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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Feb 04, 1908
Page
20
Garret and Cooper guide in Class A doubles while Toumey finishes close in a tight night of play. The report notes little movement in standings amid scattered results across teams, players, and prize lists with many names repeated and a long, dense scoring section.
A woman in Pat Higerstown Maryland reportedly took laudanum leading to her death at night. Authorities say domestic troubles appear to be a factor in the self harm attempt. Police and local services are investigating to determine exact circumstances.
Obituaries report Hal nd Ie 3 Mrs Ehnny Drake Sleker death at home near Snow le fnlisktt ount3. Johns Way author Siewis noted. Coates dies suddenly at home near Lalyverton age advanced. Isaac Metiner mourns at Wurghet Meliwee home near Win Ch fetes. Mrs Colston widow of F A Calton dies. Summit Pant Staunton Tech obituary for John W Newman. Capt Frank Dean Confederate veteran dies at 60s, uncle of Ws Cline A Swangon. Governor's wife referenced.
A dramatic crash on a steep grade leaves Mrs Mae Nf trapped in debris as vehicles tumble over a hillside rail. She crawls free, refusing to flee, while rescue teams stabilize the wreckage and the scene is described with tense, graphic detail. Authorities investigate the fatal and near fatal sequence of events following the derailment and plunge.
Magistrate who slumbered during murder trial accused incompetency and neglect of duty. He bitterly arraigned Gov Swanson for calling out troops to quell riot in Accomac. Impeachment proposed. House considered resolutions amid petitions from Virginians. Assembly may delay as committees set hearings for judges and vacancies in corporation courts.
Capt George W Chambers aged 32 dies at his home in Bollarsburg this afternoon from heart trouble. He served in the First Virginia Regiment second lieutenant of Company H in Mexico, later served in Harpers Ferry, joined Stonewall Division, and in Low Moket IL recruited Company L at Harpers Turns vicinity. He is survived by his widow, three daughters, and one son.
Three judge Edmund Mildili of the Laird States District Court directs the consolidation of clerks in Richmond Norfolk and Alexandria. He names Joseph Brady as chief clerk and deputies Arthur Kelsey Wath Lamers Wo Garnett and RP Wo as supporting officers to streamline court service.
A fragmented report notes a condemned murderer awaiting execution in a North Carolina case. It mentions a wife’s murder in a jealous fit and references local officials and upcoming hearings. Additional items reference Leo Sexton and Dorsey Miller shooting, with brief notes on judiciary endorsements and Cardinal Go to New Orleans.
A lumber mill belonging to the Gray Lumber Company in Washington area was totally destroyed by shelling. Estimated losses run around 260 dollars with no insurance coverage noted.
A posse searches for two men who early this morning attacked Mrs B G L Buck at her home in Newbern North Carolina. The assailants, strangers, forced entry while Buck’s husband was away and beat the woman. Police and investigators pursue leads as a $400 reward total aims to catch the murderer or murderers of Henry W Rela, whose body was found near 21 T Street Northwest about ten days ago. The District Bar Tend ers League adds $10 to $300, hoping to spur witness cooperation. Detectives question Joseph Toy, held at Sixth precinct, while Reid’s friends press for breakthroughs, urging suspects’ identification and alibis.
Special to The Washington from Charleston West Virginia February 3 The prohibition amendment did not reach a vote in the house as the Prohibitionists lacked the necessary two thirds presence The measure was laid on the table to be taken up later Staunton of Kanawha author of the local option resolution sought to recall it from the judiciary committee but was refused The senate spent its session debating Montgomerys bill to prohibit corrupt practices in elections with many amendments offered by the minority led by Senator Campbell of Jefferson Most amendments failed only one amendment by the bills author correcting a text error passed through.
A squad of policemen led by Chief Good Policemen Roberts,Nicholson,Beach and Gill raided a policy joint at Princess and Royal streets, arresting eleven colored men on gambling charges. Names listed, bail set at 160 dollars each, hearings scheduled in the Follies Court. Evidence seized includes sheets and ledgers used for the game.
Special to the Washington Post Annapolis March 3 In the senate tonight Mr Milburn of Somerset introduced a bill to spread shells upon marked oyster beds in the Chesapeake Bay and its tributaries with a 76000 appropriations to carry on the work Senator Campbell will introduce tomorrow a bill for a constitutional amendment to be submitted to the people for increased representation Baltimore City in the senate from four to five members and in the house from twenty four to thirty members Senator Liddison will offer a rider to provide for imaginary tenators and twelve delegates from Baltimore County The city the court is limited on its legislative representatives by the constitution
In Durham North Carolina W Ceb 3 Lonnie Bailey, a preacher, shot his wife Christus at a county convict camp after learning she planned to leave him. He attempted escape, was wounded by two guards, and Bailey pleaded guilty at the January term and received a two year sentence.
Special to The Washington Post from Richmond Va states that Crank P Burke, a society man and post office official, faced larceny of valuable transit packages. The federal jury failed to reach a verdict and agreed to a new trial in April. Nine jurors favored acquittal, three favored conviction after an initial deadlock, with three switching to acquittal during the day.
Special to The Washington from Norfolk Virginia. A Pennsboro Virginia woman who came to verify a legal marriage last September to a Pineville Virginia man returned home convinced she was a victim of a fraudulent ceremony. No license was issued for the marriage. She plans redress but declined to reveal future steps or the alleged betrayer’s name except to her lawyer.
Magistrate Crow fined jailer Jesse Lupton zero for letting Ty Robinson escape while cooking for inmates at Berryville. Lupton ordered to deliver the fugitive to Clarke County jail by next month. The steamer Kershaw, traveling Boston to Norfolk, rode Nantucket Sound with a heavy list but all 50 passengers unharmed.
Baltimore announces Prof George Maalcelm Stratton head of experimental psychology has tendered his resignation with acceptance and will become rector of psychology at the University of California starting next fall Also notes on travel and local marriages and industry resume.
The notice explains eligibility for the Post Bancational Contest, entry rules, how to submit complete sets, and that prizes go to those with the most correct solutions. It covers formatting, contest referee role, and restrictions on employees and families, with directions to address communications to the Contest Editor.
Special to The Washington Post Richmond Feb An epidemic of smallpox is raging near Bowling Green, the county seat of Caroline County. Courts have been forced to suspend and schools to close. Pherae saw a similar outbreak recently, causing school suspensions and widespread business demoralization.
An eighteen year old girl with five year history of epileptic fits improves after using Dr Miles Nervine. The advertisement describes nerve energy, says the product restores nervous energy and claims the first bottle may fail to be worth the money with a refund offer. Springfield Mass. Elkhart Indiana address.
Matilda Irby, 31, was brought before Justice Godman at Northwestern police station on the charge of stabbing her husband James Forby last night. The weapon, found in a kitchen stove, had a wooden handle consumed. Irby claims Forby fell and cut himself. The incident occurred amid a quarrel. the extent of his injuries is described as dangerous.
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