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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Aug 09, 1904
Page
31
The sale offers thousands of dollars worth of parlor dining room and bedroom furniture refrigerators and go carts as a clearance to make room for new goods due September 1. Liberal discounts apply on every price and a full, satisfying selection awaits buyers who act quickly before items are picked over.
Richmond Aug 8 There is a new move in the Fisher Gould contest for control of electric properties in Richmond. Judge Cardwell of the State Supreme Court issues a writ of error and supersedeas delaying further action until the appeal is heard next March. Receivers Wickham and Northrop continue in charge of the property as the record of about 1000 pages is copied by swift stenographers.
The court directs that the case remain with the company’s property until the Supreme Court of Appeals reviews the appeal. The proceedings will be guided largely by the Supreme Court’s forthcoming decision. The order is returnable before the Richmond Supreme Court of Appeals on the first Monday in September next.
Special to The Washington Post Norfolk Virginia August 8 Arm strong a famed oyster packer his son Walter Armstrong and S D Pullen overseers of Armstrong Company oyster beds were drowned in Little Bay near Ocean View while planting oyster seed. A sailboat boom jibed tossed Armstrong overboard his son jumped after him and Pullen followed all three sank as Gale the boat handler moved off for help. Gale landed and help arrived recovering Armstrongs body soon after and the younger Armstrongs body and Pullen were found later. A separate dispatch notes Fredericksburg Virginia August 8 H C Clark aged forty committed suicide by taking strychnine.
An obituary column from August lists the deaths of F Lloyd Jenkins in Washington from typhoid fever, Mrs Parnell Richards in Orange County, Mrs Robert J Neell in East Radford, James Bennett near Sandy Level, Miss Champ Downing Downer of Orange County, Mrs Rebecca Ainslie of Essex County, and Cavt F Shipp of Elkton. It notes interment in Richmond County, family survivors, ages, illnesses, and notable relatives or positions.
A Republican candidate for the legislature, defeated by Dr HM Rogers, is noted as a prominent Mason. He is survived by his widow Miss Selina Wolfe of Elkton and five children. Reports from Nelson County note threats by African Americans seeking vengeance for a lynching of Andrew Dudley, the boy accused of assaulting Bloomer McClain. Whites are armed and ready to respond.
State Senator John J. Cornwell, arriving in Charleston amid a massed GOP celebration, pledged to support a West Virginia registration law to reduce Black voters and curb Democratic influence. Speakers, bands, and fireworks framed the event, with ex secretary Chilton declaring him the next governor.
Captain George Whitchett of the Newport News Light Infantry was arrested at Ocean View by Capt. Solomonsky after allegedly calling an opprobrious epithet at the officer of the day. Reports say Fitch Ett was drinking. Col Higgins ordered a court martial for intoxication and conduct unbecoming an officer and a gentleman. Fitch Ett once served as city engineer.
Special to Washington Post Richmond Va Aug 8 telegraphic orders from the International Association of Marble Workers at Philadelphia cause the strike of men on the American National Bank skyscraper project. The Davis Marble Company of Philadelphia holds the contract. Workers earn 4 dollars and expenses for an eight hour day.
Staunton Virginia August 8 the first day of the Staunton horse show drew a large attendance among exhibitors such as C W Smith Warrrenton George C Scott Richmond McComb Snyder Manassas L Ricketts Grange and others Thirty seven imported English foxhounds from Ghievy Chase and Cameron Run clubs will be shown by a master and two whips in full hunt color First prizes include Diabolis for Thoroughbred stallions Ali B for harness horses and notable entries from Augusta County Breeders Association Harness horses 55 and under Extra News and others judged the best harness class yet seen in a Virginia show ring.
The West Virginia House approved the general license tax bill, sending it to the senate. It tax policy ends the state levy on real and personal property by 1907, with phased reductions and new license taxes on breweries hotels and restaurants. A revolt by five Republicans opposed asylum funding via county support, while the inheritance tax bill also passed with some party-line votes. In Rockville Maryland Joseph E. Bissett, earlier indicted for violating local option law, was arrested and later released on bonds.
Special to The Waeu reports Myre Broderick, 57, of Pompei near Syracuse, marries William Harrison Batson, 71, of Berea, W V. Broderick traveled from New York to obtain a license, meeting Batson at the depot. Batson, a wealthy real estate holder, and Broderick are Seventh-day Baptists. In Frederick, Md, Aug 8 a severe electrical storm struck St Joseph Catholic Church causing major damage to the steeple and roof as lightning struck the cross and terra cotta pipe connections.
George H Koe gle, twenty, son of Capt Jacob Koegle of Meyersville, faced Magister Wekstein after being identified as the burglar who shot George H Bittle during an attempted robbery. Bittle testified from his bed that Koe gle walked and his watch charm, chain, and rings were stolen then later returned. Koe gle denied the charges, with his sister supporting his alibi of being home by 10:30 PM.
Special to The Washington com Frederick Md Aug 8 Robbers blew open the Mount Airy post office safe at 2 am taking HO in stamps and several dollars in currency The post office sits in Dr Walter Rudy’s drug store along the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad A window was pried with tools from repair shops and the safe door blown off with nitroglycerin The blast awoke residents including hotel proprietor John W Wilson who ventured near but found no culprits visible Mr Rudy found his safe contents ransacked and missing everything authorities say professionals likely carried out the job.
A 15 year old girl was shot in the head at Southern Road after an incident at Weetington involving Vissi Kepme and others. Maxell and Waixwell faced charges. Maxwell claims alibi as the injured girl lingers in serious condition.
Clarksburg W V August report details minister Rey Jdg Copen preaching two sermons from the Devils Tea Table to a crowd of about 5000. A rope ascent to an elevated pulpit and a mile long ascent preceded the main address. A megaphone enabled clear distant speech with performances also listed. Fire at Mount Airy destroys stables and outbuildings in Frederick County.
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