Murder Suspect Identified in Curtin Case at Alexandria Dock
George R Curtin a missing machinist was found murdered and dumped from a dock at Fayette alley Alexandria. Autopsy by Dr William M Smith showed death from wounds prior to throwing the body overboard. Purvis, coroner, stated Curtin was murdered with an ax or knife. Police traced Curtin's movements to saloons and Tenderloin spots December 23. Curtin’s wife said he carried $260 to $300 on leaving home. Body identified by family. investigation and manhunt continued.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George R. Curtin
Cashington Poss Bureau
King Street
Alexandria
William R Purvis
Alexandra
George R Curtin
Fayette Alley
Purvis
William M Smith
Smith
Curtin
Walter Padgett
Ashb
Gotham
Tito
Cuuss
Bods
Curnn
North
Henry Street
S& Auter
Roberts and
Garvey
Tenderloin
Mihi
Curtins
Esterday
Richmond
Ciin
PVD Ae
Light Sentences in Alexandria Burglary and Assault Cases
Judge Louis C Bar presided as trials began in Alexandria for burglary and assault stemming from crimes in the Commonwealth. Defendants found guilty or given modest terms. several cases were dismissed or postponed. The January term of the United States Circuit Court for the Eastern District of Virginia convened with Judge Edmund Waddill set to preside. The Independent Mutual Fire Insurance Company of Fairfax County held its 30th annual meeting electing directors J W Roberts J W May and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T Jin
Alexandria
Louis C Bar Jiding
Mma
William Tarpott
Attories Lewis
Farker
Sprouse
Council
Alex la Rae
Hume
James WeCuen
Sidney Fo Marshall
Errig
Ebr Taylor
Sidney Fulman
Annie Jopling
Potoma
Agave Tands
Wilbur Payne
Sprouse & Son
M Keenan
W H Wada
Attorfers
Circuit Court
United States Circuit Court For
Eastern District of
Independent Mutual Fire Insurance Company
Fairfax County
Gseworth
W Roberts J W May
Directors reflect on leadership names in meeting notes
The directors met and reflected on leadership including J W Roberts as president, Walter Roberts as treasurer, and Courtland Lukens. Other attendees listed include Nichols, George B Ives, I M Thorne, C B Marshall, MW D Hall, Gagar Baker, A Leke ALL, Crogs, J N Gibbs, E L ett, and H P Dodge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J Nichols
George B Ives
I. M Thorne
C B Marshall
MW D. Hall
Gagar Baker
A. Leke
Nine Held for Rioting in Crustfield Disturbance
Special to The Washington Fest Princess Anne Jan 8Deputy Sheriff Sterling served warrants on John Moore John Sterling alias Wholloper Sterling James Moore of Hance James Johnason of Santa George Pruitt of Hope William Hunley Hance Moore Herbert Dougherty and John Whelson indictments found by the Somerset County grand jury at the December term as leaders in the Crisfield disturbance at the Nelson brothers trial Mob threatened Justice Kennedy and forced him to reverse a guilty verdict while the men posted 200 bonds for April term court
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Princess Anne
Sterling
John Moore
John Sterling
Wholloper” Sterling
James Moore
Hance
James Johnason
Santa
George Pruitt
Hope
William Hunley
Hance Moore
Herbert Dougherty
John Whelson
Somerset County
Crisfield
Nelson Brothers
Page
Kennedy
Tanger Packing Company
Contests for post offices in Virginia district
The Seventh Congressional district referees heard claims for Woodstock Front Royal and Winchester post offices. Incumbent John M Davis faces challenger D B Logan in Woodstock. Hearings stretched all day with charges and counter charges, and a ruling expected after referee James T Robson recovers from a brother’s illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia
Woodstock
Spec
Washington Post
Congessional
Front Royal
Winchester
John M Davis
D B Logan
James T Robson
Jail Delivery Foiled by Sawed Window Bars at Somerset
Sheriff W C Begley found two jail window bars nearly sawed through and hinges torn from a cell door at Somerset. A planned battering ram exit might have used the door, with prisoners saying saws had been in the jail since an April 1909 escape by Milton Sheets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sherff
Somerset
Washington Post
Cumberland
W C Begley
Milton Sheets
Begley
Man in charge of powder house survives Maryland blast
Cumberland Maryland January 8 Charles Dix in charge of the powder house of McCoy & Nugend subcontractors on the Western Maryland connecting link at Magnolia. The 3000 pounds of dynamite exploded December 22. Dix says he fled in fear when the powder house caught fire, believing he might be blown to atoms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Post
Cumberland
Charles Dixon
McCoy & Nugend
Marland
Magnolia
Dixon
W&s
Wrong Man Struck at Warsaw Fair Injures Youth
A 15 year old colored boy Ice Tate died after a shooting near Oldhants during a fair at the home of James Coster. The bullet reportedly struck Tate when a man named Mace, accused of talking to a woman, allegedly fired at George Chandler. The shot missed its target and hit Tate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Post
Warsaw
Ice Tate
Oldhants
Mace
James Coster
Oldhams
George Chandler
Mark
Tate
Acquitted of Murder Slain Suffolk Man
The trial in the Nanjemond Circuit Court acquitted Hale, a colored man, of the murder of his friend Isaac Warfleet. Witnesses said the killing was accidental, and Hale promised to pay the doctor bills and support Warfleet’s family after death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Suffolk
Speral
Washington Post
John H Hale
Isaac Warfleet
Nangemond
Norfleet
Hale
After La Grippe Nerve Repair Promises From Dr Miles Nervine
A reader describes lingering after effects of La Grippe and weak nervous system. The testimonial claims Dr Miles Nervine restored energy and strength after several illnesses, noting personal recovery and gratitude to a physician. The notice includes a refund promise by druggists if no benefit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
la Grippe
Branding his unknown columniator as an infamous hawk
Charlottesville Virginia January 8 branding his unknown columniator as an infamous har and a coward Counter Carpenter half back on the Virginia Polytechnic Institute football eleven published an open letter detailing his futile search for the author of the November 8 College Topics editorial at the University of Virginia athletic association. He states the piece claimed Carpenter was paid and not a gentleman and that he could not locate the author after inquiries through counsel. He declares the author an infamous coward and says he can be found at his Clifton Forge home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Post
Charlottesville
Carpenter
Virginia Polytechnic Institute
College Topica
General Athletic Association
University of Virginia
Carpenters
Mi. Carpenter
Blacksburg
Lberty
Edward M Daniel
Clifton Forge
Front Royal Banquet Elects Local Officers at Courthouse
Front Royal Riverton Board of Trade met at the courthouse to elect officers: S F Rhodes president IL Jackson first vice president M AY Johnson second vice president W E Carson third vice president. The executive board includes Wq Trenary H H Downing and others. A banquet followed with speakers from the Southern Railway and local professionals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Post
Front Royal Riverton Board of Trade
S F Rhodes
IL Jackson
M AY Johnson
W E Carson
Q Trenary
H Downing
Joan W Morgan
W C Weaver
Ft & P Wilkins
Milar
M Naylor
J F Brickwell
P Kine
Carron
EH Naylor
Charles Lake
Southern Railway
Washington D C
J Mulcutt
Washington, D
White
Washington, DC
Baume
Norfolk and Weston Railroad
Roanoke VA
James I. Bueckwell
Legic
J Seber
Philadelphia
Warren County
S A Millar
Seventy Second Regiment Infantry
R. B Bayly
H H Downing
Girls Accuse Pastor in Forsyth County Case in Court
Minister from Pittsburg brought to Winston Salem N C to face charges of criminally assaulting five colored girls who were church members. He is also charged with abducting Mary Hairston and Pearl from their father to Pennsylvania. Witnesses include the girls and the woman and daughter. Also noted: resignation of Captain Cunningham from the Hirst Baptist Choir after 30 years. Constable McKanney’s house burned at White Store, loss $500, no insurance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Winston-Salem
Washington Post
Winston Salem N C
Jane
Cherlie Hutchins
Pittsburg Pa
N L Glenn
Winston
Caruar
Forsyth
Glenn
Mary Hairston
Pearl
Pennsylvania
Richmond
Whahington
Frank Cunningham
Chbir
The
Hirst
Epecal
Irvington
John A McKanney
White
Virginia Obituary Notices From Staunton to Fredericksburg
Obituary notices from Staunton Roanoke Fredericksburg Newport News and Fredericksburg list several local figures dying in January. Mrs M J Lawton aged 73 died after a lingering illness in Roanoke. John Burrough a Radford steam laundry veteran died at Roanoke Hospital after an operation. John Chilton of Spotsylvania County died at home aged eighty with his widow and four children surviving. Mrs C C Leachman died in Prince William County of typhoid pneumonia leaving husband and five children. Cornelius Arehart a Augusta County farmer died after thirty-eight years of residence, survived by widow and four children. Rev J H Taylor Knowles died of appendicitis at forty-nine, survived by widow Miss Annie Lindsay, four sons and four daughters. C Saunders longtime Mercha nts and Miners Transportation agent died at a sanitarium after kidney trouble. Joseph G Corington a Middlesex County prominent citizen and Confederate soldier died after months of illness, survived by widow, two sons and one brother.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fredericksburg
John Chilton
Spottsylvania County
Hines
C C. Leachman
Prince William County
Staunton
Cornelius Arehart
Augusta County
J H Taylor Knowles
Mise Annie Lindsay
Newport News
C Saunders
Merchiants
Joseph ,G Corington
Middlesex County
Virginia Weddings Fredericksburg Jan 83 Utz and Belle Lindsey
Fredericksburg, January 83. P M Utz and Miss Belle Lindsey of Madison County wed recently at the bride's mother's home with Rev L Leftwich officiating. The couple are both from Madison County and the ceremony was held in the bride's family residence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fredericksburg
M Utz
Belle Lindsey
J N Lindsey
Madison County
Rev. L. Leftwich
Washington
Rockville
Washington Post
Hugene F Cordell Jr
Martha D Rogers
Maurice Clinton Downs
Saneca
Sarah Frances Miles
Beallsville
S R White
Wilbur Hirne
Lee's Sword Destroyed in Richmond Fire
Spedal to The Washingston sost reports in Richmond Virginia on January 8 that the sword Robert E Lee carried in the Mexican War was destroyed in a fire at Laburnum near Joseph Bryan's country estate. The ivory handled saber, lavishly gold inlayed, had been offered to the Lee family but declined. Fire began on the third floor, waking residents who escaped with many historical items located on the second and first floors.
Plucky Boy Rescues Children From Oil Fire
Three children in the home of Charles P Kremer narrowly escaped death when a lamp was knocked over and oil ignited. An explosion spread flames as a six year old seized a bucket of water to help but needed the father to carry the children to safety. Two children suffered minor burns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Post
Winchester
Vavan
Charles P Kremer
Safet
Man Killed by Fright After Wagon Accident
Special to The Washington Post Baltimore Jan 8 Fright caused Samuel Jones a colored man to die after believing a companion had been killed by a passing wagon He suddenly threw up his hands fell and died immediately A second man William H Williams was unharmed and later walked about as if nothing had occurred.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Baltimore
Samuel Jones
William H Williams
Killed In Bluefield Yard Tragedy Claims Three Men
Special to The Washington Coast Bluefield W Va two railroad workers and a conductor died in the yards today as cars were moved on a repair track. J B Robinson 36 on duty was killed instantly by a tram. George Wilson and Sam Smith were crushed. Wilson died, Smith lost a leg and suffered other injuries. All three were married. Wilson had been wed only two months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Coast
Bluefield
W Va
Jane
J B Robinson
George Wilson
Sam Smith
Wilson
Smith
Tannery in Flames At Petersburg California? Uncertain
Special to The Washington West Petersburg Virginia reports a blaze about 10 oclock at night on the second floor of the tannery of W WN Jonesy & Co. Fire spread in a heavy snowstorm driven by high winds, destroying the building and all machinery hides and skims. Loss estimated around 34 000 partly insured. Cause unknown.
Missing Graham College principal shocks Bluefield crowd
The Washington Post reports professor A L Peterman, principal of Graham College, left for Texas weeks ago to lecture and has not returned or signaled intent to reopen January term. Trustees are puzzled as he oversaw the college funds, about 1600 dollars missing from the school treasury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Post
Bluefield
Wva
A L Peterman
Graham College
Texas
Peterman
Suit for Smouse v Morgart over timber coal lands begins in Cumberland
In Cumberland Maryland January 8 the Smouse versus Morgart suit seeks 92700 as Smouse claim to share of timber and coal proceeds from the Cunningham tract in Garrett County. Morgart denies Smouse was part of the deal and a lack of written agreement is cited. Witnesses include Brew Bayard Frick Eeplan and Sheckey among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Post
Cumberland
Thomas F Smouse
Willam Margart
Cunningham
Garrett County
Henderson
Smouse
Morart
Jennings Bros
Roeblings
Trenton
N J
George Brew
Ronceverte
Joseph & Bayard
Harrisburg
George Frick John J Eeplan
Daniel Sheckey
Washington DC
Messrs
Smouse and
Morgart
Washinngton
Mother Driven Insane by Grief After Railway Death
Special to The Washington from Hagerstown Maryland reports Samuel R Nichols a 30 year old freight brakeman was killed on the Western Maryland Railroad at Highfield near Pen Mar when he fell from a train bound from Hagerstown to Baltimore. He was the last of three brothers to die on the railroad with an older brother killed on the Baltimore and Ohio twelve years earlier and another run over by a train at McCoys Perry five years ago. Nichols's mother has become insane from grief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Post
Winchester
West Virginia Central Railroad
Elkins
W Va
Stratton Shirley
Shirley
Frederick Shirley
Baten
Washington
Hagerstown
Samuel R . Nicols
Western Maryland
Highfield
Pen Mar
Baltimore
Nicols
Baltimore and Ohio
McCoys Perry
Lebeck faction defeated in Westernport election vote tally
In Cumberland Maryland on January B hotly contested Westernport election produced 295 votes with the Lebeck led ticket losing to the Citizens ticket. W Lebeck ticket for council Ross 111 Tonry 101 Kuhnle 78 Stein 1g Bruce no opposition 288 for clerk. The council president acts as mayor at the annual organization meeting with Miller as president and Fazenbaker and Matthews as hold overs on the council.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Post
Cumberland
Westernport
Adam Lebeck
Citizens
William Fazenbaker
Washington Matthews
Witnesses Absent Delay Halts Revenue Fraud Trials
Greensboro January 8 another postponement in the revenue fraud trials today due to witnesses failing to appear in the case against G W Samuels. Adjournment was taken until tomorrow as Judge Boyd ruled that remaining indictments with the same defense as in the Patterson case would be wasteful to try until the Circuit Court of Appeals decides.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Post
Greensboro
N C
Federal Court
G W Samuels
Tomoron
Boyd
Patterson
Circuit Court of Appeals
Local resident adjudged insane and sent to hospital
Walter Burroughs of Rockville Maryland was declared of unsound mind by the county commissioners and admitted to Springfield Hospital in Sykesville for treatment. His thoughts focus on the feats of a noted lock picker and on religious matters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tne
Wasuinginu
Rust
Rockville
Walter Burroughs
Springfield Hospital
Sykesville
Hous
Scott's Emulsion advertised as a food medicine for all wasting diseases
An advertisement argues Scott's Emulsion blends food and medicine to combat wasting and poor growth in children and weakness in adults. It claims superior value in delicate health, branding Scott & Bowne of New York as the supplier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scott & Bowne
Pearl Street
New York
Fire To Hide Murder In Pittsburgh Woman Found Dead
Mrs Lena Able, 27, was found burned in her cellar with knife wounds beside an exploded lamp. Police suspect murder to cover theft or crime as husband Andrew J Able was arrested after a chase and conflicting statements. Coroner inquiry points to homicide with body buried afterward. Police officer James Loyd went insane after viewing the scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Lena Abie
Andrew Able
Brownsville Avenue
Able
Mra Ables
James B .Loyd
Mrs Able
Norfolk man freed as accessory in Atkinson death
An nolle prosequi entered in the James Franklin case charges him as accessory to the alleged murder of Miss Sarah Atkinson alongside Dr L R Chiles. Franklin held on 1500 bond for February grand jury reindictment. Chiles trial set for January 15. Atkinson family hires private counsel for prosecution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norfolk
Nolle
James Franklin
Sarah Atkinson
L R Chiles
Miss Atkinson
Franklin
Commonwalth
Dr Chiles
Atkinson
Young Franklin
Strikers sue Cumberland newspaper over label use
Cumberland Maryland printers led by the Cumberland Typographical Union No 244 threaten court action to bar use of a labeled union mark by the Cumberland Evening Times. The case, to be presented to the grand jury, centers on whether the label is registered property and a Maryland misdemeanor the Times disputes the claim. Lawyers Pearce and Lewis represent the printers while editor Avirett asserts the label may be used until January 31 under a contract not approved by national president Lynch. Edith Kirby, blacklisted by the union, aided the Times.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cumberland Times
Washington Post
Cumberland
Jane—Cumberland Typographical Union No 244
Cumberland Evening Times
Grand Jury
Times
Statutes
Maryland
Pearce
David J Lewis
Col Avirett
the Times
Lynch
Edith Kirby
Joh W Ariett
Bride Fatally Wounded in Domestic Quarrel in Bridgeport
In Bridgeport Connecticut Mrs Stephen Leotard a bride of two weeks died from a gunshot during a quarrel with her husband Leonard Leotard who was arrested. He says the revolver discharged accidentally while cleaning it. Leonard, twenty one, has not worked since marriage and his wife supported them by working at a corset factory. Police attempt to persuade Stephen to seek work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bridgeport
Conn
Jan
Stephen Leotard
Leonard
Tome
Stephen
Poisoned by Mistake Takes Two Men in Cincinnati
George Stevens, a Harvard graduate who earned wealth running steamers between Boston and New York, died after taking poison by mistake at his City Hospital bedside. His brother-in-law, 65-year-old Robert Louis Gillespie, died less than an hour later. The deaths occurred during the aftermath of the cotton crash two years earlier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
Ohio
George Stevens
City
Robert Louis Gillespie
Stevens
Harvard
Boston
New York
Rough Riders seek gifts for Miss Roosevelt's marriage
Ardmore Ind Jan 8 Rough Riders Association asks each member including President Roosevelt to donate toward a handsome present for Miss Alice Roosevelt on her marriage to Congressman Longworth next month. United States Marshal Col Bent secretary requests funds for the gift. Laurier to speak at Ease Ottawa Janes Sir Wilfrid Laurier accepted invitation to be guest of Erie Pa Chamber of Commerce at its annual banquet. Fairbanks and Knox to attend. Mayor Todd arrives in New York. Robert H Todd mayor of San Inez Porto Rico to Washington for passage of law. Hearting Belegate from Porto Rico Muntelpat Esaeue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rough Riders’ Association
Ardmore
Ind
Rough Riders
Alice Roosevelt
Longworth
United States
Marshal Colbent
Rough Rider
Roosevelt
Laurier
Presdent Fairbanks
Penrose and
Knox
Ottawa Janes
Wilfrid Laurier
Eries
Pa.) Chamber of Commerce
Prescient Fairbanks
Mayor Todd
New York
Jane
Robert H Todd
Son Inez
Porto Rico
Juan Hae
Washington
Congress
Complete Cure by Cuticura Remedies
A Philadelphia reader reports a severe eczema case in a young girl cured after using Cuticura Soap Ointment and Pills. Initial pimples a year and a half old worsened to scaly patches and bleeding from scratching. After trying various salves, Cuticura provided full recovery with no recurrence. June 10 1905.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. F. Knox
35Th St
Philadelphia
Cure Cuticura Remedies Backed by Baltimore Letter
A Baltimore reader describes relief from falling hair dandruff and facial pimples after using Cur reuts Remedies. The letter praises Cuticura products for skin and scalp troubles and names Ashland Avenue address and date June 19 1905. The ad promotes Cuticura Soap Ointment and Emollients sold worldwide by Potter Drug and Chem Corp Boston Mass with instructions for babies and mothers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ben I Kastner
Ashland Ave
Baltimore
Draggista Potter Drag and Chem Corp
Boston Mass
Bold Voyage Around Cape Horn Tests Norwegian Bark Arabs
The Norwegian bark Arabs, from Mowmea New Dale to Australia, faced a fifty day voyage with severe seas before rounding Cape Horn. Lifeboats smashed, masts strained, and the ship battered by huge waves as the crew endured brutal winter weather. The ordeal, including a stop at Delaware Breakwater for orders, left the men exhausted but determined.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Post
Baltimore
Jan S—A
Cape Horn
Tlis Port
Mowmea New Dale
Mir Australia
Cape Hain
Elaware Breakwater
Siamen
Artilleryman Drowns in Java River Incident
Special to The Washington reports artilleryman Michael Weber from Newark New Jersey drowned today in the Java River near Fort Caswell while attempting to rain a submarine torpedo cable. He and five crewmen were in a boat when it capsized and his body had not yet been recovered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Winnington N
Michael Wiber
States Just Artillery
Fort Caswell
Java
Weber
Newark NJ
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Spencer Thornton
Waanington West
Rowlesburg
Mount Vernon
Parkersburg
George Washington
Charleston
Miles
Third &T
Shawaka
Accuser
Polytechnic
Board of Trade
Pastor
M J Lawton
Roanoke
John Burrough
Radford
Roanoke Hospital
Virginia Weddings
Lee
Laburnum
Jis
Bluefield Yard
Midland
North Carolina Midland Railroad
Andrews
C P McNeely
ZV P Farlin
Mooresville
Roberta Sandy
Basex County
Mr Sargent
Accomac
Sandy
E. A. Weirick
Chariestown
Eliza Amelia Weirick
William F Weinck
Fairview
Charlestown
Caesar
Stnckey
Salisbury
Burgess Owen
Bowen
Boyds
Simmons
Samuel
Davilla Simmons
Hyattstown
Tex
William M Gould
Grafton
Frances C. Bitton
George W Hilton
Clarksburg
Samuel Scott
Garrett County Timber and Coal Deal
Depeat
Lebeck
M G Stevenson
Washington Fost
Leesburg
Mary G Stevenson
Loudoun County
David Stevenson
Citzen
Piladelphia
Stevenson
Big Spring
S&s
S& Lutz Rey
Richard H Tebbs
LIGHT
Strikers Sue Newspaper
Bride
Miss Roosevelt
Keye
Ogamy
JUDD
Mney Ov “Dal
Famed Alougo
China
Glass
Glas Siire &R
E.F. Droop & Sons So
Pa. Ave
Richard W. Enderson
F Street
Henry F
John F. Ellis , Co
N.W
Collins
Shonen
A & P Congressional
Willy
Ereat
Atlantic & Pacific
Taco Marin Store Co
Alesaa
Goodyear
J. T. Walker Sons
10Th Street
N. W
Munyon
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