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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Aug 17, 1918
Page
4
Reports describe the investigation into Eva Roy’s death near Burke Station with mentions of suspects, a potential confession, and a flood of letters to authorities. References to Ilion Hall, a woodchopper, and trials hint at the complexity and media attention surrounding the case.
Sheriff Allison receives numerous letters from amateur criminologists and detectives suggesting every theory. A Washington man requests exhumation of the girl and photographing her retinas to reveal the criminal. A tip mentions a man with a badly scratched hand leaving Washington on the night of the tragedy.
Official returns show Carlin leading in the Alexandria district with 2495 votes to White 4908? and others. Full district totals list Carlin Peny White 4908 Thines 209 and references to local chamber of commerce changes. Resignations noted include James Reston secretary treasurer of the chamber and Ed Carver of the Alexandria Fertiliser and Chemical Company.
An explosion yesterday at the St Johns Creek magazine near Norfolk killed two sailors and injured a third. The two men were RP Nicholas and E Holland, both ordnancemen, with Holcomb injured and expected to recover. An investigation was ordered as officers seek cause. six inch shell ordnance used per standard procedures with no prior incidents in seven years.
About 2060 soldiers, mainly of Italian descent from Camp Lee replacement battalions, were naturalized as U S citizens at Petersburg on August 14. The event, under War Camp Community Service and Rotary, included speeches by Assistant Secretary Wear Jocederich and Assistant Secretary of Labor Doug Best, followed by a dinner at the Hotel Petersburg with leaders including John Poole of the International Association of Hierary Clubs and Howard Rondthaler of Salem College Mansion Siem WC.
David Betts, brother of late State Senator Abner Betts, suddenly became insane, barricaded himself at Chewsville, fired on pedestrians with a Trevolver and shotgun, wounded Daniel Harper, and shot himself. Sheriff Staliner forced entry, Betts captured, rushed to Lingerstown Hospital in serious condition.
Annapolis Aug 14 board of governors dispensed with the services of Dr Adolf Schumacher professor of modern languages a native of Germany not naturalized. Danville Aug 16 Mrs W Jnmin informed of the death in action July 19 of her son Corps Samuel JT Inman Marine Corps age 23. He served at Cantigny Chateau Thierry and in the Marne salient where he was slain. He was born in Whitmell Pittsylvania County. Rockville Aug 2 Maiss Florence Gochmann 21 and Stewart Vial 21 married by Rev O C Barnes. Danville Aug 16 license issued for Martha A Glaser 36 and William A Doening 43 both of Tahoma Park Md. Spe inl in the Washington Cast Danville Aug 4 E H Tanner 18 in serious condition after accident with horse rope. Hagerstown Aug 16 Chesapeake and Ohio Canal navigation suspended near Williamsport after dam 4 break. General Manager George L Wicalson directing repairs. Hagerstown Aug 16 Lightning struck a locust tree on J H Bussard’s farm Rexburg killing 30 sheep worth 1000 dollars seeking shelter under tree.
Danville Virginia August 16 soaring prices surpassed prewar forecasts as thirty thousand pounds of primings were sold on opening day. Prices ranged from sixteen to forty three dollars per hundredweight amid strong demand. Danville buyers pledged one bundle per pile each week for Red Cross Chapter funds, netting thousands by season end.
Aug 16 Charlestown exhibition drew large crowd as awards listed across classes including Ladies harness Ruth Sultan Joseph Weisenfeld first second third and various heavy draft, roadster, saddle and hunting divisions with multiple winners such as J Chapman, W A Feltner, George K Zinn, A C Davis, W Norman, Redmon, and others.
Roanoke Virginia on August 16 a painter named Columbia Hodge was arrested on a federal warrant for disloyal remarks praising the German Kaiser and insulting President Wilson He was bailed in $1000 bail agents say he claimed Germany would beat the United States and would rather live under German rule than American rule He allegedly cursed President Wilson amid the accusations
Richmond Virginia reports a nationwide mail campaign mailing one million five hundred thousand letters for the Fourth Liberty Loan. A Legion of Honor is to be formed with eligibility by buying or selling five bonds, targeting rural areas. Easton Maryland notes Old St Josephs annual tournament to be held at the tourney grounds near Cordoys drawing crowds from Talbot Caroline and Queen Anne counties.
The event concluded with several races and an under saddle against time segment. After expenses are paid, the proceeds will be donated to the Red Cross.
Virginia obituary notes Bristol Yu Augub N B Reine a 51 year old journalist died at his Bristol home after a long illness Born in Limestone Town in 1867 he gained renown as a newspaper correspondent and covered the Wentz mystery case with daily dispatches for major papers He filed reports during the months long search for the missing Philadelphia man survived by his wife and two sons Clarence and Edwin
A Virginia wedding digest lists quiet ceremonies and announced unions across counties. Notables include Miss Annie Wallace Noell marrying Carson Carter at Chatham Methodist parsonage. Miss Martin Arnold Baker of King George marrying John Reedy Bennett of Clio at Emmanuel Parish Church Port Conway. and Frances Johnson of Byrbin WV joining with Archibald Mankin Bane at Duncan Memorial Church Ashland. Additional notices mention Marvin Walker Searles’s daughter Hartutte marrying Benjamin A Diceott, and several other nuptials and licenses across the region.
Tarr Price aims to influence Washington policy by mobilizing local committees. He coordinates retailer meetings across counties to push for a fixed price life for a broad consumer base. The plan leaves price decisions to local committees and a national body.
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