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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Mar 03, 1908
Page
17
A distraught man claims fear and anger led to a deadly shooting spree that wounded several people. He says he believed he was shooting at his brother after threats to kill him, with one victim between life and death. Police describe a chaotic scene with multiple injuries and ongoing investigations.
Fragmentary notes show Ty Cobb pursuing negotiations with Jimmy Callan and discussing semi professionals and potential round of training. The text references teammates, friends, and ailing plans, but details are unclear due to damaged OCR.
A poorly documented boxing match ends in a rough round with several blows to the head. One fighter sustains a serious eye injury as the bout continues into the later rounds. The wrangle includes pummeling exchanges and a flurry of punches that produce visible damage and unsettled crowd reactions.
The Rockville clerk issued two marriage licenses on March 2 to George Gar Scree of Saftk Va and Miss Hi ested of Forest Glen, and to Samuel G Peatherstone and Beth of Wash ng. The notice lists the parties and filing details for the city records.
Senator Shan non of Allegany County introduced a joint resolution in the Maryland senate to renew the fight over coal differential charges. The measure orders the attorney general to petition the Interstate Commerce Commission to make Maryland a party complainant in Georges Creek Basin Coal Company v Baltimore and Ohio and Western Maryland railroads. It seeks to block railroads from charging 15 cents per ton more to haul Maryland coal to tidewater than coal from points west of Allegany into tidewater in West Virginia and Pennsylvania.
Special to The Washington Post Norfolk Va March 27 Spruit individual bookkeeper at the National Bank of Commerce charged with making three false entries on his books alleged to cover up a shortage in his accounts of more than 8000 waived a preliminary hearing before United States Commissioner Stephenson this afternoon and was held for the Federal grand jury. Bond set at 8000 and furnished by the prisoner.
Senator Carl defends against Mackay attack on a measure expanding gambling controls while both houses approve an oyster industry pact with Maryland to shield Potomac interests. Key legislators Keezell and Harrisonburg figures push school site and seed oyster legislation though funding remains uncertain.
A westbound express train No 11 of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad derailed near Shenandoah Junction about 2:30 am after a broken rail. Three sleeping cars left the track. about 35 passengers were aboard but no injuries were reported. The cars were transferred to the coach cars and the train was moved to Cumberland. The service schedule had been on time prior to the accident.
Jacob Schmidt was arrested on a charge of forging his cousin George Schictterbeck’s name to a check at the Second National Bank in Wesninghan Fou Iligestown Md. He was committed for jail awaiting grand jury action after bail denial. Police investigate another charge.
Four men confined in the ward for the insane at the Western State Hospital Morganton escaped by wrenching iron bars from a window. Warnings have been sent nationwide. a posse of ten men has been dispatched by asylum authorities to apprehend them.
Police say a man named Bryant with epileptic tendencies admitted taking a horse and buggy from the Alexandria Steam Laundry stable. He planned to drive to Warrenton but left the team with a relative due to bad roads. Officials may not prosecute and seek hospital care instead. Hospital reports and local civic notes follow, including a $99.08 receipts balance and charity contributions. An unrelated wreck probe and various local notices fill the remainder of the page.
Norfolk dispatch reports Leonard Combs wounded in the thigh by a pistol shot fired by Clifton Sawyer, a stepson, after a quarrel at Lamberts Point. Mrs Combs had pressed for nonpayment and drunkenness charges, but a magistrate dismissed the case. Reconciliation talks failed. Sawyer faces shooting accusations and Mrs Combs, who has been married seven times, is said to have expelled her husband from the residence.
In Jonesboro Tennessee a black mail carrier Bam Hampton shot and killed William Wilson a Black resident then realizing the error Hampton killed himself. The incident occurred near Bristol about twenty miles south of town at night when he confronted another man thought to be Sam Greenly and ended his life.
Miss Harriet Sweet of Richmond agreed to wed Dr Charles Wheel er of New York after a bold plan to intercept a speeding train near St Johns Church. She initially declined after leaving the train but a historic church ceremony and pleas from the groom led to marriage despite objections.
The man from North Carolina pleaded guilty to forgery in Danville Virginia on March 21 and received three years in the penitentiary. Coins said to be forged bore the name of Col O W Dudley, a noted fabricator and bank official, found in his pocket along with other checks. His brother T W Wilson testified and was acquitted. the accused was held for attempted jail break after being caught in a cell window.
Report from Washington state shows Lugene D McCormick of Worcester will undergo tumor removal within twenty four hours. The operation is described as severe but expected to restore full health. McCormick is noted as a top wrestler and football player at the academy.
A special dispatch from Roanoke shows a Black Hand threat drawing noted by detective authorities, with three ominous warnings. The period also reports multiple marriages across Maryland and nearby regions, including Miss Lulu McConchie as maid of honor and Alfred Embrey as best man, and weddings in Newcastle and Rockville with clergy officiants and named families.
Joseph L Henderson and John T Jackson, workers at Philip Henrys New Jersey quarry, sue the billionaire and his brother in law JerSe Lewisohy of New York for injuries from an explosion at Henrys Asherville estate quarry. The suits seek 1,000,000 each.
Dates and places show multiple brief death notices and political notice reports from various towns. The Washing ton area notes the Citizens Protective League will not nominate but endorse suitable candidates. Other items report deaths of J P Bowie, Mortmer Haymaker, Walter B Gibson, Joseph Wraneck, Fanny Graves, Mrs Matha Watts, G Siddle, Rebecca Coles, Jonathan Lehew, Francis Whitehurst, and Carrie Lunsford with short biographical details and survivors.
A testimonial from Peter McAlley of Spilmfield Mass claims Dr Miles Nervine soothes nerves and restores nervous energy, stopping his eighteen year old daughter's fits after two months of use and offering a money back guarantee if no benefit. The ad cites epilepsy and nerve condition explanations and credits the Elkhart Indiana Miles Medical Co. with the product.
Asheville March 2 State Senator Charles A Webb published a letter to the Democratic State press attacking Representative Kitchin a gubernatorial candidate. Webb accuses Kitchin of not speaking candidly on the Watts liquor law claiming he supports it while claiming to heed temperance and liquor interests.
Special to The Washington Post from Greensboro North Carolina on March 2 describes Perry Iles hospitalized with self inflicted wounds after being refused entry to his separated wife's home. He had a prior arrest for a murder suspect with same name. a $1000 reward was offered in Greentite. He sued Garrett Jones for false arrest. The source notes unclear cause of trouble with his wife.
Cardinal Gibbons declines to comment on a recent attack and criticisms saying he will not discuss the incident or local option disputes again. He states he will not give further interviews on the matter and intends to maintain silence on public questions.
Special to The Washing on Post reports Magee Ferris pleads self defense in Corporation Court for the murder of Crank Assid, a Syrian merchant killed by a stab in Assrnda store last year. Ferris fled to South America and was brought back a week ago. defense argues the defendants were Inland Malayian factory workers.
A dense OCR list of names, households, and affiliations tied to the Metropolitan Willard area and surrounding regions. An array of individuals from towns like New Willard, Jersey, and Philadelphia appear with spouses and titles, alongside multiple references to hotels, trains, and civic entities. The fragment suggests a broad society notice or social register style listing.
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