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Washington Post

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Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Jul 02, 1904

Page

4

Dual police government feared in Norfolk council clash

Norfolk Virginia faces two police magistrates and two police boards as holdover officials resist the newly elected council. A state Supreme Court mandamus will rule on authority after a July 1 election dispute and protests from thirteen of seventeen incoming aldermen. City officers, including police, are elected by the old council amid constitutional gaps.

Supreme Court Washington Post Norfolk State Supreme Court Petersburg

Virginia Passenger and Power Co misses semiannual interest

Special to The Washington Post Richmond July 1 The Virginia Passenger and Power Company led by DT rank Jim Gould failed to pay the semiannual interest on its bonus held here and in New York about 6 per cent of 370 million due. Suit by George B Fisher of New York seeks appointment of a receiver. Interest delay triggers no local excitement.

Washington Richmond Virginia Passenger and Power Company Jim Gould New York Goulds Hastings Petersburg George B Fisher Gould Fay

Virginia Weddings Report From Roundup Page

Virginias weddings listed include Routhsville Jay Edwards and Miss Jenna Sampson of Reedville at Bethany Methodist Church with Rev JW Wallace officiating. Also Edward Hurt and Mattie Virginia Newton of Albemarle County wed near Birdwood at J F Payne home with Rev William Edwards officiating. Bernice Wright and Erosman Broaddun of Caroline County wed at bride’s home with Rev Andrew Broaddus officiating. Frances Conrad and D J Waters of Missouri married at Anapendal with Rev Amon Clary officiating. bridal couple leaves for Washington.

Routhsville Jay T Edwards Jenna C Sampson Reedville Bethany Methodist Church JW Wallace Charlottenville J Edward Hurt Mre Mattie Virginia Newton Albemaria County J F Payne Birdwood Willam H Edwards Methodist Episcopal Church Fredericksburg Erosman Broaddun Misa Bernice Wright Robert Wright Caroline County

Wound may be fatal for Richmond inspector

Richmond July 1 Police Inspector John F Shinberger was wounded last night while pursuing a suspect described as a negro murderer. He was taken to Virginia Hospital and authorities fear the wound may prove fatal. A $200 reward is offered for James Gude, believed to be the killer of Richard Fox. Shinberger is the third officer shot by negroes in three years.

Washington Post Richmond John F. Shinberger Virginia Hospital James Gude Richard Fox Inspector Shinberger Shinberger

Tidewater Road Suit Seeks Asset Return in Chancery

Joseph W Reinhart of Plainfield files a bill in the Court of Chancery against Thomas Stokes Dewit Smith and others to recover assets for himself and other Old Dominion Construction Company stockholders. He alleges schemes to siphon shares and land along the Chesapeake and Western Railroad line, improper transfers to the security companies, and hypothecation of 60,000 acres with Bowling Green Trust. Reinhart seeks an accounting and the appointment of a receiver for the Old Dominion Construction Company.

Trenton N JI Joseph W Reinhart Plainfield Court of Chancery Thomas Stokes Dewit Smith Old Dominion Construction Company Chesapeake and Western Railroad Tidewater Virginia West Virginia Reinhart Stokes Smith Shenandoah Company Chesapeake and Western Security Company Chesapeake and Western Railroad Company Chesapeake and Western Company Security Company Pocahontas Company Bowling Green Trust Company New York Stokes and Smith

Jim Crow law goes into effect on Maryland railroads

Maryland rails and steamboats begin enforcing a Jim Crow measure requiring separate white and colored compartments on local services. Through express trains are exempt. Rail and boat companies report readiness, with clearly marked white and colored sections on cars, decks, saloons, and berths.

Maryland Baltimore Chesapeake Bay

Williams in Prison Faced Mob at Martinsburg

George W Williams, negro accused of criminal assault near Harpers Ferry, was transported to Moundsville Prison for safety amid a tense, mobbed atmosphere. West Virginia officers faced delays and initial resistance from local authorities before a guarded handoff and quiet crossing to Martinsburg without incident.

Washington Post Parkersburg George Washington Williams Louise Kanade Harpers Ferry Moundville Grafton Jefferson County Moundsville Wiliams Charlestown W Va Miss Kanode

Alexandria Victim in Rail Yard Accident. Inquest Not Planned

Ashley Moseley Washington Southern Railway car inspector was killed when struck by a shifting car in nearby freight yards around noon Thursday. Coroner Purvis ruled the railway company not responsible and no inquest will be held.

Washington Post Bureau King Street Alexandria Ashley Moseley Washington-Southern Hailway Moseley Junction Hichmond Watkins Purvis Patent Office Washington Alexandria Athletic Association Congress Heights Fort Myer Fort Washington Fort Hunt Law Reporter Bureau of Printing and Engraving Electric Twelfth Street Pennsylvania Avenue

Contempt Alleged In Contempt Case In Asheville

Taylor a Philadelphia business leader and president of Mountain Meadow Lumber was arrested in Asheville on a contempt charge. Receivers of Cataloochee Lumber allege he disobeyed an order to turn over books. Judge Pritchard set bail at 5000 dollars for Taylor to secure temporary release.

Lumber Company Asheville N. C W S Taylor Philadelphia Mountain Meadow Lumber Company Cataloochee Lumber Company United States Marshal T . Israel Pritchard United States Circuit Court Taylor Simonton All Books, Papers &c Cataloochee Company

Wrecked train near Hopewell reports injuries

Special to The Washington sear Salisbury Maryland July 1 Extra No 4 on the New York Philadelphia and Norfolk road derailed between Kings Creek and Crisfield shortly after 7 o clock this morning three miles from Hopewell One car with conductor G W Long and brake man E W Hastings turned a double somersault wrecked severely injuring Long who may die Hastings severely bruised both men hospitalized at Peninsular Hospital Hyattsville Maryland July 1 Albert Dent dies at Columbia University Hospital after a week long illness kidney disease member of Prince George County election board zealous Democrat age thirty six w idow and three children Richmond July 1 Capt Hulce new chief of police takes charge succeeding Maj B F Howard resigned after street car strike gambling raids Cumberland Maryland July 1 Michael Chut tlesworth insane jailed at Oakland tried to hang himself last night wire around neck rescued killed by falling tree Cumberland Maryland July 1 Edward Whitfield killed by falling tree warned by Daniel Batzel near Everett Cumberland July 1 Mangled by trolley car Norfolk July 2 C Foreman and 2 firemen on City of Portsmouth run over mangled by trolley car High Street Portsmou th critical Frederickburg July 1 Mrs Lydia Chilaresd died at her home paralytic stroke Richmond July 1 William Mahone drops dead heart disease native of Lynchburg age 52 Leesburg July 1 James W Ridgeway near Waterford died age 78 kidney trouble Middies Arrive at Newport Newport Rhode Island July 1 US training ship Hartford arrived with Naval Academy classes on annual cruise Massachusetts arrived also Hood's Sarsaparilla promoted as best tonic amid appetite loss and general debility

Washington Sear Salisbury New York Philadelphia Norfolk Road Kings Creek Crisfield Hopewell G W. Long E. W Hastings Long Hastings Peninsular Hospital Washington Post Hyattsvile Frederickeburg Lydia Chilaresd Oranges County Richmond William Mahone Mahone Lynchburg Leesburg James W Ridgeway Waterford

Suit for three millions against Illinois Central Railroad

Louisville July 1 Augustus J Elzot revenue agent for Jefferson County filed in County Court a suit against the Illinois Central Railroad for 3 million dollars back taxes due on the companys franchise valued around 50 million dollars. He states the defendant has been a Kentucky corporation since 1892 and has paid no taxes on its franchise.

Louisville Jay Augustus J Elzot Jeferson County Illnois Central Railroad Company Kentucky

Negro lynched in Georgia near scene of crime

Cartersville Georgia July 1 John Jones the negro assailant of Mrs Oscar Banister was lynched near the scene of his crime at nightfall crowd of about 200 ignored Judge A W Fite attempt to restrain the mob more than 50 shots fired. Other dispatches note political unrest in Santo Domingo and Azua d Comostela, a Nevada Iowa pastor shot by a burglar, a life insurance denial leading to suicide, and Dawson and Klondike gold output figures.

Cartersville John Jones Oscar Banister A W. Fite Fred Klondike Vancouver Dawson

Grip Pains and Miles Anti-Pain Pills Ad

Advertisement claims Le Grippe distress can be relieved quickly by Dr Miles Anti-Pain Pills. Endorsed by Adehlia Lane of Portage Michigan and a brother with neck swelling. Promises money back on first package if not helped. 25 doses for 25 cents. Not sold in bulk.

Miles Adehlia Lane Portage, Mic

Grover Graham Dyspepsia Remedy Ad Promises Cure

An ad for the Grover Graham Dyspepsia Remedy guarantees to cure stomach disorders including dyspepsia heartburn and gastritis and promises immediate relief and improved digestion. It cites the McDermott formula and sole American rights with a money back guarantee and offers pamphlets and medical histories for free advice.

Grover Graham McDermott Europe Grugeists Grover Graham Co Newburgh, N

Medal of Honor Awarded to Coxswain John Hayes Forty Years On

The Bureau of Navigation will forward to John Hayes of Muscoda Wisconsin a Medal of Honor for his actions as coxswain of the USS Kearsarge. He aided in the destruction of the CSS Alabama off Cherbourg June 19 1864 under Rear Admiral John A Winslow. Hayes aged seventy two confirms his identity and will also receive a $100 entitlement.

Qld Bearsarge Bureau of Navigation of Navy Department John Hayes Muscoda Wis Navy Hayes Kearsarge Vofages John A. Winslow Alabama Cherbourg

Cruise of Mediterranean largest fleet ever sent by US Navy

Rear Admiral Barker commands the North Atlantic fleet as battleships Kearsarge Alabama Maine and Tow a and the collier Abarenda reach Piraeus to spend a week or ten days ashore. The European squadron under Rear Admiral Jewell with Olympia Baltimore and Cleveland will join and cruise the Mediterranean with the Bar ker squadron. The Missouri joins soon from Gibraltar as the Illinois and Mayflower await arrival. Never before has the United States government maintained such a large fleet in European waters.

America Barker Navy Department Kearsarge Alabama Maine Towa Abarenda Piraeus Athens Jewell Olympia Baltimore Cleveland Mediterranean Gibraltar Illinois Mayflower Missouri United States European

Army Transports Sail for Manila and Alaska

San Francisco July 1 two army transports sailed the Sherman bound for Manila via Honolulu and Guam and the Buford for Alaska The Sherman carried about 100 saloon passengers 37 unassigned Field Artillery recruits 33 unassigned recruits for the Coast Artillery at Honolulu 4000 tons of army supplies and 7500000 in money including 2000000 in silver certificates and 3000000 in specie Capt Robert L Hamilton in charge of the recruits Major General F M Coxe a passenger for Manila The Buford carries about 8 men of the Third Infantry for stations at northern posts and two thousand tons of supplies are in its hold.

San Francisco Sherman Honolulu Guam Buford Alaska Field Artillery Coast Artillery Robert L Hamilton F.M Coxe Manila Third Infantry Bufords

Bingham to Brigadier General under Roosevelt order

President Roosevelt directed the appointment of Col Theodore A. Bingham as brigadier general to take effect July 6 upon his retirement. Bingham long served as superintendent of public buildings and grounds in the city and was badly injured during harbor work at Buffalo, losing a leg and ending his active army service.

Roosevelt Theodore A. Bingham Bingham Col Bingham Buffalo

Army officer transfers and duty changes dated July 1

Orders list leaves granted for Capt Percy to Trippe and First Lieut Richard P Rifenberick Jr extending leave. apologies for other officers, retirements, and reassigned duties across cavalry, infantry, engineers and medical corps. Also notes Naval Academy entrants and Marine Hospital Service staff changes with distant postings to camps and ships.

Percy To Trippe Twelfth Cavalry

Watch for Dooley Exclusive in The Post This Year

Dooley will appear in The Washington Post starting July 10 with weekly exclusive articles by Finley Peter Dunne. The Dooley series will comment on public men and the presidential campaign, drawing broad international interest and translating into several languages.

Dooley Post Washington Times Finley Peter Dunne Europe Dooldy England The Spectator Dunne

Mr Dooley and Archey Road in a faded city

An extended vignette on Archey Road and its Irish community sketching Martin Dooley the philosopher doctor, Hennessy, Poole, and local figures. It blends railways, gas houses, and cabbage gardens with their speech, customs, mornings, and political mores in a vivid snapshot of neighborhood life.

Archey Road Urbs Horto Beyant Healey Palrs Martin Dooley Archey Dooley Ireland Armagh Bantry Bay Cabbage Gardens Malacca Dempsey Markea Mr Dooley Father Butler Doolhy Hennissy Ife Hennssy

THE CARNEGIE HERO FUND

The article chronicles military and naval personnel movements and assignments in 1904, listing officers granted leaves and duties at various stations, including garrison duty in Chicago and Portland, inspections at General Electric, and naval detachments. It also notes ship sailings, station changes, and the reorganization of the Porto Rico provisional infantry regiment with officers reappointed and vacancies to be filled, possibly by native Puerto Ricans or regular army officers.

Congress Porto Rico

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