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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Feb 01, 1907

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20

Writs Fly as Virginia Hospital Fight Reaches Courts

Complex struggle at Eastern State Hospital for the Insane in Williamsburg escalates with a writ of prohibition against Dr K C Foster and actions involving Judge Gardiner Tyler and Col Lawless. Governor Swanson orders decisive action while Brunk awaits lawful control amid court battles and contempts.

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

Thieves cripple Laurel fire department by stealing nozzles

Special to The Washington Fort Laurel Maryland February 1 thieves raided three Laurel volunteer fire houses and carried away cut off nozzles and brass tips leaving the department badly crippled with only one company, No 3, able to respond with usable nozzle equipment.

Washington Fort Laurel Laurel Volunteer Fire Department

Virginia Weddings Highlight Local Nuptials Across Counties

Brederickabure Feb J T Oliver and Mise Core Lee Brooks wed at Mince Run Orange County with Rev C Saunders officiating. In Staunton the couple exchanged vows at home of Mr and Mrs Soderw. Miss Hanra Margaret Brooks married James Wesley Sterticke of Charleston Va. Elizabeth Edrington Combs wed Dr Lf Pierce at Trinity P E Church. After a trip to Washington and Baltimore, Dr and Mrs Pierce will reside in Litwalton Lancaster County.

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

Railroads face new penalties and crossings rules in North Carolina bill

Special to The Washington Post reports that the house passed Speaker Justice's bill to empower the corporation commission. An amendment sets railroad penalties at 25 for late freight on day one and 1 per day thereafter plus actual damages. Another amendment lets the committee regulate grade crossings. The dispensary bill for Creedmore, Granville County, passed 7 to 6 amid cross border whisky concerns. The senate measure to salaries solicitors was discussed and passed to start January 1. Solicit ors must visit wrecks and crime scenes. salary set at 2500 with excess fees diverted to the State educational fund.

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

Three Attempts at Suicide Near Baltimore and Boston

A man claiming the name George Verner of Boston and calling himself a ruined stock speculator attempted suicide three times. He first swallowed poison at a West Fayette street boarding house, then fired twice at a hospital. neither wound proved dangerous and the poison dose was small. He gave notice to a Boston priest and several relatives, saying he had lost $5,000 in stock. George Wernet, linked to the Baltimore case, is described as a waiter living at 64 Warrenton street, with Annie M. Larkin as lodging-house manager assisting in notifications.

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 Maryland Marriage

Charles Coyner a Norfolk and Western tramman and Lizzie Coverstone daughter of William Coverstone eloped and married late Wednesday night at Weverton Washington County. They faced parental opposition due to her age and evaded a detective throughout a cross state pursuit from Shenandoah to Elkton Harrisburg Strasburg Harpers Ferry and finally Weverton. The couple now resides 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 Names Executive Committee and Governors

Norfolk Va Feb 1 at Jamestown Exposition Company board meeting an executive committee was elected and Alyah H Martin, a leading Virginia Republican, named seventh member of the governors to serve until next month when full board appointments for the year will be made. The executive panel includes Alah Hartm G T Sheppard and others 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 M'Leod in Washington

Remains of Hugh S McLeod died suddenly at his Maryland Avenue residence. Funeral conducted by Rev George W Miller of First Methodist Church with services in Washington. Death attributed to ptomaine poisoning from pudding purchased locally. Pallbearers named.

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

Plan Washington Festival birthday events set at Mount Vernon

A Washington Birthday Celebration Association meeting in Alexandria outlined plans for the event. A wreath on Washington's grave at Mount Vernon is planned, with exhibitions and a Noon band at King and Washington Streets. Roosevelt interview requests and a public banquet at the Alexandria Light Infantry Armory were discussed.

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

Staunton Merchant George L Schmid Dies at 41

Staunton mourns prominent and wealthy merchant George L Schmid who died suddenly yesterday morning at age 41 from pneumonia and heart disease. He leaves two brothers, John and William. Also noted: Capt John C Hanne dies after two years of illness. Confederate veteran and longtime educator in Augusta County. Norfolk obituary lists Henry Countship, 80, ex‑banking and accounting expert, 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 Broken Up After Daughters Marriage

Special to The Washington Poat Baltimore Feb. 1 Mr John D Burger refuses to forgive his daughter Louisa for marrying Hugh McConville against his will and plans to break up housekeeping at 1664 Milton Avenue His wife and family are torn and say they have not heard from Louisa nor know her whereabouts or if she has shelter or bread The home disruption follows the wedding and a decisive split in the family unit

Washington Baltimore John D. Burger Louisa Hugh McConville Lttle Milton Avenue W. L. Douglas Brockton Mass W. L. Glas Seigp Cron Eaton Mass W.l.douglas Penn. Ave N.W

Five Missing Rowers Believed Drowned Near Bay Shore Park

Baltimore reports the five men who disappeared after launching from Miller's Shore on Back River to Bay Shore Park are now believed drowned. A boat found near Bay Shore, three miles from Rock Hall, matches the craft and identification by a relative, ending any lingering hope.

Washington Baltimore Miller's Shore Back River Bay Shore Park Bay Shore Rock Hall

Sixty four bodies recovered at Stuart mine disaster

A Charleston report says sixty four bodies have been removed after the Stuart mine explosion killed about eighty miners, with at least eighteen more believed trapped. Workers rushed to recover corpses as questions arise over conditions and the cause, rejecting a dust-origin theory in favor of an older type of blast.

Charleston W. Va Stuart

Train Drops Into River in Seaboard Wreck Near Noriina

A Seaboard Air Line bridge over the Roanoke River near Norlina North Carolina collapsed under a southbound double-header freight from Richmond. Engineer Curtis Constable of Union Hill New Jersey died en route after injuries. Fireman Riggan was killed. The bridge wreck blocks North and South Seaboard traffic, detoured over Atlantic Coast Line tracks from Richmond to Weldon.

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

Myers Arrested for Obtaining Money Under False Pretenses

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

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

Drummer Evangelist Col William P Fife buried in Fayetteville

The body of Col William P Fife known as the drummer Evangelist and recent operator in Western oil and mining stocks was buried from the Presbyterian Church in Fayetteville N C on February 1. In Hampton Roads Virginia the protected cruiser St Louis arrived from League Island Navy Yard and will conduct a sea trial tomorrow 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 United in Feb Night

Mary land wedding notice reports the marriage of Mite Replah Boyle White daughter of Rev and Mrs R White of the Mace to Thomas Randy Hall of Poolexville. The ceremony occurred last evening at the bride s home with the bride s father officiating.

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

Piles Ad Offers Free Trial Cure for Rectal Ailments

An advertisement urges piles sufferers to request a three fold absorption treatment for piles ulcers fissures prolapse and related rectal troubles. The offer promises a free trial at the sender’s expense with a one dollar charge only if fully satisfied and includes a free color Pile Book with approval treatment sent to Dr Van Vieck Co ABS Majestic Building Jackson Michigan.

Ohig van Vieck ABS Majestic Building Yackson, Mich

West Virginia Senate Debates 702 Amendment Tabled

The West Virginia legislature, in a lively session, debated a constitutional amendment known as the 702 measure aimed at disfranchising Black voters. Senator Campbell reminded Republicans to address the issue directly. the resolution was tabled 22 to 4. House actions included mine explosion inquiry and heavy discussion of a two cent fare bill, with primary election opposition from delegates in strong Black counties.

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

Notable Deaths Span Wealthy, Arctic Navigator, and Civic Figures

Multiple obituaries from Feb 1 report Ernest G. Krause of Cleveland dying after a stroke at 52, a leading coal land holder. Henry Magruder, son of Gen Magruder, dies in Italy. Capt Arthur Jackman, Arctic navigator, aged 64, dies in St Johns. Alfred S Livingston of Trenton dies by self-inflicted gunshot at 57. Mrs John S Hedding dies in Cumberland at 73. Abraham Harris, Montgomery County farmer, dies of pneumonia aged 73 with family surviving.

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

Hotel Guests Listed by City and State

A rolled list of hotel guests by city shows names and affiliations in Boston Chicago New York 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 and other locations. Guests include individuals and couples with affiliations to Raleigh St James Metropolit an Willard Shoreham and other hotels.

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 Derails Golden State Limited

Davenport Iowa Feb 1 The Golden State Limited passenger train on the Chicago Rock Island and Pacific Railroad jumped the track on the bridge over the Mississippi River. Cause a broken axle five coaches derailed and damaged by bumping into bridge sides no casualties reported.

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

Government Wins Suit Against War Department Contractors

In New York on February 1 Judge Hough directed a verdict awarding the government 73573 dollars against Joan J. O’Brien of New York and Seth Perkins of Boston for damages from failure to fulfill a War Department contract made in November 1898. He also directed a verdict for 27292 dollars against the City Trust Company of Philadelphia, with Stephen Farrelly as receiver, on 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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