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Newspaper
Salem Times Register
Location
Salem, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1903
Page
2
Richmond faces a streetcar strike leading to martial measures as 1800 soldiers guard cars and property. Bloodshed has occurred and strike-breakers fail to run service. Statewide observers urge peace, order, and suppression of anarchy to protect law and lives.
The Roanoke district trembles with possible candidates for the Senate and House of Delegates. A. B. Coleman and A. Blair Antrim are named from Roanoke City, with Col. A. M. Howman likely to secure renomination. Republican Angell may not run again, while Edward Lyle seeks re-election. Brown University grants LL S to Governor Montague. Goats mow Richmond library lawns as Angora herd is hired. A. C. Braxton states he will not seek the United States Senate seat.
The Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals ruled the 1901 Constitution valid despite initial pushback over its promulgation without popular ratification. It held the convention acted within its powers, and the Constitution is now in force statewide, with executive, legislative, and public acceptance. The decision is final. federal courts have no jurisdiction.
Commentary from Farmville Herald condemns widespread postal corruption and urges sweeping reforms from top officials to entry level. The piece argues not only a single department is at fault but a systemic failure requiring radical action across government. It advocates a comprehensive cleansing of agencies and officials.
Captain T. C. Morton of Staunton is appointed press representative for Virginia at the St Louis exposition. He will recruit Virginia newspapers and promote a comprehensive exhibit financed by private subscriptions. A grand tobacco exhibit from twenty two states is planned with a center pavilion, globe, and Raleigh ship cap design.
In Morristown New Jersey a man named R O Giarmby was taken into custody after biting a three foot black snake and grass along the Hibernia turnpike near Beach Glen. He claimed to be the reincarnation of a hog and a disciple of Mme Blavatsky, citing biblical herd of swine drowned at Gadara. He offered odd reflections on justice and money.
Pursuant to a deed of trust from G T Shanks to F C Burdette trustee and recorded in Roanoke County Va deed book 1241, the property in the Palmer addition town of Salem fronts Cedar and Idaho streets, 55 by 170 feet. On July 27 1903 a public sale at the front door of the Roanoke County courthouse will occur to satisfy two notes of 216 dollars each with interest from August 27 1900. Terms cash to cover costs commissions and unpaid notes, or on one year credit for the remainder with trustee bonds and retained lien. Substituted trustee R C Stearnes.
Pursuant to a deed of trust Albert Lynch Wyatt Cunningham and William Coleman trustees of Mount Vernon Baptist Church Salem Va will sell at public auction on July 27 at the Roanoke county courthouse front steps the church property fronting Alabama street 75 feet with 160 feet depth to an alley to settle seven notes totaling 1750 with interest and charges due including 155.45 in premiums. R W Lme trustee.
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