Senate slate unopposed as Cardwell leads House race
Richmond Jan 6 The new Virginia legislature opens Wednesday with caucuses set for Tuesday night to nominate presiding officers clerks sergeants at arms and other posts Senate nominees include Henry T Wickham for President pro tem and Joseph Britton as clerk Both chambers report no opposition to incumbents though three candidates Cardwell Tee and Churchman contest the speaker post in the House The paper notes shifting committees and potential leadership changes across both bodies and lists several judicial and public posts up for consideration during the session
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Washington Post
Richmond
Democrats
Senate
House
Henry T Wickham
Hanover
Joseph Britton
Apphomatto
Jims
Frank RB. Watkins
Charlotte
M Donald
Augusta
Wbranan
William Wilson
Henrico
Ajl
Aso Far Ag
Button Wil
Owtis Fistanis
Rae
Messrs
Cardwell
Tee
Fairfax
Churchman
Cardwell Oarriers
John Wo Wilbeams
Giles
J MM
Joelnsion
Rockbridge
M Newhouse
Churchmain
Escaped From Chain Gang After Assault On Guard
Three prisoners Arthur Christian Buck Taylor and John Smith escaped from the Staunton city chain gang near the poor house after assaulting guard Supt Newt Robinson who was armed. They seized keys to ankle locks and threatened to kill him using hammers. The escape followed a mutinous day at the county jail where prisoners refused meals and work.
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Washington
Stcunton
Peorhouse
Arthur Christian
Buck Taylor
John Smith
Newt Robertson
Robertson
Sailor sues for 10000 over alleged flogging aboard oyster boat
W J Gallegner of Philadelphia files a U S District Court suit in Fedmond Va seeking 10000. He alleges false imprisonment assault and flogging aboard the oyster boat Ethel Ruth in Virginia waters. He says he was detained beaten and fed while held on board and escaped by night then was captured and returned.
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Washington Post
Fedmond
W. J. Gallegner
Philadelphia
Ethel Ruth
Virginia Waters
United States District Court
M Marsh
Atworney
John Lamb
Vialainen
Setivon
Gallegher
Tee Ard
Reidsville
Apedal
Washington
Fairmont
W. Va
Clarence Freeman
Richard Merrill
Justice of the Peace of
Paw Paw
Freeman
Opinions Rendered by United States Circuit Court of Appeals
The United States Circuit Court of Appeals reconvened in Richmond Virginia with Judges Goff Waddill and McPowell on the bench. It handed down opinions in several cases reversing in one, affirming with costs in another, and remanding for rehearing or writ of certiorari as directed. Opinions cover Merchants and Miners Transportation Company et al versus Steamerrybos City of Portsmouth et al, Barge City of San Antonio versus Williams, John T Belcher et al versus EW Clark, and Vary I Hamlin et al versus Winston et al, with petitions for rehearing deadlines and writs of certiorari under discussion.
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Washington Rost Rchmond
United States Circuit Court of Appeals
Goff
Waddill
McPowell
Merchants and Miners’ Transportation Company
Ta Steamerrybos
City of
Morris
Barge
San Antonio
Yeandew Willams
Appellee
District Court
Norfolk
John T Belcher
EW Clark
Bluefield
W Va
I. Hamlin
Winston
Cire
Righmend
Eprelisea
Chritian
Ll. Hollacay
Henry Taylor
Wulls & Smith
Withdraws Contest In House Of Delegates Election
A notice of contest was filed December 8 by Sim Richard S Hull of Upper Marlboro Wemportat against defeated candidate fivatissille Mad Jar Oliver Metzerott in the November election. The contest claims the seat should go to Dr Hill and notes Metzerott’s belief that pursuing the case now would waste time as seating Hill would alter the house’s political complexion. The Democrats are not expected to change the outcome.
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Washington Post
Fivatissille
Mad
Jar
Dr. Hil
House of Delegates
Library bill discussed for Virginia state aid
Special to The Washington West reports at a Virginia library board meeting a plan to seek 4101,000 from the General Assembly for library purposes and 1000 annually for ten towns offering 100 to each to stimulate local raises. Also moving to reenact Richmond city aid for an assistant librarian and other library measures.
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Washington West Richmond
State Library Board
General Assembly
City of
Richmond
Thebrary
Bigamist Frawley Paroled Years Ago Faces Return to Prison
Herbert John Frawley, once superintendent of Newport News Military Academy, was convicted of bigamy in Newport News and sentenced to five years. Granted conditional parole after two years, he allegedly violated it by eloping with another man's wife in Wheeling and travelling under an assumed name, possibly on the Pacific Coast. He is believed to be at large, with authorities seeking his return to Virginia Pier.
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Washington Post
Richmond
Herbert John Frawley
Virginia
Frawley
Wheeling
Pacific Coast
Newport News Military Academy
Boston
Newport News
Corporation Court of
Young Wife Indicted in Franklin County Slashing Case
Special to The Washington Post Roanoke Va Jan Sheriff Micholson of Franklin County issued a capias for Nellie Hale colored a cook here. Indicted by the Franklin Circuit Court grand jury she is charged with cutting her husband’s throat and dousing him with carbolic acid. The elderly spouse survived and prosecutes.
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Washington
Roanoke
Micholson
Franklin County
Capias
Sergi
Tillett
Nellie Hale
Circuit Court
Winchester Patrolman Cleared in Minister Fight
Patrolman E i Neville of the Winchester police was exonerated and reinstated by Mayor Baker after a hearing on charges of misconduct from a New Year’s Day street fight with Rev. Walker Carter. A crowd of about a thousand attended as Carter and Neville clashed and bystanders were drawn into the melee during arrests.
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Washington Post
Winchester
E.iwand Neville
Baker
Mall
Nevilla
Walker Carter
Walker
Neville
McCanty
Deserter Surrenders to Face Trial Over Fortune Claim
Henry Hackenburg, a young deserter from the U S Army, surrendered in Richmond Police Court. The case paused until the 15th to await word from Jefferson Barracks Missouri, where Hackenburg left in December, as he seeks to perfect title to a fortune and secure heir status upon reaching majority.
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Washington Post
Richmond
Henry Hackenburg
United States Army
Jefferson Barracks
Missouri
Political move eyed for state insurance post in Virginia
Richmond reports Marshall R. Booker of Hampton may seek the state commissioner of insurance, pushing for a new department in the next legislative session. Other announced candidates include Joseph Button and William Akers, with Booker a Hampton native from a prominent family. Fredericksburg notes marriages: Kerby B. Lewis of Iowa wed Miss Lilian M. Lewis of Farnham, and Victor Hill married Rose Sophie Berryman of Louisa County at the bride’s father’s home.
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Washington Hos
Richmond
Marshall R. Booker
Hampton
Booker
Familly
Joseph Button
William Akers
Fredericksburg
Kerby B. Lewis
Iowa
Lilian M. Lewis
Farnham
Richmond County
Birger H. W. Herrell
Victor Hill
Rose Sophie Berryman
A. G. Berryman
Louisa County
Brinde
Vel
Eagle
Piles Cured Trial Package Sent Free by Pyramid Drug Co
A testimonial claims piles were cured after using Pyramid Pile Cure sent as a free trial. The letter from T A Sutton of Mamion Ind describes long illness, rapid relief from the remedy, and offers a mail sample and discounted subsequent purchase. It urges sending name and address to Pyramid Drug Co Marshall Mich for a no cost sample.
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T. A. Sutton
Stone and Cement
Mamion
Ind
Pyramid Drug Co
Pyramid
Marshall
Mich
West Virginia Returns in Municipal Elections
Special to The Washington Fest reports results from several towns. Adamstown elected Republican mayor G. C. Southern by 27 votes over George Criss with a slate including Carl Drummond and councilmen J. E. Boyles, George Schutte, Henry M. Smith, William Wolf, and Joseph Schutte. Shinneton re elected mayor H. E. Shinn unopposed, with a contested council slate. Lumberport chose J. Riblett as mayor, with A. J. Spear as recorder and five council members. Bridgeport elected R. H. E. L. Stout as mayor and A. J. Fitzhugh recorder, plus five council members. West Milford, narrowly Prohibition, chose mayor William Lee and four council members. recorder F. WW Sturm and others elected. Chester saw Frank S. Huff elected mayor and a full slate including a school director. Parsons elected Democratic slate headed by John Herford as mayor. Hambleton elected Citizens’ ticket led by L. Dyer, with license approved. Oasis produced a Prohibition victory, L H Mott mayor, while the rest of Citizens’ slate won.
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Fredmont
W. Va
West Virginia
Adamstown
G. C
George Criss
Ciitizens
Recorder
Carl Drummond
J. E. Boyles
George Schutte
Henry M. Smith
William Wolf
Joseph Schutte
Shinnat
D. F. Robinson
al Harbert
Bridgeport
R. H E. L. Stout
A. J. Fitzhugh
C. A. Lawson
G. B. Late
Fr. B Kester
H. L. Dean
James Lancaster
West Milford
Folowing
William Lee
F WW Sturm
John Gaston
G. A Sturm
P. W. Ward
A. J. Kemper
James J. Highland
Chester
Frank S. Huff
Joseph Mough
W H. Riley
Thomas Campball
W. Moore
Claude Martin
J. H Maxwell
L. Dyer
Oasis
L H Mott
C. Lashley
Citizens
Threat by incendiary terror in Lonaconing attack
Cumberland Maryland reports an incendiary threat against Jen Miller proprietor of Lonaconing’s largest store. A nail on a Beechwood vacant-lot tree was cited and a bundle of oil-saturated excelsior was found beside Miller’s warehouse before an attempted blaze. Suspicion points to known local troublemakers.
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Washington Post
Cumberland
Jen
J T Miller
Lonaconing
Beechwood
Muller
Lonecoming
Farmer Hanthaman Files Voluntary Bankruptcy In West Virginia
A. J. Hantaman, prominent farmer and stock grower in Parkersburg county, filed for voluntary bankruptcy with assets listed over 80000 and liabilities at 11000 He cites inability to meet immediate needs and faces numerous suits on notes he claims are forgeries One suit recently tried produced a judgment, and notes totaling over 10000 are not listed among his liabilities.
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Washington Post
Parkersburg
W Va
A. J. Hantaman
Hanniuman
Condemnation action filed over Elizabeth River property in Norfolk County
Walter H. Taylor filed with the State Corporation Commission an application for condemnation of Elizabeth River Railway Company property in Norfolk County. Tidewater Railroad seeks entry into Norfolk. Elizabeth River Railway acquired the land years ago, likely for a railroad that never developed. Also reports multiple obituaries and legal notices from Fredericksburg to Charleston, plus a public printing contract award in Charleston.
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Elizabeth River Company
Washington Post
Richmond
Walter H. Taylor
Norfolk
State Corporation Commission
Norfolk County
Elizabeth River Railway Company
Tidewater Railroad
Under Knife for Appendicitis in Fairmont
Brooks Fleming son of ex Gov A H Fleming of West Virginia was operated on today for appendicitis. He recovered from the operation and is doing well tonight.
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Washington West Fairmont
Wo Va
Brooks Fleming
A. H. Fleming
West Virginia
My Life a Sermon of Thankfulness Says Y J Stoddard D D
A 1905 Perry New York letter from Rev James Stoddard praises Duffy's Pure Malt Whiskey as the cure for chronic lung illness and a strong health tonic. He cites personal recovery and urges readers to seek the medicine through druggists or direct from Duffy Malt Whiskey Co Rochester.
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Y J. Stoddard
D.D
Church of the Holy Apostles
Duffy
Perry
Tam
Aly
James Stoddard
Duffy Malt Whiskey Co
Rochester
N.Y
N. H W. Shea
Pennsylvania Avenue
McBride Not Resigning Over Virginia Institute Rumor
Special to Washington as Siaynchburg Va Jan 6 Dr J Mc Bride jr speaks on the report that his father planned to leave Blacksburg to become president of Sweet Briar Institute and says he would not confirm until health and business matters permit. He notes a nervous breakdown affected timing and insists fair dealing prevented any agreement during absence.
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Washington
Siaynchburg
J. McBride, Jr
Virginia Polytechnic Institute
Blacksburg
Sweet Biar Institute
Jamaica
Sweet Briar Board
Fire damages large Winchester stable amid high winds
A fierce blaze at a stable owned by George W Kremer in south Winchester Va erupted just before 9 PM as sixty mph winds fanned the flames. The Winchester Volunteer Fire Department led by Chief J W Gilbert fought for an hour to keep the fire from spreading to neighboring homes, with several firefighters exhausted but the residence and nearby houses ultimately saved.
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Winchester
Washington Post
George W Kremer
Winchester Volunteer Fire Department
J. W. Qibert
Kremer
Suitor Denied Marriage as Obdurate Father Obstructs Union
Special to The Washington from Winchester Va Jan 6 Rey Anuck a Marlboro farmer held a marriage license but his planned wedding at the bride’s home was indefinitely postponed by her father who refused consent. Louis Griffin of Pisca taway Md faced eight Sunday liquor charges in Prince George Co and was fined 3700 and held for April term. Susanna Leggett of Rockville Md died at Tanglewood aged 59. she was married to Albany Thomas, bank official, and survived by three children. Miss Matte Gilbert of Laurel and Harry Belt of Washington were married in Laurel by Rev J Hughes and will reside in Washington. Charles Ramsey in Franklin County Circuit Court sentenced to 13 years for killing his nephew Millard Ramsey after a quarrel. dying declaration provided. Tulion Coles, elderly white man, killed by earth slide while digging foundation for a South Lindberg factory. survived by wife Wislow and several children.
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Fredericksburg
Frank Smith
Louisa County
Richmond
John Madison Riddell
John P. Riddell
Winchester
Lucy Ritter
RH. Ritter
Millwood
Clarke County
Roanoke
George T. Moore
Teol
Canada
Moore
Lynchburg
Jan
California
Ryland Murdoch
King and Queen County
A. Murdoch
Washington
Rey Anuck
Marlboro
Washington Post
Hyattsville
Louis H. Griffin
Piscataway
Prince George County
Justice of the Peace
Millard Thorne
Friendly
Jan Griffin
Washington Rose Rockville
Susanna Leggett
Thomas
Asnton
County
Tanglewood
Albany Thomas
First National Bank of
Sandy Spring
Laurel
Jane
Matte H. Gilbert
Arr
Howard Gilbert
Harry B. Belt
Washington, D. C
J . Hughes
the Baptist Church
Franklin County
Charles Ramsey
Millard Ramsey
Tulion Coles
South Lindberg
Imié Wislow
Alexandria Local Notes and Advertisements
A collage of local notices lists office supplies and prescriptions from Ernest L Allen & Co at King and Washington, price promises, a New Year savings pitch, and a lighthouse keeper update. Also noted is a missing Norfolk boy, land auctions, a Norfolk steamer inquiry, a savings plan pitch, and fresh Potomac herring sold in market.
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Itar
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King and Queer
Moarmas
Montague
Henry E Blan
IF WW
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Salim
Joan Tucker
Reanokhe
Gov Montague
Eady
Virginnia Fair Committee
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Georgina State Far Association
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Ty Chalatin Benvy C Suet
Henry Binvar
Joan Murphy
J To Anderson
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Mo Patterson
G Co Fey
Joseph Watersten
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MOA Chambers
Rockvile B. ¥. P. U
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Greater Richmond Hearing
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Brucomo
Greene
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Washingtonian
Hagerstown
Jane—Edadward M Jones
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Wiliam Strubs
Hyamtstown
This County
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Sailor
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Wangrent
Charles Myles
David Myles
Will Myles
Charles
Fairview Milk Station
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Western Maryland Railroad
Ruighmond
Washington and
Lyneonburg
Western Union Company
Potomacs
Norta
Washington Fort Royal
James F Gobt
William Jones
Keys
Willam Nokind
Hoanoke
Thomas King
Floyd County
Riverton
Neue Et Ie Sousenie
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Insurance
Marion
Indiana
Tidewater
W.a
Calvin W. Arnett
Mason
Arnett
Fairmont Trust Company
Birgs
Charleston
V. Va
Pawson
Tribune Printing Companys
BRP Andrews Paper Company
D. D
Perry, N.Y
McBride
J. R. ON
Curtin
Calvin Sutts
U. S. Mankin, Gee'y and
Treas
Alexandria Iron Works
Alexandria, VA
McGill Ridg
Washington, DC
M. R. Rodgers
S. L. Thomas
B. Belt
M. E. Gilbert
Silling Nephew
Alexandria
R .H. Knight
Leftwich Swain
New York
Ernest L Allen & Co. Cor
King
Sais
Beach
King St. William
Taylor’s
Taylor's Pharmacy
King Street
R.f.knox
J. Lawrence Perry
Fairrfax
JH. Broders
The
Virginia Safe Deposit and Trust Corporation
Potomac
Kuppenheimer
E. Goldsmith
Shuman
Chicago
Union
L. Shuman & Son
King St
Smoot & CO
the Sunday Post
Alexandria National Bank
King and Royal Sts
Henry F. Miller
John F. Ellis , Co
Ave
N.W
E. F. Droop & Sons Co
Tharp
Berkeley Rye
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