Byrd Defends Judge Rhea in Joint Assembly Speech
Richard Evelyn Byrd spoke before the joint House and Senate to defend Judge William F. Rhea amid a delay on his nomination to the Corporation Commission. He assailed Sen Noel and Mr Bullitt as motives for the charges and clashed with Sen Wickham over minority positions, denouncing the proceedings as political persecution. The speech text is largely printed in today’s news columns.
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William F. Rhea
Corporation Commission
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Lee County
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Bullitt
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Wickham
Minority
Teaker
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Mr. Byrd
Beverley T. Crump
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Commonwealth
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Rhea
Tunnel Under The Hudson River Opens To Public
The Hudson tunnel connects New York City with Hoboken New Jersey with trains now in motion after President Roosevelt pressed a start button in the White House. The tube shortens travel time by three miles and is hailed as the world’s greatest sub aquatic tunnel reflecting man’s ingenuity.
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Hoboken
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White House
Washington
New York City
New York
New Jersey
Hudson River
Test of a Paint by Coverage in The Devoe Letter
A Winchester letter discusses paint coverage comparing Devoe brand to others. Test cases from New Orleans and Texas show varying square feet per gallon with different coats. The author asserts Devoe covers more surface area than rivals and cites user experiences from contractors and builders.
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Converts Baptized at Zaria in Hausaland West Africa
Two men formerly of Mohammedan faith in Zaria Hausaland West Africa were baptized by Bishop Zugwell. Both converts are described as men of importance and reportedly sacrificed much to embrace Christianity.
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Hausaland
West Africa
Zugwell
Glasses Said to Cure Stammering by Eye Correction
English opticians claim cases of stammering are cured when glasses correct a defect in the eyes.
Profitable Investments In Newark Apartment Market
Daily investments of fifteen thousand dollars fund Newark city apartment houses. Vandalism strikes Mount of Olives as olive trees are destroyed by ongoing damage.
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Newark City
Mount of Olives
Costs to Keep Streets Clean Soaring in New York
New York City's street cleaning department spends about $20 000 per working day. Meat prices in the city are about eleven percent higher than a year ago. Edwin Booth is described as long deceased with women claiming roles in his company noting their children’s parts. Repetition in conversation is criticized as monotonous when a man expresses love frequently.
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New York City
Edwin Booth
Americans Tour Europe in Cars Says Mansfield
United States Consul Mansfield in Lucerne estimates that about 8 000 automobiles are in use by Americans touring in Europe this year. The note reflects American travel patterns and cross continental motoring interest.
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United States
Mansfield
Lucerne
Switzerland
The Damsel and the Knight of Idle Adventure
A narrator recounts a Sunday night stroll in a city in search of daring rescue. He calms a frightened woman by walking with her, then shares a perilous ride escaping a looming threat. The encounter ends with payment and a casual reflection on wasted coin and misread danger.
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Biz Negro
Shenandoah Valley National Bank Winchester Virginia Report 1908
Report of the condition of Shenandoah Valley National Bank at Winchester Virginia as of February 24 1908. Lists assets including loans and discounts 1 038 421 93 securities 185 530 00 specie 66 127 00 deposits 1 477 484 68 and total assets 1 987 760 07. Signed by Cashier John W. Rice and directors with sworn affirmation dated February 26 1908.
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Winchester
Virginia
United States
U. S
State of Virginia
John W. Rice
Correst
Hansborough
W. S. Love
T. M. Bantz
Brick Absorbs Water Capacity Noted
Historical note records brick absorbing roughly 16 ounces of water. The measurement highlights brick porosity and building material behavior in early study.
Peyton H. Ramer Takes Charge of Hotel Leland
Martinsburg resident Peyton H. Ramer assumed sole management of Hotel Leland in Waynesboro yesterday. He and partner Mr. Martin secured a five year lease on the building.
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Peyton H. Ramer
Martinsburg
Leland
Waynesboro
Mr. Martin
Roosevelt attaches Chinese cook to White House staff
In St Joseph Missouri a Chinese laundryman named Dam Wi is described as the Celestial and is reportedly added to the White House staff as a cook after President Roosevelt takes note of the humorous name.
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Dam — Wi
Roosevelt
White House
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Condition Unchanged for Winchester Man with Meningitis
The condition of Mr. Fred Grit of Winchester, ill with spinal meningitis in Baltimore, remains unchanged and critical. His father and brother, Messrs Hunter and Lewis Grim, returned from Baltimore last night.
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Winchester
Baltimore
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Lewis Grim
Col Lee to Return Home Wednesday Evening
Col Charles Lee who has been visiting friends and relatives in Washington and Baltimore is expected to return to his home on Wednesday evening.
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Lee
Washington
Baltimore
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