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Newspaper

Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

May 27, 1905

Page

5

Waylaid by bandits two suspects under arrest

Special to The Washington Post May 26. William Goodwin and Sam White were arrested on charges of whitecapping after they allegedly waylaid and attempted to kill John Beard near Jayart in Greeneville County. Beard, warned to leave the Scotch settlement, resisted, and a volley wounded Beards’s assailants. Beard reportedly drew his weapon, killing one man and wounding another before fleeing with help from neighbors.

Washington FostMporia William Goodwin Sam White John Beard Jayrart Greenesville County Wiord Goodwin White Ue Beards Weslington Hiburg Cooperative Educational Society of Virginia Assembly Hall J. H. Latane W. Curreil Washington-Leo ‘University Washington Post Greensboro N. C Samuel Tur~ley Turley Samuel Dutrow Frederick Board of Frederic County Bright

Death by own action in Virginia and local political notes

A string of OCR fragments from Virginia, May events detail a man in Fredericksburg shooting himself and a Loudoun County former superintendent seeking state Senate seats. Additional notes mention a Berryville merchant and a sheriff’s deputy, with various informal references to local incidents and figures.

Fredericksburg LikeJudd Lodge Liks Eise Pra Toswosburg Va Jonny Doghess Loudoun County Paniomikes Nas Aiwinit Ro Vonitine Loudoun Panguler Shreve Lucelis Bas Kiceu Virginia Fox Dugettes

Will Pind a Place for Gibbens in Congress

Local reports indicate Ma Gibbens is to be ratified for a position in Congress, with Morgan Treat as United States marshal and a Washington Post mention. A splice of notices covers allied legal actions, bail decisions, and regional obituaries and marriages in Virginia and nearby towns.

Wonca M Gibbes Wenchester Ma Gibbens Dwt Tal Washington Post Morgan Treat Potntu United States Vis Enright Treat Colter Newport News

Roanoke Chamber Opposes Esch Rate Measure

At a Roanoke Chamber of Commerce meeting after L. E. Johnson of Norfolk and Western spoke on regulation of rates, resolutions urged against government rate making, arguing it harms business growth and is unnecessary. Johnson cited I C C monetary powers as adequate and warned against vesting broader rate authority.

Syrotal Washington Post Roanoke Roanoke Chamber of Commerce L. E. Johnson Norfolk and Western Railroad Johnson

Independent Citizens' Union Opposes German Disfranchisement

The Independent Citizens' Union, led largely by affiliated German societies, voted unanimously to adopt a report and address opposing the proposed disfranchising amendment. The committee members presenting the report were Messia, Karl A. M Schultz, and A. F. Trappe, at the May 1 meeting in Baltimore.

Washington Post Baltimore Independent Citizens’ Union Messia Karl A. M Schultz A. F. Trappe

Commercial Travelers Elect Officers at Charleston Convention

The United Commercial Travelers held their second day in Charleston Wisconsin May 26 electing grand council officers for the next year and deciding the Washington D C meeting site. Officers include T J Phelps Roanoke J T Morgan Louiaville EO Hichie Parkersburg W Va W J Connell Charleston W Va WT Shepherd Richmond Va EB Woodward Bluefield W Va Bentty S C Stechling Choksburg W Va and J L Reed Covington Ky. The day featured a parade with over five members, amusements and river and fall excursions, a ball game won by Charleston, and a closing ball and banquet with more excursions planned for visitors remaining in the city.

Charleston Washington Post W. Wi Convention of The United Commercial Travelers Grand Council Washington, D. C Parkersburg T J Phelps Roanoke Vao J T. Morgan Loutaville Hichie Parkersrbug W. Va W. J. Connell WT. Shepherd Richmond Page EB. Woodward Blufield Bentty S C Stechling Choksburg W Va J L Reed Covington Huntington Corneil Aero

Sale of Roper Property In Norfolk Sale

A report that John L. Roper Lumber Company has been sold to a syndicate of financial interests is partly confirmed. The offer cited is 1,260,000 with buyers including J. T. Odell Rudolph Kleybette & Co Goodkin & Chadbourne FP E H Deway and Oakley Thorne. The deal may involve timber lands between 60000 and 1000000 acres.

Speeis Norfolk John L. Roper Lumber Company Roper Company J. T. Odell Vice Provident Pittsburg, Bessemer and Lake Timber Combine

Threaten a strike over Western Maryland rail plan

Redal to The Washington Fest. Hagerstown Maryland May 2 Metropolitan era report states several railroad men arrived from the West to work as conductors and engineers on the Western Maryland Railroad. The new men will begin training next week. An experienced Western Maryland employee warned that if the company replaces existing staff with the new hires a full road strike could tie up operations.

Hagerstown Western Maryland Railroad Balers Western Maryland

Banquet to Welcome General Manager Fitzgerald

Fairmont West Virginia May 28 With gala attire the city to greet Thomas Fitzgerald former manager of the Baltimore and Ohio Railway The Baltimore and Ohio will host a banquet honoring him Thousands of citizens will assemble on the public square to greet Mr Fitzgerald Several special trains will bring guests including Governor Edwin Warfield Governor William M.O Dawson Judge Nathan Goetz Alston G Day ton and other prominent figures from Maryland and West Virginia.

Washington Fairmont W. Va Thomas Fitzgerald Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Baltimore and Ohio System Fitzgerald Edwin Warfeld Maryland William M.O. Dawson West Virginia Nathan Goft Alston G.dayton Federal Contin

Clinchfield Buys 75 000 Acres Coal Lands in Virginia

Clinchfield corporation purchases 75 000 acres of coal lands in Russell Dickenson Buchanan and Wise counties Virginia from Interstate Coal and Iron Company for about a million and a half dollars. The deal follows previous litigation involving George Carter and the Union Trust Company.

Clinchfield Company Virginia Bristol Clinchfield Corporation George Carter Union Trust Company Baltimore Goff United States Court Richmond Interstate Coal and Iron Company Russell, Dickengon, Buchanan Wise Counties

Obituary notices from Fredericksburg Virginia May 6

Fredericksburg obituary notices report Joseph H. Down of Falmouth Stratford County died aged 68 at home. Frances Raines widow of John M. Raines died at her daughter Myra Froslow’s home in Stratford County aged 82. Mrs Murray F Taylor died at midnight, formerly of Fredericksburg, at Ranch Piedra Blanca California, of heart disease. Capt Murray F Taylor was a distinguished officer on the staff of Gen. A. P. Hill and son of the late Dr. Jobe B. Taylor of Mall HUA near the city.

Fredericskeburg Josph H. Down Falmouth Statford County Fredericiabars Mia Frances Raines John M. Raines Mya William Froslow Fredericksburg Mra Murray F Taylor Ranch Piedra Blanca Pear Cal Murray F. Taylor A. P. Hit Jobe B. Taylor Mall Hua Thly Chix

Richmond Councilmen in Hot Philadelphia Gas Row

A Richmond Virginia committee visiting Philadelphia to study the gas plant was mistaken for local officials by the Philadelphia sergeant at arms. Believed to be criminals, the visitors were roundly denounced before escaping unharmed as they toured the city. The event follows an education rally in Virginia and a railroad coach derailment near Ripley with minor injuries.

Richmond Philadelphia Washington Post Richmond Council Philadelphia Council

Death of Charles Hoard Vickery in Kingwood West Virginia

Charles Hoard Vickery, aged sixty two, died at his home in Kingwood West Virginia. A native of Maine he once worked as a Baltimore and Ohio railroad telegraph operator. His widow is a daughter of General Buckner Fairfax.

Washington Post Cumberland, Md Charles Howard Vickery Kingwood W. Va Maine Baltimore and Ohio Buckner Fairfax

Train suspect in Hat Crump shooting faces arrest

On Hat Crump s train in North Carolina authorities allege Nat Crump tried to shoot H C Grubbs and Clarence Thompson of Davidson County. Crump was sent to Bridgewater on the Western North Carolina road yesterday and later shot at by Marion officers. He was with another black man thought to be in the outlawed gang. A Hot Springs message says two men suspected of the crime have been arrested there and held for identification. Grubbs will identify them if needed.

Washington Aliabury N. C Nat Crump H. C. Grubbs Clarence Thompson Davidson County Bridgewater North Carolina Marion Hot Springs Julian C. Rowan Grabbs Hinself

Juror Illness Halts North Carolina Murder Trial

The Earl Carpenter murder case in Gaston County halted when a juror fell ill. Brought before Judge Justice, defense witness S. Campbell testified Kale fired first, corroborated by C. G. Carpenter. After a long delay, the court adjourned to resume the next day.

Carpenter Kiting Kale Hardin N. C Washington Post Charlotte Earl Carpenter A. M. Kale Gaston County Campbell Carpenter's Mill C. G. Carpenter

Prison for moonshiners in Wilkes County

In Wilkesboro federal court Judge James E. Boyd sentenced L C Hoton to fifteen months and J L Nichols to thirteen months in the Atlanta Federal Prison for illicit distilling. W W McEwen and Jesse McEwen were convicted of operating an illicit steam distillery. Will McEwen received a $1000 fine and five months in jail, while his brother drew a $20 fine and six months.

Wilkesboro N. C Washington Post Winston-Salem James E. Boyd L. C. Hoton J. L. Nichols Atlanta W. W Jesse McEwen Wilkes County Will McEwen

Five Hundred for a Tree Victory in Supreme Court

The Supreme Court ruled that Asheville residents win damages from an electric company after a tree shading a yard was felled. The court found the cutting not necessary for municipal purposes and barred the city from allowing the act for a private corporation. The owner was awarded $500.

Asheville Supreme Court Washington Post Raleigh N.C

Trolley wreck kills one in Baltimore suburb spill

A rear end collision of two Westport bound trolley cars near Baltimore results in one dead, about fifty injured. Victim: William Stemler on the rear platform of the forward car. Injured include motorman Sebastian Hoelldorfer with a skull fracture and Henry Parker with injuries to limbs. Others feared fatally hurt, and two Black men, Daniel Jones and Henry Parker, are among the injured.

Baltimore Westport William Stemler Sebastian Hoelldorfer Henry Parker Daniel Jones

Mattress Cleaning and Upholstery Service Ad

A mattress and bedding factory offers thorough cleaning and restoration. They take mattresses to pieces, clean and card hair, replace ticking if needed, restretch springs, steam feathers, and return the item as good as new at a low cost.

Have Your Carpets Cleaned This Summer

Annual cleaning promises longer lasting, better looking carpets. A local plant advertises top carpet cleaning in the district with secure moth and fire proof storage for the summer at low rates.

Real estate growth boosts office space in Washington area

A bustling Washington scene shows Atkinson Ballard leasing the entire building at 183 New York avenue after relocating from 401 Street, signaling rapid growth. Nearby, Augustus Dean & Son drive a piling project at Colonial Beach while local firms expand services and promote wares along Fourteenth Street with a mix of real estate, advertising, and retail updates.

Atkinson & Ballard New York Avenue Fourteenth Street Washington 14Th St Cherie Eokateln Holtstein Han City Augustus Dean & Son Alexandria Colonial Beach

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