Contempt of court case ends with jail for Burdett
The Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals upholds a contempt ruling against Burdett for publishing a critical article about Judge Loving. He is fined 50 dollars and must serve ten days in jail, with the court affirming the conduct as a gross insult and a libelous act against the judiciary. The decision reinforces that contempt can be punished to protect court authority and public confidence.
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Washington Post
Richmond
State Supreme Court of Appeals
Burdett
Commonwealth
Keith
Nelson County
Jaitor
Loving
Nelson Burdett
Fetal
Fense Burdett
Neilsen Art. Times
Supreme Court
Memorial to Patriots Unveiled in Frederick MD
A bronze tablet in the Frederick County Courthouse by the Frederick Chapter of the DAR honors the twelve colonial justices who repudiated the Stamp Act on November 23, 1765. Gov Warfield, Chief Judge McSherry, and regent Mrs McLean led the ceremony with Hon Milton Urner as master of ceremonies. Descendants of two judges unveiled the tablet.
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Washington
Frederick
Frederick County
Daughters of the
Edwin Warfield
Maryland
James McSherry
Maryland Court of Appeals
Donald McLean
New York City
DARB
Milton G@ Urner
Willie Maulaby Bite
Charles Winebrewer
Richmond Man Denies Salted Potash Swindle Claim
Richmond on November 2 9 F M Morgan president of the Virginia Carolina Chemical Company denied knowledge of the salted potash mines swindle alleged to have involved Julius Ribbert in Germany. A press dispatch claimed the firm was swindled for several million marks and that Ribbert had most of the ill gotten gains. Morgan and secretary Dabney Crenshaw offered no further comment.
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Washington Post
Richmond
S T Morgan
Virginia-Carolina Chemical Company Today
Germany
Agany & Man
Julius Ribbert
Ribbei
Morgan
Dabney Crenshaw
Crenshaw
Missing Norfolk Groom-elect Vanishes Before Wedding
Linwood Sykes, a Portsmouth business figure, disappeared in Norfolk on the eve of his planned wedding to Miss Jennie Humplett. Police and hospitals scanned Norfolk and Portsmouth, with a federal search possible if he wandered toward Washington as feared, leaving his future in doubt.
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Washington Post
Norfolk
Portsmouth
Linwood Sykes
Sykes
Union Station
Norfong
May Sylvester
Washington Pace Department
Washington
Fishburne murder case delayed in Roanoke court
In Roanoke Virginia Judge John Woods refused to preside over the murder case of Charles R Fishburne against Dr Fred Lefew and set a January term for a continuance The Commonwealth was ready for trial but the defense sought time The judge said he could not preside due to relationships with the defendant and would let prosecutors and defense counsel choose a presiding judge or ask the governor to appoint one Fishburne remains guarded in the jailer's apartments rather than in a cell and a legal ruling on his jail status was requested
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Washington
Roanoke
Jonn W Woods
Charles R. Fishburne
Fred Lefew
Woods
Waods
Detenne
Fishburne
Commonwealth
Perkins
Hyattsville Presbyterians celebrate 200th anniversary reception
Concluding exercises for Hyattsville Presbyterian Churchs 200th anniversary were marked by a reception hosted by Rev and Mrs Ware Righter. Guests included church members, all church organizations, the Washington City presbytery and their wives, with invited friends. A musical program directed by George S Britt and organized by Mrs I E MacNeil featured organ music and performances.
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Hyattsville
Washington
Hyattsvile New
George S Britt
I E. MacNeil
Virginia Obituary from Richmond and Across State
Obituary notices from Richmond and several Virginia towns report deaths of Susan E Spiller at 71, Elmira Sorrell of King George County, George W Beet of Leesburg, Annie Hatcher of Lincoln, Relieles hero of St Louis, Rev HP Palmer D D of Harrisonburg, and Judge James E Heath of Norfolk. The notices note ages, relatives, and career highlights across Methodist, Presbyterian, and legal communities.
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Richmond
Susan E Spiller
B . Spiller
Fredericksburg
Elmira Sorrell
King George County
Leesburg
Georga W Beet
Loudoun
Catharina Osborne
Lengh
Annie Hatcher
Joshua Hatcher Jr
Lincoln
Charles Warner
Prail
Linchburg
Richard M Scruggs
Yescerdas
St Louis
Presbyterian
Robertson Hedford County
Ufe
Lynchburg
Era
Harrisonburg
HP Palmer
Presbyterian Church
Dr Palmer
South Carolina
Summerville
B Wo Palmer
First Presbyterian Church
New Orleans
Ard Opesco
Norfolk
James E Heath
Virginia
Heath
Northampton County
Hanover Academy
University of Virginia
Indiana
Nottingham
Court of Northampton Junty
Commonwealth
Putney Held for Ransom in Virginia Kidnapping Case
Virginia boy Stephen Putney, age sixteen, reportedly lured by a pretty woman on the Exposition Grounds, was abducted while escorting his sister in law. He carried money and jewels. detectives traced a ransom demand but the case remains unsolved as Mrs Langhorne Putney aided negotiations from St Louis.
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Washington Post
Richmond
Stephen Putney
Poy
Exposition Grounds
Afis Langhorne Putney
Putney
Bly
Langhorne Furnes
St Louis
Langhorne Putney
Mandamus sought to force publication of constitutional amendments
Annapolis Md Nov 23 Warfield replies to Vandivers request for publication of two amendments stating the matter has not been before him and cannot grant the request Vandiver plans mandamus proceedings at Annapolis to compel the governor to proclaim the submission of the amendments The case will be argued by Poe and Alles with possible other counsel and may reach the Court of Appeals for a January decision A governor ally says he will accept any ruling and campaign for adoption if adverse to his view
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Washington Post
Annapolis
Warfield
Vandivers
Vandlver
Poe
Alles
Vandiver
Bryan
Court of Appeals
Court of Last Resort
Winchester Street Lighting Fight Reaches City Hall
Winchester council battles the local electric light company over street lighting notices a December start threatens months of darkness. A rate dispute and a proposal to buy the plant dominate the session with no final decision yet.
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Washington Post
City Council of
Winchester
Electric Light Company
Ely
Faint spells blamed on stomachs misleads heart trouble
The text warns against treating fainting as stomach disease. It notes faint spells can accompany biliousness and shortness of breath, asthmatic breathing, chest pressure, and hungry spells as early signs of heart weakness. It urges focusing on heart health, not stomach remedies.
Dr Miles New Heart Cure Promises Nerve and Heart Strength
A testimonial claims Dr Miles Heart Cure strengthens heart nerves and muscle, ends fainting spells, and cures long standing heart trouble after three bottles. The healer guarantees a first bottle. if unsatisfied, pharmacists refund.
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Dr. Miles
Miles
Extreme fashion in street and parlor styles of 1904
The era balances extreme street wear with elaborate winter gowns. Parisian gains influence in house robes and demi tailleure coats, featuring tweed and velvet with fur sets. Amethyst velveteen ensembles, chiffon skirts, and plaited negligees dominate, while practical, affordable fabrics yield elegant effects through clever tailoring and accessory layering.
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Mlle Parisienne
Notable Annapolis visit and Virginia inauguration plans
Wealthy Annapolis resident Annie Burr and Gen Charles Ward with sculptor The Walling traveled to Annapolis to finalize plans for a monument to Midshipmen Ward and Neuman lost in the Missouri explosion. In Richmond, colored Spanish War Veterans camps prepare to attend President Roosevelt's inauguration. North Carolina Midland Railroad stockholders reelect officers after reporting solid year earnings and a 4 percent dividend. In Huntington, a freight train accident near Naugatuck killed two Lynchburg youths who had been riding freight cars.
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Washington Post
Annapolis
Charles Ward
U .A
the Walling
New York
Thomas Ward
Neuman
Missouri
Richmond
Independent Beneficial Club
Washington
Roosevelt
Department of Virginia
Washington Fost Winston-Salem
North Carolin Midland Railroad
Col A . Andrews
Huntington
W Va
James Scott
Robert Hopkins
Lynchburg
Norfolk and Western
Naugatuck
Maryland Weddings Roundup from Barnsville and Cumberland
Miss Mary Pyne of Washington married Howard McDonald of Washington at St Mary’s in Barnesville with Rev Gilbert McDonald officiating. William V McCutts wed Miss Mary Frances Wisner in Washington, officiated by Rev Thomas H Campbell at the minister’s home. Elizabeth Brosius of Barneaville wed Lloyd James Jones of Dickerson at St Mary’s in Barneaville with Rev Father Gilbert H. McDonald officiating. Mary Humbird of Cumberland married William Renix of Oakland at First Presbyterian Church in Cumberland with Rev James E Bioffat officiating. Anna Humbird and Gretchen Wellington among bridesmaids. Elwood Offutt and others as ushers.
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Ruyimond
Bessie P Holzback
Howard P Burton
Boch
Richmond
Ernest Lo Witkinsen
Bertha
Seay
Randolph Street Baptist Church
Petersburg
W R Richards
Alma Brooks
J R Balduck Rey Wr Richards
Chatham
Nannie Jonea
WP Jones
Washif
Ben Pinlard
Jumber
Charlotte Clay
Bettie S Guy
Michard Ferguson
Saluda Widdlesox County
S Hatcher
CW Shirley Hotel
Ada Bell Richardson
Col Wyatt Slade
Dendron
J W Guy
Baptist Church
Dendrin
John BH Wintersmith
Louisville Course Journal
Miles Edith Marshall Keith Cosby
William G Cosby
H Kellogg
Hampton
Staunton
Greanville
Fmma
J Crummetss
Desrfield
Berlin Hoi
Mo Parker
Greenville We
Frank Crummette
Clara Shelly
Waray
Mis Beale
Norfolk
Miss Mabel
Whitehurst
Ff Whitehurst
Lloyd J Dmi
Washington DC
B D Tucker
Pauls Church
Washington
Washington Loan and Trust Company
Suffolk
John N Sebrell, Jr
Southampton County
General Assembly of
Virginia
Misa Bessie Prince
Joseph Bo Prince
Courtland
J E Jones
Lawless
J B Prince Jr
Robert A Sebrell
Otis Myer
Herrisonburg Ney
Frank A Heatwole
Alma Margaret Liskey
Cooks Creek Presbyterian Church
John Rot
Wise Hessle Liskey
T G
University of Maryland
Liske
D C Acker
Heatholee
John Whiskey
Fredericksburg
Margaret Lovell Kelly
Monroe Kelly
Trinity Episcopal Church
Jackson Smith
Faughter County
Oh Barber
Willeam
Lane Kelly
Worfolk
George W Shepherd Jr
R H Carmichael Kirkwood Mitchail
Duff Green
Willie Peppon
John Wo W Green
Barksdale Hales
Smith
St Louis Exposition
Warsaw
Farnham Baptist Church
Wiss Mabel
Gertrude Matley
James L | Matley
Farnham
Robert Eubank Booher
Lottsburg
Northumberland County
Lou Toda Motley Eister
Robert O Lyell
Mars
Syed Margaret Downing
Julia Eubank
Pitte
L J Mitchell Harry
Gekrey
J Vincent Eubank Snd
Milton Lyell
Richard Ewards
MT Garner
Boyds
St Mary's Catholic Church
Barnesville
Mary Pyne
Woshington
Howard McDonald
Gilbert McDonald
Rockville
William Victor McCutts
Mary Frances Wisner
Thomas H Campbell
Barneaville
Elizabeth Eleanor Brosiu
Charles T. Brosius
Lloyd James Jones
Mercer Jones
Dickerson
Gilbert H. McDonald
Misa Marhorle Brosius
Bernard Jones
Forrest Gott
Ernest Holland
Charles Brosius Cumberland
Mary Eleanor Humblird
J Wilson Humblrt
Cumberland
William Renix Offutt
Oakland
First Presbyterian Church
Jamea E Bioffatt
Anna Spier
Milas Nell Offutt
Misa Gretchen Wellington
Wellington
Bestia Shearer
Bessie Roberta
Marion Gordon
Elwood Offutt
W JL H Bixler
William Devriés
J Elder Hombird
Crevenson
Charles Ofut
D B Offutt
Not Surprising. Tea There Goes Jack Punter
The Philadelphia Bulletin notes chatter about Jack Punter with wry humor suggesting he is quick-witted. The item alludes to his reputation for clever ideas and sharp remarks, framed in a breezy, light tone typical of a society column.
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Philadelphia Bulletin
Jack Punter
Making Up the Teeth in Stage Makeup
A New York Press item notes a trend in theater makeup with temporary ivory teeth for one performance. Actors may hide gold fillings during a supper scene or drinks, as the makeup washes off after the scene.
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New York
Mann
Mire Parkey
Agabe
Parkay
Mia Parkay
Leading Mann
Alexandria News In Brief Conflicting Reports On Raids And Church Activities
A local Police Court case involves four men jailed for a jewelry theft during a break in north of the city. two Bakers and two others discharged. The semiannual Conference of the Northern District of the Richmond diocese met at St Mary Catholic Church, with clergy from multiple towns in attendance. Local church groups plan a joint morning service at Memorial Methodist Episcopal and additional rites at St Marys, Christ Saint Paris, and Grace Episcopal churches. Florence McCarthy, former city resident, died in Washington. The Alexandria Athletic Association football team hosts two home games today, facing Boys Club of Washington and Tingl Woods. An overseas ad notes a London placement service for a capable houseworker.
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Ashington
Wing Street
Alexandria Va
Frank Bane
John Baker
Thomas Talifax
Christmas John Carson
Emanuel Holmes
Andrew Smith
Tal Jan Jaboers
Lewis Ho Machen
Fairfax
Commonwealth
Brent
Thei
Christmas
Carson
Holmes
Smith
Thy
Grand Jury
Richmond
St Mary 4
Catholic
Widegren
J J Bacher
H J Cutler
Alexandria
Staunton
J Bowden
Kaup
Portsmouth
Joseph Perring
Lynchburg
Jackey
Falls Church
Mo Hirer
Keyser W V
Mrmity Methodist Episcopal Church
South Washington Street
St Marys Catholic
Christ, St Paris
Grace Episcopal
Florence McCarthy
Washington
Alesandria Athletic Association
Tram
Tingl Woods
Alfy Hanan Faces Court In Brooklyn Firestorm
The Newark Times reports Alfy Hanan, son of Alfred P Wimanth, returning in triumph to Murray Hill after a chaotic Brooklyn chase. Police pursued his motorcar in Williamsburg. charges of speeding and disruption arise as he and his uncle secured a bail bond. The scene includes a dramatic courtroom appearance where Alfy defiantly answers questions, claiming mistreatment while the judge presses for age and intent.
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Newark Times
Alfy Hanan
Murray Hill
Shiy
Brooklyn
Alfy
Alf
Mitliw
Clymer Street
Alfred P Wimanth
Park
Hanan
Alfy Demid
Wilkin
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Deuggist
Keirian
Court of Justice
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Boo Lalge Korth
Culiner
Mochael
Aigssta
Faetrait Court
Spriai
ayvenheim @ Son
Ktham
Slo
Bidelly Loan and Trust
Ge di Banan
Hrs & G
Bauserman
Otr
Nandoan County
Vooress Baltmore and
Ghlo Railroad
Lircuit Court
Augusta County
American Agricultural Chemical Company of Kennedy & Crawfurd
Ctrcuit Court
Va Rarey Et
Ctrcuit
Rockingham County
Harrison Bitne
Rice
Rokingham County
Bauser
Circuit Court
Augusta
Arey
Lindsay &c
Circuit Court of
Witt i
Williame
Matthews
Circut Court of
Rockingham
Augusta National Banker
Tom
Norfolk Va
Sam Nixon
Carey Voiulbon
Xian
Maibon
Mutbon
Nixon
Tal O Teo
Woodenh Va
Shenandoah County
Itas
S$ EB Hansen E Muck
Harmison Crabills
Warren H Manning
Boston
Ives
Leesburg Vt
Wilson
Inguron
Adsor
Richmound Va
Duke of Newcastle
Virginia Hot Springs
Virginia-Carolina
Virginia Weddings
Pusoner
Wilamson Wo
Gustave Stevenson
Stevenson
Garterliver
Gunb Silk mhapaAvdé
Fishburn
Royal Baking Powder
Mandamus
West Virginia Supreme Court
Charleston
Supreme Court of Appeals
Gilbert Brothers & Co
Lawrence Brothers Et al
Randolph County
Bartlett
Armstrong Taylor County
Wamuley
Wil Creek Coal and Lumber Company
Yoxum
St Alnakeret
Allen & Co
Maxwell Tucker County
Catun
Jacob Rater
Isiah Raber
C Ritelle County
John H Furst
George Ik Galloway
Presta County
Talling Company
Bayer
Poling
Board
Barbour County
Welsner Wright and Watkins Ve ‘Abbott Barbour County
Resse Va Kittle Barbour
Kelly
Pearman
Rogue County
Stadman & Herrod
Tompkins
Kanawa County
Verner
Will
Spencer Watkins
Anedal
Spencer Watking
Orphans’ Court
Maria GB Wathing
Annie % Vedder
Helen Watkins
Madame
Mademoiselle
Carlyle
Jace
Annie Burr
Mr Watkins
This County
Carolina Midland
Parkey
Massachusetts Avenue
Connecticut Avenue
Alexandria News
Italions
Diocese of Richmond
London Mall
Bovill
Queens Gate Terrace
W. Inghl
Morning Post
Dr. Lyon
Gov. Dds
Berlin
Beer Girden
Ud Childr
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California Fig Syrup Co
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Louisville, Ry
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