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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Feb 05, 1910
Page
12
A brief item reports a clash over cans in an automotive bill provisions drawing debate at a local meeting. Officials and residents exchanged views on policy implications and enforcement. The discussion reflected concerns about beverage containers, commerce, and public space use.
President Daniel Willard of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad pledges a third track over the Alleghenies and an 89 percent rise in freight capacity by November 1. He urges improved facilities to soothe West Virginia coal interests amid political shifts in Fairmont and Timberport, with party aims to curb county control.
Special to The ste ee Parkersburg W Va Feb 4 Two damage suits for 100 each were filed here this afternoon by Phillip Wigal administrator of the estates of Walter and Fiora Wigal against the city of Parkersburg. Mr and Mrs Wigal lost their lives in the tank bursting disaster in this city last March the house was demolished and their bodies found in the ruins. The city is preparing to pay property damage claims on about 50 percent of what was claimed.
Fragmentary notice lists claimants James Rowe, Tolnr Towaitte, Homell Yeon, and Spring Produce Company with attachments and storage items valued above $1000. The document references a court action in Trederich county and notes opposition or claims from various parties tied to wilted or missing produce.
Special to The Washington describes a 4 4 contract in Slugburg area for turbine and generator equipment. Westinghouse Manufacturing components to supply turbines and generators for a new municipal electrical plant. Winchester company to furnish parts and services for Shenandoah project. Plant expected to cost over 100 dollars.
Obituaries report Mary Stralft and Jonn Moore among locals who died of pneumonia and complications in Hagestown and nearby areas. Several ages, family ties, and service in the Civil War noted, including Pennsylvania units. Further notices mention a veteran, a nurse, and a resident dying of debility or consumption with surviving spouses.
Mrs Sathe Stirling Sadie of Baltimore sues Dr George H Riggs and two associates for 40000 alleging conspiracy to confine her unlawfully at a private hospital in Tramsville, and also sues Dr Riggs for assault and unlawful detention after she sought treatment for nervous trouble. She alleges a writ of habeas corpus freed her after more than two years’ detention.
The funeral for Cal Henry C Roper a Petersburg tobacco dealer and prominent citizen was held at noon at Washington Street Methodist Episcopal Church. Revs Thoman F Reeves and WC Taylor led the service with Camp Confederate Veterans in full attendance as pallbearers.
A Richmond Va court fined Ball Brown Hurd Company 39 for selling a rifle to Bernard Stringer, a 14 year old accused in the fatal shooting of Henry Grace during a dispute with a companion. The youth survived with a head injury and remains in hospital awaiting possible surgery.
Reported attacks at a Salvation Army meeting in Roanoke led to a dull sentence for a man after a fight with manager Arthur Lease. In Fredericksburg a suspect in a bank incident was fined following testimony about a knockdown. Efforts continued to persuade railways to run a boat between Fredericksburg and Tanpkhannock on the lower Rappahannock. A Roanoke suburban land sale saw Metropolitsc Treights Land Company transfer Sacres to Raleigh Corporation. In Christianburg a town sergeant faced injury after a confrontation. A smallpox case prompted quarantine at the Virginia Theological Seminary, with all but the student body confined to the city.
Obituaries from Virginia papers list 16 year old Miss Mary Eton Fogel daughter of Mr and Mrs C Dosel of Woodstock died today. John Magee aged 6 died in Lynchburg after fifteen years with Lynchburg Cotton Mill Co. Mrs HR Jeter aged 79 died in Bedford County near Bunker Hill. Mrs Mary Hoslip aged 58 wife of Levin J Hydlop died at Keller. Addie Simmons Jackson aged 4 died in Prince George County. Mrs Alicea E Brown died suddenly in the city. she was a Wesley MBE Church member with six children.
In Richmond Virginia debates on divorce law widen exposure as a word change could enable absolute divorces after three years under current law. Senator Parks criticizes the Anti saloon League for local option before backing state wide measures. The Longer Session bill and a plan to elect judges gain mixed support as other tax and state issues move through the General Assembly.
Special to The Washington Post reports a February drill at the central fire station in Wheeling where Omer James Altenmesser instructed crews in life saving apparatus. A firefighter fell 30 feet into a life net and died from internal injuries. Louis Medarten suffered fatal injuries. Another firefighter, Albert Gehring, slipped and cut his head, but survived.
Stockholders of the Winston Salem Southbound Railway authorized the directors to issue 5000 in bonds to fund construction of the Winston Salem to Wadesboro line, a distance of several miles. Twin City Life and Health Insurance organized in Winston Salem with W J Liepert as president and general manager. About 500 men will take census enumerator tests in the Fourth district today. Durham Howery Wil No Chapel Hill chartered with capital 24000. Julian Carr of Durham is principal stockholder. State hospital commission reports 2752 spent at Raleigh Insane Hospital 40099 at Morganton and 960929 at Goldsboro Negro insane asylum. About 2000 Kane were moved for 150000 hotel for Lynchburg, Washington Street, Lynchburg. A shutter grant to Trailers Company to erect a 150000 hotel at Lynchburg. Officers: F F Jambert president and W Haneck secretary-treasurer. Demes Court’s jurisdiction debated at The Washington Fest Roanokes. Federal court to decide jurisdiction in case against Norfolk and Western for damages of 21000. state court contends jurisdiction. Patient leaps to his death at St Vincent's Hospital.
Police report the body of Merle Lewsen was turned over to her brother Nicholas Lewsen of Portland Maine for transport to Hartford Connecticut for burial. Lewsen disputes rumors of a romance with Elijah Baba Badal the Persian medical student involved in the murder suicide. The morgue visit and subsequent actions are described in dispatches from Baltimore.
It was reported that Northern capitalists are at work on merging the Southern cotton mill industry. The initial plan includes only writers of medium and heavy brown goods and will expand as details are settled.
Washington Post notes the settlement dissolving a temporary injunction restraining a planing mill at Columbus and Whites streets near Mrs Lida A French’s home. Compromise buys her residence. further neighborhood opposition is likely to pursue the suit. Local plant losses and a pending Ansberry lecture are also mentioned.
A long homage to precise measuring devices and their makers detailing telescopes spectroscopes chronometers and micro scales. It notes Langley’s bolometer Rowland’s engine and Yerkes telescope with marvels of minute accuracy, plus the lab tools that reveal heat light and material properties with unprecedented detail.
The unreadable OCR fragment references a government investigation, mentions names such as Raber Hillerso, Sigel, and Campbell, and lists various military and regional terms. It appears as a scattered record of personnel, assignments, and locations, with unclear chronology and fragmented place names.
A fragmentary 1910 Navy orders page lists officers granted and relieved at various stations. It names Chief Gunner roles, duty assignments at Philadelphia Navy Yard, Cavite, Puget Sound, and Norfolk. Also notes fleet movements, ship transfers, and trial runs among Atlantic and Pacific commands.
Army orders from Virginia announce assignments and promotions across medical and combat arms, detailing lieutenant transfers, reserve corps actions, and upcoming postings. Notable items include officers moving to Fort McDowell, San Francisco, and the Philippines, with several weddings and duty changes noted for units and support staffs.
Emmett Stover Hesecker Jr died while sledding after a companion knocked him from a hill near Candrake School. The Western Maryland Railway Co. bought 12 acres south of Hagerstown from Safe Deposit and Trust Co. for 30 000, from Walter H Buck and wife and Charles A Vogeler. Elverta Fruit Farm Co. was incorporated in Hagerstown with 25 000 capitalization. Orlando Marricon, George A Harrison, Albert W Risk, Friahy Smith, and George H Brook named as initial directors. main office at Hancock where 18 000 peach trees and 7 000 apple trees planned.
Norfor t Va Feb 1 The Vandyke Zeli syndicate of Philadelphia seeks to reconsider the Norfolk and Southern Railway foreclosure case. Federal Judge Waddill denied this request and noted an appeal. Counsel will meet in Richmond on February 7 to reject the same.
James Diggs colored youth waived hearing on assault of William Cave’s 1 year old daughter in Annapolis. Committed to jail for action of the April court without bail. Also reports Herbert Bailet, four, died from injuries after a falling tree he chopped injured him yesterday in Rowan County.
The Army plans a coast artillery test of a 14 inch gun recently shipped to Sands Huck proving grounds. Officers expected to witness the tests include Col Craley and Capt Nehots among others, with the weapon mounted near New Lok and aimed to bolster coastal defense and firepower.
Four midshipmen resigned following an undisclosed server issue at the academy. Reports say some could be reassigned or rejected while others faced potential removal amid ongoing friction and a broader review of studies and assignments.
Experiments in using oil as fuel for the Italian navy underway at Norfolk. The trial includes loading coal for propulsion and testing new fuel efficiency measures. Officials report logistical steps and coordination with naval supply, aiming to evaluate oil powered operations.
Suspected murderer Bingham Bryan reportedly confesses to killing three women in Savannah. The transcript notes unclear phrases and fragmented details but indicates Bryan provides a motive and sequence of alleged acts. Investigators await full statements and corroboration from thus far unnamed witnesses.
A garbled historical text fragment lists names, places, and events across wartime topics and figures. It references sailors, officers, battles, and poems with scattered terms like Nav al, Boxer, Stokes, Lear, and Mitchell, creating a disjointed card of wartime references.
Fragmentary OCR notes describe a domestic quarrel leading to an arrest. Names, dates, and places are unclear, but the text references intervention, potential charges, and subsequent custody actions. The fragment is incomplete and lacks verifiable details.
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