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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Feb 03, 1905

Page

7

Fishburne Trial Deliberations End as Defense Speaks

Roanoke Va February 3 Special to The Washington Post argument in the Fishburne murder trial concluded with Judge Robertson for the defense and Harry M Smith for the prosecution addressing the jury. The courtroom overflowed with hundreds of women seeking admission while the jury was locked up until morning. A verdict was not reached tonight as the foreman announced an impasse after a long session.

Roanoke Char H. Fishburne Fred Lefew Aiken William Gordon Robertson Harry M. Smith Richmond Seret Tillett Robert Fon Viuserk Flo Smith Brown Lefew Washington Post Norfolk Galveston Trigg Shiphuilding Company

Virginia Weddings Bring Georgia, North Carolina Matches

Richmoni Virginia Feb 3 Thomas A Williams of Columbus Ga and Miss Eric Caldwell wed here last night He hails from a notable Georgia family Her origins trace to North Carolina In Salem Va Feb Maggie Thomas daughter of John Thomas and A C Hughes a Roanoke businessman quietly tied the knot last evening at the bride scene May J R Andrews officiated In Fredericksburg Feb 3 Hugh Gallant of Canada and Miss Clete Foster daughter of P T Foster Spotsylvania County married Tuesday night at the bride home Rev W C Pace presiding Attendants Nellie Foster and Floyd Carnell Susie Werding and Earl Keot Catey Foster and Perry Fendertop

J. R. Andrews Brederickaburg Hugh Gallant Canada Misa Clete Foster P. T. Foster Spotsylvania County W. C. Pace Methodist Church Nellie Foster Floyd Carnell Susie Werding

Virginia Cold Wave Drops Temps Across Counties

Richmond reports 9 degrees above zero with a 24 degree day, sparking school closures in rural districts. New Kent County sees deer scavenging near homes as hunting ends. partridges and coveys mingle with fowl. Gloucester County records zero degrees for the first time in its history. Elkins West Virginia earlier hits minus seventeen.

Washington Post Richmond Mercury New Kent County Gloucester County Elkins W. Va

Hold Up Charges Dropped in Shenandoah County Case

John Gaffney and his two sons will not be prosecuted after charges by James B. Brown of Monarch Blast Furnace Co are dropped. A telegram from Philadelphia said possession was settled and the Gaffneys would leave the property near Edinburg. Brown alleged a $32,000 hold up at the Winchester rifle point involving the Gaffneys, tied to the Columbia Liberty Furnace transfer to Monarch Co. William R. Merriam, former Census director, is connected to the affair and is now at Woodstock overseeing the property.

John Gaffney Washington Post Winchester Shenandoah County James B. Brown Payminster Monarch Blast Furnace Company Philadelphia Gaffneys Brown Gattneys Woodstock Columbia Liberty Furnace Edinburg Monarch Company William R. Merriam Merriam

Won by girlhood lover in unexpected sixtieth wedding

Hust Radford Va February 3 A marriage surprised relatives as Ella Donley aged near sixty wed J F Roop in East Radford after she widow for twenty years. The bride had raised two sons and met her former sweetheart while visiting Knoxville, then they wed in a boarding house with Rev M Jackson officiating.

Washington Post Hust Radford East Radford Ella Donley J. F. Roop Pittsburg Knoxville Donley Knoxvile Marion the Twain Rev. M. Jackson The Christian Church

Two Men Sentenced to Death in Separate Virginia Cases

In Richmond Judge R Carter Scott cried while sentencing Edward Austin and Peter Dancey to hang on March 16 for crimes against women and a girl. Newport News seeks C&O Railway shops. Norfolk reports a child killed by an electric car. Galveston hull flaws delay trial. unknown schooner stranded near False Cape life-saving station.

Washington Post Richmond R. Carter Scott Henrico Edward Austin Peter Dancey Austin Dancey Scott Norfolk False Cape

Dawn of Rope? Catarrh relief promise in Ad

Nationwide appeal touts Dr Agnew's Catarrhal Powder as a sure remedy for catarrh and allied ailments. Claims rapid relief within an hour and permanent recovery, with Affleck's Drug Store District Agent listing 1429 Pa. Ave. as point of sale.

Ft. Wundreda Affleck

Cars to Washington Promises to Spend 200000

The Alexandria hearing before the State corporation commission concluded with mounting complaints about Mount Vernon electric road service. Witnesses urged immediate car improvements, double tracking, heaters, and six to seven motor cars. King claimed a $200,000 loan planned for March 1 and promised upgrades. The commission adjourned after hearing steam railway issues and intercity ticket interchange concerns.

Washington Post Bureau King Street Alexandria State Corporation Commission Mount Vernon Electric Road Washington Electric Road Fourteenth Street Corporation Commission Crump Hugh Hazleton Manhattan Elevated Railway Company New York City Mr. Hazleton Hazleton Potomac River Electric Railway Company Mount Vernon Company Charles F. Thompson Postal Telegraph Company T. H. Netherland Commuters’ Association King Colvin McKing Mr. King Boothe Moore Harlow Maj. Myers Mr. Duke Washington Southern Railway Messrs. Booth Myers

Maryland Obituary Notices Highlight Local Notables

Christine Clifford daughter of Martinsburg Pioneer editor died in Harper’s Ferry of spinal trouble. Simeon Ward Green aged seventy five died near Lonaconing, founder of a local school, farmer and timber dealer, ten children survive. Ellen Newcomer died at 67 in Beaver Creek, sister of the late Baltimore magnate John Newcomer and aunt to Willtam McCauley. active Christina Church member.

Harpera Ferry Christine Clifford Hagerstown Ellen Newcomer Willtam McCauley Beaver Creek Washington County B F. Newcomer Baltimore Millonaire Washington

West Virginia and Jamestown Building Appropriation Favored

Both chambers back resolutions to report bills for Jamestown centennial building funds. Senate fights over pure food, county levy limits, and debt limits. House approves $75,000 appropriation for a Parkersburg state armory. military code reforms and a constitutional tax exemption bill advance amid a busy session. BG oil and gas figure Worthington to be summoned by the investigating committee.

Washington Post Charleston W. Va Jamestown Senate Darst Judiciary Committee House National Guard Parkersburg New York John Worthington Oil and Gas BG Appearetota

Changes in Liquor Law Shake West Virginia Policy

Special to The Washington Fest Charleston West Virginia February 3 1925 a report on a new administration license bill proposing public necessity as a criterion for licenses and requiring consent of councils in nearby towns with no liquor licenses. It notes changes in charter charges and predicts a political battle in both houses. Other items summarize Maryland and Virginia court actions a major fire in Lynchburg and political positioning on liquor questions in Annapolis Cumberland and surrounding areas.

Charleston W. Va

Bowel Poison Cure Sold By Pineapple and Butternut Pills

An old style health notice warns of bowel poison from impure blood and lists symptoms from skin eruptions to fatigue and headaches. It promotes Smith's Pineapple and Butternut Pills as a remedy to cleanse blood, stimulate liver and bowels, and cure constipation biliousness and headache in one night for 25 cents from all dealers.

Smith W. F. Smith

Iceboat Annapolis Seeks to Rescue Stranded Oysters

The iceboat Annapolis bound for the Great South Marsh to reach eleven oystermen stranded since January 16 near Hoopers Strait ran aground in Hoopers Straits. Capt Griggs and crew, including ex State Senator A Lincoln Dryden and pilot Edward M Wilson, faced harsh ice and zero temperatures as they planned a perilous approach to save the trapped men aboard scattered boats amid barren islands in Tangier Sound.

Washington Post Annapolis Griggs Annapolis Marbor Lower Bay Great South Marsh A. Lincoln Dryden Somerset County Edward M. Wilson Joseph H. Hart Griges Hoopers Tangier Bloodgoods, Hollands Smiths Tangier Sound Chesapeake Bay Great South Swamp Deal's Island Hoopers ‘Straits Deals Island Smiths Island

Jamestown Appropriation Resolution Passed by Senate

North Carolina legislature reports senate action on amending pharmacy laws endorsing the Jamestown Exposition and urging Congress to support Hepburn-Dolliver funding while increasing Confederate pension appropriations by 90000 annually. House actions include corporate law amendment and anti jug law timing. Hyattsville social event, a fatal railroad accident at Washington Junction, and rural free delivery in Kent district noted along with a Frederick death.

Senate Washington Post Raleigh N. C Congressional House North South Carolina Georgia

Three Indictments for Murder. Ian Dane

Huntington W V Feb 3 Floyd Stollings Dablad Stollings and Mary Stollings have been indicted at Lafan for the murder of Rose White near her home at Chapmansville. The trial of Floyd Stollings will begin tomorrow.

Washingtos Huntington W. Va Floyd Dablard Stollings Mary Stollings Lafan Rose White Chapmansville Floyd Stollings

Virginia obituary period brief list of deaths

Obituaries from several Virginia towns dated Feb 3 report Dora Lovenstein of Richmond, widow of State Senator William Lovenstein, dying in Philadelphia. Lewis Tune Nunpalee of Riceville, Pittsylvania County, aged 85, a former Confederate soldier. Jane Marillo of Sheva, Pittsylvania County, found dead in bed. Mary Elizabeth Matthews sister of Bristol mayor Thomas P. Wallace, died in Bristol and services held in Fredericksburg. Mary Chamberlayne of Petersburg, widow of editor John Hampden Chamberlayne, died at home with several close relatives named.

Richmond Dora Lovenstein Philadelphia William Lovenstein Chatham Lewis Tune Nunpalee Riceville Pittsylvania County Halifax County Jane Marillo Sheva Fredericksburg Mary Elizabeth Matthews Thomas P. Wallace Bristol J. W. Rosebro Presbyterian Church Petersburg Mary Chamberlayne Washington Street John Hampden Chamberlayne C. T. Gibson R. A. Gibson Tichmond Richard Scott Beasle Chamberlyane

Glen Echo Sets Speed Limit in Town Pact

Glen Echo Maryland mayor and council adopted an ordinance restricting vehicle speeds to six miles per hour within the town limits. Penalties range from five to twenty six dollars per violation. Marshals Joseph Fowter and Louis F. Harbert are appointed to enforce the law on bicycles with speed indicators along the Conduit road from the post office to Cabin John Bridge.

Cabin John Washington Post Rockville Glen Echo Cabin John Bridge Messrs Joseph Fowter Louis F. Harbert

Unveiling at Appomattox Gov Glenn to Speak

Henry A London, chair of the North Carolina Appomattox Commission, and Confederate veterans urged Gov Glenn to deliver the unveiling address for a memorial to be dedicated at Appomattox on April 9. Gov Glenn, son of a Confederate soldier, accepted to honor his father. Gov Montague and Senator Martin of Virginia will also speak. Maj George A Armes deeded three Appomattox battlefield lots to hold memorials for Coxs Brigade last volley, Roberts Brigade artillery capture, and Jenking skirmish. the lots were gifted to North Carolina.

Gov. Glenn North Carolina Washington Post Raleigh N. C Henry A. London North Carolina Appomattox Senate House Gov Glenn Appomattox Montague Martin Virginia George A. Armes Henry A. Landon Cox Grimes Roberts W.L. Jenking

Cabin John Hotel Sale Ends Longtime Resort Era

Rockville Maryland February 3 Messrs William H and George Bobinger proprietors of Cabin John Bridge Hotel at Cabin John Bridge will not run the hotel this season They sold at public auction all furniture silverware dishes It is expected the resort will be leased and operated this summer as a temperance oriented up to date facility No amusements will be allowed on Sundays The move follows a strict local option law preventing sale of intoxicating liquors.

Rockville William H George Bobinger Cabin John Bridge Bobinger

Yale Labor Bill Requires 3 Day Notice On Strikes

In Hartford on February 3 Yale Law School Professor George D Watrous presented a bill to the State Senate to curb public service interruptions by labor turmoil. The bill bars employer strikes for higher wages or shorter hours without three days notice and requires three days notice before wage reductions or hour increases. A dispute may be referred to a committee of two employees, two directors, and the attorney general, with findings due in one week to the governor. Penalties include 6 to 100 dollars or 10 to 30 days imprisonment for violations. The bill was referred to the labor committee.

Hartford, Conn George D. Watrous Yale Law School State Senate Labor Committee

Uproar Over Pardons as Editor Corona Is Freed

In Santiago de Cuba on February 3, supporters escorted Mariano Corona from the hospital to his home after a presidential pardon. The Cuban Libre editor who killed Nova editor on New Year’s Day 1903 faces partisan protests as opponents condemn Patma’s action granting clemency after less than two years, largely spent in hospital care.

Corona Santiago de Cuba Mariano Corona The Cuban Libre Nsua Republica Patma

Reddoch Held For Trial In Subornation Case

In Jackson Mississippi on February 3 M L Reddoch was held for trial on subornation of perjury linked to a charge against Congressman Claude Kitchin of North Carolina. Reddoch waived examination and posted 4000 bond to await the federal grand jury action in St Louis where the crime is alleged to have occurred. Congressman W W Kitchin attended. Claude Kitchen did not receive his summons in time for the trial.

Jackson Miss M. L. Reddoch Claude Kitchin North Carolina United States Reddych St. Louis W. W. Kitchin Claude Kitchen

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