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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Oct 21, 1904
Page
5
A chaotic court appearance centered on a suspect linked to threats against McCue. A juror’s caution spared the defendant from lynching as details of alleged plots and letters emerged. Witnesses described a tense scene with a large crowd and accusations of grudge seeking revenge.
An unclear police court record indicates Moore is expected to be acquitted. A grand jury was convened today as investigators pursued charges related to the alleged assault.
A prisoner on trial for the slaying of Boyle, a man of giant stature, asserts public opinion justifies his defense. He wore a cross of St Andrews Brotherhood on his lapel, claiming his act was in response to an impending liquor-related assault.
On October 20 at Kilby street a man fired buckshot at Teme Rawles as he was changing a note for a woman customer. Five pellets struck his right arm and shoulder. Rawles fled to the front door and triggered an alarm. A few hundred residents formed a posse and bloodhounds were put on the trail. Rawles is a five year resident seeking revenge motive unspecified.
Special to The Washington Post Richmond Va Oct 20 A jury of farmers will try James Goode charged with a double murder in the Richmond Corporation Court. Goode acknowledges shooting to death one of his own race and is charged with killing Puline Inspector John Yo Shinberger. Efforts to secure a Richmond jury failed. sheriff’s deputies secured a Chesterfield County jury noted for harsh criminal rulings. The trial is not expected to conclude before Saturday.
The Richmond Horse Show drew nearly 6000 spectators as Judge J B Grosvenor of New York led a strong entry lineup. Highlights included Mrs Elkins daughter of Senator St. Elkins and top entries from Grosvenor and other exhibitors in hunter and pony classes. Several notable marriages and local notices appear, with coverage of prize winners and social events in Richmond and nearby towns.
The Chicaza Horse Show plans a large Warren ton representation with twenty fair exhibiting horoes. Notables sailing for the event include John Gamnes Edward Spillman Richard Wallach AD Benner Wiliam Sewers and P A. B Portman. In Virginia plans, the Forleghth Pennsylvania Regiment survivors aim to raise a granite monument at Crater Battlefield near Petersburg costing about 7900 dollars to honor fallen regiment members who dug the mine.
Representative Sydney E Mudd addressed a crowded Masonic Hall in Hyattsville Maryland last night where over 10 Washington Republicans attended. The Marching Club from Washington led by Frank Raymond arrived by special cars, was met by Hyattsville Republicans, and escorted to the hall. Emmonsa presided and introduced Mudd, who spoke briefly on national issues and longer on district concerns. Resolutions endorsed Roosevelt and Fairbanks and ratified Mudd for Congress. The program featured fife, drum corps and an orchestra. the hall was packed with many standing.
Senator Martin and Judge W F Rhea addressed a large audience in Norton with steady voices and a warm reception. Rhea praised democracy and Bryatt as a great statesman while Martin battled a cold and kept listeners engaged with talk on money policy and past campaigns. In Lebanon and Petersburg reports, Republicans debated strategy, planning a circular letter from Judge Charles Alexander amid district activity.
The North Carolina Agricultural Society in session reelected Ashley Horne as President Joseph B. Poyne as secretary and Claude H Denson as treasurer. A committee was appointed to arrange an exposition two weeks west October petalty. Low nase on. Richmond Vard WM. After driving sixty miles in a hurry Robert Martin and Miss Mary Abbott both of Halifax County were married yesterday in Roxboro NC.
An Pittsburgh based architect C W Hodgdon extols Munjens Paw Paw Tonle and Munyans Paw Paw Tonic as cures for indigestion stomach catarrh insomnia and dyspepsia. He claims relief after using the tonics and pills and urges druggists to stock Munyans products with Hazel Soap and other toilet preparations for sale.
In Rockville Md Oct a large crowd filled Grange Hall at Olney for the first local mass meeting of the campaign. Melvin G Win stock former U S district attorney attacked Congressman Walter A Johnston for voting absence on a constitutional amendment. Other speakers included Thomas Dawson Galen Tait Cornelius W Gium Gov Edwin Warfield and Walter A Johnston.
Montgomery County supervisors name doorkeepers for polling places after the Wachapaw election. Democrats and Republicans listed per district including Laytonsville Aden Allnutt James Barker Clarksburg Henia Mile A B Thong Poolesville Richard He Hissman William W Astlin Tackville John Hutton William Skilman Movidou Consoy Calvesville Thomas J Robey PB Mar serum Datesewn Charles Pennyheld George Panginna Bethesda Robert Wilson William Hoyles Olzop Louis M Lalzear William Alger Howard W Owens Georgas W Nichelson Gaithersboro Gideon D Briggs James A Waters Potomac George Roe Beg Robert W Stone Barnasville William H Bowman Henry Burrard Trmaseus Withgn E Watkins Dagua F Watkins Wheaton William Gray Seymour Smith beyond precinct William Grey Republican
The Washington Post reports in Hyattsville court on October 2 that Joseph Coblendorf faces a murder charge for the death of Miss Margaret Hale in Brentwood last November. Judge Briscoe officiated a morning wedding at St Pauls Church Prince Frederick, and Ensign W S Pye-Mias aided by Miss Anne Briscoe are involved in local civic affairs.
Report of an accident at a whisky bar relay explosion yesterday injuring Loung Lowney who dropped a lit match into a barrel hole. An unnamed boy was blown over a fence ten feet away, suffering a gash across the forehead. Doctors expect recovery.
The cornerstone of a new public schoolhouse in Hyatville was laid after a bond issue of 500 was authorized. About 300 children marched from the current school to the Spencer Street site, as Maryland official Charles H Welsh, chairman of the school board, spoke on regional growth necessitating the new structure.
A Shenandoah business man was taken into custody then released after an interview with the state's attorney. The incident concerns an assault on Mrs Inne near Hagerstown and an ensuing manhunt across the county. Police continue to identify the assailant amid indications he remains at large.
Special to The Wasametaa eon Hunthigtes W Va reports a ten year old boy, son of James Hardwick, near Dunlaw, was examining a gun when it discharged. A portion of the boy's head was blown off. In Roanoke, August 20, Nannie Jones, a twelve year old girl, found a railway car pet and exploded it with a bang, injuring one side.
A series of burglaries in Suffolk county prompted a dawn chase as Henry Gowens was captured after a brief pursuit with bloodhounds. Earlier, suspects El Wrenn and William Percy were arrested in connection with county burglaries, while Lawrence Borist reported seeing a burglar at his rear window around eight this morning. The incident left a victim badly injured and a window shattered in a separate break in.
Special to The We Manton Pee Parkersburg Oct. West Virginia Presbyterian Church delegation heard a resolutions committee report a sharp drop in ministerial student numbers and urged targeted efforts to boost enrollments. Women election of officers followed with Mrs B O Tinsagan as president and other officers named from Morgantown and Wheeling.
A parent recounts a two year struggle with severe eczema in a child and credits Cuticura products. Bath with Cuticura Soap, then Ointment and Resolvent, plus the Doctor’s directions, allegedly produced a permanent cure. The note urges others to try the regimen.
Secretary Taft grants transit firms permission to cross Fort Monroe Reservation tracks within fifteen feet of the Chesapeake and Ohio line. A thirty day period is given for entering crossing arrangements and shared use of rights of way. Heavy penalties are noted for speakies in a related temperance drive.
A fragmented OCR note recalls a longtime city sergeant associated with the Confederate era, described as well known and connected to local families, hinting at a death or decline in health and ties to public service.
The Virginia Medical Society rejected Dr Grady of Suffolk and his plan to reorganize membership rules and form county secrets, seeking provincial autonomy from the state. Opposing forces led by De Jo Arthur marshaled support, delivering a decisive vote at a banquet following the vote.
Report from Lexington October 2 describes a Winchester fair riot in which about 290 fakirs were ejected after a stubborn display. The large crowd generated busy gates and brisk revenue before the arrests and expulsions. Alberta L Kirkpatrick married Stuart D Swisher in Poeblidge County, ceremony led by JW Shuey, with Edng McGuffin presiding.
The forty ninth annual convention of the American section of General Passenger and Ticket Agents was held today on a Mirenv and Winers Transportatom steamer. Reports of committees and the freterna society were received and other routing was conducted. The party returned from the voyage to their home ports after a day of activities.
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