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Washington Post

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Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Oct 07, 1905

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3

Plans to Hail Crief Greeting by School Children

Richmond Oct 6. Plans for the President’s Oct 18 visit to the city outline a noon arrival, parade, and 1 pm address in Capitol Square. Gov Montague will speak, then the President for an hour, followed by luncheon for 300 at the Masonic Temple and a visit to Lee Monument before departure.

Srecnl Washington Richmond Chesapeake and Ohio Main Street Carlton McCarthy Andrew Jackson Montague Main Ninth Broad Adams Franklin Jefferson Hotel Franklin Street Capitol Square McCarthy Montague Broad Street Masonic Temple St Johns Church Lee Reed

Hospital resignations at Newport News General Hospital

Special to The Washington Post Newport News Va Oct 6 Miss Hula New who was superintendent of the Newport News General Hospital for three years has resigned Dr Rudilis a young American who came to the hospital as house surgeon last spring after graduating at the University College of Medicine Richmond has followed the superintendent's example. The trouble began some weeks ago as four of the best nurses at the hospital resigned. The directors did not accept the resignations, prevailing upon the nurses to remain.

Newport News Va Hula New Newnport News General Hospital Rudilis University College of Medicine Richmond

Elevator's Long Drop Injures Dozen Workers at Virginia Plant

A freight elevator at C. L Roblheon’s ice plant in Winchester plunged from the third floor after a steel cable broke. About a dozen men aboard jumped to escape as weights, barrels, and boxes tumbled to the concrete floor below. Several workers were cut and bruised in the fall.

Washington Post Winchester C. L Roblheon el Viter

Five hurt in collision on Baltimore and Ohio line

Five men were injured this morning in a collision on the Baltimore and Ohio line at Glover Gap. Engineers K T Billings and B Harrington and brakemen J Stration, C H Tlandly, W W Duss, and engineer B Harrington were named among the injured. None were seriously hurt. two engines and several cars were damaged, disrupting traffic for hours.

Washington Baltimore and Ohio Glover Gap Eid Ingineman K T Billings Brakewan J Stration C H Tlandly Bridsport Ohio B Harrington W W Duss McMelchen

Shots Fired for Woman Deputy Wounded in Clash

Special to The Seelington Post from Winston Salem Oct 6 reports a pulp battle at Smith town Stokes County yesterday. Deputy Sheriff John Smith was wounded and two attackers shot while resisting custody of Mrs Frank Caldwell bound for court on a retailing charge. The crowd fired about fifty shots. Caldwell posted bond and was released. Sisk arrested and jailed. The deputy's injuries are painful but not serious.

Seelington Post Winston-Salem N. C Smithtown Stokes County John Smith Frank Caldwell Cacar Sisk Smith

Boy Bowman Dies In Suspected Self Inflicted Wound At Staunton

The body of fifteen year old William Bowman, son of George and Mrs Bowman of Augusta County, was found in a chestnut orchard near Trimble's mill eight miles west of Staunton with a bullet hole in the left temple. A .32 revolver lay near him and a penknife suggested possible attempted cartridge extraction. Though circumstances imply self inflicted death, motive remains unknown. Bowman attended Hebron Church where funeral services were held the same day conducted by Rev Holmes Ralston.

Staunton William Bowman George Bowman Augusta County Trimble’s Mill Bowman Logan Dunlap Hebron Church Holmes Ralston Chatham Litsle Graves W. D. Graves Toghes Albert Smith Pittsylvania County Pelham N C Justice Plarce C .L Jr. Hedrick Woodstock Blazte Hottel Mauretown John Robinson Rebecca Hottel N. H. Skyles Woods Stock Hey. Mitton Hockman Ohio Fredericksburg William Buck Amnie Oldroyd HR Parrill Clarksburg W. Va T B Yeakley Ruck George Ruck Frederickeburg Bennett T Herrell Beasts Ballard J. L. Ballard Fauquier County George W. Staples West Virginia Oiclating Frances Ballard Cary C. Pearson Tredericksburg Lawra H. Berry

O Ferrall Residence to Go at Auction in Richmond

Ex Governor Charles T. O Ferrall's Richmond home at 903 Park Avenue will be sold at auction on October 11. Mrs O Ferrall aims to dispose of the property as the house is too large for her needs. The ex-governor's law library will be sold, while the family keeps a large miscella neous library with many rare volumes. Life insurance on O Ferrall was substantial, and despite stock losses, the widow is financially secure.

Richmond Washington Post Charles T. O’ferrall Park Avenue O’ferrall

Shaw Opens Campaign in Norfolk Tariff Focus

Secretary of the Treasury Leslie M Shaw opened the Republican campaign in Norfolk Virginia highlighting tariff as the principal issue. Former Congressman Jacob Yost spoke on mutual interests honest elections and education. Col William Lamb introduced Shaw praising him as a favorite with the audience. Shaw said he did not come to discuss local issues but a greater issue between two parties the tariff.

Norfolk Washington Post Shaw

Abandoned Baby Girl Found On Suffolk Porch

A passenger on a Seaboard train from Norfolk left a three day old infant on A W Copeland’s front porch in Suffolk near the station. The child, dressed richly, is being cared for by Mrs William S Tebo and may be placed for adoption. The incident is being treated as a mystery with authorities believing the baby arrived by train.

Suffolk Washington Post Seaboard Air Line Norfolk Portsmouth W. Copeland Ed Hill Street William S Tebo Esa

Child's Head Blown Off by Gun Explosion

Special to The Washington Port Cumberland Md Oct. A family child near Big Cover Tannery north of Hancock was instantly killed by a gun explosion kept in the bedroom for chicken thieves. A ten year old brother witnessed the event but cannot explain what happened.

Washington Port Cumberland Ahimasz Clevenger Big Cover Hancock

Primary plans stir Democratic committee in Alexandria

A meeting at Hotel Fleischmann shaped the October 18 special primary to nominate a clerk of the courts and a Second ward magistrate. Candidates Rendheim Greenaway May Moore Mason qualified. Debate over Republican participation and primary rules ended with Republicans allowed to vote as before. Polls open 6 am to 6 pm. official tickets only. one per voter. Registration open today for those paying poll tax but not registered. Negro shooting incident led to arrest and pending Police Court hearing. Fort Myer versus Alexandria football slated at 4 pm. Naturalization papers issued to Dilger. Shields failed to appear in court.

William A. Moore, Jr Frank Mason Cook Carter Brent Mesars Simpson Harry Simpson Bruce Haley Fairfax County Mayhugh and Nicholson Germany Mretta G. Shields

Passenger alleges insult on Potomac voyage incident

Special to The Washington Boat from Irvington Virginia reports Stafford Murphy of Westmoreland suing the Maryland Delaware and Virginia Railway Company for 6400 dollars over alleged insult and improper treatment by a Negro porter and Captain Arch Long on the steamer Potomac during a trip from Fredericksburg to Carters Wharf on August 18.

Washington Irvington Va Stafford Murphy Westmoreland Cust Maryland, Delaware and Virginia Railway Company Arch Long Potomac Fredericksburg Carters Wharf

Maryland Bankers Elect Sloan President at Annual Convention

The tenth annual Maryland Bankers Association meeting concluded with David Sloan of Longconing chosen as president. Other officers include James H. Edwards as vicepresident, E Doll as vice president, William G. Baker Jr, W B Cop Dee, Charles Miller, Joan Magon, Albert D Graham, Charles E Fink, Charles H Stanley, Charles Hann as secretary, and William Marriott as treasurer. A committee of administration features Gen. John Gil, H H Haines, Charles Homer, Charles T Crane, and Robert Shriver.

David Sloan Maryland Association Washington Post Annapolis Cpt Maryland Bankers’ Association Freeident Longconing James H. Edwards Yvica Promis Dent National Bank of Cheatestown Charly Miller Drevers and Mechanics’ Bank Baltimore Joan Magon Easton Albert D Graham Citizens’ National Bench Charles E. Fink Westminster Charles H. Stanley Laurel Charles Hann Anpistatt Cathier Nagional Mechanics' Bank of Baltimore Wiliam Marriott Quabler Western National Bank of Baltimore John Gil Mercantile ‘Trest and Deposit Company H. H. Haines Rising Sun Charles €. Homer Second National Bank of Baltimore Charles T Crane Farmers and Merchants Nations Bank of Baltimore Robert Shriver Cumberland

Inspected Apple Orchards By Pennsylvania Bankers Visit

A Virginia Valley tour led by Cumberland Valley Railway official C H Clevenger brought Northern Pennsylvania bankers and businessmen to Winchester on October 6 to view scale apple production. They toured G L Lupton’s farm chosen for a U S Department model orchard and a recent sale by Gen Steuart Brown to Stuart Bell. They returned to Harrisburg that evening.

Pennsylvania Valley of Virginia Washington Post Winchester C. H. Clevenger Cumberland Valley Railway Cumberland Valley G. L. Lupton United States Agricultural Department Gen. Steuart Brown Baltimore Stuart Bell Harrisburg

Postmasters in Fight On Ferry Steamer

Special to The Washington Poet Norfolk Oct 6 Postmaster H F Butt Jr and former Postmaster Samuel L Burroughs of Portsmouth fought on a steamer to Norfolk Blood flowed Burroughs left with a black eye Butt incurred slight bruises The altercation followed remarks by Burroughs and a prior fight Butt had with William D Jenkins recently removed from the Portsmouth post office Butt says Jenkins and Burroughs circulated injurious reports and he attacked them

Butt William D. Jenkins Portsmouth Jenkins Burroughs Pee

New Damage Suit Over Death On Train

Spencer North Carolina October 6 through their attorneys Wright and Carlton heirs of late J B Pender sue Southern Railway Company for 10000 damages for death of Mr Pender a painter who died in a coach on a trip from Albemarle to Salisbury his body found after the coach was moved to a sidings in Salisbury the plaintiffs say the company should have removed him when he was clearly dying the legal questions are not yet before a North Carolina court.

Washington Post Spencer, N. C Wright & Carlton J. 8 Pender Southern Railway Company Pender Decouged Albemarle Salisbury North Carolina

Ministers Report Shows Minor Charges Dismissed

Morgantown W Va Oct a Morgantown conference session focused on admitting six candidates to the ministry J E Weigle James Haddox C B Hambrick L Bernard J Dean and Wirt W Stephens The committee rejected trivial charges against many pastors and upheld the ministers in every case

Morgantown Washington Post W. Va J. E Weigle James Haddox C. B. Hambrick L . Bernard J. Dean Wirt W. Stephens

Wires Save Workman Life After 65 Foot Fall

Albert Clark a 28 year old structural ironworker fell 65 feet from the Pratt Street powerhouse and escaped unharmed due to a heavy network along the building. He returned to work within hours despite the dangerous tumble and landing 45 feet from his point of fall.

Washington Post Baltimore Albert Clark Pratt Street Clark Hier

Obituary Notices from Luray and Martinsburg

Virginia obituaries report Charles Comer of Verbena dies after a fall in Eggleston leading to septic wound and amputation. Emanuel Jenkins of Markevilla District dies in Jordans Hollow at about sixty, survived by a widow and children. Martinsburg records Howard Tabser dies of consumption at thirty, survived by husband and two young sons.

Luray Charles Comer Verbena Eggleston S Luray Eruaguel Jenkins Markevilla Jordans Hollow Martinsburg VW Va Howard Tabser

Virginia Medical Plans Elects Surgeon to Lead UVA Hospital

At a board meeting in Charlottesville on October 6, Dr. George Ben Johnston of the Medical College of Virginia was chosen professor of surgery to succeed Dr. August Buckmaster and named chief of staff. Buckmaster to serve until end of current term. Plans include hospital expansion, more teachers and equipment, and a possible consolidation with the University of Virginia medical department. Debt retirement of $70,000 to be funded by bonds. William B. Stone and John J. Luck of Roanoke were elected instructors in the School of Mathematics.

Washington Post Charlottesville Board of Visitors University of Virginia George Ben Johvnston Medical College of Virginia Augustua H. Buckmaster John Buckmaster Medical Department Wiliam B. Stone John J. Luck Roanoke

Musgrave Stands Pat as Southampton Chairman Fight Deepens

Special to The Washington Fest from Suffolk Virginia on October 6 reports that the Southampton County chairmanship dispute grows messier after a State Chairman Elson letter. Former assembly delegate Joseph N Musgrave holds the line while J Peter Holland’s authority is questioned over the 1% to 138 tie between Moler and Musgrave. Holland backed Musgrave and Musgrave calls Moyler supporters to a new committee and warns of occupying any new meeting.

Southampton Suffolk Southampton County Elson Moyler Siyportera Corstruc J. Peter’ Holland J. Emnet Moler Fion Joseph N. Musgrave Assembly Holland Musgrave Ellyson Moyler

Divorce Granted to Mrs Buckner in Fauquier County

Winchester Virginia October 6 special to The Washington East announces an absolute divorce granted in the Circuit Court of Fauquier County Virginia by Judge C H Nicol to Mrs Mary Robinson Buckner of Upperville from her husband Charles Buckner. Mrs Buckner, daughter of William H Robinson once of the county now of Leesburg, was famed as Sauguier County’s belle and beauty. Buckner belongs to a renowned Kentucky family.

Washington Winchester Circuit Court Fauquier County C H. Nicol Mary Robinson Buckner Upperville Charles Buckner Buckner William H. Robinson Leesburg Sauguier County Virginia Kentucky

Fire destroys four homes on Huntington Avenue

Four frame dwellings on Huntington avenue between 24th and 25th streets burned today at noon in Newport News. The fire began in a house occupied by Mrs. Mary Bryant who was ill with typhoid fever. Neighbors carried her to safety. she is reported in critical condition due to exposure. Loss estimated around $1,000 with partial insurance coverage.

Newport News Huntington Avenue Mary Bryant

Found Miser's Wealth on Virginia Estate

Carpenters repairing a barn on the late Oscar Johnson's estate in Port Conway Virginia found a box containing 3865 dollars. Johnson, a hermit and reputed miser known as an electrician, once wrote a unique letter about electricity to Queen Victoria. Two years before his death he was knocked senseless tied and robbed of part of his money. the assailant was imprisoned. Johnson was reportedly connected in Virginia and Kentucky.

Mit Washington Post Port Conway Carpentera Oscar Johnson Johnson Queen Victoria Virginia Kentcky

Accuses Wife of Theft Arraigns in Richmond Case

Richmond dispatch reports Mrs W N Thomas of Portsmouth arrested on a warrant by her husband alleging theft of a large sum from his trunk. The case follows her marriage in Richmond and prior name Mrs Pay. The Washington Post notes the arrest occurred October 6 with little emotion shown.

N. Thomas Portsmouth Richmond W. N. Thomas Thomas Pay

Alexandria News Bits Mix Local Ads and Incidents

Alexandria merchants push business notices as The Post broadens reach while local life shows varied tales from a wife’s distress to a dog bite and a railway bridge feat. Listings cover real estate sales, renovations, weekly coal supplies and wedding season notices amid city commerce chatter.

Poolroom men show hand claim Alexandria part of the District

In Richmond Judge Waddill issued a writ of habeas corpus for Lafontaine and Nelson in a case against Sheriff Parsons. Counsel argues Alexandria County was ceded to the District of Columbia in 1783 and Washington County in Maryland, with Congress acceptance. They contend 1846 vote was unlawful and that the prisoners, once brokers for the Virginia Telephone Company, were jailed for six months and fined $2,500.

Washington Post Richmond Edmund Waddill, Jr United States District Court James Lafontaine John C. Nelson William H. Parsons Alexandria County John A. Lamb Will Waddill Virginia United States District of Columbia Maryland Washington County United States Congress Congress Alexandria Virginia Lephone Company

Cullen Plans Coup In Central America Lands Claim

Winchester Virginia reports that Capt Orlan Clyde Cullen of Water Lick Warren County Virginia, returning from Port Limon Costa Rica to Colon, intends to claim lands of clients who died of plague and yellow fever. He was said to be newly elected president of the International Republican League and aiding it with arms and funds. He previously aided President Castro of Venezuela to fortify that country with Cullen rifles.

Central America Washington Winchester Port Limon Costa Rica Orlan Clyde Cullen Colon International Republican League Caullen Water Lick Warren County Castro Venezuela Cullen

Justice Blick Case in Norfolk Police Court Continued

Special to The Washington um Norfolk Va October 6 The case of Justice J J Blick arrested last night on a charge of extorting five dollars from Frank Singleton was continued to Tuesday to allow defense counsel to prepare. Subpoenas were issued for every magistrate in the city as witnesses per the defense claim that all are guilty of extortion Justice Buck is

Washington Norfolk J. J. Blick Frank Singleton Justice Blick Justice Buck

Funeral for Maj. Robert Stiles in Richmond

Richmond Oct 6 The funeral of Maj. Robert Stiles the noted attorney author and former Confederate will be held tomorrow at 4 pm from St Pauls Church Richmond with burial at Hollywood The remains were brought to the city today and will lie in state at the church until the funeral hour.

Washington Post Richmond Robert Stiles Bon Air St. Paul’s Church Hollywood Atate

Forty Years of Active Service by Charles T O Ferrall

New publication recounts Confederate and Union eras from private to colonel with Civil War frontline accounts and Virginia politics. Covers O Ferrall’s roles as lawyer legislator judge House member governor and public figure. 367 pages priced $2.90 from Neale Publishing Co with New York and Washington addresses.

Charles T. O’ferrall Toieutenant-Caigonel Virginia House of Representatives United States

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