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Washington Post

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Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Sep 29, 1906

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4

Swanson Secures Gun for Maury Voyage to Washington

Gov Swanson met Navy Department officials aboard the Maury to obtain a small machine gun for the vessel armament. The conference with Secretary Bonaparte yielded a positive outcome, and a 1 inch gun is likely to be mounted soon on the forward deck. The Maury, flagship of Virginia’s oyster navy, anchored at Old Point then traveled to Montross for a Confederate memorial dedication before returning to Washington. The navy vows vigilance against Potomac violators as Virginia oysters benefit from a forecast strong season and expected revenues near $100000 this fiscal year.

Maury Virginis Oyster Navy Washington Gov. Swanson W.mcd. Lea State Board of Fisheries Viking Matthesys Roger A. James Danville W. PF. Caydwell Virginia House Robert W. Hunter Richmond BR. E. Lee, Jr Fairfax Swanson Navy Department Bonaparte Old Point Montross Westmoreland Col. Lee Tey. J. William Jones Maj. Hunter Stratford Gen. Lee Tha Manry Virginia Yok Maryland Potomac Navy James River

Arrest in Virginia for Bigamy and Dual Homes

Richmond Sept 23 W B Wella a steeple painter was arrested on a bigamy charge. He allegedly has wives and four children in Richmond and Manchester across the river, living half the time in each city and keeping both families unaware of the other. One wife, Rebecca Adelia Roberts, married in Sharpsburg NC four years ago, and the other, Gertrude Michaela of Braunton, remains uncooperative.

Washington Root Richmond W. B Wella Manchester Sharpsburg N. C Rebecca Adelia Roberts Gertrude Michaela Braunton

New Trial for Richards Over Dead Relative Testimony

The third trial of John N. Richards for Maurice K. Francis's murder will start October 16 in Floyd County Court. The major issue is whether testimony from the defendant's deceased parents and brother can be admitted. Courts have split on this, with Virginia Supreme Court rulings against the defense but other states and the U S Supreme Court offering contrary views.

Spatsal Roanoke John N. Richards Maurice K. Francis Floyd Moffett Virginia Supreme Court Supreme Courts Highest Court United States

Killed in Runaway Near Blountville

News from Bristol Tennessee reports J W Neill a young farmer was killed in a run away near Blountville. He was thrown from his surrey and his neck broken. His wife and two children also thrown and seriously injured. Mystic Knights elect officers at Wheeling and Keyser. West Virginia orders list officers for Select Castle of Knights of the Myrtle Chain. John M Goodwyn of Petersburg faces concealed weapons charge but mayor dismisses case at city council request.

Rytelel Washington Post Bristol Tenn J.W. Neill Blountville County Mystic Knights W. Va West Virginia Order of Knights of the Myrtle Chain Wheeling Regger O A Feather L. Baker Parsons Marchal Wo Surons Blaine R. Brynon Whesling A. E Rice Keyser Speel Whae Wasnng Rust Petersburg John M. Goodwyn

Concord presbytery approves union in work not church government

Salisbury Sept 23 The Concord presbytery adjourned after three days with reports and an ordination sermon by Rev M Richards D D of Statesville Frank Balty Mooresville Iredell County was ordained for foreign mission work in Cuba A resolution by Rev Dr George H Cornelson of Concord favoring union of the Southern and Northern Presbyterian churches passed by a big majority Debate split over union in work and spirit versus church government

Washington Los Salisbury N. C Concord Presbytery M Richards D. D Statesville Frank Balty Mooresville Iredell County Cuba Cuba. A Resolution Introduced On the Floor of the Presbytery George H. Cornelson Concord Cornelson J. A. Scott Charlotte

Forming Servant Trust in Richmond Housecleaning

Special to The Washington Post from Richmond Virginia shows Negro housecleaners rapidly joining the Virginia Housecleaning Company. Manager William Ayles reports most servants signed, prices to be regulated next, with plans to expand to other Virginia cities once organized.

Richmond Washington Post Virginia Housecleaning Company Willliam Ayles

Masters Threaten Strike on Bay Lines Out of Baltimore

Bay area water transport workers threaten resignations to take effect next Monday if wage hikes of 25 to 30 percent are not granted. Sixty seven masters and deckmen from several lines led by Capt. Luthar B. Dow demand higher pay, aiming to avert a possible tie up of steamboat services critical to city trade.

Baltimore Luthar B. Dow Grand Harbor Association New York Baltimore, Chesapeake, and Atlantic Railway Company Maryland, Delaware, and Virginia Railway Company New York and Baltimore Transportation Company Brisson Pennsylvania Railroad Ines Maryland Tidewater Virginia Baltimore, Chesapeake, and Atlantic Railway Maryland, Delaware, and Virginia

Democrats Confident in Ninth District Victory

Virginia Democratic State central executive committee met in Richmond. Reports from districts show party strength broad, with high hopes in the Ninth district where the main contest unfolds. Committee was asked to arrange funding for campaigns as leaders express no fear of Judge Saunders losing in the Fifth district.

Virginia Washington Peat Richmond Democratic State Central Executive Committee Campal Gn Ther Judge Saunders

Luttrell on Trial for Wife’s Decapitation Murder

Sylvester Luttrell, 13 on trial at Blountville on charges of murdering Mrs Lettia Glover in Bristol last summer. The victim was slain in Luttrells sleeping apartments with an ax nearly severing her head. A witness is to testify tomorrow about the occurrence.

Washington Post Bristol Tenn Sylvester Luttrell Blountville County Lettia Glover Luttrall Sleping Buttrall

Policy holders meet in Raleigh to plan investigation

North Carolina policy holders from Mutual Life and New York Life Insurance companies met in Governor Glenn's office with Thomas B. Woomack presiding. They scheduled a New York meeting for October 6 to investigate directors named by the campaign and the international policy holders committees.

Mutual New York Life Washington Post Raleigh, N. Y North Carolina Mutual Life and Gov. Glenn Thomas B.woomack New York

Negro warns race as he faces the gallows

Richmond Virginia September reports Jim Bagley colored hanged at Saludy Middlesex County for attempted criminal assault on Miss Cora Stanley a deaf mute From the gallows he urged his race to heed his fate as a warning Lynchburg police board expands to meet growth and foreign settlement due to railroad work plus new alarm boxes Trigg Wyatt and George Snodgrass jailed at Bristol Tennessee tied and given four year sentences for robbery in North Carolina August in court

Richmond Jim Bagley Saludy Middlesex County Cora Stanley Bristol Tenn Trigg Wyatt George Snodgrass Gi. W. Council North Carolina Tennesse

Bank's funds sought claim officers negligent in Newport News

Depositors of the defunct Savings Bank of Newport News sue for about $20,000, alleging officer negligence led to bank wreck by Irwin Tucker who died by his own hand. Special Commissioner Co. C. Mitchell to examine affairs. E R Vaughn depositor named plaintiff. Bank receiver Allan D. Jones and former officers named as defendants.

Irwin Tucker C. C. Mitchell E. R. Vaughn Specter Washington Newport News Savings Bank of Newport News C. Braxton Staunton C. C. Berkeley Allan D. Jones Mitchell Co. C. Mitchell

Bohemian Catholic Church Dedicated in Prince George County

In Petersburg Virginia on September 28 a new Bohemian Catholic Church was dedicated near here with a formal procession of thirty white-dressed girls bearing flags. Bishop Van De Vyver presided with three priests and addressed attendees in English after a Bohemian sermon by Father Melichay. High Mass was conducted by Rev. J. T. O'Farrel of St. Joseph's.

Washington Nes Petersburg Prince George County St. Joseph’s Catholic Church van’ de Vyver Richmond van de Vyver Edifica Church of the Sacred Heart Father Konick J. T. O'Farrel St. Joseph's Catholic Church Bohemian Father Melichay Church of the Holy Redeemer New York Englsh

Virginia Antiquities Group Forms Branch in Charlottesville

Mrs Ellyson presides as Richmond member connected with the parent association attends the ceremony. Officers named include directress Mrs Caroline M Brown and recording secretary Mrs Raleigh Minor from the University of Virginia with Mrs J Taylor Ellyson of Richmond guiding the group. Members discuss farming methods and ways to sustain interest and meet the organization’s aims.

Charlottesville Association For the Preservation of Virginia Antiquities Caroline M. Brown Albert ‘Tuttle University of Virginia Raleigh ©. Minor John B. Turpin J. Taylor Ellyson Richmond Wes

Molasses Cargo Arrives in Richmond First Since Fifteen Years

The American schooner Success delivered the first pure raw molasses shipment to Richmond in fifteen years. Arriving from Antigua after a 25 day voyage, the ship weathered a severe gale with no loss of life. The 70,000 gallons carry a sugar test of 55 percent.

Richmond Success Richmond Docks Antigua Antilles British West Indies Atlantic Seaboard

Prisoner attempts suicide after nine month sentence

Calvin Coldwell a 75 year old colored man in Mecklenburg County was sentenced to nine months on a whisky re tailing conviction. After sentencing he attempted suicide by cutting his throat in the prisoners room and was found bleeding. He lies in critical condition with possible death.

Washington Post Charlotte N. C Calvin Coldwell Chain Gang R. B. Peebles Coldwell

Laurel Clay Plant Burned Near Laurel Maryland

Fire destroyed the Laurel Clay Products Company plant about three miles from Laurel with only drying bins saved after bucket brigades halted steam and pumps. Estimated loss around 10000 dollars, partly insured. about 125 workers affected, and officials plan to rebuild the plant.

Washington Soa Laurel Laurel Clay Products Company

Aged Woman Williams Sought by Baltimore Police

In Baltimore on September 28 authorities in the Northeastern district searched for relatives of Mrs. Sarah Williams an elderly woman found wandering near Gay Street and North Avenue Wednesday night. A brother in reportedly good circumstances was located but declined guardianship. she may be committed to Bayview. She earlier lived with a son in Bel Air, Maryland, who recently turned her away.

Washington Post Baltimore Sarah Wiliams Gay Street North Avenue Willams Bayview Belair

JUST ESCAPES CREMATION

A fire destroyed the dwelling of Samuel Myers near Sharpsburg Maryland with his daughter Anna Donohea away at a neighbor’s. Myers, ill with fever, dragged from bed and collapsed before escaping but was rescued by his daughter who carried him to safety. Her residence contained several hundred dollars and jewelry.

Washington Hagerstown Samuel Myers Sharpsburg Anna Donohea Myers Daudter

Conductors to Receive Higher Pay Under Seaboard Agreement

Norfolk report from General Superintendent Hix states a satisfactory settlement with Seaboard Air Line conductors is reached. The exact wage increase awaits calculation under the two miles overtime provision, with no new demands reported from trainmen or carmen.

Seaboard Norfolk Supt Hix Rathway Supt Hix Carmen Seaboard Air Line

Snake in Hen’s Nest Alarm Causes Rural Stir

Special to The Washington w Fredericksburg Virginia Rept 28 Mrs A M Tolson of Stafford County reports finding a six foot black snake curled in a hen nest. The creature appeared dead then moved when touched and had eaten eggs and swallowed a china nest egg. Mrs Tolson acted quickly and the snake was killed.

Washington W Fredericksburg A. M. Tolson Stafford County

Light for Alexandrians Remodeling Begins for Power Plant

The Baltimore court confirmed the Osage Manufacturing property sale in Alexandria to the Alexandria Electric Company for 19600 dollars. Deeds will transfer next Monday, and remodeling will start to install the power plant supplying arc and incand escent lighting, heating, and manufacturing power. The 30 year franchise was recently awarded, with operation hoped by early next year.

Ishington Post Bureau Hing Street Alexandria United States District Court Baltimore Osage Manufacturing Company Alexandria Eilectric Company Tt Ia Electric Company Alexandria Electric Company

Dick declines bid for Congress in Maryland race

Cumberland Maryland September Former Senator David B H Dick announces he will not run as an independent candidate for Congress. A lengthy interview with Lloyd Lowndes suggests the plan was discouraged. Dick cites inability to meet campaign expenses as the reason.

Cumberland David BH Congress Lloyd Lowndes

Governor Glenn Accepts Newport News Banquet Invitation

Gov Glenn has accepted an invitation from Newport News officials to attend a banquet on October 5 before the launching of the North Carolina. He will be accompanied by his mother wife and daughter along with the council of state and staff members.

Newport News Washington Raleigh N. C Gov Glenn North Carolina Council of State

Alexandria Chamber Elects Diverse Board of Directors

The Alexandria Chamber of Commerce elected a large board led by William A. Smoot Sr. with Georga S. French and T. C. Buirth among others. The list includes executives from fertilizer, banking, wholesale goods, hardware, brewing, and banking firms, reflecting a broad local business network. Meanwhile the Court of Appeals of Virginia granted a writ of error and supersedeas in a Burroughs case concerning life insurance policy payouts, requiring a $1,500 bond, with attorneys named for both sides. The junior bureau team of the Alexandria Athletic Association announced a 3 PM match against Warwick Juniors at Luna Park, with a full local lineup provided. Other notes cover real estate transfers, Yom Kippur observances by Alexandria Jews, a jail escape report from Ohio, and a call for a special grand jury to convene Wednesday on several robbery and assault cases.

Alexandria Chamber of Commerce William A. Smoot Georga S. French Alexandria Chiambcalesd Fertilizer Company T. C. Builth Alexandria National Banke Ford The Mutual Tea Company George D. Hopkins Old Dominion Gass Cony John T. Johnson Portner Brewing Company W. A Smoot, Jr W. A. Emoot & Co Coehestera W. B Smoot Co. Smoot & Boss Company Tancer Julien Y. Willems Hevenner Bafting Company Court of‘Appeals of Virginia Burroughs Columbus Alexandria Corporation Court Ths John M. Johnson Leo PF. Harlow Organizaon Atton Bs District of Columbia Wentington D. C H. H.neille D.C Sea Ee Tan Railroad Company Metropolitan Railroad Washington Washington, D. C W. F. Ham Knight Templar John R. McLean Ae Consin Avenue Art Johnston Connecticut Avenue Highlands Company 11Th St Geo. Ae Robinson Corcoran Gallery OF Art Wesigt F.B. McGuire

Lawrence students to receive Carnegie hero medals

Misa Hisse Plantz daughter of Lawrence University president and Trewin W Church of Menominee Falls will get Carnegie hero medals for saving three Lawrence girls from frozen Fox River during winter 1904 06. John P Cowan Carnegie Medal Commission rep said medals will be presented in January in Appleton Wisconsin.

Lawrence University Appleton Wis Misa Hisse Plantz Samuel, Plantz Trewin W. Church Menominee Falls Wil Lawrence Fox River John P. Cowan New York Carnegie Hero Medal Commission Misa Planta Mr. Church

Indictments in St Louis Bribery Case Involving Snyder and Uthoff

Grand jury indicts Robert M. Snyder of Kansas City for bribery tied to passage of the Central Traction franchise bill through the municipal assembly in 1908. Former Councilman Frederick G. Uthoff, now of Denver, charged with perjury for allegedly false testimony before the grand jury in 1902. Athoff appeared for two hours, came from Denver, willing to testify. he was arrested and released on a $3,000 bond.

Snyder Athoff St. Louis Grand Jury Robert M. Snyder Kansas City Central Traction Municipal Assembly Frederick G. Uthoff Denver Uthoff Athoft

Kept Marriage Secret in Harrisburg Nuptials

Special to The Washington Post reports that R. H. Lee Reich of Frederick and Elinore Grahame Johnson of Walkersville Frederick County were married March 7 in Harrisburg but kept the wedding secret. The groom works for Hull & Reich, stationers and book dealers, and the bride is J. Grahame Johnson’s daughter and a descendant of Thomas Johnson Maryland’s first governor.

Washington Post Frederick Harrisburg R. H. Lee Reich Elinore Grahame Johnson Wallkeravile Frederick County Hull & Relch, Stationers Pot J. Grahame Johnson Thomas Johnson Maryland

Wagon Overturns Injures Wilhem Couple Near Spencer

Spencer North Carolina September 28 a wagon load of hay overturned injuring Mr and Mrs Frank Wilhem of Faith Rowan County. They were riding atop the load and suffered a broken arm broken leg and a broken ankle respectively. Doctors expect recovery.

Timber Lands Bought for 100 000 in 6000 Acres Deal

Tigarts River Lumber Company of Millereek acquired rights to 600 acres of timber land near Huttonsville from Col Elihu Hutton and Wirt Ward for 100000 dollars. Title became clear after a Supreme Court decision. Fredericksburg Sept 28. Frank T Weet Jr of Loulan County married Dorothy Calhoun Ingram of Washington at Beckley W Va yesterday.

Washington Post Eling Tigarts River Lumber Company Millereek Huttonsville Elihu Hutton Wirt Ward Hutton Supreme Court Fredericksourg Frank T. Weet, Jr Loulan County Beckley W. Va Dorothy Calhoun Ingram Washington

Virginia obituary notices recount local deaths in September

L J Bald longtime caterer in this area died suddenly in Harpers Ferry aged about sixty one. Samuel Gol Mag Noland of Bolivar died at home from dropey aged sixty five. Richard H Brinkley of Suffolk died at Eastern State Hospital in Williamsburg aged fifty four, survived by wife two grown sons and two brothers. William Clage, a Brookeville resident killed in a driving accident, services held at St Johns Episcopal Church Olney. Charles Henry Grim prominent Frederick County farmer and former contractor died of consumption at Brightside Kernetown aged sixty eight, survived by wife Hattie V Grim one daughter two sisters and four brothers.

Easterntate Willimsburg Rockvils Funers William C.lage Enong Brookeville Rockvilla St. John's Episcopal Church Olney Peter M. Boyden Winchester Charles Henry Grim Frederick County Brightside Kernetown Hae Bre Hattle V. Grim Alog Steters

Maryland Obituary and Politician in Hagerstown

Hagerstown reading Sept 28 H Robert Collinge longtime resident and former Maryland Silk Mills manager died suddenly in Paterson New Jersey where he had lived age 70. Also in Baltimore Sept 28 Lewis Pistel Democratic politician of the Fourth ward died this morning of Brights disease aged about 54. He served 35 years as Fire Truck No 2 member and received a pension. left a widowed mother and six siblings. Read tomorrow removal sale announcement from The Hub for hats and furnishings.

Hagerstown H. Robert Collinge Maryland Silk Mills Psterson N. J Baltimore Lewis Pistel Bright Mr. Pistel Lawrences Baltimers and Greene Streets

Gala Day at Strasburg Features Hose Race

Massanutten Hose Company defeats Lexington team in a reel race at Strasburg gala day promoters Walter Scott Lodge Knights of Pythias report inclement weather reduced attendance. First race tied at 32 1 2 seconds. final 209 4 for Massanutten. Lexington 341 4.

Masganutten Hose Company Lexington Washington Post Strasburg Walter Scott Lodge Knights of Pythias Massanutten Hose Company Lexington Va Massanutten

Lawyer Refuses to Answer in Minnesota Rate Hearing

In St Paul Minnesota during a railroad commodity rate hearing General Counsel Seevers of the Minneapolis and St. Louis Railroad refused to disclose information about twenty drafts issued to cover legal expenses. He said the requested details were confidential and would not identify the signing official for drafts dated January 19 1905 and August 11 1905.

Minnesota Railroad Commission St. Paul Minn State Railroad and Warehouse Commission Seevers Minneapolis and

Archbishop Moeller Elected Supreme Chaplain at YMIA Convention

At the YMIA supreme convention closing in Indianapolis on Sept 28 Louisville was chosen for the next meeting, with Archbishop Moeller of Cincinnati named supreme chaplain. Elected officers include L C Mahan as supreme president from Hareka California, J J Keogh of New York City as supreme first vice president, 7 2 Sullivan of Louisville as supreme second vice president, C A Slinger of Indianapolis as supreme secretary, and D J Cullinan of Pittsburgh as supreme treasurer.

Sain Young Man's Institute Indianapols Ind Supreme Convention of the Young Men’s Institute Louisvile Moel Jer Cincinnati L. C. Mahan Hareka Cal J. J. Keogh New York City

Explosion At Pittsburg Plate Glass Hits Cleveland District

An early morning blast at the Pittsburg Plate Glass Co building in Cleveland causes a $200,000 blaze spreading to about six neighboring structures. A second explosion toppled walls around 11 oclock. Three firemen are hospitalized but not believed fatally hurt.

Cleveland Ohio Pittsburg Plate Glass Company

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