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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Dec 01, 1906

Page

5

MOURN GEN Baughman long leader of democracy

Frederick Md Nov 30 Gen L Victor Baughman long a Democratic leader in Frederick County died this morning after a bout of illness. He was editor of the Frederick Citizen and held many public offices. Funeral will be Monday at St Johns Church Poplar Terrace with a requiem mass. Interment will be in St Johns Cemetery. He served as a canal president and Washington rail executive, and was a longtime Democratic national committeeman.

Frederick County Frederick Washington Post Poplar Terraca L. Victor Baughman St Joan's Catholic Church Baughman Washington Baltimore St. John’s Cemetery Poplar ‘Terrace Gov Warfield Frank Brown United States Wiliam Pinckney Whyte W S Schley Oscar G Murray Baltimore and Ohio Railroad J . C. Talbott A P Gorman H E Jackson Henry G Davis Braddock Heights Gen Baughman Iraderick County John W B Baughman Hinson Rock Hill College Eliiott City Mount St Mary's Emmitsburg New York Enoch Louis Lowe Maryland Paughman Helen Abell A. S Abell Col Austin Baughman Baltimore and Onié Railroad Helen Charles F. Carlov Adamstown Frederick Unly Bavighman Fredericks York Terrace E. Louis Lowe Citizen C. & O. Canal Chesapeake and Ohio Canal Gorman Congress Etis Louis & McComas Elihu EB Jackson Robert B Dixon Mr Jackson George L Wellington Mr Wellington Gam Baughman John Walter South Col. Baughman

Petersburg Widow of Capt James Nichols Dies at Home

Virginia obituary notes Julia Meade Nichols widow of Capt James Nichols and daughter of Richard Kidder Meade once a Congressman and envoy. The piece mentions her social prominence in Petersburg. Also reported are the death of traveling salesman Harry Tutweller in Lonchburg area and the death of Mrs MD Jones, eighty five, of Riceville, Pittsburgh County, in Chatham.

Peteraburg Julia Meade Nichols James Nichols Richard Kidder Meade Congress Eiraril Buchanan Nichols Famir Petersburg Roanoke No. 3 Harry Tutweller Lonchburg Orm Chatham Mre MD Jones Riceville Pitteylvanix County

Downs Found Guilty in Assault Case

Special to The Washington Post Rockville Nov 3 Howard Downs a 20 year old resident of Darnes town district was convicted in the Circuit Court of assaulting Alexander Broome a 57 year old former county commissioner. Broome testified he was attacked as he approached his yard after being insulted by Downs wife and that Downs knocked him down after a struggle. The State presented witnesses doubting Downs and his wife who testified for him. Judge Henderson has not yet imposed sentence. in a separate case barber Antonio Ficco was fined $25 and costs.

Washington Post Rockville Howard Downs Darnestown Alexander Broome Downs Broome Darnentown Henderson Antonio Ficco Washington

On Trial for Perjury in Maryland Case

Hesekiah Snavely of Keedysville stands trial for perjury in Hagerstown. He previously served as a juror in the Mann and Tompkins case linked to the death of Miss Jean Maxwell. Mrs Rose Were testified that Snavely offered to fix the jury for $1.00, and Snavely denied any prior talk when sworn.

Washington Post Hagerstown Hesekiah Snavely Keedysville Snavely Hltneis William Hermann John H. Tompkins Cumberland Jean Maxwell Rose Were Hermann Mra Weise Hermann-Tompkins

Rail line fined for dirty cars and poor Bluemont division facilities

The Virginia State corporation commission ordered the Southern Railway to fix abuses reported by Bluemont and Manassas division passengers. Inspectors found dirty cars, inadequate car accommodation, and substandard depot facilities. The order requires car cleaning after each trip and improved Bluemont depot grounds.

Railroad Commission Bluemont Washington Post Richmond Southern Railway State Corporation Commission Bluemont and Manassas Blue

Delayed Blast Kills Five at Clinch Mountain Tunnel

Five people died in a South and Western Railway explosion near Clinch Mountain tunnel in Bristol Virginia late Thursday afternoon. Four men and one woman were killed instantly as blasts discharged and debris torn through the tunnel entrance. The workers, all foreigners, were unnamed in the report. Multiple blasts had been set off at one end, then delayed blasts trapped those who reentered the tunnel.

Washington Post Bristol Clinch Mountain Cinchport South and Western Railway

Coal Combine Alleged In Danville Investigation

Investigation of an alleged combine among Danville coal and wood dealers to regulate and control prices will likely be heard at the next term of the Corporation Court grand jury. Judge A M Aiken presides as witnesses, including prominent business figures, are summoned. The case recalls past indictments of dealers for unlawful price control.

Washington Pass Danville Varius Wood Corporation Court A M Aiken

Funeral of Walter Davis in Alexandria VA

Funeral services for D Walter Davis killed in the read end collision at Lawyers Station will be held from Edwin C Joyce 913 King Street Alexandria with Masonry conduct at the cemetery vault and at the Masonic Temple. The case notes include other local notices and a court sale of Jackson Phillips Brick Company properties at Brick Haven VA.

Washington Post Bureau King Street Alexandria D. Walter Davis Lawyers Station Southern Railway Spencer Southern Edwin C. Joyce W. F. Fisher First Baptist Church Dr. Muir Temple Baptist Church Washington Alexandria-Washington John P

Knabe gains control of United Surety Company

A group led by Ernest Knabe of Baltimore purchased 3,000 shares from the Commercial and Farmers' National Bank, gaining a three‑fifths stake in United Surety Company. Names of associates and price were not disclosed. Special to The Washington Post from Tuckmond, Virginia, November 20.

Knabe and Associates Baltimore United Surety Company Ernest Knabe Commercial and Farmers’ National Bank Iknabe

Virginia Weddings Chronicle Several Marriages Reported

Nov 30 Petersburg reports include Miss Marie Hughes marrying Louie E Cooper at Mea Hughes home with Rev Ver Edwards officiating. Ella Rhodes Stickley wed Dr Emory Powers in Middletown, with Rev WS J Hammond presiding. Beaster Daylies married Frederick B Boxwell at United Brethren parsonage in Hayfield. Smith and Mattie Jenkins wed in Fredericksburg with Rev JH Light. Garnett Parleh and Lula Rigaby tied the knot in Louisa County as Rev J R Wilkinson officiated. Parties plan to reside in Washington and Middletown.

Petersburg Mea Wilmer Hughes Marie Louie E Cooper Ver Edwards Market Street M. E Winchester Ella Rhodes Stickley Meaghter Stickley Vaurlnse Thy Emory B Powers Middletown Giao WS J Hammond Southern Methodist Church Row Hill Beaster Daylies Willacy M Harriss Hayfield United Brethren Church Frederick B. Boxwell Washington DC Wine Washington Fredericksburg J Smith Mattie Jenkins JH Light Garnett Parleh Lula Rigaby Louisa County J R. Wilkinson

Diary Evidence in Moulter Murder Trial

In Pulaski Virginia on November 30 the defense presented expert testimony arguing temporary insanity due to alleged husband infidelity. Harriet Moulter’s sixteen year diary was read revealing daily accusations against John W. Moulter and described life as hell on earth. Evidence suggested the husband mistreated Mrs Moulter and her children corroborated by family testimony. The case is expected to go to the jury tomorrow.

Washington Post Pulaskd Harriet Moulter John W. Moulter Hell Upon Earth Moulter

Husband Kills Wife in North Carolina Quarrel

Special to The Washington Ballsbury North Carolina yesterday afternoon mechanic killed his wife after a quarrel. The only witness was a twelve year old son who says his father died his mother. Helton was given a hearing and bound over for trial. EDUCATORS END SESSION Virginia principals organize subdivision of State Teachers Association in Richmond. Several conferences and meetings across schools and colleges for girls were held with addresses and officers elected.

Washington Ballsbury N. C Maechanic Helton Hickory Robert Helton Virginia State Association Richmond State Teachers’ Association Citizens’ Local League Joseph Saunders Portsmouth W. N Black Lynchburg Ernest Shawen Norfolk

North Carolina Vote Shows Democratic Lead in State Canvass

Official canvass of eight North Carolina congressional districts yields a Democratic majority of about 46 000, with totals across districts listing Dems like H Snall Kitchin Thomas Poll Whitehin Godwin Parge Reynolds Crawford and Reynolds versus Republican rivals. The missing Catawba county adds roughly 200 in favor of Democrats, leaving state totals at 121 214 for Democrats and 75 457 for Republicans.

Washington Post Raleigh N. C Highth Afatriet John H. Snaal John Wood Claude Kitchin James Gaelis Charles R Thomas Dera William Dixon Edward W. Poll Henry Godwin William Whitehin Charles Reynolds Haonthal I Godwin Jems Skulken Saventh Robert N. Parge George Reynolds William T Crawford James Brite Catawba

Verrault Love Notes Read Before U S Commissioner

New York dated November 3 Mrs Binan Verrault who wrote love letters stirring hope of wealth in James B McClellan Philadelph ia grocer Leo Kelsler a Hungarian life insurance agent and Count Gregore Zalmoft a Fifth avenue delicatessen dealer appeared before U S Commissioner Shields. Evidence included letters to McClellan promising devotion if a ring was removed and replaced. Defense motion to dismiss was denied. December date set to hear cases against Mrs Verrault and McClellan and Kessler with further testimony planned.

New York Binan Verrault James B McClellan Philadelphe Grocer Leo Kelsler Gregore Zalmoft Delicatessen Fifth Avenue United States Shields Koelsler Verra United States District Attorney Dorr Shielda Verrault McClellan Kessler

WOUNDS WIFE FATALLY IN ATLANTA TRAGEDY

In Atlanta on a November night Joln F. Cooper a carpenter fatally wounded his wife with a hatchet and later killed himself by shooting at their home. The wife suffered a neck wound and a probable skull fracture. Authorities report no motive has been established as the couple’s statements could not be obtained.

Atlanta Joln F. Cooper Cooper

Scotchmen Celebrate at Baltimore Banquet for 100th St Andrews Society

In Baltimore at the Hotel Rennert a formal banquet marked the 100th anniversary of the St Andrews Society. Secretary Shaw, Secretary Bonaparte, and Secretary Wilson spoke as President Roosevelt sent regrets. A large gathering of notable guests from Potthi and other cities attended.

Shaw Bonaparte Wilson Baltimore Hotel Rennert St Andrews' Society Lst

Reformatory Buildings Burned in Richmond Fire

Fire at Laurel reformatory in Richmond Va destroyed the superintendent's home and two shops at 4 o'clock this morning. Cause not yet learned. Logs partly obscured by debris.

Dpeeln Washington Post Richmond Laurel Reformatory

Utopian Times for Youth Dramatizes Demand for Training

Boston opens a national congress on social education to prepare youth for modern society. Leaders including Gov. Curtis Guild Jr and Harvard President Charles W. Eliot welcome delegates from library associations schools and women’s clubs. President David Starr Jordan praises a strenuous democratic era and urges training for disciplined capable youths to fill roles in home church school business and industry. The congress runs through Sunday.

Boston Mass New England James P. Monroe Youngoitten Congress Curtis Fulld, Jr Massachusetts John J. Fitzgerald Charles W. Hot Harvard University David Starr Jordan Leland Stanford University George H Martin Massachusetts State Board of Education Lye Gov. Guild Commonwealth Yordan

Woman Fights Savage Dog to Save Husband in NJ

Belleville residents recount Mrs. Anna Mann saving her husband, Exchange Hotel proprietor Mr. Mann, from a mad St Bernard that bit his arm and chest for twenty five minutes. She fought the dog bare handed, then used rope and an ax to end the attack, insisting she did what any good wife would do for love.

Belleville Anna Mann St Bernard Mann

Heirs to 3 Million Surprise in Australia News

Newcastle New Jersey reports Thomas McCarthy and his brother Michael McCarthy learn from relatives that their uncle Timothy McCarthy died in Australia leaving a fortune of 3 million dollars. They plan to travel to claim the inheritance. In Maryland a family tragedy follows a lamp explosion as Emma Hende and her daughter Grace perish and another daughter Gladys dies.

Newcastle Thomas McCarthy Michael McCarthy Wampum Timothy McCarthy Australia Hegerstown Emma Hende Charles Brnde Grace Gladys

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