Virginia General Assembly Elects Circuit Judges
The Virginia General Assembly elected seven circuit judges in a noon session, with Republicans not nominating against Democrats. The measures to fix judge salaries and redraw circuits were debated but not enacted before terms begin, while other bills proposed open-market book purchases and tobacco product limits.
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MAY ESCAPE HANGING IN VIRGINIA CASE
Richmond Va Jan 26 Austin Johnson a negro convicted in Heartoo Circuit Court of an alleged criminal assault on Hitle Ruth Pinchbeck and sentenced to hang now has a good chance of escaping death The Court of Appeals granted a new trial based on new evidence including an affidavit about detectives testimony that Johnson burned his clothes after the crime and that a burnt cloth fragment belonged to a woman's undergarment
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Death by carbolic acid poisoning ends Cumberland marriage plans
Acting Coroner Jacob B Humbird reported Miss Katherine Hinkle, 24, of Mount Hermon near Cumberland, died from carbolic acid poisoning on the eve of her wedding to Harry Davis. No bottle trace found. The death is believed self-administered. she appeared healthy and cheerful that day.
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Jacob B Humbird
Katherine Hinkle
Harriet Hinkle
Mount Hermon
Miss Hinkle
Harry Davis
Matrimonial Case with Co-respondent Admits Guilt in Divorce
Maude Frye Arnette sues Powell Arnette of Clarke County Virginia for absolute divorce. Rosa McGill admitted as co-respondent. Judge Thomas N Harrison grants divorce and $2,000 alimony. Arnette alleged brutal treatment and a house-line separation after their December 1903 Washington, DC marriage. they have no children.
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Thomas N Harrison
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Rosa McGill
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Railroad Enjoined In Fayetteville Property Dispute
A temporary restraining order bars construction of the Raleigh and Southport Railroad across Myrtle Hill property of Yonkers, New York resident Mr Evan Cochran. The order, returnable to Cumberland County Superior Court in February, cites alleged irreparable damage due to the defendant's insolvency.
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Petersburg Tannery Burned In West Virginia
Special to The Washington Post reports the United States Leather Company tannery at Petersburg Grant County West Virginia was destroyed by fire last night. Loss estimated at 100000 with forty men left unemployed. Fire began in the shipping room and quickly engulfed the plant. offices and most buildings burned, bark sheds and a few houses spared. Nearby Cumberland Maryland dispatch notes continued unrest over a later restraint.
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Dr Agnew's Catarrhal Powder Praised by Buffalo Pastor
Rev H Main of the Baptist Emmanuel Church Buffalo testifies that after trying many remedies Dr Agnew's Catarrhal Powder gave immediate relief from headache and catarrh. He calls it wonderful and notes sales at Store Poole and O'Donnell's in Washington.
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Mayor in Richmond Arrest Warrant Over Liar Accusation
In Richmond on January 2 a warrant was issued for Mayor Carleton McCarthy charging contempt of court after he called reporter J D Seckelman an infamous liar in the police court. Bond set at $100 for Secker-man to appear tomorrow as the officer works to resolve the dispute stemming from yesterday’s vitascope trial report.
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Cumberland Court Decides Smouse Vs Morgart Case
In a Washington Post Cumberland report Judge Henderson and Judge Keedy awarded lumber operator Thomas F Smouse nine thousand one dollars in the suit against banker and coal land owner William A Morgart for twenty seven thousand. The case proceeds to the Court of Appeals. Smouse claims a share of profits from a Cunningham coal land deal in Garret county entered via Morgart, with no written agreement. The court cited a new promise tolling the statute of limitations and noted the 189 deal.
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Burton Pleaded Guilty In Richmond Fraud Case
Special to The Washington. Chadwick Burton admitted guilt in Hastings Court on a swindle tied to an entertainment benefit for the Epworth M E Church. He was fined 100 dollars for a relationship misrepresented as marriage with a woman he introduced during his first Richmond visit. His Philadelphia wife Hattie N Burton witnessed, but bail was not pursued. Attorneys plan a new trial motion next week. A Chancery Injunction blocked Burton from spending money found on arrest and attachments were issued against city officials as part of Mrs Burton's support suit.
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Washington Branch Sale Sparks Maryland Stock Dispute
Baltimore and Ohio offers 250 per share for 6500 shares of Washington branch stock. Senator Gorman and officials press equity claim from government contributions to Washington terminals, seeking 50 percent turnover. Attorney general may sue to force accounting if negotiations fail. state hopes to dispose on a 4 percent basis. Governors receive applicant delegations as lawmakers prepare to file bills next week.
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Mass Meeting Denounces Metropolitan Exchange License
A crowded Charlestown mass meeting denounces granting a charter for the Metropolitan Turf Exchange at Harpers Ferry. Father Collins warns that even if courts permit the license, armed citizens will confront promoters. Leaders from multiple denominations attend. local officials discuss revocation after learning promoters’ plans.
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Conductor Gillespie Killed at Salisbury Junction
Cumberland Md Jan 25 A famed Baltimore and Ohio conductor Gillespie was killed yesterday afternoon at Salisbury Junction while switching cars. His body was run over by a string from his own tram and horribly mutilated as his foot caught in a frog and he could not free himself before the cars bore down.
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Mary Reed 104, Widow of Isaac Reed, Dies in W Va
Mrs Mary Magdalen Reed dies at home in Hardy County West Virginia at age 103 turning 104 on February 22 born in Shenandoah County she was widow of Isaac Reed mother of A J Reed of this county. She remained mentally alert until her death and her husband died seventy five years ago.
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Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets Offer Digestive Cure
The ad touts Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets as a remedy for dyspepsia and indigestion, arguing they digest food to rest the worn stomach. It claims nervous symptoms improve once digestion is fixed, promoting the tablets as a major medical discovery and a God sent aid for weak stomachs and nerves.
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Court hearing for Meeks and Foster postponed in Curtin case
Crowded Citizens fill Police Court as Meeks and Foster await exam. Their lawyer is in Richmond, delaying proceedings until 10 o clock. Authorities deny rumors of confessions or a vessel captain’s letter. News mentions Panama Canal foreman Mouvillier leaving for New York and the Alexandria marriage of Ruth Hamlin and William Daley. Alexandria man Stephen Davis pays a $50 fine for beating his wife.
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Rival for Pearre seat draws Rockville bar bid
Special to The Washington bar Rockville Maryland Jane Thomas Dawson a leading Republican and Rockville bar member seeks to replace Representative George A Pearre in the House of Representatives Dawson long suspected to harbor congressional ambitions enters the race Montgomery County support expected with Frederick and possibly other counties encouraging him Pearre vows vigorous contest across the county the rivalry reflects the county delegation battle for the nominating convention in Fairmont Cumberland and Annapolis reports include prohibitions nominations and local court proceedings other town briefs note Rock withdrawal from county seat relocation Bluefield Princeton contenders for the county seat and a disciplinary reprimand for Newport News students and deaths in Rock Boyd Maryland and Benwood notes.
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Prisoner in Freight Car Trapped by Cold Hunger
Special to The Washington Post reports trainmen on the Pennsylvania Railroad found Edward Beatty of Baltimore nearly dead from cold and hunger in a Sedgemoor Delaware freight car after he had entered Washington three days earlier to steal a ride to Baltimore. He was revived and cared for before being sent home.
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Enormous Revenue Loss in Wilkes County Distilling Case
Greensboro, Jan 25 An enormous revenue loss to the Federal government is alleged in the trial of ex-Deputy Collector CW Samuel charged with conspiracy to defraud. Records show 110 carloads of grain and melt were received by blockader distillers, equating to 406000 gallons of liquor. Stokes Lane testified to large distillers meals, with one blockader grinding 200 bushels weekly, as prosecutors seek to prove Samuel knew of late wholesale distilling to aid collusion with distillers.
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Seven Years Absence Not Legal Death Evidence
Virginia Supreme Court rules seven years absence cannot declare a person legally dead nor grant letters of administration. The decision, in Selden's executor v Kennedy, holds Section 3373 of the code violates due process under the Fourteenth Amendment. Outcome affects Kennedy heirs and related cases across Norfolk and Newport News courts.
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Loving Cup for Montague To Be Presented by Virginia Governor
Virginia Governor Montague’s staff will tour tonight to present a loving cup to the chief executive. The presentation occurs at the executive mansion with Gov and Mrs Montague hosting. One side bears His Excellency As Montague Governor of Virginia from January 1 1902 to February 1 1906. The opposite side will list the colonels in rank order and Montague’s coat of arms appears with a tie.
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Decorations for Americans Chevaliers of Legion of Honor
Paris officials publish promotions of Americans in the Official Journal. Duke of Loubat of New York named commander, Lewis and WarePhiladelphia engineer promoted to officer, Laurence W Benet named chevalier, F J Parsons electrical engineer appointed chevalier.
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Victor Napoleon An Author On Napoleon In St Helena
Paris January 26 Prince Victor Napoleon has completed a book on Napoleon in St Helena drawn from family papers in his possession. The work is expected to shed new light on the latter stages of the Emperor's career.
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Seat in Sight for Balfour in London
London news notes Unionist Jane Gibbs resigns the seat for the city of London in favor of former Prime Minister Balfour who accepts the committee’s invitation to stand. A writ for a new election cannot be issued until Parliament meets. Balfour will miss the opening of the Elons for thirty one years. Sir Edward Grey has been returned for Berwick on Tweed by the largest majority he ever had.
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Alfonso Meets Bride to Be in France Visit
King Alfonso traveling incognito as the Marquis of Covadonga arrived in Seon Bearritz France from San Sebastian and met Princess Ena of Battenberg and her mother at Villa Moroscott. He may formally propose on Sunday or Monday during the Dowager Queen’s visit as security precautions are tightened.
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Former French Deputy Jalusot Sentenced for Sugar Speculation
Jules Jalusot, former French Chamber of Deputies member and Printemps department store administrator, was tried starting January 11 on charges of misusing funds to speculate in the sugar market. He received a one year sentence but will not serve in prison due to the first offender act.
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Cornell Graduates Smoke at University Club
The Cornell Graduates Association of the District of Columbia held a smoker at the University Club last evening with an address by E R Alexander on The Recent Athletic Situation at Cornell. Several brief speeches preceded a short business meeting planning the annual dinner on February 7 and a decision to invite the university president and several protestors to attend.
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Baltimore Markets Report from January 26
Baltimore markets show dull receipts of 903 bushels flour and 1023 bushels corn stemmed by exports of 110 and 273 bushels. Wheat and corn futures list January to July contracts with varied percentages, while butter eggs cheese and sugar hold steady to firm as grain freights remain steady amid quiet local trading.
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Brazil to Build Warships in England After Panther Incident
Germany loses contracts as Brazil awards all naval warship orders to English yards following the Itajahy incident. Berlin reports Rio Janeiro authorities shifted procurement, diminishing German yard prospects under navy enlargement plans. The Taegliche-Rundschau notes the change in contracts.
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Curb market highlights steady prices across metals and iron
Copper closed at 74 1s per unit, slight London rise, 1 1 0 0 London quotes steady. Lead up slightly in London to 1 1 1. Locally flat at 5 60 6. Bauxite or iron unchanged with standard and Cleveland warrants at 40 60 and 48 128 respectively. Foundry copper quotes mixed, No 1 Northern at 18 to 18 6. No major shifts in English market. curb market shows overall stability.
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