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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Aug 04, 1904
Page
31
Our Great Discount Sale has stirred the whole city with record daily business and a bargain feast. The store touts an enormous, well assorted stock at sweeping discounts and promises durable quality that will stay useful for years.
Hundreds of shoppers are flocking as remaining stock is offered at special prices. A small expenditure now is presented as a gilt edge investment.
Special to The Washington Post from Hot Springs Virginia Aug 3 report Virginia Bar Association session elects Alfred P Thom of Norfolk as president and Henry Bickford Newport News reads on The Merchant Marine Legislation as a factor in its development. Delegates discuss future nominees for lieutenant governor and attorney general while noting absences of key figures.
The Washington Post reports a third attempt to wreck trains on the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad near Winchester Virginia. An east bound freight halted after rail ties were piled on the tracks and an engineer avoided a wreck at high speed. Bare footprints are guiding detectives toward arrests as ties were also found at the same site on July 19.
Special to The Washington Post from Lynchburg Virginia Aug 3 reports eight-year-old Sam Smith shot and killed four-year-old Sampson Pannill at John Smith's home near Rustburg. Smith arrested after hearing before Justice Nelson. bail set in unspecified amount. Additional briefs note: Joseph Lyons found dead in river near his parents’ home in Norfolk. Mia J Bruce of Culpeper died at home. George Taylor of Rappahannock County died at Sperryville. Katharine Ruet dies near Refuge at nearly 100. Josephine Gross of Philadelphia dies of pneumonia. J M Armistead dies from old injuries after a fall while inspecting a vacant house.
A Virginia tornado struck near Talpa in Prince George County, wrecking the home of farmer John Spiers and destroying his stables, furniture, and nearby post office. Spiers and his child were injured, a mule unhitched and blown loose, and large trees toppled. Crops suffered extensive damage with expected heavy losses in the affected area. Other nearby houses felt the force, including Warrens' residence.
The Rev. John Hannon of Trinity Methodist Episcopal Church officiated as the ceremony's officiant. Miss Lillie McGriffin served as maid of honor and Roscoe McGriffin acted as best man. The couple departed on the noon train for Washington to begin their honeymoon.
Richmond Va Aug 3 The Lynchburg summoned jury in the James Goode murder trial of Captain Rhinberger deliberated from yesterday evening until 2 oclock this afternoon without reaching a verdict. Nine jurors favored hanging nine? actually nine for hanging and three for acquittal. another jury will be summoned at once to recommence the trial.
Richmond August 3 A clash between Commander A C C Peay of Lee Camp Confederate Soldiers' Home and Surgeon W A Deas led to several blows and a prompt investigation by the home board. Deas says a business dispute escalated when Peay insulted him and refused to apologize prompting Deas to call him a coward before exchanges of blows.
Special to The Washington Post reports in Annapolis Md that Circuit Court judges Revell and Thomas upheld a demurrer in a dispute over an Annapolis police officer election. The court found no basis for injunction to prevent swearing in the officers and noted the law may require a third Monday election. Also noted are obliquely reported deaths and a Raleigh NC farmers convention result with officers elected.
Washington Post staff report details arrests of Barney Richards and Ernest Mills for attempting to break into a freight car at Southern Railway yards on North Fairfax. A night watchman fired, officers pursued but lost track. two suspects arrested after car seal was broken. Hearing set for today. rail robberies in area cited at about $25,000 over 15–18 months. Also noted: Boward Clark handed to authorities over stolen shoes case. police board reprimands for Officers Lyles and Arrington. John Entwisle drug case continued. obituary of John J Bright, 92, longtime district constable with large family.
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