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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Jul 15, 1909
Page
17
An adult Crescent City resident recalls a tense funeral gathering for Mrs Sayler as a crowd gathered, a Freacher urged patience and respect for law, and vows to punish the guilty. Clergy and townspeople weighed order, with many seeking calm after a feared mob scene.
Reports from Crescent City reveal ongoing tensions in the Sayler family surrounding a fatal incident. Dr Miller urged his wife to join him, while Mrs Sayler and her relatives discussed lodging and possible moves, with Mr Sayler’s intentions unclear. Local hotel owner Mrs Jenkins provided details on where the key figures were and hinted at a pending disclosure about a mysterious box and its papers.
Johnson denied a new trial as defense witnesses become unsettled and counsel prepares to appeal. The proceedings feature testimony from numerous defense and prosecution witnesses, with references to the accused, judges, and related court actions. The article notes surrounding remarks, house statements, and ongoing post trial motions as the defense pursues an appeal.
Virginia's grand old man soldier and statesman John Goode, long a political force from Bedford to Norfolk, died at St Vincent's Hospital at age 80 from paralysis. Funeral from St Luke's Church and burial at the Bedford homestead follow. He led Virginia in the House and Senate, helped found the Yorktown monument, and shaped Confederate policy and education. Survived by wife Sallie Urquhart and three children. son James W Goode, attorney, was at his bedside.
Special to The Washington Post. Durham July 14 Texas National Bank sues Bradia Duke to recover four thousand dollars on a note allegedly signed with Mr Duke's signature. He says he refused payment and cites newspaper reports for his defense. Miss Jennie Moody, a prominent Dinemadze County woman, dies after eight weeks illness following a runaway crash two years ago.
A mass meeting is called for 10 oclock to decide if contest proceedings should challenge last weeks local election victory by the wet faction. The executive committee and allied supporters review all phases before a final decision.
Special to The Washington Post Raleigh July 4 Walter Morrison, colored, who told Polly Rogers her husband was dead, was sentenced to die in the electric chair. He will be the first man subjected to this new form of capital punishment in North Carolina.
Special to The Washington Post Asheville story says a fortune teller connected with a vagueville company guided Deputy Sheriffs to Ed Davenport, a Black man wanted for murder. Davenport corroborated the seers hints by revealing the suspect’s movements near Buena Vista at night, as officers tested the prophecy.
Tucker candidates for Maryland judgeship deny claims he sought a party appointment under the last administration. He says friends supported Roosevelt era loyalty tests but Democrats could not find a suitable party man. He cites Guy Jones of Alabama and Confederate veteran influence in presenting his name to the President. Officials note Democrats in the court could oppose the appointment.
An elopement involving Speral ta The Washington and Guine de Wovearold daughter of William Lo' orme afamer Imng near Urbana resulted in marriage to B Mieant A years after a prior attempt. The couple left for parts unknown while the husband’s father pursued intervention but did not prevent the union. An earlier elopement attempt weeks ago was thwarted by a furious father.
Reports from Raleigh and Durham describe rising pension figures and increased state aid for veterans, a hospital project valued at 20000 with praise for its quality, and several local fatalities including a doctor’s son in Raleigh and a power company official in Asheville. A court case in Oberlin village assigns fifteen years for attempted assault on a 16 year old. A child dies after ingesting sealing wax from a cup.
A trial story portrays a fifteen year old girl as a betrayed maid who faced false promises from a man and was acquitted, the defense arguing provocation while the courtroom heard details of a bystander’s death during the case.
Reports from Norfolk Virginia detail pleas in a white collar case, a body found near Richmond House Ocean View, a high profile involuntary manslaughter trial, and police appointments. The storms drop rain, a casino fire is noted, and investigations into ship line fires and steamship coal cargoes are announced.
The Twenty fifth annual Virginia Press Association convention at Alum Springs opened at noon with Vice President Alfred B Williams of Richmond News Leader in charge. Officers elected include President Alfred B Williams, vice president J Campbell, secretary J Hart, treasurer BR Hunter, historian Miv s Be t ha Robinson, and executive committee members P Barham, A P Rowe, George Breen, W Me Donald Tee, John Stewart Brian. Delegates to the National Editorial Association in 1910 were Addison, Kennedy, Walton, Green, James, and Dé Quimby. Tomorrow features a drive through Goshen Pass to Rockbridge Bath, 15 miles away.
Virginia notes report a one year old youth’s body found near Roanoke on the Norfolk and Western tracks with no identification. The piece also lists local political tickets, staff appointments, a court sentencing, and a railroad accident in Stafford County among several disparate notices and updates from Roanoke, Richmond, and nearby areas.
Special to are synshinal on Fort Richmond Va foly 1 Judge Pritch ard In the United States Court of Appeals today rendered an opinion re ering Judge Waddill in the Norfulh wal case ruling that railroads are responsible for the actions of their employes in questions regarding violations at the law regulating the shipment of cattle. The case grew out of the shipment of three calves from Avlander NC om April 197 to CR Robbins of Norfolk. The complaint alleged the calves were confined for more than 75 hours and not fed or given water. After the complaint, the conductor was discharged.
HO Thomas led stockholders as sole bidder at 1000 for the Blowetts Tails plant. The Morgan Smith Company held a 3000 machinery lien. Development costs exceed the bid. completion would yield about 20060 horsepower under Sassal Power Co. supervision. The bidding followed a court ban on operation pending action.
Judge William Hodges Mann Democratic candidate for governor avoids statement on Mahone letters saying no time to prepare a reply. The Post will publish a statement tomorrow after letters arrive from Jonesville and Noten.
Roanoke Republican delegates to Newport News instructed to vote for Angell for governor. Roanoke party, entitled to twelve votes, backed Angell who formerly represented Roanoke in the Virginia legislature. The convention date mentioned is July 14 in Roanoke.
Western Maryland items report Orndorff was killed when he jumped in front of a freight train on the Western Maryland Rail Road near Layland ten miles south of Cumberland. His brothers William and Uyes live in Elkin and Hazelwood West Virginia respectively. The 13-year-old son of the late Dr HB Miteheil of Cumberland, Marton, is missing after misalliance and police across Baltimore and Washington have been asked to search. Arnett of Fairmont, who contested and broke his mother’s will, is also mentioned in connection with a $40,000 bequest to the poor and temperance cause, while his mother’s section leaving $10,900 to the First Baptist Church of Fairmont was not contested.
In Charleston, the mine owners and operators clash over Cabin Creek and Pond Branch disputes with police and detectives involved. Legal ejectments target miners and homes as courts hear cases including the murder of Clendensin chief of police Hersh, while a Swiss resident Henry Greuthart faces illness and family trials. The Wheeling steel plant plan advances as Hydro Electric developers form in Grek Cacapin, seeking resumed operations and worker mobilization.
Virginia weddings note Poanoke dub 1 William PoC and Wiss anme Mur wed today at Jefferson Street parsonage. The Rev J Dogan officiated in Frederickburg. Miss Sirgen Teehanan of Stafford County stood with James Ast. ceremony at Yaretee of Balemare. Warne Fire Light and Power extends wires up Winesba mountain toward Pen Mer park plan.
Fragmentary report notes physicians and nurses involved after maids and workers fell ill or died following labor at a can factory. The text references hospital care, germ concerns, and possible outbreak or disease linked to factory conditions, with scattered mentions of medical staff and locations.
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