Inland Waterways debate features Virginia capes and canal buys
Discussions at Norfolk on deeper waterways, canal digging, and coastwise steamship lanes. Admiral urged better protection of Virginia capes and delays to railroad plans. purchase of Delaware and Chesapeake Canal favored while canal work continuation supported. Suggestions include river and water rate reforms, ship subsidies, and defense against enemy action near Cape Charles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia Capes
Delaware and Chesapeake Canal
Washington
Norfolk
Eata
Sperry
Cheva
Tay
Monroe
Lynnhaven
Cape
Dealers Elect Officers Amid Turbulent Meeting
Fragmentary text notes an election of officers within a dealers association. Names and positions are obscured by OCR errors. The report references a meeting, possible voting, and leadership roles, but readable details are limited and unclear.
Digestive Ailment Notes From Obscure Text Sequence
A garbled historical fragment discusses intestinal digestion issues and dietary factors. It mentions oats and tea, various foods, medicines, and possible disease links in a jumbled recount from an old medical note. Names and clear events are not consistently identifiable in the source.
Runaway Boys Caught in Richmond Detention
Charles Baleen and inward Ross both 16 from Richmond were arrested by central office detectives and sent back to Richmond. Baleen is brother of Georgetown quarterback known as Shorty Balen. The youths fled their homes to avoid going to a book. they claimed funds to reach the city but ran out after arrival.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Baleen
Shorty” Balen
Georgetown
Inward Ross
Richmond
Central Office
Murder of Hood family questioned in wake of cremation claim
Washington dispatch from Bluefield West Virginia notes authorities still investigate the Hood family deaths. It is believed the family may not have been murdered and cremated but rather asphyxiated by a lamp explosion after a church return. Only the elderly father is said to remain unaccounted for law enforcement surveys.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Russ
Bluefield
W Va
Hood
Arama Se Herranyield Regulator CO Aflente
Arrest in death mystery shocks Richmond area
John H Miller of Henrico was arrested after noon at his home six miles below Richmond on an assault charge connected to the death of Miss Jesusé Wilson who died at Virginia Hospital Saturday morning after an operation. Miller, married twice and divorced from his second wife, denied the charge. Detectives say they have a strong case against him, noting the victim had been employed as a companion by his mother.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Richmond
John H Miller
Henrico
Jesusé Wilson
Virginia Hospital
Pollee
Miller
Mis Ien
Frazer Refused Demit By Presbytery Over Seminary Post
The Staunton Lexington Presbytery debated for hours on November 1 over demitting Rev A M Frazer to Bethel Presbytery in North Carolina so he could become president of Columbia Theological Seminary. Frazer, beloved by his congregation, resisted but felt compelled to obey. The presbytery voted against releasing him, with an appeal likely to the synod.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Staunton
Lexington
M Trazer
Bethel Presbytery
Nouth
Carolina
Columbian Theological Seminary
Frazer
Iust
Two Die in Florida Train Wreck South of Denmark
Two people died and three were injured when a Seaboard Air Line train derailed south of Denmark Florida after a rail was removed. A colored fireman died trapped under the engine and a passenger known as A trump was killed while another engine and two passengers were injured lightly. Authorities seek wreckers, with another derailment elsewhere blamed on similar saboteurs in months past.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Savannah
Florida
Seaboard
Denmark
Trump
Two Held for Murder in Greensboro Trial
Dan Coble and Arran Cilcott are held for murder in Greensboro after prosecutors allege they aided and witnessed the shooting of Ligton Coble. The men faced questions about the crime and delays in reporting it as jury testimony unfolded this afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greensboro BL
Gilkmmary
Justice Collings
GIVES HOME TO ODD FELLOWS IN W V
At the State grand lodge session in Wheeling West Virginia Senator Henry G Davin presented the Odd Fellows Home fund building projects. The home at Elkins cost about 150000 dollars to erect and furnish to aid the organization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spee
Wheeling Wo
Odd Fellows
Henry G Davin
Odd Fellona
Elkins
Child Bites Tongue in Two in Parkersburg
The Washington Post reports that the nine year old daughter of George King bit her tongue in two during a rough play incident. Surgeons reattached the piece and doctors say speech should not be permanently affected. Fire destroys a plant, leaving 100 workers unemployed. loss estimated at 15,000 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Post
Parkersburg
George King
Ashoving
Omshing
Shyland Hosiel
Lat Rouk
Nilieg
Drowning ruled accidental in local coroner inquest
A coroner inquest in Alexandria found the drowning of Mallaan Piney accidental after testimony by Edward Loyd who said Piney fell from a barge deck and disappeared beneath the water. Loyd attempted rescue but Piney was exhausted and submerged. The jury, led by Coroner Moore, reached the verdict after delays due to summons and juror illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Port Horeau
St King Brycet
Alexendrie
Mallaan Piney
Colored
Snivots Wharf
Demaing & Son
Yester
Edward Loyd
Lily
Wreason
Moore
R W Cine IP Cimberman
M Morris
Schoeni Jr
M T Dwyer
Edgar Warfield, Jr
Zore~ Man
Equity and Patent Appeals Reported from The Supreme Court Record
The District of Columbia Court reports an array of appeals and equity cases including patent appeal numbers and court names. It lists attorneys for both sides, motion hearings, and schedule notes with dates and involved parties in a dense docket-style summary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sourt of Appeals
District of Columbia
Pregmt
Ghier Sentice
Robby Maat
Appeaats
United Hines Supreme Court
Fay
WO Aolk
Rudman
CC Sintytewm
Complex 1909 Court Proceedings and Assignments Listed
A dense list of court actions, assignments, and attorney mentions from a November 1909 Northwest district docket. References include Providence Hospital, railway and electric companies, various defense and plaintiff firms, and multiple judges, with names such as Hamilton, Mather, Ridout, and Darlington appearing across criminal and probate calendars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blonday
North Gosteily
Palmer
Attoraeys
la Masher
Nathan Et Wilson
Polis
Washington Rahmay and Biochyte Company
Aueraeya
Wigan E Winn
PF Lesb
Darlington
Chow
Washington “Wallway and Blectelé Company
Rawlus
MW Hendy
T J Darlingson
Nest Apderadn
Andalgon Ves
Washington Railway and Eflectre Company
Attornea
Patletape
Horton Vield Attorneye, Bekman
Hobrien
Billeen Roais Guvie
Gion Railway
Wna
Eeetele Company
Blankenship
Purtington
Browne Attornes A. D
Pratuetlya
Astocia
Attomeya C.F
Wheatley
Heart of
Mary Va
Pwait
Atomeye Horry & Minor
Jf B
Rowtend
McKenney & Flannery Circuit Court NO
Clabaugh
Althona Johnson
Hamilton, Colbert, Lerkes & Hamilton
McAliator
Lisner
Plaintus
Hamilton
Covvert Warke
Leon Tabriner
Ross Perry
Matmelt
Capital ‘Traction Company
Platrtit
Mather
Sweeney
Rose Perry & Seagad & T
Duntop
Ealteetton
Hancottere Xerkan de Henini Wilson
Duncan Town
Tallin Made Oy
Ger Sara
Prson and
Meddock & Ra
Maudey & Gatley Bir
Equity Suit and Related Petitions in Various Cases
A parade of court actions listed includes Benjamin Arex petition with no. 805 and mentions of Taber omissions, Mark Grearmaan terms, and a separate No. s2157 case Fannie Edmands v Anacostie. Other items reference Tolomdeiver Ristroag Company damages, Pintouf and attorney, and a municipal court appeal involving multiple plaintiffs and defendants with noted executorship and attorney roles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benjamin Arex
Taber
Ghange Tatac
Peelti
Fannie Edmands Va Anacostie. Oud
Tolomdeiver Ristroag Company
Pintouf
Lean ‘Ateldur
George Houbard
Witam
Agra Appeal
Plalstirs
OL W Ulemsie
Free Benoit “Aoalinorn
Ta Aniben Sam Ah ‘Municipal Court For Amnuats Sora
Stobmagn
Jeorge” Lord
Gray
Real Estate Transfers In Northwest and Nearby Tracts
A long list of real estate transfers and mortgages in multiple Northwest Washington districts including Barry Farm, Trinidad, Richmond Park, Bloomingdale, and Washington Heights. Transactions involve United States Realty Company, Victor Walace, Maud Brown, James Shea, Ernest Jones, and others with parcels across Squares and Streets, mortgage terms mostly five to six years at 5-6 percent, with monthly installments and reserves noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Washington
Twelfth Street
Tetra
Josephine Mo Brown
Maud Ran
Tauretx
Pene
Ruses
We Jae
Irsie
Eon
Mary F Bishop
Watt Steen Northwate
Aletha V. Gage
Gieson “Ie Agate Davis
LE Droit Park
Lenke
Farmer
Poe
Prank Glen
Equars & Strent
Sqc
Wallace
Chlewell
Pennsylvania
Ernest P Jones
Ota Felimaties
tneereBepert
Anake E Dr
Jena Gibson
Peano
Coilicon
Gaui
Barry Farm Duguel
Rauna Et Ux Te Fe
Tiaett
Arigsnel
Wetos
Martland Avenue
Catherne H. Otoole
Menin Wiegand
Barnes Homestead
Suray
Clark Algee
Alfret T Gage
Richmond
Square
Amma Thomfordt
Freuk
Glen Otts
Eroist
le Schmid
George MC
Bloomingdald
Harry W_ killman
James Strayer
Allan Walker
Gallion
Anslin
Charles
Gaciion
Beall
White Ravens
Northwest
Ghureh
Charles M Forrest
John Wr
Bumvatt
Mary
Sipert
Elizabeth M — Vandaahareh
OM George W Waite
Robert L Miller
Ida M
Mubert Covntes
Josepl Weller
Robert W Mahoney
Robart
Washington “Heights
Willam Mt Cuong
Tor
Henry Brown
Gona Scephett
Coeure United States
Jesity Company
Righmond Park
Northwest Washington Improvement Company
Siseya
Pumare
Henry
Rockwell
Squart
Clara Hh Evans
Willits
Saunders
Claud Livingston
Grace
Wilon
Dom Lea
John B Larner
Joba
Washington Leen
Tri Gompany
Suvare
Maud
de Launey
Arthur G Tishop
Mery King
Jwaphine
Jemnes F
Gates
Ione Aestes
T Donner Brown
Ru Hen Y Lynn
Facuga Prulontieg
Aeroplaton
George
Berkman
Chaylee
Liebermann
George G
Elmee
Anthony F
Luess
Ty Windw
Mathilda Degges
William
William Corcor
Til
Ben "Matthews
Inusteen
Ug Pula
Emianpally
Insurance Men Taking Notice of Fulton’s Diabetic Compound
A Detroit Prudential agent letter outlines physician opinions and policy implications of Fulton’s Diabetic Compound. The account notes cases of Brights disease and diabetes improving with the product, urging agents to promote it to policyholders. It cites specific individuals and a San Francisco address for inquiries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tod
Prudential Insurance Compans
Detroit
Midhstra
Jabustine
Jones
Brights
Dean
Polly Nolder
Eradential
Tne
Tly
Uni
Gus
Stern
Vardals
Nevada
Nntablian
Iin
Isiane
Sin
Bon
Reanescu
Alan
Ming
Fulton
Wackers Cage
Dun
Patley Holden
Beight
Fultons
Tenty Bwang Ding Store
Adtreas
John J Fulton Co
Birut St
San Tranasco
Cal
Rounerys
Winchester Tax Fight Upheld by Court in Insurance Levy Ruling
In Richmond the Supreme Court session upheld Winchester citys ordinance taxing insurance companies with a net revenue increase for the city. Judge Harrison ruled the tax plan constitutional, allowing the city to levy a more specific license tax and graduated tax on insurers doing business locally. The ruling finalizes the citys revenue path despite appeals from the insurers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester
Supreme Rowt of Appeals
Richmond
Anglie Assurance Companies
Raveira
TM Credit Court
Harrison
Virginia Weddings in Fredericksburg and Nearby Areas
Virginia wedding notices from Fredericksburg and surrounding counties report Annie Walker Davis marrying Dr Rouley Dungleson Bates in Cumberland Maryland, Miss Bertha Humphries to Robert Cammack in Spotsylvania, Miss Annie Munden to George Rov ers in Cape Charles, and Sarah Ward to Biton P Jones in Bethany. Walter Alf wed Mrs Cora Switzer at J H Tyree’s residence with Rev David Bush officiating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fredercksburg
Annie Walker Davis
George Davis
Hunter Pasts
Cumberland
Rouley Dungleson Bates
Newtown
King and Queen County
Bertha Humphries
Robert Cammack
Spottsylvania
Cape Charles
Anniecouse Munder
Ihars
Thomas P. Munden
George T. Rovers
Asbury Burke
Bethany MB
Leacher
Sarah Ward
Benjamin Ward
Biton P Jones
Portsmouth
Bethany
Chad Salem
Walter Alf
Cora Switzer
Nace
J H Tyree
David Bush
Heart Remedy Claims Full Cure From Childhood Sickness
In a San Francisco testimonial Mrs. CAUSE describes childhood heart trouble that kept her awake and left side. Dr Miles Heart Remedy allegedly rebuilt heart strength, nerves, and muscle, restoring normal action and ending dizziness and palpitations with money-back guarantee through pharmacists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Miles
Cause
San Francisco
Calif
Schooner Eleager Safe After 60 Hours Without Food
Captain F. W. Wyman and seven crewmen abandoned the wrecked Eleager near Bald Head Island after a southwest gale prevented rescue. They were rescued by Southport and Wilmington officials. crew endured near starvation and sleeplessness for about sixty hours before reaching shore. Nearby, the Avalon wreck off Jamaica prompted arrivals in Baltimore as the West Indian storm raged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wyipan
Bald Head
Yeland
Southport
N. C
Wilmington
Baltimore
Jamaica
Avalon
Obituary notices from Abingdon and surrounding areas
Virginia newspaper column records multiple obituaries and notices. Daniel Trigg of Abingdon, ex navy lawyer, dies in Johnston Willis Sanitarium. Hiram Tartman survives three generations in Suffolk, Norfolk and Alabama. Junius Car, church officer and businessman, dies aged 37. T C Tompisins, 18, Confederate veteran found dead near Hardyford. William YW Parker dies in City Hospital at 48. Frank M Bonavita dies aged 7 in Roanoke area. Capt George F Symrea of Lancaster obituary. Stanhopen Libby, 41, dies in Richmond after ten years with A B Clarke and Son. brief family notes accompany each item.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warsaw
George F Symrea
Lancaster
Richmond
Stanhopen Libby
A B Clarke
Mabel Robinson
Virginia Court of Appeals Declines Bail in Torrence Murder Case
Nov 18 Richmond Va The Virginia court of appeals through its president Judge Keith announced it would deny bail in the case of James Conwat saloon keeper charged with the murder of Robert E Torrence. The opinion day covered sessions from Wynneville and Staunton with 14 affirmations and 16 reversals. summaries of rulings include many circuit and county court decisions across Virginia with multiple reversals and affirmations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virgina Supreme Court of Appeals
Washington Pom
Richmond
Virgina Court of Appeals
Keith
James Conwat
Robert E. Torrence
Wynneville
Staunton
Legacs
James Jelth
Cody Iz Newton Coat Company
Wee Jeounty
amred \ Uuerfenna Lumber Gompeay et sl
Lowe
Tuchanan
Tyan3eq
Pumnaca Corporation
Wythe
Greaver
Chartottenvilla Corporation
Gaxelouteayille Corporation
Trovex Committee
Western Stain Finaplal
Staunton Corporation
Ulbbeney
Politefreult
Paliimere
Sirmwi Cout
McCoab Ve Glikeson Ec al
Toipht Et A
Grim Et al
Clarke Clr
Stafford G Whitescottiatt Union
Inmuranco Company
Ot St Xe Gigy of
Winchester
Frederick
Ahood
Chesapeake and Ohio Hallway Company
Cor Wing
Deom Allegiauy Elrcult Caure
Abirkey
Kirby Trustes
Auruece
Crcuit Court
Greyford
Montinue
Patterson
Abwatie Cosst
Lina Railway Company
Casples
Miminfetreich
Eawin P Cox
Wiliam B MeHwaiz
Erver
Fulton
Pero
Virginie Cetolice Shamfeal Company
Va Gauthorm
Txprema Company
Papes- Diurete Misery Promises Kidney Relief
Patented claim touts Papes- Diurete as a cure for kidney and urinary disorders with rapid relief from backache, nervousness, sleeplessness, and swollen eyelids. It asserts universal availability and endorsements by physicians, urging purchase from any drug store worldwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kinney
Ladder
Renee
Lou
Wanker Or
Aux Mecantile Agency
Pape Thompson & Pape
Virginia Briefs Delegates Named for January Meetings
Roache Chatnaur of Commerce named delegates for January meetings to discuss municipal reforms. Delegates include JE Micha Judge, John Woods, Lucien H Cocke, Wowshater, and HW Marstellers. Forest fires near Montvate ignite winds, prompting local residents to defend against embers as crews respond to the blaze.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roache Chatnaur
Commerce
Fuchwend
Micha
John W Vjoods
Lucien H Cocke Wowshater
Marstellers
Bedind County
Montvate
Yesterdas
Miley
Maryland Notes and Court Actions From Richmond and Roanoke
Local report covers a laundry robbery at Roanoke and a July 18 appeals court session in Richmond with judges Goff Pritchard and Connor presiding. Also notes Mississippi, railroad issues, and a Thanksgiving attendance by education officials from Fredericksburg to Richmond, plus a murder case and wheat losses tied to a fire.
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Congres
Saul Chong
Speke
Povel
Mplement
Wel
AVC Sts
Davies
Djaihcen
W of
Sturt
Ivor
Ivy Ours
Lait
Henneo
Pastor
Fraxer
Senator Davis
Grand Lodge
Woman's University In
Virginia
Lymhburg Va Novis
Blue Edge
Virginia Pederston
Womens Cubs
General Assembly of Virginia
Womans University
State
Lohr
William N Lohr
Garrett County
Vinzet
Laton
Heth
Gow Draper
Luray Syocie
Luray
Massachusetts Foot Guard
Alexandria Jury
Melissa Piper
Mary Jane Stewart
Alexandria
Alexandria Hospital
Mase Stewart
Heather
Willam Stewart
Cameron Street
Pitt Street
Misa Stewart
Fitzgeraly Counci
Knights of Columbus
Meny Bodalty Lyceut Hall
Duke Siscel
Fligeraid
Domincan House of Studies
Cathie
Sherman B Fowte
Mr. Wedderburn
Alexandea Wedderburn
Alexand Ns
Wedderburn
Pantas
Lhe Bilding
Ipsala
Wedderburns
Wendeburn
Tlephone
Alexander Beauregard
Inlaw
Herbert W. Harrison
Sn Wolte Street
Edgar Carpenter
Grace Protestant Episcopal Church
AD Sullivan
William Chauncey
George Cogan
Emerson Robert Woolwine
William Humphries
Post F
Travelers Protective Association of
jAmenen
Alexandria Chamber of Commerce
Ho Harwool
Association
Schule
Logan
Representa
Dana Vimty
Vincent Davis
National Cemetery
Alexandre
Capt. Davis
Hartford
Conn
Qotohe
Smpreme Court
District of Columba
Equity Court NO
Justice Andron
Julian Macsrasky
Mudirorthy Joane
Bema
Na Rapllooa
Digi Atornaya
Esmbert— Dorie & Heparty
Mauris Ya Minera Attyramys
Equity Court NG
Barnard
Bratignss
Todey ‘Na
Obey Va Robey Attorneys
Lanvyert— Blankenship & Ewing
American Home Life Ioaurance Company
Drake
Edmunda Va
Edmunds Attorners
Drakeeater
McLaurin
Wagner
Welle Attorneya, Stutler— Bargacc & Johnson and Tamer
Hobtoron
Rohingon
Hicline Stetson Hasta & MuKee
Bueller
Bookwatter
Strocbaees
Davis—Lambert
Afro-American Realty Company
Apel
Stewart—David Na
Slaan Va Macafee
Ford Vernant & Johnson
Winson & Barksdale
Walsh Attomajs
Mos Colbert
Sewmjer
GFP Havel
Neill Ona McNeill—Carr, Beyer
Justica
Gryan
Plaintlis Sitornays
Leftwich
Sinclair
Jobo Ridout
Gotendant
Meigir
Tims
Nezr
Matisa
Plainult
Atorney
HB Moulico
Wow
H Wauewo
Dougiae
Criminal Court
MOQ
Gala
United Stater
Criminal Court No T Wr
Justice Stant
United Keresyx
Henan J Gaither
Antisa
Attornes
Asidgmment
Justice of Peacs Appeal
Dnoker District
COLTT
All Justice
Statord
Vaneren Voxe
Seedleus Rahaine Juggmen
Asulemnation
Probatl
Toun
Atlarnes
Boot Bray
Ania
Jygton
Low End Fragt Company
W' Varner Leiate
Sohe Tloming Onter
Gents
Mboragya Birney & Woodard Fugle
Fam
C Hits
Alioragy Meheuney & Flannan
Vatare Filipan B
Med
Altormeys
Worthington
Frasey Valuie
Cranes
Tearson
Willa A Fearson Bond
Wandalearner FT Watare Velite
Catheringian
Reneragleer Berry Jelierd
City Insurance Tax Legal
Boyds
Rokkhen Kepbari
Clarksburg
Melpine
Ina
Kings Valley
William Appleby
Cedar’ Grove
Hagerstown
Samuel Johpaton
Charles & Johnston
Agerstown
Virginia Weddings
Four-Master
New York
Dulius Barfinkle
Llecobingnii
Paris
Monticello
Monticello Distilling Company
Baltimore Meyer, Pitts & CO
Exchange Place
Maryland
Virginia Briefs
Fe Emrant
Iar
Submits Fc Ases
Westem
Transtopa Glans
Maryland News
Sng
Virginis Carolina
Hafhway
Denville
Chesapeake
Gino Raiway
E. Grasnesq
Warrenton
Foanoke
Hicmond
Manion
Rocke
Misa
Jih
Aime Tavis
Mig
Glin J Breyec
Nelhe T Boalarght
Wes Mery S Lindsay
Auso
Dredericksoure
United States Court of Appeals
Ritmond
United States Carcuit
Citicut
Goff
Pritchard
Connor
Charles D Gillespie
Apper
Parsons Sanders
Appellees
Ferrersburg
Wetrietronre
Opti
Fred O Miue
Philipp
WB Maxwell
L How Amos
Evkine
Appelices
Benjamin J. Bush Ceretrer
Wertera
Haliroad Company
Piatntl
Jorge A
Flannagan Bay
Ie cl
Doch Ville
James Bo Uendarser
Hlyer
Harry
Joln
Heroert Taonas
Cobmad
Fiawe
Hage Town
George Intuie
Tlom
Pope
Durham
Pesran Ro
Imham Ne Ney
Mart Pope
Athn Slater
Diet Baptist Parsonage
Dar Plater
Nother Lives
Abogdon
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