Winder in Jail Again and Mob Threats Loom
Isaac Winder, accused of Tollgate Keeper Rinehart’s murder, was captured at Shanklin's stock farm after three days in Baltimore. A mob of over 20 sought his lynching, but County Police Chief Streett’s squad protected him. Winder spent three days in a groggery. detectives traced him, while guards tightened. Grand jury censured the warden for pursuit costs and urged jail control shift from county commissioners to a sheriff or appointed board.
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Winder
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Itv
Virginie
Streett
Baltimore County Grand Jury
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Mada Ns
Bode
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Debaugh
Timia
Bharitt
Legislators See Manchester Annexation Loosening Crimes
Special to The Washington Post Richmond reports lawyers fear a new law allowing annexation of Manchester to Richmond could let criminals escape. Swanson signs the measure to move trials to police justices, potentially freeing felons by routing cases to chosen magistrates, and undermining existing courts.
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Richmond
Manchester
Gaid
Meri Ory
Police
Justce
Five Cents Libel Verdict Compromise in Observer Case
Rev A J McKelway sued Charlotte Observer for 350 000 damages over editorial attacks. Compromised with nominal six cent damages to the plaintiff and each side to pay own costs. former Gov Aycock aided in the settlement. McKelway, secretary of the National Child labor League, sought 50 000. W J Caldwell authored denouncing editorial. The case drew attention across the South.
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Washington Post
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Charlotte Observer
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North Carolina
South
National Child-labor League
Atlanta
Aycock
Chased Thief Fleeed Into Mountains Amid Mob Violence
Special to The Washington Post Roanoke Virginia March Henry Wright a Negro who had stolen clothing from a store in Flora was pursued by a mob for five miles through the city and into the mountains He flourished a large knife and defied arrest as the crowd closed in local posse members joined the chase fearing lynching if capture occurred.
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Eame
Foreman Kills Seven Men in Construction Camp
Special to The Washington Post reports a South and Western Railroad foreman killed seven Italian laborers after an attack at a remote construction camp in Pistol Tenn. No details or confirmation from camp headquarters. investigation ongoing.
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Pistol
Tenn
South and Western Railroad
Express Office Looted in Early Morning Burglary
A Washington Post report from Front Royal Virginia details thieves entering the Southern Express office in the depot and stealing a jug of whisky and clothing worth about $100. A discarded clothing gang link is suspected after a burning freight car at Riverton Junction. Detectives hold a hat found as the only clue and Fox's hardware store suffered a $25 cutlery theft.
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Front Royal
Southern Express
Southern
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Norfolk County Coroner Faces Trial for Alleged Illegal Operation
Special to The Washington Post Norfolk March 20 Dr F M Morgan coroner of Norfolk County and noted Tidewater physician stood trial in Corporation Court charged with performing an alleged operation on Mrs Joarhine Davis. Davis claimed $2000 or $10000 damages in a letter threatening action. Several physicians testified as the case adjourned until tomorrow morning amid attempts to indict Morgan in neighboring counties.
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Virginia
Corporation Court Today
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Dorseth
Kerkhy
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Mis Tate
Austin Johnson
Hutchmand
Austin Tolinson
Rath Pinchbeck
Henrico County
Corres
Henrico
Selecting the Jury in Maryland Murder Trial
The Cumberland murder case of Jean Maxwell returns to Cumberland as jurors are being selected for a second trial. John H Tompkins, colored, and drug clerk William Hermann with Hagerstown connections face charges, while McCase’s earlier trial ended abruptly. The state plans to introduce new witnesses despite court limits on witness access, and only six jurors were seated so far.
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Trang
CANNOT ISSUE WATER BONDS IN WILMINGTON VOTE
The Wilmington Board of Audit blocks a proposed 50 million water works bond vote arguing the measure requires legislative action and a public referendum. The ruling states bonds cannot be issued without a people’s vote or proper legal authority.
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Wilmington
City Wins Damage Suit Over Reservoir Disaster in Winston-Salem
In Winston-Salem Superior Court a jury found for the city in Gilie Farrow versus city of Winston for injuries from the reservoir disaster in November. The city had offered $500 to settle, and all issues favored the city. A second similar suit began today by plaintiff Alice Gray seeking $7,000 damages.
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Weekington
Gilie Farrow
Winston
Alice Gray
Virginia Obituary Notices From Roanoke Leesburg and Winchester
Roanoke reports the death of Miss Bessie L Dumes t aged twenty from consumption. Near Gatlands Leesburg Henry Moffett dies aged eighty, pioneer of Loudoun County, survived by three sons. Winchester notes Frances Elizabeth Levale widow of Henry Levale dies at eighty after a lingering illness, daughter of Dempsey Curl, leaving five daughters, a brother and sister, twenty five grandchildren and seven great grandchildren.
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Bessie L. Dumest
R . Priest
Leesburg
Henry Moffett
Gatlands
Lendoun County
Winchester
Frances Elizabeth Levale
Henry Levale
Dempsey Curl
Virginia Weddings and Man Killed in Hotel Construction
Howell Hall daughter of Capt and Mrs James W Hall married Joseph Ward Cox of Ashland at Third Presbyterian Church with Rev H B Eggieston officiating. Special to The Washington Post Richmond Va March 29. E J Marlin of Swansboro, worker for American Bridge Company building the Jefferson Hotel iron framework, was struck by a falling timber this morning and died shortly after.
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James W Hall
Joseph Ward Cox
Ashland
Third Presbyterian Church
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Richmond
E J Marlin
Swansboro
American Bridge Company
Jefferson Hotel
Fearful Fruit Crop Injury Warns Winter Frost
A Washington Post brief notes that a hard freeze tonight will severely damage budding fruit trees in the region. Damage is expected to affect the upcoming harvest as temperatures dip below freezing. Local growers brace for potential losses and call for protective measures.
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Washington Post
Murder Suspect Released in Norfolk Area Case
John Sears, once held on a murder charge related to William Ho Kcene, is released after authorities could not confirm his identity. The case dates back six years to an incident near Buffolk, Virginia, with local officials citing insufficient proof.
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Warritrion Lv
Buffolk Va
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Witliam Ho Kcene
Strike Threat Near Portner Brewery Over New Contracts
Rumors in Alexandria point to a possible strike April 1 as the Robert Portner Brewing Company faces wage increases and stricter hours in new contracts. Brewery officials and the Alexandria Trades Council push diplomacy while union leaders deny imminent strike talks, citing progress in negotiations though management warns contracts would curb summer operations.
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Alexandria
Robert Portner Brewing Company
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Beattie Accepts Position As Assistant Postmaster In City
Reasons for Beattie leaving Alexandria without notifying his family not learned Beattie of Fairfax county and son of Capt Fountain Beattie in the internal revenue office for this district has accepted the position of assistant postmaster in this city The postmaster appointment process began with A H Agnew declined then offered to J Armistead Eggborn who chose to stay with Virginia Safe Deposit and Trust Corp The postmaster Thomas Burroughs will assume duties April 1 Pastor Returns From Conference Rev J A Jeffers Trinity Methodist Episcopal Church returns from Covington after Virginia Conference session and is reassigned to the city for a year
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Fairfax County
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Park Agnew
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Agnew
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Eggborn
Virginia Safe Deposit and Trust Corporation
Beattie
J. A. Jeffers
Trinity Methodist Episcopal Church
Covington
Virginia
Jeffera
Raleigh merchant charged with arson in wife’s house fire
Raleigh March 20 M R Norris a prominent wholesale grocery merchant was arrested on a warrant issued by the state insurance commissioner charging him with setting fire on November 17 146 to an inhabited house owned by his wife the act said to defraud the North Carolina Insurance Company Norris posted 1000 bond for a preliminary hearing Friday He denies guilt claiming the suit aids the insurance company which allegedly refused to pay 210000 damages sought by Mrs C A Norris against the company
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N. C
M. T. Norris
State Insurance Commissioner
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North Carolina Insurance Company
C A. Norris
Accuses Mudd of Theft and Disappearance
James Mudd is arrested by Policemen Bettis Roberts and Young on suspicion of stealing a watch from D S Dodd. The case notes a may have worn a mustache yesterday, but was clean shaven when taken to the police. A $10 bill found in his pocket ties to Michael O'Neil, missing from Topper Queen street, now located in Charlottesville Virginia.
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Young
D S Dodd
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Dodd
Nolice
Witnesses Must Testify before House Committee in Charleston
Parkersburg March 20 Chairman Seaman of the special House of Delegates committee to investigate ex Gov White's conduct met Sheriff Carter to enforce attendance of United States District Attorney Blizzard and Senator Caldwell. They had been summoned last spring but refused to appear, were arrested, released on habeas corpus, and the case was appealed. After the Supreme Court order is recorded, the district attorney and senator will be taken to Charleston by Sheriff Carter.
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W. Va
Seaman
House of Delegates
White
Sher Mf Carter
United States
Biizzard
C T. Caldwell
Carter
Dayton
United States Supreme Court
Supreme Court
Charleston
Almshouse Goods Stolen and Official Charged
Allegany officials report thefts at the almshouse with superintendent John B. Blett missing before retirement. A warrant for grand larceny is issued as $300 plus in provisions and clothing are found hidden in a rented house. Elliott, once of Lonaconing, is linked to the alleged crime and sought by authorities.
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Beecham's Pills Promote Health For Women
An advertisement praising Beecham's Pills as a remedy to maintain beauty and vitality in women. It claims to prevent sallow skin low spirits and weak nerves and asserts the pills aid nature during recurring debility and nervousness. The ad urges women valuing health and appearance to use the product.
Mudd Scores a Point Amended Bill in Committee
In Annapolis on March 20 Congressman Mudd blocked a Maryland Senate measure opposing liquor sales in Charles County by amending it in the House. A coalition of Republicans and Democrats defeated the La Plata amendment and proposed a public referendum. Also debated were rail corridor plans around Baltimore, a $100,000 Tuberculosis Sanatorium grant, and a Halifax style boundary extension bill. The Senate backed bills funding a Towson endowment and a state controlled institution with private support, while a new corrupt practices act targets corporate campaign spending.
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Mudd
Charles County
Lancasters
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Patapeco
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Blue Radge Mountains
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United States Supreme Court
Fenton in Opposition to Maryland House Action
The Montgomery County delegation in the house divided on political lines tonight over a local bill introduced by Senator Lee. The measure had passed the co-ordinate branch and concerns the statehouse in Annapolis Maryland with action noted on March 2.
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Maryland House
Washington Post
Annapolis
Montgomery County
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Abolishment of Tax Collectors Passes By Narrow Margin
The county moves to end tax collectors and empower the clerk to collect funds, aiming to save about 7000. All approve except Republican Mr Fenton who objects to auditing. He demands quarterly checks and limits on the clerk, but Mr Carroll defeats the amendment. The bill passes by a slim majority with party lines dividing.
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Fenton
Carroll
Merger Declared as Pennsylvania R R Controls Key Lines
Statehouse reports Senator Blair Lee states the Pennsylvania Railroad has completed a merger embracing the Baltimore and Ohio and the Terminal Company owning Union Station in Washington. He cites stock value in the Washington Branch at 3 075 152 dollars and notes the merger strengthens railway control through direct 8 percent and indirect 2 percent interests.
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Washington Post Statehouse
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Blair Lee
Balimore and Ohio
Washington
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
Baltimore and Ohio
Union Station
Terminal Company
Maryland
West Virginia Good Roads Group Seeks National Pike Support
The West Virginia State Good Roads Association launches a drive to memorialize Congress for rebuilding the national pike from Washington to St Louis. James H Stewart is named president with officers in Morgantown Elkins Wheeling, and a vice president from each district. County committees form across the state to press cooperation with Congress. Doctors White and Sturgiss and other prominent figures back the movement.
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William B Mathews
Reese Blizzard
Thompson
Congress
Washington
St Louis
Charity Concert Reunites Wandering Musicians in Washington
At a Washington Hospital for Foundlings benefit yesterday afternoon a charity concert welcomed three former musicians who had left the stage after marriage or name changes. Mrs Howard Malcolm Kutchin (formerly Miss Kimbell) sang Bach and Mendelssohn pieces with notable grace, joined by Mrs Nellie Wilson Star-Ciff and Mrs Bertha Lucas Stoddard on violin and piano. Mr H Droop accompanied throughout, earning praise for his skill. The program, described as pretty and musically interesting, drew enthusiastic response from the audience.
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Mies Kimbell
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Washington Hospital
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Godard
Schuett
Benschel
Ladyliire
Mra Stoddard
Bertha Lucas
Rics
Schubert-Wilhelmj
le Cygne
Saint-Baens
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Denounces Age Measure by Veterans Group
Hanover group derides a proposed age bar for government jobs as unfair to veterans. The Union Veterans' Union, Han cock Command No. 1, adopted resolutions at its last meeting, arguing the measure discriminates against faithful service. They urge that sacrifices of Civil War soldiers be remembered as Congress debates eligibility. An immense banner proclaimed that a grateful country will never forget its defeats and that veterans’ service remains vital to government.
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Hancock Command
Union Veterans’ Union
Pennsylvania Avenue
Sneak Thief Makes Haul Across Two Stores
Police search for a mysterious thief who stole three pocketbooks in two department stores. Mrs Josephine Tainter left her pocketbook on a counter at an F street store and returned to find it missing with cash and a diamond ring. Dr Julia R Hail reported a stolen black hand bag with cash and pills. Mrs D W Mertz reported a lost hand bag with a pearl stick pin and a check.
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Josephine
Tainter
Bancroft Apartments
F Street
Julia R
Florida Avenue Northwest
Mra
D. W Mertz
Seventh Street
Henderson Elected President of Army of the Ohio Society
Sen Thomas J Henderson of Princeton was elected president, succeeding the late Gen Schofield. The executive committee adopted resolutions praising Schofield and arranged to complete his history of the Army of the Ohio. A committee will confer with Secretary Richards and report on work and costs by April 6. Gen Henderson to arrive in Washington April 6. A Michigan Central train strike near this city killed a child and the mother died at Butterworth Hospital.
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Princeton
Society of the Army of the Ohio
Gen Schofield
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Schofield
Army of the Ohio
Ita
J. G Burchfield
A F McMuen
W P, Pierce
E A. Fenton
Thomas Brown
Richards
Gen Henderson
Washington
Grana Napus
Anc
Sarcats
Cornelia
Botesma
Michigan Central
Butterworth Hospital
Cotton Crop Falls From Great Drouth Losses Across States
Census Bureau bulletin shows the cotton crop at 10,897,013 bales with 40,119 running bales yet to be ginned. Produc tion declines blamed on drought stretch across Texas South Carolina Alabama Louisiana and Mississippi. Square upland and sea island counts listed with vanishing totals and mills report 230 497 bales from cottonseed oil.
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Texas
South Carolina
Alabama
Louisiana
Mississippi
Cambria Iron Company reports doubled profits in 1995 meeting
The Cambria Stock Company and the Cambria Iron Company held annual meetings reporting net income of 10 183 for 1995, up from 1675 5/2 in 190. The annual report notes remaining balances on a 3500 term note issued December 15 1960. Powell Stackhouse JW Tosell and Ro Francie Wood retire as officers, and the old board is re elected.
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Cambria Stock Company
Cambra Iron Campus
Firanwak
Powell Stackhouse
Cumbria Row Company
Baltimore Markets Report Shows Mixed Grain and Grain Prices
Baltimore markets list steady to firm movements across grains and staples. Wheat and corn show firmer spot values while oats and rye hold steady. receipts and exports cited for several grain types. Government finance figures note internal revenue of 255 828 and customs 71s Gy with total expenditures of 1 470 010.
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