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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Nov 13, 1907
Page
5
A fractured OCR record outlines Maryland Court of Appeals activities including cases involving individuals named Mary D Whitson and Joseph U Liman. The text hints at procedural steps, fees, and docket entries but lacks coherent details or outcomes.
Obituary fragment notes the death of Lak i Sov at an unnamed era with unclear ages and survivors. The text references a Make there is mention of a relative and a possible Wake or ceremony in a Maryland setting. The legible parts indicate an unmarried status and a tribute to a life remembered by family in a local community obituary notice.
Petitioners from the Rockville bar and county citizens urged Hat tery W Talbott of Rockville be appointed judge of the Montgomery County circuit to succeed the late Judge James McSherry The move followed discussions that Judge James B Henderson would not accept the appointment The push cites recent resident judges as a reason Montgomery may not secure the honor despite long service by Talbott and Prettyman The delegation traveled to Annapolis to present the petition and seek governor support for Talbott with other lawyers and officials backing the effort
Harry Langhorne son of Culswal Langhorne of Muvaldur died this morning at his home on Blue Ridge Vowsong mule from the Emnerne Om Winter. He had been in dy ente the nth tm Sconrd years pak end when Howie found that at wets som fam of Tung troulit his ates pyrenised for Want home on the top of the Bly Ridge. Survived by five testament Geo brothers and several relatives. Funeral details expected from Briley Festa.
In a August 1 incident at an unnamed site near Un spol Paulse Carmacks and Mactornack sustained serious injuries as witnesses described a chaotic scene. George Teer of York was knocked from a vehicle, and others were reported hurt, with speculation about culpability and party involvement.
Fragments from an OCR page describe a steamer ablaze at dockside with unclear details. The report mentions damage, operations halted, and emergency crews responding as crews attempt to control flames and assess losses.
Obituary outlines the death of Dr Gen W E W Ross at age 1 with civil war service notes. He served as lieutenant colonel in the Lovie Tenth Beusiami Volunteers and rose to brigadier general after the war. The article mentions his distant family ties and a sister of a former senator, with context about a city drowning incident and a later obituary note.
A testimonial from Mount Joy Street Portland describes Dr Miles Heart Cure easing a severe heart condition after others failed. The writer credits two bottles with stabilizing a once failing heart, noting prior whiskey and mustard tried without relief and a possible recovery now. The ad mentions a money back guarantee from Miles Medical Co. Elkhart Ind.
United States intervenor argues Maryland Glen Echo dispute over jurisdiction in automobile fines. Judge Henderson weighs whether state and local orders supersede federal authority on a road alleged as a public highway and whether conferred police powers applied to Glen Echo. Decision reserved.
Flames at Heathsville Monday destroyed three buildings starting in Rowe store and spreading to Hugh Smith and T. Belts stores. Part of the courthouse area was saved but several injuries noted with estimates: HC Rowe $900, Hugh Smith $900, Betis $500, Belts $2 9a.
The Washington Post reports Yard Conductor John H Scott of the Norfolk and Western charged with padding payrolls while a train conductor for the Queen and Crescent. Stringfellow, living in Huckwood Tow, arrested in Tennessee, identified by a detective, involved in the case. Proceedings of Virginia Supreme Court and United States Circuit Court of Appeals noted with multiple parties and counsel listed.
Nov 12 reports two bound ceremonies. Lona Gertrude Gloyd wed at home of Mr and Mrs Daca in Rockville with clergy from Cloppers end Barnasvilis churches. Stella Tilton married Timothy Cavanaugh in Washington at Catholic Church. Miss Mary Vincent Jamison and William Thomas Ham wed at St John’s Episcopal Church in Wheaton with Rev. John Spbuglas officiating.
In Circuit Court New York, the case of Henry B Ketcham alleging stock transfers to Lillie League proceeds against Miss League and her parents Lieut and Mrs Albert League. Judge Gorter granted ten days to amend but no amendment was filed. Demurrer overruled. case dismissed upon order.
Confederate veterans from Pikesville and Maryland Society members lead a procession as thirteen Maryland regimental flags are handed to the Maryland State at Annapolis. U S Naval Academy midshipmen salute, drums echo, and officers remove hats in respect as the flags are escorted to the flag room.
In Stafford County Circuit Court Commonwealth’s Attorney G B Walker moved for a note prosequi and Eugene Ballard was discharged in the murder case of Raleigh Cooper. The court refused to admit Cooper’s dying declaration noting he was delirious when taken. A prior trial ended with a hung jury.
Rumor alleges the Slomp Summers faction may offer David F Bailey the single term in the Ninth Virginia district to avoid compromise. Summers says Republicans will name the next Representative at the Gate City convention on November 19.
An early morning blaze in Portsmouth Norfolk destroyed Charles J Dodds saloon on Cooke and Queen streets and three adjacent tenements. Estimated insured loss reaches $15 000 as fire is ruled incendiary. Howard Bobbitt, who ran the saloon, escaped as the building burned.
The Virginia weddings section details marriages at a local home with Brame and Patterson tying the knot, and Guukle and Moore wed in a ceremony officiated by Rev J D Paston. Attendants include Catherine Horsley and others, with bridesmaids listed and a best man mentioned.
The Alexandria council discussed selling city land near the old canal locks to Old Dominion Glass Co for 107 and 400 dollars. A committee urged drawing an ordinance to transfer property while debate continued on public property ownership and council actions.
Special to The Washington Post. Robert Foran, long believed dead in New York, lived twenty two years after being declared dead. His wife Margaret Foran had letters of administration issued and his estate divided among children. He had left two brownstone dwellings and two tenement buildings valued at about 359000. He attempted to claim a life insurance policy just before his death.
The State Corporation Commission granted two charters to Economy Sep arable Switch Point Company of Middleburg Virginia with a maximum capital stock of 310000. President WM Mitchell Louisville by secretary WM Mitchell K St Lula Mo and attorney GC W Turner Middleburg Va. Webster's Wedding Cards Issued Invitations issued by Mr and Mrs Samuel A Webster Blackstone Va for the marriage of their daughter Fannie W Johnanan to Bernard B Cline of this city on Thursday November 4 at 3 30 in Crenshaw Methodist Church. Buried in Bethel Cemetery The funeral of Miss Blanch Hamilton occurred Sunday at 728 Jefferson Street with Rev W Van Arsdala officiating. Interment was in Rechel Cemetery. Funeral services for Carey Davis will be held at 2 o'clock this afternoon from his late home 501 Prince Street. Miss Daniels Weds William Finneey Miss Marthew Daniels and Mr William Finneey were married last Saturday afternoon in the Methodist Episcopal Church at Elneolnia Fatetex County.
The Washington Post reports Ada Cross, an inmate who stabbed a Black woman at the West Virginia State Penitentiary with scissors, will not be readmitted to Moundsville after discharge from St Elizabeth Hospital. Wardens contest her return citing mental illness, while a US marshal’s office note claims she is cured and to be moved to the penitentiary. Cross was sentenced in DC three years ago for housebreaking to a twenty year term.
Dr Elijah White, a prominent Montgomery County physician, was accidentally shot by his brother Benjamin White in Baltimore, while at Pootesville. The shot struck the breast and face, entering near the eye. He was taken to Baltimore Hospital for treatment.
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