Virginia bill targets railroad excursions to protect small towns
The Virginia General Assembly discusses a bill to allow towns villages and counties boards of supervisors to ban transportation companies from bringing excursions to their communities to prevent disorder. The measure aims to curb unruly crowds and protect residents, with supporters optimistic about passage despite opposition from railroads.
Stuart to Lose His Scalp in Washington Post Report
A Washington Post report cites the Myersice Commission rebuking Col Lele of Customs Jr. for partisan actions and removal of data. Stuart faces possible removal as a Democrat in the customs service, with Keimnatton Commissioner Cooley arriving from Washington to close an investigation led by Special Agent Quinn.
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Washington Post
Mybersice Commission
Col Lele
Customs Jr
Stuart
Cherryton
Keimnatton
Cooley
Leashington
Quinn
Stuart Ted
Three Churches Dedicated in Cumberland Scene
Reports from Cumberland and nearby areas describe the dedication of three churches in a single disjointed event led by Les William A. Melvin, pastor of the Methodist Protestant Church, including Linderville and Moyleside communities. Separate brief notes cover a store robbery in Elizabeth City County, a D A R entertainment fundraiser in Cumberland, a junk dealer struck by a train in Indian Creek, and the Frederick First Baptist church dedication in Frederick, Maryland.
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Bisial
Washingtos
Cunlerland
Cunerland
Les Wilam A. Melvin
Deilford Street
Lindnerville
Eisort
Cumberland
Moyleside
Sout Vimberland
the Washington Post
John T.nu
Indian Creek
Dr Kings New Life Pills Restore Digestion Help
Starved readers urged to relieve and cure indigestion with Dr Kings New Life Pills. Accessible through druggists, the ad claims rapid comfort and renewed appetite.
Raid on Boy Bandit Gang Near Winchester
Police raid suppresses the Jesse James Bang as four youths are captured after a running fight in Winchester. Boots Kennell Edwin Harford Pete Anderson and Ben Anderson were seized with four members still at large. The gang met in a shanty to plan thefts including loot from J. M. Beutell’s farm and other residences. A hearing is scheduled for tomorrow.
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Washington Post
Winchester
Foux
Jesse James’ Bang
Kennell
Edwin Harford
Pete’’ Anderson
Ben Anderson
J. M. Beutell
Oppose Norfolk Charter Faces Legislature Battle
The Federation of Labor and Central Labor Union in Northern Virginia announced their opposition to ratifying Norfolk’s new city charter. Former City Attorney Richard McIlwaine will take the charter to Richmond, with the measure to be presented to the legislature. Unions oppose mayoral appointment of the board of control and push for a people elected board. Delegate BE. W. Gaines will oppose. W. W. Old will support the charter.
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Washington Post
Norfolk
Federation of Labor
Central Labor Union
Virginia
Richard McIlwaine
Richmond
Board of Control
BE. W. Gaines
W. W. Old
Millions in Oil Deal Involving Glenn and Barnsdall
Parkersburg, Feb 18 Special to The Washington Post reports that T N Barnsdall and associates sold their Indian Territory oil and gas holdings for about 35 to 40 million dollars. Scott Glenn of Parkersburg, tied to Barnsdall, is said to hold over 2 million from the deal. Glenn pioneered Indian Territory oil development by leasing Osage Reservation lands over a decade ago.
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Washington Post
Richmold
Virginia
Commonwealth
Lisnear Virgina
Idericksburg
Betty Woestington Lewis
Daughters of To Revolution
Ifa Cubimn
Ont Ueital Hall
Washrein
Parkersburg
W. Va
Scott Glenn
T. N. Barnsdall
Pennsylvania
Indian Territory
Barnsdall
Prigg
Glenn
Indian ‘Territory
Fredericksburg
Fredericksburg College
Samuel Woodbridge
Isabelle Williams
Woodrow Hassell
Student Volunteer Movement
Asheville
Roanoke
William Crawley
Norfolk and Western
Boy Hit by Bullet While Target Shooting
In Newport News Virginia on February 18 Henry Johnson thirteen year old son of Mr and Mrs R E Johnson lies between life and death at home on Fox Hill with a bullet in his head. The youth was accidentally shot by ten year old Clarence Mason during a target shooting with a .12 caliber air pistol. The bullet entered the back of Henry Johnson head and has likely lodged in the brain.
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Washington Post
Newport News
Henry Johnson
R. E. Johnson
Lfe
Fox Hill
Clarence Mason
Young Johnson
George Mathkis
Allen
Arthur Dawson
Grafton
Dawson
Rowlesburg
Mer
Wyre Scott
Tidewater
Roanoke Hospital
Gordonsville
Joseph Marshall
Woodstock Yesterda
James Marshal
Wishington
J. Hagans
Thornton
W. Va
Emma Bieon
L. L. Wilson
Ida Belle Grant
Robert Grant
Simenang
Thomas EB. Davis
Harrisville
T. J. Davis
Woods
Jud Homer B. Woods
Buitehie
Borgess
Carpenters Seek Higher Pay in Norfolk Exposition Demand
Norfolk carpenters adopt a three fifty per day minimum wage after May first amid skilled labor shortages driven by the exposition build. Some contractors agree while others plan to import labor. Other notices include multiple obituaries and local incidents across West Virginia and Virginia.
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Washington Post
Norfolk
Carpenters of
Asylum Committee Critiques St Elizabeths Harsh Practices
A sharpened critique by a committee condemns harsh restraints at St Elizabeths Government Hospital for the Insane. It faults criminal inmate mixing, misused pension funds, and private committees profiting from patient care while urging transfer of criminal patients and improved living conditions for ex soldiers and other inmates.
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St. Elizabeth
Howard Hall
United States
District of Columbia
National Homes For
New York City
Bastile
Soldiers’ Home
St. Hilzabeth
Government Hospital For the Insane
Soldiers
Supreme Court of the District of Columbia
Clabaugh
Anderson
Wright
Gould
Barnard
Shafter
Jesse Owsley
White
Alexander W. Willis
James L. Shaffer
Court of Appeals
Willis
Shaffer
Bull Pen
Atkin’s Hall
St. Eizabeth
St. Elizabeth's Asylum
Medico-Legal Society
Congress
W. A. White
St. Elizabeth’s Asylum
For Sale Safes and Cleaning Service Ad
For sale safes in multiple weights with prices listed for 250, 600, and 1000 pound units. Also cleaning and dyeing services offering suit and pants pressing. Advertisement notes dentistry service promising painless teeth without plates and facial restoration. Addresses and contact details included.
Florida and Seaboard Railways Timetable Highlights
The notice outlines January 8 1906 schedules for Florida and Georgia routes with the Atlantic Coast Line and Seaboard Air Line Railway. It lists daily sleeping car services from New York to Jacksonville and Tampa via multiple connections, dining car offerings, and special trains including the New York and Florida Special and Seaboard Florida Limited. Tickets and information are available at 601 Pennsylvania Avenue Northwest and the Pennsylvania Railroad Station.
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Chio
Chicago
ST. Louis
Cincinnati
Louisville
Louville
Indianapolis
St Louis
Virginia
Hot Springs
Washington
Lexington
Washington Southern Railway
Richmond
Alexandria
Frederickshoro
Atr
Lantic Coast Line
Florida
Sea
Ar Line Railway
O Ry
Newport News
Gid Point
Pullman
Quantico
W.D. Duke
W.culp
W. P. Taylor
Norfolk and Western Railway
Washington, P. RA. R
Norfolk and Western
Knoxville
Chattanooga
Memphis
Rosnoke
Bristol
Winston
Nashville
New Orleans
Norfolk
Berryville
Luray
Shebendoah
Elkton
Pennsylvania Station
Fourteenth Street
New York Avenue
Bond
Pennsylvania Railroad
Sixth
B Streets
Pittsburg
Harrisburg
Cefe
Harris
Burg
Pittspore
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Cleveland
Baltimore
Shepin
Warrisburg
Chiso
Meveland
ST. Louis Express
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Western Express
FX Press
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Barberston
Pipttsburg
Daly
Paciplo Express
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Rochester
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Niagara Falls
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Niagara Fells
Philadelphia
New York
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C.kr. Express
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Southern Railway
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Harrisonburg
War- Trenton
Manville
Way
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Calambia
Savannah
Jacksonville
Pinehurst
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United States
Monassac
Warrenton
Charlottesvn
Southern
Aiken
Augusta
S. Augustine
Ajanta Xpress
Atlanta
Columbus
San Francisco
Mondava
Florida Express
Columbia
Port Tampa
Southwestern
Charlottesville
Lynchburg
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W. Spencer
Geober
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Brown
Atlantic Coast Line
New York and Florida
Folman
St. Augustine
Geo. P. James
Washington, DC
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H. M Emerson
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Seaboard Air Line Railway
Penna. Ave
Petersburg
Raleigh
Wilmington
Savanash
Tampa
Birmingham
Mobile
Pensacola
Seaboard Mall
Pullman Sleeper
Fla
Hamlet
Ouse
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Golf
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Atlantic Cl N.S
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Holmhurst
Pennsylvania Ave
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Islesworth
Virginia Ave
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Arlington Hotel
Michigan Ave
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Clarendon
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Conrad Fr. Grieb
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Pennsylvania Avenue
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NewsraprrencHhye
Washington Hotels
Regent
Fifteenth Street
Hotel Driscoll
U. S. Capitol
T. A. McKee
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