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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Feb 13, 1906
Page
34
Virginia lawmakers debated Wickham’s bill to establish hospital commission as expert body, raise salaries, and set travel allowances while awaiting House action. The session included consideration of a constitutional amendment for biennial senate elections and a push for tax relief measures amid growing legislative activity.
John George Lambert a former Frederick city council member and long time city tax commissioner died today of pneumonia at age seventy six He was a builder and contractor A son and two daughters survive him
Special to The Washington Post reports William D. Elliott, a former U S prisoner in Baltimore city jail, used messenger boys and a Pittsburg broker to manipulate stocks to gain release from custody. He sent letters and telegraphs urging buys and sales to fund his actions while confined.
Roanoke Va Feb 12 At Fourth Avenue Christian Church Rev J W Johnson launched a sharp attack on Mayor Cutchins attitude toward the social evil. He declared he would seek removal from office by the Corporation Court of Roanoke and vowed to do all in his power to effect it. The move signals the start of a court contest between the ministers conference and the mayor.
Bluefield West Virginia February 12 Special to The Washington Bailey shot and instantly killed Sam Carr at Matoka. A feud had existed between the men for years. Bailey ordered Carr from his home after returning from a visit. Carr, drinking, reached for a pistol but Bailey shot him through the head before Carr could draw.
A bill will be introduced in the Maryland legislature to repeal the exemption for incorporated educational institutions and permit taxation of the National Park Seminary at Forest Glen in Montgomery County. Reassessment could raise taxes by about 38000 or more, translating to roughly 1000 to 1700 dollars annually.
Strasburg Va Feb 12 H Thompson 32 died at Strasburg Hospital after an accident at Happy Creek near Warren County. His right arm was crushed and amputated at the shoulder but gangrene developed and caused death. He leaves a widow and four children. The Washington Post misspells in source text. The second item notes a fire destroying the home of W C Carrall in College Park Md due to a defective chimney with most furniture burned.
Alexandria lodge No 758 Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks hosts an all ages evening in lodge rooms at Prince and Royal streets with soloists, orchestra, and surprise features. Ladies admitted by card. program includes screenings from audience view using palms. Committee led by Shuman Fleischmann Bredley Russell Caton Fitzgerald oversees event.
Special to The Washington Post Martinsburg West Virginia February 12 George Brathewait son of Benjamin Brathewait was instantly killed by a dynamite blast near his home three miles south of the town He and another boy went to a quarry where workers made a fire to thaw the dynamite He threw a cap into the fire causing the explosion Brathewait was blown about thirty yards his companion seriously injured Circuit Court of Appeals session opens in Risland Virginia with Judges Goff Pritchard and Dayton presiding Nathan Goff arrives to sit on the court case list includes Cyrus Brackenship et al Henry King in error and others
Petersburg and other Virginia towns report multiple deaths. Harry Thacker, son of the late Joseph A. Thacker, dies at his mother’s Disputanta home. Lurina Bryan, 89, dies at her son R. S. Bryan’s home in Roanoke. native of Dayton, Va., mother to six sons. Mrs Fred Ditmar dies in Petersburg after paralysis. survived by several church members. Samuel Lorane Walker dies in Petersburg after a paralysis illness. native of Amherst County. Nathan T. Bristow, 55, of Middlesex County, dies at home. survived by widow and children. Samuel Garrett, 71, distiller and Confederate veteran, dies in Winchester at Richard Adams’ home. one brother survives. William Barr, 60, Huntington-area native, dies of heart failure at his Harrisonburg boarding house. Charles E. Wey, 50, Virginia turfman and horse owner from Clarke County, dies in Albemarle County. widow Mrs. Huyet and one son listed.
Norfolk Va Feb 12 The formal opening of the Jamestown Exposition has been moved to April 26 1907 from May 1 1907 to fit the landing anniversary of English settlers at Cape Henry and the centennial of the Jamestown settlement May 13 The change aims to make the commemoration the highlight of the exposition and a major event.
The Board of Trade annual banquet in Lynchburg Virginia honored railroad chiefs Presidents George W Stevens of the Chesapeake and Ohio Samuel Spencer of the Southern and I F E Johnson of the Norfolk and Western with brief addresses by Congressman Carter Glass and others R F Kirkpatrick spoke on jobbing texts E L B P Milter discussed the financial situation John W Craddock covered manufacturing conditions B Barker acted as toasttaster A high level conference with three railroad presidents was held on a proposed new union station plan in Lynchburg
In Staunton on February 12 a gathering of 260 leading citizens adopted strong resolutions opposing the nomination of R. A. Futwiler as postmaster. They claim he lacks community ties and represents unpopular political methods. The document cites Futwiler’s prior Buchanan postmaster role and a September 1902 Staunton voter registration.
Special to The Washington Test reports an arson attempt on the home of C. E. Cameron near Brandy, Page County, Harrisonburg Virginia. The Cameron family woke to a fire on the house side while away, escaped in their night clothes, and investigators found coal on the side with no other crew identified.
Richmond February 12 A rumor gains traction that R J Cabell declined the Richmond postmastership and backs the reappointment of Postmaster Knight. City business leaders favor Knight and a Washington delegation may petition to preserve Knight. Also noted are court adjournment, a fatal freight-claim injury at Keyser, and a Hyattsville parsonage fire with $1500 loss.
Fire swept through St Albans twelve miles west of Charleston shortly after midnight destroying most of the remaining business section and claiming one life. Daniel Lewis, about twenty seven, occupied a room on the second floor of the Lewis Building where the blaze began. It is believed he either overturned a lamp or there was an explosion. Dr. Sutherland heard Lewis calling for help and went to his room to assist.
A Bridgeport Connecticut couple extols Father John’s Medicine for a long lasting cough, claiming it cured his ailment and praising the product’s safety compared with other syrups. The letter warns against opium based tonics and asserts the medicine cures colds and prevents pneumonia and consumption.
A massive blaze consumed the Lewis Building area, killing Lewis and destroying McConshay’s and Venable’s stores, Dr Sutherland’s drug store and dwelling, James Alford’s two stores and dwelling, the Baptist church, Hays Wilson’s grist mill and blacksmith shop, and Mrs Cato’s residence. Estimated loss reaches $60,000 with little insurance.
A north bound Southern Railway freight engine plunged over an embankment near Danville Virginia injuring both the engineer Beavers and fireman Nast. The train moved slowly and the cause is not yet known.
Charleston W Va Feb 12 The bodies of twenty two victims have been recovered from the Parret Mine of the Stuart Colliery Company in Fayette County one man still inside the mine making twenty two dead The chief mine inspector Paull returns from the scene and says gas explosion caused the disaster and a full investigation is planned this week.
Special to The Washington Post from Luray Virginia reports a mail panel cut open and robbed in Stanley county on Friday night. Checks and other valuable papers totaling around 760 dollars were taken. Police suspect several persons who were drinking and loitering in town that day, while the exact amount remains uncertain. The Post-office Department has been notified.
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