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Newspaper
Petersburg Daily Progress
Location
Petersburg, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1909
Page
1
A weather report for Virginia notes showers this afternoon with unsettled conditions. Tonight or Wednesday should bring additional showers and continued unsettled skies.
Tonight at the Cockade two new reels of motion pictures will be shown. One depicts a man and his dog in friendship, another is “Military Band,” and another shows the best way to tame a husband. The Cockade has secured Prof. Ripple as its pianist.
Well known Chesterfield resident Mr. E. J. Perkinson died yesterday at his county residence. Funeral arrangements to be announced in a separate column. The item also notes matting reductions at Rosenstock's with best values of the season in their matting department this week.
Friday evening June 11 starting at 8 o clock Miss Nellie Teresa Powers will give a vocal and instrumental recital at St Josephs school hall for the benefit of the school Admission is 25 cents a large crowd is desired
Washington June 7 Attorney General Wickersham praised Judge T Rieben of Little Rock Ark for upholding the constitutionality of the new employers liability act. The case involved the administrator of Watson's estate against Iron Mountain Railroad Company and marked the first of a parade where the government intervened by court permission.
A riot broke out aboard the steamship Sabia in Kingston harbor as firemen struck and threatened the captain. Water police failed to quell the disturbance and twenty constables joined officers to arrest the ringleader, who was sentenced today to three weeks in prison.
The body of Randall M. Kent a young civil engineer was recovered from the Nolachucky river near Unaka Springs Tennessee after a week long search. It was sent today to the family home at Max Meadows Wythe county Virginia.
Harriman arrived from New York en route to Paris and said the voyage was mostly smooth aside from a few days of seasickness, reporting better health than a year ago. June House furnishings Sale in the basement promotes ART CHINA and FURN shop with low prices and items of value.
Berlin June 7 A Salonika dispatch to the Frankfurter Zeitung states an eleven hour fight occurred on the Bulgo Turkish frontier between Bulgarian and Turkish frontier guards. Casualties are not known.
Heavy rains damaged corn and peanut crops around Petersburg while Ben E. F. Stewart shows improved health. The Seward Trunk plant resumes full-time operations. Petersburg's Kenilworth park hosts Adams show team games. Kenilworth school completes at 2206 dollars. Various local notices include moves by the Powhatan Tribe, moving picture plans for A P All Camp and Petersburg Grays, Knight of Columbus, a Halifax street Baptist chapel concert, and health updates on Dr. R. B. Friend and Lt. John B. Evans juror calls.
Tomorrow June 9 is Annual Memorial Day with services at Blandford cemetery under the Ladies' Memorial Association. Capt Carterlk, Bishop will deliver the address. A parade features A 2 Hill Camp Petersburg Grays and Sons of Confederate Veterans. Gen Stith Bolling presides. The program opens with The Last Reveille sung, memorial ode by Dr J B Stitson. Capt Bishop introduced by Mayor Jones. Benediction by Rev R W Barowell.
Disappointed at yesterday’s no shows, Lyric Theatre manager filled the bill with a single act from Richmond. The act proved unprofessional and was sent back, tonight and tomorrow feature a new double bill. Al Martin the Trish comedian will revise his act with two new reels of moving pictures for a fresh program. ROSENSTOCK’S June Sale of White offers summer muslin underwear savings.
A vigorous General Committee meeting at the Elks Home finalized plans for the State Reunion events on June 1 and 11 in Petersburg. Officials expect many visitors from Virginia cities and urge local citizens to welcome guests and uphold Petersburg’s hospitality reputation.
The Alumni Association of the Bishop Payne Divinity School holds a public meeting at St. Stephen s church tonight starting at 7 15. Rt Rev Beverly D Tucker and Rev Dr Geo Bragg will speak. Bragg, a former Petersburger, will be among speakers with choir music and public attendance invited. Worthington Patent Adjustable List Screen offered for 1 15 1 35 and 1 85. ART CHINA and FURN SHOP
Mrs Elizabeth P Waller McKenney died last night at her son in law Dr KR W Finch residence 8 S Adama street after a ten day illness. She was 76 and survived by two daughters Mrs E W Finch and Mrs W H Nelson and two granddaughters Misses Alice and Laura Nelson of Richmond. Funeral notice follows in another column.
John Gunn colored fined twenty dollars for city ordinance violation. John Quon colored discharged after assault and battery. J. Br. Price discharged on larceny charges. J B Price sent to Hustings Court for desertion of wife.
Jackson Kentucky June 7 Bloodshed erupts as Md Galle han Callahan longtime feud leader and ex sheriff of Breathitt is shot from cover at Crocketsville while opening a store. Two or more assassins likely involved and a pursuit with bloodhounds underway. His son Wilson narrowly escapes a head wound as others nearby are struck.
Killed intruder case from Roanoke County Virginia details Richard Board who went to his springhouse after hearing a noise at midnight He fired at a fleeing man in moonlight wounding him fatally The unidentified intruder died from a jugular wound Board surrendered to Sheriff Watcher and was released on bail pending coroner’s investigation
Rome reports Miss Adelaide Pendergast and her aunt Miss Lelia Pendergast met Pope Pius X in private audience. The pope exchanged his skull cap for one from America, gifted by Miss Adelaide. Miss Pendergast, a debutante, has traveled in Europe for two months with her aunt and is daughter of J Lynch Pendergast of New York.
President Jones chairs last evening as the Board approves actions echoed from the Common Council. Ordinances to empower N and W railroad improvements near Appeamattox station, milk and food inspector, tax ordinance, and resolutions of thanks to M Shasi for Taft entertainment, plus Battlefield Park Committee appointment.
Trial of Mrs. William A. Campbell for killing W. A. Amos began at Buena Vista Virginia. A quick jury was seated and testimony followed after a visit to the scene. Campbell testified for an hour and a half facing questions as the case opened with Amos described as her brother in law. She claims self defense saying Amos tried to kill her amid domestic trouble with his wife.
In St. Petersburg on June 7 the Port Arthur Benevolent Society met and an investigation found a $7,500 deficit in accounts under the presidency of Mme Stoessel wife of General Stoessel. They planned to file the matter with the Crown prosecutor.
Parkersburg West Virginia on June 7 refused to adopt a motion by Councilman James A. Watson to forbid liquor licenses. The temperance faction pressed to ban new licenses but failed as the drys only secured three votes in the city council, leaving the city still wet for at least another year.
Private advices from Washington state say Robert Bacon former Secretary of State has accepted the French ambassadorship and will succeed Henry White at year end. Bacon initially declined to allow White to stay but Taft pressed the replacement and Bacon finally agreed to take the post.
Bristol Tenn June 7 Judge John W Price tonight announced his resignation as judge of the Corporation Court of Bristol effective June 30 He was elected February 1904 for an eight year term His successor will be appointed by Governor Swannon pending election by the next Legislature Price will resume legal practice with the firm Phlegar Powell
Faris June 7 The naval program approved by the cabinet involves an expenditure of 600000000 covering ten years. Six battleships of the Danton type six of the Republique type and four armored cruisers of the Gambetta type are included in the estimates.
Memphis Tenn June 7 with the Stars and Bars and patriotic imagery on every side the largest Confederate veterans reunion began. Hotels crowded and civic groups provide meals and lodging as thousands of visitors descend. Maj Gen J H McDowell will lead tomorrow’s opening in Convention Hall with welcomes and addresses followed by a floral parade and a boat ride on the Mississippi. Bronzes for the State monuments honoring Confederate women will be displayed in the afternoon.
New York lawyer Katherine Clemmons Gould today sought an adjournment in the suit for separation from Howard Gould claiming a subpoena to compel presentation of books on income sources could not be served. Opposing counsel said he would accept service if two days were allowed to compile the records. Gould is serving as a grand juror in Mineola Nassau County. The case was postponed and set to reopen tomorrow. Vader Porch Shades and Hammock are advertised at unusually low prices this week. ART CHINA and FURN SHOP.
June 7 report to the State Livestock Sanitary Board notes an unprecedented rabies surge with 25 boroughs and townships under quarantine. In every case when rabies develops the board orders quarantine and allows muzzled dogs at large to be shot by anyone.
During a storm today lightning struck the house of Winston Scott near Grimes in Frederick county, setting the building on fire and destroying it. Scott and his family escaped, one child being severely stunned but expected to recover. The storm brought hail and caused damage to fruit and crops across the county.
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