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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
May 26, 1908
Page
26
A chaotic North Carolina incident centers on a mother confronting a would-be couple amid pressures to wed. A public safety item borrowed during a tense scene becomes a focal point as warnings are ignored and ultimatums issued. Authorities and doctors later address injuries and tensions.
Attorney General files bill alleging that the accounts are overdrawn and the Ford company assets are mismanaged. Receivers appointed by Judge Gorter to oversee payments and assess alleged losses as court actions proceed against the firm and its officers.
A fragmentary obituary note from Richmond Virginia mentions the death of Mrs May Durdin of Te Vonot County after a corn-related illness worsened into blood poisoning. The brief item references medical concern and local death details without full context.
A Virginia wedding notice notes Miss Dooley to wed at Berber Presbyterian Church, the daughter of Mr and Mrs Dooley, with details including the groom's name and the ceremony at Rex A HL Hamilton's residence. The Tallahassee or similar city context appears, mentioning prom, Swift, and train timing this morning at the brides’ parents home.
Special to The Washington Post from Vattaville May 2 Captain Wallace A Bartlett a prominent Prince George County resident, died suddenly at his Brentwood home after an indigestion attack. A Civil War veteran, he served as a lieutenant in the Nineteenth United States Colored Regiment and was wounded at the Battle of the Wilderness. He owned patents and real estate, directed Holladay Land Company, sat on First National Bank of Southern Maryland board, and helped lead Hyattasille Building Association and Warren Post. He is survived by his wife Jemima Bartlet and daughter Miss Ida Metcutchen of Brentwood.
May 25 Raleigh N state election nears with a hotly contested anti and pro ban campaign. Prohibition advocates cite 1006 to 36090 as their figures while opponents refuse to offer numbers, predicting a wet outcome. Voters prepare for a tight result as turnout and sentiment shape the final tally.
A mass meeting in Salisbury on May 21 ended in a near duel after a street quarrel between Pen Shuping and Mur Pike led to threats and a challenge. Police kept the crowd calm as Shuping allegedly bumped Aver Kentuky, prompting the confrontation and ensuing tensions.
Special report from Hagaretown Maryland details the midnight street shooting of clothing merchant Emmanuel Stiro e Drew by three pistol wielding highwaymen. Stiro was wounded in the throat as his brother was pursued. He remains in critical condition. no clues yet on the assailants.
In Alexandria the Confederate Memorial Day ceremonies honored veterans and dead from the Civil War era. Speakers praised valor at a monument dedication while wreaths were laid at cemeteries and Christ Church yard. The day included a drum corps procession and a final taps salute.
Herman B Townsend of Beakstown a noted juggler was killed this afternoon when crushed under a moving freight train near the Train Station. His body was ground to pieces and fragments were scattered along the track for about four hundred yards. A membership did in the order of Eagles and about 3 were found in his pockets.
In the city election John T Paull, Republican, won mayor over CG Cushwa, Democrat, by one majority. Stephen R Sndgrass, Democrat, elected to City Council with sixty majority. Fourth ward tied. Republicans claim three council seats. five holdover Democrats remain. Court of Appeals notes follow.
Havana May 2 Governor Magoon issues a decree setting August 1 as the combined provincial and municipal election day Each province will elect a governor and eight councilmen while municipalities choose an alcalde and a proportional number of councilmen The officer entering office date to be fixed by future decree
Harry K Thaw accepts the Supreme Court decree confirming insanity and denial of liberty. He plans to seek commitment to a state hospital other than Matteawan. Jerome and Thaw's attorneys pursue options while Thaw lectures reporters on healing accounts and awaits recommitment papers. Mrs Thaw and Mrs Carnegie visit. Evelyn Thaw's annulment suit faces postponement.
Indianapolis May 25 The cornerstone of the new Masonic temple to cost $00 was laid this afternoon Vice President Fairbanks, one of the expected speakers, wrote that he could not leave Washington duties. The article extols Freemasonry as beneficial to social, intellectual, and moral welfare, rooted in Christianity, loyal to political institutions, and devoted to the home and virtue.
A compendium of court actions listing numerous equity cases, divorces, and judgments from DC courts. Entries name complainants, defendants, and solicitors, reference receivers and auditors, and note dates for hearings, payments into court, and judgments in a wide array of property, assignment, and lunacy matters.
The General Assembly discussed uniting all Protestant churches in the United States to form a federal council with a president and executive committee aimed at temporal good. Rev Mark Matthews of Seattle proposed concerted action against social evils without spiritual authority, while a missions meeting for freedmen drew thousands of Black attendees at Convention Hall.
Special to The Washington Post Attleboro May 25 The search for Miss Almeda Winters of Attleboro who claims to be heir to John M Burke a New York millionaire was successful today She was pursuing a suit to stop Burkes will She is about forty lives at Briggs Corner as housekeeper for Carlos T Clark A former Cape teacher she arrived in Attleboro two years ago and says the suit was brought by a New York cousin who is a lawyer
Brig Gen Alexander Mackenzie chief of engineers retires on age grounds. Col T W Symons and Col Smith S Leach vie for his successor with Leach acting as Chief of Engineers. Mackenzie, the longest serving officer on the active list, received a gold evidence piece from his employer and thanked friends as he left with no tasks to perform.
Announcement from Annapolis notes the engagement of Isla Clementlaude to Midshipman Robert Ross Welsheimer of Illinois. The wedding is set for Wednesday evening June 10 at St Annes Church. Weisheimer plans to leave the navy after graduation to enter the army as a second lieutenant.
Secretary Metcalf was urged to reopen the League Island Navy Yard on Sundays after months of closure prompted by agitation from the "imniy Rest Association." A delegation led by Isha Burt of the Philadelphia Business Mens Association and J RC Walistrani appealed for renewed access to the yard and its shipbuilding facilities, with support from councilmen and local representatives.
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Manila May 2 1 Peters formerly pay clerk on the gun boat Rafrhew was arrested May 12 on a charge of embezzling 80 dollars. He pleaded guilty and was sentenced to three years and four months as a disbarred on panel for the defendant stated in court that Peters family in New Orleans would make restitution.
Four members of the Baltimore police force face charges of abetting the sale of cocaine amid a board of police commissioners inquiry. The investigation follows reports from a detective about two sergeants and two patrolmen, with recent arrests of several black individuals for illegal vending of cocaine and claims by prisoners of police protection.
In Campbell County a quarrel over a ball game led to a stabbing and injuries. Umpire and two men, Henry Nelson and Thomas C Nelson, were involved as witnesses and cousins. Judge Frank Bow was injured while trying to separate them. Warrants issued for both Nelsons.
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