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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Nov 23, 1909
Page
41
Police say footprints linked suspects to a Manassas case as they discussed the motive and the defenseless condition of a murdered woman, noting the absence of the pistol she always carried and a handicap in the tragedy.
In October Framk 8 Grooms a prosperous sawmill owner from Decatur Block county vanished after visiting Charlottesville and drawing 38. The community fears foul play as authorities pursue clues and detectives. Grooms, about 28 to 30, was crippled in his left leg and unmarried.
Lee EL Battle, cashier of the defunct City National Bank of Greenaport, faces eight federal counts of false entries. The largest involves a January 1907 loan report showing a $4000 loan to Pomona Motion Manufacturing Company, of which Battle was president. Overdrafts are alleged, with government witnesses including Fred Hull and C Magruder.
A factory building under construction at Continental Guard Company collapses during framing. One man is killed and several workers, including G F Bates Sneighe McKeel Tobe Bellamy and Jamms Woodcart, are seriously or badly injured. About 90 men were on site as timbers and rafters fell, causing extensive damage and heavy financial loss.
A series of death notices and funeral details dated November 1908 1909 and November 22 cover individuals including Juan or Suelay Nilson Adams Lore Tuman Margaret Mullan George Burns Ruth Bre and others. Entries note residences in Arlington Harlington New Orleans Baltimore Frederica and Washington with service locations and interment at Oak Cemetery or local cemeteries.
Obscure death and marriage notice fragment mentions multiple newspapers and unclear personal details. Readable elements include likely references to a record or clerk style listing and several city names, with no specific dates or sentences to anchor a full report.
Special to The Washington. Nov 2. Harry St. George Tucker, Democratic nominee for governor, responded to Wyndham R Meredith’s claim of 35 Virginia precincts with no election but falsely returning results for Judge Mann. Tucker denied the specific charge yet admitted hearing of several precincts with no election and noted some reported a Mann majority elsewhere.
The General Baptist Association of Virginia at Portsmouth adopted a resolution in support of statewide prohibition. About 200 delegates unanimously oppose liquor traffic and urge efforts to eliminate it from the state, endorsing the Anticaloon League work. Lieut. Gov Taylor Ellyson attended as a delegate.
In Danville Virginia on November 22 the civil suit against T M Angle former president of Dry Fork Distilling Company and its bondsmen Fidelity and Guaranty Company of Baltimore concluded. Jury deliberation begins tomorrow and a second major civil suit may follow alleging revenue fraud exceeding 100000 dollars in whisky production with bonds of 13000 dollars for that period. A criminal prosecution for Angle is expected after these trials.
In Columbus County near Causey, a posse pursuing a white man named Bufkin, charged with murder, exchanged fire with him in a swamp. Sheriff Richardson of Wilmington NY was twice shot and wounded. Bufkin finally surrendered when threatened with a torch to burn the hideout. Bufkin was jailed at Whiteville, NC.
The Maryland board of canvassers certified the state election results. Joshua W. Flagg Democrat 562,823 for comptroller. Frank Fo Willtame Republican 92,823. Richard A Harris Prohibition 2,599. Amendment outcome 89,301 yes to 105,512 no. Judicial circuits list multiple Democrat and Republican nominees with vote totals for chief and associate judges across circuits.
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 Cardinal Gibbons gave the blessing Ushers included Hammond Cromwell George Cromwell Denison Frick Harry Wardell Carter Bowie Samuel Boyleton Best man Alexander Preston Bridesmaids included Anita War eld Ming Elizabeth Cromwell Mary Frick and Mary Cromwell Sally Cromwell was maid of honor.
New York reports two suicide attempts by Hornberger on a North River ferry. A deckhand knocked away a poison vial as Hornberger lunged to the rail and collapsed in passengers’ arms. His mother, Mrs. Beamett Becker, noted years of distress since a separation from his wife.
Special to The Wassnewarum reports a note from an unnamed rejected lover threatening to ruin Miaz Viola Teter’s appearance after she refused marriage. Police suspect someone, but she denies knowing the author and believes the writer may be in hiding.
Special to The Washington Post reports J Banks of Roanoke took laudanum and stabbed himself in the breast near Wakefield. The body was found Saturday identified by baggage tags traced to Blacks stone. A poison bottle and knife were found nearby.
The Virginia brief notes canvassers confirming official vote counts for superintendent and commissioner posts, plus arrests and deaths. It covers a Henrico County arrest on suspicion of a capital offense, Greenwood’s death and theories about poisoning, arson and property losses in Prince George, and local business and legal items including hotel sale in Woodstock and a horse theft case in Petersburg.
Washington Post Bureau reports that Edward and Gamble steamer will run from December 1 replacing Bartholdt on routes to Alexandria and nearby plants. Alexandria Chamber of Commerce initiated the ferry arrangement, easing worker relocation and satisfying local mechanics fearing Washingtonward movement.
Alexandria branch of the National Audubon Society heard several talks at the Chamber of Commerce on preserving song and insectivorous birds. Miss Katharine H Stuart discussed the Virginia Audubon exhibit at Fitchford, Grice spoke on Bird Clubs In the Public Schools of Alexandria, and Judge Norton along with Robinson Moncure endorsed the society’s work. Near the end, large charts were presented to teachers of Washington and Lee public schools.
Charlea Williams and William Kelly were arrested on suspicion of opening letters sent to post office storekeeper J Owen Lynch. They were turned over to U.S. authorities for investigation. Williams allegedly confessed to taking money while Kelly opened the letters. The incident arose after Lynch reported mail tampering and unpaid funds.
The Rev . Sterrill presiding elder of Shelby in the Western North Carolina Conference Methodist Episcopal Church South was suspended from ministry for 30 days by the annual conference. The trial committee found charges of impropriety sustained. The Rev Mr Sherrill initially appealed to the Southern conference but later withdrew and requested a full trial on the charges.
In Richmond Virginia on March 22 an equipment trust agreement insured payment on rolling stock valued at 2,170,001 dollars between The Mercantile Trust Company of New York and the Chesapeake and Ohio Railway. The rolling stock includes 1000 center-dump hopper cars 400 double hopper steel cars and 1000 all steel hopper cars.
Information from Parkersburg shows Charles Currence held in Beverly Randolph County for impersonating a deputy marshal and pension frauds. A $1000 Raleigh County reward stands for the arrest and conviction of the Hood family murderers near Beckley. RL Gregory enters the race for State Senate in the Third district, with incumbent Senator Tom Dartland also seeking reelection. The Washington Post dispatch notes Supreme Court of Appeals actions including Gallagher Madden custody dispute and Hirsch murder case, plus several cases continued or argued in Richmond and Denville.
Augusta B Stetson, pastor emeritus of First Church of Christ Scientist in New York, resigns from church membership after excommunication in Boston. She urges discontinuation of an annual honor payment, stresses following Mary Baker Eddy, and thanks church trustees for past service while urging unity and devotion to church writings.
Foreclosure proceedings were instituted by Bucks County Trust Company against the Washington Potomac and Chesapeake Railway. The road, about 25 miles long in St Marys and Prince George counties, is in default of 25 000 interest on bonds. The court ordered payment within five days, after which the trust company may sell the road.
Michael Rooney, 52, proprietor of a Piedmont hotel, died last night after a lingering illness. He is survived by his brother Martin Rooney of Dubuque Town and his half sister Miss Mary Rooney, who lived with him.
Mrs Cushwa wife of Howard Cushwa a long time local farmer and livery stable owner died today at about age 60 in Hagerstown. She was born Miss Colbert of Brownsville and is survived by her husband and two or three other relatives.
In Rockville Maryland on November 2, Magruder of near Concord was found not guilty of assault with intent to murder in a case involving the complainant Richard T Pyles from the Glen Bebo neighborhood. Testimony was described as confusing during the trial.
A Washington Post special report from Portanaus Virginia recounts John Foecut stabbing his wife during jealousy. Police pursued the murderer after the fatal attack in the street. In a separate case Pooser of Pooser City was sentenced to one year in a penitentiary for embezzlement involving Mohawk Tribe funds, while Gor aon, president of Traders and Truckers Bank, was indicted on false bank statement charges.
Funeral services for John B. Tabb the blind poet priest of Maryland were held at Charles College this morning attended by many priests, seminarians, students from Tabbathalie colleges, and laymen. Rev M F Dineen of St Johns Seminary celebrated, with Rev D I O Connor of Scranton Pa reading the panegyric, and the body to be sent to Richmond for burial.
Special to time weslington ros Staunton Va Nov 2 Danel Hut aged 78 died after being struck by a car on Bridge street. The vehicle was owned and driven by Dr C C Jon. No evidence of carelessness by Dr Jon. Hut left a wife and five children.
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