Tax Law Bill Promises Corporate Fairness in Virginia
The Virginia Senate considered a tax reform bill creating a three member commission to appraise corporate property and tax on land value. Senator Thomas argued corporations pay less tax than landowners and urged taxing on real value. House actions included convict labor reforms, high school funding, and three new normal schools. Oyster bed enforcement talks with Maryland officials aim for mutual compliance.
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Fox High
Washington Post
Khinwnd
Senate
Thomas
General Assembly
Thomius
Virginia
Safe Corporation
United States
Louisiana
Glenn
Davis Shoe Company
Gienn
Lion
Ponce William
House
Senate Committee On Public Institutions and Education
Mann Apnn
Assembly Greets Senator Martin in Florida Steam
Senator Martin was warmly received by the assembly today in Sevbed to The Washington Jose Redmond Florida. A joint session interrupted the proceedings for half an hour while the junior Senator thanked voters for his election.
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Washington
Jose Redmond
Martin
Assembly
Girl Confesses Murder in West Virginia Train Killing
Nora Taylor, twelve, confessed to firing the shot that killed Norfolk and Western brakeman Winfrell Compton near Nemours, West Virginia. She initially blamed her brother, and will be sent to reform school.
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Washington Post
Bluefield
W. Va
Nora Taylor
Winfrell Compton
Norfolk and Western
Nemours
Reform School
Fire destroys sheriff’s home in West Virginia blaze
Hinton West Virginia February 1 the home of Sheriff A J Keatley at Barger Springs was wiped out by a morning fire. The family narrowly escaped injury as flames fed by incendiary fuel were started under emptied boxes saturated with kerosene. The loss is about 10000 with no insurance.
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Washington Post
Hinton
W. Va
A. J. Keatley
Barger Springs
Grant Remains in New York as Major General
Gen Grant, recently promoted to major general, will stay in New York City in command of the Department of the East. The War Department announcement also states Maj Gen Wade in command of the Atlantic division will have changes in station and duties at this time.
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Grant
New York City
Department of the East
War Department
Wade
Atlantic Division
Fireman dies as freight wrecks near Sleepy Creek WV
An eastbound Baltimore and Ohio Extra freight derailed at a Sleepy Creek switch, thirty-five year old engineer Howard S. Hunt of South Cumberland crushed beneath his engine. Fireman Andrew Moreland, on the tender, freed himself by burning clothing and saved the Baltimore and Ohio No. 3 passenger train by rushing a torch down the track. Hunt had made eight trips with little rest, possibly dozing at his post.
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Washington, Post
Cumberland
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Sleepy Creek
W. Va
Howard S. Hunt
South Cumberland
Andrew Moreland
Baltimore and Ohio Express No
St. Louis
Enngineer Hunt
West Virginia to Convene Special Session on Railroads
Governor W M Dawson plans a spring special session of the West Virginia legislature to pass laws regulating railroad matters. Semi official sources say he will cite railroad abuses and demand legislative action with his recommendations. Also a marriage license was issued for Charles Henry Dobbs and Frances Jane Ward, both of Washington. In Brunswick County a man named David Owens was killed with an ax during a fight at Hawes Camp on the Tidewater Railway. Claude Butler fled.
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Maryland
Wes
General Assembly
Wirwitpe
Marland
Virginia
Ren
House Committee On Finance
Montague
George Wayne Anderson
L. Kelley
Capitol
West Virginia
Washington Post
Wheeling
W. Va
W. M
Dawson
Sremal
Rockville
Charles Henry Dobbs
Frances Jane Ward
Washington
Petersburg
Val
Hawes Camp
Tidewater
Brunswick County
David Owens
Claude Butler
Butler
Brakeman Killed in Train Crash Near Clarksburg
Special to The Washington Post from Clarksburg W Va February 14 reports A Wasner a brakeman on a Baltimore and Ohio freight train was ejected when a car broke apart and then struck by the derailed cars. He died instantly after his head struck a rock Roy Aiken on lease work for South Pennsylvania Oil fell 65 feet from an oil well derrick near Salem and died at the hospital this evening.
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Washington
Clarksburg
W. Va
A. Wasner
Baltimore and Ohio
Washington Rose
Roy Aiken
South Pennsylvania Oil Company
Salem
George 5S
Wood
Farnum
Here
CORMAN WINS VICTORY TRANSFERS FIGHT TO FLOOR
State Senator Arthur P. Gorman Jr wins a compromise to route an investigation of the Washington Branch of the Baltimore and Ohio through joint committees. The Ray resolution names William Pinkney Whyte Isaac Lobe Straus and John P. Poe to conduct the probe with a March 19 report deadline. Lee Perkins and Republicans oppose. conference adjourns after midnight. Also: telegraphers eight hour bill clears House committee. streetcar seating limit bill introduced.
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Washington Post
State House
Annapolis
Arthur P. Gorman, Jr
Finance
Ways and Means
Judiciary
Washington
Baltimore
Ohio
Finance and
Linthicum
Gorman
Lee
Republians
Brewington
Murray
House
Messrs
Goilwin
Fenton
Conference of
Senate
House Judiciary and Finance Committees
Ray
Wiliam Pinkney Whyte
Tsac Lobe Straus
John P. Poe
Baltimore and Giio
Perkins
Parking
Mesers
Hayes
France
Putzel
House Committee On Corporation
Goodwin
Baltimore County
Appeals to the President over Chesapeake and Ohio rail control
Virginia corporation commission asks President Roosevelt and the Interstate Commerce Commission to refer the Pennsylvania Railroad control allegations to the federal Justice Department for a full investigation of possible violations of interstate commerce law. The claim states Chesapeake and Ohio, Norfolk and Western, and Baltimore and Ohio railways are controlled by Pennsylvania, monopolizing bituminous trade. Additional brief notices report multiple local deaths with ages and survivors in Fredericksburg, Hamilton, Clifton Forge, Winchester, and surrounding areas.
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Richmond
Corporation Commission of Virginia
Roosevelt
Interstate Commerce Commission
Virginia
Pennsylvania Railroad
Federal Department of Justice
United States
Chesapeake and Ohio
Norfolk and Western
Baltimore and Ohio
Pennsylvania
Circuit Court of Appeals session in Richmond Va
The United States Circuit Court of Appeals reconvened in Richmond Virginia at 16 o clock with Judges Gorand Pritchard and Purnell on the bench. The case No 580 H Bealmear v Thomas Hutchins et al was argued in error from Asheville North Carolina. Smathers of Waynesville spoke for the plaintiff in error and PROM of Amesville appeared for the defendants.
Defended Samuel Trial Continues in Greensboro
In Greensboro on February 14, defense and government lawyers argued in the trial of ex-Deputy Collector G. W. Samuel, who is charged with defrauding the revenues. Judge Bynum criticized Wilkes County political strife, noting Republican lust for office and a heated primary contest between Linny and Blackburn that fueled accusations and vituperation directed at Samuel.
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Washington Post
Greensboro
N. C
G. W. Samuel
W. F P. Bynum
Aycock
Price
Bynum
Wilkes County
Linny
Blackburn
Congress
Samuel
La Belle Deal 15 Off Expires on Steel Property Option
In Wheeling West Virginia February 14 a $14,000,000 deal collapsed as La Belle Iron Company directors refused a sixty day extension on Edward N Olls option. Oll, linked to Alex Thompson era Republic Iron and Steel, held two for one stock options and had forfeited $25,000. the option expires today.
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Washington Post
Wheeling
W. Va
la Belle Iron Company
Edward N. Oll
New York
Lynchburg Girl Found Dead In Park Tragedy Under Investigation
Miss Lottie Matthews daughter of Frank Matthews president of the Lynchburg Grocery Company was found dead in Rivermont Park with a pistol by her side and a bullet wound in the temple. An inquest noted she had talked of death by her own action and the motive remains undetermined as authorities seek to explain the torn gown and five empty cartridges.
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Washington Post
Lynchburge
Earry
Lottie Matthews
Frank Matthews
Lynchburg Grocery Company
Rivermont Park
WILL TURN DOWN STUART
Newport News Virginia February 14 A Washington dispatch reports a referral board said Collector Stuart would not be reappointed and the post likely goes to State Senator Noell Warsaw Virginia February 14 A barn fire near Whitestone destroyed a barn, five to six horses, corn, hay, fodder, and farming implements, with an estimated loss around 2400 dollars.
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Washington
Newport News
Stuart
Noell
Washington Post
Warsaw
Wdpire
W. DG. Hathaway
Whitestone
Insurance Agent Arrested in Lynchburg Burglary Case
Cleland E Jurpin an insurance agent formerly with T J Ingram Co was arrested in Lynchburg Va after police responded to a burglar alarm and found him in the latters office around midnight Otis France a youth employed by U C Berbrock in Swift Creek Chesterfield County Va was killed instantly by a circular saw blade that struck him in the neck while sawing wood near Petersburg Va
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Washington Rose
Lynchburg
Cleland E. Jurpin
T. J. Ingram & Co
Turpin
Washington
Petersburg
Otis France
U. C
Berbrock
Swift Creek
Chesterfield County
France
Miller Woman Sentenced to Thirty Days in Jail
Pauline Miller was arraigned in Police Court and found guilty of withholding information in the Curtin murder case. She received a $50 fine and 30 days in jail. The Curtin murder investigation linked a fight near her premises and a whistle signal, which she and others deny knowing. The state's attorney suspects she holds information valuable to the Commonwealth.
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Washington
Mier
Commonwealth
Randolph Stevenson
Alexandria
Hannah Wallace
Keeper at Jones Point fits long time keeper from list
Henry McCrea US navy lighthouse inspector informs Jones Point vacancy after Benjamin Greenwood's death will be filled by a keeper with about twenty two years service from an eligibles list, no special examinations. Also notes no appointment of widow.
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Henry McCrea
United States Navy
Lighthouse Board
Benjamin Greenwood
Jones Point
Virginia weddings and regional notices from Fredericksburg and nearby towns
Fredericksburg celebrates the marriage of Henry B Beazley of Caroline County to Elizabeth Payne at Rev J A Williams home. Roanoke records W H Hamilton of Clifton Forge marrying Laura E Trener at Church of Christ parsonage. Luray notes James W H Webster of Springfield district wed Daisy Dovel at Primitive Baptist Church minister Hilder John daily’s home. Fredericksburg reports Dr J & De Jarnette marrying Chertsey Hopkins at Upland Pa. Also Maryland Court of Appeals proceedings list several cases and dismissals in Annapolis.
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Fredericksburg
Henry B. Beazley
Caroline County
Milizabeth Payne
J. A. Williams
Roanoke
W. H. Hamilton
Clifton Forge
Mass
Laura E. Trener
W. J.trener
Nace
Church of Christ
G. W. Johnston
Luray
James WH. Webster
Springfield
Daisy Dovel
Andrew J. Alger
Rileyville
John R. Yaily
Primitive Baptist Church
Frederickshuro
J. & de Jarnette
HH. de Jarnette
Spottayylvania County
Chertsey Hopkins
B. F. Hopkins
Hot Springs
Upland
Walter Cally
Eiopers Elude Parents Vigilance In Virginia Marriage
Miss Bessie M Swartz and Louis Gruber wed in Winchester after a faked shopping visit. The couple obtained a license, married by Rev S D Skelton, and moved to Gruber's county home. Also reported a serious Millwood accident to Miss Mary Lee and a suspected homicide near Farnum, plus a vendor test case on Washington hawkers law.
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Hyattsville
Washington
Robert W. Wells
REFUSE TO HEAL: Swift Specific Co promotes 5S S. S.
An advertisement proclaims That REFUSE TO HEAL cures by removing the disease at its source. It touts 5S S. S. a vegetable blood purifier and tonic, claims it heals slow wounds and sores, and offers a free booklet and medical advice from The Swift Specific Company of Atlanta Georgia.
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S. S
Swift Specific Company
Atlanta. GA
Susie John Cotton
Duffey
J. Cotton
Jackson
Tenn
Duffy
Duffy Malt Whiskey Co
Rochester
Fireman Falls From Cab in Train Mishap Near Mount Calvert
Special to The Washington Post. Upper Marlboro February reports a Chesapeake Beach train en route to Hyattsville at 25 mph near Mount Calvert Station. Fireman John Sheehan fell when the cab window tramframe collapsed, severely cutting his face and causing chest pains. He walked to the electric cars at Chesapeake Junction and declined hospital care, insisting on going home to his parents, with fears of internal injuries.
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Washington
Kemper Grand Master Elects in Virginia Masons
Cal Kasciuska Kemper of Alexandria was elected grand master of the Virginia Grand Lodge of Masons, succeeding Thomas N. Davis of Lynchburg. Officers elected include S J Quinn of Fredericksburg deputy grand master, John W Hggleston of Richmond senior warden, J W Kellam of Accomac junior warden, Fred Pleasants mond treasurer, George W Carrington of Richmond rotary, William J McCheigney of Staunton senior deacon, and William L Andrews of Roanoke junior deacon. Next meeting set for Richmond in February 1907.
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Virginia Grand Lodge of Masons
Washington Post
Richmond
Kasciuska Kemper
Alexandria
Masami Grand Lodge
Virginia
Thomas N. Davis
Lynchburg
S. J. Quinn
Fredericksburg
John W. Hggleston
J W Kellam
Accomac
Fred Pleasants
Rotary
George W. Carrington
William J McCheigney
Staunton
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Col
Anderth
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Jot Bowman
Eugene FH. Clowes
Gov. Montagne
Hosquu
Williamsburg
Senator Martin
Annapoli
Jefferson Gilnnell
State Circle
John N. Davis
Grinnell
Spencer, N. C
William Payne
High Point
Washingtonians
ELL Parts
Dr. Bell
E. E. Sutherland Medicine CO
Paducah
Kentucky
Corman
Bay
Virginia Commission
Bruce Taylor
Middlesex County
James HA. Goodwin
Culpeper County
Rapidan
Linwood Hamin
Orange County
Hamiton
Frank Smith
Lenah
J. J. Kurz
Stafford County
Falmouth
William Smith
D. &. Smith
Bath County
Winchester
Pittsburg
Elizabeth II
Joseph Wright
Misa Wright
Lincoln
Loudoun County
George Curl
Curl
John Huber
Frederick County
Stephens County
Circuit Court of Appeals
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Noels
Hayner Distilling CO
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ST. Paul
Atlanta
Mont
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Durrmiser
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Miller
Curtin
Smoot
Francia L. Smith
Er. B. Taylor
Josiah H. D. Smoot
Corporation Court of Alexandria
H. K. Field & Co
Perseverance
Odd Fellows’ Hall
Mutual Ice Company
Monaghan
Department of Commerce and
Junbar
Ireland
Belgium
Young Men's Sodality Lyceum
Virginia Weddings
United Railways and Electric Company of
Pallimore
W. Wehr & Co
Miss Lee
Mary Lee
Millwood
Clarke County
Robert Randolph
Tam
Jinq. Ellis
Navy St
Brooklyn
N.Y
W._ A. WRIGHT
Gary
Flas
Kemper
Ratway
Ats
Zell
Zell Drug CO
Galica
OY Ograws Drug Store
Cor, Pa
Ave
Fougern
Cook Remedy CO
Masonic Teriple
Chicago
U.S
Marvel
Marvels
Lkdies
Marvel, CO
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St. New
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