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Washington Post

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Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Feb 06, 1907

Page

18

Missing Annapolis minister feared lost crossing Eastport bridge

The Washington Post reports Reverend W. T. Twamley assistant minister of St Anne's Episcopal Church in Annapolis has vanished after leaving his hotel Sunday morning for St Luke's Mission Chapel in Eastport. Friends, family, and parishioners fear he may have fallen into Spa Creek while crossing the Vine Street bridge amid a weakening condition attributed to illness.

Annapolis Eastport Washington Baltimore Washington Post Annappails D. Feb W. T. Twamley St. Anne's Episcopal Church St Luke's Mission Chapel Annapoulis Ite West Annapolis 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 Calcagso Vine Ireland Tenliv College Dublin Lygrind Oxford Yorksireth Chicago Athedral St Anne's Hiteh St. Lukes Mission Taarmtes

Virginia Court of Appeals Grants Writ of Error

The Virginia Court of Appeals morning granted a Writ of error in the case of S.E.F. Hanger versus The Commonwealth. Proceedings noted include questions on the construction of section 9789 of the Virginia code and references to related legal arguments and parties. Additional cases and counsel appearances are listed among the day’s docket.

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 Elects Brigadier General

The Virginia volunteers will elect a brigadier general to command a brigade formed from three infantry regiments. Officers to assemble for the election include colonels and lieutenant colonels. Midshipman Webster Allen Capron of Fort Myer resigns from the academy due to studies and conduct issues. A marriage license was issued in Le Louis to Rhody H. Frakes and Emma M. Cote of Alexandria Virginia.

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 in Mary Washington Era Unclear Names

Two society marriage notices from Richmond section detail Miss E zapeth Jackson Mosby marrying Duxcar Lea Thompson of Savannah GA at St John's Episcopal Church with Rev Dutlan Tuck officiating. The same day Nusa Fannie Ellerbeth Dillard wed Dr Oswald Stuart McCown of Memphis Tenn at her parents home in a grand social event officiated by Har ry Owens. Attendants included Mrs Lelie Stacy and Miss Mary Harper Townes. Best man Robert Meteau. The couple planned a Memphis home after a South tour. A separate ceremony in St George's Church united Miss Mary Harrison Fitzhugh and another groom with Rev Dr Bryde presiding.

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 Fatality Case

Special to The Washington boss Baltimore February woman pleads for her husband saying she would die for him and asks prosecutors not to press charges. She recalls his jealousy and her love, insisting she would not rest in peace if he faced the gallows and that she believes he is truly sorry.

Washtigton Baltimore John

Doomed Man Awaits News In Hanging Case

Alexandria County awaits Virginia State Court of Appeals ruling on the Wright case. John Wright, colored, was convicted of assault at Luna Park on September 5 and sentenced to hang. His appeal was argued January 10 for a new trial, with decision reserved, amid local interest.

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 Mine Disaster Rescue Efforts Continue

Officials at Lewis Coal and Coke mine near Thomas West Virginia estimate 25 dead with 10 bodies recovered. Rescue teams work under gas danger, using compressed air for ventilation as they search the mile long drift for more victims. Identifications rely on numbers due to foreign workers lacking enrollment. An investigation by the mine inspector is underway.

Washington Post Elkins W. Va Lewis Coal and Coke Company Thomas Brydon

Governor calls joint inquiry into Stuart mine disaster

Governor Daw son asked the legislature to appoint a joint committee to investigate the recent Stuart mine explosion in Charleston West Virginia. He reported fifty six dead and about eighty eight missing or killed, and questioned whether the mine had only one opening, suggesting enforcement gaps by the state mining inspection bureau. Senator Bailey then introduced a resolution for the investigation committee.

Charleston W.a Dawson Stuart State Bureau of Mining Inspection Bailey

Narrowly Escaped Flames Near Berwyn Heights

Fire swept Miss Fannie Giddings residence near Berwyn Heights. Miss Giddings and a thirteen year old boy walked through deep snow to safety at Berwyn Heights in near freezing temperatures. A mechanic, Silas Walker, stayed to fight the blaze and is in precarious condition. Property reportedly belonged to Dr. Gray of Washington. Also, Virginia supreme court to hear full argument tomorrow in Dr. Foster case regarding removal.

Washington Hyatteville Fannie Giddings Berwyn Heights Silas Walker Dr. Gray Foster Richmond Supreme Court of Appeals Tormorrow Eastern Insane Asylum General Hospital Board

Obituaries from Maryland towns recount several deaths

In Kensington Charles A Boynton aged 64 died at home after a brief illness leaving a widow Emma N Lowel Hoyes Mrs Hickman of Hyattstown Montgomery County died at 52 after a complication of diseases leaving husband and four children George M Offutt died at his Potomac district home with funeral held at Potomac Methodist Episcopal Church South Emma B G Culver sixty died near Glymont after consumption widow of Howard Z Culver and former stockholder in the Hizin Watch Co interment planned in Portsmouth Va Mrs Culver previously of Portsmouth also noted

Kensington Charles A. Boynton C. Clifton Freer Brentwood Washington AlWle J Davis Rockville William 4. Davis Annie Davis Bureau of Engraving and Printing Mra Freeria George MM. Offutt Bis 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 Roundup from Bluefield and Roanoke

A Virginia obituary roundup notes multiple deaths in Bluefield and Roanoke areas. Harvey G. White, 67, county official and Confederate veteran, dies of paralysis. W. T. Kelly, Confederate veteran, dies of pneumonia in his son-in-law’s home. Calbill M. Hneilsh, Rocky Mount native, served in the Second Virginia Cavalry under Lee. Edward Oder, Confederate veteran, dies in Stafford County at age 85. Mrs Joby Brown of Stafford dies after brief illness at 28. Mrs. Ken Tucker, widow of Dr Alfred B. Tucker, dies in Berryville at 40. Bland Nott, 22, son of merchant W. W. T. Nott, dies of consumption at home. Mrs. M. J. Craig, 72, dies in Crystal Spring, Roanoke, after paralysis illness.

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

Gorman Left No Memoir Materials

Washington Post report notes Senator Arthur P. Gorman did not preserve materials for a memoir or direct a posthumous work. Interviews suggest he never pursued a literary project, and no memoir is in contemplation. Any papers may have been destroyed in a prior fire at his Fairview home.

Byrelal Washington Post Denton Arthur P. Gorman Senate Capitol Gorman Thut Fairview Laurel

Wife beater Rowland jailed for year and fine

Norfolk, Feb 5 Special to The Washington Pups Charles H Rowland a well connected former Norfolk lumberman is sentenced to one year in the city jail and fined 500 dollars for attempting to kill his wife Mrs Rowland testified he tried to thrust a sword bayonet through her last Sunday night He claimed the sword knife was only to frighten her. The case was appealed to the Corporation Court.

Washington Pups Norfolk Charles H. Rowland Rowland

Deep Run Hounds Chase Eight Mile Course in Warm Hunt

The Deep Run Hounds hunted at the reservoir on a rattling eight mile course amid heavy going from recent rains. Grey Rock wowed with a seven foot four inch leap, while Miss Fannie Crenshaw stood out as the lone lady rider. A reception followed at the clubhouse with notable attendees including Mrs James W. Graves and Miss Claudia Palmer.

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 Richmond

Special telegram reports Miller Allen and Edith Stein held for Virginia authorities after a New York case. They offered bail of 20000 each, bail was refused, and they await the U S Court of Appeals. Rogers, arrested locally, had a preliminary hearing and was remanded to the grand jury.

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 Loss Off Ocean City

The schooner Tena A Cotton loaded with Libeing grounded off Ocean City Maryland and is breaking up. the cargo will be a total loss. A planned rescue attempt was thwarted by high winds this morning. Wreckage is washing ashore and scattered for about ten miles along the beach.

Ocean City

Yale Laundry Promises Prompt Clean Clothes Service

Inclement weather has delayed home washing, urging customers to use Yale Laundry. If sent Monday, garments would be returned by Saturday clean and inviting. The firm touts high standards, electric power, and nearby offices at 427 New York 17 10th St, with a phone call for pickup.

Yale Yale Laundry New York 10Th St Fheoe K

Chloroform Attacks Spark Virginia Fearful Crime Wave

Two men in Gordonsville orange county allegedly chloroformed several young women at private homes. Gov Swanson offered a $20 reward for arrests while Orange County citizens announce up to $150 rewards. Reports say at least three assailants, residents of the area, and possible lynching threats amid ongoing investigations. An attempted chloroform attack occurred in Chatham at the Yates household, where Cassie and Kate Yates narrowly awakened during the intrusion.

Chatham Orange County Washington Post Richmond Swanson Gordonsville County of Orange Rev F. A. Meade W. A. Blakey W- W- Scott Supreme Court Edward Davenport Davenport Tom Luttrell Cassie Kate Yates Luttrell Yates

Fruit Steamship Di Giorgio Ashore in Snow Storm

A Norwegian fruit steamer named Joseph Di Giorgio ran ashore at Smiths Point on the Virginia side of the Potomac during a furious snow storm. The Columbia tug was ordered to assist, with another sea-going tug standing by. Captain Bend reported the distressed vessel after passing about three miles away in a strong northeast wind.

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 and Sports Roundup From Local and National News

A. R. Unger, president of the Hotel Washington Company of Berkeley Springs West Virginia, assigned for creditors. The 40 000 dollar estate will likely meet obligations after a receiver took over the Hotel Carrellton in Baltimore. In sports Wallace defeated Harding 100 to 87 in a Brunswick Club pool match. Local matches feature Grand Rapids Fred A. Stewart versus George Wiseman tonight. An inter city game pits Newark Cadets and Second Regiment fives against Baltimore’s Newark Basketball Club in National Guard gymnasium Friday. The National Lawn Tennis Association voted to send a team to England to challenge for the Davis Cup pending finances and personnel. Joker Collins leads the Cobbett’s duckpin tournament at Dobbert’s Alleys through month end.

Berkeley Springs W. Va A. R. Unger Unger Washington Company Carrellton Baltimore Charles P. Jack Mr. Unger Wallace Harding Brunswick Fred A. Stewart Grand Rapids George Wiseman 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 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

Kennedy's Offer From Whee Speciato

State librarian J P Kennedy testified that he was offered 500 to write a Virginia history and that he invited J B Johnson Publishing to bid. He admitted buying a book from Birdsong Co Raleigh in the library's name for 10, later selling it for 330. He said such negotiations were common and the committee adjourned with plans to resume tomorrow morning.

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 in Conference Play

Potomac slips to three losses as the team sweeps defeats by the Assessors quint, tightens hold on first place. Orientals down Fat Men while the Reserves fall to Index Five through strong teamwork and precise ball movement.

Matches Tonight at Palace Alleys Card Games

Matches tonight feature Acmes versus Fat Men at Palace alleys and Belmont versus Eureke at Royal alleys. Company M versus Company G plays Palnos alleys, Post-office versus Government Printing Office at Palace alleys, Western versus Calvary at Palace alleys, and Sixth versus Margin at Royal alleys.

Acmes Fat Men Palace Belmont Eureke Royal Company M Company G Palnos Western Calvary Sixth Margin

The Honor Roll Name and Team Fleid Fat Men

Akers Assessor Norbeck Reserve Talbert W G C Shop Carrail Company G Corbett Rosedales duckpits

Fleid Akers Norbeck Talbert Carrail Company G Corbett Rosedales

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