Rail rate battle critiques mileage book policy and judge’s stance
The piece criticizes the Corporation Commission for raising the two cent rate per mile, undermining a state contract, and notes the US Supreme Court limits on mileage books. It praises Judge Rhea's dissent while lamenting his minority position and argues railroads leave the public unprotected from higher travel costs.
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Corporation Commission
Corporation ‘Commission
Supreme Court of the
United States
Rhea
Baltimore and Ohio
Judge Rhea
Chaloner Case Reopens as Killer Trial Draws Attention
John Armstrong Chaloner, formerly Chanler, again draws notice amid reports of his alleged involvement in a fatal attack on a woman. Eye witness accounts appear to exonerate him. The case contrasts his New York designation as a lunatic needing asylum with Virginia regard as a respected citizen. In New York his estate is administered by a trustee, while in Virginia he controls substantial property and income.
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John Armstrong Chaloner
Chanler
Killimre
Mr. Chaloner
New York
Virginia
Czar Cannon Still Holds Power Despite Setbacks
The passage notes that Cannon retains significant authority after limited losses. It attributes his remaining influence to the administration and factions within the Democratic party, which he can use to strike at the Democratic leader and insurgent Republicans.
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Czar ‘Cannon
Clarke Courier Celebrates Forty First Year
Winchester Star praises the Clarke Courier for its forty one years of publication and strong editorial voice. The Star commends Charles R. Hughes’s leadership and notes the two papers cover Frederick and Clarke counties thoroughly as local sentinels.
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Clarke Courier
the Courier
Charles R. Hughes
Winchester Star
Star
The
Courier
Frederick and
Clarke Counties
Star and the Courier
Armel Vicinity News Happenings Details Local Visits
Mrs Lee and her Pennsylvanian son visit sister Mrs E White in Armel. James Rush and family near Winchester Sunday visit. Miss Bessie Armel ill at home. Lester Price of Ridgeway WV stays with brothers C D and Martin Price. William Armel business trip to Winchester. B White heals hand after cut. William Jones attends Baltimore funeral of Mrs Frederick Blanner. James Armel at M E Church South meeting in White Post. W L Armel travels to Winchester. Eppa White visits Opequon. Ellen Ritter and Winchester friend visit her father Robert Ritter.
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James
Rush
Winchester
Hiram McDonald
Bessie Armel
Lester Price
Ridgeway
W. Va
Messrs. C.D
Martin Price
William Armel
Hy ‘White
William Jones
Frederick, Blanner
Baltimore
James Armel
M. E
South
White Post
W. L. Armel
Eppa White
Opequon
Ellen Ritter
Robert Ritter
Berryville Doctor Moves Hospital to Main Street Site
Dr. A. B. Tucker of Berryville relocates his hospital to the former residence of Mr. Charles M. Broun on West Main Street, Berryville, in a street-front move reflecting local health services expansion.
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A. B. Tucker
Berryville
Chas. .M. Broun
West _Maintreet
Misfortune Befalls Sumption Family After Move
Since moving from Winchester to St Albins West Virginia William M Sumption and family faced a string of misfortunes. The laundry closed for a week during a smallpox outbreak. Elsie May Sumption grew delirious and Virginia Sumption suffered severe throat abscesses. Cordell Sumption age five was caught in an ironing machine, his arms flattened and the device had to be dismantled for release. Doctors hope full use of his arms may return.
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William M. Sumption
Winchester
St. Albins
W. Va
Cordell
Jubilee Vicinity Brief Notes From Jubilee Vicinity
Jubilee Virginia notes include Mr J W Bowles and sons visiting Millwood relatives. Mrs Justus Russell of Carpers Valley visited her sister in law Mrs R Russell. A D Fries of Bunker Hill stayed with Maple Grove family from Saturday to Tuesday. William Parkins Krismam visited his grandmother Mrs J R Bailey. Mrs Mary Rush and Mrs McDonald were seen with Mr James Rush. Mrs Randolph Russell spent Sunday evening with Mrs Tr G Fries. J J Bowles improved his residence with a new metal roofing.
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J.R. Bailey
James
Rush
Mary
Remains Accompanied From Baltimore to Winchester
The remains of the late Mrs. Ann R. Blankner were accompanied from Baltimore to Winchester by Mr. and Mrs. W. L. Gordon Mrs. Maurice Winter Miss Anna Blankner Mr. William Jenkins Dr. DuBose and Mr. Beckner. They returned to Baltimore last evening.
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Ann R. Blankner
Baltimore
Winchester
W. L. Gordon
Maurice Winter
Anna ‘Ankner
William Jenkins
DuBose
Beckner
Weather Outlook for Virginia This Week
Weather report from Washington dated March 18 states Virginia will have fair skies tonight with warming temperatures. Rain and further warmth expected Friday, as conditions change across the region.
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Washington
Virginia
Berryville Completes Mountain Reservoir For Town
The new Blue Ridge Reservoir seven miles from Berryville has been completed and formally turned over to town authorities. Glaize & Brother of Winchester finished the work after prior delays and it is now ready for use, inspected by Engineer WN Wilson Davis and E Hamip Erb and Dr. George N. Hardesty.
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Star
Berryville
Messrs
Foot Mashed By A Heavy Engine And Wedding Notice
In Bunke Hinl March 18 Mr E D Butler had part of his right foot mashed while assisting to move an engine at W W E Tabb s farm. The injury is painful but not serious. St Patrick s day brought wind snow and a cold wave. Cards announce the wedding of Miss Bruce Clendening to Edwin Henshaw at the Presbyterian Church Wednesday at 6 o clock. Lamp bought a 16 lots from J D Payne for 500 dollars.
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Bunke Hinl
W.W. E. Tabb
E. D. “Butler
St. Patrick’s Day
Surprise Party For Mr T B Sencindiver At Welltown
Many friends gathered Tuesday night at Brookside Welltown for a surprise party honoring Mr T B Sencindiver and family. Guests arrived with baskets, enjoyed music and games, and shared a supper of seasonal delicacies.
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Welltown
T. B. Sensindiver
Brookside
William McKown
Arlo Tabb
Luther Miller
Robert Clevenger
Levi Miller
Alfred Wright
Arthur Frimble
Edward Shiner
Louis Clevenger
T. B
Seneiadiver
Carrie Clevenger
Annie Clevenger
Delia Gold
Adel. Metz
Mae Clevenger
Gertude Chamberlin
Lottie Grove
Lalu Taylor
Elizabeth
Isabel Sen* Ndiver
Elizabeth Wright
Benjamin Henshall
Paul
Little Lee Wins Skating Carnival Ticket
Lee Jackson portrayed as an Irishman with a Dutch name change to Shamrock at Market Street skating rink during the skating carnival. He received a weekly skating ticket for his clever disguise.
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Little Lee
Jackson Kurtz
Shamrock
Market Street
Lee Jackson
Miss Cary Gravatt Undergoes Appendicitis Operation
Miss Cary Gravatt daughter of Bishop Coadjutor W L Gravatt of the West Virginia diocese and sister of Cadet Gravatt was operated on for appendicitis at the Ann Hughes Sanitarium. Her condition is reported satisfactory a few days ago.
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Miss Cary Gravatt
W. L. Gravatt
Protestant Episcopal Diocese of
West Virginia
Charles Town
Cadet Gravatt
Shenandoah Valley Academy
Winchester
Ann Hughes Sanitarium
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Brunswick Bidg
New York City
Mes
Erewyae
Acheree
New York and
Ayer
Armel
Armel, Va
Castoria
Weather Report
G. M. Hansbrough
Southern Bell Telephone and Telegraph Company of
St. Pael
Newark
Knowlton Danderine CO
Chicago
Ill
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Iealt Court
Frederick County
V.a
Shenandoah Valley
R. T. McYvicar
Court House
Winchester and
Martinsburg
Naffstown
Frame
R.T. McVicar
Bert. M. Ward
Harry R. Kern
Holmes Boyd
Herberts. Larrick
M. M. LyNch
Vad
Phil. W.gold
Circuit Court
Tereby
R. M. Ward
Cait. H. Gold
North Market St
J. Perry Purcell
Itsa
Frederik County
Merbert S. Larrick
Amanda J. Neville
Walter G. Neville
County Court House
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Towit
Amanda J Nevillé
Rederick
Warren County
Crooked Run
Herbert S. Larrick
Amanda J. Neyfille
R. T. Barton
Boyce State Bank
Boyce
Fauquier County
Chas. A. Ford
Erent Royal, Va
Glaize & Bro
North Market Street
D. H. Calines
Stewart
Mae
Miller & Bro
Lee
Hotel Evans
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