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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Jul 18, 1907
Page
4
John Jones charged as member of a mob that killed Johnson faces impeachment attempts on State witness and opens testimony in court. The defense seeks alibi and aims to undermine the key accusation, with jurors hearing a cautious account of the night’s crowd and actions.
Cluster T Wason colored was arrested in Washington yesterday on suspicion of stealing a watch and chain valued at $109 from Councilman Frank C Splisa Jr of this city. He claimed he was attempting to pawn the jewelry when taken into custody. He was brought to Wisel by Policeman overt and will be shown in Police Court this morning.
A one legged man escaped after a window shattering incident at a King Street tailor shop. Police pursued two suspects, arresting one claimed as Oscar Nichols, aged 18, of To L Street, Wellington. A second man, linked as a companion, was turned over to local authorities later that day amid drunkenness and related charges.
A damaged and fragmentary OCR item describes a stoning incident and a runaway freight car on a local street. It notes alarm in a neighborhood near Lyndon Street and Asaph Streets and references Knights of Columbus excursion plans tied to Fitzgerald Lodge.
A damaged OCR style fragment describes Montgomery political figures and party dynamics. It mentions candidates for sheriff and county commission, a conference, and implied lines of support. The text references states attorneys and local officials, with uncertainty about election outcomes and future ballots.
A joint meeting of the Democratic committees of Alexandria City and County in Washington Post Building named September 10 as the primary date to nominate a candidate for the state legislature. The action awaits absent committee approval, and filings must be completed by August 10 with James R. Caton unopposed if no challenger appears.
The report recounts a drowning near Fredericksburg along the Monocacy. Stewart Sm terms and details are garbled but indicate a local man aged about 40s died while boat action or water danger led to his collapse. The incident ties to a broader account of civic figures and a hospital report.
Drowned while bathing near Greenery Point in the Chesapeake about four miles from Annapolis. Cretan Stan tink, a resident of Washington Leas, was swept by waves in White Hall area and drowned. likely incident at Easton. Aids provided by engineering firm of Baltimore. Resting place reported at Wouter Hall in Cot William P Hall.
Roanoke July 1. Special grand jury under Judge John W Woods returns twenty indictments for last Saturday riot that damaged Greek restaurants. Twelve arrestees named including Robert Crawford J F Loster Robert Bell George Phillips J E Bergendehl Thomas Divers J C Puckett James Taylor Carles Chain Henry Stone William Halcomb James Ferguson. seven others unnamed. Mayor Jeet Holomon Catenin calls mass meeting tomorrow night to raise funds for damages.
The sixth annual Chautauqua Assembly at Washington Grove Maryland opens Monday July 27 under superintendent W H Smith with Dr Db E Wiher assisting. The program features national entertainers and instructors led by Prof Percy Fosher with many notable performers including Lucille Betts Jeannette Kling and the Southern Concert Company. A roundtable will study Maree and Immigrants in America with diploma ceremonies on August 16 for graduates.
Preparations by Jamestown Connellion Company for the entertainment of Prince Wilhelm, second son of Prince Gustave and grandson of King Oscar of Sweden, during his July 1 arrival via the Swedish cruiser Tygria. Reception events span three days with navy participation, then travel to New York, Providence, and Newport before Washington. Swedish cadets and 1400 Linzburg College students to greet him. dairy and food safety discussions mark Jamestown Exposition sessions with federal, state, and municipal officials.
Simon Altizer a prominent Huntington West Virginia financier died after drinking carbolic acid at his Lawsons Hall home near this city. He was 63, led Govan Valley Bank Logan and Altizer Burchett & Ge and owned coal and timber lands along the Norfolk and Western Railroad. In 1904 he ran as Democratic nominee for Congress in the Fifth District but lost to James Hughes.
In Abingdon the Corporation Court ruled Saloon operation must end by September 4 following a June 4 election dispute. Judge Frank B Hutton found petitions not timely filed or properly publicized, with no fraud alleged, upholding the 40 vote majority for the days.
Special to The Yagniagnon from Morehead City North Carolina July 17 the North Carolina Press Association met in its thirty first session with about 10 members present Wel Arendell gave the welcome Archibald Jobson editor of Thomasville Charity and Children responded President Twosister of the Smithfield Herald delivered his address Essays were read by Archibald Johnson and St H Churk of the Statesville Landmark C C Moore of the North Carolina Cotton Association spoke At the evening programs Josephus Daniels Raleigh News and Observer R Wo Phillips Newbern News and Observer and Prof J B Carlisle Wake Forest College spoke plus Charles Ro Thoms delivered a short address eulogizing the North Carolina Press
Richard Jones husband of Blelk Patty was shot at about 1 o clock by two men in Portsmouth while they attempted a robbery. Four bullets struck him below the left shoulder and through the left breast. He and sisteretts Jones, later known as Black Patth, were born in Portsmouth.
Special to The Washington Pact reports a posse led by Sheriff Gott at Burnt Hill near Rockville searches a pine woods for the alleged attacker of Charles L Louder who was shot and robbed. Garfield Jett, recently jailed, is said to be freed on bond. A separate note notes a Rockville marriage license issued to Thomas Patric Splann and Miss Nora Grean of Washington.
The report lists numerous weddings across Virginia and surrounding areas. It names the couples, their residences, and officiants including Rev Dr Lace and Rev J H Crismond, detailing ceremonies at homes and churches in Roanoke, Winchester, Martinsburg, and Staunton with several clergy and family connections noted.
Reports claim Mrs William Inman of Georgia wed millionaire JB Duke president of American Tobacco. Duke rejects marriage talk and refuses comment while Mrs Inman, recently separated from her former husband, is described as a striking Atlanta beauty.
News brief from New York reports a mother moved from 618 West 48th Street to a new address on East 63rd Street. While en route, her twins were placed in a go cart and wheeled by a truckman, Joseph Miller, toward a new home but could not be located. After hours the babies were taken to Bellevue Hospital. Police orders were obtained today to reclaim the infants.
Salt Lake City July 1 The briny waters of Great Salt Lake have been used by the Oregon Short Line in a novel weed control method. Water trains have hauled the brine and sprayed the right of way. Weeds have withered and died under the treatment. Sixteen months have passed since the first experiments and the scheme is now permanently adopted.
A mob lynched Frank Bailey, an African American, in a small town about seventy miles north of Oklahoma City last night for allegedly assaulting a railroad employee. Local authorities reported no further details at this time.
Andrew John a famed Seneca chief and ex president of the Seneca Nation died at Emergency Hospital after a cerebral hemorrhage. He had long served Washington as tribal interpreter and peacemaker and led negotiations for Indian land claims, earning trust of President McKinley and others. He was born in 1847 on the Cattaraugus Reservation and planned burial at Cattaraugus.
Florence Schenck, a Virginia beauty once deserted by Charles H Wilson, plans a staged return next Tuesday night in New York. She will pose in a gilt frame at a root garden, then perform a Virginia negro song, following a period of seclusion after Wilson’s departure.
Klaw and Erlanger announce formation of a 196000,009 corporation to acquire theatrical realty worldwide. The entity will be independent of United States Amusement Company and the theatrical syndicate. It plans outright purchases and will run vaudeville theaters via US Amusement while legitimate theaters align with the syndicate.
Laura Biggar, former actress and city resident, plans to sue in Common Pleas Court No 2 to set aside the Bijou Theater deed. She alleges McNulty and Gulick failed to meet mortgage terms, and her Bay property interest stems from Henry M Kennett. Lawyers consider naming Klaw and Erlanger as defendants if they bought the property. Gov Curry returns from the Philippines aboard the Logan.
In New York on July 17 Henry A Powell for Preston & Davis a Brooklyn oil firm charged Standard Oil with unfair methods to force Preston & Davis out of business. Powell said Preston & Davis were the rivals of Standard Oil in Brooklyn and the case grows from a Delaware Lackawanna and Western Railroad dispute over oil deliveries to Preston & Davis from independent Pennsylvania producers.
The Appellate Division in Brooklyn ruled the recount statute for New York City mayoral ballots unconstitutional and sent the case to the Court of Appeals for a final decision. A stay of proceedings was issued, delaying any recount until the high court rules in October.
Dr C M Byrnes adjunct professor at the University of Virginia wed Miss Nellie Pennington Garton of this city in Emmanuel Church chapel. Rev J Fouston Eccleston conducted the ceremony with J Lloyd Nawcomb as best man and Miss Mary Dorsey as maid of honor. The couple left for their honeymoon and will reside at the University of Virginia.
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