Alaska Railroads Clash Over Government Aid and Lobbyists
President Taft and Delegate Shackleford denounce efforts by lobbyists to obtain special privileges for Alaska railroad projects. They assert government support should come only after competent boards recommend routes and after due legislation, while criticizing attempts to curry favor for Guggenheims and other financiers. The White House cites a secretary letter opposing rapid approval without proper study and public accountability.
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White House
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United States
Lynchburg Triumphs Over Richmond In Opening Meet
Lynchburg beat Richmond 2 to 0 in their home opener as pitcher Rube Brandon held the visitors scoreless. Brandon also contributed at the plate with a run batted in, while teammates Wallace, Shaw, and Levy backed the effort with key hits and a double play turned in by the Lynchburg defense.
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Jury's Error Aids Slayer In Guilty Veer
A Washington court notes a jury error in Ed Pine case. The jurors conflate degrees of crime and return a mixed verdict. Pine receives six months in jail and a $100 fine for a crime supported by evidence as voluntary manslaughter or assault.
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Fillington WooVa
aNero
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Rourdar
Congress Bill Seeks $25,000 for Custer Statue
By Mr. Smith of Michigan a bill is introduced in Congress to appropriate 25,000 dollars for erecting a statue in Washington of General George A. Custer, celebrated for his role in the Little Big Horn fight.
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Washington
George A. Custer
Little Big Horn
Ex Senator Beverly Munford Dies at Home in Richmond
Ex Senator Beverly Bland Munford dies at his Hermitage Road home near Richmond Virginia on May 30. A noted writer and statesman he authored Virginia Attitude Toward Bravery and Secession and served first as a representative from Denville then as a senator from Hedmond. He married Mary Cooke Branch and is survived by two children Miss Mary Munford and Master B B Munford Jr.
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Beverly Bland Munford
Hermitage Road
Munford
Tineas
Virginia
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Hedmond
Mary Cooke Branch
James R. Branch
Mary Munford
B. B.munford, Jr
Vote Progress Promises End to Debate on Rail Bill
The Senate, after three months of debate, awaits final action on the railroad bill with only two amendments left. Cummins and progressive colleagues pledged support as Elkins pushes the body toward a final vote. The Brown amendment was defeated 41 to , and the physical valuation and Bailey drafted commodities amendments remain under consideration. The chamber plans to reconvene at 11 o clock to finish the measure swiftly.
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iClay
Naval Academy June week opens with drills and pageantry
The Washington Post reports Annapolis May 31 as the Naval Academy marks June week with a parade, drill, and dress parade amid pomp. A board of visitors reviews operations, selects star graduates, and outlines needs to Congress for academy improvements.
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Washington Post
Annapolis
Naval Academy
Annapolis Harbor
Dorothy Jancock
Austin
Tex
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Deputy Gillespie fatally shot near Stanford
Deputy Sheriff T R Gillespie of Raleigh county was killed after a quarrel with Cap White a colored man at Piney Branch near Stanford. Gillespie drew his revolver but dropped it in a scuffle. White retrieved the weapon and shot Gillespie twice in the abdomen. Gillespie died at the hospital. White was arrested. Gillespie's wife and two children live in Tiptop Virginia. the body will be shipped there tomorrow.
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Washington Post
Hinton
W Wa
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Raleigh County
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Piney
Chesapeake and Ohio
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Tiptop
Broken Main Cripples City in May 31 Outage
A break in a %-inch water main on Green Street opposite the waterworks halted service this morning, shutting down machinery and suspending streetcar, electric light, and water supply. The city’s evening paper could not publish until the outage was resolved at 8 p.m. The disruption also crippled local plants and press operations.
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Cumberland
Green Street
Death from pellagra hits Durham and Lynchburg
The Washington Post reports May 31 that William H. Wilson a colored contractor died today of pellagra in Durham N C where eleven deaths have occurred this disease. Three new cases among white women were found by physicians. In Lynchburg Richard Burley a colored man ill for months with pellagra was dying at the city hospital. Mayor Gaynor to Get Degree from St Johns College Annapolis on Jung do.
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Washington Post
Durham
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William H. Wilson
Lynchburg
Richard Burley
City Hospital
Gaynor
New York
St. John's College
Annapolis
Jung Do
West Virginia political rift and crime notes in brief
Charman Upshur Higginbotham calls a Montgomery meeting for next Saturday as six committeemen back Avis against Congressman Games. A two edged dagger is found under Sam Crabtree’s cell. he faces life on habitual criminal act. An inmate warns of an escape plan. July 1 begins a uniform county accounting system in West Virginia. Pocahontas and Bluefield debates over Orphans Home site. proposed $110,000 raise. J E Lowther arrested in Parkersburg on a fugitive warrant for bigamy. wife Latra Lowther of Canal Fulton, Ohio, involved.
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Thard Congressional District Republican Committee
Montgomery
Avis
Sam Crabtree
Crabtree
Orphans’ Home and Hospital
Bluefield
Pocahontas Consolidated Colleries Company
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J. E. Lowther
Parkersburg
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Canal Fulton
Ohio
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Graduations in Virginia and nearby towns May 31
May 31 reports from Petersburg Culpeper Danville and Gaithersburg district note graduates from Southern Female College Culpeper High School Danville School for Boys and Randolph Macon Institute with speakers Dr Edwin A Alderman and Dr S Parks Cadman. A Gaithersburg resident, L A Fletcher, broke his leg while cherry picking. Sam Secord is held on bond for shooting at housekeeper Mary Scuffins in Hagerstown. details unclear.
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Washington Post
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Virginia
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Alabama
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United States Geological Survey
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Potomac River
Pennsylvania
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Hageratown
Sam Secord
Secord
Roanoke Tops Danville In A Nail biter 4 to 3
Roanoke defeats Danville 4 to 3 in a dramatic game at the focal grounds. Plays feature Beene and Rickert leading Roanoke while Sullivan and Ziddrims anchor Danville. Jenkins hurls for Roanoke with four on, Mayberry adds timely hits as spectators witness a brisk, hour long contest.
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Iteherd
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Spratt
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Dascom
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Fates of four convicts undecided as clemency petitions linger
Washington Post reports Alexandria residents await Gov. Mann's final action on clemency for four Black men condemned to die for the Schulz murder. Defenses seek relief, with lawyers traveling to Richmond. petitions, pamphlets, and last-minute appeals unfold amid city council light inquiry and civic league plans. Elizabeth Tebbs McVeigh buried in Christ Church Cemetery. other regional notes include Mineral County candidates and a fatal accidental carbolic acid poisoning in Laurel Delaware.
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Mann
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J. Randall ‘Aton
Eugene Dorasy
Richmond
Caton
Frederick P. Russell
Eyas
Henry Smith
Stajye
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Dorseye
Calvin Johnson
Richard Pines
Lewis H. Machen
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Gov. Mann
Western Maryland divorces in Hagerstown area
Judge Keedy granted Edna W Cramer a separation from husband James Irvin Cramer. Mary Irene Stypes received an absolute divorce from Charles C Stypes with custody of their two children. Infidelity alleged. Carrie K Spielman filed suit for breach of promise against E Boy Tine, with her father George N Spielman suing Tine as well. Maryland Classis of Potomac Synod adjourned to meet next May at Silver Run. division not discussed. Nettinger Bros seek control of the Maryland Theater after Cumberland Academy of Music fire.
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James Irvin Cramer
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Keedysville
George N. Spielman
Tine
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Carroll County
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Cumberland Academy of Music
Ten Years for Attempted Assault in Easton Case
Miuhard Dickinson, colored, tried for attempted assault on Annie Grund ten year old daughter of Mr and Mrs August Grund near Easton was convicted by a jury in circuit court and sentenced to ten years in the penitentiary.
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Pittsburg Link to Cut Freight Rates via Baltimore Extension
Western Maryland plans a large terminal at Baltimore with elevated tracks and pier purchases costing over 5 million, to handle vast freight. Pittsburgh and Lake Erie plans two new piers, extending docks into the river, enabling large ships to load there. The line cites 16 to 17 million in credit and coal lands worth future value, aiming for a direct sea coast route and lower rates due to shorter haul.
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Wreck survivors escape as boiler bursts after rescue
Nine injured in Southern Railway wreck near Sycamore were brought to Danville General Hospital. Engineer J C Small and Fireman T C Johnson crawled from debris as the boiler exploded. two hospitalized survivors are C E Goodwin of Lynchburg and N W Borden of Washington, both badly bruised but unharmed by broken bones. In Maryland, St Johns College defeated Maryland Agricultural College 12 to 0 at College Park with Goeltz earning strong pitching and Melville driving in runs.
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General Hospital
C. E. Goodwin
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Washington
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May Clear Alleged Slayer in Preliminary Trial
Danville Virginia May 31 a preliminary grand jury proceeding began for Maya Ollie Webb the accused shooter of Claude T Powell Cora May Powell the 11 year old sister and eyewitness testified Webb’s escort was attacked by Powell who allegedly struck him with an ax handle and then Webb fired the testimony may exonerate Webb Norfolk Virginia May 31 preliminary work starts on a new union station to cost about 400000 for building and tracks with completion expected in a year Boston hospital May 31 Peter Bent Brigham Hospital to open this summer with Dr Harvey Cushing of Johns Hopkins as chief of surgical staff and Dr Henry A Christian of Harvard Medical School as physician in chief
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Claude Powell
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Boston Hospital
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Harvey Cushing
John Hopkins College
Baltimore
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Harvard Medical School
Maryland Weddings in Hagerstown May 31
Miss Mary Rudy of Beaver Creek wed Irvin Black of Waypeshoro at St Pauls United Brethren parsonage in Hagerstown with Rev Dr A B Statton officiating. Miss Marie A Kretzer and Joseph Hines, both of Hagerstown, also married at the same parsonage by Rev Dr A B Statton.
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Beaver Creek
Irvin Black
Waypeshoro
A. B. Statton
St. Paul's United Brethren Parsonage
Marie A. Kretzer
Joseph ¥. Hines
Virginia briefs report local harvest and notable events
Nansemond farm near Suffolk gathers first large May peach harvest. Lynchburg two girls burn incident leaves Georgie Landrum fatally scarred. Miss Mattie D. Quinn to graduate as trained nurse from George Washington Hospital. Rev. John R. Resebro of Fredericksburg College to resume pulpit work after merger. Lt John J. McCracken to Newport War College. Rev T J C Heath to leave Cape Charles for Scotland June 4 for missionary conference. Rev J C Robertson to cover in his absence.
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5. J. Quinn
Fredericksburg
George Washington Hospital
Washington
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Fredericksburg College
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John J. McCracken
Capt
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War College
Newport
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New York
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Edinburgh
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Vanderbilt University
Fatally Shot in Fight Near Hancock Maryland
Special to The Washington says Judd Roman a 37 year old farmer from near Hancock Maryland died in a local hospital from bullet wounds inflicted by Claude McCusker last night during a fight. McCusker, at large, and Roman had a long standing feud. McCusker allegedly lay in wait along the turnpike and discharged two bullets into Roman after a quarrel ensued.
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Poison in Exhumed Body Sparks Murder Inquiry
Exhumed body of Frank Howl of Nelson county shows strychnine in stomach, prompting Richmond lab tests and a warrant for John Moore who vanished after Howl's death. Authorities withhold further details as probe proceeds. Also reported: a minor’s marriage license denial in Rockville and local suicide attempt in Chesterfield County. Washington Post notch.
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Virginia Obituary Notes From Clarke and Charlottesville
Virginia obituary notices report W White Post farmer and 63 year old veteran of Col Mosby’s command died at home in Clarke county. Other notices list R H Bell Jr 66 dying in Staunton, Alphonso Carver 21 dying of tuberculosis before graduation, Mollie Craven of Richmond, Lewis J Wall 64 in Danville, and Samuel Taylor Nowlin 70 a longtime Southern Express messenger.
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Richmond
William Geblinger
Rewben George
Chy
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Albemarle
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Danville
Lewis J. Wall
Samuel Taylor Nowlin
Southern Express Company
Maryland Obituary Roundup From Hagerstown Area
Multiple obituaries and notices from Hagerstown and surrounding towns include Joseph H Holst of Maugansville aged 55 who suffered Bright's disease, Anna Schindel as his wife, and four children. additional deaths and family details follow, with ages and local church affiliations.
Missing on Eve of Graduation in Parkersburg
Pédal Loane ourmurgeon on Parkersburg West Virginia May 31 Benja min Rector treasurer of the high school class will be graduated Thursday when Gby Glasscock is to deliver the address has disappeared Rector has been missing for more than a week there is no crew and his parents fear foul play. Penitentiary for Shooting Woman Washington Post Hagerstown May 31 David Bowies who pleaded guilty to shooting Mrs Ada Virginia Wolfe during a walk six weeks ago in the suburbs of Hagerstown was sentenced this afternoon by Judge Keedy to nine and a half years in the penitentiary.
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W. Va
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Hagerstown
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