New Judges Elected in Seven Circuits of Virginia
In Richhand Va on Jan 2 the Virginia General Assembly proceeded with the election of circuit judges for seven of its twenty four circuits at 12:30 pm. Seven judges were chosen without opposition as Republicans did not nominate against Democrats, with appointments in First, Fifth, Ninth, Thirteenth, Seventeenth, Twentieth and Twenty First circuits. A bill to divide the state into twenty five circuits was introduced, affecting several counties including Rappahannock, Culpeper, Orange, Louisa, Fauquier, Loudoun, Prince William, Fairfax and Alexandria. Purchases of school books at open market prices were proposed, facing opposition from publishers. A cigarette tax or ban bill was discussed, with support anticipated from various groups. Other measures included a city bridge condemnation bill and Virginia debt reduction proposals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Post
Richhand Va
General Assembly
Senate
First Circuit
W . Portlock
Fifth Circuit
George J Handley
Ninth Circuit
Daniel A. Grimsley
Thirteenth Circuit
Claggett B Jones
Seventeenth Circuit
Thomas W Harrison
W W Moffett
Robert C Jackson
Keezell
Rappahannock
Culpeper
Orange Louisa
Fauquier
Loudoun
Prince Wiliam
Fairfax
Alexandria
Fighteenth
Augusta
Rockbridge
Twentsfirst
Rockingham
Madison
Greene
Committee On Courts of Justice
House of Delegates
Thornhill
Appomattox
Eugene Ould
Auth
Quid
Tuchmond
House Committee
Oa Crtias
Mayo Bridge Company
Menent
May Escape Hanging in Virginia Case
Richmond January 26 Austin Johnson a negro convicted in Heartoo Circuit Court of attempted assault on Hitle Ruth Pinchbeck and sentenced to hang now has a strong chance to avoid death. The Court of Appeals granted a new trial based on new evidence claiming detectives falsely testified that Johnson burned his clothes after the crime and that the burnt cloth fragment was part of a woman’s undergarment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond
Austin Johnson
Hitle Ruth Pinchbeck
Court of Appeals
Death at wedding eve in Cumberland Hinkle 24
Acting Coroner Humbird reports Miss Katherine Hinkle aged 24 of Mount Hermon near Cumberland died from carbolic acid poisoning. Authorities suspect self administration. no bottle trace found. She was to wed Harry Davis, a Mount Hermon farmer, soon. She appeared in good health and spirits at the time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Post
Cumberland
Jacob B Humbird
Katherine Hinkle
Harriet Hinkle
Mount Hermon
Miss Hinkle
Harry Davis
Matrimonial Deadline Case Wins for Clarke County Woman
Mrs Maude Frye Arnette wins an absolute divorce from Powell Arnette in Clarke County Circuit Court with $2,000 alimony. Rosa McGill admitted co-respondent status amid alleged brutal treatment and a segregated home life. Arnette had married in Washington DC on December 1, 1903 and they had no children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Post
Winchester
Maude Frye Arnette
Powell Arnette
Thomas N Harrison
Circuit Court
Mra Arnette
Arnette
Clarke County
Mre
Rosa McGill
Arnet
Railroad Enjoined Over Myrtle Hill Property Case
A temporary restraining order blocks the Raleigh and Southport Railroad from crossing Myrtle Hill property of Eivan Cochran of Yonkers New York near Fayetteville North Carolina. Returnable to Cumberland County Superior Court in February the order cites alleged irreparable damage due to defendant insolvency.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raleigh
Thrport
Washington Post
Fayetteville
Cumberland County Superior Court
Raleigh and Southport
Myrtle Hill
Eivan Cochran
Yonkers
Petersburg Tannery Burned in Grant County West Virginia
Special to The Washington Post Cumberland Md Jan 25 The United States Leather Company tannery at Petersburg Grant County West Virginia was destroyed by fire last night The loss is fully 100000 Forty men are thrown out of employment The fire started in the shipping room and spread to all buildings except bark sheds and a few houses The office and other structures burned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Cumberland
United States Leather Company
Petersburg
Grant County
Ww Va
Fie
Washington Post
Staunton Va
Robert Hepler
United States
John D Rodgers Hepler
Charleston
New
Springs
West Virginia
Dr Agnew Catarrhal Powder Endorsed By Buffalo Pastor
Rev H Main of Emmanuel Church Buffalo testifies that Dr Agnew's Catarrhal Powder quickly relieves cald headache and catarrh after trying many remedies. He says the powder is wonderful and that one application relieves headache and acidity. Sold by Store Poole and O'Donnell's in Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. Main
Baptist Emmanuel Church
Buffalo
Beliver
Agnew
Galled Reporter A Liar Mayor Faces Contempt Charge
In Richmond Virginia on January 2 a police court warrant was sworn for Mayor Carleton McCarthy on contempt of court. The mayor called reporter J D Seckelman an infamous liar and a dirty liar after Secker man published an article about the mayor in the Vit ascope case coverage. Bail was set at 100 dollars for Seckerman to appear tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Post
Richmond
Carleton McCarthy
J D Seckerman
Vitascope
Seckelman
Seckerman
Cumberland Court Decides Smouse v Morgart Case
The Washington Post reports Judge Henderson and Judge Keedy awarded lumber operator Thomas F Smouse $9 001 against banker and coal owner William A Morgart in a $27 000 suit. The decision notes Smouse earns one half of one third of profits from the Cunningham coal land deal in Garret County. The case proceeds to the Court of Appeals. The court cited a new promise tolling the statute of limitations and noted the deal occurred in 189.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cumberland
Smouse
Morgart
Washington Post
Henderson and Keedy
Thomas F Smouse
William A Morfart
Court of Appeals
Cunningham
Garret County
Margart
Burton Pleads Guilty In Richmond Fraud Case
Special to The Washington from Richmond Virginia reports Chadwick Burton pled guilty to a Hastings Court fraud charge connected with an entertainment for the Epworth M F Church Devas Society. He received six months in jail and a $100 fine for relations with a woman he introduced as his wife. His legal wife Mrs Hattie N Burton attended briefly, laughed upon the plea. Attorneys will pursue a new trial motion and the Chancery Court issued an injunction against Burton spending cash found on his person. An attachment followed against city officials over the assets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Rose Richmond
Chadwies
Burton
Hastings Court
Fox
Deivas Society
Epworth M F. Church
Gilbert K Pollock
Uxton
Hatte C N Burton
Phildadelphia
Washington Branch Sale Sparks State Bid For Equity
Baltimore and Ohio offers 250 dollars per share for 6 500 shares of the Washington branch stock but Maryland officials deem this price too low. Governor and attorney general threaten suit to force accounting while arguing the state’s equity in 1 600 000 government contribution toward Washington terminals. Senator Gorman and Senator Brewington push for a 100 per cent or dis per cent disposition basis. Governor meets delegations on reappointment as legislature readies bills for filing next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Post
Annapolis
Jane G
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
State Board of Public Qworks
Washington
Baltimore and Ohio
Northern Central
Gorman
Brewington
House
Mass meeting denounces license bid for Metropolitan Exchange
In Charlestown Virginia a mass meeting denounces granting a license to the Metropolitan Turf Exchange at Harpers Ferry. Father Collins warns that even with court appeals, promoters would face armed resistance. Promoters allegedly offer $76,000 yearly to the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad and city officials revoke initial approval upon discovering the plan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Post
Charlestown
Harpers Ferry
Father Collins
A C Perkins
Metropolitan Church
W Ll Gras Vatt
Episcopal Church
May Sylvester
Washington
Metropolitan Exchange
Bishop Gravatt
Father Collina
M Wetzel
Jefferson County
Collins
Court of Appeals
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Shugert
Conductor Gillespie Killed at Salisbury Junction
Cumberland Md Jan 25 A renowned Baltimore and Ohio conductor Gillespie was killed at Salisbury Junction while switching cars. His foot caught in a frog and a string of cars from his own tram ran over him, mutilating his body.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Post
Cumberland
Gillespie
Baltimore and Ohio
Salisbury Junction
Past Century Mare Dies at 104 in West Virginia
Mrs Mary Magdalen Reed, widow of Isaac Reed and mother of A J Reed, died at her Hardy County home in West Virginia. Born in Shenandoah County, she would have turned 104 on February 22. She remained mentally sharp until her death, having lived a long life spanning Shenandoah and Hardy counties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary M. Reed
West Virginia
Washington Post
Winchester
Hardy County
W Va
Mary Magdalen Reed
J. Reed
Reed
Isaac Reed
Shenandoah County
Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets Offer Digestive Cure
The ad claims many suffer dyspepsia without pain and dismisses bitters and tonics as useless. Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets supposedly digest food, rest the stomach, and nourish nerves, restoring energy and appetite. It presents the remedy as a modern medical discovery for weak stomachs and nerves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stuart
Hie Stuart
Hearing of Meeks and Foster Postponed in Court Without Counsel
Crowds filled the Alexandria Police Court as Meeks and Foster, arrested January 18 on warrants by States Attorney Brent, awaited examination. Their attorney John M Johnson was in Richmond, so the hearing was rescheduled for 10 am today. Authorities denied sensational rumors of confessions and mysterious letters, noting Meeks still insists he knows nothing more about Curtin’s murder. Also noted: Panama Canal foreman Clarnes Mouvillier to travel to New York and then Canal Zone with wife. Ruth Hamlin and William Daley wed in Alexandria. Stephen Davis pays a $50 fine for beating his wife.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Post Bureau
King Street
Alexandria
Curtin
Harry Meeks
Herbert Foster
S G Brent
John M Joanson
Richmond
Court of Appeals
Brent
Paff
Meeks
Philadelphia
Tondertown
Criegy
Clarnes Mouvillier
Chagres River
Panama Canal
New York
Canal Zone
Alexandra
Stephen Davis
Rival for Pearre's seat in Maryland politics
Special to The Washington bar Rockville Maryland has a leading Republican, Jane-Thomas Dawson, aiming to replace Representative George A. Pearre. Dawson, Rockville bar member, is seen as Montgomery County’s popular choice and may gain backing from Frederick and possibly other counties. Pearre vows a vigorous statewide contest. The piece notes nominating events and related political maneuvering across counties with mentions of other local races.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Rockville
Jane—Thomas Dawson
George A. Pearre
Dawson
Col Pearre
Montgomery County
Frederick County
Mr Dawson
Mranson
Prisoner in Freight Car Trapped by Cold Hunger
Philadelphia to Washington freight train crews hear faint taps from a Sedgemoore Delaware car. They rescue Edward Beatty of Baltimore who entered in Washington three days earlier to steal a ride. He was found near death from cold and hunger, revived, fed, and returned home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Edgemoor
Enormous Revenue Loss in Wilkes County Distillery Probe
In Greensboro on January 25, prosecutors detailed a federal revenue loss of 500000 from April 1904 to April 1906 through Alert distilleries in Wilkes County. The case against ex Deputy Collector CW Samuel alleges conspiracy to defraud the government as records show 110 carloads of grain and melted product moving to blockader distillers, equating to about 406000 gallons of liquor. Stokes Lane testified to distillers grinding 200 bushels daily, weekly totals reaching blockaders' stock. The prosecution aims to prove Samuel knew of late wholesale distilling to support collusion claims.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Post
Greensboro
Wilkes County
Alert
CW Samuel
Wilikesboro
Stokes Lane
Gandmer
Gamuel
Seven Years Absence Not Legal Death Evidence in Virginia
Virginia Supreme Court rules seven year absence cannot prove death for probate and letters of administration. The decision, in Selden's executor v Kennedy, also finds Section 3373 of the code violates due process under the Fourteenth Amendment. Details include Kennedy’s prior absence, a Norfolk Corporation Court ruling, and related appeals in multiple circuits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Post
Richmond
Supreme Court
Selden
Kennedy
Court of Law and Chancery
Norfolk
Opnion
Che Kennedy
Corporation Court of
City of Norfolk
Seldens
C . Kennedy
Court
Woods
City of Richmond
Berkeley Street Railway Company
Simpson
Nortel County
Richardson
Ash Et al
Gloucester County
Norfolk and Western Railway Company
Carr
Norfolk County
Meyer
Dudley & Mason Trustees Corporation
City of Newport
Newa
Loving Cup for Montague Presented by Virginia Governor Staff
Virginia governor Montague’s staff will tour to present a loving cup to the chief executive. The ceremony at the executive mansion will feature Gov and Mrs Montague entertaining. One side of the cup bears His Excellency As Montague Governor of Virginia from January 1, 1902 to February 1, 1906. The opposite side will list the colonel’s names by rank and Montague’s coat of arms displayed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virgina
Washington Post
Richmond
Gov Montague
Executive Mansion
Gov
Montague
Virginia
Decorated Americans Named Chevaliers of Legion of Honor
The French Official Journal lists promotions and appointments of Americans to the Legion of Honor. Duke of Loubat of New York promoted to commander, Lewis & Ware of Philadelphia promoted to officer, Laurence W Benet named chevalier, and F J Parsons of this city named chevalier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Legion of Honor
Paris
Duke of Loubat
New York
Lewis & Ware
Philadelphia
Laurence W Benet
American Ordnance Company
Legion At Honor
F J Parsons
Prince Victor Napoleon Plans Book on Napoleon in Saint Helena
Paris January 26 Prince Victor Napoleon has completed a work on Napoleon in Saint Helena drawing from family papers. The author aims to shed new light on the final years of the Emperor, promising fresh details from private sources.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Napoleon
St. Helena
Paris
Victor Napoleon
St Fiulena
Seat in sight for Balfour in London race
London councillor Jane Alban Gibbs has resigned the seat for the city of London in favor of former Prime Minister Balfour who accepts the committee's invitation to stand. A writ cannot be issued until Parliament meets. Balfour will miss the opening of Parliament, his first absence in 31 years. Sir Edward Grey has been returned for Berwick on Tweed with a record majority.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Jane&Alban
G HO Gibbs
Alfonso Meets Bride-To-Be Princess Ena Proposal Pending
King Alfonso travels incognito as the Marquis of Covadonga arriving by automobile from San Sebastian and spends the day with Princess Ena of Battenberg and her mother at Villa Moroscott. He plans a formal marriage proposal possibly Sunday or Monday during the Dowager Queen's visit. Security precautions are tightened.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ena Seon
Former French Deputy Jailed Over Sugar Fund Use
Paris January 25 Jules Jalusot a former member of the Chamber of Deputies and sugar speculator was tried January 11 on charges of illegally using funds from the Printemps department store where he served as administrator for sugar market speculation. He was sentenced to one year in prison but will not serve the term under the first offender's act as his case is treated accordingly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Jules Jalusot
Chamber of Deputies
Printemps
Cornell Graduates Smoke at District of Columbia Club
The Cornell Alumni Association of DC held a smoker at the University Club. E R Alexander spoke on The Recent Athletic Situation at Cornell. Members held a brief business meeting planning the annual dinner for February 7 and decided to invite the university president and several protestors to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cornell
District of Columbia
Universty Club
Theo Club
Astenel
E R Alexander
Universty
Baltimore Markets Highlights Jan 26 Flour Wheat Corn and Prices
Baltimore markets show dull flour receipts of 903 bushels with exports 110. Wheat futures steady with January 84 and March 86. Corn spot at 48 with slight shifts. exports 208 972 bushels Southern white and yellow varieties noted. Butter eggs and cheese steady to strong. sugar steady. New York spot grain prices mixed with London futures down about 28d. Local market quiet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
Dullana
Germany Loses Contracts as Brazil Shifts to England
June 26 Berlin Taegliche Rundschau reports the Panther incident drove Brazil to award warship contracts to British yards, abandoning German shipyards for the navy expansion. Previously Rio Janeiro had shown good prospects for German builders before the Itajahy affair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brazil
England
Berlin
Taegliche-Rundschau
Rio Janeiro
Eng
Curb Market Mixed Moves Across Commodities and Foundries
Copper and lead edged higher in London while locally prices held steady the Tonnes market quiet with little change. Iron prices stayed near last session levels as foundries in the north and south reported minor shifts and overall activity remained subdued in the curb market.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Londo Wit
Lowell
London
Tonies
Cleveland
Northern
Southern
Also Mentioned on This Page
Virginia Assembly
Machen Pomary Bil
Machen
Maenond
Tpmne
Thomas Marlin
Tncal Assembly
Serator Genrze S Shackelford
Orange
G EC Yf Lane
Mathews
Jim Washington
Tre
New Coal and Coke Railway
Henry G Davis
Gassaway
J H Pribel
P H Pembroke
T Smith
Port Deposit Md
Mary E Jay
Tome Institute
Rappshannock
M. F. Arnette
Clark County
United States Company
Reeins Loane
West Newton
Jesse Kincaid
Edward McCoy
Kincaid
McCoy
West
Bristol Va
George Luppert
Pennsylvania
Watauga River
Butler
Luppert
Bristol Lodge of Elks
Elks
Caleb Bassinger
Salisbury
Rockwell
Rowan County
Maryland
Ohio
Sylvester
Virginia Weddings
Hartford Conn
J W_ Price
P Hill
Stainton
J A McIntosh
Staunton Jane
Anna F Watkine
Edward H Watkins
Taylor Gissell
Watking
Abraham Miler Zirkle
Mr Zirkle
William Zirkle
Nathan E Daugherty
Areahinaton Tt
Weseneeed
Uae
Aibert Fraser
Robert A.L. Dick
Hugh Lane
Michael Moore
Moore
Salsbury Junction
Curtin Murer
Foster
Ruth EF Hamlin
William NW Daley
The
First Baptist (Church
W F Wisher
Pearre
Montgomery
Fairmont
Fairont
Clayton
Edward M Hall
M Elmsaker
Gee R Full
WS Pitzer
Mott
Davis
Maryland Court of Appeals
Thomas Wo Underwood
Prince George County
J Walter Wilson
Charles H Carter
Board of Supervisors of Elections
Henry Apsley
Mary B Monchan
Mutual Life ‘Insurance Campeny
Rock
Bluefield
Mecer County
Princeton
Honor Rocks
Bruensid
Newport News
Newnpot News
Morton
J E Allen
William Grant
Dimg
U Rast
Wheeling
Jane
Jacob Sharp
Benwood
Front Royal
George Wilson
Connecticut
Grand Jury
Ste Sas
North Carolina
Virginia Supreme Court
OLD Colony CO
H Street
Lyford
Massachusetts Avenue
Aes Asia “Garpets
Apra
Balfour
Reargnas
Alfonso
Metal Market
Spottin
Germany
Pn Teller
Italy
E. F. Droop & Sons Co
Fa. Ave
John F. Ellis & Co
Ave
N. W
D. Rosen
Marci
Siccaidi
Tan Si
Dethlchem Steel
Bethlehem Steel
Boston Lot Copper
Calumobia Copper
Tent Foundry
Ac Cent Foundry
Chicago Subway
Granby Copper
Greene Copper
International Mercantile Marine
Uw International Mercantile Marine Aid
Interborough Rapid Transit
ST An Mackay Company
Gre Mackay Company
Metropolitan Securities New Pfd
Mitchell Mining
Shorthern Securities
Stanford Au
Tennessee Copper
United Copper
Washington Railway and Electric
Bradfield Hegalater Co
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!