West Virginia Legislature Opens With Tax Revision Fight
Charleston dispatch reports Gov. Stansel calls extra session to push tax law changes including county levy limits and abolition of county offices fee system. Prohibitionists active as lawmakers debate Virginia debt suit and measures to safeguard state interests amid bitter clashes.
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Divorcing a Bogus Lord in West Virginia Case
A story outlines a tangled divorce involving a man from West Virginia and a woman named Wass Leanget Phobbs. Accusations include adultromantic deception, desertion, and a child custody implication. The involved Doughis and Dor Dauelas are noted, with calls to a court in Prince Sooune.
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Death on a Train Car Sparks Inquiry
A garbled report from Norfolk and Western Hall describes a fatal incident aboard a train near Dwight Mean Tas Way. Witnesses JO Undge and others recount a death connected to a passenger in South Carolina amid unclear details and chaotic phrasing.
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Nuefolk
Wotemer Hall
Dwight
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Estate valued at million in old county will
An estate valued at million is discussed along with details of the decedent's heirs and the distribution of lands and wealth across several counties and religious entities. The text notes a will establishing guardianship and the preservation of assets, including real estate and coal lands, with references to heirs and lasting family ties.
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Virginia Obituary for Doe Fer Games P Kemer
Obituary from Virginia notes the death of Doe Fer Games P Kemer aged 81 with survivors including children and extended family. It mentions residence in Petersburg area and references funeral arrangements and local officials, with scattered fragments indicating burial in the county.
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Edwana Zephavis Invites For Western Cruise
The invitation outlines a February sailing from Spain Egypt and Italy aboard the chartered steamship Arable. It lists named passengers including Mrs Alice Spear Rev Don and others as the Washingtonians book for the voyage. The plan promises a luxurious cruise with stateroom locations and cost details to follow.
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CANDIDATE FOR GOVERNOR ARNOLD C SCHERR PROMOTES Candidacy
State Auditor Arnold C Scherr of West Virginia seeks the Republican nomination for governor. He has served as auditor two terms and previously as sheriff of his county. His background includes legislative work and party committee roles. supporters aim to land the nomination, with Scherr described as active in party politics and unfactioned.
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Roanoke Thun: Mob Threatens Lynching Over Ada Jones Case
The report details a chaotic Roanoke area scene where a leaderless mob demanded hanging as attorneys and a jury faced demands to execute Chris Cawthorn, a young man under 21, after the death of Ada Jones. Cawthorn reportedly preferred execution to prison, citing delicate health and wish for freedom. Investigators note a tense day with attempts to prevent mob violence as daylight approached.
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Anti-Merger Bill Passes and Rail Rates Debated
The Washington Post Raleigh dispatch reports the anti merger bill passing the House with few votes against it to block absorption of Seaboard Air Line or Norfolk and Southern by rivals. Senate concurrence sought. Rail rate bills receive discussion in both chambers. measures grant the corporation commission power to set or enforce rates and to issue mileage books and interstate tickets. Senate approves 4100 for the North Carolina building site at Jamestown Exposition to secure the state’s title to land and building.
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Virginia Supreme Court hearings and state news flash
Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals proceedings are summarized with cases argued by Abram Cobey and others. The report notes challenges in Carter's administrator and other equity matters, plus a Suffolk death by stove fire and proposed revisions to Virginia code. City of Norfolk and Alexandria items cover court actions, taxation, municipal finances, and debates on extending city limits.
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Cured Me by Miles Remedies Heart Cure Story
MESP JENNINGS of River, P Va, suffered chest pain, breathlessness and nervousness. Doctors misdiagnosed neuralgia of the heart, dyspepsia, and weak heart. After contacting Miles Medical Co they advised Dr Miles’ Nervine and Heart Cure, leading to total recovery.
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Restraint for Lobbyists in Maryland Legislature
Annapolis Md Jan 28 Senator ranca of Cecil County introduced a bill to restrain lobbyists from influencing assembly votes except by authorized methods. An order directs the attorney general to notify corporations of required disclosures on legislative agent expenditures from the last session. House debate followed.
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In Corporation Court Alexandria Terms of Property Cases and Divorces
In the Corporation Court for Alexandria a petition by J H E Dabney seeks recovery of property from Thomas H Brown. John J Nngent, administrator of Floyd Calloway’s estate, was directed to sell levied property by order. Perley G Nutting vs Helene G Nutting ends in a divorce decree. an injunction against Rev Alexander Wilbanks remains. Julia F Tubman’s second wall probate leaves estate to daughter for life, then grandson. Kenneth W Ogden named estate guardian. James Ki McKinney will probated. Richard H Cox appointed administrator. Mills versus Washington Alexandria Mount Vernon Railway Co. settled. Peter Hunalty dies. funeral at St Mary’s Church. Stephen Smith funeral to follow.
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Funeral and marriage notices from Fairfax and Alexandria
Funeral services for Richard C. Toplett, justice of the peace of Fairfax County, were held at his home and burial in Alexandria. A.W. Brookes and Delilah Elizabeth Watkins wed after eloping to Orange, with likely return to Alexandria. Sheriff Palmer raided illegal saloons in Jefferson district. eight proprietors jailed. six found guilty at Fort Meyer Heights.
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Washington Post Educational Contest Draws 10000 Participants
Readers in Washington engage with The Post’s big educational contest described as the most popular and instigative yet. Teachers, parents, and Congress members’ families express optimism, while contestants marvel at a geography driven challenge that uses postal coupons and prize sets.
Harper pleads not guilty in pure food case arraignment
Robert Harper, arraigned before Judge Kimball in Police Court, pleaded not guilty to violating the pure food law in the manufacture of a medicinal preparation. Hundreds of bottles were seized and held pending trial. Harper requested a jury trial and early next month. bond set at 3100. The demurrer to the information had been overruled.
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Washington Post Educational Contest Rules and Entry Info
Public notice outlines eligibility open to all non employee entrants and their families, entry format, required complete sets, and mailing instructions. It states prizes for most correct solutions, tie division, contest editor as final referee, and that school or organization entries are allowed. Entries to be mailed to Contest Editor in Washington DC by contest end.
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Submarines to Pacific Coast on Caesar Voyage
The Navy plans to ship two sixty ton submarines, Porpoise and Use Star, from the New York navy yard aboard the collier Caesar, around South America to San Francisco. Unclear whether deck or hold stowage will be used. Caesar may depart by March 1 with the submarines aboard. Washington news notes Dunlop illness and a City Council meeting with officers and entertainment.
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