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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Jan 02, 1909

Page

23

Probe of death echoes earlier shooting in Virginia

Colonial Beach Virginia Commonwealth Attorney announced a search for the death of Charles J. Henry a war veteran found shot in the same room with the same revolver used to kill baker Vogt last April Henry’s wife asserts Vogt’s death was a suicide and insane at the time The case links a second gun death to a similar pattern and the investigation continues amid questions about motive and the role of Annie Vogt wife of the baker

Baker Vogt Henry Colonial Beach Baker Charles JC. Henry John Annie Voxt Commonwealth

Volcano Seen At Sea Off Georgia Coast

British officers report a sea eruption and a field of boiling water off the Georgia coast. The Baltic observed an eruption about two miles west, lasting seconds, near latitude 81 14. Lord Dufferin reported boiling water within 200 miles of the southern coast on December 1.

Norfolk Georgia Hydrographic Office Baltic Landmery Lord Dufferin

Killed by Wounded Deer Near Broad Creek

Coroner's jury in Raleigh finds F. R. Swindell of Beaufort County died from wounds inflicted by a wounded deer found in a creek near Broad Creek after a hunting party loss. Hunters had scanned the area for two days. his body appeared in about three feet of water with multiple cuts and bruises. Bloodhounds located the body in a mill pond nearby. The verdict attributes death to the deer’s injuries.

Raleigh N. C F. R. Swindell Beaufort County Broad Creek

Two Brothers Drowned in Vermont River

Tragic drowning reported as Clarence and Lu Pad sons of Rohort Bent, both youths, lost when a wagon crossed a swollen creek near Aber at Kuggtol Rock. The wreck occurred as they attempted to cross in icy conditions. no post casualty details available.

Clarence Rohort Bent Anuras Panabe Uae Suman

Victory for Glass Blowers at Jacksburg Plant

A labor dispute centers on a proposed flat scale for the Jacksburg glass plant as workers protest. On a weeks long stand, talks stalled over pay and conditions while other plants contemplate action.

Vicksburg Fiera Aated Clarkburgrome Hess Champeany Fe Wil Nudaigin Sidink Alate

Maryland Happenings and Local Trials Highlight Ledger

Fragmented report from Maryland notes a series of local incidents and official actions. It mentions a suspect arrested on serious charges, a fleeing suspect detained, political party shifts, and court outcomes. It also notes semiannual dividends and surplus funds across First National and Citizens National banks.

Nasorrel Eaods Citizens National

Virginia Briefs Reflect Crime Reform and Weddings Across State

A Virginia roundup notes commutations in a Norfolk murder case and arrests in a naval yard theft. It records multiple marriages across towns including Portsmouth Richmond Front Royal Gordonsville and Charlottesville, naming several couples and officiants, with brief notes on the ceremonies and locations Jan 1 in various counties.

Thieves Target Several Alexandria Lat ter Place Stores

Police search for culprits after three Lat ter Place shops were broken into by window pane cutting with a diamond. Robbers took nickwear stockings and digis, with Manassas dry goods stores and a drug store also reported robbed. Officials suspect cash was hidden at the scene, noting a small amount recovered. Authorities believe suspects may have fled toward this city.

Washington Post Bureau King Street Alexandria Tee Witham County Thiesis Manassas Vary Minassus

Merged Alexandria firms to operate as Smoot & Co Inc

Two old Alexandria businesses, W. A Smoot & Co and Smoot & Co, Consolidated and will run under W. A Smoot & Co Inc. The Smoot line includes lumber, fertilizer, and hardware, tracing back to 1810s. Barge C. S. Tiere delivered 11 tons of fertilizer to Alexandria Fertilizer and Chemical Co. New Year holiday observed. many open houses and closed offices. Potomac Lodge of Odd Fellows to install officers next Friday with District Deputy George W Hawx-Thurst presiding. Building at Fairfax and Trine streets, bought by second mortgage holders for 9000 dollars.

Alexandria W. A Smoot & Alerts Smoot & Co W. A Smoot& Co., Inc James Rector Smoot W. A Smoot & Co Cel W. A. Smoot C. S. Heine C. S. Tiere Alexandria Fertilizer and Chemical Company, Bis Tas Port Potomac Lodge of Odd Fellows Isushi George W. Hawx- Thurst Falls Church Euptwich Sinclair View Nthe Ensembia Diste Supreme Gaunt Columba States District Court Aletrict of Columbia Congress Union Vallenad Colusia Lan Wetack Tne United Stroy Courthouse City Hall Columbie United States Weal Vamager Arerig Witiny Perind Moss George Apn Lamages Bok Cunning

Held for Richmond murder in saloon shooting

John Lewis known as John Banks was arrested in Baltimore on murder charges for the Timberlake saloon killing six years ago. He admits the act but claims self defense after rival bartender Timberlake threatened with an iron bar. Also reports Bristol and Petersburg items: Sam Collier and Mrs. Lillie Jones fined after elopement, Jones described as the ninth wife of a convict. Jates F Short, a Chesterfield merchant, missing after leaving Ettrick for Richmond.

Baltimore John Lewis John Banks James ‘Timberlake Rietifon Verlake Washington Bristol Sam Collier Lillie Jones Biz Slune Gan iHoth Collier Tae Jones Petersburg Jates F. Short Ettrick Chesterfield County Richmond

Many Handsome Gowns At Washington White House Reception

A long list of diplomats and society figures attended a New Year reception in the blue room. Notables included Miss Ethel Roosevelt and Kermit Roosevelt with families, Mrs. Longworth in a gold satin gown, and numerous ambassadors and their spouses wearing gowns in velvet satin lace and chiffon.

Longworth Cowles Misa Ethel Roosevelt Kermit Roosevelt Archie Roosevelt Washington Ethel Roosevelt Miss Thomas Boston Cornelia Landon New York Janetta Alexander Mise Sloane Carrie Louise Munn Misa Roosevelt Faith Simpkins Miss Hatch Ate Hatel Directoire Mrg Oren Woo Wie Wise Mise Grace Hinds Grace Helen Cortelyau White House Alice Meyer Julia Meyer Miss Newberry Leonard Hochstadter Secretary of Commerce and Labor Straus Percy Straus Hochstadtler William Loeb, Jr Charles Bramwell William S. Sims Miss Hagner Robert Bacon Martha Bacon Robert Shaw Oliver Marion Oliver Jalmes Brown Justice Brown Burrows Carter W. Murray Crane Shelby Cullom Miss Eleanore Cullom Doc Curtis Katherine Hikins Miss Kean Lucy ‘Kean Mrs. Lodge Miss Cannon Thade Directoire Mrs Datzell James Mann J. Franklin Bell George Cabot Lodge Christine Roosevelt Constance Heyt Robert J. Wynne Ida Wynne Herbert Wadsworth Mayor Des Plancnes Roosevelt Mayor Des Planches Centoro Cora Ravaill Lieut Camhperto Hengelmuller Baron Ambrozy Preusschen Mr. de Amaral Commandr. de Aquino Mme. de Aquino Mrs. Chermont Vianna Kelsh Haron Rosen Price Koudacheff Baron Stael Mr. de Struve Comdr Nebelsine Baron de Bode Mme. de Godoy Miss Godoy Mr. Baz Blasquez Bermudez de Castro Romero de ‘Terreros Maj. Davilin Arbassador Bryce Mitchell Innes James George Young Young H. W. Kennard Ovey Beresford Hope Hartiers Oxhahita Alexandra von Bernstorfff Countess von Wedel Comdr. Retumann Mar. von Livenius Baron von Richtefern von Stumm von Prittwitz Baron von Hardenbrock Mme. Leger Misa Bourke Percival Thoby Legation Costa Rica Calvo Anderson Nicaragua Mme. Corea Baroness Moncheur Marguerite Moncheur Regation Marchienne Janssen Marguerite Stum Ratanayaptl Edward Loftus Nai Cheun Nai Terr Nai Jajaval Portugal Viscount d’Arte Alt Carvalha Cuba Mme. de Quesada Montero Padre Y Almeida Campillo Barranco Cabello Mme de Calderon Elena Calderon Mme. Calderon Miss Calderon Morteza Khan Vogel Martin Mme Portela London Costa Julian Portela Peru de Preyer Y Sanander Ecuador Senor Donratls Felipe Carbo Misses Carbo Esteben Felipe Carbo Mme. Cortes 1Rst Guaman Guzman Uruguay Mme. Lafinur Lafinur Nin Trias Setor Don Ramon Pina Luis Pastor Merino Col Mme. de Ureullu Guatemala Mme. Sierrarte Latoni Salvador Mr. Megla Dr. Guerrero Sweden Mme. Cruz Mr. Yoacham Mr Selinas Norway Mme Gude Mr. Mowinckel Mme. Gude Netherlands Mme. Loudon Reynards Mr. Thurkow Mme.Loudon

Urges Bonds Reform to Finance Permanent Improvements

A National City Institution circular argues the present government system is faulty and future generations should pay for large, lasting projects. It notes deficits projected by the Treasury, contemplates new revenue sources, and favors government bonds to fund durable undertakings while urging readjustment of current expenditures and reduced burden on the current generation. The piece compares debt levels across eras and emphasizes fiscal reform.

National City Bank New York Secretary of the Treasury Congress Treasury Washington Couli

Live Stock Markets and Diplomatic Reception Highlights

Stock receipts and prices show mixed cattle hogs and sheep markets with steady to strong tones in New York and Chicago. Separately a diplomatic reception featured Honduran and Danish ministers, Countess von Moltke in white chiffon and sable accessories, and remarks for President Roosevelt with various legation officials in attendance.

New York Tan Liverpool London Cary Chicago Texany Westar Honduras Dy Lara Countess von Moltke C Arusemina Panama Roosevelt Thelegation Obaldia Dominican Republic Joubert Legaton Mme. de Walle Greece Coromilas Turkish Legation Munji Bey Reaut Almend Bey Ihsan Bey Bureau of American Republica Mme. Yanes

Ties Up Alvey Estate Injunction Over Heir's Share

Baltimore widow Ida M Hartwig, former wife of late District Chief Justice William Alvey, obtained a injunction from Judge Martin Keedy barring Alvey from transferring or selling his stake in his father Richard H Alvey’s estate. Administrators and trustees are also barred from delivering his share. Hartwig previously sued for child support and a verdict was returned in her favor.

Sam Speclat Tig Wachington Post Hagentocn Martin Keedy Ida M. Hartwig Baltimore Wileiam Altvey Texas Washington Richard H. Alvey Court of Appeals District of Columbia Alvey

In Favor of Vivisection Baltimore Meeting Adopts Resolutions

The American Association for the Advancement of Science approved resolutions condemning antivivisection sentiment. Officials argued animal experimentation has immeasurable benefits to medicine and biology, and no proven abuses justify specific prohibitions. The council emphasized that unrestricted animal testing by qualified scientists is essential to progress.

Baltimore Association For the Advancement of Science American Association For the Advancement of Science

Stickley Dead at Strasburg Virginia

Mrs Daniel Stickley aged 63 died suddenly near Strasburg Virginia last night after a period of ill health. Her husband survives.

Eperint Wasming Strasburg Daniel & Stickley

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