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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Jan 03, 1907
Page
11
Congressman E Spencer Blackburn arrived in Greensboro and denounced a cyan letter accusing Gov Glenn and Congressman-elect Hackett of fraud as a forgery. He signed a statement rejecting the charges and indicating he will not pursue criminal libel. Hackett also denied receiving any contest notice.
Special to The Washington Post Norfolk Virginia January 2 After a twelve year fugitive run from burgary George Madatai, jailed for burglary, was captured in the county. It is alleged he had a wife in the county and, since fleeing, married again. The second wife from Roncake Island North Carolina prompted the arrest, visiting near Madstaff’s first wife when the duplicity was uncovered.
A Baltimore area case reports James P Bannon of unsound mind per a jury verdict in Annapolis. The inquiry found he cannot manage his affairs, his estate dissipated, and he will be institutionalized with county expenses avoided. He faced prior indictment for mismanagement of trust funds.
Friction between Trinity High School headmaster Prof H Henry and the teaching force prompted a walkout leaving only three students and one teacher. Six faculty members and 720 students reportedly left Trinity near High Point North Carolina. An adjustment effort was underway to allow return of staff and pupils this week.
Obituary notices summarize multiple Virginia deaths including William Cox aged 82 at Accotink, interment in Lapivta Md Lyrehburg, and HoN Driecoll who died at work from heart disease. Also listed are John Ho Lanis of Winchester, Jane Jerrenl of Spotsylvania, William Armatrong of Stafford, Jesse Curtis of Culpeper County, and other survivors and spousal details from Fredericksburg, Brockanburg, Richardsville, and nearby locales.
Winchester VA January grand jury will consider indicting A Powell Brookes of Alexandria for attempted murder of Mrs Alexander Baker. Prosecutor James P Beanton said Brookes will stand trial if indicted. Relatives visited, defense to hire top Virginia attorney Stephenson assisting. Friends sent flowers and gifts to the imprisoned man.
Detectives in Richmond arrest J. C. Andrews alias L. G. Cox at Acca suspected of seaboard train robbery Sunday morning. He is identified by the conductor and porter, found with checks and papers, and held for Mecklenburg County trial. Authorities say no accomplice and death may be possible if convicted.
Louig H Becker a Berks County tobagronist on North Gay street attempted to suffocate himself by gas after his wife left last September with their two children and went to Atlantic City. Police saved him from drowning after he leaped overboard as his wife planned legal separation. Becker, fifty two, prominent in Germanato les, said relatives interfered with reconciliation and he would end his life.
The Admiralty will send six armored cruisers to Hampton Roads for the Jamestown Exposition opening. The Good Hope Antrim Argyle Devonshire Hampshire and Roxburgh form a powerful division. The squadron will visit American ports and exchange signals with other fleets. Miss Frances Stuart Yates wed Hoyt Bell Timberlake in Charlestown Zion Church.
Judge William Bush aged eighty two was struck by a horse drawn wagon in Parkersburg W Va while crossing a street. He was knocked down and the wagon wheels passed over his head. His condition was critical and may prove fatal.
Fredericksburg and Luray unite in wedding ceremonies as Rev. Decatur Edwards and Rev 3 A Huffard officiate in multiple homes. Couples include Robert Bedford with Mrs Georgiune Jones, Claude Hottel with Nellie M Hammers, Mary Irene King with William Trigg Newman, Myrtle Nikols on with FB Gordon, Elizabeth Lash George with Spencer James, and more, all noted in local society notices alongside real estate ads and upcoming Post contest.
The case of Howard Banks, a colored man condemned for the murder of Thomas Bizle, faces yet another appeal as Gov. Swanson may commute the sentence or the Virginia Supreme Court may grant a writ of error. If not stayed, Banks will be hanged in Alexandria within a week. Authorities plan to use a portable scaffold borrowed from Prince William County, with carpenters’ work estimated at $150.
A skyrocket near 315 Prince Street severely burned eleven year old Margaret Robey as she stood at her front door on Tuesday night. Gustavus Robey reports the injury in a home where sewer connections are noted as compulsory. Meanwhile President J T Sweeney of the board of aldermen is confined at his South Columbus residence with a non serious illness due to Winesa.
Mina Mattie McGeehee daughter of Mr and Mrs W C McGeehee and Colin Dickerson two prominent young businessmen wed on a moving railroad train between Beaver Dam and Hewlett Monday morning. An accommodating minister officiated as witnesses were pressed into service while passengers watched. The ceremony occurred amid parental interference and last minute efforts to stop the marriage.
Norfolk Virginia January 2 Special to The Washington Fan after seventeen days of heavy weather the schooner Robert C McQuisklen reached port leaking badly and waterlogged en route from Savannah to New York. Crew members were injured and exhausted but Captain Barrow and his crew guided the vessel to safety awaiting repairs before towing on to destination.
Special to The Washington Post Richmond Jan 2 The Deep Run Hunt met at the kennels with the largest field ever. The ride went through Westbrook Warwicks Darrocuts Lakeside and Bloomingdale despite heavy going. A reception followed with Richmond society out in force.
Confederate Veterans of Baltimore plan a two part observance on January 19 including an afternoon lecture on Gen Lee by Senator John W. Daniel and an evening banquet at Hotel Kernan starting 7:30. Speakers will include Col Edmund Berkley Col D G McIntosh Spencer C Jones and Maj H Ashton Ramsay with invited guests from Washington DC including Senators and Congressmen.
Spencer area reports a widow Elzebeth Eagle found dead from possible heart failure with unconfirmed foul play rumors. Shelly Leasey, colored, was killed by John Buller at Spencer. he claims accident and awaits inquest as the coroner investigates the incident.
In Danville Virginia a dead man found near the Dan River is tied to a fowl with a button on his coat. James M. Thomas, age about fifty, superintendent for Lane Brothers reading contractors, shows no clear cause of death. He had a large sum of money but only twenty cents on him. He was seen with three men while reportedly intoxicated, adding to police uncertainty about natural causes, murder, or self harm.
Charles Bannon fifty proprietor of a New Rochelle tavern and friend of John D Rockefeller died by suicide this morning cutting his throat with a razor. Born in London he came to the U S twenty years ago and helped build the Pocantico Hills public school. He left a wife and several children.
Carthage Missouri January 2 Dr W Meredith was shot and likely fatally wounded by Arthur Sanderson at Sanderson home. Sanderson, who had summoned the physician for his wife, shot Meredith at the door and was arrested. Meredith says the shooting was unprovoked. Special to The Washington Poet Fredericksburg Virginia January 2 Mrs Edmund Pendleton living near Hicks store Spotsylvania County disappeared Monday. She was traced to Carhampton River and her mind has been clouded for some time. relatives fear she may have harmed herself.
Special Master Frederick Parker reports in Trenton that Mrs. Belle B Bush should receive a divorce from Irving T Bush the Brooklyn magnate head of Bush Terminal Company. Bush offered no defense. Mrs Bush after suspecting infidelity left Lakewood with daughters Beatrice and Eleanor. Detective Gus W Solkey alleged Bush met two women at a New York subway station and took them to hotels. Custody of the children to the mother is recommended.
Caroline Morris a sculptor's model from New York was arrested in a Sixth Avenue department store for shoplifting lace handkerchiefs and embroidery found in her handbag. Detected during an attempt to research crime prevention for a future magazine piece, she faced Jefferson Market Court with attorney Michael O'Sullivan. She claimed to pose for Paul Nocquet and produced a poem dedicated to him.
In Hot Springs Arkansas a record downpour lasts overnight and into today washing away bridges and houses. Central avenue, the main thoroughfare, became a raging river with merchants losing at least 75000 dollars. No trains have run since early morning.
Maryland obituary notices report the deaths of Maryland residents including Mary Martonee Duvall of Annapolis wife of Dr Edmond P Duvall formerly of Cumberland and a prominent Allegany County figure who moved to Annapolis. Other notices include Edward HH Proffer a US Navy steward who died aboard the Suntea at age sixty nine and Hyattsville resident Jane Waller A Wilson 38 who died at George Washington University Hospital from a liver abscess.
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