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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Feb 01, 1907

Page

12

Contempt and Prohibition Tangle at Eastern State Hospital

Writs of prohibition and contempt issued as Dr K C Foster clings to control of the Williamsburg hospital while Dr Brunk, his successor, is barred from acting. Governor Swanson orders full legal action to end the dispute as courts and officials clash over who runs the Eastern State Hospital for the Insane.

High—Court of Appeals Snertai Washington Post Bienmond Supreme Court of Appeals K. C Foster Eastern State Hospital For the Insane Williamsburg Juwize Brunk Court of Appeals Streetea Gardiner Tiler Foster Joseph T Lawless Carter Scott Cis S Foster Supreme Court of Anperts Gardiner Tyler Sone Scotts Tyler Swanson Gox Swanson Attormer Wiliam A Anderson Eastern State Hospital Virginia Commonwealth Westerns Ndiison Fudge Tyler Bronk Poster Circuit Court Willameburg Keite Buchanan Willie Harrison Cardwell Dite Pyles Healcd Perard William Wsbu Audge Tyler Prohibition Vy Bronk Supreme Court Norfolk Va General Board Mastern State Hospital Wil

Thieves cripple Laurel fire department in theft

Special to The Washington Fort Laurel Maryland February 1 thieves raided the Laurel volunteer fire department stealing cut off nozzles and brass tips from other nozzles crippling the service leaving only company No 3 to rely on for equipment

Washington Fort Laurel Laurel Volunteer Fire Department

Virginia Weddings Bring Brief Celebrations Across Counties

Virginia society notes three marriage announcements. Brederickabure and Mise Core Lee Brooks wed at home of Mr. sodre w in Orange County with Rev C Saunders officiating. Hanra Margaret Lincoln c spouse James Wesley Sterticke of Charleston had ceremony in Staunton. Elizabeth Edrington Combs and Dr Pierce married at Trinity Church with Dr Gombs officiating and plan to reside in Litwalton Lancaster County after a trip to Washington and Richmond.

Brederickabure J T Oliver Mise Core Lee Brooks John Brooks Mince Run Orange County Yester Rey C & Saunders Washington Baltimore Richmond Bra Pierce Litwalton Lancaster County

Penalties Proposed for Railroads and Other Measures

Special to The Washington Post. The house special order backed Speaker Justice's bill to empower the corporation commission. An amendment set penalties for railroads failing to deliver freight on the first day at 25, then 1 per day, plus actual damage. An amendment allowed regulating grade crossings. Also debated was a bill to establish a Creedmore dispensary if voters approve. Senate bill to place solicitors on salaries discussed. salary set at 2500, with fee excess directed to the State educational fund.

Washington Post Raleigh N. C House Justice Corporation Commission Creedmore Granville County Virginia Line Senate

Three Attempts At Death By Own Action In Baltimore

A man identifying as George Verner of Boston and calling himself a ruined eye speculator attempted suicide twice with a poison dose and once with a pistol in Baltimore on Feb 1. He was hospitalized with nonfatal wounds and disclosed losses of about 5 000 dollars in stock deals. He named contacts in Boston and New York and indicated a desire to notify a priest, a boarding-house keeper, and his brother. The associated man, George Wernet, is described as a waiter residing at 64 Warrenton Street, South End, Boston.

Baltimore George Verner Boston West Fayette Street Bolton Father Stuen Misa Anna Lerkin Warrant Street Frank Werner West 131St Street New York Iva George Wernet Warrenton Street South End Moss Annie M. Larkin Wernet

ELOPERS ELUDE DETECTIVE IN WASHINGTON COUNTY

Charles Coyner of Hagerstown and Lizzie Coverstone eloped and wed in Weverton Maryland after secretly meeting at Shenandoah. Parents opposed due to her being eighteen. They traveled by team to Elkton then Harrisburg, Strasburg, and Harpers Ferry before reaching Weverton with a detective in pursuit. The couple now reside in Hagerstown.

Washington Post Hagerstown Charles Coyner Norfolk and Western Lizzie Coverstone William Coverstone Weverlon Washington County W J Whitesett Brunswick Coyner Miss Coverstone Shenandoah

Exposition Board Elects Executive Committee and Governors

At Norfolk Virginia February 1 the Jamestown Exposition Company board elected an executive committee and appointed Alyah H. Martin as seventh member of the board of governors to serve until next month. The full governors likely will be re elected then. The executive committee includes Alah Hartm G T Sheppard T S Southgate D Lewerbers T J Wool C Sherwood S C Cumming G F Adams J L Patton W E Cattrill J Cole A L Powell H St George Tucker S S Nottingham Nathaniel Beaman (. Broodks Johnston Barton Myers Ji Wn McCarrick R M Hughes W H Taylor and J Taylor Ellison with Mr Cole added as a new member.

Norfolk Alyah H. Martin Wll Alah Hartm G T Sheppard T. S. Southgate D. Lewerbers T. J. Wool C. Sherwood S. C Cumming G. F. Adams J. L. Patton W- E. Cattrill J. Cole A L. Powell H St. George Tucker S S. Nottingham Nathaniel Beaman Broodks Johnston Barton Myers Ji W

Funeral of Hugh S McLeod in Washington burial

Announals Mad Feb 1 The remains of Hugh S McLeod who died suddenly at his Maryland Avenue residence were taken to Washington for burial. Funeral by Rev George W Miller of Furst M E Church, with pallbearers named. Death attributed to ptomaine poisoning from pudding bought locally.

Washington Post Hugh Maryland Avenue Washington George W Miller Furst Methodist Episcopal Caureu McLeod Mille Eugene W. Iglehat Charles G J. Edward Felamyer Charles Mace Oden Stewart Wilkey Miller George S Bell The Presbyterian Church Daniel Henry J. A. McCauley North Washington Street St. Mary’s Catholic Church Stephen James A Patrick McCauley George Kans John Crilly James Stewart Willian Desmond Michael Grimes St. Mary's Cemetery Clinton B Weedh Hiwon Amy C. Weech Pringe Street Alexandria J A. Jeffers Trinity Methodist Episcopal Church

Washington Festival plans wreath for Mount Vernon event

A George Washington Birthday Celebration Association meeting in Alexandria unveiled plans for the anniversary. Executive committee members include Mayor F. J. Paff and Judge Touts C. Barley. A wreath will be laid at Mount Vernon and a banquet considered with President Roosevelt, with activities at the Alexandria Armory and Washington Street parade venues.

Mount Vernon Washington Post Bureau King Street Alexandria George Washington Birthday Celebration Association Friendship Engine House A. D. Brockett Washington Brockett F. J Paff Touts C. Barley William M. Smith John H. Trimyer Julian Y. Williams James R. Caton Capt. Hurbert Bryant Charles King Julian T. Burke W. A. Smoot William B. Smoot E. B. Downham Peter van de Westelaken C. T. Howard C. Carlin Roosevelt Alexandria Light

Prominent Staunton Merchant George L Schmid Dies

Staunton mourns George L Schmid a leading and wealthy merchant aged 41 who died suddenly of pneumonia and heart disease. He leaves two brothers John and William. Also noted: Capt John C Hanne a Confederate veteran and longtime educator in Augusta County died after a two year illness. In Norfolk Henry Countship an 80 year old banking and accounting figure and secretary treasurer of the Yellow Fever Relief Association died suddenly.

Staunton George L Schmid John William John C. Hanne Augusta County Norfolk Henry Yeading Howard Association

Burgers Home Torn as Daughter Defies Father

Special to The Washington Poat. Baltimore, Feb. 1. John D. Burger refuses reconciliation after his daughter Louisa wed against his will. He vows to break up the couple and end family housekeeping at 1664 Milton Avenue as Mrs Burger worries over their future and whether Louisa and her husband have shelter or bread.

Washington Baltimore John D. Burger Louisa Hugh McConville Lttle Milton Avenue

Five Men Missing Drowned After Row From Miller's Shore

Baltimore, Feb 1 Special to The Washington rest. five men who disappeared after starting to row from Miller's Shore to Bay Shore Park are now believed drowned. A boat found near Bay Shore, three miles from Rock Hall, matches the craft described by relatives or observers. The discovery ends hopes of the missing men surviving as relatives accept the icebound bay as their likely resting place.

Washington Baltimore Miller's Shore Back River Bay Shore Park Bay Shore Rock Hall W. L. Douglas Brockton Mass W. L. Glas Seigp Cron Eaton Mass W.l.douglas Penn. Ave N.W

Sixty four bodies recovered at Stuart mine blast

Charleston report says sixty four bodies have been removed with at least eighteen more believed trapped. Rapid efforts continue as officials note workers were exiting the shaft when the explosion occurred. Authorities deny dust caused the blast, citing a different cause linked to an adjacent fatal incident last year.

Charleston W. Va Stuart

Train Drops Into River in Seaboard Wreck

Raleigh Feb 1 A Seaboard Air Line bridge over Roanoke River near Norlina collapsed under a double header freight train bound south from Richmond. Both locomotives and twelve cars plunged into the water. Engineer Curtis Constable of Union Hill New Jersey died en route to Raleigh. Fireman Riggan was killed. The bridge was wrecked and trains detoured over Atlantic Coast Line tracks from Richmond to Weldon during repairs.

Seaboard Raleigh N. CC Seaboard Air Line Roanoke River Noriina N. C Richmond Curtis Constable Union Hill N. J Riggan Atlantic Coast Pigs Weldon N. C

Merchant Arrest Over False Pretenses In Maryland

W H Myers of a prominent Hagerstown family was arrested in Frederick by Sheriff Deibert on a charge of obtaining money under false pretenses from Brewer and Myers, Hagerstown merchants. He was jailed in Hagerstown awaiting a hearing after allegedly paying for clothes with a forged check signed by his mother.

W.H. Myers Washington Post Hagerstown W. H Myers Frederick Deibert Brewer & Myers

Drummer Evangelist Colonel Fife Buried in Fayetteville

The body of Col. William P. Fife, once a Western oil and mining stocks operator in St. Louis and widely known as "the drummer Evangelist," was buried from the Presbyterian Church in Fayetteville, N C, today. In Hampton Roads Newport News Va the cruiser St Louis arrived from League Island Navy Yard today and will sail for a sea trial before returning Monday for coal.

Washington Post Fayetteville N. C Wiliam P Fife St. Louis Western Oil South the Drummer Evangelist Presbyterian Church Hampton Roads Newport News League Island Navy Yard

Maryland Wedding in Rockville Marital Ceremony

Mary land weddings report that Mite Replah Boyle White daughter of Rev and Mrs R White of the Mace and Thomas Randy Hall of Poolexville were married last evening at the bride s home with the father of the bride officiating.

Rockville Mite Replah Boyle White R. White The Mace Thomas Randy Hall Poolexville

Threefold Piles Cure Offered Free Trial by Mail

Advertises a mail order cure for piles and rectal troubles promising free trial with no cost if unsatisfied. Claims cures for long standing cases and offers a colored Pile Book free with approval treatment. Request written response to Dr Van Vieck Co. ABS Majestic Building Jackson, Mich.

Ohig van Vieck ABS Majestic Building Yackson, Mich

West Virginia House and Senate Clash Over Disfranchisement Amendment

The West Virginia legislature debated a constitutional amendment known as the 702 measure aimed at disenfranchising Black voters. Senator Campbell tied the issue to alleged racial influence, while Forman Bailey and Blue opposed it, and the resolution was tabled on a strict party line vote. The session also touched on a mine explosion inquiry and primary election and a two cent fare bill amid tense county politics.

Washington Post Charleston W. Va Senate Campbell Maryland West Virgin Forman Bailey Blue Littlepage House Stuart

Notable Deaths Across Cities Spark Brief Obituaries

Across Cleveland Rome St Johns Trenton Evansville Cumberland Dickerson and Mount Mphraim brief notices report notable deaths by stroke suicide and illness. Ernest G Krause a wealthy Ohio coal lands holder dies at 52. Alfred Livingston 57 dies by self infliction. Capt Arthur Jackman Arctic navigator aged 64. Henry Magruder son of the late Gen Magruder dies in Italy. Mrs John S Hedding 73 in Cumberland. Abraham Harris 73 farmer with a large Montgomery County estate and family survivors listed.

Cleveland Ohio Ernest G. Krause Krause Massillon Rome Henry Magruder John Bankhead Magruder Houston Tex Magruder Italy Miss Buckler St Johns Nwf Arthur Jackman Robert E. Peaty Greenland Cumberland, Med John S. Hedding Cumberland Hedding Wancock Dickerson Abraham & Harris Montgomery County Mary Harris John Taylor Wiliam Charles Harvey Alfred Sarah Nettle Mount Mphraim, Md

Hotels listing of guests across major cities

The text catalogs hotel guests by city and hotel names from Baltimore to Virginia, listing individuals and couples at properties such as the Metropolitan, Raleigh, Shoreham, St James, Willard, National, and others. Names include A Linsemeyer Raleigh Dr Heathecote, J A Mac donnée, George B Sellman, Hohmeyer, Wild, Murray, Patrick, and many others in Chicago New York Boston Philadelphia Pittsburgh Richmond Alabama California Connecticut Georgia Illinois Indiana Kentucky Massachusetts Michigan Missouri New Jersey New York North Carolina Ohio Pennsylvania Rhode Island Tennessee Virginia.

Altimore G A. Linsemeyer Raleigh T. O. Heathecote Metropolitan J A. Macdonnée George B. Sellman St. James A. ‘Bitt T Ball Shoreham, Jr H Webster Anstrong and Wits Regent Boston W. B. Tripp HH. Hohmeyer George Francis Wild Arlington George D. Murray Michael J. Murray Babitt Chicago F. B. Monahan Ralagh M. Colm G. M. Farmeworth James New York City H. D. Patrick C AH Linnell H A Canvers H M Carey Louis Untermeyer John L. O'Connor S Keener Tallefer M. H. Steele J. Handler Alex Turegher St James J. H. Pope Leonard Waldo John A Slavar OM. Crego C. McClure John Howard Gray F. W McGourkey Fred P. Oliver C. G. Norris C. T ‘Oodzon BH. L. St. George Riggs Stephen N Kretacher George M. Krach John Hoffmen William A. Rosenbaum New Willard Philadelphia Herbert Rice Thornng B. Toy J. W. Blair A. EB Jea National Charter W. Harvey Gilbert Shoreham W. W. Gawthrop Abbitt BH. H. Brown J W. Lyman Piittsbury W. B FisnGers J Cooper A. L. Ademan J. B Hotater G. 8. Smith Samuel W Black John Z. Speer Q C Brace N. A. Vandervort Richmond W. Smith J.T. Duffey Alabama R .V. Taylor J. Wise A. R. Tyler Mobile Harry T. Donaghy Calafornia James M. Kietn San Fran- James Thomas W. Phillips Elgce St Los Angeles Allington Salon A. G Blanton Savannah James Illinois William Butterworth C. H Dive Moline Indiana J. Smith Talley Terre Haute WG Wheelock Indianapolis Kentucky J. Bruce Ryall Lexington J. A. Cheek Danville Massachusetts Rufus L. Herrick Winchester Raleigh W .P #Sirkett George Taylor Spring Held Shoream Michigan Andrew Lorey J. Larkins Detroit St Ee G. J. Cutting Missouri Thomas W. Wood St. Louis National T. C Powell A.W Atski St Louis W. F Evang New Jersey J. G. Howard P. EF. Howard Atlantic City John V. Rice Bardentown Charles N. Fowler Mra T White Miss White Elizabeth Linda Carrow Camden Ebbitt New York R. H Peters Buffalo Oh Golden and Wite Vincent Kenney Thomas van Bains Troy F Westervelt J Waty H Rocheater North Carolina al Lipman Cincinnati Toledo Gallipolis D. Sc Amelia Brown Nan Willard Pennsylvania A T Schenck Reading Reeves Henry Reeves Jean Reaves H W Reeves Blanch Wayard J M. Hughes Beaver Faire Oh Skaulner Marshall Wandworth Norfolk A M Walz Staunton BF Wilson C.B. Richardson Harrisonburg Duke Fails Church

Jumped Track On Bridge Trains Derail Davenport

The Golden State Limited train on the Chicago Rock Island and Pacific Railroad jumped the track on a bridge over the Mississippi River in Davenport Iowa on February 1 due to a broken axle. Five coaches derailed and were damaged by hitting bridge sides. No casualties reported.

Davenport Iowa Golden State Limited Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific Railroad

Government Wins Suit Against War Department Contractors

New York February 1 a verdict of 73573 was directed by Judge Hough against Joan J OBrien of this city and Seth Perkins of Boston in the United States Circuit Court. The government won damages for breach of contract with the War Department made November 1898. Judge Hough also directed a verdict of 27292 against the City Trust Company of Philadelphia with Stephen Farrelly as receiver on the contractor bonds.

War Department New York Judge Hough Joan J. O'Brien Seth Perkins Boston United States Circuit Court Stephen Farrelly

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