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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Jul 24, 1907
Page
23
The report alleges Rowland as husband involved in a deadly poison conspiracy. Prosecution claims he bought aconitane to end a life and disrupt a train, with a claim of an attempted peace breach and a disturbing sequence of events surrounding a marriage.
Special to The Washington. near Pendleton Louisa County July 23 Edward Davis, a negro convict, was killed in a running battle with a posse after escaping with Roy Seals. Guards Cottrell and Hutchins were overpowered. Cottrell severely wounded. Bloodhounds tracked both fugitives toward Mineral. Davis died in darkness from a rifle shot, Seals thought fatally wounded but at large.
An OCR filled list records oddities and names from the Barnesville tournament. It mentions participants and places, including Monten and Pred VOM, with scattered fragment notes on outcomes and scores.
An incident at Pine Beach at noon led to charges of obtaining false pretenses. Eleven witnesses testified while Blake was described as promising implied action in a scheme. The hearing focused on alleged deception and compliance with agencies involved.
A white man named Edward Waten faced two assault charges after a preliminary hearing in Buckhannon River jurisdiction. The case involves the 13 year old daughter of Cape AO, Ficracds, and references a grand jury proceeding. Authorities noted a secret 10 day washings event near Craddock with the 13 year old victim described in local accounts.
Norfolk contractor E Tatterson once awarded major contracts including naval Young Men’s Christian Association building files voluntary bankruptcy citing liabilities of about 512 dollars and assets of about 248 dollars. He had worked on prominent local structures and also planned plants for Glbbe in Baltimore and Stone Printing in Roanoke. a Roanoke judge ordered his operations to continue under court direction.
A railroad brakeman and Mayor W Clark of Kimball were involved in a serious shooting at Vivian yard. Clark was wounded in the right arm while Northerces suffered a left side injury. The incident led to the mayor being removed from duty as authorities investigated the on duty conduct of the conductor at Vian.
Charles Doan, a young man from Lance Counts, was pardoned by the governor after being convicted of manslaughter for shooting his brother. The incident involved a firearm and poison, resulting in death. Doan received a four year sentence, now pardoned.
A July 3 storm in Clinton West Virginia caused widespread damage, wrecking a church and razing several residences. Winds and heavy rain left water over fifteen inches deep on sidewalks, with across the county reporting substantial losses. A separate report notes Willie Johnson acquitted of an assault charge and involved in a stock promotion for an air motor venture.
Special to The Washingtonees reports Samuel E Young, postmaster at Bamesboro in Wallington County, charged with polluting campaign contributions in Ot 196 and 1405 from Frank Newcormer, rural mill carrier. Deputy Marshal Wi Jam Chrissinger arrested him. hearing set before United States Commissioner Alexander Hagner in Hagerstown. Bail set at 1,000. United States District Attorney John Crowe expected to attend. Other inspectors and arrests anticipated in the county.
Frederick A Dewson, aged about eighty, died recently near Damgearllle after long illness. He served in the Chesapeake Presbytery, lived in Baltimore and Potomac area, and held roles in the church and local business circles. His family includes his wife and daughter Jennie Hull. Funeral arrangements were noted by the presbytery.
Special to The Welhington Post discusses Baltimore area party leaders courting a governor candidate while Brown-Gay opposition surfaces. The July meeting in Baltimore County reviewed views from counties, with calls to delay convention until sentiment crystallizes and to nominate a high‑grade Democrat with clean character, avoiding direct endorsement of James Brown or Brown-Gayn.
H Abbett and Disa M F Mooney of Washington Rockillie were married by Rev R White at the Dipla church. The ceremony took place in the afternoon with both parties present and the minister’s name noted.
Freteriksburg July 22 wedding of William Taxtar and Wiew Neltia Butter, both of Spotsylvania, performed at the residence of Rev JP Mt Crismead. Arthur C Bridges son of J Benjamin Bridges of Merling Va and Irene B Margen, widow of Henry Morgan of Wash power TC, married Saturday at Scar-Hae ty Rev Geeres TV Popxies announcerent.
Roanoke Virginia July 10 Robert Crawford one of the rioters was fined ninety dollars and given one day in jail for drunken conduct though not in the smash of Greek restaurants. He aided another man to throw a rock through windows upon request. Eighteen of twenty indicted have been arrested four charged with felony. City finance committee proposes paying damages to the Greeks. A special council meeting is planned to consider the matter. More indictments expected when the grand jury reconvenes.
Thomes Giddings age sixty nine was arrested on a charge of attempted assault on his sixteen year old crippled daughter Jennie in Mouth Wington North Carolina. He admitted intent to kill Jennie then himself after offering cash to testify against him and tried to shoot her but the pistol misfired. He later drank carbolic acid and is hospitalized under guard with his trial likely in the Superior Court this week.
Norfolla July 2 Jonn A Wakefield named by Director General James M Hayr as director of the department of admissions and concengiing in place of C S Sherwood. Wakefield will later run the department of collections. Dixon appointed assistant to Barr and to remain in charge of the electrical department. Second New Jersey naval men arrive at Hampton Roads aboard the auxiliary gunboat Crable and visit James town Exposition.
Special to The Bastington rove Baltimore Md July 33 Cardinal Gibbons marks his seventy third birthday spending the week with Villenda near Westminster Md. Born July 2 1840 he spent part of youth in New Orleans. He planned a life as a wife but entered St Marys Seminary. After ordination he led a parish in Baltimore and later served in North Carolina and Richmond where he became bishop. He then returned to Baltimore overseeing the archdiocese and was made cardinal. He remains in good health and travels widely with no set sea shore trip planned this season.
Special to The wasmansion. Winchester July 2 A young woman named Jeanette Wilcox also known as Helen Miller attempted to end her life by swallowing a large amount of dichlarideomer. Hercules attracted attention, and she was taken to a physician. By persistent care her life was saved. The girl is said to be a native of Washington and has lived here several years.
Special to The Washington Text Wheeling West Virginia July Coroner T McComas of Marshall County rendered a verdict today in the case of Mr Jessie Core whose dead body was found in the lake at the Moundsville fair grounds yesterday. The health board given as the cause of the deed.
July 2 Wilson. The thirteen year old son of J B Enliz drank heavily from a half gallon jug of whisky yesterday afternoon and died about 11 o'clock last night. The family resides in Saratogs Township, Wilson County.
Luray July 7 Elder Joep Germain a well known figure in the county died today after a long illness. He leaves a widow and several children. Surviving family includes Mrs. Mary Sergene Mountjoy wife of Louis Mountjoy and others. The obituary notes extended family in Harrisonville and nearby areas. Funeral arrangements were not specified in the fragment.
Virginia State Senator Lewis H. Machen plans to address the state bar association on the duty to diminish divorce and proposes a bill to codify the unwritten law, plus urging a 2 cent rail fare to curb mismatched marriages as he eyes legislative action. Also reports on the James Bontz funeral in Salem and the death of Mrs. Washington of Alexandria. The city school board awards W. J. Denyers a contract for repairs to several schools.
In Charlotte on July 29 testimony in Zee Lewis case, charged in a lynching in Anson County, concluded for the day after the defense presented alibi witnesses. The State to offer rebuttal tomorrow, with jurors to hear the case Thursday following the defendant’s own account of his actions the night of the lynching.
Miss Sophie Murphy, a Washington boarding school student, and a young man friend nearly drowned at Willoughby Beach near the Griffin cottage. Bystanders pulled them from the water. resuscitation was used for Miss Murphy who was unconscious, while the young man was semiconscious. The pair were part of a house party at the cottage. Miss Murphy’s home is in Alabama.
Special to The Washington Post reports Curtis Runyan aged twenty eight died after contact with a live electric wire while working on overhead beams of the Kanawha River bridge in Charleston West Virginia. Onlookers offered no aid as the jet writhed and he fell from the height of about thirty feet to the floor where a blanket was placed but he succumbed hours later.
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