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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Nov 16, 1904
Page
5
Virginia Republicans urge the President to declare his position on the Southern Negro question. They warn the state may become doubtful in Cabinet representation and press for clarity on civil rights, arguing earlier actions suggest cautious liberalism. The crossfire reflects Virginia’s push for decisive federal policy.
A warrant targets Samuel Gools Bey and Charles Adams for alleged elopement from Lexington to Natural Bridges and aboard a Chesapeake train toward the West. Mrs Gools, about 28, daughter of Ayers of Buena Vista, and Adams, 19, are said to have fled with two small children. A telegram to Thurmond and a message to Chiffon Ferg seek their arrest.
The General Baptist Association of Virginia held its eighty seventh annual meeting at the First Baptist Church in the city at 7:00 p m with delegates from across the state. Judge W W Moffett of Salem presided and Rev Dr J B Taylor of Richmond read the Scriptural lesson. The association elected officers including President Judge W W Moffett and vice presidents Franklin Va and Dr Jhon Tharlotiesite of Riche i, among others. An address was delivered by Rev W C Taylor of the First Baptist Church. a preliminary demonstration involved Rev L E of Frampton and Prof Z W Wil eon, principal of a negro high school, faced trial for a banking matter.
Virginia society notices describe several weddings across counties and towns. Mary Washington and other local figures married yesterday at St Peter’s and nearby churches, with Rev Latane and Rev Proctor officiating. Attendants included Lucile Taylor, Florence Wharton, and many Washington family members. guests traveled from Portsmouth and Oak Grove to celebrate.
Special to The Washington Post Baltimore reports Miss Mertie M. Reister a 32 year old musician from Baltimore died by self inflicted means in New York after fearing consumption. Nor was there basis for love affair rumors as friends and letters suggest she suffered from illness and despondency. Her uncle Milbourne was en route and arrangements were made for burial in Maryland.
Special to The Washington Post. Parkersburg West Virginia November 16 Democratic Negroes in Fairmont were warned by Republicans of their race to leave the city within ten days or be driven out. Some Negroes voted Democratic last week aiding Scott Lowe for prosecuting attorney. A Republican notice warned voluntary departure or forced removal. Tense expectations grow of possible trouble as the ground shifts after the election.
Petersburg widow Mrs. Taringina Ragland dies at home after long illness. Fredericksburg resident Sinclair Embay, a Lower Lanquist leader, passes away suddenly at seventy. Luray reports Charles J. Alger dies at forty one, leaving a widow and four children. Winchester notes Vance W. Striker, sixty five, dies after a long illness, survived by his widow, three sons, two daughters, two sisters, Civil War veteran and former city council member, at the time a school board member.
Maryland Republicans plan to contest the state's electoral votes for Parker. Chairman Hanna reports evidence of fraud and outlines cooperation with legal aides to present credentials to Congress. Electors would vote for Roosevelt and Fairbanks, with Congress to rule on credentials or repeat ballots.
Special correspondence from Norfolk Va reports two men drowned when a fishing lodge washed away on Kinnakeet beach five miles north of Outer Banks during a late autumn storm. Wires along the coast were down, hampering details. the drowned men were not named and the schooner Myra W. Spear ashore near Hatteras is believed to have broken up.
An advertising claim argues chronic dyspepsia is curable and stresses resting the stomach rather than strict dieting. It touts Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets as capable of digesting food even with an inactive stomach, promising nourishment, relief, and lasting cure, with emphasis on affordability and broad satisfaction.
The preliminary trial of Mordecai Hurst a Fairfax County constable and employee of the Virginia Glass Works charged with possessing stolen merchandise from freight cars in the railway yards occupied Alexandria Police Court. Winter Cropper testified to breaking a break in the car and finding goods hidden in the sand room at the Glann factory. Hurst was held for the grand jury with bail set at 2000 and later secured by Robert Garrett as surety.
Miss HL Entelie Benson and Mr Kenneth T Cole wed in Ellicott City with Rev Raydency Branch officiating. Viola Thompson and William Stottiemyer marry at Barnesville parsonage. Clifford T W Robertson and Lillian M Keiser join in Rockville home ceremony. Robertson former Montgomery County legislator. Parker products advertised at end.
Albany Nov 15 Court of Appeals rules against Jesse Lewisohn of New York who remains to serve a fifteen day contempt sentence for refusing to answer grand jury questions about the Canfield gambling establishment. District Attorney Jerome hails decision while Lewishohn’s counsel weighs further action.
An advertisement touts a tasteless liquor cure called Golden Specific by Dr J W Haines of Cincinnati. It claims to cure drinkers silently without consent and endorses W C T U temperance groups. Free trial packages are mailed from 2909 Glenn Bldg Cincinnati Ohio upon request.
At a Petworth Citizens' Association meeting held at 801 New Hampshire Ave, Andrew Locifer hosted as Hon. T. V. Powderly presided. The group urged Washington Railway and Electric Co. to add cars on the Brightwood line, end the Ninth Street loop delay, and implement a ten minute through car schedule to Pennsylvania Ave. A committee was appointed to present the case to Congress when it convenes. The discussion also covered enlarging the Philadelphia Street School, which now serves far more pupils than its 188 seat capacity, with a committee named to pursue expansion. The association set December 6 for the next meeting.
Captain Nilsen of the Norwegian steamship Di Giorgio reports first mate Martin Berentsen washed overboard during last Sunday's storm. body not recovered. Berentsen, from Norway, left a wife and children behind.
Delegates from five states gather in Dubuque Iowa for the annual Upper Mississippi River Improvement Association convention. President Wilkinson urges Congress and state leaders to fund river improvements from St Louis to St Paul to aid navigation. Also reports seven inmates escape from Lancaster Ohio Boys Industrial School after overpowering guards. five remain at large while two are captured.
Charles Bonier of Buffalo, once sentenced to death for killing Franz and his elderly wife in their Buff alo home on November 20, 190, received a new trial after the New York Court of Appeals reversed the conviction mainly due to trial court technical errors. The couple, aged 75 and 82, were found with brutal injuries in their woodshed. authorities suspect a hammer and robbery motive. In Roanoke, William Wright alias Jack Dillard, who wounded Danville Policeman J. J Hall on August 2, was captured and faces a $1,250 reward for arrest.
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