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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Jan 02, 1906

Page

31

Talbot County slate pledges for senate and house

A Democratic caucus in Baltimore outlines a ticket with Joseph B. Bee Talbot for president of the senate and Garvelle D. Benson for speaker of the house. Supported by Senators Seth and Moore and endorsed by Rasin and others, the plan aims to nominate at the party caucus and push through with pledged votes. The delegation vows unity on taxes and election law, with broad Eastern Shore and Western Shore support noted.

Talbot County Senate Benson House Gorman Rasin Seth Montgomery Ray Washington Post Baltimore Joseph Bee Talbot Senat Garvelle D. Benson Jackson Beaseman Ir Soed Seta Tne Moore Benstein Berta Bernsen Queen Anne Worcester Rim Harford Carrell Anne Arundel Stu Mars Rockville Mel Or Lee John P. Moore Worcester County Robert Helton Chaiman Edward Peter Walteka Johnston Mowle FF Waters George H. Lamar Army

A Wonder in Bucklen's Era Lingers in Local News

A cryptic clipping praises Bucklen and a healer named Nowera, noting amazing outcomes from burns and wounds and praising universal wonder at the miracle. The fragment hints at a celebrated remedy and local admiration.

Auaraggiste

Death of Petersburg woman found in bath tub

Special to The Washington Post reports Mrs Frances Page Lassiter, daughter of Petersburg tobacconist John McGill and wife of ex Congressmen Francis R Lassiter, was found dead in a bath tub at her father's South Market street home. The badge of a large gas heater suggests possible asphyxiation or collapse from heat while alone after midnight. A family reunion at Mr McGills was planned for today.

Washington Post Petersburg Frances Page Lassiter John McGill Francis R Lassiter South Market Street Lassiter Emporia

Bribery Case Ties Local Officials to Graft in Suffolk

The Washington Post reports Thomas J. Spivey and James R. Hinton were arraigned in Police Court and sentenced to thirty days each in the county jail. Mayor Bradford Kilby said graft likely exists among county officials and vowed to make an example. The men, a special county officer and a former county constable, allegedly raided black homes, broke doors, arrested prisoners, and released them for bribe money. Their quarrel over proceeds was overheard by a policeman who assisted in the arrest.

Ial Washington Post Suffolk Thomas J. Spivey James R. Hinton Bradford Kilby Spivey Hinton

Unknown Victims Found Along Roanoke Area Rail Line

Roanoke Virginia January 1 two young men were found along a railroad near Salem. One died at the hospital after being severely injured. the other remained unconscious and later died. The deceased man was tall and powerfully built but unidentified. The other victim lay on the Norfolk and Western right of way.

Washington Post Roanoke Jan. i Salem Norfolk and Western

Officials Take the Oath in Alexandria City Government

State and city officials elected in June and November qualified Saturday before Judge Bailey and Mayor Paff and began duties yesterday. All but one succeeded themselves. Samuel P. Fisher was the exception, succeeding Gardner L. Boothe as corporation attorney after Boothe declined to run. Fisher won the primary and general election by a large plurality amid strong support.

Washington Post Bureau King Street Alexandria Bailey Corporation Court Paff Samuel P. Fisher Gardner L. Boothe Boothe Fisher

Shivers Sues Rail Line for Damages in Alexandria Case

The Circuit Court of Alexandria County opens with Miss Elizabeth Shivers suing the Washington, Alexandria and Mount Vernon Railway Company for 26000 damages over injuries from an April accident at Four mile Run when a car side-swiped another. Attorney Leo P. Harlow represents Miss Shivers with defense by R Wuaston Moore and James R. Caton.

Circuit Court Alexandria County Elizabeth Shivers Washington Washington Post Lynchburg United States Circuit Court Ben F. Keller West Virginia A. Leo Well Pittsburg C. F. Blenary Wise County Warrick Hagan Seott County Virginia

Pistol Theft Report at 324 King Street

George Ayers, a gunsmith at 324 King street, reports a stranger asked to see pistols on Saturday night and left with a pistol after inspecting several. A pursuit failed as the man blended with the Hing street crowd and disappeared. Benjamin Coghill funeral held at 4 pm at his home on North Patrick Street, Alexandria, with service by Rev. J. P. Stump and burial in Union Cemetery. Mrs. Mary A. Gahan dies at her son’s home in Alexandria aged nearly 77. funeral at St. Mary’s Catholic Church. Bernie Di Nicola, Italian Toreman for Reiter, Custis & Hill, dies at home on North Columbus Street. native of Naples, 23. The Alexandria Gazette enters its 107th volume. Dr. Julian T. Miller, U. N., relieved from Sitka assignment, plans private practice in city. Eleven-year-old Lewis Cheshire injured by exploding toy cannon on Wilkes Street. Wife of William Medley shot in the leg by a celebratory gunshot at New Year. Charles Wilson, prisoner in Portsmouth jail, fails to break out for third time. serving extra time for court costs amid housebreaking indictment.

George Ayers King Street Frederick Ayers Hing Street Ayers Mary A. Gahan Walter L. Gahan South Alfred Street Alexandria Bernie di Nicola Reiter, Custis & Hill Columbus Street Naples Lewis Cheshire Wilkes Street Royal and Pitt Streets Alexandria Hospital Washington Norfolk Charles Wilson Portsmouth Wilson Immaculata Seminary D. C Wisconsin Avenue Tennallytown Sisters of Providence St. Mary-of-the-Woods Ind Emerson Institute Ssanc Aes Hth ST West Point Annepolis Arm Pay Corpa Marine Corps Winslow Hoxton Randolph Charles B Younube Hamilton Institute Lafayette Square House Phoebe Hamilton Senbrook Prin Martha Washington Seminary San Biages New Olasaca 4Th St. Mear Thomas Circle Edward W “Thompson Pi Prin STRAYER’S _ Business College Orth and F Sts Smalh Friends School Thomas ( Sidwell Wisconsin Ave Ge. LL. Hooper Flynn Ss Business College NOTH Berlitz School OF Languages ST. NW St. Louis Spencerian Stiehl Spencerian Business College Washington, DC Nichadoug Ave

William Robey dies in Laurel at 74

William Henry Robey of Laurel died Saturday evening at his home after weeks of illness. He was seventy four and survived by his widow five daughters and four sons. The funeral was held today with Rev. A P Bird presiding. In a separate notice Mrs Mary A Marlowe wife of William E Marlowe died suddenly of apoplexy at her Fairfield Montgomery County home near Laurel. She was born in Laurel and survived by husband one sister and four brothers.

Harrisonburg Margaret Flick Linville Flortisonburg Mary May Fredericksburg B.A. Turner Orange County Everona Charlottesville Eugene Faulkner Willem Harrison Faulkner University of Virginia University Hospital F. Bruce Moore Faulkner William L. Maples Alexandria Norwich Conn United States Navy Radford George B. Kimball Middlesboro Kimball Excel_ sior Coal Company Laurel Richard M. Duvall

Dr Miles Heart Cure Promoted in Late 19th Ad

An advertisement claims poor blood circulation causes shortness of breath and heart trouble and touts Dr Miles New Heart Cure as the quickest safe treatment. It pledges a money back guarantee if the first bottle does not benefit and cites a Reading Pa testimonial about palpitations and nervous relief.

Miles Pois M. Ravel Reading

Rail workers arrested after Martins Ferry clash with B&O

Sixty seven Baltimore and Ohio Railroad employees were seized in Martins Ferry Ohio as police repelled a river crossing attempt to lay a double track. The night raid sparked gunfire and arrests as workers, mostly foreigners, fled into the Ohio River. Trials start tomorrow.

Washington Post Wheeling W. Va Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company Martins Ferry Ohio Ohio River

FIGHTING SMALLPOX IN NORFOLK COUNTY

Norfolk health officials report rapid smallpox spread among the colored population near Norfolk. The city jail will vaccinate all 300 prisoners after one case and one suspect appeared there. Fifty minor offenders were released from court to avoid prison infection. A big launch will be bought to move patients to Craney Island hospital as cases rise in surrounding districts.

Norfolk County Washington Post Norfolk Health Board Craney Island

Prisoner Praised Judge Over Christmas Fine

In Baltimore on New Year’s Day a dispute in Mrs. Mary Nelligan’s furnished rooms at 60% and 509 West Saratoga Street escalated briefly. The judge set a fine of 35 dollars and the prisoner said she would pay it gladly, praising the judge and asking him to keep the money for himself.

Baltimore Mary Nelligan Nelligan West Saratoga Street Justice Leden Western Station Mrs. Nelligan

Suspects Released in Salisbury Hold-up Case

Baltimore men charged with complicity in a Salisbury hold-up were released after a Salisbury hearing due to lack of evidence. They claimed Baltimore as home and were described as tramps suspected in the assault on Barragemaster 8. M. Smith.

Baltimore Salisbury Washington Post Spencer N. C John R. Cruse Barragemaster

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