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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Aug 20, 1908
Page
14
Local medical figures debate Dr. Charles W. White’s operation to revive a stopped heart using muscle and pericardial manipulation. Supporters laud nerve and potential life savings, while critics urge caution over vivisection ethics and broader applicability to humans.
Special to The Washington Fest Rockville Aug 19 The county public school commissioners confirmed appointments for many principals including Maud Wilkine at Lewisdate Katherine Tennent at Fairland Margaret Peters at MIdlebrooke Sylvia Townsend at Avery Aline Crowl at Brink Myrtle Langford at Barnesville Tenator Catt at Friendship Katie Ricketts at Kingsley Werence Conrey at Cedar Bend Beulah Fawcett Lena Olson at Colesville Julian Griffith at Beane Trujean H Aud at Baileys Griffith Chiswell at Cedar Heights Millie M Burns at Mount Lebaron Ethel Frice at Redland The board accepted the resignation of Marion F Manion as principal of Bethesda school, who will move to Oklahoma to head a school.
Fredericksburg Va Aug 19 Masonic Lodge No 4 seeks to honor George Washington by building a Magouic temple in the city. Funds to rise from U S lodges. over $7 000 already pledged under guard. Clarence R Howard worshipful master leads committee on memorial. Donations continue despite riotous distraction as lodges plan fall winter meetings to boost the appeal.
Police reserves were called to Atlanta’s terminal station to quell a riot among U S regulars en route from Fort Slocum to the Pacific coast. Soldiers broke from cars, roughing passengers. Capt Bankhead led regulars from Fort McPherson. one soldier, Frank Smith, was stabbed and hospitalized. Joseph A Pleak was arrested.
Rockville Maryland August 19 former Senator David J Lewis of Allegany county may be nominated by the Democratic congressional convention meeting in Oakland tomorrow Montgomery county delegation says it will support him if his name is presented The county’s Oakland delegation includes Hattersly W Talbott William T Wheeler A Dawson Trundle Julian M Waters John Bonifant William Boland John McCeney Frank Lewis Noah Watkins Albert Ware Carter Clagett George W Cashell Richard C Drum Hunt M Waters Jr Eugene A McAtee and John A Halt
Clarksburg August 19 Charles Swisher regular Republican nominee for governor arrived to campaign. He said letters from across the state show assurance and encouragement. After Charleston convention, some differences faded and Republicans are lining up for the regular ticket with expectations of a big state majority for Taff and the ticket.
Special to The Washington Post from Richmond on Aug 19 reports Coroner Taylor warning police of a rising number of abandoned infant deaths within the city. He suspects a system of baby farming, noting a rise in infants left in the care of so called baby farmers.
Norfolk seeks higher court review as City Treasurer Herman is summoned to testify on September 14 before the court of appeals. A writ of error was granted on Judge Martin's ruling that personal payment of poll tax must be made by the voter at the treasurer’s office, a decision deemed far reaching for voting eligibility.
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad reports July 1908 earnings and expenses versus July 1907. Class earnings fall to 5,722,105 from 7,251,902. deficits rise to 8,695,049 from 4,947, with a net loss of 280,434 compared to 2,304,588 last year.
Ocean City Md August 18 The teachers Institute of Worcester Wicomico and Somerset counties opens Monday and runs to September The program is set by Superintendents Bounds Daah lel McMaster with State Superintendent Bates Stephens attending There will be one daily session from morning to afternoon The instructors include Woodsley Woodley Millinge Saundéra Robey Smith and others More than 370 teachers from the three counties are expected to attend
Special to The Washington Post reports Oscar Perry killed Policeman Winningdor in August and sparked a Portsmouth riot requiring three military companies and the Norfolk squad. Ten of fourteen defendants in the lynch mob case were fined, with appeals and bail granted. other mob members received jail terms or fines. Desman, a U S sailor, awaits ship duty prompting sentence relief.
Baltimore August 19 The ninth annual convention of the National Negro Business Men's League opened at Sharp Street Memorial M. E. Church with Booker T. Washington in the chair Mayor Mahool welcomed delegates. Washington delivered the address praising Baltimore's large thrifty negro population and urging focus on industry thrift and character as enduring essentials for progress.
Special to The Washington Richmond Va Aug 19 It is intimated in police circles that Mrs Ivy Hechler who is suspected of complicity in an alleged attempt to kill her husband Yacob L Hechler may turn State s evidence to save herself and tell of a plot in which Royall L Ellison now in jail was to have taken the life of her husband Mrs Hechler is accused of undue intimacy with Ellison and of assisting him Recently her attitude toward her husband has changed She continuously asks to be allowed to see him Hechler however declares he s done with her
Special to The Washington Post from Richmond Virginia August reports Judge William Hodges Mann not worried about rumors of a machine backing Harry St George Lucker. Mann says he is a party man who supports his party nominees and is not backed by any major faction. Also from Danville heavy rain causes damage knocking out 300 telephones and felling poles and trees.
Fire destroyed Moore Lime Company plant Eagle Rock the Eagle Rock bank building two houses and outbuildings in Clifton Forge area Aug 19. Deputy Sheriff reports a shooting near Beltsville last night with a woman injured and a suspect claiming he fired to scare her. she is in Emergency Hospital Washington in serious condition.
Baltimore rail builders land a large order for 800 steel underframe box cars from the Atlantic Coast Line Railroad at South Baltimore Steel. The project carries an approximate expenditure of 500 thousand dollars.
Roanoke Virginia Deputy Marshal Burnett arrested young P. J. Thomas on a Hepburn act charge for riding a railroad pass he was not entitled to. Thomas rode from Roanoke to Bluefield and back on a Norfolk and Western pass. He had a hearing before U S Commissioner White and was released on 500 bail. Two other similar Hepburn violations were recently arrested and held for federal grand jury action.
A Taft Democrat delegation in Norfolk Virginia plans a caucus with Republicans to discuss fusion for the Second Virginia congressional district. They aim to decide if their joint candidate will run as a Democrat or a Republican and to determine the party affiliation of the fusion nominee.
Two youths fishing on the Galliggy River near Gratton West Virginia discovered a quart bottle floating in the water containing a trout. The fish measured about 1.5 inches long, weighed roughly half a pound, and appeared to have entered the bottle as a minnow. The lads plan to affidavit.
Alexandria residents enjoyed a day at Tuna Park with free rides and attractions aiding the Alexandria Hospital fund. Militia Company G of the Seventieth Virginia Regiment staged an exhibition drill and Friendship Veteran Firemen demonstrated pre steam fire engine methods. The old engine was showcased as veterans directed a powerful water stream under park lights.
A.M. Roberts of Fauquier county identifies Richard McGuire Samuel Hines and Charles McCoy as robbers near Union Station Alexandria last Thursday evening taking a gold watch chain and fountain pen Manuel Tavares a Brazilian fruit store owner near Union Station says McGuire and Hines entered his shop June 8 and shot him in the arm Fire companies plan a formal Alexandria Firemen Association charter Officers named including President John H Kimyer and Secretary Kenneth W Ogden conduct at 406 Prince Street Alexandria with Rev W J Morton officiating at graveside pallbearers listed
In Asheville North Carolina Mrs A J Abrahams of Santaville Alabama a hotel patron shot herself after leaving a note saying she was weary and tired of life. She had come to Asheville ill three weeks ago and was found dead by her husband at seven this morning. she was dressed in street clothes.
Washington Post reports Berryville Va Aug 19 draw of 7000 attendees for valley show. Azure and Matchless win blue in harness class 34 owned by Clapp Berryville later purchased by Miss Helen Hibbs Leesburg. Daring riding by Mrs Morris Potts Johnson Henderson and Miss Swartz. notable entries by Mrs Jacobs and Mire Goldsmith driving. Notables in grand stand include Mrs Bredenburg New York and Mr Ernest George New Orleans. Details across classes include multiple horse and harness events with winners from Berryville Clarke and surrounding counties.
Roanoke Va Aug 18 Miss Laura Henry of Abingdon arrested on a train and detained at police headquarters after a telegram from her father. She says she ran away due to ill treatment and will not return unless treated civilly. Also notes a sister Sleary en route to Lynchburg seeking a sales position.
At Winston-Salem North Carolina the North Carolina Confederate Veterans annual reunion centers on Gen C Irwin Walker and Gen Bennett Young addresses. Camp mascot Ruth Porter ten recites Lee at the Wilderness with cheers from veterans. A young colored veteran nicknamed Uncle Billy attracts attention as visiting veterans exceed two thousand for the gathering.
Special to The Washington Post from Clarksburg West Virginia August 19 Senator Nathan B Scott replies to State Chairman Matthews letter asking for a written statement on his stance in the regular Republican ticket fight in West Virginia and the Scherr bolting ticket He recalls voting for Lincoln and vows to support the regular convention ticket while condemning Scherrs platform and its stance on Elkins Daw son and himself He predicts a triumphant November win for the regular ticket and notes other nominees have not yet replied.
Suffolk Va August 19 The final week of the congressional campaign brings speeches by J Peter Holland and Harry L Maynard with Col George Cabell scheduled for Friday. A triangular debate collapsed as Maynard declined to face Holland Cabell, who had accepted. Durham NC August 19 Lightning struck Jesse Fearrington while loading tobacco 18 miles from Durham tearing a hole in his hat. He remained unconscious for several hours but recovered.
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