Bill Attack Sparks Debate Over Schools Inspectors
The Virginia assembly held long sessions over a bill to abolish the office of school inspector. The measure passed the house by a strong vote, drawing opposition from senators and crab industry supporters who warned it would cost jobs and disrupt local schooling. Executive nominations faced delay as senators debated adjournment and confirmation procedures.
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Apple Growers Protest Cider License Bill in Virginia
Virginia apple growers and cider makers in the Apple Belt plan vigorous opposition to an all-Saloon League proposal to restrict cider sales to Mayor license holders. They warn the bill would devastate the cider industry, forcing retailers and wholesalers to obtain liquor licenses and risking many businesses. Local organizers pledge a solid front when the measure reaches the legislature.
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Winchester
Virginia
Apple Bell
Anti-Saloon League
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Bay Shore Railway Bondholders Accept Minority Holdigs Offer
Bay Shore Railway bondholders were informed that the controlling committee of the North pool has entered a contract to purchase all minority holdings at four cents on the dollar. Holders may reinvest at par in a reorganized company with a capital of 1.5 million dollars if Judge Waddill rules the lateral bonds held by Charte Burr and associates are worth only 55 thousand, potentially thwarting Jure’s bid and securing the property for minority holders.
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Bay Shore Railway
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General Noreth Pool
Bay Shore Holdings
Tazewell Taylor
D. Lawrence Groner
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Burr
Philadelphia
Associates
J3ure
California Fig Syrup Co
Herring Guilty of Manslaughter in Street Car Killing
John H. Herring was found guilty of manslaughter for shooting Charles Aherr on a Richmond street car on July 27. He was sentenced to six months in jail, effectively a twelve month term due to time already served. The two men, former friends, had been drinking and visited a woman they both knew when the fatal trouble began. Herring attempted suicide with the same weapon but was stopped. The defense urged insanity.
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Richmond
John H. Herring
Charles Aherr
Hastings Court
Ahurn
Herring
Portsmouth man dies in self harm crisis
Henry Thomas Woodward, from North Carolina, died in Portsmouth last night after taking carbole acid and lauda num in a personal crisis. He had been despondent and had lived in Portsmouth for several months. He leaves a widow, three children, and several siblings.
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Henry Thomas Woodward
Portsmouth
Woodward
North Carolina
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Counterfeiter Hartman Arrested After Sharp Chase
Special to The Washington Post Parkerburg W Va Jan 2 D F Hartman of Terra Alta was seized by Secret Service agent Charles Wright after a lengthy pursuit across states. Indicted earlier he fled to Florida but was tracked to Key West where he was captured. Hartman jailed on $3000 bond.
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F. Hlartman
Terra Alta
Charles ©. Wright
United States Secret Service
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Key West
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Tragic Onboard Accident Reported At Dry Work
Reports from Fredericksburg and surrounding locales list multiple obituary notices and marriages. The week includes a fatal accident when a man presumed to be Andrew Payne was crushed under a moving train wheel near Dry Work, with a coroner's verdict exonerating the railroad. Other entries note weddings, deaths in Fredericksburg and nearby towns, and local civic service figures, including Miss Lena Ritter's Philadelphia nuptials and the passing of Drury W. Burnley of Albemarle County.
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Bissexoun
Gh Wy Hill
J. T. Huley
J. E. Handley
Wate Woodsille
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Orange Court House
A. J. Harlow
E. France
Meta G. Coates
Gustavus Coates
Richmond County
G. M. Connellee
Winchester
Aliss Lena Ritter
A. V. Ritter
John A. Quick
Philadelphia
Rev
C. D. Bull
Braldeck Street
M. I
Offfqaatinge
Pennsslyvania
Testified for Samuel in Greensboro fraud trial
In Greensboro on January 29, during cross examination of Revenue Agent Chapman in the Samuel revenue fraud trial, defense witnesses admitted withholding information until Washington ordered it. Samuel and Combs allegedly urged not to share informer lists with Horton, while Chapman claimed he obtained grand jury witness lists and followed detectives to secure affidavits asserting witness prodding in exchange for testimony.
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Greensboro
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Horton
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Hotton
Fatal alcohol mishap shocks Wheeling couple
Special to The Washington Post reports William Fos, a young married man, died in Wheeling after consuming a large amount of alcohol by mistake. He reportedly struck a light during the night, mistaking a container for whisky, and was found dead by his wife shortly after.
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Wheeling
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William Fos
Farmer
Fredericksburg
Robert Grayson
Madison County
Mr. Dirayson
Norfolk redistricting injunction denied in Virginia case
Suffolk Va January 29 3 Special to The Washington Post Circuit Judge Prentiss denied the injunction sought by anti administration forces to block Norfolk redistricting. The ordinance passed by the councils remains in effect, a victory for good government forces who argued Norfolk’s people through their councils govern the town. Col Alex M Giggins and others had sought to restrain the councils from enforcing the redistricting ordinance.
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Suffolk
Norfolk
Prentiss
Alex. M. Giggins
Death by own action with strychnine near Weal Pittsylvania
Special to The Washington Lom Chatham Va Jan Mrs. Robert Nance of Weal Pittsylvania County committed death by own action today by taking a large quantity of strychnine. After breakfast her husband, suspecting her intentions, moved the pistol out of reach. She then went to a trapper room and died within two hours. temporary insanity listed as cause. Survived by husband and several children. She was about forty. Norfolk reports a drifting brigantine Irene eight miles off Cape Lookout abandoned with union flag at half mast and no injuries observed. Irene, commanded by Capt Ruggles, sailed from Port Heading Nd Jan 19 for Jacksonville.
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Lamenbderg County
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Weal
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Maryland Obituary Notices From Rockville and Cumberland
Hiram Johnson aged sixteen in Rockville died yesterday from heart failure due to dropsy. In Cumberland William R. Johnson aged forty nine died suddenly from heart failure. Edward L. Gantt long a Rockville resident died in Georgetown Hospital at seventy six from tuberculosis. Funeral held in Rockville with interment at Rock Hill Cemetery.
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Willam R. Johnson
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Edward L. Gantt
Georgetown University Hospital
Washington
Rocklle Cemetery
Cuticura Remedies Credited For Eczema Cure
Mrs Emms White of Camden New Jersey praises Cuticura remedies after months of failure with doctors. She details washing with Cuticura Soap applying Cuticura Ointment and taking Cuticura Resolvent, reporting clear skin after four Resolvent bottles and urging others to try the treatment. The ad cites 1905 testimonial with address and date.
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Cherrier Place
Camden
N. J
Becton
Bree
Enforce Garbage Law Requires One-Man Receptacles
E S Leadbeater chairman of the city council streets committee issues notice amid complaints the street cleaning department fails to enforce ordinances effective April 11, 1902. Homeowners must place ashes in tight receptacles not exceeding thirty gallons, within thirty feet of street, to aid city removal. report unsatisfactory collections to the city engineer.
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King Street
Alexandria
E. S. Leadbeater
City Council
District Guard to Lead Washington Birthday Parade
Maj. William M. Smith announced the First Regiment District National Guard and a Washington artillery battery will march in the celebration. It is understood Virginia infantry from Norfolk under Maj. Nottingham will accept the invitation to participate. Marshall Wing named chief of staff for the event.
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George Washington
District National Guard
Washington
Virginia Infantry
Norfolk
Nottingham
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Baptists Start Revival at First Baptist Church
Evangelistic services began last night at the First Baptist Church and will continue nightly this week. Rev Dr Fisher hosts with Rev Calvin Blackwell D D of Norfouk aiding. Blackwell preached to a large crowd and left a notable impression, drawing comparisons to William Jennings Bryan.
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William Jennings Bryan
Known in Alexandria man charged with bigamy and marriage rumor
John P. hunter 18, jailed in Norfolk on a bigamy charge, formerly lived in Alexandria. Reports say he married Ada Langley of the city. Rev J P drefters recalls performing the ceremony with Slanter present. Hunter's first wife may aid prosecution. Zimmerman residence on St Asaph sold to B Weil.
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J. P. Drefters
Trinity Methodist Episcopal Church
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Woman Confesses To Poisoning After Illicit Operation
In Baltimore on January 29 a coroner’s inquest verdict found that Mary L. Crampsey died of blood poisoning after a criminal operation performed by unknown parties. The 29 year old widow had lived with her mother at 116 Sixth Street. Her body was burned after initial concealment, and she later gave her real name. A nurse testified Crampsey claimed illness came from medicine and no man pressingly claimed paternity. Father Lanahan was called and heard her confession.
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Thénthicum
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Penn Lucy Avenue
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Sanitariua
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Sanitariaum
Congressional Exposition Committee Visits Norfolk Exposition Site
Special to The Washington Fest Norfolk Va Jan 29 The Congressional Committee on Industrial Arts and Expositions toured the Jamestown Exposition Company grounds inspected proposed government buildings and visited the Pine Beach Hotel for luncheon where Speaker Gardner and Rep Legete urged support for the exposition bill A delegation including Gardner Rodenberg Howells Woodyard Pollard McKinney Lewevre Legure Kline Rhinock wife and daughter Lufkin Tucker Maynard and Gilbert accompanied the party before returning to Washington
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Utah
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West Virginia
H. M. Pollard
Nebraska
James McKinney
Iinois
F. J. le Wevre
New York
George S. Legure
Jail-breaker Captured Near Craigsville in Virginia
Frank Sprouse, who escaped from Staunton jail over a year ago, has been captured near Craigsville after terrorizing the area during his flight. He is twenty five and known for burglaries and thefts. He will be arraigned on multiple charges after serving the remainder of his term. Polger, who escaped with Sprouse, was later captured at Lexington and is now in the penitentiary.
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Lexington
Salisbury Highwayman Attack Injures Local Man
A. M. Hauser of Salisbury was seriously injured Saturday night when a highwayman struck him in the forehead with a rock during an attempted street robbery. Hauser fought back with a knife, wounding the assailant, whoescaped.
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Hauser
Danish King Christian Dies and European Mourning Grows
The Danish king, Christian, dies at an advanced age triggering European mourning. Prospective state events in London and Buckingham Palace are postponed. Russian court officials doubt Emperor Nicholas attends the funeral. Grand Duke Michael and the Dowager Empress may represent Russia. King Haakon of Norway travels to Copenhagen to attend the funeral, and the Danish monarch is called the Father of Dynasties, linking Britain Germany Sweden Norway Russia and Greece through bloodlines.
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