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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Aug 08, 1907
Page
10
Deputies and sheriffs hunted a lone gunman described as a redhead negro who attempted a hold up in Redland Street area and fled toward Rockville. A broad effort including numerous named residents and officers followed as tips and sightings were pursued without immediate capture.
A racing crash left a driver injured after a collision with a fence at a local course. The victim, identified by officials, was removed for medical care and later reported to have escaped with serious bruising. An eyewitness described a high speed impact moments after the fourth hurdle of the race.
An arrest was made in the Pettus murder inquiry as authorities recovered that Pettus, linked to the killing of a man and the threat against a woman, was rearrested and confined for the homicide. A wider manhunt continues for related suspects including John Baller and others in the jurisdiction around Newkirk and Jamestown.
Fragmentary OCR renders a plan for a Cumberland Valley Railroad expansion from Harrisburg to New Salem toward Pittsburg. It mentions a large car factory project and a proposed alignment via Winchester, Barraturs, and the South Pennsylvania route with ongoing twelve month preparations under General Wellerhoen.
The body of eight year old Harry Kremer, son of Mr and Mrs Frank A Kremer, was found under a scow along Hughes Street inBaltimore at the foot of Hughes Street. June Jacrel, a laborer, discovered the body while the scow was being dragged for removal after the boatfuls reportedly drifted and possibly entangled the child.
In Raleigh on August 7 preliminary to the peonage case in federal court at Weafors Judge Purnell informed grand jury members that a circulating report claimed he conveyed an intimation against Mading and Wrale that was not intended to be conveyed. He said the regular term grand jury could act if this one failed to find a bill. District Attorney Skinner announced that former governor and U.S. Senator Thomas J Jarvis would assist the government. The court adjourned.
Achaed of Robbing Madu in Wheeling, Wo Va, Aug 7, George Twercketmmer charged with robbery, pleaded not guilty, and was crieneed on half Toruyile. He disappeared, and authorities found his body at home, fatally shooting himself in the head.
Special to Toy Tenshtasdon reports a fireman named Harmon, nineteen, was struck by a joist and hurled into a creek from a railroad bridge ten miles north of the city on Jag Fum S Bridge. His body was recovered. another death had occurred earlier in the same incident and a second man’s fate remained unclear.
A manslaughter charge was filed in connection with a wreck near Burnhallas. The defendant faces criminal neglect counts as evidence shows a car crash caused deaths. A juror impaneled to weigh the state’s case, with multiple defendants named in relation to the incident and funerals planned for victims.
A formal Knights of Columbus banquet at Old Point Comfort Virginia honors church leaders and dignitaries including Mgr Paleonio Archbishop Gleason and Gov Swanson. The event features national colors decor and a program of addresses, prayers, and music reflecting Catholic fraternal growth and support for the Catholic University of America endowment campaign.
The Washington Aerie and Wo G5 Fraternal Order of Pagits plan to attend the national convention in Norfolk September 2. Past Worthy President Willem Dawson leads the accredited delegation, aiming to win prizes. Other officials include August Brill and Hugh F Harvey as grand trustee. A committee on arrangements lists William B Dawson and 11 others. The International Association of Munichpa public relations event opens with seventy five cities represented. Separate conventions include the National Jobbing Confiettonene Ar sdciation at Jamestown with about 200 delegates attending. One report notes the death of Hodson in Danville and the funeral set for Saturday.
On August 7 the second day of the DC Loree show drew spectators as breeders and horsemen showcased a wide range of entries. Notable performances included top placings for Thoroughbreds from Harrington and Harrisonburg stables, with several geldings and colts earning ribbons amid a crowded field.
In Asheville North Carolina a double tragedy unfolded at a college street residence. Robert Murdoch shot Mrs Ray and another man then killed himself after pursuing a failed escape. Murdoch, a married man with six children, had been obsessed with Mrs Ray and killed her in her room before fatally shooting himself as bystanders were kept at bay.
In Mountain Lake Park, two couples wed amid parental objections as the brides were underage. Grand Jury action in Maryland noted while the grooms were of age. Mrs Rommey Ja and James Finnell officiated, with Goldie Miller and Nini Jens among the brides. ceremonies led to travels toward Washington and nearby towns.
In Circuit Court this afternoon Mrs Anna Burton Jeffera and other Annapolis women petitioned to halt the Washington Baltimore and Annapolis Electric Railway Company from laying tracks and crossing roads along the route granted by the city council. They argue the city charter gives no power to grant such franchise.
A Norfolk man contributed ten thousand dollars to the Virginia Home and Industrial School in Richmond. The gift was announced as part of a board meeting agenda for tomorrow afternoon in the office of Superintendent Charles Davie. The funds support the construction of a new building near Petersham, a project long sought by the school and associated groups.
Aged man shoots his wife with a Winchester in Raleigh, then flees into the woods. Pursuit by the sheriff of Jehuoton County continues as the armed suspect, described as elderly and frail, is sought with the same weapon used in the crime.
Frank Hitchcock charged with attempting a crime appeared before Judge Henry Farker at the Alexeixipia County courthouse. Defense lawyer Moncure argued for remand to the grand jury and a regular term in October. State’s Attorney Crandel Mackey noted public temper and declined a special term.
Charged with attempted crime, Thomas Ha and Bre Goodin faced a Circuit Court of Alexandria County verdicts. Governor Swanson commuted a death sentence to true imprisonment while an appeal to the Supreme Court proceeded. Next Saturday a final disposition meeting with Attorney James E. Ctentent is planned.
Alexandria update reports Po and Han wounded as Keeper Cox commands the dog pound. Men work to feed and secure the canines, amid a tense situation at the alley yard.
The town grapples with dog control rules at the county pound, while Capt Hickman and Capt Rickman face legal action over cargo detachments. Marriage news arrives from Rockville as Loyd Nixon and others are pursued for horse theft and bonds. A school board elects a new teacher, and fire companies plan the annual meeting ahead of the state exposition.
Tangled legal battle centers on Chanter and Amelie Rives over control of property after Chanter’s escape to Virginia. Judge Hough in the United States Circuit Court orders restraining actions by the Supreme Court and committees, as Chanter fights to regain control while fearing further confinement.
The obituary notes the death of Reverend Benth, a colored pastor in Columbus, Ohio, after indigestion. He served as delegate to three national conventions and was connected with Republican circles and church work in the state.
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