Virginia Governor Candidate Faces Denials on Temperance Policy
Reported remarks show Mann noncommittal on antisaloon promises while dodging specifics on temperance policy and potential shifts if supporters gain power. The piece traces his record with the Confederate era, Virginia legislature, and associations with anti-saloon leagues, noting lack of evidence of fraud claims and political maneuvering ahead of election.
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AnUsaluen League
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Povernue
West Virginia Grifter Sentenced After Long Fraud Case
The report outlines a West Virginia fraud case involving multiple individuals led by a crimed suspect tied to a large estate. Key figures include Herbert Lorevetye and Curvy merchant Cormer, with prison time and fines imposed. The narrative notes a two year period and a substantial scheme impacting local communities.
Court of Appeals Session Holds Conference Over Norfolk Appeal
United States Court of Appeals convened a conference session on February 13 to discuss an appellant from Norfolk. Circuit Judges Von Prathard and others presided as counsel for the appellant and appellee appeared, with Norfolk attorneys Toyatl Lue and Bowden listed for representation.
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United States Court of Appeals
Prowl
Atea
Curt
Stop Asthma Attacks With Ascatco Remedy
Advert describes Ascatco as a universal asthma cure claiming to halt choking spells and night attacks. It claims elimination of the disease in four to five weeks with two sizes available at Ogram's drug store in New York, 60 cent and one dollar, for mild to preventive use.
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West 28Th
P Atreet
New York City
Ogram
Middies Test Board Named at Annapolis
Captain Charles J Badger, superintendent of the Naval Academy, issues regulations for officers taking Navy Department physical tests and appoints a physical examining board including DN, Carpenter, J A Murphy and E M Black. Officers must request test dates. examinations occur within 48 hours of tests. a second exam to follow within 12 hours of completion. The order directs use of a pamphlet with distance estimates around Annapolis by Prof O G Dodge.
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Annapolis
Charles J Badger
Naval Academy
Navy Department
Carpenter
J A Murphy
E M Blackwill
Jasons Othrwise
Annepolis
O G Dodge
Probe of Romney Deaf Blind School Chief in WV House
In Charleston on February 13 the West Virginia House of Delegates tabled a resolution by Gilkeson calling for the removal of Li J T Rucker, superintendent of the Romney deaf and blind school, on charges of mismanagement and unfitness. The measure also requests a two year audit of the institution's affairs, noting the school as a top state facility.
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Washogton
Charleston
House of Delegates
Gilkeson
Li J T Rucker
Deaf, Dumb, and Blind
Romney
Front Royal Expanding with New Buildings and Post Office
Front Royal begins a construction boom with a ten year post office lease in the old Methodist church site. Mason lodge plans a modern Masonic Temple on Boyd property while Hollis property will host up to date buildings. A new 320000 school is planned for spring. Evang builds a residence from Buck sisters’ lot as many homes rise near Riverton.
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Front Royal
Shenandoah Valley
Roanoke
Hageratown
Beb Murphy
F. L Evang
Washington, DC
Misses Buck
Riverton
Standard buys coal tract in Morgantown area
Morgantown West Virginia February 13 Special to The Washington Post it is announced that Cochran Coal Company has sold 13 holdings to Standard Oil Company The property covers 12.50 acres of coal in the Pittsburg 5 foot vein at 250 dollars per acre yielding a large seller profit The deal signals possible extension of the Deepwater Railroad to Morgantown through related rail lines and coal lands under option with larger tracts in the vicinity as potential purchases by likely same parties
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Washington Post
Morgantown
W Va
Cochran Coal Company
Standard Oil Company
Pittsburg
Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad
Alilantes
Deepwater Railroad
Deepwater Road
Coaling Coke Railroad
Morgantown and
Kingwood
Cochran Fleld
Chevy Chase Building Boom In Bethesda Wheaton Areas
Rockville Feb 13 The Bethesda and Wheaton districts are set for a building boom as building sites change hands rapidly. A local builder says plans are out for three handsome homes in Chevy Chase and at least one will rise in Silver Spring. Indications point to about 108 residences to be erected in Bethesda and Wheaton within the coming twelve months.
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Washington Post
Rockiille
Bethesda
Wheaton
Chevy Chase
Silver Spring
Star Route Contest Ends Between Hayds and Clarksburg
The Washington Post, Feb 23 reports the star-route contest ending in Maryland with government award to Wallam Lewis of Clarksburg for a route at $90 per year. Historically John Wimms of Clarksburg collected the past twelve years. Dispatch notes mail and freight duties on the Dawsonville line.
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Hayds
Clarsbirg
Govenment Awardi
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Clarksburg
John IL Wimms
Choksburg
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Boyds
Senmica
Dawsonville
Labor men obtain injunction in glass workers dispute
Judge Bando grants injunction at Weston on request by Window Glass Monkers Union. Crescent Window Glass Company workers resume at Walnut after new moon organization. Officers of old union accused of interfering and harassing members, outcome impacts labor disruption.
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Viark
Bando
Window Glass Monkers Lhion
Weston
Ha Fon
Walnut
Uniut
Crescent Window Glass Company
Westum
Anton
Rete
Death by gas in Maryland woman Mary F Rowland
Dispatch from New York reports the death of Miss Mary F Rowland, sister of Mrs Baher, a Bellmore saleswoman living in the city. The death occurred at her fourth avenue home when a gas jet tube filled a room with gas, causing asphyxiation.
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Washington
Oxyster Vessel Sunk Near Croauzi Light House
Oxyester schooner bound from this port to the lower sound struck a spar buoy near Croauzi lighthouse and sank last night. Crew aboard the Pompano of the Fueystein line reached the coast this morning. Virginia Bridge and Iron Company crews began work on a large plant expansion at Roanoke despite economic depression. Dowd and Creasy, arrested in Lynchburg on arson charges, await grand jury. Henrico school board seeks court order to recover $300 loaned in 1908 to Joen Toda as county treasurer.
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Virgiia Bridge and Tron Company
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Henrico
Ro Carter Reott
School Board
Joen Toda
Todd
Policeman Fatally Shot in Salisbury Clash
In Salisbury North Carolina on February 1, Policeman Monroe was fatally wounded during a confrontation with Joe Jackson a Black resident. The fight began near a Test fight scene before Jackson fled pursued by officers. Jackson fired no bullet but fled. Monroe’s condition remained critical and he died from his injuries.
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Shert
Raiders Held as Witnesses in Liquor Probe
The Washington Post reports that eleven coastward prosecutions noted on appeal will be tried by a March term corpora tion court jury. Detectives from the law and order league, who aided the probe, were ordered to post bond. Six merchants and restaurant owners fined for selling liquor or tobacco on Sunday. Lina Sikes of Edenton died from burns suffered at Elizabeth City. Tom Brown’s pardon bid by the Women’s Christian Temperance Union gained speed. Durham firefighter LY Cash was injured when the hook and ladder wagon ran over him during a false alarm.
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Tom Brown
Rowan County
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Child Pearle Faggart Dies by Cutting Throat at Home
In Charlotte on February 13 a three year old, Pearle Faggart, known for her beauty in Cr barrus count, killed herself with a razor at her home. The event follows years after a serious charge. Bishop Hoss, visiting Baltimore for medical care, reports a satisfactory condition and an improving night.
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Pearle Faggart
Virginia Obituary Highlights From Charlottesville and Surrounding Areas
Obituary notices from Charlottesville and nearby towns report deaths of Richard W. Duke 61 clerk of the corporation court Albemarle County. Mrs Mary Myrtle Tyler 26 wife of Floyd Tyler. George P F Brown 62 of Hague Westmoreland County. Mrs Rebucus Ellen Henkle 83 wife of Rev D S Henkle. Mrs M H C Rowe. Alen Curtis of Caroling County. plus notes on leaf tobacco sales in North Carolina and a verdict in Staunton for L A Seals blast injury at Virginia Portland Cement Company.
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Caroling Counts
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Virgina Portland Cement Company
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Tora
Crcuit Court
Augusta County
Host to Washington Belle Elaborate Reception in Petersburg
Special to The Washington Post reports Mrs G Cleveland Wright hosted a Tuesday evening reception at her South Sicamore Street residence. Guests included Miss Marion Blitsbeth McCay of Washington DC. Mrs Burt of Coudersport PA with her daughter. and numerous local ladies and young women such as Mrs Kinsey, Mrs Hamilton, Mrs Wright, Mrs Drewry, Miss Elisabeth Jones, Miss Tilda McIlwaine, Miss Julia Wright, and Miss Florence Wright, among others. The event honored Miss Marion Blitsbeth McCay.
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Lhoge
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Wow Mann
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A B Prenus
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E. A .Hobertson
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Legislative session acts on life policy forfeiture and industry inquiry
Special to The Washington Post Raleigh NC Feb 13 measures seek to prevent forfeiture of life policies without notice by strengthening policy holder protections. A jet commission is to convene in ten days in Washington to hear evidence on the life insurance industry and report next session. Bills include railway charter for Elizabeth City Albemarle Railway, adulteration controls, monthly analysis of mineral spring waters, and medical licensing education requirements.
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Raleigh
Washington
KR. C
Elizabeth City
Albemarle
FIND NO GRAFT IN PRISON INQUIRY AT MOUNDSVILLE
Charleston West Virginia February 18 1 6 members of the legislative committee spent the week probing charges of mismanagement graft and irregularities by directors and officials of the State penitentiary at Moundsville They heard arguments Tuesday night Delegate Moore says if the committee backs management federal charges could be pursued A large number of prisoners from the District of Columbia were inmates during the period in question The committee reportedly found the charges framework shattered and will report acquittal with no evidence of graft noting only carelessness Director Bay4 resignation may be sought He is alleged to head a clothing company supplying convicts with clothes
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Kicked to Death by Pony in Tennessee Stable
Samuel Snipley, Civil War veteran and former Bristol resident, was found dead in a Kingsport area stable after a pony purchased as a family pet kicked him in the head fracturing its skull, then gnawed an arm and ear, disfiguring his body.
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Tenn
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Kingsport
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Accused Extortion Arrest at Hagerstown Saloon
Special to The Washington Post at Hagerstown Maryland reports Ross Lorshbaugh was arrested February 13 on charges of attempting blackmail against Louis Meyers a local saloon keeper. The case outlines an alleged threat to expose compromising information in exchange for money. The investigation continues as authorities pursue further evidence.
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Ross © Lorshbaugh
Louis Meyers
Pearing jailed in default while Lershbaugh arrested for assault
Meyers faced charges of assault and attempt to extort money by threatening grand jury action. Lorshbaugh was indicted for a minor’s purchase of Tigo, with testimony leading to Max Lorshbaugh’s arrest for buying the drug while knowing the buyer was a minor.
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No More PILES Free Trial Package Offered
Suffering from piles or rectal disease is addressed with a bold claim of immediate relief from Pyramid Drug Co. A free trial package is advertised, followed by a $2.00 central claim for the Pyramid Pile Cure. The notice urges readers to mail name and address to Pyramid Building, Marshall, Michigan.
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Wedded at Front Royal Virginia Miss Elizabeth Rust Bride
A wedding yesterday at the Methodist Church in Front Royal united Miss Elizabeth Rust, daughter of Mr and Mrs WO Rust, with Millard Carter of Danville. Rev Harry Carter officiated. The Grecian gown featured a duchesse satin and a shower bouquet. Maid of honor Miss Ruth Bucs and bridesmaids from Virginia and Washington attended. An antenuptial reception followed at the Rust home. The wedding party and many guests included relatives from Front Royal, Woodstock, and nearby counties. After a tour of northern cities the couple will reside in Danville Virginia.
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