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Washington Post

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Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Jan 18, 1906

Page

8

Virginia moves to curb wild-cat insurance and protect crab fisheries

Richmond Virginia January 18 Col James R Caton introduces a bill to create an insurance bureau under the State Corporation Commission with a four year commissioner term. The bureau taxes premium receipts to fund its expenses and aims to bar wildcat insurers while excluding fraternal orders. Delegate Rew’s measure requires insurers to invest Virginia business surplus in state bonds and local debt held for policyholders. A separate bill urges a closed winter crab season to protect dwindling catches from overharvest and juvenile crabs.

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 Floyd County Murder Case

Virginia court reverses a murder conviction against Fred Hoback on a technical jury-drawing issue. The case involves John Jett, a widower with several children, suspected of planning to elope with Kate Hoback, sister of the accused.

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

Early Morning Fire Damages Richmond Plants and Hotel

An early morning blaze in Richmond bounded by Twelfth, Eleventh, Main, and Cary streets caused about 50000 in damage. The Everett Waddell Company mechanical plant, the Lexington Hotel, and the Richmond Type Company suffered losses with type foundry damage estimated around 10000 to 12000 and the Wardway plant about 35000. Insurance covers most losses, extending to roughly 40000 for the Wardway plant. The hotel damage remains unpriced but insured. In separate notices, Mrs. Elizabeth Aiken, 89, famed Civil War nurse known as Aunt Lizzie, died in Chicago after a three day illness, and Col George W. Robinson, former Eighth Wisconsin Live Hagie Regiment colonel, died suddenly at his Avon home.

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 over limit on railway liability in transit

Virginia Supreme Court affirms ruling that Chesapeake and Ohio Railway cannot validly contract to limit liability for property loss. The decision rejects carriage limitation even for reduced rates, upheld by Judge Keith with dissent from Judges Buchanan and Harrison. Other cases heard include Redwood v Rogers and Newport News and Old Point Railway matters. next sessions postponed for a state 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 Opposition vanished as two orders sought data on Chesapeake and Ohio Canal stock sale and the State's interest in the Washington branch of the Baltimore and Ohio. Senator Gorman said the move aimed to lower state taxes by examining potential revenue gains. An Anders bill targets railroad mileage book abuses charging more than book value. New session notes: another bill for 2 cent a mile flat rate to be introduced next week.

Washington Post Annapolis Washington Baltimore and Ohio Senate Executive Department Senator Biddison Senator Gorman Gen. Baughman Gorman Anders Frederick Sommerville Allegheny Maryland

Gowan's Pneumonia Cure Promoted By Personal Testimonials

A promotional notice offers a free booklet with extracts from letters by Carolina and Virginia residents praising Gowan's Pneumonia Cure for croup colds sore throat chest and lung ailments. Testimonials from P B Griffin H J Heintz W NLC Hillsboro and W B Bagwell claim immediate relief and improved health after use. Large bottles cost 1.00 with croup size 25 cents, available by mail from Gowan Medical Co Durham NC.

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

Trial of Packers Begins in Federal Court at Washington

Special to The Washington Post Chicago January 1 9 Trial of the packers led by J Ogden Armour opens before Judge Humphrey in the United States District Court with defendants including J Ogden Armour Charles W Armour T J Connors J N Morris Edward Morris Charles F Swift Edward Swift Edward Cudeby and A P Veeder The packers contend they were compelled to testify before Commissioner Garfield under promises allegedly made by President Roosevelt Cortelyou and others and seek immunity under a statute for compelled self incrimination The opening statement by John S Miller for the Armour interests challenged the Garfield report and the statutory questions while Morrison pressed on facts in dispute.

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

Richmand Virginia January 18 Hon Harry J St George Tucker president of the Jamestown Exposition Company arrived in New York after a Europe tour seeking foreign government representation at the exposition He privately says he will run for governor of Virginia after Governor Swanson's term and will inform friends of his candidacy Tucker reports strong success abroad and plans for Britain to join the 1907 exposition with a royal and military contingent and a message from President Roosevelt to King Howard delivered aboard the Majestic.

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 Accused of Defrauding Church

In Richmond on January 18, A Chadwick Burton, manager of the Burton Lyceum Company, faces a larceny charge over donors funds for Epworth Church Dorcas Society. A veiled woman claiming to be his wife testified about a 1898 Philadelphia marriage, while Burton showed agitation. the court ruled the testimony immaterial to the larceny case.

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 Murder of C G Smith

Raleigh, N Y Jan 18 The jury in the Lilliston Clark murder trial acquitted Clark and convicted Harry Lilliston of second degree murder in the killing of Charles G. Smith of Petersburg Va. Lilliston sentenced to fourteen years in state prison. Clark eighteen months for concealed weapons. The incident followed President Roosevelt’s Raleigh visit last October with a pistol fight in the crowded waiting room of the union depot and testimony linking the prisoners to The Kellys.

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 Masons Chief Mason Arrested in Bank Failure

Newark January 12 Lewis P Schaus grand master of Ohio Masons was arrested and slated for a preliminary hearing before Justice James R Archer on charges tied to the failure of the New York Savings Bank where he served as president affidavits allege he took deposits knowing the bank was insolvent Also from New Haven Rev F S Roor secretary of the American Social Science Association was found dead in his Yale Divinity School study death due to heart disease He was 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

Hazing Trials At Annapolis Court Martial Hearings

At Annapolis the court martial heard Meriwether claim harmless boyish fun and Bloebaum’s testimony of hazing abuses. Witnesses described completing harsh exercises and being worn out through repeated headstands and other tasks. The proceedings also discussed Meriwether’s prior confinement and the motion for a possible record of previous convictions.

Meriwether James M. Munroe Munroe

Coffins Hazing Case Sparks Navy Department Review

The Navy moves to review Midshipman Stephen Decatur's second court martial while Senator Nixon presses Secretary Bonaparte to revisit James Coffin's expulsion for hazing. Coffin seeks reconciliation with Jordone Kim, regretful over the incident, while Kimbrough and his class isolate Coffin amid the uproar over hazing reforms.

Washington Midshipman faces dismissal for taking French leave

Annapolis Md Jan 18 three midshipmen are under restriction awaiting action on their cases for leaving the Naval Academy grounds without permission while on second conduct grade. Two named are Midshipmen Pearce Wil son of Baltimore and Richard Mann of Washington. Mann is son of Mrs HK Mann of Portner apartments Washington. He was once involved in Philadelphia arrest after the Army Navy game and later sued for injuries to a boy who tried to steal his banner and megaphone but was cleared. He is also a petty officer in the brigade of midshipmen.

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 Graduated Punishment for Naval Hazing

Secretary Bonaparte told the House Naval Affairs Committee that midshipmen at the Naval Academy should face mild punishment for prank hazing and expulsion only for hazing endangering life. He supported the Foss bill to allow direct action by the secretary, removing court martial delays and easing enforcement.

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

Funeral of Dr Ewan M Burnett A noted physician and author

Funeral arrangements are set for Dr Ewan M Burnett who died yesterday morning at age fifty nine. The service will be at 2 pm tomorrow from 916 Faxragut Square with Rev Wallace Radcliffe officiating. Burial is at Rock Creek Cemetery. Burnett, born in New Market Tennessee March 18 1847, was renowned for ophthalmology and otology work at Georgetown University and Washington Postgraduate Medical School. He collected Japanese art and antiquities and wrote on medical topics as well as fiction through his wife Frances Eliza Hodgson Burnett memory and their son Vivian Burnett of McClure’s Magazine. He is survived by his wife Margaret Brady Burnett 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

Associated Charities Gifts Acknowledge Washington Donations

John Joy Edson records contributions to Associated Charities received at headquarters 811 G Street and at the Washington Loan and Trust Building. The list names numerous donors with varied amounts from five to several tens of dollars, including Mrs. Mary Aldis and Rev. D. J. O Connell among others.

Cadet Foster seeks Indiana delegation aid

Worth W. Foster the dismissed U S Naval Academy midshipman from New Albany Ind says hazing was connived at by academy officers and that he and other expelled midshipmen were scapegoats He expects a congressional inquiry and says Senator Heveridge will raise the matter with Secretary Bonaparte to gain influence for support

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 notes donations received at 811 G street and Washington Fest Building for Citi zens' Relief Association. List includes Warren Beach 12.60, G. G. Cornwell & Son 10, F. J. Bethettl 10, Anne Ames 5, Byron Adams 10, Walter Clephane 35, Henry Scovill 20, A M Peoples 2.50, Luther Hall 5, Mrs Adee 0.0, Robert Shepard 8, Ellen Massey 5, W Shoemaker 3, David Nachman 5, Virginia Beator 2, Mrs Oppenheimer 3, Sidwell 5, William McKenny 3, Jane Read 5, George Raymond 7, Winship 35, Charles Arnold 3, C N Ongood 10, J 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 Ceremony for Stars and Stripes

President Roosevelt received yesterday an invitation from the New Castle County Delaware Teachers Association to participate in the ceremony commemorating the first unfurling of the Stars and Stripes in a land battle at Cooch's Bridge. The celebration is set for September 3. The President did not commit but said he would be glad to attend if possible.

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

Talks to bank clerks at Washington chapter meeting

At the Washington Chapter American Institute of Bank Clerks meeting last evening Hon James C Monaghan of the Department for Commerce and Labor spoke on America a Land of Unlimited Possibilities describing the United States as a harbor of opportunity and urging the chapter to consider purchasing and establishing a permanent club house.

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

Sioux Visiting President Arrives to See the Great Father

Two Sioux Indians Chau-ha-ha-ke and Wakinyau-mata with an interpreter reached the city to transact with the Indian Commissioner. They visited the Bureau of Ethnology where they were photographed and judged the setter performance, Iron Lighting objecting.

Cheyenne River Agency South Dakota Bureau of Ethnology

Taft Backs Panama Cable Plan Linking Key West to Canal Zone

Secretary Taft replies to the House on a proposed cable joining the U S mainland with the Canal Zone. He cites a National Defense board resolution proving a military cable is vital for Gulf and surrounding regions in war. The plan envisions a single system from Galveston via Tehuantepec and Nicaragua to Panama with up to 40 cents per word and a $1,000,000 cost, operated by the chief signal officer for military and limited commercial use.

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 District Odd Fellows

The Grand Lodge session in the District of Columbia ended with approval of the grand master's report. J. I. Brown was re elected as representative to the Sovereign Lodge for two years. A proposal to sell the current building and erect a temple in a better location was referred to leaders. A wanderers club was also proposed to unite Odd Fellows from areas outside local lodges. Grand Master Bradford will invite non affiliated members to join without lodge affiliation.

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 Elevates Boston Building Scene

Boston hosts National Society of the Fine Arts meeting at Charles M. Foulke’s Massachusetts Avenue residence. Officers reelected include Charles J. Beil and Right Rev. Mgr. O Connell with Bernard R. Green as treasurer. Charles Howard Walker praised the Capitol’s architecture, calling it one of the finest public buildings globally.

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 Guest List From A Biographic Ledger

A long, dense list of hotel guests across major U S cities including Baltimore Boston Chicago New York Philadelphia Pittsburg Richmond Alabama California Colorado Connecticut Georgia Indiana Kentucky Massachusetts Michigan Minnesota Missouri New Hampshire New Jersey New York North Carolina Ohio Pennsylvania Tennessee Texas Virginia and England and Philippines patients visitors and officials is presented. The entry names numerous individuals and their lodging venues such as Willard Ebbitt St James Arlington and Raleigh among others. The fragment ends with a promotional note praising Electric Bitters as a cure-all.

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 AG seeks to oust fourteen bridge companies from charters

Bellefontaine Ohio January 1 Attorney General Wade H Ellis filed in circuit court a petition to oust fourteen bridge firms from charters amid alleged unlawful bid pooling collusion and profit division. The suit names King Cleveland Variety Iron Works Canton Massillon Brackett Champion Ohio crews Columbus Bellefontaine Iron Works Adams Findlay Mount Vernon Iron Substructure Pennsylvania and American Bridge of New Jersey with Toledo operations. Two causes of action claim a 1897 pool among thirteen firms excluding American Bridge and a plan to buy all materials from American Bridge. The AG seeks interrogatories to uncover additional pool members.

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

Opposition to Flag as Mason Emblem Sparks Debate

Past Grand Master Nelson Williams, speaking at a Masonic Employment Bureau banquet before 500 Masons in Cincinnati on January 18, opposed making the American flag an emblem of the order. He urged preserving ancient Landmarks, warned against socialism and unrestricted immigration, and favored keeping Masonry's ancient principles intact.

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 may recover 2.76 from George and Lucien F. K. managers of the Forepaugh stock company for obstructed view at Robinson Opera House. Schoenfeld bought a box but was blocked by seats sold to others. He left the theater and demanded a refund, and the management will refund.

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

Physician Dies, Driver Injured in Norma Crossing Crash

Dr. J L Beck, a prominent Vineland physician, was instantly killed and his driver Arthur Smith fatally injured when a Central Railroad of New Jersey train struck their carriage at Norma near Vineland New Jersey on January 18. An embankment hid the tracks, preventing sight of the oncoming train.

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

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