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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Nov 03, 1904
Page
5
A dramatic arraignment centers on J Samuel McCue whose defense argues no other hand could murder his wife. The trial exposes a brutal scene with his daughter strained by the ordeal. Witnesses describe the home atmosphere and the alleged beating that led to death as investigators search for motive and truth. The case hinges on testimony about the couple's troubled marriage and McCue's insistence on innocence.
In a night court session defense attorney G Burnley Sinclair urged the jury to show compassion for the accused, noting a wish to avoid abuse and vituperation. The courtroom remained crowded as the defense appeals to mercy, with the accused tearful at times, and the judge adjourned for the night at 16:36 p m.
The Washington Post reports a proposed Deepwater railroad from a Tennessee line near Bristol to near Sandy Ridge, crossing multiple counties and linking to Chesapeake Bay. Backed by John D. Rockefeller backed directors including Oliver H. Payne, the Virginia project envisions coal shipments to ocean steamships within three years.
Special to The Washington Post reports a Randolph College student in Richmond died of typhoid fever after parents were notified by letter. Kobe's request for cremation was received and approved, with ashes returned home. Danville brief notes Mrs. E W Barrett, wife of the Birmingham editor, died of fever at her grandmother’s home, leaving an infant. Her husband remains in journalism circles in Washington.
Tennessee man John Long, 32, was killed in Wise County Virginia after a clash between two Long brothers and two Dolson brothers. The fight involved brass knuckles and blackjacks, with Henry Dolson allegedly firing a revolver at Long after he struck Dolson’s brother. Bulson fled but later was captured. All involved are Tennesseans amid a long standing family feud.
Edwin L. Mitchell, a renowned attorney and surveyor from Oakland, fell on stairs at Hotel Schley in Oakland and died instantly at age forty two. He was a prominent Democrat and brother of John T. Mitchell. He left a widow and five children. The accident may have been caused by a trip or a stroke of apoplexy.
Virginia wedding notices cover William Westnedge and Hessie Howell in Suffolk, Er nest W. Warden and Frances Myrtle MccCullan in Washington, and several other unions across Fredericksburg cmora and Spotsylvania plus Richmond college events. The items note residences post marriage and related ceremonies with local clergy and families named. A late item mentions Southern Railway winter schedules resuming with an Express service from Washington to New York and Florida.
In Parkersburg Judge Jackson orders Thomas Hudkins released from jail the day before the election to travel to Ritchie County, vote, and return. Hudkins pleaded guilty to selling liquor without a license and faces thirty days in jail. release without bond planned for November 7 with return to jail by November 8.
Dr Joseph C Ohlendorf convicted of manslaughter after operating on Miss Margaret Hale at Brent Mar institute Upper Marlboro was granted a new trial The court set bail at 7900 and continued the case to the April term State's Attorney sought delay while jurors testified to their belief in his innocence
Advertises Smith's Pineapple and Butternut Pills as a remedy for old age ailments including cold extremities sluggish circulation liver torpidity and constipation. Claims to improve digestion nutrition and skin tone and to cure headaches constipation and biliousness in one night. Promotes warrants of value for all ages and claims many grateful letters. Signed W. F. Smith.
A large Democratic mass meeting met in Grange Hall Olney with Washington B. Chichester presiding. Bowie F. Waters Edward C. Feter and Philip D. Laird spoke amid frequent applause. Brookville Brass Band provided music while Republicans spoke in Grifton with Alexandria Cross Willis Burdette and Benjamin C. Riggs addressing a large crowd as Sandy Springs Band played.
Col George A Pearre Republican candidate for Congress in this district spent the day in Rockville meeting with party workers from various county sections. He looked well and said party conditions are excellent predicting a handsome majority in re election. He voiced optimism for Republican win in Maryland and believed Roosevelt and Fairbanks are as good as elected. He will visit other counties for conferences but will not deliver speeches.
Arrangements for a major Democratic rally at Clarksburg near Boyds tomorrow at 8 p.m. in Gibson's Hall feature speakers Blair Tee Edward C Peter and possibly Gen L Victor Baughman. Republicans plan a Clarksburg meeting the same night with Hon N D Studebaker and D W of Washington among speakers. In Roanoke County Maj John W Daniel and Congressman Carter Glass addressed a large crowd, signaling strong Parker and Glass support in this banner Virginia district.
Suffolk and nearby towns report multiple deaths including William J. Smith of Suffolk aged forty nine, P C Shields in Pittsylvania County, Miss Sarah L Cockayne of Winchester, Mrs H J Kerfoot of Fredericksburg, W Upshur Hass of Simpson Bass Co, Gov Warfield declines clemency in Worthington case, G Karl Kunst dies by suicide in Weston, and Dr L A Gebhard murdered in New Ulm.
Washington Post dispatch from Alexandria reports the Protestant Episcopal Missionary Board meeting in St Pauls Church with welcome by Rev P B Phillips and remarks by Mrs Susan Spinks death, plus Judge L C Barley ruling for plaintiffs in Myers against Lansburgh case. The article notes attachment liens, section 3571 Virginia law, and the sale of roughly 4300 acres at Quantico with discussion of rents and profits. It also covers the annual session of the Virginia branch of the Woman’s Auxiliary to the Board of Missions, including talks by Mrs J M W O’Brien and Rev Mr Unted and notes on the Junior Auxiliary papers in the afternoon.
Norman Harrison was convicted of housebreaking by Justice Wright. He was sentenced to three years in the penitentiary after the court found sufficient evidence of the crime.
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