Inquiry Into Virginia Corporation Commission Opens Public Hearing
A legislative committee led by Richard Evelyn Byrd will begin hearings in Richmond to investigate acts of the State corporation commission. Nine witnesses are summoned and parties may counsel. The proceedings, open to the public, promise a dignified session and include a sergeant at arms and clerks.
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Virginia Corporation Commission
Washington Post
Richmond
Richard Evelyn Byrd
W. B. Early, Jr
A. Johnson
T. W. Sims
F Boyd Sears
State Corporation Commission
Beverly T Cromp
Henry Smait
Henry Fawrtas Jonn
A. S. Taner
Joa Newby
AM Tiler
Barrow
Campnhell
Macnee
Byrd
Willard
Planned to Elope Foretold Wedding in Roadville
A marriage license was issued in Washington Fest Roadville Maryland on February 23 for Herbert Lee Newly of Hinton Woogoa and Mi Wally Chisholm of Wassington aged 21 and 19. The groom said they would return to Rockville for the ceremony and that he might need to “steal” her due to parental objections. No public ceremony has occurred and the elopement plan appears to have miscarried.
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Roadville
Herbert Lee Newly
Hinton
Woogoa
MI Wally Chisholm
Wassington
Rockvaille
Woman Friend of Tramps Charities Noted
Mrs Tem perance Wien Talbott mother of Congressman J Fred Talbott died aged ninety one. For forty years she treated tramps starving at gates near her estate in Baltimore County providing meals and shelter in barns with clean straw and breakfast for workers. She never had anything stolen or damaged by tramps, and her generosity is remembered in Cumberland and Lonaconing notices.
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Lutherville
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Annie Hamilton
Jefferson Street
J. A. Jeffers
Bethel Cemetery
Tore Up Wedding Dress In Malicious Destruction Case
Parkersburg West Virginia February report describes Ed Hensell and Miss WWa Barnhart swearing out a warrant in Sisteraville for Clifford Kelley. Gown torn and marriage certificate destroyed. home entry forceful damage and smashed furniture followed an attempted wedding yesterday. The bride wore an ordinary house dress after the gown disappeared and later was found torn to pieces.
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Parkersburg
W. Va
Ed Hensell
Sisteraville
Clifford Kelley
Hensell
Wwa Barnhart
Kelley
Preaching Part of Crusade At Roanoke Church
Special to The Washington Post Dr Howard A Kelly of Baltimore spoke to about 1000 men at St John s P B Church Roanoke on Purity of Man Bond a key moment in the ministers conference crusade against Mayor Cutchin and city den s nonenforcement of ordinances against the social evil The sermon signaled pastors resolve to continue pressuring municipal authorities in Roanoke Va February 25 1900s
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Prize fighter saves lives in roadside dog scare
In Huntington West Virginia on February 25, Battling Nelson world lightweight champion was visiting Blue Sulphur. He grabbed a frightened dog by its neck and stopped the animal as it dragged Mrs Frank Toward and her two children along the highway. Nelson sustained bruises but remained fit for his Philadelphia bout.
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One Suspect Arrested In Garrett Park Rail Robberies
Rockville Maryland February 35 After weeks of investigation by Baltimore and Ohio Detective William Eagle and Deputy Sheriff George Mullin of this county they arrested Charles Robinson a colored man living near Garrett Park He is jailed awaiting the March grand jury on carrying concealed weapons with probable other charges likely added Officers believe the Garrett Park station robbery was not by the same gang as other Metropolitan branch stations
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Aged Murderers Go Insane In West Virginia Prison
Four inmates at Moundsville State prison were declared insane and moved to Weston Asylum. The group included Brown Simscomb and three others, all West Virginia prisoners aged sixty or older, jailed for murder. Various reasons are offered for their mental collapse. Mrs Frances T Howard of Rockville sues for absolute divorce from George B Howard, citing desertion since 1888 and seeking custody of two children. B V Weems of Winchester heads to New Orleans and Mexico to finalize sale of San Juan Sugar Company holdings for 360000 to a New York firm. The Inland Waterway Board plans to study a Norfolk to Beaufort canal. Policemen Willan Church and Frank Wilson exchanged gunfire. Wilson wounded and a Chesapeake and Ohio watchman Fred Newman seriously wounded by stray bullets.
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Confidence of Conviction in Curtin Murder Case Nears Trial
Mayor Paff and State’s Attorney Brent gather evidence in the Curtin murder probe. Brent says authorities are closer to the truth and expect convictions. Patterson, hotel owner, denies knowledge and offers explanations for marks at the hotel. The case likely to be called late this week or early next week with Patterson and Davis represented by C. C. Carlin.
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Dark horse may win postmastership in Alexandria
The town discusses a possible dark horse candidate for Alexandria postmaster, S Reland Dishman, a Washington Quartermaster’s clerk who has lived in Alexandria. Dishman may rely on outside influence while others fear nomination of Democrat Laurence Washington backed by Thomas Nelson Page. Crupper’s term ends April 10 and a decision is expected this week.
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Washington
Fair closes tonight in Schuler's Hall fundraiser
The Rechabites fair ends this evening after ten days in Schuler's Hall with a country social. Proceeds aid local temperance work. Voting contests closed Saturday with top prizes awarded to F. Pettey for fireman, Sullivan for gold umbrella, T. Spicer for gold watch, and John Entwistle for a diamond ring.
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Navy Yard Men Suspended at Norfolk Navy Yard
One hundred fifty six steam engineering department workers were laid off at the Norfolk Navy Yard due to a temporary work slowdown. The furloughed employees come from many trades. Also, Thomas Smith was thrown from a horse in Villa Heights and sustained a broken leg and serious injuries, taken to the Protestant Hospital.
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Trial of John Hawkins for Conspiracy to Extort Money
Charlottesville Va February 25 tomorrow morning John Hawkins charged with conspiracy to extort money from Robert Ballantine will appear in the Corporation Court for trial. More than fifty witnesses summoned by the Commonwealth include prominent physicians such as Dr Trice of the Mooresbrook Sanitarium near Monticello. Indictment No 11 alleges extortion by threats to publish alleged private habits. Hawkins out on $1000 bail furnished by Mrs Thomas Wood. Also named are Henry C Michie and F C Duncan. Grand jury found true bills on thirty five counts against the three. each faced seven counts separately. Duncan’s whereabouts are unknown with reports of Cuba Porto Rico and the Philippines.
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Shot by insane ex soldier in Charlottesville
In Charlottesville Virginia a lunacy board ruled Robert Lias brother of Rev J C Lias unsound and dangerous and he will be committed to the asylum at Petersburg. Lias a former Philippine and Navy coal passer has recently returned to Charlottesville. He frightened residents then shot Walter Coleman a university employee in the thigh after halting him with a Krag Jorgensen the weapon escaped.
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J. C. Lias
Petersburg
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Navy
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Charleston
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Murderer Baptized in a Virginia Creek Baptism Scene
In Luray Virginia hundreds witnessed Lester Ruffner and his wife being baptized in Hawksbill Creek. Ruffner recently faced two Circus Court convictions within the last month for murder of his uncle Issac Rutiner and attempted murder of cousin David Rutiner and awaits transfer to the penitentiary for a three year term. Elder D W Strickler presided the three immersion ceremony.
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Wandering Richmond Man Claimed Spartans Pair Resident
A clean shaven man about fifty named John Thexton was found wandering the streets of Richmond on February 25. He appeared mentally unsettled or under the influence of knock-out drops and believed he was in Spartans Pair, South Carolina, where he said he had a wife. He claimed $160, had $17 when taken to hospital, and workers are trying to reach prominent South Carolina figures.
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Spartanspare
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Ill Midshipman Kimbrough III at Annapolis Hospital
Midshipman Jordone P. Kimbrough of Germantown Tenn. is ill in the hospital and will not leave the academy until next week at least. He resigned after being found deficient in two exam areas. His grandfather Jefferson Pettus says the academy severed his connection. Kimbrough faced ostracism and was hazed after testifying before a board.
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Duke Divorce Trial Set as Tobacco Magnate Plans Europe Tour
James B. Duke seeks divorce from Lillian N. Duke with trial set for April 23 in Chancery Court. Close friends deny reconciliation and say the case will proceed. Afterward, Duke and Benjamin N. Duke’s families plan a four month European tour in four autos from Duke’s estate garage.
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James BE. Duke
American Tobacco Company
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