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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Sep 26, 1907
Page
27
Police and witnesses describe John Hale firing toward the victim during the funeral home shooting. A defense witness questions the deceased girl’s reputation while prosecutors press the theory of intentional killing and note sightings of Hale with a jacket and weapon. The trial at Vic Hale Court examines motive and the manner of death in the Davly case.
Fragmentary OCR text mentions a Tennessee matter, Virginia court, and several personal names. details are unclear, with garbled phrasing and missing context. The readable items include references to a Fortitier Manufacturer and a legal setting, but specifics are indeterminate.
An event plan mentions decorating statues of Washington and Pulaski during a convention of the alliance. The article notes speakers Goodwin and Warfield, with broadcasts by Anton st and Cengar. Details on visit dates and times are given, urging attendance tomorrow morning for statue rate reviews.
The report covers Southwest Day activities at the fairgrounds with crowd attendance amid heat. Mentions events, participants, and local groups including Newark and Covington connections, plus individuals such as Miss Julie Agnes Hoyos and others tied to the celebration.
A fragmentary report details a late morning transfer to a wartime hospital, mentioning a patient named Pur and a brother of ToT rm, with unclear affiliations. The text references an operation performed yesterday, the patient’s condition described as improving, and notes around Allied corr Hel Vere and others.
Governor Warfield announces plan to enter the Democratic primaries for the long term United States Senate seat. He meets party leaders in Baltimore and states he has nearly decided, aiming to reach agreement on primaries rules and candidate support. A key issue is voter eligibility and required ballot questions for primary participation.
A boy jumped from a special train car carrying exposition workers near Masona Creek drawbridge. A shotgun blast wounded a farm owner and injured several passengers, mostly women. Miss Mattie Graham, a concessions clerk, was shaken then taken to Pocahontas Hospital. Police seek Powell on a warrant.
The Seaboard Air Line Railway begins cost reductions across several craft groups. In the coach department painters and binders are largely cut with only seven of twenty painters kept and eight of thirty carpenters retained. Machine shops see no change while the blacksmith department expects possible cuts.
A jetty wedding at St Marys Catholic Church parsonage on Duke Street Alexandria united Miss Mix Wile May Hamersley and Mr James H Taylor of Washington. Maid of honor Mize Oueeola Hamersley, best man Richard Taylor. Bride wore white net gown with orange blossom veil. reception at the Taylor home. The couple left for New York and Niagara to honeymoon and will reside in Washington.
Benjamin Taylor, a Black inmate, escaped from a chain gang at a Winchester area railroad work site. He was recaptured after hours, chased up a tree by a farm dog, and guarded with a photo while authorities arrived. He later returned to the chair gang and accepted a reduced punishment option.
At the Jamestown Exposition Norfolk Virginia observed Valley Day with Florida State Day and Shenandoah Valley Day, drawing residents and former residents of Florida and the Old Dominion. President Tinker welcomed attendees, followed by speeches by Mayor Landes and Commissioner General Brown, with an oration by Capt Rufus Parke of Luray.
A 1 young man was treated Monday afternoon on suspicion of robbing freight cars in Potomac yards north of the city. He will be arraigned tomorrow morning at no clock by Magistrates Burrell. Georgian was arrested by A F Cannaday and J Pennypacker of Alexandria County. He was taken to the Alexandria Hospital for a bullet wound to the right hand, allegedly inflicted by Cannaday to prevent escape.
Five assailants attacked two freshmen escorting a girl home from church at Wesleyan College. The fight on campus left the freshmen and three assailants injured, with blades slashing wrists and a leg. Authorities withheld the names of those involved.
Two decrees entered confirming property sales to the corporation court. A divorce was adjudged in the Grinnell case against Gatewood and others. Proceeds from the sale were ordered to Dr CF Oniealth. A Mary E Tuan matter moved from the docket. a sale decree granted to Wol Peck. Jeremiah J Ryan named commissioner amid ill health in the Ryan matter. Rev Henry F Cutler, pastor of St Marys, seeks rest at Baltimore. Assistant pastor 1 Kelly to lead St Marys. Rev August Hallicid resigns to assist Kelly. Rechabites to attend Perseverance Tent reception. city to visit South Washington Tent next Monday.
The Supreme Lodge of the Knights of Pythias elects officers after a three day national convention. Wolfgang Bauer is supreme commander. Charles Sennexerle, George Kundler, Mek Cet, and Join Huinlein are among those re elected to key posts. Dr C R Sehaster rejected as medical examiner. Next meeting set for September 4 in New York City.
A Greek man named Cherones was arrested yesterday by Baltimore Police on suspicion of robbing Damond Candy Company of Baltimore and stealing checks. Police recovered a bank book from Union National Bank Newark showing a deposit, a $505 cash slip, and a second check drawn on a Baltimore company. Authorities say a check for $9 payable to Peter Panergakos was also involved. The suspect could not explain how the checks reached him and was returned to Baltimore to face a warrant.
The Washington Post reports Richmond Virginia faced flooding as the James River overflowed into Lester street, inundating lower riverfront areas and hampering steamboat wharves and pedestrian transit. Water reached about twenty feet near Columbia, with multiple streams joining the river between that area and the city.
Jamey Archer, blamed for the slaying of Mrs Mary Lawless Rorschach in her Portsmouth home on September 10, seeks release on bail as a preliminary hearing looms. Norfolk counsel argued against bail while Commonwealth’s attorney presented new material evidence. The case drew attention amid a day of court proceedings and local political notes.
A nearly eighteen year old girl, emaciated and exposed, was found unconscious in a forest area near Camden County by hunters. She cannot identify herself and is under care in Indiantown as authorities investigate a possible homicide or foul play by unknown persons.
Thomas G King a trolley conductor, facing eviction with his wife and several children, ended his life at his brother’s home in Lambertstown, then shot himself in the street. The act occurred about six o'clock this afternoon, death instantaneous.
A fragmented report from Fredericksburg covers a track meet at Rappahannock Valley. The uneven text lists several racers and placements, including mentions of White Porter Timmons Mayre and M Gollemthe, with a prize noted as $1000 and other names such as Greene Knish and Driggs Sally Aun.
George Church won chnt and probably fatal wounds last night at Minokey Virginia as an alert watchman Harding at Ritter Lumper Company store confronted a suspect. The assailant forced entry and looted a cash drawer before fleeing through the rear of the building.
Virginia obituaries report E M Todd of Seatthfield dying suddenly at a hotel from acute angina. The notice lists a daughter and other relatives, mentions a lawyer Preston and a Dalton Ga native, and notes Confederate service and later residence in Dalcan.
An item from Staunton reports Sandy Brown a Black man found beneath a cook’s residence, fled police, was shot twice by a officer and recaptured. jailed. Also noted are fires consuming twelve horses near Winchester and several weddings in Virginia, with names and local church details.
Commander Herbert Q Dunn C8 V appointed executor of the will of his wife Mra Measie A Dunn. Probate sought yesterday. Will dated March 1905. Tests mention trusts for Charles Sherman Webb and others. Remainder to be held until caregiver reaches 25. Also notes a souvenir about the Battle of Newmarket published by JL Waring.
Maj Eugene Coffin who died in the Philippines was buried with military honors in Arlington Cemetery yesterday morning. The service was read by Rev Dr John Van Setuock, a family friend, and attended by officers from the Artillery Corps of Port Washington. Coffin brothers and several colleagues sent floral tributes and the Pay Department sent a wreath, as Mrs Coffin plans to stay with relatives this winter.
Funeral services for General Cecil Clay conducted by Bishop Satterlee at St Andrews Church with military honors. A drummer boy from the regiment and pallbearers including Col Mf Enmat Well and Dr George Ro Henderson attended. interment followed at Arlington Cemetery.
Rumors swirl over who will replace the late General Agent of the Department of Justice. Names include Cain and Glover among candidates. Bonaparte will appoint the new general agent, with attention on top clerks and the private secretary to the Attorney General.
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