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Newspaper
Petersburg Daily Progress
Location
Petersburg, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 20, 1909
Page
1
Virginia weather forecast shows fair skies and moderate temperatures tonight and Wednesday. No precipitation expected as high pressure dominates. conditions should be tranquil with comfortable evenings and seasonable daytime warmth.
White Plains New York July 19 Harry K Thaw plans to test the constitutionality of section 454 as his appeal proceeds in five counties of the ninth judicial district The appeal challenges the dismissal of a habeas corpus writ by Justice Mills during a June special term The defense argues the statute allows commitment without notice if release after insanity acquittal threatens public safety Justice Jenks indicates the legislature intended commitment only when the acquitted defender posed a public danger
Danville Virginia schedules a September 28 election to approve 100000 in 4 percent bonds. If approved, 65000 funds go to paving West Main street, 25000 for a new Dan River bridge, and 10000 for street improvements in Fifth and Sixth wards. Judge A M Aiken ordered the election in response to a city council petition.
A large informal gathering of Democrats met at the Stratford Hotel to discuss the gubernatorial race. Reports from the Fourth District counties indicated strong support for Judge Mann, with notable attendees from Amelia Brunswick Dinwiddie Green Cove Lunenburg Mecklenburg Nottoway Prince Edward Prince George Powhatan Sussex Surry and Congressman Lassiter also present.
The certificate of the Cockade Realty Corporation was recorded in the office of the Clerk of the Court today. The company plans a general real estate business and related ventures with capital stock set between 10000 and 25000. Officers include President O. Kellam, Vice-President L A Rosenstock, Secretary Treasurer Herbert Young. Directors listed are O S Kellam, L A Rosenstock, Herbert M Young, Richard H Mann, and James E Cuthbert.
Justice Taliaferro presided as police court strings of cases concluded with fines and jail terms. Joe Lynch and Joe Smith faced city ordinance charges with $2.50 fines or brief jail time. Harry Brockwell and Harry Kelly received violations and jail days. L Maison and others were noted for colored status and penalties.
The Cockade offered a revised motion pictures and illustrated songs programme that drew a large crowd last night. Tonight’s presentation promises to surpass all previous shows in quality and entertainment in the city.
Personal mentions include Golden Key at the A and P store for 60c. A lawn party by the Halifax street Baptist mission society is planned for tonight at Halifax and Shore. Several residents announce travels and convalescence. The Ellerslie crossing bridge over A O L tracks is finished. Other notes cover visits, summer stays with Florida relatives, and a physician’s Europe trip planned for the 25th. The jail completion is near, with occupancy expected within eight weeks.
Police Officer Brister, longtime keeper of the police station, has accepted the role of Sanitary Inspector under a two inspector ordinance. He began work under the Board of Health, starting with well investigations, finding about 400 wells in use or abandoned, with the Board planning to fill walls. estimates suggest as many as 1000 wells exist in the city.
Chief Inspector Stahl of the State is in the city for several days consulting the Board of Health on inspecting milk and other food products. Inspector Jas E Collier also meets Stahl to prepare for his duties starting August 1. The main task on start is enforcing cleanliness at dairies selling milk.
Miss Maud Crowder's School of Music closed its session last week with a final recital where prizes were awarded. Miss Winifred Mann won the first prize and gold medal for greatest improvement, and Miss Minnie Johnson received the medal for diligent scale practice. The next session begins September 16.
The morning alarm at 11:45 was triggered by a burning mattress found in the basement of Mr. C. B. Marshall's Franklin Street residence. The mattress, stored in the basement, was the sole item damaged as the cause of ignition remains unknown.
Four year old John Drake, son of Cecil Drake of Newton New Jersey, died after swallowing fifty quinine pills found in his father’s pocket. The pills were swallowed in the yard and the child died within minutes.
Richmond July 19. A seven column Anti-Saloon League statement on the liquor record of Governor candidates Wm Hodges Mann and Harry St George Tucker was sent to newspapers. The league cites Tucker’s delay in replying and questions about his voting history in 1891 and 1900, with affidavits from local clerks.
James Bivens surrendered at Goldsboro after killing his brother David with a hoe at Patstown Wayne County. A preliminary examination granted a $200 bond for August court. Bivens said he heard his wife scream and found her choking in the cotton field. he saved her life with strength.
The Virginian Railway filed for an injunction in a West Virginia circuit court to block enforcement of the 2 cent fare law by the attorney general and county prosecutors. A July 24 hearing is set. Earlier suits by Coil and Coke and the Chesapeake and Ohio railroads challenged the law as unconstitutional before Judge Burdette.
Morgantown West Virginia July 19 Mrs Ide Fisher widow of this city has returned home on money given by sympathetic officers of Pittsburg who heard her story and sent her home. Mrs Fisher went with A W Lance to Pittsburg to marry but he disappeared with her clothes a cage containing a gold watch and chain clothing and $40. Mrs Fisher kept a boarding house here Lance boarded there for years.
The annual conference of The Young People's Mission Movement closed its Montreat session in North Carolina under the Southern Presbyterian church. About 100 to 200 delegates from major Southern Protestant denominations attended as speakers urged worldwide awakening among non-Christian nations and urged adoption of mission methods. Delegates from Petersburg's Washington Street Methodist and Second Presbyterian reported back to their churches with interesting notes.
Attention is called to sale tomorrow afternoon at 6 o'clock by T. Pannill's Sons, auctioneers, of property on the N. and W. railroad. The site, now renting at $200 per year, is a fine manufacturing location and should prove a first class investment.
The Retail Merchants Association of Virginia will meet in the hall of the Chamber of Commerce tomorrow. The local association will host a banquet for convention members at the Stratford Hotel tomorrow night.
There was nothing happening in Hastings Court today but tomorrow's trial of Wm Wise for the murder of Tom Walker is scheduled. In a late session, John Bagley was convicted of larceny and sentenced to three months in jail.
A 107 foot liberty pole weighing over three tons is en route from Philadelphia to Antietam battlefield near Hagerstown Maryland. The pole, shipped from Oregon on flat cars, travels 150 miles by wagon drawn by six horses. It tapers from 19 inches at the base to 9 inches at the top, and a flag will fly from it on September 17 the Antietam anniversary, with ceremonies planned.
Dallas patrolman Louis Spencer was stabbed while arresting thieves brothers E G and M B Reach on Young Street. He fired five shots, hitting E G Roach, who with his brother was captured and taken to city hall. Roach is reported to die.
Washington reports the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee opening its 1910 campaign a year early. James T. Lloyd was re elected chairman with broad support. Lincoln Dixon named secretary and other officers chosen. The committee plans finance literature and campaign activity groups, with offices in Washington and potential openings in New York and Chicago.
Tony Baffa confessed to killing Giuseppe Fellipelli a gro cer on April 12. He gave a written statement and implicated several companions, three of whom were arrested today. Two others were seized with Baffa at the murder scene. Police say Fellipelli was killed after he refused a demand for money.
Edward Thompson an 18 year old joy riding chauffeur admitted taking his employer's car without consent and was sentenced to one year in the penitentiary. He struck pedestrian Mrs Norah Lockwood breaking her arm as he backed the vehicle into her.
Salem announces a selection of patterns in edgings and insertions with yardage pricing. Dozens of embroideries offered in assorted qualities, with sales ranging from 15c to 39c per yard and special bulk prices. Some pieces noted as slightly soiled or from broken lots, with yard prices mostly under 1 dollar.
A fragment listing price ranges for embroideries in Edgings and Insertions from 10c to 12 1 2c, New Match Sets, shirt waist fronts, bands for princess dresses, 50c men s neckwear, four-in-hands, umbrellas at 1.25, children s parasols 50c, men s undergarments, ladies lisle thread vests and gauze hose, 25c ribbon and corset covers.
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