Missing Annapolis clergyman feared to have fallen into Spa Creek
The Washington Post reports the disappearance of Rev. W. T. Twamley, assistant minister of St. Anne's Episcopal Church, last seen leaving the Maryland Hotel in Annapolis to attend an 8 o’clock service in Eastport. Authorities and friends, including J. Wirt Randall and Rev. McComas, fear he may have fallen into Spa Creek while crossing the bridge between Vine and Eastport, amid a period of ill health and weakness. Twamley, educated in Ireland, arrived in Annapolis in 1904 and has led St Luke's Mission in Eastport with visible success occurring despite his fragile condition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Post
Annappails
D. Feb
W. T. Twamley
St. Anne's Episcopal Church
St Luke's Mission Chapel
Eastport
Annapoulis Ite
West Annapolis
Baltimore
J. Wirt Randall
Farmers’ National Bank
John Wo Martin
St. Anne's Parish
Joseph P McComas
McComas
Twamley
Spa Creek
Fastport
Twam~ Je
St. Luke's Mission
Maryland Hotel
Anpapot
Nnapolis
Faltamore
Washington
Calcagso
Vine
Ireland
Tenliv College Dublin
Lygrind
Oxford
Yorksireth
Chicago
Athedral
Annapolis
St Anne's
Hiteh
St. Lukes Mission
Taarmtes
Virginia Supreme Court Grants Writ in Hanger Case
The Virginia Court of Appeals granted a Writ of error in S E F Hanger v Commonwealth, with proceedings referencing Hastings Court judgments. The case centers on construction of code section 9789 and Sunday conduct, with multiple parties including The Washington Post and various firms/attorneys noted in arguments and submissions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Ridenund
Virgina Court of Appeals
S.ef. Hanger
Commonwealth
Hastings Court of Portsigion
Code of Virginia
Loultel States
Weprral Company
Ve Camden & Jiaofuri
A S Hall
Terex Tvanta Wall
Ve Smith Ager
Tom Leake
Fo L Smith
Inesrot
Te Welsh
A G Collins
Woeco
Aven
Miner
West Pata
Blandanerd + Landsbergs committee
Woods Adavatar
Sihaaf and Security Trust
Tite Trsmani Company
Brigade for Virginia to Elect Brigadier General
The Washington Post reports Virginia volunteers will elect a brigadier general to command a brigade formed from three infantry regiments. Officials will gather for the vote, with officers assembling to oversee the election process. Midshipman Webster Allen Capron resigns from the Academy for conduct and studies issues at Fort Myer, Virginia. A marriage license is issued in Le Louis, Missouri, to Rhody H. Frakes and Emma M. Cote, both of Alexandria, Virginia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yreat
Washington
Utchinord
Fee
Vir- Lidia
Outley
Virginia
Washington Post
Tamnapols
Webster Allen Capron
Fort Myer
Alexandria
Tae
le Louis
Rhody H. Frakes
Emma M. Cote
Ateaandrla
Virginia Weddings and Social Highlights in Virginia
On Feb 3 at the home of Victoria G Mosby, Miss E Zapeth Jackson Mosby married Duxcar Lea Thompson of Savannah, GA, with Rev Dutlan Tuck officiating. The bride, daughter of the late Capt William Trushsart Mosby of Richmond, and the groom, son of Arthur Dickenson Thompson of Savannah, were the central figures amid Richmond society. Also on Feb 5, Nusa Fannie Ellerbeth Dillard wed Dr Oswald Stuart McCown, a Memphis physician, in a lavish ceremony at the bride’s home. The Episcopal rites were by Harry Owens, with a large retinue of attendants and notable guests from Richmond and Memphis. the couple departed for a southern tour before settling in Memphis. In another ceremony, George W. Shepherd III and Miss Mary Harrison Fitzhugh were married at St George's Church with Rev Dr Bryde officiating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmiona
Frank Eugens Stacy
Mary Harper Townes
Memphis
Tenn
Willem White Dillard
Emily Surroughs
New York
Robert Meteau
McCown
South
George W. Shepherd
Conway
Gordon and Garnett National Bank
Mary Harrison Fitzghugh
WH. Fitzhugh
St. George's Episcopal Church
R. J Bryde
Pleads For Husband In Jealous Fatal Affair
Special to The Washington Post Baltimore Feb 5 The wife pleads for mercy for her husband who killed their rival in a jealous incident at a hospital scene She declares she would die to spare him from prosecution and the gallows insisting fear is not in her mind and that she loves him despite the crime.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washtigton
Baltimore
John
Doomed Man Awaiting Decision In Hang Case
Virginia Court of Appeals expected to rule this week on Joseph Thomas Wright colored, sentenced to hang for assault in Alexandria County. Wright was convicted September 5 at Luna Park, indicted October 15, and appealed January 10 for a new trial. Decision awaited as residents await outcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Post Bureau
King Street
Alexandria Va
Alexandria County
Virginia State Court of Appeals
Joseph Thomas
John Wright
Wright
Luna Park
Ashington
Death list grows as 265 may be dead in West Virginia mine
At Lewis Coal and Coke mine in Thomas officials estimate 25 dead with 10 bodies recovered. Rescue teams, using compressed air ventilation, fear gas pockets and dangerous conditions. Foreign workers are identified mainly by number. a fan had been off since Friday and gas explosion and afterdamp may have killed many. Mine inspection investigations underway.
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Washington Post
Elkins
W. Va
Lewis Coal and Coke Company
Thomas
Brydon
Mine Explosion in Stuart Mine Prompts Inquiry
Charleston W Va Gov Dawson asks legislature to form joint committee to investigate the Stuart mine disaster after reporting fifty six bodies recovered and estimates of eighty eight fatalities. He cites a single opening as possible evidence the mining bureau failed to enforce the law limiting workers to twenty in single opening mines. Senator Bailey moves for investigative panel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charleston
W.a
Dawson
Stuart
State Bureau of Mining Inspection
Bailey
Narrowly Escaped Flames In Berwyn Heights House
Fire swept through the Miss Fannie Giddings dwelling near Berwyn Heights at about 4 AM. Miss Giddings and a thirteen year old nephew escaped through freezing snow in night clothes to safety at Berwyn Heights. A mechanic Silas Walker helped fight the blaze but is in precarious condition. The house, owned by a Dr. Gray of Washington, was a total loss with all furniture destroyed. Origin likely a stove overheat. Meantime, in Richmond the Virginia Supreme Court will hear full argument tomorrow in Dr. Foster’s case regarding his removal as superintendent of the Eastern Insane Asylum.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles de Moll
South
Fairfax Street
Richard Windsor
Cameron Street
Washington
Hyatteville
Fannie Giddings
Berwyn Heights
Silas Walker
Dr. Gray
Foster
Richmond
Supreme Court of Appeals
Tormorrow
Eastern Insane Asylum
General Hospital Board
Maryland Obituary Roundup from Kensington and Nearby Towns
Obituaries record deaths in Maryland towns including Charles A Boynton of Kensington aged 64, Mrs Emma N Lowel Hoyes wife of Thomas Hickman of Hyattstown aged 52, Mrs C Clifton Freer formerly Miss AlWle J Davis of Rockville died in Washington aged about 33, George Offutt of Potomac district, Mrs Emma BG Culver aged 60 near Glymont with interment planned in Portsmouth, and Mrs Culver noted for social prominence and former Hizin Watch Company stockholder. Funeral services were held or arranged at local churches and cemeteries.
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Kensington
Charles A. Boynton
C. Clifton Freer
Brentwood
Washington
AlWle J Davis
Rockville
William 4. Davis
Annie Davis
Bureau of Engraving and Printing
Freeria
George Mr. Offutt
Potomac
Frank T Griffith
la Plata
Emma BG. Culver
Glymont
Howard Z Culver
New York
Texan
Hizin Watch Company
Chapman
Partsmouth
Mra Culver
Portsmouth
Virginia Obituary Highlights Confederate Veterans and Family Losses
Virginias obituary notices list multiple deaths in Bluefield and Roanoke with losses including Harvey G White at 67 a county official and Confederate veteran. W T Kelly pneumonia native of Giles County. Calbill M Hneilsh Cavalry veteran born Rocky Mount. Edward Oder Confederate veteran aged 85. Mrs Joby Brown of Stafford County. Mrs Ken Tucker widow of Dr Alfred B Tucker and relative of John Randolph Tucker. Bland Nott 22 died after chronic illness. Mrs M J Craig 72 died in Crystal Spring area paralyzed last week.
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Bluefield
W. Va
Fan
Harvey G. White
W. T. Kelly
F. A. Campbell
Giles County
Louis
Calbill M. Hneilsh
Rocky Mount
Second
Virginia Cavalry
Lee
Fredericksburg
Edward Oder
Big Home
Stafford County
Joby & Brown
Winchester
Ken Tucker
Alfred B. Tucker
New York
Herryville
Clarks County
Tucker
Mise Brice
Charlotte
N.C
Tuckers
John Randolph Tucker
Virginia
Bland Nott
T. Nott
Roanoke
M. J. Craig
J. W. Stewart
Crystal Spring
Gorman Left No Memoirs, Memoirs Not Planned
The Washington Post reports that Arthur P. Gorman did not collect materials for a memoir and no biography or memoir is in contemplation. It notes he lacked a literary bent and any potential papers may have been destroyed in a fire that consumed his Fairview Laurel home, erasing much of his Civil War era documents.
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Byrelal
Washington Post
Denton
Arthur P. Gorman
Senate
Capitol
Gorman
Thut
Fairview
Laurel
WIFE BEATER SENT TO JAIL IN NORFOLK
Charles H Rowland a once prominent Norfolk lumberman was sentenced to one year in the city jail and fined 500 dollars in Police Court for attempting to kill his wife Mrs Rowland testified he thrust a sword bayonet through her last Sunday night and choked her He claimed he drew the sword to frighten her The case was appealed to the Corporation Court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Pups
Norfolk
Charles H. Rowland
Rowland
Deep Run Hounds Chase Eight Mile Course Run
Deep Run Hounds hunted a rattling eight mile course amid warm heavy going after recent rains. Grey Rock impressed with a spectacular five foot fence effort while Miss Fannie Crenshaw led among the few women following the pack. A post hunt reception featured ladies including Mrs James W Graves and Miss Fannie Crenshaw.
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Washington
Ichmond
Reservoir
Jennifer
Grey Rock
Broad Street Road
Fannie Crenshaw
St. George Bryan
Fox Hounds
Ormond Young
H. C. Bryan
James W. Graves
J. M. Miller
J. R. C. Jennifer
J. T. Anderson
A. 3. Buford
E. D. Harris
L. R. Page
W. R. Meredith
B. H. Ellington
W. P. Leigh
Mmes. W. K. Adams
George Ben Johnston
R. H. Harwood
Claudia Palmer
Bessie Frazier
Allene Stokes
Lucy Duhting
Philadelphia
Alleged baggage thieves held in Virginia transfer
A telegram from Chief Special Agent L L Scherer reports Miller Allen and Edith Stein, accused of baggage thefts in New York, ordered handed to Virginia authorities by the United States Circuit Court. Bail offered at 20000 dollars each was denied while a related suspect Rogers faced a preliminary hearing and was sent to the grand jury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Richmond
L. L. Scherer
Chesapeake and Ohio Railway
New York
Miller, Allen
Edith Stein
Virginia
United States Circuit Court
United States Court of Appeals
Rogers
Schooner Tena A. Cotton Becomes Total Wreck Off Ocean City
The schooner Tena A. Cotton loaded with Libeing grounded off Ocean City Maryland yesterday and is breaking up. Local wrecking efforts were hindered by high winds. Wreckage is washing ashore along the beach for ten miles.
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Ocean City
Yale Laundry Promises Prompt Wash and Dry Service
Poor weather delays home laundry but Yale Laundry offers swift pickup and return. If sent Monday, garments would be clean, sweet, and inviting by Saturday, with a high standard and electric powered facilities. Office and works at 427 New York 17 10th St. Taumee Avenue.
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Yale
Yale Laundry
New York
10Th St
Fheoe K
Assaults Stir State More Cases Come to Light
Special to The Washington Post reports Gov Swanson offered a 20 reward for arrests in Gordonsville Orange County Virginia chloroform assaults on young women. Additional rewards include 100 in Orange 150 in Gordonsville, with at least three attackers suspected residents of the area. An unknown intruder tried chloroforming Miss Cassie and Miss Kate Yates in Chatham. One sister awakened, alarms raised, others targeted but unsuccessful. Local anger and possible lynching fears mount as investigations continue.
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Washington Post
Richmond
Swanson
Gordonsville
Orange County
County of
Orange
Rev
F. A. Meade
W. A. Blakey
W- W- Scott
Supreme Court
Edward Davenport
Davenport
Tom Luttrell
Chatham
Cassie
Kate Yates
Luttrell
Yates
Fruit Steamer Afloat After Snow Storm Near Potomac
Special to The Washington Post reports the Norwegian fruit steamer Joseph Di Giorgio ran ashore at Smiths Point on the Virginia side of the Potomac. Tug Columbia was ordered from the Virginia Capes to aid, with another sea-going tug on standby. Captain Bend of the Kershaw relayed word from Boston of the distressed vessel amid a northeast wind.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Post
Baltimore
Joseph di Giorgio
Smiths Point
Virginia
Potomac River
Chesapeake Bay
Columbia
Virrini Capes
di Giorgio
W. J. Bend
Merchans and Miners’ Transportation Company
Kershaw
Boston
Kingatan
Assignment by A. R. Unger Connects With Hotel
A. R. Unger president of the Hotel Washington Company in Berkeley Springs West Virginia assigned for the benefit of creditors. The property valued about 40000 is expected to cover obligations. The failure linked to the Hotel Carrellton in Baltimore and its receiver Charles P. Jack. Other notes mention a pool tournament at the Brunswick Club and upcoming inter city and international matches involving Newark Cadets and National Guard teams. A U S Tennis Association voted to send a team to England to contest the Davis Trophy pending finances. Joker Collins leads in a Cobbett duckpin tournament at Dobbert’s alleys with scores listed.
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Berkeley Springs
W. Va
A. R. Unger
Unger
Washington Company
Carrellton
Baltimore
Charles P. Jack
Mr. Unger
Sufe
Corcoran Cadets
Athletic Association of the National Guard
Newark
National Guard
Newarks
Carroll Institute
Newarkp
Fight Guard
Erestest Guard
New York
United States
National Lawn Tennis Association
England
Collins
Cobbett
Joker Collins
Dobbert’s
Coltina Fisher
Costeth
Davis
Ark Pantam
Tteere
Kennedy Offers for Virginia History Revealed
Washington Post Richmond bureau reports state librarian J P Kennedy testified a $500 advance was paid for a history of Virginia and that he invited J B Johnson Publishing Co to bid. He bought a book from Birdsong Co Raleigh in name of the state library for $10, later selling it for 330. Kennedy said such negotiations were routine. Testimony paused as the committee adjourned. more testimony expected tomorrow morning, with Mrs Kennedy possibly appearing.
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Speciato
Washington Post
Richmond
Brarian
J. P. Kennedy
Virginia
J. B. Johnson Publishing Company
Kennedy
J. Birdsong & Co
Raleigh
N. C
Hennedy
Stas
Potomac Team Takes Three Defeats and First Place Hold
Potomac team defeats the Assessors quint and tightens its hold on first place as Orientals down Fat Men and the Reserves fall to the steady play of Index Five.
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Potomac
Assessors
Palace Alleys
Bontz
Orientals
Fat Men
Viera
Lwwe
Index Crew
West Gun Carriage Shop
Carroll
Real Estate League
Potomac Rt
Robinette
Howard
Walker
Willams
Ey A
Gare Asnensors
St. Sp
Sp- Sc
Se Moyers
Ahaa Barton
Leemer
Ar Hunt
Akers
Steace
Government Printing Office Leagaeist
Index
McAlson
Sturm
Dennleon
Bellinge
Williams AL
Norbeck
Tas National Guard League
Co. G
Alay i Co. L
Coleman
St Haker
Dinnis
Navy Yard League
Tool Shep
Woc
Laa Roberts
Winkleman
Jaa Yoote
Donnell
Nussear
Dawnon
Fats
Lyona
Talbert
Cbr Sa
Fe Ist
Rams
Fat Sten
St D. Be. Sp
St. Waters
Kesree
Marlow
Bann
Brennan
Lee Oe
Oriental
T. Sp. Be. St. So. Ise
St. A Sp
Marsh
Campbell
O'Donnell
Brewys
Tinsedales
H. E. Wheeler
Waring
Sy.rees
B. C
Holme Ee
Byrd
Ad. Minlons
Bhetts
AL Johnsott
McCarty
Burhana
Payne
Knapp
Weller
Nolan
Bernar
Rippard
Galler
Roll-of-Breviers
Schmidt
Roberts
Rollowing
Schmidt-Roberta
Baer-Sahm
O' Bannon-Eiker
Michaud-Ricketta
Morgan-Porter
Mangum-O
Ae I Oliver-Byrd
Matches Tonight at Palace Alleys Card List
Acmes and Fat Men bowl at Palace alleys with Belmont facing Eureke. Company M meets Company G at Palnos alleys. Post Office versus Government Printing Office also at Palace alleys. Western plays Calvary at Palace alleys and Sixth tangles with Margin at Royal alleya.
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Acmes
Fat Men
Palace
Belmont
Eureke
Royal
Company M
Company G
Palnos
Western
Calvary
Sixth
Margin
Honor Roll of Names and Teams in Local Ledger
The list includes Fleid and Fat Men, Akers, Assessor Norbeck, Reserve Talbert, W. G. C. Shop, Carrail, Company G, Corbett, and Rosedales with duckpits noted in the entry.
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Fleid
Akers
Norbeck
Talbert
Carrail
Company G
Corbett
Rosedales
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Virginia Supreme Court
High Court
George Washington Birthday Association
Si Willams
Loeb
Roosevelt
Henry Padgett
Joseph Padgett
Queen Street
J. A. Jeffers
Trinity Methodist Episcopal Church
James Deane
William F. Webster
John Gilroy
Clarence Howard
French Cleveland
John Pug
The
Presbyterian Brotherhood
D. R. Stansbury
F. L. Slaymaker
R. M. Graha
C. H. Davis
William Campbell
R- D. Brumback
William H. Mélehoff
Robert Gronau
George B. Kennedy
Thomas Fairfax
St.Paul's Protestant Episcopal Church
P. P. Imps
Orlando Fairfax
Alexandria Athletic Association
Shuter’s Hall
Kingsstreet
Belvideres
Virginia Safe Deposit and Trust Corporation
IL O
Banking Building
First Baptist Church
Cr. W. F. Fisher
Cornelius P . Taylor
Southern Railway
Prince Street
Calle P
Herbert J. Taylor
Hagerstown
J.harry Bladen
United States Health and Accident Insurance Company
Nelms
Weashington
Gate City
Gra Yary la Dey
James Nelms
A. Anderson
Thomas Mine
Gov. Dawson Cails
Maryland
Trio
Richmond, Va
Wallace
Harding
Brunswick
Fred A. Stewart
Grand Rapids
George Wiseman
Whee
Virginia State
F. Marcha
Teheda
Daily and Sunday Post
Hieates
Post-office
Washington, D.C
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