Staunton Man Defeats Judge Sims by Two Votes for Senate President
The Washington Post reports in Richmond that Staunton’s Edward Echols won the senate presidency by two votes over Judge Sims after startling campaigns by Sims’s supporters. Winchester’s Byrd was unanimously chosen as speaker for the house, succeeding Cardwell. Echols denounced unwritten law and urged statutes revision, while other officers were elected across both chambers.
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Staunton
Sims
Byrd
Winchester
Washington Post
Richmond Va
Senate
Echols
Judge Sims
Atlohard Blbirrel
Tiel Lle
WD Cardwell
Hfeunver
House
Sorater
Waitham
Tlodges Mann
John W Churchman
Aussie
Hese
Frank B. Watkins
Haarlotte
Serstant
Samuel Moo Dopalis
Luguate
John W. Churchman
Nosuste O
Juburlett
Lancaster
Cer d Permane
Fratricide Charged In Virginia Neighborhood Tragedy
Special to Tos Wahington Post reports James Baker, accused of murdering his brother John C. Baker near Tromall, Noo, Va. He was captured and today moved toward Gates County. Authorities say he lured his brother under pretense of hunting, shot him in the back, severing the spinal column, then stole the gun and currency before fleeing.
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Tos Wahington
Sulfet
John C. Baker
Tromall
Noo
James Baker
Date
Gates County
Baker
Man Charged With Wife Murder in Virginia Court
John F Vin was brought to Staunton to answer for the murder of his wife fatally shot at Craigsville. A jury was to hear evidence in the circuit court as the trial began. Also notes on a bank official stepping down and Supreme Court of Appeals summaries, plus a marriage in Rockville Virginia.
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John F. Vin
Craigsville
Staunton
Chiale
Postponed heating project and county notices in Washington Post excerpts
The Washington Post reports postponement of the Athiuitic Coast Line rate changes at Milumneton from January 9 to June 1, and lists various local notices including a Montgomery county marriage license, Confederate veterans deaths, and multiple obituaries with brief death details and survivor notes from across Maryland and nearby counties.
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Washington Post
Montgomery Ha
Milumneton
Montgomery County Seeks School Bond Approval
Montgomery County public school officials and civic leaders plan a trip to Annapolis to urge lawmakers to authorize bonds of 25 000 to 30 000 dollars. Funds would build new public schools in Clarksburg Glen Echo Sandy Springs and upgrade existing structures.
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Montgomery
Washington Post
Rockville
Annapolis
Clarksburg
Glen Echo
Sandy Springs
Seaboard Receivers Announce Lifted Attachments
In Baltimore, Jan 7, Davies Warfield co receiver with R Lancaster Williams said all attachments on Seaboard Air Line property will be lifted within twenty four hours after a conference with receivers and counsel. W A Garrett and road department heads attended.
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Seaboard
Baltimore
Seaboard Air Line
Davies Warfield
R. Lancaster Wiliams
W. A. Garrett
Road
Alexandria News in Brief: Indictments and Local Notices
United States District Court in Alexandria heard cases with Grand Jury indictments issued for Jeremiah Willis on liquor without license and Catherine Turner for storing a package from the U S mail. Reports include Sodality officers elected, fines for abuse of a captain, court-martial possibility, court appointments, and local civic notes.
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United States District Court
Jeremiah Willis
Catlett Turner
Ashington Post Bureau
King Street
Alexandria
Edmond Waddill
W. A. Henlergon
B. Hilton Jackson
H. A Girard
TR. S. Matthews
Dembrrer
Nnt
C. L. Babcock
Jeremiah Wills
Athetra Lurner
United States
Virginia julep and a political toast at the White House
A Virginia party led by Senator Daniel urged Secretary Taft to attend the Virginia State Bar Association meeting. Reports attribute a quip about a Virginia julep versus a Fairbanks cocktail to W. R. Meredith or to the Vice President anecdote. Taft visited by the delegation but undecided on accepting.
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Roosevelt
Virginia
W.R. Meredith
Richmond
Daniel
Taft
Virginia State Bar Association
Fairbanks
W. R. Meredith
Ogen
Install Their Officers In Three Local I O F Lodges
Three local lodges of the I C O F held last night at their Seventh street hall to install officers. Canton Washington No 1 installed Ernest as captain Pumphrey as lieutenant Gregory as ensign Boyce as clerk Yoakley as accountant Leary as standard bearer Brig Gen Bradford and others assisted. Washington No 6 installed Cowell as noble grand Waterhalter vice grand Allison recording secretaries Maitland and Martin, plus wardens and guardians. Golden Rule No 21 installed Carlson as noble grand Main vice grand Burroughs recording secretary Bartlett treasurer Crew warden Smoot conductor Quisenberry and assistants. Vermillion conducted the installation as district grand master.
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Seventh Street
Canton Washington
No. 1
William H. Ernest
Ray A. Pumphrey
George T. Gregory
Samuel B. Boyce
J. D. Yoakley
P. H. Leary
E. W. Bradford
Washington Lodge
No. 6
William M. Cowell
Noble Grand
Frederick R. Waterhalter
J. T. Allison
T. E P. Maitland
George A. Martin
William A. Riedl
James L. Patchell
Thomas H. Martin
Inside Guardian
B. W. Davison
Outside Guardian
Wiliam J. Hope
Noble
Work of Juvenile Court in District of Columbia
Judge William H. De Lacey reports 2,171 juvenile offenders and 282 adults tried last year, totaling 2,464 cases. He praises the court’s location, urges use of Square 14 for a detention house, and seeks three more probation officers to cut detention costs. He also urges a law to compel fathers of illegitimate children to provide support.
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de Lacey
Juvenile Court of the
District of Columbia
Congress
William H. de Lacey
Juvenile Court
26 Years For Robbery Three Colored Men Sentenced
Special to The Washington Post Roanoke Va Jan 7 three new foes Buckner Craig and Willams were sentenced to 26 years each in the penitentiary for robbing two white men Hase Conner and Stephen Janney and shooting Conner on Christmas Day. They were beating their way on a freight train when the crime occurred. captured in Giles County. Also Roanoke and Annapolis brief court notices with appeals and judgments from various cases. resignations Roanoke council member Hodgson and Byrne tendered resignations. Byrne urged to withdraw.
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Washington Post
Roanoke
John Buckner
Dave Craig
John Willams
Hase Conner
Stephen Janney
Conner
Giles County
Annapolis
A. D. Birely & Sons
Willan M. Dogeau
Troiing
Southern Fertlizer Company
York
Fat
Ghewit Court
Fisherick County
Deeres
Chesapeake Bend Railway Company
Thomas Donagne
Prince George County
Whhen
Anton Texter
Catherine Texter
Hla Vife
Baltimore and Ohio Relirved Company
Ruperior
Baltimore City
Hagerstown
G. W. Fridinger
Baltimore and Ohe Railroad Company
Chrrusi Court
Washington County
Patriotic Order Sona of America
Austin FE
Arlington
Circuit Court
Appelles
Candy Moody
State of
Maryland
C. Decatur Kelly
Nathaniel Keltey
Thomas B. Wilson
James A. Casey
Whitlam H. Stay
Kent County
Equitable
Canton Lumber Company
Baltimore
William A. Liler
Costa
John D. Watson
William McHenry
Garrett County
Roanoke Council
Willam Hodgson
Charles F. Byrne
Byrne
Woodmen Of America Install Officers In NE Lincoln
Lincoln Camp Modern Woodmen of America marked the twenty fifth anniversary with a social at Melford's Hall. George W. Norris of Nebraska spoke on the group's good work. Officers installed included Consul A B Chaffee Adviser Ray Hart Clerk W H McConnell Banker Samuel B Frantz Escort W A Robertson Watchman S C C Curtis Entery J D Perry. Music by J C Dries L Davidson Ray Hart Miss Mabel F Clayton and Miss Beagle Van De Bogert.
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Lincoln Camp
Modern Woodmen of America
George W. Norris
Melford’s Hall
Eighth
Nebraska
A. B. Chaffee
Ray Hart
W. H. McConnell
Samuel B. Frantz
W. A. Robertson
Watchman
C. C. Curtis
J. D. Perry
J. C. Dries
C. L. Davidson
Mabel F. Clayton
Beagle van de Bogert
DUMP BARGES FOR CANAL CONTRACTS AWARDED
The Isthmian Canal Commission awarded Newport News Shipbuilding and Dry Dock Company a contract to furnish four steel dump barges at 20000 dollars each. After specification changes, bids are reopened for 207000 feet of wrought iron pipe three inches and larger, with original bids for wrought iron or steel.
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Isthmian Commission
Panama
Isthmian Canal Commission
Newport News Shipbuilding and Dry Dock Company
Ballinger resigns as land office chief in Roosevelt era
Richard A Ballinger resigns as Commissioner of the General Land Office effective March 4. Fred Dennett appointed to succeed him. both men came from Seattle. Dennett is a 44 year old George Washington University law graduate with extensive Washington experience including clerkship for the Senate Committee on Public Lands. Ballinger, longtime Seattle mayor and former Interior official, leaves after reorganizing the land office and under President Roosevelt and Secretary Garfield.
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Richard A. Ballinger
General Land Office
Fred Dennett
Seattle
Ballinger
Garfield
Foosevelit
Tige
Law Department
George Washington University
Catholic University of America
Washington
Senate
Roosevelt orders Philippine appointments to finance and justice posts
President Roosevelt directed the War Secretary to appoint James F. Tracey as secretary of finance and justice for the Philippine Commission and Gregorio Arenta as judge of the Supreme Court, replacing Tracey. A vice governor appointment was made, while the vacancy from Benito Legarda’s resignation remains unfilled.
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Roosevelt
James F. Tracey
Philippine Commission
Gregorio Arenta
Supreme Court of the Philippines
Tracey
Benito Legarda
Philippine Commissionerg
Waa
Meeting of Mine Operators to Frame Legislation
About 100 mine operators from across the country convene at the National Metropolitan Bank building to discuss mine accident causes and prevention methods. They plan to consider proposed legislation for mine supervision and safety measures.
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National Metropolitan Bank
Great Northern Case Argued Before Supreme Court
The Supreme Court heard the government criminal case against the Great Northern Railroad Company for Elkins law rebates, fined $15,000. William R. Begg represented the railroad with Bonaparte for the government. The defense argues Hepburn act repealed the rebates section and that the two acts cannot coexist.
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United States Supreme Court
Great Northern Railroad Company
Elkins
William R. Begg
St. Paul
Bonaparte
Standard Oil Company
Dr Miles Anti Pain Pills Remedy Claim Ad
Pain and misery described as nerve disturbance and irritation. Dr Miles Anti Pain Pills marketed as best headache remedy on earth. Testimonial from Miss Orlena Schenkh of Enid Oklahoma claims seven years of use. Package offer 23 doses five cents with druggist refund if not helpful.
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Mites
Miles
Mother
Orlena Schenkh
Enid
Okla
Mileg Medical
Elkhart
Ing
Memorial Unveiling for Bennington Dead in San Diego Cove
In San Diego on January 7 thousands gathered as the Bennington memorial at Point Loma National Cemetery was unveiled. Admiral Goodrich led the ceremony with Col Dodge and Bishop Johnson addressing a crowd that included Pacific Squadron ships and local militia. Minute guns, three volleys, and wreaths marked the solemn service honoring the 39 to 43 sailors and the 21 later deaths from the 1905 Bennington explosion.
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Cal
Pacific Squadron
Bennington
Th National Cemetery
Point Loma
San Diego County
Admiral Goodrich
New York Navy Yard
Pacific
Col
R. V. Dodge
Bennington Memorial Association
Joseph H. Johnson
National Cemetery
Charleston
Nebraska
California
Chicago
Preble
Perry
Naval Reserve
Fort Rosecrans
Army
Navy
Marine Corps
Adjmtent Goodrich
United States
Lucien Young
Young
Lieut. Perry
Charles T. Wade
Wade
Bonaparte
Army Orders Enter March 1 Leave of Absence and Assignments
Official army directives announce Maj Henry I Raymond to a two month leave starting around March 1 with possible one month extension. Maj John W Jones to inspect seacoast defenses at specified forts and return to station. Capt Harry L Pettus to lead Walter Reed Hospital project and Washington Barracks construction, relieving Maj Joseph T Crabb with property accounts transferred. Capt Alfred A Stairbird assigned to Battery C. Capt Richard C Croxton to Minnesota duties and assistant to the chief quartermaster. Lieut Col Edwin B Babbitt to join and serve in Dakota. 2nd Lieut Arthur R Jones transferred to 1st Cavalry. Second Lieut Christopher Jenswold resigns effective January 16, 1908.
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John W. Jones
Ordnance Department
Fort Morgan
Alabama
Fort St Phillip
Jackson Harracks
Louisiana
Fort Crockett
Fort Travis
Fort van Jacinte
Tex
Harry L. Pettus
Quartermaster General
Walter Read
United States Army General Hospital
Washington Barracks
Joseph T. Crabb
Pettus
Maj. Crabbs
Minnesota
Department of Dakota
Amos W. Kimball
Edwin B. Babbitt
General Hospital
D. C
Arthur R. Jones
Third Cavalry
First Cavalry
Christopher Jenswold
Twenty-third Infantry
Kla
Orders Stokes to relief command of hospital ship
Surgeon Charles F. Stokes of the Medical Department has been directed to assume command of the hospital ship Relief. The orders signed by Secretary Metcalf earlier reached him yesterday. He will depart Washington for San Francisco this afternoon to take command once the ship is ready for sea, likely soon after February 1, and assist in equipment, hospital supplies, and apparatus including X-ray equipment.
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Charles F. Stokes
Medical Department
Relief
Metcalf
Dr. Stokes
Washington
San Francisco
Navy Signals Switch From Numbers to Letters Adopted
Navy signs will use letter combinations instead of numerals to identify officers. Admiral Dewey loses signal No 1 and becomes EH A B C, while Rear Admiral Evans will be BE A B D under the new system. The change aims to preserve officer identity amid retirements deaths and promotions.
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Navy
Dewey
Naval Register
B.C
Evans
War Department asks governors for militia brigade camp plans
Gen Oliver, Assistant Secretary of War, sent letters to nearly all state governors requesting an estimate of costs for way, subsistence and transportation for organized militia to brigade camps next summer. Governors should state how many men can attend maneuvers with regular troops, similar to last summer.
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War Department
Oliver
Department
Cadets Graduate Early At Military Academy
The first class of the Military Academy will graduate February 14 chosen by the Superintendent. Washington directs the early graduation to fill officer vacancies in regimental organizations. Acting Assistant Surgeon L. C. Jacobson is noted. Ships arrived include Apache at New York Navy Yard, Leonidas at Hampton Roads, Hannibal at Key West, California at San Diego, and Preble at San Diego. Chortaw sailed from Washington for Norfolk and Cleveland from Olongapo for Cavite. The World was decommissioned at Norfolk Navy Yard January 6.
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Military Academy
Washington
Army
Apache
Navy Yard
N. Y
Leonidas
Hampton Roads
Hannibal
Key West
California
San Diego
Preble
Cleveland
Cavite
Chortaw
Norfolk
Olongape
Wioride
GOAL FOR PACIFIC FLEET TO FUEL VESSELS FOR RETURN VOYAGE
Sixty thousand tons of coal have been sent to Honolulu with another 40 000 tons to Manila by April 1 for the possible return of Rear Admiral Evans fleet of sixteen battleships. Officials say no division will be sent to the Atlantic separately and no final plan exists for coaling if the fleet returns via Cape Horn.
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Honolulu
Equipment Bureau
Navy Department
Manila
Evans
Atlantic
Asiatic Station
Asiatic
Cape Horn
Cruiser to greet fleet in Chilean waters
The government will send the cruiser Esmeralda to Punta Arenas in the Straits of Magellan to receive the American battleship fleet due January 31. The Esmeralda will attend the fleet in Chilean waters.
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Chile
Esmeralda
Straits of Magellan
Santiago
Punta
Arenag
Coal Supply Plan for Ships Under Steam and Portage
The report notes daily coal capacity of a ship under steam and twenty tons while at port. Except for three vessels of the Alabama class, all could coal at Honolulu with supplies enough to reach Manila if returning by that route. For the Alabama class, a collier would need to provide coal at Guam.
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Honolulu
Manila
Guam
Commander Driggs Dies After Long Illness
Commander William Hale Driggs USN retired died at the Nas Yale Medical School Hospital at the foot of Twenty third Street after a long illness. Funeral services set for Friday at St Thomas Church corner Eighteenth and Church Streets. Interment Arlington National Cemetery with full military honors follow. Driggs born Detroit August 21 1847 served in Naval Intelligence and Spanish American War aboard the St Paul.
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US & N
Nasyal Medic School
Twentythird Street
St .Thomas’ Church
Eighteenth
Church Streets
Arlington National Cemetery
Thiggs
Detroit
Mich
Michiga
Somrce
Naval Intelligence
Washington
St Paul
Office of Naval Intelligence
Tie
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