Rehearing Sought In New York Gas Case Decree
Attorneys contest the New York Consolidated Gas ruling as inconsistent with court conclusions and shelter profits from an abnormal sales rise. They argue the court overestimated consumption, faulted the 6 percent return, and left the company unprotected against excessive charges while vacating the 1895 act injunction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Consolidated Gas
United States Supreme Court
New York
Circuit Court
John A. Garver
James M. Beck
Charles F. Mathewson
Supreme Court
Tn Court
Tita
Hauthie
Ft Ir
Vandalia Manager and Seven Injured In Wreck
In Wittsburg on June 28 a Pittsburg special on the Panhandle division of the Pennsylvania Railroad derailed. Benjamin Meven, Vandals manager, was among the injured. one passenger died. A Pullin sleeper and another private car left the track amid the derailment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wittsburg
Jun
Pittsburg
Panhandie
Pennsylvania Railroad
Wreked Qth
Ant’ Benjamin Meven
Tyhe Pullin
AL. Mee Sten
Thei
Public Bequest Totals 250000 for Charities in Ireland
Jan 2 Ireland reports Mrs Sunmel Mass sister of the late Mrs Join Hay left an estate valued at 45000 to be directed to charitable purposes including 75000 for a menial crime at Western Reserve College, 25000 to a Lakeside hospital, 440 for foreign missions and 120000 distributed among smaller institutions. Also Rev James A Richmond elected president of Union Centre Schenectady.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ireland
Sunmel Mas
Join Hay
Xiong
Western Reserve Clolfess
West Re
Union College
James A. Richmond
Madison Asonter Presbyteriand Church
Union Centre
Schenectady
Iman of Trasives
Lockout Averted After Clothing Board Meeting
Baltimore garment workers avoid lockout as Brousse and Bros. dispute with 15 000 workers. Board of Trade approves an employment bureau linking employers to the bureau rather than direct with workers, easing the crisis and promising work retention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
Jan
Clothing Board of Trade
Btrouse &, Bros
Aimilar
Rochester
Chicago
Uniform primary law debate and coastal incidents in North Carolina
Special to The Washington Post from Raleigh reports a House committee approving a bill to set sixteen state solicitors on a $700 annual salary, with cross party support for a uniform primary law and other measures. Senate coverage includes locomotives with electric lights, higher Confederate pensions by tax, and a bill to ban pheasant and quail hunting for two years. Also noted are legal cases in Danville for whisky sales, a felonious assault case to Ashboro, a gunshot victim in Staunton, and hospital updates on a rifle wound. plus the Glamorgan pipe foundry winning a major contract in Baltimore and tobacco sales at Lynchburg. Several local drownings and a naval battery funding in Norfolk are mentioned as well as a Taft inauguration parade involvement by Virginia units.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Carolina
Washington Post
Raleigh
N.C
Repubicans
Senate
Emple
West Virginia church officers elected at Parkersburg meeting
The West Virginia board of hama Tatanians and church extension of the Methodist Episcopal church elected officers at its annual Parkersburg meeting. President James A. Bogan of Parkersburg. Vice President Rev. P. Crummitt of Parkersburg. Secretary Rev. Daniel Westfall of Sistersville. Treasurer Rev. M. F. Compton of Parkersburg. Executive Committee Rev. K Arthbonel of Wheeling, Harvey Harner of Marksburg, W. B. Mathews of Charleston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Virginia
Virginia obituary notices from Charlottesville and nearby towns
Obituaries from Virginia towns report the deaths of Anna Miller Peck in Charlottesville after illness, Samuel Simpson of Shipman at 69, James P Whitacre a Winchester lawyer died in New York at 38, Drucilla Perry of Stafford and Mrs. James Ball of Stafford with survivor details, plus mentions of estate bequests and family ties. The items note ages, places, and immediate survivors, reflecting local obituary notices in a consolidated column.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlottesville
Anna Miller Peck
Joseph A. Peck
Martin Jefferson Sanitarium
Stephen Miller
Lynchburg
M. L. Sumwalt
Norfolk
Cassie Garrett
Richmond
Bell Middleton
Augusta
Samuel Simpson
Shipman
Winchester
James P. Whilacre
New York
Laterimrod Whitacre
W. I Ball
Arnold Hunter
Ezra Hunter
Charles J. Hunter
Hunter
South Farmers Embrace Diversified Crops After Weevil Conflict
Prosperity sweeps the South as farmers shift from cotton to diversified crops under scientific guidance from the Department of Agriculture. Officials credit education campaigns and pest challenges for improved practices, stronger finances, and growing stock raising alongside corn, cowpeas, and soybeans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Nile
Department of Agriculture
Bouthland
Hfe
South
Agricultural Department
Wilson
W. J. Spillman
Bureau of Plant Industry
Mnuch
Seaboard
National
Fine for hauling dynamite on passenger train
The Emmitsburg Railroad Company was fined 100 dollars in United States court for transporting dynamite in a passenger train. Conductor and baggagemaster placed six dynamite packages in the baggage compartment without higher officials’ knowledge. The line runs from Rocky Ridge to Emmitsburg, seven miles. Also, Suffolk will receive a new 30000 dollar passenger station three blocks from the present depot after a visit by Norfolk and Western Railroad officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Post
Haltimore
Emmitsburg Railroad Company
Morris
United States
Rocky Ridge
Emmitsburg
Suffolk
A. C. Needles
W. A. Aiton
Churchill
Norfolk and Western Railroad
Mayor objects to Potomac conduit contract revocation
Special report from Hockville Maryland notes Mayor Jett of Gien Echo before county commissioners. Attorney for Potomac district citizens urges revoking the contract for the conduit project awarded to Theodore and McAtee of Pennsylvania. Accuses contractor and engines owner Kenneth Waters of inexperience and cites Italian laborers involved in Sunday drunken brawls. Garrett hopes disclosures provoke enforcement action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Rose
Hockville
John Jett
Gien ‘Echo
Potomac District
Potomac
Conduit Reed
Theodore
Butt
Condemned by Bonaparte in Baltimore campaign speech
In Baltimore on January 26 United States Attorney General Charles J. Bonaparte urged editors to oppose the proposed disfranchisement amendment to Maryland’s constitution. He warned it would yield control to a Democratic ring and cited constitutional and civil rights concerns affecting Black citizens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
Wilam F.stone
United States
Charles J. Bonaparte
Courthouse Dedication in Upper Marlboro Md
Special to The Washington Pear reports the remodeled courthouse in Upper Marlboro Md was dedicated with officials and citizens from across the county in attendance. Richard J Swann served as master of ceremonies and Commissioner Luthor Brashears spoke for the board. Judge George C Merrick retires in April and Judge B Harris Camelier spoke as the new Seventh Judicial Circuit associate justice. Other speakers included former Commissioner John Miller Milmore Beall Charles R Stanley Senator William B Clagett and B Smit of Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Pear
Upper Marlboro
Richard J. Swann
Board of County Commissioners
Luthor Brashears
George C. Merrick
B Harria Camelier
Seventh Judicial Circuit
Crane
John Miller
Milmore Beall
Vansville
Charles R. Stanley
Bames
William B. Clagett
B. 8. Smit
Washington
Blue Mountain Inn Burned in Hagerstown Fire
Fire at the Blue Mountain Inn in the Blue Ridge resort area early today destroyed the hotel. Flames started in the poolroom likely from coal falling from a stove. George Minckle and family, winter occupants, escaped with some belongings. Waniz estate owned the building and J. F. Rider of Waynesboro had leased it for the upcoming season. Insurance listed at 1000 on the building and 200 on furnishings, with total loss expected to exceed that amount.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Post
Hagerstown
Blue Mountain Imm
Blue Ridge Mountain
George Minckle
Partir Lad
Waniz
J. F. Rider
Waynesboro
Fire Ordinance Debate and License Tax Dispute in Alexandria
Alexandria council splits on fire department authority to extend beyond city lines and defers to the chief pending general law guidance. Licenses for telegraph and express firms facing $100 city tax are discussed with potential penalties. Coroner reports indecision on fault for a railroad yard death. Sunday school institute convenes at Christ Church with diverse clergy and teachers presenting sessions.
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King Street
Alexindria
Alexandria
Genne
Telegraph
Express
Marshall
Council
Snowden
Pollen Court
Bellbody
Vgnance’ Committee
Christ Protestant Episcopal Church
W. J. Marton
John Ridout
St. Andrews’ Church
Richmond
Robert &. Anderson
All Souls’ Church
Kensey J. Hammond
Wilmington
Del
Edna Phillips Hastings
Washington
Prewar Washington Names List of Officials and Senators
A dated, partial roster lists U S officials across departments from Secretary of State to Secretary of War and noted senators and representatives from several states. The garbled OCR mentions ROOT CORTESTOU NEWASERRT MEYER GARFIELD WRIGHT WILSOR STRAUS BACON SMATH and lawmakers BANKHEAD CUMMINS DOLLIVER SMITH CLARK DEPEW LODGE CARTER FOSTER HAYES COOPER BENNET.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Root
Secretary of the Treasury
Cortestou
of the Navy Newaserrt
Meyer
San Francisco
Attorney Long
Henstée Heveridge
Indiana
Senator Bankhead
Alabama
Cummins
Iowa
Renato
Dolliver
Smith
Michigan
Clark
Arkansas
Depew
New York
Lodge
Madgachusetts
Carter
Montana
Foster
Vermont
Hayes
California
Cooper
Texas
Bennet
Recital by Philadelphia Orchestra Delights at New National Theater
A large audience enjoyed the Philadelphia Orchestra's fourth concert at the New National Theater. Highlights included Bossi’s Intermezzi for string quartet and Tschaikowsky Variations, with solo viola by Rich and cello by Schroeder. Pohlig conducted with noted precision in both bold and delicate passages. The program closed with Charpentier Impressions d Italie, evoking Italian youth, fountains, a mule ride, and Naples through vivid musical scenes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia Orchestra
New National Theater
Marco Enrico Bossi
Carl Pohlig
Thaddeuy Rich
Alwin Schroeder
Mr. Schroeder
Tschaikowsky
Polonia
Wagner
Pohlig
Receiver Wins Tax Appeal Against City and State
The Supreme Court today granted two appeals in the case of Libuen T. Myers receiver of the Trigg Shipbuilding Company. The city of Richmond seeks 447.25 and Virginia 011.82 in disputed tax assessments. Also notes local society weddings in Luray Bedford City and Fredericksburg with brief details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Post
Richmond
Supreme Report of Appeals
Libuen T. Myers
Trigg Shipbuilding Company
Tuchmond
Virginia
Jailbreakers at Large From Maryland Jail
Upper Marlboro Maryland January 26 special to The Washington Post Llewellyn Gross and William Boykin escaped from the jail by making a rope from bed clothing The escape was discovered when jailer went to fetch breakfast The pair are at large Boykin about 18 charged with stealing a horse and buggy and from Sheltenham reformatory where he was an inmate He was captured in Alexandria awaiting trial in April Gross charged with chicken theft
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Washington
Upper Marlboro
Llewellyn Gross
William Boykin
Boykin
Sheltenham Reformatory
Alexandria
Gross
Court ends receivership at Southern Savings Insurance
United States Judge Waddill in Norfolk Virginia dismissed the receivership suit brought by C J Hilgartner and others of Baltimore against Southern Savings Life and Accident Insurance. The matter was settled with H Q Jackson resigning as president and a new directorate taking over all assets for cash. Roland R Marchant of Baltimore becomes president.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southern Savings, Life and Accident Company
Norfolk
United States
Waddill
Virginia
C. J. Hilgartner
Baltimore
Southern Savings, Iife and Accident Insurance Company
H. Q. Jackson
Jackson
Roland R. Marchant
Maryland Obituary Notes From Rockville to Keedysville
Obituary notices report William T Hitton of Barnesville died at 78 after a disease. Surviving include his wife and children Clugett C Mortimer Hitton Mrs Thomas Story and Mrs Jessie Price of Barnesville Hagestown and Jen 2 Mrs Mary Grossnickle aged 74 of Keedysville. Also listed is Tracey Funketown and relatives of William Grossnickle of Brunswick. Separate legal item notes Anne Arundel county vehicle tax upheld with a $2 license for one vehicle and 5 cents for each additional vehicle under a state law.
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Rockville
William T. Hitton
Barnesville
Clugett C
Mortimer Tl Ton
Thomas Story
Jessie Price
Hagestown
Jen
Mary Grossnickle
John Grossnickle
Keedysville
Misa Tracey
Funketown
Mrs. Beard
Harry Beard
Baltimore and Ohio
Hagerstown
William Grosanickle
Brunswick
Fon Annipoliz
Lan
Thomas
Anne Arundel County
Indian doctor Hamp ton Holcomb arrested on requisition
Winston Salem N C Jan 2 Dr Hamp ton Holcomb of Yadkin county was arrested today at request of the sheriff of Well a county Ind ang who brought requisition papers with him Holcomb recently returned from the Indians where he resided for eighteen years and established lucrative practice The nature of the charge has not been made public.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Post
Winston-Salem
N. C
Hampton Holcomb
Yadkin County
Wella County
Ind’ang
Holcomb
Newlands Reelected Senator by Legislature in Carson
Francis G. Newlands Democrat was reelected U S senator by both houses in Carson Nevada. The senate voted seventeen to two not voting while the assembly gave forty eight votes. Republicans stood by their pledge to support the popular year and offered no candidate.
Taste is Sure Stomach Guide and Taste Theory
An article promotes Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets as a remedy for lost taste and stomach upset. It explains taste buds and stomach connection, claims tablets restore digestion, breath sweetness, and gastric juice, and offers a trial package by mail from the Stuart Company in Marshall, Michigan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stuart
Stuart Co
Dart Bidz
Marshall
Mich
Guillotine at Work Again in Carpentras France
In Carpentras on January 26 the second French execution since revival of capital punishment took place. A public square unveiled the guillotine beside the prison as soldiers sealed streets. A restless crowd pressed forward with ladders and windows crowded with onlookers while Remy Danvers, who killed an elderly farmer and his wife, faced the blade amid forceful protests and alarm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carpentras
France
Remy Danvers
Hvid
Hopkins Narrowly Trails On First Ballot in Deadlocked Senate Race
Springsela Jan 26 Senator Albert J Hopkins Republican primary hopeful came within votes of reelection on today's first ballot the thirteenth joint ballot since the deadlock started He led with the most votes but it rose to 8 on the seventeenth ballot today Democratic legislators introduced two new candidates with one vote each and a Republican admirer cast a vote for Robert T Lincoln Balloting resumes tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springsela
Albert
J. Hopkins
Voix
Lgan
Robert T. Lincoln
Lincoln
Hotels and Guests Listed Across Several Cities
A scrambled OCR list shows hotel guests and patrons across Baltimore Boston Chicago New York Philadelphia Alabama Delaware Georgia Massachusetts Missouri New Jersey Ohio and Carolina with multiple names and hotel brands such as Willard St James and Shoreham. The fragment suggests a society page style roster of visitors and residents with no cohesive narrative.
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Baltimore
Verongne Leaner
Robert J.thames
Arlington
Henry May Situnga
JC. W. Lucius
Shoreham
Boston
Mte
W. A. Haskell
Maid
New Willard
Alvin Schroeder
Chicago
Clark
St. James
New York
J. S. Pease
John C. Leonard
J. T. O'Conner
F. F. Winthrop
Willan
Thewellyn
W. F. Watter
Wil Peters
Thomas
National
Howard Ryan
Barrs
Sesame
Kliney
Metropolitan
Philadelphe
Kennaly
New
Hany Willard
Carl Pobiing
Frager
Arline Fou
Bagland
L. Frances
Alabama
O. R. A. More
Wocard
Benngham
Delaware
D. Wilson
Wilmington
Georgia
Eany W. May
Athens
Metro- Massachusetts
Paul Rayner
Lynn
Missouri
William R. Clark
Kansas City
Arington
NEW Yore Gerochum
Brooklyn
Rualelsh
Wil Mohad
Brocyn
National HS Pigmen
Rockesves
Seames
New Jersey
Russian Refugee Won't Be Extradited From U S
Secretary Root announced that Christian Rudowicz, a Russian refugee, will not be extradited to Russia on murder arson and other charges. The decision cites a treaty provision barring surrender for political offenses. The refugee was linked to The Brothers of the Woods and had drawn AFL attention at a recent council meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Rudowies
Root
State Department
Rudowicz
Russia
Radowicz
Brothers of the Woods
American Federation of Labor
Council of the Federation
Roosevelt
Jan Pouren
Los Angeles
Cal
United States
Foote
Chicago
Rudowicz Learns News in Pantomimed Jail Message
Prisoner Christian Rudowicz, kept in a Washington jail, finally grasps word of a favorable decision after guards and bailiffs communicate via pantomime. A telegraph tap, gestures toward the east, and repeated nods signal that relief has arrived, as Rudowicz smiles and looks for confirmation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pantogime
Kcngo
Washington
Christian Rudowicz
Iis
Rudowicz
Consul Gaffney Denies Rome Rumors in 1909 Dispatch
American Consul General St John Gaffney of Dresden disputes a Washington Post report claiming he traveled to Rome over Christmas to influence a cardinal’s hat and chart a course with archbishop. He states no truth to the story, asserts he was in Rome only briefly and not in contact with Vatican officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Juditor Post
Rome
Washington Post
Artele
Vatican
ST. John Gaffney
Dresden
Saxony
Peace Society to Meet at First Congregational Church
The National Industrial Peace Association plans a meeting Monday evening at the First Congregational Church. General Manager Scullin of San Francisco, who led the Washington ranch effort at last Friday’s meeting in the M. M. GA building, said local support grows with prominent citizens backing the movement. A program and speakers on industrial peace are to be announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Industrial Peace Association
F Rst Congregational Church
Scullin
San Francisco
Washington Ranch
M. GA
Hasten Hamilton Memoriam Memorial Plan Nears Rise
A campaign by the Alexandr Hamilton National Memorial Association aims to erect a public monument to Alexander Hamilton south of the Treasury building esplanade. Justice John M. Harlan is noted as present. a Hamilton statue could cost about $10,000 with a suitable site and pedestal. The Senate committee on Library favors the proposed site and foundation. honorary members receive enrollment certificates for $1 contributions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alexandr Hamilton National Memorial
John M. Harlan
United States Supreme Court
Esplanard
Trogaury Building
Hamilton
Franklin W. Co Ins
Hamilt
Senate Committee
Hay
Trig Tees
Thamist Association
Alexander Harmilton
Labor Leaders Ordered to Pay Court Costs
President Samuel Gompers Vice President John Mitchell and Secretary Ian Morrison of the American Federation were found in contempt of court and sentenced to imprisonment. Justice Wright of the District Supreme Court ordered them to pay costs of about 1.50 dollars, arguing the testimony was unnecessary since most allegations were admitted. The Buck Stove and Range Company of St Louis filed the case seeking costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel Gompers
John Mitchell
Ian Morrison
American Federation Actor
Justice Wright
District Supreme Court
Buck Stove and Range Company
St. Louis
Gompers
Wagonpole Kills Mule After Street Collision
A wagon pole pierced the body of a mule during a collision at Second Street and a nearby street northeast. Barber and Rasal’s wagon, pulling mules, struck A B Walters’ team, killing Walters’ mule within minutes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barber & Rasal
A. B. Walters
Walters
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New York Company
Asia Byue Court
Hic
Poing Iy
Inverder
Penton
Sieventhas
Wellville
Gothiera
Daniel M. Lee
Stafford County
Swanson
Mount Vernon
Danville
Lester Layne
Jog Canada
Arthur Winslow
Ashboro
Ben Arganbright
Staunton
G. H. Waines
University Hospital
Glamorgan Pipe and Iron Foundry Company
Baltimore City
W. N. Harper
Driver
Narsemond County
Atlantic Coast Line
Harry A. Brinkley
Grimes
Portsmouth
Infantry
Wheeling
M. Co. A
Frank Rumble
City Hospital
Percy Paxton
Wiliam Paxton
Piedmont
Wesley Runner
Fellowsville
Kingwood
Runner
Dawson
Jules Vi Amesney
Belington
Pike Construction
Bonaparte
Blue Mountain Inn
Maryland
S. T. Ashton
Alexandria County
Silas B. Grove
Eugene “Bruffey
J. J. Marcher
John Marcher
Richard Roberts
J. T. Dalbert
Sunday School Institute
White House
Throng
Virginia Supreme Court
Luray
Wallace Capitaine
Bessie Chapman
John N. Chapman
8. T. Matthews
Main Street Baptist Church
Bedford City
Hattie G. Sperry
Herbert Martin
Lynchburg Court
M. McCorkle
Fredericksburg
Curtis Souder
Philadelphia
Katherine
Hagsell
A. H. Huassett
Presbyterian Chapel
J. H. Henderiite
A. R. Hassell
Union Theological Seminary
Dncimond
Trey
Upper
Marlboro
Newlands
Nevada
Hopkins
Buffalo
Lituta
Origit
J.marion Sims
Samuel
Fons John
Jaems
X. Drummond
E Boyan Sereben Barger
Ges
Bea. Tobasta
Roberts Bartholow
Jas. K. Cook
Hunt McGuire
John T. Metcalf
Wood Alex
B. M
Chas
B. Nancrede
Na’ S. Davis, Jr
Das. L. Cabell
Barri A. F. A. King
T._Griswold Comstock
Holt
Giuseppe Lappeni
Hotsat Springs
Jung Isth
Burealo Livhia
Ecretary Root
Mr. Gaffney
Peace Society
Congregational Church
Eae
Oregon
Idaho
Coutry
Union Pacific
Ark
Alaska-Yukon-Pacific
Seattle
Wash
C. Milbourne
Chestnut Sr
Hasten
Hamilton Memoriam
Association
Hope
Coats
Aggregation
Wagonpole
Trust Company
John Joy Edson
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