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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Oct 02, 1909
Page
34
In Warrenton Virginia October Crawford Harris murder trial nears verdict as the court limits widow Mrs Thompson's testimony about threats. Lawyers clash over expert testimony on powder and ball impacts while the judge explains the law to the jury amid a crowded courtroom.
A fragmented obituaries page lists deaths and funeral plans for numerous individuals. Entries reference dates in late September to early October, interment details at National Cemetery and other sites, and services at churches or chapels in Washington DC and surrounding areas.
Fragmentary OCR text from Erie newspaper shows marriage and death notices with unclear names and dates. Readable fragments reference a morning edition, parish names, and local acknowledgments, implying standard society notices amid damaged text.
A fragmented directory item lists funeral directors and embalmers with addresses in the northwest Capitol area. Names include Thos A Gostello Speare and Harvey's Sons, with contact numbers and street references for services and chapels.
The transcript recounts trial proceedings with Judge Turner excluding certain testimony. Mrs Lee Bradley testified about risk factors in Harris’s life while the defense challenged evidence on threats and the shooter’s actions. Arguments by Maj R A McIntyre for the State and Mr Byrd for the defense critiqued witnesses and notes, with adjournment for the day.
The Staunton board of trade voted to support the Valley road extension from Lexington to Roanoke and formed a committee to liaise with other towns. Members include Mayor Stratton H.H. Whyt Frank Walter Thomas T.D. Rawson and Clarke Worthington. The group backs a Virginia Municipalities motion to consider constitution changes for a commission form of government and to present it at the October 7 8 league meeting.
Assistant Secretary of State Huntington Wilson underwent a successful operation at Johns Hopkins Hospital. Reports say he is in excellent condition after the procedure and is progressing well tonight, with officials hopeful for a swift recovery.
Mary land wedding notices record Miss Blanche Barney of Cumberland marrying Lewis Semler of Hagerstown yesterday at Boonsboro officiated by Reverend Snyder of the Reformed Church Cumberland also reporting William Sell son of Joseph Sell former waterworks superintendent and Wiss Amelia Gooner daughter of Joseph Le Goellnar married yesterday at St Peter and Pauls Church in Cumberland or nearby location
Avia C. selects 22 and Florence Hartrett at The Key. Isnalles Paaty Benjamin Brown and Elle Razzell, 19, join Willem A. Bay, Robert Martin, and Lilie Lewis in a listing of participants for a local wedding announcement style feature.
Health office record lists numerous names with family relations and patient notes. It mentions Hobart Sand Vemr A Rogers Kl Barre Gand Gora and others, including hospital affiliations like Garford Hospital and Edward Hunter at George Washington University Hospital. The fragmentary text shows ages and locations such as 73 years and 1027 Lemont St, with references to Providence Hospital and Cheatro.
Bluefield W Va Oct 1 detective returned from Hurley Va scene of murders including Mr Batty Juste Mrs Justi and three children. He thinks Howard Little held six days ago at Bull Creek McDowell will be held. Body exhumed Meadows son in law of Justi shows two bullets matching revolver borrowed by Little. He swears to leave for the West with Mary and had cash then. Little to Grundy Va for trial.
Special to The Washington Post from Richmond Virginia reports Parker and Green claim to have acted as state agents in settling accounts between Virginia and the Federal government. They appeal Judge R Carter Scott's ruling in favor of the state. The dispute centers on more than 1.7 million dollars in claims and a supposed 170000 for service. The money was loaned to the Federal government during the War of 1812, with counterclaims by the United States. Senators Daniel and Martin reportedly took an interest, and a modest settlement was received by Virginia.
Special to The Washington Epo Phiipp reports former Deputy Sheriff Rice of Wheeling faced murder charges in Barbour County circuit court over the shooting of Deb Moore during an arrest attempt. After State testimony, defense moved to strike evidence as insufficient and a not guilty verdict was entered, dismissing Rice. The case involved Rice and two Wheeling officers hired to arrest Moore, who resisted arrest and was shot during the attempted seizure.
Special to The Washington Post reports a 17 year old boy entered George Vanderbilt House at Biltmore under disguise seeking a job. A servant confronted him and the youth claimed The Lord sent him. A watchman identified him with a description matching missing Hampton Beach student Alexander Gray Churchward. Parents notified. search continues.
In Norton Virginia on October 1 burglars expanded a triplex burglary to additional stores, stealing shoes shirts and clothing estimated around 400 dollars in cash and merchandise. A separate report from Williamsburg describes a 45 year old York County man William Taylor found dead in George Creek after escaping a hospital, with notes of mental distress and a family surviving by his mother and sisters. A Wheeling West Virginia item reports a three year old boy killed when he fell from a tree while collecting chestnuts, fracturing his skull.
Hagerstown Md Oct 1 The Maryland WCTU adjourned electing officers all from Baltimore Mary R Haslup as president Pauline W Holme as vice president AR Infe D Rtare as corresponding secretary Miss MM Alice Wood as recording secretary and Blas Frances A Cathcart as treasurer The closing address was by Mrs Els A Beely New York secretary of the general missionary society of the Presbyterian Church who told a story tying Dr Frederick A Cook the arctic explorer to his milkman days and a church event in Brooklyn and a vow against milk on Sundays
Columbia SC October 1 Judge W Mamminger abruptly ended the John Black bribery trial after jurors viewed a focal paper with critical extracts about the dispensary board case. Juror JD Perry and Parry employee C M Dorn were held in contempt but suspended. state had finished its case and the defense planned no testimony.
Saloons reopened in Bristol Virginia on October 1 after a court decision over local option. Ten carloads of spirits reached the city that week. A merchant named Charles Kenny died after an incident on his way home from the city. He reportedly had not drunk alcohol in three years.
In Danville on a Wednesday, reports indicate the stork visited the Schoolfield area bringing a baby boom of eight in total across several families. The event has residents anticipating further arrivals on October 6 as the town watches for more surprising births.
Five governors from Virginia South Carolina North Carolina Georgia and possibly Georgia will attend the Norfolk convention in November. President Taft is expected to be present and deliver the principal address. Committees plan to bring the Half Moon and the Clermont for the Hudson Fulton celebration while German naval vessels now in New York may be invited to Norfolk.
Retiring Governor Swanson will appoint Judge Robert R Prentiss as president of the State corporation commission to serve a six year term. The appointment must be made before February 1 though the term begins March 1 next year. A funeral in Winchester, Virginia notes amid local deaths.
A Washington Post dispatch reports a large October 18 event with Sen Daniel Rep Carn and other officials set to speak at a noon meeting. The Alexandria county courthouse on Fort Myer Heights hosts Oct 19 events starting 2 PM with speeches by Gov candidate Fudge William Hodges and State leaders. A county Good Roads Association formation is planned plus bond discussions.
The Alexandria Democratic Committee set plans for a rally featuring judge William Suages Mann the Democratic nominee Harry St George Packer and Rep. Carli as speakers. Chairman Charles Bowdhem authorized communications with speakers and date, with the meeting noting resignation and forthcoming campaign activities and a date for the rally.
Winston Salem NC Oct 1 Albert Wharton a leading resident of this section shot himself this afternoon. He wandered about a field for two hours before being found with a revolver by his side. He had suffered from melancholia for weeks.
Special to The Washington. The third day of the conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church of West Virginia drew vast attendance. A seven member permanent fund committee was elected for five years. Thirteen examined ministers were admitted to full membership but some failed to achieve revision grades. Rev David G Downey of Chicago spoke on Methodism's greatest opportunity as others, including Dr John Raca and President Carl G Doney, addressed the gathering. Gov Glasscock canceled tonight’s events due to executive business.
An official dispatch from Madrid notes heavy fighting near Gok-il-Jemis as Spanish forces clash with Moors. Fifteen Swanlords are reported killed, including Gen Diez Vicario, with ten wounded. Spanish troops, six battalions of chasseurs and artillery, repulse renewed Moor attacks despite difficult ground. Tengier, October 1. Monitan tribes flee to aid Rif forces circling Menila, though Moor support from Mulai Hafid is unverified.
Dispatches to American owners state the cutter Caldwell 12 Colt from urlans was seized by a Mexican gunboat near Progreso for alleged poaching in Mexican preserves. Captain Galler and crew were imprisoned, the vessel had been warned previously after a prior seizure of another Colt schooner. The Colt, once a New York pilot boat, had left fifteen days earlier for Camcrachea and was driven by weather before entering Mexican waters.
The Rev Henry J Connor C WM of the Vincentian mission band from Springfield Mass will conduct the mission at the Church of the Nativity Brightwood. It opens with Mass and Sermon at 7 30 tomorrow morning. The mission features daily sermons and benediction of the blessed sacrament each evening at 8 o clock and instruction each morning at 6 and 9. Father Connor recently closed a retreat at Providence Hospital for the Sisters of Charity in charge of plat in recitation.
Republican leaders Kent and Slemp met in Roanoke over two days to discuss the gubernatorial race. WG Jones named as GOP House of Delegates candidate to oppose Democrat Keyser. Jones a wholesale merchant and former mayoral candidate from Canstonburg. Representative Carter Glass proposed joint discussions with Kent, but Kent preferred a debate with Judge Manners. Kent and Glass spoke to large courthouse crowds separately.
Quick action by nurses kept fifteen residents from harm as a Belmont County home suffered early morning flames. The building was partially destroyed, and inmates faced a narrow escape with rescue efforts underway.
The Southern Pacific Railroad was fined 1000 after pleading guilty in a United States district court to technical and unintentional guilt in a rebating case. The offense involved alleged half rate charges on shipments of fruit and other California projects. The maximum penalty could have been 20000. Names of delegates and officials are listed.
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