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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Aug 09, 1904
Page
17
The sale features thousands of dollars in parlor dining bedroom library hall and den furniture refrigerators and go carts. It aims to clear stock before September 1 with liberal discounts on all items and a promise of satisfaction. Shoppers are urged not to delay as the stock sells quickly.
Richmond reports a new move in the Fisher versus Gould control fight for the electric line. Judge Cardwell grants a writ of error and supersedeas delaying further action until the September appeal. U S receivers may remain in charge for months as stenographers race to copy a thousand pages of record amid substantial rewards.
A court orders the case to be returned before the Supreme Court of Appeals in Richmond on the first Monday in September next. The proceedings will follow the Supreme Court’s forthcoming decision on the appeal, and the property of the company remains tied up until then.
Special to The Washington Post reports three men Armstrong, his son Walter Armstrong, and S D Pullen overseers of Armstrong Company oyster beds drowned in Little Bay near Ocean View Virginia. A sailboat accident hurled Armstrong overboard, his son jumped in to save him, and Pullen followed. All three died in the water after being separated from the boat. Gale the Black crewman landed the craft and aided in recovery. Armstrong’s body was recovered quickly, younger Armstrong and Pullen later. The second item notes H C Clark of Orange County died by taking strychnine.
Obituaries list residents from Fredericksburg Richmond County and nearby towns including F Lloyd Jenkins died in Washington of typhoid fever his remains returned to Richmond County for interment Mrs Parnell Richards of Orange County died after six weeks of fever widow Radford James Bennett near Sandy Level aged about 75 died after months of illness widow and family in Chatham Miss Champ Downing Downer 17 died at home of her brother-in-law in Orange County Mrs Rebecca Ainslie of Essex County died aged 78 sister of Rev Peter Ainslie and C H Ainslie Her daughter died two weeks earlier Cavt F Shipp Elkton Rockingham County died after short illness Bright's disease nephew of Gen Scotts Shipp long public service Confederate veteran Republican official and county leader
A fall campaign note states a Republican candidate lost to Dr HM Rogers amid local political and racial tensions. The text mentions a prominent Mason with a widow Selina Wolfe and five children. Reports from Nelson County allege threats by Negroes seeking revenge for a lynching of Andrew Dudley, claimed to be a nine year old offender, with whites armed and ready to retaliate.
State Senator John J. Cornwell received a massive Charleston welcome as he declared support for a registration law to reduce black voting. He touted party unity and claimed support from some Republicans, while speeches stressed the white man's party slogan and electoral stakes. Other items note a moonshine case arrest in Roanoke, a man thrown from a horse near Harpers Ferry, and recent marriages in Orange Court House and Springfield.
Captain George Whitchett of the Newport News Light Infantry was arrested in Ocean View by Captain Solomonsky after an allegedly opprobrious remark. Reports say Whitchett, intoxicated, faces court martial ordered by Col Higgins for conduct unbecoming an officer and gentleman. Whitchett had previously served as city engineer.
Special to Phy Washington. Richmonds Virginia August 8. On telegraphic orders from the International Association of Marble Workers at Philadelphia the men on the American National Bank skyscraper project in Philadelphia contracted to the Davis Marble Company stopped work. The strike stems from the contractor’s refusal to sign an agreement with the helpers’ organization. Workers earn four dollars and expenses for an eight hour day. Alleged Wife Beaters Fined in Roanoke. John W. Ridenour and Osborne Hoge were arrested for wife beating, given a hearing before Justice Bryan, and heavily fined. Norton reports that George L Carter, a millonaire mine promoter, has purchased the Virginia and Kentucky Railroad and the Toms Creek mines near Norton.
Staunton Va Aug 8 first day of the Staunton horse show drew a large crowd. Exhibitors include C W Smith Warrenton George C Scott Richmond McComb Snyder Manassas L Ricketts Grange W H Asheton Warren A H Higeinson Massachusetts Travers Daniel R Smith J B Starke Dr J G Ferneyhaugh Blacksburg and others. Thirty seven imported English foxhounds from Ghievy Chase and Cameron Run clubs shown by a master and two whips. First prizes awarded include Thoroughbred stallions Diabolis Staunton owner J A Kennedy. half bred two year old colts France B 3 John A Landes Rotlafe Stallions suitable for Harness Ali B Augusta County Breeders Association. harness horses 155 and under Extra News C 2 Weat Middletown Ohio. saddle horses 15% and over Rubicon Julian Morris Keswick Augusta County harnessers Bob Bar J A Kennedy Staunton. horse and runabout Eelipse Dr T C Firebaugh Harrisonburg. Judges said harness horses the best collection ever seen in a Virginia show ring. Roanoke Va Aug 8 H W Michael fell seventy five feet down an elevator shaft in the new Angell Building. He survived, shaken but unhurt except for a scare. Special to The Washington Just Roanoke Aug 8 Frank Bonavita in critical condition with a fractured skull after a billiard ball struck him in a Roanoke poolroom. C B Coleman arrested. Bonavita likely to die.
The West Virginia House passed the general license tax bill, moving to the Senate for concurrence. It aims to eliminate state tax on real and personal property by 1907, with phased reductions and new taxes on breweries, distilleries, hotels, and restaurants after May 1, 196. The asylum bill faced a GOP revolt with five Republicans voting against it, mainly over county-supported inmate care. the bill passed 36 to 26. The inheritance tax bill also advanced despite some Democratic and Republican opposition. In Rockville Maryland, Joseph E Bassett was arrested on local option violations and released on bond after three cases.
Special to The Waeu Dytonne Cumberland MD Aug Mrs Mary Abigail Broderick aged fifty seven of Pompei near Syracuse NY and William Harrison Batson aged seventy one of Berea WV met today and were married Myre Broderick came from New York secured the license and then met Batson at the depot Batson is a wealthy realty holder Both are Seventh-day Baptists Special to The Washington Frederick MD Aug 8 During a severe electrical and rain storm which passed over Frederick County this morning lightning struck the steeple on St Josephs Catholic Church on the Manor tearing about half the steeple loose Another bolt ran across the roof down a terra cotta pipe into the ground
George H. Koegle, 20, son of Capt Jacob Koegle, faced Magister Wekstein in Wrederick for charges of attempted robbery and assault with intent to kill George H Bittle at Meyersville. Bittle testified to bullet injuries and identified Koegle, with goods stolen earlier being returned by buyers. Koegle denied guilt, supported by his sister who testified he was home by 10:30 pm.
Special report from Frederick Maryland dated August 8 describes a professional safe burglary at Mount Airy post office. Thieves blew the safe with nitroglycerin around 2 am stealing $ in stamps and cash from Dr Walter Rudy's drugstore location along the Baltimore and Ohio line. Noise awakened residents including hotel owner John W Wilson who saw no burglars.
Reports say a 15 year old girl was shot in Weetington near Weeton Salisbury. Vissi Kepme was wounded during an attack by Wiksi Maxwell and another man at a family home. Maxwell and Maxwell's associate are held as the injured girl remains in serious condition. Maxwell denies knowledge of the event and requests an alibi.
A minister preached twice from Devils Tea Table to a crowd of about 5 000 in Clarksburg West Virginia using a megaphone. He delivered a long sermon and performed rope and tightrope stunts for an audience gathered below a rock ascent, drawing larger crowds than any West Virginia service to date.
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