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Washington Post

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Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Jan 18, 1906

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17

Virginia to Create Insurance Bureau and Protect Crabs

Col James R Caton introduced a bill to create an insurance bureau under the State Corporation Commission with a four year elected insurance commissioner. A 0.1 percent premium tax funds the bureau, curbs wildcat firms, and excludes non life insurance fraternal orders. Delegate Rew proposes surplus investments in state bonds for policy holder protection. A crab industry bill seeks a winter closed season to curb overharvesting of young crabs, advancing rapidly through the house.

Bureau Ren Sill Virginia Washington Post Richmond James R.caton House State Corporation Commission Mutual Trust Fidelity Masonic Order Delegate Rew Accomac United States Old Dominion House of Delgates John P. Rew Chesapeake

New Trial Granted in Virginia Murder Case Hoback

Richmond January 18 The Court of Appeals of Virginia reversed Floyd County Circuit Court judgment in Commonwealth v Fred Hoback, a murder case involving Kate Hoback and John Jett. The appeals court ordered a new trial on a technical jury-drawing issue, affecting potential sentencing.

Washington Post Richmond Court of Appeals of Virginia Circuit Court Floyd County The Commonwealth Fred Hoback John Jett Jett Kate Hoback A. J. Hoback Kate Hobacks

Fire wrecks Richmond block. $50,000 loss on early blaze

Early morning fire in Richmond Virginia damaged the Everett Waddell Company plant the Lexington Hotel and the Richmond Type Company with total estimates around fifty thousand dollars. Fire began in the type foundry unknown origin and spread, insurance on the Wakdidey plant about forty thousand dollars and the hotel damage not yet priced. Also reports deaths of Civil War nurse Elizabeth Aiken Aunt Lizzie age eighty nine in Chicago and Col George W Robinson sixty seven in Brockton Massachusetts.

Richmond Washington Post Twelfth Hieventh Main Cary Everett-Waddell Company Lexington Hotel Richmond Type Company Wakdidey Chicago Elizabeth Aiken Lizzie Brockton Mass George W. Robinson Eighth Wisconsin Hagie Avon

Railroad loses appeal in Virginia liability case

Richmond January. The Virginia Supreme Court affirms the appeal in Chesapeake and Ohio Railway Company vs Beasley Couch & Co holding no valid contract can limit liability for property loss in transit under state law. Majority opinion by Judge Keith. Judges Buchanan and Harrison dissent. Other cases argued and continued. court adjourns for holiday.

Richmond State Supreme Court Chesapeake and Ohio Railway Company Beasley, Couch, & Co Chesapeake and Ohio Buchanan Harrison Keith Supreme Court of Appeals Redwood Rogers Henry W. Anderon Newport News Old Foint

Gorman Wins Fight Effort to Reduce Taxation

Annapolis Md Jan 18 pressure for state tax relief led Senator Gorman and Gen Baughman to seek reports on the Washington branch of the Baltimore and Ohio and on canal stock sales The governor urged cooperation and clerks prepared data overnight Senator Anders introduced a mileage book reform bill prohibiting excess charges and allowing family and employee use The first of a series of railroad bills targets mileage book practices and sets penalties Next week another bill will push a flat 2 cent per mile rate for Maryland The legislature meets for a short session tomorrow Fire in Quincy Ill destroys the J B Schoe Saddlery plant and damages the city hall Aldo Sommer Drug Co wholesale house. losses exceed 300000 mostly insured

Washington Post Annapolis Washington Baltimore and Ohio Senate Executive Department Senator Biddison Senator Gorman Gen. Baughman Gorman Anders Frederick Sommerville Allegheny Maryland Quincy, Ill Quincy, IL J. B. Schoe Saddlery Company Aldo Sommer Drug Company

Gowan's Pneumonia Cure Promoted by Testimonies

A free booklet features extracts from letters by Carolina and Virginia readers endorsing Gowan's Pneumonia Cure for coughs colds croup and pneumonia. Letters praise immediate relief and improvements after first application with several noting dramatic recoveries in children and adults. Available in sizes 25c 1.00 and by mail from Gowan Medical Co Durham NC.

Carolina Virginia Gowan P. B. Griffin H. J. Heintz Gowen W.B. Bagwell Clesale Grocer Durham N. C Gowan's Gowan Medical. Co Durham, N.C

Trial of the Packerd plain in restraint case opens

Special to The Washington Post Chicago January 1 9 trial of the special pleas in the matter of J Ogden Armour and other packers lawyers indicted for conspiracy in restraint of trade and commerce opened before Judge Humphrey with a list of defendants including J Ogden Armour Charles W Armour T J Connors Jra N Morris Edward Morris Charles F Swift Edward Swift Edward Cudeby and A P Veeder The defendants claim they were compelled to testify before Commissioner Garfield and would gain immunity under a law shielding compelled self incrimination if proven Attorney John S Miller outlined the Garfield report and argued the law governing interstate commerce while District Attorney Morrison sought fact questions and Judge Humphrey ruled accordingly Miller described alleged promises made to the packers by Garfield with President Roosevelt and Cortelyou and said these promises were later broken and that the packers were indicted on evidence they were forced to provide against themselves

Washington Chicago Special Pléas J. ‘Ogden Armour Packers Humphrey United States District’ Court J. Ogden Armour Charles W. Armour T. J. Connors Jra John 8. Miller Garfield Morrison Miller Roosevelt Cortelyou Gommerca and Labor

Tucker for Governor

Richm and Va Jan 18 Hon Harry J St George Tucker president of the Jamestown Exposition Company arrived in New York after a European tour to interest foreign governments in the exposition He plans a Virginia gubernatorial bid at the end of Gov Swanson's term though no formal announcement is made yet Friends are urged to prepare for a race Tucker reports success in Europe and New York Jan 18 1907 news from the Majestic and talks of British participation with Lord Roberts possibly heading the military contingent and a royal attendee also carrying Roosevelt's message to King Howard.

Washington Post Richmand Harry J.st. George Tucker Jamestown Exposition Company New York Europe Berlin Virginia Claude A. Swanson Harry St. George ‘Tucker Jamestown Ateamer Majestic Great Britain Lord Roberts Roosevelt King Howard

Burton Lyceum Manager Defrauding Case In Richmond Court

In Richmond a jury heard a dramatic reveal as a veiled woman claiming to be A Chadwick Burton’s wife testified. She identified another woman as Maude Lepker, exposing a plot to use Burton’s name to solicit church subscriptions. The court ruled the testimony immaterial to the larceny charge.

Washington Post Richmond A. Chadwick Burton Burton Lyceum Company Dorcas Society Epworth Methodist Church Who& Commonwealth Folkes Burton Maude Lepker Mount Vernon Street Philadelphia William Dayton Roberts Spruce Street Commonwealth

Lilliston Convicted in Raleigh Murder Trial

Raleigh N Y Jan 18 jury verdict acquitting Harry Clark and convicting Robert Lilliston showmen from New York for second degree murder in the shooting death of Charles G Smith Petersburg Va Smith killed in the crowded Raleigh Union Depot after a pistol fight following President Roosevelts Raleigh visit a bullet or arm injury to a policeman and testimony linked the defendants to The Kellys organization.

C. G. Smith Raleigh N. Y Harry Clark Robert Lilliston New York Charles G. Smith Petersburg Clark Lilliston Roosevelt Union Depot Smith Coney Island Cooper The Kellys

OHIO MASON LEADER ARRESTED IN BANK FAILURE

Newark Jan 12 Lewis P Schaus grand master of Ohio Masons was arrested and slated for a preliminary hearing before Justice James R Archerely on charges of wrongdoing tied to the failure of the New York Saving Bank where he served as president affidavits allege he took deposits knowing the bank insolvent Also in New Haven Rev F S Roar secretary of the American Social Science Association was found dead in his Yale divinity school study cause heart disease age fifty two

Newark Ohio Lewis P. Schaus Ohio Masons James R.archerely New York Saving Bank Arthur N. Banz Ton Sthaus New Haven, Conn Roor American Social Science Association Yale Divinity School

Trial at Annapolis Probes Hazing by Meriwether

Midshipman Minor Meriwether faces court martial for hazing as witnesses describe boyish fun turning brutal. In separate proceedings Midshipman Chester A. Bloebaum is charged with hazing. testimony details forced headstands, long exertions, and humiliating tasks. The panel weighs prior records and defense argues actions were not abuse but youthful frolic amid September incidents.

Annapolis Bloebaum Missouri Washington Post Meriwether Chester A. A. Bloebaum Badger N. Caldwell Glasgow Bhoebaum Biesbaum Champ Clark Hduse Academy James R. Branch James M. Munroe Munroe

Coffin and Decatur Court Martial News at Navy Dept

Senator Nixon pressed Secretary Bonaparte to revisit Midshipman Coffin hazing case but was told no relief possible under the law. The Navy announced the second court martial of Midshipman Stephen Decatur, indicating a guilty verdict and dismissal. Coffin apologized to Jordone P. Kim and his grandfather, while Kimbrough’s classmates ostracized him for being linked to the incident.

Tranmer Coffin Naval Academy Nixon Nevada Bonaparte Coffin Secretary of the Navy Stephen Decatur Navy Department Diehl Decatur Jordone P. Kimbrought Tennessee Annapolis Kimbrough Jerdone Pettus Pettus J. Coffin

Washington Midshipman May Be Dismissed for French Leave

Annapolis January 18 Three midshipmen face restriction and possible dismissal for leaving Naval Academy grounds without permission while on the second conduct grade. Names include Pearce L. Wilson of Baltimore and Richard R. Mann of Washington. Mann is the brigade petty officer and son of Mrs. H. K. Mann of Portner apartments Washington.

Washington Washington Post Annapolis Naval Academy Pearce L. Wilson Baltimore Richard R. Mann Mann HK. R. Mann Portner Apartments Philadelphia Brigade of Midshipmen

Bonaparte seeks milder penalties for hazing at Naval Academy

Secretary Bonaparte told House Naval Affairs that midshipmen should face milder discipline for pranks and expulsion for hazing endangering life. He praised the Foss bill to allow direct action by the Secretary, reducing court martial red tape and clarifying punishment standards.

Bonaparte House Comertttes Naval Affairs Naval Academy Secretary of the Navy Academy Foss Naval’ Affairs Committee

Funeral of Dr Ewan Burnett to Be Held Tomorrow

The funeral for Dr Ewan M Burnett who died suddenly yesterday morning will be held tomorrow at 2 PM from his residence 916 Farragut Square. Rev Wallace Radcliffe of New York Avenue Presbyterian Church will conduct services and burial is set for Rock Creek Cemetery. Burnett famed as a physician author and collector of Japanese art was nearly 59 born in New Market Tennessee. He studied ophthalmology and otology at Georgetown University and was a longtime professor and hospital adviser. He was married twice and is survived by his wife Margaret Brady and stepson Vivian Burnett.

Ewan M. Burnett Faxragut Square Wallace Radcliffe New York Avenue Presbyterian Church Rock Creek Cemetery Globe Japan Washington Burnett New Market Tenn Tennessee Bellevue Hospital Medical College Knoxville Frances Eliza Hodgson Lord Fauntleroy Vivian Burnett McClure’s Burnetts Georgetown University Washington Postgraduate Medical School Washington Academy of Science Philosophical and Anthropological Societies

Charities Aid List of Contributors at Washington HQ

Associated Charities acknowledges donations received at 811 G Street and the Washington Loan and Trust Building. Contributors include Mary T Aldis ten dollars, H E Bittinger five, Caroline F Gunni son thirty three, Ralph Jefferson five, George F Stone two, Laura S Fitzhugh six, Walter Reed eight, J M Schick five, F Hoffmann three hundred ten, and many other individuals and firms.

Cadet Foster Seeks Indiana Delegation Aid

Midshipman Worth W. Foster from New Albany Ind and a handful of expelled cadets claim hazing at the United States Naval Academy was connived at by officers. He says a Congressional probe will reveal the truth and that he seeks help from Indiana lawmakers in Congress and from Secretary Bonaparte. Senator Heveridge heard Foster and will likely discuss the matter further.

Thas Indiana Congress Worth W. Foster United States Naval Academy Foster New Albany Ind Academy Congressional Heveridge Bonaparte

Contributions Acknowledged by Citi zens Relief Association

John F. Wilkins treasurer records gifts received at 811 G street and Washington Fest Building for Citi zens Relief Association. Donors include Warren Beach 12.60, G G Cornwell & Son 10, F J Bethel 10, Anne Ames 5, Byron Adams 10, Walter Clephane 35, Henry Scovill 20, A M Peoples 2.50, Luther Hall 5, Mrs Adee 0. annab, Robert Shepard 8, Ellen Massey 5, W Shoemaker 3, David Nachman 5, Virginia Beator 2, Mrs Oppenheimer 3, Thomas Sidwell 5, William McKenny 3, Jane Read 5, George Raymond 7, Mrs Winship 35, Charles Arnold 3, C N Ongood 10, Miss Allan 2, Randolph Clark 60, Judge Peelle 5, Mary Myers 12.50.

John Joy Edson Associated Charities G Street Hig Washington Loan and Trust Mary T. Aldis Mary E. Heynolds H. E. Bittinger Caroline F. Gunnison Ralph Jefferson George F. Stone Albertine Stone Laura S. Fitzhugh Walter Reed Eilen D. Lane Leigh Robinson Walter C. Clephane Anne Seymour Ames H. E. Warner F. #. Bethell H.A. Herbert G. G. Cornwell & Son Warren GC. Beach Maurice Joyce Engraving Company Rev. J Charles C. Snow A. Rea Shafer Misa Virginia T. Bentor J. J. Apgar H.C. de Land Elizabeth L. Risdon Alphonse M. Baer Rosa Wallach Henry &. Willems Julia Minerva Green Eliza C. Hutchingon W. G. Fowler Mary Alexander Henry B. Polinhorn Mallard F. Thompson Laura Merritt C. W. Shoemaker Messrs J. W. Ruppert & Bro K. Goulding D. J. O'Connell Citizens’ Association John F. Wilkins Citizens’ Relief Association Washington Fest Capt Mrs. Warren Beach G. G. Cornwell A. McB. Peoples Luther F. Hall David Jane Read George L. Raymond Aliee V. Winship Charles Arnold C. N. Ongood J. Allan Randolph Marshall Clark J. Peelle Mary H. Myers

President Invited to Delaware for Stars and Stripes event

President Roosevelt, greeted by Senator Aliee of Delaware, received an invitation from the New Castle County Teachers Association to attend a September 3 ceremony commemorating the first unfurling of the Stars and Stripes in a land battle at Cooch's Bridge. He did not commit but said he would be glad to attend if possible.

Roosevelt Aliee Delaware Newcastle County Del Teachers’ Association Cooch’s Bridge

Washington Chapter Bank Clerks Meets for Address on America’s Promise

At the Washington Chapter of the American Institute of Bank Clerks last evening Hon James C Monaghan of the Department for Commerce and Labor spoke on America A Land of Unlimited Possibilities He described the United States as a hub of opportunity and hope and urged the chapter to consider establishing a permanent clubhouse after the talk President Poole suggested purchasing a club house to serve as a permanent meeting place and headquarters for the chapter.

Washington American Institute of Bank Clerks James C. Monaghan Department For Commerce and Labor America Poole

Sioux Visiting President Arrives in Washington to See Great Father

Chau-ha-ha-ke and Wakinyau-mata two Sioux Indians from Cheyenne River agency South Dakota arrived in the city with their interpreter to meet the Indian Commissioner. They visited the Bureau of Ethnology where both were photographed Iron Lighting objecting to the setter performance.

Chau-ha-ha-ke Tron ‘Lightning Cheyenne River Agency South Dakota Father Bureau of Ethnology

Secretary Taft backs Panama cable plan for military line

Secretary Taft transmitted a House Committee report urging a Panama Canal Zone cable from Key West to the Canal Zone. He cites a National Defense board resolution showing a Gulf region cable is vital for wartime control. Proposal calls for a military cable open commercially at 40 cents per word, Galveston to Panama, cost about 1 million dollars.

Taft Key West House Committee On Interstate and Foreign Commerce United States Canal Board of National Defense Gulf Mexico Atlantic Galveston Tehuantepec San Juan del Sur Nicaragua Panama Guantanamo Canal Zone

May Erect New Temple for Odd Fellows in DC

The Grand Lodge I G F DC session closed with the grand master's report approved. J I Brown was re-elected as representative to the Sovereign Lodge for two years. A motion to sell the existing building and erect a temple in a better city location was referred to Grand Master Bradford and others. Plans for a wanderers club were also referred to the grand master to organize.

Grand Lodge I. G F District of Columbia J. I. Brown Sovereign Lodge EK. W. Bradford W. EH. MecNiel Pillip Walker L. 3. Savage Wanderers Bradford Odd Fellows

Praise for the Capitol Ranked Among World’s Finest

Bostonian Charles Howard Walker spoke at the National Society of the Fine Arts meeting held at Charles M. Foulke’s Massachusetts Avenue home. Officers were re elected including Charles J. Beil as president and Mgr O Connell as first vice president. Walker praised the Capitol architecture, saying it had finally come into its own and was regarded by foreign writers as among the finest public buildings.

Bostonian National Society of the Fine Arts Massachusetts Avenue Charles M. Foulke Charles J. Beil Mgr. O'Connell Charles W. Needham T. Waylan& Vaughan Bernard R. Green W. H. Holmes Joseph ©. Hornblower Edward L. Morse Arthur J. Parsons Charles Howard Walker Boston Capitol

Hotels List With Guests Across U S Cities

A sprawling hotel guest roster lists travelers and residents at major inns in New York Philadelphia Chicago Boston and other cities. Names include Crane Hogan Muller Doran Partridge and many others with affiliations to Ebbitt Arlington St James Raleigh and Riggs houses. The long directory-like entry highlights a snapshot of travel and lodging across the United States with scattered references to international guests.

Baltimore A. Crane Willard T. F. Hogan National Boston A. L. Walker Shoreham S. N. John Silverman St. James Chicago A.C. Watts Blopitt Darmstadter Arlington M. Blsh L Briggs C. H. Cochran New York City Muller E. Kindgen Ebbitt J. Gomfers K Daniela Lavarea J. Aylar B. W. George B Lewis J. A Buck Stense EB. L. Wullerton St. St. James E. H. Curtis F. RK. Thomas Malealson J. Croke F.C. Renniing G. F. Moore C. A. Freeman F. Flamoum J. Chement Raleigh BD. L. Lawton N. F. Bostick W. W. Horne BR. Allen Mr. Hoff I. M. Ward H. C. Spaulding N. Goetz O. A. Marrom Riggs J. M. Williams A. Green H. N., Moss M. Birchoff Rosenfeld T. H.’ Keller D. & Sanborn A. B. Evan J. B. Hand H. Johnson I. Kanmer J. C. Ramcock I. F Howard H. M. Rapp J. Lobe ML P. Cohn B. Lehrman Philadelphia Adams Willard N. Gates Richmond J. M. Young W. W. Runnell N. Twineford Alabama O. New Willard California L. Hertz San Francisco Misa Kimball G. W. Worck Sacramento New Ward A. Jones Colorado H. L. Fahnestruk New Willard Connecticut C. D. Page New Haven Georgia S. Meyer, Jr M. B. Schlesinger Atlanta Indiana G. W. Applegate Corydon Kenyucky A. T. D. Deysdale Louisville Massachusetts T. W. Hubbell Springfield Michigan H. W. Schmidt Detroit Minnesota Mrs. Sevenance St. Paul W. A. Demicar P. L. Lynwood Missouri H. ©. Keller St. Louis W. M. Dixon New Hampshire H. E. Lemon Enfield NEW Jersee M. C. Schotte and Wife Newark J. R. Decker C. P. Donmlda Spartz Shersham E. EB. Pact L. Pact Red Bank Higgs W. C. Miter Jersey City Ohio N. C. Spyder F. G. Withoft Tenowles A. Pilllod Toledo D. G. Sutor J. Harrison Zanesville Natonal Pennsylvania Harper A. K. Harte Lewisburg W. Trump Watertown Suez A.L. Gross le London Philippines Remlngson

Ohio Attorney General moves to oust bridge firms

Bellefontaine Ohio January 1 Attorney General Wade H Ellis filed in circuit court a petition to oust fourteen bridge companies from their charters for alleged unlawful combination. The petition describes a pool agreement among major firms to bid jointly and divide profits and to purchase all materials from the American Bridge Company. It seeks to uncover additional pool members via court interrogatories.

Bellefontaine Ohio Wade H. Ellis Cam- Finkes King Bridge Company Cleveland Variety Iron Works Canton Bridge Company Massillon Bridge Company Brackett Bridge Company Cincinnati Championsua Bs Company Wilmington Columbus Bridge Company Bellefontaine Bridge Company the Iron Works Company Adams Bros. Company Findlay Mount Vernon Bridge Company Iron Pennsylvania Bridge Company Pennsylvania Camton American Bridge Company New Jersey Toledo Bridge Combination

Opposed To Flag On Emblem In Masonic Talk

Past Grand Master Nelson Williams told 500 Masons at the Masonic Employment Bureau banquet in Cincinnati that the American flag should not be an emblem of the order though it might be displayed in lodge rooms. He urged preservation of ancient landmarks of free masonry and argued Masonry rejects socialism and warns against unrestricted immigration.

Wrexhington Post Cincinnati Ohio Masonic Employment Bureau Nelson Williams Maggary

Theater must refund cash in Ohio case

In Cincinnati on January 18 Justice Samuel Bloom ruled that Charles Schoenfeld could recover 2.76 from George and Lucien K. Forepaugh managers of the Forepaugh stock company for obstructed view at Robinson Opera House. Schoenfeld had bought a box but claimed obstructed sight due to tickets sold to others in front. He left the theater and demanded a refund, and the management must repay.

Cincinnati Ohio Justice of the Samuel Bloom Charles Echoenfeld George Lucien F. K Robinson Opera House Schoenfeld

Physician Killed by Train at Norma Crossing in Vineland

Dr. J L Beck a prominent Vineland physician was killed and his driver Arthur Smith fatally injured when a train struck their carriage at Norma near Vineland N J The embankment obscured the tracks preventing the men from seeing the approaching Central Railroad of New Jersey train.

Vineland N. J J.L. Beck Arthur Smith Central Railroad New Jersey Norma

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