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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Jan 22, 1908

Page

27

Glenn to Legislators Advocates Two More Judges

North Carolina governor Glenn calls special session to push a two additional Superior Court judges and a prohibition law. Senate discussion centers on railroad fare rates with Senator Graham backing a 21/2 cent passenger rate. House and Senate caucuses favor statewide Prohibition measures and urge Congress to handle whisky suppression.

North Carolina Senator Graham Democratic Hinesa Order of Railway Cemlctary Cnimplain Senate Tate Graham Aesaten McLean Seatoara Air Line Garrett Tly Seaboard North Caro Uni Antsoon League Gienn Congress House Democratic Une Senate

Merger Rumors Stir Rail Interests Near Raleigh NC

Report from Raleigh NC notes rumors that major railroad interests plan to absorb Seaboard Air Line and Norfolk and Western lines. Glenn, when asked about support, says he will draft a message urging immediate action to counter consolidation of competing lines.

Raleiwah Seaboard Norfolk and Southern Railways Glenn Shia Seport Tegtaliture

Colored Man's Slayer Freed After Grand Jury Action

The Washington Post reports Col J D Starke of Lynnhaven farm in Virginia was released after a grand jury in Princess Anne County declined to indict, despite allegations he killed John Kemp on December 22. Kemp had been linked to assaulting Starke's wife. The trial date had been set for the coming Thursday before a petit jury.

Washington Fost Sertilk Hore Rose Oserseny J. D. Starke Lynnhaven John Kemp Gevanes Kemp Seuilters Fharross Priness Anne County Grand Jury Bur- Hust Combenne Cade

Despondent warden shoots himself at his father's home

Special to The Washington Post Relair Md Jan 21 Despondent over a love affair Warden Campbell aged twenty shot himself in the head with a shotgun at his father Lev Campbells home The incident followed a late night gathering in which a burglary was mistaken and guests were leaving The gun report was heard in the garden and Campbell was found dead

Washington Post Warden_ Campbell Lev Campbell Siuresha Washington Pot Hhintogten Wo Vadan Orley Young Campbell Lucas Hia J.C. Burns Campbell

Jury Holds Lanasa Amid Black Hand Conspiracy Cases

Grand jury in Baltimore names Antonio Lanasa Antonio Battistoni Michelena Rosas Joseph Tamburo Colcuro Monteledne all Italians or charges of conspiracy and attempted murder in a dynamite attack on Mr di Giorgio's family. Goffey remains in custody as the Lanasa Goffey line faces continued action. Also indicted are Salvatore Lupo and John Schlatta tied to the Black Hand plot. A separate Pittsburgh case sees John Gomite convicted of felonious assault with a five year sentence after demanding $10 000 from Sunserl.

Washington Beltimore Antonio Lanaz Antonio Battistoni Michelena Rosas Joseph Tamburo Colcuro Monteledne Joseph Giorgio Alfred Constantine Goffey Lensen Lanasa-Goffey Steamship Importing Company Black Hand Organization Mr. di Giorgio Salvatore Lupo Bufato John Schlatta Scarletta Cleveland Marshal Farnan Pumphrey Armstrong and Atkinson Pittsburg John Gomite Joseph Suusers Gomite Companion Sunserl Mermbera Baltimore Sunset

Man shoots woman he loves in Cambria home tragedy

Frank Carthon, aged twenty, killed nineteen year old Mrs. Bid ney Jones at her Cambria residence after she rejected his marriage proposal. He confessed planning the crime for a year saying he killed her because he loved her. He surrendered in Christiansburg fearing lynching. no immediate violence against others reported.

Christansburg Bidney Jones Cambria Frank Carthon Jones Norfolk and Western Railroad Carthon Mrs. Jones Thomas Gorman Gorman Christiansburg

Telegraph operator shoots man in Virginia stand off

L J Sexton Chesapeake and Ohio agent and telegraph operator at Augusta Springs fired at Dorsey Tyler this fore noon after a feud with Tyler's father. Sexton sent a telegram to Sheriff Willson claiming self defense and offering to surrender. A mob gathered in Staunton as Sexton disappeared before deputies arrived.

Washington Pool Staunton L. J. Sexton Chesapeake and Ohio Augusta Springs Dorsey Tyler Willson Sexton A. m Tyler

Eight hour law indited over dam work on Ohio River

Captain William M Hal United States Engineer indicted for allegedly allowing workers to exceed the eight hour limit on dam construction along the Ohio River between Parkersburg and Wheeling West Virginia The case reflects enforcement of federal labor standards during heavy civil works.

Washington Parkersburg W. Va United States Court

Judge Rhea Accused in Virginia Senate Row

The Virginia General Assembly recommitted Gov Swanson's nominee Judge William F Rhea to the state corporation commission amid Republican charges of election fraud bribery and altered returns in Buchanan Russell and Scott Counties. Senator Noel led the accusations. Rhea’s supporters defended him and a full investigation was promised.

Executive Legion of Virginia Swanson Corporation Commission Senator Mann Washington Post Richmond Conference Committee William F. Rhea Bristol State Corporation Commission Henry C. Stuart Russell Noel, Lee Jed Rhea Noel Buchanan Scott Committee On Nomination Judge Rhea Martin Wiliams Giles Stuart Washington William Hodges Mann Throckmorton Albemarne Walla DHS Virginia Supreme Court Senate J. C. Neel Lee County Virginia State Corporation Commission General Assembly Joint Committee Congressional Committee On James A. Walker

Pulp Mill Death Claims Superintendent’s Son

Special to The Washington Post from Lynchburg Virginia reports 14 year old Erican Baldwin, son of W M Baldwin the pulp mill superintendent in Bedford County, was killed when caught in machinery while adjusting a belt or pulley.

Washington Post Lynchburg Erican Baldwin W. M. Baldwin Coleman Bedford

Restful Sleep Promoted by Duffy’s Malt Whiskey Item

75 year old Syracuse man and War veteran celebrates 50th wedding anniversary and praises Duffy’s Pure Malt Whiskey as a nerve tonic, aid to digestion, and sleep aid in a new interview. He reports stomach improvement and heart relief, urges a friend to try the product, and notes his golden anniversary with Mrs Tholens. Product sold $1 per bottle with illustrated medical booklet and testimonials.

John A. Tholens Syracuse N. Y Duffy Tholens Duffy Malt Whiskey Co Rochester N. H. Shea Po. Ave

Washington musician fined for obstructing streetcar

Henry Hailey, a Washington musician, was fined $10 by Justices Arthur Carrera for obstructing traffic on the City and Suburban Railway. He placed a piece of iron rail on the track to stop a streetcar after boarding in Washington and riding beyond his destination. bystanders removed the obstruction before the car halted.

Hyattsville Henry Halley Washington Arthur Carrera Hailey Heatley

German music teacher charged with forgery in Virginia

Special to The Washington Port Buffalk Va Jan 21 R Weimaner a German music teacher wanted in several Virginia cities for alleged forgery was arrested to dip in South Carolina His alleged plan was to secretly extract blank checks from business books forge the firm name and cash the checks in another town He was caught in South Carolina by a $4 check purported to be argued by Elihu Joyner magistrate of Holland Va

Washington Buffalk R. Weimaner Virginia South Carolina Elihu Joyner Holland

Alexandria In Brief on Abduction Case and Local Notices

Marino and Marie Mitchell Marino linked to an abduction case, held in Alexandria with requisition papers requested by Iowa authorities. Also reported are Henderson Laycock wedding invitations, local deaths, funerals, and officers elected by Alexandria firms, plus probate actions and new evidence in the Midgeta case.

Marino

Despondent woman tries laudanum after landlord case

Newport News Va Jan 24 a despondent woman and complainant against her landlord Mrs Florence Wakely attempted suicide by laudanum but a 14 year old daughter and a man in the same building prevented swallowing any poison She is expected to recover Also Annapolis Md Jan 21 court of appeals proceedings No 29 Seabrook Henning administrators of Grammer against Grimes No 38 Nora John s et al against Samuels Carrolls No 80 Laura Hoyd Young against Boyd submitted Speck wine waste cast Lynchburg Va Jan 21 Frank Blencowe 72 was killed Monday night by a Chesapeake and Ohio train at Mc Kendree W Va survived by widow and two children

Washington Post Newport News Florence Wakely Speel Livane Eatrum Annapolis Court of Appeals Wiliam L Seabrook David N Henning Samuel Grammer Samuel J. Conney Oliver Grimes Emily J. Reppard John H. Mitten Circuit Court Carroll County Nora Johna Samus Carrolls Anns Arundel County Laura C. Hoyd Young Hans Henderson Boyd Court of Common Pleas Baltimore City Lynchburg Frank Blencowe Gruggst Chesapeake and Ohio MeKendree W. Va

Dixie Belles at Willard for Southern Relief Society Ball

Nearly a thousand attendees including grand ladies and beaux filled the Willard Hotel ballroom for the Southern Relief Society’s annual ball to aid destitute Confederate veterans. Guests wore heirloom gowns, there were two bands, a cotillion, and a long program of dancing, with officers and committees listed among the organizers and attendees.

New ‘Willard Willard Hotel Southern Relief Society Washington South

Remedial Claim for Pain Relief Promoted by Dr Miles Pills

An advertisement asserts Dr Miles Anti Pain Pills work quickly for headaches and other pains. It cites user feedback and pharmacist endorsement, offering a money back guarantee if the first package fails to help. Pack sold at 25 cents with refund on failure.

Miles Sharptown Miles Medical CG Elkhart Ind

Boxholders wear gowns in lace and satin at reception

Ladies in pale blue crepe de chine and white chiffon attended in vivid gowns. The crowd features Miss Hewitt and Mrs. Clarence La Bus in blue and white ensembles, with numerous others including Mrs. Owen in pink chiffon, Mrs. Campbell in black lace, and Miss Ireland Norton in black satin, each noted for unique trims and jeweled ornaments.

Rosalie Holliday Bocack Mra Joseph Rollins A. C. Downing Vera Downing John Valzell Joseph Thropp Alice Shepard John Sharp Willams Burleson T. BP. O'Connor Isaac Mann Yasher Baroness von Paumgarten Miss Hewitt Walter Richards Seth Shepard A. A. Lipscomb Waa Misa Olive Latimer Walter Wells Edward McCormick Greene Re. F. Lewis Marshall Barbara Smith

Warfield Assault Dominates Maryland Senate Session

President Seth leveled sweeping charges against former Gov Warfield accusing official corruption and waste. He alleged a state paid 300 for flowers at Warfield’s daughter’s reception and for a social secretary. The speech ended a dramatic, volatile session as the legislature trimmed a 200000 budget to 170000 and adjourned amid protests. Col Henry M Warfield nominated adjutant general.

Maryland Senate Washington Post State House Annapolle Joseph B. Seth Warfield Seth Mark Hanna Baltimore Ohio Washington Chesapeake and Ohio Canal Howard County Crothere Henry M. Warfield Loutth

American Hounds In Chase On Wealthy Loudoun Estates

The Loudoun Hunt Club followed their pack of American hounds today from Leesburg with Westmoreland Davis of Morven as master. Robert Dodd led the hunt across Dry Hollow farm toward the Potomac, then across Morven and Lyon estate lands before the fox was denied. In the finish line were J. C. Heffin, W. C. Heffin, H. L. Titus, A. M. Chichester, Julian I. Chamberlain, J. H. Swart, Johnston Russell, Ernest Redman, H. H. Hein, Miss Swart, and Mrs. Henderson.

Washington Post Leesburg Loudoun Hunt Club Westmoreland Davia Morven Robert Dodd Dry Hollow Farm Potomac River Lyon Estate J. C. Heffin W. C. Heffin H. L. Titus A. M. Chichester Julian I. Chamberlain J. H. Swart Johnston Russell Ernest Redman H. H. Hein Miss Swart

Virginia Weddings Highlight Roanoke Area Nuptials

In Roanoke Jan 21 multiple ceremonies took place. George Russell Harper of Orange wed Ming Fennis M. Burges of the county at the Rawlings Institute with Dr H W Tribble presiding. Joseph Goldsten of Roanoke married Miss Rebecca Sherman Shapero at Beth Jereel Synagogue by Dr Noot. Barron Hanes of Roanoke wed Pearl Hodges of Troutville with Rev Giorgi Bratton Taylor officiating.

Charlottesetiie Jes Rawtligs Institute George Russell Harper Orange Ming Fennis M. Burges H.W. Tribbie High Street Baptist Church Joseph Goldsten Roanoke Mies Rebecce Sherman Shaparo L. Shapero Beth Jereel Noot Temple Immanuel A. Barron Hanes Misa Pearl Hodges Troutville Giorgi Bratton Taylor

Virginia obituary items mark deaths across several towns

Suffolk reports John B Spivey age 44 died today leaving a widow and four children Heathaville notes C A Ross of Armes Paint died yesterday of cancer aged about 47 Williamsburg records Thomas Bloxton a notable local figure died after a brief illness born in Stafford County now in Upper York County Residents W H Sense aged 62 died at Epping Forest with a wife and eight children Litwalton’s Mrs Edmond Saunders wife of James Saunders Lancaster County died after a brief illness

Suffolk John B. Spivey Heathaville C. A. Ross Armes Paint Williamsburg Thomas Bloxton York County Mr. Bloxton Staffard Warsaw W. H. Sense Epping Forest Lancaster County Edmond Saunderd James T. Saundora Litwalton

Magnates, Elegance, and Royal Economies Abroad

CHAT OF WELL-KNOWN PEOPLE TIMNED FROM SEVENTH PAGE. King Edward trims royal expenses by reducing staff and duties while the Riviera season overflows with luncheons, dances, and motor trips. American diplomats and society figures, including Mrs George B. McClellan and John G. A. Leishman, travel through Nice and Beaulieu with Haute Monde gatherings and lavish receptions as Europe’s cosmopolitan set gathers.

Riviera da Bergit Monte Carlo George B. McClellan New York Nice Admiral and Mre_ Cott Mra Dulany Hunter Parkinson Sharp Rocalle Spong Miss Carrega Maj Hamilton Corris F T Iselin van Nest Neilson Winthrop Bradley Martin Berl and Countess of Craven Grover W Collard Hermitags Hotel Edward T Ryder Borron Fle Maurseilles Egypt Alfred Siegman Villa Yart Percy Guy William H. Bradford Stegman Battle of Towers John G. A. Leishman Constantinople Countess Louis de Gontaut- Beron France Bristol Beantleu

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