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Newspaper
Rockingham Daily Record
Location
Harrisonburg, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 04, 1912
Page
1
A fatal wreck occurred after a collision, with authorities investigating the scene and identifying the deceased. Emergency crews responded promptly as investigators collect details and scene evidence for police reports.
An eastbound Cleveland express rear-ended by a standing train ten miles east of Zanesville Ohio at 6 PM left four killed instantly, eight fatally injured, and three seriously hurt. Victims include a mother and her two children. The engineer’s warning failed as passengers were thrown from seats and recalled by scalding steam.
The Oratorio Society of Harrisonburg will present Gaul's The Holy City at the Presbyterian church tonight at 8 45. The performance features a large pipe organ though no orchestra. About forty members participate and admission is free with no children underfoot.
John G. Swartz of Philadelphia, secretary of the Sunday School Board, will lecture at the Reformed Church on High Street at 7 30 this evening. He will discuss advancing the general Sunday school work of the denomination.
Local officials announce a plan to secure state funds to aid Harrisonburg. The effort aims to boost municipal projects and support community services funded by a share of state resources. Community leaders urge timely consideration.
Harrisonburg Council meets in December and considers raising town tax receipts driven by grand jury findings on under assessments. Street work on South Main street, sidewalk costs, and a new water main on Effinger Street are approved. Attorney H W Bertram is re elected unanimously.
The Rockingham Memorial Hospital Ladies Auxiliary reports $3,720.54 in receipts this year and a net 3,720.54 after expenses and a 1,771.82 balance. Organized in January 1912, the group has 125 members and plans more additions. Mrs. Russell Bucher leads an efficient officer corps including Mrs. E Purcell and Mrs. Julian A Burruss. The annual meeting in the Council Chamber marked a strong year of cooperative effort and a successful Hospital Fair in October.
Federal court in Harrisonburg, Virginia, opened without Judge Henry C. McDowell due to illness. Jurors and witnesses converged, with per diem and mileage payouts totaling about $1200 for a short term, all cases continued to the June term, and transfers unlikely amid crowded dockets.
The Harrisonburg grand jury reported that ten witnesses testified over two days. Seven merchants were examined about license reports with five found to have incorrect statements, raising assessments by amounts from $500 to $15,000 totaling about $30,000. Three merchants reviewed invoices further, and self investigations are planned for February. The panel expects further rises beyond prior highs as more firms, including wholesale and department stores, are examined.
Washington dispatch notes a note of warning to European powers over indirect trade discrimination, a call for nonpartisan foreign policy, and praise for U.S. diplomacy described as "dollars versus bullets" amid expanding American trade. President urges joint Congress executive action to open new markets. continues on page three.
Washington December 3 The Senate began the formal hearing in Judge Robert W Archbald impeachment case presenting the managers statement and the jurist chief counsel reply The Senate will sit as high court at 2 oclock daily to hear evidence New Senators were sworn in and resolutions on pensions and postage were introduced The House debated the Adamson bill for a $3 000 000 railroad investigation
Reports say Greece refuses armistice terms, risking open rupture with Bulgaria and renewed fighting with Turkey. Dispatches note Bulgaria may sign. Greece objects to Turkey being fed by besieged forts. Austria mobilizes over 100000 troops on the Servian frontier near Sofia.
South Carolina Governor Blease proclaims he has pardoned over 400 men tied to lynching crimes and aims for 800 before his term ends. He denounces northern limits on lynching and defends swift, no trial punishment for attackers of white women. Three states represented at the opening session.
Town officials and Mayor Downing attended a banquet at Fire Station West Elizabeth Street hosted by Hose Co. No. 4. Secretary J E Glenn welcomed guests and recounted the unit’s 1891 origins as Back Street Hose Co. No. 4, its evolution into Harrisonburg Fire Department, and its status as a leading Virginia volunteer company. Foreman Geo W Bassford received high praise from Councilman Slater, with remarks from Mayor Powning and other councilmen.
Edward B. Hopkins of McGaheysville was the only Rockingham venireman chosen for Sidna Allen’s Wytheville jury. The other Rockingham men returned home. The 11 jurors are from Culpeper Orange Fairfax Page and Orange with several from Fairfax. Allen had two weeks earlier been convicted of second degree murder in Judge Massie’s death and sentenced to 15 years. Venireman W. C. Seibert of Luray died suddenly in Wytheville at 70, after heart trouble. he was to join the panel before being excused.
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