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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Jul 17, 1906
Page
4
Judge Buskirk in Pagli Indiana sustains third demurrer section of French Lick Springs and West Baden Hotel companies against the states petition for a temporary receiver and anti gambling injunction. He overrules relator issues while noting injunctions hinge on greater right and authorized steps. Appeal planned as attorney general signals.
Danville Virginia July 16 workers at the Riverside cotton mills went on strike at dinner hour in response to the hiring of German immigrants. Sixty weavers joined the action as some objected to working with foreigners though mill officials hope workers return soon amid chronic labor scarcity. A delegation of weavers protested while management stood by the foreign hires.
An elderly resident of Berkeley County age seventy four died yesterday eight miles south of Martinsburg after shooting himself. He had been in failing health for years and recently asked his doctor to take his life as an act of mercy to end his suffering.
Special to The Washington Post Rockville Md July 16 Henry Prettyman a young man of Monkey Hollow Linden County was shot during a Fourth of July festival and died yesterday at Garfield Hospital Washington Bob Askins is charged with murder He reportedly fired at a woman and accidentally killed Prettyman in the incident at Monkey Hollow during the celebration.
Sheriff Julian receives telegram stating John ail alias Ea Rose alias Rd Davis alias John Flack, a colored man, arrested at Aniaville. He is wanted for the murder of Conductor Wigems on a streetcar here on April 2. He will be brought to Salisbury for trial.
Special to The Washington Post Fredericksburg Va July 16 Henry Clay Oliver of Louisa County an employee of the Arminius Mines near Mineral drank one half gill of carbolic acid yesterday and soon died from the effects A wife and three children survive him Special to The Weebington Free Rockville Md July 16 Judge Henderson in the Circuit Court at the place has filed a decree granting an absolute divorce to Chester H Beatty from his wife Priscilla E Beatty The bill charged desertion W W Duvall Miss Lottie Howard Special 14 Tae Weaerhirgter Port Roskville Mao July Wam Woe vail and Mss Lottie Howard both of Germantown this county were married here by Rev 5 White
Special to The Washington Poet Newport News July 15 Deputy Sheriff Shep Curtis of Waswek Corry was discharged by Pottee Court after a jury found the killing of a black man justifiable. Curtis shot the Negro twice while firing at an escaping prisoner inside Warwick city units.
Rosa Lucas, a mulatto girl, was shot by Alexander Perkins while sitting at a window in Roanoke, Va. on July 16. Perkins fled as a posse pursued. brother John Perkins was arrested on charges of being an accomplice for detaining the victim until the killer arrived.
In Fairmont on July 16 a man using the name W B Haught was jailed in Mannington on forgery charges after presenting $1000 checks drawn on Farmers and Merchants Bank Amos, supposedly signed by Burns the Amos hotelman who denied issuing them. A second identical check was found on Haught.
Special to The Washington West East Radford Virginia July 1 James Loveless a 28 year old stone works foreman for B F Eby Company Tidewater Works at Curve died today from head injuries after falling from a cliff Friday His wife and baby joined mourners arriving from Milnels to accompany his remains to Cleveland Oklahoma He had been on Tidewater Works only three days
Panville Virginia July 16 news reaches of a Mrs Daniel Jones wife of a prominent farmer in Axton Henry County who hanged herself from a rafter in her home. She was between sixty and seventy years old and her body dangled from a rope. Mrs Jones had recently suffered heart trouble and had shown signs of emotional crisis. A prior attempt to hang herself with suspenders failed days earlier.
Judge Purnall in Raleigh names C J Belvin and BE Maxwell permanent receivers in Schenectady Trust Company vs Cape Fear Power Company. Cross bill denied with leave to file. Receivers to proceed with development enforce all contracts. plant is underway with about 400000 dollars involved.
Special to The Washington Post reports a large new barn on Mt. Leach farm near Bayard Warren County was destroyed by fire late Sunday night. The blaze, suspected arson, consumed farming implements and heavy machinery. Loss exceeds 5000 dollars with little insurance.
Virginia Corporation Commission fixes August 1 as date for rate hearing and to show cause why proposed new rates should take effect. Special to The Washington Post. Also notes related items from Annapolis and Arundel County, including a murder hearing for a Pasadena suspect and a schooner incident near Cape Henry.
A Canadian Episcopal sister, Sister Magdalen, identified herself at Alexandria police headquarters after being found wandering in nun attire. She said she is a missionary for seven years among Northwest Indians and South African Black communities, sleeping under the open sky when weather allows, and that a pistol shot she heard did not alarm her. She declined to reveal her real name, saying the title Magdalen comes from her sisterhood admission. Police questioned Rev Edgar Carpenter, who verified parts of her story and found no charges filed, allowing her to depart with plans to sleep near Braddock Heights. The woman, in her 50s, described as small but hardy, wore a bandeau headdress, long veil, black dress, a silver cross, and a white fichu.
Thirteen year old R E Warfield, messenger for Washington Southern Railway, was fatally crushed by train wheels in Alexandria freight yards while his father, conductor Thomas A Warfield, reached the mangled body. He died at Alexandria Hospital two hours later. The boy lived at 129 North Payne Street. He had entered the yards to save time and attempted to board a salting train, slipped, and was run over. He whispered to his father, Father, let me go to sleep, as he was loaded into an ambulance. The hospital surgeon said injuries were beyond medical aid. The body was turned over to Undertaker Wheatley for burial preparation. In other items, Quue Hicks was arraigned for inciting a disturbance on the Mount Vernon electric road after a complaint that a fight followed a car explosion. he claimed it was jest, but was fined 10 dollars. Also reported: Patrick Marshrits, a Slavic laborer, killed by a Baltimore and Ohio passenger train in Cumberland, Md. It is believed he left a family in Pittsburgh. William Kaec, 23, of Alpena, died in Elkins W Va from wounds alleged to be inflicted by Walter Wyatt on June 30. Wyatt is held for murder.
The Methodist Episcopal Church South at Mount Airy was destroyed by fire around midnight causing the roof to break out after a chandelier fell. The blaze damaged the organ pulpit and Sunday-school furniture. The church, built five years ago for about 4500, carried 2500 of insurance. Rev. C S Parker was the pastor.
Special to The Washington Port reports John Long a 48 year old farmer and his 14 year old son Allen were killed when lightning struck their barn as they sought shelter from a storm. The barn and figures were burned. A neighbor saw them enter the barn but help arrived too late. Later a small mass of charred remains was found.
Congressman Wachter announced from Baltimore that he will not seek another term. He states he will leave for Europe and wishes voters time to choose a successor, offering thanks but giving no reason for the decision. He departs for Europe on Wednesday.
Gov. Glenn authorized a special term of Rowan Superior Court for the trial of five Negroes jailed in Mecklenburg for the murder of four Lyerly family members near Salisbury. July 8 set as trial date. the move quiets lynching spirit in the region.
In Richmond Virginia on July 16 a warrant against Policeman W L Oglivie for obstructing Wesley Jones a Black mail carrier in discharge of duties was dismissed. Conductor Robert Davis of the Passenger and Power Company was held for the grand jury for the same offense after arrest on a street car for resisting Jim Crow regulations.
Miss Emily Bauskett of Washington and Miss Lorette Rafferty of Baltimore professed and were received into the Carmelite order at Mount St Agnes Convent Baltimore. Rev. Machilin of Washington officiated amid five novices taking vows in the chapel ceremony.
Troops E F and H of the Thirteenth United States Cavalry under Col I P Hatfield arrived near the Valley Pike south of Winchester Virginia after leaving Fort Myer last week. About 97 men march toward Mount Gretna Pennsylvania via Gettysburg to join field maneuvers.
Special to The Wachingeon rum reports William Gonder, 63, fatally wounded while hauling wood near Pen Mar in Maryland, died at home in Rouserville without revealing the cause. Also listed are obituaries from Staunton, Darmville, Warsaw, Essex, and Roanoke, including Robert A Trevy, Misa Forrest L Burton, Mrs Mary B Johnson, Robert Lee, and John W Robinson.
Pittsburg reports Evelyn Nesbit Thaw’s mother, Mrs. Holman, gives the first interview about her daughter’s life since the White tragedy. She defends her parenting, recalls Evelyn’s rise, mentions Mr Lederer’s role, and asserts she guided her daughter and guarded her reputation amid sensational reports.
Special to The Washington Post from Roanoke Virginia July 16 retrial of Fred S Hoback began in Floyd Circuit Court on charges connected to a fatal 18 months ago incident involving John L Jott Mountain House Hotel proprietor and the 16 year old sister of Hoback The elder Hoback Dr A J Hoback intervened as the fight escalated and Fred Hoback fired two shots killing one man and wounding another The elder Hoback was acquitted the son was convicted of second degree murder and sentenced to eight years the verdict was later appealed and a writ of error granted.
Special to The Washington con Winston-Salem N C July 16 The Socialists today nominated Dr A P Davis of this county to represent the Fifth District in Congress The platform calls for abolishing the United States Senate a surgical remedy for criminal assault and seduction an eight hour workday compulsory education free text books in public schools opposition to child labor under fourteen in mills and factories and seats for female clerks and employees in stores offices and factories
A fatal cut was reported in Mateaca Chesterfield County yesterday between James Norton and Charles Johnson, two villagers with a history of dispute. Norton allegedly slashed Johnson in the abdomen, causing a deep wound. Norton was arrested and jailed in Petersburg. Johnson's condition is listed as very critical today.
Special to The Washington from Richmond Virginia July 16 grand jury handed down seventy five indictments against business and professional men for failing to pay the current year state license. An indictment for forgery was found against Mrs Marie Jamaison formerly of Philadelphia. The case expected to come up at September term with counsel for Mrs Jameson likely to plead temporary insanity.
At the residence here of the bride, Erney Marker and Miss Annie B Weillinntoot were married by Rev F W Moore. The newlyweds plan to reside in Richmond and pursue M C A work. Also, Rev John Lee Brooks announced he cannot continue the social topic meetings due to workload, with the M C A board hoping he will reconsider. John A Ayward of Madison announced as Democratic candidate for Wisconsin governor.
In a Tombs visit, Mrs. Thaw entered the cell area to see her son Harry Thaw. Keeper John Smith allowed a brief meeting with a stool, then the two embraced and cried as officers maintained metal-bar separation before further visits. Evelyn Nesbit Thaw watched from a corridor as crowds gathered outside.
A strong earthquake struck El Paso at 11:50 am causing building sways and instrument tremors but no damage. Separate shocks damaged Socorro and nearby settlements in central New Mexico, the strongest in two years, with adobe buildings in Socorro reported damaged and Albuquerque residents feeling the tremor near noon.
Two colored youths Lea Lindel and Henry Wilkes were arrested in Columbia Tennessee for robbing the local post office of money checks and stamps. Walkes confessed to the crime as investigators noted the value of missing property. In Ohio Judge Cunning Ram Jortley overruled a new trial motion in the Canton Bridge Co case and fined Harry Hammond five hundred dollars plus costs, with total court expenses around two thousand dollars. Secretary Taft directed Joan Scofield to serve as an advisory War Department member at the Jamestown Exposition with oversight of War Department duties there.
Mrs Alek Weeks Jr of Newburgh New York reports severe eczema on her seventeen month old baby weighing thirty seven pounds improved after using Cuticura Soap and Cuticura Resolvent. She notes the skin itching and rapid flesh loss diminished and praises the household staple soap. Neighbors corroborate her claim.
A letter from Alice F. Broll of Moorefield West Virginia praises Cuticura Remedies for skin diseases including dandruff and pimples. She notes soap and ointment helped her family for years and recommends them to others. The ad promotes Cuticura products and mentions a mailed free booklet.
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