Tragedy as Engineer Kills Wife Then Ends His Life
A. C. Mays, an Norfolk and Western engineer, shot and killed his cousin Mrs. Etta Murray of Roanoke after declaring it time for both to die. He then killed himself at her home, death instant, as her husband Frank Murray slept nearby. Mays had recently returned to Roanoke, left two letters to his mother and Murray, and requested burial beside Etta. Murray, a night worker, mourns losing a wife and two children remain unnamed.
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Washington Post
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Mrs E Harvie Smith Dies En Route to Baltimore
Mrs Mary Smith widow of Edwin Harvie Smith and daughter of the late John E Hurst died yesterday morning at Union Station Chicago while en route to Baltimore with her husband’s body who died in Denver Cole. Both bodies arrived and were taken to the Hurst home for a double funeral at 11 oclock tomorrow. Mrs Hurst is in Europe and her daughter Mrs Wilkin is in charge. Mrs Smith had long suffered heart trouble and the Denver altitude worsened her condition.
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Baltimore
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Edwin Harvie Smith
John E. Hurst
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Denver
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Cathedral Street
Seaboard to Issue Bonds Under Voting Trust Plan
Meetings of voting trust and certificate holders of the Seaboard Air Line Railway were held in Petersburg. Stock represented totaled 609,138 shares. A plan authorized a new mortgage to secure 16 million dollars in bonds, with about seven million offered to stockholders and certificate holders at 9 percent of par. Bonds dated February 1, 1907 will be 4 1/2 percent, run thirty years, to refinance road indebtedness.
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Petersburg
Seaboard Airline Railway Company
Wife Wields a Whip in Maryland Assault Hearing
Special to the Washington Post from Baltimore describes Mrs. Jennie McCauley Williams horsewhipping Miss Gail Penn amid a long quarrel over a shared husband, Mr. Milas Penn’s charge of assault being dismissed by Justice Kenlinger with a warning.
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Northeastern
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Milas Penn
Ioplinger
Judge Thomas Jones Dies at 69 in Maryland Court of Appeals
Special to The Washington Port Baltimore Maryland January 10 Judge Thomas Jones of the Maryland Court of Appeals died at his Sluridge Howard County home from pneumonia He was sixty nine and served on the bench since 1882 rising from associate judge in the Fifth circuit to chief judge His early career included representing Howard County in the Maryland House of Delegates His father was a prominent agriculturist and he was a descendant of Robert Morrin The Philadelphia Anancier His son Charles G Jones is critically ill with pneumonia.
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Baltimore
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Court of Appeals of Maryland
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Howard County
Fifth Judicial Circuit
Maryland House of Delegates
Robert Morrin
Philadelphia
Charles G Jones
Willam F Bryant Obituary at Roanoke
Virginia obituary notice from Roanoke dated January 1 reports William F Bryant aged 42 died this morning from a stroke. native of Henry County and twelve years deputy clerk of the courts of the city. three years ago elected revenue commissioner, held at death. leaves widow. Fredericksburg January 10 obituary for Mary C Coates wife of James M Coates died at home after lingering illness aged 69. survived by two daughters and one son.
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Willam F. Bryant
Henry County
the Revenue
Fredericksburg
Mary C Coates
James M. Coates
Boy Saves Two Trains Near Little Falls Maryland
An eleven year old boy, unnamed to railroad men, prevented a collision on the Fairmont Morgantown and Pittsburgh branch of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad near Little Falls. A misread order caused two trains to head toward each other on a curve. a bystander flagged the westbound train, and signals kept the fast freight from colliding. Both engines met with only a slight impact and no injuries reported.
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Fairmont
Morgantown
Pittsburgh
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Little Falls
Campbell
Connellsville
Wilson
Alexandria News in Brief Highlights Local Legal and Civic Items
The Alexandria News in Brief reports a U S Circuit Court jury awarding Dr Joseph A Thompson $5 against the National Bank of Fairfax for alleged unwarranted check cashing refusal, plus a $2 sum noted. It also notes a Grafton & Son Incorporated roofing charter with $20,000 capital, the death of Mrs Catharine Candler, plus civic notices from the Ancient Order of Hibernians, Workingmen's Protective Association, bank leadership changes, and interments of William H Hogan and Mrs Margaret J Pralle. Also mentions a meeting of the Jefferson district Citizens Improvement Association on county annexation resistance and a nurse’s relocation for Daniel Henry at North Washington Street.
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Hing Street
Alexandria
Petit Jury
United States Circuit Court
Eastern District of Virginia
Joseph A. Thompson
Alexandria County
National Bank of
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Thompson
Citizens’ Improvement Association of
Jefferson District
Mount Vernon
Robbed on doorstep in Alexandria assault shocks city
Thomas Logan of Remington Faudufer County Virginia was robbed of 30 at his cousin Charles Menkin's Alexandria home between 11 and 12 after being struck with a blunt instrument. A pistol was seen, Logan was taken to the station for treatment, and police pursue the attacker amid rising local alarm.
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Remington
Faudufer County
Charles Menkin
Alexandria
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Mr. Logan
L. C. Smith
Rockbridge Man Charged with Robbery Fined for Carrying Razor
William A. Pendleton of Rockbridge County was arrested after a Clifton Forge telegraph led to charges of robbery. He appeared before a police justice and was fined 30 for carrying a razor, and jailed pending further investigation. He is accused of robbing Mr Stanford at a hotel while sharing a room. From Staunton Ve Jan 20.
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Washington Post
Staunton
William A. Pendleton
Rockbridge County
Clifton Forge
Pendleton
Stanford
Richmond
Glenn Read Message In Person To North Carolina Legislature
Gov. Glenn appeared before a joint session to read his address on January 10, urging a bureau of immigration, insurance reforms, and a passenger rate cap. He defended his action as within rights while opponents argued it violated separation of powers. Committees in the Senate were named and a plan to reduce committee sizes to nine members was announced.
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Breese
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Thorne
Drewry
Redwine
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Graham
Pharr
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Mason
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Fetnherdt
Floor Collapse Buries Three Men in Baltimore
A Jan 10 Baltimore accident at 229 North Holliday street caused the third floor to collapse while work was under way on a building being raised from three to five stories. Foreman Leonard Linns and laborer Samuel Bruce survived with serious injuries while another laborer Morris, on the second floor, was killed. The owner is William Hallingworth, whose shop adjoins at 287 North Holliday.
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Baltimore
North Holliday Street
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Samuel Bruce
Morris
William Hallngaworth
Foreman Linn
Foreman Linus
Best Run for the Season by Loudoun Hounds at Coton
Loudoun hounds hunted today at Coton near Leesburg producing the best run of the season. Twenty American hounds tracked a cold scent for an hour then moved toward the Potomac River bottom lands uncovering two red foxes and killing one in view of the field. Mise Swart of Leesburg followed the chase from start to finish and rode the green three-year-old horse to top placement as spectators from Leesburg and Boston watched the excitement.
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Castleman
Charles Good To Hang For Murder In Page County
Special to The Washington Post from Luray Virginia January 10 Charles Good was convicted of murdering his sweetheart Miss Fannie Stroop in Page County circuit court and sentenced to hang in March He claimed the shooting was accidental and expressed sympathy for any jury convicting a man for such an offense His mother and sister arrived after sentencing and the jury foreman noted the initial ballot favored the verdict The county has never hanged a white man and only three black men were hanged.
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Luray
Charles Good
Fannie Stroop
Page County
March & Good
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Eight Fires At Bellaire Caused By Gas Pressure Rise
At Bellaire Ohio across the river from Wheeling West Virginia eight fires broke out in the early morning as natural gas pressure spiked. Firemen fought blazes from shortly after 2 o'clock until daylight while 10,000 residents flooded the streets to aid in extinguishing fires and preventing further outbreaks.
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Betlaire
Virginia man robbed on train to Ist Bouls
George Bashman of Basham Virginia reported to Union Station police that about 450 was stolen from his overcoat as the train he rode toward St Louis left Kansas City. He saw two men jostle him as he boarded the car and later saw one jump from the train. he suspects a pocket saw him take the money to buy his ticket.
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Governor Daw son seeks direct election of U S Senators
West Virginia Governor Daw son asks the legislature to adopt direct popular vote for United States Senators and to extend direct taxation. He urges safeguards for life, accident, and fire insurers and supports funding to attend the Jamestown Exposition. Legislature adjourned after reading the message and considering related resolutions and a city incorporation commission plan.
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Wells Trial Demanded In Stanton Murder Case
Charles W. Wells, jailed in Suffolk, will be brought back to Stanton to face the 32 year old charge of murdering David Schuter. If he resists, Nebraska governor requisition will be sought from Virginia. The crime still lingers in local memory as residents press for trial. Schuter, a German eccentric, was buried at Stanton and his widow sent to Germany.
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Suffolk
David Schuter
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Virginia
Stanton County
Germany
Powley discharged after innocence found in Lacrosse robbery
Richmond Virginia January 10 Charles Powley released from custody after ten days for alleged robbery of the Seaboard train near Lacrosse. It was determined he is innocent. Martin the former newsboy who confessed to the crime was sentenced to jail to await grand jury action.
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Charles Powley
Lacrosse
Martin
Kennedy Denies Charge In Virginia Book Inquiry
Joseph B D Eggleston urged the single school book list as Virginia officials face a tense inquiry. State Librarian Kennedy sparred with the chairman denying any understanding with Putnath Co over purchases and declined to name the offer maker while asserting actions were for the state’s interest.
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Joseph BD. Eggleston
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Appeal for Joseph Thomas in death case
The Court of Appeals heard arguments on a writ of error and stay of execution for Joseph Thomas alias John Wright, sentenced to death in Alexandria County for alleged assault on Miss Mabel Risley at Lunes Park. His counsel urged five grounds for a new trial including corpus delicti, mis identification, alibi, incompetent testimony, and after discovered evidence. the Supreme Court reserved decision.
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Annie Green
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Pastor Refuses To Conduct Heywood Funeral In Fulton
The Fulton community was shocked when Rev. John W. Dougherty of the Apostolic Church declined to lead the funeral for Joseph Heywood, killed by a smokestack collapse. In a public statement he says biblical study shows ministers should not perform funerals or marriages.
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Fulton
John W. Dougherty
The
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Joseph Heywood
Dougherty
Son Kills His Father in Family Quarrel
In Huntington West Virginia on January 10 Nick Mays a 54 year old farmer was shot dead by his 24 year old son Jasper after a dispute at their home. The son says he killed to protect his mother and home from alleged abuse by the father.
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Progressive Washington Edition souvenir publication announced
The Washington Post announces the Progressive Washington Edition a comprehensive compendium of Washington and its environs. The work features over 1 000 half tone illustrations and represents six months of effort with significant expenditure. Participants are urged to furnish material promptly and advertising rates are available.
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Prisoner Fivel Dies After Jail Suicide in Norfolk
Special to The Washington Post Norfolk Va Jan 10 M Fivel a junk dealer convicted of buying stolen goods and sentenced to a year in the penitentiary cut his throat in the jail hospital early this morning and died two hours later He had fought the case in court and appealed to the governor to serve his sentence in jail but was refused He was one of Norfolk's most prominent Hebrew citizens before his conviction.
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Fivel
Maryland road law ruled unconstitutional in Frederick
Frederick Maryland January 16 The compulsory feature of the Maryland State road law which lets property owners along public roads compel county commissioners to macadamize them was declared unconstitutional by Chief Judge James McSherry in Circuit Court. The case will go to the Court of Appeals.
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Frederick County
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Virginia Weddings Chronicle Multiple 1900s Ceremonies in State
Miss Edith Braithwaite and Charles E Col ling wed near Winchester with Rev L Potter officiating. Also Samuel F H Proden tied with Carrie L Holland in Suffolk. Belvey Mundy of Roanoke and Elizabeth Black wed in Lexington. Avrey Dickinson and Samuella Cave wed in Frederickaburg. John Hall and Mamie Bulger wed in Richmond County. Herbert B Davis of Atlanta married Elise Wingfield in Richmond with Rev John Dickenson officiating.
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Edith Pear
Braithwaite
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Charles Edgar Colling
L Potter
Southern Methodist Church
Suffolk
Samuel FH. Proden
Carrie Lee Holland
Nansemond County
Isaac W. Johnson
Rufus Holland
Emma Proden
Lexington
Brazil
Frederickaburg
Avbrey Dickinson
Samuella Cave
Louisa County
I. W. Cave
D. &. Hanna
Louisa-Christian Church
Irene Cave
Slater
Waa
Lombardy Street
John Dickenson
Church of the Holy Comforter
A. P. Davis
Atlanta
Grave robbery at Deep Creek road burial uncovered
Norfolk police report indicate grave of John B. Miller was tampered with. Undertakers Grogan and Sampson discovered a broken casket and five diamond rings plus other jewelry buried with the deceased were missing. The incident was investigated as a possible grave robbery in Norfolk County.
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John
Miller
Deep Creek Road
Norfolk County
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Sampson
Mother charges perjury in Baltimore elopement case
Baltimore January 10 a mother charged her daughter s husband with perjury after he claimed the bride Pauline Lohman was eighteen when a license was secured while she was sixteen Hoffmeyer a 22 year old groom swore she had seen eighteen summers The couple wed at First United Presbyterian Church and the case was brought before Justice Ling in the Central District Police Court The mother s warrant alleges falsifying the bride s age to obtain the license Meanwhile a Virginia Supreme Court session in Richmond noted Charles I Simmes of Alexandria County was admitted to practice law by motion yesterday.
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Joseph Hoffmeyer
Pauline Lohman
Hoffmeyer
Court of Common Pleas
John Wilson
Richmond
James E. Clement
Supreme Court of Appeals of Virginia
Charles I. Simmés
Alexandria County
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