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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Jun 24, 1907

Page

4

Politicians in Virginia debate rotation in office

Special to The Washington Post from Richmond reports amid a volatile Democratic primary climate. The piece notes speculation Robert B. Lee Jr may seek the governor’s nomination, outlines rotation in office arguments in Campbell Lynchburg races, and highlights factional splits around Senator Daniel and anti Daniel forces. It also mentions Wickham Cravatt contest in Thirty second district and concerns about harming the party ahead of fall elections.

Daniel Campbell Washington Richmond Coal Robert B. Lee, Jr House of Delegates Fairfax County Gev Swenson Lee Cal. Lee Col. Lee Shenandoah Frederick Winchester Frank 5. Tavener R. M. Ward Campbell County Lynchburg A. F. Thomas Don P. Halsey Thomas-Halsey Friends United States Joan W. Daniel Thomas Halsey Senate Hal Omon Henry C. Wickham Hanover Dr. Cravatt Coraline Wickham W. C. Wieshany Caroline Chesapeake and Ohio Railway

Young Attorney Bruce Golden Found Dead in Holdaman

Bruce Golden a 34 year old attorney from Philippi Barbour County was found dead at Holdaman boarding house Belington West Virginia. The verdict ruled accidental death though initial foul play concerns arose. He is survived by his wife and one child. He had recently practiced law in Philippi and served one term as deputy sheriff of Barbour County.

Washington Post Belington W. Va Bruce Golden Philippi Holdaman Golden Barbour County Etrasburg Charles F. Daily Leesburg Br. Funk Thomen Daily Frank Edward Washington Post Bureau King Street Alexandria Sanford Fair Prince Street Dr. Fisher The Baptist Church Faiy Prince William County

Peanut replanting after wet spell in Virginia counties

Special to The Washington Post reports farmers across nearby counties replanting peanuts due to prior wet conditions that rotted planted nuts. Other items note Lynchburg church calls Dr Carter Helm Jones as pastor, a drowning in Harrisville, a Leesburg jeweler Charles Daily death, and local obituaries in Rockville and Bethesd

Washington Post Petersburg Lynchburg Calla First Baptist Church Carter Helm Jones Louisville Jones

Self defense plea in Baltimore shooting to save sister

William Hauck, held on murder charges, claims he shot Gotthelf Pauck to protect his sister Louisa Middleton during a brutal overnight attack at her Baltimore County home. He says the shot was in the air to deter — not justify — the grapple that ensued, with a dying deposition noting a quarrel but no clear justification.

Baltimore Washington Post Louisa Middleton Willam .Hauck Gotthelf Pauck Middleton Ldenville Baltimore County Gotthelf William Hauck Risoner Caruthers Ana William

Shot in chase after assault on seven year old girl

In Charlotte North Carolina on June 2 Patrolman Johnson of the local force shot Jim Crawford the colored assailant who had assaulted seven year old Ethel Henderson Crawford escaped but the officer waited for him to return for his clothes Crawford resisted arrest and reportedly tried to strike the officer with a weapon. The incident followed a nighttime assault and Crawford was left in part of his clothing.

Washington Post Charlotte N. C Ethel Henderson Johnson Jim Crawford Crawford

One-Eyed Attacker Sought After Miss Ott Assault

Cumberland Maryland June 23 officers scour countryside for Nellie Ott attacker described as about thirty five with one eye and ruddy complexion. A man matching the description was seen toward Oldtown fourteen miles away but telephone lines failed. A suspect was arrested then released as locals feared a lynching mob.

Washington Cumberland Nellie Ott Oldtown Here Ridgely

Tobacco crop short in Petersburg and South Boston

Petersburg reports light receipts at ware houses as new tobacco plantings near Here show 18 percent drop from 196. Labor scarcity drives the decline with prices held from 7 to 27 dollars per hundred pounds. South Boston notes favorable weather though primings may be a few weeks late.

Washington Post Petersburg Boston

Loving Trials Opens in Nelson County Slaying Case

The trial of Judge William G. Loving of Nelson County for the murder of Theodore Estes begins in Houston Virginia. Loving shot Estes in a box car at Oak Ridge in April after Estes allegedly took Loving’s daughter out and returned her in an unconscious state. About 230 persons including witnesses and family friends arrived, with Estes party at Hotel Collins and Loving at Hotel Dorsey. Courtroom chatter hints at a possible defense surprise. Miss Loving and her father appeared in good spirits at dinner.

Washington Post Houston William G. Loving Nelson County Theodore Estes Loving Estes Oak Ridge Collins Dorsey

Remarkable fall victim a fatal brain injury reported

Special to The Washington Post from Hagerstown Maryland describes the fall on the head and feet of Charles Leander Yankey who struck ground and suffered a brain injury deemed hopeless with recovery considered impossible.

Washington’ Post Hagerstown Feyetteville Charles Leander Yankey

Dandy Hobo Makes Plea to See the President in Baltimore

A well dressed hobo known as A. Number 1 visited Baltimore and Ohio offices during a Washington Fest event to complain about uncomfortable berths. He claims a 1883 start, 500000 miles traveled mostly by rail, speaks three languages, and carries a tiny poison box to end his life if a wreck occurs. He lives frugally, has proxy papers from railroad officials, and plans to have remains sent to Cambridge Springs cemetery upon death.

Washington Baltimore A. Hobo Ign Baltimore and Ohio Murray A. Number 1 Europe Alaska Mexico South America San Francisco Cambridge Springs Cambridge

Alexandria News In Brief Emancipation Day Invite For Booker T Washington

The Alexandria Gazette reports Booker T. Washington is invited to deliver an address on Emancipation Day. The event marks the forty fourth anniversary of Lincoln's emancipation proclamation with M. L. Robinson chairing arrangements and J. W. Coles as secretary. Other local notices include funeral services for Sanford Fair and John W. Atwell, with details of locations, times, and mourners.

Booker T. Washington Alexandria M.L. Robinson J. W. Coles Alexandria County Hume School Jefferson Edna R. Kemp John F. Ryan Mnoder Leesburg Vai Aef Herman Phe Frank A. Munsey

Rabbi Bass Seeks Jerusalem Orphanage Fund Drive

Rabbi Abram Bass travels in the United States to raise 200000 francs for an Jerusalem orphan asylum to house Jewish children. He estimates 80000 francs needed to build and 600 francs weekly to maintain the facility, speaking in major synagogues and urging donations amid Jerusalem's 80000 Jewish residents living in poverty. An existing orphanage is the only facility, and supporters claim the project would honor the Jewish people and spur education and industry in Palestine.

Jerusalem Abram Bess Astriputing Palestine Joseph’ Kronheimer

Cardinal Confirms Record Class at St Dominic’s Church

Cardinal Gibbons confirms a class of 170 at St Dominic's Church Washington, the largest this season. Mass followed by sermon on Love Your Neighbor as Yourself. Priests from Dominican Monastery at Brookland assist, with godparents named Johnson, Wormeyne, Murphy, and Riley.

Cardinal Gibbons St. Dominic’s Catholic Church Washington Bolemn M. J. Kennedy Finnerty Father Crowly Brookland D. J.kennedy A. Spencer Mick Nichola D. D Gregory Fitzgerald R. A. Volx Victor O'Daniel William Johnson Wormevne Lizzie Murphy Katie Riley Timothy O'Rourke T. J. Binlty St. Dominic's Church St. Dominic's Baltimore Father O'Rourke St. Dorminle’s Church

St Aloysius Honored At Mass Of Remembrance

A large crowd filled St. Aloysius Church for an 11 o'clock Mass honoring the patron saint. The service, conducted by Rev. Thomas Becker of Fordham University, featured deacon Rev. P. F. Quill and subdeacon Rev. Eugene de L. McDonnell. Frederick L. Devereaux presided, with Rev. Thomas Gibbons Smyth delivering a sermon on the eulogy of St. Aloysius and the role of religion in education.

St. Aloysius Thomas Becker Fordham University New York P. F. Quill Georgetown University Eugene de L. McDonnell Gonzaga College Frederick L. Devereaux Thomas Gibbons Smyth St. Stephen’s Church Joseph Himimell John Scully Henry A. Leary Patrick Casey William F. Kean John F. O'Hara Carrol Smyth

Altar Attendants Rewarded At St. Aloysius Church

At St. Aloysius Church last evening twenty three new members joined the St. John Berchman's Sanctuary Society now over eighty. Under Francie A. Burne S J the group trains altar boys. Medals awarded include Gold to Robert Mack and Silver to George Be, Donn, and Joseph M. Geler. Also numerous Bronze medals to F L Devereux Edward Fuller J A Fennell and others for service and devotion. Sermon by Rev Augustus J Duarte S J vice president of Loyola College, Baltimore.

St. Aloysius St. John Berchman’s Sanctuary Society Francie A. Burne Frederick L. Devereux Henry Donoghue Edgar J. Cavanagh High Mass Bernard L. Gaegler C. A. ‘Hertthy Vespera Joseph M. Geter Little League J. A. Fennell F. X Cavsnagh G. E. Donn T. A. Donoghus A. R. Mack J. A.fennell J. M. Geler The Augustus J. Duarte S. J Loyola College Baltimore

Police Seek Clergyman Rev J M Northrop Missing After Mother’s Death

Police in Macon Ga. seek Rev J M Northrop thought to be visiting a Washington hotel. A cryptic message requested he be told of his mother’s death which occurred after he left home. Relatives could not provide his whereabouts despite a careful hotel canvass ordered by Lieut Peck.

J. M. Northrop Nts i Macon Washington Lieut. Peck

Mrs Susan Schreiner Dead After Long City Ties

Mrs Susan Schreiner ninety four died early yesterday at the residence of Behreiner UW Glen Ma. She was long a realgent of this city and mother Liler survives her. Funeral services will be held at 6 o clock this evening at the residence of her son Glen. The interment will be in Frederick Beas tomorrow afternoon.

Rockville Susan Schreiner Maj Herman Schreiner Forest Glen Henry J. Schreiner Frederick Nettie L. Keefamer Joseph L. Keefemer Bethcelds Gism Kenahawe John W. Atwell South Columbus Street Norman Gates Robert Smith Charles Veney Gates Mary J. Schofield Arthur E. Schofield Daniel W. Schofield Behreiner Glen

Japan Craves Learning and Christian Influence Noted

In Calvary Baptist Church 5 W Woodward spoke on Japan’s schooling and hunger for Western ideas noting 9 percent of school age youths in class and strong demand for English teachers. He praised missionaries as a powerful force, cited Japan's wartime alliance with Russia and discussed Buddhist and Christian influences in Tokyo.

Japan W. Woodward Calvary Baptist Church Orient Empire Kingdom of ‘the Rising Sun Woodward A Woodward Enny Matshuria Russia Oyama Dalny Woodward Ana Ine Tokyo

Veterans to Elect Commanders at DC Encampment

The United Spanish War Veterans in Washington announce the annual encampment will be held in August with nominations for department officers at the next session. Potential candidates include Capt Richmond Pearson Hobson Maj Joseph Milton Heller Capt Edward L Cogan and G E Rausch. A heated race is anticipated for commander with Hobson yet to respond. Santiago Day July 17 will feature a sham battle reenacting San Juan Hill.

J. Walter Mitchell Department of the District of Columbia United Spanish War Veterans Department Richmond Pearson - Hobson Congress Alabama Joseph Milton Heller Lawton Edward L. Cogan Harden G. E. Rausch Miles Hobson George Dewey Sandusky Ohio Santiago San Juan Hill

Photo Engravers Meet for International Convention

The eleventh annual convention of the International Association of Photo Engravers convenes today and tomorrow with delegates from over seventy five photo engraving establishments in the United States and Canada. Meetings at Rauscher's on Connecticut Avenue and L Street NW start daily at 9 o'clock with visits to the Government Printing Office and the Congressional Library this afternoon and evening. Officers to be elected include President L B Folcom of Boston Vice President L B Baton of Detroit Secretary B C Stites of New York and Treasurer B A Gros of Chicago. Tomorrow afternoon delegates visit the Bureau of Engraving and a banquet honoring Public Printer Stillings and Robert N Harper president of Commerce will be held.

International Association of Photo-Engravers United States Canada Associatn Rauscher’s Connecticut Avenue L ‘Street Congressional Library L. B. Folcom Boston Peeeinant Baton Detroit C. C. Stites Maurica Tove Engraving Company B. A. Ge Gros Chicago Bureau of Engraving Robert N. Harper Commerce Wri Cowes

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