Bribery Charge Outlined In Legislation Debate
A delegate described a $400 offer to influence a vote on a measure as part of a bribery case. The discussion touched on a corporation board, separation oil, and amendments to the State constitution. A personal explanation by Mr Johnson claimed a figure of $102 had been offered, framing the incident as a transaction rather than a mere bribe.
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Sportart Sans
Railroad Rumpanias
Richmond Fredericksburg
Folemac
New Gorge at Port Deposit Floods Reach Washington Fork
Port Deposit Md February 19 Crothera arrived this afternoon and was welcomed by Mayor Armstrong and the Sep Gorge Relief Association. The jammed ice moved through the channel at the cut toward the town causing damage to Main Street ruins as the Susquehanna flood worsens. Water remains high because the dam blocks the flow and the channel at WeCall’s Ferry is too narrow to pass the ice.
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Port Depont
Me Lloyd to be Orator at Yorktown anniversary
The Yorktown Historical Society and the York County Democratic committee plan a memorial marking the Lirthias anniversary of George Washington Tuesday in the county courthouse starting at 10 am. Congresswoman and local Democrats will feature a currency account, a reading by a Yorktown Historical Society member, songs by local children, and a reception.
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Yorktown
Ehstorical Society
Ork County
Missouri
Democrat Congressional Committee
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Cornwallis
Lieut Wayland Weds SoreaL at Fort Russell
Lieut James F Wayland of the Ninth Cavalry married Alice Margaret Fuilard of Buffalo KY at Fort Russell near Chesoune Wye where he is stationed. Wayland, a son of the old Virginia family, recently returned from three years of active service in the Philippines.
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Fort Russell
Chesoune
Ninth Cavalry
Alice Margaret Fuilard
Buffalo KY
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Sunnie
Michie
Aberaarls County
Sister Mary Pauline Buried at Wilmington Convent
Sister Mary Pauline aged 66, a longtime member of the Visitation order at the Cumberland, Maryland born Shane family, was buried in the convent cemetery after a Pneumonia attack. Bishop Vanaghan celebrated Mass as few priests attended the services at the Wilmington monastery.
Fire destroys Belle Haven business center and bank
A fire in Belle Haven gutted the Wahetch PoMe Hav n Ya area, destroying a bank, drugstore, and Compass building. Firefighters battled the blaze amid strong winds. insured losses around $3000. Several spectators were injured as a Vaudeville company rehearsal was interrupted by the fire. Authorities believe a gasoline stove explosion likely caused the flames.
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George Walker
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Teh
Jerformera
Freed by Grand Jury in Alcohol Case
Grand jury recommended discharge for Clayton Eugene Doub after repeated refusals to name a liquor source. He was jailed for five days, again held for five more, and kept in custody under oath for years while Justice Sartle pressed questions about liquor provenance. The legality of the actions was questioned.
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Washington
Dent
Grand
Grand Jury
Husband Not Liable for Home Burning Verdict
In Webster Springs the court ruled Ab Bauchman not guilty for arson of the couple’s home. The defense argued the trial misapplied the indictment since Bauchman and his wife lived as man and wife at the time, and the dwelling was considered both residences. The judge directed a verdict of not guilty.
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Webster Springs
Ta Pet
D Feu
Ab Bauchman
Auittal
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad makes counter offer
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company replies to conductors and clerks wage demands with a counter proposition. Negotiations, ongoing for nearly weeks, will continue next week. Company reportedly concedes to some demands and refuses others, but terms remain secretive.
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Haltimore and
Ohd Railroad Company
Teri
Favor Stuart for Congress Declared at Bristol Convention
Delegates and alternates were chosen for the Bristol convention on March 1 to nominate a congressional candidate. The delegates were undirected but generally favored Henry U Stuart as their preferred nominee.
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Speal
Wasiington
Norton
Dengiaty
Bristol
Congress
Henry U Stuart
Virginia Obituary Roundup from Fredericksburg to Roanoke
Fredericksburg report notes Civil War veteran Joseph F Withers of Company G Forts lenventh Virginia Infantry dies at the Soldiers Home Richmond after moving from Carabine county in 1908. Other notices: Walter Wilkins, 43, a contractor, dies of consumption after supervising Christmas holidays. he is son of Confederate veteran George Wilkins. Luray and Shenandoah entries record William W Martin, age unknown, and Frank O Belen, longtime Roanoke markets clerk, dying after illness. Roanoke Hospital obituary lists Mrs John Bane of Fincastle with husband and two children surviving. Also mentioned are Mrs Nannie Stacks Weymiller Stacklett and Katherine Kremer among regional deaths with family survivors.
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James D Richardson
Tennessee
Taylor
Job Wesley Hie
New Foul
Worshy
Waster
CH Callahan
Alexandra Washington Lodge
Washngton
Kenner
Charles Dale
Allen Juige
Carlin
Hubert Snowten
John G
Grohe
Norton
Mom Smih
Motan Roberts Derr
Woelu
Pere Cutt
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Chune
Mokherrick
William Goin
James M Duncan
Vier
Gtor Lo
Hardna
Fay McDonala
Evan Cherlor
Teananaon
Donald Altheron
James
Llewellyn
Aon
Walter ¢ Davin
Mamerleiner
David Geltiborteer
Frank Jens Willan Luedbeste
Lenin
SplIhn
Resell Catlin
Robert Zechar
Omar Roublus
Alberd Alt
Smithera Ln
Harington Lawrence Pen
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Wee
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Aow
Mercy Hlamivond
Jahon
Bravia
Celina
Ela Langery
Robtine Tenaciet
Wail
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Finke
Toe Smith
JS Willan
Fredericksburg
Joseph F Withers
Forts
Luray Keh
William W Martin
Shenandoah
Marlin
Wiachester
Joh
Graber
Baltimore
Katherine
Kremer
Roanoke
Frank O Belen
John Bane
Fincastle
Roanoke Hospital
Harrowbeg
Nannle Stacks
Coldest West Virginia night. dormitory planned at Marshall College
Wheeling records a 3 degree below zero cold snap with some spots at 19 below. Marshall College at Huntington outlines a $75 000 dormitory project funded by subscription, awaiting state purchase. Secretary of State fees soar in January with $1,527,000 recorded after December’s $82,100,000. Over 10,000 invitations issued for the Grand Commandery Kinghts Templar meeting in Sistersville May 1 to 19.
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Kingits Templar
West Virginia
Sistersville
Car crashes through house in Boonsboro town
A coal gondola detached from an electric railway car north of Boonsboro plunged down a steep grade and smashed into a house, destroying a wall and entering the dining room. The occupants were forced to move out. Local officials later appointed a general agent at Hagerstown.
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Washington Post
Boonesoro Md
Hazerstown
Boonaboro
Boonsbars
Sued by fortune teller in Danville Virginia case filed
Special to The Washington Post Danville Virginia February 19 a $6000 damages suit against J W Fretwell a local prominent young businessman was filed in the corporation court clerks office The suit follows a Christmas holiday disturbance at a hotel where Fretwell allegedly annoyed Mme Rosina Melton a traveling fortune teller and clairvoyant He was fined twenty five dollars for the offense and the suit is described as a possible outgrowth of the hotel racket
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Danville
Mme Rosina Melton
J W. Fretwell
Corporation Court
Fretwell
Clues Unite For Chase In Riverside and Des Ron Hunt Meet
Special to The Washington Poet Petersburg Virginia February 13 Riverside Hunt Club of Petersburg and Des Ron Hunt Club of Richmond joined for a large drag hunt with about twenty hounds. The meet began at Sycamore Street and High Pearl Street. The trail covered ten miles through Dinwiddie county ending at the Riverside clubhouse where hundreds cheered riders. Notable riders included Miss Lindsay on Tadcutne Somes on Kingsman Hay on Gates White on Iron Prince James Atkinson on Perplesty and Erviane Beauford on Chetault. The event featured a spirited chase and community enthusiasm.
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Petersburg
Riverside Hunt Club
Des Ron Hunt Club
Richmond
Sycamore Street
High Pearl Street
Prin Pally
Dinwiddie County
Neighborhoudl
Mies FL
Lindsay
Tadcutne
Kingsman
Gates
Jame Atkinson
Perplesty
Erviane Beauford
Chetaut
Harvey
Hounds and Riders Compete Amid Names at Event
Ard master for hounds Christine presides as M Jackson and Kuntamay steer Armulet Lemmy Jones. Whips guide Lady Madoc and Her Grace. Mr War ing of New Jersey on partray with Mrs Waring of Safe Conveyance Le Roy.
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Jackson Kuntamay
Lemmy Jones
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Bydnor
Mr Waring
New Jersey
Mrs Waring
le Roy
Little Diapepetn Digests All Stomach Food Instantly
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