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Newspaper
Rockingham Daily Record
Location
Harrisonburg, Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 01, 1913
Page
3
In October 1 remarks President notes passage of a land law bill. Isthmian Canal Commission confident gates can be completed quickly with three eight hour shifts. Officials praise Col. Goethals and his expeditionary work and say the canal could be opened to battleships in a pressing emergency.
Officials caution movement is not tied to Japan as orders go out for warships to the Pacific Coast. The Secretary of State plans to return east at once while the state department keeps secret details and prepares for a potential war scenario.
Washington reports a day of official silence amid California Japan tension. President Wilson studies Bryan dispatches while officials avoid mobilization hints. Navy moves include South Dakota and Colorado redeployments toward San Diego and Pacific ports. Canal defense work accelerates with plans for rapid Panama Canal use by the Atlantic fleet.
Washington reports indicate Secretary Bryan will be recalled from California and the President will not press California lawmakers to delay a stringent alien land law. If Japan protests any law upheld by the Supreme Court, the only recourse would be to pay damages awarded by a court of claims, as in the Italian lynchings case in New Orleans twenty years ago.
New York April 30 An investigation by Federal authorities will probe reported efforts to gain control of Roncador Island about 100 miles off the Atlantic entrance to the Panama Canal. Carlo Crader Jr of the Caribbean Guano Co owner left for Washington as Japanese plans to use Roncador as a coaling station surface. A syndicate of English and Belgian financiers may back the scheme with possible Japanese government ties. The prospectus stresses the Panama Canal significance of the island.
Sacramento reports the anti-alien fight near completion as the Webb bill is expected to pass with minimal opposition. The Democratic minority backs an anti-alien law, the Progressives unite with the Governor, and remaining Republicans pose a potential challenge. Governor Johnson receives letters and documents critiquing Japan’s government and immigration practices amid the Japanese friendship book controversy.
Elkton Va April 29 special to Party Record reports Miss Grace Hitt daughter of Mr and Mrs Paul Hitt and Gooden. Gooden is the youngest son of Mrs Sarah Gooden and a member of Gooden Bros contractors and builders. They traveled by Norfolk and Western to Hagerstown where the ceremony occurred this morning.
Rev A J Secrist will preach at Harrisonburg United Brethren Church Sunday morning. Young Peoples Anniversary meeting Sunday night.
The regular monthly meeting of the Daughters of the Confederacy will be held in their chapter room this Thursday evening promptly at 3:30. The literary program will be deferred until next week.
George Layman of Fellowship was admitted to Rockingham Memorial Hospital last night with appendicitis. He was brought to Harrisonburg by Dr. A. C. Byers, who transported him by automobile.
John H. Monger a well known North River citizen died yesterday at 10 in Johns Hopkins Hospital Baltimore after a year long illness anemia treatment in Baltimore six weeks ago. He underwent prior treatment at Rockingham Memorial Hospital. His body to arrive at North River Depot Mt. Crawford on the early Baltimore Ohio train. Services to be led by Rev Charles D. Lereh. Born North River April 9 54 years ago to the late William Monger. Survived by widow Amanda Showalter four sons Ralph Benjamin Charles De Witt J Wilmer Monger four daughters Mrs B M Flory Wilda Nellie Florence Monger seven brothers Benjamin Charles Wilmer Elkhart Ind James Washington Timothy Bedford City Frank Dayton two sisters Mrs Luther Shiflett Linville Maggie Monger who lives with Frank Dayton. Member of Baptist church respected in community.
J L Shank a noted Mole Hill fruit grower arrived in town yesterday with branches of peach plum and cherry trees heavy with fruit refuting rumors that frost ruined the county crop. D B Croushorn local Indian motorcycle agent delivered two 1913 models to H Wise & Sons and Dell Bassford shortly after factory arrival in Springfield Mass each motorcycle features high tension magnetos luggage carriers tag boards double brakes and the cradle spring frame.
Evidence from eye witnesses and police links Charles Fisher alias Peg Leg Fisher to the April 21 killing of Clyde J. Carpenter in Winchester. Four other Black men are held as accessories as the Commonwealth prepares indictments and seeks a speedy trial after a preliminary hearing.
The District Sunday-school Convention of the Church of the Brethren Northern District of Virginia will be held at Cedar Grove church in Shenandoah County on Friday and Saturday May 9 and 10. All Sunday-schools not yet electing delegates will do so Sunday May 4. Rail travelers should buy tickets to Quicksburg. J. W. Wampler, Sve.
Senator and Mrs. Geo B Keezell entertained in Keezletown with Rev and Mrs Geo W Richardson and Rev Dr and Mrs B W Bond as guests. Bond and wife are spending the week at Keezletown visiting Mr and Mrs Richardson.
Miss Myrtle Martz daughter of Mr. and Mrs. David R. Martz of Harrisonburg wed Mr. Albert E B Conquist a Westville Indiana civil engineer in a quiet Presbyterian ceremony on West Market Street. Dr Ruth E B Greenbaum a former schoolmate served as maid of honor. Only close relatives attended due to the bride’s mother’s illness. After dining at the National they left for a Niagara Falls wedding trip and will reside in WestvilleIndiana
Arthur Dove from Staunton traveled through Harrisonburg to Sugar Grove West Virginia where he was summoned by the death of his mother Mrs Hannah Simmons.
Mrs Eilen O Connor widow of Maurice O Connor formerly of Winchester and long time B and O track supervisor buried at St Joseph s Martinsburg after dying unexpectedly at 76 born in County Cavan Ireland. survived by four sons three brothers and three step children with deceased husband earlier in month leading to her death. services led by Rev Father Fallon.
Miss Lelia M. Davis daughter of Samuel A. Davis of Harrisonburg and Frank W. Baker a traveling salesman were married in Washington yesterday afternoon after a trip from Harrisonburg. They will reside in Baltimore after their wedding journey. The bride is a Harrisburg native with many friends. the groom will live in Baltimore but continue travel in the region and represents a noted Baltimore coffee house.
The annual meeting of 8. B. Gib Camp is set for Saturday May 3 at 2 p.m. Officers will be elected at the gathering. T. L. Wiglliamson Adjt.
The Main Street Graded School invites the public to a Friday reception and exhibit from 3:30 to 6:00 and 6:45 to 8:20, showcasing grades’ work before Dr. C Alphonso Smith of the University of Virginia lectures at Assembly Hall. Visitors, teachers, and pupils are urged to attend.
Dr C Alphonso Smith of the University of Virginia English department will lecture at Assembly Hall tomorrow night on The Old English Ballad. Joint invitation from the High School and State Normal, free admission to hear the distinguished scholar. A musical program featuring ballads will be performed by students and others, with Smith speaking at 8:30.
Washington April 30 Speedy action aims to push through a Senate resolution for a civil service administration investigation. Senators Pomerene and Overman plan parallel measures with a joint report to the Senate after committee review. A committee meeting is slated soon to consider both resolutions and their amendments.
An official notice informs voters in Rockingham County that poll taxes must be paid by Saturday May 3 or May 4 to avoid disenfranchisement. The message warns delays may bar participation in the primaries and the November 4 election, noting a governor and House of Delegates seats are on the ballot.
President Wilson and Secretary Bryan will draft a currency reform bill after California trip. Proposals include dividing the country into national banking zones each with a central reserve bank under Treasury supervision, replacing Aldrich-Vreeland emergency currency with broad reserves and taxable bank support, and a central board of supervision while keeping government largely out of banking. Republicans in House resist Democrat tariffs measure, threatening fights but avoiding record votes.
In St Louis on April 30 the 110th anniversary of the Louisiana Purchase will be marked with the dedication of the Jefferson Memorial building. The $451 structure at the entrance to the old exposition grounds will feature a marble statue of Thomas Jefferson and a group sculpture representing James Monroe, Robert Livingston, and Louis Bar or Boise. A congressional delegation of five senators and nine representatives will participate in the ceremonies.
Washington April 0 The Senate confirmed the nomination of P. W. Pugh as postmaster at Broadway Virginia yesterday. President Wilson named Mr. Pugh on the recommendation of Congressman Hay of Virginia's Seventh District, which includes Broadway.
Ascension Day services and Holy Communion held at 14 o'clock conducted by Rev. J Rills from Yaugpy. Local parishioners attend the special rites at Bay mantal Episcopal Church and are invited to participate in the liturgy and fellowship.
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