Local option killed and anti saloon measures debated in Senate
The local option bill failed after House defeat, with Senator Baker prompting a rework of the temperance bill. Senator Lee proposed a higher auto tax, adding loads and horsepower costs. Senator German introduced a primary election bill for United States Senate nominations by county, not direct vote.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anti-Saloon League
Lee
Washington
Senate
Baker
Hliatard
German
United States
G W U Loses Debate On Campus Stage
A Washington University versus South Carolina debate was held with Andrews and another speaker representing Michigan and Coham Hat, judged by a panel led by Dr. Nea Gen. The event featured senior debaters and a panel of judges including Trechieni OW Meat and Dr Wy, with observers present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Tse
Mar
Washington University
Nori
Carolina
Mart Dienoen
Lan
Chet Warsiine
Bisehier
Coham- Haat
Aebredh
Michigan
Heth
Roow Andrews
Ryeal
South Carolina
Ur Grate
Trechieni
Titan
Sykes
St Whee
Dr Wy
Washington
Eoielics
Girl Accuses Aged Man in Richmond Court
A seventy five year old defendant faces a serious charge in Richmond Court. The case involves allegations of assault and possible dual involvement, with ongoing legal actions and requests for further prosecutions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Petendant
Richmond Court
Wade
Calire
Peete
Wats
Jones
Jodi
Lim
Avas
Miners Fined and Discharged Over Lamp Oil Use
The report notes that miners at Ishind Tre Uo Vonmans in West Virginia were issued ten fines and many were discharged after using mixed oil in lamps. Authorities say similar practices are widespread, prompting official concern and action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Romnanagton Peat
Horrgren
Ceh
J.C. Veo
Ishind
Uo Vonmans
Ifplden
Hepas Lis
Heo
Jaac
Minners
West Virwinie
Gold in South Mountain Five Fractures in Skull
George Gif ford died last night after eighteen days of flight with five skull fractures and brain injury. Barnes, his alleged assailant, was released on a 36000 bond after habeas corpus proceedings. Jared Man continued work unaware of Gif ford’s grave condition until convulsions began.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Faoiat
Charlotte, N
George Gifford
Barnes
Jared Man
No Case Against Slavs in Marion Jail Release
The fourteen men held in Marion for a month on charges related to killing cooks on a We-South and Western Railway construction line were released after a judge ruled the state had dropped the case. The decision, tied to a Mountain View ruling, ends the pursuit of the alleged crime against the group linked to Colt McDowell County and the Washington Post report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Post
Raleigh
Marion
We-South and Western
Colt
McDowell County
Alin Park
Freeman
Mont Ali
Maneral Wheels
Cappes
Smelatto
Annie Houck
William H. Allnut
Gee Een
Richard Herdy
Washistow, Malonaulsis
Mexander Hill
Samuel W
John W. Blagel
Murgomery
Natimel Bark Va
George H. Gaburay
Montgomery County
Hag
Mar
Ruat
Santel
Bieness
Swetather
W. J
Beanue Suetzh
Josephine
Genter Hi
Taye
Us City
Gawcence
Howell
Akron
Ohio
Pittsburg
Maryland Obituary Notice Highlights Multiple Deaths
Maryland obituaries report John W. Peterson of Calvert County ailing before death on Tuesday night. Stewart Darrell, famed Englishman in Baltimore, dies at City Hospital after months of illness at age seventy eight. Mrs Lepper, widow of John Lepper, dies, survived by husband, daughter, two sons. Elizabeth Steinbraker, 84, dies in Charlestown residence, widow of Jacob Steinbraker of New York City. May A. Lockett, 65, dies in Danville after pneumonia. Mary Billing, 88, dies at home in Stafford County. Confederate veteran D T Cunningham, 60, merchant dies in Galveston, Texas, survived by wife.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ginapelis
Mar
John W. Peterson
House of x
Calvert County
Halliore
Stewart Darrell
Baltimore
City Hospital
Great Baltimore
Lepper
John Lepper
Tir
Ure
Lisa Hood
Erick County
Elizabeth Steinbraker
Vic Washington Post
Charlestown
W. Va
George W. Thomas
Jacob Steittbraker
New York City
Danville
May A. Lockett
Richmond
Fredericksburg
Mary ‘i. Billing
Bi. Tayloray
Stafford County
C. Cunningham
Galveston
Tex
Test trip on new Washington Baltimore Annapolis Line
A trial run of the Washington Baltimore Annapolis Electric Railway was conducted last night from Academy Junction to Baltimore to test clearances and current supply. The line, likely to operate by April 1, will be powered by Potomac Electric Company with substations at Academy Junction and Beatt Street, Baltimore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Speeial
Washfigte
Baltimore
Washireston
Arinapolis Electric Railway
Leompany
Academy Junction
Ttpe
Potomac Electric Company
el Waxifington
el Waxifington; There Belt Distributing Substations At “Academy Junction
Annapolis
Beatt
Blaylock Fatally Shot by Newspaper Route Agent
John C. Blaylock a building contractor, shot at Lambert's Point, died at Norfolk Protestant Hospital. Henry J. Hyslop the newspaper route agent faced homicide verdict after coroner's inquest. Blaylock's last words reportedly involved a payment dispute over 70 cents. Witnesses disputed Blaylock's alleged curses before the jury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Post
Norfolk
John C. Blay
Blaylock
Hyslop
N. and W. Wage Conference Ends With Rejection
Roanoke Va March 20 Nor fork and Western officials reject union demands after wage conference led by President L B Johnson General Manager Maher and Motive Power Chief Lewis. If business does not improve expected wage reductions are set to follow within ten months from adoption date. Union leaders say they will await Norfolk and Western announcement on wage cuts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Post
Roanoke
Norfolk and Western Railroad
L. B. Johnson
New York
Maher
Wi H. Lewis
Norfolk and Western Railway Company
Assessors report rise in Prince George County valuations
The Washington Post notes Prince George County assessors have finished their work and sent returns to the county commissioners. Total assessments reach 12,805,283 dollars, up 342,89 from last year. Chillum district shows the largest increase, with broader gains across Kent, Bladensburg, Chillum, Kyattaville, Vansville, and Laurel. Several districts surpass 1,000 in value. six districts add over 300,000 dollars. Tax rate expected not to exceed a set figure. funds allocated for new oak buildings and school system improvements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Post
Amer Marlboro
Mar
Prince George County
Counnty
Chillum
Janos Ray
Wedding Surprise Ends for Laura Danenhower and Robert Green
Laura Danenhower of Alexandria married Robert Falle Green of the Southern Railway at Hamline Methodist Church parsonage in Washington. Ceremony performed by Rev. Charles E. Guthrie. They depart for New York then Boston before returning to the city. Green has been married before. divorce from first wife finalized two years ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Post Bureau
S21
King Street
Alexandria
Laura Danenhower
Mary Frances Smoot Danenhower
Robert Falle Green
The
Southern Railway
Hamline Methodist Episcopal Church
R Street
Washington
Charles E. Guthrie
Hamling Church
James Rector ‘Smoot
Green
J. Johnston Green
First National Bank
Thia City
Margie Ramey
da Wolf Hopper Opera Company
Marguerite Clark
Drunkards Directory In Alexandria Likely Postponed
A list of habitual drunkards, prepared by Chief of Pallea Goods, may not be published as Commonwealth's Attorney Samuel G. Brent says the Byrd squor law leaves saloonkeepers to judge. The law bans sales to minors and certain groups, but it seems proprietors must decide in each case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pallea
Alexandria
Commonwealth
Samuel G. Brent
Funeral for Senator Whyte Draws Vast Baltimore Turnout
President and Mrs Roosevelt lead a wreath sent to the service at Emmanuel Church for United States Senator William Pinkley Whyte. More than 2,000 crowded inside or waited outside as the casket was moved to the cemetery. A Senate delegation and numerous dignitaries attended. municipal offices were closed in tribute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
United States
William Pinkley Whyte
Emmanuel ‘Protestant Episcopal Church
Senate
Austin L. Crothars
Isidor Rayner
John Walter Smith
Henry G. Davin
West Virginia
John Lee Carroll
Frank Brown
Edwin Warfield
Iseane Lobe Straus
Murray Vandiver
John Gill
James W. Denny
Frederick Rogers
John P. Poe
Henry V. Ward
Eerv Mahoot
Ofelack
Trade activity in dry goods and allied lines slows but steadies
Bradstreet's notes improved sentiment and demand yet cautious buying in small lots. Spring jobbing trades near peak, fall trade delayed four to six weeks with dry goods and millinery leading. Textile output down, wages cut in New England, men’s wear showing slight interest while overall trade remains quiet. US weekly failures at 208 vs 279 prior, Canada 31.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Bradstreet’s
Worrow
New England
United States
Hen Lays Easter Egg With Woman Tree Image
Special to The Washington Post from Danville Virginia reports Samuel Slayton a prominent farmer of Wills County recently found a hen laid an Easter egg bearing a tree and a woman’s face as clearly defined as if drawn by an artist. Another item from Hyattsville dated March 20 notes Miss Lois Mc Gee daughter of Col J L McGee Riverdale and D H Yant Jr of Fairview West Virginia wed in Pinkney Memorial Church Episcopal with Rev Robert B Browning officiating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Post
Danville
Samuel Slayton
Wills
Washington Pont. Hyattsville
Lois McGee
Col
J. L. McGee
Riverdale
Prince George's County
D. H. Yant, Jr
Fairview
West Virginia
Pinkney Memorial Church
Robert B. Browning
Washington
Killeen Wins Suit Over Shoemaker Pike Payment
John F. Killeen of Washington won a $2,000 judgment against Montgomery County after a three day trial. He claimed about $8,000 as balance for constructing a mile of Shoemaker pike near Bethesda. The county officials refused payment citing nonconformance with specifications.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Rockville
John F. Killeen
Montgomery County
Killeen
W. W. Crosby
State Highway Commission
Their Marriage Was Jest Divorce Suit in North Carolina
A divorce petition filed in Superior Court by Mr and Mrs J A Brookshire of Asheville alleges their marriage resulted from a lottery at a dance near Asheville. Straw drawing chose Brookshire and Kathrene Gentry, a marriage occurred in Asheville, and the couple repudiated the union the next day. The party later sought another wedding with a license and minister.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Post
Asheville
N.C
J. A. Brookehire
Brookshire
Kathrene Gentry
Agheville
Ayer's Sarsaparilia Advised For Pale Delicate Children
A promotional missive urges readers to consult their doctor about Ayer's non alcoholic Sarsaparilla. It claims benefits for pale children, thin blood, and weak nerves, recommending physician advice before use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ayer
Another Death in Feud Sparks Murder Charge in Fayette County
In the Wood Clendenin feud near Fayette County a man, Rameey Wood of Michigan Hill, was found dead with a fractured skull. Obe Clendenin has been arrested for murder after being seen following Wood from a saloon the night prior. Prosecuting Attorney Pierson secured magistrate detention without bail. A prior Christmas quarrel left Clendenin wounded for weeks. Fredericksby dispatch notes also mention a separate local election order.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Post
Wheeling
W. Va
Wood
Clendenin
Dick Willin
Wond
Night Riders Threat in Virginia Tobacco Belt
In Pittsylvania and neighboring counties, farmers receive letters signed Night Riders threatening to burn barns and destroy tobacco beds unless they join the farmers' union led tobacco grower coalition. Several growers including W D Neal and J W Motley report threats and arson warnings as a large curing barn burned at Belle Grove farm amid a long standing battle with the tobacco trust.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsylvania County
Kentucky
Penial
Denville
Pittsylvania
Virginia
North Carolina
Tobacco Trust
Sevral
Tobacco Growers’ Associaion
Farmers' Union
Farm Era
Night Riders
W. D. Neal
W. N. Terry
BL. Terry
J. W. Fitzgerald
J. ¥. Motley
Pittsylvani County
B.L. Terry
Bright Tobacco Growers’ Protective Association
Tobacco Troat
American Tobacco Company
Tts
Belle Grove
Swanson Banquet Guests At Newport News Chamber Event
The Newport News chamber of commerce annual banquet drew notable figures including Guy Swanson Representative William A. Jones Judge William H. Mann Henry C. Stuart and Carry St George Tucker. The last three were gubernatorial candidates. President Dr Clarence Porter Jones presided with talks on The Philippines Their Commercial Value and Political Relation to the United States Newport News Optimism versus Pessimism and Virginia were also highlighted. Stuart and Tucker gave brief remarks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Post
Newport News
Chamber of Commerce
Chamber
Guy, Swanson
William A. Jones
Wiliam H. Mann
Henry C. Stuart
St. George Tucker
Clarence Porter Jones
Guests register at hotels from many states in a list
A long, scattered hotel guest list shows names from multiple states and cities including Baltimore Boston Chicago New York Philadelphia Pittsburgh Richmond Alabama Georgia Illinois Indiana Maryland Massachusetts Michigan Minnesota Missouri New Jersey New York State North Carolina Ohio Pennsylvania Rhode Island South Dakota Vermont Virginia Wisconsin and foreign travelers. The document names individuals and couples with affiliations to hotels such as the Metropolitan New Willard St James Shoreham and National, revealing a snapshot of guests across the country and abroad ending with Toronto St John N B and Mexico City references.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
L. Lansdowne
Shovehent
Bliss Bamberger
Miss. Bpence
Artington
Dson Millerick
el McGarry
Parry
Werepalig
Chester
C. Fosgate
Jar Chigago
New York
P. W. Cooper
Vi D. Melony
Willam Bell’ Wait, Jr
F. J
Manoh and Son
E. H. ‘Carle
John C. Sparks
Relizman
W. Hi.Beadleston
Miss Beadleston
Randolph Headleston
Arlington
Benjamin Dudleg
George W. Wagoner
W. R. Berth
Joha B.artery
H. Brothlett
Lucile Vanpli
Katherine Vanpl
Hyman
Robert M. Shearer
J. E. Jacote
OC. James
F. B. Goddard
T. T. Haviland
Raleigh
George W. Campbell
John Rothermel
National
V. A. Long
HL Keesler
J.c.balderston
St. James
Pittsburg
H. B. Hort
Richard Jennings
J.B Jennings
Str
Mie
Campbell
Ian Sarah C. Campbell
James J
New Willard
Richmond
H. Clarence Pendleton
McRae
Metropolitan
R. M. Wille
St. Jamon
Alasama
Biml Graves
William Ef
Thema
Montgomery
Carpenter
Georap Th
Cumberland
P. A. Sawyer
Fort Deposit
Massachusetts
D. H. Fanning
Mrs. Lencaster
Rosamond Lancaster
Worcester
New Wilard
John F. Lowell
Harry
Noyes
B.D. Norum
Newbursport
R. H.damon
Michigan
HL. T. Wickes
Gayview
Peter Ruppe
Calumet
Anington
Meath
Spring Lake
Minnesota
Fred Darling
Minneapolis
C. J. Howe
Mibsours
D. J. Wade
St. Louis
Frank Hager
Awn
Kansas’ City
Thomas C. Hennings
St Leak
Nebraska
J. W. Brown, Jr
Omaha
New Jersey
Mona J. Ta Wilt
Kewark
Mia
Gordon
Paterson
George E. Dineck
Ellenbath
Frederick M. Townley
Sayreville
New
Willard
Mies Mary Louise Carter
Mies Humboth Carter
Newark
Shorsham
B.O. Gridith
Posauie
EF. Rube
Hoboken
Haleiyn
New York State
Charles H. Childs
Uton
EB. Bennes
George PF. Lane
Union HM
New Wwlford
Jomes
Dare
Rose
Patchogue
J.D. Huss
Buffalo
C. E. Upton
Rochester
Emmy Ackeroyd
Troy
North Carolina
Mes
G. Zinn
Somerset
Mine A. Turner
Orange
Myo
N. D. Maher
Miss Maher
Roanoke
New Wilferd
Lane
Fsmont
E. Schaerer
Lynchburg
Miz
Gertrude Hess
R. Hens
Hamilto Care
Gainesville
W. P. Myer
Warrenton
J. James
Wea
Fort Thomas Roadside Appeal by Cincinnati Official
S. P. Egen, president of Cincinnati's Industrial Bureau, visited Washington to oppose the removal of troops from Fort Thomas Kentucky opposite Cincinnati. He warns abandoning the fort would deprive Cincinnati of popular recreation and troop spending. The fort’s site was chosen by Gen. Sherman after the Civil War, and a prior abandonment order was stopped by Senator Foraker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. P. Egen
Industrial Bureau of
Cincinnati
Ohio
Ctty
Taft
Fort Thomas
Mr. Egan
Senator Foraker
Sherman
Hall to be promoted to major general by Taft order
Secretary Taft announced Brig. Gen. Charles B. Hall in charge of the General Staff College at Leavenworth Kansas will be promoted to major general on the 27th when Maj. Gen. A W Greely retires. Cdr John B Kerr of the Twelfth Cavalry Fort Oglethorpe Ga will become brigadier general in place of Gen Davis. Hall is a Maine native who served as a lieutenant in the Twenty fifth and Thirtieth Maine Infantry regiments during the Civil War. He will retire for age April 23.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taft
Charles B. Hall
General Staff College
Leavenworth
Kans
A. W. Greely
John B. Kerr
Twelfth Cavalry
Fort Oglethorne
Davis
Hall
Maine
General Brush assigned to Department of the Columbia
Brig Gen Daniel H Brush promoted in February and retired Gen C B L Davis, now heads Vancouver Barracks as commander of the Department of the Columbia. Brush led the Twenty fourth Infantry in the Philippines and returned stateside with his regiment recently. Dr W W Tom s cites eye examination records showing 99 percent of reflex or neuralgic headaches stem from ocular defects, with over 600 patients unaware of their problem.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daniel H. Brush
C. B. L. B. Davis
Department of the Columbia
Vancouver Barracks
Brush
Terenity
Twenty-fourth Infantry
Philippines
United States
Toms
It Didn’t Turn Out Right In Sioux City Journal
President Woodrow Wilson comments that great orators are good talkers and could be irresistible if one or two had an idea. The note recalls Bryan bringing a “new idea” from Europe, but the outcome proved otherwise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Sioux City Journal
Woodrow Wilson
Bryan
Europe
Death of Col A M Winchester in Parkersburg West Virginia
Col A M Winchester secretary of the West Virginia commission of the world's fair at St Louis died suddenly of heart disease at Spillman. He was sixty years old and among the best known lumber men in the country.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Post
Parkersburg
W. Va
A. M. Winchester
West Virginia
St Louis
Spillman
Orders to Naval Officers in 1908 Commission
Staff orders list naval officers with duties aboard the Newark Wisconsin and Philadelphia hospitals. Names include Harlow Bell Menner Lyons Coz Woods Oling etc. Enlisted and officers receive fitting out duties, on board assignments and hospital postings effective February 13 1908.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newark
J.J. Miler
Franklin Navy Yard
Norfolk
HA. Garricon
United States Naval Hospital
Palindelphia
Holman
Tatung Station
San Franscisco
Cal
W. W. Woodhull
Jettreg
Ranlstent Parmaster
F. Spear
Meth A. Hall
United States Naval
Obeerwaters
Washington
D. C
Baeiswain
D. J. O'Connell
I A. Davis
A. Gey
A. 4
Simkin
Newark &Né
Z. G. Sprengel
Unk
H. Harlow
J. A. Bell
H. Menner
J. &. Walker
D. Lyons
L. S. Coz
C. Taylor
B. V. Lowe
E. A Wolleson
M. Cooley
H. Jones
J. T. G. Stapler
J. P. Oling
G. A. Alexander
W. A. Glassford
Gr. RS. McDoneld
W. A. Hale
H. J. French
BW. Wallace
R. Witlaon
W. Drake
A. ©.Wilhelm
D.C
C. H W. DeLaney
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Maryland
Seth
Anderson
Ent Anderson
Bite
Semitay Lee
Tao
Dinekepower
Chapel Hill
Coal Company
South Mountain
Mont Alto Park
Montgomery Circuit Court
Innocent Quarrel
Norfolk Hospital
Prince George
Robert Falls Green
Meeta
Ham
Howard Hardy
Kate Wilkins
Alexandria Methodist Protestant Church
Humphries
J. W. Jefferson
Corporation Court of
W. C. van Metre
Jefferson
van Metre
Judge Bailey
Alexandria Corporation Court
J. Clinton Smoot
Washington Street
Methodial Episcopal Church South
John T. A
Margaret E. Green
Gibbon Street
J. W. Regoster
Mary Bartlett
Columbus Street
John J.” May
Harry Patterson Hopkins
Friday Moraing Club
William Pinkney Whyte
Roosevelt Seni
NEW Publications
Lynden
Doctor Westbrook
Alberto de Becher
Bath
Fayette County
Waphongoon Rym
Fredericksby
Tudge J
T. Goolrick
Dake ‘Corporation
Ore
Night Riders’ Threat
Swanson Banquet
Charles EB
Walk Pictures
A. B. Wenzel
A.C. McClarg
Gen. Hall
Col. Kerr
Gen. Brush
Will
Department of Columbia
Manila
Cape May
Cape May City
N. J
Jersey Coast
Pennsylvania Railroad
Broad Street Station
Delaware River Bridge
Broad Street
South
Reading Railroad
Camden
Et al
Ocean
John P. Doyle
Wala
Welsbach Mantle
Welsbach
I.c
Welsbach Company
7Th St
N. We
ARMY
Herbert C. Gibner
General Hospital
Presidio of
San Francisco
William H. Waseell
Fort Bayard
N. Mex
Wallace de Witt
Fort Yellowstone
Wyo
Abiel L. Smith
Mass
Rex
van den Corput
Coast Artillery Corp
Brockville
Ocario
Canada
Water C. Harris
Julius A. Pena
George Wethelton
Michael J. Lenihan
Gensrat Stat
Milwaukee
St Louia
Ab Mere Isls
Des Moines
Dubuane
Col. A. M. Winchester
Say Cooke
Ellis Paxson Oberholtzer
Jay Cooke
Philadelphia
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