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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Jul 28, 1905
Page
4
Grand jury probe in Richmond exposes tactics used to sway primary votes similar to methods historically used to uphold white supremacy. One precinct revealed 30 ballots marked by a single person. questions arise about reliance on election machinery and consent of successful candidates for future contests.
Horace Webb a Roanoke Negro youth charged with robbing three white women and assaulting Mrs Gebbart was discharged from custody after witnesses including Robert H Moorman and wife testified to his alibi and timing. The judge ruled the identification mistaken and suggested another assailant matched the descriptions.
Governor Warfield accepted the resignation of Robert L Werntz, a Republican member of the Anne Arundel County board of supervisors of elections, after charges alleged he sought another office while in office. The case followed affidavits and testimony presented by James H Murdock, Republican State central committee chair.
Reports from Fredericksburg and Petersburg about party activity for the Virginia State Senate race. Republicans plan mass meetings August 4 to select delegates for Roanoke convention. Also notes a Baltimore Pennsylvania wedding story and a Cumberland fishing incident with a dam accident.
A swimmer battled the strong current and was swept under a whirlpool several times before reaching shore. He lost his pocketbook in the ordeal, which contained over a sum of money and identification.
Gov A J Montague addressed Loudoun County citizens in Leesburg and Middleburg showing strong support for his U S Senate bid. He criticized opponent Senator Thomas S Martin but remained courteous. A planned August event in Rocky Mount may feature a joint debate amid Franklin County support for Martin.
Isle of Wight County reports Henry Downer a young white man died under mysterious circumstances aboard the sloop Walker Pegram near Lanes Creek. Cowper and several enslaved crewmates were aboard overnight. Cowper’s body was found with severe bruises. his purse untouched. The negroes claim he may have fallen overboard or wandered off in his sleep.
Lynchburg Virginia July 27 A Lynchburg News preview print tomorrow a brief interview with Thomas F Ryan at his Oak Ridge Nelson County summer home. Ryan denies any political ambition but says Daniel has earned the right to claim any office and to hold it at his pleasure against Virginia voters.
Special report notes Richmond Virginia vaccinators run a general vaccination program funded by city. All smallpox cases moved to the pesthouse. officials doubt new cases will appear. Only two deaths reported, yet the disease remains virulent. Medical corps facing some difficulties in vaccination efforts.
Mrs Marie Antoinette Schley Fisher sister of Admiral Winfield Scott Schley sues Parks Fisher for absolute divorce on abandonment of at least three years. The bill of complaint filed by Senator Isidor Rayne and other attorneys cites refusal to provide for his wife. Special to The Washington Post.
Special to The Washington Post. Elkins West Virginia July 97 A Grady town camp near the tunnel of Beatt Bros on the Coal and Iron Railway becomes a terror scene as five Americans camping with Italian workers are implicated. One robber wounded by a foreign worker's bullet after midnight then fled to a hospital vowing vengeance. Italians refuse to work, fear spreads, and Sheriff McDonald dispatches a two‑posse force by special train to restore order and deter further violence. The unrest traces to prior robberies on the Cranberry grade and ongoing gang activity believed linked to recent hotel explosion and deputy marshal wounding.
Special to The Washington Post reports Democratic primaries set for Prince George County with August 12 election districts and August 14 convention in Upper Marlboro. Delegates to the state convention to nominate a comptroller candidate, and a county central committee, will be chosen. Resolutions are expected endorsing state constitutional amendments to remove the negro as a political factor in Maryland.
Petersburg reports the death of Mrs Thecar Blakey Rosen at W E Blakey residence in East Washington Street widow of Thecar Rosen of Richmond She to be buried in Hollywood Richmond per funeral plans In Poquoson York County Strakey W Moore eighty one father of twenty one children nine of whom survive
Nine bids for the legislative printing of the coming session were received by the board of public works. Edward W. King of Baltimore offered the lowest bid at 17003, the only bid under 18000, as officials noted printing law amendments tempered the budget. Bids from Hazelie Bideney Co, Oakland, Abbott & Son, and others ranged up to 22100, with scrutiny over amended figures and journal records by the governor and comptroller.
Miss Mary Belle Mayhugh sues Willam Thomas Harwood a wealthy Frederick County farmer for 15000 damages claiming maltering prosecution and false imprisonment. Harwood arrested her for embezzling 1500 but the case was dismissed after she proved he gave her the money as a gift. He had been suing his wife for divorce at the time and later offered the girl money and proclaimed affection.
Senator Martin attended the Richmond Howitzers event at the Dig Howitzer Armory applauded for aiding securing a new battery from the Federal government valued at 55000. Gov Montague and Mayor McCarthy spoke of support while an attempted formal resolution was declined.
More than one hundred Georgia Confederate veterans visited battlefields in Virginia on a special Richmond train. They were greeted by Mayor Jones at A. H. Hill Camp and heard a welcome address by W J Hudson before departing for home.
Thousands attended the nineteenth annual Lutherans of Maryland and surrounding regions reunion at Pen Mar Park. Excursion trains, a Bee Hive orchestra concert, and a Per Mar Orchestra program filled the day. Officers were elected, and the next reunion was set for July 28, 1906 at Pen Mar.
Cumberland Md July 37 Sheriff Frantz thwarted another jail delivery attempt. Jesse Flynn and an unnamed inmate were found to have hacked four inches of oak plank and a brick wall with a penknife. They hid the cut with soap and could have escaped if not discovered.
Special to The Washington Post Cumberland Md July 27 Everett Scott aged forty five who lived fifteen miles from Huttonsville West Virginia killed himself by nearly decapitating with an axe He slit his throat from ear to ear and his head drooped His wife and six children survive Higson found him near the chopping block melancholia and illness are blamed for the act
A farmer Craft Hag gerty sixty years old living near Rockwood Cumberland died by hanging himself last night his daughter and Mr Happy Coffman found his body He was once a student for the ministry and active in the Presbyterian Church He leaves a daughter two sisters and two brothers all in Fayette County Also reported Judge Alveys grandson drowned Fo ward Allen aged thirteen at Mill Creek Elkins WV The telegram gave no details The boy enjoyed boating and the burial will be arranged The governor of Virginia offered 250 reward for Cephas Poindexter the negro who shot and killed an officer in Franklin County The arrest reward may lead to outlaw status A negro named Robert Jordan jailed in Tazewell Va for stealing about 40 from William Lovell near Liberty Va The widow Sallie Davis aged eighty six buried at Bethlehem Church Nansemond County She had been bedridden seven years after a fall A temperance campaign to begin in Pittsylvania County with two daily meetings and a county rally
Charley Ahern was killed instantly by a bullet through the temple aboard a street car returning from a ball game. Hunter Herring, a fellow worker, claimed self defense and denied the shooting as he was captured after attempting to shoot himself. cartridges found in his pocket contradicted his statements. Both men were reportedly close friends prior to the incident and Herring was a car company lineman while Ahern was unemployed.
A large Grange picnic at Watts Park Furkstown Washington County Maryland drew local Granges and national figures. Mortimer Whitehead and Joseph B Ager spoke urging Grangers to form their own insurance companies. Whitehead cited more favorable farm legislation under early presidents and warned current policies favor nonfarm interests.
Rev. David B Moyd, current pastor of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Georgetown DC, will retire from his charge to join Susquehanna College at Selins Grove as professor of Hebrew and Greek. He plans to enter duties around September 15 and will submit his resignation to church trustees in a few days.
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