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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1908
Page
23
A girl testifies that a tall man, pictured in her mother’s album, directed her to buy candy while her father was at work. The trial unfolds as the court hears testimony about a crime linked to a private office and a police investigation.
A bridge collapse sent a car plunging toward Cheat River in a fatal incident. Debris and chaotic scenes hindered immediate rescue efforts as authorities investigated the cause and located the vehicle remains. Police led the response, while rescue crews searched the wreckage for survivors.
In Huntington, Dec 22, about 2,000 miners will return to work at Paint Creek as operators agree to hire only union men. The agreement includes old wage scales, checkoffs, and elimination of a non discrimination clause, ending the two day dispute. Separately, Clafts M Wilson, a wealthy local farmer, was found dead after a clash with youths cutting trees on his property.
Virginia brief news item reports a storehouse in Dowy Grant near Garfield Center destroyed by a storm, dredging work along the Rappahannock and Fredericksburg areas under government contracts, a gas property sale, a Norfolk U.S. Court involuntary bankruptcy case against Bob Wilkins of Newport News, a Commonwealth Attorney warning in a 13 year old assault case, a fall injuring Prof Bowles in Staunton, Bristol hospital plans funded by a Christmas gift, and a revenue raid on a South Boston distillery with beer seized.
Special to The Washington Post. Charlottesville Va Dec 2. The University of Virginia secures almost 350000 to permanently endow the John B Cary memorial chair of biblical history and literature. Gifts include 50000 from Col Ghyer H Payne 10000 from Col John B Cary estate and 2800 from the Christian Woman's Board of Missions with further 2000 added by the Cary heirs. The chair stems from a biblical lectureship and permanent support is assured by these gifts and board generosity.
Grand Jury probes method of two men who formed a company to obtain goods stored in New York and Boston damaged by a worm that vanished. Victims include Daniel Miller Company J V Sutton Co and others totaling around 109000 in threatened losses. Federal court actions seek inspection of stored items as two suspects remain at large.
A northeast gale and heavy rain slam the Virginia coast with 38 mph winds as snow and darkness cover Norfolk and Richmond. Widespread outages blackout streets and telephones, trains run late, and vessels seek harbor while Cape Henry light remains unseen. Rigorous snow depths report 8 to 19 inches across towns from Fredericksburg to Bristol with inland areas hardest hit.
Rumors swirl over a hastily reshaped Raleigh district post and tax offices as politicians discuss potential successors to late U S District Judge Thomas B R Purnell. Names including former judges and attorneys surface amid a scramble for key appointments. In other news, Gertrude Hugins and Berk Hill Feltner wed in a simple afternoon ceremony at the minister's home.
Obituary notices from Winchester Trederi Carroll County Martinsville and surrounding towns report multiple deaths. Howard H Jones of Trederi County died at home after a long illness aged 46 years, unmarried with one brother and several nieces and nephews surviving. Capt William Goldsmith of Windsor killed by a fall at Mary Washington hospital aged 7 years, survived by one son and two daughters. Dredcraksburg Dec 22, L Bowlea president of a local telephone company died after a fall in his jewelry store, survived by his wife and four children. Dr Robert Willim Nelson died of a stroke, son of Hugh Nelson of Albemarle, grand son of Gay Nelson. survived by two children. Harriet Lilly Padged died after a long illness, native of Co Turmbusho, survived by husband and two children. Mrs Sarah Fisher widow of William Fisher died aged 77, no family remaining. The notices list local leaders, families, and communities mourning these losses.
A dated advertising snippet touts Dr Miles Anti Pain Pills as a fast headache remedy. It cites user testimonials including Mrs J W Covington and claims pharmacists will refund the first package if not helped. The ad notes 25 doses for 23 cents and warns the product is not sold in path.
Baltimore detective report details a fatal early morning shootout on Pearl Street between the Serio and Liberto families. Vincent Serio died after being shot in the head, Carnello Liberto may die from a shoulder wound, Joseph Berio is under arrest, and Joseph Liberto is at large amid a 21 year feud said to stem from rival secret societies.
In Mount Rainier Maryland on December 2 the Democratic Club of Chillum district withdrew resolutions urging Governor Crothers to appoint James C. Rogers of Hyattsville as assistant justice of the Seventh district court. The action was in deference to chairman James Enos Ray who opposed a one man recommendation and stated his opposition to the measure.
David Way, a well dressed man from Asheville, accused in Alexandria of failing to pay for breakfast and a bottle of ale after ordering in a lunchroom. Clerk Nicholas Trivolus also faced charges for not collecting the debt as police report. Way, said to be in the drug business, was held for appearance in police court.
Christmas season events listed include Unity Methodist Episcopal Church at 4 50 pm Thursday and several others across town. Protests and Methodist Episcopal, Baptist and Presbyterian churches host services and concerts from December 2 to December 9 with varied start times. Children of Marys Academy and the Chapel of the Good Shepherd held their cen bruins last night.
The Virginia State Corporation Commission granted charters to Parkwood Apartment House Company to build an apartment complex in Washington and to WA Smoot & Co for coal and lumber business. Parkwood lists W Woodward as president, Barker as treasurer, Parker as secretary. capital stock minimum $2,000. Smoot & Co shows officers WooA Smoot as president, Wo Pitts as secretary, with $100,000 fixed capital.
The record lists numerous patent appeal decisions by the Court of Appeals District of Columbia with names such as Gardner Rabb Shephard and Van Orsdel. It notes affirmed reversed and remanded judgments, custody and probate matters, and varied criminal and equity court entries along with numerous property and guardianship actions.
A scanned list details deeds of trust across numerous properties in multiple blocks and squares. Names include Jamex 17, Dobbins, Palmer, Emmerich, Mack, West, Towers, Lamson, Browning, Kennedy, Ling er, and Scott. Amounts range around hundreds to thousands with terms from three months to four years and interest rates from 4 to 6 percent.
A church fire in Baltimore caused damage with residents fearing the blaze. The report mentions deaths, court actions, and an indictment acquittal in Loudoun County. Additional items cover a murder case verdict, a detached tour promotion, and a tourist department notice listing itineraries from Chicago to Mexico and California.
A 19th century ad touts Munyon’s Cold Remedy for head and throat relief with rapid fever check, nasal discharge stop, and pain reduction. It also markets Munyon’s Rheumatic Remedy for stiff joints, Kidney Remedy, and Vitalizer for strength. An almanac is offered free on request.
DLE Highlands, National Savings and Trust Company trustee, transfers Lot 5641 between Second and Third Streets SE to John C Polster for 10. Mary E Thomas transfers Lot 21 in Square 510 in Square between Sixth and Seventh G and H Streets NE to Gilbert J Oxlerman. Joanna Looney sells Lot 128 Square KS 310 Sw Twenty-Seventh Street to Julia Deviney. cpeecon Ener.
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