Virginia Removes Judge Blackstone Amid Immorality Charges
The Virginia General Assembly voted to remove Judge JW Blackstone of the Seventh Judicial Circuit over immorality and gross neglect. The decision followed a lengthy investigation, with a single dissent in each chamber. Blackstone vows to seek relief through legal channels, likely the Supreme Court, and a successor will be chosen tomorrow as the legislature adjourns.
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YMCAIN CONVENTION OPENS IN MARLAND DISTRICT
The YMCA convention opens today with delegates from twenty colleges and associations present. Officers elected include President HS Dulanes Flallh first vice president Thomas elec bake, executive vice president Jff Apple, and other leaders from Johns Hopkins, Washington, Charlestown, and nearby areas.
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Elec Bake
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Charlestown
Helnes
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Pwitnaton
Fifth District Taft Delegates Chosen At Chicago Convention
Debates over contested delegations mark the Fifth District Republican gathering. Dexter Gold leads a slate of delegates instructed to cast votes for Roosevelt while the Roosevelts face denial of recognition from a brief hearing for a Negro delegation amid several party affiliates.
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Precky Mount
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Chicago
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Rope Aids Girl Flight Elopement Near Private Home
In a dawn elopement the couple Leonard and Miss Iette Elener wed after she descended a rope from a window at her parents home. They rode away to marry with the Reverend Burroughs officiating. Parents reportedly objected to the match.
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Burroughseter
Pensions Debate at Baltimore Conference Divides Methodists
Delegates at the Baltimore conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church South face a split over accepting Carnegie pensions for Randolph Macon College professors. Supporters argue the funds aid aged faculty, while opponents note the college is church property and should not risk secular control. The conference session covered routine matters.
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Alexandria
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Punished for Riot in Union Street Disturbance
Special to The Weakington Post reports the Norfolk Va riot case with 700 sailors involved. Portesse, leader at the head of a column, was jailed 30 days and fined 25 dollars after claiming intoxication. W W Longacre Grubb and Prizijipiski were fined 25 dollars and costs each.
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Primary bill sparks rift between Crothers and Smith
Annapolis Md March primary election bill prompts split among Maryland Democrats. Gov Crothers demands party pledge for direct nominating votes, arguing it honors the platform. Sen Smith warns passage would let Baltimore City control state legislation and sideline counties.
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Lumbermen Elect Officers at East Coast Meeting
The North Carolina Timber Association, including major Eastern lumber firms from Wayland Virginia, North and South Carolina, met in Norfolk by The Washington Post report. Rising market difficulties were debated, urging patience and avoidance of actions worsening conditions. Fosburgh of Norfolk reelected president. banquet speaker F P Cham discussed business topics. Other obituaries noted: John H Henry at 70 in West Virginia, Mrs Mars Bruce at 82 in Caroline County, Margaret Smith and Frederick McCormick wed in Rochdale, Yelverton Massey’s death as car inspector in Bristol.
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Virginia Obituary Notices From Winchester and Vicinity
Virginia obituaries report deaths in Stephens City Heathsville Hague Blut Point Luray Leesburg and Staunton area. Notables include William H Ewing farmer of Stephens City age thirty five died after long illness from consumption. Captain GW Grigsby king George County sheriff and superintendent of schools died at seventy eight from heart disease. L MacLachlan Hague died from heart disease. Captain James W Dise Blut Point died at seventy with four children. Byrd Mauck Luray aged over thirty died at his brother’s home in Spring Field street. Mrs Mary Ann Smith Leesburg widow of Peter Smith died at eighty after long life near Staunton with many relatives.
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Williar H Ewing
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GW Grigsby
King George County
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Hague
James W. Dise
Blut Point
Luray
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Leesbuure
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Peter Smith
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Staunton
Abandons School Houses for Temporary Pupils Quarters
Alexandria reporters describe city school board action to abandon third floor facilities at Peabody and Howell buildings for girls and boys and seek temporary quarters for about ten pupils. Also notes grand jury report, local meetings, tax and court items, funeral notices, and Knights of Columbus plans in the city.
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King Street
Alexandria
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Howell
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Corporation Court
Peabody and Moweil
Smallpox On Conduit Road prompts fear in Rockville
Six reported smallpox cases on Conduit Road between Glen Echo and D C heightened alarm in Rockville. A Washington party attendance linked to exposure preceded several illnesses in multiple households. Dr William L Lewis of Kensington led quarantine actions to isolate affected homes and nearby residences.
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Dollar Shipments Checked As 1908 Silver Funds Exhausted
Secretary Cortelyou reports Congress funds for free transportation of standard silver dollars have run out for 1908. Free shipments to banks end. subsidiary silver transport continues until further appropriation. Total 1997 cost to govern ment for silver coin shipments was 163031 dollars, about 240 per thousand, with strongest demand in the South and parts of the West.
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Right Food How the Baby Was Saved
A mother recounts a failed battle with infant illness where conventional feeds failed. After trying many artificial foods, she fed Grape-Nuts soaked in warm water and observed rapid improvement. The child, previously weak, grew strong, crawled late, and gained weight to become a healthy toddler.
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Rippley to be hanged for assault in Pocahontas
Special to The Washington Post reports Walter Rippley, a Black man convicted of criminal assault, has declined appeals and will be executed early Friday morning in Pocahontas. Commonwealth's Attorney notified by Gav Swanson that there will be no interference.
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Vernon murder verdict in Fayetteville court
Special to The Washington 103% reports Mark Sam Murchison a Black man who shot and killed Chief Benson on February 23 was found guilty of first degree murder. The hanging date will be fixed tomorrow as the jury deliberated for thirty minutes.
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President Dieskema Clash Over Judge Wilfey Impeachment Debate
President and Representative Diekema clashed for twenty minutes at the White House over whether the Judiciary Committee subcommittee properly pursued impeachment charges against Judge Wilfey of Shanghai. Diekema stood firm, asserting the subcommittee found a prima facie case and analyzed each charge, while the President pressed for dismissal. The Judiciary Committee will discuss whether to include the subcommittee’s censure in the full report as it moves on Wilfey.
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Whisky kills boy in Maryland cupboard find
Special to The Washington Post Laurel Maryland March 26 John Duvall ten year old son of Mrs Ella Duvall died from drinking a half pint of whisky found hidden in a cupboard He drank the entire contents and convulsions followed before he could be helped by his mother who returned home to a sick child
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The Mystery of Scheide and 1906 Prussia suicides
The Thlinceipman record notes 1906 in Prussia as unusually thrifty with rising personal crisis reports. Seven thousand two hundred ninety eight men and one thousand seven hundred fourteen women preferred death to life, prompting questions about modern society's claim to improve welfare and happiness.
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Woman Swallows Earrings To Escape Medical Debt
Mrs Lizzie Good of Oakland swallowed two diamond earrings in Morton's jewelry store to hide them from Dr Adam Lyon who held them as security for a $76 medical bill. The act occurred in the store in front of a jeweler who confirmed the stones. Lyon had her arrested, but she was released on his attorney’s advice, as conviction seemed unlikely.
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Labor Protests Court Ruling in Buck Case and AFL Action Plan
The American Federationist editorials by Gompers defend labor rights and judicial limits, rejecting compulsory boycotts on Buck's Stove. The piece vows strategic political action, warning lawmakers and courts against curbing union activity and urging organized labor to pursue lawful, concerted pressure in future campaigns.
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Debarment of La Questione Sociale Mail Privilege
Postal authorities revoke second class mailing for La Questione Sociale after a hearing in Fredericksburg. Evidence includes editor Caminita and column excerpts praising Czolgosz and describing McKinley’s assassination as a trivial incident. The decision states freedom of the press does not grant mail access. Also notes the Stafford County marriage of Harry McWhart and Miss Mary Evans Beech.
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Kidney trouble and Fulton’s Renal Compound claims
An old medical ad claims kidney inflammation from colds and lifestyle can improve with diet and care. It credits John J Fulton as the discoverer of a renal emollient, Fulton’s Renal Compound, said to reduce kidney inflammation in about half of cases and offers literature and agents for six and Bi-Month Bulletins.
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