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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Sep 19, 1905
Page
29
Congressman Swanson delivers a forceful early campaign address in the historic Hanover Court House Virginia venue recalling Patrick Henry. He denounces Republican rule, defends Democrats, and vows to reach every county with two speeches per day, seeking Confederate era reform and a Democratic victory.
A Sixth District contest figures in a Senate forum as Flood seeks the seat while Glass faces opposition from party organizers. Daniel Jones and Glass are mentioned in the context of uncertainty about candidacy, with implications for how the party leadership may steer the nomination.
A Culpeper Virginia court day event saw Democrats led by Judge R. T. W. Duke Jr and Senator Lewis Machen clash with Republicans at the opera house. Pat McCaull spoke for about two hours, drawing the crowd after a late start by Republicans. Judge P. W. Strother was absent due to a family illness.
Senator Thomas S. Martin filed campaign disclosures showing total expenses of 11642.02 with major items including postage 2718.04 clerks and stenographers 2158.65 and rent for headquarters 1769. The filing notes the expense list and timing, while opponent Montague’s and Willard’s statements were awaited.
Lieut Governor Joseph E. Willard announced he would accept the commission post offered by Governor Montague and will likely assume duties next week after selling all railroad stocks and bonds. Separate items note Republican campaigns in Virginia and Maryland, with gatherings in Harrisonburg Danville and Lancaster County, and a sentencing in Hastings Court for Charles Curtis the dining car porter.
In Baltimore Democratic contests, Isaac Lobe Straus lost to Linthicum after a costly race boosted by independents and oyster planting advocates. William J. Ogden, running on municipal ownership, won in a Republican district, while Rayner of Senatorial family fame was defeated amid broader GOP success.
Dangilly Virginia September 18 The Moffett Memorial Church faces a split with one faction demanding Rev P G Elsom resign while another backs his retention Elsom resists a petition for resignation and cites debts and neglect of duties with sermons addressing the charges and shifting responsibility to church officers.
Roanoke detectives raided an alleged gambling establishment run by Leslie Coleman and arrested him after he posted bail of 100 dollars. The raid continued with gambling in progress Sunday in his absence. He was fined 100 dollars and left the city, with two or three other poker rooms expected to close.
W L Woodward, sent from Roanoke to recruit printers for a strikebreak, faced a preliminary hearing in Winston-Salem NC. Bound over to Superior Court in 2600 cash bond posted by his firm. Defense argues printers not laborers. prosecution cites Supreme Court rulings. Case watched as agents target printers statewide.
Jefferson Hummer, resident of the Blue Ridge Mountains, lies near Mount Airy Clarke County after a card game dispute with Cord Costello. Hummer sustains a back head and left side wound. Costello was wounded by Hummers knife slash and gunfire. Costello jailed as Hummer fights for life. The pair had a history of prior violence and a previous shooting incident.
In Chatham Virginia September 18 the Republican slate opened their county campaign with speeches by W. M. Sowder nominee for secretary of the Commonwealth and H. Floge postmaster at Roanoke. Dr S A Reynolds county chairman presided and the speakers stressed education as the central issue. Fraud in the Richmond municipal primary was also discussed and Hoge followed with a one hour address on national politics and the gubernatorial race.
Robert Washington, a young Black boy, pled guilty to attempting to wreck a Baltimore and Ohio train near Winchester in August. He was sentenced to the colored reform school near Richmond by Judge William M. Atkinson. Co-defendants Robert Jefferson and George Brown confessed and face similar reform school sentences.
Richmond Virginia September 18 Judge Clapton overruled the motion for a new trial in the case of Mrs EB T Smith formerly of Brooklyn charged with the murder of her five year old boy in Manchester. She was resentenced to five years in the penitentiary and will appeal to the Supreme Court of Appeals. Her husband Sheppard K Smith was discharged.
In Rockville Miss Susan M Belt aged eighty five died at home near Rockville. In Hagerstown George W Huffer aged eighty two died at his daughter s home near Rohrersville. In Baltimore Elisha Riggs Jones aged forty five died at his home in Howard County. In Laurel George C F Sindencohl aged twenty eight died at his residence from consumption at Prospert Hill Cemetery chapel to be held Wednesday.
Cumberland Maryland September 18 Democrats in Allegany County wrestle with whether to nominate by county committee or hold primaries under the new law. The executive session discussed interpreting the primary law by ex Judge Ferdinand Williams. Wellington urged a nominee favorable to his interests, aiming to safeguard county funds via Citizens National Bank. The committee postponed final action to Thursday at 2 pm with 18 of 28 members present.
In Gerrardstown Merkeley County West Virginia Joseph Winter, a negro, cursed Warner Smith, a clerk at James B Morgan's store. Smith struck with a poker, stunning Winter on the temple. Winter lay unconscious and died the next day. Smith is under arrest.
Mrs Emma White of Camden New Jersey credits Cuticura Soap Ointment and Resolvent with curing a severe eczema outbreak after months of doctor visits. She reports skin clearing, scales brushing away, and urges others to try the complete external and internal treatment.
Frederickeburg Virginia September 18 Luther Garnett a white farmhand on George T Collins Caroline County farm is charged with attempted assault on Mrs Collins last Friday evening during Mr Collins absence. Mrs Collins screams stopped him and Mr Collins returned fired grazing Garnett as he fled. A posse led by Sheriff Gil searches for Garnett amid strong public anger and fear of lynching if captured.
Mrs. Thomas Janney Jr formerly Miss Hattie Snyder of New York filed for divorce on statutory grounds from Baltimore society figure Thomas Janney Jr. She also sues for non support and his parents for 100000 dollars for alienation of affections. The couple, once social staples, wed after she was a New York stenographer. he later left her under parental pressure following their brief cohabitation and an automobile accident in Baltimore brought her news.
Elliston Crawford county surveyor Cabell County became suddenly insane at his Huntington home and wrecked furniture and windows with an ax. He fired lights and gas jets, threatened his family, then broke into his courthouse office before police subdued him. Crawford, a Republican figure, is jailed.
Local robberies haunt Ridgely over the past week with break ins at Kline’s clothing store Holsinger’s grocery Lane’s general store and thefts from a clothes line and residents including Mrs R E B Fountain Pickardstown and Carter Bylott. Reward offered by T W Jones for arrest and conviction.
Frede ricksburg reports the marriages of James D B Lews to Blendie King of Richmond County by Rev. Robert Williamson at Farnham. Frank P. Louder and Fannie Paulconer of Orange County wed by Rev. A J Har. J B Marah of Northumberland and Mary Hudson of Luray marry in Orange then plan to move to Arkansas where Maresh becomes a principal. Lorenzo Wall of Montgomery and Mollie Williamson of Auburn wed at Meadow Creek camp meeting after last night ceremony.
Virginia obituary notices report the deaths of John H. Roos aged 73 in Richmond, father of John E. Rose the mayor of Barton Heights Roanoke. Eliza Parrack aged 74 in Richmond, widow of D A Parrack. I B Marsteller aged 98 of Prince William County who died of typhoid fever, survived by his widow and several children.
The district court diary lists equity court actions under Chief Justice Clabaugh including ratified receivers accounts, rule continuances in Macfarland versus Guerin, appearances of absent defendants in Duleny versus Waggaman, alimony pendente lite in Neale versus ONeale, and guardian powers for Coughlin’s Myers. It also covers criminal matters, bankruptcy actions, probate hear- ings with multiple estates, guardianship petitions, and numerous real estate transfers in Harlem, Deanwood Heights, Columbia Heights, and other DC neighborhoods. The docket notes specific trustees, attorneys, bonds, and property lots with designated sums and locations across Washington neighborhoods.
A dense notice details multiple deeds of trust across neighborhoods including Harlem Inglesich Washington Heights Brookland and Mount Airy. It lists lenders borrowers secured amounts from 240 to 3600 with terms of 2 to 8 years at various interest and semiannual payments. Also notes lawsuits and civil actions including divorces and title disputes with named parties and solicitors.
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