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Washington Post

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Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Oct 27, 1905

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2

Gorman Opens Campaign Criticizes Bonaparte in Maryland Speech

Maryland Senator Gorman spoke to a Courthouse audience in Fells Point, praising some Democrats while sharply attacking Secretary Bonaparte as a common scold. He defended the fifteenth amendment context, critiqued Warfield, and argued for the standing of the understanding clause to satisfy Supreme Court objections. Carroll presided and greeted the crowd with a cordial reception.

Maryland Warfield Pecal Washington Post Rayner II Gov Warfield Atty Thaddeus Stevens Republican Party Gorman Supreme Court Guy Carroll Rayner Brutus Judas

Rayner Rejoinder Denies Miles Charge in Post Reply

Senator Rayner, in Baltimore, replies to Joshua W Miles letter, reaffirming denial of the charge. He argues Senator Robinson’s defense fails to prove the original allegation about a conversation after the party amendment adoption. Rayner says information was not communicated to leaders and remained unknown outside inner circles at the time.

Derial Washington Post Baltimore Rayner Joshua W Miles M. Miles Thomes H Robinson Harford Miles Robinson Cvutus Whiteyel Rayer

Swanson at Radford in Washington Post report

Congress man Claude A Swanson spoke at East Radford on October 26 to an enthusiastic crowd. He criticized Republican candidates and leaders in Virginia, blamed Republican rule for Southern woes, and praised Democratic state governance as the path to Southern prosperity. Secretary Bonaparte returned from a stamping tour in Maryland.

Washinton East Radford Claude A Swanson Virginia Lewis the Stemps Lucian Gleaves South Bonaparte Charles J Bonaparte Navy Maryland Mt. Bonaparte Siew Spa Perhighiye

Whyte Against Measure in Maryland Opposition to Poe Amendment

Former Maryland Governor Willam Finkney Whyte opposes the Poe amendment to the constitution. Whyte says the citizen vote should reflect personal judgment, not dictates from others, and pledges support for Democratic candidates. He warns against compromising the elective franchise and emphasizes duty over party pressure.

Maryland Baltimore Willam Finkney Whyte Legislative Assembly

Virginia Physicians Elect Officers and Appoint Committees

Special to The Washington Post Norfolk Va Oct 26 The Medical Society of Virginia elected officers and reappointed most committees The presidency went to Lomax Gwathmey over T Kent Halifax County Other officers included Greer Baugh second vice president T C Quick third vice president Landon Bedwards recording secretary John Winn corresponding secretary and M J Slaughter treasurer An executive committee was chosen along with delegates to the American Medical Association and state medical board nominees Gov Mon tagues appointments to be filled Later the medical and surgical branches met together to hear papers and discuss admitting physicians without diplomas from recognized medical schools. four such applicants were admitted.

Washington Norfolk Medical Society of Virginia Oid Society Lomax Gwathmey T. Kent Ingram Halifax County Greer Baughran Richmond T. C Quick Fally Church Landon B. Bedwards John F Winn M.}. Slaughter Alexandria A. Irving M. D Hoge Co. M. Mulier W. F. Drewry Petersburg F. H Hancock W EK Anderson Farmville American Medical Association George B. Johnson State Medical Board Montague Raleigh W. Martin Lynchburg James Danville Priddy Bristol

Apathy in Wicomico Democrats Seek Large County Lead

Salisbury reports Wicomico County Democrats expect a 300 to 400 vote majority for the Democratic ticket amid apathy on the national question. Republicans privately admit likely Democratic victory but doubt the size of support for the Poe amendment. Democrats contend their statewide turnout will back the amendment.

Salisbury Wicomico County Wicedico Demrocrats

Bill of Lading Hearing Before State Corporation Commission

In Lynchburg Virginia the State Corporation Commission heard Parker-Jennings Hardware Company against Norfolk and Western Railway to compel a bill of lading large enough for accurate shipment records. Only the complainant's case was presented. defense arguments were postponed to a later Richmond session.

Lynchburg State Corporation Commission Washington Post Lynchburg Va Beverly T Crump Joseph B. Willard HC Stuart Parker-Jennings Hardware Company Norfolk and Western Railway Company Richmond

Tennant for Amendment in The Washington Post area

The report outlines Palmer Tennant a leading Democrat in Hagerstown disagreeing with Isidor Rayner on the amendment and stating support for it He voted for Rayner and the amendment in the legislature and will vote for the amendment in the election. Norfolk Virginia reports a court contest over the sale of the Atlantic Hotel with Williams & Son selling to Norfolk and Richmond capitalists for 3600. Rockville Maryland issues licenses to marry Charles A Murphy and Ella Beal, and William Braddock and Roberta Schnelling, with one ceremony held at the minister’s home. Huntington Washington recalls an explosion at the American Car and Foundry Company shop causing 3600 in damage and leaving six workers briefly injured. Roanoke Virginia notes City Engineer J H Wingate resigning after ten years amid council criticism.

Washington Post Hagerstown Palmer Tensant Isidor Rayner United States Senate Rayner Norfolk, Va C M Randolph Atlantic Hotel John Sr Williams Rockville Md Charles Albert Murphy Washington Ella Minerva Beal Laurel William E. Braddock Roberta C. S Schnelling 3. Kite

Veterans in Parade Reunion of Crater Legion in Virginia

Petersburg reports a Crater Legion reunion with Col William H Stewart unanimously reelected chief. Addresses by Stewart and Capt Featherstone follow a roll call. Maj Gen Garnett submits the Virginia Division annual report amid a large audience at Academy of Music.

Col W. H. Stewart Roll of the Dead—Legion Stewart Capt. Featherstone Gen. Garnett Crater Legion of Mahone Young Men’s Christian Association John T West Norfolk County George 8. Bernard Petersburg Mahone Veterans W H Stewart Portsmouth Crater Legion Crater Virginia William H Stewart Mahone United Confederate Veterans Academy of Music Garnett United Confederate Veteran Association Noble Gordon Fort Steadman Louisville

Capt Vawter Stricken In Ex Tremis At Miller School

Capt Charles E Vawter renowned educator and Miller School superintendent in Virginia is gravely ill after an attack Tuesday night. Dr Wharton Sinkler of Philadelphia says the condition is serious and all of Vawter's children have been summoned to his bedside.

Washington Charlottesville Charles E Vawter Miller School Virginia Wharton Sinkler Philadelphia

Virginia Obituary: Joseph Talley Confederate Veteran Dies

Fredericksburg reports the death of Joseph Talley a Spottsylvania County resident aged 75 after a brief illness at home near Todds Tavern He leaves one son three daughters one brother and two sisters Winchester notes Norval T Kerns a Cross Junction farmer dies after a week with typhoid fever at age 39 He is survived by his wife four children three brothers and one sister

Fredericksburg Joseph Talley Spottsylvania County Todds Tavern Winchester Norval T. Kerns Cross Junction This County Siater

Presbyterians Begin 118th Virginia Synod Session in Richmond

Richmond October 26 The Presbyterian Synod of Virginia which includes Virginia West Virginia the District of Columbia and southern Maryland opened its 118th annual session at Second Presbyterian Church. The body will tackle important business including foreign missions Hampden Sydney College presents its claims with Rev J Gray McAlister and the synod will select twelve men to fill vacancies The Orphans Home Lynchburg and Home and School Fredericksburg will be heard from Opening sermon by retiring moderator Rev Dr BE McCluer of Norfolk.

Washington Post Richmond Presbyterian Synod of Virginia Virginia West Virginia District of Columbis Maryland Second Presbyterian Church Hampden-Sidney College J. Gray McAlister Synod Orphans’ Home Lynchburg C. W. Maxwell Home and School Fredericksburg BE. B. McCluer Norfolk

Floods Hit Norfolk Streets as Gale Paralyzes Trolleys

A northeast gale of up to 52 mph battered the Virginia coast. In Norfolk flooding tied streetcar service while tides pushed into Hampton Roads and the Elizabeth River. The east-end trestle flooded and travel to Newport News halted at high tide. No shipwreck reports. one steamship near Little Island appears to have steering damage. Storm-bounded vessels seek shelter in Hampton Roads as larger ships sail only on regular runs tonight.

Norfolk Virginia-Carolina Cape Henry Hampton Roads Elizabeth River Newport News Tanners Creek Little Island

Liquor Dealers Testify in Old Nick Williams Trial

Greensboro Maryland October 26 witnesses summoned from across the country testified for the prosecution in the Old Nick Williams Distilling Company fraud trial. The railroad cargo examination paused as wholesalers and dispensary managers described liquor purchases and prices, with prosecutors arguing the company sold more liquor than books show and at inflated prices. Witnesses from California to Florida, eight dispensary managers, and many saloonkeepers in North Carolina were examined and discharged.

Nick Williams Washington Post Greensboro Old Nick Williams Distilling Company California Florida North Carolina

Photographers Adjourn With Plans For Board

The Photographers Association of Virginia and the Carolinas adjourned in Charlottesville and will reconvene in Asheville next year. Officers elected include R W Holsinger president Walter Holladay first vice president R F Peterson second vice president R H Hunt third vice president W H Jewell treasurer William Koonce secretary OQ W Cole assistant secretary. The group will petition the Virginia legislature to form an examining board for entrants to the profession.

Virginia Washington Post Charlottesville Photographers’ Association of The Carolinas Asheville R W. Holsinger Walter Holladay Durham R. F Peterson Spartansburg R H. H Hunt Farmville W H. Jewell Christiansburg William Koonce W Cole Danville

Virginia Weddings Roundup From Fredericksburg To Charlottesville

Fredericksburg Oct 26 James H Michaels of Baltimore wed Milas Hmma Berry daughter of Mr and Mrs James B Berry of Stafford County at the bride’s home. They plan a bridal trip and residence in Perryman Md. Winchester Oct 26 Oll y Busey a farmer of Inwood W Va married Miss Ollie Fries at Pleasant Valley United Brethren Church with a large bridal party. Charlottesville Oct 26 Dr Carl Clifford White of Mathews Va and Miss Emma Lee Smith wed at the bride’s parents home with the ceremony led by Rev B E Booker. The newlyweds left for Newport News after the service. Charlottesville Oct 2 A K McMurdo of Livingston Mont married Miss Sara Gilmer Magruder at Edgemont with a large attendance and a maid of honor Maria Louise Magruder. Charlottesville Oct 26 Two Albemarle girls married at Beaverdam Church near Boyd Tavern Miss Mabel Mae Munday to S Winston Poore of Hinton W Va and Miss Emma Josephine Gooch to William Floyd Knight of Newport News. The weddings featured large bridal parties and local connections.

Fredericksburg James H. Michaels Baltimore Milas Hmma Co Ollie Fries Elisha Fries Pleasant Valley United Brethren Church T. Skelton Winchester Angelina Fries Gertrude Busey Margaret Boyles Shirley Abshire Joe Hancher Crum Bane Charlottesville Carl Clifford White Mathews Virginia Emma Lee Smith B. Smith George BE. Booker A. K McMurdo Livingston Mont Sara Gilmer Magruder Edgemont Ruffin Jones Boise City Taaho Maria Louise Magruder Archibald McMurdo Carrie Belle Watson Washington, D. C E. W. Magruder Richmond B. M. de Jarnette J. Oscar Thurman Hew McMurdo McMurdo Montana Chicago Fort Robinson Nebr Albemarlee Beaverdam Church Boyd Tavern Mabel Mae Munday Winston Poore Hinton Emma Josephine Gooch Willam Floyd Knight Newport News Munday Kate Payne Poore James Munday Felix Jennings Robert Kincaid Miss Gooch Magzere Gooch Knight Calvin Knight Ffolk Frank Loving John Gooch Otis G. Brooks Mary K. Kishpaugh Washington Post Washington Mary Katherine Kishpaugh A Kishpaugh R.A. Williams The Baptist Church Misa Allene T. Cole Robert A. Kishpaugh Mrs. Brooks

Young Quits The Rage In Three Way Clerk Race

Brooke D. Young withdraws from the contest for Alexandria County clerk of court, leaving George H. Rucker incumbent and Richard W. Johnston to contest in November. He cites inability to win a three way race and pledges party support for the remaining candidates.

George H. Rucker Richard W. Johnston Young Mr. Young L C. Barley J . Buckner Erabets Henry Buckner J. Stanley Neale Bettie T. Neale George A. Smith Alexandria Shoe Manufacturing Company Robinson Moncure Singer Sewing Machine Company William A Moore Frank Mason Moore Joseph S Beach Alexandria County C E Nicol Commonwealth W Gaines Silas Denty Accotink Fairfax County Weather Bureau Richmond

Daughters of the American Revolution Elect Virginia Officers

The ninth annual Virginia DAR convention adjourned in Roanoke after a two day session set to meet in Richmond next year. Elected officers include State Regent Mrs S W Jamison of Roanoke, Vice State Regent Mrs J Horsely of Lynchburg, State Secretary Mrs J R Schick of Roanoke, and State Treasurer Mrs Harper of Orange County.

Washington Post Roanoke the Daughters of the American Revolution of Virginia Richmond S W. Jamison J . Horsely Lynchburg J.R. Schick Harper Orange County

Three Killed On Asheville Southern Line At Night

In Asheville North Carolina three people were killed on the Southern Railway near Marion while walking the track around eight o clock. James Pyatt and Mrs Dan Shehan died at the scene and Horace Nichols perished shortly after. Otis G Brooks and Miss Mary Katherine Kishpaugh wed in Fredericksburg Virginia at 330 o clock last night.

Washington Post Asheville N. C Southern Marion James Pyatt Dan Shehan Horace Nichols

Maryland Obituary Notices From Frederick and Cumberland

Maryland obituaries report John Walter of Frederick dying at home from acute indigestion at nearly eighty, survived by a widow and seven children. Dr George Johnson, prominent Frederick physician and son of the late Worthington Johnson, dies at 73 at his son’s home on Record street, survived by three sons and a daughter. David T Williams, Frostburg legislator and former coal company executive, dies at 38 after Brights disease, survived by widow and five children.

Frederick John Walter Bavaria George Johnson Worthington Johnson William Crawford Johnson Record Street Johnson Cumberland David T. Williams Maryland Frostburg Williams Braddock Coal Company

Man Marries After Switching Brides in Rockville

Sidney Smith Heakins visited the Circuit Court clerk in Rockville to obtain a marriage license for a county girl. He then sought another license for Miss Mary Case, changed his mind, and after deliberation married Case with Sheriff Williams present but not advising. Rev. Ernest L. Wolf united them at the M E B Church South home.

Washington Post Rockville Sidney Smith Heakins Circuit Court Mary Case Miss Case Ernest L. Wolf M. EB. Church South

Culpeper Holds Off Richmond in Rainy Forfeit Game

In Culpeper Va on October 26 Culpeper football owner locals defeated Richmond College after ten minutes of play the ball spent in Culpeper territory. Culpeper outplayed the visitors with Alexander Natle and Smith starring and repeatedly gaining 6 to 10 yards while Richmond failed to halt them.

Culpeper Washington Post Old Fair Grounds Richmond College Richmond Alexander Natle Smith Nalle

Masons Elect Officers at Virginia Grand Chapter Meet

Richmond Va Oct 26 The Grand Chapter of the Royal Arch Masons of Virginia elected officers including Grand High Priest W Thompson Cupeper Grand King W Ferguson Bristol Grand Senior Grand Secretary James B Blantz Petersburg Grand Treasurer Georges T Pos Richmond Grand Tiler W C Wilkimsop Richmond and more The body announced its 100th anniversary will be held in Norfolk in 1907.

Washington Post Richmond Grand Chapter Royal Arch Masons of Virginia W Thompson Cupeper W Ferguson Bristol H. Fisher Alexandria Gerlbe Georges T. Pos James B. Blantz Petersburg WB M Chesney Staunton Grays Norfol Sojourner Mathews Stone Gap Grand Royal Arch Martin Danville Vell Sol Cutchins Oc Bryant C.ston Forge J van Horna Iifton Forge C. A Nesbitt

Warrant Issued Against Politician Hilton in Disturbing Peace

James H Hilton of Clarksburg Michigan faced a warrant sworn by Philander Stansbury near Rockville Massachusetts accusing him of disturbing the peace. The incident, at about 3 a.m. on a recent date, involved knocking on the Stansbury door and causing fear among the women of the household. Hilton’s supporters say he only sought help after getting lost and was later taken in by neighbor County Surveyor Carlos J Maddox.

James H. Hilton Clarksburg Washington Post Rockville Philander Sstansbury James H Hilton Hilton Stansbury Stansburys Carlos J Maddox

Predicted His Own Death In Smoking Tragedy

U S Grant Rhodes aged eighteen predicted his death two weeks earlier while on a visit to Hagerstown Maryland. He died yesterday at his grandfather Samuel Rhodes home in Middleburg Washington County of excessive cigarette smoking. He had said he would die in two weeks. His father William Rhodes was shot dead fifteen years ago by a relative.

Washington

Memorial to McKinley Unveiled in Springfield Mass

Under ideal autumn weather a large crowd gathered as a monument erected in memory of the late President McKinley was unveiled at Pecousic Hill near Forest Park overlooking the Connecticut River. Lieut. Gov. Curtis Guild Jr spoke as the day’s orator.

Springfield Mass McKinley Pecousic Hill Forest Park Connecticut River Curtis Guild, Jr

Honor for the Mikado special Garter mission to Tokyo

London announces King Howard will send a special mission led by Prince Arthur of Connaught to Tokyo early in 1906 to confer the Order of the Garter on the Emperor of Japan. The King also orders the British Legation in Japan raised to an embassy.

Japan London King Howard Prince Arthur of Connaught Tokyo

Packers Seek Control in English Provision Trade

Special Cable Dispatch reports Liverpool Armours Swifts and Morris, American packers, have joined to dominate the English provision trade. Six English and Scottish firms plan to unite to oppose them amid a tense market. Also notes imperial visit rumors and Hampstead by election results with Unionist J. Fletcher winning by a reduced margin.

Armours Swifts Morris Washington London Liverpool

Strike Turmoil Envelops St Petersburg As Martial Law Looms

Civil unrest spreads across St Petersburg with 40 000 striking workers swelling crowds. Port and steel workers walk out, shops close, bread runs short, and troops deploy amid halted streetcars. Government pledges order while foreign bankers worry over a Russia loan.

Czar Ships Withdrawn as Pacific Fleet Reassigned

St Petersburg reports the admiralty plans to withdraw nearly all Pacific naval forces. Only the cruiser Asholé, the gunboat Mandjur, and the tapes weats remain in Vladivostok. Several cruisers will sail home to join other detachments, with rendezvous at Saigon before heading to the Baltic under Rear Admiral Enquist. Departure times for Rear Admiral von Jessen’s Vladivostok squadron are not yet fixed.

Elizabeth Col Trepoff Fetersburg Trepoi St. Petersburg St Petersburg Admiralty Pacific Vladivostok Asholé Mandjur Russia Gromobo Bogatyr Almaz Mania Orc Womnan Baltic Sea Enquist von Jessen Ruvik Tounse England

Mutinies Reported on Russian Warships in Black Sea

Dispatches from Odessa and Sebastopol claim mutinies aboard two Russian battleships, Catherine II at Sebastopol and Potemkin renamed Patilemimon, with crews said to have seized control. Reports note no fleet-wide mutiny and conflicting signals from controllers in Sebastopol and Odessa.

London Evening Standard Odessa Sebastorel Patilemimon Kniaz Potemkine Onother Odesst Bebistopal St Petersburg Admral Black Sea Liriet Sebastopol

Favors Inheritance Tax Plan Adopted by Bundesrath

Berlin October reports the Bundesrath committee accepting Baron von Stengel’s plan to raise German revenues. The reform includes a stamp tax on stock sales, tobacco and beer tax extensions, and a broadening of inheritance tax to cover spouses and descendants. The measure also proposes tax changes impacting debt extinguishment and estates.

Bundesrath Berlin Baron von Stengel Stengel

Butch Pursue Rajah on Celebes Island Fight Ends

A column troops on Celebes in the East Indies reports pursuit of the Rajah followers. Thirty nine insurgents killed. Casualties include twelve wounded. The pursuit continues as forces tighten around the impetuous stronghold.

Celebes the Hague Uer East Indies Fendersich Willes Bert Ae

Lena Leaves Mare Island for San Francisco

The Russian transport Léna, interned at Mare Island since last spring, sailed yesterday for San Francisco and will return to a Russian port calling Sunday. Louis Napoleon resigns governorship aboard the Erivan Caucasia.

Navy Department Léna Mare Island Navy Yard San Francisco

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