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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Jan 31, 1908
Page
27
Mrs Annio E Matth, on trial for the murder of Mrs Sally M Brown in Baltimore Criminal Court, testifies through sobs about marital woes and urges from a rival, claiming emotional insanity and drugs affected her actions. The defense argues insanity, while doctors cite mania and temporary incapacity.
Washington Birthday Association President Williams calls a meeting for tomorrow night at 7:20 at the Alexandria chamber of commerce. E. E. Downham names committee members including C. C. Carlin C. B. Marshall T. A. Marshall J. T. Burke and others for reception duties. Funeral notices note Samuel T. Jenkins and Peter Hanratty buried in Alexandria area Catholic and Methodist cemeteries with local clergy officiating. Court actions adjourned jurists Bailey presiding with Dabney v Brown rehearing discussed. two other cases continued. Delegations of Red Men and Junior Order of United Americans visit Alexandria for adoption rites and banquet events. A musical tea by the Mission Guild and a charity tea at Confederate Veterans Hall are announced with local social details.
Evangelist E Dudley of Norfolk Va continues to attract large congregations at First Baptist Church Alexandria. The revival is expected to greatly benefit the church. Young Men's Senate in the M B Church South met in executive session at 1:39 this evening. The group of men under twenty five focuses on literary social and moral improvement. Rev E Hez Swem of Washington will lecture Do Men Love Women in the same building replacing Rev John Hannon of Danville Va who couldn't attend due to illness.
John Rand alias John Jones, accused of assaulting Mrs. Mary Buggy Ward, was escorted by Sheriff Meade to Baltimore after a ten mile cold nighttime trek to evade a mob’s lynching zeal. The fugitives crossed the river safely, guarded by deputies, until arrival at Baltimore City Jail for formal commitment papers.
Special to The Washington Peat from Chadeswon West Virginia January. Democrats back Bryan with a caucus resolution while the house debates prohibition amending measures. Strickvex Republican and Wetzel Democrat clash over refer to committee motion as the chamber adjourns without a vote. The posting invites readers to identify the illustration in today’s Post and enter a prize contest with five hundred dollars in cash prizes and entertainment.
The Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals issued three opinions today in Richmond noting the Forbes vs State Council Junior Order United American Mechanics case declined for rehearing. Decisions reversed several circuit and county court rulings, with petitions to appeal and writs of error addressed. remaining matters await further action.
Special to The Washington Post from Hagerstown Maryland reports Estelle Wray who had moved from Roanoke attempted suicide by swallowing bichloride of mercury after a quarrel with a young man who courted her. She was found unconscious, mouth burned, and a physician drained her stomach though her condition remains precarious.
An old remedy recommends mixing whiskey glycerine and pine oil in a teaspoon to tablespoon dose four times daily, with vigorous shaking before use. It warns against bulk pine oil due to insolubility and kidney harm, noting concentrated pine oil bottles in airtight tin cases sold by druggists.
Ex Governor Edward Warfield fires a four column reply to Joseph B. Seth accusing him of official misconduct and pre election pledges to corporations. Warfield cites Annapolis records and attaches exhibit lists of senate appointments to rebut each charge.
Society gossip highlights gala boxes with Havemeyer Vanderbilt and Baylies circles, elegant gowns in satin and lace, pearls and diamonds, and notes on Countess Laszlo Szchenyi, Princess Beatrice Coburg, and the social ascent of Frederic Townsend Martin. financiers aid titled youths in New York, with Gladys Vanderbilt Count Szechenyi marriage cited as example. international marriages seen as business-like and advantageous.
Roanoke Va January report that Miss Sarah Booth aged twenty three whose body was shipped from Philadelphia to the Pennsylvania State Anatomical Board for dissection was rescued by her father J B Booth just before cut up for study. The girl had left Roanoke two years ago with Secretary Knox M C A and died in Pittsburg after hospitalization. Embalmed and stored awaiting disposal, the body was recovered seventy one days after death and returned to her old home for burial.
In Petersburg Virginia Mrs Lida Bell Woody widow of Thomas H Woody died tonight at about 62 from apoplexy. She was among the city's wealthiest residents and left only a sister as survivor. Nearby obituaries note Mrs Mary C McKeever near Capon Bridge West Virginia, age 65, found dead in bed this morning with two daughters and a son. Samuel Hickok, 79, longtime county resident and Stonewall Jackson brigade member, died in Christiansburg. Mrs Mary J Steger widow of John Steger died in Danville at 71, survived by a son. Miss Martha Lee, last of her family, died near Arcola aged 13. Mrs Carrie Corson, former resident of Fredericksburg, died in Muncy Pa. Henry Chambita of Leesburg aged 72 died recently with one daughter and two sons surviving.
An advertisement extols Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets as a natural remedy to rest the stomach while aiding digestion. It claims one grain digest four thousand grains of food and promises relief from dyspepsia indigestion gas heartburn and related stomach issues. The copy urges readers to order a sample by mail from F A Stuart Co Marshall Michigan.
The article describes educated Italian men who eschew labor by seeking rich spouses abroad. It cites examples like Marchese Luigh Patrossi, an artist who married a poor girl, and Marchese Errico Ollerno, once reckless but now engaged. Count Bartolomes Venier boasts noble lineage and a coat of arms, claiming Venice honors Admiral Sebastian Venier as a city hero.
A Washington reception for Mary Garden at the Women's University Club drew a mostly non enfranchised crowd. Garden praised American women but dodged speeches and lingered over fashion as a pale turquoise velvet gown, black lace, turquoise plumes, and pearl jewelry drew attention, while the crowd noted her restrained smile. Also from Charlotte and Richmond notices: Dr. E Nye Hutchinson, eighty, dies in Charlotte after six months illness. he led Presbyterian church boards and Davidson College trustee roles.
Winchester on January 19 and Berryville yesterday saw Arthur Howard wed Miss Fannie Briggs in the Baptist parsonage officiated by Rev Julian Broadus. In Fredericksburg on January 2 Richard M Trevillan of Coraline County married Miss Minnie R Moody of Hanover Counts at the bride’s sister’s home with Rev Mr McSparrow officiating. Joseph Reid and Miss Sadie Hurd of Lower Fanquier Counts completed marriages yesterday at Mount Horeb Church with Rev Hamer Welch presiding.
The Post publishes numerically ordered coupons containing complete solutions. Prizes go to those sending the most correct solutions. no contestant may win more than one prize. Disputes are settled by the Contest Editor whose decision is final. Answer forms may be filed with pencil, ink, or stamp.
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