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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
May 14, 1914
Page
8
Jack Rose, key prosecution witness in the Ro senthal murder case, remains unshaken under cross examination. He denies guilt despite relentless questioning, and recalls plotting to have Phara Howetitat murdered while maintaining composure.
A cluttered death notice page lists multiple obituaries and funeral notices. Names include Hovis Katt Rearpord, Elsi Mordmatt, George Moat, Margellus, Reed, and Morse, with ages, residence streets, and funeral details in May. Engraved by a church and local streets, the notices announce dates, family relations, and post engagements.
Funeral directors report for R Speare at 940 F Street N W. curent manager milieu and role noted.
Becker denied involvement in Iges Rose’s denial and said his conscience pricked him while arranging for the murder of Ttosenthal. He added that the remorse continues as cross-examination ends and the court adjourns until tomorrow morning.
Special to The Wrebington Post Harrisonburg May 13 386 cadets from Lexington marched through town en route to New Market for the fiftieth anniversary battle celebration. A civic and veteran delegation joined them as they fired salut es over graves of Latimer Gibbons and Roller. Cadets camp tonight at Lacey Spring.
Jacob E. Conner once consul at St. Petersburg and Frank N. Bauskett confidential clerk to the Secretary of State fought in the secretary's office during an intercom delay. Their clash left Bauskett with a bruised nose and Conner with a cut cheek as witnesses separated them. Conner said he tried to see the secretary to learn why he was dismissed from service.
Oklahoma City May 13 The Southern Methodist Church general conference defeated the revisals committee report to remove the phrase The Holy Catholic Church from the apostles creed and replace it with The Church of God The vote showed strong opposition across clergy and lay delegates with a large majority required by class votes.
Special cable from Cardiff reports five Bristol Channel pilots were drowned when a pilot boat carrying helmsmen to inbound ships was rammed and sunk by the British steamer Star of New Zealand. The Star of New Zealand, built in 1895 at Belfast, hails from Belfast with a net tonnage of 2,833.
Special to The Washington Post reports Maryland advocates nationwide gather at the YMCA for a preliminary convention. A banquet was served, prayer meetings held in thirty churches, and sessions resume at Mount Vernon Place Methodist Church with speakers including Rev Dr Hare and Rev Dr Benham.
Burgess Boles, 30, a prosperous Surry County farmer, died by shotgun self-inflicted injury at his Winston Salem residence early this morning. The cause of death was listed as self harm.
Miss Nellie Abrams of Wastland and James She high of Bluff Point wed at Kilmarnock Baptist parsonage last evening, performed by Rev. Bagby. Earlier, Miss Eusie Greene of Millenbeck wed WOW. Pucka of Locklies at Irvington parsonage with Rev. Goodwin officiating.
In Virginia obituaries from Christiansoues and nearby towns a string of deaths is noted. Mrs Sarah Campbell dies at her son Johns home after long illness. burial in Welcome Grove Cemetery. Mia Llewellen dies suddenly at 33 in Cambria. funeral in Wytheville. George Bilshimer, Confederate veteran, dies at Bowmans Shenandoah county. John R Anderson senior partner of Anderson Brothers book store at the University of Virginia dies after brief illness.
Local florist advertising offers a full range of funeral designs at moderate prices. Services include arrangements for Washington, Waldorf Astoria, and Broadway areas with specialty in funeral flowers and custom tributes.
A Republican minority report on the Clayton antitrust bill labeled the measure a sop to public opinion and accused the compromise spirit of betraying the fight against private monopolies. Representatives Nelson of Wisconsin and Volstead of Minnesota condemned the bill as protection for big business while noting no major trusts opposed the tentative draft. The report criticizes the windmill analogy and warns the process favors political expediency over decisive action.
Special to The Washington Post. Richard Hawtans, 14, is under arrest in Rockville Md accused of burning the home of W ut Magruder at Goshen on April 13 where he had worked. Fire Marshal Myers and Sheriff Whalen say the boy confessed he destroyed the building because he did not like his job and his mother would not let him quit.
In Clarksburg May 13 with 200 delegates, the forty-ninth annual grand encampment session of West Virginia Odd Fellows began. Daniel Gunnoe of Crang, Ia, presided as grand patriarch, while Col. Francis Throlts of Fairmont led the Patriarchs Militant department council. A street parade was featured in the evening.
The article notes the contest enters a critical period of about five weeks for candidates to improve positions or defend wins. It warns supporters to monitor coupon expiration dates, as expired coupons have caused delays and counting discrepancies. expired coupons will be rejected unless a hearing justifies unusual acceptance.
The article tours Damascus from Caesarea Philippi, noting rough roads, cultivated lands, and Druse shepherds guarding flocks. It describes olive orchards beside a Paradise-like panorama, the Protestant cemetery where Paul’s conversion site and 1809 massacre victims lie, and the traditional wall and gates. It paints the Baadra Abana river, Naaman’s house, and the view of Lebanon, with old and new Damascus interwoven, crowded streets, exotic traders, Bedouins, and Bagdad donkeys. The Abana waters, bridges, and canal systems sustain the city, shaping its lifeblood and landscape.
A list of reverends and addresses with monetary figures appears as a turnout tally. Names such as Rev. C.8 Abbott, Rev. H. B. Angus, Rev. W. W. Barnes, Rev. E L Beauchamp, Rev. J. H. W. Blake, Rev. Walter H. Brooke, Rev. John E. Briegs, Rev. Mathew W. Clair, Rev. James W. Clark, Rev. George M. Cummings, and many others are paired with street addresses and sums, culminating in a totals row showing large sums for multiple entries and a final aggregate. The document resembles a fundraising or pledge sheet listing religious leaders and their pledges or contributions.
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