Strothers' Day Quiet as Key Witnesses Pass Testimony
Culpeper Virginia March 3 after a week of nerve wracking trial the Strother brothers James and Philip await a Friday resumption their case hinges on two pivotal witnesses Edward L Gaines and Dr De Jarnette the Staunton alienist both expected to testify for the prosecution as major rebuttal to the defense emotional insanity claim and to bolster the state case with inspection of the defendants mental state prior to the December 13 Bywaters killing
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. de Jarnette
Staunton
Edward L. Gaines
Bywaters
Culpeper
Strother
James
Philip
William F. Bywaters
Virginia
Rotherwood
Staunton, Va
de Jarnette
Western State Hospital
Clark
Strother Brothers
Commonwealth
Keith
Micajah Woods
Drewry
Eastern State Hospital For
Drewdy
Doomed Man Charles Good Baptized In Jail Tub
Charles Good, sentenced to be hanged next Friday for murder, was baptized in his jail cell in Luray Virginia. Elder Waller Strickler and J B Huffman conducted the ceremony in a large tub with Good submerged three times face downward. About twenty witnesses and several prisoners were present as ministers read church extracts and questioned him. his sister reacted with hysteria.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Post
Luray
Charles Good
Misa Fasthy Stroop
Waller Strickier
German Baptist Church
Good
Strickler
J. B. Huffman
Mob Threatened Slaver Eyedal to The Washington Pot
Fayetteville March 3 Tom Walker colored who shot and killed Policeman Lockamy and wounded Chief Chason and Policeman Buckingham was captured at Dunn last night by three Fayetteville men of a squad sent out by the Fayetteville Independent Light Infantry Walker caught a freight train here went to Dunn bought a ticket to Washington and boarded the Coast Line fast mail He admits the shooting saying he had threatened to kill Chason if his house was searched Because an angry mob threatened to lynch him Walker was carried to Raleigh today as that will take place March 23 Chason and Buckingham are in the hospital the former shot in the head the latter through the lungs Neither in conscious nor expected to live The troops were not called out but several squads were sworn in as deputies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fayetteville
N. C
Tom Walker
lLockamy
Chason
Buckingham
Duon
Fayetteville Independent Light Infantry
Walker
Dunn
Washington
Coast Line
Raleigh
WM H SOWDEN DEAD FORMER CONGRESSMAN DIES AT 63
William H Bowden former representative of the Tenth Pennsylvania district in the forty-ninth and fiftieth Congresses died at his home from dropsy and heart disease at sixty three. A Harvard Law School graduate he served as a Civil War corporal and was wounded at Antietam. He attended Democratic National Conventions in 1850 1884 and 1900. He leaves a widow and a daughter Mrs Jamen Ts Pugh wife of a Washington DC attorney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. L. Pugh, Jr
Washington
Allentows
William H. Bowden
Pennsylvania
Harvard Law Schoo
Antietam
Louden
Jamen Ts Pugh
Washington, D. C
Demented Man Disrupts Winchester Church Services
A young man dressed in a dark overcoat and derby disrupted Grace Lutheran Church in Winchester on March 3, entering the pulpit area and flinging his hat and overshoes while declaring an intent to address the evils of whiskey and smoking. Police took Daniel Bowers of Chester County, Pa, into custody after doctors deemed him insane. his father was telegraphed for.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Post
Winchester
Grace Lutheran Church
Daniel Bowers
Chester County
Miller Jend Bell
Bowers
Dr. Bell
Nicol Announces Resignation and Run for Congress
Judge C B Nicol informs friends he will resign as Circuit Court judge for Alexandria City and Alexandria Fairfax and Prince William counties and enter the Democratic primary for Representative in the Eighth Virginia district. Gov Swanson’s pick for his successor is awaited as candidates including C C Carlin John M Johnson Ryan and R Lindsay Gordon contend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Post Bureau
King Street
Alexandria
C. BE. Nicol
Swanson
Alexandria City
Alexandaria
Fairfax
Prince William
Virginia
Nicol
Swangon
John M. Johnson
C. C. Carlin
John ¥. Ryan
Londoun
R Lindsay Gordon
Louisa
Canal Employes Object To Leave Circular
Canal authorities issue a circular abolishing cumulative leaves and forcing three months leave on April, sparking protests among workers. Many plan to take leave immediately, risking crippling canal machinery and disrupting departments. Discontent grows over reduced sick leave and heightened wartime tensions since Chief Engineer Stevens' resignation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Panama
Mer
Stevens
Midnight ride thrills Coventry as La Milo mirrors Godiva
London papers report a Liverpool showgirl La Milo rode through Coventry streets at 2 AM to reenact Leofric and Godiva. Supported by manager Cruickshank she rode a white horse from the theatre to St Marys, then returned unseen before a flashlight photo was taken and she was anointed with alcohol.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Coventry
Godiva
Milo
la Milo
Leofric
Mr. Cruickshaw
Meda
St. Mary's i
Mumps Strikes North Exchange Of Chesapeake And Potomac
Several female operators at the Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone Company north exchange report swollen cheeks with ulcers and muffled speech, later diagnosed as mumps. Initial cases among Letitia Mayo Edna Smith and Patricia Connell y prompted medical advice and a growing number of absentees. If more cases appear the entire night shift may be swapped with day staff and relief workers summoned from other exchanges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Letitia Mayo
North Exchange
Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone Company
Fourteenth
R Streats
Willcox Half Million Bequests Benefit Audubon and Tuskegee
David Willcox arranged for $232,770.80 to pass to the National Audubon Societies and $232,770.80 to the Tuskegee Institute as residuary legacies of his brother Ao bert Willcox following his death at sea near Bright. The arrangement honors his brother with immediate gifts to the institutions. The U.K. Smith Infirmary receives $10,000 as part of the testamentary provisions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Willcox
Philadelphia
Delaware and Hudson Railroad
National Association of Audubon Societies
Tuskegee Institute
Aobert Willcox
Sea i Bright
Willcox
David Wilcox
Audubon Society
U. K. Smith Infirmary
Audubon Societies
Tuskeyes Institute
Norfolk to Build Two Mammoth Coal Piers at Exposition Site
Henry H. Rogers Tidewater Railroad Company will secure a contract tomorrow to build the substructure and bulkhead for the first of two large coal piers on Hampton Roads near the Jamestown Exposition grounds. The piers are estimated to cost about $2,000,000 and the contract covers dredging of the approaches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Post
Norfolk
Henry H. Rogers
Tidewater Railroad Company
Hampton Roads
Stomach woes blamed on sedentary living and excess eating
Busy stomachs suffer from overwork and poor digestion as meals combine fat, spice, and excess. Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets claim to digest 3,000 grains of food and remove fermenting toxins, offering a free trial package from F A Stuart Co. in Marshall Michigan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Theas
Stuart
F. A. Stuart Co
Stuart Building
Marshall, Mich
Baby Born On Pullman Car En Route To Newport Ky
On a Big Four train from Cleveland to Newport Ky a boy was born aboard a Pullman car. Mother Mrs A Swisher, en route from Toronto to visit relatives, received aid from Dr C N Dibbins of New York and nurse Miss Marie Bell of Buffalo. Passengers contributed a dollar for baby clothes and gifts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
Ohio
Cleveland
A. §. Swisher
Toronto
Canada
Newport
C. N. Dibbins
New York
Marie Bell
Buffalo
N. Y
Columbus
Ohio Penitentiary
Philadelphia Traveler Dies in Detroit Hotel Mystery
A Philadelphia man identified as J.R. E Binz registered at Hotel Menaud in Detroit as Edward Tawton and died by suicide last night after ingesting carbolic acid and laudanum. He left a note asking his wife Mrs. Ellen Bing of 44 Fleming Street, Philadelphia, be notified and to claim his body and collect $5,000 life insurance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Detroit
Mich
Mar
J.R. E Binz
Menaud
Edward Tawton
Ellen Bing
Fleming Street
Saengerbund Concert Falls Short of Eight Pieces
Washington Saengerbund’s sixth concert drew a large crowd despite two expected soloists missing due to illness and family illness. The program was cut to seven numbers including choruses, solos, and instrumentals with Henry Xander as pianist and Mrs. Robert Hickman assisting violin solos. The reviewer notes the evening suffered from overly sentimental selections and laments many worthy pieces by MacDowell and Debussy were not performed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Mair
Minnelfed
Adam de la Hale
Saengerbund
Lulu May Weaber
le Cygne
Saint-Saens
Gounod
Tosti
William Keye Miller
Henry Xander
Robert Hickman
Edward MacDowell
Claude Debussy
Saengerbunds
Citizenship lecture at Juvenile Court probation Sunday
Judge De Lacy and probation officers address 1816 Street Northwest youths in a monthly probation Sunday program at the Juvenile Court. About 65 working boys attended yesterday’s event after a strong turnout last Saturday. lectures on citizenship and moral character closed with a singing of America and leaflets on moral worth. The court reports the program a success with most youths securing good positions and productive lives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Judge de Lacy
Juvenile Court
Boya
Wiliam H. de Lecy
Zach H. Cox
Gertrude B. Darwin
America
Juvene
Conferees Agree On Service Bill For Rail Operators
Conferees reached a final agreement on the hours of labor bill as it affects railway operators. The text limits train dispatchers from more than nine hours on duty in a 24 hour period in continuous towers and stations and thirteen hours in daytime operations, with emergency provisions allowing up to four additional hours on up to three consecutive days. The measure allows the Interstate Commerce Commission to extend these periods after a full hearing for good cause in specific cases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lanor
Interstate Commerce Commission
Funeral of George F Iozel Observed at 13th Street Residence
The funeral for George F. Iozel was held yesterday at 2 PM from his residence at 13th Street NW. Rev James D. Bubrer of Trinity Reformed Church officiated. burial was at Rock Creek Cemetery. Honorary pallbearers included Otto Wehner and George Finckel. active pallbearers were Sol Richards and Louis Hartig. Washington Lodge of Elks attended funerary rites at the grave. Numerous floral tributes were sent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George F. Iozel
Mr. Gridley
Washington Lodge of Elks
Mr. Kozel
Water pitcher presented to Amos R Webber by prohibition committee
Representative Amos R Webber received a silver engraved ice water pitcher from a committee representing all organized prohibition forces of the District at the Driscoll on Saturday evening. Miss Mamie Bishop presented it and Rev. Richard B Reidel gave the speech. Mrs Webber received a bouquet from Mrs Reidel and the committee.
Family reports man missing in city search
The Hefin family of 421 East Street Northeast reported to police last night that Archie Hefin has been missing since February 4. Despite efforts, he remains unfound. He is about 170 pounds, six feet three inches, with light hair and a mustache, last seen wearing a black overcoat and suit and a black hat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Archie BR. Hefin
E Street
Heflin
Salvador's New Cabinet Formed in San Salvador
San Salvador March 3. President Figueroa announces his cabinet composition with Tomas Pa'ome as secretary of government and public works and instruction Ramon Garcia Gonjalero as minister of foreign affairs and justice. Federico Megla named minister of finance and public service. President Figueroa serves as secretary of state.
Pushing Masonic Fair committees active at work
The Masonic fair of 197 is driven by two key committees. The contributions committee chaired by Robert N. Harper and vice chairman Edwin Graham coordinates general donations and temple building funds with leading Washington business figures supporting the event. The printing committee led by Arthur D. Marks handles extensive stationery needs, enlisting names from The Washington Post and many prominent associates to supply letters, envelopes, cards, and tickets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sonsmalttane
Robert N. Harper
Edwin ©. Graham
Harper
Washington
Henry Evans
Isador Saka
Isaac Goldenberg
James Lansburgh
J. V. Kimball
Conrad Becker
Golden Carter
Sidney West
S. Shedd
Percy
Wester
Cherlee E. Berry
William P. War Wickle
T. C. Ogram
Alfred Walford
James
Arthur D. Marks
The
Washington Post
Mark W. Moorewee
Arthur G. Newmyer
Oscar J. Ricketts
Edward E. Repley
Samuel “Hart
William Wallace
Sudworth
J Marion Castell
C. C. ‘Archi ‘Bald
Eef. Geyer
Charles N. Terry
George ¥. Buck
Arthur Cowsill
Roe Fulkerson
S. B. Hege
Granville M. ‘Hunt
Marlow
Ministers urge aid to George Washington University fund
Clergymen from several churches appealed to their congregations to support George Washington University, prompted by letters from university officials. Dr. Tennis Hamlin praised the university’s community impact and urged liberal contributions. Rev. Samuel H. Greene spoke of civic momentum and support already shown by his flock, while Methodist churches held communion. Joint committees of citizens and alumni were to meet at the Arlington Hotel this evening at 8 o'clock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Q Washingtoniang
George Washington University Fund
Tennis Hamlin
Church of the Covenant
Hamlin
George Washington University
Samuel H. Greene
Calvary Baptist Church
George Washington
Arlington Hotel
Memorial to Schurz aims for $250,040 fund
New York on March 2 reports a drive to honor Carl Schurz with a $250,040 fund. Monuments would memorialize his work and support prints of civil service reform, Germanic culture in the United States, and a building for Hampton Institute to aid Negro and Indian races. Subscriptions go to treasurer Isaac H. Sedgman at 11 Broadway.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Carl Schurz
Schurz
United States
Mgr Sehura
Hampton Institute
Isaac H. Sedgman
Broadway
New York City
Model Wife Uses Divorces Suit in Cincinnati Case
Mrs Harry Clawson, age described as a model wife, sues for divorce and alimony in Ohio on grounds of desertion. She alleges her mother in law, Mrs Anne Ziegler, left a $25 000 estate to her son only if he married the woman the mother deemed a model wife. The son, Harry Clawson, is a mercantile agency manager. Administrators trusted the will and transferred the property to him after his marriage. The wife contends the son's conduct disproves the “model husband” standard.
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Washington Post
Cincinnati
Ohto
Mar
Harry Clawson
Inlaw
Anne Ziegler
Clawson
Rescue Six Little Girls In Marietta Narrow Lynching Drama
In Marietta Ohio Walter W Savage of Syracuse New Jersey and Andy Carothers were charged with drugging and assaulting six girls aged twelve to fourteen. A mob surrounded the scene as police rushed the men and six unconscious girls to jail under guard. Physicians say two girls may have been assaulted. the case is under sheriff and police protection to avert a lynching.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marietta
Oho
Walter W. Savage
Syracuse
N. J
Andy Gorothers
Savage
Dime Saving Society
Carothers
Ceiling Held For Duty In Sea of Italian Ceiling Theft
Twelve cases of paintings valued at about 100000 seized at Providence R I by order of the U S District Court. The pieces form a wooden ceiling 4 by 2 feet, likely from a Florentine villa of the fifteenth century, with depictions of cupids fruits and garlands. The work may have been bound for a multimillionaire’s home and ties to McKim Mead & White’s damages suit are noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Ice
New York
Providence
R. L
United States District Court
Italy
Dominico Mange
McKim, Mead & White
Cardinal Gibbons Denounces Salacious Journals During Sermon
In Baltimore Cardinal Gibbons preaches on Spiritual Reading during Lent at the Cathedral. He denounces objectionable newspapers and urges avoiding sensational novels that tempt the imagination and corrode the soul, urging a focus on religious books and the Bible.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
A. Mar
Cardinal Gibbons
Henry Van Dyke to resign from Princeton post
Henry Van Dyke D D Li D eminent poet and author, Murray professor of English literature at Princeton University for eight years, will resign March 1 to devote time to active literary pursuits. He is at Harvard delivering lectures and will sail March 16 for the Holy Land for two months before returning to Waypeeton to reside.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Princeton
Henry van Dyke
Murray
Princeton University
van Dyke
Harvard University
Holy Lana
Waipeeton
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R. Walton Moore
Gaines
John L. Lea
John Jeffries
McCue
Charlottesville
WM. H. Sowden
Baldwin Johnston
Vhreriy
Tidewater Railroad
F. Kozel
Elks
Grave
Rock Creek
Model Wite
Children’s Company
Daily and Sunday Post
Clever Post
P.O. Box
W. A As
Richmond
Tae
Albuquerque
DeRenane
N. W
Cc. R
Benning
Yas
P. M. W. Staunton
Frederick McK
Upperville
Mor
Lexington
D. A. FP
T. Blackont
I. G. Meree Mra. M. H. B
Brookland
D. C
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