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Washington Post

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Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Sep 12, 1905

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17

Verdict Blames Atlantic Coast Line in Open Draw Tragedy

Norfolk juries find the Atlantic Coast Line Railroad negligent for assigning engineer S B Reig to the division he did not know. Reig testified the bridge draw was open on August 17 near Brusea Station, causing the Kinston Greenville excursion wreck that killed 17 and injured 50 or more. He said it was his first trip on the division and he did not know of the draw.

Reig Waa Roundhouse Washington Post Norfolk, Va Norfolk City Norfolk County Kinston Norfolk Atlantic Coast Line Berg Brusea Atlantic G. Relig R. F. Bunting Bb. P. Rodman Justice Bunting Justice Rodman Rocky Mount C Hoe Parmele

Romance of Civil War Love Rekindled in West Virginia Ahead of Wedding

Isaac Burt a Martins Ferry Civil War veteran and his former sweetheart Miss Mary Ann Haight, once separated by loyalties to the Union and Confederacy, plan to marry September 27 in Cumberland Md after Burt’s previous marriage ended. Both are about sixty eight years old and renewed correspondence years ago. The tale spans Wheeling Cumberland and Martins Ferry with old family ties and wartime devotion.

Washington Post Wheeling W Va Isaac Burt Martins Ferry Cumberland Mary Ann Height Haight Burt Tinion Miss Haight Gurt

Printers Strike Over Eight Hour Day in Richmond

Ninety eight of 101 union printers walked out in Richmond on September 11 as employers refused to grant an eight hour day after January 1. The Typothetae demanded an answer by 4 p.m. and refused the terms, while Newport News printers were not affected as their shops already operate on an eight hour day. The Typographical Union met this afternoon to discuss the situation.

Washington Post Richmond Typothetae Newport News Typographical Union

Man seeks return to prison in Roanoke case

Bob Conway a released Black convict appeals to a lawyer to have him re sentenced to the state penitentiary. He murdered his wife a decade ago and was freed recently upon finding no home and aging, asking Judge Woods and Mayor Cutchin to arrange a new confinement.

Washington Post Roanoke Bob Conway Woods Hastings Conway Richmond A. J. Oliver Hia Fe

Culberson Arrested in York for Election Irregularities

Richmond dispatch reports Lt. Culberson, indicted in Richmond for fraud during the municipal primary, captured in York Pennsylvania. He, a non resident, allegedly voted and served as election judge aiding falsification of a precinct return. he vanished after the election and was pursued. Governor Montague’s order allows use of the square for a political meeting to press Richmond electoral board resignation.

Washington Post Richmond York Culberson Montague Register of the Land Office Richardson William L. Royall Citizens’ Committee For Pure Politica Mgas Richmond Electoral Board Royall W. P. Barksdale

Protest Against Primary Drives Moncure Lee Candidacy

In King George and Stafford counties, prominent figures protest the primary nomination plan. Former Rep W F Rhea predicts widespread opposition and a return to convention and mass meeting methods. Campaign events include Claude Swanson’s Hanover Court House speech and Montague’s Lovington stop. Stafford hosts a joint meeting with King George to decide Moncure versus Capt Lee as nominee. George Revercomb and R J Walker launch Republican campaign in Shenandoah County courthouse.

Washington Post Richmond W. F. Rhea Virginia Billyson Joseph Button Hanover Court House Claude A. Swanson Montague Lovington Nelson County Fredericksburg Stafford Court House Dan M. Lee Capt. Lee R. H. L. Chichester Stafford King George R. C. L. Moncure Capt Lee Stafford Committee King George Committee Cox's Store

Naturalist Theodore Shurr Ends Life in Baltimore Boarding House

Theodore A. Shurr a 65 year old naturalist and taxidermist shot himself twice in the head in a Pleasant Street boarding house bedroom. He had recently arrived and told fellow boarders enemies sought his life. A large land tortoise and green snake were found in the room.

Baltimore Washington Post Theodore A. Shurr Shurr Pleasant Street Hayden

Defenders Day Observances Lively in Baltimore

Baltimore marks Defenders Day commemorating the North Point battle and the saving of the city from British forces. Elaborate preparations are under way by local societies for ceremonies, reflecting the event’s strong place in Maryland history and its status as a premier state holiday.

Washington Post Baltimore North Point Ross Wells Mel Comas Fort Mc Henry Francia Scott Key Maryland

Tidewater Fuel and Gas Manufacturing Chartered in Virginia

In Richmond on September 14 the corporation commission chartered the Tidewater Fuel and Gas Manufacturing Corporation of Alexandria with A D Shrewsbury as president and capital of 50000 dollars. The United Order of vil Suppressora of Norfolk also incorporated to aid anti immoral activity and promote honest labor and youth education.

Virginia Washington Post Richmond Corporation Commission Tidewater Fuel and Gas Manufacturing Corporation Alexandria A. D. Shrewsbury Washington F. D. Blackstone A. George Maul United Order of Vil Suppressora Norfolk John M. Weat J. A. Woodward G. W. Foreman

Elopers Captured Near Beaman After Runaway

A 16 year old Claude Bradshaw and his 12 year old adopted sister Nina Bradshaw eloped from near Beaman Virginia last Friday. They were overtaken about twenty miles from home by Claude's father Josiah Bradshaw. The pair had spent the night with friends and were not married. They offered no reason for fleeing and could not say when they would return.

Beaman Washington Post Suffolk Claude Bradshaw Nina Bradshaw Josiah Bradshaw

Barn and Wheat Crop Burned in Staunton Fire

Staunton Virginia September 11 a large barn belonging to C H Cohran of Augusta County was burned last night with the entire wheat crop stored inside. Several farming implements were also destroyed. The loss runs into thousands of dollars.

Virginia Court of Appeals Washington Post Staunton Court of Appeals of Virginia J. J. Oney Buens Vista Land Company Circuit Court of Rockbridge R & Clarke John E Roller Rockingham Stout Os Tout Augusta C. H. Cohran Augusta County

Cured by Cuticura in Five Weeks

Thomas M. Rossiter reports a severe eczema case since 1894 was cured in five weeks using Cuticura Ointment and Soap. He details initial widespread symptoms, nightly ointment use, and a full recovery, endorsing Cuticura for skin diseases.

Bince Cody Thomas M. Rossiter Prospect Street East Orange N. J

Ministers Assigned At West Virginia M F Church South

West Virginia Conference of the M F Church South released appointments for Catlettsburg district and Charleston district. Presiding elders W L Reid and H Hownall named. numerous circuit and station assignments listed, with several to be supplied. Also notes transfers to Kentucky Conference and a mission move for F R Hutd.

West Virginia M. BE Catlettsburg W. M. Wakefield Fort Gaycircult Watte Gramland J. M. Hicks Grayeon P. H. Thornburg Greenup Hutchinen Kavanaugh B. Eaton Leon Liberty R. F. Rice Louisa O. B. Willems Martinsburg Zion G. 8 Lightner Wayne G. W. Pangburn Charleston Presiding Elder W. L. Reid Barboursville Stelion C. A. Slaughter Bowen H.R. Powera Buffalo M. W. Stafford Central City I. W. Fannin Flist Church BE. Robinigon W. M. Givens F. H. Lambert Fairmont R. T. Webb Farmington Joan Harden Garrison EH. Yoak Glenville H. Hownall Greene Moore Ireland G. L. Ingram Meadowville Anvil Mingo L. EM. Eldowing Parsons Philipp Bellington Cunningham Riveeville Crenkt H. K. Clark Suttonstoon A. H. O'Dell St. George H. Ping Methodist Advocate Wade Fayetteavine A. Per- Hina Strange Creek J. WH. Barrett Summerville C. A. Powers Webster B. M Keeth Webster Springs L. J. Hopson Walnville Odet Parkersburg M. E. Peck Creston Elizabeth W. B. Fall Fair Plains W. Conley Grantsville M. G. Mutter Lubeck H Dowell Minnora C. M. Hall New Martinsville D. H. Reid North Parkersburg J D. Slatnake Pleasant Ridge W. A. Law Reedy and Spencer B. C. Davie Ravenawood John Martin Ripley B. A. Winn Sandyville W. J. Richardson South Parkersburg W . Burns St. Mary's J. L. Vinson St. Paul's U. W. Darlington Prestonburg Prealding Elder C. N. Coff- Tan Allendale Logan B. Morris Laynesville Elreult D. B Kaytee Madison F. Harden Matewan J. D. Hollowits- Nolan Fike- Ville W. F. Tyree Frestonsburg H. Alliatt Painteville C. W. Craig Thacker T. Houghton Williamson A. A. Hallister Wyoming BW. Fitch Kentucky F. R. Hut Mission C. A. Bowles St Louis L. F. Jackson U. V. W. Darlington

Faculty of Abi University Announces Law School Faculty and Opening

The thirty sixth annual session of the law school opens October 4 1905 at 630 pm in the Law School Building 506 and 608 BH street NW. Prominent professors including Rev David H Buel George E Hamilton Seth Shepard Ashley Gould and others will lect ure on contracts wills and corporate law. The Dean will be available 430 to 600 pm after September 19 on Tue Wed and Thu for consultations. Enrollment and fee payment details are given at the school or local bookshops.

Wwoodpd Commercial College Raat Capitol Sirset Washington, D C Wood's Commercial College J. Harry Glick Walter F. Smith D. D Walker National Capital Bank Tal Gregg David H. Buel Harry M. Clabaugh Samming Court District of Coumbia George E. Hamilton Lh. D Seth Shepard Court of Appeals of District of Columbia Ashley M. Gould Supreme Court of the District of Columbia Daniel Thew Wright Wendall Phillips Stafford Charles A. Dolglass Michael J. Colbert D. W. Baker United Siates Holmes Conrad United States Seth Shhpand School of Political Science Columbia New York City Louis E McComas Court of Appeals Raleigh O Minor University of Virginia Ron John W Yerkes J Nota McGill Aldis B. Browne Waltea States William C. Woodward George H Hamilton D. W Baker A. M Pintriet Colombia Law School Law Lowdermilk & Co John Byrne & Co F Street Tha W Thompson Pharmacy Fifteenth Street SM. Yeratman Bel Arse Harold Randolph Vernon Place Charles Strest Baltimore May Garrettson Evans MT. Vernon Place Peabody Bharkworth BOISE Brockway Goodwin Heimendahl Bulsteyn Sutch F. Tlon Washington MT Askington Seminary

Breach of Promise Suit Filed by Miss Fogg in West Virginia

Miss Minnie Lehew Fogg of Moundsville sues EH W Parkinson of Bethesda Ohio for 25000 alleging three years of engagement and broken promises to marry. Parkinson recently wed Florence Patterson of Marion Indiana in Wheeling. Parkinson, age 30, is an oil operator with Indiana Illinois Kansas holdings and real estate in Moundsville seized in the suit.

Washington Feet Wheeling W. Va Minnie Lehew Fogg Moundsville EH. W. Parkinson Bethesda Ohio Florence Patterson Marion Ind Parkinson Moundaville Indiana Ilinois Kansas Miss Fogg

Tidewater contracts for Elizabeth River bridges

The Tidewater Railway awarded two independent contracts for steel bridges over the southern and eastern Elizabeth River branches. McClentic Marshall Construction Co of New York secures the southern bridge, Virginia Bridge and Iron Co of Roanoke wins the eastern, total project cost $480,000.

Washington Norfolk Tidewater Railway Elizabeth River Bates & Rogers Construction Company Chicago McClentic Marshall Construction Company New York

Complete treatment for every humor for all ages

An advertisement promises complete external and internal treatment for every humor from infancy to old age using Cuticura Soap and Ointment. The copy, though garbled, suggests a single purchase or kit and emphasizes sufficiency and quick results, with references to price and usage.

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