Will Test Speed Law Jurisdiction In Glen Echo Case
Mahlon Winter of Washington and A D Heyworth of Indiana sue in U S Circuit Court Baltimore to decide if Glen Echo Maryland may regulate speed on Conduit Road built by the U S government from Great Falls to Washington The suit alleges Town Marshal Collins lies in wait and uses a pistol to enforce a six mile per hour through the town and twelve elsewhere The defense cites 1853 Maryland law giving federal jurisdiction over Conduit Road and that Glen Echo lacks authority to enact speed limits The town ordinance sets six and twelve mile limits and officials include Mayor John A Garrett and James Gott with legal counsel from Morris A Soper and others.
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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
Senator Burkett of Nebraska moved in the Senate to close all post offices on Sundays. The resolution passed unanimously calling for the Postmaster General to detail authority and Sunday business volume, and the government costs of Sunday openings. Burkett stated support for Sunday closure despite public sentiment and asked for information from the Postmaster General.
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Srnste Burkett
Nebraska
Senate
Burkett
Je ‘Mlother
Posttanter
Shot on hunting trip leaves youth near death
William Bergin, an eighteen year old Clarke County farmer’s son, lies unconscious after a hunting mishap in Winchester. Berlin carried the gun which discharged accidentally as they climbed a fence. Bergin sustained a left side birdshot wound and facial injuries. He is reported gravely ill as medical care is sought.
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Washington Po
Winchester
William Berg Iin
A. W. Fala
Clarke County
Berlin
Plvokians
James W Chew Dead Special to The Washington Fest
James W. Chew longtime clerk of the U S circuit and district court in Baltimore died at his home. Born January 23 186? in Havre de Grace he would have been seventy four next Friday. He was appointed clerk in 1864 by Judge Giles and Chief Justice Taney and remained connected with the local courts for 57 years. He never married.
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Washington
Baltimore
James W. Chew
United States Circuit
Chew
United States
Thomas Spicer
Roger B. Taney
Giles
Legislature Organized in West Virginia Senate
Special to The Washingtonost Charleston W Va Jan 93 Senate members met to organize with McDermott elected president by 24 votes to 5 for Fisher. Harris named chief clerk, Long chosen sergeant at arms and Gough door keeper. Hicks urged resolution for Porter’s death and adjournment. House elected Seaman speaker Topping clerk Warden sergeant at arms Edmunds door keeper. Jamestown Exposition Commission invited to brief on WV exhibit and funding. McDermott ill ptomaine poisoning. not serious.
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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 on January 9, 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 with a $3099 balance, including 1445 14 for permanent improvements and 588 interest on debt. Newly elected directors will meet next Wednesday to elect officers. no opposition expected to current officers.
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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 Granted in Wells Case Richmond Va
Richmond officials report a writ of error granted by the Virginia Supreme Court in the Idlewood Sunday opening case, appealing the Henrico County Circuit Court judgment. A separate dispatch notes a man struck by a train in Williamsport, Maryland, 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
Virginia obituary notices from Fredericksburg area mixed deaths
Obituary notices record Mrs Nora Powell wife of James Fowell dying after a long illness at age twenty eight in Fredericksburg Virginia along with brief memorials for several other regional deaths. Included are notices of Mrs Jane Col Well Temple of Prince George County age seventy seven and Mrs Dora cL Rinker wife of Dr Charles F Rinker with five children and family survivors in Leesburg and nearby areas.
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Fredericksburg
Lane
Nora Powell
James Fowell
Petersburg
Jane
Col Wot Temple
Prins George County
Prince George County
Foufedergie
Pera
Mex
Two Indicted for Mutiny on Steamer St Johns
The grand jury returned indictments against Henry Smoot and James Kelson for attempting a revolt on the steamer St Johns of the Randall One at Colonial Beach on August 1, 2006. Also named were Edward Loper and others for pension fraud liquor violations and failed distillery entries.
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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 Workers in Cumberland
Special to The Washington Fox Cumberland reports the cement mill Bridge built in 1874, under renewal, collapsed this morning sending five workmen into 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
Noblett Dies After Robbery Skull Crushed Autopsy Fact
Special to The Washington ro at Norfolk Virginia January 9 Junius H Noblett died today following an assault and robbery before Christmas An autopsy revealed his skull had been crushed by the assailant Noblett was found unconscious by police thus ending a fatal case from the Norfolk incident
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Norfolk
Junius H. Noblett
Noblett
Rival Shot Leaves Victim Dead in Cumberland
Special to The Washington from Cumberland Maryland reports Jordan Smith shot Frank Sroth in the head after a revival meeting at Flint ai last night The assailant fled into darkness in Cumberland Lynchburg Virginia notes unusually warm weather causing peach trees to bloom in sheltered areas dated January 9
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Washington
Cumberland
Jane—White
Flint Ai
Jordon Smith
Frank Sroth
Lynchburg
Free Trade in Coal Bill Introduced by Williams
Representative Williams of Mississippi yesterday introduced a bill proposing reciprocal free trade in coal between the United States and the Dominion of Canada. The measure aims to reduce tariffs and encourage cross border coal commerce, signaling a shift toward broader economic cooperation between the two nations.
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Canada
Willams
Mississippi
Esterday
United States
Dominion of Canada
Richmond library price probe widens as officials testify
The Virginia legislative committee probes school book costs hear R O Bell of Bell Hook and Stationery claim Putnam and Co were sole bidders for public school traveling libraries. F B Berkeley notes exhorbitant Putnam charges and possible overpricing. Kennedy the state librarian faces questions about writing a history and a $400 advance check. Kennedy, currently away, is summoned by wire for tomorrow’s testimony.
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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 Newport News river
The body of Harry Mantlo, a Henrico County farmer, was found in the river at Newport News at 9 am by Charlie Barnes. Coroner ruled death by drowning. Mantle, 3, had travelled from Richmond to visit Charles Wagner's family and was last seen after an afternoon visit. He reportedly drank and may have wandered to the waterfront.
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Washington Post
Newport News
Harry Mantlo
Henrico County
Chariie Barnes
John Mantle
Richmond
Charles Wagner
Twenty-fifth Street
Suit Against Mrs Cowen by Redfern Company
Baltimore January suit filed in Circuit Court by Redfern Company of New York for an open account against Mrs Sarah C Cowen widow of John K Cowen president of Baltimore and Ohio. Items listed include riding breeches riding habit green covers black melton habit and six months interest totaling 299.25 with attachments previously issued against Mrs Cowen asserting residency in Maryland.
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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 triple murder case
Danville Virginia January bail granted for Fred Amarto charged with the murders of Joe Pretrello Maggie Sullivan and her 12 year old son Lawrence at Motleys on December 29. Bail set at 1000. Witnesses say he was asleep at home. evidence includes a pistol with blood stains found between his bed mattresses.
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Pretrello
Maggie Sullivan
Danville
Fred Amarto
Joe Pretrello
Lawrence
Motleys
Amarto
Explosion Kills Fireman Near Balls Station Maryland
An explosion fatally burns and scalds fireman Robert C. Matthews of Brunswick on a Baltimore and Ohio freight train near Balls Station seven miles below Hagerstown. He died at Washington County Hospital after inhaling flames and steam. his body to be taken to Brunswick where his sister lives. Matthews home is Middletown Virginia.
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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. Parkersburg West Virginia January 9 Robert Armour, a well known young man here, was arrested today on a warrant charging him with forging checks and other negotiable papers totaling 12 dollars, using the name George Pratt as his alias. Also reported Winchester Virginia January 9 an incendiary fire endangered the Virginia Woolen Company plant before a watchman arrested Charles Taylor, a young man of color, on arson charges.
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Washington
Parkersburg
W. Va
Robert Armour
George Pratt
Washington Post
Winchester
Virginia Woolen Company
Charles Taylor
Carrie Nation Visits Norfolk In Silent Protest Tour
Carrie Nation arrived in Norfolk from Washington today and returned that night after failing to find a hall or theater to address. She spoke briefly on the street but drew little attention.
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Washington
Norfolk
Carrie Nation
Sailboat Bid Approved for Naval Academy Middies
The Senate yesterday passed a bid authorising the Secretary of the Navy to accept a sailboat for the midshipmen of the Naval Academy from the family of the late Captain Joseph I. McDonald.
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Senate
Secretary of the Navy
Naval Academy
Joseph I. McDonald
Debate over Governor Glenn invitation to address legislature
The North Carolina house, amid acrimonious debate, passed a resolution inviting Gov. Glenn to address a joint session, despite constitutional objections. A motion to reconsider looms, with twenty five members planning a protest. The house also created a joint committee to investigate public service corporations and nominated Spencer B. Adams for U.S. Senate by the Republican caucus.
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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
Assault on Miss Shelton Sparks Lynchburg Move
Special from Lynchburg Virginia reports Amherst County excitement over Miss Gladys Shelton's assault subsided. The prisoner is expected to be brought to Lynchburg tomorrow for Miss Shelton to identify her attacker if she can endure the trip, amid fears of lynching subsiding for now.
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Shelton
Lynchburg
Washington
Amherst County
Gladys Shelton
Roanoke Explosion Kills Foreman and Wounds Three
One man died instantly and three others were mortally wounded in a dynamite blast at a railroad camp ten miles east of Roanoke Virginia. The victim's name could not be learned due to isolation of the site. he was foreman of a gang. Additionally Representative Pearre of Maryland introduced a bill making election corruption a federal felony.
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Roanoke
Pearre
Maryland
Final message from Alabama governor on capital punishment
Montgomery Jan 9 The governor urged the legislature to consider ending capital punishment for white crimes except offenses against women and to rethink funding for teachers amid concerns over racial and moral issues following the John Williams case in Birmingham where habeas corpus saved a man from hanging The remarks highlight tensions over race crime and education policy.
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Ala
Gers
John Williams
Birmingham
Alabama
Worden
Lines Still Rivalry on Rail Rate Hearings Discussed
The hearing continued with discussion of railroad rate increases and competition. Witnesses like Mr Stubbs and Mr Hannaford described effects of parallel routes, stock holdings, and the 30 day notice requirement under the new rate law. They argued competition remains inevitable and that management must uphold performance.
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Stubbs
Union Pacific
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Harlan
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Bill
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Northern Pacific
Hill
J. N. Banneford
Hannaford
Southern Pacifes
Southern Pacific
Oregon
Portland
Severance
Chicago
St. Paul
New York
Boston
Lane
Kelcum
York
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Oil Barrel Explosion Kills Worker at York Bridge Works
Special to The Washington ran York Pa Jan 9 A barrel explosion at York Bridge Works kills Russell Steuffer aged 25 of Dillsbury county while he attempted to empty an oil barrel with compressed air. The force tore the barrel apart and Steuffer died almost instantly.
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Washington
York, Pa
York Bridge Works
Russell Steuffer
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Steuffer
Pisces
Leiling Steuffer
Clergyman Admits Heresy Refuses to Reveal Beliefs
Orthodox pastor in New York discloses in the Independent an undisclosed heretic who doubts the virgin birth physical resurrection and Bible inspiration. He avoids public admission, pledging restraint while continuing in active ministry and resisting the fate of Dr Crapsey.
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Washington Pot
New York
The
Independent
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Tam
Will of Bishop McCabe Probate In Philadelphia
The will of Bishop C C McCabe of the Methodist Episcopal Church was admitted to probate in Philadelphia. He leaves 13500 from life insurance to the board of education with an annuity bond to Mrs McCabe and specific 5 percent bonds to four named individuals. Annuities specified to Mrs McCabe, John P McCabe, Minnie R Brouse, Lilie Starr, and Lily C Starr from various church boards. real estate proceeds to American University trustees with 5 percent annuity to his wife and equal shares to heirs, then endowment use after annuities.
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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
Exoneration of Supt Goodwin in Morgantown probe
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, issues a report exonerating 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 in Critical Condition After Surgery
Archbishop George Montgomery of the Roman Catholic Church in San Francisco is critically ill at Adler Sanitarium. He underwent an appendectomy several days ago and his relatives were summoned today.
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Montgomery III
San Francisco
George Montgomery
Adler Sanitarium
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