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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Jan 15, 1908
Page
27
Former governor receives unani maya support as caucus backs Senator Smith for long term. Talbott not presented to caucus while Warfield Murray Vandiver renominated for treasurer with 18 votes for Warfield Murray.
A private telegram from Wheeling reports T L Lewis of State House Annapolis was not elected president of the Wilson Finkney Whyte the primary Unite Mine Workers of America unexpired term. The vote totals and methods are described amid party and caucus maneuvering with mentions of John Walter Smith and Vandiver.
A wedding took place yesterday in Shenandoah County as Arthur Runjon and Susie Binker exchanged vows while seated in their buggy midstream. The ceremony was led by Rev A R Beck from the riverbank. The couple then drove to their home near Mount Jackson.
Governor Swanson nominates Judge Miam Rhea of Bristol to the Virginia State Corporation Commission for a six year term beginning February 3, to succeed Henry Stuart of Russell whose term expires this month. The move comes as the General Assembly acts on bills including federal aid provisions for military sites and compulsory school attendance measures in affected counties and cities.
The Supreme Court overturns a lower court ruling in a case from Arcoma, granting a new trial. The decision impacts race riot proceedings and related legal actions, signaling changes in prior judgments and potential retrials for involved defendants.
An equity dispute centers on a proposed merger affecting properties and mortgages in Southwest Virginia. The case involves Tangible assets, a lender, and a sequence of conveyances across multiple parties, with Remainder interest and development expenditures under scrutiny.
The Virginia marriage notice lists several honorees and attendees, naming families from Richmond and surrounding areas. The event features Thomas Crav and Lea Ja eon Crav among others, with references to church venues and local clergy connected to Moor.
The Greek minister complains of safety threats in Roanoke after a string of suspected attacks on Greek establishments. Mayor Catehin pledges police protection if Greeks cooperate and avoid internal disputes, recalling past unrest and a violent incident involving a Greek assailant and an American barber.
Augusta resident and Baltimore native James Ryder Randall longtime editor and author of Maryland My Maryland dies after illness. He collapsed after a winter cold and was found unconscious in his room. Born in Baltimore 1843 He contributed to the Chronicle before joining the Baltimore Press and earned an LLD from Notre Dame Funeral plans not yet announced. Rockville marriage license issued for Charles Divers of Pittsburgh and Grace Rovertslay of Brunswick.
A testimonial from Mrs. Geo Willis of Albany Oregon describing severe heart trouble and shortness of breath. She credits Dr Miles New Heart Cure, reporting improvement after five bottles with a sixth on hand. The ad notes a money back guarantee and lists Miles Medical Co Elkhart Indiana.
Alexandria city council condemned the board of fire wardens for purchasing 1000 dollars worth of equipment without council consent. The meeting referred several budgetary items to committees including curbing, Columbus Street improvements, and a public property audit. A resolution to fund roller skating in city walkways was adopted, and a 15 copy sending of Historic Alexandria to Virginia legislators was approved.
Miss Evelyn Burien-Absinthe attends a lavish evening at the American Consul General's wife home on the Rue de la Pompe with Emperor green plume attire, roses, and music by French singers. Ambassadors and several American dignitaries mingle as Queen Alexandra and King Edward rumors swirl over social circles in Paris and Biarritz.
Officers of several Alexandria banks and companies were elected for the ensuing year. Viret National Peak named president and vice presidents and cashiers chosen. Citizens' National Bank lists Le Dangerfield as president with a full slate of officers. Ontario Apartment House and McLachlen Realty firms also announced leadership.
Obituary notices from Virginia report Jola W Frye of Warlenselie W Vand died at 64 with surviving wife two sons and a daughter. James W Mears of Norfolk County passed at 32 at home near Hoagen Ferry. Mrs Mary G Osgood widow of Rev John Cosgood and mother of Rev H E Osgood died at Brookline rectory. William H Port aged 80, a Floyd County wealthy figure, died. Mrs J A Daiby aged 74 died of pneumonia. Reveret Waddell longtime printer in Richmond died at age 66 leaving wife and three children.
Leading doctors warn grip spreads rapidly and endangers the weak while claiming Duffy’s Pure Malt Whiskey, prescribed by Dr. UR, Rochester, can prevent complications and serve as a cure. Testimony from Mr. W A Stagg of Brooklyn declares the whiskey treated and deterred grip’s after effects, with availability through N H Shea at 632 Penn Ave NW.
Lieut Cam F L Chapin the new U S naval attaché to France and Russia arrived in Paris and assumed duties succeeding Capt J C Fremont. Baroness de Graffenried hosted a farewell dinner in Fremonts honor with Henry White and Mrs White Frank H Mason and Mrs Mason former Mayor Van Wyck and Mrs Van Wyck among the attendees.
Ninety six players compete in the fifth midwinter annual golf tournament with two rounds played on both eighteen hole courses in Pinehurst North Carolina. Survivors of day one include Parker Whittemore Frederik Snare L A Hamilton and Chisholm Beach. Results from the President's Cup first round show Silliman beating Freemen, Beach best George, Hamilton defeating Armstrong, Snare defeating Dyker Meadow 2 and 1, Whittemore defeating Worthington, and Shackelford losing to Whittemore 8 and 1 in later play.
A British steamer Dunnoly from Mobile to Rotterdam arrived in Norfolk Va for coal after a Sunday storm injuring Captain Sempie and Mate Hart who were hurled from the bridge when a great wave struck. bridge railing and rigging damaged. Also: in Rockville, Va, Charles Deviers and Grace Robertshaw wed at the Baptist Church with local attendees.
A party of guests for the upcoming wedding of Gladys Vanderbilt and Count Laszlo Szechenyi arrived aboard the Kronprinzessin Cecilie. Count Denes Szechenyi and other Hungarian nobles promised a world hearing welcome for the couple, with plans for a grand ceremony at the Vanderbilt residence and two bridesmaids and a flower girl named Ruthy Twombly and Dorothy Whitney.
George Washington Cooper, a young Black driver for former Congressman John McDonald of Potomac, confessed at Rockville court to stealing $60 from a produce shipment. He was arrested in Washington and will face sentencing at the March term.
Special to The Washington Headline from Raleigh North Carolina dated January 14 reports Gov Glenn stating the 17660 railroads agreed to pay for rate adjustment goes to attorneys fees and costs from fighting the rate law and will not fund legislative expenses. Annapolis proceedings in the Court of Appeals cover Fletcher vs Nannis Dizon and Bailey v Jones cases from Dorchester and Wicomico counties.
Mrs Kitchener, widow of a brother of Gen Lord Kitchener, died aboard the Magdalena steamship at Colon. Prolonged insomnia drove her to leap from her cabin porthole during dinner. Efforts to recover the body failed. Her husband is believed to be the late Arthur Buck Kitchener.
Scientist claims to cure constipation via vital force theory and electrical methods. He cites improvements in a paralyzed former police captain’s wife after one month of self-treatment and promotes Life Electricity Institute classes at 16 F street NW.
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