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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
May 26, 1908
Page
34
Fragmented wartime era notice details a dramatic clash centered on a mother, a suitor, and an elopement attempt. The chaotic report mentions a public safety item borrowed in a bid to avert the marriage, with references to warnings ignored and ensuing tensions in a North Carolina setting. The piece appears to mix several snippets about community reactions to personal crises and public safety actions.
Attorney General charges a bank in receivership with overdrawn accounts and misused funds. Court records show a trustee-appointed receiver seeks court action to continue operations while investigators assess mismanagement, with listed creditors and stock details amid a seven year old company facing collapse.
In Richmond Virginia a death linked to corn poisoning is reported involving Mrs May Durdin of a county near Tamese. The illness followed blood poisoning after an injury and swelling tied to a corned meal. The incident is described as the cause of death with local officials noting the fatal chain of events.
In a Virginia wedding, Miss Davley marries Mr and Mrs Dooles amid regional ceremony at a local church. The celebration unfolds at the home of the brides parents Rex A HL Hamilton, with Rev. Hamilton officiating and a reception planned at the family residence.
Special to The Washing Post Prince George County resident Capt Wallace A Bartlett died suddenly at his Brentwood home after a recent indigestion attack. A Civil War veteran born in Warsaw New York he served with Berdan's Sharpshooters and later as lieutenant in the Nineteenth United States Colored Regiment. A patent owner real estate dealer and manager of Holladay Land Company he was a director of the First National Bank of Southern Maryland and active in local civic groups. He is survived by his wife Jemima and daughter Miss Metcutchen of Brentwood.
In Raleigh on May 25 the state election on prohibition is anticipated tomorrow night. The contest features speakers from both sides. Prohibition is argued as a nonpartisan measure with urging from both campaigns. Prohibition forces estimate margins from 1006 to 36090, while anti prohibitionists offer no figures. Polls predict a close decision with a wet outcome likely.
A quarrel on a street during a prohibition mass meeting in Salisbury on May 21 led to a challenge to a duel. Shuping and Murpi were involved, with threats exchanged and a crowd watching as police intervened. A confrontation escalated when Sloping shoved Aver lian against a railing amid the fracas. The incident drew attention to public disorder surrounding the event.
Special to The Washington Post Hagaretown May 25 Emanuel Stiroe Drew clothing merchant of Waynesboro was shot by an unidentified highwayman on the street at midnight as he walked home with his brother Three men with pistols ordered them to raise their hands Stiroe failed to comply quickly enough and was shot in the throat The brother fled and was fired upon three times The robbers escaped The injured man was brought home where a surgeon found the bullet entered the throat and lodged downward through the right lung Stiroe remains in extremely critical condition There is no clue to the highwaymen.
The Alexandria observance featured wreaths at Confederate graves, a ceremony at the Confederate Monument, and an address by Captain Robert L Lee. Veterans, the Sons of Confederate Veterans, and local auxiliary groups led the parade with taps and a volley.
Herman B Townsend of Beakstown a juggler believed to be a member of an eagle lodge died when struck by a moving freight train near the Charlottesville Train Station. His body was ground to pieces with fragments scattered along the track for about 400 yards. About $3 was found in his pockets.
In Martinsburg voters chose John T Paull Republican for mayor over CG Cushwa Democrat by a slim majority. Stephen R Sndgrass Democrat won a City Council seat by a large margin as did three other Republicans on the council. One ward seat remained unsettled amid party balance, while five Democratic holdovers on the council will shape the new council’s dynamics.
Gov Magoon issues decree setting August 1 as election day for provincial and municipal offices. Provinces elect a governor and eight councilors, municipalities elect an alcalde and proportional council members. Office entry date to be fixed by future decree.
Harry Thaw accepted the insanity ruling of Justice Marsauser and will remain confined at Matteawan. He plans to seek commitment to another state hospital and hopes to influence officials via his attorneys. Thaw spoke to reporters, defended his actions, and remarked on news coverage while his mother and sister visited.
Indianapolis May 25 The cornerstone of the new Masonic temple to cost was laid this day Vice President Fairbanks unable to leave official duties at Washington spoke in part on Freemasonry in the city and state noting its long standing role in promoting social intellectual and moral welfare It emphasizes Christianity patriotism and the welfare of the home and nation
Legal notices list numerous equity cases in the Supreme Court and Circuit Courts, naming plaintiffs and defendants, solicitors, and actions such as liens, receiverships, notices, and judgments. The docket includes Haller Wall Paper, Otis Elevator, and various property conveyances across Northwest and Northeast DC blocks, with court dates and amounts noted for probate, guardianship, and assignments.
General Assembly discusses forming a political Protestant coalition for temporal reform with a president and executive committee. Rev Mark Matthews of Seattle advocates directing concerted action against evils while denying a Protestant party aims. Assembly endorses union talks with several churches and supports the Federal Council of Churches. A missions meeting for freedmen draws thousands, with half the hall reserved for Black attendees.
Special to The Washington Post Attleboro Mass May 25 The search for Miss Almeda Winters of Attleboro who claims to be an heir to the estate of John M Burke a New York millionaire was successful today She had earlier lost a suit in New York court while seeking to stop Burkes peel of a $4000 MO zit She resides at Briggs Corner as housekeeper for Carlos T Clark She came to Attleboro two years ago and had been a Cape schoolteacher She is about forty claims to be a niece of Ma Burke a dangerous tendency
Brig Gen Alexander Mackenzie chief of engineers retires aged and the choice of his successor lies between Col T W Symons and Col Smith S Leach. Leach designated to act as Chief of Engineers as Mackenzie leaves long service record and a formal presentation marked the occasion.
The Washington Post reports Isla Clementlaude of Annapolis is engaged to Midshipman Robert Ross Welsheimer of Illinois. The wedding is set for June 10 at St Annes Church. Weisheimer will graduate this year and has permission to depart the navy for service as a second lieutenant. Torpedo boats Plucky De Long Thorton Tinges and Porter arrived from Charleston for Gen George Clinton reburial ceremonies, forming part of the convoy of the cruiser Wasp to Kingston. Cone Will Rejoin Fleet. IT Cune, transferred to the Connecticut, ordered to duty as fleet engineer of the Atlantic fleet aboard the Connecticut, detached from the Solace.
Secretary Metcalf was urged by an Isha Burt president of the South Philadelphia Business Men's Association and others to reopen Sunday access at League Island Navy Yard after months of closure. The delegation also pressed for a broader Navy League presence and for building war ships.
Anmipelis Md May 21S car Straus of the Depertr meie urd Teeler was heir of Buyer intendent Badwer of the Nual. Today Mr Straus arrived aboard the light house tender Holi and received the regia salute of southern gues. Secretary Straue inspected the new grounds and tailings and later dined with the superintendent.
Manila May 2 1 Peters formerly pay clerk on the gun boat Rafrhew arrested May 12 on charge of embezzling 80 pleaded guilty and was sentenced to three years and four months as officials state in court that he feared his Peters family in New Orleans would face ruin due to the action.
Four members of the Baltimore police force are charged with abetting cocaine sales. The police board will open an investigation after reports by detectives alleging two sergeants and two patrolmen facilitated illegal vending of cocaine. Several arrests of Black individuals for legal vending were reported, with claims of police protection and confessions from some prisoners.
In Rustburg Campbell County late Saturday, umpire Nelson was stabbed and wounded by his cousin Thomas C Nelson after a quarrel over a ball game. Judge Frank A Dow was slightly injured. Warrants issued for both Nelsons.
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