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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Jul 18, 1908
Page
21
Thousands line the waterfront to glimpse 2000 sailors and battleships as Admiral Sperry reviews open harbor ceremonies. Australian plans approved, with ships and crews projecting a grand display during a busy port day.
In a preliminary hearing Arthur Turner and others were arraigned on murder charges following a fatal cabin blaze. The case centers on the slaying of a local woman connected to a garden shed dispute and alleged accomplice actions by Turner.
The Grimes battery of Forts mouth completed a 642 day march covering at least 10 miles daily. Two men are in good condition. one serious accident occurred when Stable Serge Hawkins was crushed by a falling horse. The unit started from Petsburg and endured a misrouted leg before reaching Petersburg then Richmond in under eight hours.
The Leesburg area hosts a horse show near Middleburg on July 17 organized by the Daughters of the Confederacy to raise funds for a community hall. Members list driving classes with riders and horses named, including steppe and pony events, with multiple placings noted.
Swift attacked two officers during arrest efforts in Greensboro on July 17. He had resisted for some time, claiming he would not be taken, and the confrontation left a fatal wound to one officer who fired in self defense. Swift remains at large as authorities pursue him.
The controversy centers on preserving an Indian mound in Cumberland County with proposed study by the West Virginia superintendent. The plan involved state purchase of the mound near Vermundville to support a survey, bidders, and a public reserve. Local groups including the Daughter of the Revolution and Grand Army auxiliaries express interest in the mound and surrounding areas.
A fragmented OCR passage lists several funeral directors and embalmers including GEO P ZURHORST, WILLIAM LEE, JOHN R WRIGHT, HARVEY'S SONS, SPEARE, THOS A COSTELLO, FRANK GEIER'S SONS and others with street addresses and roles. It appears as a damaged clippings page itemized by providers rather than a cohesive notice.
Gov Fort and Gov Glenn gathered near Astoria to discuss state matters this morning. Principal speaker Tom Dean Grove tescribed progress while officials from Colgate and local administrations attended. A formal address is planned at the executive center next week.
A garbled obituary notes the death by self harm of Alma Virginie Li Mo in a Virginia city, with listed relatives and local officials. It also mentions a July 17 nomination by Senatorial and congressional figures, referencing West Virginia and a Democratic convention in New Martinsville, describing political maneuvering and a murky murder accusation amid regional affairs.
Wa Tec to sev 29 and Cora Mouke 47 wed in Mot Springs Arkansas and Virginia. Re TS Dud Willem Wellaet and Mar King 1 Fey WS Lynn 1 Isalor Shiyre 6 of Hi hnond Va and Sadie Rottheltpim. Ree J Gaugnosky and Sahog and uzmberh Lnd both of Marck Long Ttand WY Bristol.
A health office record lists multiple individuals with ages and addresses including Emmy G Vonnors at Capitol Street Ze, Elizabeth Prunner, Lissette Siglin at National Lutheran Home aged 73, Norman F Wreni at Mintwood Place, and Aliphaso Wikes on Pleasant Alley, detailing years and months associated with their entries. The fragmented OCR text references several streets and ages, suggesting a register of local residents or patients with brief identifying details.
A compound analysis shows Army and Navy pay increases totaling four percent of 1 02 359 542 grants, part of a broader 1 003 097 513 government appropriation for the year. District of Columbia reductions and contracts are noted, with details by bill across agriculture naval military civil and miscellaneous items, plus salary changes, cadet wages, and projected costs for public works and naval expanses.
Roanoke Virginia July 17 a negro man WJ Finney, who days ago beat Mary Jamison nearly to death in an attempted felonious assault, was brought for safe keeping. He was abducted in Franklin county and moved to Rocky Mount jail but authorities deemed it prudent to transport him to Roanoke for safety.
Special to The Washington Post Charlotte North Carolina July 17 Miss Hattie Havis a well known young woman has disappeared from her home. The city and surrounding country are being searched high and low. She was at the home of her sister last night and nothing unusual was noted in her conduct. She has been in poor health for some time and grave fears are entertained over her disappearance.
George and Raymond Trumbo brothers sons of the late Di frumbo, prominent residents, were shot and seriously injured at Linden, seven miles from Front Royal, by Detective M L Pankey of the Southern Railway. Pankey was sent on official duty by Special Agent W Connelly, Alexandria, Va, and was attacked by 11 Trumbo brothers. Pankey sustained a long neck wound and a chest cut, while the Trumbos suffered serious injuries including a neck wound to George and a chin wound to Raymond. Pankey refused to comment and planned to surrender on the morning train.
Henrietta Willis aged six died of hydrophobia after being bitten by a rabid dog on May 3. The Pasteur serum was administered starting May 23 but, despite efforts by hospital authorities and the Pasteur laboratory, doctors declared they could not save her.
A suspect known as Jim Clemmens, a black man, was captured in Roanoke today for the 1924 Martinsville night murder of J D Spencer. Spencer awoke, confronted an intruder in his home, and was shot dead. Clemmens reportedly fled after a hallway confrontation. A lynching mood was feared if captured earlier. Clemmens denies the killings.
Special to The Wasasti Roanoke dated July 18 reports the Norfolk and Western Railroad Company again opens wage reduction talks with its employees and a new proposal is sent to labor chairmen. Workers refuse any cut. Also included are notes on West Virginia settler Andrew I. Conaway’s death in Maryland, a $70,000 tobacco factory fire in Danville caused by a torch, a pistol accident in Wood Scott County leaving a boy dead, a fatal falling tree harming a woodcutter near Moll Creek, and Baltimore divorce ruling for Madge Mars Gains wife of Joe Gains.
Miss Virginia Downing and Wilbur M Prichard married in a White Marsh Episcopal Church ceremony conducted by Rev Lawrence Combs. Both are prominent in Lancaster social circles and well known in the community.
Washington report shows Alexandria health officer Dr Edward Gorman releasing Dr Joseph Goldberger’s findings that at least four of thirteen cases were true smallpox and others probable. council members and some physicians dispute the diagnosis while urging sanitary measures and vigilance as cold weather approaches.
Early yesterday morning a disturbance erupted on Qeen Street between Aurea and Pit ek streets in Alexandria as Henry Washington, a one legged man, was ejected from a house owned by 906 Queen Street. Witnesses Mrs Margaret Deneal Kelly and companions protested, claiming legal rights. police detained them briefly before Justice Caton advised seeking redress in a civil suit. Funeral services were held for Frederick W Johnston, and Aldermen approved allocations for street improvements on Golubus and Payne streets. Thomas F Scanlon, missing 73-year-old man from Columbus Street, was reported by his wife. he had worked for the Southern Railway.
Leonard Beeman was convicted of felonious assault on Marjorie Haslett and sentenced to 71 years in the penitentiary. Judge Boyd said the court did not feel qualified to impose the death penalty because of the prisoner's weak mind. Beeman appeared nonchalant, rolling a "cizarelle" he held in his mouth. Cardinal Gibbons departed Baltimore for Hoboken then Naples en route to Rome for the Wissenschaft congress meetings from September 9 to 13.
Washington Monument Association incorporated in Alexandria plans a monument to George Washington with W B Smoot as president and A J Wedderburn as secretary. The Virginia commission granted charters for the project amid regional community efforts.
Cumberland reports the death of Charles Shaffer aged 92 at Mountain Lake Park. An immigrant from Germany, he is survived by several daughters. Fredericksburg notes the burial of Mrs Laumon Bowling aged 25, formerly of Spotsylvania, who died in Washington after a lingering illness. She was the daughter of the late James M Baldwin of Spotsylvania County.
The Interborough Rapid Transit Company shows leadership changes and salary settlements. Edward P. Bryan ceases as president as Europe is sailed for. a one week salary is noted and services post July are deemed unnecessary. Vreeland remains head of the Metropolitan Securities Company in name only. he may hold indefinitely, not a Belmont man. The text references Whitney Ryan Widener and a dollar syndicate as earlier control of the Metropolitan Street Railway.
A private admission reveals the $100000 reward was a figurehead gesture. Subordinates have unearned power as Thomas F Ryan now effectively nominates the Interborough Metropolitan and President Shonta, consolidating influence and shaping appointments.
Arrangements move quickly to build two more battleships for Japan. One keel to be laid at Yokosuka in July and the other by year end. Displacement 20,000 tons, speed 20 knots, armor 12 inches, armament includes twelve 12 inch guns.
A collection of old fashioned kitchen ideas with baked potpourri macaroni dishes and mixed salads. Recipes include Macedonne Salad Egg and Tomato and Potato Entree with directions for butter bread crumbs and baking, plus desserts like Mante Strup Pound Cake and Blackberry Brandy with spices for flavor and preparation notes.
Montlair officials patrolling for barking dogs heard and saw men at work in a tunnel near Montin and Suppsay, a long-dormant project resumed after years. The sight caused alarm among local authorities as a loud noise and disarray suggested an unlawful intrusion. Fire marshal reports filed after the event.
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