Virginia Railways Challenge Norfolk Court Jurisdiction
Virginia courts hear arguments on jurisdiction in a case involving the Virginia Corporation Commission and several railroads including Norfolk and Western Southern and Atlantic Coast Line. Judge Pritchard weighs whether the state agency can enforce the two cent per mile rate while pending appeals and injunctions. The hearing covers whether the court has authority to rule on the constitutional validity of the rate law and whether preliminary injunctions may be granted before a full decision.
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Virginnia Corporation Commission
Pritchard
Avheville
Norfolk
Raiload
Wee Touny
Virgina Corporation Commission
Bendoard Abr
Prehard
Asheville
North Carolina Corpora Non Commission Upbil
Et Ainee Fe
Norfolk and Southern Railway
Souther
Virginia
Vorpéeatios
Die
Southern
Cavan
Virginia Commission
Virgine
Song writer remarries in Wisconsin amid past marriages
The noted songwriter from Van Alstyne, now under the Gia App Tree Savaje shade, remarried Louise Tene of Winester in Kenosha Wisconsin on July 1 1984. Divorce from Tim Jngbert Van Alstyne was finalized citing statutory grounds. Henry Mies obtained divorce earlier. the couple had ties to Chicago and Baltimore before settling near Worcester.
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Washinton
Louise Tene
Tim Jngbert van Alstyne
Kenosha
Mies
Henry
Hein
Bern
Ty Sudee Atkinson
Fon Lalone
Mabel Caton
Chicago
Marie
Wo Stevens
Wonkester
Joon
Wiles Howes
Mra George
Tong
Montgomery County delegates to be elected by popular vote plan
Montgomery County Democratic committees met to adopt a plan shifting Montgomery County delegates to the state primary from a slate to be chosen by popular vote. The proposal would elect delegates by paper ballot with the county choosing its slate, and then instructing delegates to vote for the party’s gubernatorial and state ticket selections.
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Montgomery
Uigel
Montgomery County
Triumars
Otlon
Swern
AL Tiberts
Comets
Afsa
Ttn
Ft Wis
Spencer C Jones
Carnegie Endowment Funding Plan Described
The article outlines a plan by Andrew Carnegie to endow a college through a $25,000 gift and a $6,000 cash transfer. It mentions creating an endowed fund to support the college’s endowments, with professors to be installed by the start of the next term, underpinning two new chairs.
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Innke College
Salwar
Andrew Carnegie
Endowsicas
Jriwloes
Virginia Court of Appeals Writs of Error Listed
Virginia Court of Appeals issues writs of error and supersedeas in several cases. The Commonwealth faces charges in various circuits as judges review taxation, property disputes, and criminal convictions. Names and precise charges are unclear due to damaged text, but references include White and Fields amid ongoing appellate proceedings.
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Virginia Court of Appeals
Washington Post
Richmond
Supreme Court of Appeals
Virgil
Commonwealth
Bank in Receiver's Hands Winding Up McKum Co Baltimore Firm
The banking on brokerage house McKum & Co of Baltimore is to be wound up with receiver Charles Morris Howard taking charge. Howard declined to give figures on liabilities, while Collins McKim, chief partner nearing retirement, sold $300 600 in holdings. The action aims to unwind the firm’s affairs, reflecting a financial world troubled by real estate tied capital and withdrawals. The 1852-established house, comprising Hollins McKim P A Bessworth and S Sterrett, faced sentimental interest but was not seen as weak by banking circles.
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Teattimere
Atexim & Go
Park Avenue
Charles Morris
Howard
Morris
Hollins McKim
Tollins
P A
Bessworth
Gras
Mims
Baltimore City
Sterrett Mchimena
Fim
Hartimore Stock Exchange
Farmer killed in quarrel over a shot from a pistol
In Danville Virginia on July 1 Henry Motley a Franklin County farmer was shot dead by George Dufley a young Black farmhand employed there The shooting occurred on Motley s plantation near Dickenson The assailant fled but was captured later and jailed Motley s wife and daughter were present The shooter claims self defense while Motley s friends say the act was unprovoked The incident sparked a possible lynching mood among locals and authorities planned to pursue charges against both Dufley and Henry Adams party involved
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Weshington
Danville
Henry
Motfer
Franklin County
George Dnndley
Dufley
Henry Fatale
Martinsville
Henry Adame
Dudley
Miattey
Dickenaons
Motley
Henry Adamig
Dudley Motley
Corpse Under Attachment Delays Burial in Riverside Suburb
The body of Teudalph Polesk, electrocuted last Wednesday, remains at the home in Riverside suburb Willam Braley, as undertaker refuses to bury until $1000 life insurance funds are released to a daughter upon reaching adulthood. Neighbors threaten to notify health authorities if no burial occurs.
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Washington Row
Wheeling
Teudalph Polesk
Riverside
Willam Braley
Bellaire
Poleaki
Fair to Gall for Funds at Jamestown Exposition
Jamestown Exposition Company directors voted to call every dollar due on common stock, estimating a net of 3.324 million from the call. West Virginia officials and the Jamestown commission arrived for the West Virginia Gay celebration, with National Guard and federal troops to participate in expo activities and a parade atmosphere.
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Norfolk
Jamestown Exposition Company
Exposition Company
Dawson
West Virginia
Jis
Jamestown Commission
Armnestown Exposition
West
Goliey
Tim Westdoston
Élnia
National Guard
Richmond
WW Scott
Erang Sury
Tioty Wutage
Kentucky
South
Carolina Regiment
New York Regiment
Ica
Jamestown Expo Visit Amid Unclear Allegations
Fragmented report notes Dretary Cartelyou and senators to attend an event with former West Virginia Governor William A McCorkle. A Norwegian envoy Harald Haar sagre, representing King Haakon, passes near Virginia Capes en route to Jamestown, amid murder allegations and a suspended residence claim involving a person named Williams, age about eleven, tied to unknown colonial-era tensions.
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Dretary
Treasury
United States
Hiking
Beart
William A McCorkle
West Virginia
Amon Sheepaak
Harald Haarsagre
King Haakon
Virginia Capes
Washington Post
Pmtoda
Hampton Lesehhuts
Tel Reads
Qua Willame
Fort Mouree
Svar Chigred
Ruatsisps
Jamestown Burg
Eapositlan
Hunt
Gov. Swanson
Willams
Edward Ashby Capture in North Carolina
Edward Ashby, a white man, was captured today at Granberry in Granville? North Carolina by Rowan County Deputy Krider on a week old lead. A reward of $20 is offered to the arresting deputy. The prisoner will be brought to Bowen for trial for murder. The report mentions a related case involving Henry W Bladick and his stepson George Wade in Ocean View with a murder charge following a Friday shooting.
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Washington Port
Salisbury
eAward Ashop
Ty Tan
Daniel Overash
China Grove
Rowan County
Warthington
Corporation Court
LC Barley
W A Smoot Va Ida
Wise
A Steuart Smith
Rusan Allen
Charles Ball
Limits Hours of Telegraphers Exposed at Jamestown Expo
Washington Post reports Cortelyou will attend the Jamestown exposition delivering speeches in Raleigh and noting a 8 hour work limit for telegraphers. The piece records rail and railway labor notes, local nominations, a marriage license in Rockville, deaths in Maryland, and a new Norfolk and Western office in Roanoke with staff changes. It also notes July 1 events and travel instructions for the era.
Winchester lawyer Maj Conrad Injured After Fall on Walk
Holmes Conrad, special counsel for the United States government, is recuperating at his Winchester home after a severe fall during a long cross country walk. He tripped on a barbed wire obstacle, dislocating his right shoulder and sustaining cuts. Rev de Lacy assisted in bringing him home and a physician reset the arm.
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Spental
Winchester
Mag Hobnachrad
United States
Conrad Ns
Hijk Fe
Revde Lacy
Alexandria News In Brief Relays And Court Jottings
A Mount Vernon railroad disruption caused delays as overhead wires failed and a motor car derailed near Alexandria. The July term of the U S Circuit Court opened with several cases continued, and a strike of colored laborers building the George R. Him Memorial Building affected operations. Local notices include tomes on arrests, decrees, a mental-condition inquiry, and obituaries.
Albaugh Custody Granted in Circuit Court No 3
Mrs Marle Castner Albaugh was granted custody of her three minor children by Judge Wright in Circuit Court No 3. The eldest is nearly eighteen. The case stems from abandonment by her husband, dated July 1888 marriage in Long Branch. He left in March and has lived in New York since, with limited visitation and travel expense arrangements for the children.
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Albauga, Jr
Marle Castner iMbaugh
Wright
Athaugh
Star of the Sex
Long Branch
N 3
James McFeal Mes
Albaugh
Lince
Abe
New York
Albough
Mire Albough
Gudge Wright
Jane
Cather
Virginia press slam ruling in Loving murder case
Virginia papers denounce the jury verdict that acquitted former Judge Loving in the murder of Theodore Estes II. editorials argue the punishment justified, cite the unwritten law, and question legal standards and judge Barksdale’s rulings, urging clearer law and accountability.
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Washington
Richmond
Loving
Theodore Estes II
Virginia
Judge Loving
Newport News
Bristol flerald-Courier
Tuage
Roanoke
Timex
Judge Barksdale
Miss Loving
Tirle
Times
Barkedales
Virgina
Roanoke World
Scottsville Courier
Fudge Barksdale
Justlee
Jail Break Prevented at Richmond Jail Escape Attempt
Richmond jail thwarted an attempted breakout by inmates Louis Rogers and Henry Allin alias Stein, confined for two months on theft charges. They cut through bars and accessed corridors before being recaptured with a guard allegedly smuggled into the jail and a door partially detached from its support.
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Richmond
Louis Rogers
Hlarry Allin
Stein
United States
Mbade
Jor
Trecoon Sana
Tess
Dietz
Thurman Sentenced for Murder in Virginia Trunk Case
Norfolk Va July 1 Thurman of West Point was sentenced to hang Sept 27 for the murder of Walter P Delxen of Michigan in a Vancouver BC trunk mystery. The court overruled motions seeking new trials and delayed execution to allow counsel to pursue appeals or a possible retrial on technical grounds.
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Norfolk
Lean Thurman
West Point
Vancouver
British Columbi
Pebruars Inn
Walter P Delxen
Michigan
Judee Hanckel
Thornan
Supreme Court of Virgina
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George R Him
Methodist Episcopal
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Washington Sunday Post
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