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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Feb 27, 1906
Page
17
The Caton insurance measure, advanced by special order after two earlier passes, seeks to require insurers to invest surplus in state bonds. Lobbyists from major insurers and trusts argued the mandate would devastate business in Virginia, while supporters pursued committee action and investigations into related state institutions and fishery issues.
The Gibson hunting spring in August County was sold at public auction today and bought by Wo A igs of Belk & Higes Staunton for 27100 dollars. The 550 acre site has long been in the possession of the Gibsons for several years.
The grand jury indicted Arthur Storfs and Floyd Beil, two young Black men, on charges of incendiarism and highway robbery respectively. In Danville, a public school building for colored children was badly damaged by fire this morning, believed incendiary. the blaze, located in the hallway, was insured.
In Richmond, Hastings Court acquits Delta Haynes of bribing a law officer. A separate charge of abducting a girl for immoral purposes was nol pressed on Judge Witt's advice. Haynes had about 4000 in bank when arrested, has been jailed a year, and was freed on bail last week. The defense argued the bribery attempt stemmed from fear and ignorance. The jury deliberated briefly.
Gov Swanson names Virginia Medical Examining Board for four years to start April 3 1903. Appointees span ten districts with W B Robinson H M Nash J Ja W Brook W W Wilkinson R M Slaughter Samuel Lile Robert Randolph and others with R W Martin A S Priddy RB James and Garland P Moore added as surgeon on staff.
A circuit court suit filed in Baltimore names the Fuller Syndicate and Gould group plus Mercantile and Bowling Green Trusts. Plaintiffs seek to annul a $10 million bond issue and force full payment of a $15 million stock issue, alleging the Fuller syndicate profited from the Western Maryland Railroad capitalization.
Special to The Washington Tree from Lexington Virginia February 24 James W Wilcher is jailed on a murder charge after inviting Henry J Smith to hunt then quarreling and shooting him with a shotgun. Smith died almost instantly at his home on Walker's Creek about fifteen miles from Lexington.
In Virginia two weddings were reported. Charles Towles of Lancaster County wed Mrs Adele Saddler widow of H Saddler at the bride’s Baltimore residence with Rev John T Stone officiating. Separately William Liss and Elizabeth Laurenue were married at Farnham Baptist parsonage in Richmond County with Rev Frank Barnard presiding.
Try Franco American Soups to judge their quality and cost savings. Sold in quarts pints and half pints. Heat and serve. Elphonzo Youngs Company Grocers 428 Ninth Street.
A legislative committee opened hearings into Maj. A. S. Lanier former Virginia Corporation Commission clerk accused of using public office for private gain. Chief Clerk Upshur testified that Lanier sought stock, helped charter changes, and produced a circular pressuring firms to pay for favors, casting Lanier as imposing penalties and directing business through his private company.
Henry Lee Neely of Hinton West Virginia and Miss Sally Chisholm of Washington wed in Rockville Maryland after arriving seconds late for the 8 o’clock ceremony. The Baptist service at Reverend Campbell's church lasted twelve minutes before the couple returned to Washington. The apparent objection cited was the ages of the pair he is 21 she is 19.
Judge Tudge Day ton will convene a special session of the U S Court in Clarksburg on March 1 to hear actions including Fulmer Coal Co versus Morgantown and Kingwood Railway Co seeking car deliveries, and Red Rock Fuel Co against Baltimore and Ohio for argument.
Norfolk reports Henry J. Pipi Italian steward for New Bedford Mass found dead at bottom of ship hold after darkness and speculation that he fell through an open hatch. Coroner's jury rules accidental death. captain notes last sighting after Sunday supper. crew think he wandered forward in darkness.
Fredericksburg reports the death of Mrs Sallie Mothershead wife of John Mothershead after a lingering illness at her Richmond County home near Joyels. In Baltimore Dr John Williamson Palmier poet and Civil War correspondent dies aged 1. he authored Stonewall Jacksons Way and helped edit Literary Digest and Century Dictionary. Also in Baltimore James W Knowles oldest chamber of commerce member dies at 82 after two day kidney illness, survived by three sons.
Samuel Cook seeks mayor protection after nightly gunfire at his home in Hamilton Vermont. A posse reportedly fired upon a man hiding near the house, twenty shots were fired, a woman may be involved, and police guard the residence. Grope of poverty and mystery surrounds the case.
State House committee hearings begin, adopting rules for daily sessions clerks and counsel, and proposing an auditor to review railroad books. A subcommittee will gather data on Washington Terminal Company. Senate passes several bills as Dr Hill and others push local registration and ballot law changes in Prince George County.
President George Walker Stevens and Chesapeake and Ohio officials toured Bruton Episcopal Church in Williamsburg on February 26. Stevens pledged $2,000 to aid restoration to its original colonial form and said the matter would be taken to the C&O board at the next meeting. The day also carried local obituaries from Staunton Waynesboro Winchester Hamilton and Petersburg, noting deaths of Ernest Argenbright H G Fishburne William Elliott Eveline Myers John J Cocke among others. ages and brief biographical details provided.
The passage urges readers to choose a bank with thorough investigation of its business standing and resources. It emphasizes the bank’s officers’ credibility and plentiful resources as factors guiding sound judgment in placing earnings or fortunes.
The Alexandria postoffice nomination fight heats up as President Roosevelt weighs Thomas Burroughs against Laurence Washington. Alexandria ladies urge Burroughs. Rep. Rixey and Stemp back him, while Washington appeals to the President’s personal circle. Washington, father of thirteen, is seen by many as the likely nominee despite opposition from EggHorn backers.
Alexandria leaders Mayor F J Paff State's Attorney Brent and Councilman FB Mar shall with Representative John W F Rixey met President Roosevelt to urge appointing Margaret Greenwood as keeper of the Tynes Point light succeeding her late husband Benjamin Greenwood who held the post for over forty years. They told the President she has acted as keeper since his death and urged permanent appointment saying the people of Alexandria would honor it. The President said he would appoint if it serves the public interest and overlaps with the service.
Auction results at 904 Prince Street and other parcels in Colonial Beach Buena Vista and Duke Street areas, with totals and buyers named. Obituaries note Mrs. Sarah Leatherland aged 83 of 227 North Henry Street and Mrs. Ruby Wallace aged 20 of South Royal Street. Plus notices of visits, travels, lodge duties, and a fraud arrest of E. Myers in Bristol.
In Amherst County a white farmer H. Fulcher shot James Jones a colored farmhand after an altercation. Jones threatened Fulcher who later fired 16 buckshot rounds in the road. Fulcher was jailed on bail 2500 pending grand jury action as guards protect his home. Separately Presbyterians from several denominations plan a Charlotte federation meeting on March 11 to discuss consolidation bases and detailed plans.
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