Trial on False Voucher Charges in Patterson Case
Federal court in Greensboro opens testimony in the Patterson fraud case over alleged false meal and incidentals vouchers. Witnesses describe monthly payments of meals at 25 cents and room rent padding of vouchers. defense contends excess charges were legitimate expenses. Judge references Swain case as context, while prosecutors emphasize false claim filing.
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Patterson
Greensboro
Washington Post
Nct
Furmer
Berta Patterson
Treasury Department
Washington
Pataan Tan
Hollen
Attecreys
Counsarl
Tent
Swain
Lsavu
Swin Woo
Sanate Omee
Leiter General
Reid
Boyd
Trustees Pay and Court Action in Chesapeake and Ohio Canal Case
Trustees of the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal, led by Jane Keedy, receive 5000 each for fifteen years of service amid court scrutiny. The estate of late trustee Joan W. Cowen is noted for 16. The Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company settles with estate of late trustee W. Needy and trustee Bradley Johnson as Johnson resigns. Incumbent trustees to be expanded. salary set at 2009 annually starting January 1. Court reports show receipts 3,475,445 and expenditures 3,435, including distribution by county to Wasmugwapus. Also: a child is fatally burned in Marsha Street incident. a forgery case has one indictment by a grand jury. a live-wire fatality in Hagerstown tallies a city lighting plant incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jane-Jidge Keedy
Joseph Bryan
Wash Ll Bond, Jr
Chesapeake and Ohio Cannel
Ue Jate
Joan W. Cowen
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company
Tweaty Fl
Needy
Stwaa
Gitt Endows Guilford with Memorial Gift for Nixon
Rich Gitt has given $25,000 to Guilford College as a memorial endowment for 2 Ghrer Nixon, with another $400 from various donors, boosting the fund's total. Donations come from across the country, placing Guilford among the top institutions in support in the South. A Staunton report notes the election at Staunton tonight to select a captain following resignations of Harry W. Bowling and JoR. Tucker. Commander H. L. Gore was chosen unanimously, but the lieutenant position faced a deadlock and the election was delayed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santeros W.van A
Sailal
Washington Post
Staunton, Va
Staunton
Ehine Kaneles
Harry W. Bowling
Jor
Tucker
H. L. Gore
Washington Post grant boosts Roanoke fire department aid
Matinsburg West Virginia January 3 George Alneak Jr a former Washington member now local resident donated 1000 dollars to the Roanoke area fire department for its improvement. Roanoke Virginia January 4 Sallie Hosey died at Roanoke Hospital from a self inflicted pistol wound December 19. Her home was Wytheville
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Post
Matinsburg
W. Va
George Alneak Jr
Washington
Fire Department
Washington Pot
Roanoke
Sallie Hosey
Roanoke Hospital
Wytheville
No light on Schaefer death in Parkersburg coroner inquest
Parkersburg West Virginia January 4 Coroner Davidson reports an inquest into Fred Schaefer death remains mysterious. He was found dead in his chair two weeks earlier with his wife unconscious nearby for three days. Embalming prevented chemical evidence from stomach content analysis. Poison appeared in embalming fluid and gas fumes theory failed. No clear culprit or motive found. Will left all property to his wife. Verdict: death from unknown causes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Parkersburg
W. Va
Davidson
Fred Schaefer
Schaefer
Rose
SAILORS' LIVES SAVED BY BRITISH SHIP AT SEA
Norfolk Va Jan 4 The British steamship Elswick Manor Capt Drewery which arrived from Savannah Ga landed four Charleston South Carolina fishermen picked up forty miles off Charleston Harbor January 1 after being without food or water since December 31 The men from the fishing schooner Charleston were lost at sea after abandoning ship in small skiffs The crew tried to eat raw fish meat to quell hunger but grew sick Captain Drewery heard cries and rescued them bringing them to Norfolk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norfolk
Elswick Manor
Drewery
Savannahb
Europe
Charleston
Charleston Harbor
Twal ‘Am
Elswick
Wabash Route to Tidewater Through Wheeling and Cumberland
Engineers in Cumberland report the Western extension route to tidewater will run via Wheeling Uniontown Cumberland and Baltimore, linking the Gould lines west with the Western Maryland. The Cumberland to Wheeling segment is the key, shorter and easier over the Alleghenies than through Pittsburg. Distance Cumberland to Wheeling is 165 miles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tidewater
Wheeling
Cumberland
Washington Post
Wabash Works
Pittsburg
New York
Gould Interests
Uniontown
Baltimore
Gould
Maryland
Allegheny Mountains
Pennsylvania
Goulds
Cherry Run
Lake Erie
B and O Denies Valley Railroad Extension to Salem
Officials of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad deny plans to extend the Valley Railroad of Virginia from Lexington to Salem. The company controls the Valley branch and is not currently pursuing a parallel line with the Southern between Strasburg and Harrisonburg. Negotiations continue to allow through trains over the Valley branch from Shenandoah Junction to Lexington, replacing the need for changes at Strasburg and Harrisonburg.
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Washington
Baltimore
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Valley Railroad of
Virginia
Lexington
Salem
Valley
Strasburg
Harrisonburg
Baltimore and Ohio
Valley Branch
Shenandoah Junction
Frederick Iron Works formed from Montrose unit
Special from Washington reports Samuel Ross George C Johnson of DC Thomas M and W T Traven of Frederick and John J Kidd of Baltimore filed articles of incorporation creating the Frederick Iron Works with 25000 capital. The new firm takes over the Montrose Iron Works plant and business. Cumberland, Md. Jan. 4 - W O Miner, a Baltimore and Ohio railroad brakeman, was killed in Connellsville yards. He is survived by his father two brothers and three sisters. Frederick, Md. Jan. 4 - The daughter of Charles K E Mercer near Newmarket, shot by her brother yesterday, died today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick
Samuel Ross
George C. Johnson
Washington, DC
Thomas M
W. & T. Traiven
John J. Kidd
Baltimore
Frederick Iron Works
Montrose Iron Works
Baltimore and Ohio
Washington Post
Cumberland
W. O Miner
Frederick, Md
Charles KE. Mercer
Newmarket
Chatham
Mies Emma Il. Long
Albert J. Sigman
Salisbury
N. C
Brasville
N. E. Clements
Roanoke
Wilson Baldwin
Abbie Deweese
Bent Mountain
Belmont Baptist Parsonage
FP. H.' Chelf
Emma Lucy Motley
Pennsylvania
Thomas Bruce Barnes
Greensporo
George F. Greene
Danville
Leesburg
Joshua Hatcher
Lincoln
My. Hatcher
Inutoun County
Winchester
Jan
Joseph H. Savage
Kernstown
This County
Natalia Vallar
Maj. Vallar
John McVorr
Sacred Heart Catholc Church
Lurey
J. Camden Dawson
Staunton
Mary Ida Hargrove
Robert
Hargrove
Amherst County
Sbride
Luray
G. S Kennard
The
Baptist Chural
Self defense plea in murder case at Luray
Lester Ruffner on trial for the November murder of his uncle Isaac P. Ruffner testified that he shot in self defense. His wife and grandfather supported the defense while the state showed the victim as not a desperate man. Witnesses were called for rebuttal and the defense rested as Maj. E. B. Armstrong opened for the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lester Ruffner
Luray
Washington Post
Isaac P. Ruffner
Ruffner
EB. J. Armstrong
Keyser
R. F. Leady
H. 8S. Parks
Self-Slain Before Mirror In Mooresville Merchant Kills Self
John Atwell a once well-to-do Mooresville resident, cut his throat with a razor at his home after a period of despondency. He was found by his wife standing before a mirror and died later that afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mooresville
N. C
Winston-Salem
N.C
John Atwell
Atwell
New York Financier Charles S. Guthrie Dies in North Carolina
Charles S. Guthrie, chairman of Republic Steel and Iron Co, and a notable New York financier, died at 6 am in Salisbury North Carolina after appendicitis and complications. He had travelled to Durham County for a hunting trip on his preserve. Peritonitis and pneumonia followed surgery, and his body was sent to New York on a special Southern Railway train with George W. Perkins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
North Carolina
Washington Post
Salisbury
N. C
Charles S. Guthrie
Republic Steel and Iron Company
Guthrie
Durham County
Southern Railway
New York City
George W. Perkins
Receiver sought in Union Manufacturing case in Baltimore
In Baltimore on January 4, the United States Circuit Court under Judge Bradley issued an order in the Union Manufacturing and Power Company case. The Union and Buffalo Cotton Mafia companies sue the Union Manufacturing and Power Company and the United National Bank of Mahanoy Pa. The court enjoins disposal of assets or incurring debts beyond custodial needs. Mercantile Trust and Deposit Company is barred from selling bonds of the Union Manufacturing and Power Company. Defendants must show cause by January 17 why a receiver should not be appointed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union Manufacturing and Power Company
Baltimore
Charleston
D. C
United States
Brawley
Union and Buffalo
Unto
National Bank
Mahanoy
Mercantile Trust and Deposit Company
Girl s Gown Ablaze in Boyce Fire Escape
Miss Ruth Ford of Clarke County narrowly escaped death when a roman candle ignited her gown at her Boyce home. Quick action by several young men wrapped her in coats, saving her life though she suffered burns. A separate report notes a third floor Faulkner Building fire on Main Street in Winchester, threatening extensive loss before discovery. Glenn appoints militia delegates to interstate guard meeting in Washington. Norfolk hosts Virginia Hotel Association annual meeting ending with a banquet and harbor outing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Post
Winchester
Ruth Ford
Clarke County
Charles A. Ford
Boyce
Faulkner
Main Street
Glenn
Raleigh
N. C
Interstate National Guard Association
Washington
W. I. Robertson
Wilmington
H. Hobgood
Greensboro
Hugh A. Leve
Waynesville
F. A. Macon
Adj
T. BR. Robertson
Norfolk
Virginia Hotel Association
Nedda
The
Atlantic
Pine Beach
Old Point
Academy of Music
N. M. Minnix Company Incorporated charter granted
The State corporation commission approved the charter of The N. M. Minnix Company Incorporated with Rosslyn as its principal office in Alexandria County. N. M. Minnix and E. S. Emery, both of Rosslyn, are listed as president treasurer and secretary respectively. Capital stock is $15,000 and the firm aims to manufacture sell and exchange typewriters office furniture supplies and appliances.
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Washington
Richmond
State Corporation Commission
N. M. Minnix Company
Incorporated
Rosslyn
Alexandria County
N. M. Minnixz
E. 8
Emery
Violent Kenova Election Ends With Mayor Reelected
A dramatic Kenova municipal election sparked gunplay as sheriff deputies faced disorder. Mayor York and candidate Porter clashed in a desperate encounter. Porter was wounded while York secured reelection by fifty votes. Williamstown also saw Democrats sweep local offices led by Mayor W. D. Kline. Harpers Ferry re-elected Mayor Eugene Shughart. Bolivar re-elected Mayor John Kellar by a small margin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Apecal
Washington Post
Huntington
W. Va
Kenova
York Ans
Porter
York
H. Lambert
Parkersburg
W. Vac
Williamstown
John Kellar
Bolivar
Governor Refuses Pardon for Liquor Violation Convict
Richard C. Burnett, jailed for selling liquor without a license, fails to obtain gubernatorial clemency. Convicted in Corporation Court six months ago, Burnett faces a one-year sentence and $800 fine. His attorney State Senator Lewis H. Machen and Commonwealth's Attorney G. Brent garner sympathy from court officials as health declines in confinement. The governor declined to intervene. Machen plans to pursue the matter in Richmond.
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Washington
Tost Durbal
King Street
Alexandria
Richard C. Burnett
Corporation Court
Montague
Barley
Commonwealth
G. Brent
Burnett
Lewis H. Machen
Machen
Hichmond
Senate
Elected fire company officers and society leaders named
Col William A Smart named president of Columbia Wire Engine Company Alexandria officers announced for the year George Uhler and William Griffith as vice presidents W C Treakie as secretary C G Herbert as assistant secretary Edward Hughes as treasurer and J F Pettey as foreman Other Alexandria groups including Friendship Veteran Fire Association Daughters of America and George W Knox Express Company officers listed Also marriages and obituaries from Chatham Roanoke Leesburg Winchester and Luray with local figures named Session notes January dates and local outcomes
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Columbia Fire Engine Company
Columbia Wire Engine Company of
Alexandria
Col
William A. Smart
George Uhler
William IX. Griffith
W. C. Treakie
C. 9. Herbert
Edward Hughes
Charles Duffy
I. S. Leadbeater
J. F. Pettey
John Travers
Edward Forn
Shill
R. L. Merchant
J. i. Duffy
Robert Cline
KE. McDermot
L. Millan
H. Murray
H. Sutton
C. Phillips
H. Lunsford
P. Hall
A. Roberts
F. Mansfield
George Crump
E. Craven
E. Rogers
T. Tharp
William Craven
N.C. Treakle
J. K Rogers
I. L. Entwisle
Friendship Association
Friendship Veteran Fire Association of
Friendship Fire Company
George Washington
HK. H. Downham
F. J. Paff
W. T. Emerson
Julian Y. Williams
A. D. Brockett
James IF. Webster
John H. Trimyer
P. F. Gorman
Fred Didszonell
J. FE. Webster
B. Wheatley
J. M. Bradshaw
W. W. Ballenger
George W. Knox Express Company
W. S. Knox
G. V.knox
J. O. Knox
J. Gittinga
J. J. Darlington
G. V. Knox
J. Q. Knox
W. 5. Knox
JF. Gittings
Mine Inspector Report Seeks Legislation Reforms
The 1945 Garrett and Allegany county mine report shows 4,277,196 tons mined and 96 workers employed. Inspector Murphy urges mine foremen to visit each working place every two days, shorten cut-throughs to 70 feet for thin veins, and push oil burning rules to keep mine air clean and healthful.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maryland
Washington Post
Cumberland
Thomas Crmony
Garrett
Allegany
General Assembly
Women Banquet Toasts at Rockville Club Home
The Rockville Woman's Club held a January banquet at Mrs. Wallace Welsh's home with toastmistress Anna Waiters. Toasters included Mrs. Robert Warfield on The Heckville Woman's Club and Mrs. John Brewer on The New Year, among others. Miss Rose Armstrong performed songs and Miss Verde Kingdon read a poem.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rockville
Wallace Welsh
Washington Post
Rockvile
John B. Brewer
Otho Talbott
Woman's Viewpoint
Hervey Brown
Cleveland
Arthur B. Gleason
N. BD. Offutt
Carne
Writ of error saved another negro in Henrico case
A writ of error grants Austin Johnson, colored, a chance to appeal his death sentence for an alleged assault on Ruth Pinchbeck. A new suspect is named by local colored residents near the crime scene. Johnson reportedly died by suicide at Dutch Gap last summer while playing craps and fearing police pursuit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Richmond
Austin Johnson
Henrico County
Ruth Pinchbeck
Johnson
Dutch Gap
Lfe
Baltimore Conductor Killed In Freight Train Collision
In a rear end collision near Chester Pennsylvania on the Baltimore and Ohio railroad conductor Henry A Mulford of Baltimore was killed. Foggy conditions and failure to observe signals led to the crash which left wreckage on fire and both trains partly destroyed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chester
Baltimore and
Henry A. Mulford
Baltimore
Overdose of Strychnine in Murphys Relative Tragedy
James A. Murphy brother of Jeremiah Murphy a wealthy pork packer was found dead under a tree in Forest Park. Morgue exam revealed no carbolic acid burns though a bottle of strychnine was in his pocket. Jeremiah Murphy Jr. said the uncle had used the poison for pain relief since a street car accident years ago. Presumed accidental overdose.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mt. Uuis
James A. Murphy
Jeremiah Murphy
Fores Park
Jeremiah Murphy, Jr
Exports and imports rise sharply in eleven months
The Department of Commerce and Labor reports exports total more than two and a half billion dollars for the eleven months ended November 1205, with agricultural exports led by corn rising from 21 million to 40 million. Imports of manufactured materials reached 6512 million, while manufactured exports totaled 5200 million, up from 469 million the year before. Crude materials imported for manufacturing were 369 million versus 309 million previously.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Baltimore Markets Quiet and Steady Grain Prices
Grain and livestock market report from Baltimore and Washington shows steady to firm tones across wheat corn and oats with mixed receipts. Notable prices include No 4 red western wheat around 87 to 89 cents, No 2 white oats near 84 cents, and various rye and cheese quotings. beef cuts priced per pound for No 1 rib and round ranges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
Jah
Liverpool
Cork
TCR
Washington
Herpicide Removes Dandruff to Save Youthful Look
Newbro's Herpicide claims to kill the dandruff germ and avert aged appearance. Advertised as a scalp treatment sold by druggists and pharmacies with samples available from The Hemicide Co. Detroit, and listed local agents Affieck's and Stevens' Pharmacies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newbro
Sendic
Stampa
Hemicide Co
Detroit
Mich
Stevens’ Pharmacy
9Th St
Affieck’s Pharmacy
Pa. Ave
Banks to charge for out of town checks sparks anti trust action
The Tilings Manufacturers Association seeks legal redress against the Chicago Clearinghouse Association for a planned bank charge on out of town check collections. Banks would levy one tenth to one quarter of 1 percent, risking $25,000 daily losses for Chicago merchants. Attorneys argue the move could prove price fixing in violation of the antitrust law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manufacturers’ Association
Chicago
Chicago Bankera
Tilngis
Caleaga Clearing-house Association
Levy Meyer
Stepdad
Chicago National Bank
Not to Fix Cotton Prices Meeting Discussed
Boston Jan 4 Internew co night on the proposed January 24 preliminary conference in New York between cotton growers and manufacturers featured criticism by J R McColl president of the New England Manufacturers Association. He disputed remarks attributed to President Jordan of the Southern Cotton Association claiming spinners seek a price conference while noting price fixing remains unlikely under supply and demand rules.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
New York
McColl
New England Manufacturers’ Association
Jordan
Southern Cotton Association
Atlanta
McGoll
International Federation of Europe
Coinage at the Mint Philadelphia 1905 totals and exports
The Philadelphia Mint struck 141,45,148 United States coins in 1905 with outside orders of 10,003,318 for the Philippines 2,724,862 for Panama and 900,000 for Costa Rica. Gold coinage reached 5,282,441 dollars while silver coinage declined as supply neared exhaustion. No dollars were minted in 1908 and other silver coins totaled 3,028,661 dollars with nickels and cents at 32,298,555.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
United States
Philippines
Panama
Costa Rica
New Orleans
San Francisco
Congress
Suit Over Bank Assets in Bankruptcy Case
Cleveland, Jan 4 trustees in bankruptcy for Charles M. Traver and Orville C. Lillie filed suit in U S District Court to recover real estate and notes said to have been transferred to the bank when insolvent. Traver and Lillie were declared bankrupts about a year ago and await trial on wrecking the bank.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Ohio
Charles M. Traver
Orville C. Lillie
First National Bank of
Conneaut
United States District Court
Traver
Lile
L. S. Miller
Line
Weight of Cotton Bales and State Averages Decline
New Orleans Jan 4 Secretary Hester reports the actual average weight of 5.47 percent for four months September to December including port receipts and overland at 619.48 pounds per bale, down from 621.39 last year with declines across Texas Louisiana Alabama Georgia and other states. Cincinnati Jan 4 in U S District Court Harry H Baird of Pataskala Ohio was appointed receiver for the Newark Ohio Water Company following a new municipally owned water works project.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Orleans
Hester
Texas
Louisiana
Alabama
Georgia
South Carolina
North Carolina
Virginia
Tennessee, &c
Memphis
St., Louis
Overs Land
Water Company
Cincinnati
Ohio
United States District
Harry H Baird
Pataskala
Newark
Receiver for Brokers in Cincinnati Named in Court
A receiver for the Willam J. Odell Commission Company was sought in U S Court in Cincinnati in a Chicago Board of Trade petition alleging unpaid costs and damages from injunctive suits. Government receipts show internal revenue $644,390 and customs $0. expenditures totaled $2,080,000 with national bank note redemptions at $1,698,869 as of yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
Willam J. Odell Commission Company
United States
Chicago Board of Trade
Board of Trade
Boston bank must close after injunction by state officials
Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court granted a temporary injunction against Provident Securities and Banking Company of Boston, with a hearing set to appoint a receiver. The South Dakota chartered bank faced claims of insolvency amid about 8,900 depositors and average balances near $20 each. Samuel Dalton, long time Massachusetts adjutant general, is listed as bank president. the firm, organized in 1880, faced management changes and past sanitarium treatment of Dalton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Jan
Provident Securities and Banking Company
Massachusetts Supreme C Court
State Savings Bank Commissioners
South Dakota
Supreme Court
Watch
Samuel Dalton
Massachusetts
Lorenzo W. Burlen
Columbian National Bank
City
Slow
Mr. Hedges
Ancient and Honoratic Artilery Company
Walliam H. Brigham
Guv Crane
Charles D. Curley
Brookline
Mass
Col Hedges
Gen. Brigham
Rock Island Passes Dividend by Directors
New York January 4 The Rock Island Company of New Jersey which runs the Rock Island railroad system voted to pass the quarterly dividend on the preferred stock at a directors meeting today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rock Island
New York
Rock Island Company
New Jersey
Rock Island Railroad System
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Collector of Revenue
Pays C. & C. Canal Trustees
Mattie
Mer
George Keog
Malally Barmif
Marshu
Minnie Lee
Viefre
Perial
Staimiun
Kelly
National Valley Bank
C Oo
Armstrong
Augusta County
Challea
Qans Boy
Ectal
Hagerstown
Electra
Bfiland Koons
John Koons
Atu Carriage Works
Rich Gitt
Guilford College
Staunton Rifles
Wabash Extension
Frederick Iron Works Incorporated
Spandard Cevon
World Precolley
B. Priestley & CO
Grand Street
New You Cay
Virginia Hotel
N.M. Minnix Company Incorporated. Int
Japan
Grove
Gun
R. C. Burnett
Col. Smoot
Express Company
Virginia Weddings
E. M. Holdren
Virginia and Tennessee Telephone Company
Keen Jones
Virgines
St. Louis
Washington Beef Market
Herfpicidhe
Boston Bank
Welsbach
Pie N. W
Enderson
F Street
Freonen
Credit House
Cor. 7Th and
H Sts
Magruder’s
Connecticut Ave
K St
Ceres
Bollet
Ali
Warner
Do.tora
Et Arug
Imo
Alea
Warners Safe Cure Company
Rucbeater
Caralins Strire
Emporis
Diamond Dyes
Pelicctan
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