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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Feb 03, 1905
Page
15
A Pennsylvania legislative committee heard a controversial bill advocating corporal punishment for wife beaters. Advocates argued the penalty would deter brutality, while opponents warned of civic fear and potential injustices. The session also covered related bills on transportation routes and public ordinances.
Local notices record multiple marriages yesterday across Virginia. Tessur Barger of Brunswicks and Lenule Bacles’s daughter married at Presbyterian Church with Dr J W Lupton officiating. Grimes and Maud Pooshad wed in Mounts, officiated by Hes W L Doly. Lucy Way Quarles of Lee County wed in Lulleshrop with Rev J R Quare presiding. Quartes and bride’s attendants listed. Other couples include J A Leslie editor’s daughter and Norton resident John Norton, with ceremony at the church. attendees and arrangers named among Virginia towns and churches.
Special to The Washington Post from Richmond Virginia reports a blaze may have destroyed the unfinished country home of Capt Sammel Hegester near Duntreath. The burning house stood in Henrlea County and was not yet completed.
Raleigh reports the North Carolina legislature debated measures including banning bucket shops, boosting agriculture fairs by sharing one third of fair proceeds, and prohibiting price information offices as evidence of fraud. Other actions included tax voting for schools by race and reforms to inheritance for illegitimate children. The senate tabled a resolution to repay $874 stolen by a clerk and discussed restrictions on divorces by publication.
Maine and Massachusetts fishermen expect some reciprocity gains under the Newfoundland treaty with opposition from protectionists. A division was agreed on fish import terms while pulp wood and lumber concessions were withdrawn after Newfoundland pressure. Senate talks, led by Senator Lodge, focus on concessions to fishing interests and objections from New England interests. Premier Bond indicated willingness to grant concessions. amendments draft and counter changes aim to secure ratification this session.
In Cumberland Rev Frank Jenkins of Grace Methodist Episcopal marries Mrs Wechlan, widow of Archibald NeVillan, with Rev Milson fhomas assisting. In Annapolis Grace Datelle Miller wed Midshipman Arthur C Stott at Miller’s church, with naval permission. guests include Marguerite Cox and Marguerite Stott. A tragic hunter accident in Chatham, Bud Bass kills his brother Jesse Bass instantly.
An ad copy notes people use Dr Miles Anti-Pain Pills to quickly dispel nervous headaches and pains, allowing them to keep social and business engagements without delay. The sponsor extols rapid relief and continued activity amid symptoms.
Dr Miles Anti Pain Pills claim to prevent and cure all pains, soothing nerves and muscles. A Santa Ana reader touts headache relief and low cost, noting a money-back guarantee for the first bottle and a 25 dose, 25 cent package sold by druggists.
Roanoke Va Feb 2 Arguments for the defense on the tenth day of the Fishburne murder trial contend the state’s case is inconsistent with Lefew’s ante mortem declaration. Judge Robertson will close for the defense and Mr Smith for the prosecution as the jury nears verdict.
In Raleigh on Feb 2 at a joint session of the house and senate a Jamestown Exposition Committee representative spoke along with T J Wool QO PD Batchelor and Dr R L Wayne. They urged North Carolina to back a state building and a large exhibit with Lt. Winston presiding. Congressman John H Small closed urging an inland waterway from Chesapeake Bay through NC sounds as practical and beneficial to coastal trade.
Warrants issued for J W White and T L Hanks magistrates of Pittsylvania County charging drunkenness and disorderly conduct while on duty. Another warrant accuses Hanks of maliciously firing at Charles Carter. Carter refused to identify a man as White. Bullets were fired at the door and at Carter during an arrest attempt.
Special to The Washington from Charlottesville Va Feb 2. President Alderman of the University of Virginia denies saying at a New York Southern Society banquet that public life men in the South lack trained brains. He calls his talk a plea for training youths for directive power in all activities. He notes Southern leaders possess character honesty and courage but lack scientific training due to opportunities. Senator Bavely withdraws from funds committee citing alleged attack on Southern lawmakers.
Mrs Hales a Cumberland County widow was assaulted on a lonely road by Walter Partridge, an 18 year old black man. He struck, choked, and cut her neck with scissors. Partridge was captured by Officers Moore and Cockman and confessed to Sheriff Marsh. Cumberland officials urge swift trial by seeking court jurisdiction for a civil term.
The West Virginia Senate indefinitely postponed Max Well Cole gas bill after a spirited debate. 17 to 11 vote. Elliott letter inquiry organized with Senator Forman chair. witnesses summoned and adjourned to tomorrow. Carrigan introduced a police for game and fish bill. Sutton charter bill passed in the House.
A user friendly tonic for indigestion and nervous dyspepsia, Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets claim a radical cure through harmless vegetable ingredients. The tablet aims to rest the stomach, restore digestion, renew blood and nerves, improve sleep and appetite, with no dieting required and a price of 50 cents per package at druggists.
Special to The Washington Pen from Richmond Virginia reports Governor Montague will not grant clemency to Samuel McCue, condemned to hang for the Charlottesville murder. He replies that the executive cannot overturn court judgments and that clemency petitions cannot override trials, juries, and appeals.
A brilliant wedding at St Episco pal church in this city linked Miss Christina Washington Chew daughter of Col and Mrs Pris tun Chew and granddaughter of the late John Augustine Washington once proprietor of Mount Vernon to Brantz M Rozel of Sewanee Town. Rev J S Alfriend officiated. reception followed. Attendance included many relatives and friends with a later stay planned in Bewanee Town.
Clarence P King and Joseph Colvin of the Washington Alexandria and Mount Vernon Electric Railway faced the State corporation commission. Alexandria witnesses condemned the road for unreliable heating and delays as 33 witnesses testified to cold, unsafe cars and poor service. The city demanded swift fixes including ten new motors, heating in every car, track overhauls, a snow sweeper, and lamp stock, with daily fines looming for noncompliance.
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