Swanson Barred Pomp Takes Oath Thursday
Special to The Washington Post Richmond Va Jan 28 The state executive administration changes Thursday and the general assembly proceeds though the new governor is inaugurated midweek This will cause some confusion but many measures will be considered Inaugural committee to notify Sen Thomas S Martin of re election leaves Richmond for Washington to perform formal duties at the New Willard Hotel tomorrow morning and return tonight They will be hosted by the junior senator at lunch
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Epidemic of Pneumonia Strikes Charlottesville Area
Washington Post special from Charlottesville Virginia dated January twenty eight reports an pneumonia outbreak with several deaths including J W Bunch and his daughter Mrs W H Critger. Also dated dispatches describe a fatal explosion in Tucker County West Virginia, a barn fire near Wadesville with livestock losses, suicides, street deaths in Greensboro and multiple obituaries across Virginia and nearby states.
Fugitive Rose Alleged in Virginia Court Escape
Rose, a fugitive tied to Iront Justice, fled Front Royal after a trial, never seen since. Reported to be in the liquor trade at Hagerstown, Maryland, an Appeals Court order requires surrender by February or the grant becomes null and void.
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Plan to defeat Pearre in Sixth district renomination
Hagerstown Maryland January 28 Representative George A Pearre seeks a third term in Congress from the Sixth district. Opposition grows with candidates from Montgomery County and ex State's Attorney Charles D Wagaman among others. Criticism centers on Pearre distributing federal patronage including postmaster appointments such as his brother William Pearce at Cumberland, causing lingering ill will.
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Thomas C Lamb to Stand Trial for Murder in Wilmington
Thomas C Lamb of Florence South Carolina will be tried in Wilmington on the charge of murdering Alice Owens. He claims he did not fire the fatal shot. The case is expected to be among Wilmington’s most notable in years. Also mentioned is M W Shockley of Wilmington who faces murder charges for killing Frank Lulbert on the 26th, with a defense of justifiable homicide.
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Revenue stamps scattered along railroad tracks
Ten thousand dollars of U S internal revenue stamps, consigned to a distillery at Broadford, were strewn along the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad from Broadford to Connellsville yesterday when an eastbound train crushed the porch car with the stamps. Some stamps were recovered and turned over to federal authorities.
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Woman Struck by Train in Cumberland Tragedy
Mrs. Joseph Weaver aged sixty was fatally injured yesterday evening crossing the Baltimore and Ohio tracks near her Banning home in Cumberland. She was struck by a passenger train and hurled a considerable distance. Her daughter works as a ticket seller at Banning and her husband died three weeks ago.
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Fruit growers alarmed by early warm spell and spring freezes
A Virginia Valley fruit grower reports farmers fear early crops will be ruined by spring freezes after a spell of warm weather. Twigs on late apples swell and some peach trees show budding, threatening a multihundred thousand dollar industry in the Winchester region.
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Woman sought in Richmond forgery case at church event
Richmond authorities hunt a woman linked to forged checks signed as Mrs A C Burton. She allegedly posed as A Chadwick Burton’s wife and used Burton’s charity event proceeds. The case follows a prior six month jail sentence for fraud in a related church entertainment scheme.
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Will Run Well Today Fair Grounds Roster
A list of horse names and entrants for today's fair grounds races includes Merry Helle Odd Ela George A Knight Snyder Samzilla Cognomen Optional Gotowin King Ellsworth Goldemfth The Regent Eccutcheon Indian Star Van Ness Beechwood Discernment Puttomylle City Park Prince of Press Toots Nonle Luche John E Owens Ofo King Judge Nolan Thespian Chief Hayes Freebooter Hazeat Daring Florizel Minnie Adame Jack Delan Gold Mate Judge Traynor Little Red Doeskin The Gloam Carelesa Fansoluca Quick Rich Gold Fields Sicyou Good Cheer Glendenning Bath Beach San Remo Gossiper Ninespot Pronta Ralph Young Watchful Ginetté Beau Ormonde Conried Gorgalette Harbor Veterano acet Griffin entry Early Flowers Retector Ulloa Lanark Doctor Holla Valencia Betsy Golden Green Tangible Red Damsel Embarrassment Chalk Hedrick The Gadfly Monde Mable Retrae Bantam.
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Brightwood Driving Club Reelects Officers and Plans Banquet
The Brightwood Driving Club and Racing Association re elected John F. Javing as president Herman Oppenheimer as vice president Charles F Hadfield as secretary and William A Brown as treasurer An auditing committee named Francis Javvis and Henry Copperthite A track and racing committee chosen with Charles I Hadfield and William A Brown A house committee selected Louis J Kessel J D Robinson and Robert Alen The banquet for officials and year end celebration is set for St Valentine’s Day at the clubhouse
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Louis J. Kessel
J. D. Robinson
Robert Alen
Victory for Greek Wrestler William Demetral Defeats Bob Douglas
Chicago, Jan 28. William Demetral, the Chicago wrestler, defeated Bob Douglas of Canada in a catch-as-ccatch-can match at the Chicago Athletic Association. Demetral won the first and third falls while Douglas took the second in twelve minutes. Young Gotch of Cincinnati lost to Paul Giedel of Chicago, who won two straight falls without exertion.
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Head Found On Bridge After Train Collision Mystery
A Pennsylvania Railroad bridge watchman found a severed head wedged on the north bound track and the body in the river nearby after a man reportedly crossed the bridge at night. Police believe a train struck him while he clung to the rail to watch for approaching trains. The body awaits identification at the morgue. High School Students Stage A Mark Twain Adaptation. A three act farce adapted from Meisterschaft was performed by Eastern High School students, with seven performers Priscilla Hardesty Adelne Bradburn Florence Leland Blanche Williams David Hover Samuel Bryan and Daniel Priest. Miss Holmes supervised German and the production, with music by Samuel Pole.
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Harvard and Football Changes Face Harvard Officials
Harvard authorities dispute the public's view of abolishing football. Prof Horatio F White states the corporation only asked for a report on the game and that revisions are not more radical than other colleges. In Cambridge William T Held Jr adds that the 10 yard rule passed with no decision yet on downs. this will be addressed later.
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Speed King airship? Autocar event headlines for Daytona
The Daytona automobile tournament in Ormond Fla hosts a final two miles a minute speed trial for the Speed King trophy. Contenders Marnott and Chevriolet, representing America and France, compete amid talk of a protest by steam car owners. A steamer car repairs underway and trials take place as schedules show a 30 mile, 15 mile, and several shorter races tomorrow morning and afternoon.
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Americans Defeat British in International Golf Matches
In Mexico City on January 28 the United States beat Britain 1 up in the International golf match. Round one saw Willie Smith over Alex Herd 2 up, Bernard Nichols over Andrew Kirkaldy 2 up, and Alex Campbell over Gilbert Nicholls 1 up, with Barrett over Simpson 3 up. In round two Anderson and Smith beat Herd and Jones 4 up, Campbell and Nichols beat Kirkaldy and Nicholls 1 up, Barrett over Simpson 2 up. Nicholls substituted for White due to illness. The amateur title went to A G Lockwood who defeated H F P Gallagher 4 up with 2 to play. Walter Fairbanks of Denver won the amateur consolation. Willie Smith resigned as pro at the Mexico Country Club.
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Vaulting Record Highlights Cincinnati Indoor Meet
Leroy Samse of Indiana University set a new indoor pole vault record at the Cincinnati Gymnasium and Athletic Club meet, clearing 11 feet 2 inches to surpass his own mark. Indiana finished first with 36 points, Cincinnati club second with 41.2, and Christ Church tied Trinity Club for third with seven. Tom Gallagher, noted billiardist and former Chicago reporter, renowned for Cronin murder coverage, drew crowds in Washington and Way.
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Virginia Athletics Board Denies Official Critique of Georgetown
The University of Virginia Athletic Association advisory board declares it did not issue official statements about Georgetown's alleged breach of the agreed terms. It explains the Virginia stance against Georgetown's football and track terms, notes a reporter's misattribution, and calls for careful verification of published reports. The Charlottesville notice, dated January 2, cites ongoing tension between Virginia and Georgetown and denies formal charges against Georgetown's integrity.
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Virginia Relay Team to Compete in Baltimore Meet
Charlottesville Virginia January 28 The University of Virginia relay quartet has been selected to represent the school in Baltimore at the Fifth Regiment Armory events this week. Waples Gray Marbury and Pinek will race against the Hopkins quartet.
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Doctor Advises Regular Bowels and Liver Health
A period pharmacy ad urges daily bowel regularity for health and liver activity. It promotes small laxative doses of Ayers pills, claiming one pill at bedtime suffices. The notice originates from Zoyvall, Massachusetts.
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