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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Aug 07, 1908
Page
5
After a rain-soaked night at Fort Washington the guardsmen endured deep mud and drenched clothing as they staged maneuvers toward Fort Hunt. Umpires and officers debated the capture area while plans for Sunday troop transfers and baggage loading were finalized at Fort Hunt and Fort Washington.
Maj. George S. Henderson the oldest U S surgeon general celebrated his sixty fifth birthday at Fort Washington Camp friends and family attended the tented event Stumpy the one legged chick and the granddaughter joined the birthday party Major Henderson watches over the camp with daily inquiries to Stumpys health The brigade rifle team heads to Camp Perry Ohio for annual competitions with Maj Henderson and Maj Robbins The officers and guests attended a formal evening dinner hosted by Col and Mrs Coffin at Fort Washington Fort Hunt events and visitors noted including Mrs Weller and Capt Schafer and Capt Woodman
News from Copenhagen reports Exfennen Myline Erichsen and two companions perished in a snowstorm after their ice floe drifted to sea. The Danish expedition had mapped large tracts and charted the northeastern coast of Greenland. The Eskimo bringer of the grim news died soon after delivering the report.
A monument in Bruton Parish churchyard honors Mrs Le Tit ia Tyler Semple daughter of the late President Tyler and mistress of the White House. The memorial was chosen by Mrs Semple about eight years before her death, with the death date left blank. She died December 28, 1977 and the stone was cut from Petersburgh Granite and stored by a Washington sculptor until after her death.
A San Francisco letter from a whaler in the Arctic reports no trace of the isoline schooner Olga after an extensive search. Last seen in October 1907 east of Herschel Island heading for the ice bound sea amid severely bad Arctic conditions. Whalers Thrasher Bowhead and Belviderde endured weeks in ice north of Nome with many hardships.
John G. Binford a Washington Philadelphia wholesale agent was fined in police court for alleged Byrd law violation. The case seeks a test ruling on license requirements for traveling agents selling goods in Virginia. Hinford appealed and may take the matter to the highest court with support from the National Liquor Dealers Association aiming to challenge the Byrd law.
The Citizens' Protective League chaired by T Edward Clark plans to draft a bill to reorganize the District government. It would create a governor and an advisory board to replace current commissioners and boards with limited executive control for expenditures under 1000 dollars and board consent for larger sums.
Rockville Md Aug 6 the case against the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad over telegraph operators in Gaithersburg nine hours daily may be dropped after State's Attorney Waters finds Washington No jurisdiction for justices of the peace and believes the federal nine hour rule preempts state law also describes an overnight horseback ride by a woman calling herself Miss M L Woodruff who would not explain her purpose and is thought to be a female revenue officer
Willam W. Thompson, an elderly resident, was returning from near Clarksburg after paying a bill when he dropped $40 in currency on the roadside and has been unable to locate it since. He appeals for the finder to return the money to him at his home in this community.
Benjamin Gilbert, wanted for murder in the Amanda Morse case, attempted suicide by swallowing poison in his Campostella jail cell. Attendants found him before the draught took effect. physicians revived him. His throat and mouth were burned by the irritant, yet he recovered and his life was saved.
William H. Anderson of the Anti-Saloon League refutes graft allegations spread by the National Model License League. He says the league’s resources last year covered national and state salaries, with a 10 percent collecting commission, not 75 percent.
Jacob L Hechler was shot in his home and is recovering. His wife Ivy Hechler and Royal P Ellerson are under arrest after Hechler alleged his wife aided Ellerson. A revolver hidden in a stocking and a bloodstained van at the house fuel suspicions of earlier wounding.
Special to The Wethington Post Leesburg Virginia August 6 attendance at the Bush Chautauqua was the largest in its history the auditorium crowded and grounds filled with visitors from all sections of the state Maryland and Pennsylvania religious services were led by Rev H M Hoge and Rev D B Hedrick followed by a concert by bel ringers Miss Christine Giles and Miss Evelyn Lewis lectures were delivered by Prof Charles Secanton of Pittsburg and Rev Wirt Lowther of Dwight Indiana tomorrow the events are under the auspices of Loudoun county W C.
The Naval Board appointed by Capt Dillingham to investigate the shooting affray between United States sailors and Berkel degrees met in session and is expected to report tomorrow. Although no findings have been released, it is widely expected the sailors will be exonerated. Also reported: a large farmer excursion from Richmond to Curl, Neck and Westover. a death of Sophia Simms mother of seventeen in Boyd, Massachusetts. Pan-Anglican Congress return of Rev Joseph McComas from London to Annapolis. Renomination of Jackson for Congress in Maryland’s First District.
Cardinal Gibbons is reported much better after illness at Castel Gandolfo. Doctors say internal symptoms moderated, fever fallen. He rests, hopes to attend Saturday visit with Father Doyle to Pope Pius. Archbishops Farley and other clergy note relief. a planned dinner was postponed.
Cincinnatus W. Tyler an attorney seeks divorce from wife on grounds of excessive cruelty. He cites repeated strikes, kicking down stairs, destruction of property, and threats to kill. They married May 11, 1903, in Washington and have two children. The suit also notes his fear of further abuse and requests custody of the children. A separate notice reports the death of John W. Horner at 77 near Rockville due to heart failure linked to indigestion.
Obituary fragment from Fredericksburg Virginia notes Mrs Jeretha Davis died of complications after a broken arm. Mentions survive by Simpson relatives and a late 19th century style date. Other incomplete line refers to Hunt F Wright a merchant dying suddenly at home in Fredericksburg. Survived by second wife and children. mentions Mrs William LeWileon and Middlesex native living in the area.
Special to Raleigh Aug 6 The State board of tax equalization reports only three days to complete work and issue a report. It cannot correct diverse assessments and valuations across counties. It suggests drafting a law for legislature, proposes one county official per county devoted to assessment, non elective, and districted counties with intercounty coordination to adjust taxes within districts.
A Baltimore letter from B H P Disney of Knoxville requests help locating a husband’s trunk taken during a wife’s affair. He seeks to recover clothes stored in the trunk held by the missing wife who left with another man, aiming to aid the mayor in finding the trunk containing three drugs salts.
In Fredericksburg Virginia August 6 Judge John L. Goolick of the corporation court rules the Ward act conflicting with state constitution and deems liquor regulation invalid. He states voters must have paid capitation tax prior to election. Drys appeal to the state supreme court while saloons reopen and temperance supporters push another local option election.
Parkersburg August 6 The Democratic State executive committee chose Judge William G Bennett of Weston as chairman. He is the brother of gubernatorial nominee Lewis Bennett. Alfred E Kenitiy of Grantsville was named secretary with William Campbell of Jefferson County as assistant secretary. A T Garden of Wheeling sergeant at arms and Robert Carr of Charleston as assistant sergeant at arms. Parkersburg was named state headquarters.
A writ of error was allowed by Judge Henry Brennan of the West Virginia supreme court of appeals in Fairmont. The case concerns the legality of a brewery operating in a dry town after obtaining a state license. The Fairmont Brewing Company was fined $2 for operating without a city license, which the city council refused.
Roanoke assistant superintendent G. Jones of the Southern Mutual Aid Association was arrested on forgery charges for signing two checks from Richmond to pay death claims on policies held by the husbands of two women. One check was for 63 dollars. the other smaller. The body of Lan Yel Bullock, a negro, with bullet holes, was found afloat in the Elizabeth River at Norfolk. Two men were believed to have escaped a watchman on the N and W Wharf after stealing freight. Academy Practice Squadron at Boston reports naval ships Hartford, ChidGo, Olympia, Nevada, and Arkansas arrived for a week in port. The Democratic executive committee of North Carolina’s Eighth district elected Theo F. Kluttz as chairman to fill the vacancy from J. P. Cook’s resignation. A cave-in on the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal towpath near Hancock delayed navigation for days. Rumors claim Pennsylvania Railroad will control Norfolk and other lines soon.
The King of Württemberg conveyed Emperor William’s deep regret over the destruction of Count Zeppelin’s airship at Echterdingen and urged national pride in the epochmaking achievement. Zeppelin pledged to continue work, with government grants and public subscriptions swelling to support new dirigibles as Germany rallies around the inventor.
The Wright brothers postpone trial flights in Le Mans France due to heavy rain. Wilbur Wright, injured arm healing, awaits better conditions for the first ascent, with manager Hart Berg predicting lifting may occur tomorrow or the following day amid government and public expectations. Balloons and accidents accompany the day as German balloonists are detained near Wartaw and Mrs Eva Jones sustains serious injuries after a carnival parachute rope fails.
Sparking coil failure burns out the engine of the Baldwin dirigible delaying ascension at Fort Myer. Capt Baldwin and Curtiss worked through the afternoon to tune the five horsepower engine and test new rudder additions as crowds waited for a flight promised for today if weather and engine permit. A new propeller shaft from Hammondaport is expected soon.
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