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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Jul 06, 1904
Page
4
The Culpeper horse show featured Robin Adair taking second in a class, Crackerjack winning a special prize, and close finishes in flat races. Visitors enjoyed a ball, with harness and other events noted including jockey names and prize outcomes.
William Jordan a well known farmer was shot and killed at Pint Hill near Flint Hill by Dr Theodore L Hooton during a quarrel over management of his sister Mrs Mellin's affairs. Jordan assaulted the doctor and was killed after a struggle. the coroner named homicide in self defense. Both men about forty, locals say.
A family tragedy occurred this morning on Piuestone Creek when a father’s shotgun discharged while a 11 year old boy played with it. The blast killed a seven year old sister and injured others, including a 9 year old boy who died instantly and a 10 year old who is not expected to recover. Police are investigating the accidental shooting inside the Gul home.
A brutal shooting near Middendorf left a Black victim mortally wounded as assailants dragged him from a station. The victim fled toward a swamp, was chased and fired upon. his body was later found burning. Authorities reported the crime ties to a broader criminal case under investigation in Harrison County.
Fragmented report recounts a marriage breakdown linked to mental distress with a woman’s suicide attempt in Charlottesville and a court case involving alcohol licensing fines. It notes the family’s rupture, a drowning threat, a return to normalcy, and political notes from Charlotte and Washington across several dates.
A factory stock sale offers bureaus of the Golden Oak pattern at deep concessions. Makers recognized the value and set a Par price while the seller offers 19.00 items for 1485, with top drawers and varied finishes emphasized.
W B Moses G Sons at F Street Coruth shows business activity continuing as the new fiscal year begins, despite mixed evidence. The note highlights ongoing operations and the pressures of early-year commercial activity.
In Blair House debates Richmond Wa July Samuel I Kelley announced his candidacy for speaker as the post becomes vacant with Speaker John D. Ryan's retirement. Kelley is a veteran parliamentarian and well known in the chamber, while Mr Welles and Mr Ravan are cited as other familiar figures.
A fire in Caraleleh Wotton Mills near Ithrea killed four girls aged four to twelve, daughters of Josfn Cale, a local boss spinner. The father, mother, and two other children escaped. One boy was severely burned. Neighbors found the house in flames. the family attempted rescue but the fire overwhelmed them. The village lacked fire protection.
During a thunderstorm this afternoon lightning struck the peanut factory of Chines & Co on Tombart and Third streets causing a fire that was extinguished with little damage. The ice house at Central State Hospital in Dinwiddie County near Petersburg was also hit, set ablaze and destroyed along with a large quantity of ice.
Roanoke council adopts ordinance prohibiting cows from roaming on city streets and vacant lots without attendance or herding. Measure, proposed by A Blur Antum, passes without debate and takes effect January 21. Council also approves $2000 sewer extension funding.
Special to Yne Washington rost Lanchburg July 6 Amherst County reports a tragic mid afternoon storm claim. Clairence Ware a young white man plowing in his father's field died instantly along with his horse near Fancy Hill. He was Dolohus Ware's son and leaves two brothers. Richmoni ta July 5 Episco pains to right elected Rev John P Thier archbishop of the diocese of Virginia Rev Mr Tyler becomes rector of Church of the Advent Philadelphia He is a great nephew of President John Tyler.
Special to The West igiua 1 vos Tassey Vn July 5 a Black man Benjamin Moore age 32 struck his wife Annie causing her fatal injuries. She died within minutes. Moore fled and remains at large as two officers pursue him. authorities expect an arrest before morning.
United States Circuit Court to convene today. A white man was killed by a southbound Southern Railway train near Manassas Three miles north of Manassas. The July term of the Corporation Court in Alexandria opens with Judge Louise Barley, grand jury to consider criminal cases including the murder assault on William Brown and H M Griffith aboard a lumber schooner. Burnett and Wrenn indicted for possession of stolen freight car goods. Thomas Berkeley of Haymarket injured by a misstep near the Southern Railway yard. The Virginia court case Morlock Wn ist preparations noted. several filings published yesterday. Mary ing and children traveling to Culpeper County for the remainder of the term.
Special to The Washington Newport News July 5 The fourth annual convention of the Tobacco Association of the United States met at the Chamberlin Hotel with about sixty delegates in attendance Resolutions protested a proposed tariff on strapped tobacco by the English chancellor and called for vigorous opposition to the tariff The officers reelected were President F M Carrington Richmond vice president Moo Petty Rocky Mount N C secretary Will Le appointed by the board of governors Delegates enjoyed a moonlight excursion to the Capes hosted by the Chesapeake and Ohio Norfolk and Western and Southern rails
A prominent Baltimore motorist was arrested in Hagerstown on a charge connected with concealing a weapon. He bonded $100 for appearance at the next term of court. He arrived with a party including hotel proprietor and other local business names.
In Litchfield Indiana a hotel fire claims multiple lives and injures many. A husband hunts for his missing wife amid the blaze and chaos at the Webash No It wreck. Coroners review witnesses as authorities identify victims and tally fatalities reaching twenty.
Tarentum Pennsylvania July 6 The National Bank of Tarentum opened to investigate a bookkeeper’s misappropriations extending over eight years totaling about 2000 dollars The bank reports the bookkeeper falsified accounts aided by a bond and deceived examiners during a long period The bookkeeper confessed by letter to Casner Cimp Jie and is sought by officers along with his three children in the ongoing probe
In Hopkinsville on July 6 Machk Fluin of Piducibh aged 28 killed his father Tames Pern after a dispute over remarks about his mother. In Munising Michigan Freeman, Alger County prosecuting attorney, was fatally shot by James Tyner, a former defendant who had been in an asylum. the bullet entered Freeman’s nose and exited his back.
Iron County South Dakota lovers Olvin Gray and Lucy Pime died by ingesting strychnine on their farm. Parents opposed their union. Also notes midweek River View trips on steamer Kimuel J Pontae and acts Mailbe De 4co and John De Aco with rifle feats. Two exhibitions at 3 and 830 pm. Over 250 attended Monday. Steamer Pentz departs at 10 am 12 and 64 pm with no price changes.
A deadly blaze at the World’s Fair in Jerusalem’s inclosure injures several and causes panic among Arabs and other groups. Synan Struck dies after a trunk hurled from a second story window hits him as visitors flee. A Syrian hotelier and others leap to safety from upper floors amid the chaotic scene. Firefighters and watchmen struggle to control the flames and rescue trapped guests at the West Pavilion.
The Tribune publishes a partial casualty tally from Fourth of July celebrations nationwide. It reports 4 dead and 12 injured so far, with 1344 property losses valued at 7740 dollars. Updated figures show more injuries and earlier totals rising within 24 hours.
A dwelling near a river detonated by dynamite early today. A mother and her child, occupants of the house, are believed dead or missing after the blast. The wreckage sprawls along the riverbank. authorities reported hearing the explosion but could not confirm the victims.
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