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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Oct 08, 1907
Page
5
At the New York Mining Company plant near Mount Savage Maryland, American and Italian miners fought with clubs and stones. A deputy train is to be rushed to the scene as the conflict escalates with threats, beatings, and gunfire amid an ongoing strike and rising tensions between factions.
A driver identified as Robert Moore, 2d head chemist at Rozbury Distilling, was struck by a Baltimore and Ohio Railroad train near Roxbury Station, 40 miles south of Hagerstown, while attempting to cross. He died at the scene. Moorehead resided in Hagerstown and left behind a widow and three children.
Richard son was freed by a federal judge today after a review of his case involving a prison sentence for nonpayment of a $1000 fine. The order vacated his imprisonment at Mounds and set the stage for possible reconsideration of his conviction in the federal matter. The proceedings referenced a writ of habeas corpus and the government’s role in the case.
Rev Tartt, formerly pastor for over thirteen years, quits and the Harrison Street Baptist Church in Petersburg reopens after a two month closure for moral concerns. Tartt is free on bail pending a motion for a new trial on a pistol assault conviction of James Stanson, colored, with a four to six month sentence.
Henry Holmes of Massachusetts files as administrator to sue Norfolk and Western Railway for 20 000 damages and 310 000 in each count after his wife Mabel E Munsell died when struck by a freight train ten days ago near Norfolk. Attorneys F Rutherford of Pittsburg and Menard Mellwaine Jr appeared for Holmes.
Elite steward Rashon Vost on the schooner Bark, in Newport News, attacked Captain Albert Evan and mate Jn Holloway last night, shooting and punching them after clashing on their voyage. He was arrested and held for trial in the York County Court.
Washington Post Bureau reports James McCuen grocer and liquor dealer at the corner of Alfred and Gibbons streets made an assignment for creditors. He lists liabilities of 13000 and assets of 20000 with trust arrangement named CJ W. Sucamery as trustee. Alexandra Grocer and Liquor Dealer Sabouts Ruanmz accounts total 97274.05. Other items note court postponements, a shooting incident, stockholders electing officers, and deaths in the area.
Judge Ellicott of the Circuit Court decried rising divorce filings saying the numbers are appalling and may force a separate court to handle the bulk of cases. He noted twenty five divorce trials in the past two weeks and twelve alimony hearings in a single day, with most of the docket devoted to such matters.
Frederick Aid and Oct 7 report states Harry W Lewis, 40, proprietor and editor of Woodsboro weekly died by hanging in an outhouse. Cause unknown. He leaves a wife and several children. Mixed with misread text about a wedding follows, with garbled lines and unrelated ad-like phrases. the readable core notes a suicide by self.
Special to The Washington Post Annapolis October 7 The Maryland Electric Railways train leaving Baltimore at 24 oclock narrowly escaped disaster when a switch was left open causing the train to branch off the main line. Governor Warfield wife Mrs Warfield and his daughters Carrie and Emmy were on board and unaware of the danger as the engine halted before the embankment.
Governor Swanson issued a respite until November 15 for Fulton, convicted of murder in Washington County, to avoid an October 11 hanging. This marks the third delay in the case, while George A. Petare of Carroll County remains scheduled for execution on October 48 for the murder of a Dunleard preacher who was lured into the yard and shot, with his wife and children present.
A young woman reported missing from Jonesville NC reappeared in Norfolk after leaving home to visit relatives. Police had been searching but she arrived in the city unable to explain her whereabouts. She later returned home after efforts to locate her.
Special to vap waguunun cue reports Thomas Jefferson killed his demented brother James with a stove wood piece near Farmville in Pitt County. At a morning preliminary hearing the defense argued James slept. The record shows the man was committed to jail without bail. Also notes licenses issued for marriages in Fairfax and Mount Rainier counties. A buggy accident near Washington Post Rocky Mount left a man with a broken leg after being dragged by the horse.
The Roy Hale murder case tied to Irby Davis proceeds with continued terms in the Johnson City Circuit Court. Hale, brother of Ack Hale, faces charges linked to the Davis killing, while Ack Hale is jailed elsewhere. next January a joint trial for the brothers is anticipated.
Cora Brown, a mulatto from Chattanooga, stabbed her brother in law Meek Sanders to death at his Bristol home around midnight following a quarrel with Sanders and his wife. The assailant struck Sanders with a stiletto, piercing the left breast and lung, severing an artery, and he died within minutes. Police say the pretrial evidence may show a planned act between the two women.
Cumberland Md October 7 special to The Waslslaye reports investigators seek Joseph Fitzpatrick a laborer on the pipe line charged with a crime involving the ten year old daughter of restaurateur Lawrence Finzel. Finzel says Fitzpatrick stayed at his Mount Savage home twice and fled after a revolver incident. Police have warrants but no trace. Belmont estate near Leesburg formerly owned by Charles Lee sold to Mrs Newey A Ferguson for 0000.
Richmond Oct 7 The general convention of the Episcopal Church debated the negro issue and failed to reduce diocese representation from four lay and four clerical delegates per diocese. New York and Massachusetts-backed efforts to cut numbers were defeated. A proposed name change to American Church was rejected with a promise to reconsider. Southern bishops favor separate black parishes and bishops while Northern states prefer unity. The day featured voting on public access to secession and plans for future conventions, with New York reportedly favored as next host city.
Paul Dillingham of Philadelphia and John M Halz, claiming ties to Washington DC, were brought before Justice Loden at Western police station on fraud charges. Dillingham was arrested after allegedly forging an endorsement on a Tickner & Sons check. about a half dozen other suspects faced related accusations. Both men were remanded to obtain further evidence as police probe multiple alleged schemes from $1 to $8.
Detectives failed to seize Otto Frederick George Kramer known as Count von Wittgenstein and Count von Bergheim in Washington on two charges of fraudulently obtaining money. Judge Grannan heard the case as the count sought extradition relief and habeas corpus. Judge Stockbridge set next Saturday for arguments on freedom for the count.
Richmond Va Oct 7 The horse show building was prepared today attracting hundreds eager to inspect arrived horses and harness and thoroughbred performers. A large field of jumpers is expected as the show runs for six nights with tickets selling fast. Officials said preparations were completed and the building would be heated for the first time during a horse show.
Violence flared after a murder at St Helena training station involving a Navy baker Thomas Hastings. Albert Johnson was badly beaten, struck with a board and injured. Later, Azteced negroes attacked two sailors at the gate. police fired, a policeman escaped harm from flying bricks and missiles.
Richmond Va Oct 7 three families were left homeless after a fire destroyed two frame houses and contents valued around 2000 dollars on Sewarty Street. One man, Hopkins, was overcome by smoke while attempting to save furniture for Mrs Throckmorton. Relnie Maech, daughter of Mrs Rosa Maech, found her home in ruins upon returning home. A separate report notes a man, violently insane, died on a train while being transported to an asylum in Goldsboro. In Harper’s Ferry, Robert Longerbeam of the town died last night of typhoid fever, survived by his wife and three children.
Robbers entered Paul Dober Co clothing store and stole about 800 dollars worth of garments before escaping in a two horse wagon. A separate report states 32 year old David Shelton died on Ott Street after a long illness, survived by his parents and four brothers.
Readable obituary notes the death of Deke, a propagator of native wines, aged forty, and James F Caras, farmer and former Confederate veteran, aged seventy. Caras died at his home near Winchester after a fall from a tree. he left a widow and two daughters. Surviving relatives include Jon W. Besy and Col Jon S. Mfoay.
Norfolk mayor James G Rifdick says he can name individuals who know of corruption in the Norfolk police department. He offers to submit the names to the board of control, which is pursuing an ongoing police investigation started last week.
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