Father of Davenport Sisters Aids Detectives in Assault Case
Special to The Washington Post from Richmond on February 13 reports J. E. Davenport, father of Annie and Lottie Davenport, seeking detectives to find three Gordonsville men linked to recent alleged assaults on students at the Academy of Music. One Davenport daughter is said to have been a victim. two other victims, the Gowers sisters from Orange, were taken home after the incidents as officials deny assaults.
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Davenport Sisters
Washington Post
Richmond
Gordonsville
The
Academy of Music
J. E. Davenpore
Annie
Lottie
Davenport
Misacs Mowers
Orange
Washington
Winchester
Whitmore
Ward McIntyre
Lilie Mason
Ashby McIntyre
George Mason
McIntyre
Tenderloin
Parkersburg
W. Va
Albert M. Schwartz
Dennis M. Taylor
Deonard
J. N. Brown
Schwartz
Taylor
Hechlér
RK. Carter Scott
Henrico County
Hechler
Alleg
Arbatice
Carlin Urges Federal and State Aid for Good Roads
Carlin of Alexandria and Director Wege of the Department of Agriculture spoke at a Good Roads Association meeting in Washington. They urged federal and state aid, pledged support from candidates for road improvement, and praised Director Page as a leading road expert.
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Washington Post
Uerndon
Feh
jt-Hom
Carlin
Alexandria
Public Roads
Wege
Department of Agriculture
Good Rovds Association
Farmers’ Clay
Miller
Page
Good Roads Bureau
Uncle Sam
Public Service
Sailor Killed by Captain Off Cape Lookout
Special to The Washington Post. Captain Ivor Johnson of the three masted schooner R T Hundell killed deck hand Paul Jennings ten miles off Cape Lookout on Saturday morning after Jennings attacked him twice during a mutiny scare. Johnson was arrested and held for Federal action. crew members detained.
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Washington Post
Bittimore
Ivor Johnson
R. T. Hundell
Cape Lookout
Paul Jennings
Jennings
Woman in Flames in Winchester Hospital Burn Injuries
Miss Mary Malady of Winchester was severely burned when her clothes ignited while seeking warmth at a stove. She is at Georgetown University Hospital in Washington in critical condition with slim chances of recovery.
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Washington Pa
Winchester
Mary Malady
Georgetown University Hospital
Washington, D. C
Aliss Malachy
James Sangster
Burkes Station
Fairfax
James Sangater
Fairfax County
Bessie Sangste
Lee Sangeter
R H Hardin Found Guilty In Fraud Case
Special to the Washington Fort Greensboro North Carolina R H Hardin principal defendant operated a hardware store at North Wilkesboro indicted for forgery simmons company case charged with fraud against creditors verdict returned tonight the case ongoing since Monday Hardin and Co found insolvent and guilty of disposing goods to defraud creditors during bankruptcy proceedings and transfer of stock to L E Davis Co
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Washington Fort
Greenshoro
N.C
Simmons Eral Court
Sreacaee
Tri
R. H. Hardin
Wilkesboro
Revenue Service
Simmons Company
Tooll
L. E. Davis &Co
the _Simmons Hardware Company
R. H. Hardin & Co
Soldier Was Shanghaied Private Returns With Charges
Private John E. McGrenery of Fort Hancock New Jersey was shanghaied to oyster grounds on the Currie P. Gamble. He alleges brutal treatment by a negro mate and says he was forced to work from September to December before escaping at Matthias Island. Revenue officers investigated near Baltimore and found the tale credible, despite the captain's denial.
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Washington Post
Baltimore
Congress
Maryland
Virginia
United States Revenue Cutter
Apache
Fort Hancock
N. J
Currie P. Gamble
McGrenery
Matthias Island
JUSTICE BILL DEBATED IN NORTH CAROLINA HOUSE
Raleigh February 13 The house debated the Justice bill fixing passenger rail fares by earnings per mile with a 2 cent rate on lines earning over 1550 per mile, 2 1/2 cents over 1000, and 3 cents under 1000. A substitute proposed first and second class fares and allowing a 23 4 cent first-class rate on some lines. The senate passed bills on railway employee intoxication penalties, mental defect care, public utility franchises, and other measures.
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Washington Post
Raleigh
N. C
Corporation Commission
Toe Tt
Southern Railway
Atlantic Coast Line
Seaboard Air
Atlantic Coast
Seaboard Air Line
Senate
Riddleberger Flags Carney Postmaster Nomination
Ralph H. Riddleberger of Norfolk filed with the Senate Post Offices committee a protest against 8.B. Carney for postmaster. He charges Carney as assistant postmaster and questions the method of securing the appointment, calling him unfit for the position.
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Washington Post
Norfolk
Washington
Senate
Ralph H. Riddleberger
Carey
Norfolk City
Martin
Carney
Ralph H. ‘Riddieberger
Vac
Senate Committee
Orr Post
B. Carney
Riddleberger
Mark of Respect Funeral Action by Seaboard Officials
In a formal order from W A Garrett Seaboard first vice president trains on the Seaboard system are to stop for five minutes at Alfred Walter funeral services in New York and remains to be moved to Baltimore for final interment. Seaboard directors meeting in New York postponed to a later date. Also notes the death of Anthony Motley a 107 year old ex slave and a murder sentence for Thomas Staples in Virginia.
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Alfred Walter
Seaboard
Norfolk
Seaboard Air Line Railway
W. A. Garrett
Seaboard System
New York
Garrett
Towsley
Hix
Ryan
Baltimore
Seaboard Directorate
Nicholas P. Burke
Christopiscopal Church
Wallis
Episcopal Theologics Seminary
Messrs
J. H. Uhler
W. G. Rogers
Walter Roberts
Hubert Snowden
William Bryant
Apa
C. Dunn
Ivy Hill Cemetery
Burke & Herbert
Burke
Cora Tatsapaugh
Hardy
Cameron Street
Wiliam N. Tatsapaugh
Break Up a Cold in 24 Hours Potion Formula
A Philadelphia throat and lung specialist promotes a home remedy claiming to cure acute colds and strengthen the lungs. The mix uses half an ounce of Pine Concentrate, two ounces glycerine, and half a pint of whiskey, taken in a tablespoon every four hours, with outdoor exercise and inhalations as supportive measures.
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Philadelphia
Maine
Fragmentary notice of fire damage and injuries reported
A damaged fragment notes an upper floor fire that gutted a building. A victim died at a hospital after being taken there for treatment. Inmate and surrounding details are unclear, with the origin and nature of the damage also obscured.
Washington Arlington and Falls Church Electric Railway hearing opens
A session at the Alexandria County courthouse on Fort Myer Heights will hear complaints against the Washington Arlington and Falls Church Electric Railway Company. Judge Beverley T. Crump presides with attorneys for patrons and the company, as nearly 200 witnesses are summoned to testify on heating, schedules, and nonuniform rates. the investigation may last several days.
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Washington Post Bureau
King ‘Street
Alexandria
State ‘Corporation Commission of Virgins
Beverley T. Crump
Alexandria County
Fort Myer Heights
Millrow
Washington, Arlington and Falls Church Electric Railway Company
Ie Company
R. C. L. Moncure
R. Walton Moore
Fairfax County
Congress
John Rixey
J. G. Hiden
Culpeper
Hiden
Rixey
Eighth
Nicol
Gove Swanson
J. F. Ryan
Loudoun
Appeals Rulings Across Maryland Railroads and Companies
A sequence of appellate decisions from Maryland courts covers Western Maryland Railroad Company versus the Western, Chesapeake and Towla Company, and others. Rights and damages from tax claims, judgments affirmed or reversed, and orders for new trials or remands are noted in October term opinions with judges delivering.
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Appeal ‘Court
Sng. i. Eclty
A. Car
Maryland
Hitler
Eids
Western, Maryland Railroad Company
Court of Common Plea
Western Resurance
Toronto
Canada
Chesapeake Aid Towla Company
Baltimore
Court of Common Pleas
Boxa. Co
Baltimore Bell Railroad Company
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company
George W. Battler
Cathsring Sattier
Court’ of Common Pleas
Baltiméra City
Pearce
Florence Landertora
X of
Wit
H. Vanderford
the Mariner and Mechanics
National UK
Westminster
Frederick
Coun Ay
Wits
Rite Datoey
Ella Dare
Bayne
Job H
Prince Cain
Whlam Bhatt
Kota
Baltimore City Court
Orem Fruit Pid Produce Company
Northern Hallway ‘Company
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
Palm Reader Predicts Roosevelt Presidency in 1900s
In Baltimore a palm reader calling herself Mrs. Foster testified she studied palmistry seven years in New York and read Franklin D Roosevelt's palm while he was New York governor. She claimed he would become president and serve a term and a half.
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Sigz
Roosevelt
New York
Kepiy
Stuart's Charcoal Lozenges Promoted Amid Health Claims
A fragmented 19th century style notice touts Stuart's Charcoal Lozenges as a cure for gas and digestive discomfort. The ad-like text mocks purifiers and accuses rival products while promising rapid relief. It mentions mysterious “one or two” lozenges and a free sample package.
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Stuart
Rheumatism Cure Ad Claims Swift Specific Effect
An advertorial discusses rheumatism symptoms and critiques plaster and acids in blood, promoting S. S. S. as a cleansing remedy. It describes uric acid buildup causing pain and urges readers to write for medical advice and a free book from The Swift Specific Company in Atlanta. A testimonial from a user aged 65 claims full cure after using S. S. S. for joint pain and lameness.
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S.S
Swift Specific Company
Atlanta, GA
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Herndon
R. T. Rundell
Woman IN Flames
Great Winchester
Waanington
Annapolis
Joseph Kent
Charles Bird King
Elizabeth Kent
Gov. Kent
Mary C. Scott
Lineman
Berryville
Willam Shipley
Shepherdstown
Winchester and Washington Electric Railway Company
Uiley
Feaud
Chesapeake
North Carolina
J. M. Dement
A. T. Roby
Pomfret
Anna Theresa Roby
Tealah Roby
John Milton Dement
Indian Head
St. Joseph’s Catholic Church
J. Prendegrast
Roanoke
Norfolk and Western Railway Cmpany
Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen
Hunter
Suffolk
Andrew Hawkins
Comtorn
Florida
Aikén
Southern
Palm Limited
Weeatie
Auguste
Appoin
Sleisp. 2
Af Et
Republican Committee
Norfolk County
Portsmouth
Second District
State’ Committee
Stemp
Floyd Flughes
Trecent
Lawrence Groner
Col. Waddeyl
Wise
Mr. Carney
Col. Waddey
Weddey
Carne
Sive
Washington Port
Danville
Anthony Motley
J. Kite Smith
Henry Motley
Motley
Chatham
Pittsylvania County
Thomas Btaples
Joan Mullene
Gough
Hichmond
United States Circuit Court of Appeals
Goff
Morris
Dayton
Souther Railway Company
Sppallant
Appellee
Circuit Court
Asheville
Jamon Hy Merriman
NOC
Charles A. Moore
Caroling Coat, and Ice Company
Appslice
Aubéville
Washington -Congy
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Jarier
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Japan
Jamestown
Japsit
Cleo “Wells
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Falton St
Brooklin
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St Wlw
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Telat
Lessan
Torg
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Burchell
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Capital Loan CO
Gald of Ant
N.W
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Metropolitan Loan & Trust Mo
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Os Penns Chien Loan Trae Co
Medical
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Shade
Saeed Bulwan
Fisk Elgin
Pricea Serena
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T. Baldus
Evans’ Drug Store
Keeley Gure
Keeley Institute
North
Capitol
Siestington
Sav S
Knee Boxe the
Marvel
O'Dennett
Eharmedes
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