President Urges Land Law Reforms To Aid Actual Settlers
A second partial report of the Public Lands Commission, sent to Congress by President Roosevelt, urges sweeping changes to the land laws to maximize beneficial use by actual settlers. It highlights desert land leading to monopoly, recommends protection of homesteads, and proposes delaying timber and stone acts, with emphasis on land exchanges and stronger public domain stewardship.
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Congress
Prnatrit Roosevelt
Luinger
Sible
Woessen
Tate
Itsians
Tutthan Das
W. Rishevids
Gommmessreers
Newiogical
Giffar Tonener
Bure Act of Barestry Inc
Pobil Jana Situathan
Goreenmeet Eytt
Addicks Ranks Face First Test After Rumors
The piece outlines a Senate recall style fight over bank authority and the Addicks ranks. It notes key figures Tosman Dupont and Wilmillingtown in a political clash amid questions of leadership and a potential vote.
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Taedas
Dsegd
Vida Eepitglaatt Dssembismom
Tobman D.pent
Wilmillingtown
Ule Milinnaire Questdend
Dincont Pies Pee Company
Scimier
Adis. Uru
Dupont, Regiular Repolice Subting
Pela Bury
Bene Wbeents
Essa
Thinice
L-Piorren
S-Mbiy
Illinois Legislature Faces Statewide Corruption Charges
Illinois investigation widens as State's Attorney weighs allegations of corruption in the legislature. Reported confusion in the session, pension swindle mentions and disputes over leadership mark the ongoing inquiry amid calls for reform and accountability.
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Mineis
Lohan
Pension Swindlers
Indiana and Colorado House Bills Reported Passes
The Indiana House approved a rate bill after debate, creating a three member commission to review and adjust rates to ensure equity. Rebates and discrimination are prohibited with penalties for railroads and shippers seeking rebates.
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Indiana
House
Newresid Commission
Ubem
Roosevelt ideal citizen urged at Chicago Latin School
Yale's Arthur Hadley praised ideal American citizenship and named President Roosevelt as an example who raised the presidency above politics. He urged students to value broad education over money making, stressing public mindedness and independent thinking.
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Chicago
Roosevelt
Arthur T. Hadley
Yale University
Chicago Latin School Today
Hadley
Chas. H. Fletcher
A. Peeler
Edward Parrish
Prookisn
N .Y
J. B. Hiatt
New York City
C. G. Sprague
Omaha
J. A. Parker
Kansas City
Br. H. F. Merrill
Augusta
Norman M. Geer
Cleveland
Oale
F. W. Kyle
St. Paul
Minn
Sren
Lincoln Birthday Reminiscences At Society Gathering
Representatives Lacey Calderhead Reeder and Dovener addressed a large crowd at the United States Historical Society Lincoln birthday observance held at Waugh M Church corner Third and A streets north. Speakers recalled Lincoln and Washington, with Lacey recounting anecdotes from Lincoln's era and debates.
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Lincoln
Waugh
M.hhurch
Maj. J. Stine
Gen. Washington
Mim
Washington
Cul
Reo
Lacey
Freeport
Douglas
Representa
Greater Lincoln
Avraham Lanceln
Laceys
Lowa
Cornet Solo
Old
Kentucky
Elles B. Holland
India
Basa Solo
George S. Walda
Len Vorkey Seitert
William Cale
Qead
Kansas
Omin
W. A. Reeder
Walter Mitchell
Soto
Alig Maydwell
Tringer
West Virginia
Rtchie Society
T Lincoln
William McKinley
Congress
The
State Senator cites bid for re election in Fredericksburg
Fredericksburg Feb 13 Dr G M Woulhuee senator from Afford County the Fredericksburg district which includes Stafford Spotsylvania all Louisa counties and the city says he will meet a candidate for re election Judge F W Sims of Louisa mentions his successor in a brief political note from the area
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Washington Post
Fredericksburg
G. M. Woulhuee
Afford County
Mstrict
Stafford
Spottssania
Louisa
F. W. Sims
Loui
Accused of Enticing Seamen in Newport
Immigrant inspector Capt J B Weilbums arrested Boran Kneon and Pte Swansei on the charge of enticing seamen from ships. They are not yet scheduled for a hearing before the United States commissioner.
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Washinton
Newport
J. BE. Weilbums
Boran Kneon
Pte
Swansei
United States
Free remedy offer for kidney weakness with nerve theory
An offer claims a free sample bottle of a kidney remedy that targets the kidney nerves rather than the kidneys directly. The text asserts a broad system of nerves governs bodily organs and promises a free bottle to prove the remedy, then directs readers to request a full dollar bottle through a pharmacist. It lists multiple books on health issues and promotes widespread availability in drug stores.
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Sun
Dolla Fa
Teome
Sou
Agate St
St. Paul
Minn
M. M. Fenner
M. D
Fredonia
N.Y
Affleck
Ava
West Virginia Senate Weighs Apology and Revenue Measures
Charleston Feb 13 Expects debate on Montgomer resolution calling for apology or expulsion of Dele Rule Powell postponed to tomorrow. Senate passes bill to make auditor attorney in fact for nonresident corporations, yielding about $20 000 yearly to state treasury. Daughters of the Confederacy monument on capitol grounds approved. House funds pollution control on New and Great Kanawha rivers with 41 600. Several banking and employment liability bills move forward. Supreme Court decisions curtail employee recovery spur push to restore common law rights.
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Secretary of State
Treasury
Powell
Washington Post
Charleston
W. Va
Senate
Dele- Rule
Marshall
West Virginia
Daughters of the Confederacy
Capitol
House
Kanew
Potomac River
State Commissioner of Banking
Gallagher
Senate Judiciary Committee
Supreme Court
Dr. S. D. Hicks Indicted In Bank Deposit Case
The Newport News Corporation Court grand jury returned several indictments including Dr. S. Delancey Hicks charged with raising a city bank deposit silo from ten to five hundred dollars and attempting to realize on the paper. Hicks remains jailed with no bail. Indictments also named Claude Vaughn and Peter Schnatz for criminal assault. victims are described as little given.
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Washington Post
Newport News
Corporation Court Grand Jury
Delancey Hicks
Powell Jackson Shot by Brother-in-Law in Gilbert's Stove Area
Powell Jackson, colored, was killed instantly yesterday afternoon near Gilbert's stove, three miles from the city. The shooting followed a dispute over $2 Motley had loaned, with Jackson attempting to recover the pistol. James Motley Jr. fired twice, one bullet piercing the heart. Motley jailed awaiting trial.
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E. Wa
Powell Jackson
Hi Brothers
James Motley, Jr
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Motley
Jackson
Jackson Ws
Maryland Court Adjourns To March Twenty One For Opinions
The Maryland Court of Appeals adjourned from its current session to Tuesday March 21 to file opinions on cases argued this term. John S. Gittings executor v Henry Winter from Howard County was argued and submitted in No 30. Also noted are brief briefs on Mrs Annie Higgins Slricken and a Loudoun chapter officers election for the United Daughters of the Confederacy with local names listed.
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Washington East
Annapolis
Court of Appeals
John S. Gittings
Henry Winter
Circuit Court
Howard County
Virginia Weddings and Other Local Marriages
Virginia weddings across Suffolk Norfolk County and nearby towns report nuptials in February. Notables include Jesse Tittle and Evie Lee Barnes wed in Suffolk with Dr W W Staley presiding, and Lieut Gilbert Chase and Miss Adelaide Cudmell married in Havana. Additional notices from Winchester and Roanoke detail Olive Shull’s niece Nellie Heironimus weding Ernest Jackson, and F H York’s Bristol connection. A Greensboro Tar Heel Club banquet is postponed in Charlotte.
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Suffolk
Jesse Tittle
Norfolk County
Evie Lee Barnes
Robert Barnes
W. W. Staley
Gilbert Chase
S. N
William
Winchester
Nellie Heironimus
Conrad Heironimus
Whitaker
Ernest Jackson
Capon Bridge
W. Va
W. B. Power
Stanesville
Petersburg
Fed
H. York
Bristol
Tenn
Marguerite Mer OE
Wilson
N. C
J.T. O'Farrell
St. Joseph's Catholic Church
Norfolk and Western and Southern Railway
Fairbanks Event Postponed Amid Swayne Trial Detention
Vice President-elect Fairbanks plans a February event postponed to March due to his detention in the Swayne trial. The occasion shifting to a later date reflects legal proceedings and scheduling adjustments around the high profile case.
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Fairbanks
Swayne
Girl Accuses Merchant in $10,000 Suit in Winchester
Effie Beitsch twelve year old daughter of John Beitsch an employee of the Virginia Woolen Company sues Oliver Faulkner a leading Winchester merchant for $10,000 alleging improper and insulting conduct. Trial opened in Circuit Court before Judge Harrison with a restricted courtroom and sensational testimony.
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Washington Post
Winchester
Effie Beitsch
John Beitsch
Virginia Woolen Company
Oliver Faulkner
Harrison
Mabel Ford
Faulkner
Severe Cold Erupts in Norfolk Amid Snow Storm
Norfolk Va February 1 heavy rain and thaw followed by a twenty five degree drop and a snow storm. The thermometer falls to ten degrees before morning as frozen slush covers streets. Ice floes drift into Frampton Roads hindering small craft navigation. A fog over the ocean adds danger to outbound vessels. The steamer Tourist breaks free from Pamlico Sound and reaches Elizabeth City safely.
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Norfolk
Frampton Roads
Inner Harbor
Capes
Pamlien Sound
Elizabeth City
Lost mail pouches found at Norfolk postoffice
Two scaled mail pouches with straps intact were found and turned to authorities in Norfolk. One was recovered on a Portsmouth pier and the other in a lane near the city postoffice. Unclear how they escaped. only Newport News reported a loss. Police await Special Agent Bulla to investigate transit origin and destination.
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Norfolk
Norfolk Post-Office
Bulla
Portsmouth
City Post-Ofice
Newport News
Staunton Bond Limit Ruling Opens City Debt Further
Staunton Virginia February Judge Holt of the Corporation Court issues opinion in Alexander Robertson versus City of Staunton ruling no current legal limit on bonded indeb ness the constitutional cap of 18 percent of real estate does not apply to Staunton with bond issues now at 16 percent taxpayers oppose more bonds and the case moves to the Court of Appeals.
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Washington Post
Staunton
Judge Holt
Corporation Court
Tis Opinian
Alexander Robertson
City of Staunton
Court of Appeals
White man shot near Richmond by colored man
Richmond reports a white man was shot in the head near the city tonight by Joe Tarris a colored man. The wounded man is described as in critical condition with a possible death.
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Washington Post
Richmond
John Whiteman
Joe Ttarris
Minister Arrested During Sermon for Counterfeiting
Rev Washington Hagar of Lincoln County is jailed in Hamlin W Va charged with passing raised two dollar bills altered to ten dollars. He was preaching when Constable Snodgrass served warrants after prolonged Treasury and local investigations. Two victims James Porter ex sheriff and Crockett Booth learned of the deception hours later.
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Washington Post
Hamlin
W. Va
Washington Hagar
Lincoln County
Hiagar
James Porter
Crockett Booth
Hadley
Porter
Booth
Robert Snodgrass
Hagar
Big Ugly
Treasury Department
Hadley and Haralin
Woman Fought Negro in Maryland Jail Assault Case
Special to The Washington Post: an African American man about fifty years old, George Dennis, is jailed in Worcester County Md for attempting a felonious assault on Mrs Lorace Smith, a young white woman on a farm near M Peterson. Smith resisted, kicked him in the face, and he fled when a door slammed. Dennis later identified by Smith.
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Washington Pus Snow II
Worcester County
Lorace Smith
Smiths
M. Peterson
Dennis
Secret sessions linger as Tidewater ministers dodge open doors
Norfolk Virginia Interdenominational Ministerial Union failed to vote to abolish secret meetings and allow press coverage. Rev Dr Joseph Rennie attempted to move open doors but the constitution blocked such a motion. Debate postponed and next meeting set for March with no committee on divorces.
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Norfolk
Tech
Tidewater Virginia
Interdenominational Ministerial Union
Joseph Rennie
Rennie
Iain
Union
Virginia
Marriage and rail bills move through state senate
A long Senate session considers a law making marriage under eighteen a larceny by groom, extends the railway inspection powers, and probes public safety plans. Bills to incorporate the Tuckaway and Asheville and Northern Railway pass, as do proposals on wagon tires and agriculture salaries. A tax on whisky near elections is debated and a pilotage reform for Wilmington is advanced by the house committee.
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Board of Agriculture
Commissioner of Agriculture
Con- Stess
Legislative Committee of
House
Perc
Wilmington
Wilmington Chamber of Commerce
Pilots’ Association
Virginia Obituary Notes Across Counties
Virginia obituary notices report Gordonsville express agent W. H. Walker dying at home after weeks with rheumatism, along with Middlesex and Spotsylvania casualties and survivors. James Sneidon Miller dies in Dallas. Mrs Kee of Culpeper and Mrs McGhee of Fredericksburg mourned, with families noted. Interments planned for Richardsville and Grafton Church in York and Newport News. Confederate veteran connections are mentioned for several deceased.
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W. H. Walker
Kenericksburg
Iluries
Middlesex
Tore
Mvederic Libre
M.N, Vis Wihiew
James W. Grigsby
Stanton County
J. D. Mason
Caroline County
Fredericksburg
Ra McGhee
Eb. J. MatGhee
Spottsyilvania
Pheericksburg
James Sneidon Miller
Virginia
Dallas
Tex
Kee i
Richardsville
Culpeper County
Newport New Feb
Humphryhorwood
Severty
Bright
Grafton Chureto
York County
Labor Talks With Gompers On Exposition Work Details
Norfolk labor leaders announce Samuel Gompers will visit February 28 for several days to discuss wages hours and the right to hire immigrant workers on Expo construction. Negotiations have involved Norfolk Portsmouth Newport News unions and Building Trades, with growing alliances complicating the talks.
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Norfolk
Norfolk Central Lator Union
Samuel Goempers
American Federation of Labor
Gompers
Drubar
Portsmouth
Newport News
Wreck sighted off Cape Henry prompts marine disaster reports
Cause of death noted as remains brought to this county for burial from the home of James S. Thompson at Colesville. Sightings describe a steamship wreck barely awash off Cape Henry with one mast missing, lumber washing ashore, and signs of a broader lumber flotilla in the area.
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Aorother
James 5. Thompson
Colesile
Cape Henry
Norfolk
Oyster Boat Sailor Reports Frostbite and Abusive Treatment
A Chesapeake Bay oyster boat sailor, George Dautter, says he and two companions were ashore at Sullivans Island after exposure and unpaid weeks aboard. They traveled to Richmond, with one man heading to Norfolk and another to Washington, as harsh weather and neglect were cited.
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Chesapeake
Norfolk
George Dautter
Sullivans Island
Chesapeake Bay
Suffolk Sheriff Returns Suspect In Bowen & Street Robbery
Sheriff Baker of Suffolk remanded Joseph Ayres without bail after returning from Petersburg Va where he was arrested for robbing the Bowen & Street Equipment Company where he was employed. Special to The Washington Pest Rockville Md Feb 13 Miss Sarah Thompson a long time resident died in Richmond Va at about fifty after a paralytic stroke last week.
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Washington Post
Staunton
I. R. Miller
Sadie Craun
George Craun
Moscow
Augusta County
Fayetteville
A. G. Brady
Connecticut
Fort Lookout
Washington
Suffolk
Sheriff Baker
Petersburg
Joseph Ayres
Bowen & Street Equipment Company
Ayres
Rockville
Sarah Thompson
Richmond
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