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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1905
Page
5
Marie Lipponn sadly tells Judge Harlan how she robbed Stewart and Gutman companies to pay for a private sanitarium for her mentally ill sister. With her father failing in business and mother ill, she sought funds from doctors to spare her sister a pauper hospital, asking for mercy and time to arrange support.
A sprawling accounting of marriage notices recounts ceremonies in Staunton and elsewhere, naming brides and grooms such as Juliette Straus and others, with details on churches, attendants, and families. The column notes brides from Richmond Newport News and Marianna, plus civil and military connections, reflecting a bustling social season.
Gov Montague addressed Shenandoah Valley Odd Fellows at Mt Jackson as about fifteen hundred members gathered for the reunion under Shenandoah County lodges. Dr C A R Moore welcomed attendees. Rev B Northern spoke on origin and growth of Odd Fellowship. F F Brumback introduced Gov Montague who spoke enthusiastically on Odd Fellowship.
Special to The Washington Post Winston-Salem June 1 jury found J W Hammons guilty of murdering his wife Ella Ham mons on April 29. Judge Cook set July execution between 11 am and 2 pm and suggested possible executive clemency. Executions are private under state law. Hammons will be hanged in the jail building or yard.
George Weinberg a sailmaker's mate in the U S navy drowned himself at about 4 30 am after being restrained in the sick ward of Santee at the Naval Academy. The Chicago native had reenlisted after a prior term and was about thirty. Despite grapnels and efforts to save him he was recovered lifeless after surfacing.
In Lynchburg Virginia on June 1 the Taylor Wagon Works was declared bankrupt by U S District Court. Receivers A E Percy and Thomas J O'Brien were appointed to manage the company assets pending trustee appointment. Liabilities are reported near 56000. Bryant Still at Large in Laurel Maryland after shooting of Andrew Cooper. accomplice N H Baker released after stating no involvement.
Richmond Va June 1 Mrs Parke C Bagby widow of Dr George W Bagby humorist who served twenty one years in the State auditor s offices resigns today due to ill health B L Thornhill of Lynchburg is named to succeed her
Suffolls reports an accidental death when a man thrown from a buggy near Burkhorn, age mid thirties. Newport News notes jeweler Samuel Shipley of Photipus dying after months of illness at seventy-two. Hampton mourns John Leh a veteran of Mexican War age seventy-eight found dead at the Auldhera Home. Suffolk records Rev John Ward Baptist pastor of Isle of Wight County found dead in bed at seventy-eight, survivor of a Confederate monument ceremony crowd.
Alexandria briefs report Governor Montague will address voters at the Opera House tomorrow night with Capt Albert Bryan hosting. The Montague and Willard gubernatorial race is noted, with speakers Simpson Mackey Moncure and local political debates.
In Clarksburg at the Northern Methodist parsonage Miss Georgia M Coell daughter of H Coell Hyattstown wed Edgar J Johnson son of J Johnson Comus. In Laurel Amado Fleming daughter of W Fleming and Roy McDowell son of Dr W McDowell married at a residence with Rev. M Hartsock officiating. In Baltimore Mida Helenewal Child daughter of R D Child and Dr Bruce L Taylor of Washington married at the bride’s home with Rev J Gardner Murray officiating. They plan a wedding trip to Lake Charles La then reside in Washington D C.
Rockville Maryland, June 1 Samuel Babbitt, seventy eight, long time resident of this county and ten years in Rockville, died at dawn at his nephew Edward C Windham's home from heart failure caused by acute indigestion. Laurel Maryland June 1 The Maryland Industrial and Agricultural School for Colored Youths held its fourth annual commencement with visitors impressed by work in cookery, needlework, floundering, drawing, woodwork. College Park Maryland June 1 The closing exercises of Maryland Agricultural College begin June 11 with baccalaureate by Dr Tennis S Hamlin of Washington. June 12 class day June 18 alumni day and June 14 commencement day with Dr Ira Remsen delivering the address. Richmond Virginia June 1 A marble monument to Rev John Jasper will be unveiled July 4 at Sixth Mount Zion Church. Chatham Virginia June 1 Miss Mary Warren and Marshall Goulding eloped to Pelham and were wed, returning to their homes amid parental objection.
Newport News June 1 Capt J B Stuart took the oath of office and assumed the duties of collector of customs for the port. He delivered the oath to the Treasury and prepared to return to Norfolk to hand over the eastern Virginia marshal’s duties to Marshal J Morgan Treat. Peachy friends vow to fight his Senate confirmation as he nears the end of the unexpired term before a February appointment renewal.
Professional cracksmen blew open two safes in Mount Pleasant between 11 and 1. G. Helley’s store lost over 500 dollars including town tax money. At Cook and Foll’s, the front door was wrecked and a large safe dynamited with about 300 dollars stolen. A horse and a mule were seized nearby, riders presumably fled toward Concord. A large posse hunts the criminals after the explosion was heard by a lone observer.
Special to The Washington ro c Annapolis Md June 1 At the post nese meeting of the Naval Academy Alumni Association officers for next year were elected a council and a secretary treasurer The youngest graduate acts as president ex officio John Wilkes 147 of Charlotte NC current officer slate includes Capt G T Colvecoresses 6 Col R M Thompson 68 Prof P R Alger 80 Lieut Commander Lavi C Bertolette 97 Prof W W C Hassen 8 and Lieut T P Margroder 8 The banquet at Bancroft Hall saw toasts by Rear Admiral Brownson Wes Coghlan and others The evening reversed discipline with the youngest graduate ranking first
Lake Mohonk N C June 1 Principal speakers at the international arbitration conference included Congressman Charles E Littlefield Maine Commissioner Henry B F Macfarland and Oscar S Straus of the permanent Hague court. Littlefield contrasted Senate and Roosevelt positions on arbitration treaties and backed withdrawal. Macfarland praised the President’s efforts and warned the cause remains advanced. Business groups urged support for The Hague permanent court and for committees to promote arbitration, with a new model treaty proposed by the Interparliamentary Peace Union.
Greensboro dispatch reports N H Collins of Maysville Jones County arriving with a habeas corpus writ issued by Chief Justice Clarke for his wife and eight year old child. The woman and child were found in a rented room and the officer took the child to await a Judge Bryan’s hearing in Newbern Friday.
The Hockville Woman's Club met in Rockville Md and elected officers for twelve months led by President Miss Anne Farquhar. Elected were President Miss Beyne White first vice president Mrs Rob Warfield second vice president Miss Isabel Kingdon recording secretary Miss Rose Armstrong corresponding secretary Mrs Otho H W Tarbott treasurer Miss Sadia Reading. Secretary to Congressman Blackburn noted in a related report. John Crouch of the North Wilkesboro Journal notes July 1 he becomes private secretary to Congressman Spencer Black.
Mr. M. C. Moas of Gainesville Texas testifies that after over thirty years of painful ulcers and a leg eruption he found relief with Cuticura Soap, Ointment, and Pills. He reports cure in six months and urges others to use the products.
Announcement made at the Navy Department that the gun boat Dubuque will be placed in commission at the New York Navy Yard Saturday. The vessel has just been completed and delivery to the yard by her builders was reported yesterday ahead of final acceptance.
Arlington hosts Confederate Memorial Day exercises for 267 fallen Confederates with simple, impressive ceremonies. Capt. John M. Hickey chairs the program. Hon John Goode of Virginia is the orator. Thirteenth Regiment Cavalry Band and Holy Cross College quartet participate. Carriages leave Confederate Veterans Hall at 2 pm. flowers due by 1 pm.
The Anacostia Citizens' Association met last night and authorized its railroad committee to hire an attorney to examine the reestablishment of through street car service across the Anacostia bridge. The panel may seek injunctions if the railroad company lacks a single continuous route. A special committee will press A. E. Randle to extend the 1st Washington Heights line to Minnesota avenue.
A list of high class residences offers properties bought under value. Homes near Dupont Circle Scott Circle and Conn Avenue feature 10 to 13 rooms, hot water heat, stone and brick fronts, and large lots. Several include loans and wide frontages, with prices ranging from 8,500 to 21,500 dollars, underscoring the postwar build cost rise.
The Alpha Beta Phi Fraternity of George Washington University held its final meeting of the school year at the Highlands. Guests and toast responders included Profs. Vance Earnest Hodgkins Dr. J E Jones Dr J B Gregg Custis J L Baldwin Guy Pritchard A V Snell and several members and guests.
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