Bond Bill Passes With One Dissenting Vote in Legislature
The legislature approved a $250,000 appropriation to take up securities, including those held by Schafer & Bros, and passed the appropriation bill without debate. The anti bucket shop measure advanced with a narrow positive vote, while the house enacted rapid passage of the annual appropriations bill. The session featured strong calls for constitutional and educational issues and included introductions of other bills affecting corporations and public utilities.
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Noil Maureh
Sesspai
Murder conviction reported for Megtae Phomopsen case in Va
In Tazwell Virginia on March 2 William Huss Detained was found guilty of murder in the circuit court of Yagewell County for the killing of Megtae Phomopsen at Poed humias The prisoner Hod was sentenced to death next day witnesses testified to the assault and the defendant allegedly dragged the victim through the festival night A motion to set aside the verdict was denied and funeral impressions suggested the verdict may be an error
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William Huss
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Megtae Phomopsen
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Uren
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Salisbury
Rowan County Supreme Court
Bryan
Lexington
Davidson
Virginia court case on likeness use sparks suit
A Virginia suit claims the use of a portrait and likeness for commercial gains without consent. The plaintiff alleges real damages from unauthorized use in photographs and advertising, naming unspecified parties and asserting financial harm from the alleged exploitation.
Deeds In A Tangle At Hahn Mill Sale
Extraordinary legal action centered on the Hahn Mill property near Winchester Virginia. County Treasurer S M Chiles and saloon owner R M Henry each produced deeds claiming ownership from Robert L Hahn of Ohio. A defect in Chiles deed paused recording while Henry’s deed exceeded the stated amount. Judge Harrison and the county clerk issued an injunction preventing Henry’s deed from recording, as the property was deemed sold to Chiles. A mandamus to dissolve the injunction is anticipated. The case raises complex, unprecedented legal questions locally.
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Hahn Mill
S. M. Chiles
R. M. Henry
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Gitto
Henry
Chiles
T. W. Harrison
Change in Freight Rates Before Virginia Commission
Richmond March 2 A Virginia corporation commission plan would set minimum charges for rail shipments. Representatives of the Atlantic Coast Line Chesapeake and Ohio Norfolk and Western Richmond Fredericksburg and Potomac Seaboard Air Line Southern and Washington Southern railroads are to appear March 18 to discuss new rate rules. The plan aims to replace weight class charging with minimums based on actual weight and class, with a 24 cent cap for multi item shipments.
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Will Aid Southbound Railroad Meeting Adopts Resolutions
At a large meeting of Winston-Salem business leaders plans were approved to urge southern communities along the proposed Southbound Railroad toward Charleston to attend a general meeting March 16 to discuss building the line. An election is proposed in Winston-Salem Township to issue 150000 dollars in bonds to aid the railroad. In Virginia officials announced new notaries public appointments including Elsie Lee Fredericksburg and F Eleanor Cogbill. J W Ricks, injured in a Washington and Southwestern Limited accident near Hockfish, has been returned to Brooklyn. his mother Mrs R R Robinson remains at the University of Virginia Hospital with possible internal injuries.
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J. W. Ricks
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Washington and Southwestern Limited
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Brooklyn
Robinson
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Virginia Obituaries Chronicle Local Deaths Across Counties
Gordonsville mourns W C Sherwood who died of heart disease after a brief illness near Meltons. Crewe native Robert E H Locket dies in Birmingham typhoid pneumonia. remains to be interred in Crewe. Mrs George Curnahan dies near Mount Pleasant Spottsylvania aged 38. Mrs J B Trenary dies at her home from dropsy. survived by husband and five children. Mrs Kate Louise Compton dies near Front Royal age 42 after Brights disease. Mrs Dickinson dies near McHenry from heart disease. survived by husband and several children. George De Slaven, 55, dies near Winchester after lingering illness. survived by widow and nine children. Lena Tharp, 35, dies in Winchester. survived by husband, child, parents, siblings. John L Morrow learns of his aunt’s death and then father’s death at Coronaca S C at 2 PM. Dr John P Morrow was 60, Civil War veteran. Miss Martha Judson Scruggs also dies at same hour. from Fluvanna, had been in town Wednesday.
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Michael Robinson
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Negro sues Roanoke City over mob exile and losses
Thomas L. Jones, a Black man from Washington, sues Roanoke city for 20000 dollars claiming a February 1904 mob attack on his home forced him to flee seven miles at night, resign his Roanoke pastorate, sell property, and move his family to Pennsylvania. Another suit targets Mayor Joel Cutchin and Police Sergeant J A Manuel for failing to stop the mob.
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Pistol Duel Ends With Wounds in Smithton Stokes County
In Smithton Stokes County a gun duel left Charlies Lawson wounded in the right arm and Zeb Frazier shot through the groin. Lawson had a warrant for Frazier’s arrest and both men exchanged fire near a still house prompting a chaotic confrontation.
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Family sues for heavy damages over dynamite blast
Cumberland Md March 2 Laura V Pike widow and children of Nelson T Pike of Martinsburg W Va file suit for 25000 damages against Michael Elmore subcontractor MacArthur Brothers Company and the Western Maryland Railroad in the death of Pike the engineer in charge of the freight train that struck a wagon loaded with dynamite near North Branch causing wreckage to town and Elmore buildings a similar suit is by Andy R Sanders fireman seeking 10000 for permanent injuries
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Reciprocity with Canada and factory issues discussed
Baltimore March session of the National Association of Box and Box Stock Manufacturera debated reciprocity with Canada to import lumber duty free and insurance on factories. A committee including J. Kress Pittsburg W F Brown New York and R L Jones Saginaw Mich was formed to study box factory ratings and report by mail. A second committee was named to study manufactur e and supply advisability in factories. The annual banquet featured remarks by Mayor Ti pave and Congressman Frank C Wachter.
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Dawson Pleads Guilty In Kelso Home Case
Dr E B Dawson Forest Park dentist finally pleads guilty to the fourth counts of two indictments charging common assault on little girls at the Kelso Home. Judge Wickes orders ten year terms to run concurrently, with good behavior reductions cutting total to eight years and eight months.
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Kohlhoss Loses Case In Damages Suit
Frederick Md March 2 The suit of Harvey T Kohlhoss against Walter W Mobley for 15003 damages over alleged alienation of the plaintiff's wife ends when the court takes the case from the jury. The defendant's counsel argued Kohlhoss knew of and consented to the Washington trip, thus conniving at misconduct. The court agreed and defense seeks appeal.
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Hagerstown Mayor Welcomes Evangelical Conference Delegates
Mayor Abraham C. Strite delivered the welcome address at a large Evangelical Conference in Gingerstown Maryland. Bishop Hartzler offered a reply, J Dunlap was elected recording secretary, and J Jamie son and J Shortess named assistants. Poling named advisory member. telegram reports the death of Rev J Lohr. The session included moral and official character examinations and a temperance mass meeting with Rev G L Maice speaking.
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Hughesville
G. L. Maice
Freight Train Wreck Near Rodemer West Virginia
A Baltimore and Ohio freight train derailed on the Cheat River grade near Rodemer. Two brakemen, W. C. Duell and James C. Grubb, were injured though expected to survive. The high speed incident was caused by a broken flange on a steel hopper, derailing nine cars and blocking both tracks.
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Board Selects Text Books For High School
State board of education adopts Williams and Rogers book keeping system Morris commercial arithmetic Lewis elementary Latin dictionary and a course in English history and general Americana. The Radford school dispute between Superintendent Lucas and Principal Hill was seized and findings will be shared with affected parties.
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Virginia Weddings Roundup in March News Briefs
Fredericksburg reports the marriage of R B Martin formerly of Fauquier to May Louisa Sweet in Pueblo Colorado. Leesburg notes William Mercer and Nannie Hoff wed with Rev W L Dolly, to reside in Loudoun. Newport News records Mrs A V Matthews and M Ross wedding in Washington D C with a brief observance. Gordonsville lists Sadie Lindsay Slaughter and Giles County’s William Bane Linton marrying in Barbourville with Mary Somerville at the ceremony.
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Mary Somerville
Mrs. Sindow
Southern Railway
One Night Remedy for Chronic Digestive Ailments
A vintage health note claims mild digestive neglect causes fatigue, low appetite, and restlessness. It asserts stomach and liver issues drive these symptoms and promises a complete remedy in a single night.
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Alexandria News In Brief Injured crowd grows after Wednesday collision
Coroner Purvis viewed Frederick Schneider's body after he died from injuries from the Mount Vernon Electric Railway wreck at Spring Park. An autopsy was ordered to determine responsibility. The collision left many passengers and railway workers injured with uncertain lists and serious contusions. Several residents of Duke and Washington streets suffered facial cuts and shocks. Inquiries and traffic adjustments followed as the city prepared for inaugural ceremonies with special trains arranged by Washington Southern Railway. Framing the day's legal notes, Judge Nichol approved a bill of exceptions for Louis Murdock's liquor sale case and related gambling matters, with potential gubernatorial leniency linked to the St Asaph establishment's closure.
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Fool a Lazy Liver with Artificial Exercise
Serious sickness may start in the bowels Indigestion leads to many diseases Lack of exercise and poor eating habits cause constipation Early signs include coated tongue foul breath dull head and slow digestion The Cascaret remedy is praised as a gentle bowel and liver stimulant Unlike strong purgatives it acts like light exercise and does not waste needs For ready samples write Sterling Remedy Company Chicago or New York 671
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Miles Seeks Absolute Divorce in Rockville Circuit Court
Lydia Miles through attorneys Thomas Dawson and George C. Ross files for an absolute divorce from Henry Miles in Rockville Circuit Court alleging abandonment. Cardinal Gibbons and accompanying priests return to Baltimore from Cincinnati and New Orleans arriving there this afternoon.
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