Congress Debates Presidential Salary Increase to 10000
12 House conferees discuss a fining plea for raising the President salary to 10000 and consider broader pay for federal offices. Speakers argue higher pay would let leaders save for a rainy day, noting Roosevelt lived simply yet spent his salary in office, while opponents question cost and necessity.
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Italian orphans not sold under new emigration order
Fragmentary report notes a government order to prevent emigration of Italian orphans abroad. Text mentions a minister and an ambassador, with scattered details about officials and frontiers. Unable to confirm full context due to damaged OCR.
Western Maryland Admits Default in Foreclosure Case
A garbled court notice indicates Western Maryland owes New York and admits default in a foreclosure action. The document mentions admission of default and preparation for the transfer of properties, with unclear details about parties and proceedings.
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Taft praised by Roosevelt in inaugural souvenir
President Theodore Roosevelt writes glowingly of William Howard Taft in the inaugural souvenir, praising his training, courage, and character. The piece covers Taft’s career from Yale education to solicitor general, his reforms in labor and corporations, his Philippines governance, and service as Secretary of War overseeing the Panama Canal and Cuba policy. Representative Fassett discusses Sherman’s qualities, noting steadfast public service and practical effort.
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Mrs Booth Under Knife in Appendicitis Operation
New York February 2 to 4 Mrs Maud Booth wife of General Booth leader of the Volunteers of America underwent an appendicitis operation today. Surgeons report the operation was successful and Mrs Booth's recovery is expected.
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Professor Holler in Court Over Unlawful Receipt Case
Prof Helmut F Holler president of the Oriental University Alexandria was arrested on a warrant for unlawfully receiving a $25 check from Rev J J May pastor of the German Lutheran Church. The case was continued to this morning. May said Holler was not pressured by him and expressed regret at publicity. Commonwealth seeks quo warrants to revoke Oriental University charter.
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George Washington Park Association appoints fundraisers for park dedication
At the finance committee meeting in Alexandria the George Washington Park Association named ward officers J M Hil and George H Warfield second ward Julian Y Williams and J William May third ward R M Green and Thomas W Ronson fourth ward C S J Burke and Frank L Slaymaker to solicit funds for park dedication on April 3. Officials from local banks were tasked to receive outside contributions as the group plans the event.
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Kernersville man accused in Forsyth Bank theft
Gaither Bodenhamer of Kernersville, arrested in Washington hotel on a $2,000 burglary charge from Forsyth Bank and Trust in Kernersville. Authorities say he admitted the theft and led officers to a glass jar under a porch where the money was buried. He had been under surveillance for days and returned north recently, with the intent of a pleasure trip.
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Indicted for Murder in Powhatan Burned Home Case
Joe Taylor Isham Taylor Robert Taylor Annie Taylor John Anderson Lewis Jenkins William Brown all Black defendants were arraigned on murder indictments for the cremation slayings of Mrs Mary Shipwith and her caretaker Walter Johnson at the burned Skipwith home. Eight jurors found true on eight charges. Anderson not implicated and Bond set to compel his witness appearance.
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Site for epileptic colony chosen near Amherst
Special to The Washington Post Lynchburg feb 24 the state general hospital board met and decided to purchase about 1000 acres for 500 from the Morris and Wills estates Amherst county across the river from the city as an epileptic colony site the Markland property left to the state for this purpose is to be sold and a subcommittee appointed to draft plans let contracts and proceed with building at once
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Chain of Wireless Stations to Be Erected Along Atlantic Coast
A New York company leased the Board of Trade building roof in Norfolk to install wireless telegraph and telephone stations. The project plans a chain of wireless stations along the Atlantic coast, with the inaugural conversation between Mayor Ruddick of Norfolk and Mayor McClellan of New York.
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Federal prisoners sent to Atlanta. Moundsville prison closure urged
Multiple items note a federal order to halt sending convicts to Moundsville prison with all federal prisoners to be relocated to Atlanta. Other reports cover court arguments in Baltimore and Huntington, a local push to rename a weather station and Chimborazo Park Maury Park, club officers elected in Virginia, and a Newport News stowaway arrest on a Wisconsin.
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Weather Driven by Western Storms Across US
Western storm moved into central Ontario with lake region snow and rain across the Mississippi valley. Cold in the Great Lakes and central valleys, warmer in the plains, with general fair weather in the South and Pacific states. Snow and rain expected Thursday in the lower lake region and New England, turning to warmer and drier conditions Friday east of the Mississippi. Special flood warnings issued for the Susquehanna and several Ohio and Mississippi River sections.
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Lockhart Bill Rejected in Senate Amid Tax and School Funding Debate
Speciel to The Washington Fost Raleigh , CO. Feb H-4 bill was introduced in the senate today making attorneys receiving contingent fees responsible for court costs. The bill providing a special tax in school districts to conduct four months schools, and for a just distribution of State school funds war passed. Senator Lockhert offered his antitrust bill as an amendment to the Russell-Blow substitute, which was favorably reported by a majority of the committee, but his bill was rejected in the horgh. Bill repeating the poll tax law was unfavorably and the one making worthless checks prima facie evidence of fraud favorably reported. The Republicans Aledt a minority report favoring the bill extending educational qualifications for voters to P18. The senate bill preventing the pale of quall for two years was defeated. The Joint committee on public buildin decided to recommend the bill appropriat the $500,000 to enlarge the cnpito!, also 2 bit allowing the State agricultural department to issue $100,000 bonds and to reject its own building. The joint committee on agriculture decided to recommend the bill to drain Mattamuskest Lake, which overs 5000 acres, to develop farming land.
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Two Men Injured by Train at Walkersville Siding
Special to The Washington Fast Frederick Md. Feb 2. The switch left open by a Northern Central Railway trainman caused a passenger train to strike a lumber car on a Walkersville siding. Charles Fitz and James Reddick were thrown clear and suffered likely fetal injuries. Both men were taken to Frederick Hospital for treatment.
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Monster Whale Nets At Buckroe Beach In Virginia
A monster whale over 60 feet long was found entangled in nets at Buckroe Beach near Newport News Virginia on February 21. It bled from a head wound likely caused by a vessel strike. A school of whales was sighted as the fleet arrived, and the dead giant was towed to Buckroe pier and secured by cables.
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Suffolk in Darkness Fire Destroys Plant Supplying Street Lights
Special to The Washington Peat reports Suffolk burned as a stray spark from a locomotive or factory ignited the Suffolk Light and Ice Company plant. The Norfolk and Portsmouth Traction Co owned the facility, valued at 330000 with 45800 insurance. Fire left streets dark as gas supplied indoor lighting only. dynamos unharmed. Estimated loss under 1000.
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Gale Sweeps Fleet Amid Search For Drowned Pilot
The report details the Atlantic fleet's dramatic night search after a pilot aboard the New Hampshire was washed overboard during February. Despite life boats and powerful searchlights, no trace was found for two hours as captains battled heavy seas. The third squadron later scattered to navy yards for repairs and training, with several ships assigned to different ports and a plan to begin target practice near Guantanamo Bay in May.
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Virginia Briefs From Several Areas Reported Incidents and Appointments
A Waxon stolen block of eight gallons was seized by revenue officers near Brosville. three drivers fled and were fired upon. In Danville Chief Morris shot a thief, Nero Shaw, in the leg after a struggle over teeth grip. Shaw was jailed 60 days for chicken theft. H C Patton named cashier of Bank of Danville, succeeding W Giggs. Brand property fire at Catawba Valley destroyed the Morgan storehouse and post office. Augusta County Fruit Growers Association meeting in Staunton featured Prof J Lips on coddling moth, Dr W Fletcher on fruit growing, and T W Woolen on packing. Hydrophobia warning after dog bite. a bound dog owner treated at home. David H Beatty, Frederick County farmer, under medical care. Jett Monger, Lynchburg motorman, arrested after accident. bail set at 60 dollars for mayor’s court. Rev Dr R J McBryde appointed special preacher at University of Virginia Chaps for February. A Wallis to fill St George's pulpit in Fredericksburg.
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Two Lunatics Escape From Central State Hospital
Reports say Thomas Lassiter of Norfolk and William Jackson of Goochland County escaped from Central State Hospital. Lassiter reportedly attempted escape two years earlier and was sent to the asylum after a partial mental breakdown.
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Postum Converts Coffee Drinkers in Family Story
Theresa Reason writes of health problems from coffee and how Postum became a preferred substitute. She recalls her father and mother suffering headaches and digestive discomfort before switching to Postum, which changed to a rich brown color with cream and a mild flavor. Her husband eventually agreed to try it, leading to lasting use and a recommendation from the Postum Co. Battle Creek, Michigan. The piece ends noting frequent letters and lingering family memories.
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