New Judges Elected and Salary Bills Debated in Virginia
The Virginia general assembly elected seven circuit judges, with Republicans not opposing Democratic nominees. A bill to divide into twenty-five circuits was sent to committee. A separate measure would require school books to be bought in open market, while tobacco and cigarette regulation also featured in debates. Other items included city bridge funding, state primary reform, and debt discussions.
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May Escape Hanging After Appeal Granted
Richmond Va Jan 26 Austin Johnson a negro condemned in Heartoo Circuit Court for an alleged assault on Hitle Ruth Pinchbeck was granted a new trial by the Court of Appeals based on new evidence. An affidavit contradicts detectives testimony that Johnson burned his clothes after the crime and claims the burnt cloth found was a piece of a woman's undergarment.
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Death by suspected self harm at Cumberland wedding eve
Acting Coroner Jacob B Humbird investigated the death of Miss Katherine Hinkle twenty four daughter of Mrs Harriet Hinkle Mount Hermon near Cumberland Maryland. The coroner ruled carbolic acid poisoning likely self administered with no bottle found. She was to marry soon to Harry Davis of Mount Hermon and appeared in good health and spirits on the eve of her wedding.
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Matrimonial Dead Line Co-respondent Admitted Charge in Divorce
Maude Frye Arnette sues Powell Arnette of Clarke County Virginia for absolute divorce. Rosa McGill admitted co respondent guilt. Judge Harrison grants the divorce with $2000 alimony. Arnette cited brutal treatment and separation since 1903 after their December Washington DC marriage. no children.
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Railroad Enjoined Over Myrtle Hill Property Construction
A temporary restraining order was issued against the Raleigh and Southport Railroad, returnable to the February Cumberland County Superior Court term, preventing construction across Myrtle Hill property of Mr. Eivan Cochran of Yonkers New York near Fayetteville North Carolina. The petition cites irreparable damage due to the defendant's insolvency.
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Petersburg Tannery Burned Out Of Existence
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 placed at 100 000 Forty men are left unemployed The origin was in the shipping room and the entire plant burned except the bark sheds and a few houses.
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Dr Agnew Catarrhal Powder Praised by Buffalo Pastor
Rev H Main of Emmanuel Baptist Church testifies that Dr Agnew's Catarrhal Powder relieves headache and catarrh promptly after trying many remedies with no relief. He calls it wonderful and notes its availability at Store Poole and O'Donnell's in Washington D C.
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Richmond mayor in police court clash with reporter
Mayor Carleton McCarthy faced a contempt of court charge after a heated exchange with J D Secker man a reporter for an afternoon paper Secker man testified the mayor called him an infamous liar and a dirty liar Bond set at 100 for Secker mans appearance The dispute stemmed from a yesterday article about the vitascope trial and libel claims.
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Cumberland Court Rules in Smouse Versus Morgart Case
The Washington Post reports Judge Henderson and Judge Keedy awarded lumber operator Thomas F Smouse $9 001 in a suit against banker and coal owner William A Morgart for 27000. The case heads to the Court of Appeals with Smouse gaining a share of profits from a Cunningham coal land deal in Garret County under a new promise doctrine.
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Burton Pleads Guilty In Richmond Fraud Case
Special report from Richmond Virginia says Burton pleaded guilty to a six month jail term and was fined 100 dollars for fraud connected to an entertainment benefiting a church society. His Philadelphia wife appeared as a witness. authorities plan new trial motions and injunctions over money found on his person.
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Washington Branch Sale Sparks Baltimore and Ohio Dispute
In Annapolis Maryland the state and Baltimore and Ohio Railroad clash over price for Washington branch stock. Senator Gorman backs a 4 percent equity basis rather than the offered 250 per share for 6500 shares, citing government contributions and state holds. Governor receives applicant delegations as legislative activity ramps up with bills to be filed next week.
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Indignation at Mass Meeting Fights Metro Exchange License
A crowded Charlestown mass meeting protested licensing a Metropolitan Turf Exchange at Harpers Ferry. Father Collins warned even court approval would face armed resistance. clergy from multiple denominations attended. Promoters allegedly guaranteed rail service funds and faced local council revocation after discovery of the plan.
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Conductor Gillespie killed at Salisbury Junction
Cumberland report states Conductor Gillespie, a veteran Baltimore and Ohio man, was crushed at Salisbury Junction while switching cars. His foot caught in a frog and a string of his own tram cars ran over him, leaving him horribly mutilated.
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Past Century Mare Mrs Mary Reed Dies at 104
Winchester Virginia January 25 Mrs Mary Magdalen Reed aged 103 going on 104 died at her Hardy County home News from West Virginia reports she would have reached 104 on February 22 widow of Isaac Reed born Shenandoah County She remained mentally sharp until her death leaving A J Reed of this county as a son.
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Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets Promised Cure for Dyspepsia
An advertisement promotes Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets as a cure for indigestion and dyspepsia. It argues digestion restoration relieves nervous fatigue and sleeplessness, claiming the tablets digest food rather than overloading the stomach and rest the digestive organs for better overall health.
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Court hearing of Meeks and Foster postponed
Crowds gathered in the Alexandria Police Court as Meeks and Foster faced examination in the Curtin murder case. Attorn ey John M Johnson was delayed by duties in Richmond, delaying the hearing until 10 am. Officials denied rumors of confessions and a letter about a vessel captain. Other items noted include Panama Canal foreman Clarnes Mouvillier leaving for New York and the Canal Zone, a Alexandria wedding, and Stephen Davis paying a $50 fine for wife beating.
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Rival for Pearre's seat dominates Rockville race
Special to The Washington bar from Rockville Maryland reports Jane-Thomas Dawson a leading Republican and Rockville bar member seeks to oust Congressman George A. Pearre. Dawson is popular in Montgomery County and may win county backing, with Frederick and other counties reportedly encouraging his bid. Pearre vows a vigorous district-wide contest.
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Prisoner in Freight Car Near Sedgemoor
Trainmen on the Pennsylvania railroad found a man near death from cold and hunger inside a locked freight car at Sedgemoor Delaware. Edward Beatty of Baltimore claimed he entered Washington three days earlier to steal a ride to Baltimore and became a prisoner when the door was locked. He was revived, fed, and sent home after officials shared food from their lunches.
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Enormous Revenue Loss in Wilkes County Distillery Case
Greensboro involvement shows the Federal government lost about 500000 in revenue from April 1904 to April 1906 due to blockade distillers in Wilkes County. Trial of ex Deputy Collector CW Samuel alleges conspiracy to defraud. Railroad records indicate 110 carloads of grain and melt moved to blockade distillers, equating to 406000 gallons of liquor. Stokes Lane testifies to high volume distiller meals, suggesting knowledge of wholesale distilling by Samuel to aid distillers in fraud.
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Virginia Supreme Court Decides Seven Year Absence Not Death
The Virginia Supreme Court rules that seven years absence from a state does not legally constitute death for purposes of issuing letters of administration. The decision also holds that applying section 3373 of the code violates the Fourteenth Amendment by depriving life liberty or property without due process. The case Selden's executor vs Kennedy concerns a legacy from Dr William Selden to Charles H Kennedy and related estate actions in Norfolk and other court summaries.
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Loving Cup for Montague to be Presented by Virginia Governor’s Staff
Virginia Governor Montague’s staff will tour tonight to present the chief executive with a loving cup at the executive mansion. The cup will bear His Excellency Montague Governor of Virginia from January 1, 1902 to February 1, 1906 and include the Montague coat of arms with the colonels’ names listed by rank.
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Americans Decorated as Chevaliers of Legion of Honor
The French Official Journal lists decorated Americans and appointments to the Legion of Honor. Duke of Loubat of New York promoted to commander, Lewis & Ware of Philadelphia to officer, Laurence W Benet, director of an American ordnance company, as chevalier, and F J Parsons, prominent electrical engineer of the city, as chevalier.
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Victor Napoleon a Prince author and publisher
Paris January 26 Prince Victor Napoleon has finished a new book on Napoleon in St Helena drawn from family papers. The work is expected to shed new light on the final years of the Emperor's career.
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Seat in sight for Balfour in London race
London sees Jane Gibbs resign to back former Prime Minister Balfour as Unionist candidate for the City of London. A writ for a general election cannot be issued until Parliament meets. Balfour will miss the opening of Parliament for the first time in thirty one years. Sir Edward Grey, foreign secretary, is returned for Berwick on Tweed with a record majority in Northumberland division.
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Alfonso to Propose to Princess Ena During Dowager Queen Visit
King Alfonso traveling incognito as the Marquis of Covadonga arrived at Seon Bearritz France from San Sebastian and dined with Princess Ena of Battenberg and her mother at Villa Moroscott. He plans to formalize a marriage proposal Sunday or Monday amid strict security precautions.
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Former French Deputy Sentenced for Fund Misuse
Paris January 25 Jules Jalusot former Chamber of Deputies member and sugar speculator was tried January 11 on charges of illegally using funds of Printemps department store where he was administrator for sugar market speculation. He was sentenced to one year but will not serve due to the first offender's act.
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Cornell Graduates Smoke at University Club Address by E R Alexander
The Cornell Alumni Association of the District of Columbia held a smoker at the University Club last evening with Theo club Astenel presenting an address by E R Alexander, a prominent athlete, on The Recent Athletic Situation at Cornell. After several brief speeches a short business meeting was held to plan the annual dinner set for February 7 and to invite the university president and several protestors to attend.
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Baltimore Markets in January Grain and Market Notes
Baltimore market report for January notes dull demand in flour exports at 903 bushels with 110 bushels exported. Wheat prices show spot and futures quotes, including January 84% and March around 84%, with steady receipts of 1,023 bushels and various grades. Corn prices listed with same pattern, mixed steamer values and receipts of 273,077 bushels, with Southern white and yellow corn detail. Butter, eggs, cheese, sugar, and freight observations are included, with quotes for New York coffee market not included. Local market quiet, London futures down about 28 pence, overall activity subdued.
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Brazil shifts warship contracts to England
Germany loses contracts as Brazil decides to place all warship orders with English yards. The Taegliche Rundschau notes the Panther incident soured Rio de Janeiro on German shipyards, reshaping Italy’s crossing and rail news from Simpon Tunnel.
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Curb Market Notes Steady with Minor London Shifts
Copper and lead edged higher in London closing while local prices held steady. Iron and coal stayed subdued with slight gains in certain segments. Northern and Southern foundries quoted around 18 shillings and 13 pence.
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