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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Jan 07, 1909
Page
8
The Bay Side murder trial continues with cross examination of Thornton Hains as prosecutors dispute his charges and witness accounts. The defense presses about dinner at Fort Hamilton, alleged threats, and past affairs while Hains argues against claims, clashing with questions from McIntyre and Darrin.
Two women remain seriously ill while several others recover from exposure to a powerful pungent substance found in a can aboard a riverfront wharf. Coroner and doctors investigate as autopsies are planned. Authorities identify victims and await lab results while confusion over the substance’s identity persists.
J oR Smith a former clerk at C P McNeny's Danville shop is held for the grand jury on a $209 embezzlement charge. Alleged he was trusted to deposit the money but fled with it, with relatives attempting to have him declared innocent. Also report on a handbag theft at a postal office by a stranger and arrest of Henry Hengon, 21, of Anacostia, found with the watch and $100.
In Fredericksburg Virginia Jane Oswald Worris and Miss Nora Jones both of the city were married at a home ceremony officiated by Master Key Decatur Edwards. Garnett Culpeper county and Miss Mary Madison Payne daughter of William G Payne of Bath county wed at the brides parents’ home with Rev William White officiating. RB Jar ratt Jr and Wiss Phillips, both of Hygela Hospital, quietly wed in Washington. R E Wilson of near Oldhams and Alpha D Bowen Ganghter of Mr and Mrs John Bowen wed at the bride’s parents residence near this place, officiated by Rev George M Connell.
A Virginia obituary notes a fatal shooting scene as the defendant claimed only his brother was visible on a float. Testimony described shots fired when the boat sail concealed the victims head and shoulder. The case features witnesses like Clarence Printz and Emily Haines, with disputes over revolver capacity and timing. The court adjourned to continue tomorrow.
The Rev J E Bailey, longtime pastor of Herndon Fairfax County Baptist Church, has accepted a call to lead the Baptist Church at Saluda North Carolina. J Yoder was acquitted yesterday in Roanoke of misappropriating 1000 dollars from the Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen.
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Mirza Djawad Khan Saad-ed-deleh, a relative of General Morteza Khan, was named minister of foreign affairs in Persia. Saad-ed-deleh earlier led the liberal party and served as commerce minister before exile, then liberal revival brought him back. His reappointment signals possible return of parliament and stabilizing reforms.
Special to The Washington Fest Annapolis Md Jan 6 Gov Crothers accepted the resignation of Police Justice William Garland of Baltimore City who is accused of taking money to drop a grand jury probe into liquor law violations. The grand jury investigating saloonkeeper Prassynski ordered State's Attorney Owens to investigate with Deputy Dunne in charge. Garland had sat as judge at eastern police court this morning before sending his resignation.
William Davis a New York bookmaker who tested District of Columbia bookmaking laws was sentenced to one hour in jail A pardon request has been sent to President Roosevelt Davis now in New York City faces possible appeal to the Court of Appeals and potential loss of voting and office rights under a $100 circular inquiry. A separate item notes a couple publishing a monthly pamphlet aimed at fighting the devil.
Health office records record numerous deaths with ages ranging from infants to seniors. Names include Lona Morrison Bessie Hal Henry Tate and many others with addresses across city streets and avenues. The list notes ages and residences though some entries are garbled or truncated.
A list of birth announcements includes Julian K Soupos and Hattis M Trigger girl Davin S and Sadie A Sweeley boy Stewart and Cheriotte Gordon girl Edward T and Hite A Shes boy James L and Lila A Clark girl William and Nettle A Henning boy Loula and Mery Frankan girl Whitlam and Clara Gotthardt boy word A and Maud M Tripp boy Glarenes and Fannie B Hooks girl Abraham and Mary Carmel girl Peter and Julia Marshal girl William and Kate Thomas boy Caesar and Mollie Bullock boy John add Bya Alvey girl Samuel J and Martha Webb girl James and Nea Christian girl Arthur and Adia Green gtr Fast Wat Ads Are Sree Use the clarified columns of The Post
Habeas corpus proceedings released Oscar Carlon of Copenhagen and Christian Jensen of Stockholm after ministers Lagercrants and Count von Moltke attended the hearing before Associate Justice Merrick and heard evidence of the accused good reputation. Milner store and post office near Hagerstown robbed Tuesday night with cash taken. Gov Crothers refused remittance in John Krug fines totaling $200 for illegal liquor sales. Henry Lewis of Brooklyn arrested in Hagerstown for alleged fraud in a horse lottery scheme. Commissioner Hagner referred to U.S. court at Martinsburg.
Raleigh NC January 6 legislature opens sixty day session with two absent senators. Governor-elect Kitchin to be inaugurated Tuesday at the capitol east front. State Masonic Temple dedication arrangements complete with Maryland Virginia and North Carolina grand masters expected. Police note: Greensboro clerk Joseph C Brown arrested for stealing money from a letter on trains. $1000 bond posted.
Mary and Charles Dowden of Rockville and Charles V Connard of Wheaton area wed at Forest Glen rectory with Rev Charles O Rosensteel officiating. Mary L Beall of Cowlington and Charles Edward Ager of Washington married in Rockville today by Rev S R White. Lela M Doubs, daughter of Winton Doubs, wed G Edward Smith of Mapleville at the bride’s home in Renevols, with Rev J A G Shettle officiating.
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Special to The Washington Post from Winchester Virginia reports Geneva Reynolds a 10 year old near Middletown suffering ichthyosis or fishskin disease. Doctors describe continual skin shedding with scales forming as fast as they drop, with little hope of recovery yet the child remains vigorous and hungry. Physicians compare the illness to leprosy but more severe.
In Alexandria county Virginia Emerson Warner Orms son Orrisson, 35, of Arcola, was struck and killed by an eastbound freight train at Mount Vernon avenue crossing. A coroners jury found death by own action with the tram crew and railway company exonerated. The body was sent to Herndon then Arcola for burial. Orrisson, unmarried, had been farming in Loudoun county. Brother Robert L Orisson offered no reason for the act.
In the Eastern District of Virginia court, filings included Schooner Hmma I McKenney versus Southern in admiralty with exceptions overruled and testimony to be taken, and United States v Ella Kidd Andrew Lewis and William Washington with guilty pleas entered and judgments suspended. Also United States v Marcus N Smedley and United States Fidelity and Guaranty Company by consent resulted in government costs. The term adjourned with Judge Waddll to oversee Western District matters in Pittsburg.
The Virginia State Horticultural Society held its fourteenth annual meeting in Lynchburg starting today with about 200 attendees. Key figures presented annual reports, lectures on spraying and fruit conditions, and a stereopticon on Northwest fruit growing. Also, bondholders of the Consolidated Turnpike must be compensated for right of way and improvements, with condemnation awards totaling 6700 dollars. the Bay Shore Company ownership passed to the Norfolk and Ocean View Railway Company.
Freight steamer Anglo African ran aground in fog in Lower Bay off Smiths Island Cape Charles while en route from Mexico to Baltimore. Life saving patrol discovered the ship at dawn and reported no serious danger. Wrecking tugs are to lighten cargo and refloat the vessel tomorrow.
The American Cotton Manufacturers Association executive committee votes to hold its next annual meeting in Richmond Virginia instead of New York and moves the date from Wednesday to the fourth Tuesday in May. A call is authorized for a February special meeting in Indianapolis to discuss tariff revision.
A grand jury in Durham returns a true bill charging Reuben Paphee with the murder by shooting during a throttle incident near the city. Barbee, a wealthy local, faced the same charge weeks earlier and was released after witnesses identified him with a shotgun near the scene.
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