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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Jul 17, 1907
Page
5
Testimony identified three men in a North Carolina mob. they described breaking jail and hanging a prisoner. Prosecutors highlighted the mob’s leaders and the accused’s plea for mercy as witnesses recounted the events and surrounding turmoil.
Baltimore real estate dealer Harold Edward Pine fled along a six mile chase with his wife on the night in question. Mrs Pine armed with a revolver followed as Pine, returning from a tide with a younger woman, eluded capture near Aberdeen. Police inquiry found Pine unseen since last Saturday.
Richmond Virginia July 16. Miss Frances Thompson daughter of Mrs. Woodinson and Netson Young married at the home of Rev Wor. The ceremony featured Mint Gant and Cervi as ushers and Jeanette Murry as bridesmaid. George W Thompson officiated with a reception following. Meanwhile in Pittsburgh Harry Allen and mis Baldwin Spiman, along with Lewis Rogers, were sentenced to five years each in the state penitentiary for baggage thefts.
Large gathering of friends and relatives attend the funeral of Col William Wolay at St Mary Cathedral Rockville. Rev John MOG tre pastor officiated. The service followed by interment at St Mary Church the same morning. Attendees included Washington Alex and James at sections of the county with Cooke and Frank Higgins among others from Montgomery County near Germantown.
Obituary notices report the deaths of Foorte Mullikin and Louis Knapp Whitemore at Boyce and a veiled report from Vir- la. The text lists survivors, spouses, and residency in the area, noting a two death by typhoid fever and a suspect crime linked to a wife in jail.
In Baltimore at 7:30 this morning two boys about twelve and fourteen were struck by a Philadelphia Baltimore and Washington train on an elevated track crossing Gay street near Preston Thatmailer. One boy died at once and the second died at City Hospital at 2 PM. The deceased was Leo Ackerman of 4 North Welch Street and his companion, severely injured, was later identified as a son of John Rosemer of 193 East Oliver Street.
A car carrying Mr and Mrs George C Waurie and son Wilfred of Uniontown with Mr and Mrs Bridges and daughter of Morgantown plunged 25 feet over an embankment into the Cheat River near Chest Haven. Bridges drove, the vehicle slid on wet ground after a long dry spell and rolled into the river. only Mr White escaped, one occupant injured.
July 15 reported river body found with rope tied and throat cut from ear to ear. Victim described as about forty, unidentified, wearing only a tight shirt. Indications suggest homicide occurred in room then body thrown into river.
On July 16 Jesse Walker surrendered to authorities after a shooting near Danville left Emma Forrest fatally wounded. A fourth woman was present. Walker declined to comment. The victim was found with a bullet through the lip into the throat. The weapon was a Winchester rifle. The motive reportedly tied to the women being with Walker. The injured woman remains in critical condition tonight.
In Raleigh North Carolina on July 1 Judge Pritchard granted a writ of habeas corpus to review the case against J H Wood district passenger agent of the Southern Railway. Wood is charged with selling railway tickets at rates higher than state law allows. State Solicitor Brown plans to move to dismiss the writ as officials denounce the action. Thomas D Green a Wake County officer, indicted for selling tickets at unlawful rates, refused bail and remains in custody. Additional indictments target Southern Railway agents M Powell and P A Creech. AB Andrea of Southern Railway is summoned to appear in court.
Dickson Ly Walker of Towson Maryland faced a charge of violating the automobile speed limit on Conduit Road in Rockville. Town marshal Charles P Colling testified the speedometer showed fifteen mph, while Walker claimed six to eight mph. Justice Robertwin fined Walker and costs. case will go to higher court to decide Maryland jurisdiction over Conduit Road in criminal cases.
John A Lutz, a claimant in the Glen Echo matter, sent out hundreds of letters outlining plans to appeal to the Circuit Court of Montgomery County and then to the Maryland Court of Appeals and possibly the U S Supreme Court. He asserts motorists should pay no more fines or forfeit collateral until his case is resolved.
In Baltimore the sixteenth annual Southern Grocers Association convention assembled about 600 grocers from the South. A Memphis delegation of 100 pursues D H White for president while J A Van Hoose of Birmingham is a six term candidate. A keen contest for the post is anticipated as sessions run through Thursday with a banquet at Electric Park where Mayor J Barry Mahoo and association president J A Van Hoose spoke.
On July 18 in Richmond, Hale hundred soda water proprietors and clerks were arraigned in Police Court for laboring on Sundays. Each faced a fine of one dollar and paid without protest. Justice Crutchfield warned that further arrests would be prosecuted against all soda fountain operators keeping Sunday openings. Rockville Md July 16 A license to marry has been issued to William M. Patton and Margaret Brady, both with ages in their thirties and twenties respectively.
Judge William Portlock of the Norfolk County Circuit Court, alongside Speaker W D Caldwell and Hubert E Lee, faced a sermon-related anti saloon league event in Petersburg. He declared he would ignore the charge, denying involvement with a fake club accused of drugging a girl. A lawyer noted Portlock never chartered a social club, but revoked many charters after a two season grand jury probe into Norfolk County clubs.
London July 1 The appeal of the executors of William Louis Winans of Baltimore died in England in 1897 was dismissed The estate holder had argued 60000 death duties were wrongly levied by the inland revenue authorities Justice Bray ruled the American died within the United Kingdom and duties must be paid The executors plan to appeal to the House of Lords
Baltimore July 16. Rumors swirl around the 1904 death of Mortimer Johnson at 140 Hollins Street with two bullets in his head. Mindusan Suter obtained an absolute divorce from William R Suter and hints at a possible marriage to Joseph Johnson, father of the slain man. Witnesses recount visits to the Johnsons home and police notes of arrests between father and son. The case remains unresolved with questions of whether Johnson was murdered or died by suicide.
Washington Roanoke July 16 city council and board of aldermen refer to finance committees a plan to reimburse Greeks for Saturday night restaurant and parlor damage. A reward of 6 is offered for evidence leading to convictions, funded partly by Gav Swanson. A mass meeting July 18 will consider private funds to cover damages.
Special to The Washington Mount Elliott Springs Company manager Red Cum mings denies recent race riot reports attributing fighting to his pugilists. He says the tale is baseless, notes amicable relations with local keepers, and warns sensationalism provokes unrest in the district, asserting there is no reason for conflict.
Richard Cook of King George County and his companion Trixis Fletcher were arrested on King Street after a horse driven at high speed collapsed. They faced charges of drunkenness and cruelty to the horse. the woman posted bail, the man did not. The horse and wagon were returned to the Chatham stables. Frank Hallman later sought his property.
Virginia and North Carolina farmers plan to invite Department of Justice officers to inspect tobacco regions and celebrate the push against the American Tobacco Company. The Mutual Protective Association of Bright Tobacco Growers endorses seeking a receiver for the trust to obtain better prices for tobacco.
State Senator Lewis H Machen is expected to face several opponents in the September 1 primary. Alexander J Wedderburn of Fairfax County, editor of the Alexandria Sunday Times, announced his candidacy and vows an active campaign. Rumors also point to R A Hutchinson of Manassas considering entering the race, with public sentiment in Alexandria noted. Additionally, local news mentions a police court fine and bond, a discussion of brain food, and a note that Gambhog Ark may close its operation near Jones Point. Funeral services held for E E Mason at Ivy Hall. interment at Vy Hill Cemetery conducted by Rev Dr A Wallis.
A baby girl born to Mr and Mrs Clarence Campbell of Huntington around noon today is described as mermaid like with two distinct leg bones but only one leg. Doctors are puzzled by the anomaly as one leg curves toward the head and the child has no power to straighten the knee. If the infant survives, a surgical effort may attempt to restore use and function of both legs.
A nine year old girl was found semiconscious in woods near Marling avenue Woodberry Baltimore by her father. An unknown white man lured her into the woods but fled after her screams. Police had not captured him by late night. The assailant grabbed her tongue and threatened to pull it out and struck her with a club.
A Richmond movement seeks to use about 5000 dollars left after Confederate reunion debts to fund a monument to General Fitzhugh Lee. Old soldiers and past contributors favor directing any leftover funds to the statue project in the city.
John Thomas Hall and Juan Kennedy, two young white men, were charged with swearing falsely to secure a marriage license for Eva Branch Cabamis. They appeared in the mayor’s court, were fined $200 each, and sentenced to ten minutes in jail.
The United States government officials are satisfied as to Homer E. Shaw alias Harry George a known counterfeiter. He hails from Iowa and was brought to the Hamilton County jail from Troy Ohio. He admitted guilt before Federal Attorney McPherson and testified about his Idaho to New York counterfeit travels.
Chicago reports the World Theatre Trust aims to control premier European venues and contract top talent through Kiaw Erlanger counsel. The move follows a New York ruling treating theaters as non commerce, prompting cross Atlantic coordination among producers owners and managers.
Conductor James Reed led a heavily armed crew who moved to a scene and opened fire on surrounding bushes. They did not receive return fire and removed the distraction. If the train had struck, a serious disaster could have occurred on a crowded Elka bound for Philadelphia.
A bomb partially wrecked the home of Luclo Grenaldi in Philadelphia’s southern district. An Italian resident, Grenaldi and his family escaped injury as unidentified attackers believed tied to Black Hand left threats demanding money in four letters. Police, already reviewing the letters, search for suspects amid Italian community uproar.
Robbery at the home of Harrison, provost of the University of Pennsylvania, during an Exposition day. Parker of New York and a cook named Sarah Kennedy are linked to the incident. A brooch and a silk lined morocco item were among the stolen goods. Harrison and staff were at the exposition grounds under Harry St George Tucker’s guidance. The coach president planned to pay wages with funds sent by Harrison. Harrison, guest of Tucker, resides in Bar Harbor and will host dinner tomorrow evening.
A swarm of mosquitoes halted a Minneapolis and St. Louis train at Badgely last night. Passengers fought the pests with kerchiefs and flames, building fires along the railroad right of way for two hours, until the conductor halted the No 2 southbound train and the pests were driven away.
Baltimore July 1 Mosby a 39 year old traveling salesman from New York was beaten at the physician Dr Harcy Gorsuch’s home after a confrontation over their son. The doctor reported the man is her former husband, married nineteen years ago and divorced two years earlier. Andrew Underwood died Monday night after a prolonged beating at Occoquan Virginia. Both men are described as large men, about 200 pounds. Surviving wife mentioned.
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