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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Feb 24, 1906

Page

17

Warfield Forces Routed as Dorton Shifts Support for Speaker

Baltimore Mil Feb 23 Senator Gorman scored a signal victory over Gov Warfield as Speaker Benson was elected chairman of the Baltimore and Ohio investigating committee over Senator Blair Lee. Dorton, the Republican from Baltimore City, swung his vote to a Democrat to prevent a deadlock. The House committee on rules was named to set investigation guidelines and limit inquiries to the Washington branch value, amid plans for a sharp probe. Meanwhile a new anti cigarette bill was introduced tightening penalties on sales to youths under sixteen with fines and possible imprisonment and shared fine proceeds to informers. Both houses adjourned after a brief session.

Warfield Dorton Washington Weslington Baltimore Mil Gor- Man Gov Benson House Baltimore and Ohio Blair Lee Mont~ton Frederick Dorton Baltmore City Orton Fos Montgomery Lee Me. Benson Gorman Murphy Fenton House of Correction Baltimore City

Cumberland Merchants Rally Against Street Improvement Bill

The Associated Merchants of Cumberland oppose a bill allowing the mayor and council to borrow money to repair streets and lanes. They say Cumberland has no public support for such dangerous legislation and urge residents to protest to Allegany legislators.

Cumberland Borrial Weashington Stump Cumberlind Allegany Koenslature

One Year for Ruffner Sentenced in Virginia Court

Lester Ruffner received a one year term in the county circuit court for attempted murder of his cousin David Ruffner following the fatal shooting of his uncle Isaac P. Ruffner four months earlier. For the uncle’s murder, Ruffner was already sentenced to two years in the state prison. Marcus Dofflemeyer, detained in the George A. Sanderson drowning case, will be tried next week.

Washington Post Luray Lester Ruffner David Ruffner Isaac P. Ruffner Ruffner Marcus Dofflemeyer George A. Sanderson

Winder sentenced for second degree murder in tollgate killing

Belair Feb 23 The jury found William Winder colored guilty of being an accessory in the murder of toll gate keeper Rinehart. Judge Van Bibber imposed an eighteen year penitentiary term. Henry Winder also faced trial. Isaac Winder already convicted of murder in the first degree and sentenced to death.

Sgecak Washington Belair William Winder Rinehart van Bibber Henry Winder Sane Winder York Turnpike Towson Isaac Winder Baljt- Taore

Blackburn Indicted. calls arise against District Attorney Holton

Special to The Washington Post Asheville NC February 23 A new grand jury indictment charges Representative K Spencer Blackburn with receiving a fee of 50 for compromising the W R Krider case The case alleges influence by persuasion representation and letter writing Blackburn plans to arrive in Asheville to demand an immediate trial He and supporters say he will seek to compel appointment of a new assistant district attorney to present evidence against Holton for indictment on specified changes Blackburn has left for Asheville to press for trial on Treasury Department violation charges

Asheville M. C K. Spencer Blackburn United States District Court Blackburn Bao W. R. Krider Holton North Carolina N. C Treasury Department

Electoral Board Resigns in Richmond City

The Richmond electoral board F C Ebel W T Hancock and Samuel Cohen resign to the clerk of Hastings Court. Judge Witt will read the letter on his return from a fishing trip. Rumors tie the move to grand jury discussions of the municipal primary.

Washington Post Richmond F. C.ebel W. T. Hancock Samuel Cohen Ebel Hastings Court

Disagreed in Socialist's Case at Parkersburg Va

Jury in the Fritz Merrick case, indicted for obstructing justice by refusing grand jury questions, disagreed and were discharged. Various notices follow including a store fire at Adamstown and marriages in Fredericksburg. An advertisement touts Dr. Agnew's Catarrhal Powder with testimonials and local outlets.

Washington Post Parkersburg W. Vac Fritz Merrick

Torrens bill killed as Lassiter plan passes in Virginia

In Richmond, Va, February 23, the house rejected the Torrens land registration bill by a 50 to 28 vote after long debate. The measure faced strong opposition though its supporters claim it may later become law. Also, the Lassiter convict road bill providing 25000 for a state convict force passed, and a civil trial justice bill for cities over 30000 was introduced.

Washington Post Richmond Massie Sale Norfolk General Assembly Committee On Courts of Justice Machen Senate Finance Committee Lassiter Senate Parker Norfolk County Judicial Circuit Delegate Island Fortsmouth Princess Ann Isle of Wight R. E. Hoykin House Committee On Schools and Colleges Hillenburg Sadler Capitol Register of the Land Office Publc Col J. W. Richardson Col. Richardson Walker Northumberland Committee On Fish and Game Joint Commission Maryland Virginia Potomac River House of Delegates Owens Portsmouth House Virginia Volunteers Crab

Pardoned Wrong Convict in Norfolk Mixup

Two men named William Peace were sentenced in Norfolk with different terms. John Hill secured a governor's pardon for the five year prisoner, but the pardon was sent to release the two year inmate. The released man arrived seeking work, Hill found the error, and Peace was recaptured after authorities held him.

Washington Norfolk William Peace John Hill Hill

Maryland Agricultural College to mark semi-centennial event

The Maryland Agricultural College trustees and faculty invite the public to the March 6 semi-centennial exercises at College Park. The program features an invocation by Rt Rev Henry Y Satterlee the governor Edwin Warfield and John Hopkins president Tra Remsen among others with remarks by college president Capt Richard Silvester and a benediction by Rev D J Stafford a musical program is planned.

Washington Post Hyattsville Maryland Agricultural College College Park Henry Y. Satterlee Diocese of Washington Richard Silvester Edwin Warfield Maryland Tra Remsen John Hopkins University J. B. Bailey College of Agriculture Cornell University James Wilson United States Department of Agriculture Francis A. Soner M. S Galthmore City College D. J. Stafford D. C Washington, D.C

Reward in Traynham Case Roanoke City Council Action

Roanoke Virginia February 22 the city council and board of aldermen met on a special call from Presidents Ferguson and Wilkening and offered a reward of 250 dollars for the apprehension arrest and conviction of the murderer of ex city Scrat J B Traynham. The bodies voted to appropriate 100 dollars for police contingencies and the mayor discretion. Gov Swanson would supplement any city reward. Osceola Lodge Knights of Pythias added a 100 dollar reward. The measure excludes any police share. No further important crew developments known.

Washington Post Roanoke Board of Aldermen Ferguson Wilkingon Scrat J. B. Traynham Gov Swanson Osceola Lodge Knights of Pythias

Dr J W Palmer Dying in Baltimore Home

Special to The Washington Post from Baltimore February 23 reports Dr John Williamson Palmer author of Stonewall Jackson's Way is critically ill at his home at 1101 McCulloch Street. He is in his eighty first year and death may come at any time despite medical care. Palmer is editor of Century Dictionary and the Literary Digest and his poetry has gained wide notice.

Washington Baltimore John Williamson Palmer Stonewall Jackson McCulloch Street Little Hone Palmer

Threatened Naval Officer Faces Leave From Annapolis

Special to The Washington Port Annapolis Md Feb 23 William W W Sharp said to be a resident of Norfolk Va was compelled to leave Annapolis today by Justice Fallmeyer He was charged with threatening the life of his brother in law Commander A N Grant a naval officer stationed here He was given the alternative of a bond to keep the peace or to leave town Sharp said he had seen affronted by the officer Several letters in which Sharp threatened to kill him were put in evidence He came to Annapolis to see his mother who is stepping with her daughter the wife of the officer Sharp agreed to leave town tonight

Washington Port Annapolis William W.W. Sharp Norfolk Fallmeyer A. N. Grant Sharp

Social and Personal Highlights From Seventh Page

Dense social notes describe gatherings at a St. John’s Church event and a George Washington University Hospital benefit at New Willard. Attendees include Hale, Newberry, Lee Phillips, Miss Biddle, Mrs. Dunlap, Mrs. Brandt, and many guests. The Newport couple Mamie Louise Long and Robert M. Guwson wed at Sacred Heart, then guests enjoyed a formal reception and a midnight buffet hosted by university leaders.

Sacred Heart Church Robert M. Guwson Mamie Louise Long Newport Dr. Yingling South

Society Ball and Guests of Honor Run in Washington

A society ball features a long list of guests of honor and attendees, with names such as Mrs. Mead Moore Mrs. Howard L Hodgkins and Mrs Chas W Needham among the receiving party. The ball committee includes Mrs Charles J Bell and Mrs H C Yarrow. Also noted are numerous attendees and social figures at a Washington event with charity and hospital board connections. Paintings by Albert H Chaffee will be shown at Shoreham with a program of view-by-day events and a fine auction at Weschler's on Pa Ave NW.

New Willard George Washington University Hospital Gen. Washington Needham Anderson Pastranelli Marvy Carter Marion Deil Hilkins Ruth Halford Heth Pickett Heth Jiblson Katydid Jones Kent Evelyn Knight Florence Libbey Anne Wilson Evan Wilson Berda ‘Wilson Beatrice Walford Wilkinson Boyd Charles W. Needham Dean W. WR. Paupa J. Hall Lewis William R. Vance William A. Wilbur Howard K. Hodgkins Charles J. Munroe Henry K. Kalasowski Fairbanks George Washington Univesity Howard I. Hodgkins Charles J. Bell H. ©. Yarrow W. McK. Stowell 3. B. Lewis D. K. Shute John van Rensselaer Herman D. Walpridge Baroness Hengelmuller Mme. Jusserand Baroness von Sternburg Moncheur Mme Nabuco Mme. Hauge Mms. Quesada Bussche Audenreid Lara Anderon Montgomery Blair Ss. Justice Symons N. B. Scott Stermberg Condit-Smith J . Simpson Iannis Taylor Taft AY Titany Tittman Walker M Walcott Wetmore Wiley B. Wallace Woodward Cortelyou Bruce Hobson Harry Sellhausen Henry W. Samson Arthur V. Snell J. Winthrop Spencer E. G. Seikert Fremont Smith Arthur Clarendon Smith Wred Solger Walter TR. Tuckerman W. HH. Traill D. L. Vogel Dr. Wiley Dr. White Mr. Woodhull Joseph J. M. Culp H. al. Pressey Charles Bispham A. A. Snyder Charles IT. Ackert Alexander Stuart George W. Trowbridge BL Southard Parker T. P. Shonts W. Corcoran Eustis F.C. Hauge Mr. Mead Moore Association of D. L. Gigh RA. Hope H.C. Jorgenson L. B. McAfee C. S. Mic Dieton W. M. Mebane A. C. Stanley C. 8 Sterne BE. C. Stevenson D. G. Sutton W. A. Boyd H. J. Bryson H. H. Howlett W. V. Levy W. A. Mess C. L. Watson B.C. Wilson C. Mata J. W. Sherwood H. F. Munn H. P. Alden K. GC. Crain N. Gammon M. J. Henkel R. J. Moore W. T. Peake B.S. Wallace B. G. Steenerson J. H. Biscoe Paul Campbell Edmund Carrington B. BR. Greeny J. Per- King A. J. Rusdell P. Scantling Charles Stevenson H.bwyertort A W. Weddell Pep C. A. Miller J. ©. Dorsay V. H. Duras A. J. Green Howard Saxton Columbian College and College of Engineering J Brandenburg Gibson, Co. Hommick E. Ing H. & Stonebraker Department of Dentistry George H. Brown H. D. Wallridge F. D. Owen J. B. Larner J. Sulp WW. D. Laird G. A. Chamberlin Ross Helt MelLeod Emly Towles Elmore Lacey Flora Wortz Miss Young Waggaman Libbey Halliday A. Clark R. B. Donaldson M. H. Ayers Grace Macthy BH. Needham W. A. Franklin Rowell J. G. Brown Hdna McKenna W. G. Harrington Poore Whitney Albert Gore Turnbull Bord Dr. Wylie A. B Beard Richard Bracaw Wi. Avd W. Parrott Lee Martin Talbot Taylor Vance Sinclair Charles W. Bairfax Irving Porter Carrington Macklin Cobb Owen His Bishop Acker Orr John Riley H. C._ Thompson A. Matte John HW Pressy Hunt McCoy Lloyd Stevenson Charles Frank Shine Brown Walter Parker Shoreham Albert H. Chaffee Worcester Mass Fifteenth Raphael Vatican The Washington Post Washington, D. C

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