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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Aug 06, 1908
Page
5
Fort Hunt and Fort Washington militia units conduct joint drills with batteries and supports, sharing signals, medical inspections, and field maneuvers. Officers commend observers, signal corps, and field hospitals while regulars and militiamen build camaraderie through competitions and range work amid practice maneuvers.
Fort Washington reports Lieut Duke of the Twenty fourth infantry tracing martial behavior in nature. He cites insects and animals at a military post acting like soldiers, noting lightning bugs guiding a mosquito advance into a tent and causing small holes in netting.
A Fort Washington visit by Lieut. Col. Erasmus M. Weaver is noted, with Brig. Gen. Harries and Col. M. Brunet Urell hosting. An invitation to Gen. Arthur Murray to attend the maneuvers was extended, though likely declined. Company I and K of the Second regiment played a close baseball game, 1 to 0, highlighted by C. G. Gardiner’s double play. Also mentioned are staff movements, chaplain Dr. George F. Dudley’s Boston trip, and sergeants Dent Reich and Painter among others preparing range operations at the station.
Vancouver August 5 A relief of fear as fires pass towns Fernie destroyed Michel Hosmer and Cram Brook safe yet flames continue in timber belts. Losses tallied at 38 deaths with property damage estimated 5 to 6 million dollars. Refugees in adjacent towns. Fernie residents return to rebuild amid medical and pestilence precautions.
Becker, a Chicago post office wagon driver, found a 530,089 check payable through Merchants' Loan and Trust Company in the Federal Building driveway yesterday and reported it. Bank messenger sent for the check. Becker has been a recipient of many banks and a 92 bill.
Special to The Washington Pea Leesburg Va Aug 5 Bush meetings temperance and Chautauqua gathering opened at Purcellville with about 6000 in attendance The opening address by A J Simpson drew response from Rev F P Berkley of the Baptist church The main address was by Rev Ed Richardson of the Anti Saloon League of Virginia A Loudoun County Sunday school program followed with Otterbein Quartet and performers Christine Giles Evelyn Lewis of Atlanta Ga in a musical repertoire
Samuel T. Hhisey and Adele L. Garrett married today in Norfolk. Bride and groom are connected to local families, with W. B. Garrett of the city listed among attendees.
Representative Hepburn of Iowa endorses a single head for the District of Columbia government with full appointment power for subordinates. He argues one capable man could govern efficiently, be held responsible, and that Senate approval of appointments should be avoided. He stresses selecting a practical businessman over a theoretician.
William B. Rayner son of Senator Rayner of Maryland is confined in Sheppard and Enoch Pratt Hospital on a charge of mental unbalance. A writ of habeas corpus directed the hospital superintendent to bring him before the circuit court on September 1. The petition filed three days ago claims the confinement is unlawful and against his will.
Special to The Washington Fest Hikin s West Virginia August 6 Randolph county Republican convention passed resolutions opposing Senator Stephen B Elkins and backing Arnold C Scherr for governor The body recognized the Scherr state committee as the regular one and denounced Swisher partisans as illegal and corrupt Elkins son denied involvement and said he would back the Swisher ticket
Captain Olsen of the Norwegian steamship Captain Bennett described a large area of oil slicks off the North Carolina coast extending over 100 miles north of Cape Hatteras. The sea atop the slick was calm and the surface showed floating oil. He also saw thousands of crabs in the water south of Cape Henry, likely swept seaward from Chesapeake Bay by recent storms.
In Frederick Maryland on August 5 a local court recorded a judgment against the Rev Randolph McKim of Washington. He sought to compel Henry Williams and Serjamin Reich trustees of the late Henry Hoffman to grant fee simple title to Jets in Baltimore held under a rental of 167 dollars yearly. The court found that McKim failed to exercise redemption within the time specified in an agreement with Hoffman and thus lost the right to redeem the grounds rents.
Dr James D Puryear stands trial in Oxford for the 1883 murder of Charles Austin, a 27 year old colored man. Austin’s widow testified he was killed over sorghum cane on Puryear’s land. Puryear pleaded insanity and was committed to the asylum in 1884, escaped two years later, and lived under an alias in the Far West before being rearrested after nearly twenty years. He is about 30 at the time of the crime and now gray headed.
Three men from Rockville broke into Jason Hoyle’s Avery store, wheeled a 400 pound safe to the road, and left without opening it. The safe contained about 100 dollars and other valuables. Tracks indicate a four man party. tools were stolen and used in the failed attempt.
Special to The Washington Post Rockville Maryland August 5 the Montgomery county fair directors appoint judges for exhibits Heavy draft horses Nicholas Miller Clarksville Maryland quick draft and War horses Arthur Warthen Front Royal Virginia cattle sheep hogs G Arthur Bell Washington District of Columbia fourprs Warner and George C Brown Baltimore vehicles John W Witense Brookeville and E D Hawkins Olney farm products Harry Haston Sandy Spring garden products William Vight Taknylltown DC dairy products Edward C Vater Rockville works of art Miss Emma Stabler Spencerville flower J B Wreeman Washington DC culinary products Mrs Charley Wells Rockville Han Edward C Vater Rockville preserves picks Uriah H W grit Sith Laytonville Children department Mrs Roeuvy butter BendSpring
In Baltimore on August an incident brought Maurice Finn of 742 Eastin Avenue together with two Flynn family members at the Eastern Police station. Justice Garland arranged a reconciliation after evidence, the parties apologised and the case was dropped. Finn had aided the Flynn child at a christening, and no charges stood.
Albert Kelly, an inmate of Weston Asylum, fired five shots at his wife and children as they fled their home in Grafton Cumberland county. Neighbors and firefighters responded after arson set the house ablaze. Kelly was arrested and will be sent back to the asylum.
Mra. William A. Brown, wife of the Portsmouth rector, attempted to poison herself and two children in a fit of insanity. She has been taken to a sanitarium near Washington for treatment. physical condition has improved. Distillations from Fredericksburg note a plan to erect a Confederate soldiers memorial at Spottsylvania Court House led by Maj. T. A Harris's wife, daughter of Oliver Eastburn.
George Johnson a convicted thief sentenced to eight years in the penitentiary defiantly warned Patrolmen Ward and Sykes that he would seek revenge if released. The startled courtroom scene erupted as Johnson faced the witnesses who testified against him.
Marion W. Galleher, farmer of Loudoun County near Leesburg, died at his son's home, aged 8? He served with distinction in the Confederate army in the Seventeenth Virginia regiment and was noted as a citizen of large influence.
Raleigh North Carolina August report states John Dixon alias Lee, passenger on a Norfolk train, was arrested by Pitt County detectives for passing counterfeit dollars to railway conductors. United States District Attorney Skinner noted the bill as exceptional, detectable only by weight. detectives suspect a wider counterfeit gang operating in the state with more arrests anticipated.
Police believe two colored highwaymen known to operate in the northwestern Alexandria area will be caught soon. Reports say Thomas Gaffney was robbed by the pair near Four-Mile Run, a colored woman later assaulted a different resident, and a separate hold up matched descriptions of the same two. Police suspect the suspects live in Alexandria and expect swift arrests.
William A. Young, in a four cornered Democratic race for Congress from Virginia's Second District, withdraws citing lack of local support led by faction head James V. Trehy. He denies taking a seat in a former Congress against Richard A. Wise. Still active are Harry J. Maynard, George C. Cabell, and J. Peter Holland.
The naval board appointed by Capt. Dillingham heard many witnesses including sailors and plans to conclude its inquiry into last Sunday’s shooting affray between a group of negroes and 200 plus U S sailors. Sergeant Tatem will present signed statements by involved negroes. In Wheeling nearby, bishops ordained Capuchin students as deacons at Capuchin Monastery. The new armored cruiser Montana began a shake-down voyage from Norfolk Yard toward the coast of Maine.
George P lommers conductor on the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad was arrested for transporting Charles Flinder free of charge from Baltimore to Mantindburg under a congressional act. He posted $1000 bail for a hearing before US Commissioner Rogers. Similar arrests followed for William T Frederick and Hugh Pierce who deny knowledge of Flinder.
Robert Garrett was unanimously nominated for Congress by the Republicans of Maryland's Second district at the Towson district convention. Howard M. Allen was the sole opponent, withdrawing after Harford counts. After the nomination, T Scott Offutt, Baltimore County Independent leader and Democrat, endorsed Br. Garratt and attacked J F C Talbott.
Hot Springs Virginia Aug 5 attendance rose at the Virginia State Bar Association second day. William Lindsay former Kentucky senator spoke on The Man and the Corporation. Officers elected include President Micajah Woods Charlottesville vice presidents Theodore Garnett Tidewater John Parker Southside Joseph Wisor Southwest Alexander Robertson Valey Gardner Louth Piedmont Secretary treasurer John B Minor Washington. Also noted Warrenton stage event Cafe Chantant and Amberine case appeal in Hagerstown hotel matter. A fatal buggy accident near Beale Virginia killed John Spindle.
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