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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Feb 17, 1905

Page

12

Bankrupt Financier Harper Testimony Faces Challenge In Deposition

The article details the stalled deposition of Harper, the bankrupt Cincinnati financier, as prosecutors and his lawyers clash over potential offsetting evidence from broker Joseph W. Wilshire. It notes creditors in Tennessee loom as rules shift, and signals doubt that Harper’s case will conclude quickly with a discharge.

Cincinnati Tennessee Dolar Bacaial Washington Post B. Harper Maj Tredsters Harper Wes Ettileys Cottt van Brastus New York Chicago

Body Found Near Railroad Tracks In County

The body of a man identified as MM Stew of Gletdate was found near the Monnsylvania Railroad tracks about a quarter mile from his home. Witnesses reported seeing him Saturday night near the Cleendale store where he was last seen alive. The deceased resided on a nearby farm in Neat CGloenn.

Ata Cp Et Wis Monnsylvania Clenndale ReLt Farm Neat

Candidate for Floater Delegate in Fauquier County Race

A report covers candidacy for floater delegate in Fauquier and surrounding counties. It mentions J A Down and others seeking a seat, with references to deadlines, eligibility, and community figures involved. The piece also notes arrests and legal matters connected to local residents, including a man named Bly and other defendants.

Dr Wells Sells Residence Near Oaklawn

Fragmentary report notes Dr Guy Wells selling his home near Oaklawn district. The piece mentions Wells Avenue parcel of ground and references prior residence tied to a sister. Details are unclear due to damaged OCR.

Dr. Wells Washington Post Hyeauh Guy Nirles Wells Oakhenn Wells Avenue Oaklawn

Virginia Weddings Tie Couples in Local Ceremonies

William Preston Puena and Emma C. Walker wed at the Usthediss parsonage with Rev J Roldeht officiating. The couple plans to reside in Caroline County Lovburg. Rinker from Etvan married Della M Werking of Lovertayta in Predeich with Rev Dr E R Esbaugh officiating. they will live in Loudoun County.

Fiedurchelucs William Preston Puena Emma C. Walker

Virginia heirs win in Texas land title suit

Luray residents Edward Vertner T Kearney Vertner and Lily Vertner, heirs of Dr. Thomas Kearney, won a Supreme Court of Texas decision over 70 000 plus acres of Rio Grande ranch land valued near half a million dollars. The case affects future estates and involved the Texas state claim to public domain land. Edward Vertner attends Washington and Lee University while T K Vertner resides in Baltimore and Lily Vertner is engaged to Russell Jones of Baltimore.

Washington Luray Edward Vertner T. Kearney Vertner Lily Vertner Thomas Kearney Supreme Court of Texas Rio Grande River Texas Kearney Port Gibson Miss Russell Jones Baltimore Washington and Lee Lexington T. K. Vertner

Highwaymen in Tower Hold Up Night Operator

Special to The Washington Post from Cumberland Maryland reports J F Dunn night operator at Slickman Run tower on the Baltimore and Ohio between Broadford and Dawson was robbed of his watch ring and all his cash by two highwaymen. Dunn, busy with a message, was surprised by masked assailants who forced him to surrender his valuables then gagged him and alerted the authorities via the telegraph. The pair fled pursued but were not caught.

Washington Post Cumberland J. F. Dunn Slickman Run Haltimore and Ohio Railroad Broadford Dawson Aml Duns Dunn Edna Lee J. J. Jud Lanesville Parsons W. Va

Alexandria Briefs: Supt. Clements, Editor Clashed in Court

In Alexandria a prosecutor moved to wind up the Virginia Trust and Savings Corp. receiver Walter Varney was appointed. Attorney James E Clements faced a assault charge related to Alexandria Monitor editor Frank Lyon but avoided jail. Lyon noted a personal dispute and sought no arrest. A specialist report, a train accident injuring James Richards, and ticket interchanges delayed until February 23 were also reported.

Washington Post Bureau King Street Alexandria State Corporation Commission Commonwealth Samuel G. Brent Corporation Court Virginia Trust and Savings Corporation I. G. Smith Philadelpha Barley Walter LT Varney Corporation Commission Lee Wire Insurance Company L. G Smith Landsey Rockwell W. W. Abrams D. C. Whitaker I. A Braddock C D. Church E. Beal HS Persons WW. W. Harlawd Smith Philadelphia Barrow Jonathan R. Hagan Alexandria County Myer Heights James E Clements Grandall Mackey Frank Lyon Alexandria County Monitor Clements Mgr. Richard CL. L. Moncure Machen & Moncure Lyon Justice of the Peace Ements Richmond Fredericksburg Potomac Washington Southern Railway Lieut. Smith Roberts John Collins Ark H. C. Ansley The George K. Pickett Lia Annandale

No More Bond Litigation Senator Overman Repealing Acts

Senator Overman informs Governor Glenn that legislation born from the populist era will be repealed. A Senate committee will confer with the governor on the South Dakota bond suit judgment. Legislation on rail fares, juror challenges in capital cases, and liquor shipping rules dominate the day in Raleigh.

Overman Gov. Glenn Washington Post Raleigh N. C Gov Glenn Senator Overman Simmons South Dakota North Carolina Senate Cape Fear Savannah Prohibition

Virginia Obituary Roundup From Fredericksburg to Rockbridge

Virginia towns report multiple deaths with brief obituaries ranging from Mrs Mary K Garner of King George County to Thomas Graves of Orange County and Albert Smith of Fredericksburg. Other notices include A Trimmner of Norfolk and Western, Calista Baker of Wisconsin, William H Hopkins of Richmond, D M Stuart of Port Norfolk, Alfred Friend of Petersburg, George W Miller of Rockbridge, and several survivors across families and states.

Fredericksburg Mary K. Garner J. A. Garner King George County Thomas Graves Orange County Albert Smith Stafford County Roanoke A. Trimmner Trimmmer Comptraller Norfolk and Western Philadelphia Leesburg Mian Calista A Baker Herndon Ond du Lac Wis Misa Baker Abner Baker Richmond Feo William HH. Hopkins Butt Libby Prison John Gordon Baltimore Norfolk M Stuart Heinz Port Norfolk Lancaster Petersburg Alfred Friend States Friend & Co Ida Venable Lexington George W. Miller Denmark Rockbridge County Presbyterian Church Twenty-seventh Virginia Regiment Stonewall Brigade Manassas Miller JS. Miller Brooklyn Hl. A. Biglow Fulton Territory Canada N. Lb. Siler C. Patterson Kansas KR. Staley West Virginia J. L. Cummings Lou Miler Rockbridge

Remedies for Pain Throughout Life's Stages

Aches plague nearly everyone from infancy to old age milder to severe. The text argues a remedy must rest on the right principle, noting the broad success of a method or product in relieving various pains from colic to rheumatic aches.

Dr Miles Anti Pain Pills Claim Quick Pain Cure

An advertisement proclaims Dr Miles Anti Pain Pills cure pain by soothing nerves, reducing tension and boosting blood flow. Testimonial from H M Mooberry of Windsor, Illinois, says headaches are halted with relief from the pills. First package offered at 25 cents for 25 doses with money-back guarantee if not satisfied.

Miles H. M. Mooberry Windsor

Supposed Poison Plot In Lynchburg Case

A colored girl named Lillie Viar was arrested in Lynchburg Virginia on suspicion of poisoning the Faulkner family. She admits being sent by a white woman to sprinkle powder around the house including cooking vessels and the flour barrel. The family fell ill Tuesday after the act, with two victims seriously affected. police say additional arrests may follow.

Washington Post Lynchburg Lillie Viar Ham Faulkner Faulkners

Confessed His Crime by a Condemned Man’s Confession

Marion Parr, sentenced to death for the murder of 15 year old Clarence Shealy in August, confessed to minister Rev. Vernon Anson. He said whisky triggered the crime after an initial drink with the boy, whom he claimed was his friend, and described striking him with a carpenter’s square. Parr, 30, has a wife and is the first white man under death sentence in Richland County since 1864.

Parr Washington Post Columbia Marion Parr Clarence Shealy Vernon I Anson Richland County

Burlesque Trust Faces Disruption in Eastern Circuit

A dispute between Empire Circuit and the Eastern Association risks shutting burlesque houses from the eastern U S to Chicago. A managers meeting in Baltimore discussed settlement as injunctions loom and Montreal bookings hang in balance.

Empire Circuit Eastern Association Washington Pr Baltimore Chicago W. A. Edwards New York Edwards Boston Montreal Emyph Circuit Burlesque Trust James L. Kernan George W. Mife This Ity James Butler St. Louis John Whallen Louisville James B. Fennessey Cincinnati W. T Campbell Cleveland F. Drew Detroit D. Jones Harry Williams Pittsburg J. B Winpenny Philadel i Jacoby

Maryland and area obituaries mark long lives passed

In Rockville Mrs Katherine B E Dwyer aged eighty four dies at her daughter's home leaving husband Henry Dwyer and children Mrs Linkins Mrs Julian Osmond and Henry P Dwyer of Maryland plus Mrs Robert Small George E and Edward P Dwyer of Washington Funeral notices from Laurel honor Mrs Ann Hood who died at the home of Postmaster Shaffer Jr and were held at Centenary Methodist Church Interment at Ivy Hill Cemetery In Cumberland Danial Francis Carey a Garrett County resident aged eighty three recalls his emigration from County Mayo Ireland and temperance pledge at St Patricks Church He kept the pledge through life

Rockville Katherine BE. Dwyer Alfred Lankins Wheaton Henry Dwyer Linkins Julian Osmond Henry P. Dwyer Robert Small George E Edward P. Dwyer Washington Laurel Ann Hood Charles F. Shaffer, Jr Churen Street Centenary Methodist Episcopal Church M. Hortsock Ivy Hil Cumberland Daniel Francis Carey Garrett County Grantsville Maryland County Mayo Ireland Father Mathew Father Obermeyer St. Patrick’s Church

Prominent Garrett County Farmer Dies in Old Age

Dr William Sharswood aged seventy five was struck by a passenger train near Don MahA Winston Salem N C February 17 He lay on the guard rail of a trestle over the Little Yadkin River was found unconscious and died at 7 pm The native of Philadelphia was once a brilliant intellect and nephew of the late Chief Justice Sharswood He edited a Stokes County newspaper and lived alone in a Surry cabin plans a migration office in Philadelphia announced later in life

William Sharswood Winston-Salem Washington Post N. C North Wilksboro Sharswood Little Yadkin River Donmaha Philadelphia North Carolina Pennsylvania Stokes County Surry County

Facts Worth Knowing About North Carolina

A railroad crew doubted that Dr. Sharswood intended suicide as he lay on a trestle. The conductor believed the elderly man expected the train to miss him. He wore a bundle of recently published newspapers and periodicals.

North Carolina Sharswood

Murder fugitive caught in West Virginia self defense claim

In Fayette County, West Virginia, J E Boggs, wanted for a murder in Kale, was captured by Deputy White and J E McTeer while he worked as a section master on the Charleston and Western Carolina Railroad. Boggs admitted the homicide, claiming self defense, and awaits Fayette County sheriff arrival with a $109 reward.

West Virginia Beaufort White J. E. Boggs Kale Cmaor Fayette County W. Va J. E. McTeer Boggs Charleston and Western Carolina

Fund To Fight Legislation In Virginia Sportsmen Fight

Worfolk Va Feb 1 Harry Westa ecort a Virginia crack shot and leading sportsman says they have 230M on hand to be used by sportsmen in opposing a coming legislature effort to pass laws banning the killing of game for sport in Virginia The fight will be made by the Virginia sportsmen under state authorities.

Worfolk Harry Westaecort Virginia

Vain Search For Lost Boy Disturbs Suffolk Community

Suffolk reports from Currituck County say eight year old Kenneth Beasley, son of State Senator Beasley, has vanished since Monday. Sheriff Branch and his bloodhounds have joined a large search, now over 300 volunteers, fearing kidnapping amid tense suspense and pleas for public help.

Beasley Washington Post Suffolk Currituck County Kenneth Beasley Chi

Ward bill a party peril in liquor law debate

The Democratic State Committee, urged by a telegram to State Chairman Simmons, prepared for a full meeting to consider liquor legislation. Secretary Fields announced a noon Tuesday session, following a call issued to members. The Washington Post correspondent reviewed the developing story and notes from key figures.

Washington Haleigh. Rh Cou Democratic State Committee Simmons Fields Post Hichard

Democrats oppose Ward liquor bill in Fifth district protest

N Hackett stated two weeks ago he proposed a course that other committeemen supported and that Democrats from various sections approved. He said the movement fought the Ward liquor regulation bill or any liquor legislation, warning that the Democrats would lose the Fifth district if the bill passed and noting such a law could mean partly annihilation in his district.

N. Hackett Simmons Hackett

Virginia Intercollegiate Athletic Association Meets in Charlottesville

The sixth annual session of the Virginia Intercollegiate Athletic Association gathered at the University of Virginia with reps from Richmond College, Virginia Polytechnic Institute, Randolph-Macon College, Fredericksburg College, Virginia Military Institute and others. Officers include Dr Woa Lambeth, president, Prof H S Bird, vice president, and WL Fouhee, secretary and treasurer. Also noted are stock listings for Seaboard Air Line and related railway shares.

Virginia Association Charlottesville Washington Post Virginia Intercollegiate Athletic Association University of Virging Richmond College John A Cutchins Wirfini Polytechnic Institute J. H. Gibboney Randolph-Mallin College A Oc Wightman Fredericksburg College Benjamin Rosebru Virginia Military Institute

Public School and Library Mentions Across City Institutions

A fragmented OCR list enumerates many schools and libraries including St Charles Seminary Lincoln Ave School Latoner Ave School Leaington School Carnegie Library Liberty Academy Shady Side Academy University of Pennsylvania Philadelphia institutions and public libraries. The garbled text also references Swarthmore College Susquehanna University and Washington College among others, indicating a historical catalog of regional education and library entities.

State Normal College Albany Female Academy University State of New Berkeley Institute Hebrew Educational Sunstitute of Arta and Law Library No 4S Toye Union School Grosvenor Public Li Master Park High Margaret's School Sisters of Mercy West High School Elmira College Library Grandall Free Library Glens Falls Academy Greene High School Moore Memorial Library Cornell University Cornell Library Public Library Public Schools Queens Borough Library Waterman School Public Library New Rochelle Schoomer Geographical Barnard College Barnard School Columbia Universit Comstock Ethical Culture Se Museum of Art N.Y. Hospital Nur N.Y. University N. Y. University Riverdale Library St Agatha Public Schools Adriance Andrews-on-Hudson Reynolds Library Rochester Theo. Seminary Public Franklyn School Hadley Upper Fupile Board of Education Public Library St. Joseph's Seminary College of St Elizabeth Publc Library Publc Lakewood School Lawrencestite School Drew Theological Seminars Publ Library Morris Academy Morristown Lis and Liccum Newark Academy Public Library Frea Public Library Sage Library Public Schnoty Public Library Princeton Library Princeton University Library Schol Free Public Library School For No State Library High School Jarvis Memorial Library Public School Carnegie Library Western Then Seminary Allegheny Theo Seminary Allegheny High School Western University of Penna Mechanics’ Library Alaireville College Blairaville Free Library Carnegie Free Librar Bradford Library Roger Thee Seminary Williamson Free School of Mechanton Trades Friends’ Library Grove City College Pennssivania State Public Schoals Carnegie Library Kikhiminkas Prep Sehnoel Wick Barre School Folk Long Institute Public Schools St Charles Seminary Lincoln Ave Latoner Ave Leaington Carnegie Liberty Academy Shady Side Academy Inet Riler Conley Techoc Apprentices’ Library University of Pennsylva Rexel Netitute Free Library Jefferson Me Col Lipa Mercantile Librars Phila Commercial Muse State Institute Young Toanstip $Chool Public & Koola Public Labrary Fuhule Schools Publc ‘Schoolr Susquehanna University Public Library Carnegie Imorar St Joseph Pt Babli Sehool Swarthmore College Hah Srhaat Tinnesta School Board Senants Public Librars High Sehoot Public Library Jsterhon’ Free Tibrary Wash Jem Cotlege Jer Academy Washington Seminary Public Sehaateehial Sehoat War Dept Library Department of State Library UO Dept of Agricuture Uf Nave Library of War College Patent Office Smithsonten Tute Coumbia University McHinles Hols Prizewater College Pi Bite Library Virginia State Library Weer Virgin Universite

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