Baltimore Conference Meets in Cumberland Over Sunday Observance
Special to the Washington Post reports the Baltimore conference accepting Cumberland Md as next meeting place while declining to join Presbyterians in Annapolis. The Sabbath observance committee denounces Sunday excursions and newspapers as desecration, urging strict enforcement of Sabbath laws.
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Richmond Wardh 27 Rev Robb White dies in Savannah
Obituary notices from Richmond and surrounding areas list deaths including Rev Robb White rector of Liris Church Savannah Ga who died at St Luke s Hospital after treatment Warring Ward 2 Mrs Sarah Johnson dies at 8 and others Mrs Bertha K Briscoe and John Trang of Fannister Counts among those named Also notes on W H Tyler Charles Rathgebauer and W D Woodhouse death reports with civil war service and survivors. Burglary report from Norfolk details six robberies and theft of silverware at Capt Charles Laird s residence. Gen Stribling colored shoots himself after discovering sweetheart with another man.
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Hagerstown election shifts council balance
Special to The Washington Post Hagerstown Md March 2 Republicans gain one seat in city council with two Republicans and one Democrat elected. Ward J John W Dolan Democrat 128 Ezekiel Moore Republican 92 Dolan majority 35 Ward J Frank L Bennett Republican 322 Hartey E Snavely Democrat 249 Bennett majority 82 Ward 5 Frank P Alsip Republican 379 Stephenson Dilworth Democrat 322 Alsip majority 57. Ward 1 previously Democratic, Ward 8 Bennett increases his margin, Ward 9 had Republican registration edge clarifying city political shift.
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SHoop Still Missing Court Issues Publicity Summons
Court in Hagerstown on March 2 issued summons in bankruptcy against Station Shoop the Dunke'd bishop who disappeared last week leaving between 8400 and 10000 of alleged forged notes. Judge Keedy ordered publication and required Shoop to show cause by April 14 why he should not be adjudged insolvent.
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Shot Rejected Lover in Cartwrights Wharf Va
Lucy Ely, former sweetheart, claims Ananiay De Gwynne tried to force into her house after a quarrel. She says she fired twice through a window with a revolver after he allegedly broke in with an ax. De Gwynne was mortally wounded and will die, according to surgeon Dr Legare Hargrove. A coroner's inquest and grand jury proceedings follow with De Gwynne’s inquest statement recorded.
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Swanson Opens Campaign in Southwest Virginia for Governor
Claude Swanson, Democratic nominee hopeful for governor of Virginia, addressed a large Abingdon audience in briefing by Southwest Virginia Democrats. He complimented his rivals as high toned gentlemen and urged harmony in the primary to avoid friction within the party.
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Battle flags returned to Richmond governor in 186? War era
Sixty two battle flags captured by Federal troops from Virginia forces were returned to the governor today. The flags arrived by express and were immediately sent to the Confederate Museum in Richmond for exhibition this summer. Lewis P Summer, succeeding Park Agnew as coal commissioner for the Western district, announced he would take charge May 1.
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Alexandria News In Brief Richard Burnett Acquitted And Other Notes
ALEXANDRIA NEWS IN BRIEF reports Richard Burnett was acquitted on a Sunday law charge as a liquor sale witness testified. The piece notes the Elks Lodge annual meeting with officers elected and confirms a gambling raid in Jackson City leading to fines for ten men. It cites property vacancy notices by the railroad, the death of Mrs Anna Crump, an upcoming economics talk, and a horse-tabling incident at Charles Griffin’s stable.
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Colombia fights Castro demands amid Caracas stand
The Associated Press report from Trinidad says President Castro again refuses to resume relations with Colombia, demanding cession of two provinces and return of political refugees. Colombian minister Caballero, ignored in Caracas, withdraws with envoy, while Chavez or Baralt negotiates.
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The Old Reliable Trial of Alleged Cracksman
James Bailey alias Don Shorty, indicted by the grand jury for the March term of the Circuit Court in Rockville Maryland for involvement in the attempted robbery of the Sandy Springs Savings Institution last May, was arraigned. He pleaded not guilty and said he had no funds for counsel. Judge Henderson appointed Edward C Peter to defend. The State’s Attorney said trial likely on Thursday morning April 16.
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Prince George Tax Rate Adjusted in County Budget
Prince George County commissioners fixed the tax rate at 9 cents per 100 dollars, a 6 cent cut from last year. The 1905 assessable basis rose to 11,799,340, increasing valuation by 89,587 dollars while total county expenses reach 104,694.28. Principal items include roads and bridges, schools, jurors and witnesses, jail expenses, and county offices. printing contract awarded to Laurel Democrat.
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Murder charge moved to Lynchburg for Hot Springs steward
William Hansboro, a Negro, is jailed in Lynchburg on a murder charge after being arrested in Charleston for killing J R McKeane, the steward at the Homestead Hotel in Hot Springs. He was transported by Deputy Sheriff Gbolloran and detectives, then moved to Citton Forge and boarded a freight train to Lynchburg, where he refuses to talk.
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Supreme Court refuses new trial for Fishburne
The State Supreme Court denied a new trial in the case of Charles K. Fishburne of Roanoke who stabbed Dr Frederick Lefew after a dispute. Lefew died days later. Fishburne, a man of means, received five years in prison with every effort made to save him.
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Hackwood in New Hands at Winchester Estate Sale
Wealthy New Yorker buys Hackwood near Winchester Frederick County after repairs. The colonial mansion, once owned by Maj Gen Smith, saw Civil War damage and lies near the pivotal Battle of Winchester. Also reports marriage licenses in Prince George and Washington counties and Gov Frazier vetoes Tennessee governor salary increase from 4000 to 5000.
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Plotters In Trinidad Shifting Venezuelan Revolt Center
Trinidad reports say Curacao no longer hosts Venezuelan revolutionaries as activity moves to Trinidad. Gen Paredes rumored as leader with Riera and Penalosa helping. Caracas officials alarmed by rumors, French coast cable cut to sever links. Castro strengthens Caracas forces to 200 and mobilizes districts, raising capital troops to about 500 within three weeks.
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Awaiting Castro’s Refusal on Arbitration Proposal
It is decided to await the exact text of President Castro’s refusal to accept Minister Bowen’s arbitration proposition before advancing negotiations. Hours after Caracas, opinions differ on whether Venezuelan language was discourteous, and time may alter interpretation. Circumspection is planned unless Castro pushes a new move, delaying settlement.
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Women dominate headlines in society and sport in New York and Portland
The piece notes college women cheering basketball, athletic prowess, and social intrigue with humor about crutches and campus life. It reports Gladys Vanderbilt advancing tandem driving clubs and praises Mra Florence D Potter the second female lawyer in New York, winning a $63,000 suit for her husband through a Toluca Electric company case.
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