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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Sep 21, 1905

Page

11

Armed Negro Killed in Culpeper Shanty Standoff

An unknown man from Manassas or Alexandria region killed Officer Rossen and Officer Lacgundine after a confrontation at a shanty on a Culpeper street. The assailant, pursued by a large force, fled downtown and was shot during a struggle when attempting to blade an ax. The incident wounded a bystander and caused property damage along the route.

Culpeper Alexandria Manassas Epcria Washington Post Val Wendie Wes Rossen Lacgundine Neers Regry Woman Olly Elewis Aid Ling Wienown Be Cuper Osure del Warsion Culpener

Convictions in liquor sale cases and local notices from Virginia

Sept. 2 report from Brunswick, Lynchburg and Petersburg items note convictions for selling liquor with sentences of forty to sixty days in jail. Sheriff T. P. Wilens case continued. Brunswick crop news reports cotton price at 19 to 1918 cents per pound and peanut shortages due to wet weather. Obituaries and notices list W. Scott, Harria Hobson, Ita Sheild, Charles Shaffer, Amanda Shoemaker, J. P. Reamy, Larhare Yager, and other locals with ages and survivors. several deaths from accidents and illness across Virginia towns.

Breen Washington Fetursburg Brunswick County George Courer S.id

Maryland Weddings: Miss Bertha Cobleats Weds in Micro 3

In Micro 3, Miss Bertha Frances Cobleats married Grayston Hedges Staley at 1 o clock in the afternoon with Rev. J. W. Pon Tas presiding. The ceremony at Charles Street drew notable attendees from Wilmington and Bryantown. The couple will reside in New York.

Grayston Hedges Staley Joe A Bertha Frances Cobleats Mivdistown J. W. Pon- Tas Hlener Marit Trssa Tell Bryantown Charles County Cardina Res Charles Street Keenan Trila Misa Eva Vieva Edward Prolng George Davis Dean Baltinors Baltimore Osborn Belt Greenmiouint Courch Mees Laura B. Stewart Washingto D.C Emmart L Gray Mirimore Dean Prom Phelps Brentwood

Hard Fight for Virginia in Campaign Swing

Secretary Shaw will speak in Richmond October 2 at the Academy of Music with Judge L. L. Lewis. Republicans plan a broad drive to carry Virginia, aiming to bring national figures like Vice President Fairbanks and Speaker Cannon if available. Judge Lewis tours Southwest Virginia while Governor Montague begins his first campaign stop at Middlesex Court House and continues statewide until election day.

Shaw Cannon Fairbanks Washington Post Richmond Rery Shaw Academy of Music L. L. Lewis Tor House of Representative Jud Lewis Virginia Montague Tim Middlesex Court House

Willard to Resign as Lieutenant Governor

Sept 20 Capt. Joseph E Willard is expected to resign next week to join the corporation commission. His successor will be Henry T Wickham president pro tem of the senate. The State senate will be presided by J Taylor Wilson if Democrats win the state ticket in November.

Worhington Joseph E. Willard Corporation Commission Henry T. Wickham Senate J. Taylor Wilson

Grand Jury Urged to Continue Election Fraud Probe

New Richmond grand jury, instructed by Judge Watt of Hastings Court, will press the inquiry into election fraud. The panel, led by Richmond business leaders including Wingo Morris Rountree Westwood Phillips Seden Bruce Rosenbaum Cannon, aims to trace conspirators to higher levels and summon many witnesses. The inquest seeks to restore ballot purity amid a primary precinct theft.

Richmond Washington Post S&b. Watt Hastings Court W. J. Westwood James E. Phillips Sedden Bruce Morton Rosenbaum Gus George R. Cannon

Montague Spent About Half of Opponent in Campaign

Gov. Montague filed campaign expense figures from the Senate race showing total spending of 2358.91 dollars. He ranked about half of opponent Sen. Martin and slightly more than Judge Mann for the governorship race, with expenses itemized as printing and ads 534.14 dollars, postage 1206, railroad and hotel 205.80, stenographers 8.71, mimeographing 0.90, telegrams 51.24, telephone 110.38, hall rent 202, and an assessment 1500 dollars.

Martin Washington Post Richmond Montague Senator Martin Judge Mann

Garrett for State Senate Nomination Amid Primary Plan Opposition

Danville Va Sept 2 Democrats of the Twenty third Senatorial district Henry County Pittsylvania and Danville convention nominated William A Garrett of Henry County the incumbent for the State senate A large majority adopted a resolution opposing the primary plan for nominating candidates for state and federal offices

Washington Post Danvile Henry Pittsylvania Danville William A. Garrett Henry County

Moncure Nominated Dem Delegate for Stafford and King George

Special to The Washington Post Moncure of Stafford named Democratic candidate for the house of delegates from Stafford and King George counties at Coxs Store. No opposition as Capt Dan M Lee withdrew. Formal events include Fredericksburg College opening with music by the college orchestra and remarks by Granville R Swift.

Washington Weedericksburg Sept. C R. C V. Moncure Stafford House of Delegates King George Coxs Store Monecure Dan M. Lee Fredericksburg Fredericksburg College College Hall L. A. Franklin Misa Payne Granville R. Swift

Roanoke Iron Furnace Manager Quells Strike With Revolver

Henry E McHarg Jr millionaire manager at Twin Crazer Iron furnaces used a drawn pistol to threaten strikers and force workers back. He arrived with Detective Griffin and police at a furnace gate at shift change. McHarg, a former New York laborer, rose to manage one of the Souths largest iron plants.

Henry E. McHarg, Jr Roanoke Washington Post Henry K. McHarg, Jr Police McHarg Gary New York South

Lynchburg Business Man Dies by Own Hand in Despair

Howard A. Langhorne, a prominent Lynchburg businessman, walked to a James River rock near Amherst and fatally shot himself. Despondency from ill health is believed to be the cause. he was about thirty six and a son of the late Charles Langhorne, with note of his prior reputable standing.

Lynchburg Washington Post Howard A. Langhorne James River Amherst Langhorne Wiono Charles Langhorne

Murder Mystery Revived in Cumberland Case

Mrs. Fisk Wills of Mount Savage travels from Cumberland to name two confessors who witnessed the murder of Hiram Imes near Pawpaw twenty six years ago. The alleged killer lives near Cumberland and will face the state’s attorney after she reports details to the authorities. The crime involved robbery and a large estate, and the witness recalls her distress as a four year old.

Washington Post Cumberland Hiram Imes

Two Found Drowned in Pocomoke River near Shabaroon Point

Special report from Washington esc notes Johnson Lewis aged forty, missing since September 9, found drowned in the Pocomoke River at Shabaroon Point by passengers aboard the Mabel. Coroner's jury rules accidental drowning and no foul play. Lewis leaves a widow and child and was active in the Republican party. A second man’s body, unnamed and last seen near the Pocomoke drawbridge, was recovered nearby. coroner deems no inquest and local burial.

Washington Esc Show Hill Johnson Lewis Pocomoke River Shabaroon Point Mabel Lewis Republican Party Pocomoke Drawbridge Pocomoke

Veteran seeks license to wed widow with vague memory

Winchester Virginia September 2 William Miller a Confederate veteran near Winchester applied for a license to wed Harriet Keckley a comely widow. He could not recall the bride’s first name and a friend must supply it. Miller sixty four and Keckley sixty one. The license was granted and the wedding planned in a day or two.

Washington Post Winchester William Miller Tf. KK Cartwell Harriet Keckley Miller

Lost bull terrier Emmett sought by Virginia guards at Basic City camp

Richmond Va Sept 2 Adjt Gen informs commanding officers of the Seventieth Regiment at Basic City camp that Mrs Jerrold Tyson of Norfolk Virginia reports her male brindle bull terrier Emmett was stolen from Charlottesville depot and seen at Basic City. She provides a brass mounted collar description and asks swift retrieval by Colonel Nalle and camp officers.

Washington Post Richmond Alle Seventieth Basic City Montague Jerrold Tyson Norfolk Charlottesville

Poison in Coffee Endangers Frederick County Family

Frederick MarylandSeptember 20 A family near Clemsonville were saved from poisoning when Mrs John D Grabill noticed green Paris Green on a knife used to add poison to a coffee pot preparing for dinner. Seven farm hands faced danger as grand jury investigates a female domestic suspect.

Frederick County Paris Green Washington Post Frederick John D. Grabill Clemsonville Erapill Grand

Lantry Case Dropped for Obscene Letters No Indictment

Washington Jam report from Wheeling West Virginia says Miss Dolly Lantry will not be indicted by a United States grand jury for sending obscene letters. The case was not pursued due to insufficient evidence and prior newspaper coverage. Miss Lantry expresses preference for a jury acquittal.

Washington Wheeling W. Va United States Grand Jury Dolly BE. Lantry United States

Canal Route Inspected by Ohio Canal Group

Members of the Ohio Canal Association touring Parkersburg West Virginia inspected the Little Kanawha River as part of the Cleveland to Parkersburg five foot canal project. The association held its annual meeting in Marietta and representation came from nearly every town along the route.

Washington P Parkersburg W. Va Ohio Canal Association Cleveland Ohio River Marietta Little Kanawha West Virginia Great Lakes

Soldier's Slayer Goes Free in Self Defense

Special to The Washington. Newport News Virginia September 20 Police officer Robert A Phillips of Phoebus was acquitted in Elizabeth City County Circuit Court of murdering Artilleryman George A Dowle. Phillips testified Dowle and others resisted arrest and he acted in self defense. Dowle was killed during army maneuvers at Old Point Comfort prompting martial law fears among soldiers.

Washington Newport News Robert A. Phillips George A Dowle Eizabeth City Phillips Phoebus Dowle Old Point Comfort Lyrich Phillips

Pine price hike announced by North Carolina Pine Association

In Norfolk yesterday the North Carolina Pine Association raised the price of all lumber grades by about 75 cents per 1,000 feet. The increase takes effect immediately and notices were mailed to the trade. The association covers mills in eastern North Carolina, Virginia, and eastern Maryland.

Norfolk North Carolifa Pine Association North Carolina Fine Association Wg Lumber North Carolina Virginia Maryland

Heavy whisky fines and court appeals eyed in Virginia cases

A Roundup of legal and civic items: Winchester judges convict and fine four men for illegal whisky sales totaling $8,070. possible appeals to the Court of Appeals. Radford prepares for the Southwest Virginia Agricultural and Live Stock Association fair October 11–12 with a flower parade. Includes a serious accident in Wilmington involving a thrashing machine, two marriage notices in Ohio and Washington, and a Peters burg double wedding in Washington. Also reports a bloodhound chase in Suffolk, a fratricide sentence in North Carolina, a Tennessee prisoner recaptured, Elks initiation for Gov Cox, and Cambridge Maryland tax levy figures.

Court of Appeals Washington Post Front Royal Circuit Court T. W. Harrison Winchester Byrd Fletcher Wwett Rose T. A. Lake George Caen Radford Southwest Virginia Agricultural and Live Stock Association Radford Fair Grounds

Old Woolen Mill Burned In Winston-Salem Fire

The woolen mill of F. and N. Fries, built before the war, was damaged by fire and water this afternoon in Winston-Salem North Carolina. The blaze began in the picker-room on the fourth floor and its origin is unclear. The machinery suffered heavy water damage and the firm carried no insurance on the building.

Washington Post Winston-Salem N. C F. and N. Fries

Poisoned by matches ends a child's life in Newport News

Azeale Thaxton, two, daughter of Mrs. G. Chaxton, died after sucking the heads of matches. She had habitually put matches in her mouth, and today absorbed enough poison to kill her. The report is from Newport News Virginia dated September 20.

Washington Post Newport Nets Azeale Thaxton G. “Chaxton

West Virginia farmer kills neighbor after wives fight

In Cumberland Maryland on September 26 John Rhodes a farmer four miles south of Hendricks West Virginia was shot and killed by Solomon C Arbogast. The killer was apprehended while en route to Parsons to surrender.

West Virginia Cumberland John Rhodes Hendricks W. Va Solomon C. Arbogast Arbogast Parsons

Bank Roll In Chimney Found In Maryland House

Carpenter G W Martin tore down an old Brownsville house in Washington County yesterday and discovered a large roll of green currency tucked inside the stone chimney. The exact amount was not disclosed but is reported to exceed thirty five dollars.

Carpenter Maryland Washington Post

Hall Furniture Ad Highlights Oak Pieces For Halls

A local ad promotes a wide range of hall furniture including standing hall racks hall seats with hanging mirrors hall chairs and tables. Weathered oak pieces are featured as especially effective for reception halls with clear price figures for easy comparisons.

Spaniards Now Instructing At Annapolis Naval Academy

Senors Garcia Valdes and Arturo F. Alonzo have been named additional Spanish instructors at the naval academy. Both previously fought against the United States in the Spanish-American War, Valdes in the Philippines and Alonzo in Cuba. In Baltimore a middle aged man, A. H. Brown of Philadelphia, ended his life by shooting himself in Liberto's Hotel on East Pratt Street.

United States Annapolis Speciato Washington Post Washington Baltimore Liberto’s East Pratt Street A. H. Brown Philadelphia Leigh Thomas O’neill

Missing Negro preacher unsettles Staunton church

Special to The Washington Post reports Rev Chauncey Isaac Withrow longtime pastor of a large colored Methodist church in Staunton Va left without address leaving unsettled obligations His latest scheme aimed to fund a state institution for colored children and drew endorsements and hundreds of dollars from supporters The church deposed him and will try him if he returns He is said to have previously used similar methods in North Carolina.

Washington Post Staunton Chauncey Isaac Withrow Withrow North Carolina

Ex Gov O Ferrall in Critical Condition Richmond

Former Governor O Ferrall remains in critical condition in Richmond Virginia with paralysis of the thrust and experts fear the end is near. Uncertain reports say his health has not improved and his supporters await further word as night fell.

Washington Post Richmond O’ferrall

Forty Years of Active Service by Charles T O Ferrall

Public notice-style advertisement for a historical book on the Civil War era by Charles T. O’Ferrall. Highlights include his rise from private to acting colonel in the Army of Northern Virginia, his Virginia political career, and his roles as judge, legislator, congressman, and governor. Includes favorable quotes from Boston Lobe and newspapers, publication details, and pricing.

Charles T. O’ferrall Virginia House of Representatives United States Ofirginia Boston Richmond Times-Dispatch Berg i NEW York Sun

Defendants Deny Fraud in North Wilkesboro Bankruptcy Case

In Greensboro, creditors from Richmond St Louis and Cincinnati sue J H Hardin Combs and Davis merchants, asking for jury trial. Defendants read answers denying fraud and insolvency and seek damages claims against plaintiffs for false charges stopping trade and injuring finances. J W Fry of Greensboro Loan and Trust was temporary receiver in charge of stock. Identifying bond of 12000 posted by creditors.

Greensboro N. C Richmond St. Louis Cincinnati J. H. Hardin, Combs, and Davis North Wilkesboro J. W. Fry Greensboro Loan and Trust Company

Suit to regain bonds in Frederick Maryland case

The Brengle bond case heard in Frederick court involves William C. Birdy and George S. Rodock as executors suing Joshua J. Dill for 6200 dollars worth of bonds. Plaintiffs allege Dill fraudulently gained possession while acting as Brengle’s adviser. Dill contends Brengle gave him the bonds. Judge Motter and other witnesses testified about missing bonds and Dill’s admissions.

Washington Post Frederick Brengle William C. Birdy George 5 Rodock David M. Brengle Joshua J. Dil Hesun Dill John ©. Motter Circuit Court Banda

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