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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Dec 25, 1909
Page
28
Testimony described the High Point estate as a decaying 1600 acre lodge with a shuttered house, twelve guest rooms, four servant rooms, and broken kennels. Brokaw listed mortgages totaling about 2 million, a sailboat mortgage, a $42,000 annual income, and a $200,000 stock trust as he faced financial strains.
The official reception of Robert Bacon the new American ambassador by Foreign Affairs Minister Flehon and President Fallieren has been arranged for December 20 to allow him to meet his diplomatic corps colleagues at the New Year reception. The press notes Bacon's appointment in sympathetic terms and recalls Mrs Bacon's long residence in Paris and her popularity there.
In Roanoke on December 4 Mayor Cutchin Chief Dyer and Police Justice Berkley urged Judge Staples to compel the city council to fix jail conditions. Dyer said the detention area was worse than city stable facilities for horses and mules and questioned how women could live there.
Joy Sherman was arrested in Beckley charged with the murder of Albert Blakeley, shot on a main street Wednesday night. A pistol found nearby was denth ed wx Sherman's. In Mabscott Charles Chambers and Daniel Forman, both miners, fought. Chambers charged with driving a pick through Forman’s heart and arrested. In Quinnimont Charls Lewig and Thomas Jonson, colored watermen, fought at a local hotel. proprietor Albert Lindon opened free on them, and both were seriously wounded.
Special to The Washington Port Lynchburg Virginia December 24 The chamber of commerce reports that Jon Elts a assistant engineer with Battle Creek board of public works leads Michigan homeseekers to Virginia to start a colony The party will visit sections of the state and will arrive early next week Lynchburg will be among first stops Couple Killed on Christmas Trip in Hamilton Ohio December 25 William Payne and his wife Mary killed when struck by a traction car while returning home with gifts Their bodies were buried separately and both died quickly Mexico City December 24 Tabasco governor reports locust plague spreading rapidly across parts of the state Former Convicted of Forgery St Louis Missouri December A.M Dwight Fortner convicted of uttering a 712 000 check with forged indorsement He faces two years in prison."
Amert Halpern an 18 year old from Baltimore was arrested in Cincinnati on forgery charges after cashing checks signed B W Cohen at Queen City Bank on Race Street. He admitted a scheme to live at others expense and planned further forgeries in Chicago, with most funds spent on clothes and travel.
Special to The Washington Post from Richmond describes an incident where a prisoner, an unidentified African American, fired upon Officer Buegberd 7, WW Werner, son of Lewis Werner, chief of police. Werner had reportedly released the prisoner to allow a cigarette, and bullets were later found in the wall. Authorities suspect a premeditated plot to assassinate the officer.
Destructive storms and floods sweep Spain Portugal and France causing extensive damage. Eleven people drowned near Chidad Rodrigo and widespread collapse of buildings. Rivers like the Douro and Tormes flood, cutting rail lines and halting telegraph service. Troops deployed to Salamanca to assist rescue efforts as cities face darkness and ruin.
Mrs Evarts Swing Munn widow of Mes Cuttie Munn will marry Capt Jonas Jones in a January ceremony at Stephen's Church in Pittsburgh. Jones, in army service, is stationed in Washington. Mrs Munn, widowed in Naples, will visit Pittsburgh next week for prenuptial entertainments hosted by Mrs Walter F Hawkins.
Weather detail describes a southeast storm, temperature shifts, winds, and forecast for various regions, with reports of snowfall in cities and a broad map of expected conditions through Sunday. Obituaries note the death of L J Tomlinson at 11, typhoid, and Harriet Adeins Ankerson aged 53, wife of George B AdKerson, with brief survivors.
Reports from Kingston Jamaica say Mrs William Jennings Bryan and her party arrived en route to Colon while John Ro Desruseos from New York arrived in Washington aboard his private yacht. They plan to travel to Mr Dow Paapos farm in Virginia for a week of hunting after an Arlington stay.
An evening incident in Hagerstown on December 24 reports a trolley wreck near Smoketown after a man from Smoketown was ejected for intoxication. Engineer Froehnek, riding a tricycle toward Beaver Creek Junction, collided with a pile of stones and was thrown from the vehicle, sustaining serious injuries as a second car nearly derailed on the same line.
McAllister, field secretary, plans a statewide poll sending 2,000 circulars to gauge Virginia sentiment on a statewide dry election. Local option results show several towns voting dry including Danville Winchester Fredericksburg Lynchburg Roanoke and others. wet areas listed as well.
Morgan daughter of W R Morgan elopes with John J Reamer of North Carolina while father away on jury duty. A ladder was found at her window with a note stating her intention. The couple boarded an early morning train at Keyoville. The bride is 37 years old.
In Alexandria Virginia Chief Goody and police seek a would be offender who battered barber F E Pitt at 619 King Street. Pitt reported the assailant followed him after closing, knocked him down and robbed him before fleeing toward Rosemont. Pitt’s scars and the attacker’s habits may help identify him.
The Virginia State Corporation Commission has issued several new charters. Notable incorporations include Virginia Highlands Association of Alexandria with officers Morrill Bevern and Stone. Habberger of Washington with Hel berger and others. Lindsey & Co. of Alexandria headed by Catherine Lindsey and Nicholson. Willis as vice president. Capital stocks vary up to 410 000. All plan real estate, manufacturing or grocery undertakings.
In Randolph Stevens and others ran a thriving Christmas tree business near the city market while absent legitimate dealers were away. Stevens admitted to taking about 47 from sales but claimed the trees were not his. He was released after agreeing to repay victims. Christmas Eve in Alexandria saw fires and explosions as stores closed late. churches announced special services for Christmas Day with schedules at St Mary's, Grage Protestant, Christ Protestant Episcopal, St Paul's, Emmanuel Lutheran, and Trinity Methodist.
Last year harvest at Mountain Lake supplied many houses around the state. This year, ten days of steady freeze left 10 to 12 inches of ice. George Moots and his companion were arrested Thursday night in Cumberland after alighting from a Western Maryland train, charged with robbing and beating a foreigner on Christian Street.
Special to The Washington Fest Wheeling West Virginia December 2 A legal battle looms over six pots containing 005 in gold unearthed by contractor W S McClain during excavation for a new building The Wheeling Stamping Company and heirs of Dr Fred Schuckhardt contend they hold claims to the treasure arguing the doctor hid funds at his home before death Local residents recall the doctor kept large sums due to distrust of banks and the case centers on rightful ownership and proof in court
Special to The Washington Post reports a harrowing Cumberland County tragedy where both a husband and wife were badly burned in a lamp explosion and clothing set alight. Neighbors and the wife struggled to save him, but both are not expected to survive. the husband died later today and the mother of the injured party was severely burned while attempting rescue.
Dr W J Cummings a Wellsburg dentist was attacked by two masked men as he left his home on Christmas Eve. He was knocked unconscious with a club and robbed of a substantial sum of money and two gold watches. The robbers fled and no one has been captured.
Gov Glascock accepts resignation of Adjutant General Neyer Burlew effective January 1 and a state tax ruling prompts a December 29 meeting of county and circuit clerks in Huntington to act. Sheriffs invited to join clerks, Phillips Sheet and Tin Plate start hiring a thousand workers at Watron around January 15.
Rebecca Jontson died suddenly in Washington just after McAbee faced arraignment in Alexandria police court on a bigamy accusation. The alleged wife said she learned of another wife in Baltimore after their marriage. McAbee claimed his first wife deserted him and he did not know a divorce was needed to wed again. The grand jury will decide if action proceeds. his fate may rest on the absent wife.
The new Oriole Lodge No. 47 was crowded Thursday evening for the institution of Rebekah Lodge No. 9 with 12 charter members. Washington District Grand Master and local officials attended as officers were elected and installed by District Grand Master Mrs Sue Jones.
Special to The Washington Post from Charleston West Virginia reports Arthur Farrall, believed insane, boarded and stole a locomotive. He opened the throttle, causing a crash into another engine in the yards. both engines were damaged but no injuries occurred. Farrall was jailed tonight facing theft charges.
Bristol Tenn December 24 The Rev A S Burroughs married twenty deaf and mute couples from Virginia and West Virginia last night using an interpreter to convey the wedding words to the contracting parties in a single ceremony.
Virginia briefs report court appointments in Lynchburg with W H Dulaney and Thomas N Laturn tavessore and B E Hughes as clerk. Obituary notices include James M May, 78, of Rockville, and a Rockville death linked to the Virgina native, plus details of local stabbings and a fatal hotel incident. The Baltimore and Washington regions note prominent deaths and a tax revenue tally, with mentions of whiskey stamp collections and civic figures.
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