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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Mar 05, 1910
Page
16
A 6 to 0 Virginia Senate vote defeated statewide prohibition, ending the push for a broad alcohol ban. The afternoon session in Fredericksburg and other localities showed limited support, with the measure failing to gain the needed approval despite protests and public interest.
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Plan calls for local option vote as dry supporters circulate petitions to call an election. Leaders in Tall Uhere see momentum with groups urging action. Officials and party figures weigh timing and election logistics.
A Bedford City court convicts a defendant of first degree murder for the shooting of a White Snowkeeper. Jurors return a verdict after deliberations that followed testimony detailing the crime scene and motive as prosecutors argued for the harsher degree.
Representative Morehead endorses Durham Assistant District Attorney J A Giles for postmaster in a compromise move after five candidates failed to secure a majority of committee endorsements. Giles, county chairman and party worker, has broad support among five of eleven committeemen and is seen as a unifying choice.
Abbeville South Carolina March 4 R A Richey suffered a stroke of paralysis today when he was convicted and sentenced to fourteen years imprisonment for attacking two young orphan girls raised in his family. His entire right side and throat are paralyzed, and he remains a prosperous planter.
Georgetown's George town Latersity defeated Baltimore Wedital College 32 to 17 in Richmond Market Armors game. Monarch of Georgetown suffered a deep hand cut. Lapham from medical staff cut himself while tending injuries as both sides played fast, with Georgetown pulling away late and the local crowd energized.
President appoints a large slate of Virginia postmasters including individuals named in Ballsville Powhatan County Sallie Wilson Bra Rees Auguste and many other counties. The report notes Treasury Department inspector in Washington or Lynchburg yesterday assessing needs of the local office for temporary quarters as the Lederat building work is recessed.
Washington Post reports former Alexandria police commissioner Hill suffered a heart attack on King Street New York bound to Europe. He collapsed near his home, died hours later, leaving a widow and three children. Funeral arrangements and local tributes follow as charities and orders note his service to the city.
Anvert L Meintire and Riley Riley, colored, escaped from Prince William County jail early Tuesday. Riley returned to his parents’ Greenwich-area home for shelter but was handed over by his father. Charlestown mourns Sarah Milton widow of Turner A Milton aged 65, survived by three daughters and three sons. Canal to reopen for navigation around April 1 for the coming season on the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal.
Keedysville headlines report John Jight er 74 died this morning at home after six years retired, and Aydie Moore 48 wife of Simon Moore died at home last night from kidney disease. Jacob Lehman 72 died yesterday near Hagerstown from complications of disease. Surviving relatives include Mahala Waldick, three children, and siblings Jacob Dunkle of Hagerstown.
Ex Caspar fan brought to Raleigh to await trial for stealing registered letters during rural carrier service at Scotland Neck. Georgia governor offers reward for Gra ne county murder suspect Vassar Fowler involved in knife fight incident. John Atkinson’s electrocution sentence commuted to life imprisonment by Gov Kitchin on judge and jurors’ recommendation after belief the victim invaded his hamlet in Johnson County.
Western Maryland report notes a verdict for the Hagerstown Electric Railway Co in a £1000 damages case brought by Samuel WH Lattue over an alleged flea exectment from two cars near Boonsboro. Freight traffic on the Hagerstown section remains heavy with extra engines crews in service. Six hundred coal cars await dispatch to Port Covington as Williamsport municipal election calendar tightens with Mayor Byron leading both tickets.
Baltimore March 4 warrants issued for George T Gambrill president of Roxbury Distilling Co on charges of issuing fraudulent whisky receipts to secure loans. Receivers report about 10 000 barrels hypothecated with duplicate receipts and loans backed by both original and duplicate receipts. Gambrill, aged between 60 and 60, left the city about a week ago and is currently at large. He has long been a Chamber of Commerce member and regarded as practical in business. The amount involved is estimated at 300,000 dollars.
In Youngstown Ohio a group including former Mayor W J Lawthers and others allege they are heirs to a Baltimore property deeded to Thomas Price for fifty dollars. They seek to prove a $400 million estate in court, with links to a 1780s Baltimore land grant. Records offices and clerks have found no supporting details in recent inquiries.
The Ricker family in Watson welcomed twin sons and eleven daughters seven sons, with grandparents listed among the families. Attorney Dayton, son of a Clarksburg judge, reversed his father’s judgment in a Baltimore and Ohio case at the Court of Appeals, while Uniontown officials posted a $200 reward for Cranksmith’s arrest in a patricide and filicide case at Dunn Station.
Annapolis March 4 opponents of Prince George road law pressed senators as they protested a favorable report. Delegation led by former Speaker Jones Hay and Delegate Ogle Marbun argued the measure exploits road funds for political ends. Milborne sought recall of UIT retirement for Judge Holland, claiming the amendment tying him to Judge Wright was rushed. The debate highlighted judge and road funding disputes affecting Somerset and Wicomico interests.
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