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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Jan 29, 1908
Page
23
Gov. Stansell calls full legislative turnout for an extra session to push tax law changes, county levy limits, and abolition of the county office fee system. He argues these moves protect West Virginia in a Virginia debt suit while prohibitionsists press.
A Virginia miner’s divorce filing in the Nor SM bunts Cromt Court centers on claims the husband deceived a woman named Geysume and fathered a baby with another. The parties’ demands include custody and support while the wife accuses the man of desertion and long subterfuge.
A chaotic scene near Norfolk and Western Hall train station left one person dead after a man fell during a car ride. Witnesses JO Undge and others described a dangerous act and a hasty retreat as the train moved on, with authorities noting the incident occurred yesterday.
A fragmented estate valued at about a million dollars is praised for its diverse holdings. The will names beneficiaries in Washington County and lists lands and other properties across Hatem County plus religious bequests. Executors schedule the estate’s probate and outline its claims against creditors.
An elderly Virginia woman aged about 81 died after a long illness. The obituary lists surviving relatives and mentions a residence near Petersburg and Elizabeth area, with references to local family ties and a county location. The notice notes burial in a nearby cemetery and lists services held for the deceased.
EADWA ZEPHAVIS INVIT FO WEDSTREAN N CRVISE appears as a historical notice seeking invitations for a grand steamship cruise aboard the Arable. The document lists ports and destinations including Spain, Egypt, and Italy, with passenger names and committee mentions, reflecting a mid centuryVoyage planning note.
Special to The Washington Post Charleston West Virginia January 28 The friends of State Auditor Arnold C Scherr who recently announced his candidacy for governor on the Republican ticket are actively canvassing and confident of securing the nomination Scherr is serving his second term as state auditor and has held prior roles including sheriff of his county and various state party posts He has long been active in Republican causes but has not aligned with any faction although he has many friends in the party
Frank Cawthorn, a young man under 21 and habitual smoker, faced a charged Roanoke-Thun scene as lynching threats and a dispersed mob surrounded the courthouse. Attorneys and a jury allegedly urged to hang him rather than imprison him after the Ada Jones killing. Cawthorn claimed he would prefer hanging to prison due to his health, and he described courting Jones with repeated advances that were rebuffed.
The North Carolina House passed an anti merger measure with few votes against, aimed at blocking absorption of Seaboard Air Line or Norfolk and Southern by rivals. Senate concurrence sought. Rail rate bills debated, granting the corporation commission authority to set and enforce rates, with mileage books at 3 cents and interstate tickets sold within the state at 2 1/2 cents. Senate approved a 4100 appropriation for the North Carolina building site at Jamestown Exposition, noting the state owns the island title and risking loss without the funds.
Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals proceedings were summarized with cases argued and submitted, along with district updates from Richmond and Suffolk. Alexandria city council discussed debt refinancing, curb purchases, and plans to widen city limits, with a February joint meeting scheduled.
MES P Jennings of River, Virginia reports relief after using Dr Miles' Nervine with the Heart Cure advised by Miles Medical Co. He suffered left chest pain, breathlessness, and nervousness, misdiagnosed as neuralgia, dyspepsia, or a weak heart, and was unable to leave home for four months. He credits the remedies with his complete recovery.
Annapolis January 28 report on a Cecil County senator's bill to bar any influence attempts on assembly members by lobbyists using unauthorized methods. An attorney general notice seeks compliance from corporations on reporting legislative agent expenditures. House debates inquiries into state fire and casualty firms and possible insurance law revisions, plus a biennial election proposal and a $60,000 appropriation for a Baltimore Annapolis road project.
In the Corporation Court for Alexandria a petition by J E H Dabney against Thomas H Brown is on trial for recovery of property. John J Nagent, administrator for Floyd Calloway, was ordered to sell property levied for debt. Perley G Nutting seeks divorce from Helene G Nutting amid German Embassy interference. divorce a mensaet granted. An injunction against Rev Alexander Wilbanks restraining preaching at a colored Baptist church was enlarged. A second wall of Julia F Tubman was probated. the will leaves estate to daughter for life, then grandson, with Kenneth W Ogden in charge. James K McKinney’s will probated. Richard H Cox appointed administrator. Mills v Washington, Alexandria, Mount Vernon Railway Co. settled. Deaths: Peter Humalty, 66, Alexandria. funeral at St. Mary’s tomorrow at 9 AM. Stephen Smith’s funeral also noted.
Funeral services for Richard C. Toplett of Fairfax County were held at his home and he was interred in St. Mary’s Cemetery. Bride and groom A Powell Brookes and Delilah Elizabeth Watkins reportedly married in Orange and returned to Alexandria after a late night, planning to come home today. Sheriff Wilam J. Palmer raided Jefferson district speakeasies, eight proprietors jailed at Fort Meyer Heights. six found guilty in a court appearance before Justice Louis Dalbert.
Readers describe the educational contest drawing 10 000 participants and widespread excitement. Teachers, politicians, and families praise the program urging pupils to study maps and scenes. Contest questions focus on identifying features in illustrations while emphasizing accuracy and complete answer sets.
Robert Harper pleaded not guilty to violating the pure food law for manufacturing a simedicinal preparation. Police seized several hundred bottles from drug stores while the case awaits trial. Harper demanded a jury. bond set at 1000, and motions overruled challenging the law’s constitutionality.
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Navy plans two sixty ton submarines to sail from New York aboard the Caesar to the Pacific around South America. Porpoise and Stare or Star are named. deck or hold placement undecided. Caesar to depart by March 1 with subs aboard. Washington notes report Mr Dunlop not improved. Washington Council elects officers and hosts music and entertainment night.
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