Limits B and C inquiry moves to hostile committee
Maryland Senate sent a bill aiding an electric railway merger to a nine member committee with power to compel attendance of Baltimore and Ohio Railroad directors and to employ counsel. The measure mirrors a Gorman Perkins plan, with Perkins arguing the resolution’s referral to judiciary weakens its force. Republicans including Hanna backed administration allies. chases charters and stock implications across Baltimore and surrounding counties.
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Mudd
Hanna
Washington Post
Annapolis
Perkins
Baltimore City
Baltimore and Ohio
Hives Joseph France
Senitor
Eaysressman Mudd
Baltimore
Bay Shore debts to be paid under court ruling
In Norfolk on February 14 Judge Waddill allowed E B Smith & Co of Philadelphia to pay all collateral debts of the Bay Shore Terminal Company. Funds will stay in court custody until the railway is sold or disposed of. The court favored condemning the road’s right of way before sale, while creditors urged immediate sale. Edward Cole sues Charles H Burr for 50000 dollars in damages over alleged breach of contract to gain control of the Bay Shore Railway.
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Philadelphia
Waddill
Washington Post
Norfok
United States Court
E B Smith & Co
Bay Shore Terminal Company
Edward Cole
United States
Charles H Burr
Cole
Burr
Bay Shore Railway
Samuel Samuel Federal Agent Case Status In Trial
Greensboro North Carolina February 13 Judge Boyd denied the defense motion to dismiss the case against ex Deputy Collector G W Samuel on trial for frauds linked to the revenue service The judge ruled Samuel acted as an agent of the government under the statute The case is expected to go to the jury Friday
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Boyd
Washington Post
Greensboro
G W Samuel
Revenue Service
Samuel
Samuels
Death by Bullet Near Gate City Shocks Town
Mack Miner of Clinchport was found dead with a bullet in his head on the outskirts of Gate City at daylight after leaving a restaurant in Clinchport at 2 AM. Police have no clue to the murderer.
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Washington Post
Gate City
Mack Miner
Clinchport
Miner
CuUnchport
Miss Lee in Critical Condition After Runaway Accident
Miss Mary Lee daughter of the late Col Richard Lee of Clarke County and great granddaughter of Richard Henry Lee lies in critical condition at Cortney Jones home in Millwood after a carriage runaway. She was thrown against a fence and her scalp torn from her head with facial cuts and bruises. A Millwood message reports she has regained consciousness and shows a chance for recovery.
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Washington
Maryee
Richard Lee
Clarke County
Richard Henry Lee
Harry
Cortney Jones
Millwood
Miss Lee
Martinsville
Wiliam F. Book
Columbus
Book
Richmond
Mary Virginia Winston
William
Winston Salem
Lucy Shanks
Suffolk
John Brady
Gates County
Gatesville
Petersburg
Bishop Armstrong
New York
Virgina
Charles D Spiers
B H Spiers
Roanoke
Helen G. Poole
Lynchburg
Henry Poole
Spider Bites Kill Boy In Culpeper County
Culpeper County Virginia reports a seven year old boy Pranklin Ginnett died from spider bites suffered while asleep in a barn. The bites, described as dozen or more, led to paralysis and death. The incident occurs at the home of his father near Mitchells.
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Lad
Culpeper County
Washington Post
Harrisonburg
Pranklin Ginnett
Mitchells
acquittal in trial over bar strike aboard tug Margaret
Norfolk on February 13 Capt Harvey Hobson Hickman master of the Baltianoe and New York tug Margaret faced an assault trial accusing him of striking mate Thomas Harvey during a quarrel. Hickman claimed self defense and was acquitted by the jury.
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Norfolk
Harvey Hobson Hickman
New York
Margaret
Thomas Harvey
Huhsan
Harvey
Hickmans
Dyspepsia Proof and a Stomach Saver in One Meal
A dialogue shows Mr White persuading Mr Black that their dyspepsia limits energy and sociability. White touts Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets as a cure-all, claiming they digest 2000 grains of food per gram and relieve heartburn, indigestion, and sour stomach. The scene ends with the endorsement promising renewed vigor and appetite.
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la Newburgh
White
Dyspepsia Black
Stuart
Will Defeat Gloves Poster Slated for Removal
Virginia Senate committee closes hearing on Eugene H Clowes nomination as director of the Eastern State Hospital. Motion to adjourn sine die after hours of testimony. Allegations of voting inconsistency cited. Clowes and supporters demand fair defense. Hospital superintendent Dr L Foster reportedly slated for removal amid board tensions.
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Clowes
Petersburg
Washington Post
Richmond
Eugene H Clowes
State Senate
Hastern State Hospital
Guv Swanson
Friends
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L . Foster
Hastern Hospital
Rejoinder by Burdette over Rockville postmaster clash
Willis B. Burdette, Rockville Republican county chair, recounts a bid by Col. Pearre ally to influence his withdrawal from the county chair race in exchange for the Rockville postmastership. He accuses Pearre of backing Postmaster Viers and pressing the party against him, claiming Pearre’s stance now bars future support and exposes his attitude to the party organization.
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Washington Post
Rockville
Willis B. Burdette
Republican County Committee
George A. Pearre
Burdette
Col. Pearre
Gol Pearre
Viers
Senate
Edmund
Col Pearre
Flagman Slain on Norfolk and Western Train
Bluefield West Virginia February 13 Winfield Compton a flagman on a Norfolk and Western train was shot and killed near Nemours. A log cabin home occupied by the Taylor family held suspects including a father and four children with conflicting testimony before the coroner's jury. A revolver with one empty chamber was found in the cabin amid unconfirmed motive allegations of prior shots at trains.
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Winfield Compton
Norfolk and Western
Nemours
Taylor
Bramwell
Freight Trains Collide Near Newport on Southern Railway
A head on collision on the Asheville division east of Newport caused by a orders mistake. Engineer Blair Gibson of Jackson City Tenn was trapped and his right arm amputated at the shoulder. Engineer Byars was seriously hurt and a Negro brakeman was killed. Engines wrecked and property loss heavy.
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Washington Post
Bristol
Newport
Asheville
Southern Railway
Blair Gibson
Jackson City
Tenn
Byars
Husband Assaulted After Finding Strangers With Wife
Wheeling West Virginia February 18 Wilam Zierwick a young bartender returned home about two o'clock this morning and found his wife entertaining two strangers. He challenged them and was severely beaten in the ensuing fight. His injuries may prove fatal. The men fled across the river into Chico and have not been seen.
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Washington Post
Wheeling
W Va
Wilam Zierwick
Chico
Miner Will iam Vollman Identified After Kentucky Train Accident
Hagerstown man Will iam Vollman identified as the deceased miner found dead in California Kentucky after a February 3 train fall. He carried $300 and was recognized by a scar on his hand, his father-in-law in Cincinnati confirming the match.
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Hagerstown
Kentucky
California
William Vollman
Cincinnati
Ohio
Vollman
Record- breaking golf by English players at Pinehurst
English golfers led by Roland Jones win the 72 hole medal play over American pros at Pinehurst near Raleigh. William Braid of Hampton Terrace breaks the local course record with a 68, while Donald J Ross and Alex Smith share fourth place. Over 100 entries for St Valentina’s match play amateur tournament, with scores and results listed. Also notes on Anemone entry for New York Yacht Club race and other items.
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Roland Jones
Wimbledon Golf Club
London
George Low
Haltusrol
Alex Herd
Huddersfield
England
Donald J Ross
Oakley County
Alex Smith
Nashua
William Braid
Hampton Terrace
Donal Ross
Lravis
Jesat
Roeland Jones
Alex” Hard
DJ Rosa
P Barrett
Alex Hogss
David Ogtlvie
Andrew Kirkaldy
Wiliam Braid
Alex Findley
King Street Paving and City Budget Measures Move Forward
Alexandria city council sessions last night advanced paving King Street from Fayette to the corporate line with an $18,000 appropriation and a $215 per foot levy on adjacent property owners. Other measures include paving Lee Street with vitrified brick, rail improvements on King Street, and a request to fund a new fire engine amid fire wardens’ push for equipment.
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Alexandria
Committee On
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Alexandria County
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Lee Street
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Prince Street
Washington, Alexandria and Mount Vernon Railway Company
Corporation
Committee On Finance
Eggborn Vows Clean Campaign for Alexandria Postmaster
J Armistead Eggborn, running to succeed Joseph L Crapper as Alexandria postmaster, denies a claim he has voted only once in Alexandria. He notes nine years as a resident, Republican faith, and investment in the city, while praising opponents and highlighting endorsements from local business leaders. Opponent Thomas Burroughs has long served as assistant postmaster. Lawrence Washington, a Democrat at the Congressional Library, is also mentioned as a potential candidate if offered by the President.
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Alexandria
J Armistead Eggborn
Joseph L Crapper
Virginia
Egghorn
Thomas Burroughs
Lawrence Washington
Washington
Miller Woman Targeted by Warrant Over Disorderly House
State's Attorney Brent swore out a warrant for Pauline Miler for keeping a disorderly house in the northeastern city section. The action is linked to the murder of George R Curtin whose mutilated remains were found in the Potomac River five weeks prior. Witnesses testified a police whistle was blown from a second story window during a fight involving Curtin. Officers suspect the Miller household may hold more information, and aim to compel disclosure or removal from the area.
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Pauline Miler
George R Curtin
Potomac
Curtin
Miller Womans
Curtins
Conductor Sues Railways for Damages in Alexandria Court
William M Power, motorman, sues Washington Alexandria and Mount Vernon Railway for 95000 damages for injuries after a collision with a shifting freight train at Royal and Wilkes streets. Power was injured, car wrecked. Also Frank Keith sues Southern Railway for 5000 for similar injuries. Whalen held for grand jury after alleged forged check case. Joseph Barker convicted of cocaine selling in Police Court. Miletus, daughter of AC Stickel, treated with Arnica Balm. note in ad.
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Macnen & Moncaure
Corporation Court of
Alexandria
Wiliam M Power
Washington
Whalen
John Whalen
Sarah Johnson
Alexandria National Bank
Joseph Barker
Notable names listed in 1909 era board and court notes
A compilation of names including Samuel B. Clarke H Ward Ford George M. Hard and others as board of directors and associates. The text references a 1909 legal matter in Alexandria County court involving Lyons and Clements alleging bodily injury from blows. It includes charity notes for fire victims in Littleton Wetzel County and a Washington Post report on a divorce damages case where Mrs Blandis Fout sued her father in law Charles Fout and was awarded $100.
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Lyons
Alexandria County Court
Rouge
Clements
The
Washington Post
Frederick Md
Blandis Fout
Charles Fout
Suit Over Value of Horse Injured by Uncovered Sewer Trench
P T Harrington seeks 30 dollars against the city in Alexandria for a horse that fell into an unguarded sewer trench on North Columbus street last April. He also sues Reiter, Curts & Hill, railway contractors who hired the horse, for 30 dollars. The default animates a 90 day chain gang sentence.
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Norton & Hoothe
P T Harrington
Corporation Court of
Alexandria
Columbus Street
Harrington
Reiter, Curts & Hill
Clements Sues Lyons for 30000 in Alexandria Court
James E Clements files a 30000 lawsuit in the Circuit Court of Alexandria County against Frank Lyons editor of the Alexandria County Monitor for alleged assault and battery. Judge J K M Norton represents Clements as the case stems from a personal encounter between the two men.
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Circuit Court
Alexandria County
Frank Lyons
Alexandria County Monitor
Clements
J. K M. Norton
Alexandria
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