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Newspaper

Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Jan 02, 1909

Page

29

Death Probe Follows Similar Va. Double Slaying

Colonial Beach Virginia commonwealth attorney Baker announced a searching investigation into the death of Charles C. Henry. Henry, a World War II veteran, was found shot in the same room with the same revolver as Baker Vogt last April. Mrs Annie Vogt, Vogt’s widow, testified Henry took his life and was insane at the time. The Vogt case had a hung jury.

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

Volcano Seen At Sea Off Georgia Coast

Norfolk Va January 1 British officers report a sea eruption and a field of boiling water off the Georgia coast. First Officer Landmery aboard the Baltic observed an eruption about two miles westward lasting only seconds. Captain of the Lord Dufferin describes boiling waters within 200 miles of the southern coast on December 1.

Norfolk Georgia Hydrographic Office Baltic Landmery Lord Dufferin

Killed by a Wounded Deer Near Broad Creek

Coroner jury rules death of F. R. Swindell of Beaufort county an accident from a wounded deer. Swindell vanished during a hunters party near Broad Creek and was found in about three feet of water by bloodhounds. Body showed cuts and bruises, no large buck located nearby. Hundreds searched for two days after disappearance.

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

Two Brothers Drowned in Vermont River Incident

Postville Vermont reports tragedy as Clarence and Lu Pad sons of Rohort Bent, aged young, drowned while returning home in a wagon. Details unclear due to OCR damage but indicate a drowning near a creek or river, with no other fatalities reported in the event.

Clarence Rohort Bent Anuras Panabe Uae Suman

Victory for Glass Blowers at Jacksburg Plant

Workers at the Jacksburg glass plant claim victory as the plant plans to resume operations under a flat scale after weeks of dispute. The issue centers on pay and conditions. management faced pressure from labor organizers and related town leaders. The dispute involved multiple locations and shifts, with broader industry impact noted in surrounding regions.

Jacksburg Vicksburg Fiera Aated Clarkburgrome Hess Champeany Fe Wil Nudaigin Sidink Alate

Maryland Happenings and Local Court Actions Summary

A garbled Maryland column reports on a series of local events. It mentions a testifying individual named Bessie in Flagerstown, a serious charge against a person possibly named Fesmelds, and a fugitive who fled to Tiknas. The piece references a Republican party context, a postmaster appointment, and a Montgermeny coast court affair. It also notes semiannual dividends from First National and Citizens National, totaling around 5000 dollars, with other financial details and a surplus.

Daughtee Erigen Popistarg Flagerstown Syrah Fesmelds Tiknas Seine

Virginia Briefs and Local Marriages in January News

Norfolk murder case sees death sentence commuted to long imprisonment for Benjamin Gilbert who killed his sweetheart Amanda Marse. Portsmouth liveryman Martin J. Westbrook arrested for alleged brass theft from the navy yard. defense claims not in charge of workers. Multiple Virginia marriages reported across towns from Front Royal to Gordonsville with ministers officiating and family present.

Judee Hanekel Voy Swanson Benjamin Gilbert Amanda Marse Norfolk Tfe Makig Gilbert Martin J. Westbrook Portsmouth Navy Yard Etta Husons A Caperton Braxton Richmond Leake Wenteral Richmond Fredriksburg and Potomac Railroad

Thieves Enter Three Stores in Manassas Morning

Washington Post reports that three Lat ter Place stores in Manassas were burglarized yesterday. Thieves cut out window panes with a diamond to enter a drug store and two dry goods stores, stealing nickels wear and stockings. Alexandria police pursued leads and suspect the culprits aimed for larger sums but only a small amount was taken. authorities consider possible cross-city involvement.

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

Smoots Consolidate Two Alexandria Firms

W A Smoot Co and Smoot & Co, long standing Alexandria dealers in lumber fertilizer and related goods, consolidate under the name W A Smoot Co Inc. Cel W A Smoot heads the merged firm tracing to 1860s. The barge C S Tirere arrives with 11 tons of fertilizer for Alexandria Fertilizer and Chemical Company. New Year’s day observed as a holiday in Alexandria with banks and offices closed. Potomac Lodge of Odd Fellows installs new officers next Friday with District Deputy George W Hawxthorne overseeing ceremonies and a banquet to follow. The second mortgage holders of the Alexandria Steam Launch property purchased the Farfax and Trine street building for $9,000.

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 Alexandria Steam Laucht Farfax and Trinie Street

Held for Richmond murder in saloon shooting

John Lewis alias John Banks arrested in Baltimore on a murder charge for killing James Timberlake in a Richmond saloon six years ago. He admits the act but claims self defense after Timberlake threatened with an iron bar. Bristol and Petersburg dispatches note additional arrests and a missing Ettrick merchant, James F Short.

Baltimore John Lewis John Banks James ‘Timberlake Rietifon Verlake Petersburg James F. Short Ettrick Chesterfield County Richmond

Many Handsome Gowns In Blue Room Reception

A crowd including Curtis, Mrs Elkins, Miss Katherine Elkins and Ethel Roosevelt fills the White House blue room. Mrs Longworth in a gold satin directoire gown attracts attention, while Miss Ethel Roosevelt wears pale gray chiffon. Diplomats from Austria, France, Italy and beyond arrive in gowns of satin, velvet and lace, with Baroness Moncheur and Mme Justerand among the notable attendees.

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 Honduras Dy Lara Countess von Moltke C Arusemina Panama 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

Urges Bond Reform As Remedy For Fiscal Strains

National City Bank issues a circular arguing for bond financing of major permanent projects to avoid overburdening current generations. It cites treasury deficits, tariff reform debates, and calls for readjustment of public disbursements while comparing past debt levels and population to argue for sustainable fiscal policy.

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

Livestock Markets and Diplomatic Reception Report

New York stock and livestock market figures show Receipts and weights for cattle hogs and sheep, with prices for bulls cows and calves listed, while a separate report describes a diplomatic reception with Honduran, Greek and Turkish ministers and a countess in formal attire greeting President Roosevelt and family. The text notes varied market activity and attendance at the event.

New York Tan Liverpool London Cary Chicago Texany Westar

Ties Up Alvey Estate as Ex-Wife Seeks Judgment Enforce

Judge Martin Keedy granted a temporary injunction at the request of Ida M. Harwig, former wife of William Alvey, restraining Alvey from transferring or selling his interest in his late father Richard H. Alvey’s estate. Administrators and trustees are also barred from turning over his share. Harwig, who remarried after a divorce, had previously sued for child support and a jury decided 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 At Baltimore AAAS Meeting

The American Association for the Advancement of Science adopted resolutions endorsing animal experimentation as essential to medical progress. The Baltimore meeting denounced antivivisection sentiment as unfounded and warned against legislation restricting scientific studies on animals.

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

Stickley Dead at Strasburg Va Mrs Daniel Aged 63

Strasburg Virginia January 1 Mrs Daniel Stickley aged 63 died suddenly last night near here after a period of ill health. Her husband survives.

Eperint Wasming Strasburg Daniel & Stickley

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