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Washington Post

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Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Sep 12, 1905

Page

31

Verdict pins blame on railroad in fatal coastal wreck

Norfolk juries find Atlantic Coast Line negligent for entrusting engineer Reig to a division he did not know, causing the Kinston Greenville excursion wreck at an open drawbridge near Brucie Station on August 17. Inquest heard Reig had never run the division before and did not know of the draw.

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 Reig Rocky Mount C Hoe Parmele

Romance of Civil War Separated Lovers to Marry in Cumberland

Isaac Burt a Martins Ferry Civil War veteran will wed Mary Ann Haight in Cumberland on September 27, ending years of wartime separation and renewed correspondence after Burt’s earlier marriage ended. Both aged about 68, their earlier romance began in Wheeling in 1860, with Haight’s Confederate loyalty clashing with Burt’s Union service.

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 Demand

In Richmond nearly all union printers walked out after the Typothetae refused to grant an eight hour day after January 1 next year. The union warned of a fight, while newspapers in the city say they are not affected. Newport News reports their printers already work eight hours under existing contracts. The Typographical Union met later to discuss the situation.

Washington Post Richmond Typothetae Newport News Typographical Union

Man seeks return to prison for security in Roanoke

Bob Conway a released Negro convict travels to Roanoke Virginia seeking reimprisonment. He hired lawyer A J Oliver to present the case before Judge Woods and Mayor Cutchin arguing that the penitentiary is the best place as Conway is old and has no home.

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

Culberson Arrested in York Indictment Charge

Richmond reports Lt. Culberson, indicted for irregularities in the municipal primary, a nonresident who voted and served as election judge, aiding falsification of a precinct tally. He vanished after the election and has been sought. Governor Montague directs continued pursuit and a public meeting is proposed to press the 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 in Moncure Lee Candidacy

Richmond and Fredericksburg reports describe Democratic protests against the primary plan in King George and Stafford for state nominations. W F Rhea predicts a move back to convention rule, with Governor Montague and Swanson among speakers. In Stafford, Capt Dan M Lee resignations and county chair election proceed as discussions over Moncure versus Lee continue. Republican Revercomb and Walker launch campaign in Shenandoah with a courthouse address to a sizable crowd.

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 A. Shurr Ends Life in Baltimore Boarding House

Theodore A. Shurr a sixty five year old naturalist and taxidermist killed himself in a Baltimore boarding house shooting twice in the head. A large land tortoise and green snake lay nearby in the room. Neighbors say he had recently moved in and spoke of enemies pursuing him as police and the coroner investigated the circumstances.

Baltimore Washington Post Theodore A. Shurr Shurr Pleasant Street Hayden

Defenders' Day Celebrations Promise Splendid Plans

Baltimore marks Defenders Day in tribute to the North Point battle and the saving of the city. Officials note the event honors Gen Ross's death and Fort McHenry bombardment, with the Star Spangled Banner written during the era. Elaborate commemorations are planned across societies in the city.

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

Tidewater Fuel and Gas Manufacturing Corporation chartered in Virginia

A Virginia corporate commission chartered Tidewater Fuel and Gas Manufacturing Corporation of Alexandria with capital of 50000 dollars. Officers include A D Shrewsbury president and F D Blackstone vice president, both of Washington. United Order of Vil Suppressora also incorporated with aims to curb immorality 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 IN Virginia Runaway Case

Beaman Virginia youths Claude Bradshaw sixteen and Nina Bradshaw twelve adopted sister eloped last Friday from their Beaman home. Josiah Bradshaw, the boys father, overtook the pair about twenty miles from home near Suffolk. The runaways, who had stayed with friends overnight, were not married. At home they declined to explain the motive or timing of their return.

Beaman Washington Post Suffolk Claude Bradshaw Nina Bradshaw Josiah Bradshaw

Barn and Wheat Crop Burned in Virginia Fire

Staunton Va Sept 11 The large barn of C H Cohran of Augusta County was burned last night with the entire wheat crop stored inside The blaze consumed farming implements and the logs indicate over two thousand dollars in damage

West Virginia Supreme Court Washington Post Charlestown W. Va Supreme Court of Appeals Bizer Vo Vanroneselaer Morgan County Crawford Orner Jefferson County Moler Old National Bank of Harpers Ferry Victor Kaplan & Bro D. W. Snyder, Jr Martinsburg Virginia Court of Appeals 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 Wasningwa Post Fairmont C. H. Cohran Augusta County

Cured by Cuticura in Five Weeks

A testimonial from Thomas M Rossiter of East Orange New Jersey claims eczema cured in five weeks using Cuticura Soap and Ointment after years of failure and hospital treatment. He describes the rash spreading from scalp to body, intense itching, and rapid improvement with nightly applications and daily washing.

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

Ministers Assigned at West Virginia Conference of M E Church South

West Virginia Conference of the M E Church South announces ministerial appointments with presiding elders named for Catlettsburg Charleston and Clarksburg districts. Numerous circuits and stations receive new pastors and districts list supplied, transferred, or to be supplied, including Barboursville and Huntington in the Charleston district.

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 notes and marriages in Fredericksburg area

The piece lists ABI Faculty and notable professors with titles and lectures at the law school, announcing the thirty-sixth annual session opening on October 4, 1905, and office hours for the dean and secretary. It also reports a series of local marriages, obituaries, and deaths in Fredericksburg and surrounding Virginia towns with brief details.

Law School Law Lowdermilk & Co John Byrne & Co F Street Tha W Thompson Pharmacy Fifteenth Street SM. Yeratman Bel Arse National University Law School D. Garusi National College OF Pharmacy Wymond H Bradbury Aca I St United States College OF Veterinary Surgeons Weahington D. C Addrees Co Barnwell Robinson

Miss Minnie Fogg Sues Promoter for Breach of Promise

Special from Washington Feet Wheeling West Virginia Miss Minnie Lehew Fogg of Moundsville sues EH W Parkinson of Bethesda Ohio for 25000 claiming three year engagement ended when Parkinson left Moundaville where he was born He is an oil operator with Indiana Illinois Kansas holdings and owns real estate in Moundsville which has been attached The suit notes Parkinson is thirty and Fogg is several years younger.

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 two Elizabeth River bridges

The Tidewater Railway awarded independent contracts for the southern and eastern branch steel bridges, double-track, with Bates & Rogers handling substructures. The McClentic Marshall Construction Company of New York builds the southern bridge and Virginia Bridge and Iron Company of Roanoke the eastern. Complete bridge cost estimated at 480000 dollars.

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

Complete Treatment for Every Humor Advertised

An old trade ad touts COMPLETE TREATMENT for every humor from infancy to age. It promotes Cuticura Soap and Oint ment as a full external and internal remedy package. The oddly garbled copy hints at a price and usage guidance, mentioning “sufficent to figure” and various product names in a faded OCR line.

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