Divorce Case Reveals Ante Nuptial Religious Surrender
The divorce suit details a controversial ante nuptial agreement where the wife surrendered religious control of any child before age seven. She claims it was signed under a trick by a husband accused of threats and violence. The church's bishop and priests weighed in on baptism and church rites amid accusations and decoy letters.
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Pension plans and age limit debates loom in management
Washington Pot Strok and the Baltimore and Ohio faces questions on retirement age and a proposed universal pension system. The plan would cover about 60 000 employees including relief staff with compulsory retirement at a set age and continuous salary until departure.
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Baltimore
Waterboy
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Change of venue for Janer case in Baltimore
Brooklyn man Joseph Janer accused of mistreating 11 year old Catherine Loerch had venue moved from Baltimore city to Baltimore County after pleading not guilty. He claimed prejudice in the big city and the case will be called in Baltimore on Monday, March 1.
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Catherine Loerch
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Parents of West Virginia Peniten tiary graft probe head to Moundsville
A special legislative committee investigating graft in the West Virginia penitentiary arrived in Moundsville and will begin work. Delegate E S Moore, who filed the charges, says the probe will yield the greatest sensation in the state's history.
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Moundsville
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Will Dine Ball Aids Not Handsomest Men Say Host
Thomas F Walsh invites selected men of standing from states and territories to act as aides to the inaugural floor committee at a March 4 dinner. The invited are not chosen for looks or status but for community standing to help broaden national participation and boost inaugural ticket sales.
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NO PAGAN NAMES AT BAPTISM
The Rev EA Kelly of St Lucys in Jersey City urges Catholic parents to choose traditional saints names for children. He cautions against fashionable names for girls such as Evelyn Dontees and Lillian and against boys named Homer Socrates or Hannibal. He favors Joseph Peter James or John and urges plain, beautiful names of saints to avoid lifelong handicaps.
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Peanut Factory Burned in Suffolk Fire
Fire on the fifth floor of Milton T Elliott & Co peanut plant destroyed the building and contents, causing about 20000 dollars in losses and 21000 dollars in insurance. The plant, operating only a year, left seven peanut plants in Suffolk. Firemen could not halt the blaze, which burned for about an hour.
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Milton T Elliott & Co
New York
Oil Trust Rate War at Pittsburg Shifts Rail Board
Rival lines demand coal rate details trigger oil trust action as Standard Oil moves to control Chesapeake and Ohio leadership and set rates to the lakes or seaboard. Hawley syndicate backed by Vanderlip Castles and others gains influence. Chesapeake and Ohio directors reshaped with new appointments and Trumbull as board chairman.
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Confederate Militias and Veterans to Parade in New Orleans
New Orleans reports a Fall parade plan with United States troops Confederate Veterans and militia from Louisiana. War Secretary Wright approves troop participation at Jackson Barracks. Barrancas Florida military band joins. Louisiana Confederate Veterans convene to coordinate. Civic groups line up along route.
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Bishop Horner’s Mother Dies in Oxford NC
Sophronia Horner widow of James Horner founder of Homer Military School died last night in Oxford. She descended from the Moore family of New York who started the Mount Tirzeh colony. She was mother to seven children including Bishop Horner of Asheville. Post Want Ads offer free classifieds.
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New York
Mount Tirzeh
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Asheville
Tucker for Local Option in Virginia Gubernatorial Race
Special to The Washington Post Richmond February Tucker Harry J George Tucker candidate for governor of Virginia seen leaving for Norfolk and asked about local option or statewide prohibition. He said his views are well known and he plans a unified platform to present to the people, emphasizing local self government and support for local option laws over statewide prohibition.
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Washington Post
Richmond
Harry &J. George Tucker
Virginia
Norfolk
Three Children Die In Fire In Browntown Virginia
In Norfolk Virginia on February 8 the three children of Joan Wilson a Black resident of Browntown Princes Anne County were cremated when their house burned Saturday night The parents left their sleeping children to fetch a caller a mile away returning to find the home engulfed They fought to reach the children but were forced back by flames The victims were two boys aged five and six and a girl nine The parents watched helplessly as the house burned with the children inside.
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Princesa Anne County
Plumber Sues Contractor For 5000 In Hagerstown
George W Highman of Hagerstown files a 5000 damages suit against George J Wolfe a wealthy local builder alleging Wolfe caused a police search of Highman at his home last October after Wolfe swore out a warrant. Highman says his clothes were nearly all removed during the search and the missing diamond stickpin, once in Wolfe’s house, was later found in Wolfe’s daughter’s coat pocket.
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Lieut Bille Indicted In Extradition Fight For False Pretenses
Waldemar H Bille once a Louisiana National Guard leutenant and son of a noted scientist faces grand jury indictment for false pretenses in New York accused of securing 120 from J M Stein tailoring by posing as an army officer He claims innocence and sought to handle business matters rather than flee police He awaits extradition developments along with other indicted figures in the Blue Plains Maryland case and charges including embezzlement and assault against several individuals.
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Mathew McCrossin
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Blue Plains
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Merry
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Richard Barnes
John C Nelson
District of Columbia
Arthur Norris
Edward Swalles
James M Baucum
United States
Secret voyage tale of Cox shanghaied to Tacoma hospital
Arizona mining executive C A Cox of Tucson claims to have been abducted in San Francisco and shanghaied aboard a vessel. He says he was drugged in December, robbed of jewelry and $400, carried to near Tacoma, then left near the hospital. He refuses to name the ship or details until California authorities can act. Cox remains general manager of the Arizona and Pittsburg Mining and Smelting Company.
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Balloon race announced for Indianapolis in June
The Aero Club of America announces a national balloon race with a gold cup prize not to exceed 1000 dollars. Entries open May 1 at noon, limited to 77,000 cable seat capacity, with Indiana club supervision and a possible national ballooning championship title for the winner.
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Glass Declines Candidacy and Endorses Prohibition View
Virginia Democrat Representative Carter Glass says he will not run for governor this summer. He also discusses his anti liquor stance and argues that statewide prohibition should not be used as a political asset. He cites his long support for reforms and executive integrity, insisting his aim is a clean, independent administration.
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President Roosevelt urges wireless safety law for passenger ships
President Theodore Roosevelt appeals to Congress to require all ocean going passenger ships to carry wireless telegraphy gear with trained operators. He notes Navy coast installations and insular stations as proof of practicality and urges action before adjournment to safeguard life at sea. The message highlights industry progress and international interest, with Burke backing the bill.
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Great Oil Volcano at Dos Bocas Grows Threatening
Special to The Washington Post from Tampico Mexico reports the Dos Bocas oil and water volcano near Tampico expanding its crater to over four acres and water temperatures rising by about one degree daily. Scientists note rising pressure and speculate molten lava may soon erupt, with the lake boiling and discharging millions of barrels of water daily.
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Miss Tony the famous chimpanzee dies in Ohio
The world famous chimpanzee Miss Tony owned by Mr and Mrs Gus Lambrigger of Orrville Ohio is dead and laid out in a parlor casket valued at $100. Taft and other leaders sent condolences. Miss Tony helped entertain, played a tiny piano, and enjoyed games with children. The Lambriggers plan cremation with ashes kept.
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Eleven jurors in murder trial struggle to seat final panel
In Nasaville on the Cur murder case, the eleventh juror W A Adcock was accepted after 221 jurors were examined. The state still seeks a twelfth. most potential jurors come from remote areas and literacy gaps hinder qualification as court adjourns with one seat vacant.
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Carmack
New Bills in Raleigh Move to Repeal Immigration Law
In Raleigh today senate bills were introduced to repeal the immigration law funded by a 5900 dollar annual appropriation. A fire escape requirement for all public places was set as a special order for Tuesday after debate. Sen Manning proposed 1.5 million dollar bonds to expand charitable and educational institutions. The appropriations committee favored 500 UK bonds to enlarge the State Hospital for the Insane. A fishing nets tax bill was also set as a special order for Friday. In the House the State treasurer sent a governor letter about a South Dakota inquiry on market values of ten state bonds and a possible return of funds to bondholders.
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Duke Abruzzi Plans Peak Quest in Karakorum Range
The Duke of Abruzzi intends to lead a expedition into the Karakorum area of the Himalaya to reach above 22,000 feet, aiming for 28,278 feet on Godwin Austen peak. He plans to depart around the end of March, seeking the highest altitude achieved by any explorer to date.
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Special Honor to Japanese Envoy in Italy
The king in Rome on February 8 conferred the title of cousin on Printe Kiniyoshi Kun, the special envoy of the Emperor of Japan in Italy, who receives the Rigeter ayalien decoration and the badge of cousin with ceremonial favor.
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Veils His Warning Asks California To Wait
President Roosevelt urges California to delay anti Japanese bills and warns that if immigration policy fails to hold, the federal government will safeguard Pacific Coast interests. He recounts inaction on emigration figures, asserts mutual good faith with Japan, and warns of court challenges to any law violating the treaty. He repeats support for California policy and stresses national action only if current approach fails.
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