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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Oct 18, 1904
Page
5
A fragmented report references Wartin and Dee more show events, a local October schedule, and mentions of a lower age school, speakers, and a Sunday school convention. It notes marriage references for Virginia Walker and Cyrtra Morgan, with unclear names and places due to OCR errors.
Police chief received a letter from John W Lawrence of Trenton NJ claiming the man convicted here last week as John Beatty is actually Lawrence Beatty. The woman Emma Lawrence and Beatty were arrested for robbing the Southern Express Office at Drier Virginia. They confessed that the grand jury did not indict the woman, believed to seek conviction to be with her lover.
Virginia health authorities publish September data showing tuberculosis widespread in counties and prisons with 200 cases in state hospitals and penitentiaries. Richmond records 25 new cases. Norfolk reports the highest city total. Smallpox appears in line with limited county cases while typhoid and diphtheria figures are noted amid overall disease concerns.
In Norfolk on May 27 Judge Edmund Waddill will decide if receivers B Watkins Leigh F A Groner and H L Page of the Py Shore Car Company may spend 546 for relaying asphalt in the city area where tracks were torn up by recent extensions. The case concerns forfeiture of the company’s funds and the receivers hold 15 000 of 50 000 receiver certificates. a request to issue 400 000 more is to be heard.
A brakeman named Miller was crushed between two freight cars during coupling in the Danville yard. A coroner’s inquest was adjourned until tomorrow. The accident reportedly occurred after a misalignment when an approaching freight bumped the cars. The remains will be sent for interment to Washington Post.
Obituary notices list Freduriehsture aged about sixty seven of Virginia died after long illness. Margaret Snettinga of Revert Sneliinay lng, cancer aged years. Capt WL Carrel of this place, veteran, died after service in the war. Mary rapestan Draxton funeral held Saturday. Thos., Caperton Braatos Hugh, Cart Carter Tirayton, Mrs J Sketton Horsley noted. August Ye Casey died aged seventy one. Donn conducted by inrne CNet at Santos Wie. August Ye Casey death attributed to illness. Casey remembered as prominent in Old Fellows and Red Meo. Funeral details given with families and locations in Richmand and Luray areas.
Alexandria notes persistent taste and odor in the water supply blamed on reservoirs rather than new concrete work. Officials report rainfall will prevent a water famine. meanwhile a heat failure at Washington Street school delays classes and a boiler shortage prompts repairs. Local court notes, obituaries, and factory notices fill the rest of the brief.
Licenses to marry issued by the circuit court clerk at Rockville Maryland list Winkeld Witliam Wright and Annie Yates Gough both of Washington and Charles Conny Maryland. Benjamin Washington Fisher and Mus Agde WC Eisner of Washington and Frederick Rasroe Mateur. Wis Maury A McCracken also of Washington.
Walter Caghahs a 32 year old bridge builder employed on Wabash construction fell from a bridge at Baird near Cumberland Maryland. He was a native of Ohio and a widow resides on Park street. The coroner views the scene before the body is brought here tomorrow for inquest.
Frederick Md Oct 17 The final Piederick fair will open to ynercnw with unprecedentedly fine prospects When the entries closed tonight the grounds and buildings were completely trred and quar ters had to be found outside for many therees wile exhibits for other depart ments were turned away The racing programme is the finest in the societye' history.
The Aberdeen post office was robbed last night of about 2800 dollars. Two men were said to have forced the safe door with drills and escaped, while patrols and guards investigate. Local reports note two strangers seen around town for several days, drawing police attention.
Inquest into Ernest Peacock death in Maryland near Edwards Ferry finds Henson Poole guilty of manslaughter. Two witnesses recall quarrel over a young woman and a pistol shot during a shucking effort on Seldens Island. Police sought Poole after the shooting but his whereabouts were unknown.
The Washington Fen notes the United Brethren Conference for Maryland District and Southern Pennsylvania met in Red Lion and announced pastor appointments. Workington Houck to Baltimore Second Church, J Jones to Third Church, J A Colin to Fourth Church, G D Gosram to Franklin Street Church, CW Putte to Hagerstown area churches, and others. The conference also elected Rey AB Station of Hagerstown to the Russell Btudeal chair and set minimum pastor salaries at $900 per year.
Openface mahogany music cabinets with brass and mirror tops listed with prices. Multiple units include doors, polish, claw feet, and French legs with various discounts and quantities.
Washington region reports Peter Collins colored man arrested in Cambridge after attempting to pull a woman and her child along a road. The child screamed, drawing the husband who alerted authorities. suspect fled to Delaware but was captured. Separate notes cover a fatal family accident, a baptism day event, and Isaac R Maus reported gravely ill at age 112.
Leonard Morris is killed after a long standing feud with Tim Morris in New Martinsville. The incident followed a dispute between wives and an earlier theft accusation. Tim Morris fired twice with a revolver, then Morris allegedly struck him with the weapon. A bystander intervened. Morris died before help arrived. Prosecutors pursue the scene near Little Tohing Creek.
A report describes a dinner with African Americans and greetings from Gov. Chamberlain of Connecticut and Gov. Cost Guards at Hartford. A St Louis Exposition party traveled from Asheville to Washington, with a detour to the Biltmore estate. A bank crime case in New Jersey led to a prison sentence. Also notes a church appointment in Louisville.
An expansive vintage advertisement extols Cuticura Soap and Cuticura Ointment as superior skin care products. It claims widespread use by millions and lists numerous uses for skin, scalp, hair, hands, and baby care, highlighting purity, emollients, and fragrance.
In Kanawha mining district a strike is threatened and many mines may be involved as notices were posted declaring that those with authority to hire will not distinguish between union and nonunion workers. The United Mine Workers objected and at a meeting advised a united walkout at all mines where no action was taken. Operators in the Winawhe Coat Association say the order does not conflict with their Charleston agreement and wired Jan Michel saying the city is ready to arbitrate.
Congregation at Elm Grove Church of God objects to Elder HG Barlepaugh appointed by the conference to minister. They wall windows and seal doors to prevent air, unify with nearby churches, and threaten to bar him while inviting another minister.
A long sleeper died after nearly six months in winter. The report notes a general decline and mentions a person visited by physicians during the Decemb er period while employed on ships. Details are fragmentary and unclear due to the damaged text.
In Nashville the tobacco trust inquiry continued with brief testimonies and notes of delays. A judge addressed council about possible federal action and the impact on prices and supply as negotiators seek a settlement or sale of assets. The proceedings focus on the fate of the debtor and obligations to creditors.
In Elgin Illinois, funeral directors and Lavery men enter into a cooperation to abstain from Sunday funerals and to maximize Saturday services. The pact aims to align with local community wishes and church schedules while maintaining fair business practices.
A chaotic courthouse robbery leads to an indictment motion as prosecutors seek to quash charges against Edward Joran and others. Key figures include Chares F Retley and Walter Os, with court records detailing seized jewelry and property transfers. The case centers on alleged larceny within the legal complex and the legality of the indictment.
A banker faced embezzlement charges after authorities alleged misappropriation of funds in a large scheme. The case involves multiple accounts, a prominent firm, and a suspected loss in the millions. Prosecutors say the suspect used forged documents and false transfers to conceal the theft. The investigation includes audits, court filings, and requests for asset recovery.
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