Martin Third Term Victory Ratified by Virginia General Assembly
Senator Thomas Martin of Scottsville was re elected to the U S Senate in Virginia history as the general assembly ratified the people’s choice. The session included party speeches, nominations, and a vote tally of 32 to 5 for Slemp. Gov elect Swanson and Lt Gov Lilygen were inducted Feb 1.
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Kington Fost
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Thomas Yrs
Mirtin
Scottsville
Abemarlecunts
Senate of the United States
Martin
Fitzhugh Lee
General Assembly
Gov Tyler
Gav
J Montague Tre
United States
Echols
Henry T Wickham
Hanover
Wickham
Senate
Virginia Military Institute Cadets Battalion
Goy Montague
Virginia
Chapman
Lhemaine
Slemp
Noell
Campbell Slemp
Great Southwest
Greer
Col Stemp
Dickengon
Cel Stemp
Richard E. Byrd
Frederick
Old Dominion
Thomas M Dunn
Albemarne
Pitts Swit Bland
Glenn
al Ane
Trowle
Tlarrett Gaines
Massie
Uiaterro Read
Lelerate JP
Royall
Tazewell
Buchanan
Col Slemp
Bernardo
Claude A Swanson
House
Anderson
House of Delegates
John P Rew
Accomac
Harry S Touston
Rliaabeth
Houston
Virginia legislators debate roads and normal schools plan
The assembly heard Thomas defend state road financing while warning counties lose nearly 1 million annually if road values are overstated. Senator Garrett proposed a Patrick Henry Female Normal School at Martinsville with $100,000 building funds and $25,000 yearly for operation. Rural carriers urged better roads, arguing their duties demand extensive travel and safety risks on Virginia roads.
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Thomas
State Corporation Commission
W. A. Garrett
Martinsville
Henry
Garrett
Patrick Henry Female Normal School
Superintendent of Public Instruction
Virginia
Echols
Staunton
General Assembly
Frogs Sang on Potomac Highlight Warm January Spell
From Hagerstown Maryland, January 23, oldest locals report an unprecedented warm spell. Frogs croak in swamps along the Potomac as buds push early fruit trees and maples bloom. Farmers fear later frost may ruin crops. Norfolk Virginia reports 70 plus degree weather, a January record since 1898, as a cold front approaches from the west.
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Hagerstown
Maryland
Potomac
Norfolk
Virginia
Liquor Dealers Organizing Against New County Law
Prince George County whisky dealers mobilize to block a bill prohibiting liquor sales within two miles of the District line unless a majority of nearby property owners recommends the license. The plan also raises the license fund to 4 dollars. In Bladensburg area, 12 saloons cluster within half a mile amid reports of Sunday use by visitors from Washington. Deputy Sheriff Vincent and Constable Payne arrested four Washington and Mount Rainier men for disorderly conduct. they were fined 16.5 dollars each after lockup in Hyattsville.
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Washington Post
Bladensburg
Washington
Sherif R. H Vincent
Roy Payne
T J Trainor
BJ. White
William Adams
Hugh Adams
Mount Ranier
Hoyatteville
Justee Dahter
Bigamy Charge Shakes Spencer Man in North Carolina
Spencer railroad worker Wratter Frazer of Spencer North Carolina was arrested on a bigamy charge after a warrant by Mrs Sigme Wren of Charlotte. Frazer allegedly married Miss Fannie Lee Pace while his first wife was alive and seeks divorce from that marriage. He was returned to Charlotte where his first wife resides and is held for court. Also noted are postal appointments, a murder suspect in Belair, and the will of Joshua Hatcher probated in Leesburg with a $300,000 estate.
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Spencer
Washington Post
Wratter
Southern Ranner Company
Sigme Wren
Charlotte
Frazer
Fannie Lee Pace
Frazier
J R. Cruse
Jeputy Sherff Ross
Joshua Hatcher
Leesburg
Lincoln
Obituary Notices From West Virginia Town
Aarupsburg reports John Chin died Sunday night at Rome aged 84 native of Starptug Md He is survived by his wife four sons and a daughter Martinshug Jan 23 Mrs Cathrine Stemp died at home in the county Sunday night Born in Williamsport Md on March 31 1917 she was mother of Rev J P Stump of Alexandria Va and grandmother of George M Fowers United States Fish Commissioner
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Aarupsburg
John Chin
Rome
Starp
Tug
Martinshug
Cathrine Stemp
This County
Williamsport
J P Stump
Methodist Episcopal Church
Alexandria
United States
George M. Fowers
Winchester
Daniel Webster Willams
Stephens City
Roanoke
Mary G. Stow
Roanoke County
Portal
Warsaw
Mary Belfield
RK. C. Belfield
Fredericksburg
Hugh L Boggs
Cadetsburg
Fredericka Audibert
George Audibert
Charles Miller
Philadelphia
William Smith
Petersburg
Frederick H. Petzold
Saxony
Germany
Harrisonburg
George L. Crider
Binkerton
Slenandesh
Warrenton
Joseph G. Hunton
Fairview
Baltimore
Fie
Gan
Hinton
Black c Cavalry
Stonewall Jackson
Lee
Reward Offered in Curtin Murder Case by City and State Officials
The Alexandria city council and board of aldermen approved a $250 reward for the apprehension and conviction of George R. Curtin's murderers, despite mayor and State's Attorney opposition. The measure, tied to expenses for the investigation, was supported by Finance Chairman Capt. Albert Bryan and passed after debate. Separately, streets and public works measures were proposed, including paving and sewer projects, with several resolutions referred to committees. Funeral services were held for Thomas B. Rouse in Alexandria, and Judge Barley is presiding over Fauquier County circuit matters while visiting Warrenton.
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Washington
Washington Post Bureau
King Street
Alexandria
Albert Bryan
Committee On Finance
Common Council
George R. Curtin
Burke
Bryan
Brent
Strauss
Board of Aldermen
Curtin
Capt Bryan
Alexandria Fertilizer and Chemical Company
Union Street
Princess
Grenaco Street
Princess Street
Lee
Committee On
Columbus Street
Wilkes
Duke Street
Columbia
Spinks
Henry Street
Wolfe
Wilkes Streets
Corporation Attorney
Fayette Street
Corporation Line
Lee Street
King
Prince Street
Pendleton Street
Washington Street
Board of Fire Wardens
Committee On Claims
Mr. Simpson
George S. Simpson
Samuel P Fisher
Paff
George FR. Curlin
Btate
Virginia Court of Appeals Precedings For Today
Virginia Court of Appeals notes from Richmond list cases before the Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals. Appellants Leo et al versus Patilla et al argued by W H Mann and submitted. Wilnop trustee et al versus Langhorte trustee et al argued by J Singleton Diggs and J F Goleman and submitted. Watkins versus Robertson et al passed to March term. Hetton versus Mountford argued by Eugene Withers for appellant and Julian Meade for appellees and continued. Next cases include First National Bank of Richmond versus Richmond Electric Co and others with various parties to be called. In Chatham Jan 2 Miss Nar Matte Jones of Whitechapel profiled. Prudent officiated.
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Richmond
Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals
Leo Et al
Patilla
W H Mann
Wilnop
Trustes
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J Singleton Diggs
J .F Goleman
Appellees
Watkins
Phoebus
Mabbetten
Social Clas
Tidewater Quarry Company
Ve Sect
Scott & Marbech Ve
Holmes
Henry
Mangled by a Bulldog in Richmond Suicide to The Washington Fan
Mrs. Mary Shope wife of Robert Shope of Thirtieth Street was savagely mangled Saturday by a vicious bulldog while waiting at neighbor Mrs. White Topher. The dog attacked her daughter then clamped its jaws on Mrs. Shope causing severe injuries. James Shope struck the animal with an iron bar. it died with the bite still in the victim. Mrs. Shope remained in critical condition at her home. The dog owner Viris Brown says he kept the dog confined and that the animal broke loose. neighbors say it roamed freely. Public sentiment runs high against Brown.
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Washington
Richmond
Mary ‘Shope
Robert Shope
Thortieth Street
Whitetopher
Christopher
James Shope
Shope Felh
Brown
Montgomery Health Report Highlights Racial Mortality Gaps
Montgomery County health officer Dr. William L. Lewis released the 1905 annual report noting 508 births with 181 among colored residents and 304 deaths including 124 colored deaths. Tuberculosis caused 31 colored deaths, pneumonia 15, typhoid had 12 cases, diphtheria 27 with two deaths, scarlet fever 12 with no deaths, and 504 schoolchildren were vaccinated. He adds opposition to vaccination has disappeared.
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Washington Post
Rockville
Wiliam L. Lewis
Montgomery County
Lewis
Burton Arraigned Convicted Entertainer to Be Tried Thursday
Chadwick Burton, previously sentenced to six months in Hastings Court for swindling a Methodist church in Richmond, was arraigned in Police Court on a misdemeanor linked to his relation with a woman he presented as his wife. The case was postponed to Thursday after defense teams sought more time to prepare.
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Washington
Richmond
Chadwick Urton
Hastings Court
Hattie N. C Burton
Philadelphia
Pollock and Wise
Burton
Veteran swindled in sons letter ruse in Maryland
John Metz a Tinton veteran living in Lonaconing was swindled out of 200 by a man posing as his son in Coast Artillery service. A Fort Slocum hospital tale mailed from New Rochelle led to two 100 dollar money orders. The money was delivered by an unknown swindler after scan at the post office. Metz returned from New Rochelle and will hold the impersonator responsible.
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Washington Post
Cumberland
John” Metz
Tinton
Lonaconing
New Rochelle
Fort Slocum
New Kocasele
Coast Artillery Service
Mets
Doctor killed in Maryland embankment crash
Dr Alexander Scott Ahl, a veterinary surgeon, died after his car plunged down a forty foot embankment along Frederick road near Catonsville Howard County while returning home. The incident occurred near Ilchester.
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Washington Post
Baltimore
Frederick Road
Catonsville
Alexander Scott Ahl
Ilchester
Howard County
Police Board Fires Two Officers and Fines 16 in Fare Dispute
Baltimore officers Thomas W. Sporrer and John B. Atkins were dismissed. four probationers fined 19 dollars and sixteen regulars fined 23 dollars after a Harford avenue car disturbance on January 19. Conductor Francis Reilly and riders reported Sporrer seized him by the throat and struck him.
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Washington Post
Baltimore, Md
Thomas W. Sporrer
John B. Atkins
Board of Police Commissioners
Harford Avenue
Francis Reilly
Reilly
Sporrer
John H. Atkins
Raid Warning in Church Reports of Stills False
Greensboro Jan 23 testimony in the Samuel fraud trial showed four distillery stills reported destroyed in the Wilkes County raid in April 1905 were still present. Witnesses said destruction reports of butts and beer were false as Samuel claimed eleven illicit distilleries and thousands of gallons of beer were destroyed. News of the raid reached the settlement Sunday and was announced in church prompting runners to warn distillers before officers arrived Monday. most stills were hidden and beer still flowing. Several indicted ex-officials evading arrest arrived and may become government witnesses, with LDB Davis and R H Hardin expected to plead guilty when their cases are called.
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Washington
Greensboro
N. C
Samuel
Wilkes County
Ldb Davis
R. H. Hardin
Thief Steals Organ Pipes at Star Baptist Church
A Baltimore church faces a Sunday without organ music after twenty pipes were taken from Star Baptist Church. John W. Chalmers of 405 North Poppleton Street was arrested for feloniously entering the church and stealing the pipes, valued at 823. He posted $200 bail for a further hearing next Saturday, as police search for the missing pipes.
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Washington Post
Baltimore
the Star Baptist Church
John W. Chalmers
North Poppleton Street
Sergi Connolly
McKenna
Flood Devastates Willis Village and Trains Stall
Bluefield W Va Jan 28 Willis hamlet fifteen miles east of Bluefield was nearly swept away by last night’s flood with thirteen houses and stores inundated. No lives lost. Railroad tracks at Willis submerged five feet, passenger train No 3 partly flooded. Fifteen slides reported between Bluefield and Lurick causing twelve to fifteen hour delays. Tie-ups persist as Big Bend tunnel floods four feet deep, delaying all trains. Trains open slowly west of Roanoke after 24 hour disruption. Bridges and rails washed away west of Marion and across the Holston River.
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Washington Post
Bluefield
W. Va
Willis
Lurick
Charleston
W. Wa
Big Bend
Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad
Roanoke
Norfolk and Western Railway
Roamoke
Hoanoke
Bristol
Wytheville
Richmond
Norfolk and Western Railroad
Marion
Marion and
Rye Valley
Holston River
Glads Mountain Lumber Company
Atkins Bridge
Chesapeake and Ohio Railway
Clifton
How's Your Stomach Greeting Across Nations
This excerpt notes that greetings often inquire after health, with China stressing the stomach as the health foundation. It asserts a strong stomach underpins overall well being and that humanity's constitution influences health outcomes.
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China
Beecham's Pills World Famous Stomach Remedy
Beecham's Pills promote digestion liver activity and regular bowels. They claim to cure dyspepsia indigestion and constipation when used per directions. Over 30 years they have been a renowned remedy sold in boxes.
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Beecham
Man Found Dead in Alley in Huntington
A neatly dressed man was found dead in an alley behind the Bennett block in Huntington at 5 o'clock. Bruises and cuts on his throat suggest foul play as officials investigate. No identification on the body except a telegram indicating the name EE Turner of Newark, Ohio, sent from Newark to Turner in Hot Springs Arkansas and signed Bese.
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Secial
Washington Post
Huntington
W. Va
Bennett Block
Save & Telegram
EH Turner
Newark
Ohio
Turner
Hot Springs
Ark
Bese
Wife of Baltimore physician vanishes after confession
Dr Pinkney Jn Davis of 100 North Fulton Avenue says his wife Jane left January 1 with their two sons for her mother in St Denis Maryland after saying she did not love him. He asks police to investigate yet has no word on her whereabouts. He notes her bright disposition and amicable marriage prior to the disappearance.
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Baltimore
Washington Post
Baitimore
Jane
Pinkney Jn Davis
North Fulton Avenue
Davis
Board of Police
Mre Dawes
Dr Davis
Old Officers Re-Elected at Jamestown Exposition Co
Norfolk Jan 23 The Jamestown Exposition board re elected all existing officers for the next year. President St George Tucker absent, auditor’s report said satisfactory. Officers include Martin Bryan Barrett Cummings Wood Garnett Beaman Myers Shepperd Wool Batchelor Fayne. Executive committee to nominate a board of governors at a meeting in three months.
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Washington Post
Norfolk
Tucker
Ot St George Tucker
Alvan H Martin
Joseph Bryan
Richmond
W. E. Barrett
Newport News
Gordon Cummings
Hampton
C. Sherwood
Portsmouth
T. 5. Garnett
N Beaman
Parton Myers
G. T. Shepperd
T J. Wool
Portamouth
D. Batchelor
Tug Captain Warned in Collision Report to Use Whistle
Special to The Washington Post from Norfolk reports steamboat inspectors dismissed the case over the October harbor collision between the Southern Railway tug Piedmont and torpedo boat Truxton but warned Capt Williams of Piedmont to use the steam whistle for signals instead of his mouth. The barge towed by Piedmont was slightly damaged.
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Norfolk
Southern Railway
Piedmont
Truxton
Washington
Williama
Horticulturists Meet Opens Virginia Society Session
The tenth annual meeting of the Virginia Horticulture Society opened in Murphy's Annex, Richmond. President Samuel B. Woods welcomed members, Mayor McCarthy spoke, and Gov. Montague, honorary member, stressed rural labor supply amid statewide farming needs.
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Richmond
Virginia Horticullures Society
Murphy's Annex
Samuel B. Woods
Charlottesville
McCarthy
Gov. Montague
Plan to Build Maryland State Highway No. 1 via Convict Labor
Annapolis Jan 23 1906 legislation introduces a State Highway Commission led road project from Washington to Baltimore along the old route. The plan runs through Prince George Howard and Baltimore counties with 30 to 60 feet wide lanes. Inmates from the House of Correction to staff the construction under supervision. Funding includes $40,000 now and $30,000 in 1906 and 1907 for machinery and implements, with ongoing maintenance.
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Annapolis
Dr. Hi
Prince George
State of Maryland
Washington
Baltimore
Washington Road
Howard
State Highway Commission
House F
House of Correction
Furmsl
Want Closer Union Maryland Educational Institutions Plan ning Co operation
Representatives from three Maryland schools meet in Annapolis to discuss a closer union. The University of Maryland Baltimore St Johns College Annapolis and Maryland Agricultural College plan cooperative action along specific lines after months of discussion.
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Washington Post
Annapolis
University of Maryland of Baltimore
St John’s College
Annapola
Maryland Agricultural College
Prince George County
Policy altered in Staunton life insurance case
Staunton Va January. Reverend William Wayt a colored preacher and retail magistrate N Wehn faced charges this afternoon for forging and altering a True Reformers life insurance policy on Lucy Bosley. The policy for 125 was payable to Albert Boxley and altered to Wayt. The Boxley woman 18 said to be of unsound mind.
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Washington Post
Staunton
Wiliam ‘Wayt
N. Wehn
Lucy Bosley
Albert Boxley
Willam
Boxley
Not Guilty Of Charge In Richmond Assault Case
Charles B Lockhardt was acquitted in Hastings Court of attempted criminal assault on Miss Gertrude Brown. He pretended to be a detective, alleged her mother harbored a child, and sought entry for arrest. The jury found the Commonwealth failed to prove its case, delivering a not guilty verdict without leaving their seats.
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Washington Post
Richmond
Charles B Lockhardt
Hastings Court
Gertrude Brown
Commonwealth
Must Work or Flit. Judge Orders Gamblers Out of Charleston
Police Judge Wortz, who had closed Charleston gambling houses, ruled that all gamblers must leave town or seek work. He said gamblers have been too conspicuous on the streets and Charleston has no need of their kind. The order follows previous closures in the city.
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Charleston
W. Va
Washington Post
W Va
Wortz
Cured by Warners Safe Cure for kidney and bladder ailments
Test shows if urine is cloudy or sedimented indicating kidney failure. Warner Safe Cure claims to cure kidney liver and bladder diseases with a vegetable formula free from sedatives. Sold in drugstores or by mail for 1 per bottle with doctor analysis offered for mailed urine samples.
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Warner Safe Care Co
Rochester
N. C
Dectera
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