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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Aug 01, 1906
Page
9
Thousands flocked to Parkersburg station to view George Rossett the Syrian leper as Baltimore and Ohio agents blocked his further travel. Warrants were issued for three men over the scene, while Parkersburg and state health officials debated next steps and border precautions.
The Virginia Supreme Court met in special session to hear mandamus arguments in Joseph Busten v State Corporation Commission. The petition seeks to compel the commission to allow Col Button to qualify for a position he was elected to by the Jewish church. The judge adjourned for the day, with proceedings to continue tomorrow.
Baltimore Maryland July 31 James Van Lear Hetrick aged steen years old run away from Chambersburg Pennsylvania with his mother Mrs Frank Hetrick He rode a Northern Central train to Baltimore hailed a cab to the St James Hotel paid a dollar and asked the cabman to buy himself a treat He registered at the St James but police were notified The boy confessed he took sixty dollars from his mother and had thirty nine left before officers took charge
An adjourned Circuit Court session at Rustbury, presided by Judge W R Barksdale, considered Norfolk and Western Railway's petition to appoint commissioners to assess damages for land needed for a new line near the city. Objections claim lack of power to condemn under charter or general law. The court will rule by August 15, with potential charter amendments via the State Corporation Commission, risking delays to the railroad project between Forest and Concord.
In Brunewick County Circuit Court Tidewater Railway Company won condemnation proceedings against county residents for a road right of way. Damages assessed totaled several thousand dollars and were paid in open court. The court authorized the company to proceed with construction.
Special to The Washington Post Spencer North Carolina July 30 townsfolk report the mysterious disappearance of a man who claimed to be Mr Moore of Oregon. A mechanic by trade he rented a room at the Spear Inn paying board in advance, then left with baggage scattered and has not been seen since. Authorities fear foul play as he carried some money.
Mrs Rachel Wilson aged eighty died at Quietdell in Clarksburg county today. She was the twenty ninth and only surviving child of Benjamin Wilson who served in the Revolutionary army as a colonel.
James Drury aged seventy five, a prominent Hagerstown farmer, was killed when struck by a Western Maryland passenger train at Charlton Station on the Potomac Valley division. He was walking on the track toward the station when the fatal collision occurred, with both feet severed and head crushed. The incident occurred as he sought the train at Charlton Station.
In Baltimore on July 3 Vincent Ulezinkas faced a Criminal Court hearing before Judge Harlan charged with disposing of Mrs. Buell during a mushroom hunting expedition. Bail set at 5000. remanded for grand jury action. Friends Vincent Montrae and Adam Smith fined 25 dollars and costs for causing a disturbance at Ulezinkas saloon and interfering with police later tried to converse with him in Lithuanian.
Richmond July 31 Three invitations to Ellyson from Lewis Nixon to serve as lieutenant governor and state party chair and as a DNC member were received. Norman Mack urged he appoint ten Virginians to a committee to rally support and select a New York delegation. Ellyson named ten district representatives across Virginia to lead the effort.
Asheville N C July 81 The Commercial Law League of America opened with Mayor Alf S Barnard welcoming lawyers F L Siddons ex President of Washington gave objects of the organization and thanked Asheville for hospitality. About 350 lawyers and wives took a special train to Lake Texanay for two hours then dined at the Toxaway Inn and returned for dancing at Battery Park Hotel. Executive committee met to discuss league matters.
Joseph A. Brown, released from Maryland penitentiary about a week ago after serving twelve years for larceny, pleaded guilty before Judge Henderson to two indictments charging him with stealing horses in this county about twelve years ago. The court suspended sentence.
Special to The Washington Post Danville Virginia July 30 Charlie Taylor fourteen year old messenger in hes telegraph office of the Southern Railway fell through skylight on the second floor of the Masonic Temple landed in Kirby's six and one cent store twenty feet below He was leaning out of the window and lost his balance He was painfully cut and his wrist broken in several places and his back sprained A bystander fainted on witnessing the agony Fredericksburg Virginia July 31 J F Campbell contractor and son in law of M J Tyler of this city was killed by a passenger train while walking on the Pennsylvania Railroad near his home at Ridley Park His wife twelve children and five grandchildren survive him Bristol Tennessee July 31 Mrs M Smith wife of a prominent Scott County Virginia citizen died today of tuberculosis at Holston Bridge aged forty five Her husband is brother of Prof W D Smith superintendent of public instruction in Scott County Winchester Virginia July 31 George Fries living on Gen Charles Thurhan farm near Berryville Clarke County was kicked in the side by a horse last night and was unconscious for hours and remains in precarious condition Two cent Mileage Case Appealed Richmond Virginia July 31 In the Supreme Court of Appeals attorney general Anderson filed his appeal from the decision of the corporation commission in the Churchman 2 cent mileage case the commission had declared the act in conflict with the Federal Constitution
In a Stafford County mass meeting at the county seat delegates were chosen for the Alexandria Congressional convention. Named were James P. Simpson Charles W Beach Sylvar e Timmons Wesley Knight Welford Atchison C A Grasn Walter Wesley W T Green H G Lightner Stape Chinn plus NM X Lowry as delegate at large Alternates included James Bloxton WI Brooks Cc AL Aryan ah Fi Garrison PM Jones Dust Hedllo Dutt Bridwell D W Coakley C FL Granteer and HW Ia Lowy The resolutions endorsed President Roosevelt administration and state chairman Slemp. A Roanoke Va item noted a July 21 fire destroyed a small frame mill of Adams Payne Gleaves causing about 800 damage with partial insurance.
Bloodhounds traced burglars who robbed Charles Jones’s store at Mc Gee West Virginia. They followed a trail to Ban Rush’s home three miles away where Rush is under arrest. Rush previously served time for horse stealing. Newport News reports J R Arnold died from injuries after a 40 foot fall at local shipyards. he was a North Carolina native.
Richmond Virginia July st Edward W Games inspector for the state labor department says investigations found violations of the new labor law in the city. The offenses concern hours and ages affecting both children and women. Notices have been issued and time given to comply. Names of offenders are not being released by Commissioner Doherty and Mr Galtes.
Roanoke Virginia July 3. The fate of John W Richards family continues to shadow him in Floyd County jail for the murder of Maurice Francis of Roanoke over a year ago. Now his aunt Mrs Lon Patt faces an infantide charge tied to a newborn reportedly strangled and hidden under a floor. She is a key witness in Richards alibi theory.
Walter R B Crabbe, a 59 year old farmer from Hague Westmoreland County, Maryland, died suddenly in the Hotel Lombard office today of apoplexy while seated at a register. A guest and clerk attempted revival but he collapsed and died.
Adjutant General Anderson in Richmond says Virginia will consider sending a militia team to Seagirt New Jersey for the annual late August and early September shoot. Funding shortages hinder expenses. decision expected in a few days to boost enthusiasm and benefit Virginia commands.
Special to The Washington Poet reports that a foreman for the Southern Railway was shot and killed near Greensboro, North Carolina. Frank Bohannon, a Black former employee, ambushed him with a double barreled shotgun, causing death within hours. A sheriff's posse with bloodhounds pursues Bohannon, who was fired from the defendant's job.
Front Royal Virginia announces the horse show slated for August 3 and 4 with horses from Prince William, Hay, Wallack, and Neer stables on the fair grounds. Visitors camp along the Shenandoah River as hotels fill, and horse talk fills the corridors.
A Republican meeting in Alexandria selected W. P. Graves as city chairman and chose ward committeemen and delegates to the Congressional convention to oppose Hon. John F. Rixey, the Democratic nominee. The gathering, described as all white, elected regulars and alternates but did not instruct for any candidate.
Captain Georgan Fettey, chief engineer, releases annual report showing 70 fire alarms in the year. The department served 14 times fully, a part of the department 25 times, and in one instance not required. Total service time 7 hours 35 minutes and 20 320 feet of hose used. Chief commends both paid and volunteer members for efficiency and control.
Police entered 225 North West Dean Street after a missing laborer, said to be James Dean, was found dead with no signs of violence. An inquest was announced, though the coroner’s office was unclear on who would preside. Also reported, Hubert Snowden of Alexandria’s city school board released the fiscal year report showing receipts of 921,866.41 from state and city sources and expenditures for teachers, repairs, and sundries. Irene Apgar was granted a divorce from Frank Apgar on desertion grounds in Corporation Court.
The Naval Academy awarded medals to midshipmen for rifle shooting the previous day. Alfred Leopold Aver received a bronze medal for a top small arms score alongside Carl Townsend and Robert Carlyle Gitten who earned gold and silver medals. Other named recipients included Herbert Lancaster and Alexavier Cleistord, all honored in the official ceremony at the academy.
New York July 31 reports that Russell Sage's will may be challenged by nephew James Sage of Troy backed by Senator Brackett of Saratoga. Fourteen of twenty six heirs have engaged counsel as speculation grows over a rumored 150 million dollar estate and possible undue influence.
Eleven days after leaving home at 1608 Canton Avenue little Bronistow Marakovski remains missing. Local fear centers on drowning at the waterfront or possible kidnapping by a man known to the mother. The mother Mary Marakovski, distraught, consulted a spiritualist who claimed the boy is dead.
Corner stone layings described at Manassas with impressive ceremonies by Masonic lodges from Boston Baltimore Washington and Fredericksburg. Judge C Ex Wiedl introduced the orator R W Duke of Charlotte who delivered remarks and the event closed with a banquet.
A railway accident near Salisbury involved a narrow engine derailment on the east bound line. The locomotive struck a bridge near a mountain foot, the engine toppled into Salisbury, and its carriages collided with a shutter. Passenger cars were jolted, many windows shattered, and several cargapds and a gauge were damaged.
An advertisement touts sixty years of curing thin blood, weak nerves, and general debility urging readers to consult their own doctor. It stresses honest medical advice and following the physician's orders for treatment.
Obituary notices report multiple Virginia deaths dated July with varied ages and locations. Included are Mrs Farnie Bryant of Danville aged sixty five, Mrs B B Cockerille of Marshall Fauquier County about forty, Mrs Cassie Adams of Gainesboro Frederick County eighty eight, Wilmer Tavenner son of Lycurgus of Philomont twenty eight, Mrs Mary Puller a Danville merchant aged twenty three, and other brief notices noting survivors and causes such as pneumonia and typhoid fever.
Prof. Earle B. takes oath before the Circuit Court clerk and will assume duties tomorrow morning as head of public schools in Montgomery County.
The speaker states that work has not begun and they cannot qualify as executors for several weeks, making it pointless to discuss the estate's exact value until formal qualifications are completed.
Military experts praised a competitive drill by the boys of the District Reform School on Bladensburg road. Four companies of thirty-two competed with Company C winning the honor flag after a speech by Rev Jesse A Blekyell and remarks by Gen Cecil Play.
July 31 report notes Marquis of Montebello, a leading candidate for election to the Chamber of Deputies, received fifteen days imprisonment and a $500 fine for assaulting opponent Sf. Zarguier in the street. Madrid reports the Galen Trafalgar burned at sea with crew saved by the Universal. Cargo details and other items follow. In Texas, postal censorship case Carrie Nagin dismissed. in Oklahoma Mrs Nation arrested in Dallas two weeks earlier on bond of $3,508.
An advertisement extols Apitezo as a complete, easy to digest food that improves brain function and nutrition. It claims Apiteza contains every nutrient found in other foods and vegetables, with iron as a natural blood tonic, and urges consuming Apiteza Biscuits or grains with cream or milk.
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