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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Jul 01, 1907
Page
4
Richmond journalists report weak primary turnout with many unpledged voters, boosting prospects for independent candidates and a potential stampede against Democrats. Stubbs declares bid for speakership as party contenders prepare for forthcoming legislature votes.
A dispute over tax returns led to a deadly encounter near a county area. County Treasurer Joe Barr and County Commissioner Bart were involved, with tensions tied to Freres Bandaigh waterward and a state senator named Randolph. The incident, following a heated argument, resulted in a death as weather and local officials played minor roles.
A boy was bitten by a rabid cat while protecting it from a dog, sustaining arm injuries as witnesses cheered. The wounded child was carried by his father to a local hospital for urgent treatment and care.
Special to The Washtactan Pant reports in Clarkshoro West Virginia that Charles Kline, two years old, died after becoming entangled in a swing rope. His mother found him lifeless, the neck broken in the accident. Nearby, a freight train incident near Wayne Cas and a church dedication in Hagerstown are noted, plus Rev George P Hott and others attended. A separate item covers Rev I S Russell mapping the Episcopal Diocese of Southern Virginia, detailing colonial churches and Jamestown.
Mary land weddings describe Rockville, Culpeper couples wed in religious ceremonies. The scene features Rev White of a Baptist church and Rev George Hi McGraw of Grace Episcopal officiating. Witnesses include relatives and friends as two marriages occur in Advent era settings.
Special to The Weahington Port Roanoke Virginia June 81 A Methodist minister Rev John Whiteworth and his former wife Fannie Aler of Franklin County remarried in Roanoke after a separation and divorce following disputes over their two daughters. The couple had wed seven years earlier, lived in the Indian Territory, returned to Virginia, and reconciled during a courtroom reconciliation that led to a planned wedding with their children present.
Special Agent Hoyt reports E A Kline a Raleigh and Pamlico Sound division contractor for Norfolk and Southern Railroad was arrested in Granville N C on peonage charges. After a preliminary hearing he must post 2500 bond for the next Federal District Court term in New Bern. Twenty foreign laborers brought from New York quit work and were jailed until they returned to work. The foreigners were kept in jail as witnesses. Hoyt will stay in North Carolina to prosecute the cases.
A temperance mass meeting at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Hagerstown launched the local option effort. Anti-Saloon League workers seek legislative passage allowing Washington County voters to decide on local option. Speakers included Rev. Dr. S. W. Owen Rev. Dr. J. M. Tombaugh Rev. Dr. Jacob S. Simon and Rev. Dr. Edwin T. Mowbray. An organized executive committee will urge Democratic and Republican conventions to nominate supportive candidates.
Special to The Washingtines vo reports June 3 in Lynchburg Virginia that Mirenheimer, drunk, shot and killed Flora Walker and wounded Martha Drewry. He was captured near Candiers Mountain after a brick yard assault, badly wounded by his own pistol, and guarded to hospital. Coroner’s Jury rules death by pistol wound. Officers faced a riot as the crowd sought summary vengeance.
Bristol Virginia January 20 The event re creating the Battle of King's Mountain on July 4 draws interest as descendants of the heroes take part. Railroads running special trains to Bristol anticipate large crowds with scenes including Daniel Boone. A grand parade of floats carriages buggies and pony carts will add to the program.
The Baltimore and Ohio Railroad conductor, a well known Lancaster man aged 46, attempted to cut his throat with a razor yesterday in Glenwood. His wife found him in a pool of blood in the cellar. Friends and associates are questioned as he remains in hospital in a fragile condition.
A party including Judge Loving his wife and daughter arrived in the city at noon from Mauston then dined at the Salon depot. A large crowd watched them as he announced a marriage plan to John Gale Jr. and Luckie Peterson in Rockville Maryland. Virginia obituary notes the death of Hyde S. Ker and other local tributes among military veterans and a various list of names.
The Jamestown Exposition contest narrows as seven ministers vie for The Post’s favor with ballots and appeals. Father Boone leads Catholic entrants, while Rev Frantz, Rev MacLeod, Rev Dunlap, Rev Allison, Dr Bailey, and Rev Buhrer follow as others press for top honors before next Sunday’s close.
Weather in Lynchburg Virginia last week was warm and moist aiding tobacco growth. Prices remained unchanged as reports from several regions indicate tobacco plants standing well and growing rapidly in the fields.
In Bristol Virginia on June 30 Mrs Malinda King Anderson known as the Mother of Bristol marked the eighty six th anniversary of her birth. Born in 182, she married Bristol founder Joseph R Anderson. Bristol became a chartered town thirty five years after her birth. She was the only surviving daughter of Rev James King founder of King College.
Virginia notices detail a Lovingston home wedding for Mandie George Stevens and Dr. George Finkard Hatner, attended by close family. Separately, Joan Kennedy announces that portraits and 1000 historical documents will be exhibited in the Historic Arts Building at Jamestown Exposition, housed in mahogany cases with fireproof protection and guards. Also reported is the discovery of Frank Henry Sanders’s body in Western Maryland near Thomas, West Virginia, with unclear cause of death.
A long roster names many individuals including Pollock Webber Megrew Beers White Boone Frantz Hall Macleod and others. It lists numerous residents by county with associated monetary figures and schedules. The piece reads like a public or membership roll with totals and locations in Alexandria Fairfax Loudoun and surrounding areas. It concludes with plans for a Presbyterian church in W Va funded by former Senator Henry G. Davis.
In Petersburg area counties the peanut crop shows noticeable improvement since the recent rains. The report cites local factors and mentions individuals tied to regional agriculture and business, including Southern Lumber Company figures and local residents affected by the crop cycle. The piece also notes related societal notices and ongoing local figures in Montgomery and Charles counties.
OCR reads multiple church names and reverends with monetary figures per church likely donations or assessments. Entities include Holy Comforter Catholic Cheren Rev J Luther Praate Mint Frebyiecis Oar Rev £ G Dunlap John s Mplampebusch First Batormet Chore Rev John Lee Allison Guatou-Temple Presbyterian Rav George Bailey Western Presbyterian Church.
Funeral rites for George P. Aitcheson held at his father's home on Duke Street with Masonic and church services and interment at St Pauls Cemetery. Four generations gathered at Misa Virginie Corse's Summer Hill mansion in Fauquier County for a family gathering. A dispatch reports the death of Wo N Smith near Culpeper, a Confederate veteran. Chief Goode orders police to curb early Fourth of July celebrations and warns about selling cannons and noise makers.
In a June 1 statement F Ryan clarifies his recent pullout from the congressional race. He recounts how retirements were discussed by judges Nicol Gordon and Carlin, the spread of a rumor he had withdrawn, and his surprise after learning a report had reached Leesburg. He apologizes for the leakage but takes responsibility for the secrecy lapse.
Special to The Washington from Logansport Indiana June 30 Joseph Gates founder of a secret religious cult is in jail facing a serious charge after Miss Margaret Baller thirteen years old alleged he lured her and six other girls to his room with gifts and justification that an Elbie command demanded it.
Washington dispatch from Petersburg Virginia notes Central North Carolina reports that the cotton crop will be poor with at most half a crop expected. Cotton stands over six inches tall yet should be taller for this time of year while corn is growing poorly but more robustly.
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