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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Sep 26, 1907
Page
4
The trial details Hale accused of murdering a local girl as testimony reveals the scene at the cemetery and gunfire toward the victim. Police witnesses describe Hale firing the weapon and threatening behavior observed by bystanders and a nurse, with defense arguing the girl’s reputation and possible self harm theory.
A garbled OCR fragment mentions court action, a Tennessee setting, and names like Nate and Dante, but the readable portion lacks clear events, dates, or outcomes to summarize into a coherent item. The piece references legal or civil proceedings without distinct facts.
An alliance plans a convention with an address by Lom Tikes. Goodwin Warfield presents remarks. Anton st airs the event with enthusiasm. A visit to commit to statue decoration on Workers Day is set for tomorrow morning.
Governor Warfield announces plan to enter the Democratic primaries for the long term United States Senate seat. He chats with party leaders about conditions for entry and notes key questions for primary voters regarding registration, voting today, and support for the Democratic ticket.
A boy jumped from a special trolley car carrying exposition workers and opened fire as it neared Masona Creek drawbridge. Miss Matte Graham suffered a shotgun wound, others escaped serious injury, and Powell faces arrest on a warrant.
The Seaboard Airline Railway started expense reductions across mechanical departments. In the coach shop, only seven of twenty one painters and eight of thirty carpenters were kept, with discharge pending for others. In machine shops no changes yet. blacksmiths were expected to be affected.
Miss Willie May Hamersley daughter of Mr and Mrs William Hamersley married Mr James H Taylor of Washington at St Marys Catholic Church Duke Street Alexandria in a jetty ceremony. Maid of honor Mize Oueeola Hamersley sister of the bride and Richard Taylor brother of the groom attended. The couple will reside in Washington after honeymooning in New York and Niagara.
Benjamin Taylor, a Black convict, escaped from a chain gang in Winchester County while loading shoes from the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad. He was hunted by farm dogs and guarded in a tree by a farmer until recaptured. Back in court, he chose to rejoin the chair gang and received no lashes after the judge’s order.
Valley Day at the Jamestown Exposition united Norfolk residents with Florida State Day and Shenandoah Valley of Virgins Day drawing a large audience. Welcome was delivered by President Tinker, a Shenandoah Valley native, followed by remarks from Mayor Landes and Commissioner General Brown. Capt Rufus Parke of Luray delivered the oration.
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 the magistrate’s office. Georgian was arrested by railroad detective A F Cannaday and Constable J Pennypacker. He was taken to Alexandria Hospital for a bullet wound in the right hand, reportedly caused when the detective was forced to shoot to prevent escape.
Five assailants attacked two freshman escorts of a girl student near Wesleyan College as they walked home from church. The two freshmen defended with knives, leaving three attackers seriously cut. One assailant suffered a wrist wound and a guard sustained abdominal and rib injuries. Authorities will not disclose the assailants.
Two decrees confirm property sales in the Corporation Court yesterday with Judge Tents Bates presiding. Decrees grant sales to Dr CF Oniealth and WoL Peck. Jeremiah J Ryan named commissioner. A physician’s rest and church leadership changes are announced for St Marys and related congregations. The Rechabites plan a reception as Perseverance Tent visits South Washington Tent next Monday night with Tent Chief Ruler W Flvin Vowles and officers attending.
The Knights of Pythias supreme lodge elected officers including Wolfgang Bauer as supreme commander Syracure MV and Charles Sennexerle as vice commander. George Kundler, Leasurer Mek Cet, Ranil C, Scribe Foh Knodet, Paul Falthechmi, and Dr CR Sehaster were listed with various reelects and a rejected medical examiner. The body approved meeting November 4 next year in New York City.
A Greek man, George B Clroney, was arrested by Baltimore precinct officers for alleged check theft connected to the Damond Candy Company of Baltimore. Police recovered a $505 cash counterfeit draw and two stolen checks, including one payable to Peter Panergakos. A bank book from Union National Bank Newark also vanished with the suspect. The individual could not explain how the checks entered the messenger service and returned to Baltimore to seek a warrant.
The Washington Post reports Richmond Virginia supt 2% describes floods from the James River overflow. Lower river tevers and steamboat wharves at Fulton cut off from proper ty. Water at Columbia reached about twenty feet, with multiple streams joining the James River between Columbia and the city, hindering transit and pedestrian traffic.
James Archer colored, accused slayer of Mrs Mary Lawless Rorschach, remains jailed after a bail petition is denied before Judge A Adam pending a preliminary hearing. Commonwealth opposes release, claiming new material evidence against Archer has emerged amid ongoing investigation in Portsmouth.
A nearly eighteen year old girl, exhausted and disoriented, was found in a forest section of Camden County off Fhoraux t Island after being discovered by hunters. She cannot identify her origin and is under care in Indiantown. Investigators consider the possibility she was placed in the woods to die.
Thomas G King a trolley conductor, despondent after eviction due to rent nonpayment, shot himself in the temple outside his brother’s home in Lambert’s Point. He died instantly, following his wife and several children being turned out of their home. His act came after a visit to see if his brother knew their whereabouts.
The Fredericksburg meet at Rappahannock Valley produced a day one program with multiple sprint and dash heats. Winners included White Porter, Timmons, Mayre, Pome, and Gollemthe in various events, with notable performances by Crone and Driggs in quarter mile trials.
Marglay fatally wounded by a watchman Blackey at a store belonging to Ritter Lumber Company in Minokey near Bucky. George Church reportedly won a championship. the incident involved an attempted robbery and a struggle near the last drawer, with alert watchman Wattema Hard assisting. Police filed reports as the store operation continued after the injury.
Norfolk obituary notices report E M Todd of Seatthfield dying suddenly from heart failure at a hotel this morning leaving a daughter and mentioning other deaths including Mrs. Brice and Preston, with scattered references to local lawyers, veterans, and residents tied to Leesburg and Dalton. The fragmentary text also lists names and affiliations such as Italian and Confederate veteran statuses, and notes a general mood of bereavement across multiple households.
A black man named Sandy Brown was found under the cook's bed at a Staunton residence. Police arrested him, he escaped, was shot twice in the legs by a officer, recaptured, and jailed. Also reports fire in Winchester destroying stables and twelve horses, marriages in Danville Shenandoah and Woodstock, and other local notices.
Commander Herbert Q Dunn C8 V appointed executor of the will of Mrs Measie A Dunn. Probate filed yesterday as the estate to be distributed among the Dunns and other heirs. The will dated March 1905, Mrs Dunn’s death July 18, a $10,000 trust for Charles Sherman Webb, with remainder to heirs, and other specific bequests to Agnes Stakex of Atlanta, Hereth Gaon of Georgia, George Webb’s heirs of Georgia, Caroline Beranton of New York, and the rest to Donaldurn upon reaching 25. Also notes a souvenir of the Battle of Newmarket by J L Waring of 186 F street NW, describing the Virginia Military Institute corps roster and battle history.
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 remarks from Maj Coffin’s many family members and colleagues. Honorary pallbearers included officers from the Pipmasters Department and several Coffin brothers attended. floral tributes came from family and friends.
Funeral services for Gen Cecil Clay were held at St Andrews Church with Bishop Satterlee officiating assisted by Rex John Bicknell and Rev Fo Walkey. Military honors included pallbearers Col Mf Enmat Well and others, a drummer boy from the uli regiment, and interment at Antington Cemetery. Representatives from The Loyal Leeton attended, marking a formal military funeral for the general.
Rumors swirl over who will replace the late General Agent of the Department of Justice. Names mentioned include Cain and J. Glover, with Bonaparte to appoint. Other candidates include LaDawinghatly, Gauss, and Labow.
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