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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Apr 12, 1906
Page
18
Washington Post dispatch reports Captain Humphrey suspects Italian anarchists operating in Baltimore after threatening letters to prominent Italian families. Investigations involve Italian detectives and possible deportations, with officials cautioning heightened surveillance and possible arrests amid ties to Italy.
Harrisonburg jurors sent to the Rockingham grand jury today on a cattle theft charge against John H. Mace a leading Republican politician from the county He was released and the report comes from Port Republic area with details of the case and names involved.
Virginia Supreme Court denies rehearing in printers case Tyro Graphical Walon No. 96. Order directs typothetar to pay costs including record printing and counsel fees. Case stems from September strike and injunctions against nonunion inducement or interference.
Special to The Washington Post Leesburg Va April 11 Mrs Mary Stevenson sued for absolute divorce from David Stevenson alleging cruelty and unfaithfulness The circuit court granted a decree yesterday Judge Charles Niew Ors Stevenson from Philadelphia and Leesburg notables describe the couple as wealthy and well connected He faced a separate lawsuit against the Mar tual Hani of New York and Stevenson Brewing Company seeking 4000000 in a conspiracy claim The complainant was represented by Judge R H Pebbs of Leesburg bar
Richmond Va April 11 The Henrico County grand jury probing the late treasurer Walter J Todd shortage asked Judge Scott if using public funds for personal use and lending money counted as malfeasance The judge said yes The foreman said a report was agreed upon but will be put in writing before submission and court adjourned until 1 o clock tomorrow morning for the report
Special to The Washington Post Roanoke Va April Luther 66 Funkhouser named today by President Roosevelt to succeed Samuel F Hoge a brother of the late J Higcpten Hoge who has held the office for past eleven years He is a native of Augusta County came to Roanoke twenty years ago active in Republican politics Several times ran for local office to keep party organization together He has been a clerk here for sixteen years Two months ago George W Hart secretary of the State Republican on Live committee was named but opponents charged flaws and withdrew Hart Funkhouser appointment came as a sunrise and he was not known to be a candidate
Governor Swanson faces a petition signed by influential Patrick County citizens asking executive clemency for William de Hart who was sentenced in February to be hanged for the December 1905 shooting of his brother Charles. De Hart, a cripple and likely mentally and physically wrecked, cites self defense. a woman’s alleged involvement is noted.
The Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals refused mandamus, upholding new real estate assessments. The decision, announced in Richmond, maintains higher valuations with no rate increase, predicting about 100000 dollars more state revenue and broader gains for counties and cities while protecting education and other appropriations.
The Virginia Court of Appeals granted Delegeta Throckmorton the mandamus petition challenging an omnibus bill changing terms of the state’s twenty nine circuit courts. The court ruled the act defective due to a misleading title claiming relevance to the Sixteenth circuit alone, while all courts are affected. The decision bars incorporating any portion of the bill into official acts and notes five new courts in the bill with unclear term start dates.
Luray and nearby counties report a string of nuptials from April and mid April ceremonies. Couples include Hetston with Dora Griffith of Warren County at Rev John Stirewall’s home near Stone Man and other Richmond and Winchester weddings, with several brides noted as daughters of local families.
Special to The Washington Fest reports Roanoke petitions signed by over 400 residents ask council to close saloons at 10 o clock instead of midnight. The petition was referred. In Fairmont Judge Binson refused to release Mrs Payton Wright and Frank Wright, accused in the Payton case, after a trial ended in a disagreement.
Spring Fever returns as the body battles winter residues. Readers are urged to stimulate the liver and digestive tract to overcome tiredness, aching bones, headaches, and impure blood. A remedy promise appears, appealing to general wellness.
Alexander Jacobs known as a Polish noble from Chicago eloped with eighteen year old Pretty Bessie Sarokki. He is revealed as a bigamist and uncle to his wife. Chicago officers secured requisition papers to return him and his second wife to Chicago.
Mrs Anthony Hoover of South Fork Mountain Pendleton County West Virginia died after her clothing caught fire while she tried to extinguish a blaze at her home. Her son, who rushed to help, was severely burned attempting a rescue and may be permanently injured.
Rumors swirl around the Alexandria police board inquiry now in progress as meetings occur behind closed doors. Witnesses speak of alleged misconduct, while the board pursues a broad examination to verify or deny charges, with possible reorganization ahead.
Center Market reports expect three remaining Lent days to bring its largest business of the year, yet traders warn this season may record the smallest trade. Heavy Florida rains caused crop delays, with tomatoes scarce at 15 and 26 cents a pound and strawberries around 5 to 40 cents a quart. Fish and poultry markets brace for a pickup next week as stock from the lower river arrives. roe shad at 50 cents each, bucks at six for a cent. Prices across goods show limited changes as traders await improved weather and resumed briskness.
Markets show mixed cattle and hog activity with varied receipts and price movements. Beef cattle steady to higher on better demand, veals firmer, hogs steady to higher, sheep and lambs modestly lower. quotes reflect for week ended with mixed regional signals and noted wholesale trade in Columbus, Ohio.
An old advertisement argues skin diseases acne eczema tetter psoriasis and salt rheum stem from blood humors and fiery acids. It promotes S S S as a cure flowing through blood to neutralize acids and cleanse the system, with a testimonial from Chas J Wolf Jr praising the remedy for eczema on the hand.
Fragmentary market list shows prices for corn oats hay and eggs with unclear units and multiple garbled entries. Mentions Southern yellow corn and oats with mixed figures, no clear totals or dates.
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