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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Mar 12, 1907
Page
3
Benjamin and John McKay, sons of William H McKay, say their father killed Mrs Mary Lang during a fit of grip related mental derangement. They report about 140 in gold and 4000 in bonds hidden in the late Mrs Lang’s bed. William H McKay faces trial next week in Rockville.
Three Democratic hopefuls CC Cartin Judge C E Nacot and RL Goratten spoke at Stafford Court House with County Chairman Judge R H L Chichester introducing them The Stafford crowd paid close attention The contest narrows between Cartin and Goratten Nicol tind and Ryan trailed Fourth A Republican convention set for Stafford Court House April 0 to nominate county officers George Hiden will not run for Congress and will return to law practice
In Campbell County circuit court at Rustburg on March 11 John W Clay county treasurer faced trial for malfeasance misfeasance and incompetency. Judge Barksdale ruled the Commonwealth failed to produce sufficient evidence and issued an order removing him from office.
The Norfolk navy yard is preparing to handle ship repairs for vessels visiting for the exposition. With Newport News yard nearby, hull work and overhauls can proceed, even as the dry dock remains unavailable this summer. The government aims to cover costs for visiting ships in American waters.
Leesburg Arcola Samuel B Richards aged sixty four Confederate veteran andSpouse and three sons survive. Merrifield Ya Confederate veteran and family of five children. Norfolk Norfolk almshouse keeper H A Terrell died at seventy with wife and five children. Roanoke Marion Asylum resident M Payne age sixty with wife and five children. Winchester Clarke Carpenter farmer died after pneumonia age sixty with fourteen children, widow and Purtlebeugh family survivor.
Special to The Washington Post Richmond Va Deep Run Hunt met Saturday at Joseph Bryans Laurelum and rode to hounds over a stiff twelve mile course Four feet and over fences and swollen water jumps required skilled cross country riding Twelve couples of English hounds were out master set a brisk pace All riders finished mud covered in one of the season's best hunts Miss Fannie Crenshaw and Miss Lelia Winston of Minneapolis were the only ladies to follow with brilliant riding A large reception followed at the club house with Mesdames Montague Parrish Wall and Misses Litton Binford Meredith Grant among others as hostesses
Baltimore dispatch reports Clarence H Forrest former secretary of the Merchants and Manufacturers Association faces a near ten thousand dollar defalcation. Bonded for 2500, the United States Fidelity and Guaranty Company may be drawn on. Association weighs court action while most assets are mortgaged and under water.
The South and Western Railway progressing beyond sixty percent completion, plans to finish forty miles from His Station in Scott County to Guest River in Wise County Virginia. Contractors Carpenter and Boxley of Knoxville, Tennessee secured the remaining contract. The project, supported by George L. Carter and investors, is now estimated to cost about $59 million and includes the Cinch Mountain tunnel at Cilnehport Virginia costing $2.2 million.
Jackson Mississippi report states that Commander Stephen D. Lee will not appoint sponsors or maids of honor for the United Confederate Veterans reunion in Richmond next June. The decision follows the wish of the United Daughters of the Confederacy voiced at their last convention. Special to the Washington East Rockville Md March 11. Funeral services for John Maddox were held at St Marys Catholic Church with Rev Philip McGuire presiding. Interment was at the new Catholic cemetery near Rockville. Norfolk Va March 11 Marshall Davis, a negro, arrested for the Edgecomb County NC murder of Ellett Lewis last November. another charged in the case, a second negro, had his head severed. He will be tried in June in Tarboro.
Gov Swanson orders Judge Louis C Barley to hold all courts in the Sixteenth Judicial District including Alexandria, Fairfax and Prince William counties until the legislature elects Nicol's successor. Barley, praised for courtesy, will preside across circuits as needed. The Alexandria bar meets to endorse a candidate for the circuit judgeship while the State Board of School Examiners conducts sessions in Alexandria on exam questions and teacher qualifications and inspects local schools.
Witnesses gathered in the Merritt Mills divorce hearing before U S Commissioner Britt in Asheville. Notable attendees included Meyer Alfred Barnard and Mayor William F Randolph to challenge Gilliard Stikeleather's testimony. James Sukeleather, a cousin of Gilliland Stikeleather, was examined amid accusations of influencing witnesses and servants. Stikeleather denied charges and his testimony reportedly supported Mrs Mills. Hearing adjourned to Detroit, Michigan.
James B. Fitzgerald Jr. of Pittsburg has been located in Asheville by the police after being identified as the heir to his late uncle’s fortune. He works in Southern Railway shops and did not know of his father’s death or the inheritance. He plans to travel to Harrisburg to claim the fortune.
Judge H Turner of Loudoun County Circuit Court ordered a special election in Leesburg for April 12 to decide whether to grant a license for the sale of intoxicants. The move comes after an application signed by a quarter of last election voters, with strong anti-saloon opposition planning a vigorous campaign. Leesburg has been without saloons for four years.
Maryland Attorney General advised Governor War to resist extradition requests from New Jersey for Joseph M. Winkler, auctioneer and patent rights holder, arguing New Jersey must prove non debt-collection motive. Also reports Supreme Court of Appeals actions in Richmond and Norfolk docket, Virginia infantry unit plans, and fires and forgeries incidents in Hagerstown and Waynesboro areas.
Miss Pack of 142 Thames Street Newport writes that after a dreadful cough and trying many remedies she found relief with Father John’s Medicine. She reports her cough cured and continues using it to regain strength, recommending it to friends. The ad-claim notes no alcohol or injurious drugs and a guarantee.
Raleigh March 11 The house committees report Daniels had no influence on the railway provision and no instigation or target existed. The editor Simpson is urged to prove charges or face court action while the General Assembly adjourned after passing about 1700 bills including salaries for state officers and a gift to the University. Senate and house leaders traded criticisms on anti trust and insurance trust ties amid adjournment celebrations.
Richmond March 11 State library board met to decide whether to accept the resignation of State Librarian John P. Kennedy. They plan to adjourn to the senate chamber for public sessions after reviewing voluntary testimony from the school book investigation. Lost documents linked to the Burks history transaction raise questions of Kennedy's use of state funds.
Max Biggs, a Hartis ville farmer in Bilghie County, is in jail on a charge of extreme cruelty to his sixteen month old daughter. He confessed to leaving the child four miles from home under a church to die, where a passerby heard cries after more than a day. Humane Agent Thomas Coleman took the infant to Parkersburg and the Childrens Home. The father said the child would recover though all its nails had dropped from its fingers.
In Virginia, Judge R Carter Scott refused to compel J Samuel McCue estate executors to pay Charlottesville murder trial expenses. The Commonwealth's attorney may appeal to the state Supreme Court after McCue killed his wife and was hanged. The case stemmed from Charlottesville’s Corporation Court. In Martinsburg, Mollie Foley was killed at a Baltimore and Ohio crossing when she stepped onto one track and was struck by passenger train No 55.
In Clare County at The Walnuts Rev John M H Taylor officiated the marriage of Charles T Levi and Miley Marion Wil Nome. The couple will reside in Berryville while Ralph Kyle and Bonnibel Cross preside over other nuptials in the region.
The National Ginners' Association bulletin at 1 o'clock today shows 12,716,000 bales ginned by March 2 with state figures ranging from Georgia 1,421,000 to Texas 2,200,000 and Missouri 46,500. President J A. Taylor notes unusually fine West weather boosted the crop by about 200,000 bales, with minor acreage changes expected except in Texas and two territories.
Richmond report states Governor Swanson issues a proclamation ordering state offices closed May 12 for the Jamestown settlement anniversary and Virginia Day at the Jamestown Exposition. Public schools to hold commemorative exercises, with a lifelong May 18 Virginia Day urged for Virginians worldwide. A home-coming feature is planned during the exposition week starting June 11.
London reports 12 ships of the British fast cruiser squadron being fitted at Portsmouth for joining the international fleet in Hampton Roads for the Jamestown Exposition. Rear Admiral Neville’s flagship Good Hope quarters cleared for dancing and entertainment aboard, signaling extensive festivities.
The business district of Preacher in Wise County Virginia was destroyed late last night. Of eleven stores only two remain. Loss estimated over 900000, largely uninsured. Green and Young, operators of one of the largest stores, suffered about 9000 in losses with 2600 insured.
Richmond reports about 200 pounds of concrete and steel girders collapsed from the capitol roof above the governor's office entrance. Early morning incident caused no injuries. Repairs to be made at once amid a second crack noted in the dome.
Laurel mourns PHIMO Ho Israel a noted local figure who died today at age fifty six after brief illness. He leaves a widow and two daughters Henry W and others. Died at his Main Street residence after a short illness from Bright’s disease. Surviving family includes two daughters and two sons inquirers note.
Captain John Spie Hannum of the United States Navy, retired, died at the Naval Hospital in Philadelphia on Sunday. Born March 6, 1843 in Philadelphia, he joined the service as a third assistant engineer in April 1868, served on the Pawnee Nahant and Phiox during the Civil War, became chief engineer in 1891, served in the Spanish American War on the Minneapolis and Brooklyn, and was placed on the retired list as captain in 1899. His career included assignments at Boston and League Island yards, with postwar advancement for gallant service at the Battle of Santiago aboard the Brooklyn.
Leaves of absence for Capt. Frank H. Lawton and Lt. John T Sayles. extended service for Col William A. Simpson and other officers. Troops F and M, Fifth Cavalry bound for Fort Apache before G and H, Twenty-ninth Infantry depart Fort Duchesne. detachment left to dispose of property and aid repurposing reservation. Various postings, boards, and examinations at Fort Hamilton and Denver. excursions and rail travel rates advertised to Chicago and Pacific Coast regions.
A large OCR inspired roll of guests and residents lists names attached to hotels in cities from Baltimore to London. The fragmentary entry shows many individuals and couples, with affiliations to Shoreham Willard Metropolitan St James and other properties, spanning New York Philadelphia Chicago and more, alongside army and navy personnel and a few foreign entries. The piece reads like a directory of patrons or visitors with hotel associations.
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