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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
May 26, 1908
Page
3
North Carolina report details a mothers actions amid warning of elopement. A public safety item borrowed, a tense ultimatum, and troubling events disturb a town as physicians address affects on a young man.
Attorney General files a bill charging that the bank’s accounts were overdrawn and the firm’s assets were misused. The case centers on receiver appointment by Judge Gorter to manage the company, with State Treasurer Murray Vantner and others named in the proceeding. Losses cited include substantial drafts and misappropriated funds, with creditors placed at risk as the firm’s capital and stock are described as impaired.
In Was Norfolk Virginia, Mrs May Wo Durdin of Te Vonot, near this county, died after a fall leading to blood poisoning. The coroner reported the illness developed from injuries sustained and swelling appeared soon after, with condition worsening yesterday. The case references local politics and property sales in the surrounding area.
The ceremony joined Miss Davley and Mr Dooles in a Virginia city. At Saint Marys Parish in Berber Presbyterian Church Rex A HL Hamilton presided as the home trainiey and bride parents hosted a reception.
Captain Wallace A Bartlett a Prince George County figure died at his Brentwood home after an indigestion episode. A Civil War veteran with Berdans sharpshooters, he was wounded at the Wilderness and later served as lieutenant in the Nineteenth United States Regiment colored. He owned patent rights and real estate ventures in Washington and Brentwood, was Holladay Land Co manager, a First National Bank of Southern Maryland director, and connected with the Hyattaville Building Association. He is survived by his wife Jemima and daughter Miss D Metcutchen of Brentwood.
May 25 Raleigh N C A heated campaign for the prohibition measure continues with speakers on both sides. The nonpartisan question is urged by both Democratic and Republican readers. Prohibition forces estimate support from 1006 to 36090 while anti prohibitionists offer no figures. Predicts a very close result with the state likely to go wet.
A street quarrel in Salisbury on May 21 ends in a challenge to a duel between PEN man Shuping and M oP Murpi. Crowds watched as a police officer intervened, pushing Averlian Kentuky aside. The altercation followed a tense mass gathering.
Special to The Washington Post Hagaretown Md May 25 Emanuel Stiroe Drew a Waynesboro clothing merchant was shot by an unidentified highwayman on the street at midnight as he walked with his brother. Three men with pistols forced them to surrender. Stiroe Drew was struck in the throat. the bullet plowed downward into the right lung. The robbers fled. the injured man was taken home in critical condition. No clew to the highwaymen.
The Confederate Memorial Day ceremonies in Alexandria included wreaths at Confederate graves, a march past the monument, prayers by Charley D. Bulla, and an address by Captain Robert L. Lee. Veterans and Sons of Confederate Veterans participated, followed by flowers laid at Christ Church yard. A separate meeting discussed the electric car's schedule between the ferry wharf and Mount Vernon line, where losses were noted and adjustments debated. Also reported: the Trenton steamer sinking inquiry in Alexandria, with Joseph Williams held for grand jury action after a coroner’s inquest found a failed porthole caused the tragedy.
Herman B Townsend of Beakstown described as a novelist dies after a juggler is run down by a moving freight train near the Charlottesville train station. His body is ground to pieces with fragments scattered along the track for about 400 yards. A membership in the order of Eagles and about $3 were found in his pockets.
Mayoral winner John T Paull Republican edged Democrat CG Cusinwa by one vote. Stephen Ro Sndgrass Democrat elected to City Council by wide margin. three Republican council members chosen. Five Democrat holdovers ensure mixed control. Fourth ward faced a contest.
Havana May 2 Gov Magoon issues a decree setting combined provincial and municipal elections for August 1. Provinces will elect a governor and eight councilmen while municipalities vote for an alderman and a proportional number of councilmen. The date officers take office will be set by a future decree.
Harry K Thaw accepts the court ruling that he remains insane and not fit for liberty. He will be recommitted to Matteawan or another state hospital while lawyers seek alternate arrangements. Thaw praised the decision but criticized reporters, and his family briefly visited as proceedings continue.
Indianapolis May 25 The cornerstone of the new Masonic temple to cost a substantial sum was laid with Vice President Fairbanks unable to attend due to duties in Washington He praised Freemasonry for promoting social intellectual and moral welfare and its Christian foundations and patriotism within the city and state.
Equity suits and court actions listed across multiple divisions including mechanics lien enforcement in Caverly v Burgdorf, divorces in Holmes v Hols, and various receiverships and orders to pay into court. Numerous solicitor mentions and docket items show assignments, lunacy proceedings, and probate actions with dates and controlling judges noted.
The General Assembly discussed uniting all Protestant churches for temporal good under a central executive, with Rev Mark Matthews proposing a broad federation. The assembly approved cooperation with the Federal Council and invited cautious union talks with Reform, United and other churches. A missions meeting for freedmen drew thousands, with half the hall reserved for Black attendees.
Special to The Washington Post Attleboro Mass May 25 Miss Almeda Winters of Attleboro, claiming to be heir to John M Burke of New York, was located after a prior lawsuit in New York. She lived as housekeeper at Briggs Corner for Carlos T Clark, having moved here two years ago from Cape Cod where she taught school. The man about forty, she says a cousin lawyer filed the suit against the late millionaire, asserting kinship to Ma Burke, a dangerous tendency, from the Bautmans section.
Brig Gen Alexander Mackenzie retires at age leaving the chief of engineers post to Col T W Symons or Col J S Leach. Leach acts as chief. Symons not attached to duty. Mackenzie, oldest on active list, receives a gold-taded ebony present. He leaves after thirteen years with mixed feelings and a full desk.
The engagement of Isla Clementlaude to Midshipman Robert Ross Welsheimer is announced by Dr and Mrs Clementlaude of his city. The wedding is set for St Annes Church in Annapolis on Wednesday evening June 10. Weisheimer will graduate this year and has permission to leave the navy to enter the army as a second lieutenant. Torpedo Boats at New York will transport May 20.
Secretary Metcalf faced a push from a Philadelphia delegation urging Sunday access to the League Island Navy Yard. The petition, led by Isha Burt and supported by business leaders and councilmen, called for reopening Sundays after months of closure amid agitation by the Immny Rest Association. Metcalf promised to study the request and consider expanding the yard’s public hours to support naval shipbuilding efforts.
Anmipelis Md May 21S car Straus of the Depertr meie urd Teeler was heir of Buyer intendent Badwer of the Nual & a temy today Mr Straus caue unexpectedl arriving aboard the light house tender Holi. He was accorded th regiatan salute of sewthern gues prescribed for Cabinet, offers Scretary Straue imspted the new grounds and tailings and later dined With the supecintended.
Peters formerly pay clerk on the gun boat Rafrhew was arrested May 12 on accusations of embezzling 80 dollars. He pleaded guilty and was sentenced to three years and four months in prison on a panel for the defendant. In court he said his Peters family in New Orleans would make restitutions.
Four members of the Baltimore police force face abetting charges in a cocaine sale case. The Board of Police Commissioners will probe reports from detectives about two sergeants and two patrolmen. Arrests of several Black individuals for alleged cocaine vending are noted, with claims some prisoners confessed to police protection.
An umpire was stabbed and wounded by his cousin Thomas C Nelson during a quarrel over a disputed decision after a Rustburg ball game. Judge Frank Aow was slightly injured trying to break up the fight. Warrants issued for both Nelsons.
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