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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Sep 25, 1907
Page
26
The Upper County delegates backed a plan for Belts and Underwood for sheriff, while opponents contested the process and nominations. Key figures like Mudd and Ryan appear, with multiple delegates listed for county offices and a contested vote tally factoring in the convention.
An attempted rehabilitation tale emerges as Coghill, a seventeen year old youth, escaped a state penitentiary sentence after involvement with a deformatory. The case, heard by Judge Jordan, highlights issues of juvenile justice and reform.
Baltimore Sept 4 The Greenbag run by Mayor Mahool to the second Drench of the city council tonight contained several surprises. The principal one was the appointment of George Thonysa Ames to miccoach George F. Jones, Republican the present superintendent of public buildings. Deputy Warren John F Td who was assistant pauperintendent under Mayor McLane expected to land the practices name was scarcely mentioned. Another surprise was the appointment for Baward M Parrish. In place of Genewe W Galt an president of the tre board with Gilles J Bhaw and 4 Rosset Cath bart Former Gov Frank Brown was appointed collector of trees as expected. Other appointments were j OXY ensinear salary of ot-Banpeabe, T Fontan the incumbant, Chy solicitor salary of 4 SOW CabelT Bruce Incumbent Harbor engineer salary of 400-Oucar Udekey tuo Incumbent. Water engineer asiary of 3 ko-Almad Gi ci he boonebeat Stealeh commtassor Barney 10o iecumbent fu precy of Uuitgingy salary of $3 OR- mard to Prewon the inncumbent gergiumiimioner of arenic claniog oer ot Statt-Joeph Le Wickes the tarumpent V "Gove oc of water renin amd Hemmet salary of HaES00-1" Mpencer Clarke tha Incumbent, [ Ropertotendane of Lampe And Weboog salary of (Sow Robert J McCuen Bie Incendent by Horariane aminry et M1 Mo-Wither Scope the Incurabent satery 0 wo-Dr dames
The ninth annual convention of the Virginia Association of Local Fire Insurance Agents adjourned after two days of meetings in Richmond. Officers named include Coleway Wortham of Richmond as president, BF Kirkpatrick of Eynesburg as vice president, and WB Methanier of Staunton as second vice president. Samueth Putnam of Richmond will serve as secretary and treasurer, with delegates chosen for the national association: Johnnon of Norfolk, LW Childress of Norfolk, Chewaing of Childsburg, TG Buren of Martinsville, and WM Holes of South Boston.
In Baltimore Maryland September 4 Willam Gie rel nominated for governor by the Maryland Prohibition party declines the nomination in a letter to the notification committee. She notes she has been a candidate too often including Rosemnor mater for president of the second branch of the ally council for Congreas and for Judae of the Orphans Court. She urges the party to name a new strong Prohibitionist for the campaign.
Unclear fragmentary report notes grand jury action on a death case. Mentions individuals Bushnell and Clarke Crampy among others, with references to releases and charges. Details are garbled, unable to confirm full names, dates, or the exact legal action.
A farmer narrowly escaped after a cart was struck by an engine near Derwood, injuring the driver and killing a horse. The incident occurred yesterday morning when the horse bolted as the engine advanced, causing the cart to overturn and several men nearby to flee.
The article reports Hann on guilty verdict for murder in the slaying of Mya Pickett in Clarksbury area with jury recommending repentance. mentions a local theater manager and White Woman attack case involving a waiter at Fableton Hotel and timely arrests.
A gas leak ignited a blaze at a city construction site in Charleston West Virginia, trapping two workers. An Italian laborer died at once and another man, John Jason, a colored worker, suffered severe burns with prognosis poor. The incident damaged a large senior bridge project and prompted emergency response.
The twenty fourth biennial session of the Patriotic Sons of America opened in Richmond Virginia with welcome remarks from Mayor McCarthy and Rev J C Hacker. Congressman James Brann of Pennsylvania delivered replies to delegates as about 140 attendees gathered for the opening addresses before adjourning to an informal session.
Thirteen year old boy named Jenkins was killed this afternoon at a shaft in the Lammis and Fo peanut plant where he was employed. The incident involved an attack at each revolution of the machinery, with Hix leading the effort while workers reserved their accounts. Postmaster and local figures, including Hon Bradley and Congresman Stargenn, are noted in the speculative aftermath.
Coroner Dr. S. B. Moore viewed the body of Joh Buckner, a colored driver of Ax Jandria, who fell from a Smoot & Company cart and was crushed under a wheel. The death was ruled accidental. Buckner, aged between fifty and sixty, left a wife and seven children. Local officials prepared the body for burial and noted no eyewitnesses to the tragedy near Wolke Street Alexandria.
The Alexandria Democratic committee met at the Opera House cafe to reelect Charles Bendheim as chair and RT Cook as secretary. They warned that Democratic nominees for Congress state senate and house face Republican opposition in November and discussed methods to mobilize voters. Opponents named include Erneal Stoward James R Caton and Jacob De Putran with local figures Frank T. Eans R Ewell Thornton and others. A school levy vote in Arlington and Alexandria districts approved the extra levy. The Alexandria Light Infantry was inspected at the South Royal Street armory by officials including Col Jo Lanestein and Capt F P Murphy with a full review of the unit. Elks arranged a memorial service committee and a plan to invite a prominent member for the address at December’s ceremony.
The Wasaiuan Post reports an inquiry found no enrollments yet for women at Johns Hopkins University. Some Bryn Mawr trained women, likely to study German, might come to Belamare with Dr Herman Colite next year. No regular enrollment decided. faculty notes indicate possible history department entry and broader interest nationwide.
The Roanoke Fair Association launched its annual event on September 4 with a children’s day crowd of about 000. Winners included Dexter Habble and Conrad Jamison in pony and horse events, while multiple race purses and entries from farms such as Block Farm and Wallon Stock Farm were listed among the day’s program.
In Bristol Tennessee Judge A J Tyler denied defense motion for a continuance in the Hale murder case. Charien A Brown, defense counsel, withdrew briefly then allowed more time as deputies were sent to Johnson City. A 160-member venire failed, leaving 6 jurors, while a second venire of 20 produced a seated jury. Jurors come from country districts in the river area. Witnesses to be explained to the jury tomorrow morning.
Viewed as the sillness of Judge Crothers drives talk of replacing him with Senator Rayner to lead the State ticket in canvassing. Judge Crothers still bedfast with typhoid fever, temperature rising mildly, doctors say no alarming symptoms. Magistrate Payne, long mounted, continues to serve Mount Vernon district. death of O Kirhs noted, Pryne name connected to county duties.
A Montgomery County anti prostitution(?) group met to outline a campaign for statewide prohibition. They urged candidates from the Democratic and Republican parties to pledge support and proposed introducing legislation in the upcoming legislative session. The organization plans no involvement in attorney races.
Henry Dressen, an elderly miner from a mining town fifteen miles north of St Charles, allegedly killed Louis Olle, a transportation agent for the Reinalds Tee Company, with a knife after a dispute over promised wages. Dressen, from New York, was arrested and held in Rongaville Jail as preparations for trial proceeded amid a tense mob.
Mary Eleanor Tadule, a Parkerburg family member, filed for divorce fromher husband, Mr Tisdale, now a resident of Washington DC. The suit, reportedly sensational in character, was set for returnable in October after an earlier appearance in Washington. The case was prompted by family circumstances and involved Mrs Caldwell.
The Frederickburg Va region hosts a weather affected racing day. Jacoby Wright wins the main race while Lady May places second as a crowd shows more interest than usual. At Forest Glen near Burnt Mile, Davis Miller and Marian Agnes Mariowa wed in a ceremony led by a local pastor at Baptist church.
During yesterday’s heavy rain, carrier Willam White nearly drowned while delivering mail from Sugarigad to Duwannville. His vehicle left the road, was swept to a fence, and White, exhausted, fought his way to safety. His horse was drowned, and all mail was washed away.
Washington Post reports capital men led by Mesera Cutty Scott vow to purchase over 100 acres of timber and mineral lands in Frederick and Morgan counties Virginia. The tract holds coal, iron ore and minerals with Branch railroad lines and a coal wharf planned. Pittsburg interests also acquire a large tract in the same county.
A broad, garbled docket lists numerous attorneys and cases including Brandt v Marylana Coal Company and related probate and admin actions. It references probate, letters of administration, orders for sale, and various court fees, with many named attorneys and respondents amid a chaotic mix of docket entries and references to property and guardianship matters.
A complex deeds of trust filing lists numerous individuals and entities including Waltey, Richard, Villag, and trust affiliates bound to secure writings for a Wey or Banana Trust Company. The document mentions dates, figures, and multiple property interests across several counties, with references to trustees and lenders in a broad estate transaction.
In Norfolk Virginia on September 28 Sylvester Page and R Burchett were jailed by orders of the ship captain aboard the Dominion steamship Jefferson charged with attempting to assault Amanda Billups a sixteen year old girl en route from New York to Virginia. Billups daughter of Emme Hylups But af New Rochelle NY was headed to Hampton Normal and Industrial Institute as a student.
John Liew King, a Willamaport stock broker alleged to fraudulently use funds, faced a federal grand jury action in Baltimore. Hearing before US Commissioner Alexander R. Hagnex in Hagerstown adjourned to await more witnesses as government prepares further evidence.
Defendants Royster and Challen Burrowel arraigned in Nashville Tennessee on Sherman anti trust charges over formation of an alleged fertilizer price control trust. Judge Waddell presides as hearing is postponed to allow defense clients to confer on possible grounds for federal or other jurisdiction. Also notes the yacht Kanawha and remarks from Samuel Clemens at Jamestown exposition.
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