Virginia Senate Debates Uniform School Textbook Policy
The Virginia General Assembly in joint session debated school textbook uniformity, with Strode and others pushing for a single standard policy for school texts across the state. A compromise measure on school district governance and trustee terms was introduced and discussed amid broader education and public finance debates.
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Inaugural plans for Swanson and Hillyson set for February 1
The General Assembly named committees to arrange Gov elect Claude A Swanson and Lieut Gov elect J Taylor Hillyson inaugurations. Swanson seeks a simple ceremony due to a family bereavement and will arrive in Richmond next Tuesday to assume office at the executive mansion. A reception will follow at the mansion and another at the Lattern home in the evening as prominent state figures attend.
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Three Zellers Children Die of Pneumonia in Quick Succession
Special to The Washington Post from Baltimore describes Henry Zellers and wife Mrs Zellers losing all three of their children to bronchial pneumonia after their Christmas illness. The mother remains unaware of the deaths while the infected newborn also dies shortly after birth. The father lived with his wife through the illness and did not see the children until after burial preparations.
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Zellers
Mayor Denies Instructing Jail for Penny Arcade
In Richmond Virginia January 4 May or Carlton McCarthy denied the court authority to jail Frank Ferrendin indefinitely for owning Broad street penny arcade. The case centers on pictures in an electrically illuminated vitascope and on cards and cigar box art deemed corrupting to youth. A park scene showing kissing drew particular ire as witnesses and a minister joined the commonwealth attorney in a solemn inspection, with a decision expected tomorrow morning.
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Frank Ferrendin
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Penny Arcade
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Merchants Arrest Over Sidewalk Ordinance Violations
Special to The Washington Post Richmond and Annapolis report widespread enforcement of sidewalk display laws. In Richmond over a hundred merchant screenings face arrests as authorities cite three feet of sidewalk allowed for signs and goods. Court actions also noted from the Maryland Court of Appeals with several decrees affirmed or reversed.
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Ha Atlas Portland Cement Company
America's Great Contra Tenor Endorsement Note
A misprinted endorsement quotes A Jones praising Father John's Medicine for throat and lung troubles. The note claims the tonic contains no alcohol or narcotics and helps prevent pneumonia and colds after exposure, with soothing effects for the throat and voice. Signed JOSE.
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Million Dollar Flood Sweeps Towns and Damages Rivers
Cumberland Md Jan 24 A storm caused about 1 million dollars in losses as Cherry Holly and Elk rivers rose and flooded Richwood Oakwood avenue and the Baltimore and Ohio depot. Bridges, houses, timber, and factories were washed away. The Cherry Run Lumber Company dam broke sending logs downstream while people sheltered on roofs and were rescued by boat or horse. Roanoke and Marion reports describe depots, bridges, and rail lines destroyed with extensive lowland damage and four foot water in homes.
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Virginia Carolina Coal Dealers Form Association in Lynchburg
About sixty coal and wood dealers from Virginia West Virginia and the Carolinas organized the Virginia Carolina Coal Dealers Association in Lynchburg with officers led by J Gordon Payne as president and a banquet to close the meeting at Hotel Carroll. Other news includes a ban on marriage license, a fatal home fire, a death in Cedar Grove, a prominent financier’s death, and railroad expansion plans by Norfolk and Western directors.
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Richmond
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C P Hutter
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Danville
J D Peters
Bristol
A Mathews
Greensboro
M ‘Thomas
Winston-Salem
Hotel Carroll
Philadelphia
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Norfolk and Western Railroad Company
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Williamson
Coal Fields
Virginia Horticultural Society Urges Higher Farm Funding
The Virginia Horticultural Society urges $75,000 to complete and equip the agricultural building and $10,000 yearly for extending the State experiment station. It endorses the State entomologist, recommends adding U S assistant pomologist William A Taylor as exhibit judge, and backs immigrant placement in Virginia. Samuel B Woods is re elected. new vice presidents named: Murrell, Hood, Via, Coleman, Watkins.
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Piedmont
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Appalachia
J B Watkins
Middle Virginia
Woman Found Dead in Woods. Murder Suspected
Special to The Washington Port Cumberland Maryland January 24 Simon Miller near Garrett found the nude body of Mrs John Switzer a boarding house mistress who had vanished a week earlier. Evidence of a struggle and a torn stocking noted. Drinking party prior night rumored. Life insured. Police investigate foul play theory.
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Protest Against Delay Hits Winston-Salem Public Building
Special to The Washington from Winston-Salem North Carolina in January 1944 reports a push to delay the city public building project. W Roberts, sent to supervise the work, received a Washington letter claim ing the delay aims to alter plans by changing the frontage from Liberty to Fifth street. The board of trade meets to urge the supervising architect to stop changes and to direct contractors to start construction promptly.
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Weddings and Installations Across Virginia and Maryland
Virginia local weddings list includes Cora Payne and Lindsay Motley in Chatham, Viola Ashburn and George Sardy in Baltimore, Willie Shelton in Keeling, George Dunn and Sadye Epps in Sunnyside, Pauline Ward in Perryville, Middleton Thrift and Mary Sparrow in Whealton, Lestar Cameron and Maudel Cameron in Luray, William Gleason and Beulah Burgess in Charlottesville. Rockville reports Rev Henry Rumer installed as Warner Memorial pastor. Brown Robinson arrested for housebreaking in Washington. George C Luppert, 38, drowned in the Watauga River near Butler, Tenn, with survivors noted.
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Whealton
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AY M Cameron
Rileyville
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Springfield
John FR Daily
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William Perley ‘Gleason
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George E .Booker
Methodist Episcopal Church
Girl's Father Offers Reward for Fugitive
Patersburg Virginia reports Jane Alfred Jones of Sutherlands leads a posse in pursuit of an unknown man who attempted to decoy his young daughter. A reward of 60 dollars is offered for the capture of the fugitive.
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Neavoe
Planning the Celebration Association Hears Encouraging Reports
Washington Post Bureau Alexandria reports a George Washingtons Birthday Celebration Association meeting in Friendship Hall last night. President A D Brackett praised strong committee reports predicting a record celebration with VIP guests including the Vice President and Virginia officials. The civic canvass shows merchants eager, industrial features planned, improved transportation, and a parade chief marshal William M Smith elected with a 150-member squad. Fifteen brass bands are expected, with a central concert and a liberal prize for the best band.
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Washington
William M Smith
Prefers whipping post for wife beating case in Alexandria
Stephen Davis was arraigned in the Alexandria Police Court and fined five dollars for beating his wife Fannie Davis. If he defaults on payment he faces three months on the chain gang. The judge lamented wishing a whipping post law existed in Virginia. The victim testified to injuries and threats while Davis denied harsh treatment. They reside opposite the police headquarters in the old Braddock house. Also, John White and Henry Booz, caught tampering with a railway switch, were sent to the Reform School from Alexandria County. Meeks and Foster will have another hearing in the morning for the murder of George H. Curtin. no new developments noted, with remand expected pending further investigation.
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Tried to break jail murderer's escape attempt at tollgate
Isaac Wunder colored, sentenced to hang for the murder of Tollgate keeper Frederick T Rinehart, allegedly tried to break from the Ton gan jai jail last Sunday. Authorities withheld comment. William Winder colored, also charged, asks for trial location change away from Towson with Belair as possible venue.
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Wilkinson-Salem Witness In Greensboro Case
Wilkes County reports J H Combs, wanted in Greensboro as a key witness in the case against ex Deputy Collector C W Samuel on trial for revenue frauds, likely to surrender if bond is reasonable. A $200 Treasury reward remains for Combs, who has been missing since the federal court term began. Samuel’s defense seeks Combs claiming he supplied information and knowledge of whisky plant destruction. Combs is charged with perjury and conspiracy alongside Samuel.
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Government Property Stolen Arrests Reported
Robert C Elliott was arrested on larceny charges for stealing United States government property consisting of old chains once owned by a former enlisted man. He allegedly sold the property to A A Stires who is already under arrest. Other arrests in the matter are expected.
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One Dead in Norfolk Fire Destroys Plant and Warehouse
Norfolk Virginia January 24 Special to The Weabington Post Jacob Jacobs an aged hand stripper was burned to death as a fire swept the International Compress Company's plant the cotton warehouse and cotton of Rogers McCabe & Co total loss estimated at 115000. Water shortage hampered firefighting and Jacobs suffocated while asleep in the compress.
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Virginia Obituary Highlights From Staunton Area
Obituaries reported from Staunton area noting deaths of Frank Jones of Stafford aged 40 at home on January 24 after consumptive illness. Henry Edward Newham age 21 at his father's home. Lyda Whitlock age 21 after months of illness. Charles C Parrish age 55 after months of illness. Mrs Sarah Liarher wife of Rev Joint Warher of Northville died after long illness. Rev Warher previously pastor of Baptists in Leesburg and Pals Church, Va. more details on survivors and burial notes.
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Not So Well Congressman Southall Reported Ill
Special to The Washington sour Fredericksburg Va Jan 24 Jack Valentine of Philadelphia jailed for fictitious checks was released after doctors found tuberculosis illness. Congressman Southall not so well with pneumonia in Westmoreland Club, Richmond Jan 24. condition causing concern but no unease yet. Cumberland Md Jan 24 Baltimore and Ohio brakeman Miller, 27, of Knoxville Md, killed in yards in South Cumberland after being thrown from a train.
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Electric Car Wrecked at Spencer by Unknown Persons
An electric car on the Salisbury and Spencer Street Railway was halted by hidden saboteurs who placed iron spikes on the rails near the town outskirts. The car was violently struck, the pole demolished, passengers shaken, and the motorman injured. Two white men seen nearby were later suspected but no suspects identified.
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Hunter Loses an Eye in North Carolina Shooting Incident
A Montgomery County resident, Muighes of Travilah, was shot in the face by companions in North Carolina, losing an eye. The party, traveling with Dr. Robert Courfield and Rev W. Locke, faced misfortune as a shot struck Muighes and the eye was removed. The report, filed as special to The Washington Post, details the accidental nature amid unclear circumstances.
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Travilah
Robert Courfield
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