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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Sep 30, 1905
Page
13
Graveside tragedy follows a Maryland man who, declared insane after the death of his wife, attempted to end his life on the way to an asylum near Williamsburg Virginia. He sought his wife in the woods, took morphine, and died soon after, with several accounts noting his distress and final collapse.
Joseph Levins is released in Pennsylvania after being charged with kidnapping his daughter Sreeah Ta Womaton Post 2 lam. The case details indicate a family dispute with Levins claiming the child’s safety and rights to custody, while the mother asserts involvement in the incident. Authorities report the search and investigation concluded with the defendant’s release.
Fragmentary text indicates a death by self harm involving an individual named Carol or Lady ePo a Faria. The readable portions mention a street, a Form in th 1, and references to a wife and a possibly domestic context. Details are unclear due to OCR corruption.
A murder charge was filed in a Washington state case involving Rosa Bull and Reily Null. Authorities allege the crime centered on intimate involvement with wealthy farmer Reily Null. The proceedings referenced a dismissal in a prior related matter and detailed the investigation led by local authorities.
At least two people died and others were badly hurt in a rear end collision near Norfolk and Western line. Engineer Jaime Ro Withy of Roanoke was killed. passengers and workers sustained severe burns and injuries. Authorities have not yet determined fault. In Warrenton Virginia, a separate item notes Marshall town forming a bank, with officers named incl F T Vdizis and J W Rimes.
Tidewater Hallway condemnation commissioners appointed by the Circuit Court concluded a three week inquiry to assess rights of way damages for the Congre gated Re Corporation and the owners of the Columbian Hotel property. The damages were set at 5091 and 500 respectively.
Cumberland Maryland dispatch reports a West Virginia Central passenger train collided with a helper engine at Dodson Garrett County near Harrison West Virginia. Engineer Chenoweth Deffinbaugh age 48 of Cumberland was killed Conductor Denton Buzzard and Baggagemaster William Fatkin were injured but not seriously The killer engine came north on same track and crew jumped The Dumbaugh body was brought here this afternoon.
Special to The Washington Post Winston Salem N C Sept 29 The office of the Journal a weekly paper published in North Wilkesboro was locked up today by the sheriff of Wilkes County a few months ago when he accepted the secretaryship to Congressman Blackburn John Crouch the publisher leased his newspaper outfit subscription books to Frank Greer who has since that time been issuing the paper Crouch claims that Greer has not complied with the contract It is not known how what will be the outcome of the affair.
A Parkersburg Marietta Interurban collision left fourteen passengers injured as a crowded passenger car plunged down a ten foot embankment after a rear collision with an express car six miles from Parkersburg. Motorman Thomas L Johnston and Peils G Bend survived the crash with serious injuries noted. multiple riders suffered cuts, broken bones, and internal injuries.
Montague accepted an invitation to attend the Confederate Veterans session in Virginia. He will speak at the Academy of Music and present battle flags returned to Virginia by the national government to the state. Senator Trump and Governor Cameron will receive the flags on behalf of the state and Grand Camp.
The note highlights space saving Box Couches ideal for apartments and claims a full size model can be made for as little as $10. It mentions a quick clearance batch of full size couches using leftover materials offered at $8, stored at OS.
Not more than eight or ten patterns left and we are closing them out at less than cost. They are of reliable make and good styles.
Richmond and Manchester city councils held a informal meeting to study merging the two cities amid questions on finances and municipal utilities. Each committee will submit statements. the Richmond group visited Manchester to review its public works as part of the discussion.
Staunton Sept 3 Miss Sallie Shields daughter of Mr George Shields married Mr William Davis at the bride’s uncle John A Shields home in Mint Spring Augusta County. Also Mr Buster Castle a U S Army soldier stationed at Fort Monroe and Miss Fannie E Hatcher married at the Palmar House and will spend a few days here before going to Fort Monroe.
Washington County officials, advised by Attorney General Bryan, decide to place Socialist nominees on the ballot after liberal construction of the law. In Montgomery County, Democratic State central committee members are named, with Robert G Hulton as chair and changes replacing long-time leaders Hattersley and Talbott.
In September the American College in Rome conferred the degree of doctor of divinity on Very Rev Joseph Magri, chancellor of the Virginia diocese. The Richmond prelate accompanied Bishop Van de Veer to Europe in June and is praised for his learning. He returns to the cathedral here and is expected to be formally honored on his arrival in Redmond around October, after traveling from Naples via the Casopic. He is due in Boston October 2.
Roanoke fair closes after a successful meeting with prizes awarded in ladies riding. Charles Haden places second, Louise Price third, R I Roop fourth. Prof Comer wins gentlemen riding, Robert Jones second. Running race for three eighths mile offers $100. Cabin Roy wins, Gunston second. Trot for $400 sees Jim Bayard win, Montana Guard second. Pace for $400 goes to Hille with Vinnie Thompson and John 2 third. Time 2 15.
The Orange County hunt of New York will open October 18 at the Holton State track. Three races are set with purses of 156, 150, and 70, including steeplechases for mares and geldings four years old and under. Heavy rainfall rumors follow the Meyerdale fair fires and local sports notes.
In Luray Virginia on September 2 Republicans launched their Page County campaign with Capt William P Kent of Wytheville and Hubert W Blair of Wythe County addressing the crowd. John Broaddus introduced the speakers as Kent highlighted the white Republican party of Virginia and Blair noted the late constitutional convention.
Washington Post dispatch from Richmond details Democratic and Republican leaders lining up for the November election battle. Lassiter resumes political activity despite ill health, delivering speeches in Halifax Charlottesville and other cities as Governor Montague campaigns and Democratic nominee Deggleston eyes education policy alongside Speaker Flood in Rocky Mount Franklin County.
Special to The Washington Post reports Sheriff's A C Cromwell helped defeat a rival for clerk of the courts and was elected county chairman. The new committee includes six Straight-out members, with only two present. A formal notice seeks rehearing by the Democratic State central committee on Norfolk Countyejections and a reversal of a prior decision. Also reported is the death of W D Crockwell in Louisville, and a man named Ben Hunt in Danville who lost a leg after being struck by a train. his condition is listed as favorable.
The Baltimore obituary reports Henry James Gillson son of the late William D Gill a lumber dealer died at 9 this morning. Edward J Bartlett a member of Bartlett Haywani Colton at death in this city aged ninety nine. Cumberland notes Carrie A Wire a former Cumberland resident and St Johns Lutheran Church member died at Grafton Va aged forty. Mrs Sarah R Taylor died at her Beyde home at eighty four after three weeks illness from general old age.
John B Henderson of Alexandria County wins unanimous nomination at Schuler's Hall after a county delegation meeting. Delegates vow an aggressive campaign to unseat the Democratic nominee with a rally planned October 16 at the opera house featuring Secretary Shaw and others.
Merchants advertise in Alexandria Post with bank and real estate offers. Businesses, bakeries, lumber and mill work, hotels, and services promote goods and services across King street and North Union areas with calls to call and order, noting fire department support and local travels.
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