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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Nov 23, 1909
Page
11
Police traced footprints linked to suspects in a Manassas murder probe. Reported overheard talks mentioned a fragile situation and a missing pistol that the victim reportedly always carried. Authorities pursue leads as investigation continues.
A wealthy sawmill owner Frank Grooms from Albemarle County disappeared after leaving his Decatur Block Ridge home in October to run a sawmill northeast of Charlottesville. He was last seen with money drawn to pay workers and was described as about 28 to 30, unmarried and crippled in the left leg. Authorities fear foul play and seek detectives. several arrests have been made in a related case and rumors swirl around a missing sum from his home.
Greenaport WC November 2 The trial of Lee EL Battle former cashier of the defunct City National Bank opened in federal court as Assistant District Attorney Cobe read the indictment eight counts allege false entries. The largest relates to a January 1907 report showing a loan of $4000 to Pomona Motion Manufacturing Company of which Battle was president. Overdrafts of large amounts are also charged as part of the case with Fred Hull bank examiner serving as the first government witness. Magruder of the Treasury testified earlier in the evening as court adjourned.
At the Continental Guard Company factory construction in Wilson a collapse killed a hand and seriously injured several workers. About 90 laborers were present when heavy timbers and rafters weighing tons fell, causing extensive damage and serious injuries to G F Bates Sneighe McKeel Tobe Bellamy Jamie Woodcart and others.
A collage of death notices dated November 1908 to November 1909 lists individuals including Juan Suelay, Nilson D Adams, Vietnamese Tata, and George Burns among others. Entries mention residences in Arlington Harlington New Orleans and Baltimore Annapolis St Louis, with services at homes or churches and interment at local cemeteries. Relatives include spouses, children, and siblings. several notices note years of age and final rites in November.
A jumble of garbled OCR mentions marriage and death notices across several newspapers including The Washington Post Rochester Herald St Louis Gazette and Philadelphia Public Ledger. Reads like a partial record of social notices with names and dates largely unreadable.
Special to The Washington bus Norfour Va Nov 2 Harry st. George Tucker, defeated Democratic gubernatorial nominee, responds to Wyndham R Meredith claims of 35 Virginia precincts with no elections but returned ballots for Judge Mann. Tucker says he heard of some precincts with no election but none reported a Mann majority.
The General Baptist Association of Virginia with about 200 delegates adopted a resolution urging statewide prohibition. They denounce liquor traffic and call for concerted efforts to eliminate it across the state. Lieut. Gov Taylor Ellyson attended as a delegate.
Danville Virginia November 22 The civil suit against T M Angi former president of the Dry Fork Distilling Company and its bondsmen Fidelity and Guaranty Company of Baltimore concluded evidence today The case goes to the jury tomorrow A verdict is expected to trigger another large civil suit against Angle covering about twelve months of alleged whisky revenue frauds totaling over 100000 dollars The bonds for this period were 13000 dollars After civil cases and the second trial Angle faces a criminal prosecution
In North Carolina near Causey swamp a chase ended with Bufkin surrendering as a posse closed in and Sheriff Richardson of Columbus County was shot twice. Bufkin had been in hiding for two weeks after a murder, firing at the posse and threatening to set the swamp ablaze. He is jailed in Whiteville.
The Maryland State board of canvassers certified the recent election returns. Results show Joshua W. Flattog Democrat 562,823 for Comptroller. Frank Fo Willtame Republican 92,823. Richard A Harrie Prohibition 2,599. Various judicial and constitutional vote totals listed.
Miss Elizabeth Cromwell daughter of Mr and Mrs Richard Cromwell married Charles Carrol Denison at 1601 St Paul Street townhouse. The Rev Touie O Donavan officiated and Cardinal Gibbons gave the blessing. Ushers included Hammond Cromwell George Cromwell Denison Frick Harry Wardell Carter Bowie Samuel Boyleton and Alexander Preston. Bridesmaids were Anita War eld Ming Elizabeth Cromwell Mary Frick Mary Cromwell and Sally Cromwell as maid of honor.
New York reports a Baltimore man, Hornberger, tried to jump from a North River ferry after swallowing poison. A deckhand knocked away the vial, he collapsed in passengers’ arms. His mother, Mrs Beamett Becker, says the separation from his wife two years ago left him grievously unsettled.
Special to The Wassnewarum Bikini W va. Nov 2. A note from a rejected lover promised to ruin Viola Teter by making her ugly after she refused marriage. Teter denies knowledge of the author but suspects someone may be concealing their identity.
Special to The Washington Post from Suffolk Virginia reports J Banks of Roanoke attempted suicide by laudanum and stabbed himself in the breast. His body was found Saturday near Wakefield. A baggage tag traced to Blackstone and the poison bottle were found nearby.
The board of canvassers announced official vote for superintendent and commissioner positions, with details for candidates Brent, Korner, Robison, and Muller. Reports cover a capital offense arrest, a death and suspected overdose, arson and livestock losses, a hotel sale, a horse stealing conviction, and appeals court proceedings in Richmond and Norfolk.
Washington Post Bureau Alexandria announces that the Edward and Gamble steamer will begin routes December 1 replacing Bartholdt as the new ferry for Alexandria area. Committees from Alexandria plants met Capt. Biron Gamble and William Queen to set schedules and rates. The move, driven by the Alexandria Chamber of Commerce, pleases local mechanics who would otherwise move to Washington for ferries.
Alexandria branch of the National Audubon Society held talks at the chamber of commerce meeting. Miss Katharine H Stuart discussed the Virginia Audubon exhibit at Fitchford shown at the state fair. Miss Grice spoke on Bird Clubs in Public Schools of Alexandria. Judge Norton and Robinson Moncure also spoke. Charts were presented to Washington and Lee public school teachers.
Charlea Williams and William Kelly were arrested by local police on suspicion of opening letters addressed to J Owen Lynch the storekeeper. They were handed to US authorities and sent to await the arrival of the inspector to investigate. Williams admitted taking some money. Kelly denied opening the letters. The amount involved is reported as small. Forest fires blocked lines of the Washington Alexandria and Mount Vernon Railway between New Alexandria and the Dyke, threatening nearby cottages and delaying service. Firefighters and railway officials worked to prevent eastward spread through last night.
The Rev. Sterrill, presiding elder of Shelby, was suspended from ministry for 30 days by the western North Carolina Conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church South. The trial committee reported impropriety charges had been sustained. Sherrill initially planned an appeal to the Southern conference but withdrew and requested a trial on the charges.
The Mercantile Trust Company of New York and the Chesapeake and Ohio Railway filed an equipment trust agreement to insure payment on rolling stock valued at 2 170 001. The rolling stock comprises 1000 center-dump hopper cars 400 double hopper steel cars and 1000 all steel hopper cars.
West Virginia reports include Charles Currence jailed in Beverly for impersonating a deputy marshal and pension frauds, a $1000 reward from Raleigh County for Hood family murderers near Beckley, RL Gregory entering the State Senate race in the Third district, and multiple Supreme Court of Appeals cases from Virginia with writs of error denied.
Augusta B Stetson, pastor emeritus, exposed by Boston authority, resigns from membership in New York branch. In a trustee letter she requests removal, cites following Mary Baker Eddy, discontinuing annual payment as service recognition, and urges continued devotion to Bible Science and Health and the Mother Church writings.
United States court proceedings name Bucks County Trust Company as plaintiff against the Washington Potomac and Chesapeake road limited. The road 923 000 in five days for bond interest defaults with court order to pay or the trust company may sell the road.
Michael Rooney aged 52 proprietor of a local hotel died last night after a lingering illness He is survived by his brother Martin Rooney of Dubuque Town and a half sister Miss Mary Sooney who lived with him at the hotel in Piedmont. obituary notes WW II service era context and ties to The Washington Post.
Mrs Cushwa wife of Howard Cushwa aged about 60 died today at Hagerstown after years in the livery business. She was Miss Colbert formerly of Brownsville and is survived by her husband.
In Rockville Maryland a local court cleared Baruch Magruder of assault with intent to murder regarding Richard T Pyles. The case centered on events in the Glen Bebo neighborhood and featured confusing testimony from witnesses.
A jealous husband fatally stabbed his wife in Portsmouth and fled. In Portsmouth Va a man named Pooser was sentenced to one year for embezzling nine hundred dollars as treasurer of Mohawk Tribe of Red Men. Norfors, president of Traders and Truckers Bank, faced a false bank statement charge and was bailed on $100, with potential prison from one to ten years.
The funeral of Father John B Lab the blind poet priest of Maryland was held at Charles College near this morning attended by many priests seminarians students from local colleges and laymen. The Rev M F Dineen of St Johns Seminary celebrated the mass. The Rev D I OConnor of Scranton Pa preached the panegyric and the body traveled to Richmond Va for burial.
Special to Time Weslington reports Danel Hut, 78, was struck by a car on Bridge Street Staunton and died from injuries. The vehicle, owned and driven by Dr C C Jonas Huff, carried no negligence allegations. Hut, deaf, leaves a wife and five children.
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