict sighted off Cape Henry, linked to the capsized schooner Samuel Russell.
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Washington Peat
Bristol
S.bilbert W Dutton
Hheatown
Washington County
Norfolk
Cape Henry
Samuel
Russell
Local option push in Winchester faces bitter county election
A petition with 170 Winchester voters requests a local option ballot. Judge William M Atkinson will likely order a March election. The Virginia Anti Saloon League backs the effort as liquor interests brace for a tight contest. In Richmond women testify in Henrico annexation case about taxation impacts. In Greensboro the Samuel fraud trial evidence presentation nears completion with closing arguments expected tomorrow.
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Washington
Winchester
William M Atkinson
Corporation Court
Atkinson
Virginia Anti-Saloon League
Sa- Joong
Weial
Washington Fost
Greensboro
G W Samuel
Argumen
Hampton Roads Railway Fees Decree Sets Receiver Costs
Federal Judge Waddell fixed fees for receivers and counsel in the Hampton Roads Railway litigation in Norfolk. Receivers R I Mason and Carter Perkins receive 9 090 and 6 090 dollars, the sale commissioners receive 750 each, auctioneer 200, special master 5 000, counsel for receivers 10 000 plus 1 500 expenses, Provident Life and Trust Company counsel 7 000, trustees 500, Nelms Wise 7 500, Brady clerk 1 500, Bow cent auditor 38a dollars. These are the first allowances over the two and a half year receivership.
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Waddell
Norfolk
Hampton Roads Railway
R I Mason
Carter Perkins
Goodrich Hatton
G Bickford
W J Nelms
Tallafero
W Bickford
JI H Little
Tt Bickford
Goodrich Hatton and Associates
Provident Life and Trust Company of
Philadelphia
Provident Life and Trust Company
Nelms & Wise Co
James P Brady
Fers, &c
George KE Bowcent
Seven Buckshot Wounds Turner's Shoulder in Virginia
In Newville near Petersburg Prince George County Virginia on a February day a Black man named Turner was shot and wounded by F J Hartsfield. Seven buckshot rounds struck Turner in the shoulder. Hartsfield is held for trial.
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Washington
Petersburg
Prince George County
Newville
Westerday
Turner
F J Hartsfield
Hartsfield
Paroled convict slain after quarrel in Halifax
Thomas Cravi dier was killed by James Henry following a dispute at Humys Wills Hali fax County. Chandler, recently released on conditional pardon, had been accused of arson and shooting before arrest. Separate reports note a derailment near Peahook on the Franklin and Pittslania line and an arson attempt near Winchester leading to a warehouse fire of about $3000 loss.
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Sperial
Washington Post
Chatham Wa
Thomas Cravidier
James Henry
Humys
Halifax County
Chandler
Henry
Halifax
Chandier
Constable Yates
Pittsylvania
Winchester
James Hodgson
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Virginia Roads
Richmond, Fredericksburg and Potomac
Washington and Southern Railways
Chas. H. Fletcher
Mr. Fletcher
Nicol
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