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Washington Post

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Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Jan 16, 1907

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5

Oil Trust Inquiry Seeks West Virginia Tax and Lobby Details

Senator Limnepage offered a concurrent resolution in Charleston calling a joint committee to investigate Standard Oil and its subsidiaries in West Virginia. The panel would examine anti competitive practices, tax assessments including pipelines, and any lobby presence, with power to compel witnesses during recess. The move accompanies other legislative actions on a direct Senate election and state tax law amendments to address overpaid taxes by railroad corporations.

Syer al Washington Post Charleston W. Va Limnepage Senate Standard Oil Company House Willams House West Virginia United States Committee On the Judiciary Campbell Jefferson Wade Tulea Jamestown

Elopees Un Daunted In Quest For Marriage

Roxie Deverne and Reine Robinson, both from Durham, persist in seeking a minister after license blocks. From Danville they traveled to Houston, South Boston, and Pelham failing to wed as the girl’s father objects. Ages given as eighteen and nineteen.

Washington Post Danville Roxie Deverne Reine Robinson Durham Houston Hat Place Boston Pelham N. C Justice of the Peace Robinson

Debates Arranged Between UNC and Georgia Set for April

Special dispatch reports the tenth annual debate between the University of North Carolina and the University of Georgia. Georgia presents the question on government ownership of Interstate railways. UNC adopts the negative. Debates are scheduled for April 12 in Athens, with additional talks planned with George Washington University in Washington and negotiations with the University of Virginia. The debating union has most stipulations agreed, with signatures pending on both sides. Piedmont Medical Society Meets in Danville

Ashington Peat Chanel Fim N.C University of North Carolina University of Georgia Georgia United States Carolina Athens George Washington University Washington University of Virginia Piedmont Medical Society Washington Post Danville South Piedmont Medical Society Halifax Pittsvianig Charlotte Campbell Counties

Train Plows Tide Landslide Near Oldtown

A westbound freight train on the Western Maryland Railroad hit a landslide at Spring Gap near Oldtown due to heavy rains. About twenty tons of slate rock and earth slid from the embankment, the engine buried in debris, but no trainmen were hurt. Separately, Marshall of Charlotte County was named manager for the State test farms, succeeding Hamlett who did not seek re-election.

Aperral Co Washington Voyagerstown Western Maryland Spring Gap Oldtown Richmond State Board of Agriculture Oc Marshall Charlotte County S. H Hamlett

Aid for Stranded Schooner Near Norfolk

The wrecking steamer William Coley sailed from Norfolk on January 15 toward the Carolina coast to attempt to float a stranded three masted schooner named Sperial to Snow, ashore three miles south of the Portsmouth Naval station.

Sperial Norfolk William Coley Carolina Portsmouth Nfe-aaving

Obituary Notices From Virginia Aboard Early 1900s

Virginia obituary notices report Tokuklebro Abe a Japanese tobacco buyer in Richmond dying of typhoid fever at Virginia Hospital aged 42. Also B D Bobbitt formerly of Felarsburg died at his Crewe home aged 60, long serving Norfolk and Western locomotive engineer. Theodore H Boston a physician from Luray died at his mother s home in Laray Rappahannock County aged 38.

Richmond Tokuklebro Abe Virginia Hospital Petersburg B. D. Bobbitt Félarsburg Crewe Adrvice Norfolk and Western Railroad Company Lurey Theodore H. Boston Yayaltian Eiint Hill Rappahannock County Laray Botton Boston Luray Fitot Washington

WABASH LINK NOT DELAYED MOVE OF OFFICES REPORTED

The Western Maryland Railroad plans a headquarters move from Cumberland to Baltimore as John Q. Benign, chief engineer, relocates. Rumors of an indefinite Wabash link delay are denied by Alexander Robertson, who notes winter staffing slows but project will not be abandoned. Mr. Barlow will be in Baltimore for closer contact with company officers.

Wanhtagter Baltimore John Q. Benign Western Maryland Railroad Baltimore Secon Barlow Cumberland Hla Alexander Robertson Western Maryland Robertson

Lively contest for Montgomery State's attorney post begins

Rockville Maryland January 13 There is every indication the Democratic nomination race for Montgomery County State's attorney will be lively With six avowed candidates Bowie F Waters Alexander Kilgour Thomas M Talbott J Alby Henderson leading the field and more expected Charles W Prettyman and Clifford H Robertson may enter the contest The lineup promises an interesting fight for the post

Rockville Mds Montgomery County Bowie F. Waters Alexander Kilgour Thomas M. Talbott J. Alby Henderson Charles W. Prettyman Clifford H. Robertson

Alexandria Bank to Pay Public Schools Gen Lee Anniversary

The Alexandria National Bank case against the Bates Company ended with the jury verdict for Bates due to misidentification of a draft signer. Alexandria County to observe a holiday for Gen. Robert E. Lee's 100th birth anniversary with school ceremonies next Friday at 1.00 PM. Dulin & Martin Company elects officers William H. Martin president, T. C. Dulin secretary treasurer, and directors. Abner Diary Brewing Company also elects officers and directors Edward Abner president and director P A Drury vice president treasurer and director William S Knox Joseph H Crawford Charles W Darr.

Washington Post Bureau King Street Alexandeir Alexandria National Bank Willis C. Bates Company United States Circuit Court Eastern District of Virginia Alexandria Bates Company A. H. Bardine Alexandria County James E Clements Robert E. Lee Dulin & Martin Company Washington William H. Martin T. C. Dulln Thomas J. Martin Joseph J. Lewin J. C. Shattnel Abner-Diary Brewing Company Edward ¥. Abner P. A. Drury Willam 9. Knox Joseph H. Crawford Charles W. Darr

Lynchburg Grand Jury Recommends Treasurer Removal

Campbell County Circuit Court in Rusberg heard a grand jury report urging removal of county treasurer John W. Clay for failure to observe the law by not giving proper notice of tax collection times and places, for lax tax collection diligence, and for denying the public a fair chance to pay taxes.

Washington Post Lynchburg Campbell County Rusberg John W. Clay

Gov Warfield appoints judges and directors in Maryland

Annapolis Md Jan 15 Gov Warfield issued commissions naming John G Rogers as chief judge of the Fifth judicial circuit to fill a Jones death vacancy Willaim M Abbott is appointed as judge of the Anne Arundel Orphans Court Other appointments include Hospital for Consumptives directors James S Ames Charles M Ellis Letwell T Appold Charles H Conte Joseph Clendenio Jacob Epstein and more Special code proceedings from the Court of Appeals outlined with cases from Whocombes Dorchester Baltimore and Baltimore City courts.

Washington Post Annapolis Warfiald John G. Rogers Fifth Judicial Circuit I. Thomas Jones Willam M. Abbott Orphans’ Court Anne Arundel William A. Shipley The Hospital For Consumptives James S. Ames Baltimore Charles M. Ellis Cecil County Letwel ‘l T. Appold Charles H. Conte Broderick County Joseph Clendenio Jacob Epstein Court of Appeals F Johnson Maher Johnson Leland J. Johnson Oliver Johnson Mary Johnson Whcombes County James T Robinton Mary A. M Jones Albert N. Jones

Virginia Weddings Busy in Fredericksburg and Nearby

Virginia wedding notices from Fredericksburg and surrounding counties report several ceremonies. Charles Wigington of Stratford County wed Miss Virginie Shelton of Prince William County at Tealdente with Rev W Jackson officiating. they plan to reside at Quantico. George (Fisteher) and Miss Sora Allen, tied the knot at Kissin chapel with Rev KE Hobday presiding. Florence Allen was maid of honor and Hugh Clift best man. In Norfolk, Mrs Daingerfield Brooks wed Henry Kirn Jr on December 3, with Kirn described as son of a prominent southern trucking family. In Highland Springs, Miss Kish Mefoney married Dr Granville Turner Collie at Rose Lawn with attendants Addie Williams and Eddie O Friend. they will live at Rose Dawn.

Fredericksburg Charles Wigington Statford Mien Virginie Shelton Prince William County Jackson Quantico Snnls Fowell Spot? Yivania Mies Sora Allen Ki Iseorge Atte KE. Hobday Kiss Florence Allen Hugh Clift Alexandria Norfolk Daingerfield Brooks Washington Post Henry Kirn Kirn Belog Richmond Miar Kish Mefoney Granville Turner Collie Highland Springs Roselawn John C. McDowell Addie ‘Williams Eddie 0

More Troops for Cuba Camp Urged for Arrivals

Newport News officials prepare to handle 5,000 U S soldiers to be sent to Cuba by port next month or six weeks with corrals storehouses and camp accessories contracted. Maj G A Bingham leads the quartermaster depot while Kilpatrick Sumner Meade and Ingalls will likely transport the troops.

Washington Post Newport News United States Cuba Quartermaster’s Department War Department Kilpatrick Sumner Meade Ingalls Havana

Forty three new lawyers named on Virginia bar exam list

The Richmond Virginia bar exam results publish forty three successful candidates qualified to practice law. Named are James Holmes Anderson Otis W Bullock I Foster Brigham Napoleons Boad Lawrence Brooke Burson Bristol E Walton Brown and many others across Charlottesville Richmond Norfolk Fredericksburg Lynchburg Roanoke and Harrisonburg with universities and firms noted among the long roster.

Virginia Bar Washington Post Richmond James Holmes Anderson University of Virginia Otis W. Bullock Charlottesville I. Foster Brigham Napoleons Boad Lawrence Brooke Norfolk Burson Bristol E. Walton Brown Danvill E. M. Carter Laird &, Conrad Harrisonburg Casgus Monegure Chichester Fredericketurg Wierbe ‘W. Carter Fredericksburg Carter Lewis F. Cary J. 1 Chakacales Anderson Edward M Daniel Lynchburg A. H. Ferguson Winchester A. H. Foraman Clifford C. Forros Charlottenville H. G. B. Galt Robert T. Hubbard Edmund Caskie Harrison James Perle Jones Newcastle Herbert Shepherd Joyner D. MH. Kizer Emerson W. Kelly Wise W. W. Keyes Chariotteaville D. Arthur Keleny H. Stuart Lewin McCandish Balude Thomas J. Willams Eugene K. Weel

Embezzlement Charged in Maryland Humane Society Case

Dr William Whitridge president of the Maryland Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals swore out a warrant for former secretary Harrison L Phillips on embezzlement charges amounting to 910 20. Phillips reportedly absconded after confessing to Charles Weber jr acting president and headed for Demerara while the society untangled muddled books.

Washington Post Baltimore William Whitridge Maryland Society For the Prevention of Cruelty To Animals Harrison L. Phillips Whitridge Philips

Atlantic Coast Line raises salaries across departments

Atlantic Coast Line Railroad announces January 1 pay raises for clerks agents trainmasters dispatchers section masters and others across three divisions. The general increase targets efficiency and cost of living, affecting several thousand workers and raising annual operating costs by over a quarter of a million dollars.

Atlantic Coast Line Wilmington N. C Atlantic Coast Line Railroad Company

Girl Shot to Death in Cecil County Farmhouse

Miss Katie Spatt sixteen daughter of Mrs Agnes Spatt was shot and killed at Grove Neck farm near Farleville Cecil County by George Harrie twenty three a farmhand Harris says the gun went off accidentally after the girl played with it and he tried to take it Harrie was taken to Harleville for an inquest to determine the cause of death and responsibility

Washington Post Elkton Katie Spatt Agnes Spatt Grove Neck Farm Farleville Flrst Cecil County George Harrie Harris Misa Spott

Lobbyists Must Register and Simmons Nominated in NC Caucus

Raleigh January 15 The North Carolina Democratic caucus voted to require lobbyists to register and debated amendments as bills were introduced. Senator F M Simmons was renominated to succeed himself by a large caucus vote while Walter Clark ran in the U S Senate contest. Simmons received 120 votes to Clark four.

Washington Post Raleigh N.C North Carolina Lee County Moore Chatham Superintendent of Public Instruction Corporation Commission N. A. McLean F. W. Simmons House Senate Tudge Winborn Representative Lockar Hanson United States Justha Walter Clark Robson F. M. Simmons Simmons Clark Reid Rockingham Johnson Caswell Repsentatives Lockhart Sharpe

C and C Bond Issue Rumor Stirs Wall Street

Special from Richmond reports a rumor of a $10,000,000 Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad bond issue. President Stevens denies knowledge of any such issue and says the financial committee acted without his knowledge. Brokers in New York say the rumor is known but details are unclear.

Washington Richmond Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad Company Wall Street New York Stevens Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad

Potomac River Rises Amid Heavy Rains

From Hagerstown Maryland on January 16 reports say heavy rains over several days pushed the Potomac River to ten feet above normal at Williamsport. Dam No 5 is flooding into the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal and towpath damage is feared as Conococheague and Antietam creeks rise. no flood expected unless rains continue.

Washington Post Hagerstown Willimmaport Chesapeake and Ohio Canal Conocoheague Antietam Creek

Two Men Charged With Attempt to Wreck Pittsburg and Western Flyer

Morgantown West Virginia January fifteenth two men Thomas Stockton of Quiergo Pennsylvania and Isaac Taylor brother in law of Stockton were arrested by Baltimore and Ohio railroad detectives for removing danger signals near Outcrop shortly before the Pittsburg and Western Flyer train. The flagman witnessed the signal removal. Also Congressman elect Hackett to wed in Greensboro January thirtieth first invitation issued for marriage January thirty one to Miss Lois Long of Statesville North Carolina daughter of Judge B F Long and granddaughter of Maj W M Robbins long time congressman

Pittsburg Western Flyer Morgantown W. Va Thomas Stockton Quiergo Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Pittsburg and Isaac Taylor Stockton Hackett Washington Post Greensboro N. C Richard Nathaniel Hackett Highth District Lois Long Statesville N. G Miss Long B. F. Long Superior Court Maj. W. M. Robbins Seventh Congress

Powder Explosion Kills Laborer at Holston River Camp

An accidental blast at Smith Reynolds powder storage along the Holston River Railway near Rogeraville Tennessee injured three others, one fatally, after a large quantity of powder ignited. Joseph Hamblin, a laborer, died from injuries in Bristol Tennessee.

New Bristol Tenn Smith & Reynolds Holston River Rogeraville Ienn Joseph Hamblin

Increase for engineers across western railroads

Chicago January 15 committees representing railway managers and locomotive engineers reached an agreement covering roads west of Fort William to the Pacific Coast and south to the Mexican border. The new oneto go into effect February 1 and will affect about 27000 engineers.

Washington Spencer N. C International Association of Machinists Southern Railway Southern Union Machinists Chicago Lotomotive Fort William Canada St Paul St. Louis New Orleans Pacific

Stolen gowns found in trunks of society woman

Mrs. L Way Knight a young society figure from Atlanta was arrested in Asheville on theft charges. Trunks were searched revealing gowns belonging to Mrs. W. H. Wilcox, with whom Knight was intimate. Diamonds thefts at local hotels linked to fashionably connected people. Knight claims innocence while undergoing treatment at a sanatorium. her husband fainted upon hearing.

Washington Post Asheville W. C Florence Giffen New Orleans Phil Oxnard Sugar King Mabel Underwood Louisiana Miss Underwood

Hotels and guests listed by city in travel notices

A long list of guests staying at major hotels across the United States is compiled, detailing names such as James H Turner Rotheehird Loula Kahn Raleigh Max Gelwits William Lawson and many others, with affiliations to properties like Shoreham Willard Metropolitan and Ebbitt in cities including Baltimore Boston Chicago New York Philadelphia Pittsburgh Richmond Oakland Hartford Atlanta Detroit Kansas City St. Louis Cleveland Memphis Nashville El Paso Charlottesville and Charleston.

Baltimore James H Turner Rotheehird Loula Kahn Raleigh Max Gelwits Wational William Lawson St. James William S Shoreham Chicago E. Everman M. A Btowsll William D McIlwaine Harold D. Macormic George F. Griffin New Willard New York City Drucker Wittman Alexander M. Cook Bi. Hennington J. Kalebach, Jr Clark Ambrose Mundy H. Peat A’ 2Kelen ALL Grabenstein Benjamin Watson W. E. Pittla Mr. C. W. Sneeden Marvie Kushin H. I. Jacoby B. Nelson National Metropolitan P. Sherwood Falcon Joulin Wits Mias Hazel Qualatin P. H. Powers George D. Kilberry Charles F. Homer James Jerger Hf. Levleon M. Spencer Mr. D. Spencer Ebbitt Mig M.A Warner C. Bennett K. E. McKenna Misa Carcoll J. P .Truesdeil John H Meyer H. BE Townsend Charles HK. Cole Robert Tugouf Arlington Leonard James Gorman Col Mne Chels Newman WW Davison Regent Maria Schmitt W. M. Calder HH. A. Metz George Cromwell George L. Bedloe Dicklinson Wiliam Hurley G. J. Buck Philadelphia George A Smith W. A. Chambers Mies Manns RC. Osburn L. J Kort Hartford James Whelam Tolman Bridgeport Georgia George M. Nappter Atlanta W. R. Fuller Monroe J. L. Hand Pelham Illinoi James J. Wagner Sumner Indiana Grove Ant Wite West Lebanon Nations Rathbone Hathbone St James E. Hoggett F. Ahatter Boonville New Wilard Kentucky Harry Wettsengar Morria B. Bel- Knap Oscar Finley Miss Finley Louisville Owen Carey Charles Dudafil Astland L. Dorsey Loulaville Joseph L. Rhiudd Covington Massachusetts James Muler Spring- Held Haleigi E. Buck Worrestor Shorham Michican Thomas Helland Detroit Mibequai J. J. Dunn Bt Towle Mra Gundell Rathachild Kansas City M. Preston St. Louis Jersey C. B. Greatt Blzmbeth D. M J. James H. E. Nichols Buffalo Artington North Carolina Frank P. Haywood Rafeleb Ohio J. L. Clark H. S. McCray Ashland G. W. Bayard Warren B.D. Arthur Oinelamatt Mf. Rhinnick Zanesville Liat Jamea Stana Mre B. Southard Folada Pennsylvania Robert M. Bullle Creighton George A. Lukas Duboiz James BR. T. Costar Chenter Riggs Tennesser E. Shannon Sermuel G. Dougan P. HN. Estes Charles C Trabuie M. Wright Knoxville F. Peon Knozville THXAS O. H. Baum el Paso Raloleh R. M. Holleman Howaton R. Brown Longview Rez Virginia Ramwen Compton Charlottesville Moffitt Woodstock Frank J. Slee- More Clarksville West Virginia A. B. Fleming Fairmount Jusias Ration Charleston J. C. Prince Deckley

Customs Fraud Charged Against Baltimore Fruit Firm

Special to The Washington Pest reports hearings in Baltimore on John H. Seward and J. H. Seward & Co. over alleged fraudulent customs refunds on imported fruit. Witnesses say Seward separated decayed fruit from good fruit and claimed 1 cent per pound refunds while adding foreign matter to inflate decayed weight. Seward imports millions of pounds annually and allegedly claimed refunds on about one percent of fruit. Treasury officials testify others avoided similar schemes but could not compete with the Seward firm.

Washington Baltimore John H. Seward J. H. Seward & Co Truit United States Rogers Leslie Cutlom United States Treasury Seward Seward Company Baltimore House Treasury

Fever Members in Unions Reestablish Interstate Conference

Indianapolis Jan. 15 The United Mine Workers credentials committee found less than half of the local unions in three anthracite districts paid the 50 cent weekly strike assessment. President Mitchell urged reestablishing the Interstate conference and an early pre April 1908 meeting with operators. He noted wage gains and improved conditions despite membership declines from strike exonerations.

Indianapolis United Mine Workers of America Addres Joan Mitchell Lst

Emma Goldman Freed as Prosecution Dropped in New York

Emma Goldman and companions Alexander Berkman and John R. Correll were discharged from custody in municipal court after prosecutors dropped charges for allegedly delivering an incendiary speech. The grand jury had declined to indict Goldman ten days earlier, and supporters hailed the decision as expected.

Las New York Emma Goldman Alexander Berkman John R. Correll Goldman Manhattan Lyceum Meyer London

Girls Sold in Wisconsin Case Spurs Official Probe

La Crosse Wisconsin January 11 county authorities began an official investigation into charges that girls under fourteen are being sold to bidders in the Syrian colony at North La Crosse. The probe followed an attempt to secure a marriage license for a girl thirteen with evidence of a $300 bid for the groom and later $430 from a Syrian at Oshkosh, prompting repudiation by the parents.

Oshkosh

Coxs Slayer Arrested In Kentucky Bond Withdrawn

Lexington reports John Smith, who confessed to the murder of Dr. H. D. Cox, was arrested last night in Perry County with a warrant from Lee County. Judge James Hargis Senator Alex Hargis and Sherry Caladen had stood on Smiths bond for 81 dollars. Bond had been withdrawn as Smith confessed and authorities widened the search.

Lexington Jackson Breathitt County John Smith H. D. Cox Perry County Lee County Smith James Hargis Alex Hargis Sherry Caladen

Silent as to jilted girl in Vogel scandal shakes Philadelphia

In Philadelphia on January 1 Julius J Vogel secretary of the local Civil Service Office refused to comment on Miss Haley s charges amid a looming court case. Miss Haley claims she was engaged to Vogel and a suit will proceed with attorney Daniel J Shern handling statements. Mrs Vogel s family questions when the wedding occurred and notes two sides to every story while Mrs Vogel s mother laments the revelation of a long courtship gone awry.

Washington Post Philadelphia Julius J. Vogel United States Civil Service Commission Post Office Lucyley Daniel J. Shern Shern Vogel Miss Haley J. Joseph Murphy Mr. Vogel Mary

Doctor accuses widow on crowded New York streetcar

Dr Lazare Wischnewetzky, a New York orthopaedic surgeon, challenged Mrs Mabel Orton Butta on a crowded Crosstown car, accusing her of nudging and provoking moral decay. Bystanders and the man beside her denied the charge as magistrate Finelite set bail at 500 dollars to ensure good behavior.

Washington Post New York Lazare Wisch- Menetzky Mabel Orton Butte Brooklyn Monkey House Fifth Avenue

Pasteur Remedy for Six in Mercy Hospital

In Pittsburg six relatives of a Hanlon family seek Pasteur treatment at Mercy Hospital after a husband and father died of hydrophobia. The group includes Miss Alice Black and her sons Deas and Howard, daughter in law Eula Owings, her husband Mr Owings, and D S Gordon, all staying in hopes medical science can save them from infection.

Pittsburg Mercy Hospital Alice Black Deas and Howard Eula Owings Owings D. S. Gordon Hanlon Washington County Black Insaix

From Chicken Pox to Cholera in Early Medical History

In early days barber shops served as operating rooms and physicians relied on bleeding. Dyspepsia afflicted many, including presidents, until advances in medical science improved treatments. Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets are advertised as a natural, non-cathartic remedy aiding digestion and stomach function. The ad claims governmental analyses support the tablet’s ingredients and offers trial packages from F. A. Stuart Co., Marshall, Michigan.

Fiat Stuart Europe America F. A. Stuart Co Stuart Bldg Marshall, Mich

Progressive Washington Edition of The Washington Post

The forthcoming Progressive Washington Edition will cover industrial commercial financial professional and political fields with authoritative articles by qualified writers. It will feature views of public buildings parks boulevards and scenes with photographs of prominent men involved in city growth and a bright prosperous future.

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