Prohibition Amendment Sparks West Virginia House Fight
West Virginia legislature faces renewed liquor clashes as the judiciary committee reports Bland's proposal to amend the constitution to ban intoxicating manufacture and sale. Keller and Campbell attack railroad lobby over stalled Jim Crow and fare bills. Investigations into state institutions are ordered but awaited. Hearings set for next two nights.
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Washington Post
Charleston
W. Va
House Judiciary Committee
Bland
West Virginia
Kuykendall
Judiciary Committee
House
Maen
Husband Kills Intruder in Danville Night Clash
Danville Virginia January 28 John Cousins about thirty five was shot and killed by George L Stellman a carpenter at Stellmans residence He allegedly attempted to force his way into the room occupied by Stellmans wife and children Stellman says they had a quarrel six months earlier Cousins reportedly swore vengeance They met later that day and after Cousins fired twice Stellman fetched a shotgun and killed him He surrendered to authorities.
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Committee On Railroads
Senate
Railroad Commission
West Virginia Railroad
Railroad Committee
Danville
John Cousins
George L Stellman
Stellman
Cousins
Sllman
Kitter
Cousins Ile
Eloped After Wedding In Baltimore Near Annapolis
Bertha Bright daughter of John H. Bright and C Raton of the U S Nevada married in Baltimore Friday. Catherine Bright sister of the bride wed Clarence Lynch of New York here on Thursday. Bertha Bright served as maid of honor and Eaton was the best man. They eloped the next day inspired by the occasion.
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Arevdal
Washington Post
Annapolis
Bertha Bright
John H. Bright
C. Raton
Nevada
Baltimore
Wrilay
Catherine Fright
Clarence Lynch
New York
Mr. Eaton
Fire Claims Two Children In West Virginia House
Special to The Washington Post from Charleston West Virginia reports that Joseph Nuckels two young children aged three and one died in a blaze that destroyed their Spring Hill home six miles below the city. The mother left them alone for water and returned to find the interior afire and the children burned to death.
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Washington Post
Charleston
W. Va
Jane
Joseph Nuckels
Chesapeake and Ohio
Spring Hl
Travel in Ohio Cites Pensions Boosting Traffic
MGRE travel in Ohio. N. & W. counsel says 13 million dollars in pensions supports traffic. Virginia hearing notes potential flat rate loss, claim that Ohio residents’ wealth enables more travel. Baltimore and Ohio Railroad announces top freight changes with Oscar McConstans and L. Rush Brockerbrough stepping down. Changes effective February 1 next.
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Tachmond
Jane
Corporation Commission
Norfolk and Western Railroad
Virginia
Ohio
Perjury charges lead to not guilty verdict in Shaw case
Alvin B. Shaw, charged with perjury in testimony used to obtain a divorce, was found not guilty today. Shaw, twice married, testified that his wife admitted unfaithfulness while his thirteen year old son testified about his stepmother. Also reported: Miss Annie M. Donnington and Benjamin Thompson, both residents of Washington, were married in Rockville by Rev. S R White at the groom’s home, ages twenty and twenty respectively. In Charleston, Judge Frank Cox resigned as president of the Supreme Court of Appeals and Judge Joseph M. Saunders was named his successor and president.
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Washington Post
Cumberland
Alvin B. Shaw
Shaw
Rockville
Annie M. Donnington
Benjamin Thompson
S R White
Saunders
Cox
Charleston
W. Va
Frank Cox
Supreme Court of Appeals
Joseph M. Saunders
Rome diplomats blamed in Quirinal orgy after embassy farewell
Special cable dispatch reports thirty young diplomats and aristocrats at a farewell banquet for a Vatican embassy secretary. A brawl ensued as attendees hurled sugar and biscuits, with one arousing injury to Senor Diaz of the Spanish embassy. A suspect, Vera Sylvas, fled as police search. The Pope asks resignations of those accredited to the Vatican who attended.
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Washington Post
Rome
Quirinal
Vatican
Senor Diaz
Diaz
Vera Sylvas
Plan of Western Road Block System Tests
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad plans a series of block system tests on divisions within weeks to heighten alertness of train crews. Following a Washington wreck inquiry into Terra Cotta, engineers may face thorough rule observations. Tests will be unscheduled to ensure genuine responsiveness and possible disciplinary action for missed signals.
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Baltimore
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Chicago and Northwastern Railroad
Terra Cotte
Deshres
Chicago
Northwestern
Father Kills His Son in Accident While Hunting
Bristol Virginia January 28 A farmer George H Dishner living four miles west of Bristol Washington County accidentally shot and killed his fourteen year old son Jefferson Dishner. He leaped a fence the gun hammer caught on wire causing a heavy charge of shot to strike the boy in the breast. Death followed two hours later.
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Washington Post
Bristol
George H. Dishner
Washington County
Jefferson Dishner
Debris Collapse Traps Buffalo Firemen. Three Missing
At the Seneca Building on Seneca Street disaster traps fire crews. Twenty firefighters on the adjacent Heywood roof are injured, with three believed dead or missing under tons of debris. Rescue work continues with relays and arc lamps lighting the ruins as conditions remain serious for several injured men.
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Seneca
Seneca Street
William J Naughton
Leutenant
John BR. Hinky
Mreman Stephen Megan
Michael 4. Haggerty
John Daly
Wireman
Elliott
Debric
Daly
Saeut J. C. Malloy
Bensinger
Yeager
Heywood
Senaon
Identification of Camden Death by Own Action Victim
The body of Wilhelmina Lacey of Iona, believed to have died by her own action with a companion killed by a Pennsylvania Railroad train near Camden on Sunday, was identified at the morgue in Gloucester by Howard Snyder, who drove her to Iona station. Three men were seen with her in Gloucester. their identities remain unknown.
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St. Jan
Pennsylvania Railroad
Wilhelmina Lacey
Iona
Gloucester
Howard Snyder
Snyder
Welther
Railway Chief Is Honored In Washington Division Change
George W. Peyton to succeed Charles S. Lake as superintendent of the Washington division of the Southern Railway. Lake receives a gold watch and farewell in Alexandria. Peyton arrives to assume duties. Other relocations include W. Andrews moving to Greensboro. Hantzman leaving gas works for Charlottesville. Episco pal mission forming in Del Ray. Baptists offer church building. Alexandria Lodge plans gift to Chief George W. Petty.
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Washington Post Bureau
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The
Southern Railway
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Robert Sherman
Prince Street
Lake
Greensboro
N. C
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Danville
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Mr. Lake
Alexandra
Peyton
Asheville
Harry M. Hantzman
Alexandria
Charlottesville
William J. Morton
Christ Episcopal Church
del Ray
Alexandria County
Episcopal Theological Seminary
of the Baptist Church
Episcopalians
Alexandria Lodge
George W. Petty
Doubtful Heir Named in Whiteley Murder Case
London reports a coroner's jury found Horace George Rayner guilty of willful murder in the killing of Westbourne Grove merchant William Whiteley on January 4. A reputed father denies paternity, claiming Emily Turner alone bore the son. the case hinges on lineage amid earlier affairs with the Turner sisters.
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London
William Whiteley
Westbourne Grove
Horace George Rayner
Whiteley
Rayner
Emily Turner
Emily
Laurie Turner
Trolley Men Hold Dance at Masonic Temple Washington
The Relief Association of the Washington Railway and Electric Company hosted an entertainment and dance at the Masonic Temple Ninth and Street Northwest. F J Merhheimer opened with an address noting six years of benefits including 200k slick and 11,400 death payments, and a treasury surplus of 25,009. The Greater Washington Minstrels performed then dancing followed, with the hall crowded.
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Relief Association
Masonic Temple
Relief Association of the
Washington Railway and Electric Company
Masonic ‘Temple
F. J. Merhheimer
Rebief Association
Greater Washington
William P Fife Dies Sudden Advent Evangelist Known In Several States
The coroner ordered an inquest into the death of William P Fife a former evangelist who preached at camp meetings in North Carolina Virginia Texas Mississippi and other states. He died shortly after buying papers at the St James Hotel lobby and a chambermaid heard groans. Dr Behrens attributed heart failure. Born about fifty years ago he retired after throat trouble and became a mining agent amassing an estimated fortune of $380000 with close associate T Henderson a St Louis mining broker.
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Washington Post
St. Louis
William P. Fifa
North Carolina
Virginia
Texas
Mississippi
Fayetteville
Via Birthplace
Thomasville
N. C
Lynchburg
Charlottesville
St. James Hotel
Dr. Behrens
Southern
Fife
Kingston Earthquake Fears Spark Massive Aid Effort
Reports from Kingston Jamaica describe a heavy tremor after a major quake, with city leaders and U S authorities coordinating relief. Capt John Battell arrives with army tents from Guantanamo, aid pledged by Gov Swettenham, and refugees moved to Port Antonio as the Red Cross and volunteers send medical and shelter support.
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Jamaica
Washington
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Eleventh Infantry
Oterl
Santiago
Guantanamo
Swettenham
Davis
Albert E. Angier
Daniel White Comatack
Boston
Ava Davisson
United Fruit Company
Admiral Dewey
Dewey
Davisson
Port Antonio
Irwin K. Evans
Washington, D. C
Paul J. Urduhart
Etta Urquhart
Pitsburg
Arthur W. Eaton
Hartford
Jealousy Suspected in Killing at Brown’s Saloon
William W. Winebarger, private in the 104th Company Coast Artillery, surrendered at Fort Washington and was handed to Constable Thorne in Upper Marlboro. He is jailed on a murder charge for the shooting of Private Frederick Gosney at Brown’s saloon, Prince George County, Md, amid jealous dispute over a young woman. Trial expected at April Circuit Court before Judge Merrick.
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Winebarger
104Th Company, Coast Artillery
Frederick Gosney
Brown's
Fiscataway
Prince George County
Thorne
Fort Washington
Wineberger
Gosney
Fred Gosney
Upper Marlboro
Tidge Merrick
Alleged bookies arrested in Washington district
Frank Shore and Bayard G. Wrenn bicycle dealers were arrested at Wrenn's home on a bookmaking charge. A Miller claim of winning 305 on a horse race led to the arrests. Det Mullen and Sgt Lee seized racing slips and pool room paraphernalia for evidence. Both men posted 500 bail for Police Court appearance.
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Bayard G. Wrenn
Ninth Street
Wrenn
Miller
Mullen
Sergt. Lee
First Precinct
Miss La Follette to Marry in Life Engagement
Madison January 2 Fela La Follette daughter of Senator La Follette is quitting her theatrical career to take on marriage. Reports say her betrothal to Alfred T Rogers will be announced soon by her parents. Rogers is a close political friend of the senator and will become his law partner. Miga Fola is the eldest daughter of the senator. her professional career will end with marriage.
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Washington Post
Madison
Wis
Fela la Follette
Alfred T. Rogers
Rogers
Senator la Follette
Miga Fola
Sala
Purse thief suspect arrested in Nashville ties to city thefts
Police in Washington identify Edward J. Murray alias R. B. Hamilton as the man linked to four hotel pocketbook thefts on January 7 at the Raleigh Shoreham St James and Riggs House. Victims include Mollie Davis J H Janney Frances Jonlian and Mary Branson. Authorities plan to extradite Murray to Washington for trial if Nashville consents.
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Police Department
Nashville
Tenn
Edward J. Murray
R. 8
Hamilton
Murray
Raleigh, Shoreham
St James
Riggs House
Mollie Davis
Raleigh
J. H. Janney
Shoreham
Frances Jonlian
St. James
Mary E. Branson
Tennessee
Washington
French Episcopate Rejects 1907 Law Restrictions
Paris January 28 decisions from a French episcopate meeting at Chateau de la Muette were read to bishops and publicized. They protest recent laws affecting Catholic hierarchy and church property, pledge to continue worship, and seek guarantees on clergy tenure within administrative church state compacts with local authorities.
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Paris
Chateau de la Muette
M. Denys-Cochin
France
G A R Ticket Ratified and Encamptment Elected by Posts
The adjourned meeting of commanders and delegates from fifteen posts ratified a ticket for department offices. Elected were Commander Benjamin F. Graham and senior vice commander John J. Walker among others. Delegates to the national encampment and alternates also chosen. Justice Thom H. Anderson buys Dr Shirley Carter residence at 1829 New Hampshire Ave for 40000. He plans enlargements. the house is in the fashionable Donont Circle area.
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Benjamin F. Graham
John 3. Walker
M. M. Lewis
W.A. O'Meara
Justice Anderson
Thom H. Anderson
District Supreme Court
Shirley Carter
New Hampshire Avenue
E. C. Brainerd
Donont Circle
Roller Skater Breaks Leg at School Intermission
Ten year old Paul Paroni of Franklin School at Thirteenth and K streets northest fell on Thirteenth street hill during intermission and broke his left leg. He was carried into the school building by comrades and later taken to Emergency Hospital where the fracture was reduced.
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Franklin School
Thirteenth
K Streets
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