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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1908
Page
3
Night Rider provides details of a Rankin serious case including a death in a related incident and a woman whipped by the band. Fehringerth Informer under promise of pardon illuminates the case and related outrages. Judge Urry notes prisoners handcuffed. a body with linked testimonies and cautions emerges as evidence.
Rose Hadi a h nal ste at ble in orP os stead. A fragmentary OCR reading shows a local event affecting Pearl Street in Portland. No clear names, firms, or dates are identifiable in the readable portion.
The long testimony details a Night Riders oath promising deadly retribution for whistle blowers and the terror tactics used to force a divorce case withdrawal. Witnesses recount whipings at a family home, threats against jurors, and a raid planned on Rankin and Taylor with rope and gunfire, culminating in Rankin’s murder at Walnut Log Hotel and the Riders’ cold-blooded preparations.
Mary land obituary reports the death of a longtime engineer on the Norfolk Western who passed away at age through the church front after an illness. The deceased leaves a wife Laura Shelex and a daughter Band and other relatives. Services to be held at Shepere stew T Warren Hartmister.
Mrs Talitha V Wilson testified that Senator Wellington never provided funds after her marriage to Dr Pierce B Wilson and denied his alleged arm around her or visits to their home. She rejected letters from the senator and claimed her parents were involved to force Miss Davis from her household, while noting prior suitor Dr L C Smith.
John Andrew Volk 28, held on larceny charges for 4 coats and 2 pairs of trousers, tried to hang himself in a Canton police station cell. Patrolman Schirmer stopped him, removing the belt and all possible restraints, while Volk claimed it was a joke.
Special to The Warrington Just Ardens W Va Dec 21 Delbert Moore a reputed moonshiner and "bad man" died at his home near here from wounds inflicted Saturday night by detectives trying to arrest him. Moore had been indicted for unlawful selling of intoxicants. Officers who first attempted the arrest were stabbed by Moore. others volunteered to pursue. At Philipol Moore was seen moving to the barn when he halted and fired, receiving mortal wounds.
The funeral of Mrs Myra Lee widow of Capt Charles Nagaleen Creter and cousin of Gen Robert E. Lee was held at Christ Protestant Church in Baltimore. Rev William Jackson Morton led services attended by friends and relatives, with pallbearers named and burial in Lys Hit Cemetery. Surviving family members include Mrs Willan Purkney Hullmnes of Baltimore, Mrs Anni Pebles of Richmond, and siblings Robert F Lee and Richer bland Tee Virennia.
Special to The Washington Post reports at Newport News Virginia that the giant battleship Delaware will be launched in February. The sponsor will be named by the incoming governor of the state. The shipyard group aims to christen with water instead of champagne as done for the Kentucky, the only ship of her class christened with whisky.
The Abingdon ballot on dispensary policy drew strong support and noted voter turnout. Local figures including council member Ted and editor Moo Walli were mentioned amid broader district discussion, with memorial mentions for long-time residents and community leaders.
Midshipman Roger V Pain of the District of Columbia is elected editor in chief of the Naval Academy annual by the class of 1961. Capt Charles J Badger returns to Annapolis after a two week visit to Atlantic City. Prof John Ray and the language department report a top grade in a civil service exam for the U S consular service. the Texan alumnus has earned degrees at Yale and the University of Paris.
An appendicitis case prompted a timely decision and rapid care at Camden Jersey hospital. The surgical team led by Dr Wegzas performed a critical operation, saving the patient as family and medical staff reacted to evolving symptoms and delays.
A mangled OCR blend reports a veterans banquet with names like Gen and toast lines for Rey Chiles and Gen Jackses, plus a court case about illegally selling liquor in Alex county with a $0 fine and 3 days hard labor. It references residents Witham H Quinn, John de Nermuyte, and grave services for George T Smith at a Bethe Cemetery.
A garbled Virginia brief item lists a judge awarding $1400 to WY Cash against the Southern Hulmit Phe pianule for a tram fall near Burnness Stilion. A separate case ends with a $34 verdict for a plaintiff damaged on an Ohio track. Fire damaged a suburban home in Fredericksburg and the Southern Methodist Church at Greenville.
A murder case in Durham ended with the suspect freed after a defense hearing before Mayor Githim The proceeding closed by Cisco following testimony from two witnesses The defense argued a credible alibi and a witness described as intelligent testified to the suspect’s presence elsewhere The atmosphere shows broad public doubt about the outcome and lingering tension in the community.
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