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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Sep 26, 1907
Page
35
Police testimony links Hale to the death of a local girl found near the cemetery. Witnesses describe Hale firing a pistol toward the victim and threatening her as the investigation unfolds in court.
Fragmented OCR text references a court matter involving Fortitier Manufacturers and multiple named entities. The readable portions hint at a legal proceeding in Tennessee with unknown specifics and partially garbled names and actions. The readable cues suggest a civil matter with potential parties and a court setting but lack concrete detail.
Reported program outlines a convention of the alliance with plans to decorate statues of Washington and Pulaski. Attendees include Goodwin Warfield and Anton st. The event aims to rate the statues and visit the area tomorrow morning.
Gov Warfield announces plan to enter the Democratic primaries for the long term United States Senatorship. He says he will finalize decisions after talks with party leaders and plans to meet John P Poe about the primaries. A three question voter eligibility test is proposed for primary voters: are you a registered voter, have you voted today, did you vote the Democratic ticket.
A farmer fired into a crowd aboard an exposition car near Mason Creek drawbridge injuring several, including Miss Matte Graham. The assailant escaped injury and fled as passengers, mostly young women, fled the car. Powell, a boy involved, was later sought by authorities.
The Seaboard Air Line Railway announces broad job reductions in mechanical departments, painters, binders, and carpenters. In the coach shop only seven of twenty one painters remain. carpenters drop from thirty to eight, with no confirmed machine shop layoffs and anticipated changes in the blacksmith unit.
A jetty wedding occurred at St Marys Catholic Church parsonage on Duke Street with Mix Wile May Hamersley marrying James H Taylor of Washington. Mize Oueeola Hamersley was maid of honor. Richard Taylor was best man. reception at the bride's parents' home. couple to honeymoon in New York and Niagara then reside in Washington.
Benjamin Taylor a Negro convict who stole a case of shoes from the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad near Winchester escaped from a chain gang and was chased into a tree by a farm dog. Recognized by the owner he was held in the tree with a photo until officers arrived. On return to work he refused lashes and joined the chair gang again, avoiding punishment.
At Jamestown Exposition Norfolk Virginia celebrated Florida State Day and Shenandoah Valley of Virginia Day with a large attendance of residents and former residents. President Tinker greeted guests, followed by remarks from Mayor Landes and Commissioner General Brown. The oration was delivered by Captain Rufus Parke of Luray Virginia.
One young man was treated Monday afternoon on suspicion of robbing freight cars in the Potomac yards north of the city. He will be arraigned tomorrow morning at Burrell Magistrates. Georgian was arrested by railroad detectives and a constable. He was taken to Alexandria Hospital for a bullet wound to the right hand after detectives say he fired at them to prevent his escape.
Five assailants confronted two Wesleyan College freshmen escorting a girl home from church. Knives were drawn in the night attack, with two attackers fleeing. Three remained and were seriously cut, sustaining deep wounds to the wrist leg and torso. College officials refuse to disclose further details.
Two decrees entered confirming the sale of property to Dr CF Oniealth in Hattle Grinnell versus Princilla Gatewood case. A removal of the case Mary E TuAn versus J Fo Ryat from the docket and a decree granting sale of property to WoL Peck. Jeremiah J Ryan appointed committee due to ill health of Thmowly Ryan. Rev Henry f Cutler to rest at St Agno Baltimore. Rev August Hal hicid resigns to assist Path 7 Kelly. Rechabites to attend Perseverance Tent reception. city to visit South Washingty Tent next Monday.
The Knights of Pythias German ritual supreme lodge elected officers for the order. Suprema commander Wolfgang Bauer Syracuse MV. supreme commander Charles C Sennexerle Washington. vice commander George E Kundler Chicago reelected. charter Mek Cet Cincinnati reelected. treasurer Join Huinlein Earthya nolla Ranil Cscribe Foh Knodet Indianapolis reelected. sergeant at arms Paul Falthechmi Washington DC. medical examiner Dr C R Sehaster Indianapolis rejected. The supreme lodge will meet November 4 next year in New York City.
An arrested Greek suspect, George D Pappas, faced charges tied to robbing the Damond Candy Company and others. Police recovered a $505 cash check, a bank book from Union National Bank Newark, and a second check drawn for $9. Baltimore authorities report the suspect could not explain how one check reached the messenger, and a warrant was sworn.
The Washington Post reports Richmond Virginia faced severe flooding as James River overflow submerged lower riverbanks. Pedestrian trams and steamboat wharves were hampered while Fulton area streets and lanes flooded. At Columbia the river stood about twenty feet, with multiple streams feeding the James and widening the riverine hazards between Columbia and the city.
James Archer colored, accused of murdering Mrs Mary Lawless Rorschach in Portsmouth, remains jailed. Attorney for Archer sought bail pending preliminary hearing. Commonwealth opposed, citing new material evidence. Higher court not yet ruled. Also notes Masons elect officers in Norfolk Wall and a brief item on the National Fire Insurance Agents convention in Richmond. A separate short notice reports Mrs Mary Virginis Wiles dying after injuries from a fall.
A severely malnourished and agitated nineteen year old girl was found wandering in a forested remote area of Camden County near Fhorauxt Island. She could not give a coherent account of her whereabouts and was taken to Indiantown under physician care. Authorities suspect she was lured there with intent to cause her death and have not yet identified the victim.
Thomas G King a trolley conductor, 25 out of employment, shot himself about 6 oclock this afternoon after learning his family had been evicted for nonpayment of rent. He went to his brother’s home at Lamberts Point, then returned and fired a pistol into his temple, death being instantaneous.
The Fredericksburg track card lists a crowd at the Rappahannock Valley meet with a series of races. Winners include Wells, Greene, Knish, Crone, and Rollins, with $1000 prize money noted and multiple athletes named in the scramble of results.
Marglay fatally wounded by a watchman named Blackey in Virginia during an attempted cash drawer robbery at Ritter Lumper Company store in Minokey. George Church won a county race while another man, likely named Bucky, was wounded as alarms sounded and clerks attempted to deter the intruder during the break in.
Obituary notices from Norfolk dated September 25 report E M Todd of Seatthfield dying suddenly this morning from acute heart condition leaving a wife and daughter. Other items honor Preston Col cre tm antarrel at 1 and note a native of Leesburg and a Confederate veteran who later resided in Dalton Georgia.
A Black man Sandy Brown was found under a cook’s bed in Staunton and, after police were called, he escaped but was shot twice in the legs by a patrolman and recaptured. The incident occurred as authorities jailed him on the spot.
Commander Herbert Q Dunn C8 V receives appointment as executor of Measie A Dunn's will. The estate funds include a $10,000 trust for Charles Sherman Webb, with remainder to his issue or revert on death without issue. Other bequests include $2,500 to an aunt’s heirs, $1,000 to George Webb’s heirs, and $1,000 to Caroline Beranton’s heirs, plus the remainder to Dunn upon a beneficiary reaching 25. A separate note mentions J L Waring’s new souvenir of the Battle of Newmarket published for the Virginia Military Institute cadet corps.
Maj Eugene Coffin who died in the Philippines was buried with military honors in Arlington Cemetery. The service featured Rev Dr John Van Setuock and an artillery corps detail from Port Washington. Pallbearers included General Sniffer, Col Whipple, and others from the Pipmasters Department. Coffin brothers attended and floral tributes from kin and colleagues accompanied the ceremony.
Funeral services for Gen Cecil Clay were conducted at St Andrews Church by Bishop Satterlee with Rex John Bicknell and Rev Walkey assisting. A drummer boy from the uli regiment led to interment at Arlington Cemetery with pallbearers including Col Mf Enmat Well and George Ro Henderson. Representing The Loyal Leeton were W Ht Thompson and others.
Rumors swirl over who will replace General Agent Clay of the Department of Justice after his death on Monday morning. The job pays more than the chief clerk and above most positions except presidential appointees, with Secretary Bonaparte to appoint. Candidates named include Cain, Glover, Gauss, and Labow among others, as officials weigh shifts for the top aides and private secretaries.
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