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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Mar 18, 1905
Page
21
The Virginia State Anti-Saloon League sent an open letter to gubernatorial and lieutenant governor hopefuls. It asks whether candidates would support the Mann bill and future measures to curb liquor traffic, seeking clear positions from all parties.
Virginia marriages reported include Grace D Yerby and Frank Epps of Blackstown with Eveles Epps as maid of honor, Julian Hoover and Waiters of Winchester, Ada Miner and Charles W Shaffer near Luray, Robert H Campbell and Miss Tribble in Caroline County, Mattie Luck and Lil Campbell, Katherine Whitehead and Clarence Wineeerwood of New York. Residences note Fredericksburg and Ruther Glen.
Spectac th Phe Washtington Prot, Winchester, Smith Riggs, a nat aizes, Ww now makes his home in Winchester, and one daughter Mrs Hunt of New York. For many years, she was a prominent banker of Washington and Baltimore, and was largely interested in the Riggs National Bank of Washington. The remains were taken to Baltimore this afternoon over the Cumberland Valley Railroad. The burial will take place in that city tomorrow.
Special to The Washington Post reports the third annual educational conference of Seventh Congressional district under the Virginia State Teachers Association convening at the Front Royal Methodist Church. Speakers include Prof. Ormond Stone, Dr. George H. Denny, and Gov. A. J. Montague, discussing training, curriculum, and the benefits of Virginia's education wave.
Hoy Tiller of Henrico County walked nine miles to Richmond after his hand was crushed off by a feed-cutting machine. Amputation followed as doctors were away. doctors warned bleeding would have been fatal if arteries remained open.
In Lexington Virginia on March 17 the Rockbridge county smallpox outbreak care for 124 cases since December has exceeded $3,000. The largest charge is the health officer’s professional services at $1,226.25.
Miss Ethel McDonald of Winchester dies at 16 after typhoid fever. John B. Davis of Naked Creek dies in his sleep from heart disease at 66. Mrs Peter J. Kauffmann near Luray dies of pneumonia aged about 50, with five children surviving. Mrs Nellia Conine of Winchester dies in New Jersey at 38 after two years with consumption. Luther M. Parrott of Bristol dies at 79, ex Confederate, with two sons and a daughter. William B. Christmas of Charleston W Vs dies at 34, native of Charlottesville, survived by children.
Special to The Washington Post notes the March 17 execution of James Luckadee alias Linkous for the murder of his wife and child at Radford Virginia. He proclaimed innocence on the gallows, the scene attended by about fifty people including ministers and doctors. His body was sent to Richmond for medical study. The report also covers the Covington Virginia hanging of Robert Bowles for Ruff’s murder, and other brief items from Winchester to Richmond including a civil war damages claim settlement and a St Patrick’s Day duck tribute to Governor Monague.
Rev William Alexander Smith famed for Oriental travel writings recounts a Kansas flood tale from 1908. The Saline River overflow forced him and his wife to live in boats for eight days, with dyspeptic troubles eased after starting Postum. They note a shift in mood and health as tea and coffee were avoided, crediting Postum for improved digestion and appetite.
In Huntington West Virginia on March 17 Benjamin Keeny and Stella Wilson were wed during an emergency appendectomy. Keeny died soon after surgery and Stella, now a widow, lies seriously ill. Only the groom’s parents and the surgeons witnessed the ceremony as the couple, traveling from Gateway, Ohio, sought a license in Ironton.
Harry Gilpin was arrested on a murderous assault charge after attacking his wife with a large file at their home in Newport News. Mrs. Gilpin had sworm out a lunacy warrant yesterday but police could not locate him until he returned home and struck early this morning. One wound was serious, jealousy cited as the motive.
Special to The Washington Post Richmond reports Gov. Montague will travel to Washington to receive Civil War flags from the President and attend an educational conference in Front Royal. Also noted are hospital board appointments and a Carnegie library gift in Charlotte, plus railway station rebuilding in the South.
Rockville reports Miss Mary Granger daughter of Mrs Thomas L Offutt died at home aged about forty seven after long illness in Maryland. Hagerstown notes Mrs Fannie W Chaney widow of Bawerd Chaney died last night at her home in Beensberd aged sixty eight. Watson Chaney and Mary Elizabeth Joseph Kausier are named survivors. The report references church associations and families in Hagerstown and Hyattville with multiple siblings and connections.
Miss Ela Eberly, age forty, was killed when a passenger train on the Cumberland Valley Railroad struck her day wagon near Shiremanstown Station. Her sister Ida Eberly survived in critical condition. The horse died instantly and the wagon was demolished.
Walter C Whalen, former assistant postmaster at Branchville in Prince George County, pleaded guilty to embezzling 818.48 in money orders. He was sentenced to six months in jail and fined 818.48, the embezzled amount, which was paid after his February arrest. The case drew sympathy and noted the leniency of the sentence.
In Fairmont on March 17 Carla Ware, a Black man, was fatally shot by John McCallister after a dance dispute over women. A mob followed officers to the jail but lynching was narrowly prevented. Three bullets struck Ware. he died in hospital. McCallister was arrested.
BUREAU 621 Hing Street Alexandria Virginia reports the Alexandria Trades Council has arranged a mass meeting at the Opera House tonight to promote organized labor. Expected speakers include Samuel Gompers Frank Morrison James O Connell and other labor leaders. The council aims to inform the public about organized labor and occasionally holds such gatherings. Also note St Patrick Day luncheon by Alexandria Division Ancient Order of Fishermen on Duke Street. Mary H Atkinson widow of James W Atkinson died yesterday. J D Normoyle sold property on Wilkes Street to Cornelius Carey. Q G Carlin bought land on Cameron Street north side west of the street. State Senator Lewis H Machen spoke to WCT A night school at St Marys Parish Hall. Pearl A Brown obtained a divorce in Corporation Court. Mrs J E Shinn convalescent at home.
The Morgantown Tin Plate Company plant and assets sold at public auction under bankruptcy decree to John G. Frazer of Pittsburgh for 154100 dollars. Earlier bid reached about 80000 dollars. Frazer outbid others as heavy creditors pushed up the price. Frazer’s exact representation unclear. plant’s future operation or dismantling undecided. cost to complete estimated at 40000 dollars. Separate item notes an attempted escape by Deflos Cutter, an ordinary seaman attached to the United States cruiser Atlanta, who escaped marine guards after being held for theft.
Special to The Washington from Fost Annapolis Md March 17 Miss Viola Chaney a student of Woman s College of Baltimore and daughter of R G Chaney a prominent liveryman was thrown from a horse this afternoon and received most serious injuries to her head The worst results are feared The horse shied from a barking dog
Special religious meetings led by Rev. Walter Scott Priest from Columbus begin at Ninth Street Christian Church and run on all evenings except Saturdays through April. Pastor E B Bagby and song leader W R Winters host. tomorrow’s services feature Moral Alchemy in the morning and Faith the Ground of Acceptance with God in the evening. Musical offerings include Hutchinson and Kimball with three choirs. Everyone is invited.
An OCR fragment shows a sequence of prices including 47 50, 22, 16, 9, 32, 46, and 47 50 with spaces and a decimal style. The context and full item descriptions are unclear from the fragment.
The will of Wilson Gregory dated December 24 1908 was filed. It leaves the estate to widow Frances Marsh Gregory. The Martin Altschu will dated June 16 1902 leaves real estate to Louis P Altsehu in trust for daughter Perdita S Schmid with life interest and a later sale to benefit her children with Louis as executor. The Thomas Huntington will dated January 25 designates daughter Jane Eliza Ford as principal beneficiary and executrix. proceeds from a United States Court of Claims claim for wartime supplies are to be divided among his children.
Arraignment of Thomas M. Fields, indicted for embezzling funds from the Washington Beneficial Endowment Association, is postponed to next Friday. Motions for new trials and arrests of judgment for Samuel Gassenheimer and Charles Posey, convicted in the Criminal Court for receiving embezzled railroad tickets and arson, are continued to next Tuesday. The adjournment honors the memory of former Justice Charles C. Cole, who died yesterday.
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