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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Mar 21, 1907
Page
32
Bailey, Grove operator, was acquitted after a two day trial on charges of abducting Miss Willis, an asylum inmate. The judge ruled no evidence showed intentional wrongdoing. Bailey testified Miss Willis sought help, described a rain ride and a dance, and requested funds to reach relatives in Richmond. The court dismissed the case as the prosecution failed to prove improper conduct.
Maryland State Tax Commissioner Schley filed an appeal with the Circuit Court for Anne Arundel County against Senator Blair Lee in suits seeking to restrain underassessment of capital stock of three Montgomery County corporations and to challenge deductions of Baltimore debt paper. Attorney General Bryan filed a demurrer arguing lack of equity relief, lack of lower court jurisdiction, and failure to join all corporations as parties.
Special to The Washington Post from Rockville Mil Mar 20 reports Republicans in Montgomery County weighing a Hewett sheriff bid after his 202 year run. Possible contest for state’s attorney hinges on Thomas Dawson allowing his name, with little other GOP names likely to emerge.
The condemned man Peter Good sentenced to death gives the undertaker detailed burial instructions including embalming and postponing interment. He measures himself with a string to provide pallbearer height and selects a minister for the funeral while remaining calm. The report notes nearby death watches and location near Winchester Virginia.
Norfolk readers learn of a grand Jamestown 300th anniversary exposition planned near Hampton Roads to illustrate United States history from the first settlement to state formation. States build colonial styled museums, showcasing national development and a major international naval and military display invited by Congress.
Rockville Maryland March 2 The watch over William H Mecklam jailed here for allegedly murdering his mother in law Mrs Mary Liming at Wheaton two weeks ago has been discontinued. He showed no urge to attempt self harm after a recent incident and his mental and physical condition improved He blamed drink for his troubles and vowed not to drink again He underestimates the charges but said he is tired of jail life and hopes to be out in time to plant potatoes.
Virginia weddings include Russell A Head and Miss Margaret Ann Whitehead at the bride’s home with Rev H E Johninn Miselia Deans as maid of honor. Also Thomas William Hudson and Miss Belle Harrison Page wed at Washington Street Christian Church. Bertha Kemp and Joseph Harrison marry in Warsaw. A Portuguese man Sep Koren is severely injured after a collision near Pine Beach.
In Baltimore on March 2 a strike by 209 Jewish butchers halted trade as they refuse to buy or sell meat until meat suppliers cut prices. The Hebrew Butchers Association staged rounds, seized meat from kosher shops, and warned their union would continue the action until entity firms lower prices amid rising costs of cattle and beef.
Baltimore dispatch reports Clarence M Bryan of Washington charged with larceny of 1000 dollars from Miss Ben Mulcahy. He was committed for court in default of 2600 bail as details claim he lured Mulcahy to Baltimore, drugged her, and stole the money at a Raleigh Hotel vicinity. Witnesses also allege sale of liquor after hours at Francis McKeever’s North High street saloon. Bryan admits possession of the bill but claims it was stolen or misplaced.
Special to The Washington Fast Asheville NC March 2 A 21 year old Avery Pulliam shot and killed his brother Elbert Pulliam 30 during a quarrel over a card game at their home in Cherokee County No witnesses and Avery claimed self defense saying Elbert tried to knife him An open knife was found in Elbert’s hand The Pulliams are a prominent Andrews NC family.
The executor A P Gorman Jr files the administrator account for the late United States Senator Arthur Gorman showing estate value 629429.04 with 36649.77 in allowances and disbursements and 30000 in legacies. Balance for distribution listed as 658227.27. The report filed March 20 in Ellicott City. Bristol marriage note: H G Phillips 26 and Emma Lilly 17 eloped from Shady Springs to Bristol and were wed.
Cumberland Md March 29 Wilber H Johnson president of the Johnson Inman Air motor Company was arrested on a warrant charging obtaining money under false pretenses. A carpenter Sanford Collins invested in two shares and said Johnson claimed a thirty horsepower motor had been manufactured and run successfully. Johnson was held in 1000 bail for a Monday hearing and sent to jail in default. He left Cumberland for the East after warning friends of bringing back three automobiles driven by air motors. Several alleged victims appeared. Johnson’s activities extended through Ohio Pennsylvania and Maryland.
Special to The Washington Post from Baltimore Maryland March 21 after a three day hearing the federal grand jury indicted John W H Geiger cashier of Canton National Bank on charges of embezzling more than 00 from the bank where he served since its organization Geiger a East Baltimore resident and former bank director was arrested after a warrant by National Bank Examiner Samuel N Hann About thirty witnesses testified including William H White former paying teller who pleaded guilty to embezzling 35000 and is serving a five year term White was brought from city jail for the proceeding Geiger is accused of pocketing funds after a depositor paid promissory notes and of failing to make required returns He is out on bail with no trial date set even if a true bill is returned
Dr R Book er of Lottsburg and Thomas and Lloyd Harrison of Bundicks Wharf narrowly escaped drowning when their sail boat capsized crossing Goan River at noon. A high wind and heavy sea left them in the water for about an hour before rescue by Willem Bryant Philip Fisher and John Cowart who pulled them from the overturned craft.
Winchester report: Franklin N. Anderson of Frederick County dies at 74 after a lingering illness at his home near Winchester. Survived by eleven children. noted as the family’s last member and twice married. Nearby, George Hagedon of Caroline County dies at 70 at his Summit home, survived by wife. Other obituaries include Minor Bate, son of late Washington Prolific, aged 70s with no marriage. B. L. Anderson, longtime coach and businessman, dies aged 70s. Mrs Caroline Underwood dies at 85 near Bath, leaving four children, twenty four grandchildren, and thirty four great-grandchildren. Also a public notice from Albany: Governor approves requisition for return of Bessie Crisgrell alias Beeste Burton from Ohio County for alleged jewelry theft valued at $2,147. in custody in New York City.
Weather and flood conditions from March 20 report heavy rains inundating lower Cumberland Williamsport and nearby towns. Potomac River and Conococheague Creek overflow threaten further. B and O Railroad suffers track undermining and yard congestion with 1500 freight cars tied up Cumberland Martinsburg and beyond.
The Homer group in bronze donated by J. W. Simpson to the University of Virginia was shipped from Rome on March 3 and will arrive in time for unveiling during June commence ment week. Sculptor Sir Moses Ezekiel reports a 12 foot combined height for the Homer group and pedestal, to be placed in the triangle of the lawn, with Jefferson statue to follow on a red marble pedestal. The total value of the Homer group and Jefferson statue is $26,000.
Annapolis Md Mar 22 Remarkable allegations in the petition in the case of Samuel B Hardy former sheriff of Anne Arundel County Busan Hardy his wife and William F Rodgers again at Louisa M Hines C Shriver Stewart C Stewart Shriver and Joshua Linthicum sheriff of Anne Arundel County fled by Robert Moss attorneys for the prisoner It is alleged a judgment in the name of C Shriver Stewart or C Stewart Shriver does not exist The charge frames a fraudulent device by James Bannon recently declared a gang member after embezzlement charges in Baltimore City Also notices deaths and weddings from Boyds Berwyn and Cumberland Md with various names and ages including Annie Emerson Isidor Morgolius Mattie Rosenbaum and Emma Ruble child burns incident and a business debt assignment at 733 Seventh Street NW with debts around 1 70 and assets 40 0 0
The Philadelphia Bulletin urges vigilance against Castoria counterfeits as pirates copy the trade mark. It stresses that genuine Castoria must bear the facsimile signature of Chas. H. Fletcher on the bottle wrapper, a mark of trusted manufacturing for over thirty years, and urges parents, especially mothers, to check ads and the signature to protect children’s health.
Winchester to Martinsburg March 20 A business manager for Senator Tillman accused him of disparaging President Roosevelt in a Martinsburg West Virginia business men's club after his lecture. An imminent fistfight was averted as cooler heads prevailed amid heated exchanges, with most club members described as Republicans and Roosevelt admirers.
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