Unconstitutional Rolling Stock Tax Challenge Faces Petersburg Case
The State Corporation Commission declares the 1912 rolling stock tax apportionment unconstitutional. The decision, written by Chairman Prentis, affects Seaboard Air Line Atlantic Coast Line, with Roanoke Norfolk and Western and Winchester also involved. The case originated from Petersburg and raises jurisdiction questions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Corporation ‘Commission
Juidge ‘Prentis
Rhea
Wingfield
Corporation Commission
City of
Petersburg
Seaboard iAir
Atlantic Coast Line
Roanoke
Norfolk and Western Railway Company
Winchester
Gray
Wile Hams
Winchester's New Theater a Beauty
The Staunton News reports Winchester will open its new opera house during Christmas week. William H. Baker is credited for high quality appointments and the building features automatic sprinkler fire safety with seating for nearly a thousand. The imposing structure is expected to compete with big circuits in major cities.
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Staunton News
Winchester
The
Star
William H. Baker
Panic After Black Hand Bomb Explodes in East 143rd Street
A Black Hand style bomb exploded in an East 143rd Street apartment house in New York this morning. Most residents were asleep and panic spread as over 100 occupants rushed into the street. A portion of the building sustained damage.
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New York
East One Hundred and Forty-third Street
Farm Hand Wanted in Berryville Virginia
Help wanted farm hand. Married man preferred. Will pay good wages and furnish. Address P O Box 164 Berryville VA. Also ads note fruit and nuts for baking from Orndorff and McVicar and a blanket sale. High cash price paid for turkeys chickens ducks geese delivered on dates 17 18 and 19. Walnuts wanted. Ashby Sprint.
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Berryville
Ashby Sprint
Cost of Living Prohibitive in Denver
Denver reports state living costs prohibitive as blizzard disrupts supply. Merchants raise prices on food and fuel while citizens plead for relief. Thousands of cattle and livestock died overnight and coal deliveries halt as city commerce stalls.
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Denver
Star
Col
Gets a Year For Slandering Caruso
Rome court affirms lower court ruling sentencing Ada Giachetti to one year in prison for slandering the famed opera tenor Caruso. The decision follows a prior conviction in a case surrounding defamatory remarks about the singer.
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Rome
Italian Court of Appeals
Ada Giachetti
Caruso
Dr. Randolph McKim to Speak on Protestantism
Rev. Dr. Randolph H. McKim rector of the Protestant Episcopal Church of the Epiphany in Washington will deliver a sermon at the National Theater in Washington next Sunday afternoon on the question Why We Are Protestants.
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Randolph H. McKim
Protestant Episcopal Church of the Epiphany of
Washington
Winchester
National Theater
Bank Failure Causes Tremor and Loss in Madrid
Disturbances in MeXteco and a heavy rut led to the Banco Hispanio-Americano failing. Reported losses reach at least twenty million dollars. Also notes an upcoming Hickory Camp No. 34 meeting for officer nominations on Friday evening December 12, with full attendance urged.
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the Star
Madrid
MeXteco
Banco Hispanio-Americano
Hickory ‘Camp
J.J. Lumaby
C. C
Bruce Capper
Fine Musical Comedy Auditorium Tonight
Waste and Company presents Fun in a Sanitarium at the Auditorium for a two night engagement with a large chorus. The show features seven English beauties and current song hits. Two shows at 7 15 PM with admission 10 and 20 cents. Also captions and pictures offered. Capper's Jewelry Store ad promotes a Rogers Bros set and a $1200 line of sample clothing at wholesale prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waste and Company
Miss Hannah J Willis Dies After Paralytic Stroke
Miss Hannah J Willis of the Winchester family died at 4 this morning at 810 North Kent street following a stroke of paralysis suffered Saturday. Her health had waned for over a year, yet she kept up household duties. Widely esteemed, she was beloved by neighbors and local children who mourn her passing. Continued on Fifth Page.
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Hannah J. Willis
Winchester
North Kent Street
Miss Willis
Social and Debate at Braddock Street Methodist
Social and debate program to be held tonight at 8 o'clock in Braddock Street Methodist Sunday school rooms admission free no ticket needed participants to be announced local group hosts the event.
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Braddock St
Methodist Sunday School Rooms
Godfrey Shull Dies Wealthy Missouri Farmer at Lexington
News telegram from Lexington Missouri reports the death of Godfrey W Shull at his Fayette county home near Lexington at age 73. He was born in Frederick County and became a large landowner in Fayette after moving to Missouri 45 years ago. He married twice and left ten children. Remains expected to be buried in Lexington cemetery.
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Briscoe C. Shull
Lexington
Godfrey W. ‘Shull
Fayette County
Winchester
Frederick
Mr. Shull
Frederick County
Missouri
Virginia Anti Suffrage HQ Opens In Virginia Anits Fight
Headquarters for the Virginia Association Opposed to Woman's Suffrage opened at 309 East Franklin Street. Miss Rutherford, president, will distribute literature and oppose the bill likely to be considered by the legislature in January. Special sale of men’s and boys’ suits and overcoats at Senate prices.
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Irpchimond
Virginia Association
East Franklin Street
Miss Rutherford
Virginia Equal Suffrage League
Senet
T. M. Barr
Fire destroys Harman property in Hagerstown blaze
A spectacular early morning fire in Hagerstown Maryland wiped out Fred D Harman’s Salem avenue and Mechanic street properties including a foundry works boiler house banner shop bowling alleys and a stable. The loss is estimated at 36000 with 5000 insurance. Speculation grows on the cause as investigators question Harman who was in his saloon when neighbors alerted 5 W Reisner notified authorities. The scene involved neighbors and local officials assessing the extensive damage.
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Hagerstown
D. Bartiran
Ootner
Salem Avenue
Mechanic Street
Gause
Bonham and Davis Tie The Knot At Summit Point
Newton Davis daughter of the late Albert F Davis former sheriff of Jefferson county and Isaac N Bonham of Summit Point were married Wednesday at the home of the bride’s brother in law Mr and Mrs Eugene Timberlake in Summit Point. The ceremony was conducted by AR Mitchall rector of Nelson Parish Middleway.
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Marthe
Newton Davis
Albert F.davis
Jefferson County
Isaac N. Bonham
Summit Point
Eugene B. Timberlake
AR. Mitchall
Nelson Parish
Middleway
New Light Plant Nears Completion in Edinburg
The hydro electric light plant of Triplett and Idvin at Edinburg is nearly finished and lights are expected to reach the public Saturday night December 12. The town has endured two months of darkness and will welcome the improved service praised for its up to date facilities and quick installation.
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Triplett and Idvin
Edinburg
Large Rise in Postal Savings Deposits in 1913
The board of trustees reports postal savings deposits rose by over 13 million dollars for the year ending June 30 1913 transmitted to Congress by Postmaster General Burleson. Deposits totaled 33 18 870 thousand compared with 20 237 084 thousand in 1912 with depositors climbing from 243 801 to 331 006.
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Board of Trustees of
The
Postal Savings Banks
Congress
Burleson
House Fire Destroys Home on Blue Ridge Farm
Fire from a defective flue destroyed the house of Mr. Hugh Whiting on the old William Fleming farm east of Berrys Ferry in the Blue Ridge mountains. Most household goods burned with little insurance, resulting in a near total loss.
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Hugh Whiting
William Fleming
Blue Ridge Mountains
Berrys Ferry
Large Fire Destroys Warden Farm Barn and Stock
A mysterious blaze early near Gaylord Clarke county destroyed a large barn on Jacob Warden’s farm and nearly all contents. Loss estimated around 10000 dollars with 5000 insured. six horses and 22 cattle died, 26 to 28 cattle burned, many hogs perished. Wheat, hay, silage, tools, and a 150 ton silo with 100 tons silage also consumed. Fire likely incendiary. details continue on Fifth Page. Samoset Chocolates and Orndorff & McVicar listed as agents.
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Jacob Warden
HarryWarden
Gaylord
Clarke County
Tampico Aftermath Strikes In Mexican Clash News
In Tampico fierce all night fighting repulsed a red attack with heavy losses, General Blanquet reports. Government reinforcements rush to Tuxpam and Tampico as Huerta incites anti American demonstrations to unite factions against the United States. Zapatists threaten to block the only foreign escape railroad. Orozco’s family seeks U.S. refuge near Presidio, Texas, as Orozco to command federals at Ojinaga. Admiral Fletcher orders combatants to keep from the foreigners safety zone.
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The
Star
Mexico City
Tampico
Blanquet
Tuxpam
Huerta
United States
Zapatists
Orozco
U. S. Presidio
Texas
Ojiniaga
Mercades
Fletcher
J Tampico
Weather and sales forecast for Virginia and Maryland visit
Fair tonight and Friday with a colder night forecast. The piece also notes Le Grove Bros. advertising a season's greatest reduction sale on coats suits and millinery. Mr. Cleveland Dix of Hargerstown Md visits his father Mr. Scott Dix on West Clifford Street.
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le Grove Bros
Adv
Cleveland Dix
Hargerstown, Md
Scott Dix
West Clifford Street
Treasurer Kinzel Extends Poll Tax Deadline Tonight
Kinzel said he will stay in his office until midnight to collect poll taxes. Delinquent voters must pay by midnight or lose their vote in next year’s elections.
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Kinzel
Faring Motion For New Trial In Wilson Case
The hearing on E. Graham Wilson’s motion for a new trial in Charlestown opened at 2 p.m. before Judge J. M. Woods. Defense argues juror disqualification due to opinions voiced by juniors. Testimony delayed. decision expected after arguments. Wilson, a Jefferson County farmer, was recently convicted in a high profile case.
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E. Graham ‘Wilson
Jefferson County
Kate Turner
Mie
Charlestown
Jadke J. M. Woods
Forto State
Wilson
Harry G. Lee
Lynchburg
Vai
Marshall McCormick
Berryville
Nt Campbell
Clarence
Martin
Martinsburg
Lionel Phillips Shot Three Times In Johannesburg
Sir Lionel Phillips a mining multi millionaire was shot three times by an assailant in Johannesburg. Jim Taylor has been arrested charged with the shooting and motive is revenge for a lawsuit. Physicians say Phillips has a good chance to recover.
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Johannesburg
South Africa
Sir Lionel Phillips
Jim Taylor
Phillips
Marlen Weds Miss in Clarke County Ceremony
The winter wedding unitesMiss and Sealeby Mater in Millwood near Ablaze With Lights from Hottom. Dr Lewis of Winchester officiated with M Robeson assisting and Rt Gardiner Murray pronouncing. Bride wore soft mouse satin with lace and tulle, wedding attended by numerous relatives and guests from Virginia and Maryland.
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Virginia
M. Robeson
Maryland
Gardiner Murray
Bal
Brvie
Parish House Supper Friday to Aid Alaska Mission
Supper at Parish House of Gh Friday from 6 to 8 p m with titles sold. Proceeds to further mission work Rowe in Alaska.
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Rowe
Alaska
Painter weds Wism at Wires Church parsonage
Richard H. Painter and Grace Catherine Wism were married yesterday afternoon at 1 o clock in the parsonage of the Wires Church in Edinburg. The ceremony was performed by Pastor K. Thomas. Public note on upcoming poll tax deadline appears for Georgia voters.
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Richard H. Painter
Grace Catherine
Edinburg
The
Wires
Hagerstown
K. Thomas
Visit of Harvey Harmer Highlights West Virginia Politics
Hon Harvey W. Clarkeburg of Kinsmt West Virginia is identified with politics in his state. He is cousin to Mr Stanley and a former member of the Virginia Senate. He serves as a regent of West Virginia normal schools and is prominent in state affairs.
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Harvey Harmer
Harvey
W. Clarkeburg
Mr. Stanley
Harmer
West Virginia
Merly
Ginia ‘Senate
of Regents of the
West A Normal Schools
Christmas Gifts Mentioned by Jno Solenberger and GG
Ips saddles and various items are listed as Christmas presents associated with Jno S Solenberger and GG ness. The readable fragments reference gifts and a holiday context without full details.
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Jno
S. Solenberger
GG Ness
Xmas Postals Cars and 25 Cent Cards
Fragmentary ad copy references Christmas postal cards and cars with prices 25 cents and 10 cents. The legible text lacks clear names places or dates to identify a fuller event.
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CIES
Virginia “Corporation Commission
Assembly
Winghesser
Prent’s
Winchester’s New Theater
A Beauty
Orndorff & McVicar’s. Ip-Tf
Forts
Dr. McKim
Rogers Bro
Capper’s. Jewelry
Capper
Rogers’ Jobber
SipSt
Te M, Barr
Social and Debate
Godfrey Shull
Fred
Harman
Mr. Bonham
Miss Davis
John
Solemberger & Co
Samoset Chocolates
Orndorff & McVicar
Iptt
Macon
Wn- Mams
St. Louis
LaSalle
Helen Chambers
Lionel Phillips
John Hays Hammond
Jamison
Marlen
Clarke
Nesses
Millwood
Hom
E“Sealeby Manor
Hottom
R. H. Painter
Wism
Xmas Postals
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