CORMAN'S NEW BILL SHANNON MEASURE REPORTED
Maryland legislature reports favorable action on a bill to prevent trick ballots and ensure uniform ballots. The measure targets the Baltimore and Ohio system and Cumberland and Pennsylvania, seeks to curb discrimination, and advances to the railroads and canals committee for further action. It discusses election reform, the political climate, and potential support from party lines, with adjournment noted.
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Woodstock merchant knocked down by highwayman attack
Frank Ramey a Woodstock merchant was accosted by a highwayman who felled him with a blow after a doorway ambush. Ramey, reaching home, found his vest slit. he suspects a close call but does not know the attacker’s identity. The Washington Post notes the incident occurred in Shenandoah County on March 9.
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Accidentally Shot by Boy in Danville VA
Special to The Washington rest Danville Virginia March G W Mann an employe of the Riverdale Cotton Mills was accidentally shot this morning by John Dust a negro boy. Mann was coming down the railroad near the mitts when the bullet struck him. He reached a doctor's office where the wound was dressed and police notified The boy is under arrest but says the shooting was accidental Mann is in critical condition the bullet entered his head near the temple and went down into the neck. Spectators few. Washington ruse Richmond Virginia March Proceedings of the Supreme Court of Appeals today were as follows Frunkett as Supreme Conclave of the Improved Order of the Hepteophs still argued by at l sand e and Al Sind for the plaintiff in error and Wells Flegeay comer asd OMe Bevan for the Aeterdynt an error and submitted Virginia Fire and Marine Insurance Company v3 Hager submitted on briefs American Bank of Orange mmrcGomb argued he oR Wo Deke for the plaintiff in error and bothrnnest Miller for defendant in error and continued Virginia Man College President arishure Pa March oDr AP Furkhouser of Haresoubure Va was today elected president of the Lebanon Valk Wiese at Annville Dr Funkhow er is a graduate of Oberlin University Ohio and was president of We n College Iowa He currently founded Shenandoah Institute at Dayton Va SE ab te ee Wa March Weldon Sutton with four others escaped a convict from a chain Kansat Pasquotank NOC after a running pistol battle with their guards was arrested here to visit and Filba held for the Carolina authorities
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ELOPERS UNDER ARREST IN STAFFORD COUNTY
Stafford County man W T Groves and Mrs Roy Snellings eloped toward Hanover County then were arrested in Fredericksburg after a Stafford telegram. They planned a long journey in a buggy with supplies, on bad terms with Groves’ wife mother of two. The wife was briefly arrested while shopping. the couple had earlier used eighteen mules. They await Stafford County preliminary hearing in jail.
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Detected Gondocters case tied to illegal rail tickets
Chesapeake and Ohio detective claims Virginia Calhoun known as Louise Hamilton and C M Via is en route to West Virginia for trial on charges of manipulating railroad tickets. Officers allege she conspired with conductors to shift and sell unt punched tickets as part of a broader investigation led by Pretortive Scherer into ticket fraud. A telegram and police notes link Samuel Humphreys to the scheme and to other cities, including Lynchburg and Cincinnati, with $1,000 previously deposited to start a business.
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Two Slain at Lynchburg in Parktragedy
Joe Bradley a middle aged boilermaker and amateur detective fatally shot his wife in Lynchburg Virginia today about 5 pm in the city park. After forcing his wife to talk with him he declared they must die together and shot her in the back of the head then killed himself. Both were taken to City Hospital where the wife died at 8 pm and the husband died shortly after.
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Virginia House Backs Anti-Graft Bill and Corporate Ban
The Virginia House adopted the minority report on the corporate commission probe and passed the anti-graft measure. The bill imposes penalties on gifts and commissions to agents and employees, and a Pettit resolution seeks to bar any person employed by a corporation from holding public office. Debate over the report’s implications and party alignment marked the session as leaders warned of dangerous ground.
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Jury Could Not Reach Verdict In Maryland Trial
In Hagerstown on March 8 the jury in the case of Dr Joseph H Tompkins and William Hermann was discharged after twenty four hours without agreement. They faced charges tied to Miss Jean Maxwell dieing from blood poisoning after an alleged operation. Retrial announced by State's Attorney Wilson.
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Virginia Obituary Notices From Loudoun County
Obituary notices from Virginia report Twesburg resident Bill Garrett of Loudoun County died at home near Padomont aged eighty one. He was survived by wife and relatives in Leesburg and Fredericksburg. Also noted is Dr T Lee Howison formerly of this city who died this week, aged fifty eight, survived by widow and several children.
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Richmond Chamber of Commerce Urges Crump Stay
At a Richmond board meeting the directors resolved that although Judge Crump was indiscreet in his Virginia Corporation Company dealings they hold him in high esteem. They believe his public career has been useful and that his resignation would harm the State’s interests, hoping he remains as chairman of the State Corporation Commission.
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Plan to Build New Trolley Line Between Washington and Mount Vernon
Washington Post reports possible effort to attract New York capital for a $1.5 million trolley project linking Washington, Alexandria, and Mount Vernon. Plans propose $600,000 for 18 miles of track and two power houses, $250,000 for equipment, $250,000 for DC installation, and $75,000 for right of way condemnation. Opposition feared could lower fares. ferry and highway bridge upgrades aid transit between cities.
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Explosion Threats Damaged Viaduct in Alexandria County
An attempt to destroy a viaduct over the new freight yards near Del Ray and St Elmo used dynamite on a Wednesday night. The blast damaged a bridge girder, likely caused by the charge. Workmen found evidence of the blast the next morning and the site is now guarded to prevent a repeat incident.
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Former Alexandrians Remembered in Local Obituaries
Obituary notices report the death of Mrs Isabella Brager at a Baltimore sanatorium after an operation, with survivors listed from Alexandria and Baltimore. Funeral plans are announced for 11:30 a.m. from the Union Passenger Station. Also noted are death of Charles Goebel, a former Confederate Hall janitor, and career movements including Dr Wiley's lecture at Confederate Veterans Hall and George Warfield’s promotion at First National Bank. A wedding tale from Crowell and Lander concludes the items.
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Winder Escapes Dogs as Posse Chases Maryland Fugitive
Towson jail escapee Isaac Winder, dubbed the onera bouffe man, eluded a pursuing posse near Cockeysville after a daylight pursuit across Baltimore county. Hounds led by Hurricane Branch traced his scent from Old Mill toward Foot Hills on the Gunpowder River, with officers and bloodhounds gaining and losing ground as they followed through woods, swamps, and rocky terrain.
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Winder Identified by Baltimore Visitor in Martinsburg
In Martinsburg West Virginia on March 9 two black men were arrested on suspicion that one is Winder the escaped murderer from Towson Maryland. E S Patterson of Baltimore partly identified one, painted drummer John Usher also confirmed the match. The man is described as about thirty, darker than chocolate, weighing around 140 pounds and will be held for Baltimore authorities.
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Clyde Wrecks on Cape Hatteras Beach After Swift Lifeboat Rescue
The British three masted Clyde ran aground near Chicamicomico lifesaving station twenty miles north of Cape Hatteras in a northerly gale. Thirty six crew members were rescued using the breeches buoy despite heavy surf. Captain Richard Byang and 35 men evacuated to Chicamicomico station for care. Vessel built 1894 at Port Glasgow, owned by James Nourse Limited, 1652 tons, 270.9 feet long, 39 feet beam.
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Death prophecy comes true in Virginia burial
Winchester March 8 Special to The Washington Mrs Margaret C Omps widow of a prominent county farmer was buried yesterday exactly five weeks after her brother James M Omps died at his home near Winchester She had warned she would follow him to the grave within six weeks No minister preached at either funeral with Mrs Omps buried beside her brother in the family graveyard She was sixty five and survived by a son and a daughter.
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Jury Convicts Matthews in Second Degree Murder Verdict
Greensboro March jury finds Dr. J B Matthews guilty of murder in the second degree for killing his wife Zola Matthews. Judge Ferguson sentences him to twenty years in the penitentiary. An appeal to the North Carolina Supreme Court will be pursued. Motions for a new trial are overruled and judgment is suspended for 30 days pending appeal.
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Slifer Trial Begins for Murder of Neighbor
Aged Washington County farmer Tobn Silfer, seventy, goes on trial for murder of neighbor and lifelong friend Jacob B. Poffenberger over a disputed land strip. A full bench and jury were assembled. the dispute preceded a fatal shooting. trial focused on paneling jurors.
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Gowns and Gossip Split New York Social Club
Mrs Rhinelander Waldo resigned from the Entertainment Club after a prominent member questioned her attire for a Alaska lecture. Waldo defended a high neck pink gown, recounting numerous letters criticizing her dress and noting she faced pressure from club officers and staff. Roswell D Hitchcock denied criticizing her attire and urged caution about mischief makers.
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Navahoe Floated After Ashore Sighting at Cape Fear Bar
The Clyde liner Navahoe, ashore inside the Cape Fear bar since March 3, was floated at high tide by the US revenue cutter Seminole and tug Blanche and Marion. The operation occurred near Wilmington, North Carolina, restoring the ship to deeper water.
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Woman Burned to Death Near Wilsons Ferry
Mrs. E. D. Withers wife of Dr. Withers was burned to death at her home near Wilsons Ferry this morning. No details of the tragedy are known here.
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