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Washington Post

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Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Jan 04, 1906

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17

Virginia Labor Plan Seeks Immigration Aid for Farms

Virginia lawmakers may seek a Finley appropriation to fund agents abroad in Britain Norway Sweden and Germany to recruit 40000 skilled workers for farms. Commissioner Koiner envisions distributing 30000 destitute laborers across the state with a new agency handling employment.

Germany Scandinavia Coormissioner Kvinur Great Britain Norway Sweden Kotner

Virginia Hotel Association to push state hotel law

The Virginia Hotel Association met at Monticello Hotel with Charles J. Consolve named president. An executive committee and officers were elected, and a legislative committee tasked to draft a general hotel law to protect hoteliers from deadbeats overcharges and property loss. Eugene E. Clawes urged stronger ties between hoteliers and travelers.

Washington Post Nurtulk Lui Vere Tosmin Tee Monticella Hotel Charles H. Conssolve Charles J. Consolve Norfolks AH. Paxton Natural Bridge J HW Callahan Chase City John Murphy Richmend Bost Bey J. M. Hanrahan Roonrddo Whch Eugene EL. Clawes The Travelers’ Protective Assquaten

Virginia Debt Settlement Moves in Richmond

Virginia debt settlement action reported from Richmond with John B Moon chairing the Virginia debt commission. Final papers in New York will be submitted for landholder adjudication as holders of the securities accept any award as full payment. The state seeks to recover the remaining disputes in Virginia courts. The Washington Fray notes legislative talk on insurance company prohibitions to prevent local business combinations. News from Rockville, Virginia reports Anti-Saloon League plans to fight liquor and a fatal freight accident near Spartanburg Junction.

Washington Richmond John B Moon Charlottesville Chatrlain Virginia Debt Commis Joseph Button New York Virginia Washington Post Rockville Montgomery County Anti-Saloon League Via Western An

Danville Tobacco Factory Sold to Danville Investors

The R H Fish Tobacco Company the oldest smoking tobacco factory in the state and Roanoke plant has been sold to FP Gravely Co of Danville manufacturers of plug tobacco. J R Nelson aged sixty an employee at Salisbury cotton mills collapsed and died at work yesterday afternoon.

Washington Mill Yard Neir Washington Post Salsbury N. C J. R. Nelson Salisbury Cotton Mills

Maryland Trust officials released on bail in fraud case

J Bernard Scott former treasurer of the Maryland Trust Company and Henry J Bowdoin former vice president posted bonds of 10000 each in Criminal Court after being presented by the grand jury on fraud charges. J Wilcox Brown former president resides in Virginia and has not yet been arrested.

Baltimore J. Bernard Scott Maryland Trust Company Henry J. Bowdoin J. Wilcox Brown Virginia Owens

May Not Change Sewer Near Magazine Point

The Alexandria residents pushed a House bill to extend the District sewer six miles downstream from Magazine Point. Commissioners prepared a report for Congress based on Superintendent McComb’s data noting a new pumping station at Magazine Point would be needed to lift sewage six feet higher risking river contamination as population grows beyond 500,000. The trunk sewers and house service already serve the District, and officials expect the Commissioners to disapprove the bill.

House Fe Alexandria Magazine Point Congress McComb Sewer Department

Accused by Six Girls In Holiness Minister Fraud

Raleigh January 2 Gov Glenn has made no requisition on Pennsylvania for N I Glenn formerly of Forsythe County charged with crimes of assaulting six girls aged thirteen to seventeen alleging he posed as a holiness minister Warrant cites Rebecca Billington and Pearl Hairstone both fourteen year old victims Mary Hairstone says Glenn induced her husband to leave her.

Raleigh N. C Glenn Pennsylvania N. I. Glenn Forsythe County Rebecca Billington Pearl Hairstone Mary Hairstone

McGuffin Trial Delayed In Allegheny Circuit Court

Special to The Washington Post Curton Forge January 4 In Covington Allegheny Circuit Court the trial of ex Policeman H McGuffin for alleged theft of diamonds worth several thousand dollars and $600 in currency was postponed to next Monday due to a missing witness The case involving stealing ladies apparel belonging to Mrs A P Burgwyn of Pittsburgh formerly of Washington was continued to February 6 Bail set at $5000 but likely uncollectible.

Washington Curton Forge Covington MccCuffin McGuffin A. P. Burgwyn Pittsburg Anderson

Preacher Convicted In Virginia Forgery Case

In Newport News Virginia on January 3 Rev W C Lively a Black preacher was sentenced to five years in the state penitentiary for forging notes. He was found guilty on one of several forgery charges involving signatures of W H Grant and W H Dickens. A Philadelphia preacher Rev W H Gilles was accused as an accomplice but the case was nol prossed.

Newport. News Corporation Court Today W. C. Lively Fie W. H. Grant W. H. Dickens The Commonwealth Nolle W. H. Clilles Philadelphia Lively

Ruffner trial begins in Page County Circuit Court

Special to The Washington. Les ter Ruffner stands trial for killing his uncle Isaac Ruffner in Page County Virginia. Judge T W Harrison presides in Winchester. Ruffner’s wife sister and grandfather sit nearby as Keller testifies as a key eyewitness. Night sessions continue with swift progress.

Washington Luray Lester Ruffner Isaac Ruffner Page County T. W. Harrison Winchester Ruffner Keller

Virginia Obituary Notices From Staunton Fredericksburg and Danville

Staunton records Miss Mary Julia Garber dying after a short illness at age forty one. Fredericksburg notes William Leadon a Stafford County resident dies of Brights disease near Widewater at age foury. Danville telegrams report Mrs A E Montgomery sister of former NC governor Scales dies in Reidsville NC. she is aunt of J N WriLe of Danville.

Staunton Mary Julia Garver John M Garber Fredericksburg William Leadon Stafford County Bright Daniel Widewater Danville Reidsville, N. C A. E. Montgomery Scales North Carolina J. N. Wrile

Benson by One Vote as Maryland House Elects Speaker

Maryland opening session shows Gov Warfield message and Democrats narrow win for speaker. Meyer of Carroll voted absentee via special train. Republicans backed Fenton for speaker with 51 to 47, Smith 3. Senate deadlock ends with Claggett voting for Seth, electing all senate candidates. Plans extend to Monday night caucus for treasurer nomination.

Washington Post Annapolis Warfield Maryland House Queen Anne County Meyer Carroll James K. Roberts Prince George Sam Driver Congressman Mudd Queen Anne Smith B. N. Fenton Montgomery Benson Fenton Senate Claggett Seth Murray van Diver

Warfield urges reforms after Maryland legislature extravagance

Gov. Warfield attacks Maryland General Assembly spending in 1904, citing 198 officers and clerks earning 118460.50 and total pay to members and staff at 185552.55, calls it squandered taxpayers’ money. He denounces lobbying, urges strict corrupt practices law, and favors election reforms and a Crawford County primary system. Newport News report adds bail granted for M. B. Breednax in Frank Smith murder case. brother Dr. J W Broadnax to serve as juror marshalling.

Washington Post Annapolis Warfield Maryland General Assembly Senate House Alther House Crawford County Syvstem

Buchanan Convicted In Norfolk Court

W S Buchanan of Louisa County Virginia was sentenced to fifteen days in jail and fined one hundred dollars and costs for obtaining goods under false pretenses from Wilson and Company of Philadelphia. He was arrested at the National Soldiers Home Hampton after a four hour verdict struggle and held on a bond default.

Washington Post Norfolk Buchanan Louisa County Corporation Court Wilson and Company Philadelphia National Soldiers Hampton United States Overman North Carolina Congress Kentucky West Virginia New York Buchranan

Perished in flames at Maryland farm

Thomas Wickham, about fifty, a mechanic, was burned to death in a fire that destroyed a small house on Thomas Magruder’s farm near Glenn Dale Saturday evening about 7 30. A jury of inquest was summoned. testimony recalled Wickham was intoxicated and may have upset a lamp causing the blaze. He left three brothers.

Washington Post Upper Markbors Thomas Wickham Thomas Magruder Glenndale Benjamin H. Cross Seabrooke T. Howard Duckett Wickham

John H Atkinson Dead Delegate from Virginia

John H. Atkinson, sole surviving Virginia delegate to the first Republican nominating convention in 1856, died at his New Cumberland home at 6 o clock. Born in Ohio in 1809 he moved to New Cumberland at age seven and helped events leading to West Virginia statehood. He lived in retirement for years and did not suffer a prolonged illness.

Virginia Washington Post Wheeling W. Va New Cumberland John H. Atkinson Mr. Atkinson Ohio West Virginia

Wright Held On Murder Charge In Payton Case

Special to The Washington Fest Fairmont West Virginia January 4 Frank Wright was committed to jail without bond to await the March grand jury action. He is charged as an accessory to the murder of Jacob N Payton, said to have been killed at Mannington last July. Payton's wife, now Mrs Wright, was tried in December but the jury could not reach a verdict. If indicted, Wright and his wife would face trial in March.

The Washington Post Newport News M. B. Breednax Frank Smith Corporation Court J. W. Broadnax Manchester Herrisman Wright

Maryland Weddings Report From Rockville and Nearby

Rockville Maryland January 3 Henry J Krouse of Washington and Miss Uwable Lee ing of Burtonsville wed in minister’s home with close friends present The bride’s father Samuel T Harding a well known farmer from Bartonsville area Also in Rockville Lawrence Andrew Snyder and Mrs Anna Margaret Burgess both of Baltimore married yesterday by Rev BR Prettyman A separate ceremony united Charles B Kelley of Washington and Miss Jule H Armor of Pittsburgh Baptism in Water from Jordan held at the home of Rev David Harris in Middletown with infant Annie Bernice Harris baptized into the Southern Methodist Church The Jordan water was brought from Palestine Three ministers officiated

Rockville Henry J. Krouse Washington Uwable Lee Aing Burtonsville Mr. Smith Burtonsville Methodist Episcopal Church South Samuel T. Harding Bartonsville Lawrence Andrew Snyder Anna Margaret Burgess Baltimore Eb, Br, Prettyman Methodist Episcopal ‘Church South Charles Be, Kelley Jule II Armor Pittsburg Jordan Washington Post Winchester David Harris Middletown County Annie Bernice Carlton D. Harris Southern Methodist Church Palestine Fredericksburg Joseph Minter Susie Cook Arlington Church King and Queen County T. A. Hall Annie L. Sthreshiey Mativs Sthreshiey Stafford County Henry Swain California Susanville Cal Suffolk George W. Tatum Orange Mary Edna Bowen Josep Bowen Main Street Leeshore Harriet Aldridge Gibson Henry c. Gibson Loudoun County James H. Fraser Georgetown Waterford Charlies T. Herndon Baptist Church of

Postum Helps Man Recover From Coffee Health Woes

A former coffee user narrates a health recovery after switching to Postum Food Coffee. He describes indigestion, heart trouble, headaches, and nervous prostration from coffee, then claims complete relief and improved mental clarity after adopting Postum, praising it as life lasting. The testimonial is attributed to a Battle Creek company source and promotes The Road to Wellville.

Postum Postum Co Battle Creek Mich Wellville

Greensboro Federal court opens trials of distillers and revenue officers

Greensboro N C January 3 special term of the Federal court convenes for trial of internal revenue officers and distillers indicted for fraud against the government. Four hours of motions and argument pass before adjournment. First case set Thursday targets ex deputy collector A S Patterson charged with falsifying expense accounts. One defendant pleads guilty. sentence deferred. Indictments include forty eight defendants with charges of conspiracy perjury forgery bribery and removing spirits. Ex Gov Aycock argues motions to quash. Prominent indicted include R H Hardin J W Hasty G W Samuel J H Smith G H Walker A C Bryan L E Davis A S Patterson C Davis Starkey Hare.

Greenshboro Washington Post Greensboro N. C Internal Revenue A. S. Patterson Z. C. Davis Haywood County T. & Rollins Davis Winston Internal Revenue Bureau Washington Holton Charlotte Aycock Boyd R. H. Hardin J. W. Hasty G. W. Samuel J. H. Smith G. H. Walker A. C. Bryan L. E. Davis C. Davis Starkey Hare

WILL BUILD TO ROANOKE

It is reported that the Baltimore and Ohio will construct seventy five miles of new road through Shenandoah and Rockingham counties paralleling the Southern Railway from Strasburg to Harrisonburg. From Harrisonburg to Lexington the line will use B and O tracks now six ty miles. From Lexington to Salem a graded roadbed will be laid for forty miles and Salem will gain a spur to Roanoke.

Baltimore and Ohio Virginia Roanoke Shenandoah Rockingham Southern Railway Strasburg Harrisonburg Lexington Salem

Special Election Ordered to Fill Halifax Vacancy

The governor ordered a special election in Halifax County for January 30 to fill the late R R Noblin's state senate seat. Complications from constitutional construction raise questions whether only old soldiers who pay no poll tax may vote, though Judge Saunders may permit all November voters to cast ballots.

Richmond Halifax R. R. Noblin

Ex-Speaker Ryan Opposes Road Funding in Tax Bill

Fredericksburg Jan 3 Ex Speaker John F Ryan of Loudoun argues for tax cuts and warns that state road appropriations could trigger bankruptcy. The letter to Free Law predicts financial collapse if legislature departs from prior policy and funds public roads. Nearby items note Burton swindling case, deputy sheriffs appointed, and multiple local marriages across Virginia.

Ryan Loudoun Washington Peat Fredericksburg John F. Ryan House of Delegates Free Law

STATE SENATOR MISSING FROM FROSTBURG AREA

Friends of State Senator John B. Shannon report his disappearance since after the election. A Frostburg source says he was in Boston and avoided office seekers. Health concerns, possible hospital confinement, and lack of notice to Frostburg shoe store manager James Tennant are noted. Shannon, about 42, is a Mason Elk Eagle member and recently completed six years as register of wills.

Washington Port Cumberland John B. Shannon Frostburg Shannon Boston James Tennant Elk Eagle Baltimore Annapolis Friends of the Missing Organization

Life Ended by a Fall at City Furniture Firm

Daniel Ruben of M. Ruben & Sons, Alexandria furniture dealer, died after falling through an open freight elevator at his King and St Asaph store. The accident occurred around five yesterday afternoon as he stood with his back to the open shaft. He collapsed and was found unconscious, died later at his home at 916 Cameron Street.

Washington Post Bureau King Street Alexandria Daniel Ruben M. Ruben & Sons Cameron Street Ruben Hig Place of Business King and St. Asaph Streets Vartiga Leopold Ruben Wiliam M Simith

Knode Plans Federal Suit Against County Officials

Howard C. Knode sues Commonwealth's Attorney Cran dal Mackey and magistrate Joseph H. Supplee in the U S Circuit Court Eastern District of Virginia for 10 000 on two counts, alleging illegal arrest and assault in Alexandria last September after a poolroom raid. He seeks 40 000 total with Richmond lawyer John A. Lamb to prosecute.

Howard C. Knode Commonwealth Crandal Mackey Alexandria Joseph HE. Supplee United States Circuit Court Eastern District of Virginia Edmund Waddill Knode Maryland John A. Lamb Richmond Mackey Jackson City Supplee

Week of Prayer Arrangements In Alexandria Churches

The annual week of prayer across several Protestant churches in Alexandria is set to start at 7 45 each evening from Monday January 8. Two ministers will preside at each service. The schedule lists Methodist Protestant Church with Rev Dr Fisher and Rev J A Jeffers, First Baptist Church with Rev J H S Ewell and Rev J P Stump, Methodist Episcopal Church South with Rev Engar Carpenter and Rev Dr Fisher, Trinity Methodist Episcopal Church with Rev J P Stump and Rev Edgar Carpenter, and Second Presbyterian Church with Rev J A Jeffers and Rev J H S Ewell.

Alexandria Methodist Protestant Church Dr. Fisher J. A. Jeffers First Baptist Church J. H. S. Ewell J. P. Stump Methodist Episcopal Church South Engar Carpenter Trinity Methodist Episcopal Church J. P Stump Edgar Carpenter Second Presbyterian Church J. H. 5. Ewell

Funeral of Bernard di Nicola Draws Italian Laborers

Large turnout at St Marys Catholic Church Alexandria for the funeral of Bernard di Nicola the young Italian worker killed near the railway works. Five brothers and an uncle attended, a city photograph was taken, and a copy will go to Naples. Services led by Rev H J Cutter at St Marys Cemetery.

Bernard di Nicola St. Mary's Catholic Church Alexandria Feivery Naples di Nicola St. Mary's Cemetery H. J. Cutter

Three Killed by Cave-In Near Spruce Pine

News from Bristol Virginia reports a cave-in at the Pine Ridge tunnel on the South and Western Railroad near Spruce Pine North Carolina. Three men were killed and two others fatally injured as heavy rains and slides swept the mouth of the tunnel during early January construction work.

Pine Ridge Tunnel North Carolina Bristol Lower Pine Ridge South and Western Railroad Spruce Pine N. C

Wife Kills Husband inVirginia Tragedy at Depot

Petersburg January 3 news reports Perry Holmes a Black husband was fatally stabbed by his wife with a butcher knife near Jarratts Depot. The couple had married about two months earlier and no one else was present. The wife is in custody claiming self defense.

Washington Petersburg Jarratts Depot Perry Holmes Holmes

Southern Express Company Probes $25,000 Safe Robbery

Special agents of the Southern Express Company spent last night in Salisbury investigating a $25,000 shortage found when the company's safe was opened on train No. 38 Sunday. Believed to be a robbery, no guilty crew has been identified yet.

Southern Express Company Washington Post Salisbury M. C

Cotton Growers Meet elects officers and sets dues

Raleigh report on the North Carolina Division of the Southern Cotton Growers Association details 400 delegates from 30 councils at a long session. Charles C. Moore is president, A. J McKinnon vice president, T. B. Parker secretary and treasurer. Ten delegates chosen for New Orleans, dues set at 1 cent per bale nationally and 2 cents for the state, with counties free to set their own.

Raleigh N.C North Carolina Southern Cotton Growers’ Association Charles C. Moore Charlotte A. J McKinnon Robeson T. B. Parker Haleigh Ashley Lorne Clayton H. C. Dockery Rov Moore Parker

Boy Hunter Killed Shooting Accident in Dinwiddie County

Special to The Washington raiw Petersburg Virginia January 3 Samuel Wilson son of Daniel Wilson residing near Pools siding in Dinwiddie County on the Norfolk and Western Railroad was accidentally shot and killed yesterday afternoon while out hunting with companions. While standing on a tree stump his gun discharged the load entering his breast and killing him instantly.

Washington Petersburg Samuel Wilson Daniel Wilson Pools Siding Dinwiddie County Norfolk and Western

Boll Weevil Symposium Closes Fifty Fifth AAAS Meet

New Orleans January 3 delegates left after a symposium on the boll weevil and a final general council session. Resolutions urged forest preservation in the Appalachian region. Prof W D Hunter spoke on ongoing government boll weevil experiments and urged culture methods with early maturing cotton varieties as the sole effective control, Bowste authorities agreeing.

New Orleans Amercan Association For the Advancement of Scienca Appalachian Mountain South W. D. Hunter Bowste

Bill Aims at Paynter in Kentucky Senate

A bill was introduced in the Kentucky Senate to bar appellate and circuit judges from active participation in politics. The measure targets Judge Raynier and Boone County manager John M. Lassing, seen as an active political team following last night’s Democratic senatorial caucus in Frankfort.

Frankfort Van Assembly Raynier John M. Lassing Boone County

Rumors of Amalgamation Denied by Steamship Official

Gustav HL Schwab of North German Lloyd in New York rejects rumors of a planned amalgamation with the Bambure American Line as absolutely untrue with no basis in fact.

Ocean Lines New York Gustav HL Schwab North German Lloyd Steamship Company Lloyd Bambure-American Line

French Premier Moret Optimistic on Moroccan Conference

Madrid Jan 3 Premier Moret said in an interview that recent belligerent reports about the Moroccan conference are unwarranted. He cited conversations with ambassadors and communications from powers showing a point of concord among nations and a desire for an amicable adjustment of the questions under discussion.

Madrid Moret

Morocco Conference and European Military Readiness

The piece notes strained Franco German relations with Paris and Berlin cautious in public talk. It reports French military reforms strengthening mobilization and rapid transport while Germany quietly boosts its army and seeks foreign railcars. It states US delegates White and Gummere will enter the conference uncommitted, citing America’s historic role in Morocco and open door principles. It presents both German and French proposals on frontier policing, with the United States keeping an independent stance.

Messrs White Gummere America Morocco United States

Bear Bite Justice Suit Staged For Jury in Supreme Court

Walter Ro Molly a fourteen year old from New Haven with an artificial foot testifies tomorrow about the danger of bears. His suit seeks $50 000 from John H Stalin for injuries after a bear bite at a dock cage on May 26 1902. Stalin argues a traveling showman bore responsibility and small claim is denied.

Washington Post New York Walter Ro Molly New Haven Supreme Court Little Walter Walter John H. Stalin Mr. Stalin

Woman Held for Murder in Oclwein Shooting

Des Moines reports a coroner jury verdict holding Mrs. L. B. Carr responsible for her husband’s death in an Oclwein hotel. An officer arrested her at the hospital where she was taken after a shooting incident. Carr was found with a gunshot wound to the head and unconscious from two wounds near the heart.

Des Moines Iowa L. B. Carr Oclwein Carr

WilsonEngagement Ties Brookings Cashier’s Daughter

In Brookings South Dakota on January 3 an engagement is announced between J W Wilson second son of the Secretary of Agriculture and Miss Elsie Capell daughter of the First National Bank cashier at Brookings. Wilson has served as director of the experiment station at South Dakota Agricultural College Brookings for three years. Italy to be represented at the Hague peace conference by Count Tornielli the Italian ambassador at Paris with Count Robilant and a senior naval officer as aides.

Brookings S. D Washington Fast Tract Iowa J. W. Wilson Wison Elsie Capell First National Bank Wileson South Dakop Agricultural College Italy Rome Gount Tornielli Taj Lan Parla The Hague Bem Robilant

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