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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Sep 13, 1907
Page
11
Governor addresses Marylanders outlining economic challenge and future resource development. The day emphasizes the need for a fair attitude toward corporations and national guidance as debates and questions move toward the next convention.
Norfolk Va long war era wrestling relief mention, Improved Order of Red Men seeks to cut expenses and reduce per capita costs. Delegates discuss abolishing standing committees, lowering mileage allowances, and shifting funds to veteran aid, with votes pending on next season location and leadership structures.
The Virginia Supreme Court delivered opinions on several appeals from readers and lower courts. The decision reversed and remanded multiple cases involving corporations, liability, and chancery matters, with emphasis on error corrections and administrative actions. More details describe specific firms, counties, and involved parties during this appellate session.
Investigation by the coroner's jury in Norfolk Virginia found strong evidence Leroy Chitty watchman at Lambert Point coal piers was assaulted by a seaman aboard the steamship Jupiter after being injured at the piers. Chitty died after fleeing to St Vincents Hospital and the inquest continues with police on the pier and a cast trimmer summoned to testify.
The Mormon denomination in West Virginia moved its annual meeting from Central City after being refused use of all halls and sanctuaries in Huntington. The Washington Post notes church leaders faced repeated denials, ending with no suitable venue in the city.
The readable snippets show scattered phrases about love and voting, with unclear names and places. The fragmentary OCR mentions terms like vote and love phrases, but lacks coherent context or identifiable entities to form a solid news item.
In Richmond, Judge Barley denied a newspaper assertion that Alexandria Jail costs for drugs and medical care exceed Virginia cities. He ordered a report on two years’ expenses. records show prisoner counts fluctuated with quarters and months, and medical costs were not excess.
Thomas Dis, sixty years old of Potomac yards, died at Alexandria Hospital after being struck by a moving freight train Monday while attempting to board. His right leg was crushed, leading to amputation, and despite slight initial improvement, complications arose yesterday causing his death. A longtime member of the Red Men, he was well known in Washington and Alexandria and survived by his wife.
Attorney General Anderson prepared an answer to John Barbour of Culpeper petitioning the Supreme Court to issue a writ of prohibition against Judge Grimsley of the ninth circuit. Barbour questions an act empowering the judiciary to appoint a large number of officers, arguing the court cannot exercise multiple government powers. The AG argues judges act within a single function during appointments, not combining branches, and that the act grants appointment power to officers designated by the General Assembly. The ruling faces keen interest from officeholders statewide.
Special to The Washington Post Norfolk Va December 12 A buglar aboard the United States receiving ship Franklin at the Norfolk Navy Yard confessed to the murder of Agrippa Jones whose body was found behind a galoon along Avon Street last Monday He claimed he did not intend to kill Jones but to knock him senseless for robbery Jones a well known police court character aged two years earned by keeping a death watch in Norfolk City jail Detentions Wright and Comnors connected evidence against Watterson who was placed in the Franklin seaterdss and handed over to civil authorities today on Navy Secretary orders He later confessed He enlisted from Pennsylvania His fear that his mother will hear of his predicament troubles him most
Judge Bailey presided in district court as Griffin and Vissial were indicted for arson and compromise. Griffin sentenced to one year in jail while Vissial received six months for turning state's evidence. A plot to aid prisoner escapes was foiled as Griffin warned officials.
Mrs Sarah Jane Hale widow of Walter Foley Hale, who fought at North Point, passes away at her Baltimore home on Defenders Day. A memorial luncheon and public observances marked the anniversary, with a large turnout and decorations for those who fell in the engagement.
A jealous man killed Mollie Lewis at her Frederick home and then shot himself, while Walter Fregker, a bartender, died by self inflicted gunfire. In Roanoke Conductor J Cabitt dies from arterial injuries after a Sunday collision. Both events are reported with limited detail.
A Washington Post special from Norfolk reports a white man, recognized by a sailor, is suspected after a break in at the Portsmouth home of Naval Lieutenant Frank Rorschach’s wife. The burglar entered Tuesday morning, searched the parlor desk for money, was frightened off, and may spur the inquest’s next developments. Mrs Rorschach was buried this afternoon.
Twelve persons were injured when a Southern Railway train derailed near Tyron North Carolina on September 12. The tender engine car baggage car and three coaches left the tracks with passengers Hurt include Drake Spariantarg S C foot Joven Kobby Haale Peco Hunter Abusque Preston Bmilth and Dendamkina among others.
The Knights of the Golden Eagle at Huntington West Virginia announce a Washington gathering next year. The session saw election of a new Supreme Chief Manchester New Husen Connecticut and several other national officers including supreme sire chief Charles Grim Columbus and supreme keeper of exchequer William Culbertzon Philadelphia. Lieutenant General Harry Reluicke of Pennsylvania also noted among the officers.
An article extols a breakfast of Grape Nuts with cream or Postum Coffee as easy to digest and healthful. It cites a New Jersey woman who switched from chops and biscuits to Grape Nuts daily, reporting relief from intestinal trouble, regained weight, and steadier energy.
Thames County delegates at La Plata on September 12 refused Mudd's lead and stayed loyal to Posey. Gen Wilmer of Charles County led after a fractious vote, with Charles County eventually backing Posey as the preferred candidate for chief judge and Bertrum? coordinate. The convention debated for an hour before the vote solidified Posey over Wilmer, who had eleven votes but no Charles County delegate.
A special to The Washington Post reports Rockville Maryland authorities joined by Capt Branch and a bloodhound to追 track down a robber who assaulted Charles Smiter a Virginia schoolteacher near Bethesda county two months ago. The pursuit centered around Redland Alice Souder and other nearby villages as a county commissioner's call drew a local posse to Olney for an evening hunt with Sheriffs Mullican and local residents aiding the chase.
Catherine Griffith, seven year old daughter of John Griffith of Washington, died after hours of agony when a kettle of hot grape butter spilled and scalded her. The child overturned the kettle while the mother was away, the contents covered her from head to foot, and she suffered severe burns as pieces of flesh fell away.
A worker at the Elkins Brewing Company suffered serious burns this morning when hot pitch sprayed from a valve on a machine in the cooperative department. John Helz, employed in the plant’s cooperative department, failed to shut off the valve and was struck by the pitch covering his face, back, and neck.
A Virginia wedding season details two marriages on September 12. Megtor dace ferr of Bristow Ve wed Gein Go Tilt of Jobpawn City faced a small home ceremony with only attendants Mine Gaytor and Ming Kilaabere Tillett present. Helen W Latane of this place married Rober Lewis of Wooneh Hing at St Saka Episcopal Church with a simple church procession and close family as witnesses.
In Morgantown West Virginia on September 1 a Hungarian boy named Andy Siabo aged twelve killed himself by shooting through the heart after his father whipped him and ordered him to work. The blast started a fire that burned his clothing as the tragedy unfolded. The father, hearing of the deed, became violently mentally unstable and made four failed attempts to harm himself.
Evidence 18 concluded in the trial of Samuel Buraa and Sylvester Conquest charged with the murder of John Topping and sparking the Onancock race riot. Defense tested the case tonight with limited direct proof. circumstantial evidence remains strong. Counsel arguments start tomorrow morning. a verdict is expected by noon.
At East Radford on September 12 the district fair drew a large crowd. St Louie set the state 2 mile track record in 2 3 3 13, with Hicks on Grace Cecil and other winners including Nan y Lee, Cabin Ber, and Wistful across multiple races. Final events were postponed due to darkness.
The Southern Railway discharges employees at Spencer under a general order affecting the system. Acker, passenger agent, denies legislative causing. He cites reduced work and costs, says layoffs temporary and workers may be recalled soon.
A mob of Italian mine workers halted and attacked a Cumberland training train carrying American miners near Mount Savage after a contractor’s death sparked blame on mine foremen. Sheriff responded with a Frostburg posse as the crowd scattered.
A wide string of individuals tied to hotels across major cities including Baltimore Boston Chicago Philadelphia Pittsburg and New York appears in a dense OCR listing. Names span Carter Martet Esch W Sieger Jacob Bacon Patterson Hunter and many others alongside numerous city and organization mentions, with no single clear event.
A woman identified as Mrs J Cograze was knocked down by a wagon on Seventh Street and Pern Syhante Creme Northwest yesterday. She sustained slight injuries, refused medical treatment, and returned home despite the incident involving twenty five cars out of Sir Sixth Street Southeast.
Leaders in the National Negro Baptist Convention defended President Roosevelt while urging focus on religious thought. Rev L D Jordan urged Africa’s development and cautioned against race-based political pandering as the assembly discussed race and mission work among African peoples.
The Roanoke Washington Pay region invites business leaders to form an investment company with 1,150,000 capital stock to seed new enterprise. Strong subscriptions support the plan and the organization is assured.
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