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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Oct 08, 1904
Page
5
A fragmented report on Virginia’s Ninth District race details lively oratorical clashes, fund-raising disputes, and expected campaign stops by Wysor and allies. Mentions Republican fund concerns, Roosevelt influence, liquor dealer denials, and planned speeches across towns including Richlands and Newport News with several named figures and rough timelines.
A clemency petition seeks to spare Negro prisoner Dickerson under a death sentence. The document questions his guilt amid alleged misconduct, noting his request for reconsideration by Gov Montague and potential execution plans at Finn Gorge courthouse in October. Witnesses discuss the alleged assault on a colored girl and the fear of an improper ruling.
A well known Roanoke daughter, driven by anticipated heartbreak, killed herself in her home with a pistol. The suicide followed an alleged unhappy love affair, with family and local figures noting the emotional impact and social standing of the deceased.
A Petersburg man long sought by a Russian-born father in St. Petersburg Russia who had never met his son receives a letter. Detectives traced the father’s efforts and a cable expresses delight at a reunion.
An obituary sketches the life of Albert Hutton a pioneer of Randolph County and a prominent Democrat who served as treasurer of Fauquier County. He was reportedly attacked during a protracted meeting at Traesesetdas and died shortly after at a local hospital. His family prepares for funeral arrangements as the community mourns a longtime public servant.
K Jacobs wife of Worthington West Virginia station agent confessed to Deputy Sheriff that she is part of a gang blamed for at least twenty robberies in Worthington within months. She named Hays McDonald and other members sought by officers as they recovered flour, groceries, and other plunder from a robber house used as a storage site.
Richmond Oct 7 Special to The Washington Post Charles Forbes stands trial at Buckingham Courthouse starting next Tuesday charged with involvement in arson attacks on his late father’s horses. Forbes recovered from typhoid after months in jail. EC Wooldrige, a noted man, faces trial later for complicity. Congressman Hick Flood will defend Wooldridge.
Alexandria notes report a Democratic committee meeting aiming to spur campaign activity with speakers including Congressman Swandon. Registration books open next Monday at precincts for those eligible to vote in November after poll tax payment. Also mentions a policy fund arrest forfeiture, funeral transfers, an oyster roast for Chief Pelley, and Charles B Elliott’s appointment to second lieutenant in the Thirtieth Infantry.
Special to The Washington Post Parkersburg West Virginia Oct 7 Dr Franklin Eaton of Baltimore Md was acquitted tonight after a jury deliberation of two hours on a charge of attempting to commit a criminal assault on Leany Moorehead an eleven year old girl. Eaton was intoxicated at the time and witnesses testified to a lynching attempt that officers interrupted.
Virginia weddings reported from Fredericksburg and Orange County. Mr Danie Griffa of Stafford and Miss Maggie Herndon of Washington wed at the bride’s sister’s home with Rev RR Riedel officiating. Dr and Mrs Griffis on a Southern bridal trip. In Orange County, J Wierd Sanders and Ella Reynolds married at Zoar Church with Charles Bandera presiding. Reception at the bride’s mother’s home.
Dr Joseph Orlendorf of the Brentmar Institute in Brentwood is arrested in Upper Marlboro on two counts of murder for the death of Margaret Hale of Washington. Detective Evans swore out the warrant. an indictment is expected as the grand jury investigates. The doctor, who allegedly operated on Miss Hale, claims innocence and seeks bail.
Winchester Va Oct 7 A sixteen month old boy Jimmie Martin held as security for a debt of 0 was returned to his parents in circuit court on habeas corpus Judge T W Harrison heard testimony showing the parents could provide proper care despite claimed neglect by John W Brown Brown appealed but the ruling stood The mother’s testimony described a lack of maternal attention and Brown wailed as the child left with Mrs Martin
Baltimore Maryland October 7 Building Inspector Preston acting on mayor Timanus orders began cutting overhead wires in the business district. Electrical companies failed to comply with a thirty day notice to place wires in municipal subways. The American District Telegraph wires were removed this day and work will continue tomorrow until all overhead wires in the business section are down.
Civil engineer Charles Stone of Logan County was arrested in Huntington on forgery charges. He allegedly used the name Frank Barker, a Logan capitalist, to forge checks totaling over a thousand dollars. Stone had been living in luxury at a top hotel, spending lavishly for a month.
Three prominent British figures Sir Charles Drury vice admiral of the navy J B Ewing director of naval education in Great Britain and Mr Vincent Baddee secretary to the first lord of the admiralty visited the U S Navy Yard at Annapolis to study the education of an American naval officer under Capt Willard H Brownson superintendent. In Lynchburg Virginia city officers were elected for two years with W O C N Ratelolph as superintendent of waterworks and F W Mutaker as police justice among others. Annapolis awarded a million dollar driveway contract to William E Feldmeyer bid 141,000 for the executive grounds circle.
Isaac M Meekins republican candidate for lieutenant governor accuses R B Glenn democratic candidate for governor of backing down from a joint debate after agreeing to debate for 3500. Meekins says Glenn jokily agreed but refused when the payment was sent, tracing the dispute to Glenns attack on Roosevelts Life of Benton regarding Southerners.
Cumberland reports the remains of Cant Foster P Wood killed Thursday on a Bedford race track were sent to Washington DC for burial. The public blames the fah association for the accident citing no running event in progress and lacking warnings as a horse killed Mr Wood near open bars. Capt Wood served in the Civil War in a New York regiment.
In Hagerstown Maryland on October 7 officials clash over fishpot regulation on the Potomac River. Cumberland Warden Avkett blows up fishpots claiming lawful action while Washington County State’s Attorney Long disputes the scope of the law. Local residents reportedly trap and sell fish from pots amid the controversy.
The Cumberland Weekly The Republican debuts as an organ of ex Senator Wellington and ally ex Postmaster Holaehu. Editor Frank Sinclair notes failed efforts to force Wellington from the party. Wellington remains a Republican figure with lasting political influence and power to be reckoned with.
Charles Taylor, a wealthy 60 year old farmer living alone on Red Sack Run near Clarksburg, was murdered yesterday after noon. William Corvor, working in a field, heard calls for help, then shots, and found Taylor dead with multiple wounds. The fleeing suspect was sighted near the front door as the sheriff and prosecutor arrived to investigate murder under the motive robbery.
Misses Lucy and Hester Harwaud heirs of Jerimah Towns fey Chace contest ownership of King George street, claim its historic name The Lane, warn trespassers as Annapolis paves the way for public use while denying sidewalk paving on their side. Court of Appeals notes and local pardons follow with assorted legal items from Annapolis and Rockville details.
Special to The Washington Post from Ronceverte West Virginia recounts an all day outdoor meeting at Little Tavers Pocahontas County with candidate John J Cornwell and RP Chew addressing more than a thousand attendees A picnic dinner followed and Gov White spoke later at a country schoolhouse overnighting with the local Democratic committee chair The same host introduced speakers the next day accusing the governor of deception over new tax laws before Cornwell and Chew spoke to Marlinton residents that night.
A renewal of the sugar rate war is set to begin as the Savannah Line of steamers raises New York to gust ports rates from 32 to 32 cents, linked with the Franco Railway to Missouri River points. Illinois Central lowers to 12 cents, while Chicago roads push toward 10 cents to Missouri River areas, signaling a fierce pricing battle.
In Putnam County last night five armed men stormed a boarding camp near Biewsley stealing pay envelopes and shooting workers. Two men died and a third was fatally wounded. others escaped into woods as a posse and about fifty workers search for the killers. One suspect is reportedly a workman, others possibly local band members tied to past crimes in West Chester County. The dead are Big Frank, padrone of the camp, and Genaro Tiveli, a laborer.
Grand Rapids report says former mayor George H. Perry faced bribery charges tied to a Lake Michigan waterworks contract. Judge Newham and Judge Perkins ruled on witnesses and jury selection in Superior Court as the case proceeded.
The jury found Fsiac Cobb and three co-defendants not guilty of the charges related to the lynching of Arlen Small in Lanmayburg. The case drew national attention as tensions rose over racial violence in the region during the period.
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