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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Apr 12, 1905
Page
5
A memorial service was held for Dr Murray as the Pastors Conference sessions closed. The report notes increased membership in Christian Endeavor Societies and lists numerous church figures and appointments connected to the Maryland and South Carolina areas.
The Norfolk city council and Norfolk County supervisors push a social club tax for 1905 1906 set at 50 dollars annually in the city and 1 dollar per member in the county The move meets protests from influential clubs with many business and professional members The Ariel Social Club license hearing was adjourned as police oppose granting and renewals of other clubs licenses are held up amid investigations in the courts
The State abandons retroactive coal and gas leasehold taxes and will tax only future assessments. The change avoids back taxes for five years, protecting corporations from substantial retroactive charges. The ruling, issued by the commissioner, means no ex post facto action and marks a clear corporate victory.
A mass meeting of several hundred white Roanoke citizens gathered to oppose racial integration in the northwest section of the city, declaring resistance to the perceived enrichment and displacement of white residents. The event followed recent council actions and local tensions affecting race relations.
The Italian laborer Joseph Leanto who mortally wounded Deputy Sheriff George Malcolm during arrest was found with wounds suggesting he may not have died by his own action. The Italian Ambassador asked the State Department to review, noting possible mob involvement. The State Department has asked Virginia's governor to investigate and report facts.
In Winston-Salem a writ of habeas corpus to seize an 11k month old infant failed. Judge Hattigan refused to remove the child from mother Alice Parker despite testimony from witnesses about proper custody. The Parker family had separated amid prior trouble.
A self described Dr Shoop offers a no deposit free trial of a rheumatic cure claiming to remove poisons from blood and stop crystal formation. He asserts twenty years of testing, Germany sourced chemical, and a guaranteed relief with daily writes for a free book and dollar package to be sent to Racine Wisconsin.
The Horton West Virginia explosion at the Condon Lane Boom and Lumber Company storage house near the mill caused shattered windows across Horton and killed a baby by concussion. One man was injured and several hundred workers lost jobs as damage mounted to about 90000 dollars. The fire destroyed Whitmer Lane and Co stockrooms and E C Cross store. many houses burned and telegraph lines were down leaving Horton without communication.
Senator Martin tonight issued a statement denying any ongoing connection with railroads and asserting he never represents corporations since taking office. He noted prior service representing Chesapeake and Ohio in five counties for $1000 a year and appearing in suits against major railroads. Gov Montague spoke at Buckingham Court House supporting Martin, followed by Congressman H L Flood.
Washington County commissioners ordered County Attorney Alexander R Hagner to initiate proceedings to protect 150000 invested in the Washington County branch of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad running from Hagerstown to Weaverton. The road, built in 1867, lists Washington County Johns Hopkins and B&O as principal stockholders and had 146000 charged against it in losses over the years at 6 percent interest.
Obituaries from Petersburg and nearby areas note deaths in Petersburg, Laurel Grove and Chatham, including William Grant a ticket agent and bank station worker. W T Lewis a farmer. Samuel B Ridgeway a wealthy farmer near Winchester. Miss B Hollerbaum of New York. Howard L Williams UVA law student.
The preliminary hearing for William J Thompson of Shadwell, charged with murdering his wife and two children whose charred remains were found April 1, was held at Shadwell. After about fifteen witnesses, the case was dismissed and Thompson was released. Commonwealth Attorney Micajah Woods noted the facts were suspicious and suggested possible foul play.
Delia Haynes was acquitted on charges of abducting a fourteen year old white girl after witnesses questioned the case. The trial, held behind closed doors, featured defense by four prominent Richmond lawyers. The woman had accumulated wealth in recent years and faces a five year sentence for attempted bribery.
A government expert will visit Richmond within ten days to inspect state park and city trees suspected of a decline. The governor requests examination to determine causes and remedies for the dying elms and other trees noted in the square and parks. The inquiry follows a letter from the Rite of Poiest in Washington.
A set of wedding notices from Richmond and surrounding areas lists Miles Cora Daisy Bingwan and Joseph I Rubena wed in the Richmond Hotel ballroom with Rev Dr E Mailsch officiating. Also noted are Katharine Mason Lyan and Vernon Elmore Anderson wed at a home ceremony with Rev Dr Gardner officiating, and other nuptials including Alice Patterson Cunningham’s Brunswick County marriage and Rev John Rideout assisting in Richmond, plus Florence Nash’s Fredericksburg to Alexandria nuptials officiated by Rev J FP Stump.
The bride, under eighteen, married the groom after only eight weeks knowing each other. The bridegroom's father accompanied the couple to Alexandria. Rey and Mrs Whiston will reside in Bennett Nebraska where Mr Whiston has accepted a call.
Special to The Washington Post Greensboro April 11 Shores a government storekeeper and gauger was convicted in Federal Court of conspiracy with a distillery to defraud the government. Judge Boyd fined him 1000 and sentenced him to six months in jail. Shores lawyer said he lacked intelligence to grasp the gravity of the case, noting his fifteen years as a government officer. This marks the fifth conviction of such officers at this week’s term.
Four Maull children perished when their West Baltimore street home in Clarksburg burned early today. The parents and a fifth child escaped as flames consumed the structure. the charred bodies of the four youngsters were recovered.
At a county board meeting the following road supervisors were appointed by district J L Williams Samuel R Plummer Perry Ensey Charles T Hawkin George Granville Mullinix John H Burdette William H Darby Clarence Mariti Thomas Chiswell Joseph N Alinute R H Cissell Ernest P Rick etts George R Rice J Stern Robert W aon Firth Districts four more men were added The board approved a report on opening the Avery to Rockville road with bids to be advertised and a contract to be awarded soon The new road will shorten Avery to Rockville by about one mile The county printing contract was awarded to the Montgomery County Sentinel and the Montgomery Advocate at last year’s price
A large number of ministers and delegates gather across the valley west of the Blue Ridge including Martinsburg and Balling Waters in West Virginia counties, signaling a significant regional religious and political assembly.
A major blaze in Huntington W Va consumes the five story Blake Bros and Co wholesale grocery and the seven story American Stogia Company building. Fire lasts three hours, several smaller structures crushed by walls. Losses exceed 3.13 million with Blake Bros. Co. at 370,000 and American Stogia 45,000. insurance is inadequate.
Rockville reports the death of George Wren aged sixty four from long lung disease and heart trouble. He resided about three miles from town and leaves five children. Laurel notes the drowning death of Charles W Vernay, son of the late John Vernay of Howard County. He was about forty, served as a naval volunteer, fell overboard off Maine near Portland, with body never recovered. He had earned several promotions and was highly regarded.
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