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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Feb 01, 1908
Page
22
A detailed recap highlights Watt’s Cood posting a 572 three-game series to lead in Class A bowling as Macoms and others struggle. The event features multiple classes with teams dropping out and standings shifting as Morris, Herbert, and others post notable scores while tournaments proceed.
A historical account recalls Father Damien and Father Conrady at the Molokai leprosy settlement. It covers Damien’s dedication, Conrady’s efforts to secure funds, and local reactions amid fear and devotion. The piece notes early hopes of death, the perilous voyage, and ongoing appeals for donations to Canton and Chinese cities.
A murky field report from January 1971 notes Milwaukee agreeing on Randall’s purchase by the Boston National outfitter, with President Dover (Doves) admitting talk but not confirming terms. The item mentions other names Schrenk, Ross, and Gosfin, and references various teams and a Quaker freshmen victory amid scattered sports notes.
The jury acquitted Mrs Maith after she testified about relations with a married man. A witness described following his wife to Brown's house and seeing the couple together through a window, with the wife later reporting and returning to the scene.
A Washington Post report notes a suffrage amendment designed to preserve white voting rights through property qualifications and an educational test. Introduced in the legislature, the measure would permit white voters, native or foreign born, to vote with minimal restraints while imposing tests and residency proofs. the bill’s fate hinges on contested constitutional provisions.
A telegraph line worker for the Atlantic Coast Line Railway, Barry A. We Ge of Colliers Station near Petersburg was shot and killed today by an unknown negro. A posse hunted through Dinwid woods as authorities tried to capture the murderer, who fled after the attack. The victim was the son of a local master of the Atlantic Coast Line Railway.
Norfolk reports the steamship J Mo Gufres of Stanford Oil Co in Cape waters towing the distressed schooner Conemaugh. The steamer signals disablement and both vessels head to Baltimore. Also notes the death of Miss Mary Stimnes in Charlestown with survivors.
The Petersburg report lists several local deaths as of today. John Whitfield Santaow aged eight died in Petersburg. Samuel Welsby aged sixty died in Baltimore last night. Elva Woughes aged unknown. Robert Wheeleen, an attorney, and Charles City Contra official Hartson of Westover are noted among mourners and local figures. The notice summarizes multiple bereavements and survivors.
Mired OCR reveals a wedding notice listing Jan M and Elizabeth St, Sterhens Episcopal Church details, with mentions of Reedville and Ye Bantist parish, noting the bride Te Raniwood and groom Gear Titer from Skom PILES CURED IN 6 TO 14 DA48 PAZO OINTMENT advertised.
Special to The Washington Post Suffolk Va. in a bitter oyster piracy dispute Capt William B Stant was fined and sentenced to one hour in jail. His vessel the Jack Powhatan, seized in the run down by Commodore Maury, belonged to the Virginia oyster navy under W McDonald Lee, head of the State board of fisheries. Prosecution led by the State board with Sen E Holland as special counsel and John G Tilton, Norfolk Commonwealth’s attorney, defending Stant.
The steamship Howard of the Merchants and Miners Line reached Norfolk from Haston with one extra passenger than when it sailed. A boy named Howard was born aboard during the gale off the Jerry cast on Wednesday afternoon, named for the ship.
Secretaries of War and Navy pledge government forces including Maine Band will march in a Washington birthday parade. Alexandria events discuss a banquet, funeral services for Samuel Jenkins, and legal notices as the region gears up for celebrations.
Raleigh January 31 practically unanimous house passage of Grauim rate bill after striking the clause fixing rates after January 10 1909 and leaving railway mileage and 2 12 cent passenger rate issues to the corporation commission. Railroads and government settlements praised the compromise as acceptable to railroad officials and Senatorial leaders. A separate note highlights shotgun ethics debate in the senate over cases of marital infidelity and the duty of a husband.
At a Bettany College mass meeting in the chapel President Cramblett announced the faculty would suspend rather than expel seven more students pending trustees’ investigation. The crowd demanded reinsertion of all fifteen expelled for burning Cramblett in effigy and threatened to seize the school if not. About 100 students planned to transfer to Hiram College in Ohio.
Bristol resident William T. Rhea testified before the joint legislative committee on confirmations defending his actions amid charges raised by Senator Noel Ball over his appointment to the State Corporation Commission. He detailed opposition to accusations and described a Bristol newspaper dispute over his dismissal of a murderer case. The Senate Finance Committee favorably reported funds for the SSC injunction costs and for establishing a State Geological Survey at the University of Virginia with a $10,000 appropriation.
Fire consumed one regimental building and nine stores in Bluefield West Virginia on January 31. The Christie tenement four story frame building is believed to be the origin of the blaze. A fierce fire overwhelmed firefighters with efforts in vain. The Barroed MCA building carried about $1800 in insurance, total losses likely around $2000. other property was partly insured. A relief fund for homeless families and a rebuild fund for WoC are being started. One to three flats were above each business house, eight to fourteen people displaced. The fire started in the art storage area of the installment house.
Four Black inmates escaped from Roanoke jail during a snowstorm. Barney Harview, serving a house breaking sentence, PF E Morgan, a former felon awaiting trial on forgery charges, Edgar Taylor and Jesse Sims faced burglary charges. The men tunneled through a wall using bedsheets and climbed down a wall by improvised means.
The notice invites all persons except Post employees or relatives to enter a history and geography themed contest. It details entry rules, required complete coupon sets, prizes for most correct solutions, final referee decisions by the Contest Editor, and submission procedures from the Washington Post business office in Washington DC.
In Hagerstown Maryland a Jan 3 incident reports Wiss Janie Anderson despondent over ill health tried to end her life at home in Waynesboro. She swallowed carbolic acid, lay unconscious on a bed with the empty bottle nearby, a gas jet burning, and doors and windows closed. Her sister Bertha Anderson found her. doctors used a stomach pump but her condition remains alarming.
Captain John W Happer, attorney for Alexander P Butt cashier of the suspended Peoples Bank of Portsmouth, under embezzlement indictment, offered $1000 to the depositors committee. The committee rejected the sum as insufficient, though they might accept $4160 with the balance to be supplied by the bank directors who have not yet responded.
Proceedings before the Virginia Court of Appeals in Richmond included Norfolk Steamship Company versus White with Natherel T Green representing the appellant and Tarswell Taylor and WL Williams for appellees. The court adjourned to meet March next.
Speralio, a former Williamsport brokerage figure, received a one year term at St Marys Industrial School after pleading guilty in U S Court. He had pretended to represent clients in Montreal and other places to steer funds into banking ventures. The sentencing occurred at a Buckets meeting with residents from Frederick and Montgomery counties in attendance.
Plans for a railway connection between Frederick and Washington gain momentum as authorities discuss further steps toward construction. The Washington Post records growing interest and official consideration of a Frederic to Washington route.
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