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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Mar 14, 1908
Page
17
Princeton wrestlers defeated the Cornell mat artists in four bouts by a margin of two to one. The match took place at Princeton with notable performances by several weight classes highlighted by solid defense and decisive takedowns. The victory ends a long drought for Princeton against Cornell and boosts team morale ahead of upcoming dual meets.
Reports from the rowing events highlight a brisk dual meet season with standout performances by Newman and the Olympic crew prospects. New York University matches at the gymnasium, while Brooklen and other teams vie for notable victories as the season unfolds.
A dramatic chase on the Potomac ends with two young men John McCuen and Frank Willing, aged twenty two, captured after attempting to flee by swimming toward a escaping boat. Col Smoot, aided by police, detains the pair for tampering with machinery on the dredge at the Alexandria waterfront. The suspects are held for larceny charges as authorities secure the scene and question the prisoners.
Governor anticipated to sign the act creating Potomac in Alexandria County north of the town Del Ray. Delegates and residents described the plan for a new municipal government with a mayor clerk sergeant treasurer six councilmen and a bond and tax framework. A Del Ray meeting discussed extending Alexandria Electric lines to the town for lighting and services.
A child, Lottie Campbell of Lu ray, died today from burns suffered yesterday when her clothing ignited beside a garden fire. Brothers and sisters tried to douse the flames with water. she died within hours. Separate item notes a man named Forster receiving sixty days for stealing The Post, plus a fire destroying the Dickey Building in Cooleemee with several thousand dollars in losses.
A damaged cotton mill fire is reported alongside a theft charge in Alexandria where Arthur Hi Welch of 622 South Patrick Street alleges Tohn Whalen stole $200. Welch says Whalen fled Wednesday night after the missing money was discovered. A warrant is issued for Whalen. Additionally, Danville prepares for a liquor licensing special election on April 15 under Judge A Aiken.
Tibbetts, boatswain of the US Army transport Kilpatrick, freed by US Commissioner A C Garrett after a hearing in Newport News. He faced complicity charges in the theft of several hundred dollars worth of rope from the Kilpatrick. Witness Pete Bailey, former boatswain, testified Tibbetts ordered rope placed aboard a Greek boat. Grant, deputy quartermaster, swore out the second arrest warrant.
Richmond report says 409 bills were passed by the general assembly and enrolled awaiting governor sign or veto within five days. More than 300 measures were left unacted in committees. A proposed extension of assembly sessions from sixty to ninety days is urged, with Chia cited as a reason.
Front Royal Virginia March 12. At the third annual banquet of the Front Royal River-ton Board of Trade President L Johnson of the Norfolk and Western Railway Company was the guest of honor. Johnson spoke on railroad transportation and road improvements, arguing against further radical railroad legislation until current laws fail and suggesting replacing gross earnings tax with existing methods.
During a Baltimore wallpaper company fire, Lieutenant McNeal fell into an elevator shaft unconscious. Tearful act of Titerman George Slanauer of Engine 2 and McNeil’s crew saw him rope-swing into the cellar, guiding a dozen firemen as he pulled the lieutenant to safety. Both men were unconscious. McNeal later revived after treatment.
A young woman about twenty and a man named Grover Cleveland Blalock, with aliases, were arrested in Danville as a counterfeit operation circulated raised one dollar notes claimed to represent ten dollar bills. The woman and man were linked to weeks of similar incidents and large quantities of later notes were found with secret service involvement noted.
Judge Alton G Dayton of the United States Court in Parkersburg WV issued an order placing B 1 Bush receiver for the Western Maryland Railroad to take over all accounts and debts tied to the Davis Coal and Coke Company. Benjamin A Richmond of Cumberland MD filed the petition. Ansa will continue the coal department and apply surplus revenue to the mortgage and trust estate of the Western Maryland Railroad now in its possession.
In Harrisonburg this afternoon Senator Gemge B Keezell and Delegate PB Po God were greeted by about 200 supporters as they secured an appropriation for establishing a State normal school in Harrisonburg. A large crowd, with the board of trade delegation, county officers, the band, military company, and fire department, joined a festive procession to the assembly hall for a felicitation program.
Sixteen year old Maria Arthur Stamp, a Lafayette College graduate, is under arrest in Richmond for attempting to cash a forged Planters National Bank check signed Hi Whitlock. Whitlock denies the signature. Stamp says she was born and raised in New York and has been in Richmond since September.
Special to The Washington Post reports Baltimore and Ohio firefighter John R. Carter faced bigamy charges as two women claimed to be his wives in Police Court. Carter, captured with wife No. 2 in Richmond, allegedly wed Viola McCormick on June 3, 19 4, then married Ida Lebrun at East Baltimore station church with two witnesses.
Baltimore merchants and Manufacturers' Association study a Chesapeake Bridge linking the Eastern and Western Shores. Leading engineers deem the project practicable with financing achievable. Proponents argue closer Eastern Shore access to Baltimore would boost commerce and justify the expenditure.
Special to The Washington Pret Norfolk March 13 police search for the missing jewelry of Mrs J Fleet, $100 value, disappeared from the Chesapeake Line Steamer Atlanta between Baltimore and Norfolk. The items were left in a dining room state room, a window opened, and $25 cash plus two indorsed checks missing. No arrests reported.
Leaders of the Belhaven riot including two whites and several Negroes have been arrested and brought to Washington on a special train guarded by the Washington Light Infantry. Citizens contributed funds to aid the mob, Greek laborers returned fearing further clashes, and injuries among Greeks are expected to recover.
In Asheville on March 13, Lee Fisher a known businessman shot and killed Robert Alston during a dispute over a business transition. Fisher fled as a sheriff’s posse pursued him, with searches continuing into night in nearby mountains where Alston’s death is confirmed.
Berlin War 13 reports creditors of Sie mund Friedberg a private banker and newspaper owner in Berlin learned they will get about a quarter of 1 percent of their claims. Friedberg’s assets total 7700 and liabilities 160. The note says Friedberg built his finance ventures from little capital and faced inheritance tax on 1040 from Inamotier’s estate, with unclear further details about his mother’s estate.
A string of obituaries across Virginia and surrounding areas reports deaths of several residents. Leewhare Mark Samuel T Hickman of Lesburg, a merchant and senior partner at ST Girkman & Son, died after illness, survived by his wife and children. Mrs Allee L HIT, widow of Thomey Ill, died after a lingering illness in her eighties, with five children surviving. Rich mond Ma 613-Wie Wer 1 Taylor, former manager of Richmond, died at home after a period of ill health. Suffolk Mart-Her EM Allen, retired Methodist minister, died at Wakefield aged 73, survived by a wife and four children. Woodstock Levi vctaturt, veteran of Western wars, died at eighty-four with three sons and four daughters. Cora Grandsta, widow of Le PF Grand, died near Red Tanks. she left four children, her mother, and two sisters. Elizabeth A Schulte, aged 75, died in Clearbrook. survived by one son and two daughters. John W Schultz died recently in Winchester.
A catalog of recent publications notes David Graham Phillips Old Wives for New from Appleton and Co, with praise for its moral aims and vivid character drawing. Also listed are The Comtesse de Boigne from Scribner, The Footprint by Gouverneur Bourne, Bradford History of Plymouth Plantation by William Davis, Come and Please Me by Elizabeth Robins, In Mary's Reign by Baroness Orczy, The Reaping by Little Brown, and A New Reading of Evolution by Henry L.
Special to The Walley reports denying a rumor that Chief Executive Officer W A Ftaar will become general manager of the Atlantic Coast Line. The note references Pat Murnington and a claim about Seaboard Air Line leadership, with speculation tied to John Robbens and the Atlantic Igoast region.
Bristol Tenn Maria-Col BoA War ren postmaster issues a letter denying charges of immorality and neglect of duty. He calls the accusations malicious falsehoods and says he will demand a full investigation. The letter references Charles H Wilson and Miss Ida Duncan in the dispute.
St Petersburg March 13 notes circulated by Sir Edward Grey proposing a permanent governor of Macedonia have reached Russia. The foreign office will not preemptively answer but is expected to back Britain’s idea while doubts remain about persuading the Porte to accept the plan.
Special Cable reports The Washington Post Rome edition notes a Kaiser letter to King Victor Emmanuel urging Britain ties to advance naval arms curtailment. The Memento says the Italian politician holding the missive plans to publish it soon.
Christiania Mar 13 the cabinet decides to resign after Storthing motions of lack of confidence. Both motions were rejected, yet votes show government only retains office with coalition partners ministers refuse. They will urge the King to summon radical leader Gunnar Knudsen to form a new cabinet.
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