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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Jul 15, 1909
Page
8
An adult Crescent City resident recalls the funeral of Mrs Sayler while reporters describe a crowded gathering. Freacher urged calm through law and punishment for the guilty as security kept watch near the cemetery. The scene reflected heightened emotions and the community’s demand for order after the loss.
In Crescent City, details emerge from Mrs. Miller’s letter to her husband and from Mrs. Margaret Jenkins, revealing Sayler’s visits, a potential relocation, and tensions after a killing. Witnesses describe the hotel scene with Dr Miller, Mrs Sayler, and relatives, while dispatches from Blairsville reference forgiveness and awaited summons. The Sayler family complicates the domestic backdrop as investigators probe motives and plans.
Johnson faces denial of a new trial with defense witnesses readying appeals. Reported by a court in Alexandria Virginia, testimony centers on alleged misconduct, with multiple witnesses described as testifying about the defendant’s conduct and proceedings. The article notes the prisoner’s counsel preparing for an appeal and lists several individuals involved in the testimony and related motions.
Virginia's Grand Old Man, John Goode, prominent soldier statesman and orator, dies at St Vincent's Hospital at age 80, after a paralysis stroke. Survived by sons James W Goode and John B Goode. funeral set at St Luke's Church with burial at Bedford Homestead. A long public career included Virginia legislature, U.S. Congress, Yorktown monument founding, and leadership in Confederate affairs.
Special to The Washington Post Durham July 14 Texas National Bank sues Bradia Duke for four thousand dollars alleging payment on a note carried by Duke. The case cites Allee Webb as co signer with alleged signature disputed by Duke who argues his state of mind at the time should have warned banks not to cash the note. In Petersburg Jennie Moody dies after eight weeks illness following a runaway injury two years ago.
Bristol officials set a mass meeting for ten oclock to determine if the remnant of last week’s local election results should be contested. The executive committee of the local temperance organization discussed every phase with legal advisers, weighing whether to pursue a challenge.
Special to The Washington Post Raleigh July 4 Walter Morrison colored told Polly Rogers her husband was dead in the road Shenake assaulted her and received a sentence to be the first man to suffer the new form of capital punishment in North Carolina under the state’s new electric chair plan announced as initiated for an experimental application in Raleigh.
Deputy sheriff Robert Lee and deputies Jordan and Mitchell, swayed by a fortune teller in Buena Vista, followed her claim Davenport could be found at Ida Cromwell’s home. They then captured Davenport, a wanted man for a year in Brown Twitty murder, after she corroborated the prophecy.
Tucker denies he sought a federal judgeship under the last administration and cites friends and party considerations. He notes a Confederate veteran suggested his name to the President and mentions Maryland and Douglass court figures who support him. The piece reflects party dynamics and concerns over appointing Democrats to southern judgeships.
Speral eloped near Urbana with B Mieant A years after Wa later Va md were married. They left for parts unknown, the father and tether of the gut reaching here after the quanle had gone. An earlier elopement attempt by Carre weeks ago was frustrated by the light’s father.
Reports from Raleigh to Durham and Charlotte describe pension increases for widows and soldiers, growth in Masonic lodges, hospital construction quality, a local lawyer's death, a worker electrocuted scene, a court sentence for assault, and a child’s fatal accident from sealing wax in Parkersburg.
A fifteen year old girl, dubbed a maid, was acquitted after a dramatic trial recounting a man’s broken promises. The case stirred jurors and public emotion as the narrative focused on betrayal and the fatal bystander, shaping a tense courtroom moment.
Norfolk Virginia reports include H E Boykin and Daugherty fined for violating Virginia antibucket shop laws, with wives of Baltimore cotton brokers indicted. A unidentified white man’s decomposed body found near Richmond House in Ocean View. Elizabeth Mullens faces involuntary manslaughter trial with Dr E C Dougherty. Walter Brooks, a black laborer, dies from back injury after assault. jurors acquit Elizabeth Malena after testimony. City police appoint Capt WP Fort Perdue and reassign officers. a thunderstorm and Cape Henry fire incidents are noted along with steamship fuel concerns and a call to investigate recurring fires aboard ships.
The Virginia Press Association held its 25th annual convention at Alum Springs July 21 with noon start. Vice President Alfred B. Williams of Richmond News Leader presided as reports from committees were presented and officers elected including President Williams, Vice President J Campbell Amherst New Era, Secretary J Hart Farmsdale Herald, Treasurer BR Hunter Booth Boston News, Historian Mivis Be tha Robinson Orange Observer, and an executive committee. Delegates to the National Editorial Association were named as Addison W Kennedy W B Walton George DO Green ROA James Dé Quimby. Tomorrow’s program includes a drive through Goshen Pass to Rockbridge Bathy, a 15 mile trip.
A body of an unidentified youth about one year old was found on the Norfolk and Western tracks near Roanoke awaiting identification. Other notes mention local elections, court cases, and various regional incidents reflecting a broad Virginia brief.
Special to are synshinal on Fort Richmond Va foly 1 Judge Pritch ard In the United States Court of Appeals today rendered an opinion ruling that railroads are responsible for the actions of their employees in cases involving violations of the cattle shipment laws. The Norfolk case, over two years, grew from the shipment of three calves from Avlander NC om April 197 to CR Robbins of Norfolk. The complaint claimed the calves were confined for more than 75 hours, denied food or drink, and the conductor was discharged after the complaint was filed.
In Furyte NC on July 4 the Sassal under the banmier sale of Blowetts Tails property by the Federal Court order. HO Thomas represented stockholders as the sole bidder at 1000. Development costs exceed this bid, with about half needed to complete a 20060 horsepower plant. The Morgan Smith Company held a $3000 machinery lien, threatening further action if the sale proceeds.
The Waelington Post notes July 4 arrival from Jonesile and Noten. Judge William Hodges Mann, Democratic candidate for governor, says he has not yet prepared a statement regarding the Mahone letters and will address the press tomorrow.
Roanoke delegates to the Newport News convention were instructed to support ROA Angell for governor. Angell, a former member of the Virginia legislature for Roanoke, would receive Roanoke’s twelve votes at the convention.
Western Maryland items report Orndorff was killed when he leaped in front of a freight train near Lays 10 miles south of Cumberland. The incident involves his brothers William and Uyes and notes a separate misalliance case in Fairmont. A missing 13 year old, son of the late Dr Miteheil, is sought by police. Arnett, who challenged his mother’s will, has been missing for two months.
In West Virginia at Charleston officials, detectives, and company officers confront a bitter dispute over branch mines on Cabin Creek. A legal ejectment forces were ordered against mine and housing properties. unions protest and courts hear testimony on the Chevyront murder case. Arrangements advance for American Sheet and Tin Plate to reopen Wheeling plants. Hydro Electric Development Company forms in Wheeling area to push eastern Virginias power projects.
Miss Sirgen Teehanan of Stafford County wed James Ast at St. James Church in Virginia. The ceremony occurred this afternoon with relatives from Balemare and Hagerstown attending, followed by a reception at Yaretee nearby.
A scrambled oblique report notes doctors failing to save maid helpers stricken after factory work. The piece cites hospital records, disease patterns, and possible germ exposure, hinting at a medical mystery tied to a can factory setting and unknown contagions.
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