Pringle Nomination Withdrawn Then Refiled for Pittsburg Appraiser
President Roosevelt sent in the nomination of John A Pringle for the district of Pittsburg as appraiser of merchandise. Knox prompted withdrawal after rumors of a mayoralty faction, but the president refiled the nomination following inquiries. Rumors linked cabinet talks and Loeb with a New York port appointment amid ongoing cabinet chatter.
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Roosevelt
Senate
John A Pringle
Pittsburg
Pringle
Knox
Anat
White House
Banate
Imme Tuely
Pista
Cabine
Winans Praise Be Bearn Case In Harmonized Talks
Attorney for Mr Ross R Winans Denies any breach of trust in the dispute over a 300000 settlement tied to the Latrobe case. Maurice Leon for the prince asserts the matter is a private consent arrangement between parties with trustees having no further role. The public disagreement centers on personal relations and the future of the estate amid questions about the prince’s intentions with his daughter and former wife.
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Othe Waenstye
Utmorr Md
San
John Ess
Ross R Winans
Lint FC “Latrobe
Prince de Bearn Et de Chalais
Maurice Leon
St Os
Receiver sale of Southern Cotton Mills and Bessemer City Mills
By order of the United States Circuit Court Receiver Casar Cong sold the Southern Cotton Mills and the Bessemer City Cotton Mills at Bessemer City. George Stephens of Charlotte bid in the Southern for creditors at 10150, and Gen. John Gil of Baltimore bought the Bessemer City Mills for Salisbury. The Gold Hill Copper Company mine in Rowan county sold at auction for 5000 to William H. Geraghty and Frank Van Wagoner. the mine is among the Souths richest.
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Washington Post
Charlotte
N. C
United States Circuit Court
Casar Cong
Bessemer City
Southern Cotton Mills
George Stephens
Southern
Gen. John Gil
Baltimore
Besesmer City Mills
Salisbury
Honor for Gompers Surprises North Carolina Senate
In Raleigh on January 27 the North Carolina Senate adjourned in honor of Samuel Gompers on his fifty-ninth birthday. A resolution by Senator Dockery was read and passed briskly. Some lawmakers questioned the move while others praised the tribute to the AFL leader. The session also saw bills on fire insurance registration and distilleries, judge pay, and a tabled national road appropriation. A separate note reports retail merchants seeking a vote to change the homestead law.
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Washington
Raleigh
N. C
State Senate
Samuel Gompers
American Federation of Labor
Dockery
Raleigh Labor Intense
Senate
North Carolina
Congress
House
W D Cardwell
Virginia House of Representaties
Hoke
Robeson
Cumberland
Robert F Hoke
Meekins
Roanoks Island
Winston Alem
Retail Merchants’ Association
ELOPING MOTHER FINED IN NORFOLK CASE
Eva Gri don, a Latonia married woman, was fined five dollars and costs in Norfolk for living with her daughter's divorced husband, Bre d Bargent. Her bond was forfeited. Sargents’ child Clarence, claimed stolen by the ex-husband, is to be returned to Mrs Sargent as the case proceeds on February 6.
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Norfolk
Washington Post
Eva Gridon
Latonia
Lomos
Bred Bargent
Costa
Boston
Sargent’s Cave
Clarence
Sargents
Firemen Robbed by Hoboes On Engine Absence of Engineer
Special to The Washington Post from Washington Junction Maryland January 27. Four hoboes seen about the yard last night seized Fireman Jacobs of Frederick on his engine pulling an extra eastbound freight for Washington while Engineer Crigwell went to the telegraph tower for orders. They overpowered him and took his watch and money. Local Brunswick officers pursued but the men evaded arrest.
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Hoboes
Washington Po
Washington Junction
Bobies
Hera
Jacobs
Frederick
Washington
Crigwell
Telegraph Tower
Brunswick
Order for Locomotives From Richmond Branch
The Chesapeake and Ohio Railway ordered fifteen locomotives from the Richmond branch of the American Locomotive Works with a 90 day option on fifteen more. Receivers of the Seaboard Air Line notified the same works to study for immediate delivery. Fifteen engines from the local plant, idle for over a year since receivers were named, may be moved to satisfy the orders.
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Washington Post
Richmond
Chesapeak and Only Railway
American Locomotive Works
Seaboard Air Line
Loving Cup For Class Baby At Naval Academy Event
The Washington Post reports a loving cup presentation to Miss Elizabeth Bradley, daughter of Ensign Willis Bradley, noting she is the first baby of the class of 1907 at Annapolis. The ceremony, tied to the site for the United States weather observatory, followed the graduation of the father and a customary early presentation to the first baby of the class.
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Washington Post
Weather Observatory
Annapolis Vd
Naval Academy Tuchmand
Elizabeth Bradley
Willis W
Gradley
Mass States Weather Observatory
Knoll
Sue Worthington Cox
Baltimore
Chamborazoo Park
Maryland Weddings and multiple marriages in Maryland area
Rockville and surrounding counties report a string of weddings including Miss Ellen Anderson and Edward Dawson at Rockville home of Mrs Anderson, in Washington many others from Dickerson, Jefferson, and Cumberland married by local clergy. Local brides include Isabel Collier and Anna Collier sisters, with couples planning residence in Dickerson and Rockville. several ceremonies feature ministers Dobbs Witte Bielaski and others, with best men and bridesmaids named.
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Rockville
Ellen Anderson
Jonesboro
Tenn
Edward Dawson
Evan Anderson
Dayton Dobbs
Watauga Avenue Presbyterian Charel Johnson City
Dawson
Washington
Collers
R .Martin
Amherst
Anna Coller
Dickersons
Alexander Martin Stang
Ernest D Mobley
Boyds
Elizabeth M Keller
Jefferson
Frederick County
S$ R Witte
Landen
Cumberland
Frederick William Shipley
Washington DC
Ruth Carey Bielaski
Washington, DC
Kingsley Methodist Episcopal Church
Alexander Bielaski
Alice
Bielaski
Bruce Bielaski
Helen Ty Bailey
Gertrude Perry
Milly D Benson
Baltimore
Octavia Green
Blair W Fairbanks
Morgan W Royce Clarence Lodge
Edgar Lowe
Jesse J Athes
Green Ridge
Alle Rancountt
Bettie Stottlemeier
Little Orleans
Tree of Tow
Washington Post
Jegislature
Sloyt
Woda Cy
St Patricks Fier
Henry
Magenrochecles
Indiana
Hancock Vosta
St Loos
Bertha Williar
25 000 Oppose Referendum Huntington Sends Petition
Huntington W Va January 27 officials of the Model License League of West Virginia sent a monster petition to the legislature protesting against the submission of a prohibition amendment. The document contains 2 000 signatures. Ticket agent located in Danville Virginia George Pugh missing, found en route to Washington with a rail way detective to review accounts. Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals proceedings include Bibb et al v American Coal and Iron Company and American Locomotive Company cases. Also noted: Philips Maryland Court of Appeals line of steamers and various court actions in Annapolis and Petersburg area.
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Huntington
West Virginia
Washington Post
Model License League of
Legislatue
Danville Va
George Pugh
Southern Railway
Kansas City
Washington
Pugh
Danville
Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals
Richmond
Supreme Court of Appeals
Bibb Et al
American Oal
Ron Company Et
Falls
Robert E Scott
American Locomotive Company Et
R Wo Hughes
Plainti
Noxvasa
Justis Vs
Georgia Industril Realty Company
Belmg No
Petersburg
Philips Maryland Court of Appeals
Horace Li Smith
Annapolis
Todey
Court of Appeals
Aurora
Clletyee
Shoulter
Hiram D Stouffer
Brehmanil
Yreningie County Orphans Court
Pecomoke
Wieh Patek
Julia Barlow
Norfolk
Sues Edna Wallace Hopper in bankruptcy case
In a United States circuit court action Representative Charles E Latte ell as trustee in bankruptcy of A O Brown & Lawinst Finn Wallace Hopper seeks to uncover a 4 horsepower automobile and a life insurance policy valued at 7500 and 100 surrender value. The suit alleges both Miss Hopper and Brown knew the gifts were fraudulent and intended to delay or defraud creditors of the HEE AD Crowe.
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Ormer
Littlefield
Washington Post
NewFork
United States Circuit Court
Charles E Latteell
O Brown & Lawinst
Finn Wallace Hopper
O Brown
Brown
Meg
Hep
Crowe
Taft Resting After Yale Prom Day Illness
Robert Taft junior, son of the President, was reported resting at Yale infirmary today after a short illness that followed the Yale prom. Officials said he was not in serious condition and expected to be moved from the hospital within a day or two.
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Yale
Confederate veteran David Showell dies at 72 in Hampshire County
Virginia obituary notes David Showell age 72 died at his Hampshire County home. He served in Gen Rosser's brigade and with Confederate raiders who entered Cumberland Maryland capturing Union generals Crook and Kelsey. Surviving are one son and three daughters. Fredericksburg also reports Alvin Brown, Confederate soldier from Stafford County, died at home near Brooke at an advanced age. Salisbury reports former Mayor J A Ramsey, 73, died after two weeks illness. he commanded Riley's battery in the Civil War and served Rowan County in the legislature. survivors include two sons and a widow.
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Wanchester
David Showell
Hampshire County
Rosser
Cumberland
Crook
Kelsey
Fredericksburg
Alvin Brown
Stafford County
Brooke
Ramsey
Salisbury
Salsbury
J A. Ramey
Riley
Rowan County
Dr R OL. Ramsey
John E. Ramsey
Mount Airy Postmaster Confirmation Draws Fire
Thamas Folger, a Surry county lawyer, traveled to Washington to oppose the confirmation of Mount Airy postmaster Robert L. Joyce. Folger, a Democrat employed by a rival faction, prepared charges lacking affidavits, with plans to file them with the Post Office Department rather than the Senate committee.
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Washington Post
Winston-Salem
N. C
Thamas Folger
Surry County
Washington
Robert L. Joyce
Mount Airy
Folger
J. M. Davis
Andrew Jackson
Marsmans
Congress
North Carolina
Senate
Post Office Department
Simmons
Joyce
Large Meet at Warrenton Draws Hunt Club Runners
Warrenton Va January meet returns after bad weather with participants of the Warrenton Hunt Club and guests racing on a circular course starting at Cannon Ball Gate, Maj R P Barry home. Notable finishes include John Stone on San Salvador W 3 Lowery on Justine Misa Anne Royall on Bla Ing WF Jonnings on Valiant and many others.
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Washington Post
Warrenton
Warrenton Hunt Club
Met
Cannon Ball Gate
Richmond
Jonnings
Valiant
Master of the Hunt
J P Ugans
F Galloway
George H Stone
Brunhilde
James Koo Maddux
James Maddux
Gray Cape
Strother
Adamson
Lucy Stone
Cantankers
Judge Gould Denies Rumor Noyes Best Fit for Sixth Maryland
In Rockville Maryland January 27 Judge Gould of the District of Columbia Supreme Court says he has no intention to seek the Republican nomination in the Sixth Maryland district to replace George A Pearre. He urges that Thomas C Noyes is a worthy candidate and says the rumor is an attempt to hinder Noyes chances. The judge notes his bench position bars political activity.
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Washington Post
Rockville
Jude Achley M Gould
District of Columbia Supreme Court
George A Pearre
Gould
Post
Col Pearre
Thomas C Noyes
Sigo Judea
Maryland
Montgomery County
Bixta
Judge Gould
Noyes
Virginia Weddings in Winchester and Nearby Cities
Virginia weddings report several unions: Harry C Light of Martinsburg and Edna Huyett wed at Woodside near Winchester with Rev Edgar R Cooper officiating. couple to reside in Martinsburg. J Wheelershort and Ellen Smith married in Salem Falls Winston Salem area by a Baptist minister Urbanne. Claude A Parr of Norfolk and Athel G Minter wed in Charlottesville with Rev R L Busby. to settle in Norfolk. Charles B Stevens and Fanny Howell Wingfield married at Red Hill. ceremony by Rev Robert L Wingfield.
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Winchester
Harry C. Light
Martinsburg
W Va
Edna & Huyett
Luther A Huyett
Woodside
Edgar R Cooper
Bridgeport
Urbanne
Claude A Parr
Norfolk
Athel G. Minter
Yesterdas
R_L Busby
Charlottesvile
Charles B .Stevens
Fanny Howell Wingfield
Robert, L. Wingfield
Red
West Virginia Meeting and Legal Notices From Morgantown and Nearby
The fourth blennial meeting of the West Virginia MCA will be held in Morgantown in February with speakers including District Commissioner H B F Macfarland Rev J W R Sumalt C J Winston and Leonard Paulson of Washington. A receiver was appointed for Jacksonville Coal and Coke Company by Federal Judge Dayton of Parkersburg to protect a $100,000 plant in Lewis County. Roy Powell, a Western Maryland Mail clerk, was jailed on $2,000 bail for rifling letters. John Higgins, a 104-year-old Randolph County resident and oldest local, died at his Kingsville home. parish records in Ireland confirm his age.
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West Virginia
MCA
Morgantown
F Macfarland
R Sumaalt
J Winston
Leonard Paulson
Washington
Jacksonville Coal and Coke Company Oy
Dayton
Parkersburg
Lewis County
Wva
Pettty
William Atkins
Roy Powell
Western Maryland
Cumberland
Durbin
James A Grove
Hagerstown
John Higgins
Washington Post
Kingsville
John Higging
Randolph County
Ireland
Alleged Fenge Arraigned in Alexandria Court
Charles Dean a saloon proprietor turned stip carpenter was arraigned before Judge Bailey on a charge of receiving stolen goods. The jury, kept in custody at adjournment, faces a multi day trial as prosecutors target freight car thieves near the city. Dean allegedly helped buy a barrel of whisky stolen from Potomac yards. Bail renewed at 1000. Mayor Partyer weighs authority over taxes on telegraph firms amid ferry stock plans with Alexandria merchants. Grove funeral set for Silas R Grove, killed when lumber car overturned in Potomac yards. service at 211 North Payne Street at 2 30 this afternoon.
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Washington Post Bureau
King Street
Alexandria
Charles Dean
Fairfax Street
Earnent
Dean
Potomac
Alexandria County
Mberty
S G@ Brent
Edmund Burke
Washington
Hotel Rammel
O Grove
Silas R Grove
North Payne Street
Virginia briefs recount missions drive and local appointments
A Bristol lay conference led to plans to raise 50000 for Methodist Episcopal Holston missions with Rev C G Hounsheil and Maj A D Reynolds delegated to fundraise. Fredericksburg’s Mayor Wallace appoints G W Shepherd Sr as delegate to the national tariff convention in Indianapolis February 16 to 18. George L Browning of Orange County becomes Madison County Commonwealth Attorney succeeding T McMullin who resigned. Nash Sowards and Abram Mullins receive one year at Atlanta prison for liquor violations. twenty five others fined 100 dollars and eleven receive 30 days in jail. Trial of Henry Spinks for murder of his brother William Spinks at Hopewell begins in Warrenton. Danville police crack down on illegal liquor. five cases heard this week. George E Jones and George Sanford convicted of operating blind tigers. fines 70 dollars and 30 days in jail.
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Bristol
Methodist Episcopal
Wallace
Fredericksburg
Shepherd
Indianapolis
George L Browning
Orange County
Madison County
T McMullin
Oklahoma
Nash Sowards
Abram Mullins
Big Stone Gap
Atlanta
Elven
Danville
George E Jones
George Sanford
Foul Play Feared In Missing Va Farmer Politician
Washington Fort Suffolk Va Jan 27 relatives fear foul play in the disappearance of W Norfleet Hazell about 50 a farmer and local politician from Driver Va missing since Saturday after a trip to Norfolk he was last seen near the docks with theories he was drowned in Elizabeth River or harmed by foul play Hazell active in Democratic politics and Methodist Church. The governor is asked to extradite David Jackson, wanted in a murder case from Rewan county. Raleigh Chamber seeks 23 mile rail extension from Durham to Raleigh. UNC buys Raleigh site for a medical college.
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Washington Post
Winston-Balem
Frank Bland
Guriv County
Young Bland
Washington Fort
Suffolk
W Norfleet Hazell
Driver
Harredt
Norfolk
Southern Railway
Comong
Elizabeth River
Chauffeur Benedict Sentenced in Manslaughter Case
Henry J Benedict a former chauffeur for Charles Darnell was sentenced in Nassau county court Mineola to one year in jail on two counts of manslaughter in the second degree. He was driving Darnells car on June 21 on the Bethpage turnpike when he crashed into Jo Arosemena of New Rochelle a director of the American Copper Plate Company and Arosemena was killed.
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New York
Henry J Benedict
Charles KR “Baota ‘ Darnell
Nassau County Court
Mineola
Long Island
Benedict
Darnell
Bethpage Turnpike
Jo <Arosemena
New Rochele
American Copper Plate Company
Arodemeng
Vaccination in Army Urges Immediate Use
A war department report from a medical board convened by the President endorses anti typhoid vaccination for regular and volunteer troops in peace and war. It deems the practice useful and harmless, urges immediate introduction in the regu lar and volunteer armies, and recommends vaccinating hospital and nurse corps and expedition troops. The board’s personnel includes Brig Gen Robert M OReilly and several medical officers.
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Wbich
War Department
Hospital Corps
Army Nurse Corps
Feld
Jandé
Robert M Oreilly
Victor C Vaughan
Willam T Councilman
John H Musyer
Medical Reserve Corps
Alexander Lambert
Simon Fleaner
William S. Thayer
Frederick F Russell
Medicel Corps
Richmond Negro Held for Veteran Death
James Smith, colored, arrested in Richmond for the fatal assault on James Flynn, a Union veteran from Washington DC. Charles Hamlett, also colored, detained as a witness after an inquest by the coroner. Flynn, a pensioner, was found unconscious on the public highway and died in hospital.
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Richmond
Washingtonian
Washington Post
James Smith
Charles Hamlett
Smith
James Flynn
Tnion
Washington, DC
Hamlett
Camel
Sunk frigate timber used for New Jersey room paneling
Worcester firm works salvaged timbers from the British frigate Augusta raised in the Delaware River near New Salem New Jersey. Seventeen timbers are being converted into interior panels for the Daughters of the American Revolution building in Washington. Long immersion yielded rich dark color and hardened wood dulling tools quickly.
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Worcester Massian
Augusta
Delaware River
New Salem
Worcester Firm
New Jersey
Daughters of the American Revolution
Washington
Moving Pictures Doubted In Brooklyn Injury Case Verdict Reached
In New York a judge rejected moving pictures as evidence in a street car injury suit. Ten year old Breplen MecGorty won $0 against the Coney Island and Brooklyn Railroad Co. Tests showed films of his athletic feats but the judge feared manipulation could mislead juries.
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New York
Supreme Court
Lreakton
Breplen MecGorty
Coney Island and
Brooklyn
Compan McGorty
Eighth Avenue
Prescort Place
Frankin Avenue
Wienawner
George Kirchner
All Right
Aspmili
McGarty
McGorty
Vic Dunphy
Luguer Street
Aspinall
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University of Virginia
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Robert Taft
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Col. Pearce
Thomas C. Noyes
Virginia Weddings
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Alexandria Charter of Commerce
Alexandriana
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Corporation Court
Mary Alice Field
Virginia Briefs
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William Spinks
Hopewell
Turner
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Sue Holding
Rewan Cousty
Bedford City
Raleigh Chamber of Commerce
Worfolk and Western Railroad
Durham
University of North Carolina
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Lansburgh Furniture CO
Inter-Ocean Building
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