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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Apr 12, 1906
Page
3
Washington Fest correspondent reports Italian anarchists, labeled desperadoes, active in Baltimore. Capt. Humphrey notes threats to prominent Italian families, with immigration and arrest sweeps planned. Officials say inquiries tie to broader Italian anarchist movements and possible deportations amid heightened vigilance.
Special to The Washington Post Harrisonburg Va April 1 John H Mace a leading Remiblcan politician of the county was held for the Rockingham grand jury by Justice Points on a cattle theft charge from Thomas R Messick living near Port Republic He was released to TRE Waele Lost Chatham Va April 1 Charlie Shields who shot his father A S Shields at Spring Garden last week faced Tuesday costs The bullet was aimed at John Shieliy a cousin with whom he had quarreled House Burned at Disputanta near Disputanta Gutemas Williams was destroyed by fire last night including $6 in money The report ends with a defective flu word
Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals denies printers appeal for rehearing in the Tyro graphical Waron No. 96 dispute. The injunction against union men was dissolved, but the appellate court upholds the prior ruling, ordering the printers to pay costs including record printing and counsel fees. The decision ends the case for now.
Mrs Mary Stevenson of Loudoun and Philadelphia won an absolute divorce from David Stevenson on cruelty and unfaithfulness grounds. The Leesburg circuit judge Charles W Niew granted the decree. the couple married in Philadelphia five years earlier. Stevenson’s connections to prominent Philadelphia families and local farming interests were noted as background.
Richmond April 11 The Henrico County grand jury probing the late county treasurer Walter J Todd shortage questioned whether public funds used for personal loans or if proper officials were informed constitutes malfeasance Judge Scott answered yes The foreman said the panel would prepare a written report and submit it tomorrow morning after adjourning until 1 o clock to morrow.
Special to The Washington Post. Hart’s name withdrawn and Funkhouser appointed Roanoke postmaster by President Roosevelt to replace Samuel F. Hoge. Funkhouser, Augusta County native, moved to Roanoke twenty years ago and has long been active in Republican politics. He has served as a clerk in a local furniture store for sixteen years. Hart’s nomination was withdrawn after opposition charges.
Richmond April 1 Gov Swanson faces a petition signed by influential Patrick County citizens seeking clemency for William de Hart sentenced in February to be hanged for shooting his brother Charles in December 1905 De Hart is described as a cripple and possibly mentally and physically deteriorated A woman’s involvement is noted and self defense claimed by de Hart.
The Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals affirming lower court rulings rejects mandamus requests and upholds new real estate assessments. The decision boosts state and local revenues, with Virginia about $100,000 more in state funds and equal rate stability for counties and cities. If unconstitutional, state institutions faced cuts to education and other appropriations.
The Virginia Court of Appeals, in an extra session, granted Throckmorton’s petition for a mandamus challenging the omnibus bill altering the state’s twenty nine circuit courts. The court held the title misleading as it appears to cover only the Sixteenth circuit while all courts are affected. The decision blocks parts of the bill from becoming law and delays start dates for five new courts.
A flurry of Virginia nuptials unfolds from Luray to Winchester and Richmond. Notable unions include Miss Dora Griffith of Warren County with Hetston, Stage tying with Mrs Stage’s son in Washington, and Miss Maggie Thompson uniting with J. J. dolinston at her parents’ Richmond home. Verda Griffith and Rev Joseph Hendrickson wed at Laytonsville with Rev Ernest L Wool as officiant in Rockville Maryland.
A petition signed by more than 400 people and tied with the city clerk asks Roanoke saloons to close at 10 PM instead of midnight. The petition was referred to the appropriate council committee. Special to The Washington Fest.
A fragment mentions springtime illnesses from winter impurities and lists fever, aching bones, headache, sleepiness, and impure blood. It suggests stirring the liver and stimulating digestion to overcome fatigue and hints at a remedy or treatment.
Alexander Jacobs, reputed member of a noble Polish Chicago family, eloped from Chicago with eighteen year old Pretty Bessie Sarokki. He is now revealed as a bigamist and uncle to his wife, his second wife being his niece. Chicago officer arrives with requisition papers to return them for trial.
Mrs Anthony Hoover of South Fork Mountain Pendleton County West Virginia died after her clothing caught fire while she tried to extinguish a blaze in her home. Her son, who rushed to help, was severely burned attempting to rescue her and may suffer lasting injuries. The incident occurred yesterday afternoon with the nearest physician ten to fifteen miles away.
Rumors swirl around the Alexandria police investigation as the board meets behind closed doors. Witnesses report alleged breaches of trust by officers, with potential reorganization expected.City officials and citizens show support as the inquiry continues.
Center Market vendors expect the year's smallest trade during the last three days of Lent due to heavy Florida rains. Traders say crops ripen too quickly for handling, with tomatoes scarce and prices steady for other staples. Fish and poultry markets anticipate a pickup next week as supplies shift from river districts and local sections.
Live stock markets in New York show mixed cattle and hog reports with steady to firm trends. Receipts include 14 000 hogs and 6484 cattle with market firmer to 10 cents higher on select classes. sheep and calves steady to higher as of April 1. Reports list exporters, prices per hundredweight, and weekly totals across cattle, hogs, and sheep at Union Stock Yards and Chicago markets.
The ad argues all skin diseases such as eczema tetter acne psoriasis and salt rheum arise from humors and acids in blood worsened by cold indoor living. It claims constipation and lack of exercise create waste buildup, and asserts S S S cures by cleansing the blood and neutralizing acids. A testimonial from Chas J Wolf Jr praises S S S for eczema relief.
Fragmentary market listing shows prices for corn oats hay and eggs with unclear formatting and several garbled entries. The readable items note Southern region corn and oats values and general grain prices amid mixed numbers and stray symbols.
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