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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Oct 25, 1907
Page
5
Former Congressman Joshua M Miles withdraws from the race after forfeiting a $3,000 contribution to the primary fund. He states stepping aside will not jeopardize the state and legislative ticket. With Miles out, only three candidates remain in the race led by the Democratic Stars ticket and Gov Samual Thrty.
A largely attended Republican meeting in Hyattsville forged talk of governor candidates and party steps. Speaker Sidney F. Muldant and Congressman Murad presided as Maryland party officials and local residents, including John H. Cordilar, attended debates on state and county issues.
Fragmentary notes describe a court matter involving a person named Barker and Bond street concerns. The text references accusations of larceny or burglary and a relationship with a wife of two months, with mentions of arrest and an expressed intent to pursue actions regarding the loss.
The notice details the 41st precinct registration in George County with new voters added in Laurel and nearby areas. It notes a statewide push to update rolls, mentions multiple precincts including Laurel and Hyattsville, and references a separate obituary of Margaret Lewis Marshall, widow of Chief Justice John Marshall’s descendant, aged 83, at 941 St Paul street.
Judge A. Dayton grants a temporary injunction at Philipp restraining John Mitchell T L Lewis and other United Mine Workers officials from inducing nonunion workers to break contracts with Highland Coal Glenville Coal and Hitenman Coal and Coke. Court sets injunction hearing for Parkersburg at next term.
John A Lutz of Washington purposely drove about thirty miles an hour along Conduit Road near Cabin John Bridge. Deputy Sheriff Musican coordinated the arrest. Lutz faced a Rockville hearing before Justice Robertson, fined $10 plus costs, and bonds set at $100 for November term appeal. Lutz’s attorney was Baker of Washington. grounds for appeal reportedly contest Maryland jurisdiction over Conduit Road.
The Middlesex Hunt Club of South Lincoln Mass held a trial run for English hounds numbering about thirty couples on the Ogden estate of William Duss The pack followed a fox trail over rough terrain with Horace Higginson MFH leading the field The next meet is planned for Selma at the Whit e estate and Jules Charmer of Boston is recovering from an injury sustained at Clarks Gap while his horse was skittled during the meet.
The twelfth annual session of the Presbyterian Synod of Virginia convened at the First Presbyterian Church in Charleston. About 120 ministers and delegates attended as Rev J Alfred Jones, retiring moderator, opened the proceedings at 7:50 p.m. The sessions will run the rest of the week.
The Jamestown Exhibition featured Nova Scotians with Gov Frasier of Nova Scotia attending and national colors displayed in Washington related events. Norfolk Ward noted as orator. weddings included Miss May Wheat Boyden and Dr R Vance Brawley with multiple local ceremonies described, reflecting a period news roundup of society events and public notices across Salisbury and nearby towns.
Spence, a prominent Confederate veteran and former commander at a Vocat camp, died this morning at his home in Virginia. The late man, aged in his seventies, was married three times and survived by several relatives. The obituary fragment notes historical wartime service and a long life marked by public roles, with the body expected to be moved locally for burial.
Special to The Washington Boxe reports detectives track a stranger who arrived at the Monticello Hotel on October 6, three days after Alston H Berry registered at the Fairfax. The man, seen with Berry before the murder, disappeared as Berry was last seen. authorities withhold his name and note the suspect may know more, possibly from Georgia.
Special to The Washington Pee t from Richmond Virginia reports the State Corporation Commission rejected the Attorney General of Virginia is seeking to raise the valuation of railroad property including roadbed right of way and real estate asserting the long standing assessment remains in force Arguments were heard about a month ago with Attorney General Anderson and Col Robert Catlett for the state and Alfred P Thom Alexander Hamilton Lucian Ht Cocke Henry Taylor Henry Thickhar and others for the railroads involved.
Yoe Washington Foat Richmond Ya Oct 21 Thomas Johnson colored is held for murder of P Snead King William County. Snead, a lumberman and Republican leader, was murdered near Bina Mills while paying workers. Bloodhounds traced a trail to a house once occupied by Johnson Yonmoon, who had recently been jailed as a suspicious character. An officer from King William identified the man as Johnson.
Special to The Washington reports Henry C Hechler a Democratic candidate for Henrico County treasurer was found not guilty on charges tied to alleged violations of the Barkerdale election law. His son in law Newton L Gentry, indicted with him, had no case pressed as the verdict was announced. Hechler's nomination followed a bruising county political fight, with his removal last winter for alleged malfeasance cited by supporters as persecution by a long standing machine.
A nine year old boy, Henry O Dell, son of William O Dell, was shot and killed by a neighbor boy during a play with a two nailed shotgun. The shooting appeared accidental and the Dell boy’s thigh was mangled requiring amputation before he died shortly after surgery. Other obituaries note the death of Mary E Tighe in Philadelphia while visiting relatives. A fire destroyed the Southern Railway coal chute at Pelham NC, a multi story structure erected three years ago at an estimated cost of 350,000.
The wedding joined Miss Nina Hessie Gartrude Lenox and Mr. John H. Lenox of Laurel in a ceremony at Grace Church of Cumberland. The bride wore a gown described as elaborate, with attendants including Miss Teropte Besford and Miss Aileen Lolebor. After the ceremony the couple departed for their journey through Cumberland, Md, with reception details noted and a reference to a Southern Ballad Company employment.
Special to The Washington Post Roanoke Virginia October 4 Mrs Jacob Pawpaw of Bunsacks committed death by own action by shooting herself in the head today. Her husband, who was apple picking near the house, found her dying with the gun in her hand. Mrs Pawpaw, age forty five, had been ill and feared surgery but gave no hint of self harm.
Special to The Warianton Fast Elidas W Va Oct M H C Rhodes a fireman was severely injured and two engines put out of commission in a rear end collision at Montrose around midnight two freights collided the forward train was pulling out of Montrose when east bound freight crashed into the other train the forward train s helper engine 413 pointed opposite to the trainway received the brunt of the impact though the cabooses attached to its tender were reduced to uplinters several crew members jumped to save their lives
Alexandria Va March 11 veteran baggagemaster on the Southern Railway and a member of Masonic orders died at Alexandria Hospital shortly before 4 o clock this afternoon after a brief illness He was born in Alexandria about 46 years ago and was the son of the late Douglas Semmes He was unmarried and survived by his brother Rev Thomas Semmes rector of St Andrews Protestant Episcopal Church Richmond Va His funeral will be held from Christ Protestant Episcopal Church at 4 o clock this afternoon
A fragmented testimonial page touts Munyon remedies including Rheumatism, Kidney, and Cold Cough products. Individuals named Allen Galeo Jennings and others claim relief from ailments after using Munyon 2X formulas. Ad copy urges readers to try Munyon medicines from local druggists and a listed street address.
Special report from Toe Washington Fox Frederiek Md Oct describing a large Frederfek fair crowd and a campaign stop by Republican state officers and Gov John Walter Smith. The text notes a busy racing program with heats, players, and purses, and mentions Shadeland Bay and Skidun among competitors.
In Alexandria County Circuit Court Judge J B Thornton denied a motion to join receivers appointed by the United States in the Waashimeton Arlington and Palla Church Railway Company damage suit arising from the Clarendon Va accident of July 4. Court schedules a December special term. cases numbered about a dozen to be eased.
A historical beauty recipe from Brance promises a natural rosy glow. Mix ten ounces rose water, one ounce cologne spirit, and three ounces crystallized Sartomkia in hot water, dissolve, strain, cool, and add more rose water and spirits. Apply twice daily with a gentle massage. ingredients available at common stores.
The University Diet resumes its winter weekly club nights at the clubhouse Sixteenth and IK streets tomorrow. A short talk by a prominent speaker begins at 9 with a buffet luncheon at 10. Topics include unrest in financial and industrial circles, U.S. relations, Roosevelt's inland waterways hearing, and tours by government officials. The program is organized by John K Stautter, Henry R Gower, and Charles F Wilson.
Reported secret meetings by conductors brakemen and other railroad staff seek wage raises. If demands are refused a strike is planned. An association of unions formed near Chicago encompassed thirty systems. an executive committee may unite 5000 workers if action is warranted.
In the Milford Courthouse trial, Benjamin Courtright was found guilty of murder by a jury, while his mother Mrs. Sarah Courtright, aged 72, was acquitted as an accessory. Former Marshal Collins’ father, James L. Collins, died in Philadelphia after months of illness, leaving a widow and two surviving children. Funeral services for Collins will be held at St. Paul’s Church tomorrow at 1 o’clock.
The new Union Station will enter service Sunday October 27 1907 with Baltimore and Ohio trains using the new site at New Jersey Avenue and C Street. On November 17 allied rail lines including the Pennsylvania Railroad Washington Southern Railway Southern Railway Chesapeake and Ohio Railway Atlantic Coast Line and Seaboard Air Line will run into the Union Station and the old 6th and B streets station will close. Interior finishes lag but track connections are complete and the eastern end will be ready for business on the stated dates with the full structure expected complete by year end.
Keramie Wye Oct 74 killed Judge Cherlen W Brammell in Brammell's law office and then shot himself. Judge Tudge Brammell survived but is grievously wounded. Lepper, a longtime Democratic politician, fired after a stock deal dispute and a prior court appearance favoring Lepper was reversed.
The Illinois canal completion ceremony occurred in Sterling on October 4 at 2 pm. The gate was touched by T J Henderson, opening the waterway amid a government undertaking started 25 years ago by Mren derson. Gav Deneen Senator Hopkins and others attended as spectators watched the gate open before a crowd.
Ten members of Oscar Hammerstein's Manhattan Opera Company arrive from Europe to perform as leading danseuses. Emma Trentina Zina Severina and Anita Malavernation lead the roster alongside Giaconia Vinza Rier and Luigi Muenos Mile Molingerni. The group will mark American debut performances with the company.
An explosion and ensuing fire at the Chattanooga Gas Company injure four workmen and leave two missing. The blast, caused by a dropped watch over an open jet in the purifying department, occurred before 8 o clock and the fire was under control by noon. Injured men listed include Dan Hemmifl and Henry Hemmi, and an unidentified African American worker.
Special to The Washington Pat New York October 4. Michael Salader an Italian organ grinder and his monkey Jocko were brought before Magistrate Butt in Bronx Police Court. The boy Jodie and a crowd clashed. the monkey attacked, police separated them, and Salader was jailed briefly. The magistrate discharged both after talks with the boy and mother. The incident ended with the crowd294 shouting as Salader left. The same date reports a barge named Scully Lon was lost off Shinnecock Lighthouse with Capt Drew and seven crew saved by a tug.
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