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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Apr 24, 1905
Page
16
A boy’s cigarette sparked a blaze at Bathway Bay Shore Pavilion involving two clubs two cottages and bath houses. Firemen from Destroyee-Bucket Brigade battled the flames but only a measure stopped further destruction. The incident drew a crowd as investigators assessed damage and possible causes.
County residents Vass Rosa Leughror and Sylvinie County were married in a hamlet ceremony in Aride with Father RV OW Pore officiating. Attendants included William Krak and Miss Gunner, Joann Le, and Mamie Garner, with Mrs Kate Ton and William Brim noted among mourners at the event in Pennsylvania County.
John Landstreet of Richmond resigns as president of the Independent Tobacco Manufacturers Association and R A Patterson Tobacco Company withdraws from membership. The group will meet in New York to act on the resignation after a controversial oath reform imposing affidavits, bonds, and a grievance committee to probe members' business and independence.
Senator Thomas S Martin urged voters in Staunton to re elect him to the U S Senate while Governor Montague plans a retaliatory appearance in Richmond. The race centers on campaign speeches and public meetings with candidates courting support in key Virginia locales.
The Maryland Branch of the National Red Cross Society held a meeting at Johns Hopkins University with Admiral Vin Herpen and Miss Boudman present. Dr D C Calm and Johns Hopkins presided, electing Edwin Warheld as president and selecting county presidents for state counties amid plans for broader public service.
James Tanner of Spencer West Virginia is under arrest in Akron Ohio on a second degree murder charge connected to a fatal brawl in a Nottingham suburb. Four alleged assailants were involved and one was stabbed to death in the conflict with William Maugarter.
The funeral for former county commissioner Richard I Fas, who died Friday afternoon, was held this morning from Grace Free Church near Woods. A large gathering attended as services were led by the church rector and the interment followed at the nearby cemetery. Also reported from Fries nearby, news arrived of Robert Hamfield, sixteen, son of William S Hamid, killed by a train on the Roanoke Southern Railway near Fries Vio. His remains will be brought here for burial.
In Chatham Va on April 24 John Custard killed Cris Johnson over a wage dispute at L W Graves farm near Toshes Johnson, a Graves grandson. Custard fled and is believed hidden. a $100 reward is offered. Johnson leaves a young wife. Custard previously served a term for house breaking in Pittsylvania County. Searches sweep the area for the fugitive as lynching threats loom.
In Charlottesville on April 24 President Edwin A Alderman reported a fresh contribution to the Jefferson memorial endowment fund. A $1,000 check from Morris K Jessup of New York increased the tally, bringing total donations to $214,000 from notable donors including Thomas Jefferson Coolidge, John C Carter, Charles Broadway Rouse, Ell Root, George Foster Peabody, Joseph Bryan, Samuel Spencer, and John D Rockefeller among others, plus smaller gifts.
Roanoke Va April 2 petitions circulated and signed by Melrose Ward voters urge council member J G Leonard to resign. Leonard, elected as a cow supporter, voted for the banishment ordinance. Leonard is a Norfolk and Western engineer. the ward's working residents oppose the town cow’s banishment and await his action.
In Cumberland Maryland April 24 the Republican council nominations were announced with wards 1 through 5 selecting Sloan Myers George Hummil Eyler Cornwell. Sloan defeated Cook 143 to 860 aided by ex Senator Wellington. Hummelshine led in ward 4 with 190 votes, Cooper and Stuck received fewer in ward 4. Negro voters aided Cooper in a mixed white vote showing varied support across wards.
Several laborers leaving the navy yard were found in possession of government property during a search. Hearings before the labor employment board failed to yield results as members remained silent and workers offered no statements. No search at the gate, but packed items were opened before clearance.
In Wheeling on April 24 a strike at Whitaker-Glessner mills sparked violence as Charles McKinney, a striker, confronted strike breaker James DeVaughan from Pittsburgh. DeVaughan fired twice, injuring McKinney and fleeing. police later arrested him. A crowd swelled and there were threats of lynching before officers locked him up. Thomas Fox, an Amalgamated leader and former manager, was assaulted by two strike sympathizers but unharmed. suspects Duck Tyson and Lester Biggs were arrested.
In Salisbury North Carolina on a Sunday night James Camp a fifteen year old son of night watchman James Camp Sr was shot and killed by an unknown person hidden in the lumber yard of C A Rice. The father found the boy dead with a extinguished lantern. Bloodhounds and officers searched the area but the killer remained at large. Sheriff Julian offered a reward of one hundred dollars for the capture.
Special to The Washimeton reports a deadly shooting at Rich ard county yesterday evening. Voses Lewis and James Johnson, both Black workers at West Novainia Coil and Cake Company, were involved in a clash with four Italian men. Lewis was killed instantly, Johnson mortally wounded. Nicalt Ginedult, 14, jailed here, faces shooting charges for Johnson. Rocepo Spina is charged with shooting Tews, 35, still at large and being hunted by a sheriff’s posse.
Special to The Washington a vee Charlottes Virginia April 24 scores of out of town guests arrive for Bayettes of Easter week as Phi Delta Phi staged a spring goating on the rotunda steps. The week’s program includes baseball games against Syracuse Virginia Tech William & Mary and Villanova with German events and campus activities nightly.
A three month old baby suffered a severe skin eruption that spread from head to limbs, peeling and oozing fluids. The child itched constantly, scratches tore the skin, mittens were used to prevent damage, and fainting spells followed. After eight months the family applied treatment with cuticura and the baby finally slept held by caregivers.
The Alexandria board of police commissioners met to fill a May 1 vacancy. Charles W Bell won on the first ballot amid multiple contenders. Other items include vestry selections for Christ Church and St Paul’s, a note on the IRS collector, and several local social and civic notices.
The tenth annual Easter ball was held at the Masonic Temple with about five hundred attendees. The Roosevelt Club delegation joined by request, and the event featured Union Orchestra music and intermission refreshments. Committees led by Hackett and Shillinglaw organized arrangements and floor duties. The Roosevelt Garrison of Spanish War Soldiers, Sailors and Marines was announced to form after their ball at the Pythian Temple. The event honored veterans and raised spirits among members of the United Army and Navy Union.
Mount Pleasant Congregational Church under Ladies Aid Society will stage The Deestrick Skule next Friday evening. The updated performance features humorous dialogue with Jim Bledsoe, William J Bryan, and Richard Croker portraying characters. Cast from Tacoma has presented the play twice with success.
Julius F W Barteman, who left the city five years ago to enter government service in the Philippines, returned recently and died yesterday at Providence Hospital. The funeral is at St Stephens Roman Catholic Church at 9 o clock this morning with interment at Holy Rood Cemetery.
William A Talliafero a longtime Washington resident and United States Supreme Court employee was buried yesterday after funeral services at 421 Fourth Street Southeast at 2 9 clock His death followed a two week illness. Also noted is Song and Story for Children Waiss Jean Wilson will present an afternoon of song and story for children assisted by Mrs Wilmarth tomorrow at 430 clock at the Portner.
Louis Bernstein and Co. furniture dealer files libel suit against DeWarren H Reynolds, a Cumberland bar leader, through Charles G Watson. Bernstein alleges Reynolds disparaged his financial standing and reputation after a Baltimore bank inquiry. Reynolds heads Cumberland Westernport Electric Railway and is related to Rep. John M Reynolds of the 19th Pennsylvania district.
A Ontario mother, Mrs M C Maitland of Jasper, reports her son’s fourteen year, permanent cure from a severe skin disease after using Cuticura Soap, Ointment, and Resolvent. She notes quick relief and recovery, praising the remedy’s effectiveness and requesting further information. The ad lists Cuticura products and depots in London, Paris, and Boston.
In Washington West Cumberland Md on April 4 Italian laborers employed by Michael Elmore near the Wabash connecting ink by North Branch were menaced by a dynamite blast. One worker had his chin blown off and his arm amputated at the shoulder and is dying. The other likely will lose sight in both eyes.
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