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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Mar 17, 1905
Page
19
A blood stained woman's skirt and men's trousers were found near Ironville where a human head was lately discovered. Investigators, searching Sunday in a path through webs, uncovered the clothing and blood, with officials promising a minute, thorough search for the rest of the body and suspect.
A damaged note describes a whisky business shifting operations from Western North Carolina to Roanoke. It mentions removing stock, transport by rail, and legal constraints on moving liquor across town lines as authorities oversee the export and reloading of spirits.
From The Washington Post March 16 reports a twelve year old boy Charles Cherihim burned while playing with matches in his parents home after his mother left him alone. He allegedly lit his clothes and jumped into a bed that caught fire. The boy died and the mother returned to find the fatal blaze.
Fragment of medical advice urging nerve restoration remedies. The speaker notes exhaustion nerves and insomnia, urging a renewal of strength and a nerve remedy to relieve melancholy and fatigue.
An advertisement features Mrs Chas Landrum of Carthage Missouri praising Dr Miles Nervine for nervous prostration stomach kidney and liver troubles. The note claims the remedy builds nerves, restores health, and allows her to perform tasks again. It states the product rarely fails and offers money back if the first bottle does not benefit.
Special to The Washington Post reports Peter Dancey and Edward Austin, both African American, hanged at 7 am in Henrico County jail yard. It marks the county's first double execution. Austin died in nine minutes, Dancey slightly later. Austin attacked Laslie Ross, a ten year old colored girl. Dancey killed Inez Ledbetter. Governor did not intervene. Both claimed faith, were baptized, and Austin received final communion before execution. Bowles to be executed tomorrow for murder of John A. Ruff.
Winchester merchants Orndorff and McVicar report Davis, a sign painter and minstrel, passed a worthless Rockingham National Bank check drawn by W S Chandler. The check was endorsed by Davis and cashed. funds were unavailable. Davis has left town, possibly headed to West Virginia, and earlier passed another similar bad check to THH Sprint. Davis is linked to a prominent Harrisonburg family and has been in town about a month.
Chairman Bascom Slump of the State Republican Committee launches a statewide push to nominate candidates for all state offices and wage a vigorous campaign. The convention will decide on Senate and House nominees while Slump favors unified party strength across Virginia. He travels from Richmond to Lynchburg to meet his father, Representative Campbell Slemn.
Special to The Washington Post Petersburg Virginia March 16 Robert L Nobles a young married barber attempted suicide with a razor in front of his sister He cut a deep gash before his sister wrested the razor away He was taken to the police station his wound dressed and he remained jailed Petersburg March 16 By terms of the will of Joseph P Richard Frederick County resident Mrs Susan Rich will not participate in the estate should she remarry She receives a home one third interest in a large farm and $50 while widow. rest divided among six children Norfolk March 16 A seven hour jury could not agree on Townley charged with taking $700 from Ruby Ford under false pretenses and was discharged Petersburg March 16 The capital stock of 300000 for a new Petersburg national bank was subscribed with a 30000 surplus Augustus Wright to be president The bank intends to begin operations soon Petersburg March 16 G A Fitts of Petersburg bought from Joseph Massons & Son of Sandusky Ohio the stallion Red Star Shine for 1000
Obituaries from Fredericksburg Roanoke Petersburg Staunton Norfolk Winchester report deaths of Hortense Davis Paine Jasper Taylor C H Tyler Matthew D Eastwood Lucy W Woolley and relatives. Causes include grip pneumonia typhoid and cancer. ages range 61 to 75 with survivors listed.
In Norfolk on March 16 officers raided rear rooms of a grocery store seeking a crap game. They found old policy equipment set up for business. Store keeper Taylor named tenants Edward Gordon and William E Furst. Gordon was found nearby and arrested. Ernest Scott appeared before Mayor Baird on liquor and gambling charges, aided by Commonwealth's Attorney. Scott fined 20 for no license, 100 for Sunday liquor, two months jail and 200 fine for gambling house. appeal filed. Robert Snow arrested last Sunday in Scott's place.
Charleston March 16 The investigating committee to probe former Gov A B White has summoned ten witnesses for a hearing on Saturday March 18. Named are Gov Dawson ex Gov White Gen EL Borges secretary Duncan McRae John Baker White J M Mathews state senator Caldwell US District Attorney Reese Blizzard and US Marshal C D Elliott of Parkersburg Attorney George McClintock of this city will represent Gov White.
Sam Johnson, former cook on the Chesapeake and Ohio Railway, is charged with stealing the private pass book of Supt D W Grice and distributing fifty passes among colored women in Hinton Montgomery and nearby. The theft enabled many to attend the Washington inauguration at public expense. The crime was only discovered after tickets had been misused.
A deal nearly closed for the sale of the Fostoria glass factory at Moundsville West Virginia to the glass lamp trust for about 575000 dollars. The plant, the largest independent tableware maker in the United States, is mainly owned by Wheeling capital, with Pittsburgh firms showing interest and New York men steering the negotiations.
A morning fire in Clifton Forge Virginia destroyed fall and town stables causing $3000 in damages to the undertakers F P Staley & Co. Prisoner Jacob Fischer was burned to death, along with a valued horse Puscher, who had been locked up the night before on a trivial charge. Nearby, multiple incidents include rail damage near Milford and a railroad worker killed in Cumberland Maryland.
The Virginia Supreme Court reverses in Taylor vs Taylor from Norfolk County, remanding to return the elder child William Thomas to father Thomas Taylor and continuing for six months on the younger child Eula Charlotte, with potential immediate delivery if the wife returns with her to the parental home. The decision emphasizes the children's welfare and suggests reconciliation.
The annual session of the Head Camp L. Woodmen of the World gathering represent North Carolina the District of Columbia Maryland Virginia and West Virginia met at Grafton West Virginia Officers for the coming year were named including head consul J D Watchett head adviser W H Fairless head banker L D B Hargrave head clerk James W Gentry head sport J W Fleet head watchman F W Alexander and head managers W L Stamey D P Paul N Fuller W D Morris and C L Murin The Sovereign Camp will meet in Jamestown Virginia during the 1907 exposition. The delegates and members held a torch light procession in Grafton.
Governor Warfield considers clemency for Alonzo Evy, convicted in Allegany County for attempted burglary of the German Savings Bank in Cumberland and sentenced to twenty one years. Sisters Merselle and Claire Evy of Piedmont WV, with ten jurors, petition for mercy. Sanity referral to State Lunacy Board. Also told relatives nothing to shorten another man’s six year sentence for tobacco theft from Chesapeake Steamboat Company and denied release for Beasie Cohen over a 360 fine for sidewalk obstruction.
Washington firm wins three steel bridge contracts in Prince George County Maryland for crossings at Broad Branch Greek College Park and Folly Branch. Abutments delayed by freshets but structures expected ready by May 1. Ontario? No. Potential joint project with Anne Arundel to span Patuxent River at Ells Land would cost about 7030 dollars.
Austin Eugene Peyton of Piedmont obtained a marriage license to wed Yorgie Smith of Keyser. A woman claiming to be his wife, married six years ago at Harpers Ferry, appeared and warned of bigamy or perjury charges. The matter rests with the State's attorney as clerk records contradict Peyton's claim of being single. If the marriage occurred here, Mrs Peyton will pursue charges. Peyton could face perjury.
A fire at Hermitage farm near Kensington in Montgomery County burned the barn owned by Ford and Graham of Washington. About 1,150 cows trapped in the dairy perished, with more than 1,500 dollars in grain and hay burned. Destruction tops 3,000 dollars and insurance covers about 3,000 dollars. Fire investigators suspect incendiary origin.
Washington Post report from Rockville states Washington and Rockville Railway hides refused to post a $5,000 bond for faithful contract performance as talks with Rockville mayor and council continue. A special meeting is planned to settle the issue amid adjusted differences with earlier terms. Jeremiah D Mallory, senior rail supply firm member, dies in Baltimore at age 55. he was a prominent Mason and clubman.
Mrs Leila C Seymour of Washington DC filed for an injunction in Hagerstown to stop her sister Mrs Charles Cooper from transferring or mortgaging property purchased there. A prior agreement gave Cooper a life estate, with Seymour to receive half the income. Cooper held fee simple after a previous conveyance. Judge Keedy granted the injunction and ordered a deed to be prepared to ensure Cooper has only a life interest.
The Washington Post reports that the Prince George county filed for its Shoemaker act allotment before March 1. Road Engineer Roger Boyle and all three road commissioners delivered the application in person, though debate continues over whether the road or county commissioners should act. Boyle says liquor tax fees will fund road work with state matching funds, and he seeks a further 5,000 dollars from the county to total two thousand?
An ad-style offer promotes Dr Shoop's Restorative as a cure for heart trouble. It promises a free full bottle to new customers, explains the remedy targets the heart nerves, and claims overall nervous-system restoration. It invites readers to write for free booklets and to obtain the product via drugstores.
The Democratic party completed its city ticket in Clarksburg West Virginia for the April 4 municipal election. Mayor nominee is William T Wailis of Horner Gaylor Company, son of Col T T Wailis. Other nominees include Thomas Feeny city chief of police Thomas Haymond city clerk C A W Sheehy water works commissioner Patrick J Keenan streets superintendent John W Carfman assessor Charles M Kinniard school commissioner Hugh Jarvis. Council primaries: First ward James Durdy Third ward D W McGeorge Fourth ward Camden Sommers Fifth ward Fletcher had no Second ward meeting.
A west bound Baltimore and Ohio freight train split near Orleans, causing tracks to be blocked and an eastbound collision. Brakeman Miller of Martinsburg injured by steam. engine and cars damaged. Also reported: George Blackstone found dead by exposure in Glenn Dale. inquest verdict returned. Westerville post office at Nesterville robbed for over $100 in stamps. safe forced. prior retail burglary noted.
Maryland obituary notices from Cumberland report Mrs Rebecca Folk aged eighty at Mount Savage with husband missing since Civil War service. John Frost died at Mount Savage where he ran a bakery, a German native who lived in South America before settling in the United States. married Louise Finkledey of Cumberland. Trost, member of Humboldt Lodge Odd Fellows, to be buried in Cumberland Darnestown. Mrs Elizabeth Grifith of Itonshlle died in Washington after an operation aged twenty four five.
Edward Whittington of Prince George County sues Standard Oil for 50000 as damages for the death of his three children in a lamp explosion blamed on inferior oil. He alleges the January 2 purchase and February 17 incident at a local grocer led to fatal burns. The three youths Martha Ann Edith Estelle and Marion Wallace were ages 16 12 and years.
James P Gott of Barnesville seeks the Democratic nomination for sheriff in the county. Judge Samuel D Waters of Stier Spring announced a run the same office weeks ago. Others mentioned include William M Canby of Colesville and D Lindley Sloan, with speculation about state senate bids amid political battles.
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