Discrimination indictment in car distribution trial opens
A special federal court session in Clarksburg, West Virginia, led by Judge Nathan Goff, begins the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company trial over alleged interstate commerce violations and car discrimination against the Phillips Mining Company. The defense challenges the information, while prosecutors seek to proceed with a new affidavit. Guarded by a tense legal skirmish, the hearing adjourns with orders for a corrected information.
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Blizzard
E. M. Showalter
WHARVES UNDER WATER AT PETERSBURG AND RICHMOND
The Appomattox River at Petersburg and James River at Richmond rose and flooded wharves and streets. Reports to day say water may rise further in Petersburg while Richmond's water rapidly receded after reaching high levels yesterday.
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Randolph Howard to Retire After Garden Show
A Randolph Howard of Fredericksburg ships his stable to New York for the Madison Square Garden show then plans retirement. His decision follows a bed confinement from an earlier Richmond showing accident.
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Virginia Obituary Notices From Fredericksburg Area
Obituary notices list several local deaths with ages and surviving relatives. Fredericksburg mourns Neotharila Welsh aged about 40 dead from consumption. Powl C Acors of Caro Lime County aged eighty. Mrs Jeanetta Bowman widow of Henry Bowman aged eighty three in Byatts Atventa County. Wilant Shaw of Lexington aged ninety one died of pneumonia. note also a tobacco buyer’s death in Lynchburg and other regional obituaries with brief survivor details.
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Jeanetta Howman
Henry D Uowman
Byatts Atventa County
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Amongeringner
Shola
Lexington
Wilant Shaw
Lesington
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Lynchburg
Tobaco
Supreme Court Refuses Mandamus in Fayette County Tax Battle
The West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals denies a mandamus petition by State Tax Commissioner Dillon to force Fayette County assessors to raise leasehold valuations. About thirty Fayette County leaseholds, valued at $500,000, are to be revalued toward $700,000. Other rulings include reversals, dismissals, and writs in cases from Kanawha to Barbour counties.
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Poisoned Syrian Victim Buried Not Cremated in Shack
A report from Pickens West Virginia and Washington County Maryland says Raschid, a Syrian, was poisoned and his shack set ablaze to hide cremation. He endured dropsy for ten days before death and his body was interred in a casket with cremation ruled out. The cabin was burned per sanitary officials.
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Alexandria Offers 500 Reward for Arrest of Murderer
Alexandria officials announce a $500 reward to aid in arresting a murdered suspect as community leaders criticize the police for perceived ineffectiveness. The board of police commissioners faced scrutiny after a string of killings, with quotes praising officers while noting failures to secure justice.
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Indictments and jail fire hazards in Washington region
Multiple brief items report Clarence Woodward indicted for assault in Newport News after Rosa Forench testimony issues. Thomas Menane in Elkins set fire to his jail cell then escaped. Cumberland County voters show Republican losses widening Democrat gains. Richmond jury finds not guilty in Jefferson ward fraud case. Annapolis Congressman Sydney Mudd speaks amid national tension. Hagerstown elopement and Keyser death noted amid regional legal and civil cases.
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Missing Gunner Connell Sought by Norfolk Yard Authorities
An act 23 A warrant was issued by the Norfolk Navy Yard commandant for the arrest of Gunner B H Connell assistant inspector of ordnance who has been absent from duty without leave for several days. He is expected to face desertion charges once located.
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Youth Runs Away to See World From Vienna to Berryville
Elbert Roberts twelve son of a Treasury official fled Vienna Sunday seeking adventure. He rode to Bluemont on a train bought a lantern and walked eight miles through a storm to Berryville. Sheriff Smallwood sent him to his father who retrieved him and sent him home.
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Father Kills His Son in Family Quarrel at Supper Table
Special to The Washington Post Front Royal Virginia Oct . Branch Henry a farmer living in the suburbia is in bail at Berryville for killing his son Denton Henry last night during a family quarrel that began at the supper table between Denton and Gardner Henry. Denton returned after being ordered from the house and was shot by Gardner. Denton pelted the house with rocks. Branch grabbed a shotgun from behind the door and fired, the load causing instant death. Branch said the shooting was in self defense.
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Jamestown Magazine Editor Charged with Criminal Libel
W C Saunders editor of the Muck Rake was arrested on a warrant charging criminal libel. Albert Hess proprietor of Jamestown Magazine accuses Saunders of quoting Hess and threatening exposure the specifics not in the complaint. Hess heads the Jamestown Exposition New York office and is a concessionaire.
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C and O Annual Meeting in Richmond Stockholders Reelect Board
President Stevens presided as about twenty stockholders attended the C and O Railway annual meeting in Richmond. The old board was re-elected and authorized to finish the Potts Creek branch, twenty five miles, with one million dollars in first mortgage four percent bonds to be issued. Directors to meet in New York next week to declare the annual dividend, with a possible small increase hinted by Stevens.
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Sophomores Win Ball Rush At Washington and Lee
The sophomore team defeated the freshmen 61 to 3 in the first ball rush held on Wilson Field at Washington and Lee University in Lexington Virginia. Marquis captained the sophomores with Pipes leading the freshmen. referees were Dr Bitzer and Prof Humphreys.
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Unconscious Man Found in Fredericksburg Virginia
A young man identified as J. B. Mansfield of Pinehurst North Carolina was found unconscious in Fredericksburg and admitted to a hospital. He claimed to be returning from Princeton University after failing an entrance exam and said he serves on the gunboat Bennington, which exploded in California waters last year. His father was named Col. F. W. Manefield, U. S. A., now in the Philippines. Friends were notified.
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Alleged Embezzler to Face Trial in Pennsylvania Towns
Police in Greencastle Pa notify arrest of Sheets for stealing a team and rig from a local livery stable. They allege additional thefts include another team in Brownsville and horses in Berlin Hollidaysburg and Ephrata, with Sheets possibly in Washington.
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Fourteenth and Euclid Collision Kills Horses
A collision at Fourteenth and Euclid streets northwest last afternoon killed four horses and wrecked a wagon, with an automobile also damaged. The car was driven by Samuel Harris vice president of the Stanchard Guarantee Company and the horse by Benjamin Johnson. the animal belonged to Captain James Oyster.
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Wife Waits Beside Hospital Bed for Returning Husband
Mrs. Robert Moore and her two daughters kept vigil at 2 Morton Street Northeast as Mr Morton remained in Georgetown University Hospital after a fall from a car at Fourteenth Street and New York Avenue. Police located Moore yesterday morning. his exact condition is unclear but is expected to keep him hospitalized for several days.
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Lost Money While Asleep At Thirteenth Street
James B Ballinger of 608 Thirteenth street southeast reported a theft Monday night on Missouri avenue northwest. He awoke to find 76 in bills taken from his neck and a suit missing. Police investigation requested.
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Catarrh of the Stomach Treatment Promoted
An article extols Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets as a safe simple remedy for indigestion and stomach catarrh. It describes symptoms such as bloating foul taste and poor digestion and claims the tablets aid digestion after meals. A customer testimonial from Chicago supports the product.
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