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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Sep 26, 1905
Page
11
Reported in Hagerstown a man is jailed on the eve of his wedding to a well known young woman after she collapsed upon learning of the charge. He is committed to jail with two friends as details of the alleged intoxication and events emerge from the troubled scene.
Fragmentary obituary from a Maryland page notes the death of Mrs Ace J. Wetland at an age indicated by garbled OCR. It mentions hospital care, a coroner or physician, and references to Nathan Bows and Greenman Leaee, with several local names and burial at Clear Spring or Park Cemetery. The text is largely unreadable and lacks clear dates or a single coherent event.
Special to The Washington Post Wheeling West Virginia September 25 After failing in a conference to compromise the vvimination suit brought by the A C Fulmer Coal Company Morgantown the Morgantown and Kingwood and the West Virginia Coal Company two defendant enterprises owned by Senator Elkins plan to seek another continuance of the case The motion cites Davis Elkins health travel and doctors affidavits as the reason The defense argues the interstate commerce law questions involve confined West Virginia routes while the Fulmer plaintiffs present testimony from Baltimore and Ohio Railroad officials and others alleging discriminatory sales tactics against the plaintiffs
Maryland farmer James Cribbist family on a Henderson area farm suffers a typhoid outbreak. Eleven stricken as father delayed calling a physician. eldest daughter dies first, then others follow. The hospital treatment and local care are noted, with nine or more family members ill or dead.
In Winchester Virginia on September 25 a jilted widow Mrs Keckley plans a marriage with veteran William Miller. The meeting at friend G C Mee’s home leads to questions as Mr Miller, aged, has not been seen locally for days. Local curiosity grows as Mrs Keckley awaits a ceremony.
A violent confrontation among several deacons at Old School Baptist Church in Millwood, Clarke County, led to near injuries during a meeting. Charles Porter attacked his king with a raised object. Porter was restrained and taken home as chaos ended. Local officials investigated the disturbance.
A mother reports her six year old son suffered eczema for two years before using Cuticura Soap Ointment and Pills. After starting treatment twice daily, inflammation reduced within hours and two boxes of each product cured the boy with no recurrence. Includes ad copy for Cuticura products and pricing.
Judge Lumsford L. Lewis, Republican governor candidate, spoke in Pearlsburg Giles County as Republicans held the courthouse 11 am to 2 pm. Col. Brown ing of Pocahontas and Samuel Sfoge of Roanoke followed with remarks. Democrats had a brass band and speeches 2 to 4 pm by James Alston Cabell and Samuel Williams. Lewis left for Roanoke at 6:30 pm and praised Southwest Virginia prospects, noting Democrats contemplated voting Republican tickets. He plans speeches in Pulaski Tuesday and Hast Ru ford Wednesday.
Bristol Wisconsin Democrats hold a Bristol city primary on October 3 to nominate city treasurer and revenue commissioner candidates. Incumbent treasurer J W Owen Jr leads a slate including J D Huddle and G C Fuqua. State Senate balance and district shifts from the new constitution affect Republican strength. local figures discuss potential runs for Congress and a Ninth District nomination.
Frank J. Drumm of Allegany County declines the Democratic nomination for state senator, citing private duties and labor of the United Mine Workers district 18. In Cumberland Maryland September 25 the note says his decision is due to unavoidable obligations and age old political service. Separately a Johns Hopkins Hospital report notes Kate Weiss, a four year old daughter of a naval officer, died from burns after her dress caught fire while tea was being prepared in her South Walfe Street home.
Cumberland MD Sept 25 The Washington Post reports Hancock opens the new First National Bank with Fairfax Landvier as director and his wife Bo McCandlish of West Virginia as president Also De Warren Reynolds William A Morgart both of Cumberland named directors The bank has acquired the Gregory property and will erect a fine building
The United States Oil and Gas Company, owner of Logan County coal fields, closed a land deal on the riverfront and will start building gigantic coal tipples and launch coal boats, with half a million dollars to be spent. Bristol, Sept. East Tennessee Medical Society to meet Sept 28 at its fifteenth annual session in Bristol. Dr. J J Masters of Newport presides.
A string of Virginia marriages announced from Fredericksburg and nearby counties includes Richard Herring wed Mary B. E. West of Orange County, B. B. Stone weds Mary Lacy of Louisa at South Anna Church, Richard Benson marries Virgin Ashburn of Weems at White Stone Baptist Parsonage, Floyd County. Also Floyd native Floyd Grim and Carrie Bean wed in Winchester, W H Williamson and Laurie Burnett marry at Christianburg, with notes on the bride’s notable family and the groom’s East Radford background.
In Richmond and Staunton on Sept 2, a Hastings Court grand jury began secret testimony into municipal election frauds. William L. Royall testified at Capitol Square amid anxious politicians. The report may cite a minority finding questioning integrity of several well known men. In Staunton, J J Gleaves attacked Democratic leaders, graft and centralized schooling, urging opposition to the graded system.
Richmond reporters note Gov. Montague left the capital en route to Middlesex where he will campaign for Democratic nominees for State offices. Republicans claim they may win the State or that the race will be very close and vow candidates in every district for the legislature.
Representative Claude A. Swanson the Democratic nominee for Virginia governor addressed a large Orange crowd with Judge R T W Duke of Charlottesville also speaking The Republican remarks included by 3 Brown Alten of Auguste (as read) at the Orange event.
The Norfolk and Western Railroad Company spent about 100000 dollars on improvements at its line in Nottoway County Virginia including a 40000 dollar coal elevator and a 10000 dollar superintendent’s residence. Remaining funds financed shop machinery and related upgrades. A colored train hand, Duther Gilliam, on the Atlantic Coast Line was fatally injured at Petersburg Union Depot while coupling cars. The Virginia Tech faculty at Blacksburg refused entry to five old students for hazing. A farmhouse near Halltown Jefferson County West Virginia was destroyed by fire while the family was away.
In early health advice, the text urges strengthening the stomach for proper digestion, opening bowels, and pure blood. It promotes Hostetter’s Stomach Bitters as proven aid for poor appetite, indigestion, dyspepsia, constipation, biliousness, and malaria. Try a bottle today.
Judge Buchanan's Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals opinion, first of its kind in Virginia, holds a contract between Merriman and Dover, Drayton & Leonard invalid on face for lack of incorporation but valid restraint between parties. The ruling reverses the Wythe County lower court and grants a new trial in the case concerning chestnut oak bark delivery for railroad right of way.
The NC State Fair will run six days from October 16 at Raleigh with Governor opening the event. A statement notes the President will attend on October 19, urging all North Carolinians to showcase the state’s resources to attract capital and settlers.
Grayson B. Schling and Wilark T. Hildebrand pleaded guilty to arson at the Ox Fiber Brush Works in Frederick last spring and were sentenced to five years in the Maryland penitentiary. William Mitchell pleaded guilty to attempted assault on a young white girl and got ten years. James Hopkins pleaded guilty to assault on a young colored girl and received five years.
Mrs. Maroney reported husband William B. Meroney likely killed himself at Virginia Beach Friday morning. Police Chief Boush ordered a formal inquiry and, after on site investigation, concluded the death was self inflicted.
Richmond Sept 25 report says Henry Co Stuart of Trussell County may resign soon from the Virginia Corporation Commission. Stuart, a man of means with varied local interests, has served admirably on the commission. Special to The Washington Post.
Virginia obituaries note Kate Bright age fifty three in Staunton. H Burton aged fifty in Lynchburg. Lewis W Panck aged eighty four at Amherst. James D Taylor trucker in Driver aged seventy. Capt Alfred Brown Le Cato funeral plans in Norfolk. Edward Gordon Winston of Winston Co. dies of typhoid in Richmond at twenty eight, burial in Louisa. survivors listed.
In Charlotte North Carolina on September 25 union printers from all newspapers and both offices quit on an hour's notice over eight hour workday demands. Observer Chronicle Evening News and Observer printing house are affected though Observer and Chronicle run with non union replacements. Employers vow to continue the eight hour fight and ban any strikers from employment, though the strike is not expected to seriously disrupt Charlotte offices.
Richmond Sept 23 An active campaign is in progress for the Virginia adjutant general office now held by Col William Nalle Cal Pepper. Col A M Higgins of Norfolk commanding the Seventy first Regiment is a candidate with strong indorsements. Capt H W Epps and Capt Johnson of Newport News are said to be in the race. The people favor Gen Charles J Anderson who held the office under Gov O Ferrall and who is now State Senator. Anderson has not announced candidacy and it is not known if he will run.
In the New York Times Saturday Review a charming tale of stirring times in early Carolina is highlighted. Augusta Chronicles finds the book worth reading for its conversations, while the New York Globe notes the love story as the most engaging element. Neale Publishing advertises the work at $1.50, with Washington and New York offices listed.
Harper's Book News praises The Gambler as a striking original novel with a new type of heroine. The story centers on love amid vicissitudes, presenting a human, lovable heroine whose strength and weakness engage deeply. The note calls it an engrossing tale of conflict between love and a ruling passion.
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