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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Feb 13, 1908
Page
15
Report on Local Option Bill requested amid heated session as Dawkins and others push for action. Gov Crothers approves Good Roads measure. suffrage amendment moves to its third reading amid partisan tensions and public debate over road and reform bills.
Lawmakers consider a bill to abolish certain fees affecting education and legal filings, sparking heated discussion on constitutional validity. Debate centers on potential impact on state revenue, with advocates citing relief for residents and critics warning of funding gaps.
The United Daughters of the Confederacy recommend converting the Battle Abbey site area near the Central shop area into a terrace park. They seek to purchase and remodel the Confederate Museum area for public memorial use, as discussed by local committees and residents.
Fragmentary report details drownings in the Wye River during a near freezing period. Names and locations are poorly legible, with references to court proceedings in Maryland and Virginia tied to unrelated appeals. The fragment includes garbled names and dates, offering only the core event and scattered legal mentions.
Special report from Fort Roanoke on February 11 notes Mayor Joe Catching addressing the Greek colony at city hall. He urged better citizen relations, read messages from Gow Swanson and the Greek Consul, offered police protection, and warned against taking the law into their own hands. He urged closing businesses on Sundays and attending church. Nearly every Greek resident attended.
Smithfield moved to a dry status after a decisive vote. The victory favored the town’s transition to license restrictions, with saloon interests largely defeated. The outcome ends liquor sales in Isle of Wight County’s sole licensed area, affecting businesses and residents.
A farmer wounded in an assault has been treated by surgeons who cannot locate the bullet. doctors report the prognosis is unclear while monitoring complications and potential infection. authorities hold nearby suspects for questioning as the investigation continues.
The repeal measure clears the Senate with two dissenters amid caucus debates over corporation commissioner confirmation. Dems agreed to a redistricting plan as the issue mingles with Virginia political maneuvering and expansions of Wabash line interests. The vote shifts district boundaries and raises questions about future legislative alignment and appointments.
A damaged OCR fragment mentions a figure and city context with scattered names and places. It hints at a court or public event and a central action but unreadable details limit precise reporting. The readable bits suggest a local incident or notice lacking clear dates or involved parties.
Colvin departs as superintendent of the Mount Vernon roads and Alexandria Bank service is set to shift to RoW King of Philadelphia. The Mount Vernon road and Alexandria Bank roles will pass to successors amid community reaction. Also reported are a fatal bank incident, a funeral for Hortia Day, and the death of pilot Macbeth J Cant Junies Greggs.master of the lecbow Annapolis dies at 30 in Als home.
Fragmented obituary notices report weddings and deaths across Virginia. Items mention Woodstch Tech 17 and Downey, marriage at home of the bride, Roberta McNutt, and various local families including Archer and Dalley in Norfolk and Prince William areas. Details are garbled but indicate multiple rites and bereavement notices across communities.
The ceremony joined George Lenton Piller of Leesburg and Sally Geacken Smith of Los Angeles in a Methodists rite conducted at a Leesburg church. Attendees included local residents and family, with plans for a future reception. The account notes bank and local business notices alongside society items.
The ceremony unites Miss Mary Wats Woods of Charlottesville in marriage to Capt. Th J Altumong Tupt of Birmingham Alabama. Notables from Virginia and Birmingham attended at St. Luke Church with a formal reception at the Woods home. The bride wore white and pink, with duchess lace, and received guests including university and civic figures from Virginia and Birmingham. The couple will reside in Birmingham after a honeymoon.
Stock Exchange gallery crowded as traders discuss the gas case appeal to the United States Supreme Court. Rumors of a large cash dividend, termed a melon, circulate amid mixed bids and light remand. Banks’ coffers influence demand while shares swing across Washington Railway and Electric, Mergenthaler, Lanston, and related issues.
Newark Feb 12 The local and other stock exchanges in the country were closed today in observance of Lincoln's birthday anniversary. In London American stocks closed strong though trading was light and price changes were small. Final prices on the London exchange and net changes were listed compared with New York's prior close.
Market notes show various livestock prices with steers calves and heifers steady to firm while some classes slip. Grain futures and feeds move inconsistently, with wheat and corn futures quoted and receipts listed. A separate legal notice reports Cincinnati firm P P Mast & Co placed in receivership with assets around $1,000,000 as receivers plan winding up operations. Howard D Maizeig presides. Samuel F We Grew named receiver.
An announcement by the local heads states that about 400 extra men will join the workforce east of the city. The event follows the Thursday rally at Uranite City plant, marking a push to increase labor participation.
Wholesale prices from Washington market show steady demand for butter and dairy fats as creamery and Western fats hold firm. Poultry and eggs mixed with moderate demand for turkeys and ducks. vegetables and fruits listed with No 1 and No 2 grades and assorted weights. prices for potatoes, onions, peppers, kale, tomatoes, and citrus reflect regional values across Virginia, North Carolina, and Florida markets.
Fragmented OCR shows cattle prices per cwt and per pound for various grades such as common, medium, prime, and grass fed, plus listed items like butchercut and grass per pound. Readable entities include market terms but lack full context or dates.
Body of Thais WcPherson was found yesterday at the feet of a mountain near Suckerown after he had allegedly frozen. Investigators report the suspect, McPherson, sharpened an ax and visited Calin Worenfla's home before the killing. The case remains under serious inquiry with the victim's sister and other family members involved.
Wilhem Mack, charged with the murder of Barnes Mazer, a telegram operator for the Atlantic Coast Line, appeared for a preliminary examination in Dinwiddie County. He was committed to the Petersburg jail to await trial at the next circuit court term.
The Pennsylvania Railroad owns 77000 tile cars valued at about $700000. The yards and sidings housing these cars are infested with thieves who steal portable parts from the cars, creating ongoing losses and security concerns.
An old advertisement urges readers to consult their doctor about a better bill for a stagzuah Uver than Ayer’s Pills. It claims impossible to enjoy health with constipated bowels and stresses daily removal of undigested material and poison, praising Ayer’s Pills and nature.
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