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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Feb 02, 1909
Page
7
Turkiye Bulgaria dispute eases as a Russian plan settles Turkish indemnity payments. Bulgaria agrees to the arrangement, recognizing Ferdinand and shifting the debt burden to Russia, with installments and interest routed through Turkish claims and Bulgarian settlement.
Canadian officials deny secrecy of the waterway treaty with the United States signed in Washington. A statement says negotiations occurred with Canadian government knowledge and full confidence, and that amendments were prepared or concurred at Ottawa before embodiment in the treaty.
The Mealan Central and National alinat unions merge to form Lovaune effective today. Brown becomes president of the new city government while Telton remains as representative of the amnocity. The Cen central group led by H Clay Pierce faces changes as Walton stays aboard.
Lord Burton, head of Bass & Co. Ltd, died in London after an internal complication following a February operation. Born in 1837, he guided the brewing firm and was a guest of Dr. Egan. American Minister Lenn and Mrs Egan hosted a reception with foreign representatives and spouses in attendance.
Aperial from The Washington Post reports Glen Curtis, the American aviation pioneer, passing through Montreal on his way to Nova Scotia to aid Professor Bell and others in testing new flying machines. The project will use engines similar to those in the Silver Dart and aims to fly with cellular kites powered by motor. The craft is described as a two man attempt combining kite design with motor power.
The steamer between Washington and Baltimore left Baltimore Saturday at 5 pm and was due Sunday at 1 pm but did not arrive until yesterday at 1 pm. A northeast wind and low water delayed the vessel, but owners later reported its safe passage up the Potomac. In Austin Texas, burglary as a capital offense advances after House approval.
The trial of Henry F Israhall former speaker of the Indiana House and political leader began in Indianapolis criminal court. He is accused of presenting a false claim for asphalt street repairs totaling 11 016 with the city allegedly owing only 9 407. The case centers on a fraudulent municipal claim.
Jefferson City February 1 recount by joint session of Missouri General Assembly declares Jacob Gmelich Republican elected lieutenant governor. Recount board reports Gmelich 34 642 votes Painter 46 46 and Gmelich’s plurality 7.
Patrick J Kieran former Fidelity Funding president testified before special master Peter B Olner in bankruptcy proceedings. He described the firm’s practice of financing church and school projects by notes secured by mortgages and life insurance on officers or members, with profits mainly from insurance rebates. Notes were sometimes turned into collateral bonds and borrowed on.
New York dated February 1 reports Mrs Mary Brokaw’s separation suit against N B Brokaw. She accuses inhuman treatment abandonment and cruelty. The filing seeks public notice via Mineola clerk. She cites High Point North Carolina party disruption and a hunting room incident with a shotgun remark.
Alexandria lodge hosts a charity fair with a Mount Vernon replica portico, Mount Vernon room, and a George Washington centerpiece boat. Judge Duke of Charlottesville delivers a speech on Virginia Masonry aims, as booths vend varied articles and moving pictures entice donations.
Alexandria city council in special session reaffirmed its previous stance on fire department conduct for calls from outside city limits. The mayor refused to sign a resolution pending committee reports on an ordinance. A later unanimous board vote upheld the action, with one mayoral dissent. In a jail case, Olle Lear, a colored inmate serving four months for burglary, was quarantined after a varioloid outbreak. Dr. Gorman ordered isolation and plans to remove Lear to his home. A Bethel Cemetery sexton, William H. Haws, died from apoplexy while digging a grave. He was 518 North Patrick Street resident. his family survives. Funeral plans pending.
Special to The Washington Post Rockville Md Feb 1 A license to marry was issued by the circuit court clerk to Mise Irene Oneide Devers of Manassas Va and Frederick A Fick of Potomac Va After securing the license the couple searched for newspaper correspondents to keep the affair secret They offered no reasons for secrecy and could not be learned whether they were married Bristol M C A elected officers Henry Roberts president A D Reynolds vice president Fred Hale secretary E W King treasurer Mr and Mrs Thomas J Haydon of Fredericksburg celebrated their golden wedding at the home of their daughter Mrs W H Rice Articles of value were said to have been stolen from a Pullman car by Thomas Moran He is held for the grand jury Adolphus Plunkett Lynchburg grocer made an assignment for creditors of about 7 020 and assets as large Rev W H T Squires pastor of Central Presbyterian Church Primrose received a call to Park Presbyterian Church Norton
James C. Godfrey of Chesapeake Junction was released on $500 bail after being arrested in Rosslyn Virginia on a warrant alleging an attempted assault on Mrs Elizabeth Lindsley at her Chesapeake Junction home on January 18. The warrant, issued by Justice Carr, was obtained by Horace C. Lindsley, husband of the alleged victim. An additional warrant charges George and Ernest Godfrey and Cleve Walker with assaulting a man with a mace and clubs as a sequel to the case.
Charleston February 1 The House of Delegates approved the prohibition amendment by 62 to 18 with eleven absent. The measure moves to the Senate where nine oppose it and seven can block it while two are doubtful. If passed by the Senate it must still be ratified by popular vote. Also a judiciary committee bill recommended a tax on coal oil and gas expected to raise about 700000.
Judge Keedy annulled a $16,000 Hancock house deed two years after its making by Raymond L. Henderson for his wife Matthe Henderson. The court ordered sale of the property to satisfy Henderson’s creditors, tied to a $5,003 loan to Ronit Top Cement Co. Farmers Trust Bank filed suit, seeking to set aside the deed and recover funds used in the property’s financing.
In a sudden move State figure Henry G Stuart withdraws from the Democratic gubernatorial contest leaving Judge William Hodges Mann and Harry Tucker, with Carter Glass pondering a reconsideration. The anti liquor bloc backs Mann while Glass weighs entry. statewide prohibition looms over the race.
In Norfolk Harry St George Tucker, a Democratic gubernatorial hopeful, says Henry C Stuart’s withdrawal virtually secures his own nomination while party loyalists doubt Tucker’s strength. Reports also note a Brunswick County murder fugitive seen with an accomplice near Lockwoods Folly. Highlights include state road bonds approved in Raleigh and social events in Warrenton, with several local incidents from Virginia, Maryland, and Washington area papers.
In Pittsburgh, coal operators prepare for a key meeting to plot against lake traffic roads plans to raise rates. Shippers from Pennsylvania protest rate parity with West Virginia lines, though distances are longer. Officials from rail traffic will hear the coal interests on Wednesday.
Federal court judge orders fare increase from 3 to 5 cents for Cleveland street railway system as receivers cite company’s inability to meet expenses. The ruling, delivered by Judge Taylor, cites financial insolvency under receivership.
A historical note lists various herbal ingredients such as cantalived ini Sarenparita for stomach and kidney troubles. It promotes a proprietary mix including carseparilla wild cherry bark juniper and ferries as a powerful cure and substitutes, claiming Hood's has the true formula and strength.
Norfolk Va Feb 1 The crew of Diamond Shoals lightship claim the sunken steamer was not an abandoned derelict while the revenue cutter Onondaga returned with no identifying evidence after two days of coast search off Diamond Shoals. The Onondaga commander reported to Admiral Taussig at Norfolk Navy Yard.
Raleigh N C Feb 1 A bill passed in the Senate to protect and preserve mountain forest. The Brunswick county to offer a reward for J C Walker the alleged murderer of Sheriff Stanley was passed. A swamp drainage district bill became a special order for Wednesday. House actions contemplated partnerships with power companies to let married women contract to require lumber cutters to establish lines before cutting. Senate and house set Thursday evening hearings for Dr J N McCormick and C P Werderbauer on tuberculosis.
In Philadelphia under Mary Lewis's will probate today a five thousand dollar bequest is given to Hampton Normal and Agricultural Institute in Virginia. The will also distributes a large estate with about one hundred twenty thousand dollars to various charities including Churchland Baptist Church in Churchland Virginia. A fire destroyed the Baptist church after a renovation with a loss of fifteen thousand dollars and seven thousand six hundred dollars insured. Buffolk lawyer says Sam Hardy and Tiberius Gracchus Jones case remains unsettled as arraignment approaches with jurors to be drawn from four veniremen.
Staunton reports F. W. Litgeman dies at 62 after leaving local business with three daughters. Salem notes Samuel Parrish 84 Confederate veteran dies after long decline, married 61 years. Fredericksburg mourns William G. Taylor 35, Orange County resident, wealthy. Suffolk lists Drury Wingeld Hinton 32, son of Judge Drury A. Hinton, survived by wife formerly Miss Kathryn Person.
JC Whitney of Merchants and Miners Transportation Co says within three to four months a direct freight and passenger steamship line will operate between Baltimore and Jacksonville Florida, extending the Savannah route and opening a large trade field for Baltimore and the South and Midwest.
St Agnes Hospital in Raleigh escaped a fire that damaged a roof section as hydrants froze and pressure dropped. Ferdie Whitaker, 22, a BA student and son of Dr LT Whitaker, was killed near Durham after being struck by runaway horses, with trepanation as the only hope. The note also cites railways delaying passenger-rate plans, a mixed legislative stance on rates, the Supreme Court starting its spring term with 48 attorney applicants, and mild agricultural damage from the cold including lettuce and strawberries under cloth.
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