House Conferees Debate President Salary Increase
The House debates boosting the Presidents salary to ten thousand dollars, with M Gillett and Moodbach arguing for larger pay for the chief executive and judges, while others warn against excessive appropriations and stress maintenance costs at the White House. The discussion touches on executive pay and appropriations, noting proposed scales and possible impacts after office.
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Italian Orphans Emigration Order Sparks Refugee Concerns
A torn fragment reports a government order directing mass emigration of Italian orphans. It mentions a diplomat, a minister, and frontier officials acting to remove children abroad, with few readable names and unclear outcomes.
Western Maryland Admits Default In Foreclosure Case
A garbled court notice indicates Western Maryland admits default in a foreclosure action. The document references the United States court and preparation for final proceedings naming tied properties and the party to be foreclosed upon.
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Taft praised by Roosevelt in inaugural souvenir
Theodore Roosevelt lauds William Howard Taft as the best trained and bravest successor for the presidency in an inaugural souvenir essay. The piece credits Taft with sterling judicial work in regard to labor and capital, his Philippine governance, and his role as Secretary of War, while also noting Representative Fassett’s tribute to Sherman.
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Mrs Booth Under Knife in Appendicitis Operation
Mrs Maud Ballington Booth, wife of General Booth of the Volunteers of America, underwent an appendicitis operation in New York. Surgeons reported the procedure successful and her recovery expected.
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Professor Holler in Court Over Check Receipt Case
Prof Helmut Holler president of the Oriental University in Alexandria was arrested on a warrant accusing him of unlawfully receiving a $25 check from Rev J J May pastor of the German Lutheran Church. The case was continued to morning as Commonwealth Attorney Brent weighs petit larceny and possible quo warranto actions to revoke the university charter. May said Holler’s arrest arose from publicity and explained no complaint was filed by him.
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Fundraising and funeral notices from Alexandria district
The Alexandria area reports a finance committee appointing ward reps to solicit park dedication funds for April 3 and naming delegates from Capto oL stay maker Alexandria to collect outside contributions. The tomb of George Washington is honored with a lodge tribute in Beverly Mays. Coroners in Alexandria report natural causes for Eliza Hackley with Mary Douglass released after assault case. other local deaths are listed in Staunton Winchester and Fredericksburg briefs with brief biographical notes.
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Bank theft suspect traced to buried loot in Kernersville porch
Special to The Washington Fox reports Winston-Salem Feb 24 that Gaither Bodenhamer of Kernersville, arrested in a Washington hotel on a $2,000 theft charge from Forsyth Bank and Trust, claims the money is buried in a glass jar under a porch. Kernersville officers found the jar today after surveilled custody. Bodenhamer had traveled north recently, likely for a pleasure trip.
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Indicted group charged in Skipwith murder case
In Powhatan Virginia on February 24 Joe and Isham Taylor Robert Taylor Flaming Taylor Annie Taylor wife of Joe Taylor John Anderson Lewis Jenkins and William Brown, all African Americans, were arraigned under indictments for the murder and cremation of Mrs Mary Shipwith and her caretaker Walter Johnson at the burned Skipwith home. The jury found true bills on eight of nine charges, Anderson alone not implicated and held on bond to appear as a witness.
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Site for Epileptic Colony in Amherst County
Special to The Washington Post Lynchburg Feb 24 The State general hospital board met today and decided to purchase for 500 about 1000 acres of the Morris and Wills estates. In Amherst county across the river from the city a site for the State epileptic colony The Markland property left to the State for this purpose is to be sold and subcommittees were appointed to have plans prepared to let contracts and to proceed with the building at once.
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Chain of wireless stations to be erected along Atlantic coast
A New York company leased the roof of Norfolk’s Board of Trade building to erect wireless telegraph and telephone stations. The plan envisions a chain of stations along the Atlantic coast. The first conversation will be between Mayor Ruddick of Norfolk and Mayor McClellan of New York when completed.
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Federal orders shift prisoners from Moundsville to Atlanta
In a move reported from Richmond Va on February 4, Attorney General Bona parte issued an order to halt sending Federal convicts to the Moundsville prison. All Federal prisoners will be sent to Atlanta Ga, with about 200 convicts to be moved. Other items note court sessions in Richmond and movements to name a new weather station and park in honor of Maury, plus a stowaway arrest aboard the Wisconsin.
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Weather Across the Nation Shows Cold Spells and Rain
The Weather Bureau reports a western storm moving through central Ontario with snow in the Mississippi valley and upper lake region, clearing toward the Mississippi and lower Ohio valleys. Temperatures fall in the lake and central valleys. the Pacific states see rain. Thunderstorms and freeze warnings are noted, with snow and rain forecast for Thursday and Friday from the lower lakes to New England. Steady rain and wind are forecast along coasts, with flood warnings issued for the Susquehanna, interior Ohio, and Mississippi basins.
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Lockhart bill rejected in Senate amid tax and education fights
Speciel to The Washington Fost Raleigh Feb H-4 bill introduced in the senate making attorneys receiving contingent fees responsible for court costs. The bill provides a special tax in school districts to conduct four months schools. Lockhart offered his antitrust bill as an amendment to the Russell-Blow substitute, which was favorably reported but his bill was rejected. Other actions include a poll tax law bill unfavorably acted, a fragile fraud bill favorably reported, and votes on voter qualifications and senate measures.
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Two Injured by Train at Walkersville Switch
Special to The Washington Post Frederick Md Feb 2. Faulty switch left open by a trainman allowed a passenger train to derail onto a siding at Walkersville. Charles Fitz and James Reddick, both of Walkersville, were struck while unloading a lumber car, suffering likely fetal injuries. They were taken to Frederick Hospital.
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Monster Whale Nets At Buckroe Beach Here In Virginia
A giant whale over 60 feet long was found entangled in nets at Buckroe Beach Newport News Virginia on February 21. The creature bled from a gash on its head believed caused by a vessel and a school of whales had been sighted earlier the same day. After death the whale 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 Suffolk Vadeo 24 reports a fire destroyed the Suffolk Light and Ice Company power plant, cutting street illumination as gas supplies indoors. The plant, owned by Norfolk and Portsmouth Traction, valued at 330000, suffered a loss not exceeding 1000 with 45800 in insurance. Dynamos unharmed. Fire believed sparked by locomotive or factory ember blown through an open window.
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Gale Sweeps Fleet Amid Rescue Search and Deployments
The Atlantic Fleet details the search for a New Hampshire sailor lost at sea during a February night. Ships combed the waters for two hours before giving up while the fleet prepares to scatter for repairs yard deployments and upcoming target practice around Guantanamo, Hampton Roads, and other navy yards.
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Virginia brief notes and local incidents in Danville area
Revenue officers seized eight gallons of contraband near Brosville. three men fled and exchanged fire. Nero Shaw, shot in the leg after resisting arrest, was later jailed for chicken theft. Patton named cashier of Bank of Danville. Morgan storehouse and post office burned. Augusta County Fruit Growers meeting held at Staunton with speakers on coddling moth and fruit packing. Reports of hydrophobia fears from a dog bite. several local persons face legal actions. Jett Monger fined for motor incident. Rev Dr McBryde named university chaplain special preacher for February.
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Two Lunatics Escape From Central State Hospital
Reports detail two lunatics escaping from Central State Hospital in Petersburg county. One, Lassiter, previously committed after a bid to die and was sent to the asylum. the other, Jackson, from Gooch County, remains at large as authorities pursue the pair.
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Postum Coffee Alternative Replaces Tea and Coffee
Theresa Reasoner of Battle Creek Michigan recounts switching her family from coffee to Postum after coffee caused headaches and stomach issues. She notes her father, husband, and mother found relief and pleasure with Postum, praising its rich color and mild taste. The letter suggests Postum as a favorable substitute in households troubled by coffee’s effects.
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