Earthquake Panic Along James River Division
Violent quake shook the James River division of the Chesapeake and Ohio railway from Hemo to Rockcastle and along the Buckingham branch. Stationmaster Anse at Bremo logged 8:20 am as tremors hit. people fled Quarries at Arvonia emptied of workers amid fear of judgment day. Richmond area reported disturbances. some windows rattled but no major structural damage recorded.
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Washington Post
Richmond
Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad
James River
Chesapeake and Ohio
Hemo
Rockcastle
Buckingham
Anse
Bremo
Kremo
Ansel 15
Arvonia
Columala
Bellemeade School
Jonia
Wight
Carolina legislator attacks editor over criticism in Congress
A North Carolina legislator accuses a newspaper editor of false statements and libel while denouncing coverage of figures tied to Douglas and Lincoln. The session saw bills on oyster licensing and dredging bans, and another measure setting transport delivery windows for a two day to forty eight hour period and distance rule.
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Worth Carolina
Lincoln News
Douglas
Fawais \kill
North Carolina
Snr
Wil Erde
Senate
Divorce, Custody Granted in Massina Decree
The decree outside Massina granting Mrs Cleland a divorce from David Cleland, with custody of their child Florence Hunke, and permitting her to resume her maiden name Malina Osmond, appears in the record. Also noted are multiple obituaries and local notices across the region, including deaths of Margaret Whalen, John T Cardwell, and Harrison Falls, with survivors listed.
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Washington Post
Hacky
James Trendeason
Massina
D Cleland
Wisband
David Cleland
Washington
Kennedy Resigns as Richmond Librarian
Richmond Va Feb 11 Members of the Sista library executive committee disclosed Librarian Kennedy has orally offered his resignation while a written version will follow at the board meeting on the 14th The committee members say a careful study of the record and further investigation facts will guide the board's decision for the public's sake
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Richmond
Sista Library Board
Kennedy
Cuse
Lewis County B&O valuation upheld by court decision
The Lewis County test case confirms the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company's property valuation at 1.3 million dollars as set by the State board of public works. The court rejected the company's demand to raise it to 278 thousand dollars, a ruling that could raise road taxes statewide and impact similar cases along B&O routes.
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Washington Post
Clarksburg
W Va
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company
Board of Public Works
Lewis County
Jude Charlies W. Lynch
State Board
Suicide at a roundhouse ends 20-year B&O career
Henry Freund, 48, toolroom keeper at Riverside roundhouse, committed suicide by hanging early today. After twenty years with the Baltimore and Ohio, he feared discharge and spoke of hearing voices urging punishment. His unlucky month recalls the loss of his leg eighteen years earlier. He leaves a widow Laura, his mother, and four brothers.
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Baltimore
Ienry Freund
South Charles Street
Riverside Roundhouse
Laura Freund
Freund
Gome
Henry
Ohio
Error in Railroad Exemption Bill Sparks Senate Deadlock
Special to The Washington Post from Charleston West Virginia February 1 reports West Virginia delegates struggle over a bill to standardize railroad fares at two cents despite opposition in the Senate to equal rates on short and trunk lines. An amended bill removing exemptions for lines under fifty miles faced adjournment and a postponed vote as a floor leader warned a hidden provision could nullify the measure.
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Washington Post
Charleston
W. Va
West Virginia Assembly
Senate
Nody
Holle
House
Deldgate ‘Wetzel
Democracy
Russell Penalized for Assault in Police Court
Arthur J Russell bookkeeper at the University Club was found guilty of assaulting Dallas R Bowman during an altercation sparked by Russell's pursuit of Bowman's wife. He was fined 25 dollars by Judge Mulloway. A second charge of assault with a dangerous weapon was dismissed amid testimony including Bowman on crutches and revolver threats by Russells party.
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University Club
Dallas R. Bowman
Russell
Bowman
Thirteenth
L Streets
Mulloway
E F Mudd
Mra Bowman
Harry Dalton
Dalton
W G Beard
Schoolship Saratoga Towed After Storm Distress
The Pennsylvania school-ship Saratoga left Philadelphia on January 22 for a West Indies cruise and was towed into Delaware Breakwater harbor yesterday in distress. Struck by northwest seas 200 miles north of Bermuda on January 27, the old frigate rode heavy seas as a leak opened. Commander Atwater ordered pumps manned, and the crew, led by young sailors, worked to reach port while Bermuda remained 200 miles away. A course was set for the Delaware Breakwater as the storm spent its fury.
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Saratoga
Philadelphia
West Indies
Alan Hughes
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Atwater
Bermuda Islands
Store sinks after crowd causes river collapse in Lancaster County
A store built over Indian Creek in Lancaster County collapsed into the water when a crowd discussing thaw caused the foundation to fail. All occupants were rescued, no one drowned. Other items note Harvey Cronkite’s arrest in Bristol for assault, Judge Snodgrass’s death in Parkersburg, and marriages in Fredericksburg and Leesburg.
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el. Snodgrass
Washington
Parkersburg
Kinnard Snodgrass
Wood County
Five Burn to Death in Allentown Fire
In Allentown Pennsylvania a baker named Reidnauer and his four children Percy eight Fanny six Pauline four and Arthur two were burned to death when a doughnut fat fire spread through their home. Reidnauer died after attempting to rescue them and was overcome by smoke while the mother escaped to summon help.
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Allentown
Edwin Reidnaver
Percy
Fanny
Pauline
Arthur
Reidnauer
Yale Laundry Promises Clean, Odor-Free Clothes
Water and soap form the cleaning formula at Yale Laundry in Washington. The ad assures no disagreeable odors or fabric damage, claiming safer, soap-and-water laundering with door-to-door pickup and delivery. It urges trying the service at no extra cost compared to rivals.
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Yale Laundry
Yale
Washington
Trust Company Head Coming to Washington
Daniel N Morgan president of the United States Trust Company is expected in Washington today to assume active management. He will reside in the city and the temporary quarters at 611 Fourteenth Street will house the company during renovations designed by Frank P. Milburn & Co. The copper and plate-glass front, banking fixtures, and a central directors’ room are planned. Morgan’s office will be near the entrance with the treasurer’s adjacent.
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Daniel N Morgan
United States Trust Company
Washington
Fourteenth Street
New Trust Company
Frank P. Milburn & Co
Morgan
Claughton
Charges Against Carney Stop Norfolk Postmaster Appointment
Special to The Washington Post reports charges will be filed to block B. R. Carney from becoming postmaster of Norfolk Va. He currently serves as assistant postmaster and was named by the President for the post. Confirmation is on hold as the investigation proceeds.
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Norfolk
Washingtont Post
B. Carney
Wes
H. B. Nichols
Carney
Capt
Nichola
Washington
Capt. Nichols
False Pretenses Charge Before Petersburg Mayor
S B Pitt and J L Ravenbeck, Norfolk youths, faced the Petersburg mayor on a false pretenses charge they posed as Philadelphia journal solicitors and obtained subscribers. They pleaded guilty in one case and were jailed six months each. About twenty similar cases were dismissed. they are said to be wanted on a related charge in Richmond.
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Petersburg
Pitt
JL. BE. Ravenbeck
Norfolk
Philadelphia
Woman's Journal
Richmond
Mysterious Stranger Murdered Near Hollins Va
Roanoke February 11 Special to the Washington com reports an unknown man killed on the Shenandoah division Saturday night and his body placed on the rail The slayer’s identity remains unknown The anonymous claimant said he and a friend were assaulted by a third man and the friend was killed The engineer saw the victim on the track just before impact The dead man about 30 years old 150 pounds with light hair and mustache wore a blue flannel shirt and light corduroy trousers The body was buried beside the track near the scene.
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Washington Com
Roanoke
Shenandoah Valley Division
Hollins
Tidewater Road
Teary Guilty Plea and Court Proceedings in Virginia
In Wirchester Virginia Allie Williams pleaded guilty to theft from farmer George Mason and received one year on the roads with a tearful plea. Judge Harrison imposed the minimum after a leniency recommendation. Williams home listed as Cincinnati Ohio and he was arrested at Martinsburg West Virginia, then jailed here. Richmond United States Circuit Court of Appeals reconvened with judges Pritchard Morris and Dayton hearing cases including No 636 C E Atwell v United States and No 709 Old Nick Williams Co v United States, argued by regional attorneys and United States counsel.
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Richmond
Wasinston Ts
Weather Bureau
Jottes
Charlottesville
Umisity
Virginia
Frederik W Ree
Fef Ormond Stone
Feander McCormick Observaih
Tiemu
Washington Post
Wirchester
Allie Williams
George Mason
Williams
Y. W Harrison
Cincinnnati
Ohio
Martinsburg
Wva
Washington
United States Circuit Court of Appeals
Pritchard
Morris
Dayton
E Atwell
United States
District Court
Charlotte
Charles A Moore
Asheville
D. C
William F. Bynum, Jr
Greensboro
Indictment for Murder of Aunt in Stephens City
John Curry a young Black man was indicted by the grand jury for the murder of his aunt Sophie Tarper at Stephens City on December 7. The 90 plus year old woman was beaten with an ax and died two months later the case set for the March term of court.
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Pasc
Winchester
John Curry
Sophie Tarper
Stephens City
This County
Concentrated oil of pine remedy and its uses
A Philadelphia doctor’s preparation labeled Concentrated oil of pine is sold in half ounce vials in sealed canes. The formula mixes whiskey glycerine and pine oil for internal use to treat stomach and rheumatic disorders and is suggested as a salve when mixed with lard or vaseline.
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Philadelphia
Burke Stricken and Critical in Alexandria
Nicholas P. T. Burke, son of John W. Burke of Burke and Herbert, lies unconscious after a paralysis at 621 Duke Street. His condition is critical with grave fears of recovery, while local social and business circles note his prominence and six terms as First Ward alderman.
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King Street
Alexandria
Nicholas P. T. Burke
John W. Burke
Burke & Herbert
Duke Street
Burke
Nicholas Peter Triat
Guadalupe Hidalgo
California
United States
Mr. Burke
Co. BE. Wood
C. G Staples
W. R. Emerson
Samuel H. Lunt
Thomas H McKee
Henry C Browning
R. Bruce Emerson
Emerson Steam Pump Company
Q E Wook
W. H. Emerson
Anniversary of Rouss Birthday Observed in Winchester
The anniversary of Charlies Broadway Rouss, the millignoira merchant of New York, was observed tonight at the Charley Rouss Fire Company auditorium in Winchester. Addresses were given by Representative Henry D Flood and Richard EB Byrd of Winchester Charlestown.
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Post
Winchester
Charlies Broadway Rouss
Millignoira
New York
Charley Rouss
Maryland Obituary Highlights From Frederick and Garrett Counties
Frederick reports the death today of Augustus U Eader former Frederick alderman and county commissioner candidate aged eighty seven. Other notices recall Mrs Alexana F Front of Laurel widow Sophia Repth of Rockville and Sophia Higgine of Rockville, noting long lives and family ties as local obituaries recount the deceased and their roles in the community.
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Augustus U Eader
Laurel
Alexana F Front
Henry J. Front
Garrett County
Grentaville
Rockville
Sophia Repth
Bsm
John J. Hingis
Shatee
Eugiana
Butha
Feals Normanstong
Rome
Fernoon
Reckvillairs
Higgine
Aight
County funds missing as indictments hit Sampson officials
Grand jury in Clinton indicts A W Aman former Sampson County sheriff for embezzling state and county funds. Board of commissioners J R Peterson W J Faircloth G H Jackson charged with lax oversight over school fund bonds. Shortage estimated at 26 000 to 35 000 with bondsmen to cover 5 000 due to state. Aman rumored in New York after leaving office January 26 1907.
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N. C
Clinton
Sampson County
A. W. Aman
Sherif
W. J McArthur
A. J Hering
George Highsmith
Board of County Commissioners
W. Aman
J. R Peterson
W. J. Faircloth
G .H Jackson
Everett, Turner
A. Woman
New York
Head on collision injures several on Cumberland branch
A passenger and freight train collided head on at Leeds station on the Waynesboro branch of the Cumberland Valley railroad. Three trainmen and two passengers injured. engineman Mat Richey and fireman J C Diehl hurt. conductor Fahnestock injured. two passengers Henry Moats and John Burger injured. switch left open, head on crash, engines demolished, passengers scattered and bruised.
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Hagerstown
Waynesboro
Cumberland Valley Railroad
Leeds Station
Felows
Mat Richey
J. C Diehl
Dr. Fahnestock
Henry Moats
John Burger
Quincy
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University of Virginia
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