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Washington Post

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Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Nov 07, 1905

Page

5

Senator Garrot Replies On Property Qualification And Negro Vote

Senator Garrot responds to Governor Warfield challenging a property qualification and the aim to eliminate the ignorant Negro vote. He urges support for an amendment while criticizing party insubordination and warns that ambitious officials may misuse the issue for political gain.

Mone Eh Warington Garrot Kaye Gav Warff Vonty Bok Vena Cor Messrs Bonaparte Goernor

Monument to Jefferson Davis Under Construction in Richmond

Washington Post reports actual work begins tomorrow on the Jefferson Davis Monument in Richmond, capital of the Confederacy. The project, funded by Southern states, aims to complete the statue within two years, with an initial ceremonial opening and plans for an animal reception and convention events surrounding the dedication.

Jefferson Davis Uy Tie Washington Post Tmnpud Va Sai Tormorrow JT UN Davis

Lynching Prevented as Two Negroes Held in Warrenton Murder

In Raleigh on November 6 two young African Americans Burton Jarrell and Garfield Hicks were brought for safekeeping after a crowd threatened to lynch them over the murder of W C King, a Vaughn horse trader. A bloodied knife and shirt linked Hicks to the crime. Gov. Glenn authorized militia if needed and ordered a special term of court.

Steela Washington Raleigh Warrenton Burton Jarrell Garfield Hicka Davis W C. King Vaughn N. C Hicks Gov Glenn King Jarrell Ullness

Baltimore Cemetery Official’s Suicide Attempt

John Goodwin superintendent of St Vincent's Cemetery on Belair road attempted suicide by tying a rope around his neck and jumping from a second story window. The rope was too long and he survived with injuries not considered serious. He was taken to St Joseph's Hospital with despondency noted at age sixty five.

Washington Baltimore John Goodwin St Vincent's Cemetery Belair Road St Joseph's Hospital John Goodwin, Jr Sergi Nevins Goodwin

Election turmoil rioting amends in city and state

The Washington Post reports Nov 6 on election eve sentiment for and against a constitutional amendment. In Baltimore city Republicans predict a strong vote against the amendment with county results likely to offset city losses. Democrats warn of late returns and possible ticket impact. County outlook favors the amendment and Democratic legislative gains. Richmond dispatches cover elopement, injunction hearings, and talks of a university medical merger. Staunton reports a candy store burglary, Petersburg stabbing, and Front Royal campaign speech by Judge Mann.

Washington Post Baltimore McDonald Gorman Warfield

Virginia Weddings In Fredericksburg And Saluda

In Fredericksburg on November 6 R F Bar man formerly of Grange County wed Miss Mary Susan Lindsey of Lynchburg with Rev J S Straughan officiating. In Saluda last week Samuel W Warren of Lancaster County wed Miss Julia E Clare of Middlesex County with Rev J P Essex officiating.

Redericksburg R. F. Barman Grange County Mary Susan Lindsey Lynchburg Straughan Fredericksburg Samuel W. Warren Lancaster County Julia E. Clare Middlesex County Saluda J. P. Essex

Will Exhibit Returns Autopsy Discloses Wound

Three Black men were arrested as investigators probe the death of Richard Mills. The circuit court opened for its term as the annual meeting of the water company was held. Prince Louis was not recognized.

Richard Mills Prince Louis

Election Returns Displayed At Post Bureau Tonight

Complete results from across the United States will be received by special wire at the Post Bureau 621 King Street Alexandria VA and shown on a large canvas for the public to view. Autopsy by Dr William B. Smith confirms Richard Mills died from a pistol wound to the abdomen. Three men Samuel Murray Lazarus Allen and William Fraser held on suspicion. Mills was found unconscious Sunday in an unoccupied house and later died. The District Court terms open with cases against Southern Railway and city council heard next week. Alexandria Water Company stockholders reelect directors and officers. A lodge jewel is presented to W L Griffin. Mount Vernon car carries Prince Louis of Battenburg but the admiral remains unseen. The election is expected to be peaceful locally with broader interest elsewhere. Rev W G Walters dies of typhoid fever at 32 in Blusfield West Virginia.

United States Post Bureau Leington Post Bureau King Street Alexandria William B. Smith William 3. Purvis Richard Mills Samuel Murray Lazarus Allen Wiliam Fraser Mills Demavia & Ben Allen Caid Annie Brown Fairfax Street Brown C E Nicol Loose Southern Railway Company I. M Woods Southern Railway Demurrer M F Troer City’ Council of Alexandrian Alexandria Water Company Laurence Satbler Walter Roberts B. L. Daingerfield George S. French Hubert Snowden Worth Hulflah M. A Ahern W. F. Lambert George Abler Charles Power James Eveleth W. L Griffin Cordell Washington Baptist Church Mr Richardson Richmond W F Fisher W. B Smithers Palace Mount Vernon Washington, Alexandria and Prince Louis of Battenburg New York Philadelphia Maryland Virginia

Virginia Obituary Notices From Various Cities

Obituaries report the deaths of Mrs W L Palmer in Taunton aged 28 leaving a husband and two children, Mrs George Cottingham in Fredericksburg aged about 60, Dr Mary A James widow of Richard James near Summit Spottsylvania aged 70 with two sons and three daughters, C Dame longtime Chesapeake and Ohio traveling agent died at home near Drewry's Bluff, Robert D Annspaugh former prominent Richmond merchant died in Chase City aged 68 leaving widow two sons and four daughters, Dr George William Larrick noted physician of Winchester died in Bridle Town aged 53 leaving a widow five brothers and three sisters. multiple obituaries cite local ties and survivors.

Taunton W. L Palmer Falmer Fredericksburg George Cottngham Lancaster County Song Mary A. James Richard James Summit Spottsylvania County Richmond C. Dame Chesapeake and Ohio Funi Drewry’s Bluff Georg Re Dame Panyilic Winchester George William ‘Larrick Briddletown Carrick Jacob B. Larrick Larrick University of Maryland County Board of Health Western State Hospital For the Insane Staunton Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company

Accuse Scott of Murder In Berwind Schooner Trial

In Wilmington on November 6 the federal trial of Robert Sewyer and Arthur Adams for toutiny and murder aboard the schooner Harry A Berwind resumed. They testified detailing the crime and alleged the negro Scott killed all five men, claiming mortal terror aboard. Government witnesses sought to show subpoena discrepancies but were contradicted on cross examination. defense urged log book evidence about insubordination before captain’s death, with judge delaying ruling until tomorrow morning.

Wilmington Robert Sewyer Arthur Adams Harry A. Berwind Scott Sawyer Jantil

Virginia Statewide Vote Forecast From Party Leaders

In Richmond on November 6 1910 estimates from party leaders project about 150 000 votes in Virginia with Democrats at 88 000 Republicans at 65 000 a Democratic majority near 20 000 Analysts note Negro turnout unlikely to fall far below this range Claude Swanson may win Governor by around 6 000 to 35 000 depending on turnout Judge L L Lewis Republican nominee declined to comment and Taylor H Swanson Democratic chair offered no firm forecast asserting a Democratic win The final majority depends heavily on overall turnout

Washington Richmond Virginia Nguros Claude Swannon Thomas 8. Martin Swangon L . Lewis Taylor Hliyaon State Democratic Central Committee

Death by own action in Rappahannock

Special to the Washington Post Fredericksburg Virginia November 6 Alexander W Black fifty six year old Pittsburg capitalist committed suicide by drowning in the Rappahannock River He was at Mary Washington Hospital for some time and after escaping from a window with a broken leg used crutches He had been under care of Dr J N Barney at a private house with a guard present Recently he was despondent The guard found him missing at midnight and a search followed until his body floated in the river near the jump site He owned the Chancellorsville battlefield tract in Spottsylvania County near Fredericksburg and substantial holdings in Alleghany County Pennsylvania

Tne Waenington Fredericksburg Alexander W Black Pittsburg Rappahannock Mary Washington Hospital J N Barney Mr Black Rappahannock River Chancellorsville Battlefield Spottsylvania County Alleghany County

Suit for receivership over Atlantic Hotel in Norfolk

Special to The Washington Norfolk Va Nov 6 due to a confessed judgment for 30000 in favor of Mrs Fannie Randolph mother of C M Randolph a suit in chancery is brought by Bank of Richmond against Atlantic Building Company and trustees to place the hotel property in receivership The action follows the sale to a Richmond syndicate led by H D Eichelberger and others for 425009 with M Randolph vowing to contest Williams Son financiers of the hotel sale

Washington Norfolk Fannie Randolph C. M. Randolph Atlantic Hotel Martin Court of Law and Chancery Bank of Richmond Richmond Trust and Deposit Company Atlantia Building Company Harry F. Weat Penn Mutual Life Insurance Company E. W. Wolcott E. Randolph Richmond Trust and Safe Deposit Company Atlantic Building Company To-Gay John L Williams

Roosevelt Temple of Peace proposal for Capitol City

A writer urges erecting a Roosevelt Temple of Peace in the capital to commemorate the Russo Japanese War victory and to serve as a venue for conventions and major meetings. The author envisions a grand site that symbolizes peace, national pride, and the bonds between North and South, pledging fundraising support.

Roosevelt

St Josephs Bazaar Opens With Grand Army Leader Address

The St Josephs parish bazaar opened last night in St Josephs Hall Second and C streets NE with Corporal James Tanner commander in chief of the Grand Army of the Republic delivering an address. Rev Vo Schmidt introduced him and praised their Civil War comradeship. The two week event ends November 17 with decorations and attractions including a mechanical mule called Hee Haw Mend and matinee vaudeville for children on Tuesday.

Corporal Tanner St Joseph's Parish James Tanner Grand Army of the Republic Vo F Schmidt St Joseph's G Ark St. Joseph's Hall St Joseph's Church

Daniel addresses crowd in Fredericksburg Virginia

Special to 1 The audience heard Senator John W Daniel speak on campaign topics including graft. He criticized the Republican party as barren and said twenty years of power would have produced many penitentiaries if grafters were punished. Col E D Cole presided and B FP Willis introduced the senator.

Wingon Fredericksburg John W Daniel Col E D Cole Elty Democratic B. FP Willis Daniel Republican Party Virginia

Tragic Trestle Crash Kills Two Girls Near Richmond

Lizzie Dolan and Lina Maria, nine or so, die after being struck by a Chesapeake and Ohio train while crossing a canal trestle five miles from Richmond. Mother Mrs John Dolan and a younger child survive by leaping into nine foot deep water. Dolan shields child as her skirts keep them afloat until aid arrives.

Washington Post Richmond Lizsie Dolan LiMe Mariah Chesapeake and Ohio John Dolan Dolan Mra Dolan

Murder Charges Held In Newayghton Fairmont Death

Asbury Snyder aged eighty four died at City Hospital from wounds inflicted by Cyrus Hendricks and Tom Brown two inmates of the county almshouse Hendricks and Brown were arrested and held for murder in Winchester gas leak left Rob Wilson near death asphyxiation after sleeping with gas leaking in his room in a hotel in Norfolk Dawley dies from burns after drunkenly killing his friend and torching a barn then perishes escaping his father’s fire in Princess Anne County

Wold Winchester Rob Wilson Southern Bell Telephone Company Savannah Wee Burns Washington Post Norfolk John J. Dawley W Henry Davis Princess Anne County

Swenson Campaign Stop Draws Large Denville Audience

Hon Claude A. Swenson closed his campaign in Denville Virginia, speaking for an hour and a half to a large, enthusiastic audience. He was followed by Governor Montague, and the pair drew strong applause from attendees.

Wasringown Denville Claude A. Swenson Gov Montague

Sixty Years On Stage Le Moyne Dies At 75

William Le Moyne veteran actor died at Inwood on the Hudson of Brights disease at 75. Sixty years on stage including Don Caear's Return at Wallack's Theater. He served as a Civil War captain wounded at South Mountain. Present were wife Sarah Cowell Le Moyne and close family friends.

Wiliam J. le Moyne Edwin Forrest New York William ¥ le Moyne Inwood-on-the- Hudson Bright Sarah Cowell le Moyne Mr le Moyne James K. Hackett Don Caesar Wallack Portland Lady of Lyons le Moyne South Mountain

For the Children For the Children by Sneer These Days

An old newspaper fragment pushes a patent medicine pitch for Ayer’s sarsaparilla claiming to purify blood and strengthen health. It urges readers, especially parents, to treat children’s vigor with the tonic.

Ayer

No Christmas Check Comptroller's New Ruling

Secretary Connor seeks to soften a rule that shifts December pay rolls for District teachers to after the month ends. Comptroller Tracewell insists on certifying pay for December after month end, risking skipped early holidays. Connor appeals to Auditor Garrison and disbursing clerk Rogers to issue two half December rolls, hoping for relief.

Tracewell Bohdas Board of Education William W. Connor Connor J. R. Garrison C. Rogers

Committees formed to study YMCA branch in North Washington

North Washington Citizens' Association met at Halellt Hal to hear a plan for establishing a YMCA branch within its jurisdiction. President Emig was absent. Farnsworth chaired as first vice president and read the committee appointments for the year, naming dozens of members and several subcommittees across membership groups. The meeting authorized a special committee led by Miss Westhorpe and pastors to study viability and report next meeting.

North Washington EK Palro T Ricet Hoover W Dove Nickols Thomes Walsh George A Schneider de Forrest Tomas J Alleger Fineh P Coleman Clements Connor Parker Thanes Mo Riel I Cooper Q Perkins Henry Hull Jim Chatfeld Ros Wolf Jamen O'Connell T L Richardson FE Evans Robert L. Duching Fred BR Wheater St Williams ES Wid C L. Henry H H Beebe Wisher H M Shannon John DB Repey Mra J. G Thorson R H Wood Clarence Shaw AC Day Bom Mott Sidewalka Ughter Costinet Benjamin le Fevra VY Noonan Julian P Todge R Senior H D Norris Marlin Roger Reeves J Backs L. & Willame W Hickman LC Blake Railwayo Charles H Ourend Charman FP Connor B J Lecke Samuel Gompers D Huck Hirsh Charles Aford Rey Houck Eiwin Hosking Elmer E Jackson C D Harrison W Maupin Stafford Frank McClerland G IH Leche Compton N Levy Moore Sewer and Water Jesus Achafshirt Charman J Palme Jamza K Mock George Tophem BE W Griffin Wiliam P Ripley J KH Wallace MG Slicer Calvin Farnsworth A Allen A M Hoadly L & ‘Wiltene Woaxenbad Wol Pusbay BOS Wolfe James W Rebner J H Robirton H L. Clear KR W Hickman EC Edwards Harry Flicker Ren EB N W Waighes William P Armetrong F Teylor Gail Rey Alexander Kent F A. Ruff Bow Biznon Santiadog Alexander Coby Clairman P Chapman J BR Mohrer J 8 Allen W W Alleger Halbert Young WM Goodlove Warren DG. Hane CS Burger L. 8 Cannos Frank P Meleemot G T Hawking Wole Peabody J Siapson Ts le Guemads ROE ‘Welte WOC Yates James O'ennel George Nusson F Flester C Smith Transportation—Bermett Allen G H Ogwpy E OM Graney H Fresnel Ro A Smith H. A Fulton Wameley Bei Fuller HF Thorp Dr H P Goby Benjamin le Peyre Barmuel Gompers N L Chew Mom Oliver First Street A. Blundon Flat Street Cloward First Stree Dany Dyer Firt Hop Gould J Haligan Sallie Westhorp RC A. Association of Washington Mise Weathorp Reve. Gul Hannan Kent Mott Stevenson Nes Egtuns

WRITERS HAVE HAMMERS OUT IN POST OFFICE FEUDS

Letters received at the Post Office Department yesterday addressed to the Division of Kicks and Complaints and the Receiver of Knocks were referred to Fourth Assistant Postmaster General De Graw. One writer threatened to knock the local postmaster while another complained about a letter carrier. In other news, Transport Sherman Sauls sailed with the Fifteenth Infantry and Companies T and J of the Fourth Cavalry from Monterey to Camp Heathies on Mindanao.

Post Office Department de Graw Candidus Sherman Sauls San Francisco United States Army Sherman The Phillypines Fifteenth Infantry Fourth Cavalry Monterey Camp Heithies Island Mindanao

Marquis Ito Goes to Seoul in Korean Protectorate Move

The State Department reports Marquis Ito left Tokyo for Seoul signaling Japan’s drive to solidify Korea’s protectorate. Baron Komura also travels, while Ueo Court-mortal President cited. Capt Woovery detached November 14 from Dan as head of Srath Naval district duties at Pro Hoval and Charleston. JA HH Nickels reassigned to Port Royal and Charleston duties.

Korea Baron Komura Marquis Ito Seoul Japan S WooVery Dan Srath Mave Yard Pro Hoval Charneston Manta To ii Poston Navy Yard JA HH Nickels Port Royal Chartestos

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