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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Oct 17, 1907
Page
27
A Virginia bride wed with ceremony at St Pauls attended by family and bridesmaid parties. The account notes the bride’s empire gown of winter chiffon, bouquet of roses, and floral procession with bridal party and attendants, describing the church setting, garlands, and spectators.
A damaged report details a missing person case concerning Misang Uy and a fire incident. It notes a woman recalling her son’s disappearance and references a visit by Lard and home changes. The fragmentary text mentions a truck incident and a man named S Absent preparing to establish the site.
Magistrate G Wilner Brown met with Commonwealth's Attorney Micajah Woods in Charlottesville to discuss charges from John Mortis Browns Cove. The inquiry concerns the disappearance and alleged abduction of Miss Angie Morris, with the girl located in Charlottesville. A warrant may be issued against Jenbiee Frank Long for inducing the girl's flight and aiding her departure, under state law.
Andrew and Jackson Woolingham, father and son of Hardesty Warren County, Vermont, were indicted by Loudoun County grand jury for the June 24 murder of Robert C Carlisle at his home near Blue Bront after a quarrel over Carlisle’s housekeeper daughter. Jackson fled to Clarke County after the shooting and was captured. felonious assault charges also issued against Nathan Conrad and Jefferson Hummer of Bluemont for wounding Samuel More.
Navy inquiry into Lieut Mouton’s Marine Corps shooting near Annapolis reports a quarrel between Sutton and another officer, followed by a fight. Sutton fired as he returned, killing himself while temporarily demented. A fellow sailor was wounded in the finger.
Norfolk officials report the National Disciples of Christ meeting on May 5 in Norfolk with officers elected. The denomination shows a church membership of 1 283 416 and 6 019 ministers, totaling $82 002 05 raised for all purposes from all sources. New church construction and amalgamation proposals were adopted, with national mission boards eliminated. Officers elected include President R A Long from Mary City, Missouri. Vice Presidents Fleisher, Com Herd Kansas City. J T Hunley Norfolk. S T Willy New York. Recording secretaries R Hryan Kansas City, FOS Cabin St Louis, Puree Atkins Richmond. Corresponding secretary W Wright Cincinnati. Treasurer C J Neate Cincinnati.
The Italian Savings Bank of New York teller John J Arizio was arrested in Baltimore on a warrant charging embezzlement of funds from November 1958. Earlier reports note a $20,000 shortage amid alleged use of aliases Higgins and Gibbons. Proceedings referenced in Maryland and Washington notices, with related court appearances.
Marriage notices list M Hatta and John Salltvad of Washington wedding in Rockville with likely church officiant Rar RB, and Tobias and Michiel J yfanvoe of Tasuingtoulang tying the knot in Tester av, officiated by Hac Phonan A Campbell. Clust Galthersburg pairs Claudia Peart cagett and Raymund Sasder wed at Gaithersburg by Rey HW Buttle, pastor of the Galltersuce Methodist Church.
Mrs John W Ferrell and her seventeen year old daughter Annie were violently assaulted on West Main Street near Mountain View as a nude man seized them and dragged them to the ground. They screamed for help, fought back, and the attacker fled into nearby woods. Several suspects were arrested and hounded by bloodhounds as investigators await Mrs Ferrell’s identification.
Connecticut officials led by Gov Woodruff and state party members from New Haven and Hartford attended the Jamestown Exposition. President Vall Luther of Trinity College delivered the oration, with addresses by Tucker Swanson and Woodruff. a luncheon and parade followed, as New Jersey officials and Rutledge College President Demorest arrived for the state celebration and banquet planned for tonight.
Elidns W Va a guest at a Baltimore tailoring firm died after pledging five years abstinence from liquor. Weikel, who had drunk heavily for a week, collapsed in his hotel room. a coroner ruled heart failure due to cigarettes and toxins. His wife had died a month earlier, which the report connects to his drinking.
In Strasburg Virginia on October 16, the youngest daughter of Dr Z L Smith, a Lutheran pastor, was fatally burned while lighting the kitchen fire. The serosene can exploded, setting her clothing on fire. She was alone when the accident occurred.
A Virginia wedding brief lists several marriages in Winchester and surrounding counties. Notable entries include Wincherur Ot 18 Frenk Roblisen marrying Blanche Doonet in Winchester with Rev George Beware officiating, and other ceremonies at the Tatheran church and Central Mencdiat Ghurel. The article notes multiple receptions, maids of honor, and attendees from nearby towns, reflecting the region's social calendar.
Montgomery County officers reported registration shifts with 452 whites and 229 colored newly registered, boosting total county voters to 7 2416. State candidates and Gov Warfield plan speeches across Cedar Grove Rockville Kensington and other towns as Democrats push vigorous county and state ticket campaigns. The Anti-Saloon League will not participate in the current campaign.
In Bristol Va today a Sullivan County farmer named Stout shot William L Jones, claiming Jones harmed his daughter. The shooting left Jones unconscious. Stout offered to surrender and denied harming his daughter, while the girl remains in hysteria.
Special to Time Washington State, Oct 16. Before Judge Waddill a jury in the United States District Court began the suit of Wiss vats Heinz, a stenographer formerly of Philadelphia, against Granland Walden of Fredericksburg, a millionaire, charging breach of contract. Heinz seeks compensation of $0000 and an annuity of $1209. Heinz says Walden persuaded her to quit two lucrative business positions in Philadelphia to become his stenographer and amanuensis, but she was discharged after months of service without reason. The suit aims to enforce the contract obligations.
Washington Post report from Norfolk Virginia covers a coroner's jury finding in the Hastings murder aboard the Navy receiving ship Franklin. Braxton, Braxton's wife and others faced suspicion. Braxton fled after the stabbing and had not been located.
Special to The Washington Lynchburg Virginia October case on Norfolk and Western Railway workers who labored on Sunday on the Forest and Concord Belt Line in Campbell County was dismissed by Justice Fortuna. He ruled a recent Court of Appeals decision means the charge was not a misdemeanor and enforcing the statutes would require civil process.
Worcester October 16 Rev Dr Edward Everett Hale retired as president and Waldo Lincoln of Worcester elected to the office at the annual meeting. Hale will complete sixty years of membership and Nathaniel Pane of Worcester resigned after forty four years as treasurer. Col George A Bullock elected to the office. Elopers Wed in North Carolina. John Cogevist and Miss Annie Dardon eloped to Elizabeth City North Carolina and were married. The bride is eighteen years old.
An obituary from Fredericksborg reports the death of Mrs HF Hainer of Wapeantar Counts after a brief illness aged about twenty nine. She is survived by her husband and two children. Funeral details not provided in the fragment.
National Spiritualists Association delegates in Masonio Temple heard Mrs Tora I. W Richmond of Whitewater Wis discuss presidents, wars, and medium influence. Seven tests were given by Mrs Sexsmith of Chicago as Vira EL Mishelson of California debuted. debate over free love followed. Two thousand dollars was raised for Morris Pratt Institute. Officers were elected including Baltimore’s George Whates as president and Rochester’s Mrs Tilly Reynolds as secretary.
Counsel for Stancard Oil Company prepared a laborious defense in the government suit for dissolution of the oil combine. They say details will emerge after government attorneys finish their cross examination and a broad fraud case could be presented later. A telegram sought William Rockefeller as a witness before next Friday’s adjournment for the month.
The National Sculpture Society and Baltimore’s municipal art commission agree on terms for a sculpture exhibit to run three weeks starting April 1, 1905. The show, to be held at the new armory or a nearby venue, aims to be the country’s greatest sculpture display with works by all meritorious artists, including non members of the society.
Elphonzo Youngs Co at 428 Ninth Street advertises groceries wholesale and retail with daily ads promising savings and the best pure food products. The copy highlights Rock Candy Syrup and a claim of 20 new goods arriving daily along with emphasis on quality and prices.
Citizens flee a fangied peril as locals report a dangerous water intrusion. Several hurt amid chaotic hours with one believed fatally affected. Emergency responders race to secure homes and guide residents to safety.
A chaotic dawn in New York City recounts a pipe burst at Jorah Mon Street near 442 o clock causing a panic among workers. One foreman and several laborers were injured as elevators and shafts flooded, prompting a frantic rush to safety and a dramatic rescue effort. Meanwhile a Washington Post report describes a dramatic ocean race involving Oceanic, Barbarossa, Caronia, and Cunarder Caromin with near collisions and zigzag maneuvers near quarantine. The article also covers the Potomac Synod meeting notes urging church support for orphanages and reforms in benevolence funding as new officers are elected and sessions continue.
A hunter discovered a box containing the head and arms of a child near William E Vanderbilt’s rural Lakeville home on Long Island. The rest of the body was missing. A mysterious wagon seen nearby Monday is being traced as deputies and coroner investigate a death about a month old.
At a joint Hope and Unity council meeting of the Independent Order of Jonadab, last evening in Unity Hall, plans were made for the order's fourth anniversary celebration in Python Temple on Thursday evening. Speakers, music, and recitations are planned with no admission fee. officers and treasurers from both councils will gather support for contributions. The Grand Council meets tonight in Pythian Temple to confer degrees. Raleigh scene notes the Masonic Temple cornerstone ceremony led by Grand Master Francis D. Winston amid parade and regalia.
A scow overturn near Joliet Indiana in the Winscon region sent several men to sea. Twenty escaped by swimming ashore after the power company crew, assembling a plant at the Desplaines and Kankakee river junction, faced an overloaded craft.
An English writer arrived amid controversy with Andrew Carnes over plays about him. The Carnegie Libraries are noted, with the writer lamenting a shift from writing to other pursuits and a lack of opportunity in the public libraries.
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