Senate Bribery Probe Focuses on Bridge Companies
The senate hears Jotham P Allds resigns as temporary president amid charges of conspiracy and legislative corruption linked to Conger brothers and bridge interests. Karim W Littleton asserts proof against Con ger allegations, promising to show illicit acts connected to roadway legislation and cross-state conspiracies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Karim W. Littleton
Conger Brothers
Albany N
Senate
Jotham
Qerk
Jotham P Alda
Alida Cass
Hiu
Martin W Littlewh
Littleton
Alyo Benn
Lar Benn Conger
Bridge Bullting Combine
Vetaina
Conger
Hiram G Moe
Ixg
United States
Iatt
Congers
Hiram P Porter
Line Assembly
Littietan
Monweachusetts
Death at Sea Reported of Dr Berryhill Near Brisbane
On February 22 1910 Los Angeles received word that Dr Alexander I Berryhill Elgin aged about 60 a former Columbian University graduate and Coast and Geodetic Survey employee died aboard the steamer Wynenia while en route between Sydney and Brisbane Australia. He was a brother of Dr Thomas Berryhill of the city and had lived westward about twelve years. His half brother Mrs Draper of Los Angeles received the news from United States Consular Agent W J Wetherell in Brisbane.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Los Angeles
Cal
Notoeen
James d H Elgin
James H Draper
Angeles Cal
Alexander I” Fink Elgin
Washington D Co
Herrsnil
United States Coast and Geodetic Survey
Dr. Thomas & Berryhill
U & WN
Percy elected senator in Mississippi legislature
The Mississippi Legislature met in joint session today and unanimously elected Honneroy Percy of Greenville to the United States Senate to fill the unexpired term of the late Senator A J McLavrit. The term expires March 4, 1913, and he will depart soon for Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacksor
Aston
Honneroy Percy
Greenvide
United States
A J McLavrit
Washington
Man of Many Crimes Claims He Is Wanted Here
A man named Keppler, 48, surrendered to Cincinnati police amid claims of past assassinations and burglaries. He alleges involvement with anarchist circles and asserts knowledge of European assassins, including the Empress Elizabeth’s stabbing in Geneva. Police say no warrant or record exists for him in Cincinnati.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Inspector Boardman
Cincinati
Fuzabeth
Austria
Chodafian
Keppler
Clucknatt
Saia Newan
Washington
Russian Pole
Thieman
Emd
Cincinnati
Kepp
Bgardman
Girl Found With Gypsies After Two Years Away
Tetha Pearson an 18 1 2 year old Rusdlan gypsy said she was stolen from her mother Mrs Tetha Pearson of Boston two years ago and was found yesterday with Annie Lites in Chicago She told how she was forced to work and how she hoped to return to her mother and brother in Boston after being moved to Europe and then to Chicago
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bex
Chicago
Tetha Pearson
Mra
Boston
Lucas
Pearson Denen
Europe
Obituary notices list multiple deaths in Wisconsin and beyond
A garbled obituary notice page lists several individuals with death dates in February. Entries mention William H Ga fard aged 22, Joseph O Morgan aged 68, and other widows and mourners, with interments planned in Arlington and Johns Cemetery. Omission of flowers requested. notices cite residences in Milwaukee and Washington areas and reference local papers for confirmation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gaetard
Lora
Wisconsin
Avemye
Northwest
William H GA
Batimore
Morgan
Joseph O Morgan
United Sates
Arlington
Los Angeles
Sun
Roy Utterback
Wid
Sarah
Otterbach Ulnerat
Seward Square
Truraday
Yebruary
Intermental
Fredericksburg
Charles UW
Epiphany
Johns Cemetery
Wells- Ma
Laurel Uur
Treasury
Maha Bulcabeth
Jackson
John Fh” Waters
St Mary County
Winra
Aline
Chicago
Funeral Directors and Embalmers Listings in Washington DC
A clipped, chaotic notice lists numerous funeral directors and embalming services in Washington DC and surrounding areas. Names such as W. E. Speare, Geo P. Zarhorst, William Lee, John Wright Co., R F. Barvey's Sons, and others appear with addresses, phone numbers, and sparse service notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. E. Speare
F Street
N. W
Frank
Speare
Geo P. Zarhorst
William Lee
John BR. Wright
Ardkin
Ube
Chapel
F. Barvey's Sons
Fourteth ST
Airlolly
Arei-ulume Marines Ak Moderaty Price
Commedic
VW Modern Chapel
Talaphene
Call Marth
Alleged Officer In Jail Sentencing In Brooklyn Case
A court in the United States district held eight months in jail for impersonating an army officer. Gen Horatio C King of Brooklyn and Charles A Spencer, U.S. commissioner at St Paul, opposed Heany who had prior related offenses. The case involves Toomes Heany alias Lieut Harry C Wing aligned with George C Anderson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Los Angeles
Toomes Heany
Harry C Wing Aline Ma
George C Anderson
Horatio C King
Brooklyn
Charles A Spencer
United States
St Paul
Heany
Fragmented Health Office Record Names Many Local Births and Deaths
A health office record lists numerous individuals with varied spellings, noting births and deaths. Names include David Hand Heten L Keyra bay Wawerd Fo Clara L paroul Olver Land Newie L and many others, with ages and locations such as 1225 Lamont st and 1677 P at aw. The document mixes patient notes, family links, and ages ranging from infants to elderly, culminating in a list of deaths and associated residences.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Hand Heten L
Keyra Bay
Wawerd Fo
Clara L. Paroul
Olver Land Newie L. Tuompeon
Ell
Toh
Minoie
Schwaramag
Glel
Robert H
Frances A. Nowcoxth
Voy
Chartes
Annie H McKenney
Bor
Donald i
Gesca
Parmele Gitt
Bernard PB
Flore
Ragin Gitt
Herman J
Agnex Zesman
Loels
Wail
Kether
Sanneborn
William J
Cora & Lowe
Edward
Mery Jotnson
George C
Gertrude J
Barger
Girt
Micheel
Francs
Suliivan
Jacob
Jennie Kate
Timothy
Grece M
Blanton
Girt Samuel
Katherine Crows
Ferdinand
Mary
Hollinger
Alea Tt
Emma Dearan
Gworks
Agnes Lew
Alma
Edilen
Baward
Ryan
Autom
Bamonee
Rosie Decatur
James W
Maggie Kerr
Arningten
Lillis Quade
Joseph
Maggie Cox
Francis Rand
Sara Mt
Jennesa Bor
Jehu
Roberta ‘Tapscott
John W
Partie Walker
Wiliam
Carrie Samuel
Jamen Rand
Ida Panchovan
Bos Willam Apa
Charlotte Thirk
Joy
Mandi
Gis Xugkus
Roy Creenfisid
Witlem A
Mary C Tummer
Telegraphers to Receive 10 Percent Pay Increase
West Baltimore December 3 The Western Maryland Railroad has agreed to grant telegraphers in its employ a ten percent wage advance. More than 200 telegraphers on the payroll will be affected. No action has been taken by the railroad concerning trainmen’s demands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Baltimore
Western Maryland Railroad
Western Maryland
Crew of Phillips Safe After Shipboard Rescue
Feb 23 reports from Lizard Head England state the Spanish steamer Alzkerat Mendl signaled crew saved from the American three masted schooner George F Phillips. The Phillips sailed from Baltimore Jan 23 for Wilmington NY. on Feb 6 the ship was set ablaze and abandoned near Beaufort NC.
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Lizard Head
England
Alzkerat Mendl
Brunawick
Hamburg
George F Phillps
George F Phillips
Baltimore
Wilmington
Beaufort
Fes
Arroyo
Diamond Bhosle
Portsmouth Island
Lghtahip Bailimore
Minging
Edgar C Rose
Hethel
Del
Charleston
New York
Bermuda
Thal
Savannah
Thin Harbor
Fort Bereren
RH Jackson
Robbers Fire House In Saturated Blaze in Fayettesville
Fayettesville North Carolina February 4 the family of SM Bensley roadmenter for the Atlantic Coast Line escaped a life threatening blaze as intruders seemingly set the rooming house alight Capt Beasley raised the alarm saving the main building but an annex with valuable records burned a chest containing the records was found broken open and the building was saturated with oil when firemen arrived
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fayettesville
SM Bensley
Atlantic Coast Line
Beasley
Stevens in Wyoming Bank Resignation Followed Shooting
Bernard Stevens, once a teller in Washington, now assistant cashier at First National Bank of Rock Springs, Wyoming, has held the post for months. The shooting mystery from last spring remains unsolved while his career shifts amid local banking intrigue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bernard Stevens
Washington Bank
First National Bank of
Rock Springs
Wyo
Meteor Seen Near San Diego Explosion Over Mountain Range
A meteor of extraordinary size was seen yesterday afternoon about 70 miles northeast of San Diego in the Webs-Warner hot springs area. It moved west to east, plunged into the mountains, exploded with a deafening report, and rose a vast dust cloud. No injuries reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Diego
Cal
Warner
Revolt Feared in Lisbon Amid Revolutionary Plot
Confidential reports say Portugal's government is alarmed by a widespread revolutionary plot. Arrests are underway as authorities uncover a shipment of arms and ammunition allegedly destined for the rebels from Germany. Suspects include Webb-William Green, William Major, and Ashley Price, identified by John G. Nethert as masked assailants who attacked him, attempted to throw him into a furnace, then fled.
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Lisbon
Portugal
Germany
Washington Post
Hagerstown, Md
Webb
William Green
William Major
Ashley Price
John G Nethert
Hang
Sustlee Hartle
Speakers Favor Amalgamation Amid Carpenters Rally
Daniel A Pout of the United Brotherhood of Carpenters led a 2000 strong union turnout at National Rifles Armory Hall where Local Union No 182 organized a push to merge Amalgamated and Brotherhood of Carpenters into one body with all speakers backing the move. Anba G McGarvey seeks 20000 in a suit for her son Wilwyn A McGarvey a 9 year old injured by Capital Traction Company negligence in district supreme court.
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Daniel
United Brotherhood of Carpenters
National Rifles Armory Hall
No 182
The
Brotherhood of Carpentery
Lon
Anba G. McGarvey
Wulwin A McGarvey
District Supreme Court
Capital Traction Company
Licensed but Hot Allowed to Sell in Charleton
Special to The Wash on Charleton W. Feb 3. Though the city council tonight granted 25 saloon licenses and four whitesale minor offenses, after the city had been dry since last June, it is doubtful saloons will open before next July, as the county court must approve the licenses and has announced against the saloons.
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Chrleaton
W .A
Mrs Hall Aske Maintenance Follows Legal Action
Through her attorney Campbell Cars rington and F Hell yesterday filed for maintenance against her husband Charles A Hall. Hall is an employee of the Bureau of Engraving and Printing. Mrs Hall received about 2,200 dollars annually from her husband but does not provide for her own support.
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Hall
Campbell Carsrington
Mma
Hell
Bureau of Engraving and Printing
Mra Ifalt
Banker Wolfe Dead at Parkersburg
Parkersburg West Virginia February 22 W H Wolfe a leading banker and business man of the city died today He was identified with many of the citys principal industries and enterprises and was a prominent figure in local finance and commerce
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wolfe
Parkersburg
Ainetom Post
Spindlal
Wahsugios
W Va
W H Wolfe
Marriages and Divorces From Fredericksburg Area Notices
Brief OCR reads multiple names and ages linked to marriage bonds and notices across Fredericksburg and nearby Virginia locales. The text lists individuals such as Robert H Mothershead and Lucy Bond with ages 85 and 60, along with accompanying clergymen and location hints, in a sequence resembling wedding filings and related notices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert H Mothershead
Lucy Bond
Stever
al Rohwer
Fortin Brown
Jesse
Bickner
Andrew Peras
Hertha Lewis
Fredericksburg
Willian John Sinc
Mary Webster
Noth of
Alexandria
Lawrie Tum Walters
Cecelieerleaton
Tha Rm JM
Aime Thomas Ao Metz
Minpfo M Lee
Merndan
Soh
Thopson Jeredunes
Forrins
Cuursy
Makton
Ma Mwekeout
Walter Brust
Lda
Howard
Anderson Hogan
Strikes Considered Over Baltimore and Ohio Wages
Washington reports President Ward rejects strike as only option amid a wage dispute with Baltimore and Ohio conductors and trainmen. Committees study increases from 9 to 38 percent, with B and O rates higher than other seaboard routes. March ballots planned. adjudgment group from Richmond to Tampa meets with lines officials.
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Speciar
Washington Post
Baltimore
Prdsa
Garratson
Baltimore and Qalo
Ward
Willard
Garretson
Brotherhood of Conductors
Baltimore and Ohio
Maemt
Wilmington
Richmond
Tampa
Fla
Virginia Obituary Fragment Makes No Clear Death Claim
Fragmentary obituary notes several Virginia deaths including John Baldwin Fifer aged 1, Mrs Elizabeth Bell widow of Holary Birch, and Mrs Mollie Amis. mentions families, residences, and institutions but details are garbled and incomplete.
Prince George county fights road supervisor removal bill
A Prince George delegation opposed Wells bill transferring road supervision from county commissioners to the governor. Democrats and Republicans join protests. The day featured bankers urging statewide supervision of state institutions and suffrage advocates addressing lawmakers. The senate received late governor appointments as the term nears end.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prince George
Washington Post
Annapolia
Prince George County
Senate
Marbury
Laurel
Hoimesd
Wells
Chillum
Bladeinburg
Baltimore
Washington
Bladensburg
Joint Committeea On Judiciary
Duate
National Banka
North Carolina business and banking notes from Raleigh
Charters granted to Greensboro Chamber of Commerce with 100000 capital stock and to Greensboro Sant Jaciue with 200008 stock. Orchard inspections report antlook if cold weather persists. About 2600 district corporations, under half file returns, penalties expected. North Carolina Bankers Association plans annual meeting at Wrightsville for three days starting June 2. State bonds in bank surplus deemed taxable to raise stock values. Raleigh salt test to challenge the ruling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greensboro Chamber of Commerce
Capital
Greensboro Sant Jaciue
North Caroline Bankers’ Association
Jobo O Billington
Fayetteville
W A Hunt
Henderson
Wrightsville
Raleigh Bankers
State Corporation Commission
Raleigh
West ern Md. News: Infants Death and Mason Case Report
Richard Gordon the infant son of Charles Burnham of Waynesboro suffocated after entanglement in bed clothes Tuesday night. A. Gunn of Baltimore, formerly Williamsport, sued members of Mediary Lodge of Masons at Williamsport for 10000 dollars alleging illegal suspension. case not proceeded at Hagerstown yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Gordon
Charles Burnham
Waynesboro
A. Gunn
Baltimore
Williamsport
Mediary Lodge of Masons
Willamsport
Hagerstown
Maryland Border Youth Accused of Assault Confesses
Allen Trimmerman a youth accused of assaulting the 14 year old daughter of Hugh Paugh on the Maryland border was captured in Green land West Virginia and has confessed and was turned over to Maryland authorities. Maryland obituary item follows with multiple local notices about deaths and a court case involving Janus Williamson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allen Trimmerman
Hugh Paugh
Maryland
Greenland
W Va
Weg
Paper Diapepsin Promises Quick Digestion Relief
An old advertisement touts Paper Diapepsin as a cure for indigestion gas and heartburn. It claims instant relief after a dose, digesting meals, banishing sour stomach and nausea, and promising five minute relief with a costly bottle sold at drug stores.
McDowell County Sets Divorce Record In Five Days
Five divorces granted in five days in McDowell County. Also notes Lucy Hua Fay resigns as librarian at West Virginia University to take a post at the University of Tennessee. successor not yet chosen. Huntington judge reasserts tax collection in the Central City area after consolidation. State forfeiture case against the estate of Senator Camden distributed to Wood and other counties. details listed for Wood County officials. Intoxicated miner E D Woody attacked miners at Lynch Mines. melee left Woody and others wounded. Woody’s condition uncertain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lucy Hua Fay
West Virginia University
University of Tennessee
Ginascock
Camden
Parkersburg
Wood County
WH. Wolfe Jr
Hitnshaw
John IP Laird
Woody
Morsontown
Lynch Mines
Frank Corbin
John Toth
Fifteen Years for Lynchburg Slayer
In Lynchburg Virginia on February 2 Monroe Kida was convicted of second degree murder for fatally shooting Shakespeare Goode at a January dance hall. A jury sentenced him to fifteen years in the penitentiary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lynchburg
Washington
Monroe Kida
Shakespeare Goode
Virginia briefs report rail death and local notices
The Western Maryland Railway company settled with Mrs Mellie Estep of Luray after her husband George Estep was killed by a locomotive in Western Maryland yards at Hagerstown. Delevan Montague of Fredericksburg was named special census agent for the district. A 10 cent store in Luray was closed due to a $1400 attachment by the father over property removal. Chesapeake Bay area anglers offer a reward for violators of fishing laws in Potomac tributaries. Rev Joseph B Dun of Suffolk, newly called to St Pauls Church Lynchburg, will assume duties April second Sunday. Rev Fadmund L Hardcastle resigns as pastor of Baptist churches at Pooleyville Travilah and Seneca effective April 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Western Maryland Railway Company
Mellie E Estep
George Estep
Western Maryland
Hagerstown
Estep
Luray Va
Ladersburg
Suffolk
Joseph B Dun
St Pauls
Lynchburg
Amennmers
Rockville
Fadmund L. Hardcastle
Pooley=ville
Travilah
Seneca This County
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Pennnsivan
Srminia
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Oalo
Indiana
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Lompenien
Wome
Hers Om State School
Boara H
Toiay
Antifaicon League
Itle
House
Mnanee Com Taittee
Grigsby
Spanker Byrd
Moeraberg
Henry C Ford
Virginia Military Institute
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State Female
Signa
Secretar AG
Tuesley
Lawrence Wiehmeten
George Washington
Alexandria-Washington Lodge
Aasis
Washington Memorial “Association
William H. Bond
Willam H Bond
Duke Street
My Bond
J Golock
Bethal Cemetery
John Rubino
John Rubing
Orlenya
Lodge No 6
Knights of Bything
C H Woodward
District of Columbia
O B, Grey
Ballaton
C F Russell
Herndon
Bishop Randolph
Alfred Magin Randolph
Southern
Virginia
Emmanuel Chapel
Theological Seminary of Virginia
Bear Alex
Clinch River Bridge
Dumps Creek
Bluefeld
Wva
Caro Mnn
Clinehfield and
Ohio Railway
Clineh River
Elkhorn
Aukland
Spartansburg
Rich Realty
Norfolk
Pase Dre
Eae
Degrat
Ane Ocal Bank
Percy
Empress Elizabeth
Pittsburg
Blala Dealer
Rochentor Herald
St. Loni Republic
Bolala Courier
Philadelphia
Ledeer
Beery
Apatee Phn
T. E Heany
Health Office Record
Margarst
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Silae
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Webbing
Imac
Lito
Roana
Tiarry Montgomery
Charlee
Dloan
Lamont
Yaara van Wyck Weaver
Yewara
King
Calvert
Suman
Talbott
Rock Creek Church
Thomaa R. Slauh
Infant of
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Suanuin
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Roedmen
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Ricks
Dean's
MeOrath
Zéxt
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Kalon Wine Co
14Th St.n. W
Wester
Phillips Safe
Diamond Shoale
Stevens
Wyoming
Casner
Columbia Turnverein
Old Masonic Temple
Robert Joyce
F M Brinkley
William Hanneman
John L Scheffer
Y Colignon
T Samson
Misa I Schwartz
T . Lutz
Gus Sennarts
Charles Mick
August Schwartz
Mary Fink
Alexander
Marleytole
Richard O Herberger
Gua Dushring
Mra . M. Brinkley
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Herman Schmidt
C August
Halfter
Speedy Sure Centre
Ree
Willard Saga
Paya
Virginia Obeiuary
Hogestowm
Emmw Flowers
Franklin
Flowers
Hitenour
Freeling
Eli Vanover
Mitchell County
Ing
Theyrarty
Hl Vanover
Jolly Creek
Coalwood
Dickengon County
Tseir
Mra J . Swindal
Luray Tech
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Thomas B Amiss
Johns Hopkine Hospital
Halrymore
Miller
Happahimock County
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BF Cole
D . Smith
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Cape Charle
Altwood
Seer Uda
North Carolina
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David H Thomas
West Beaver Creek
Lehman
Benjamin Lehman
New Franklin
Bla Mitler
Frederick
Albert Wilson Burkhart
Yellow Springs
Charles and
Elizabeth Neighbors Burkhart
Grant
Columbia Lodge
Petersburg
Janus A Williamson
Parmelia Whamson
Wil Hemson
William S. Phillips
Thos. J. Fisher & Co., Inc
Charles D. Sager
Shannon & Luchs
Coseda
McDowell County
Huntington
ES Doolittle
Huntingto
Strip
Central City
Virgenia Briefs
Delevan Montague
Stafford County
E.L Hardcastle
TaDarate
Aways
California Fig Syrup Co
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