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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

May 28, 1907

Page

3

Trial Pending for Former Judge in Estes Murder Case

Grand jury in Lovingston Virginia defers for day returning indictment in the murder of Theodore Estes at Oakridge. Former Judge W G Loving faces trial as defense plans bail effort amid a large crowd. venue and judge arrangements complicate timing with Fairfax County expected for the main proceeding.

Lovingston Theodore Fstes Brechil Washogiaa Post Lovingstin W G Loving Murd Theodore Estes Oakridge W R Birksdale Gov Swanson B T Gordon Gordon Jude Levingston Lis Mies

Steamship collision injures crew member at sea

A schooner suffered a stove hole after a collision with a steamer near Point Con, injuring a passenger from Colum and causing concern for cargo of fum. The incident involved Captain Simmons and Toe Walker, with no others hurt as the big steamer listed and wetted the side but did not capsize.

Clesapoche Steamstip Campins Colum

Winter in Alleghanies and Weather Notes

Snow fell in the Sand Patch and Garrett County area with similar drifts described. The Washington Post reports the death of Annie Botes M Neal Lecett, aged fifty years, a retired fire department member from Baltimore, died this morning at her residence on Henry Street.

Cumberland Giealar Elides Garrett County The Washington Post Jay Timsres Peiris Annie Botes Neal Lecett Mentel Lecett Bittmore Henry Stoeed

Jail and $50 for a Kiss in Police Court

A court session in Brunswek Counts handled a case cited as a kiss incident. The defendant received a fine of nine dollars plus court costs. The fragment references Miss Nile and a post in Petersburg with dates noted as February 27. The text is garbled but indicates a minor offense resulting in penalties.

Virginia Weddings and Nuptials Feature Circuit in Clarke County

A fragmentary wedding notice lists Mr Van Vickler and Miss Fosabell S Bennett married at Clarke Court House with ties to Washington D Coby and Freierich Power Acer. The piece mentions expected ceremonies at North Freer and Frederick, with several other names including Marly Richard and Meredith Lacies tied to local nuptials at the Methodist parsonage in Lancaster Court House and speeches by Porter Hardy.

Laugr van Vickler

Luttrell Freed On Murder Case Leaves Mystery

Special to The Washington Post Bristol Va May 27 Sylvester Luttrell, once convicted in the Letitia Clover murder, was today released from further prosecution by Judge Tyler. Clover was found in Luttrells sleeping apartments with her head severed by an axe. Luttrell faced twelve years but gains a new trial sought by the Supreme Court. Jane Ramsey, Luttrells accomplice, was acquitted months earlier, leaving the case unsolved.

Washington Post Bristol Va Sylvester Luttrell Letitia Clover Tyler Tuttrell Supreme Court Jane Ramsey

DIFS OF BROKEN HEART PORTSMOUTH MAN DIES AT GRAVE

In Portsmouth Virginia William Walker aged twenty six died today from a broken heart after his wife and infant child had died following their elopement and marriage sixteen months earlier. He spent much time at his wife’s grave as his health deteriorated, longing to join them in the hereafter.

Washington Post Portsmouth William If Walker Walker

Attempt to Burn Elkton Prompts Special Guard

A Washington Post special reports Elkton faced four suspicious fires early this morning in the business district near county and public buildings. Firefighters extinguished each blaze as police and volunteers patrolled the town. a suspect fired upon a watchman and fled toward railroad tracks. A reward was offered for arrest and conviction of those responsible.

Washington Post Hilton Md Tharly Towar Cech Eel County Court Bhawe Gach Ims Tncenatanes Aso Bikton Pennsylvania Powes Fonds Mies

POX OPPOSES CONVENTION IN Democratic Party Rift

Special to Tie Washington Post Baltimore reports prominent leaders, including former Gov Fearst and Gov Frank Brown, endorse a constitutional convention as party unity tests. Attorney General William Irvin warns against a call, while others privately favor the move within the Democratic political sphere.

Washington Post Baltitimore John P Poe Poe Frank Brown Democratic Wea William & Irvin Oanenit Wilce

Confession in Maryland Perjury Trial Shocks Court

Mrs Emerich testifies of being coerced into perjury by her brother in law James Emerick and Flickinger. She now claims threats led her to lie about Flickinger killing her husband last October. The murder trial in Cumberland, Maryland, unfolds as she retracts prior statements and identifies coercion.

Emerich Brother-inlaw

Virginia sues West Virginia over old debt share

The U S Supreme Court sustained Virginia’s claim for jurisdiction in a dispute over whether West Virginia should assume a portion of Virginia’s pre statehood public debt. The case centers on debts contracted between 1826 and 1840 for internal improvements and connections to Tidewater. Virginia asserts it has paid two thirds while West Virginia has paid nothing. The court overruled the demurrer with leave for West Virginia to answer next term.

Virginia Old Dominion West Virginia Supreme Court of the United States Ginia Justice Fuller Supreme Court Aso Old Commonwealth Justue West Virgina Virgini

Boy Scalding Fatality Near Stephensons Station

A mother accidentally upset a kettle of boiling water, scalding her young son Charles Wee don Duvall near Stephensons Station in Montgomery County. The child died several hours later. The tragedy occurred as the family tended to household duties, leaving neighbors and relatives in mourning.

Washington Post Winchester Charles Weedon Duvall Roy Duvall Stephesons Station

Twenty Years For Golden in Maryland Assault Case

Special to The Washington Post reports Baltimore May 27 eighteen year old Bleworth Golden was found guilty by a jury in Part 2 of the Criminal Court and sentenced by Judges Stockbridge and Wright to twenty years in the penitentiary for felonious assault on Mrs Blanche Davis in Annapolis on April 16. He is already serving a five year term for shooting Mrs Davis with intent to kill on the same day, the new term to be served after the existing sentence. The assault occurred on West Street near Annapolis. Golden seized Mrs Davis, dragged her to a stable, and fled as her husband Mr Davis notified authorities. Later Golden returned with a party, approached the Davis home, and fired through a window at the victim. He was captured shortly afterward.

Washington Post Baltimore Bleworth Golden Criminal Court Stockbridge and Wright Blanche Davis Annapolis Golden Davis Anne Arundel West Street Paris Wham Davis

Sleeping farmer slain by wife and son in Parkersburg case

Harvey Yohe, a Parkersburg area farmer, was killed by his wife Mary Yohe and their son John Yohe after a long period of alleged torture. The two suspects surrendered and confessed, saying they faced cruelty from Yohe for years and are ready to pay the penalty. Yohe, father of ten, was killed in his bed after a quarrel. The suspects are jailed in Harrisville, Fatehte County.

Washington Post Parkersburg Harvey Yohe Macfarlan Ricine County Mary Yoho John Yoho Yoho Mght Lolo Twarrisville Fatehte County Yoao

Moonshiners feud sparks murder arrest in Virginia

Chicago reports Grover Beamer aged twenty five was arrested in Hampshire on the murder of Miss Anna Hall during a moonshiners feud in Patrick County Virginia. Her sister was wounded in a March midnight attack on their house by a mob of moonshiners. Their brother Peter Hall was accused of informing to revenue officers.

Washington Post Chicago Grover Beamer Hampshire Anna Hall Patrick County

Whirled Around Shaft at Mill Injury Fatalities

May 27 report from Fredericksburg describes George Fann a 20 year old miller at WTR Bakers Sons seriously injured when his clothes caught on machinery shafting while a repair was in progress his condition was critical at a hospital that night.

Washington Winchester George Fann WTR Bakers Sons Bein Eyan

Rains Flood Alexandria Republicans to Select Delegates Tonight

Floods sweep Alexandria with two heavy storms causing sewer backups and flooded streets. Braddock Heights approaches submerged, electric railway deranged, and lakes spread across low ground. Republican voters meet to select delegates to the August 27 congressional convention amid wind damage and local notices.

Washington Post Clreau King Street Alexandria Spring Park Braddock Heights

Ack Hale Indicted for Assault and Murder

Washington Post report says Ack Hale indicted by grand jury in Bristol on two counts assault and murder in the Lille Davis death. Trial set for Thursday unless defense requests delay. witnesses to appear. Also North Carolina items: Martinsburg council votes Democrats in, school bond approved. Allen Knox, prominent Rowan County citizen and Confederate veteran, dies at 68 leaving two daughters.

The Washington Post Pristol Tonn Ack Hale Lille Davis Bristol East Hill Grand Jury Blountville Hale Trai S. Ashworth Tyler

St Louis Heads to San Francisco via Magellan Route

The cruiser St Louis left Hampton Roads on Sunday for San Francisco via the Straits of Magellan. It is slated to take about three months, arriving September 1 to join the Pacific Squadron. Its crew of 7230 was about seventy short at departure, many deserters attributed to strict discipline enforced by Cam W Nathaniel R Usher, who also prohibited gambling during duty hours and ordered inspections of all crew prior to boarding to prevent typhoid in tropical seas.

St Louis Hampton Roads San Francisco Straits of Magellan Pacific Squadron St Louiis Brooklyn Navor Yard Nathaniel R Usher Navy Department

Arab Stallion Still Ill Delays Transcontinental Test

Reports from Homer Davenport indicate the Arab stallion Arag station offered for the proposed transcontinental march cannot travel for several months due to illness. A veterinary report showed the horse not yet recovered enough for the long journey, prompting the War Department to defer the tests and trip indefinitely.

Homer Davenport Arag Davenport War Department

Retired General Henry S. Turrill Dies at Home

Aged Army surgeon Henry S. Turrill died of heart failure at his New York City home on May 24. Born September 8, 1842 in Connecticut, he joined as assistant surgeon of the Seventeenth Connecticut Infantry in February 186?, served as deputy surgeon general, and rose to brigadier general in March 1900 before retiring March 29, 1905 at age 62 after long service including command during the Spanish American War.

Henry S. Turill Adjutant General Army Henry S. Turrill New Yok City Turrill Connecticut Seventeenth Connecticut Infantry Tarril Ane Volunteers

Army Orders From 1907 Leaves and Appointments Listed

A list of military appointments transfers promotions and leaves effecting ranks from major to captain to lieutenant in various regiments. It notes retirements and resignations including Brig Gen Constant Williams and Chaplain James A Dalton as well as numerous officer transfers to different units and destinations with dates between July 1 and August 15 1907.

Morris K Barrell Visra John G PD Knight Philippines Menila San Francisco Cal Arthur WO Morse George Hit Gosman Leartun Stanley Zinke Hobert Taller W Weed Paul Lo Preeman Ty Sharps Army War College Willian W Wothersupon General Staff Grenam Ninth Cavalry Lien Swift Charles J Boyles Coast Artiler William H Sage

Engineer Jadwin ordered from Galveston to Canal Zone

Maj Edgar Jadwin Corps of Engineers is relieved from duty in Galveston Texas and ordered to Culebra in the Canal Zone to oversee cement and construction work on the canal project. He becomes the fourth Army engineer on the enterprise with Capt John S Orkes assuming his Galveston duties. Secretary Taft, ill at home, was slated to address the millers convention.

Edgar Jadwin Galveston Tex Culebra Corps of Engineers Galvest Canal Zone John S Orkes Taft

McKinley Funeral Trip Postponed for Canton Visit

Decaration Day illness keeps him from accompanying the resident to Canton for Mrs McKinley funeral. He will depart Washington tonight and proceed to St Louis for engagements, skipping the Canton funeral procession.

St Lauren Decaraton Canton McKinley Tie Washington St Louis

Secretary of War trims dredge work eight hour rule

Secretary of War Taff issued a circular to river and harbor engineers canceling prior orders that eight hours counted as a work day for dredging contractors. The move follows the Supreme Court division in the Eastin Dredging Company case, reflecting government policy shifts on labor time in dredging operations.

Secretary of War Taff Tius Supreme Court Eastin Dredging Company United States

Veterans to meet in Ohio at Cedar Point convention

Spanish War Survivors select Cedar Point in Sandusky Ohio for the United Spanish War Veterans gathering September 4 to 11. Oklahoma City plans canceled due to venue constraints. President Roosevelt slated to visit Canton. Wehinsey monument dedication may receive Spanish war veterans presence.

Cedar Point Sandusky Ohio Oklahoma Citys Oke St Paul

Jeweled dagger pin stolen on steamer Celtic

New York to Virginia Sea, wife of a San Francisco banker, arrived to sail on the Celtic. She reported her jeweled dagger pin valued at 5590 dollars missing from her stall room during the voyage. She left the pin in her coat when going to lunch and returned to find it gone. officers searched the ship but found no trace.

New York Wis Virginia Seatena San Framisco Celtic Seulera

Archbold Pays 10000 Tax To State Treasury

Columbus Ohio May 27 The Grand Company led by John D Archbold of New York paid 1900 into the state treasury under the Willis law for a state tag on corporations. The payment is among the largest recorded and the company’s capital stock stands at 10 600 66g. Special to the Washington Post.

Columbus John D Archbold New York

Cadets Set for Exposition and Graduation Details

Cadets will attend the Jamestown Exposition in May with a full battalion slated for transport on the Sumner vessel. The group plans to return June 17 after the graduation of the first class on June 1.

West Point Neal Puestay United States Sumner

Fragmented hotel and city names in a dense OCR list

A long OCR fragment lists hotels, streets, and numerous personal names across cities like Boston, New Willard, Raleigh, and St James. The text strings include affiliations with hotels, residences, and institutions, creating a sprawling, names-heavy jumble with many proper nouns and no clear narrative.

Baltivorf Wiham Rigwr Pinel St James James Boston Stevenson Helen Vetcap Litan Dhline Ette Morris Lasenfeld New Villard York Beorg Willare Moore Sara Marie Adeledorf Earl Foo Smith James Lewis Jacgas Howard Povnend Cherie Crowel Foxes Williams Willard Town Clara I Johnson Labuphia Casta Palelgi John P Swere Wiss Tolan Taiel Macre Claxtan Wickae Foo Et Cag Jr Mo Leiter Aaron Amin Reppincatt Nation Berryran John ¢ Leonard Hugh S Barbee St Jims Morr Lissner Shoreham Tattersfield George A Detz & T Coker New Willd Faward Warner Louis Hicon Tergent Pittsberg—John TI Romes St James John & Green Shrebam Ricumand M Garde Metropolitan Schultz Parker St James

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