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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Feb 10, 1906

Page

17

Law increases pay for members. cider bill debated in House

Sadler reports favorably on a finance committee bill that doubles member per diems up to eight dollars daily. Delegate Swift pushes prohibition on apple cider sales near churches and camps. Traveling libraries for public schools receive support. library board funding eyed at thirty five thousand sixty dollars. Debates over superintendent of grounds, county records, and prohibitory taxes on corporations continue as sessions address multiple measures.

Sadler Finance Committee Swift Sora Wielmons Delgate Cardwell Uiness Bart Sim Crow Moewire Poe Senate Sportsvisan Till Tie Library Board Lle Lers Uti State Board of Sation Ibrary Board Tigney Treasury Wismane House Committee

Obituary notices and local political update from Virginia

Obituaries from Roanoke to Rockbridge and Lexington detail deaths of Haster Foster, Matilda Hather, Julia Agnes Jones, L L W Semm, Jennie Stretler, and Thomas J Sorrgill with ages and survivors. Also notes Delegate Walter Carroll unveiling a Montgomery County primary bill, aiming to curb whisky and money in contests.

Montgomery County Washington Post Peeckville Mdeb Walter Carroll House of Delegates Montggomery County

Ends Errors With Pistol in Newport News Tragedy

Special to The Washington Fest Newport News Virginia February 9 Ralph Alexander eighteen years old died tonight at his sister in law’s home from a pistol wound to the left breast. He left a note to his sister admitting faults he could not correct. He had recently worked as a messenger in Norfolk and came to the shipyard town yesterday with a pistol belonging to his brother in law. He entered his sister’s house and told her he had shot himself saying the act was done in a vacant house last night.

Newport News Ralph Alexander R D Brinkley Slater

Town Wiped Out by Fire in Littleton West Virginia

A blaze in Littleton near Wheeling destroyed the business district and hundreds of homes, with losses estimated around 200000. The fire started at A M Crowe's stores and consumed banks hotels churches mills and houses. residents fled as Cameron and Wheeling sent aid. Numerous families were left homeless and authorities prepared to appeal for assistance.

Washington Post Wheeling W Va Littleton Baltimore and Ohio Cameron M Crowe's Bank of Littleton Delbrugge's Charles Moore Winer & Jolliffes Livery Stable Barney Shellers Mrs . Hendrick’s Emma Lewis Murphy & Duffs Chaney & Bartlett's

Boy Kills Father After Drunken Threats Near Buckroe Beach

News from Newport News and surrounding areas reports a chilling murder as William Turner, 18, claims his intoxicated father Nelson Turner threatened the family and brandished a pistol. In a struggle the son says he tried to seize the weapon, returned with a second pistol, and the father shot at him, killing him.

Washington Post Newport News William Turner Hamilton Nelson Turner Buckroe Beach Hem Tnd

No Compromise Long Conference Futile in Maryland Assembly

State lawmakers failed to reconcile differences over investigations into the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad. Seven conflicting factions met for five hours without progress, with adjournment delaying a decisive vote until next week. A proposed compromise to appoint a joint investigating committee and report within 15 days was rejected by conferees.

Washington Post State House Annapolis Baltimore and Ohio Open Senate Richmond Virginia General Assembly Perkins Sesson Baltimore and Potomac Tunnel Road Commission Senate Queen Anne County Betts Lehmayer House of Correction Pairo Baltimore City Interstate Commerce Commission Myr Pairo Lincoln

Montgomery Appointments Show Gov Warfield Recommendations

County delegation from Rockville presented to Gov Warfield in Washington Feb 9 1910 proposing appointments for Montgomery County officials. Suggested for board of elections were William Griffith and William Wade as Democrats, with Thomas Vinson as the select member. Existing Rockville district judges John B Brewer Joseph Rensing and Clifford H Robertson were recommended for reappointment. No public welfare commissioner was named to succeed Crittenden King. Other Aspirants include Hizel Cashell Frank Clai and Reuben Riggs with Cashell favored. In Richmond a charter for Alexandria Home Fire Insurance Company was granted. In Frederick County Congress to seek funds for a marker at Middletown where Hayes was wounded after South Mountain battle.

Gov Warfield Washington Post Rockville Blair Lee Walter C Carrell Louis B Scholl Charles J7 Griffith Robert G Hilton State Central Willam H Griffith Warfield William 17 Wade Board of Supervisors of Elections Thomas Vinson Sepple Poland For John B Brewer Joseph Rensing Clifford H Robertson Senate Crittenden King Hizel W. Cashel Jay Hill Clai Sligo Reuben Rigga Lawtonsville Frederick, Md Congress Middletown Frederick County President Hayes South Mountain Warren Keifer House Appropriations

Elopers Married at Hagerstown Maryland

Edward T Artz of Toms Brook Virginia and Adelia Richard of Strasburg Virginia eloped to Hagerstown and were married today at the First Christian Church parsonage by H C Kendrick in the presence of two witnesses. Death of J G Ridgely a traveling salesman from Baltimore occurred at 3 this morning in Charleston West Virginia. His wife was with him and seven children survive. The J Karr's Son Sale lists auction of entire stock without reserve today and the following days at 125 I st.

Washington Post Hagerstown Edward T | Artz Toms Hrook, Va Adelia Richard Strasburg, Va First Christian Church Sev H C Kendrick J. G. Ridgely Charlestown Wva Ridgely Baltimore J. Karr’ Sonn I St

Circuit Court of Appeals reconvenes with argued cases

The United States Circuit Court of Appeals reconvened at 10 o'clock with Judges Pritchard, Parnell, and McDowell on the bench. Cases No 645 James M Henrie versus Union Trust and Deposit Company and No 40 Norfolk and Western Railway Company versus John T Graham were argued and submitted. No new arguments tomorrow due to conference session. judges will confer on cases argued this week.

Sphectar Washington Post Richmond United States Cirrcuit Court of Appeals Pritchard Parnell and McDowell James M Henrie Jock B Henderson Union Trust and Deposit Company Hustea H . Henderson Clarksburg W Va James C MecClyge Parkersburg Norfolk and Western Railway Company John T Graham Page Huntington Jonn H Holt Herbert Fitspatrick Wallace & Pitepatrick Samuel L Adams Black Weinut Halifax County

Attempt on Minister's Life in West Virginia Ends in Jail

Saloon keeper Rey Lineweaver of Pickens Randolph County fired a shot at Rev. Rey Lineweaver near the parsonage, missing but passing over the minister's wife and baby. Neighbors beat the assailant and he was jailed to await trial in Elkins on attempted murder charges.

Washington Post Harrisonburg Vnleb Rey J & Lineweever Pickens Randolph County Wva Rey Mr Lineweaver Union Pheolesical Seminary Richmond Pickera West Virginia Lineweaver Limeweaver Elkins

Washington Mosaic Worker Falls Five Stories in Norfolk

Zena Lewis, a mosaic worker from Washington DC, fell five stories down an elevator shaft at the Law Building under construction in Norfolk. He loaded the elevator with unfinished mosaic and started upward. the platform failed on the fifth floor and he plunged to the shaft bottom. Doctors at St Vincent's Hospital could not yet determine his condition.

Washington Norfolk Washington Post Lewis Zena Washington DC New Law Zena Nft Zemia St .Vincent's Hospital

Romance of Thirty Years Courtship Ends in Marriage

Long wedding tale in Harrisonburg Virginia recounts the marriage of Daniel Henry Tripp of Portland Maine to Miss Fannie Elizabeth Sheets after a courtship spanning over thirty years. The bridegroom, 59, wed a bride younger by several years, with the ceremony led by Rev J W Duffey at the Methodist church.

Harrisonburg Washington Post Harrisonburg Va Daniel Henry ‘Iripp Portland Fannie Elizabeth Sheets Rey In J W Uduffey Methodist Church Tripp

Sixth District Puzzles Over Redistricting Battle in Legislature

A heated redistricting bill in the Virginia General Assembly stirs debate over Sixth and Ninth districts. Rumors name potential candidates including W Marshall of Craig, Judge Martin Williams of Giles, Capt Joseph Wysor of Pulaski, former Gov Hoge Tyler of Radford, Col A Campbell of Wythe, and Judge Samuel W Williams of Wythe, with Congressman Carter Glass keying the outcome as the House fight looms more vigorous.

Washington Post Richmond Senate General Assembly Coldames W Marshall Craig Martin Williams Giles County Joseph & Wysor Pulaski Col Skemp Glass Hoge Tyler Radford Congress Mark Lvler Roanoke A Campbell Wythe Samuel W Willams Carter Glass Lynchburg Giags House

Union of Churches Effected In Dayton Council Adjourns

Dayton Ohio February 9 The tri church council adjourned to meet on call of president and secretary within a year and a half Committees handle creed property and vested interests Special committees prepare a church government system resembling Congregationalism with added conference system Delegates believe union is practically accomplished

Dayton Ohio Tri-Church Council

Old counterfeits turn up in Chicago subtreasury

Three counterfeit half dollars were found in a Texas to Chicago money consignment received by the United States subtreasury. Identified by Secret Service expert John H. Wikre, the coins are from a Chinese produced lot circulated in U S treasuries years ago. The pieces use legal silver content and evade easy detection. A second note reports Epes Randolph, acting for Harriman, securing Mexican government concessions to build a rail line along the western coast of Mexico.

China Chicago United States Texas John H. Wikre Secret Servic United States Treasury New Railroad Mexico Los Angeles Cal Epes Randolph BH H Harriman Southern Pacific Railroad

Chicago man plans a novel automobile elevator building

Chicago Feb 9 Ina Verne proposes a new structure with apartments for automobiles and elevators to move cars and chauffeurs from street level to upper floors. Each apartment would include a complete garage setup and equipment for vehicles.

Chicago Ina Verne

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