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Washington Post

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Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Sep 12, 1905

Page

8

Verdicts fault the railroad after open draw wreck

Norfolk juries hold the Atlantic Coast Line Railway negligent for the Kinston Greenville excursion wreck near Bruce Station on August 17. Engineer S B Reig testified it was his first run on the division and he did not know a draw existed. He claimed no warning or signals stopped him from entering the open 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 ends in September wedding

Isaac Burt a Martins Ferry Civil War veteran will wed Mary Ann Haight in Cumberland on September 27 after years of separated lives due to wartime loyalties. Burt, 68, had remarried then widowed. Haight, also about 68, never married. They were sweethearts in Wheeling before the war. PMID

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 as employers refuse to grant an eight-hour day after January 1. The Typothetae demanded an answer by 4 p.m. and refused the terms. Newport News already operates under eight hours. local shops unaffected. The Typographical Union met to discuss the situation.

Washington Post Richmond Typothetae Newport News Typographical Union

Man seeks return to prison after release in Roanoke

Bob Conway a former convict in Roanoke Virginia wants to reenter the penitentiary. He hired lawyer A J Oliver to petition Judge Woods and Mayor Cutchin for sentencing again. Conway says he lacks a home and cannot work as he nears old age.

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

Culberson Arrested in York Pennsylvania

Richmond dispatch reports Lt. Culberson, indicted for irregularities in the municipal primary, captured in York. A nonresident voter and election judge allegedly aided in falsifying returns. he vanished after the election and has been sought since. Governor Montague directs action and a public meeting is planned to press the 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 in Moncure Lee Candidacy

Richmond and Fredericksburg reports show Democratic opposition to the primary system in King George and Stafford, with plans to pursue convention nominating methods. Campaign events begin with Claude Swanson’s Hanover Court House speech, Montague and other leaders set campaign schedules, and Stafford King George joint meeting planned for September 20 at Cox's store to decide Moncure or Lee as nominee. George Revercomb and R J Walker launch Republican campaign in Shenandoah before courthouse crowds.

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

Theodore A. Shurr a 65 year old naturalist and taxidermist shot himself twice in the head in a boarding house in Baltimore where two pet reptiles a land tortoise and a green snake were found in the room. Neighbors said he had acted strangely recently and believed enemies sought his life as police and the coroner investigated his sudden death.

Baltimore Washington Post Theodore A. Shurr Shurr Pleasant Street Hayden

Defenders' Day Observances Seek to Honor North Point Battle

Baltimore prepares a rich Defenders Day program for Sept 2 to honor the North Point battle. The holiday commemorates Baltimore's defense from British forces under Gen Ross, the bombardment of Fort McHenry, and the writing of The Star Spangled Banner by Francis Scott Key. The event is Maryland's principal statewide celebration with elaborate arrangements by local societies.

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

Tidewater Fuel and Gas Manufacturing chartered in Virginia

The Virginia corporation commission approves Tidewater Fuel and Gas Manufacturing Corporation of Alexandria with 50000 capital and officers A D Shrewsbury F D Blackstone and A George Maul. Also United Order of vil Suppressora of Norfolk incorporated to combat immorality, to foster 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 VIRGINIA

A sixteen year old boy Claude Bradshaw and his twelve year old adopted sister Nina Bradshaw eloped from Beaman Virginia last Friday and were captured by the boy's father Josiah Bradshaw about twenty miles from home. They had been staying with friends overnight. They refused to explain their departure and said they did not know when they would return. The parents report no excuse for truancy.

Beaman Washington Post Suffolk Claude Bradshaw Nina Bradshaw Josiah Bradshaw

Barn and Wheat Crop Burned in Staunton Fire

Staunton Virginia September 11 1901 the large barn of C H Cohran of Augusta County was consumed by fire last night with the entire wheat crop stored inside plus several farming implements. The loss is reported at over two thousand dollars.

Washington Post Staunton C. H. Cohran Augusta County Stewart Washington Cumberland Thomas R. Stewart Baltimore and Ohio Rirdrettle Baltimore Aiven

Cure by Cuticura in Five Weeks Speaks Volumes

Thomas M Rossiter of East Orange New Jersey reports a severe eczema case cured in five weeks using Cuticura Ointment and Soap. He describes lesions starting on the scalp then spreading to the neck back body and hips, intense itching and raw flesh, and credits nightly applications with a full recovery.

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

Ministers Assigned at West Virginia Conference

West Virginia Conference of the M E Church South in Barboursville announces appointments. Presiding elder W L Reid leads multiple circuits and stations across Catlettsburg, Charleston, Clarksburg, Fayetteville, Parkersburg, Prestonburg districts with numerous pastors listed and transfers to Kentucky noted.

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 Logan B. Morris Laynesville Wyoming BW. Fitch Kentucky F. R. Hut Mission C. A. Bowles St Louis L. F. Jackson U. V. W. Darlington

Law faculty roster and 1905 law school opening notice

The thirty sixth annual session opens October 4 1905 at 6 30 p m in the Law School Building with a roster of faculty members including Rev. David H Buel J President, Hon Harry M Clabaugh and Hon Seth Shepard as lecturers on various legal subjects. The Dean will be available for consultation after September 19 on specific weekdays, and enrollment information is provided through the secretary and 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 W Va

Miss Minnie Lehew Fogg of Moundsville sues EH W Parkinson of Bethesda Ohio for 25000 alleging three years of courtship and engagement. Parkinson, a 30 year old oil operator with Indiana Illinois Kansas holdings, recently married Florence Patterson of Marion Indiana. Real estate in Moundsville has been attached 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 branches of the Elizabeth River. McClentic Marshall Construction Company of New York secures the southern span while Virginia Bridge and Iron Company of Roanoke handles the eastern span. Complete bridge cost runs to 480000 dollars.

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

Complete Treatment for Every Humor Ad Promotes Cuticura Set

An old advertisement promotes a complete treatment for every humor from infancy to age using Cuticura Soap and Ointment. The listing claims the kit provides external and internal care, priced at three shillings, with a promise of sufficient remedy for common ailments.

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