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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Sep 29, 1907
Page
2
A large share of appeals from the judge's court were reversed by the Supreme Court. Payne found guilty of wife murder, with the prospect of a fourth trial. Reports describe protracted trials, court delays, and debates over imprisonment versus appeal, highlighting intense regional legal drama surrounding the case.
A football player named Theanagsan undergoes multiple cancer surgeries ending his season. He endured four operations and a leg complication, facing long rehab and uncertain return. Harris Brook and teammates supported him as he battled through the illness and recovery.
Fragmentary OCR shows a 1941 notice involving the Washington Baltimore and Annapolis or related firms in Anne Arundel County. It mentions a court action, a potential injunction, and a hearing next Friday about property sales and alleged restraints.
Reports state police commissioners BK Walls and J Ht Freain warn officers about political participation and voting guidance, noting potential removal from the force for disloyal acts. Also updates on Curtis Dangler’s death and Judge Austin Crothers’ typhoid illness and prognosis.
The second annual Estersbane Horse Show at Riverside Club grounds Dinwiddie County was halted by a heavy rain mid program and will resume Monday. Lady Alive owned by Harvie Seward of Petersburg won the lightweight hunt prize. Tommy owned by Alexander Hamilton of Petersburg took the ladies hunters class first prize. Luback owned by Le Roy Roper of Petersburg won the open Corinthian class first prize. A ball followed at Riverside Club in Dinwiddie County.
Miss Dalay Hampton daughter of the late Gen Wade Hampton of South Carolina leaves for New York to procure her trousseau. She is to marry Judge Randolph Tucker of Bedford City, with the wedding planned for November at Miss Hampton's home in Columbia. Hampton’s social prominence is noted from her university days to her father’s lifetime.
In Blount County a jury failed to reach a verdict in the Hale murder trial of Lille Davis, an eighteen year old East Gil Cemetery victim. Three jurors favored penitentiary, one sought acquittal. the panel was discharged and a mistrial declared with a new trial date not yet set.
At the Polish National Alliance convention in Baltimore Maryland September plans call for unveiling monuments to Kosciuszko and Pulaski in Washington. A graded assessment plan was adopted to fund the effort plus similar dues to support a Polish immigrant house in New York and a parish university at Wilkes-Barre Pennsylvania, with monthly assessments over two years.
James Archer a Black man held on suspicion of murdering Mrs Mary Lawlesa Ror schach wife of Lieut Frank Rorschach was brought from his cell to Portsmouth mayor Heeds court for a preliminary hearing Commonwealths Attorney Stewart asked for a delay until Tuesday and the mayor granted it Archer’s counsel did not seek bail while the mayor stated he would not admit him to bail as new material evidence deepens suspicion
Special to The Washington Post reports attorneys from Merryville contesting Berryville’s September 17 local option vote. They allege ballots were improperly printed and voters denied by judges. A November 25 hearing is set before Judge Thomas W Harrison.
The Washington Port Norfotx jury awarded a special medal to Giles Jackson for securing and placing the exhibit in the negro building at the Jamestown Exposition held in Norfotx VA on September 8.
The Kindo, owned by Moore, Pettit, and Kelly, led from start to finish in a 22.5 mile course, beating the Mac captained by Emerson by 26 minutes as rain fell. The Moore boat benefited from a damaged propeller on the Emerson vessel early, leading to a decisive victory and a silver loving cup for the Moore crew at the Washington News Yard ceremony.
Funeral services for M G Warfield were held at the family home with Rev Charles J D Bulla and Rev Roy G Humphreys officiating. pallbearers named. A city estate sale note and a burial vault placement followed. Rev H W Arnold will preach at the Methodist Episcopal Church. Remodeled Roberta Chapel ME Church South and Alfred Street Baptist Church will reopen with special programs.
Special to The Washington roar reports in Roaring Valley that thirteen year old Miss Ficaste Landh eloped with Cumber from Md and Gretna Green like, aided by Rev George J Hamlick of Webster Burtnas to evade parental objections. The bride is sister of Hamarck's deceased wife. the wedding follows the groom’s second marriage attempt.
Baltimore facing a projected deficit as three months remain in the fiscal year ending January 1. City funds show $1.58 million cash and $1.6 million in receipts expected, totaling about $3.0 million for current expenses before taxes due. Expenditures over the period are forecast at least $4.0 million, with a potential $3.0 million shortfall on January 1. a stable stock market could help replenish, but current conditions deter issuing city securities. In Rockville, Ray Pearman, 21, and Miss Macdeling Chamberlain, 19, both of Richmond, Va, wed by Rev. R. White at the Baptist Church home.
In Laurel Md a two class tournament was held with professional and amateur divisions. Eleven Knights competed in the professional class with judges Colum bus Brashcars Bowit Clark Robert Aitche son John W Williams and Samuel N Anderson. William L Marron Knight of Washington Bay won first prize. JG Hobbs Knight of Rock Nan second. G Blandford fourth prize. JT Murphy Knight of Farmer Boy fourth. other named participants included Seth Spade Keevhill Matec ANE Berwyn Nelson Fisher and more from area counties.
Frederick County Democrats condemn the law allowing court appointment of revenue commissioners. They adopted resolutions at their meeting in Winchester urging the next legislature to repeal the statute. The Sept 21 gathering pressed for legislative action to reverse the appointive process.
Reported near Acca in Henrico County two women were found missing after a clothing cache including a dress hat shoes and underwear was discovered by Constable Burch. Railway detectives note rumors of crime in the area while residents fear for safety as tramps damage crops and threaten families in the upper Henrico districts.
The Werlington Post reports extreme weather across central West Virginia during the summer causing widespread crop failures. Counties including Randolph Barbour Pocahontas Greenbrier Webster face severe hardship with farmers leaving for new homes in New Mexico Arizona and Indian Territory as thousands suffer poverty and economic loss.
Miss Mary Green of Durham NC was drugged at her home with chloroform after opening a package from a drug store sent to her. The assailant, a woman, ordered the drug and fled after she was overpowered. Police remain baffled as nothing was taken and no motive is clear.
Norfolk Mayor James G. Fuddick asks the Board of Control for a public investigation into serious charges against the local police department. He urges an open inquiry, with press and public access, to justify the department’s policies to citizens, the press, and himself.
President Alderman urged restoring finals to the old basis at the eighty third UVA convocation in Cabell Hall. The address noted rising enrollment to 741 matriculated students and a record college total, with 39 states and five foreign countries represented, and praised student leadership in athletic reorganization while stressing fraternity reform to strengthen university home and democracy.
Richmond police report Russell W Tompkins sought for embezzling funds from A Chewning Company. Arrested in Florence South Carolina, he posted bond, fled, and was later believed to be in Bayonne or Ravannah with wife Anna Brockenborough. Police tracked him via telegram from Chief Koopman.
The State Corporation Commission raised the assessment on telegraph and telephone companies in the state for 19 to a total of 16,881.41 dollars, with the overall property value set at 2,887,101.2 dollars. This action affects Richman, Va, on September 8.
Washington Post reports a body recovered in the James River near Richmond is possibly Miss Mama Richardson of Hunters Lodge Bluanna County who drowned last June near Edge Hill Chapel near Charlottesville. Family members traveled from Bluanna to identify the body as Richardson. Background details describe a flood and a vehicle swept away, with nearby witnesses recalling a cloudburst and a failed crossing. A separate notice mentions a different event about a motor accident and a railroad opening in Norfolk and Southern Railroad plans.
Reported overcrowding on ships causes Americans to be stranded in England with limited work or passage home. Officials point to London, Liverpool, and Southampton ports as primary bottlenecks, while agents and merchant colleagues note friction between parties over repatriation and loading procedures.
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