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Washington Post

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Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Jan 03, 1906

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20

Indicted Maryland Trust Officials Face Misrepresentation Charge

Three Maryland Trust Company officers Bowdoin Brown and Scott are indicted for misrepresenting the institution’s condition. Bowdoin posted $10,000 bail. Brown and Scott are not yet in custody. The case follows the bank's collapse and involves possible penalties including fines or prison.

Bowdoin Brown Scott Washington Post Baltimore Jaay J Willcox Brown Herry J Bowdoin Wee JI Bernard Scott Maryland Trust Company Ney

Virginia Druggists Fight Regulation Of Patent Medicines

Virginia apothecaries oppose a proposed bill regulating patent medicines. Richmond wholesalers and retailers argue a state board would harm their trade, exposing private formulas and restricting access to patent remedies. They vow to fight the measure with unified opposition.

Virginia Washington Post Richmond Driggers Tie Tne Bre

Obscene Mail Charge Trials Start For Talbotts In Md

Special to The Washington Post Montgomery County Md Jan 2 John Talbott and his wife face trial in U S District Court for sending obscene letters through the mails to Mr and Mrs Thaw and to the Talbott parents at Port Republic The case mirrors a prior conviction of Gusie Lewis who pleaded guilty amid questionable innocence in a related matter.

Washington United Rootes John Talbott Fred Talbott Morris United States District Court Dey Talbott Gussie Lewis Talbott Talbotts Charles Thawly Port Republic Montgomery Insurance Company Warrington Post Rockvile Tv Mutual Fire Insurance Company Montgomery County Sands Spring Gov Indwin Warfield Cor Spencer C. Jones Pol Gustavus W. Dorsey May John McDonald Joseph T. Moore Robert R. Bon Faward PF Thomas Elgar A ‘Tectuffely Nathan N. Balle Willamm B. Moble Roger E Rockville Washington Post Opera House Kinfeld Washington City Albert M. Boylt W. Russell Brewer Walter H. Henderson William B Stalnaker Harry A. Dawson William Dorsey R. H. Stokes Roy Charlotte N. Cgc Shelby Edgar Edgar Hamerick Almera

Standard Oil adapts Dixie wagons as probe widens

Federal inspectors and Washington Secret Service agents gather data in Richmond on oil competition with Standard Oil. Dixie branding vanishes from wagons and is replaced by Standard Oil markings while investigators collect shipment records and prepare for possible congressional action.

Richmond Washington Post Richmond Oil Company Standard Oil Company Dixie Standard Oi1 Manchester Standard Company Dixie Ol Company Dixie Ul Company Trust Standard Ol Company Washington Secret Service Standard Southern Independent

Virginia Court of Appeals Opens With Heavy Docket

The Court of Appeals of Virginia will convene January 9 in Richmond with a heavy docket. Key cases include Norfolk and Western vs Tidewater Railroad over a Norfolk grade crossing. The Attorney General will handle several Commonwealth appeals, including Henriconegro and Pinchback on criminal assault, Rabnson vs Commonwealth involving embezzlement by a justice of the peace, and Harding vs State from Lancaster on liquor law violations in a prohibition case.

Richmond Washington Post Court of Appeals of Virginia Norfolk and Western Tidewater Railroad State Corporation Commission Norfolk Henriconegro Johnson Kittie Ruth Pinchback Rabnson Commonwealth Warwick Roetmason May Anderson Harding State Liancaster

Follows Ramsey's Plan to Form New Railroad System

Special to The Washington Post Parkersburg West Virginia January 2 authorities say Littl Kanawha Syndicate holdings bought by New York Central Pennsylvania and Baltimore and Ohio will not be parceled but will follow Joseph Ramsey plans to create a new jointly owned system connecting West Virginia coal fields with Pittsburg and the Lakes giving Parkersburg another coal carrying railroad.

Little Kanawha Washington Post Parkersburg W. Va Littl Kanawha Syndicate New York Central Pennsylvania Baltimore and Qaso Joseph Ramsey West Virginia Pittsburg The Lakes

Veteran conductor Captain Riley dead after long service

Wheeling West Virginia January 2 Captain Stephen Riley longtime Baltimore and Ohio conductor died at home. He began his railroad career in 1855 and served over four decades as a passenger conductor including Civil War troop trains. He marked fifty years as a rail employee on October 9.

Stephen Riley Baltimore and Ohio Washington Post Wheeling W. Va Phen Riley Baltimore and

Bail Granted in Jervigan Murder Case Subpoenas

Judge Purnel of the Federal Court allowed deputy revenue collectors D C Downing and J C Stancil bail of 1000 and 200 dollars respectively for trial over the alleged murder of Watson Jervigan a moonshiner from Duplin County.

Washington Post Raleigh N. C Purnel Federal Court D C. Downing J. C. Stancil Tral Watson Jervigan Duplin County

Lockjaw Death from Firecracker

Raleigh Jan 2 Joe Griffin a colored student at Shaw University died here of lockjaw caused by a cannon cracker explosion Christmas Day. This is the second death here in two days from this cause.

Raleigh Joe Griffin This County Shaw Uuniversity

Dr Miles Restorative Nervine Advert Says Cure

A testimonial promotes Dr Miles Restorative Nervine for relief from grip symptoms and nervous illness. It claims the product builds the nervous system and fights germs in blood, sharing experiences of severe illness and recovery after using the tonic, with a money-back guarantee if not beneficial.

Miles Geo. B. Halt Jackson Tenn

Benson for Speaker Seth Choice of the Senators

Annapolis Md Jan 2 the organization slate Carville D Henson of Baltimore for speaker and Gen J B Seth of Talbot County for president of the senate went to the Democratic caucuses tonight. In the house caucus Benson led with 8 votes. independents may hold the balance of power. The senate caucus battle between Seth and Moore was complicated by Beaseman and Clagett abstentions and a late switch by Clagett giving Seth nine votes.

Washington Post Annapolis Carville D Henson Baltimore House J. B. Seth Talbot County Senate Democratuc Benson Baltimore County J. Haos Ray Prince George John V L. Murphy Baltimore City William A. Perey Dorchester John T. Burch Humphrey D. Wolfe Howard Reading John J. Cox Somerset Charles H Merriman Proveeuing von Wote Catsus Queen Anne Mudd Seth Moore Beaseman Carroll Clagett Claget Ray Ekirwin Beastman Shannon Allegany Pittsburg

Preachers to Be Tried for Forgery in Newport News

Special to The Washington Post Newport News Va Jan 2 Rev W W Chiles colored formerly of this city now pastor of a large Philadelphia negro church and Rev W W C G Lively a local negro preacher are to be tried in the Corporation Court tomorrow for forgery. They allegedly forged the names of several well known negroes of the Peninsula to notes for various amounts. A special jury reindicted Chiles today due to a flaw in the original indictment.

Newport News Washington Port Chiles Philadelphia Lively Corporation Court Peninsula Thas

Poison Found in Stomach of Fred Schaefer

Parkersburg West Virginia January 2 Dr L C Rose the chemist who examined the stomach of the late Fred Schaefer reports poison was found Schaefer had been dead more than forty eight hours his wife lay unconscious in the same room No crew could be had at the time as to the cause of death but the chemist report satisfies officers that Schaefer was poisoned an inquest will be held on Thursday.

Washington Post Parkersburg W. Va L. C. Rose Fred Schaefer Schaefer

VMI Cadets Fined After Riot at George Toler Incident

Fifteen Virginia Military Institute cadets appeared before Mayor Walker in Lexington to answer charges of being in a riotous crowd during the mob attack on George Toler last Saturday. Twelve cadets were fined ten dollars each. Toler, accused of shooting a cadet on Christmas night, was released on bail and is said to have hired counsel to prosecute the cadets. The grand jury will investigate the affair.

Washington Post Lexington Virginia Military Institute Walker George Toler

Broadnax Held for Trial in Newport News Murder Case

Broadnax was held for the grand jury on murder charges in the death of Frank Smith. Judge J D G Brown dismissed murder but allowed bail at 500 dollars. Smith died January 2 after injuries at 4200 Huntington Avenue. autopsy showed a broken seventh rib and a torn liver. Police say two witnesses saw Broadnax kicking Smith on Christmas Day.

Frank Smith Newport News Washington Post Broadnax J. D. G. Brown Earp M. B. Broadnax Smith Polce

Carrying pistols to school sparks fines in Wes Virginia county

Miss Lula Presson of Snaketown school reports boys bringing pistols to class. Squire Kincaid fines Bob Narvis and Jim Spurlock seven dollars and costs each after a 12 year old boy is found with a foot long gun. Spurlock and Harris fought. Harris helped with a pistol drawn in class.

Washington Post Fayetteville W. Va Lula Presson Snaketown Squire Kincad Bob Narvis Jim Spurlock Haris Presson Spurlock Harris

Indictments Hit WV Doctors and Druggists Over Whisky Prescriptions

Raleigh West Virginia January 2 The State prosecutions target doctors and druggists accused of issuing whisky prescriptions as beverages. A Washington Post special reports 250 indictments charging the practice widespread with juries finding most county physicians prescribed for thirst on slight provocation and much of their work was relief of thirst.

West Virginia Washington Post Raleigh W Va

Missing Baltimore man found at Magnolia water station

J McDonald Wight of Baltimore was located in an abandoned water station at Magnolia West Virginia, about thirty miles east of Cumberland. Found by Baltimore and Ohio officers, he was brought to Allegany Hospital in Cumberland nearly unclothed after several days missing. Baltimore detectives investigated the case.

J. M. Wight Baltimore Magnolia Washington Post Cumberland J. McDonald Wight W. Va Balmore and Ohio Allegany Hospital Baltimore and

Indictments for Murder Hit Towson Tollgate Case

Baltimore January 2 A Towson grand jury returned indictments against Isaac and William Winder both colored for the murder of tollgate keeper Frederick T Rinehart. The aged tollgate keeper was beaten and shot on December 2 near Towson on the Dulaney Valley pike. Trial date set for January 15.

Baltimore Towson Isaac William Winder Frederick T. Rinehart Dulaney’s Valley Pike

Captain Jones Seeks New Trial In Murders Conviction

Norfolk report: Judge Wilcox and Capt EB Jones defense move for new trial arguing improper writ and juror summons. Nearby items note delays in Davis Road opening, a railyard fatality near Ruffin and a Norfolk Western wreck at Singer station injuring a conductor, plus an ad for Stuart's Arnica Salve claiming to heal disfiguring pimples ulcers sores without a scar.

Norfolk Wilcox EB. W. Jones Maud Cameron Jones

Jury Awards Elizabeth Shivers $800 in Railway Accident

A Alexandria County Circuit Court jury awarded Elizabeth Shivers $800 against the Washington Alexandria and Mount Vernon Railway Company for personal damages after an April Four-mile Run accident. Shivers filed for $25,000 via attorney Leon Harlow. defense was by R Walton Moore and James R Caton.

Washington Post Bureau King Street Alexandria Alexandria County Elizabeth Shivers Washington

Houdini Challenged by County Officials for Jail Escape

Houdini the famed jail breaker faces a challenge from Alexandria County authorities after slipping locks and shackles in Washington. A purse of 50 dollars awaits him if he escapes. a stake of 10 dollars by Circuit Court Judge Nicel and local officials backs the test. The Post will cover the spectacle by request. Also announced are Lee Birthday observances by the United Confederate Veterans camp with committees named to arrange speakers and events. Rev Frank J Brooke resigns as chaplain. Funeral services for Mrs Mary A Gahan were held at St Mary's Church with interment in St Mary's Cemetery. Captain William L Maples, longtime Alexandria resident, dies in Charlottesville at seventy. survived by wife and daughter.

Houdini Washington Alexandria County Nicel Councy George H. Rucker Harry R. Thomas Sherif William H. Palmer H. B. Fields Lee Robert E. Lee United Confederate Veterans John M. Johnson Messrs Perry Warfield Ramsay Davidson Know Latham Gorman Robert H. Lee Graham May Johnson Frank J. Brooke Mary A. Gahan South Alfred Street St. Mary's Catholic Church H. J. Cutler St. Mary’s Cemetery Alexandria William L. Maples Charlottesville Norwich Conn

Striking Printers Sued By Cumberland Editor

Cumberland Md Jan 2 John W Avi ett editor of the Cumbeland Evening Times has sued for breach of contract against Charles W Seaber Paul Hear Joan W Steiner and Edward S Bramble strike employees He claims violations occurred through the local union and personally Col Arbet asserts the Times operates under a contract dated June 30 1905 and a later December 23 1905 contract until February 1 1906 making it a union shop Miss Widith Kirby remains at work and the paper is being published.

Cumberland Washington Post John W Aviett Cumbeland Evening Times Brech Charles W. Seaber Paul Hear Joan W. Steiner Edward S. Bramble Col. Arbett the Times Widith Kirby

Homes for starving British offered to Virginia

Virginia proposes to settle 30 000 unemployed Londoners on farms in the state. Commissioner Kolner discusses the plan with London's lord mayor and British Vice Consul Hrine in Richmond. The scheme envisions relocating needy Britons to Virginia farms as aid and employment.

Virginia London Fitchmond Roiner Hriue Kolner

Boy Charged With Criminal Assault Case Referred

Joseph Etheridge Jr was sent to the Norfolk County Circuit Court grand jury by Justice Carmine to answer a criminal assault charge involving eight year old Lila Miller. The alleged incident occurred December 18 while the mother was out shopping for Christmas toys. The mother and Dr Mackimmie were the only state witnesses. The boy denied the charge.

Washington Post Norfolk Joseph Etheridge, Jr Norfolk County Circuit Court Carmine Lila Miller Floyd C. Miller Corprew Avenue

Chase for William Brown Ends Breakneck Escape Near Laytonsville

In Rockville Maryland on January 2 a cross country pursuit by Deputy Sheriffs Frank Green and George Mullican failed to capture William Brown, a young Black man wanted for brutally assaulting a young woman. The chase spanned Laytonsville area. Brown evaded capture after slipping into a dense swamp despite officers firing revolvers until ammunition ran out. No shots are believed to have struck him.

Washington Post Rockville William Brown Frank Green George Mullican Laytonsvile Brown Laytonsville Howe

Allegany Appoints Peter Wilson Superintendent of Almshouse

Allegany County commissioners in Cumberland Maryland appointed Peter Wilson miner of Barton and former Maryland penitentiary guard as superintendent of the county almshouse effective January 2. He succeeds John F. Elliott who sought reappointment. Enoch H B Pritchard also sought the position. Thomas Webride was reappointed watchman at the insane asylum. Trustees named for the asylum and almshouse include Fred Perry John Mackie and Williva k Lambie with Mache and Lambie reappointed.

Peter Wilson Washington Post Cumberland Allegany County Commissioners Barton Maryland Penitentary County Almshouse John F. Elliott Enoch H. B. Pritchard Board of Allegany County Commissioners Funce Thomas Webride Insane Asylum Asylum For the Insane Almshouse Fred Perry William Atkinson Lonnecmage John Mackie Westernport Dlegates Williva Kk Lambie Mount Savage Mache Lamble Sore

Elder Held for Trial in Spencer Larceny Case

George C Hall of Spencer, previously acquitted of breaking into the Thomas Furniture Company safe, faced a new larceny hearing in Salisbury. Bound over to Rowan Superior Court with a $10 bond after voir dire found the evidence insufficient, though several items were found in his possession after leaving the store. Hall was an elder in the Presbyterian Church and a notable local business figure.

Spencer N. C Washington Post Salisbury George C Hall Thomas Furniture Company Rowan Superior Court Hall Presbyterian Church

Revenue Fraud Cases Start in Federal Court at East Greensboro

Special to The Washington East Greensboro N C Jan 2 a train from Walkesboro brought an extra coach to accommodate witnesses summoned for the revenue officers trials beginning at the federal court term here District Attorney Holton is reinforced by agents McAdams and Wight who aided the Wilkes County case last summer with special solicitor A B Hayes The party arrived from Washington and the trials are being carefully prepared

Washington East Greensboro Walkesboro Federal Holton McAdams Washington

Winchester mayor suspends patrolman amid minister clash

In Winchester Virginia Mayor Baker suspends Patrolman Neville pending action arising from a night incident between Patrolman Neville and Rev Walker Carter a local black minister. Carter was exonerated in Police Court and plans to sue the city for damages.

Washington Post Winchester Jane Baker TheNevile Neville Walker Carter

Wreck in Chesapeake Route Threatens Navigation

Charleston S C Jan 2 Captain Chichester of the steamer Troquois from New York reports passing a wreck near December 51 that lay bottom up about three or four feet above water with sea breaking over it The wreck blocks the track of vessels north and south and in and out of the Chesapeake It lies off the Capes of the Chesapeake and is dangerous to navigation

Charleston S.C Chichester Troquois New York Chesapeake

Shenandoah County farmer John Funk dies at home

Woodstock Jan 2 Johnn Funk prominent Shenandoah County farmer and former county board of supervisors chair dies at his Maurertown home after a brief pneumonia illness. He was about seventy. survived by widow and one daughter. he also led Valley Savings Bank as president.

Woodstock Johnn Funk Shenandoah County Maurertown Funk Johnston Valley Savings Bank Harrisonburg William Koontz

Women With Free Pennsylvan ia Railroad Passes

Two women outside the railroad officers circle will ride free on the Pennsylvania Railroad after this year. Miss Anne Thomson of Marion, daughter of ex president Frank Thomson, and Mrs. George B Roberts of Bala, widow of ex president George B Roberts, receive silver disks granting lifetime free travel on the entire 11 000 mile system.

Philadelphia Pennsylvania Railroad Anne’ Thomson Marion Frank Thomson George B. Roberts Bala

Wild Geese Dead In Flight Spoiling Next Year’s Crop

Special Correspondence from Wannington Post Lachine Canada reports two flocks migrating south late, signaling a potential shortage of waterfowl next year. Accounts describe geese striking storms, flight disorientation, and deadly accidents on land and sea, with a contrasting tale of twenty two bold domestic geese guiding visitors into a stable.

Wannington Post Lachine Canada Sone Lake Hudson Bay Arctic Ocean Newfoundland 1 Clewn

Petition to King Urges Rich to Embrace Simpler Living

A proposal to the St Pancras Distress Committee urges the King to influence the wealthy to adopt a simpler lifestyle. Led by Rev Herbert Handley and George Gladstone, the plan aims to curb social woes by moderating luxury, urging national virtue and self denial without extreme asceticism.

Englard Carlyle St. Pancras Maeland Herbert Handley St Thomas Camden Town George Eo Gladstone Passmore Edwards Settlement Taaistook Mijesty Einglana Handleys Danaon George Gladstone Handley

Carnegie to Write His Life in Winter at Dungeness

Pittsburg correspondence says Andrew Carnegie will spend the remainder of winter at Dungeness Cumberland Island Georgia to write his life history. He will rely on his young partners in Pittsburgh and other associates to supply data on the iron and steel era since his retirement and to recount his career and Pittsburgh’s role.

Pittsburg Andrew Carnegie New York City Dungeness Cumberland Island Tuey Carnegie Carnegie Tron Anu Steel Industr United States Durgeness T.urd Skibo

Merely a Matter of Sex. The Rose in Boston

A fragmented theater anecdote recalls a performer once famed for cross dressing in wings after a curtain call. The actor laments changes in show business and jokes about shedding costume as the era shifts away from his signature appeal.

Yerkes Will Read on First Page in Chicago

The will of Mr Yerkes appoints trustees including Central Trust Company of New York and The Bank of Illinois. It directs income to the University of Chicago for a stated purpose and provides bequests to Mrs Mary Yerkes, Mrs Randinall, and others. Mrs Yerkes expressed satisfaction with provisions and pledged to act as Mr Yerkes would. The document notes the estate home and gallery bequests and mentions forthcoming probate.

Geeva Univesity Chicago Yerkes Pifte Avenue Sixty-eight Street Ray Tin Yerkes Gilleries Wscame Testitas New York India Tihuos Trust Ths BS Bank of Illinois Mary Aden Yerkes Lous State of Lilies Yerkes Jaary London Walter Abbett S Leui Prances Mirv Yerke Wright Yerkes Gallery Wis Charles ID Yerkes Randinall Knight Koaight Owsley Kristi

Street Car Saga Across City Turns Grim

A chaotic street car scene unfolds with passengers, a bartender, and pushing crowds near The Warmayah State. Violence erupts as a company cutter and bystanders clash, several injured, and a suspect captured amid a tense aftermath report.

Woman Pleads Guilty In Winsted Mince Meat Case

Jane Pulver of Winsted appeared before Judge Sanford in Berkshire District Court charged after police testified a kettle of mince meat was found at Martin Breweh’s home. Mr French claimed the kettle contained his wife's mince meat as prepared by Lois, with Jean stating the seasoning. The Senate Squirms: Chicago Journal notes ongoing partisan criticisms of the U S Senate reach a peak.

Jane Pulver Asatanh Wess Sanford Berkshire District Court Bunmreton French de Lois Fresch Jean

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