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Newspaper
Salem Times Register And Sentinel
Location
Salem, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 01, 1907
Page
1
A State Entomologist warns Virginia fruit growers about San Jose scale risk in imported apples and Germany’s past exclusion of American fruit. He urges county and district grower organizations to inspect and certify fruit before export to protect access to German markets.
The jury found William D. Haywood not guilty of murdering Idaho Governor Steunenberg after an eighty day Boise City trial. Harry Orchard testified to a broad crime spree across many states while defense and prosecution costs ran to about two hundred sixty thousand dollars.
A Treasury Department exhibit at the James Town exposition features a fully manned Life Saving Station with keeper Captain Henry Cleary of Marquette Michigan and ten surfmen. The display includes a 34 foot self righting lifeboat, breeches buoy gear, beach carts and wagons, life car equipment, firearms and rockets, Coston signal displays, and numerous photographs illustrating rescue work.
A miscellany reports 270 active volcanoes worldwide and London hosting 300 clubs with 280000 members. It notes Ethel Roosevelt finishing second at Cathedral School in Washington and Caleb Powers’s fourth trial beginning in Georgetown Kentucky after three prior convictions.
William Willis aged 23 was struck on the head with a beer bottle Saturday night behind a Nelson saloon in Roanoke. He died next morning from the injury. Henry is alleged to have attacked him and Grant fled the scene and has not been seen since. Willis had recently arrived from West Virginia and was known to frequent local bars with the alleged assailant, described as dissipated and of poor character.
A mob lynched James Reed after he killed Policeman J. H. Dougherty then dragged the body to a swamp edge and burned it amid gunfire. Crowds filled the streets as authorities rushed officers to prevent a wider race clash and riots spread to black neighborhoods.
A July 25 Washington Post Atlanta special reports a crate of eggs driven along city streets produced a peep from within. The buyer heard the sounds and watched twelve chickens emerge and appear healthy, with strong potential for growth.
St Louis dispatch reports Dr A Krieger who died last week visited Meek and Dickman before death and said he had received spirit warnings. Three relatives also died after warnings. His father John Philip Krieger sister Miss Wilhelmina Krieger and mother Mrs Franceska Krieger died within fifty nine days. Aunt Mrs Philomena Schiess contends no spiritualism ties. a rattling noise signaled warnings and a rap began in a closet. Krieger kept a wall record of the rappings.
Radford Virginia July 29 A unique marriage was celebrated when Granville Thrallkill a deaf mute from St. Louis Mo married Nellie Fowler a deaf mute from Poplar Camp Pulaski County The ceremony used the deaf and dumb alphabet and sign language and took longer than usual before the couple departed for Poplar Camp and then St. Louis to reside.
Bonnie Holly fourteen daughter of R Holly a machinist at Pipe Works was assaulted by her brother in law Joseph Barker Saturday evening at New River opposite Radford. She fled home and told her father who jailed Barker. Sheriff Graham took Barker to Pulaski City for trial as New River lies in Pulaski county.
Rev W F Smith a 65 year old Presbyterian minister in Knoxville Tennessee suffered an apoplexy in the Madisonville Presbyterian Church during a sermon about life’s uncertainties. He uttered it may be the last time I will ever speak to you before weakening and dying later that night. He was a past grand master of the Tennessee Masonic Grand Lodge.
The New York Commercial reports that ten years of the Dingy tariff has yielded well over a half billion dollars in revenue. The piece argues much of this two and a half billion surplus comes from unnecessary taxation on American earners. It claims manufacturers profit by selling abroad at 10 to 40 percent less than prices charged domestically. Richmond News Leader.
Indianapolis July 30 The board of directors of the grain growers department of the National Society of Equity held a meeting to determine to hold wheat for 1.25. Ten states were represented at the meeting.
A man greets his physician and describes left shoulder pain when bending and moving his arms in a circle. The doctor questions the bizarre movement as the man asks for a way to reach his top coat. The exchange ends with light humor about the odd exercise.
The United States District Court in Chicago will pronounce fines against Standard Oil for 1462 interstate commerce law violations related to illegal railroad rates. Judge Landis presides with potential maximum fines totaling 20 240 000. A higher court appeal is expected, and public interest centers on the judge's remarks and John D Rockefeller’s televised censure.
John Lockett was severely whipped by unknown assailants in Guthrie Kentucky last night. He was whipped with switches, his flesh gashed and clothing torn. He lies in a precarious condition as the assailants stated they sought settlement for past talk about tobacco bed work.
A Chicago News item notes a bride to be asking her father to give her away at the wedding. The father replies he already did so by telling George this morning that she had a disposition to resemble her mother.
A bank depositor asks to see the cashier but learns he is out of town. The president explains the cashier is not resting but is gone to avoid arrest, revealing a tension between ordinary request and looming repercussions.
Floyd Va July 39 Sowder Burwell attorneys for Harman heirs sold 1533 acres at public auction totaling 31155.35. Surface Mitchell Christiansburg bought 155 acres for 13518.75. J D Smith bought 162 acres including the home place for 6006.90.
A Nashville American excerpt presents a lawyer pressing a witness about the defendant's veracity. The witness affirms the defendant's honesty, noting a rare past remark about the questioner, implying a cautious but favorable reputation.
The Winchester Star argues Judge Pritchard shows danger in federal power concentration as President Roosevelt pressures state sovereignty. The minor federal judge allegedly threatens NC officials from the governor downward, challenging state laws.
A Globe quote notes that neglecting a bride goodbye mirrors neglecting the woodbox at home. It warns that blows to ideals arrive in a hail of impacts once they begin, implying consequences follow careless actions and moral neglect.
A Washington Herald clipping recalls a wife who chose the name Evangeline for their daughter after a race track bet. The husband notes his wife’s romantic streak and that Evangeline’s winning bet was a dollar on the horse.
In a light moment Migs Nearsite asks if a new bonnet belongs to his mother and Misa Wheeler answers that papa insists the bonnet is on him. The exchange reflects humorous domestic banter reported by Philadelphia Press.
A Cleveland Leader exchange notes that a man’s conversational skill mattered in a situation, with banter about his public persona and private company, highlighting how presence or absence of his wife altered perceptions.
Dr P A Dixon a prominent Roanoke dentist and Miss Christana M Kinsey recently married at Calvary Baptist Church parsonage. The couple left for a month on the road with a camping outfit, joined by another couple in Lynchburg and planning visits to Richmond Norfolk and Washington.
All persons are requested to thoroughly clean up their premises. Lots found in an unsanitary condition will be reported to the proper authorities. BOARD or HEALTH.
Chas M Armes Roanoke City prominent real estate man escaped serious injury in a Sunday Shaneville wreck while returning from Alleghany Springs. His coat slipped out, he attempted to grab it, lost control and rolled over a steep embankment, trapping him briefly before a physician brought him to Roanoke with bruises.
Two young good milk cows for sale each producing percent gallons per day. Apply to C H Mongoup, 8107 2 Salem, Va.
Mr James Montgomery Thomas a long time Montgomery county resident died Sunday afternoon at his daughter Miss Minnie Thomas home after a lingering illness He was eighty nine years old and had long ranked among the county s wealthiest and most prominent men He went to California in 1649 and was a Confederate soldier.
Two long steel viaducts will be built near Roanoke Virginia crossing Falling Creek and Barton's Creek. The Falling Creek structure will be 590 feet long and 164 feet high while the Barton's Creek viaduct will be 500 feet long and 104 feet high. The Virginian line will use steel only, with no wooden trestles.
Discount travelers and locals urged to cut expenses by staying at Hotel Powhatan in Newport News Virginia. The ad promotes fresh Jersey cow with calf for sale this week and lists second hand wagons and a double- road wagon priced at 15 dollars from Cash Supply Co.
A collage of quips and headlines about society life politics and culture from multiple papers. Notes include swaggering lines about future honors in politics and humorous asides on food fashion and daily life.
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