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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Feb 24, 1913
Page
6
Democratic leaders face a clouded cabinet make up as Wilson prepares for a March caucus. tariff revision and currency reform dominate early agenda while party reorganization aims to unite Kern and Martin factions and shape the extra session strategy.
Deaths listed for Charles A Barrick Roe G Hines Christine Dahle Robert Brens Doing Elizabeth Morlis Margaret Burak Nora A Brewster and others with funeral details and interment plans across Washington DC area from February 1913 to 1915, including addresses and church names. Military note for Loyal Legion of the United States confirms funeral arrangements and interment at Arlington National Cemetery.
Samuel Untermyer arrives with analysis of testimony to aid the Pujo Money Trust Committee. He confers with Chairman Pujo and Byrnes on final plan and remedial financial legislation ideas. Clearings to be held to complete the record. report framing to follow, with presentation anticipated Thursday or Friday in the House.
The House honored four former Representatives Wickliffe of Louisiana Anderson of Ohio South of California Legare of South Carolina and three former Senators Heyburn of Idaho Taylor of Tennessee Davis of Arkansas with formal memorial eulogies.
In Alstead New Hampshire Margaret Chase wife of Dr H Lincoln Chase Brookline is living with Hartley Dennett in a Tolstoy inspired back to nature life on a small farm. Dr Chase visits monthly and shares news from the outside world. Dennett and Mrs Chase profess happiness while Mrs Dennett has been granted a divorce.
Salem, Feb. 23 Special to The Washington Post The Roanoke College alumni have started a drive to erect an alumni hall as an extension of the existing dormitory system. The twin tower building will house about 60 students and cost $20,000 to $30,000. Architect Rommel of Philadelphia designed the plan and J. T. Lupton of Chattanooga class of 1882 began the fund with a $2,000 subscription.
Frank C. Spinks a longtime Alexandria political figure and First ward council member announced his intention to run for the city clerk of the courts in the upcoming Democratic primaries. He will oppose incumbent clerk Newell S. Greenaway, who won the post six years ago after a heated contest. Greenaway had served as deputy clerk under the late John S. Beach. Spinks plans to sell his retail liquor business to devote full time to campaigning. Also noted: annual meeting of the Sunday School Workers' Association of Alexandria elected officers James R. Mansfield president J. Frank Myers president John W. Herndon secretary treasurer and plans a get-together meeting next month. Funeral services for George Henry Dove were held at Woodlawn with burial in Fairfax county. Separate brief notes report the death of George C. Wilkins, age 55, at his Wilkes Street home with funeral plans pending.
Special to The Washington Post Cumberland Maryland February reports a man named Robert Quick found beaten to death near Montgomery Hollow on Lewisburg Road one mile north of Ronceverte with a sack over his head weighed down by rocks. He had a small cash stash and bank accounts in Ronceverte and Lewisburg. Authorities consider robbery motive and seek leads while noting Quick previously served time for assault. Also reported are tobacco sales in Jaynesburg and Petersburg with prices and totals for the week.
Roanoke obituary reports the death of Richard Samuel Williams at age sixty four, secretary-treasurer of Roanoke Grocery and Milling Company, a Bedford County native, survived by wife and three adult children. In Suffolk Dr S B Angle, a Windsor physician, dies at St Andrews Hospital in his thirty third year. native of Richmond and University College of Medicine graduate, survived by wife Bessie Gafford and four children. interment planned for Hollywood Cemetery in Richmond Tuesday at 1 50 p m.
James M. Jack, scion of a wealthy Winchester family, is arrested in Pittsburgh and charged with shooting his wife Rosella. Neighbors report quarreling, and police found Jack hiding in a basement with no revolver recovered. The case follows his prior insanity and an earlier shooting of a Winchester policeman.
In a head on collision near Jenning south of Richmond two Southern Railway trains met early this afternoon. Engineer W L Coggin of Richmond was killed instantly while Engineer T M Darvin suffered a broken leg and was hospitalized later. Passengers and crew escaped with minor bruises as an investigation begins. Also in Roanoke a judge directed a verdict for the railroad in a $10 000 federal employes liability suit brought by W E Maddox after he refused to compromise.
Cardinal Gibbons and many clergy attend the funeral of Mrs. B McGee in St Thomas Church Baltimore. The 82 year old mother of Rev. Joseph I McGee died last Friday after 60 years in Baltimore. Survived by son L J McGee and daughter Mrs M E O'Hare. Requiem mass led by Father McGee with Shrine of the Sacred Heart choir.
Charleston Feb 23 eighty two bills and five joint resolutions were passed as Gov Glasscocks drive for progressive reform neared success. Key actions include a public service commission workmen compensation popular election of US senators water rights state roads by convict labor and anti parallel railroad stock rules. Some measures failed, and a special session may be called by Gov Hatfield with appointments shaping the new commissions and debt panels.
Suffolk reports Sheriff R A Ed wards of Isle of Wight took William Hoxit into custody for bigamy after an anonymous letter prompted a Windsor minister to unite him with Miss White. Hoxit faces grand jury action. March 3 also brings trial for Smithfield merchant George P Rouse on arson charges.
Special to The Washington rout report from Lynchburg Virginia on February 23 describes 13 year old Charles Arthur son of Rev P F Arthur a Methodist minister killed when a frightened horse carrying him ran onto the Norfolk and Western track. The horse stopped near the rails and hurled the boy beneath a train causing fatal injuries.
A Turkish rug dealer argues that buyers chase provenance and name rather than quality. He compares attitudes to American shoe branding and explains U S customs appraise rugs by actual quality, not origin. He lists prices for Mehal carpets and Beloochistan pieces and invites customers to view authentic samples and historic weaves.
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