Army General Staff Funded and Structure Set by Budget Bill
The unitary appropriation for the fiscal year 1910 provides 98 295 406 for the Army General Staff. It calls for one chief and two general officers, detached from the army, with four colonels, eight lieutenant colonels, and six majors. The general staff offices would be detached for four-year terms unless extended. Details cover pay, clothing, quarters, and equipment budgets, with emphasis on emergency deployment and World War readiness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Committee On Military Affairs
Bey
Woodmer
Regu- Gomes
Western Maryland Notes Show Bond Movements and Bank Cover
Western Maryland bonds moved in a complex market with Deutsche Bank holding about 4.8 million. Blair & Co tied city assets as collateral while Fatk wwe Wueral held a loan. Fractions of the offering remained unsold leaving roughly 400000 unplaced as the bank sought coverage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
York
Maryland
Recetvesoeape
Cieanreat
Western Mary
Blair & Thas City
Wwe Wueral
West Mar
Cloudburst in the Philippines and travel disruptions
In a torn and garbled report, authorities note a cloudburst in the Philippines triggering travel disruptions and signaling a disaster scene. The text mentions a large blast and related outages affecting highways and emergency responses, with scattered references to relocations and evacuations.
Niagara Waters Lower Readings Reported
Niagara Falls area readings show limited water levels with two plants and a partial assessment by the international commission. The report notes low water in the river near the Ontario border, with only fragments of data from the American side and a mention of several locks and towers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilerwiss
Lhey Towers
Lund
Ontario
Boogwart
Mors Wouter
Andren
Harmon to Stay Receiver Amid Court Action
Fragmented notice reports Harmon's legal fight over receivership at Mt. Engin and Dayton joint matter. It notes designation of a receiver, impending judge actions, and references to Lord Minto's daughter marriage in a period-voice style with scarce readable names and dates.
United States District Court Sets Feb 23 Trial Date
The case, involving Suruard DIT Company and the related parties, proceeds as the United States District Court schedules a February 23 trial date. A verdict or ruling on the previous proceedings may impact the restitution amount, with a potential settlement or fines noted in the prior filings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hoi Jin
United States
Joie Akersen
Rebae Aa Kms
Suruard
Rooin Ome Phy
Foi
Fandin
Anneiare Court
Home asthma cure promises quick relief without leaving work
An advertisement claims a New York formula ascatco can cure asthma at home in four to five weeks, avoiding climate change or absence from work. It states the Austrian Laboratory sells the preparation in 50 and 2 dollar sizes for mild to chronic cases and warns against paroxysms at night.
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Ascatco
Ascateo
West 2Th Street
New York City
Washington
Richmond
Virginia
Marcus Lindsay
Marcus
Sophy Jones
Court Rules Man Legally White by Blood Claim
Adjudged by the court to have sufficient Caucasian blood to be legally white, the man faced severe warnings as judges noted his association with Negroes from infancy. The ruling compels intercession and marks a landmark in racial status determinations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fromisea
Farewell Remarks as Secretary Root Resigns
Secretary Root announces he will resign as Secretary of State after meeting with Canadian representatives in Washington. Ambassadors from Latin America praise his tenure and express gratitude for harmony among American republics. Ministers speak briefly of political progress, Cuba self government, and agreements with Colombia and Panama.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Retiing
State Department
Nabuco Speaks
Governs Donra
International Bureau of Amaghan
Department of State
Washington
Senetary
Root
United
Amercan
Rodt
Colombia
Panama
Venezuela
United States
4Isa
Cuba
Roothan
Nabuco
Braz
American Republic
Bolivia
Thatimue Cortes
Overman Elected Senator and Law Debates at State Capitol
The North Carolina legislature debated a divorce law amendment while confirming Lee S. Overman as United States senator by a vote of 127 to 4. Gov Kitchin signed a petition supporting Overman as discussions delayed a 60-day session. A 4 county North Robeson proposal and Australian Torrens title registration bill were also discussed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Post
North Carolina Library Association
Woo Whitheld
Lenoir Couny
Siten
Senate
House
Jow
United States
Lee S Overman
Spencer Badams Ag
Gov Kitchin
Iyerman
Jadadbrn
William H Worth
Wiliam A Martin
Robeson County
North Robeson
Grief stricken mother commits self immolation in Maryland
Grief-crazed Elizabeth Hutzell, wife of Hiram Hutzell near Boonsboro, saturated her clothes with kerosene and set them alight in an outbuilding on South Mountain. She previously attempted suicide by swallowing solvent. Her husband found her charred body as large portions of flesh dropped away. The incident followed the death of their baby six weeks earlier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hutzell
Maryland Weddings in Hagerstown and Cumberland Records
A Maryland notices column reports several wedding events. Miss Alice C. Eretz of Hagerstown and Maurice Benedict Knott of Mount St Marys Frederick wed at St Wars a Catholic Church with Rev Sevuastan Rubbla officiating. Ma gaha served as matron of honor and Magnus T. Davies as best man in Cumberland. Another item notes Alexander Adams, a school board member for Allogany county, marrying Elizabeth Withers in Johnstown at the Lic New Senate Hotel. A third item records the marriage of Wilam Till, Hynd Min brick works president, to Bessie Brant at the bride’s home, conducted by Rev A J Spielman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hagerstown
Alice Cesilly Eretz
Conrad Kreitz
Maurice Benedict Knott
Mount St Marys
Frederick
St Wars
Fire destroys Richwood church amid mystery blaze
In Richwood West Virginia the Presbyterian Church structure was burned Tuesday with the cause still under investigation. The recently remodeled building will yield a heavy loss as insurance falls short. Alleged incendiaries and raids blamed by some. A bridge project at Wiley Ford near South Cumberland faced delays after board-up, with $10,000 spent locally. Miners County contributed $35,000 but progress halted. Levels Produce Company of Levels Hampshire County appoints a receiver. Seven Cook Hospital training school graduates in Mount Montgomery County and a push for a National Health Bureau gains momentum at Rockville Maryland meeting.
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Sie Presbyterin Church
Richwood
Potomar
Wiley « Ford
South Cumberland
Allegany County
Miners County
Wva
Wo Heare
Levels Produe Company
Levels
Hampshire County
Cook Hospital
Pairmont
Mary Desales Hager
Eme Louise Waters
Harriet Jane Mathenev
Lulu
Mary Willows
Stella Lavelle Shimp
Mary Virginia Ivans
Roanoke Norfolk and Western Shops Close For Week
Roanoke shops of the Norfolk and Western Railway shut down today for a week affecting about 1100 workers idle in car building. The movement follows the rejection of a glass wage scale and a dispute at Weston West Virginia with Crescent Window Glass Company.
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Roanoke
Norfolk and Western Rat Way
Weston
W Va
Crescent Window Glass Company
Stockholders Fight Suit Over Jamestown Exposition Debts
Norfolk January report says Jamestown Exposition common stockholders sue to delay call on subscriptions. They claim a prospectus limited calls to 2 percent for site payment and that 72 percent remained idle except to cover debts and secure preferred stock. They argue no suit can proceed until all assets, including land sale proceeds, are applied to obligations.
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Norfolk
Loudoun Hunt Club sets fifteenth brush record
The Loudoun Hunt Club under Master Harry W Smith held a meet at Gruore Creek Bridges near Leesburg with full attendance. The hounds showed excellent scent and speed, breaking within a hundred yards of the start and finishing across fields and jumps after a five mile cross country run. The brush marks the fifteenth of the season and a new Northern Virginia record.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Post
Leesburg
Loudoun
Virginia
CITY MUST SHOW CAUSE IN JAIL REPAIR CASE
In Alexandria city court Judge Lewi C Barley will hear the rule two years old requiring the city council to show why the jail should not be improved or rebuilt The city attorney Fisher is expected to plead expenses for school buildings and the city will seek leniency due to public school needs.
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Ashington Post Bureau
King Street
Alexandria
Alexandria Corporation Court
Lewi C Barley
Patt
Coronation
S P Fisher
Mnners
Virginia Weddings Report Multiple Early 1900s Nuptials
A Richmond notice lists several marriages including Blanche Erma Hilott to William Anderson Johnson at Grace Street Church and Minnie M. Kelly to Lenny Otto Hope in Roanoke. Additional ceremonies include Miss Florenca Hastings to James Ro Morris at the Pines Fauquier County and Edna D Fairbank to Galmay Toward in Fredericksburg. The records also note other ceremonies in Heathsville Warrenton Leesburg and nearby locales with officiants Rev M D Ramsey Rev WR Lord Rev Charles Reynolds and Rev W J Dolly.
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Richmond
Blanche Erma Lkott
Wiliam Anderson Johnson
M D Ramsey
Grace Street
Hillott
Mary Eizabeth Elliott
Emanuel Episcopal Church
Elenrico County
Minneal
M. Woltz
Cot
Evelyn Hariiwen Woltz
Wiliam Cocke
Bon Air
Rochville
Ernest L Woolfe
Southern Methodist Church
Heatheville
Eow Pucher
Philadelphia
Otis Dawson
Northumherland County
Phiadelphia
Heathsville Luray
Blue Ridge
Grover Altier
Ethel Gant
Norfolk and Western
Hagerstown
Denton Gans
Reppahannock County
Mary Hudson
Johm Mason Pates
Fannie Fitzabet Surle
Stafford County
R. Aubrey Williame
Leesbure
Mary Pleas
Howser
John R’ Howser
Near Leesburg
Marria
John Alexander Hope
Waterford
John Kuhtran
Reisterstown
Sarah Howser
Charles Hope
Maryland Obituary of Mrs Rebecca Wechlider Lechlider
Mrs Rebecca Wechlider widow of Alexander E Lechlider died today at her daughter’s home in Hagerstown after paralysis aged 13? The obituary notes her prominence as a businesswoman and church worker. George M Ford, a Civil War navy volunteer and Mohegan first lieutenant, died aged 70 in North East yesterday after serving near Roanoke Island and Cape Fear rivers.
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Hagerstown
Rebecca Wechlider
Alexander E Lechlider
George Mantz
North East
George M Ford
Mohegan
Roanoke Island
Cape Fear
Cushing
Albemarle
Virginia briefs recount bridges and trials across state
Richmond and Manchester plan a reinforced concrete Mayo bridge at 150 900 dollars with 40 foot roadway and two foot sidewalks. Louis Rogers, known baggage thief from Tulrodds case, is sentenced to the penitentiary. J B Crowell, 67, found dead near Norfolk and Western tracks likely from exposure. Trede factors: Daughters of the Confederacy elect officers. Lewis F Ellen, Winchester dealer, assigns to creditors. National Exchange Bank directors meet in Roanoke. B B Spencer becomes cashier and auditor replacing E Woo Tinsley
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Richmond
Manchester
Mayo Bridge
Nationa Exchange Bank
Roan
Oke
B Spencer
E ‘Woo Tinsley
Spencer
Obituary notices from Front Royal Winchester and nearby towns
Obituaries report Julia Irwin widow of Marcus Irwin aged 63 with three daughters and a son. James H Owens a 66 year old retired farmer native of Iowa. Lewly C Kibler prominent Page County resident. James Cornwell long time resident of Greenway estate. Also legal brief from Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals notes motions and cases including Colby ve Reams and Southern Railway v Roach among others.
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Front Royal
Julia Irwin
Marcus Irwin
Fayette Buck
Winchester
James H Owens
Ridgeway
Iowa
Catalrn
Lewly C Kibler
Page County
Kimball
James Cornwell
Lord Fairfax
Greenway
Hartley
Calvin P. Gish Suicide in Roanoke VA
Calvin P. Gish treasurer of Tsion Printing and Manufacturing Company died by self inflicted gunshot after dinner in Roanoke Virginia. He was found by his sister who alerted others. Survived by wife and one child. Formerly with Norfolk and Western passenger service, he suffered injuries from a fall years earlier and had shown odd behavior recently.
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Washington
Roanoke
Calvin P Gish
Tsion Printing and Manufacturing Company
Hima
Pista
Gish
Ana
Ename
Jacob R S Gish
Ty High
Norfolk and Western
Railroad Convicted in Safety Appliances Trial
In Paterson Parkersburg West Virginia on January 25 the United States circuit court found the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad guilty on four counts and not guilty on one count for violating the safety appliances law. The case was prosecuted by the Interstate Commerce Commission.
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Spemal
Washington
Parkersburg
United States
Baltimore and Ohio
Interstate Commerce Commission
Norfolk special master approves large claims in Seaboard Railway case
In Norfolk Virginia a special master in the Seaboard Air Line Railway receivership approved priviledged claims totaling between 200 and 8.2 million dollars ahead of the first report. He set March 8 in Richmond for a hearing on claim questions. In Annapolis Maryland on January 23 a portrait of James RRandall author of “Maryland My Maryland” will be unveiled in the old Senate chamber. Governor Crothers will give an address and Cardinal Gibbons will offer a prayer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norfolk
Hughes
Seaboard Air Line Railway
Richmond
Sperfar
Apnapolis
James R Randall
Maryland
Senate
Crothers
Cardinal Gibbons
Washingtonians in Rockville Push State Local Option
The Montgomery County Antislo an League held a quarterly meeting at Presbyterian Church urging a state wide local option. A resolution pledges the league to oppose any candidate for the general assembly who will not pledge to vote for local option. A second resolution asks Maryland's congressional delegation to back federal measures to regulate interstate liquor traffic and to curb sales on government premises, plus a plan to halt issue of internal revenue tax receipts in prohibition territories.
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Washimptons
Rockville
Montgomery County Antissloan League
Presbyterian Church
League
General Assembly
Atea
Maryland
Congress
Renew Two Cent Rate Fight In Supreme Court Of Appeals
Motion on January 20 sought a hearing for the two cent railroad rate case. The proceeding cites the U S Supreme Court ruling requiring state court path before federal relief. The railroads petition for relief from the two cent rate set by the corporate commission in a Special to The Washington Post dispatch. Royas Md Jane David Rinehart, eight, died today at his sister’s home in Washington. He was a West Virginia native who moved here to live with Col James A Boyd and helped grade the B and O cutoff for Western Through service. He is survived by five sisters. Despondent farmer ends his life. Lewis Kilmer, 32, a prosperous farmer near Martinsburg, shot himself today. He left a widow and three children. Reverses in business are said to have caused the deed.
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Maryland Court of Appeals
Warhineton Peat
Annapoli
Court of Appeals
Margaret Katepet
Is Pallemen
Ho Tuck
Circuit Court
St Marys County
Edith Tylee Goth
Alfred J Scriver
John T Dale
Circuit Court No
Ballioore City
John M Shea
Luke P McGuie
Shea & McGuire
Mary M Evans
Baltimore City
John Ho Moran
Frank Smith
Maryland Storage Company
Baltimore, Va
Valitax
Baltimore County
Anne Arundel County
United Railways and Electric Company of
Baltimore
Walter Te Crosby Iblet
State Geological and Econoric Survey
Amrmed
Frederick County
Otte T
Steed
Hemmont Uinee
Maryland Pavement Company of
J Bercy Mahool
Superior Court of
Baltmora
William
Bansomer
X B .Tippett
Ard
Sylvan Hauchheimer
Aprelteca
Richmond
Supreme Court of Appeals
Supreme Court of the United States
State Supreme Court
Corporatieommission
Royas Md
Jane
David Rinehart
Sara HB Bod
West Virginia
James A Boyd
Washington
Washington Fost
Martinsburg
W Va
Hoyd T Kilmer
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Niagara Waters
International Waterways Commission
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Mt ' O Lengi
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Hamilton
Ayermer
Pune
Fae F Limited
Lord Minto
Vaboute Fan
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Lord Minto Vaeero
I “ Rarrie i Lois
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Cateetta
Lindsay
Sophy
Overman
National Health Bureau
Washington Pos
Montgomery County Medical Aasociaton
Ahostetter
Hunt
Loudoun Club
Alexandria Council
Corporation
Fisher
Reliance Steam Tire Ongine Company
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Uhler
Jim N Curt
Jos Douglas
George Prettyman
W OH Bontz
Arthur D Grimes
Kenneth Ogden
James McGowan
Wit Bontz
W P Taylor
J ¥. Willams
JS Douglas
A DL Grimes
Milton Glasgow
Oscar H Tubman
Oscar
Tubman
Iladack
W D Wood
Columbus Street
Lee
Sue
Withiam J Morton
Christ Protestant Episcopal Church
Badger Carpenter
Grace Protestant Episcopal Church
Trunk T Kang Marshall L King
Ut Janes Ro
Vabman
Kenneth Ogden Chistes
BP EP
Gortoan
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Isapella
Wtaun
Stephen
Ikfield
Prince Street
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Beanklin Field
Mary A Field
Alexandria and
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Field
Fll
Virginia Apartment House Company
Gf West Jerdey
H C Easterday
He Sheety
M Wowoa
W D Wasterday
Ellis
Dramatic Club of
Lodge of Dike
Lynchburg
Retail Merchants’ Association
Guv Swanson
General Hospital Board
Amherst County
Cleveland
Stock-Exchange
A. O. Brown & Co
Everett- Moore Syndicate
Charles Edward Russell
Bilis Parker Butter
Tandsay Denison
Halph Paines
Florida
Dickson
everybodys/magazine
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Union Square
P. S
Virginia Briefs
Louis Rogers
Ian Albmond
Guy Swansor
J B Crowell
Waverls Passex County
Norfolk and Western Tracks
Tredericksburg Daughters of the Confederacy
Lewis F Rllen
Uginta Supreme Court of Appeals
Pest
Supreme Court of Appeals of Virginia
Colby Ve Reams
Virginia Cedar Works
Dales
W H Waite Jr
Walter H Taylor
J T Lawless
McCrom
Thomas
TH ‘Willcox
Southern Express Company
Keeler
Owens
Norfolk and Portsmouth Traction Company
Portsmouth Cotton OM Refining Corporation
Oliver
Oliver Retains Company
Portsmouth Cotton Oil Refining Corporation
Phillips
Southern Railway
Va. Roach
Calvin P. Gish
Seaboard
Randall
Montgomery League
Corporation Board
Boyds
White Rock
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