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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Oct 02, 1905

Page

8

Theatre of violent clash in Southampton county politics

In Southampton County Virginia a county chairman race between Joseph S. Musgrave and J. E. Moyler at Courtland sparked a violent scene at a meeting of the new county committee. Holland insisted on presiding, Musgrave and Moyler tied at thirteen votes each, Musgrave forced to take chair, and threats of property damage amid heated rhetoric. Musgrave’s election is expected to be contested.

Southampton County Joseph Musgrave Washington Post Suffolk Courtland Twentysix J.—Veter Holland Charman Joseph 5 J. E. Moyler Holland Moyler Mosler

Open Campaign Speakers Tour Frederick County Area

Democratic candidates tour the Frederick area with events at Spotsylvania Court House and Stafford County. Senator Thomas S Martin and Representative Riney will speak in Spotsylvania on October 2, with Judge Sims as the state senate candidate. A large rally is planned in Fredericksburg opera house with Senator Martin and Governor candidate Swan, plus others. A free luncheon at Stafford Court House is set for October 4 featuring Democratic speakers and local supporters.

Fredericksburg Tas Washington Post Frederick Burs Spottsylvant Court House Thomes S Martin Congress- Lian Riney Sims State Senate Muti C A Swanson Congress Tuscy Bikesdesy Mo Tator Martin

Maryland Democratic push on Poe amendment rally with Blanchard

Governor Blanchard has accepted an invitation to speak in Maryland for the Poe amendment debate during the Democratic campaign. The plan aims to emphasize the race question and improve the security of the situation, seeking input from experienced figures from neighboring states who have legislated on the issue.

Origa Blanchard Democratic State Centel Committee Maryland

Beginnings of War on Vice in Norfolk Police Crusade

The Washington west Norfolk Va region reports an anti-vice crusade inaugurated under Police Chief Boush amid friction with Mayor Riddick. Warrants issued against four saloon men for selling after hours, one linked to a close personal friend of PLAYET. Morning raids at the Fileged port rooms of Kesson & Ramey produced six arrests. more raids planned with two supporters urging stricter enforcement.

Speaal Washington West Norfolk Va Everuny Ty Boush Riddick Selung Kcsson & Ramey Chet Boushets

Rich Haul for Thieves Special to The Washington Post

A bold Friday night robbery in Tazewell Virginia resulted in the loss of a large cash sum from a trunk by Adam Lindley a coal company executive. Police have not yet located the thieves. The Washington Post reports on a separate Hyattsville Maryland funeral and other local notes including a gunshot accident near Rendolph and navy yard workers attending a YMCA event at the Second Presbyterian Church in Norfolk.

Washington Tazewell Squire Adam Lindley Lindley Washington Post Norfolk Navy Yard Naval Y . C. A Second Presbyterian Church J. B. Thacker

Virginia Weddings in Harpers Ferry on Oct 1 Miss Nellie E Brown and Henry Burkett wed

In Harpers Ferry on Oct 1 Miss Nellie E Brown and Henry Burkett both of Charlestown W Virginia were married by Rev J R Wood at the Methodist Episcopal Church Chatham Oct 1 Also Miss Ela Boaze of Pittsylvania County wed Patrick H Payne at the bride’s home The groom a prosperous young farmer plans to settle in Pittsylvania County

Harpers Ferry Nellie E. Brown Henry Burkett Charlestown W. Va J. R. Wood Methodist Episcopal Church Chatham Ela Boaze Patrick H. Payne Pittsylvania County Die

Hazing at A and M may lead to five dismissals

A Raleigh Observer special reports a fresh outbreak of hazing at State Agricultural and Mechanical College with five students very likely to be dismissed after an ongoing investigation. The faculty met to hear details and will announce the result tomorrow. Ten days earlier two sophomores were expelled for hazing.

Raleigh Charlotte N. C Observer State Agricultural and Mechanical College

MORE LONGSHOREMEN ODT AT NORFOLK HIT BY DELAYS

Special to The Washington Post from Norfolk Virginia reports a sharp escalation in the longshoremen strike as many Merchants and Miners' Transportation Company workers walk out. The steamship Chatham sailed with little cargo and may send Freight by rail. the Howard delivered a large Boston cargo and was diverted to Newport News for discharge and barging to Norfolk. the Nantucket sailed for Boston with only twenty six longshoremen at work. Company officials expect replacements within days.

Norfolk Washington Post Merchants and Miners’ Transportation Company Chatham Boston Howard Newport Newa

Reunion at Petersburg Confederate Veterans Meet Plan Sham Battle

The Grand Camp of Confederate veterans of Virginia will meet in Petersburg from October 25 to 27. Visitors will enjoy elaborate entertainments including a sham battle on October 26 at the Battle of the Crater site. Ex Confed soldiers who fought there are invited to attend. Committee members are George S. Besnard HE Fermth R G Thompson BR B Davis and J E Whitehorne.

Confederate Veterans of Virginia Petersburg Virginia George S. Besnard HE. Fermth R. G. Thompson BR. B. Davis J. E. Whitehorne

Rival Orders Claim Fund in Bank Dispute

In Hagerstown Maryland on October 1 the Mechanics Loan and Savings Institute filed a bill in Equity Court to determine ownership of $3,000 on deposit. Hamilton Lodge Shield of Honor and Hamilton Lodge Guard of Honor each claim the funds after the Guard of Honor, formed by former Shield of Honor members, moved the money to its treasury amid dispute over rate changes. The bank seeks clarity to avoid potential lawsuits from the two secret orders.

Washington Post Hagerstown Mechanics’ Loan and Savings Institute Hamilton Lodge Guard of Honor Shield of Honor

Escapes From Marlboro Jail by Larceny Suspect

Hyattsville Md Aug 25 last Constable Flarr and William Johnson arrested for larceny of three suits of clothes at Marlboro jail. Johnson promised to break jail and did so this morning. By evening he remained at liberty awaiting trial.

Washington Post Hyattsville Charles W. Flarr Biyattsville Rockville Wiliam C. Johnson Johnson Marlboro Mberty

Reports big Apple crop in Frederick County

Special to The Washington Post from Winchester Virginia October 1 estimates from fruit growers and farmers place Frederick County apple harvests at about 160000 barrels worth about 250000 dollars. The crop exceeds last year by roughly 375000 while apples are rapidly harvested barreled shipped to Western and Northern markets and many sent to London Liverpool and continental points.

Frederick County Washington Post Winchester London Liverpool

Death under freight train near Magnolia Maryland

Cumberland Maryland October first eighteen year old Paul Miller employed by track contractors for Baltimore and Ohio Railroad near Magnolia thirty miles east of Cumberland attempted to board a freight train fell under wheels leg crushed amputation necessary he lived briefly after losing much blood remains sent to Lattimere where his father Lewis Miller an aged German resides Parkersburg West Virginia October first storm from the South reached upper Ohio Valley early this morning twelve hours heavy rain widespread reports indicate rivers rising no major damage Run Over by Train Loses an Arm Special to The Washington Port Norfolk Virginia October first Charles Slipe taken to Sarah Leigh Hospital arm amputated after being crushed by a Norfolk and Southern train at Main Beach

Washington Post Cumberland Paul Miller Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Magnolia Lattimere Lewis Miler Parkersburg W Va Ohio Valley Washington Port Norfolk Charlea Slipe Sarah Leigh Hospital Slipe Norfolk and Southern Main Beach Cumberland, Md J. D. Dick Baltimore and Ohio Great Cacapon W. Va

Alexandria News in Brief Sermon and meetings cited

The Alexandria report notes the Baltimore Conference Woman's Missionary Society held services in Washington Street M E Church South with about sixty delegates. Rev E V Regester of Baltimore gave the foreign missions sermon. Miss Tarratt Waters and Wilson letters from Korea were read. Other church notices and local appointments are included.

Washington Post Bureau King Street Alexandria Woman's Missionary Society Baltimore Methodist Episcopal Church South Washington Street Episcopal Church South E. V. Regester Miss Tarratt Miss Waters China Miss Tarrant Misa Wilson Korea Miss Vierkorn St. Mary's Catholic Church A. van de Vyver D. D Richmond Rome Second Presbyterian Church G. W Butler Brazil Trinity Methodist Episcopal Church Mr. McMichael Samuel F. Stoxeley Mount Vernon Hill Little Hunting Creek Mount Vernon Washington, Alexandria Mount Vernon Barney Free Methodist South Lestreet A GU. , Miller A. Smith North Alfred Street Alexandria Athletic Association Washington Cy Lambeth E. M. Anderson E. W. Starwell St. Asaph Washington Streets Robert W. Blair Gloucester Court House Corporation Court Conrad C. Smith Denmark United States Samuel P. Fisher Montague Eva Dent Lynchburg

Barn Destroyed by Flames Near Bissell

The large frame barn belonging to the heirs of the late William M. Keller near Bissell, Washington County, burned last night. Fifty bushels of wheat, fifteen tons of hay, 200 bushels of potatoes, bounders and farm equipment were lost. A five-year-old son found the fire in the haymow where a negro tramp had been sleeping. Horses and cattle were saved and the dwelling house, 90 feet away, was spared.

Haymon Washington Fort Hagerstown William M. Keller Daniel Eichelberger Bissell Washington County Eichelberger

Found Bead IV Bed in Gaithersburg Local Death Report

Rockville Md Oct 1 Zachariah Briggs found dead in bed about 9 oclock at his Gaithersburg home. He had not been in robust health but was able to farm yesterday. Death likely heart failure. He was 57 and survived by his widow, daughter of James Clagett, and one son Herman Briggs.

Washington Post Rockville Zachariah Briggs Gaithersburg James Clagett Herman Briggs

Virginia Obituary Notices From Richmond and Chatham

James F Baula bury a drug clerk formerly of Alexandria Va was found dead in his boarding house in Richmond His wife arrived and discovered his death Anna Belle Carter of Stony Mill Pittsylvania County died Thursday after a lingering illness Survivors include J T James W EB E Rufus Carter and Mrs Nannie H Blair and Mrs James T Fulton of Pittsylvania County and Mrs Saucy Nelson signer

Richmond James F. Baulabury Alexandria Chatham Anna Belle Carter Stony Mill Pittsylvania County J. T James W EB. E Rufus Carter Nannie H. Blair James T. Fulton Saucy Nelson

Riverdale divides over school trustee appointments

In Hyattaville Riverdale residents split into factions over public school appointments. After a county board meeting the resignations of three trustees were accepted and the board postponed replacements, signaling likely later decisions when the annual list is issued.

Riverdale Washington Post Yoseph &. Fanning George B. Reed Mr. Shaffer Joseph A. Fanning George W. Whalley H. C. James William F. Kase Citizens’ Association William B. Severe H. H. Sehorn G. W. Whalley William H. Sehorn Joseph A. Bilundon Charles Ear B. D. Stepher

Virginia convocation opens as 675 students register

The first convocation of University of Virginia students and faculty for the present session was held in the Academic Building. Dean H St George Tucker of George Washington University was to speak but illness prevented it. Dr Paul B Barringer spoke on new discoveries and the honor system. President Alderman praised the system and noted good attendance, with 675 students registered, mainly from the South Atlantic and South Central states, Virginia contributing about 60 percent. Engineering showed the largest department growth.

Washington Charlottesville University of Virginia H. St. George Tucker Law School George Washington University Paul B. Barringer Alderman South Atlantic South Central States North Atlantic State of Virginia

Rockefeller Jr Leads Bible Class Meets With New Reader

The Fifth Avenue Baptist Church young men’s Bible class resumes with Rev Millard Richardson as reader. John D Rockefeller Jr remains listed as leader but may not return actively due to health. Rockefeller plans to stay at Pottantico Hills until November and then visit Europe, aiming to improve his health in the south of France.

Joe Washington Post New York Fifth Avenue Baptist Church John D. Rockefeller, Jr Millard 3. Richardson Foramico Hills Rockefeller Richardson Mr. Richardson Jeader RockefenNer, Jr Potantico Allis

Congressman's Illness Puts District on Alert

Congressman W Underwood of Birmingham fell ill at home and doctors diagnosed a general nervous breakdown likely caused by overwork. He was reported resting easily as friends monitored his condition. A separate Chicago case involved a jewel theft linked to a West Seventieth Street residence owned by Isaac F. Lloyd of Mutual Life Insurance, with jewelry and heirlooms stolen last spring and later traced to suspects in Chicago.

Birmingham Ala W Underwood New York Chicago West Seventieth Street Isaac F. Lloyd The Mutual Life Insurance Company

Army Pay Shortfall Hurts Recruitment in 1875 Reports Say

A 1875 army pay report by paymaster general Francis Dodge says per man pay was insufficient, hindering recruitment from desirable classes. It notes total yearly army pay at 31,361,132 and the last complete schedule dated 35 years prior, urging changes to permanent staff appointments and captain-level details. Deposits under the savings system reached 1,531,020 this year, totaling 326,251,386 since inception.

Francis 8. Dodge Congress Dodge Hne

Marine Officer in Trouble in Debt Scandal

First Lieut. Henry D. F. Long, a popular Marine Corps officer noted for service in the Philippines and at Peking, was arrested for debts under 3600 dollars. He surrendered, was ordered to report for court martial, and faced creditors from Manila to the Brooklyn Navy Yard after accumulating debts from money lending, drink tickets, and canteen abuses.

Washington Post Brooklyn Get. L Henry D. F. Long Marine Corps Philippines Peking A. W. Catlin Marine Barracks Navy Yard Long Annapolis McKinley Manila Camp Emiett Washington Heutenant Gen. Elliott Brooklyn Navy Yard

Cuban Bandit Chino Oreill Reported Killed

In Guana Cuba on October 1 reports say the notorious bandit Chino Oreill was killed by rural guards after being condemned to death for several murders. Multiple capture attempts have cost two lives in the pursuit of Oreill, believed to be Creill.

Guana Cuba Chino Oreill Oreill Creill

Warships at New York to welcome British fleet

Rear Admiral Robley D. Evans returns with part of the North Atlantic fleet to New York Harbor aboard the Maine and Missouri. The second division includes the Alabama, Illinois, Massachusetts, and Iowa. Ships plan ten days ashore before forming a fleet to receive Prince Louis of Battenburg, arriving between November 2 and 1.

Evans New York Robley D. Evans North River Admiral Evans Maine Missouri Kearsarge Island Navy Yard Kentucky Portsmouth Alabama Charles H. Davis Illinois Massachusetts Iowa Charleston Prince Louis of Battenburg

Mitchell to Visit President in White House Talks

Scranton reports President John Mitchell of the United Mine Workers will visit President Roosevelt on Tuesday. The meeting is viewed as an effort to review the potential for averting a strike in the anthracite region next spring and to discuss possible settlement avenues.

Scranton John Mitchell United Mine Workers Roosevelt

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