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Newspaper
Salem Times Register
Location
Salem, Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 01, 1903
Page
2
A heated exchange critiques the Sentinel for misstatements and lack of courtesy. The Times-Register rebutts accusations of bias and poor news gathering, alleging reciprocal spin, undisclosed gifts to gain subscribers, and improper sourcing of a marriage notice.
A Richmond Newe Leader report states a subject argues thought has physical influence and that a person thinking could lead to death, suggesting mental power impacts the body. The piece reflects early 20th century ideas about mind and physiology.
Des Moines hosts State Good Roads convention April 16 17 with speakers including President Moore and Secretary Richardson of the National Good Roads Association. Delegates chosen to attend the St Louis convention favor National aid and coordinated funding to rural districts. A Russell Center Ohio example is cited and The Cleveland Leader notes a telephone line enabling wider public access to talks.
A digest of opinion pieces and notices: Atwood of Blacksburg will respond next week to a prior article. John Wise critiques negro suffrage in the South. Dr George J Ramsey resigns from King College Bristol citing facility needs. Embrey elected Judge in Fredericksburg. Lynching occurences in Illinois and Texas noted. Washington debates on disenfranchisement. Virginia memorials to Lee and Washington discussed. Ex Sheriff Lamb’s death linked to courtroom stress. Insomnia guidance and Dixie Nerve and Bone Liniment ad.
An explosion at the Grub mines in Montvale Monday injured two white men, Sam Burnett of Roanoke and Lonny Jones, both losing both eyes after tamping dynamite. Burnett, a soon to be groom, was described as a well known young man.
Mr. Wheeler Deaton, 48, of this place, a N and W Railway section hand, was killed near Glengar last Saturday. Walking the tracks, he stepped from the path of a freight and was struck by a second train. His body was cut in two and mangled, dying instantly. He leaves a wife and five children.
Mrs I G Webber announces the largest and most complete line of millinery in Salem with hats in latest shapes and colors, plus flowers and ribbons. She promises quality and price from bargain to premium and notes a fresh supply of summer shapes arrives this week. Call to view before purchasing.
The University of Virginia announces that every Virginian is granted a scholarship in the Academic department with free tuition for as long as the student remains. A full information catalogue is available and will be sent on request to the University of Virginia Charlottesville Va.
Judge Ware in Essex rules against issuing licenses under the Mann bill due to insufficient police protection. Tappahannock and the entire county remain dry, effective May first, the first such statewide prohibition in Essex history.
Washington April 27 The Supreme Court upheld the Montgomery County Alabama ruling that Negroes denied registration on the voting list may not challenge the omission in federal court. Justice Holmes penned the majority with Justice Harlan dissenting. In Amherst ten more warrants were issued for illicit whiskey sales against S Day a druggist and witness in Campbell case and against Mrs Ella Tyree.
Mr Eprrom preparation for planting noted. Wheeler Deston buried at Deatom cemetery after Glen ar death Saturday. Sermon by Rev I Frank Rickett at M E Church. Rev Jas Haley praised by Odd Fellows. Weather prevented Rev Scott from preaching. Odd Fellows urged church attendance. Mrs W W Gardner ill with Kubigola. Captain T O Gardners family mentioned. Baby Boy spent day in town. W W Gardner stock of spring goods arriving. W M Flanagan from Roanoke visited daughter Mrs K E Goodwin. Miss Fannie Penington of Roanoke a guest of Mrs E K Goodwin. Miss Maggie Showaller of Otey staying with Capt J O Gardner. Miss M Keister of Dublin visiting Miss J Ear Gardner. Edie Graham of Salem visited brother Jas M Graham. Sadie Loving visiting relatives. Capville voted to ban the saloon. Saloon condemned as public nuisance and menace.
Judge William Gordon Robertson suggested in the capital that the assembly pass a bill to require examinations of nominees for qualifications. He proposed a board with a doctor, lawyer, and preacher to test sanity, reputation, and attainments before candidates run the gauntlet. The idea arose amid talk on the nurses bill and exams for osteopaths homeopaths ayalopaths and others.
The piece extols Paine's Celery Compound as a health booster for women worn by overwork worry and household duties. It cites Mrs Stephen Smith of St Paul Minn narrating a near fatal grippe recovery after using the remedy, claiming renewed hunger strength and self reliance after initial skepticism.
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