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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Mar 16, 1905
Page
19
Virginia politics center on Gov candidates Swanson and Montague with letters urging support. Ellyson will not resign as State Democratic chair. Col. Britton unlikely successor. Virginia favors two primaries for state officers and local officials to curb trading and boost turnout.
Complainant alleges Townley promised to secure the release of her enlisted husband via bribery of naval officials if she paid 700 dollars. Ruby Ford testified she paid Townley in mid October in a room with another woman and a servant, Townley saying it was all settled and her husband would be with her by midnight. The money allegedly was to be divided among Father Doherty, Father Reynolds, the Franklin ship’s chaplain, and other officers, with only Doherty named as ill.
Arthur Allen, 15, of Caroline County, imitated the Cowboys by lassoing a two year old mule in a field. The rope slipped over the mule s head and the beast dragged him. The mule jumped a ditch and the rope broke. He was unconscious for an hour and will take time to recover from his injuries.
A large Winston-Salem meeting debated building a railway southward, to be named the South-bound Railway, with participation from High Point Lexington and other towns. After adjournment Davidson Richmond and other counties pledged contributions in a secret session. Officials indicated the road is practically assured with routes via Lexington to Wadesboro or High Point to Rockingham.
Annapels Md March 16 A distribution of the public school tax among Maryland counties for the quarter ended today has been announced. Amounts are payable March 25 at the comptroller’s office. Listed figures include Allegany 14873.76 Anne Arundel 29708.58 Baltimore City 120680.94 and total 200000.
Farmville reports Thomas V Edmunds and Miss Anna Hurd wed at the bride’s parents home. In Petersburg a bride from Fresertownburg and groom from Biodstone wed at St. John’s rectory with Evelyn Epes maid of honor and Richard Watts Marion best man. Lovettsville and Kernstown host multiple ceremonies with Rev Lawra Lemape and Rev William Woll officiating.
A historical notice questions the effectiveness of so called liquid catarrh cures. It warns that alcohol in remedies merely offers temporary relief and can worsen underlying catarrhal conditions. It criticizes claims of curing catarrh and blood disorders with such substances. The piece mentions Smith's Triple in Cure and a catarrh cream as examples and warns readers to seek deeper relief through proper medical methods.
An early morning blaze on the Dorrance dairy farm near Sandy Spring destroys a barn, a wagon house, hay, grain, and tools with an estimated loss of $4,000. The fire spread quickly as Miss Dorrance investigated smoke, and a colored man was seen fleeing the scene before the barn burned. Insurance covered about half the loss. authorities suspect arson targeting the Dorrance property.
At a Fayetteville stockholders meeting chaired by Hon. H B McD Robinson and Capt. H Munckethan, with 1630 shares represented, it was agreed to reopen the Bank of Fayetteville about April 1. The capital will be $100,000 with a $40,000 surplus. The bank’s condition report declares it among the strongest in the district, with a surplus exceeding prior shortages.
Alliance members from North and South Carolina Virginia Georgia Alabama and other southern states met in Charlotte to discuss mutual protection and closer contact among hatters door and blind manufacturers. A banquet was hosted that night by the Manufacturers' Chair.
Virginia obituary notices report Henry Swartzell of Bite Ridges Slotthes dying at home after feeding stock. Robert B. Hossy, aged seventy three, a veteran citizen and battery member, dies. Joseph Blackwall near Warrenton and Captain W. Hannah at Grockette Cove noted. Robert H. Night dies in Bramsford County. a heart condition claims Tiatetet aged sixty five. various survivors and ceremonial details listed.
Fragmentary report describes a deadly incident on a highway resulting in a fatal duel. Sparse readable details mention two individuals and a confrontation ending in death. Further specifics are not recoverable from the provided text.
The article describes a ceremonial connection involving Gen Cameron and Mrs Burdett, noting families tied to the United States Legation and a Canton born sister of a best man. It mentions Miss Cameron and a Cavalry maneuvers backdrop with a wartime era social context and a bride receiving a graded trip offer.
Ames Davis a Civil War veteran aged about sixty died by inhaling gas at his son in law Charles R. Henson’s home in Hagerstown this morning. He was found across his bed with a gas hose in his mouth. He had talked of Blair’s recent death by own action and believed gas inhalation a easier death. Davis was a native of Hagerstown and once ran a hotel. His wife was Mrs. Henson. March.
Fragmented report from Alexandria recalls a March 1906 rail collision near Washington D C with injuries and one death. Officials testify about train schedules and manning, while Mayor supports discipline for officers. Funeral of Archdrew Sullivan Rice held at North Freedman Street location.
Special to The Washington Post from Batsonburg Virginia dated March 16 reports William H Gardner Jr and Miss Lucy Williams both of Batsonburg eloped to Hagerstown Maryland for a clandestine marriage after obtaining the required papers. They were married in a minister's house and returned the same day. The elopement was attributed to the youthfulness of the couple.
Rookville mourns Mrs. Poolle aged fifty six widow of W. Poole a leading county citizen who had been in frail health and a resident of Sykesville for years. She left no children and funeral arrangements were noted. In Hyndman Samuel Robbin aged sixty nine, a great grandson of General Arthur St. Glatt a Revolutionary War figure, served in the Civil War as a volunteer and hailed from a family tied to regional history.
A chaotic report from Charlotte, North Carolina, describes a fatal incident sparked by a lump of coal. Two men were reported dead after the confrontation, with authorities stating a weapon or blunt object may have been involved. The incident occurred today, prompting a police investigation and calls for calm.
Secret anti vice men from several states investigate a masked robbery in Cumberland Maryland dated March. The case involves destroyed mail matter worth over $1000 in registered mail and bank notes. Names include Drewry of Norfolk Virginia and W Whitehead of Pinners Point arrested on perjury warrants.
Roanoke and Washington reports describe a disputed claim over fees in a custody style case with Beret Miete and Hime a controversy over right to collect tata beoh. The Washington Post notes a marriage in Hyattville and a departure to Washington for temporary duties. Cumberland Md reports a nonunion miner shot dead at home near Shaw and Meyersdale with Kemp arrested on charges.
Harrisburg March 1 The Pennsylvania Supreme Court sent the case of Samuel Greason colored under death sentence in Reading for Johns Edwards murder back to Berks County Court. The Board of Pardons granted clemency for Kate Awards white also condemned to death for the same crime, with a stay pending the Berks County court disposition.
The defendant Mrs Strickfaden pleads guilty to attempting to poison her husband. The case centered on letters sent to a jury, with testimony and evidence leading to the plea.
Pittaburg reports Merritt Guimbell, Allegheny police superintendent, found guilty of grafting and abusing power for selling indulgences and immoral acts over a three day period. Other items include a Michigan death by own hand and a Milwaukee case involving the Blaine brothers, with police warrants delivered during a home visit.
Seven letters to Charles McCauley connected to the affair were readied for the jury as he faces trial tomorrow. The missives contained love passages and urgent requests to obtain information about the matter at once.
Paul Herbert Schmidt found guilty of man slaughter for the murder of William Taylor on the Crittenton farm. Jury deliberated about an hour and a half before returning the verdict. Schmidt fled to Paducah, Kentucky after the crime and was later captured.
A damaged text outlines a discussion of a remedy for a condition and mentions a valuable booklet titled Chea medicine offered free. It suggests inquiry into cure approaches and references a general context of medical guidance rather than a clear deliverable event or person.
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