Inquiry Demanded Accountability for Station Profits
The Washington Post reports a joint resolution introduced in Morgantown to probe the agricultural experiment station’s management. Accusations include profit from milk proceeds, unaccounted funds, and vows, with the effort led by Senate President J. McDermott. A separate judiciary inquiry was deferred.
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Richmond Railroad Rejects State Rate Powers
The Richmond, Fredericksburg, and Potomac Railroad answered the Virginia corporation commission in passenger rate reduction case, disputing the commission’s authority. It cites its charter as prior to state law, arguing federal constitutional protections forbid impairing contracts, and asserts its right to charge up to 8 cents a mile.
Jealous Husband Shoots Wife in Baltimore Home
John Gallagher aged twenty one shot his nineteen year old wife at her mother's South Pack street home after declaring dissatisfaction and leaving for his father's house. He returned with a revolver, fired twice as she tried to flee, wounding her in the hip. Gallagher was arrested at the hospital after inquiring about his wife's condition, saying jealousy motivated the shooting.
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Foreman John Cork Fatally Injured at Norfolk Navy Yard
John Cork a paint foreman at the Norfolk Navy Yard was fatally injured when he fell from a ladder at the yard today. He died after being taken to a hospital in Norfolk. Cork was elderly and fellow workers believe the accident caused internal injuries and a fractured body.
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Suit for Damages Over Contract Fulfillment
W. V. Elkins of this city filed in the Circuit Court a suit against N. B. Hutton for 5500 damages claiming Hutton failed to fulfill a contract to purchase a one half interest in the Hotel Randolph for 36000. The case names special examiner and details a nonfulfillment allegation. James Cunningham of Vinton, a Confederate veteran, was identified as the assailant in a Robbery case involving William Richards and was sent to the grand jury after being held up January 19.
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Tobacco Prices Fixed by Maryland Growers Board
The Maryland Tobacco Growers Association fixed year prices for Maryland leaf tobacco and elected William J. Frere of Tompkinsville as an executive committee member. A special contract with three leaf-tobacco commission houses in Baltimore will act as sales agents for members crops. An official grader will be employed with assistants if needed and business to open in Baltimore on March 1. Only member crops will receive grading, charged at 95 cents per hogshead.
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Woman Thashes Veteran in Court Over Previous Assault
Civil War veteran Stephen Clements testified against Mary Gallihorn at Alexandria Police Court claiming she struck him causing head injuries and a broken collar bone. Gallihorn said Clements assaulted her first and claimed self defense. The hearing was continued to allow investigation of her residence and character.
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Woman in Norfolk Wife Claim Sparks River Attempt
Mrs H B Vanemer of Norfolk Va says she lived with a man in Norfolk and had a child with him. She produced a marriage license with erased names and attempted suicide by leaping from a dock into a river in Elizabeth City NC but was rescued. Her claimed wealthy parents are said to be from Camden NJ and worth over 200000.
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Western Maryland rail line inspection ahead of takeover
A delegation from the Western Maryland Railroad led by Alex Robertson inspected the Georges Creek and Cumberland Railroad in Cumberland on January 22 as the Wabash interests prepare to take over February 1. The party included J T Hendricks F T Smiley H B Morgan F M Howeth Austin Gallagher and Charles A Steiner with James A Milholland and Lawrence Greer. Milholland retires Friday and Greer will succeed him. Milholland’s son John K Milholland remains master mechanic. Samuel B Africa’s theater of transportation position will be abolished and Africa will become train master. Benjamin A Richmond represents newly elected directors of the Georges Creek and Cumberland Railroad.
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CONTROL OF CORPORATIONS SPECIAL TO THE WASHINGTON POST
Special to The Washington Pow Raleigh North Carolina January There was introduced in the house today a bill prepared by the corporation commission in answer to a letter signed by fifty members of the house requesting the commission to state what additional powers it desired the legislature to confer for more efficient discharge of its duties. The bill requires all transportation and transmission companies to establish and maintain public service facilities as may be reasonably just. It also requires when practicable and public demand necessitates that any railroad install and operate one or more passenger trains and that intersecting railways make closer connections. The commission is empowered to examine the condition of each road its equipment and its management in relation to public safety and convenience and if the road is found unsafe the commission can enforce immediate repairs. It also gives power to enforce just and reasonable rates for telephone rentals and messages.
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Threatened death by own action endangers Hagerstown man
Gustave A C Herring, a Barton family member, warned his wife he would die by his own hand and disappeared. Sheriff Delbert and deputies search after learning he left Hagerstown by trolley for Waynesboro and bought a ticket toward Harrisburg. His wife, with a year old child in a hotel, is frantic as doctors recently said his incurable illness could not improve. Relatives in Boston were notified. While in Hagerstown Herring took photographs of buildings hoping to steady his health.
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Abduction charge in Charlotte case shocks Greenville ties
John M. Dempster a New York salesman is jailed in Charlotte on abduction charges tied to Miss May Foster a 16 year old Greenville student. The girl claims distress and asks for aid alleging involvement by Gordon Barron. Foster exonerates Dempster while Barron faces abduction warrants from Greenville authorities.
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Fraternities at War Over WVU Athletics
Special to The Washington Post Morgantown West Virginia January 28 Quarrels among Greek letter fraternities at West Virginia University involved university athletics. The athletic association elections did not satisfy three fraternities and they issued a statement saying none of their members will take part in athletic sports this year. Today other fraternities, provoked by this action, announce their withdrawal from the annual year book and the Glee Club. The faculty threatens to abolish fraternities.
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Widow Claims Paid After Bridge Collapse Fatality
The Norfolk and Portsmouth Traction Company recognizes two widows of Samuel Jones, a colored brakeman killed when the Atlantic Terminal bridge over Tanners Creek collapsed. Martha Jones, fifty, proved prior marriage and received adjustment of her claim. Victoria Ones, the second wife, also presented witnesses and was paid. Jones had been married to both women for several years.
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Inkula Fire Extinguished in Newport News Harbor
A fire aboard the British steamer Tokula in Newport News harbor burned a cotton cargo. The blaze was extinguished this morning and a survey of the damaged compartment is planned for tomorrow. Estimated damage is 60,000. Cotton removed from one ship will be reloaded Thursday and Inkula will sail Friday for Liverpool. Hull damage is suspected.
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Duel With Shotguns Ends Fatal Fight in Virginia
Walter Barksdale was mortally wounded in a shotgun duel with Joseph Echols near Lola in Pittsylvania County on Monday. Echols was shot twice after firing. his wounds are not serious. The quarrel began over a box of cigarettes. Barksdale, 35, married with two children, faced Echols, who is nine years younger and recently married.
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W H Hardin Missing Causes City Attention
Special to Fire Richmond reports W H Hardin, head of H Hardin Company on South Fourteenth Street, has been missing for about three weeks. The firm’s owners say business will continue as usual and no creditors should fear, though his unexplained absence remains concerning.
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Virginia Obituary Notices Roll Across Counties
Warton Jan 20 Mrs Carrie Barrack wife of Lloyd Barrack of Walton dies last night of Brights disease. Mrs W Cole widow of C L Cole of this county dies today after brief illness leaving two daughters and a son. Fredericksburg Jan 2 Mrs Ada Deacon Dow widow of Henry Dow of Stafford County dies at home near here aged any years. survived by husband and two children. Mrs Ada J Roy dies near Tackett Mill Stafford County aged sixty. two sons and one daughter survive. Culpeper Jan 25 Hon Jonathan Gibson dies aged about 72. long prominent in state politics. served in legislature. U.S. district attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia. Confederate colonel. later practiced in New York. now retired. Maj Edwin H Gibson of the Seventy-fourth Virginia Volunteers is his son. Bristol Jan 22 N P Kendrick of Meadowview Washington County dies after operation aged 72. Winchester Jan 23 Peter E Shade of Frederick County dies near Whitacre aged 80. widow and several children survive. He was married four times.
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Explosion kills four on railroad near Gate City
Four Italian laborers were killed when a premature blast on a southbound line of the South and Western Railroad south of Gate City Virginia hurled their bosses into the air. The explosion’s force mangled workers as investigators began inquiries into the catastrophe.
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Girl Assaulted in Home at Cumberland West Virginia
Nellie Campbell chief operator at the local telephone exchange was found near death at her home tied and gagged. Police across New Cumberland and nearby towns investigate burglars as attackers remain unidentified and valuables were stolen. Campbell’s condition is unchanged and recovery uncertain.
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Virginia Weddings in Richmond and Danville
Miss Elizabeth Boufotte Dougherty, eldest daughter of Rev. John W. Dougherty, and Frank H. King of Portsmouth, wed yesterday in Danville with Rev. Dr. J. W. Mitchel officiating. Later, Miss Helang Holt married Dr. J. Geonard Jennings at the Church of the Epiphany, with a distinguished gathering present.
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Eight-Hour Day Demand Upheld in Norfolk and Western
Roanke Va Jan 3 President L Jobson and other Norfolk and Western officials returned from Columbus Ohio after talks with the Brotherhoods of Locomotive Engineers and Locomotive Firemen over disputes with the railroad. The differences remain unsettled with one key demand being an eight hour day.
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Operator Moore testifies in Terra Cotta wreck inquiry
A. Moore of Gaithersburg testifies at the coroner's inquest into the Terra Cotta wreck. He describes a senior B&O Telegraph operator as incompetent and discharges under the investigation.
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