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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Feb 26, 1906

Page

8

Virginia Corporation Commission probe eyed by legislature

A legislative committee led by Richard Evelyn Byrd will hold hearings in the Richmond courtroom starting 3 PM with nine witnesses summoned. Counsel will be permitted for all parties, and the committee will act as a jury, reporting to the legislature.

Virginia Corporation Commission Washington Post Richmond Richard Evelyn Byrd W. B. Early, Jr A. Johnson T. W. Sims F Boyd Sears State Corporation Commission

Planned to Elope in Washington Fest Tie

A license was issued in Roadville Maryland for Herbert Lee Newly of Hinton Woogoa and Miss Wally Chisholm of Wassington. Ages given as 21 and 19. The groom said they would return to Rockville for the ceremony and that he would “steal” her due to parental objection. No public appearance yet. plans reportedly miscarried.

Washington Roadville Herbert Lee Newly Hinton Woogoa MI Wally Chisholm Wassington Rockvaille

Woman Friend of Tramps Describes Charity Legacy

Mrs Temperance Wien Talbott, mother of Congressman J Fred Talbott, died aged ninety one. She earned fame for feeding and sheltering tramps at her Baltimore County estate near Lutherville for four decades, with bunks, clean straw, and breakfast for wanderers each morning.

Spewal Washington Baltimore Temperance Wien Talbott J Fred Talbott Lutherville Baltimore County Knights of the Road Mes ‘Palboitmeyer

Tore Up Wedding Dress in Altercation at Wedding

Ed Hensell and Miss Wma Barnhart filed a warrant at Sisteraville for Clifford Kelley charging malicious destruction of property after he allegedly tore the wedding dress and marriage certificate, kicked in the door, and smashed furniture on the eve of the couple’s wedding in Parkersburg, West Virginia. The bride wore an ordinary house dress when the ceremony occurred and the gown was later found torn.

Washington Post Parkersburg W. Va Ed Hensell Sisteraville Clifford Kelley Hensell Wwa Barnhart Kelley

Preaching Part of Crusade At Roanoke Church

Special dispatch from Roanoke Virginia reports Dr Howard A Kelly of Baltimore delivering an address to about 1000 men at St Johns PB Church on Purity of Man Bond. The speech ties to a ministers conference drive against Mayor Cutchin and the citys enforcement of ordinances aimed at the social evil.

Washington Post Roanoke St. John’s PB. H. Church Howard A. Kelly Baltimore Cutchin Ordi- Tla LP Ces

Prize Fighter Nelson Rescues Family From Charger Animal

Battling Nelson the world lightweight champion, while in Blue Sulphur West Virginia preparing to train in Philadelphia, saved Mrs Frank Tlapward and her two children from a frightened animal dash on the road. He grabbed the beast by the neck and halted it, suffering bruises but none serious enough to delay his Philadelphia bout.

Washington Post Huntington W. Va Nelson Blue Sulphur Philadelphia Frank Tlapward Howard

One Suspect Arrested in Garrett Park Rail Robberies

Rockville Maryland February 35 Investigating officers Baltimore and Ohio Detective William Eagle Deputy Sheriff George Mullin of this county arrested Charles Robinson a Black man living near Garrett Park He is jailed awaiting action of the March grand jury on a concealed weapons charge with evidence suggesting a broader theft case though officers believe the Garrett Park station robbery involved different suspects than other Metropolitan branch robberies.

Washington Post Rockville Baltimore and Ohio Wiliam Eagle George Mullican Garrett Park Charles Robinson March Grand Metropolitan Branch

Aged murderers go insane in West Virginia prison

Four elderly inmates at Moundsville State Prison were moved to Weston Asylum after going insane. The group includes Brown Simscomb, Charel Combs, Jackson Jeffries, and John Shay, all white West Virginia prisoners. Three faced murder charges tied to suspicions about wives’ lovers. Widening insanity causes noted.

Washington Post Wheeling W. Va Moundsville Weston Asylum Brown Simscomb Charel Combs Jackson Jeffries John Shay West Virginia

Conviction Feared in Curtin Murder Case This Week

Mayor Paff and State's Attorney Brent gather evidence in the Curtin murder inquiry with confidence of near truth and possible conviction. Hotel proprietor George Patterson denies knowledge and offers explanations for alleged stains. The case, tied to Patterson and Stephen Davis, is to be called late this week or early next.

Paff Brent Patterson Washington Fost Bureau King ‘Street Alexandria Curtin George Patterson Stephen Davis C. c. Carlin

Dark horse may win postmaster race in Alexandria

Discussion centers on S Reland Dishman a Washington Quartermaster's Department clerk who has lived in Alexandria for years and may win the nomination with outside influence. Opponents fear Democrat Laurence Washington backed by Thomas Nelson Page and friends of the President. Decision expected this week as Postmaster Crupper's term ends April 10.

Reece Alexandria S. Reland Dishman Dishman Quartermaster’s Department Washington

Fair Closes Tonight with Country Social

The Rechabites fair in Schuler's Hall ends tonight after ten days of success raising funds for local temperance work. Voting contests closed Saturday with Pettey as fireman chan, Sullivan winning a gold umbrella, Spicer a gold railroad watch, and Entwistle a diamond ring.

Schuler F. Pettey Chan. Sullivan T. Spicer

Navy Yard Men Suspended At Norfolk Navy Yard

One hundred fifty six steam engineering department employees at the Norfolk Navy Yard were laid off due to temporary work lull. The furloughed workers span many trades. Also in Norfolk, Thomas Smith fell from a horse at Villa Heights and suffered a broken leg and other serious injuries, taken to Protestant Hospital.

Norfolk Steam Engineering Norfolk Navy Yard Washington Post Villa Heights Thomas Smith Protestant Hospital

Trial of John Hawkins for conspiring to extort money

Charlottesville Feb 25 Tomorrow John Hawkins will appear in Corporation Court for trial on a conspiracy to extort money from Robert Ballantine. More than fifty witnesses have been summoned by the Commonwealth, including prominent physicians such as Dr. Trice of the Mooresbrook Sanitarium near Monticello. Hawkins, out on $1000 bail posted by Mrs. Thomas Wood, faces seven counts. Duncan and Michie also indicted on multiple counts with Duncan's location reportedly unknown amid rumors of Cuba or the Philippines.

Robert Ballantine Washington Post Charlottesville John 5 Hawkins Hobere Allantine Corporation Court Commonwealth Dr. Trice New York Mooresbrook Sanitarium Monticello Thomas Wood Henry C. Michie F. C. Duncan Duncan Michie Cuba Porto Rico The Phillippines

Insane Ex-Soldier Fires On Worker In Charlottesville

Robert Lias, brother of Rev. J. C. Lias, adjudged insane and dangerous by a Virginia lunacy board. He will be committed to the Petersburg asylum after a night rampage ending with a Krag Jorgensen shooting that struck Walter Coleman in the thigh. Coleman, a university employee, is in serious condition.

Washington Post Charlottesville Robert Lias J. C. Lias Petersburg Mias Philippines San Francisco Navy Texas Charleston Walter Coleman Lias Coleman

Murderer Baptized in Hawksbill Creek Baptism

Hundreds witnessed the baptism of Lester Ruffner and his wife at Hawksbill Creek in Luray Virginia. Ruffner has been convicted twice in Circuit Court this month for murder of his uncle Issac Rutiner and for the attempted murder of his cousin David Rutiner. He awaits transfer to the penitentiary for a three year term. Elder D. W. Strickler officiated in a three immersion ceremony.

Washington Pos Luray Lester Ruffner Hawksbill Creek Ruffner Issac Rutiner David Ruttner D. W. Strickler German Baptist Church

Wandering Richmond Man Claims Spartans Pair Link

A clean shaven man named John Thexton, about fifty, dressed well, was found wandering streets of Richmond on February 25 likely suffering from mental confusion or knock-out drops. He believes himself in Spartans pare, 8. C., with a wife, says he possessed $160 but had only $17 at the hospital. Efforts were made to reach prominent South Carolina figures.

Washington Post Richmond John Thexton Spartanspare 8. C South Carolina

Midshipman Kimbrough Ill Amid Hazing Fallout

Midshipman Jordone P. Kimbrough of Germantown Tenn is ill in the Annapolis hospital and will not leave the academy until next week at the earliest. He resigned for deficiency in two exam areas, and his withdrawal ends a noted hazing episode linked to the dismissal of Midshipman Trenmor Coffin Jr. of Carson City Nev. Jefferson Pettus, Kimbrough’s grandfather, says the academy ties are severed and reports say ostracism continues among classmates.

Annapolis Jordone P. Kimbrough Germantown Tenn Trenmor Coffin, Jr Carson City Nev Academy Kimbrough Jefferson Pettus Board of Investigation Coffin Coventry

Duke Couples Life Turmoil Divorces Set for April Trial

Somerville New Jersey February report denies reconciliation between tobacco magnate James B Duke and wife Lillian N Duke who sued for divorce. Court plans show April 23 for the chancery trial then a four month Europe tour with autos, Benjamin N Duke opposing reconciliation and family ties relocating to New York and later to James B Dukes country seat.

Washington Post Somerville N. J James BE. Duke American Tobacco Company Lillian N. Duke Mr. Duke Benjamin N. Duke James B. Duke

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