Graft Charge Is Made Over Norfolk Postmaster Case
Charges filed with the Senate Post offices committee accuse S Carney of graft extortion and unfitness as Norfolk postmaster. The allegations trace back to 1899 involving Alvah H Martin and others, claiming forced appointment, extortion payments, and $45 000 in court judgments against Carney with political pressure and threats of defeats.
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Washington Post
Norfolk
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S. Carney
Carney
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Alvah H. Martin
Norfolk County
Richard A. Wise
John S Wise
Virginia
New York
Congress
John R Waddy
Afvah FH Martin
Waddy
Representative Wise
Martin
S ‘Urther
Italy
Wadd
Norfolk City
Arnes
Money for State asylums and hospitals passes
A $500000 bill to enlarge and improve state hospitals and build a new mental defectives hospital won unanimous approval in both houses. The Rockingham county seat move from Wentworth to Reidsville failed in the senate. A railway service bill gives the corporation commission power to require more trains and prevent Sunday freight runs. The Lee County bill cleared the senate with one no vote.
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Plan To Oust Saloons In Bristol Move
A Bristol temperance drive seeks an election to disincorporate and ban saloons under the Adams law. Bristol Tenn and Bristol Va supporters back the plan, with the vote aimed for March 7 if city authorities can call it, as twenty five saloons hang in the balance.
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JAIL DELIVERY PREVENTED AT FREDERICK COUNTY JAIL
Special to The Washington Post Frederick February 12 recounts a failed jail delivery at Frederick County Jail. Turnkey Alexander foiled the plan as Joseph Dulaney, William Barnes, and William Cleveland, all claiming Baltimore as home, were arrested after Dulaney passed a knife to inmate Posey during a visit. Barnes and Cleveland were later seized nearby. The three men are held for grand jury action. Posey’s involvement is investigated.
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Seaboard President Alfred Walter Dies in New York
Alfred Walter, 56, president of Seaboard Air Line Railway since May 1904, died in New York City after kidney disease. Born October 2, 1851, in Brooklyn, he began as a rodman in 1872 and rose through multiple railroad posts including Pennsylvania Railroad, Northern Central and Lehigh Valley, becoming Seaboard chief last year after James M. Barr. Survived by wife and a college-age son. Funeral at his home on Thursday with Baltimore interment planned.
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Manassas Judge Nicol enters race for Wixey seat
Special to The Washington Post Manassas Va Feb 12 Judge C E Nicol of Manassas has authorized announcing his candidacy to fill the Wixey vacancy. His popularity and bench experience in this circuit position him as a strong opponent. A parallel is drawn with Judge E W Saunders whose rise from Virginia House of Delegates to the circuit bench and Congress is cited. R Walton Moore of Fairfax says he will not be a candidate.
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Virginia
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B and C Tax Upheld in Monongalia Circuit Court
Special to The Washington reports Judge Mason sustained the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad reassessment in Monongalia County Circuit Court. Board valuation set at 2 250 10. railroad sought 500 000. Judge overruled all railroad contentions and indicated the state assessment not more than one fourth of actual value. Licenses to marry issued at Rockville for John T. Schaefer and Blanche G. Keene, both of Washington, Thomas Jackson Bean and Helen CeceHa Cuff, both of Colesville, and Alexander Wills with Maude Banks, both of Washington. Serefuta the Canne. Hood's Pills advertised as remedy. Head's Larva and other products referenced. The Washington Fast Sack Catalogue to be on sale at the Poet Business Office starting Thursday. price 75 cents.
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Nicholas P. Burke Dies after Paralysis in Alexandria
Nicholas Peter Trist Burke aged about 47, longtime Alexandria banker, died after a sudden paralysis at his home on Duke Street. He served on the city board of aldermen since 1887 with brief gaps, chaired committees, and was a vestryman of Christ Episcopal Church. Adjournments and eulogies marked his passing as the city notes a great loss and plans for his funeral are undecided.
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Obituary for Annie Maria Gregg of Purcellville Virginia
Leesburg reports Annie Maria Gregg widow of Harmon Gregg died suddenly Saturday night at her daughter Mea John T Grubs home in Purcellville. Daughter of Daniel Janney she is survived by eight children. The obituary notes cause as sudden illness and lists remaining family.
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George Fearson
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Railroad Bill Passes House After Senate Amendments
Special to The Washington Post West Virginia Charleston Feb 12 The House amended the Senate two cent fare bill converting it to a flat two cent passenger rate. The divergence between bodies casts doubt on passage. Senate measures include refund bonds for counties and licensing osteopathy. House bills authorize Monongalia bridge Monongahela River game law updates create Logan independent district Martinsburg district New Cumberland district and cap county levy sales at 35 cents per 100 dollars.
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Found Dead From Grip in Frederick Home
Frederick Maryland February 12 The Useless bodies of Charles Bentz aged about fifty and his sister Alice Bentz a few years younger were found this afternoon in their house by Sheriff Martz who entered after neighbors said occupants had not been seen for days and no one answered knocks. It is believed they died of grip. They owned much property but lived economically. Miss Bentz last saw Saturday said her brother was ill with grip and that she was sick but they had no physician.
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Mag in Norfolk Jail Put in Double Irons
Special to The Washington Font from Norfolk Virginia reports A J Mag charged with bigamy and housebreaking is placed in double irons in the Norfolk County jail murderers’ cell. He escaped eleven years ago while awaiting trial, married two wives after his escape, and both wives have testified against him. He now risks further punishment after attempting another escape by sawing a bar and digging toward a brick wall.
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South Carolina Fares Bill Defeated in Legislature
A South Carolina fare reduction bill to 2 1/2 cents per mile was defeated. Proponents argued for better transport, while railroads warned against revenue loss, noting active equipment purchases.
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Insomnia Cure Ads Claim Harmless Nerve Health Solution
An advertisement touts ADA-LUR-IEM tablets as a quick cure for insomnia and nervous disorders in men and women. It promises bright eyes, clear minds, and “delightful consciousness” of health, with claims of harmlessness and no narcotics. Pricing is six tablets for five dollars, mailed by ADA-LUR-IEM MEDICINE Co. in New York, recommended by a Henry Byrne.
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Muzzle on Mail Clerks in Great Northern Wreck
A July Great Northern wreck near Diamond Lake Washington killed six. Mail clerks William Donaghy and P Vanlopoley criticized the railroad, faced fines and ten day suspensions, while postmaster general Shallenberger issued a muzzling order to curb officials from discussing or criticizing railroad actions in public. The piece condemns the order and laments silenced testimony from clerks amid dangerous rail operations.
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Fire Tragedy At South Third Street Building
A Philadelphia blaze at 105 and 107 South Third Street killed Louis Deskevskey and sent two dozen workers, including a dozen girls, fleeing ice coated exits to an adjoining building. Most escaped. several were injured but not seriously. The fire started in Phoenix Shirt Company space on the top floors trapping workers on the stairway.
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Pleaded Guilty of Manslaughter at Base Sentencing
In Salisbury New York on February 12 Judge Moore sentenced James Butler to five years on the chain gang for killing Shelley Leaser at Spencer last month after pleading guilty to manslaughter. Special to ige vanusgewn as Danville Virginia February 12 Deputy Sergeant and Jailer Ro 1 Woolfolk acquitted on negligance claim over eight prisoners escaping due to unlocked door. Fire in Pennsylvania Capitol Harrisburg February 12 unconfirmed origin caused minor loss in the Secretary of Internal Affairs Brown office. The Washington Post Book Business Office notes Thursday morning price set at 16 cents.
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Killed En Route to Funeral Leaves Three Dead
Special to The Washington Post reports a Long Island City collision near Penny Bridge where Blueford Terwilliger and Nellin Terwilliger died instantly, Sarah Halladay perishing later at hospital. The Terwilliger coach struck by Train No 7 carrying funeral party to Calvary Cemetery. driver William Healy fatally injured.
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South Carolina Dispensary Abolished Local Option Ahead
The Carey-Cothran bill passed the State senate by 38 to 15 ending the 100 year old dispensary system begun under Senator B R Tilman. It establishes local options between county dispensaries and prohibition with elections in May and keeps 18 dry counties for two more years. The house will resolve amendments before final passage.
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Cantillon Busy With Nationals Contracts and New York Meeting
Chicago manager Cantillon reports Washington players seek time of reporting and salary talks as he negotiates big deals before the New York meeting at month end. He has eleven Nationals signatures including Nill Graham and Long Tom Hughes and awaits the remaining replies. He will attend the New York meeting and may visit Washington en route to Chicago if possible.
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Gould Outclasses Lorillard In Tennis for Gold Racquet
Jay Gould defeated Pierre Lorillard Jr. in three sets to win the gold racquet championship at the Tuxedo Racquet Club. George H. Brook beat Georges L. Wrenn to set a final against Clarence Mackay, while other matches and pool results noted at the Brunswick Club.
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Belated Football Victim Dies From Kick Injury
Hartford High School captain Crowley, 2, dies in Hartford Conn after injuries from a football kickoff a year ago. He had suffered weeks of pain since the kick incident in the fall. Crowley captained the team and his death is reported on February 12.
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Marvin Buys Arion Bird at Tattersall sale
Lexington Kentucky February 12 The trotting stock sale at Tattersall continues Arion Bird colt two year old by Arion Vestine sold to W W Marvin Lafayette Indiana for 1225 dollars Twenty one head sold this morning for an aggregate of 47000 dollars
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Jamestown Exposition Photos Exhibit at Library
The District Public Library displays 164 pictures and photographs in second floor exhibition cases. The images illuminate Jamestown and early Virginia history, buildings and related topics from the Jamestown Exposition. Exhibition daily from 1 a.m. to 5 a.m.
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Warning on dangerous cough syrups and tonics
A public notice cautions against palsams and balsams containing morphine chloroform and other narcotics in syrups that can kill especially children. It warns such mixtures with whiskey worsen illness and urges Father John’s Medicine as a safe cure and protective nourishment to fight colds and lung troubles.
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