House Conferees Debate Presidential Salary Increase
The debate centers on raising the presidential salary to 10000 dollars with M Gillett arguing the chief executive should have a reserve for future needs. Moodbach and others press for higher pay for Supreme Court justices and officials, citing the White House maintenance and military service costs. The discussion, intertwined with committee votes and fiscal considerations, weighs the expense against the need for a dignified compensation package.
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Italian Orphans Not Sold Amid Emigration Orders
A fragmented report notes a government order to halt emigration of all orphans amid a crisis. The embassy investigated conditions, with officials stating action followed the minister’s directive. A few children allegedly left their wards before the order and were tracked to residences.
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Western Maryland Admits Default in Foreclosure Case
A shaky, partially garbled notice indicates Western Maryland admits default in a foreclosure proceeding. The document mentions a court process, property actions, and an impending final decree as the case progresses, with references to agencies and proceedings that are unclear due to OCR errors.
Roosevelt Praises Taft in Inaugural Souvenir Essay
Theodore Roosevelt lauds William Howard Taft as best trained and most courageous successor, commending his role in the Philippines and Cuba and as Secretary of War. The inaugural souvenir, with Taft and Sherman engravings, includes an article by Representative Fassett on Sherman and details on the upcoming ceremony and parade preparations.
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Mrs Booth Under Knife for Appendicitis
Mrs Maud Ballington Booth, wife of General Booth of the Volunteers of America, underwent an appendectomy today in New York. Surgeons report the operation a success and anticipate a good recovery for Mrs Booth.
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Professor Holler in Court Over 25 Dollar Check Charge
The case of Prof Helmut F Holler of the Oriente University Alexandria was adjourned to 10 am after a Tuesday arrest on a warrant accusing him of unlawfully receiving a $25 check from Rev J J May pastor of the German Lutheran Church. May said he did not complain and regretted the publicity. Commonwealth’s Attorney Brent signaled possible quo warranta to revoke the university charter. Holler said he believed May planned to lure teachers and students away and that relations between them were strained.
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Will Solicit Funds for Park Dedication in Alexandria
The George Washington Park Association finance committee appointed two members from each ward to raise outside funds for the park dedication on April 3. Appointees include J M Hil and George H Warfield. Julian Y Williams and J William May. R M Green and Thomas W Ronson. C S J Burke and Frank L Slaymaker. Y T C Smith of Alexandria National Bank and George 12 Robinson of Virginia Safe Deposit and Trust Corp to receive contributions.
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Bank heist suspect found with looted cash in Kernersville
Gaither Bodenhamer of Kernersville was arrested in Washington hotel on charges of stealing 2000 dollars from Forsyth Bank and Trust Company vaults. He allegedly confessed the funds were buried in a glass jar under a porch. Kernersville officers located the money today after days of surveillance. Bodenhamer had been watched closely and recently traveled north.
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Indictment in Virginia Murder Case Names Eight Charged
In Powhatan Virginia on February 24 Joe Taylor Isham Taylor Robert Taylor Flaming Taylor Annie Taylor John Anderson Lewis Jenkins and William Brown, all Black, were arraigned under indictments for the murder and cremation of Mrs Mary Shipwith and her caretaker Walter Johnson at the burned Shipwith home. The jury found true bills on eight of nine charges. Anderson was not implicated and was bonded as a witness.
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Site for epileptic colony chosen near Lynchburg
Special to The Washington Post reports that the State general hospital board met in Lynchburg on February 24 and decided to purchase about 1000 acres for 500 dollars from the Morris and Wills estates. In Amherst County across the river, the Markland property left to the State for the colony is to be sold. A subcommittee will prepare plans, let contracts, and proceed with building at once.
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Chain of Wireless Stations Planned Along Atlantic Coast
New York company leases roof of the Board of Trade building in Norfolk to erect wireless telegraph and telephone station. A chain of wireless stations will span the Atlantic coast. The first conversation upon completion will link Mayor Ruddick of Norfolk and Mayor McClellan of New York.
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Federal orders move convicts from Moundsville to Atlanta
The Attorney General reportedly ordered halting transfers of federal convicts to the Moundsville prison with all federal prisoners to be housed in Atlanta, Ga. About 200 inmates from the Moundsville facility are said to be moved to Atlanta. Other items note appeals court arguments in Richmond and Huntington, a Maury Observatory naming effort in Richmond, and local club officers.
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Weather forecast and flood warnings across states
The Weather Bureau reports a western storm moving into central Ontario with mixed snow and rain across the Midwest and East, followed by clearing. Colder in the lake and central valleys. warmer in the plains and Northwest. Expect snow in lower lake regions, rain or snow in New England and upstate New York, with generally fair weather elsewhere. Brisk winds along Atlantic coasts. Flood warnings issued for the Susquehanna, interior Ohio rivers, the entire Ohio River, the Mississippi between Cairo and Helena, and the Tombigbee. Steamers bound for Europe to face brisk southwest winds with rain then clearing.
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Lockhart Bill Rejected in Senate Amid Tax and Fee Proposals
Speciel to The Washington Fost Raleigh, CO February 4 1924 The Senate rejected Lockhart antitrust and school fund reform measures drawing party lines The joint committee on public buildings favored a 500000 capital expansion and a 100000 bonding plan for the State Agriculture Department The Agriculture Committee also backed draining Mattamuskest Lake to develop farming land
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Two Injured by Train in Walkersville Siding Crash
Special to The Washington Fast Frederick Md. Feb 2. Charles Fitz and James Reddick of Walkersville were likely fatally injured when a Northern Central Railway switch left open by a trainman allowed a passenger train to roll onto a siding. The lumber car was struck and hurled them from the tracks, the car smashed against a bumper. Both men were at Frederick Hospital.
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Monster whale wrecks nets at Buckroe Beach
A monstrous whale over 60 feet long was found lashing near Buckroe Beach in Newport News on February 21, bleeding from a head wound. It likely struck by a vessel during a bay sighting of a whale school as the fleet arrived. The dead leviathan 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 As a result of a fire windh destroyed the power plant of the Suffolk Light and Ice Company the streets of this city tonight are a darkness as the gas company supplies only indoor illumination The plant was owned by the Norfolk and Portsmouth Traction Company and was worth 330000 The loss will not exceed 1000 There was 45800 insurance The dynamos were not injured The fire is supposed to have been started by a spark from a locomotive or factory blown in through an open window.
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Gale Sweeps Fleet in mournful search for missing sailor
The Atlantic fleet details a dangerous search after a New Hampshire crewman was washed overboard during a February night. Despite two hours of gallant efforts by lifeboats and ships under searchlight, no trace was found. The third squadron then resumed its voyage as ships prepare for yard repairs and spring training near Guantanamo and Hampton Roads.
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Virginia Briefs Highlight Fire Theft and Appointments
A Waxon illicit liquor seizure near Brosville sparked a chase as three men fled and exchanged gunfire with revenue officers. Nero Shaw was shot in the leg after resisting an officer’s grip. A man named Beatty faces 60 days in jail for chicken theft. Patton named cashier of Danville Bank, replacing Giggs as vice president. A storehouse and post office in Catawba Valley burned. Augusta County Fruit Growers’ Association meeting in Staunton featured talks on coddling moth and fruit packing. A dog bite prompted hydrophobia fears. Clifton Forge educator Cahoon drowned in El Paso. A Luray warrant aimed at Harry Pinks for two attempted assaults. Lynchburg motorman Jett Monger detained over a fatal August 23 incident. Rev Dr McBryde to serve as special UVA chaplain in February.
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Two Lunatics Escape From Central State Hospital
Reports detail escape attempts and captures in Virginia and nearby counties. David Lassiter of Norfolk and William Jackson of Goochland County reportedly escaped from Central State Hospital amid illness recovery and confinement debates.
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Postum Coffee Alternative Replaced Stomach Ailments
A reader recalls how Postum replaced coffee for her family. Her father suffered stomach issues and headaches from coffee, while her mother found relief after switching to Postum. The change reportedly ended coffee-related ills over ten years ago. A family note from Theresa Reasoner of Battle Creek, Michigan, mentions Postum's flavor and continued use. Read The Road to Willville in packages.
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