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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Jul 13, 1907
Page
23
The Washington Post reports the jury acquitted the Bowies upholding unwritten law in a dramatic trial. Prosecutors sought manslaughter while defense argued the brothers acted in response to threats amid a jury that delivered a verdict seen as unexpected by some observers.
A posse of about thirty Gaithersburg and county residents hunted in Redland and Gaithersburg for a supposed shooter and robber of Charles L Souder. They tracked tracks toward a woodlot but found no suspect. the search was to resume next day with Deputy Sheriff Mallican leading the effort.
In Charleston July 2 the Rutter Company of Meben Wyoming County pleaded guilty to conspiracy to hold employees in peonage. Indictment contained twenty counts with a maximum fine per count. fine to be imposed later. Investigation began at the request of the Italian Embassy and the United States government.
A fugitive named Farnsworth, sought for a shooting near Bristol, was shot and wounded by Officer L Hin by the mountains as authorities attempted arrest. Physicians report his condition is critical with possible death, while William Birkman was on duty during the incident.
Walter E Mason of Towson Maryland was found not guilty on charges of conspiring to defraud an insurance company and a national bank. The trial in Washington County ended with the jury returning a verdict of acquittal after hours of testimony. Mason, aged twenty eight, is a former bank examiner and local laborer, connected to the Harpers Ferry area.
Fragmentary obituary notes from Virginia report several deaths and survivors in various counties. Entries mention Uriah Richards widow, age ninety nine, at Moumsin Falls Lvs. Tony Miness aged twenty four in Spottsylvania. Williams of Epottevivanis County. Owen of Staunton aged around. William Rapp Civil War veteran of Rockbridge. Chief Carpenter Te Kiley of Portsmouth. and Patrick Killer among others, with brief survivor details and dates in July.
William Randolph Goode, 23, died at his parents home in Ashland after a steel sliver pierced his side and liver yesterday. The wound was small, treated by a physician, then Goode returned home where he died early today. CC Crump of the Richmond Type and Ble tretyne Company wielded the hammer in question.
Washington Post reports the cornerstone laid for the George R H Hue Memorial Building by the Methodist Episcopal Church South in Alexandria. Governor Swanson praised the project as a model for youth work, noting the plan to keep young people within the church through a dedicated facility. The event featured Masonic rites, a brief address by Rev C D Bulla, and a principal talk by George Swanson. Construction cost is listed at 22,000 dollars.
In a Police Court session yesterday morning Glassblowers visiting the courtroom protested a lecture by Justice Caton who called loafers idle and urged work. They sought clarification but he declined to discuss the remark.
Dr Doney, a Washington clergyman, was elected president of Wesleyan College of West Virginia at Buckhannon to succeed Rex Wiler. The article notes the July 12 local option election in Staunton with 1299 votes cast and a 22 vote margin in favor of license, amid united Protestant church opposition led by Henry P Hamill. Also mentions a sacred concert by the Naval Gun Factory Band at Randle Highlands Sundays 3 to 6 pm with Capitol Traction rides advised.
Special to Tao Washington from Baltimore reports that Louisa Klein a 53 year old and Louise Schmelz 23 had their marriage license issued but the license was returned to the clerk with a note stating the marriage would not take place Mr Schmelz declined further comment and family members expressed anger at the arrangement indicating they had seen Miss Klein only briefly and Louie knew her a short time before the license was canceled
Willams Rebling a 50 year old member of Willams and Rebling tobacco firm and Richmond citizen dies at 2 20 PM after kidney troubles. He was staying with wife daughter Rosalie and a governess Miss Hicke. Survived by wife, grandchild and two daughters including Mrs Moora the Richmond lawyer. Interment planned for Sunday.
Midshipman H Phinney a fourth class member at the Naval Academy drowned during a summer swimming lesson with about 18 classmates. Two would be rescuers sought to help as Phinney struggled in the channel near Fort Madison on the Severn. Despite efforts by Grafton and McAfee the body was not recovered by nightfall.
In Lynchburg and Campbell County primary for the State Senate nomination Don P Halsey defeated incumbent A F Thomas by about 200 votes. Howell Featherstone led Eugene Quid by a three vote margin in Campbell County while R W Callahan won the county treasurer race by a large margin. WM Murrel was reelected Commonwealth’s attorney.
Atlanta Ga July 1 Harry Hale a sergeant in the Seventeenth United States Infantry at Fort McPerson was arrested today charged with the murder of JF Davis in Johnson City Town last December. It is alleged the soldier's name is Noy Hale a brother of Ack Hale who is under arrest awaiting trial for the murder of Miss Lillie Davis near Bristol in a grave perch.
In Raleigh North Carolina a poisoning incident threatens the family of former Sheriff Ham Jones. Arsenic was reportedly added to coffee by an unidentified person. Several relatives are gravely ill with fears of death. An earlier death of a negro attributed to Sheriff Jones is alleged as possible revenge.
George A Peters was found guilty today in Hillsboro Virginia of murder in the first degree for the death of Rev Joseph Easter a Dunkard preacher killed May 23 Peters confessed fully but named no co conspirators The case follows a dramatic night time shooting and hinges on Peters admission and lack of accomplice evidence.
Hagerstown July 18 Elizabeth Omenta of Chepeville dies after illness. Obituary mentions service for Ruth Ben and zone, with David Great of Thes tille and Prof Edward Ingram Oswalt as director of Farmers Institute of Bary. Jandey oversees Maryland’s exhibit at the exposition.
Special to Thy Washington Post reports Preston County Republican leaders endorsed former Gov Albert B White for governor at a meeting in Kingwood. Gov Dawson praised White as the best carrier of tax reform, while White did not declare candidacy. Possible rivals named include Charles Swicher Clark W. fax Arnold C Sher John W Mason.
Special to The Washington Fast Raleigh reports Dr David Rowland and his wife face trial at the September term of the Superior Court for the murder of R Strange, former husband of Mrs Rowland Lutequin. The death was attributed to possible poisons. a coroner and grand jury found likely poisoning. Affidavits on heart disease were admitted for review, with the State allowed to challenge them. Writs of habeas corpus were issued to delay trial as lawyers pressed for an early date.
Sheriff Deibert has attached a satchel shipped to Washington from Berkeley Springs by Mores Balzer Intell i charged with forgery and taking about $1 from Jerry Effland. Balzer followed to Washington and officers recovered about $700 of the money. the remaining funds are believed inside the satchel. An attachment suit governs opening the satchel and must be determined before access.
Mrs Annie M Bradley wife of ex Senator Arthur Brown of Utah will likely be released on bond next Monday after sworn physician affidavits show her life would be endangered by jail confinement following an operation. Justice Daniel T Wright ordered fuller statements and summoned defense witnesses from Salt Lake City and beyond to support the bond request.
Norfolk July 12 James M Harr announces he will accept the position of director general of the Jamestown Exposition and notify the committee of directors this afternoon He had a satisfactory interview yesterday in Washington with Secretary of the Treasury Cortelyou on exposition matters
Deep Creek Methodist Episcopal Church South seeks damages from the U S government for the Civil War demolition of its church by Federal troops. The claim ranges from 3200 to 3000 dollars and is to be pursued in the Court of Claims in Washington under attorney George W. Black. A separate item notes former soldier John Ruppert Jr. killed himself in Chambersburg, a Spanish American War veteran whose mind was affected by a prior sunstroke.
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