Shake up in militia reorganization reported to the House
The Morrell bill to reorganize the District of Columbia National Guard seeks to place military courts on equal footing with civil courts and create a retired list. It calls for an engineer corps and expands militiary staff while aligning discipline with the regular army. The measure includes pay provisions for officers on the active and retired lists and exempts enlisted personnel from jury duty.
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District National Guard
House
Morrell
District of Columbia National Guard
Mor-rell
Morrell Aid
Pennsylvania
United States
Disrit
Columbit
Fis
Sigs Tay
Teusiere
Chix Authority
Cher
TM Ts
Barrison
Courc
Ard Hattaian
Amd
Vetum
SGP
Regular
Dikstead
Stods
Offeer
Melita
Discriet of Columbia
Rey
Aomedisi Bonwrd
Platt Seeks Pure Syrup Amid Senate Debate
In a Senate session on the agricultural appropriation bill there was a lengthy talk on civil service appointments and related policy. Mr Gorman opposed a boost to chemical investigations while Mr Platt protested any move that would diminish maple syrup quality, lamenting the loss of the genuine Vermont product and the old-fashioned purity of days past.
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Spooner
Mr. Gorman
Senate
Gorman
Hale
Gallinger
Weather Bureau
Asex
Platt
Vermont
Anthony A Total Loss. Schooner D. M Anthony breaks up at False Cape
Norfolk reports the Boston schooner D. M Anthony, a three-masted vessel built in 1873 and valued over 12000 dollars, stranded eighteen miles south of Virginia Capes during a Friday storm. Captain Cant Phillips found anchors did not save the ship, causing her back to break. the vessel, uninsured, traded between Norfolk and New York and was en route from New York to Norfolk when steering gear failed and heavy seas drove her off course.
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Norfolk
George F. Phillins
False Cape
Boston
D. M Anthony
Hudson Brothers
Anthony
Phillips
New York
Virginia Capes
Strandea Sommes
Virginia
Debates Over Railroad Bill and Witness Word Clash
In the West Virginia Senate today Republicans Fisher and Carlin accused the majority of blocking witnesses. The report was debated and tabled. In the House, similar disputes arose over the same report. Other items included a Marion County criminal arts bill defeated, Lanham’s railroad fare controversy, and ongoing investigation notes. Also reports of a wedding in Charlestown and a Piedmont railroad official death.
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Securar
Washington Post
Charleston
W. Va
Senate
Fisher
Carlin
House
Marshall
Darst
Grosscup
Marion
Lanham
Sinclair
Evans
Herndon
W. O. Onley
W.W. E. Strathers
Strathers
Skluott
United States
Elkins and
Scott
A. B. White
John T. McG
Elliott Northcott
Negro Convicted of Murder in Baltimore
William Wright, a colored man, was convicted in Baltimore Criminal Court of manslaughter for the four year old murder of Captain John W Gardner of the oyster schooner L Virginia. Sentence suspended pending a motion for a new trial. Also notes Princeton lectures with Dr Hale and others scheduled through April.
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Washington Post
Baltimore
William Wright
John W Gardner
L. Virginia
Wilmington
Del
Gardner
Virginia Railway Ordered Major Upgrades and Track Additions
The Virginia commission ruled against the Washington Alexandria and Mount Vernon Railway Company ordering new cars, heating, and track work. They require four new motor cars by May 1 1905 and two more by August 7 1903, six cars heated, a double track from Alexandria to the bridge approach by August 1 1908, and general track and equipment improvements with summer 1905 inspections to ensure winter readiness.
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Washington, Alexandria and
Mount Verton Company
Washington Post
Richmond
The
Corporation Commission
Commonwealth of Virginia
Washington, Alexandria and Moint Vernon Railway Company
Alexandria
Washington
Xent Aity
Potomac River
Mayor declines to introduce Capt Wise in Richmond
Richmond February 9 The Washington Post reports Mayor McCarthy refused to introduce John S Wise of New York to a Richmond audience. Wise, living in the city, will speak February 21 at the Academy of Mystic under Daughters of the American Revolution auspices. He cited personal reasons and said introducing him is not a duty of his office.
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Washington Post
Richmond
McCarthy
John S. Wise
New York
Capt
Wise
Academy of Mystic
Daughters of the American Revolution
Capt. Wise
Readjusters
Republican Party
Norfolk Pine Industry Backs Littlefield Pilotage Bill
At a Norfolk meeting of the Norfolk North Carolina Pine Association representing thirty mills and a $20 million investment the Littlefield bill to end compulsory pilotage was endorsed. Prices rose for some lumber grades due to higher rough material and mill costs as the association, which runs timber schooners, allies with the Atlantic Carriers Association to oppose pilots collect fees. A resolutions committee will seek support from Atlantic coast groups and forward protests to Washington.
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Norfolk Pine Association
Washington Post
Norfolk
Norfolk-North Carolina Pine Association
Littlefield
The
Pine Association
Atlantic Carriers’ Association
Atlantic
Washington
Virginia obituaries at a glance across towns
Virginia obituary notices list H H Hodges of Holland aged seventy died at home, and William Adams aged twenty five near Nain after consumption. Fannie Thomas of Smithfield aged sixty six, Eliza Hunt aged eighty two, Dr. John D Butler of Caroline County aged eighty six, Mortimer Saunders of Leesburg aged sixty two, George P Craighill aged fifty four, Joseph K Smith aged seventy died in Winchester and other localities. Surviving relatives include widows, siblings, and children. Many were prominent in local business, church, or Civil War service.
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Suffolk
H. H. Hodges
Holland
Aindow
Tim
Winchester
William Adams
Nain
Fannie Thomas
R. Thomas
Smith Held
Eliza Hunt
Braddock Street
Fredericksburg
John D. Butler
Caroline County
University of Virginia
Leesburg
Mortimer Saunders
Pasonian Spripas
Saunders
Virginia
Lynchburg
George P. Cmignin
Geo. Willams P. Craighill
James B. Craighill
Weahington
Charlestown
W. Va
Episcopal Church
Eile E. Langhorne
Joseph K. Smith
M. D. Albin
Rockingham County
Tenth Virginia
Rockingham Union Lodge
Harrisonburg
Student Set Fires at Davis and Elkins College
A sixteen year old student confesses to starting two fires at the Presbyterian Davis and Elkins College in Elkins West Virginia. He admits lighting a match in lace curtains and another in waste in the cellar and a closet fire in a dormitory room. He will not be prosecuted and his father will cover the damages.
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Elkins
W. Va
Davis and Elkins College
Presbyterian
Hilleary
Stollings Convicted of First Degree Murder in West Virginia
Joyd Stollings was found guilty of first degree murder in the killing of Rosa White on a lonely December road. The jury, after one hour deliberation, recommended mercy. Judge Wilkinson sentenced him to life imprisonment. Ballard Stollings, his brother, faces trial as an alleged accomplice. The crime involved a razor and clinching iron found near the victim, with Stollings fleeing to the woods before capture.
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Washington Post
Togan
W. Va
Joyd Stallings
Rosa White
Wilkinson
Ballard Stolings
Rose White
Henry White
Stollings
Newport Gunboat Abandoned Near Cape Henry Awaiting Tow
The Newport, a crippled gunboat, was sighted twelve miles south by east of Cape Henry by the British steamer Inca after arriving from New Orleans. The Siren and revenue cutter Onondaga were dispatched to locate and tow the vessel, which anchored and waits for government tugs to enter Norfolk harbor. Commander Wertz declined aid from passing steamers to avoid salvage claims, and towing was anticipated for tomorrow morning.
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Harbor
Norfolk
Inca
New Orleans
Newport
Cape Henry
Siren
Navy Yard
Onondage
Wertz
Baptism sought by condemned man amid murder case
East Radford Virginia February 9 James Linkous sentenced to hang February 17 was brought from Pulaski jail to East Radford jail. He desires baptism near spiritual adviser Mr Fox and protests innocence while praying for witnesses and doctors whose testimony he claims was damaging. Not likely to reach Court of Appeals. Norfolk report notes wrecking steamer Rescue sailing to Wachapreague to aid an unknown barkentine. vessel missing bearings since heavy weather and crew status unknown.
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Washington
East Radford
James Linkous
Pulaski
Sergt. MacNeal
Linkous
Fox
Tie
Court of Appeals
Washington Post
Norfolk
Rescue
Wachapreague
Virginia
Barkentine
Mrs Ogden Recovers Health After Illness in Virginia
Mrs Rob ert G C Ogden wife of the New York merchant and Hampton Normal School board president returned home to Ogden after a month confined at Rev H B Frissell's home in Newport News She had fallen seriously ill during a visit and recovered enough to travel. Norfolk acquittal in self defense for Sarah Jackson in murder case and Mildred Shields in Roanoke in critical condition following past abuse by Henry Williams noted. Ex Judge Clarence J Campbell Amherst denies 1902 legislature candidacy rumors in Lynchburg.
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Washington Post
Newport News
Robert GC. Ogden
New York
Hampton Normal School
H., B. Frissell
Roanoke
Mildred
George Shields
Henry Willams
Dapecal
Lynchburg
Clarence J. Campbell
Amherst
C. H. Crawford
State Anti-Saloon League
Richmond
Virginia Weddings Unearth Richmond and Winchester Ties
In Washington D C last night George Crismore wed Katherine P Bailey daughter of Mr and Mrs Jesse R Bailey of Winchester The ceremony was performed by Rev A W Pitzer in Frederickaburg regional notes report John James Carter and Eliza Temple Stanley both of Caroline County married Tuesday at Howling Green in a simple ceremony at the officiating minister residence Rev James.
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Washington
Charlestown
Emma Winebrenner
Frederick
Margaret Get
Vendanner
Maj
Enos Ta, Christman
Kittanning
H. C. Getzen
Danner
C. N. Campbell
D. D
Stephenson
Winchester
George
Crismore
Katherine P. Bailey
Jesse R. Bailey
Washington, D. C
Boyds
Wasington
James B. McLaughlin
John W. Moore
Della
Frederick County
Elizabeth Virginia White
J. Collison White
Mary Lucille Jones
Miss White
Mr. White
J. Colson White
Miss Jones
Ben Jones
Dickersons
Alexandria News in Brief Diners, Derailed Car Delays Trolley Line
Derailed car delays trolley traffic in Alexandria as 6:45 a.m. service near Del Ray stalls. Funeral held for Capt. R. W. Gaillard with Lee Camp Veterans in attendance. Elks Lodge No. 78 marks third anniversary with 250 attendees, toasts, music, and remarks by local officials. Rentals and property moves noted include Milton S. Fairfax buying a St. Asaph Street lot from the Alexandria Perpetual Building Fund Association.
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Washington Post Bureau
King Street
Alexandria
Alexandria Lodge
Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks
Elks
Prince and Royal Streets
C. C. Carlin
Claude A. Swanson
Danville Lodge
Paff
Charles Bendheim
Burkhart
Washington
Rommel
Capt
R. W. Gaillard
South St. Asaph Street
Robert E. Lee
John P. Robinson
K. Kemper
Mark I. Price
F. Knox
J. ©. Milburn
Winnsboro
R. M. Latham
Lee Camp
Gaillard
del Ray
St. Asaph Junction
L. FP. Dodge
Manassas
Republican Congressional Committee
Eighth District
Business Men's League
Joseph TL. Crupper
Alexandri
Milton S. Fairfax
Alexandria Perpetual Building Fund Association
St. Asaph Street
Cameron and
Queen Streets
Peril in Chesapeake Ice Delays Bay Vessels
Ice fields cover Chesapeake Bay and tributaries as masters report perilous navigation. few steamers arrived today extending into the Atlantic beyond Cape Henry and Cape Charles. Vessels that passed Cape Henry were over twelve hours late reaching Baltimore slips.
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Chesapeake Bay
Bay
Atlante
Capes Henry and
Charles
Baltimore
Cape Henry
Passing bad checks nets suspect in Norfolk jail
Phillip McIntyre, known as a check flasher and confidence man, is held in the Norfolk jail after arriving from New York in cust ody of Police Detective Paul Rose. He will be arraigned tomorrow on a $200 worthless check charge and claims past killings in El Paso, later acquitted, with an escape prior to a second trial. The Washington Post report notes court proceedings in Annapolis and Baltimore cases as part of broader coverage.
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Washington Post
Norfolk
Sarah Jackson
Corporation Court Today
Martha Jackson
Phillip McIntyre
New York
Paul Rose
Bough
McIntyre
South
Citizens’ Bank
Meiintyre
Il Paso
North Carolina Legislature Adopts Mourning For Phipps
Both houses adjourned as a mark of respect for Representative W. C. Phipps who died of pneumonia. Senate actions included rail and road bills, prohibition petitions, and a reform memorial. House focused on the death of Dr W C Phipps and adopted resolutions of respect for the legislator.
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North Carolina
Phipps
Washington Post
Raleigh
N. C
Senate
Yadkin County
Williams
Shore
Beaufort and Western Railway
Gaston County
Temperance
Taylor and Lang
Iredell
Ashe County
W. C. Phipps
Watauga
Graham
Lincoln
Finney
Frizzell
House
Senate Committee On Railways
Asheville and Northern Railway
Asheville
Burnsville
Tuckaseegzee
Watson
South Carolina
Kuykendall
North Carolina Real Estate Association
Quick trial for murder ends in confessional life sentence
Special to The Washington from Logan West Virginia details Lewis Johnson, a wounded suspect who shot Charley Scales near Holden, and fired at Deputy Mullens. Indicted for murder, tried and convicted in an hour, Johnson confessed and received life, avoiding possible lynching in a landmark swift justice case.
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Washington von Logan
W. Va
Lewis Johnson
Charley Scales
Holden
Mullens
Johnson
Wilkinson
Seales
West Virginia
Coal thefts shock Graham on Norfolk and Western line
Richmond reports Graham, a Norfolk and Western town, faces a theft wave as coal is taken from passing trains at night. Reverend C. E. Elmore of the Christian Church warned against town evils, and Baldwin detectives are said to be examining the case, with suspects including prominent locals.
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Washington Post
Richmond
Lttle
Graham
Norfolk and Western Railway
C. E. Elmore
Christian Church
Baldwin
Norfolk County electoral board pick sparks weighty power shift
Judge W N Portlock named J D Guy to the county electoral board, replacing A T Stroud, a move redrawing control of election machinery after a bitter Norfolk County factional struggle between straightouts and fusionists. Guy is not known to align with either faction, shaping future politics in the area.
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Apedal
Washington Post
Norfolk
Norfolk County
W. N. Portlock
J. D. Guy
A. T. Stroud
Explosion on launch from Jamtown quarantine ship
Special to The Washington Post Newport News Va Feb An explosion and fire aboard the launch from the quarantine ship Jam town at Old Point today caused a gasoline tank to rupture. The three crewmen narrowly escaped in the burning craft. One man suffered serious burns. Boat damage estimated at about one thousand dollars.
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Washington Post
Newport News
Jam Town
Old Point
Court of Appeals Upholds Road Improvement Funding
The Court of Appeals issued an order in the Frank A Bonsale versus Baltimore County Commissioners case, upholding the validity of the Schumannager road and waterway appropriation of 20 dollars for county improvements. The court noted an opinion will follow but stressed a prompt ruling for officials. The case came from Baltimore County Circuit Court.
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Washington
Annapulis
Court of Appeals
Frank A .Bonsale
Baltimore
Urlon So Dong
Sulie Tand
Tha Net
Canhier
Circwit Court
Saltimore
Fisher Decree Entered Stay Granted in Power Company Suit
In Petersburg the Flustings Court entered a decree in the chancery case of Fisher et al against the Virginia Passenger and Power Company. It dissolved injunctions stopping interest collection on bonds and ordered receivers to return bonds to owners. A 30 day stay was granted upon a $20,000 bond, with five days to furnish it. The suit seeks to force the company to execute bonds tied to lithographic bonds with coupons. Baltimore Chamber of Commerce met to close the exchange on Feb 13 to mark Lincoln's birthday.
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Power Company
Washington Post
Petersburg
George E. Fisher
New York
Phillip Rogers
Surry County
Charles Hail Davis
Petersby
Virginia Passenger and Power Company
Richard B Davis
Henry W Anderson
Richmond
Southside Railway and Development Company
Baltimore
Chamber of Commercce
Abraham Lincoln
Larceny charge against Richmond jeweler Nudd
Special to The Washington Era Richmond February charged with larceny of two watches and defrauding working girls John L Nudd a jeweler now under arrest and to be arraigned in the Police Court. He allegedly ran a store in Richmond and advertised for girls to learn engraving taking as much as 43 dollars from several without returning goods. Also reports a Roanoke raid on moonshiners in Bedford County destroying two distilleries one 40 gallon and one 60 gallon operated by Robert M Snyder and Douglass Creasy.
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Richmond
John L. Nudd
Nudd
Boston
Norfolk
Dids
Washington Post
Roanoke
Charles B. Gue
J. J. Harris
Charles Huffman
Bedford County
Robert M Snyder
Douglass Creasy
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Elliott
Daniel Cowan
Cumberland
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Grafton
Piedmont
Scotland
Baltimore and Ohio
Salisbury
A. H. Boyden
Latiebury
John A. Summerset
F. H. Thornwell
Dr. Hale
Princeton
N. J
Trask
Wilfred Grenfell
Labrador
Edward Everett Hale
United States Senate
James M. Brek
Edward M. Shepard
Ccommission
Commission
Daughters of the Revolution
Indorses Littlefield Bill
Radford
R. C
Ogden
Negress
Campbell
Virginia Weddings
Alexandria News
Chesapeake
Maryland Court of Appeals
Washington Ram
Annapolis
August Gesell
John Henry Gasell
Mary M. Haugher
Willian H. Baugher
Superior Court
Baltimore City
Grayton O. Eakler
J. Clarence Lane
Tragise
Frank T. Hagen
Circuit Court
Washington County
Frank A. Bousale
George W. Yellett Et al
Baltimore County
Court of
Convention
Henry Stuart
Car- Survivor Commission
Theurvivors’ Association
Munyon
Graham, Va
Norfolk Electoral Board
Railroads
Louisville and Nashville
Norfolk and Western
Norton
Wise County
Fairmont
Mike Dodd
Farmington
Anes
Dodd
Charles Austin
Austin
Ejected
Archibald C. Willison
Alegany County
Wilson
Ferdinand Williams
Fishburne
Spectalte
Alicen
Danville
Charles R. Fishburne
Dr. Lefew
Woods
Cyrus Pritt
Homan Pritt
Huttonsville
Huttonsville Lumber Company
Hutttonsville
Southern Branch
Knoxville
Tenn
Southern Railway
Mable
Johnson City
Carolinas
Sale
Stromt
Massachusetts Ave
Richmond Jeweler
Omaha, Neb
M. M. Fenner
Fredonia
N. Y
Omaha
Alice McDonald
Harney St
M. D
Affleck
Pa. Ave
Noowspapre
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