Liquor Prohibition Resolution Reported by West Virginia Judiciary
The Washington Post reports Bland's resolution to amend the West Virginia constitution to ban intoxicating liquor was favorably reported by the judiciary committee. Prohibition votes last occurred almost thirty years ago, and supporters plan a test vote. Senator Campbell criticizes the railroad lobby and laments stalled bills while Julykendall seeks a committee to investigate state institutions.
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Campbell
Senate
Steralo
Washington Post
Charleston
W. Va
Houses
Judiciary Committee
Bland
West Virginia
Juykendall
House
Husband shoots intruder in Virginia house
Daniile Virginia report states John Cousins, about thirty five, was shot and killed by George Stellman, a carpenter, who says Cousins demanded entry to Stellman's home and threatened him after a prior quarrel. Stellman surrendered after the shooting.
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Daniile
John Cousins
George Steliman
Steliman
Collins
Mel
Stellman
Cousins
Cavalas
Mred
Cousins Ile
Eloped After Wedding in Baltimore Ceremony
The Washington Post reports Miss Sertaa Bright daughter of Jam Bright of Anmangl Maryland and CL Paton of the U S Nevada were wed in Baltimore Friday. Catherine Bright sister of the bride married Clar ena Lynch of New York with Herc om as officer. Miss Berta Bright served as maid of honor with Eaton As Ue best man. the couple eloped the following day.
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Washington
Anmangl
Sertaa Bright
Javehter
Jam EL Bright
Bis City
CL Paton
U.S. S
Nevada
Baltimore
Catherine Bright
Clarena Lynch
New York
Citleh
Berta Bright
Boner
Mr. Eaton
Havevaston
Two Children Die in Fire Near Spring Hill
The Washington Post Charleston reports that two children, ages three and one, children of Joseph Nuckels a C and O section hand, were cremated when a fire destroyed their Spring Hill home. The mother had left them alone to fetch water and found the interior consumed upon return.
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Washionton
Charleston
W. Ya
Joseph Nuckels
Chesapeake and Ohio
Spring
White
MGRE Travel in Ohio and Rail News
Ohio travel era tied to a fat rate dispute as Norfolk and Western contends Virginia profits defer cross state travel. Brockerbrough resigns as Baltimore freight chief, Oscar Constans to replace him in Cleveland, with Anderson taking Columbus role. Perjury not guilty in a divorce case from Rockville. Washingtonians Bliss Annies and Benjamin Thompson wed in Rockville. Judge Frank Cox resigns. Judge Joseph M. Saunders named president of the Supreme Court of Appeals in Charleston.
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Brockesbrough
Baltimore
F. Rush Brockerbrough
Wes Weet
Okie Joyer
Pittsbore
Oscar
Constans
Mualthnera and Obie
Cleveland
Anderson
Columbus
Rockville
Bliss Annies
Donnington
Benjamin Thompson
R White
Fudge Saunders
Cox
Washington Post
Charleston
W. Va
Frank Cox
Supreme Court of Appeals
Joseph M. Saunders
Young diplomats in orgy shock Vatican links
A farewell banquet for a departing embassy secretary sparked an orgy at the Quirinal Vatican with about thirty embassies staff and young aristocrats present. Attacks and a free for all ensued as guests hurled missiles and overturned tables. Senor Diaz of Spain fell unconscious after a salt-throwing incident, others fought. Dina reportedly dying, assailant Vera Sylvas fled, police search underway. The Pope demanded resignations of all accreditations to the Vatican who attended.
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Washington East
Rome
Jan
Quirinal
Vatican
Senor Diaz
Diaz
Dina
Vera Sylvas
Plan of Western Road to Be Triad Tests
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad plans block system tests on its divisions within weeks to improve alertness of engineers and trainmen. Following a Terra Cotta wreck inquiry, new operating rules stress strict observation. tests will be sprung at unknown times at key points with dismissal as possible penalty for failure to observe signals.
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Spretal
Washington Post
Beltimre
Boltimers and Ohio Railroad
Chicago and Northwastern Railroad
Washington
Terra Cotte
Chicago
Northwestern
Father Kills His Son in Accidental Shooting
In Bristol Virginia on January 28, George H. Dishner a farmer four miles west of Bristol accidentally shot and killed his fourteen year old son Jefferson while climbing a wire fence. The hammer of his shotgun caught on the wire as he leaped to the ground. A heavy charge struck the boy in the breast and he died two hours later.
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Weskington
Bristol
Wille Huntioe
George H. Dishner
Washington County
Jefferson Dishner
Firemen Feared Dead After Seneca Building Collapse
A Jan 28 blaze at 1109 Seneca Street in Buffalo buried about twenty firemen under ice coated debris as two walls collapsed. Three missing or dead, including Lt. John E. Hiney and Firemen Stephen Egan, with many others injured. Rescuers labored in relays, none of the missing yet located, as daylight faded and arc lamps illuminated the wreckage.
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Buffalo
N. Y
Seneca
Seneca Street
William J Naughton
Leutenant
John E. Hiney
Afteman
Stephen Egan
Fromon
Michael A. Haggerty
Nes
John Daly
Elliott
Daly
Loewe
J. C. Malloy
Bensinger
Yeager
Heywood
Identified Camden girl linked to suicide pact death
The body of Wilhelmina Lacey of Iona, near Gloucester, identified as the Camden area girl who with a male companion was killed by an electric train on the Pennsylvania Railroad near Camden. Her father is a farmer and Howard Spyder, a farm hand, identified the body. The girl was driven to Iona station Friday and said she intended to go to Camden. Authorities note she rode a Gloucester train at 6 41 p m on Saturday and was accompanied by three men whose identities remain unknown.
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Camden
Opera
Iona
Baing
Gloucester
Manu
Railway Chief Is Honored In Washington Division Change
George W. Peyton to succeed Charles S. Lake as superintendent on the Washington division of the Southern Railway. Lake, retiring, received a watch chain and fob from division employees. Peyton arrives from Alexandria to assume duties. Lake departs for Greensboro to head the Danville division. A series of promotions and transfers also noted, including Harry M. Hantsman moving to Charlottesville and Episcopal mission work expanding in Del Ray.
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George W. Peyton
Washington
Southern Road
Washington Post Bureau
Atexneiris
Washington Division
The
Southern Railway
Charles S. Lake
Robert Sherman
N Offles
Prince Street
Lake
Greenaboro
N. C
WS Andrews
Danville
Southern
Queen
Crescent Toad
George V. Peyton
Alex
Andria
Peyton
Asheville
Houthern
Mr. Peyton
Harry M. Hantsman
Alexandria
Pemees
Cuartottasville
Fee
William J. Morton
Christ Episcopal Church
Episcopal Mission
del Ray
Alexandria County
Episcopal Theological Seminary
May Be His Victim's Son In Murder Case
London June 2 The mystery surrounding the killing of William Whiteley on January 24 deepens as Horace George Rayner claims a rumored parentage. Rayner’s reputed father denies paternity and says the murderer is Emily Turner’s child, tested by a coroner’s jury verdict of willful murder.
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London
William Whiteley
Westbourne Grove
Horace George Rayner
Whiteley
Rayners
Emily Tunner
Rayner
Emily
Louize Turner
Reynee
Trolley Men Hold Dance at Masonic Temple
The Relief Association of the Washington Broadway and Electric Company held a social and dance at the Masonic Temple Ninth and streets northwest last evening. TF J Merhheimer, claim agent of the road, announced six years of sick benefits totaling 9 hundred dollars and death benefits 11 thousand four hundred, with a treasury surplus of 25 thousand fifty. The program opened with remarks, followed by performances by the Greater Washington Minstrels and dancing. The hall was crowded with association members and friends.
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Relief Association
Masonic Temple
Relief Association of the
Washington Boadway and Electric Company
Ninth
TF. J. Merhheimer
Rozd
Greater Washington
WY, P. FIFE DIES SUDDENLY
William P. Fife former evangelist dies suddenly after buying papers at the St James Hotel lobby in St Louis Dr Behrens says heart failure suspected Fife born in North Carolina and known for camp meetings in several states He reportedly accumulated about 360000 in a mining venture years earlier and left the evangelistic field due to throat trouble
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Brecal Co Thy
Weahington Pont
St Louis
William P. Fife
North Carolina
Virginia
Texas
Apps
Payetteville
N. C
Thomaesville
N.C
Lynchburg
Charlottesville
St. James
Aira
Dr. Behrens
Southern
Fife
Behrens
Mr. Fife
T. & Henderson
St. Louis
Swettenham Aggepts Aid for Kingston After Quake
Kingston reports a massive quake myth about 3000 killed and 3000 injured as aid arrives. Captain Battell lands with army tents from Guantanamo. Swettenham reluctantly accepts military aid from Washington. Admiral Davis notes desperate conditions in Kingston and refugee transfers to Port Antonio. Red Cross aid gratefully received by Jamaica government.
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Kingston
Jewmatea
Washington
John 8. Battell
Eleventh Infantry
Oteri
Santiago
Guantanamo
Swettenham
Davis
Albert E. Angier
Jeonsul
Daniel White Comstock
Boston
Ain Davissau
United Fruit Company
Admiral Dewey
Jamaica
Dewey
Davisson
Port Antonio
Irwin K. Evans
Washington, D. C
Paul J. Urquhart
Etta Urquhart
Pittsburg
Arthur W. Heton
Hartford
Grrett
State Department
American Red Cross
French Episcopate Rejects 1907 Law on Worship
Paris reports that bishops meeting at Chateau de la Muette and publicizing decisions approved by the Pope vow to continue worship while complying with the 1907 law. They protest recent French restrictions on church property and religious liberty and seek protective guarantees for clergy tenure in local church use accords.
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Paris
Chateau de la Muette
M. Denys-Cochin
France
G A R Ticket Ratified and Encampment Elected
The G A R adjourned meeting ratified a department ticket for encampment offices with Benjamin F. Graham named as Commander and a slate of officers including John Walker as senior vice commander and Hovibrooke as junior vice commander. Delegates to the national encampment and alternates were chosen from Posts 21 6 11 20 11 and others. Justice Anderson Owitts buys Dr G Shirley Carter home at 1129 New Hampshire Ave for 4000.00 with plans to enlarge and improve the property in the fashionable neighborhood near Dunont Corete.
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Grand Army Hall
Benjamin F. Graham
John & Walker
BH. Hovibrooke
Chaptain
de. MM. Lewis
W.A. O'Meara
W. W. Chambers
Bw, Bonney
Alex. Oslesby
Alfred Shaw
B. F. Janney
J. Henne
W. A. Moore
H. Liverpool
Justice Anderson Owtts
Tusilee Thomaé J. Anderson
Te District Supreme Court
G. Shirley Carter
New Hampshire Avenue
E. C Brainerd
Justice Anderson
Dunont Corete
Roller Skater Breaks Leg at School Field Trip
A ten year old pupil from Franklin School on Thirteenth and K streets northest fell on Thirteenth Street North and broke his left leg. He was carried into the school and later taken to the hospital where the fracture was set.
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Rover Xxaung
Jealousy Suspect Surrendered in Maryland Killing
Private William Winebarger of the Coast Artillery surrendered to Fort Washington authorities after allegedly shooting Private Predorlete Gosney at Brown's saloon near Piscataway, Prince George's County. He was turned over to Constable Thorne at Upper Marlboro and jailed. trial expected in April before Circuit Court Judge Merrick.
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Willam
Wineharger
16Th Company
Coast Artillery
Predorlete Gooney
Brown's
Piscataway
Prince George County
Thorne
Fort Washington
Windberger
Gosney
Bret Gosney
Winebarger
Upper Marlboro
Timus
Merrich
Alleged bookies arrested in Washington precinct case
Frank Shore of 01 Four-and-a-half Street Southwest and Bayard G. Wrenn of 1084 Ninth Street Northwest were arrested at Wrenn's home on bookmaking charges. An accuser named Miller claimed he won $200 on a horse race but did not receive payment. Precinct Detective Mullen and Sergeant Lee seized racing slips, bet vouchers, and pool-room paraphernalia as evidence. Both men posted $50 bonds for Police Court appearance.
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Frank Shore
Bayard G. Wrenn
Ninth Street
Wrenn
Miller
Mullen
Sergi Lee
Miss La Follette To Marry In The Follette Circle
Special to The Washington Post from Madison Wisconsin dated January 2 reports Fola La Follette eldest daughter of Senator La Follette to quit theatre and marry Alfred T Rogers. Rogers is a close political ally and future law partner to the Senator. Expected betrothal announcement from her parents.
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Washington
Madison
Wis
Purse Thief Arrest Reported in Nashville Case
Howard J. Murray allegedly linked to multiple hotel pocketbook thefts in Raleigh Shoreham St James and Riggs House. Nashville authorities report his arrest there and plan to bring him to Washington for trial after victims identified his photo.
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Boardman
Police
Nallen
Nashville
Tenn
Howard J. Murray
Hamilton
Murray
Raleigh, Shornham
St. James
Riggs House
BMI
Mollie Davis
Iris Ralaigh
J. H. Janney
Shoreham
Frances Joulian
St James
Mary E. Branson
Riggs
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Julying Committee
King
Annapolis
Motter
Mgre Travel
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WN. & W. Counsel
Tuchmond
Jane
Norfolk and Western Railroad
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Spruial
Washinton Rose Cumberland
Alvin B. Shaw
Shaw
Twter Merrried
Day
Howard
Welte
Mbert Havesh E.thowanowaka
Hammer and South Directs
Walinsm
Ainsa. Iia
Wy, P. Fife
Swettenham Aggepts
AID
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Miss LA Follette
Alfred T. Rogers
Edward J. Murray
Bousht
Pres. H. Fletcher
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Los Angeles
China
Japan
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Union Pacific & North-Western
RM. Johnson
Washington St
Pacific Goast
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Pulliam
Obie
Ban Johnson
Harry Pulliam
Ssinson
Olf Firstelgga
Haars
N. H. Shea
GT Ponss
Eve
Washington, D.C
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Chalfonte
N. J
D. Leeds Company
Marlborough
Bienheim
Rbica
Marlborough-Blenheim
Louis Kroll
Josiah Winter & Sons
Traymore
Ocean Front
Beach Front
Rotelz
Tod Bhevel-Giars Bpa
Cloak Solarian
Heoktet
Ches
O. Marquett
Traymore Hotel Co
Ama Manaeer D. & White
Fresident
Haddon Hall
Alwats
OCEAN
Homelite
Wurroudlees
Brerr Catdort
D Lycos & Lipfincott
Galen Hall
Seyatossm
Atlantic Cstr
Ysgde
Ofa
Neavt
Beteks and
Steed But
Witts Eamntore
Ome
Alee Rand
Livers Boar
M. J Hotel
Rudolf
Everett
Aterlean Plas
Europe
Fourth Ave
New Rockity
Fereo Philadelphhts
Queens Town
Atlantic Transport
York
RED Star Line
Antwerp
White Star Lime
Plymouth
Ceerbourd
Southampton
Repubise
F Street
M. Hicks
North German Lloyd
Heronpeiny
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Ad Sp Am! Krouprinz
Aoa
Neen Direct
TU Hannover
AXE Arent
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Malo
Cassel
Tari
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Genoa
Eee
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Rivest Bee
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Albert
Mits
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Flere
Ste
Hoboken
Gerray
Celrichs & CO
Fraubeer New Tork
Onooe & Love
Royal Mail Steam Packet Co
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Trinidad
Barbzados
Leeward
WIND
WARD
Slands
Cemerara
Spoly Ta Sandrason
State 50
Ty Foster Debevose
Fiat Blas
Em. Hicks
Nbermuda
Taek
West
Dominica
Outergridge & CO
Alamis
W. Moss
Jaltar
Wodern
Tkly
Cltonia
Brown
Newe York
Oppesite
Wacker
Mars
Moss, Agant
Skaw
St Nw
Weakington
Porte Ricc
Agee
Tubaadoc
Lucarfens Chamers Rink
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Phot
Zouragrom
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SB Aradle
Frank C. Clark
Broadway
ROX
Pfeiffer
Florida Resorts
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East Coast
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Banamas
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Fifth Avenue General Office
St Augustine
Adams Street
Orfolk & Washington Steamboat Company
Weshiomon
Gaps
Ieee
Dare Monroe
Aid Marchania
Saori
Erieotoas
Callasan
Mer
Fort Myer
Arlington Falls Church
Aqueduct Bridge
Park Rotel Seana
Berheeee
Ofen AU
Wrouid
Hintorle
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