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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Dec 02, 1905

Page

4

Four Farmers Die in Gas Explosion Near Weston West Virginia

Special to The Washington Post reports a natural gas explosion at a Weston area home killed four members of a farming family and left one son severely injured. A valve failure caused a blast that rocked the countryside, with debris and mangled bodies found among the wreckage. Residents describe a powerful fireball and shock that extended for miles.

Lins Weston W. Va Steve Sax Weahington Weston Woova Charles F Dolglass Lillian Dolglass Clyde Dulglays Glarence Courtiss Mit Bay Orks Dovgisss

Educators Adjourn In Washington Past Lynebuig Week

Special to The Washington Past Lynebuig Weeek reports the Co operative bulleatrom association adjourning to night. Readings of reports and resolutions were offered, with memoranda urging increased education funding and schooling for misused, colored, blind, and deaf children. Officers elected include President S Mitchell Richmond College. recording secretary H Richmond. treasurer J Po Braugh. executive committee members Pro A Alkerman and Prof HH Fussell. Banquets honored Dr B A Aldrin and Pr Weister by alumni groups.

Washington Cooperative Bulleatrom Association Wernes Forte Minard S & Mitchell Richmond Joi B A Aldrin Tunon Pr Weister Himpden Sidney

Sinking Norfolk bound schooner Henry D May towed in

A three masted sailing ship Henry D May carrying no cargo from Norfolk to New York was towed in after taking on water. The vessel listed heavily, decks flooded, and the crew endured injuries before the ship was rescued and brought to port.

Henry D May Norfolk Norfolk Vale Douglass New York Henry Sherry

Leesburg MCA Convention Discusses County Work

In Leesburg Virginia the MCA convention session focused on Loudoun County developments with speakers including Cornelius Bhowen of Waterford and parish leaders. Delegates from Richmond and New York discussed youth concerns and church leadership roles in the county’s economic plans.

Syratte Teesbupe Wen Christin Loudoun County Thor Cornelius Bhowen Waterford Thas Richmond Sul Seertas John Kiendman Kew

Constable Acquitted Amid Turbulent Trial in Pomfret District

An acquittal verdict is returned in a volatile case involving assault claims against witnesses and local figures. The report references Richmond College alumni and a broad slate of civic names, noting community reactions and ongoing investigations as the judge’s decision is announced.

Convention of Colleges Discusses Education and Athletics

The nineteenth annual convention of the Association of Collegen and Preparatory Schools of the Middle States and Maryland opened at St Johns College Annapolis with welcomes from Dr Thomas Feil and Dr Rush Rhees. Debates covered commerce education and whether colleges should bar freshmen from intercollegiate sports until nine years of work is completed, with supporters and opponents presenting arguments. A reception followed in the Maryland executive mansion hosted by Gui Edwin Warfield and Mrs Warfield.

Washington Post Annapolis Association of Collegen and Preparatory Schools Middle States Maryland McDowell Hall St Johns College Thomas Feil Rush Rhees Rochester University Association Victor Ho Lme University of Michigan Charles B Macksey Georgetown University House of Delegates Push Rhees Gui Edwin Warfield Mra Warfield

Minister Kills Himself in Baltimore Room Death of Rev Gustav Howe In Room 610 North Calvert

Baltimore Md December 1 Rev Gustav Howe a German born resident naturalized in San Francisco died in his room on the third floor of a boarding house at 610 North Calvert Street. He left a note saying he had taken morphine. No clear motive or surviving kin listed. A chambermaid found him about 11 oclock this morning with an empty bottle on the table. Papers indicate prior residence in Ohio and Pennsylvania. A medical examiner was to investigate and proper authorities notified.

Gustav Howe Baltimore Washington Post Baltmore North Calvert Gustav Lowa Chunbermaud Gusav Howe Bowu Sen Wieda Pastor Apitz Leoust Putat Rey & How Rey Mrowe tUendin College of Physicians and Surgeons Mandi Wis Howe Germany San Feqneisco Cal Oo Ind Pennsylvania Elen Washington The Southern Railway Danville Misa Lwreng South Pistarias Georgianna Lewis W Oh Peck Caton LC Bailey Ja’ Henderson Annie Henderson OB Looper George E Warfield Corporation Court

Third Class Punished for Insubordination at Institute

Lexington Va December reports cadets of the third class punished for insubordination by slowing a panel dated November 2. They will be confined to the institute for sixty days as a penalty for the breach of discipline. The move reflects strict institute discipline and the cadets face an unwanted period on campus grounds.

Gwiy Lumus Social Basnington Pot Lexington Certaain Dem

YMCA Conference opens with large attendance in Frederick Maryland

Special to The Washington Post from Frederick Maryland reports the Eastern Conference of the YMCA Boys Department of Delaware Maryland and the District of Columbia opened with a large delegation, the welcome address by Henry H Abbott, and a central sermon by Rev. Ch rhg Ann Smith, followed by services in the Tuthian Chineh chapel and ongoing sessions through Sunday. Also notes shipments of apples via Cumberland Valley Railroad and a separate court action in Greensboro involving a claim for damages from a camping accident last July.

Washington Pas Frederick Md V.tungehcar Tuthian Chineh Bruke Flybets Wilmington del Preading Loverdocd Nen Res Ann Smith Teck Memorial Chapel Washington Sues Railroad Washington Pont Greensboro Wis George Usigin

A Business Friend and Postum Health Testimony

A New York businesswoman credits Postum with stabilizing her nerves and ending neuralgia after months of severe attacks. She recommends the drink to friends, pledging sincere gratitude to Postum Co of Battle Creek Michigan.

New York City Kira Coffe Fostum Battle Creek Retson Wellville

Cruelty Allegations On Bay Ship James A Whiting

In Crisfield on December 1 George L Cross a Baltimore painter alleges he was drugged and shipped aboard the schooner James A Whiting where crew forced him to work and fed meager bean soup and stale bread. A Delaware named Sam was drowned after being thrown overboard. Cross was later abandoned ashore and treated by Dr Gordon Simonson before seeking a warrant from United States Commissioner Wyatt. Governor Edwin Warfield later held talks with officials about stopping the practice of shanghaiing on oyster dredging vessels.

Washington Post Crisfield George L Cross Baltimore Ely James A Whiting Cross Rappahannock Robert Deal Sam Richmond Va Cross Crockett Gordon Simonson United States Wyatt Capt Crockett Gov Warfield Balimore Edwin Warfield Polee Marshal Farhan Howard State Oyster Navy Gov Warheld

Harris Acquitted In Petersburg Larceny Trial

A prominent Virginia colored figure, A. W. Harris of Dinwiddie County and U S Internal Revenue deputy, was acquitted in Petersburg mayor court today on charges of stealing two bales of cotton valued at 52 and 4218 dollars and of diverting 4218 from a commission merchant. Harris denied all allegations, testified he knew nothing of the theft or money. He was released on bail after several hours of examination and representation by Bernard Munn. The mayor discharged him after review of the case.

Oine van Petersburg W Hartia Dinwiddle County United States Internal Revenue Richmond Virginia Arrington & Green J . Robinson Willam Daly Nero Harris Merry Harrison Dimond Ragland Petersburg Ffarris Bernard Munn Richard I Munn

Page County plans bloodhounds to combat gangs in Va

Page County officials in Luray plan to purchase bloodhounds to track criminals amid months of petty thefts and outrages. Deputy Sheriff Wood reports citizens have pressed supervisors for dogs to aid law enforcement as arrests have been few. The drive follows earlier drownings by criminals near the Shenandoah River.

Page County Theanington Page Counts Va Luray Wood Acre i Shenandoah

Swift & Co Limited v J I T Jones at Richmond court

The United States Circuit Court of Appeals convened at 10 in the morning with Judges Prit jehard Waddill and Keller on the bench. Swift & Co Limited, plaintiff in error, vs J I T Jones, defendant in error, was argued by T W Bichttl for the plaintiff in error and by J B Spruill for the defendant in error. The court is to adjourn likely next Tuesday and the next term will convene on February 6, 1900.

Washington Richmond United States Circuit Court of Appeals Jehard Waddill Keller Swift & Co Limited

Vanderbilt timber deal crowns largest sale in Pisgah Forest Reserve

Special to the Washington Desk reports George W. Vanderbilt sold nearly 300 million feet of timber in the Pisgah forest reserve near Asheville North Carolina to buyers listed as W 8 and W 1 Aley sander of Charlotte and others. The reserve holds about 100 acres of virgin forest with 300 million feet of marketable timber and a price near 3 million dollars. Twenty seats will be required to remove the timber, marking the largest sale in the region. In Virginia, the Supreme Court of Appeals heard cases including Hagan Co versus City of Hichmann and Newport News Publishing Co versus Baumeister among others, with many arguments continued to tomorrow morning.

Pisgah Asheville N C Dee George W Vanderbilt Aleysander Charlotte Piagah Washington Richmond Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals Hagan &@ Co Cho City of Hichmann Hamilton Hagers Jom Lamb I Pollard Elwis Aptis Feu Enor Ashby Newport News Publishing Company Baumeister, Stokes Southern Railway Winder Vs Neck Buinghes

Death of Capt J E Phillips Special to Washington cust Almend

Captain James E Phillips prominent citizen and former Confederate soldier died suddenly at his East Main street home this morning after a brief illness. He was 67 and a Mahone Brigade veteran, the last survivor of those who surrendered with that command. Survived by his widow, a brother, one son and one daughter.

Washington Cust Almend Dee 1 James Phillips East Main Street Mahone Brigade

Quarrel Leads to Stabbing in Hagerstown

Luther Bonebrake was stabbed several times in the chest near Tove Forks after a quarrel with Charles Rimes, with Bonebrake in serious condition. Rimes drew a knife during the confrontation.

Will of Mrs Smoot contested in Alexandria court

The Alexandria Corporation Court heard arguments on the will of Mrs Frances P Smoot offered for probate. Rev W Strother Jones is named executor and trustee. contesting heir Ila Rose Smoot objects to the trustee and her share. The estate is valued around 75,000 to 100,000 dollars with multiple bequests and a five share residue plan. A jury was ordered for the issue.

Washington Post Burfay King Steel Alexandria Frances P Smoot Corporation Court Francis L Smith W Strother Jones Samuel G Brent J B McCabe Leesburg Wila Rose Snicot Barley J S Jones Mary , Smoot Minnie Jones Mary C Burch Fla Rase Smoot Mary F Smoot Lila Rose Smoot Avill Marble Land New River Minnie C 8 Jones Mary C Buren J . Jones Ila Rose Smoot W. Strother Jones

Alexandria Transfer Co Advances Citywide Carriage Service

Alexandria firm offers urban transport from 1155 Fairfax Street to depots and wharves, with 24/7 trains and boats coverage, Bell 216, promising prompt delivery across the city.

Fairfax Sty Fergens Union Depot

Murder at Murden Point Norfolk Va shocks Princess Anne

Henry Gresham Norfolk Southern Railway worker was found murdered at Murden Point in Princess Anne County. An inquest led by Magistrate Atwood returned a verdict of death by a blow from a blunt instrument by an unknown person. James S Davenport of Tazewell Wa died Wednesday at his home from Brights Disease, age about thirty five, leaving a widow and two small children.

Murdens Point Norfolk Va Henry Gresham Norfolk and Southern Railway Princess Anne County Atwood Princesa Anne Cot House Gresham James S Davenport Peinl Washington Tazewell James 8 Davenport Graham Brights

High Point Enjoined Over Street Works

United States Judge Boyd issued a writ on complaint by Southern Railway against High Point authorities to stop grading a street parallel to the main line. The city had covered two side tracks with earth. a deputy marshal served the writ. If not dissolved within ten days the writ becomes permanent. Mrs JB Mathews, wife of a Greensboro physician, died from an accidental morphine overdose administered by her husband.

North Carolina Washington Post Greensboro United States Boyd Southern Railway High Point Jb, Mathews

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