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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Oct 18, 1907
Page
5
In a fevered Taft faction meeting in Virginia, supporters pledge loyalty to the secretary and defend the president’s decision not to seek another term. Delegates submit motions as Alabama and Virginia figures push for party unity while critics call the anti third term push treacherous. Strong backers and regional leaders rally behind Taft, with Corroon and Luce among influential names.
The case centers on a physician cleared of charges amid a high profile trial. Prosecutors argued a promise of warning and implied engagement, while defense contended insufficient evidence. The rapid courtroom developments left jurors weighing engagement terms and expected duties.
Special to Thawazamaron from Baltimore Maryland reports Mrs Mary Margaret Moyer, wife of Dr Frank Moyer of 1500 Eatan Place, filed a bill of complaint in Circuit Court No 2 seeking support for herself and two children. She alleges abandonment around May 1 1907, separation from his residence, and the establishment of a new household with a secretary, housekeeper, laundress, driver, automobile, two horses, and three buggies. She says his income dropped from 1010 to 109,000 a year and that she and children are destitute while the secretary left his employ recently.
The Democratic State central committee of Anne Arundel County rejects the Republican proposal to limit campaign expenses to 500 dollars. Democrats call the GOP plan insincere and impractical, signaling a partisan clash over spending rules in Annapolis.
Mrs Moltie Stover, 31, of Harvey Stover, was shot in the back while with her son Milford at the Hagerstown Fair Grounds. A Wild West Show employee allegedly fired. several show people were arrested and jailed as investigators treat the injury as serious.
A garbled OCR passage hints at a 19th or early 20th century political loan or marriage related spending issue. It mentions Campbell and a wife pressuring for expenditures, a honeymoon, and a court committee. The text also refers to a recent election and party dynamics with Republicans and Democrats.
Fragmentary notes describe a scene involving Maud and relatives planning a wedding or elopement, with references to Venetor, Washington, and a wedding party disrupted by a failed attempt or disapproval. The garbled text mentions a fourteen year old and a father figure, hinting at family opposition and a potential public or legal act.
The report notes Governor Bryan delivering a tribute at a Kinilchory convent event honoring Glenn and Confederate veterans. It mentions aBirth at 1 Andrew Jackson and a response about political economy writing plans.
In Baltimore Circuit Court No 2 Judge Gorter heard the cruised divorce plea of Mrs Schnepfe who sought relief on cruelty charges and an antenuptial agreement. The trial revealed alleged extreme stinginess and a demand that she pay her own board during the wedding tour. The bill for a civil divorce was dismissed. The court ordered the defendant to pay 2000 to the clerk to guarantee the $1000 payment Mrs Schnepfe was promised in the agreement.
Four state governors participated in New Jersey Day at the Jamestown Exposition marked by a military parade and reviews. Gov Stokes hosted the New Jersey contingent with President Tucker and Gov Swanson of Virginia among the dignitaries. Dr Demerest of Rutgers College delivered the day’s oration, with Breckinridge presiding.
John Charles McNeill, noted North Carolina writer and poet, died at his Laurinburg home after a brief illness. He had planned a book of his poems and had won the Patterson Cup for North Carolina art and letters in its first year. The report covers his achievements and ongoing Batoplias financial notes, including dividends and company surplus.
The joint committees of the city council and public property met to consider leasing or selling property north of the old canal basin for manufacturing. The Alexandria Disasting Company led by Milton Fetetax and Arthur Bryant are bidders. The council advised advertising the property for sale or lease to the highest bidder with a factory use proviso.
Linden and Haddox, both sixteen, were sentenced to two years at the State Reform School for shooting and wounding Justus Schneider after an earlier water altercation. The incident began when Haddox and companions were pelted by Schneider and others near a boat, prompting Haddox to fetch a shotgun from his father and fire. In a separate accident, William M. Dobson, a mechanic, fell from a yearold scaffold at the Indian Head proving ground, suffering serious injuries. Abraham Scott died on Princes Street sidewalk after collapsing, with heart disease named as cause.
Special to The Washington Post. At a crossing in North Carolina a street car collided with a Southern Railway locomotive. Engineer A W Kinney saved a passenger, but suffered a broken arm. One car passenger died. several injured. The crash occurred as the street car sped toward Spencer near Western North Carolina Railroad crossing.
Mina Nelles Hinds, Philadelphia stenographer, was awarded 22 473 by a U S District Court jury against William Walden of Fredericks, for breach of contract. She alleged Walden hired her as stenographer and amanuensis in Virginia for 100 a month, and to arrange a $5 000 bequest for her. The case featured conflicting evidence on her employment and compensation. Meanwhile, reports from Newport indicate the death of Miss Gardner, linked to her supposed wealth, with relatives doubting accidental death and citing a bruise and lack of lung water as concerns.
A Newport to New York trip ends in mystery as Miss Gardner vanishes then is found dead in Brooklyn. Police pursue foul play theory amid missing satchel clues and a seen ferry chase. Her personal belongings surface, while a boat and location details remain disputed.
Fredericksburg Virginia reports a sawmill blast at Suotteylvants just after workers left for dinner. The incident spurs a political proposal from Allegany Democrats to ban intoxicating liquor use and bribery attempts during the campaign. A bipartisan sworn agreement and vigilance committees in each precinct are planned to enforce the pact.
Frances Gardner reported missing money linked to a murder inquiry in Newport. Police say evidence centers on a missing $500 claim, while the suspect asserts innocence. Local officials preserve the scene as investigators pursue leads.
In Greensboro North Carolina the moorshiner John Brame died from wounds after a posse of revenue officers including United States Marshal Milliken and Revenue Agent Lurber fired on him during an attempted arrest last week. A lawyer has been hired to investigate and murder charges may follow.
The Warrington Post reports Joseph Yoho was found guilty of voluntary manslaughter in the murder of his father Harvey Yoho during a family quarrel last winter. The verdict carries a penalty of from one to one years. Yoho shot his father five times after both the son and his mother had been brutally assaulted by an aggressor.
A huge audience of about forty thousand filled the Hagerstown fair grounds for the event day. Democratic and Republican state candidates attended as guests. Races were close but winners claimed straight heats in the 213 trot and other divisions with notable horses and owners named among the prize list.
Special to The West Post Rockville Md Oct 17 Montgom ry Democrats central committee named to serve as judges and clerks at the senatorial primary election across multiple districts including Laytonville Clarkeburg Pooleaville Colesville and Damestown with pairs of judges and clerks listed for each locale. The announcements enumerate judges such as Lay toneville district Joseph Alinute and Mr Watom je clarke Clarkeburg Thomas A Bigdette Phorepson Williams and others for Pooleavile Rockville Colesville and neighboring precincts.
A unidentified man's body washed ashore at Norfolk after the Saxon barge ran aground near Cape Hatteras last Saturday. The incident followed a Sunday search along several beaches.
Petersburg Va Oct 1 The case of Co P Buckley of Tashtaston DC charged with felonious assault on J Be Grimstead in his store here three months ago was continued to a later term due to the prosecution lacking a key witness. Buckley remains in jail as witnesses testified Buckley was in Washington at the time of the assault. Earlier, Buckley was tried but the jury failed to reach a verdict with ten for acquittal and two for conviction. Other items from Annapolis described Court of Appeals proceedings involving insurers and appeals from Baltimore City court.
President Small assumed control of the strike headquarters in Chicago's Monon Building despite a suspension order. He declared he would not issue an injunction to halt work as officials argued over leadership. Beattie, backed by a rival faction, set Milwaukee as the stage for a contested claim to the Commercial Telegraphers Union presidency as the strike drags on.
Gen William Booth founder and commander in chief of the Salvation Army will dine with President Roosevelt in Washington October 28. He then speaks at the First Congregational Church, travels to Baltimore and Philadelphia, stopping at the Hotel Majestic. He is accompanied by his daughter Ea Booth, Commissioner Nicol, Editor Lawley, and the Salvation Army singer. This is his third U.S. trip, with prior tours in 1899 and 1904, and he will later go to New York, Hamburg, and London for Christmas relief efforts.
Orlando H Taylor, rising from clerk at Tall River line in 1872 to traffic manager of Consolidated Steamship Lines, was elected president of the American Association of General Passenger and Ticket Agents at its city convention on October 16. The association traces to Pittsburgh in 1855 as the oldest railroad group.
Deputy Sheriff Charken M Webb and another deputy tried to arrest James P Strong, an escaped inmate, at Bolivar State Asylum near Covington Tennessee. Strong barricaded a room as officers forced entry. Webb was dangerously wounded while the other deputy was wounded by gunfire.
A long OCR fragment lists numerous personal names, wives, and residences linked to hotels and cities across states from New York to Minnesota and beyond. The text strings include varied spellings and typos, mentioning individuals tied to places like Raleigh, New York, Boston, Philadelphia, and multiple states, with scattered references to organizations and professions, creating a dense, unclear roster of persons and relocations.
An old newspaper item lists numerous patent medicines claiming cures for diabetes dyspepsia catarrh and nerve ailments with prices and doses. It also reports a sixteen year old boy electrocuted in Bluefield West Virginia after climbing a pole and touching live wires.
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