Worth Two Millions Courts Must Decide Issue
Senator Gorman and L Victor Baughman present a statement to the Maryland Senate on the value of the State holdings in the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad. They contend the Washington Branch, its accrued dividends, and the $1,260,000 federal appropriation push the State’s interest toward about two million, though some senators favor a lower figure. The report urges detailed accounting of branch receipts, expenditures, and real estate to determine value and future earning potential, with a cautious stance until questions are settled.
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Washington Post
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District of Columbia
Congress
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L Victor Balghman
Diectors
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company
Election Law Advance Urges Maryland Republicans to Back Ballot
Republican lawmakers in Maryland were urged by Diemanna and Mudd to unite behind the Reform League ballot plan. The push favors emblem voting and statewide changes, with negotiable shifts in Baltimore city to be considered only if the entire state is affected. Governor Warfield announced a first batch of appointments as boards and officials faced reappointments, signaling few major changes.
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Washington Post
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Annapolis
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Mudd
Reform League
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Warfield
Livestock Sanitary Board
State Superintendent of Education
Samuel Denies Bribe in Greensboro Trial
Former Revenue Collector George W. Samuel testifies in a fraud trial denying all 24 charges. He claims the back signatures on checks were Combes family handwriting, describes his duties, says he never took a bribe, and explains his relations with informer Combes while recounting the destruction of illicit plant information and his view on blockaders.
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Washington Post
Greensboro
N. C
George W. Samuel
J. M. Combes
Samuel
Combes
Uncle Davenport Charged in Newport News Murder and Insurance Motive
Special to The Washington Post Wollie Thomas a barber was found shot dead in a vacant lot. Police arrest A L Davenport his uncle for murder and for trying to pin guilt on another black man. Life insurance worth 1000 dollars payable to Davenport cited as motive.
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Washington Post
Newport News
Wollie Thomas
A L. Davenport
Sam Thomas
Davenport
Shot by Young Companion in Newport News
Robert Even, a twelve-year-old black boy, lies dying at Dixie Hospital in Hampton after a .38 pistol bullet punctured his intestines seventeen times. Frederick Kirby, ten, is accused of shooting Vincent yesterday afternoon when Vincent asked for a penny Kirby owed him. The prison guard calls the shooting accidental.
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Washington Post
Newport News
Robert Even
Dixie Hospital
Hampton
Frederick Kirby
Vincent
Kirby
Partial collapse at R W Whitehurst plant clarified
Norfolk Virginia January report corrects earlier fire story. Only end of the foundry was crushed by fallen walls from the peanut factory. Business suffered little delay and orders were filled promptly a few days after the blaze.
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Washington
Norfolk
R. W Whitehurst Company
Murderer Denied New Trial In Norfolk
Capt Jones convicted of killing Maud Cameron Robinson of Selma, N C, denied a new trial by Judge Hanckel in Norfolk Virginia. He was sentenced to eighteen years with the sentence suspended 30 days for appeal. Hoback case cited as not controlling Jones. Virginia appellate actions follow with docketed cases listed. Redemption bonds burned in Winchester and a Rockville marriage license issued. Terrific Fate warns of bowel trouble relief with Dr King’s New Life Pills.
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Norfolk
HE. W. Jones
Maud Cameron Robinson
Selma
N. C
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Wich
Supreme Court
Hoback
Jones
Extension of session and roads bills loom in Virginia assembly
Richmond Va Jan 30 lawmakers may extend the session to finish business including good roads measures and a Torrens land registry bill. A roads committee hearing heard Danville advocate W N Ruffin Jr urging joint tours and prompt action. A bill to regulate morphine cocaine sales was introduced, alongside anti spitting and Torrens land registration measures. Senators moved to restrict bill introductions after February 5 1908 and extend the limit to February 20.
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Washington Post
Richmond
House
W. N. Ruffin, Jr
Danville
Ruffin
Mecklenburg County
N. C
Cox
Massie
General Assembly
Machen
Alexandria
Senate
House of Delegates
Nominations Fail In Virginia Executive Session
In Richmond on January 20 the senate met in executive session to consider E. H. Clowes for the Eastern State Hospital board and R. Hunter Beazeley for a State Female Normal School trusteeship. Both nominations were objected to and passed over, signaling their likely defeat. County school superintendent appointments were also under discussion. Further, rumors surface that Gov elect Swanson’s staff may include Delegate N. B. Early Jr, Thomas Branch McAdams, and Legh R. Page.
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Surrey
Claude A. Swanson
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Swanson
N. B. Early, Jr
Greene and
Madison
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Legh R. Page
Stabbed at a dance in Rockingham County
Special to The Washington Poet reports a serious knife attack near Ottobine two teens, John Curry and George Hardeshel, both about seventeen. After a mountain dance liquor circulated widely and a late quarrel escalated. Hardeshel stabbed Curry under the shoulder blade injuring muscles. Curry walked six miles to a doctor's, then collapsed. No arrests.
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Harrisonburg
North Mountain
Ottobine
Rockingham County
John Curry
George Hardeshel
Curry
Hardeshel
Graft Charge Resented Stir in Richmond Police
In Richmond Virginia on January 30 a West End Christian Church sermon claimed a policeman was grafting. Police Chief Werner announced the police board would investigate thoroughly, aiming to uncover facts even if it requires going to the bottom. The force is aroused and a grand jury probe is likely.
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Richmond
J. W. West
West End
Werner
Smoot will case settled probate compromise ends court dispute
In Alexandria the Smoot will contest over Frances P. Smoot was admitted to probate by consent after Miss Ella Rose Smoot challenged undue influence and capacity. Executor Rev William Strother Jones resigned. Worth Hubish appointed trustee. Jury favored proponents. bond set for Miss Smoot pending Supreme Court appeal, now settled.
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King Street
Alexandria
Van
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Corporation Court
Ella Rose Smoot
William Strother Jones
Miss Smoot
G. Brent
J. K. M. Norton
Francis L. Smith
Myr
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Death of James Breen In Alexandria Resident Dies At Home
James Breen an elderly and respected Alexandria resident died Monday night at his home at the corner of Gibbon and Patrick streets. He was born in Ireland and about eighty years old. He leaves four sons and three daughters. Breen was a stonemason and worked on the Wilkes Street tunnel over fifty years ago. Recently he served as a crossing flagman for the Southern Railway Company.
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Alexandria
Gibbon and
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Ireland
Mr. Breen
Wilkes Street
Southern Railway Company
KILLED IN SHAM BATTLE AT GRAFTON WV BOY 12 DIES
Paul Biery aged twelve, son of John Biery, died after a toy pistol battle at Grafton West Virginia. A shot pierced his lung. he exclaimed You boys have shot me before dying. Also notices Joseph E Poff died in West Virginia from pneumonia and Arthur Fry of Edinburg Shenandoah County died after diphtheria. Mary Virginia Richardson widow of Weddster Richardson Clarke County died at Berryville after heart trouble and consumption. John M Shepherd Suffolk agent for Southern Express Co died aged sixty two survived by two daughters and two sons. Remainder notes and an advertisement for Bucklen's Salve.
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Washington Post
Cumberland
Paul Biery
John Bilery
Grafton
W. Va
Young Biery
Reanoke
Joseph E. Poff
West Virginia
Winchester
Edinburg
Shenandoah County
Arthur Fry
Henry Fry
Mary Virginia Richardson
Wéddster Richardson
Clarke County
Berryville
Richardson
James Hardesaty
Suffolk
John M. Shepherd
Southern Express Company
Morgantown Grants Franchise After Long Council Session
Morgantown West Virginia council after a session lasting to 1 am granted the Dunkard Valley Railway Company franchise for a trolley line between Morgantown and Mannington a 40 mile stretch. A decision on Sabraton Railway Company franchise to Morgantown Kingwood was postponed to Thursday. Sabraton has four miles built but faces local opposition blocking entry.
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Washington Post
W. Va
Common Council of
Dunkard Valley Railway Company
Mannington
Sabraton Railway Company
Kingwood
Sabraton Company
Virginia and Carolina Coast Railroad Created by Merger
Three Tidewater lines unite to form the Virginia and Carolina Coast Railroad Company with a $7.5 million capital. Officers named J T Odell president F H Dewell first vice president W S Crosby Jr second vice president and R T Goodell secretary treasurer. Special to The Washington Post.
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Virginia and Carolina Coast Road
Richmond
Jan. W
State Corportion Commission
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Carolina Coast
Suffolk and Carolina
Carolina Coast Railways
Virginia and Carolina Coast Railroad Company
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F. H. Dewell
W. 5. Crosby, Jr
R. T. Goodell
Built a Great Sea Wall at Galveston by Boschke
George W. Boschke, chief engineer for the Harriman system, directs vast works along the Pacific Northwest and Galveston. His projects include a $24 million sea wall and related terminals, with a record fourteen days early completion and a career built on bold, decisive engineering.
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Harriman
Pacific Northwest
Southern Pacific
Oregon
Oregon Railroad and Navigation Company
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Riparia
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Grand Ronde River
Wallowa
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