Will Test Speed Law A Question Of Jurisdiction
Mahlon Winter of Washington and A D Heyworth of Indiana file a U S Circuit Court suit in Baltimore to determine if Glen Echo Maryland may regulate auto speeds on the Conduit Road. The suit cites the road built by the U S government from Great Falls to Washington and charges Town Marshal Collins with stopping motorists. questions U S jurisdiction over the Conduit Road as a government reservation.
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Mahlon Winter
Washington
A. D. Heyworth
Indiana
United States Court
Baltimore
Conduit
Washington Post
Jane
United States Circuit Court
D.C
Aten D Heyworth
Tktle
Glen Echo
United States
Great Falls
Potomac
Ubver
Charles P Collins
Collins
Tt la
Maryland
John A Garrett
James Gott
Montgomery County
Morris A. Soper
Toy City
Leckie
Fulton d& Con
Duvall
Washington, D. C
Ludo Morris
Ollery
Close Post Offices Sunday Moves Through Senate
Senator Burkett of Nebraska won unanimous passage of a resolution urging the Postmaster General to explain Sunday post office operations. He supports closing all offices Sundays, citing lack of authority and public sentiment. He seeks authority details, Sunday business volumes, and cost impact.
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Srnste Burkett
Nebraska
Senate
Burkett
Je ‘Mlother
Posttanter
Shooting accident hospitalizes young hunter at Winchester
William Bergin, eighteen, son of Clarke County farmer A W Bergin, was shot while hunting when a companion Berlin discharged a carried gun. Bergin is unconscious with a left side birdshot wound and facial injuries. A neighbor transported him as authorities assess his condition tonight.
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Washington Po
Winchester
William Berg Iin
A. W. Fala
Clarke County
Berlin
Plvokians
James W. Chew Dies In Baltimore At 73
James W. Chew longtime clerk for the U S circuit and district courts in Baltimore died at his home aged 73. Born January 23 1853 in Havre de Grace he served since age 17 and was appointed clerk in 1864 by Judge Giles and Chief Justice Taney He never married and spent most of his life in the city. Other obituaries note Joseph Coulbourne Pearl Jordan James Harne and Dr George Boland with brief details of their ages and roles in local affairs.
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Washington
Baltimore
James W. Chew
United States Circuit
Chew
United States
Thomas Spicer
Roger B. Taney
Giles
Crisfield
Joseph Coulbourne
Somerset County
A. B. Cochrane
Coulbourne
Bovds
George Boland
Barnesville
Boland
Laura Hays
West Virginia Legislature Organized Amid Poised Ties
The West Virginia senate elected Joseph H. McDermott president by 24 votes with Jake Fisher losing 5. John T. Harris won chief clerk, W. E. Long sergeant at arms, C. V. Gough door keeper. The house named James A. Seaman speaker and filled clerk sergeant and door keeper posts. A Jamestown Exposition commission briefing was set for tomorrow. McDermott, hospitalized with ptomaine poisoning, is not gravely ill.
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W. E Long
Taylor
C. V. Gough
Hicks
Porter
Senate
House
James A. Seaman
Jackson
C L Topping
Kanaw
Rockville Fair Election Directors Named at Montgomery Society Meeting
At the annual meeting of the Montgomery County Agricultural Society in Rockville Maryland directors were elected: Lee Offutt John H Gassaway Josiah W Jones Joan H Bagley Henry H Griffith David H Warfield Charles Veirs Benjamin Gott Robert Co Warfield Gilat Blair Charles F Kirt and John H Bentley Nearly 100 votes were cast The treasurer John J Higgins reported receipts of 12455 5 and expenditures 12425 14 leaving 3099 on hand The expenditures included 1445 14 for permanent improvements 588 interest on mortgaged indebtedness and show a profit of about 1 The new directors will meet next Wednesday to elect officers with no opposition expected to the present officers headed by President Lee Offutt Vice President John H Gassaway Treasurer John J Higgins Secretary James T Bagley The report and election details appear in the Washington Post dispatch.
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Montgomery Agricultural Society
Washington Post
Rockville
Montgomery County Agricultural Society
Lee Offutt
John H Gassaway
Josiah W. Jones
Joan H. Bagley
Henry H. Griffith
David H Warfield
Charles Veirs
Benjamin ©. Gott
Robert Co. Warfield
Gilat Blair
Charles F. Kirt
John H Bentley
John J. Higgins
John H. Gnasaway
James T. Bagley
Writ of Error in Wells Case Opens Virginia Appeal
Richmond Jan 9 Jake Wells manager of the Richmond Amusement Company was granted a writ of error by the Virginia Supreme Court in the Idlewood Sunday opening case an appeal from Henrico County Circuit Court decision. Struck by train and killed Hagerstown Md John H Mc Coy 40 of Parkhead Washington County was struck by the fest mall in Williamsport yard and died instantly leaving a wife and four children.
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Wells
Washington Post
Richmond
Jake Wells
Richmond Amusement Company
Virginia Supreme Court
Henrico County Circuit Court
Hagerstown
John H McCoy
Parkhead
Washington County
Marsland
Williamsport
Virginia Obituarys and Death Notices Across Rappahannock
Obituary notices from Fredericksburg and surrounding areas report the deaths of Nora Powell Fowell wife of James Fowell after a long illness at age 28, and Jane Temple of Prince George County aged 77. Also noted is the death of Mrs Dura C L Rinker wife of Dr Charles F Rinker aged, with five children and other relatives. Other items list Allen Willan McMahon of Libya and Alexander aged, with connections to London and Florence Roberts among the mourners. The notices reflect local families, residences, and surviving relatives across multiple Virginia counties.
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Fredericksburg
Lane
Nora Powell
James Fowell
Petersburg
Jane
Col Wot Temple
Prins George County
Prince George County
Foufedergie
Pera
Mex
Indictments in mutiny case and other court actions
The grand jury in the United States Court indicted Henry Smoot and James Kelson for attempting to start a revolt on the steamer St Johns at Colonial Beach on August 1, 2006. Edward Loper alias Ralph Elms alias Edward Mires faces false claims in a pension increase application, with others charged for liquor violations and misentries in distillery books. Jurisdiction over government reservation cases was upheld in a suit by Arthur Williams against the Washington Arlington Falls Church Railroad. Separate notes report a loss and recovery of a pocketbook by Cameron Johnson, an upcoming mission talk by Rev. Johnson, and local society items including an officer slate for the Young Men's Sodality Lyceum and the death of Mrs. Susan Sprouse in Alexandria.
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Washington Post Bureau
King Street
Alexandria
United States Court
Henry Smoot
James Kelson
St Johns
Colonial Beach
Edward Loper
Ralph Elms
Edward Mires
Eaward Loper
J. O Patterson
Warwick County
Augustus M. Moring
W. G Bohr
Stafford County
Augustis
M Morine
R & Kilby
Culpeper
Nolle Press
S J. Hopkins
Westmoreland
Edmund Waddill, Jr
United States
Arthur G. Wiliams
Washington, Ariington and Falls Church Railroad Company
Williams
Arlington Reservation
Waddill
Joesph A. Thompson
National Bank of Fairfax
Thompson
Bridge Collapse Injures Five at Wills Creek Renewal
Special to The Washington Fox Cumberland reports the cement mill Bridge built in 1874, under renewal, collapsed this morning spilling five workmen into the swollen Wills Creek. Edward Norwood of 19 Beall Street Cumberland was seriously injured.
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Washington Fox Cumberland
Wills Creek
Edward Norwood
Beall Street
Cumberland
Skull Crushed by Robber Dies After Autopsy
Special to The Washington ro at Norfolk Virginia January 9 Junius H Noblett died today following an assault and robbery before Christmas. An autopsy showed his skull was crushed by the assailant. Noblett was found unconscious by police.
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Norfolk
Junius H. Noblett
Noblett
Rival Shot Scandal Follows Revival Meeting
In Cumberland Maryland Jordon Smith shot Frank Sroth in the head fatally wounding him after a revival gathering. The assailant fled into the darkness. Also from Lynchburg Virginia the unseasonably warm weather spurs peach blossoms in sheltered areas.
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Washington
Cumberland
Jane—White
Flint Ai
Jordon Smith
Frank Sroth
Free Trade in Coal Bill Introduced by Representative Williams
Mississippi congressman Williams yesterday introduced a bill seeking reciprocal free trade in coal between the United States and the Dominion of Canada. The proposal aims to remove tariffs and widen coal commerce across North American borders, signaling a push for closer economic ties.
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Canada
Willams
Mississippi
Esterday
United States
Dominion of Canada
Richmond Probe Hears of School Book Price Claims
A Virginia legislative committee questioned the school book pricing practices in Richmond. R O Bell of Bell Hook and Stationery testified Putnam and Co were the sole bidders for public school traveling libraries, and Bell could have supplied books at least 26 percent cheaper. F B Berkeley noted exhorbitant charges and wholesale versus retail pricing. Kennedy the state librarian faced questions over a history contract and a possible $400 check advance. Kennedy left the city and was summoned by wire to testify tomorrow.
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Richmond
R. O. Bell
Bell Hook and Stationery Company
Putnam & Co
Kennedy
Putnam’ House
F. B. Berkeley
Virginia State Library
Putnam House
Purmama
F. Schofield
Hunter & Co
Putnam
Dead farmer found in James River at Newport News
Special to The Washington Post Newport News Virginia January 9 1900 The body of Harry Mantlo a Henrico County farmer was found floating in the James River at 9 am by Charlie Barnes a colored man The coroner found drowning as the cause of death The drowned man was the son of John Mantle He had come from Richmond to visit Charles Wagner at 1030 Twenty fifth Street and disappeared after visiting the house It is said he had been drinking and may have wandered to the waterfront
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Luckstts
Leesburg
Mortimer Louder
Fairview
Mea Whitmore
Loosburg
Bristol
Brilen Lord Colbert Embry
Mra Heyton Colbert
Beverly Holcombe Lann
Portsmouth
Ola
George Downy
First Baptist Church
Charles O Embry
Sealeville Paugquier County
Vanoke
Calvary Baptist
Lucy Adama
Harry
Gardner ‘Mundy
Buebeas
Thomas J Shipman
Valley of
Virginia
Roanoke
Emily
Henry Caplan
Philadelphia
J. N. Calton
Richmond
Fredericksburg
Thomas
Shepherd
Koder
Thomas Bonen
Newport News
Norfolk
George Grean
England
Godia Corner Whitems
Liverpool
Weat Aliro
de Green
Bt Vincent's Magprtal
Washington Post
Harry Mantlo
Henrico County
Chariie Barnes
John Mantle
Charles Wagner
Twenty-fifth Street
Suit Against Mrs Cowen in Circuit Court
Baltimore January suit against widow Sarah C Cowen president of Baltimore and Ohio filed in Circuit Court by Redfern Company New York dressmakers. Claim lists riding breeches green covers riding habit black melton habit and six months interest totaling 299.25 with prior attachment actions for board amid residency dispute.
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Baltimore
Sarah C. Cowen
John K. Cowen
Baltimore and Ohio
Redfern Company
New York
Cowen
Maryland
Alibi for Fred Amarto in Motleys murders
Danville Virginia January Fred Amarto charged with the murder of Joe Pretrello Maggie Sullivan and her twelve year old son Lawrence at Motleys on December 29 was released on $1000 bail today Witnesses mainly from Amarto's family testified he was asleep at home at the time The main evidence cited is a torn family dispute and an empty pistol with blood stains found between his mattress and bed Partners and other details omitted due to report limits.
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Pretrello
Maggie Sullivan
Danville
Fred Amarto
Joe Pretrello
Lawrence
Motleys
Amarto
Fatal Accident In Maryland Lays Fireman Open
Robert C. Matthews of Brunswick burned and scalded on a Baltimore and Ohio freight train near Balls Station Maryland. He died at Washington County Hospital after his tongue was burned and flames consumed his clothing. Matthews home was Middletown Virginia with a Brunswick sister awaiting his body. Also reported Raleigh Grand Lodge officers reelected and marriages licensed in Rockville Maryland.
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Washington Post
Hagerstown
Robert C. Matthews
Brunswick
Baltimore and Ohio
Ratircai
Balls Station
Washington County Hospital
Matthews
Henan
Middletown
Arrested on Forgery Charge in Parkersburg
Special to The Washington Post from Parkersburg West Virginia reports Robert Armour, a well known local youth, arrested on a warrant charging forging checks and other negotiable papers totaling 12 dollars, using the name of George Pratt and impersonating him. A separate dispatch from Winchester Virginia notes an incendiary fire at the Virginia Woolen Company plant, halted by the quick actions of officers who arrested Charles Taylor, a young Black man, on an arson charge.
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Washington
Parkersburg
W. Va
Robert Armour
George Pratt
Washington Post
Winchester
Virginia Woolen Company
Charles Taylor
Carrie Nation in Norfolk visit ends in return to Washington
Carrie Nation arrived in Norfolk from Washington today and left for home tonight after failing to find a hall or theater to speak in. She attracted little attention on the streets as she urged temperance.
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Pee'ni
Washington
U. Norfolk
Carrie Nation
Norfolk
Sailboat Bid for Naval Academy Midshipmen Approved
The Senate approved a measure authorizing the Secretary of the Navy to accept a sailboat for the midshipmen of the Naval Academy. The gift comes from the family of the late Captain Joseph Ik McDonald.
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Senate
Secretary of the Navy
Naval Academy
Joseph Ik McDonald
Gov Glenn Invited to Speak by House Amid Constitutional Debate
The North Carolina House passed a resolution inviting Gov Glenn to address a joint session in person, reversing a long-standing practice of written messages. The move sparked constitutional objections and promises of a reconsideration vote, with 25 members threatening a protest against what they call an innovation. A separate measure creating a joint committee on public service corporation investigations was adopted, and the Republican caucus nominated Spencer B Adams for the U S Senate.
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Washington
Rategh
Gov
Glenn
Daughton
Messrs
Morton Murphy
North Carolina
Willams
Joint Committee
House
Republican Legislative Caucus
Spencer B. Adams
United States
Danger of Lynchings Over in Amherst County
Special to The Washington Port reports in Lynchburg Virginia January 9 that amid yesterday’s Amherst County uproar over the assault on Miss Gladys Shelton the danger has eased. The suspected assailant is to be brought to Lynchburg tomorrow, and Miss Shelton may travel there if able, to identify the attacker.
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Shelton
Lynchburg
Washington
Amherst County
Gladys Shelton
One Killed as Dynamite Explosion Hits Rail Camp
Roanoke Va Jan 9 An explosion of dynamite at a railroad camp ten miles east of Roanoke killed one man instantly and mortally wounded three others. The dead foreman could not be identified due to isolation at the site. Jail for Election Corrupters Representative Pearre of Maryland introduced a bill making it a felony to corrupt or intimidate voters at federal elections.
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Roanoke
Pearre
Maryland
Hard to Hang Whites
Montgomery Ala Jan 9 The final message of Gov gers to the legislature discusses the John Williams case where habeas corpus spared a Birmingham man from hanging. He argues juries resist capital punishment and urges the law declare against it except in offenses against women, calling the current law monstrous. He also questions using state funds to hire immoral teachers for negro schools.
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Montgomery
Ala
Gers
John Williams
Birmingham
Alabama
Worden
Lines Still Rivalry In Rail Rate Hearings
Testimony on railroad rates and competition continues as witnesses discuss stock in express companies, independence of lines, and the impact of ownership on pricing. Officials note 12 percent proposed increases by transcontinental lines and argue competition remains inevitable among Great Northern, Northern Pacific, and parallel routes.
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Southern Pacife
Southern Pacific Express Company
Stubbe
Union Pacific
Wells Fargo Company
Stubbs
Milburn
Harlan
Bill
Great Northern
Northern Pacific
Hill
J. N. Banneford
Hannaford
Southern Pacifes
Southern Pacific
Oregon
Portland
Oil Barrel Explosion Kills Worker at York Bridge Works
Special to The Washington ran York Pa Jan 9 A blast from an oil barrel at the York Bridge Works fatally injures Russell Steuffer twenty five of Dillsbury this county. He attempted to empty the barrel using high pressure air when a violent explosion ripped the container apart, killing him almost instantly.
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Washington
York, Pa
York Bridge Works
Russell Steuffer
Dillsbaye
Steuffer
Pisces
Leiling Steuffer
Clergyman Admits Heresy Refuses to Praise Dr Crapsey Fate
Orthodox clergyman in New York reveals in the Independent that he does not believe in the virgin birth, the physical resurrection, or biblical inspiration yet keeps his views private. He says experience counselled restraint and he will not reveal his opinions unless forced. He admires Dr Crapsey but refuses to publish all he knows.
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Washington Pot
New York
The
Independent
Crapsey
Perhapa
Peperience
Dr. Crapsey
Tam
Bishop McCabe Will Opens Pro bate Proceedings in Philadelphia
The will of Bishop C C McCabe of the Methodist Episcopal Church was admitted to probate in Philadelphia. It leaves 13500 from life insurance to the church board for education with annuities to Mrs McCabe and others, and directs annuities from church extension and missionary societies to several heirs. Proceeds from real estate sales go to the American University trustees with 5 percent annuities to the wife and heirs until exhausted, then principal to the university endowment.
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C. C McCabe
Methodist Epscopal Church
Board of Education
Methodist Episcopal Church
Mra M
Bartram
Ironton
Ohio
Little Starr
Chicago
Alice McCabe
wWeanston
Iil
Minnie BR ' Brouse
Methodist Church
Board of
Church Extension
Missionary Socety
State board exonerates Supt Goodwin of Deaf Mutes school
Raleigh January 1 The State board of Internal improvements, which conducted the examination into the charge of misuse of funds by Supt. Goodwin, of the State School for Deaf Mutes at Morgantown, in its report exonerates him fully.
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Goodwin
Washington Post
Raleigh
W. C
State Board of Internal Improvements
State School For Deaf Mutes
Morgantown
Archbishop Montgomery III Seriously Ill in San Francisco
Archbishop George Montgomery of the Roman Catholic Church is critically ill at Adler Sanitarium after an appendectomy performed several days ago. Relatives were summoned today as doctors monitor his condition.
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Montgomery III
San Francisco
George Montgomery
Adler Sanitarium
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