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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1908
Page
21
A Treasury Department report details shipwrecks and lifeboat rescues, noting 22 deaths among 230 stations, 562 rescued from wrecks, and 1094 vessels involved. It lists property values, passengers saved, medical aid, and the service’s expenditures and improvements under Congress actions.
A major railroad buys 135,500 tons of steel rails from five concerns. The agreement includes 29,000 tons from a primary supplier and 10,000 tons from another firm. Details are unclear due to several garbled phrases but indicate substantial steel rail purchases for infrastructure.
a commuter is appointed to head off conflict as Gould roads face wage and policy clashes with Wabash and other lines. the move aims to prevent spread of trouble to pennsylvania and baltimore terminals, with rate talks and consents sought from four line managers to stabilize fares and service.
Hagerstown Maryland December 16 A section of a new Potomac River bridge pier collapsed trapping and killing three workers and seriously injuring five others. The dead include Ross Birkel, James Myers, and George Stiff. injured workers were transported to Washington County Hospital. An inquest was ordered to determine if the disaster resulted from carelessness or defective workmanship.
The window glass industry faces a wave of plant closures as manufacturers align with a fresh wage scale. Officials report factories in Morgantown, Milwaukee, and nearby towns will shut, with talks stalling at the national association level and local unions pressuring for firm action.
The jury in the case against Plant vein is seated as witnesses describe the defendant Samuels allegedly shooting the victim in the back while fleeing. The trial continues with testimonies from Dent, Sulocnkeeper, and others detailing actions and motives.
Virginia brief notices report January 1 events including invitations from Stonewill Ficksou to divers, and shipments routed to Tidewater and Norfolk and Western. A note warns lovers of antiques to avoid wasting the pullors at the Arlington Hotel where platters must be disposed of at a fixed price.
In Columbia and Fayetteville two receivership petitions were filed regarding the purchase of Southern Life Insurance Co of Fayetteville NC by Seminole Securities Co of the city. Allegations claim exorbitant commissions were paid for the stock and the difference was divided among officers. Insurance Commissioner McMaster issued an order requiring Southern Life to show cause why its license should not be revoked. return set for January 19. Stockholders’ meeting slated for December 29.
Well D McAdoo, son of Walter D McAdoo a noted Greensboro hotel owner, faces a jury on murder charges for killing Ed Allred last January. McAdoo testified the shooting was accidental, saying his pistol discharged while he picked it up in a carriage seat. Witnesses testified there were no quarrels and the men were longtime friends.
The Rev Dr Green was chosen coadjutor bishop for the Virginia Diocese on the third ballot amid session delays. He expressed appreciation for the vote and asked time to consider the move, citing uncertainties about leaving his current post. The finance committee set his salary at $8,000 with additional allowances including house rent.
Court proceedings list multiple guilty pleas and sentences including four months for a framed store case, theft and larceny pleas, asylum detention for a youth, and a five year penitentiary term for a store and quitley offence. Also notes Boston breakin term and railroad directors elected at Alexandria bank meeting to select A B Anirese Julia Burke Daingerfield Manor Miller Moon and Wallace.
Delegates from eastern Virginia and eastern North Carolina left for Washington to urge Congress to raise the peanut tariff before the Ways and Means Committee. Led by Peter Holland, the group includes counties near Norfolk and Richmond. Special to The Washington Post from Richmond and Winchester.
In Richmont Virginia December 16 Judge Pritchard of the United States Court of Appeals issued an opinion in the case of Zella Conaway et al versus Third National Bank of Cincinnati reversing the circuit court at Parkersburg West Virginia on the sale of coal land valued around $5140. The suit, filed by Dela Coal and Coke Company and others against Thomas Moore Jackson, Joseph P Sands and others, seeks to set aside a private sale and argues the sale should have been public auction under West Virginia law. The opinion directs dissolution of injunctions, bars attorneys from claiming rights to the property, and calls for dismissal of the bill. The decision also covers related reversals and denials in other cases arising from courts at Charlotte Richmond Charleston and Greenbrier, with noted dissent by Judge Waal.
Hancock charged with embezzling over 100 from the Famb Fish Hox Company while manager of the concerns trade here. He was arrested in San Francisco after a trip to Honolulu and released on bail after a $1000 certified check was posted. Several checks payable to the Jam Mish Company were found on Hancock and are said to reduce his shortage to the bond amount.
Aливя list of weddings and marriages from Virginia and nearby towns. Notables include George W Douglas and Alve Crosley in Weetmare tang, A Wren and Annie Kid in Danville, Carl and Laura Smith in Culpeper, plus several ceremonies in Frederickaburg and Salem Baptist Church. Also notes Henry Murphy of Westernport death, detailing family history and dairy farm ventures.
Special to The Washington Nat Laurel Md Dee 16 Mrs Annie Shaw wife of Mr Bowie Shaw residing on Second Street died suddenly last night of acute indigestion. She was 48 years old and survived by her husband, two sons, and one brother. Mrs Shaw was formerly of Washington.
Special to The Wannington Fos from Winchester Virginia reports Mrs Liszie Tomblin wife of Clarke county farmer Walter Tomblin set a fire in Berryville jail during a fit of insanity and jumped into the flames. She survived the blaze but suffered severe burns across her body and later was sent to Western States Hospital for Insane in Braunton where doctors fear she will die. Her clothing burned away and nails reportedly curled back and dropped off. Despite medical protests she was transported by train to the asylum.
Governor Gienn directs that Henry Harvey be hanged tomorrow after thrice granting respite. He says the judge and solicitor advised no mercy and condemns the crime as horrible. The action comes from Raleigh North Carolina on December 16.
An executive order outlines physical tests for marine corps officers. All officers must complete biannual tests, including a 9 mile riding test for field officers and a 700 yard double time dash with rests totaling 112 minutes. Captains and lieutenants must walk 3 days to cover miles with specified rest breaks. Ready for promotion may be affected by excusal but barred from future advancement.
Rodolfo Gaona, famed Mexican matador who earned about $5,000 a night, died from wounds sustained after a bull goring in the ring last Sunday in Pueblo. He was Mexico's most famous matador and had been hospitalized since the incident.
In Stanly County yesterday a mob attacked Mrs James Moss in her home leaving her husband wounded and a man named George LeMer hospitalized. The scene drew a large white mob, with fears of further violence and a potential lynching as authorities move to restore order.
Maryland shellfish commission completes field survey of oyster grounds in Breton Bay St Marys county and adjacent western shore waters. Eastern shore areas Worcester Somerset and Wicomico also surveyed. Headquarters at House Goat Crater will winter in Baltimore. survey to resume in spring.
Fragmentary obituary and wedding notice from a historic Richmond page mentions a marriage, a subsequent death, and references to Miss Hattie List and Mr Powell. The readable fragments indicate a wedding ceremony followed by a death, with several names and kinship hints, though many words are garbled.
A landmark in King George County, the Colonial era home at Mount Stuart was destroyed by a blaze that investigators link to an unexpected origin. Residents report ashen debris and assess the loss as significant to local history.
An obituary recalls a Virginia resident with a long life, mentioning surviving daughters and heirs, including Norfaly and others. It notes family gatherings, a funeral plan, and mentions distant relatives. The record reflects a traditional tribute with dates and mournful sentiment.
William Davis white aged 2 years was jailed in Tazewell Virginia charged with stealing a horse from HC Neel his employer. He allegedly rode the horse to Blandcount where it was sold for 40 dollars, about a third of its value. Davis had been released weeks earlier from the penitentiary after a five year term for horse stealing.
Charlestown Va Dec 16 Marshal l Trussell son of Moses E Trbsnellx a well known farmer near Leetown was killed today when struck by a collapsing tree. He was 25 and unmarried. In Cumberland Maryland a burglary hit Bennett and Howsare post office and adjoining stable with a thief suspected after being refused lodging. Salisbury Maryland a short circuit at an electric power station injured 11 year old RO P Hagan, an electrician, burning his face and arms and leaving him precarious.
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