Ellis Glenn Trial Criticized By Judge For Newspaper Hype
Judge Stapleton sharply rebuked papers that publicized a not guilty verdict in the Ellis Glenn case noting such headlines prejudge juries. A juror contempt incident involving Sam Kiryant drew a $5 fine. The hung jury left two for conviction and ten for acquittal. retrial prospects remain uncertain. The trial costs are billed as among the county’s highest. In unrelated note, Charleston officials consider school appointments and clarify that relatives beyond first cousins by blood may not be hired as teachers.
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Sam Kiryant
Stapleton
Charleston
Gene Freer
State Superintendent of Free Schools
Maryland Guards Invite West Virginia to Wheeling Encampment
Parkersburg July 31 Colonel 8. P. Tanhouger of the governor staff reports Major 5.8. Ulrich Lieutenant Colonel J. F. Supplee Captain L. S. Kingsbury Captain A. D. Abler and other Maryland National Guard officers would accept invitations to visit the West Virginia National Guard during the Wheeling encampment.
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Parkersburg
P. Tanhouger
Ulrich
J. F. Supplee
L. S. Kingsbury
A. D. Abler
Maryland National Guard
West Virginia National Guard
Wheeling
Verdict Set Aside Hearing In Sidney Cole Murder Case
Parkersburg July 81 Arguments were heard on the motion to set aside the verdict in Sidney Cole’s murder case against Capt William Terry aboard the Keystone State. The plea was not completed and continued until Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parkersburg
Sidney Cole
Wm. T. Terry
Keystone State
Three Children Placed with Humane Society by Despondent Mother
In Parkersburg on July 31 a mother surrendered three young girls to the Humane Society saying their father N. J. Richardson had deserted them and she did not want responsibility.
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Parkersburg
The
Humane Society
N. J. Richard
New Post Offices Opened in West Virginia Towns
Washington D C July 31 New post offices established in Beard Pocahontas county postmaster Beard Bendolpi Marion county postmaster King Gladwin Tucker county postmaster Davis Modoc Greenbrier county postmaster Walton Dugout Raleigh county postmaster Montague Phillips Stonewall Rilesd county postmaster Lee Fourth class appointees Mason Hayden Feath er Byrd Patton Tuchewell Pleasant hill Preston county with resignations noted Names listed as postmaster changes in several counties.
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West Virginia
Beard
Pocahontas
Jacob W. Beard
Bendolpi
Marion
John W. King
Gladwin
Tucker County
George E. Davis
Modoc
Greenbier
Eugenia I. Walton
Dugout
Raleigh
A.C. Montague Phillips
Stonewall
Rilesd
L. Norvell Lee
H.W. Mason
Amboy
Preston County
D. S. Wilt
H. A. Feather
Hayden
F. J. Hayden
J. F. Byrd
Patton
Monroe County
R A Patton
T. W.tuchewell
Pleasanthill
W. M. Appole
Brumley Fatally Shoots Shamron After Dispute
In Longacre Montgomery on July 31 Jim Brumley shot Petey Shamron during a craps dispute. Brumley a longtime area constable had recently shown a troubled temperament and the killing occurred before about twenty spectators who did not intervene.
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Montgomery
W. Va
Longacre
Jim Brumley
Petey Shamron
Lightning Sets New Brunswick Barn Fire and Child Stun
A thunderbolt hit John Kohlaseh’s barn in New Brunswick on July 31 injuring his ten year old son. Mrs Kohlaseh ran for help as a second flash averted, a fire. A third flash near the trolley halted the car until the motorman inspected the line and power returned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Brunswick
N. J
John Kohlaseh
Kohlaseh
Kolash
Baking Powder Combine in Richmond Shakeup
Richmond July 31 large portion of the stock of the Southern Manufacturing Company which makes baking powder has changed hands in recent days. Officers are reticent but it is believed the firm will join a larger combination of similar plants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond
Southern Manufacturing Company
Police Seek Hellsfire in Clarksburg Assault Case
Clarksburg West Virginia police hunt a Black suspect nicknamed Hellsfire after a July incident. Nancy Lee a colored woman alleges she refused his advances and he shot her in the leg and then assaulted her.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarksburg
W. Va
Hellsfire
Nancy Lee
Sprained Ankle Quickly Cured by Pain Balm
Gorge EF. Cary of Washington Virginia recounts suffering a severe sprain of the ankle. After failing with several medicines he used Chamberlain's Pain Balm and reports swift relief and a complete cure. Sold by H. N. Waite druggist.
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Gorge EF. Cary
the Guide
Washington, Va
Chamberlain
H. N. Waite
Sale notice for furniture and carpets at Hicks & Co
To make room for fall stock Hicks & Co offers four thousand dollars of furniture and seven thousand yards of carpets and mattings at or below cost. Goods must move in 60 days with first come first choice. Beer is recommended at all saloons. ask for foster beer and take no other.
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We, Hicks & Co
Reforming Winds Splitter Train and Schley Court Fears
The Baltimore Star notes the Winds Splitter steam train was dismantled after last summer's trials. It reports Admiral Schley faces court delays with possible November completion, amid claims of partisan bias and new evidence about Cuban signals. Also includes a testimonial for Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhea Remedy.
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Baltimore Star
Frederick Upham Adams
James KR. Keene
Wall Street
State Democratic Convention Norfolk Va August 14 1901
Norfolk Virginia hosts the State Democratic Convention with cheap excursion tickets offered by Norfolk & Western Railway for the event. Tickets go on sale August 12 18 and 14 and are valid until August 19 1901. J L Horton promotes closeout of men youths and boys summer suits at cost and below. W 3 Bevill Gen’s Pass Agent.
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Norfolk & Western Railway
Bevill
Carpenter’s Cure. Diarrhea Relieved by Remedy
A Winterset bank cashier recalls a carpenter he employed who suffered diarrhea and was cured after taking Chamberlain’s Cola Cholera and Diarrhea Remedy. The worker bought a bottle from the local druggist and returned to his job after one dose. For sale by H. N. White druggist.
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W.S. Whedon
First National Bank
Winterset
Iowa
Chamberlain
Diarria
Bucklen Arnica Salve Heals All Sores and Rashes
An advertisement claims a model hid blemishes until Bucklen’s Arnica Salve cured eruptions, fever sores, boils, carbuncles, and felons. It promises quick relief for cuts, burns, and scalds with a guaranteed cure at 25 cents in drug stores.
Grasshopper Yarn from Canton Buckwheat Fields
A farmer near Canton Pennsylvania reports a grasshopper infestation that destroyed two acres of buckwheat in two hours after it was five inches tall. The insects then attacked a seven acre adjoining field, leaving no remaining crops. Acting on a western visitor's advice, wood ashes were spread ahead of the grasshoppers which halted their advance and caused the cloud to vanish.
Bride Dances Herself To Death In Hungarian Wedding
In McKeesport Pennsylvania on July 81 a young wife died while dancing with husband at their wedding reception. The bride who arrived from Hungary had danced with many guests, each giving a silver quarter. 205 quarters were collected on a plate at the end of the celebration.
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McKeesport
John Brosewise
Baltimore Boy Wounded in Brain Shot by Error
In Baltimore on July 28 seven year old Samuel Appleby was accidentally shot through the brain by a girl named Ambler Hallyday while firing at a target. The bullet passed ear to ear through the silent brain region. Doctors say recovery hinges on whether the bullet was clean, affecting the boy’s chances to pull through.
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Baltimore
Samuel Appleby
Dr Kings New Discovery for Consumption
No discovery in medicine rivals Dr Kings New Discovery for Consumption It has shown success on hopeless cases of Consumption Pneumonia Hemorrhage Pleurisy and Bronchitis restoring health Thousands praise its quick relief for Coughs Colds Asthma Croup Hay Fever Hoarseness and Whooping Cough Sold at all drug stores with satisfaction guaranteed or money back Large bottles 50¢ and 1 free vial bottle
Beware of inferior cheers Hloster warning
A brief note warns audiences to request Hloster for proper cheers and to reject any substitutes. It emphasizes avoiding inferior chants and sticking to the endorsed performer.
Tansill Punch Promises Spring Cheer for Seals
A light morning drink called Tansill Punch is touted as a cure for spring fever and a source of happiness and contentment. Billed as a fine smoke for hot weather and a preventative, it is sold by all sealers through Fiat Top Grocery Company, distributors.
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Fiat ‘Top Grocery Company
Summit City accounts due by July 31 at Summit City Fuel
All accounts owed to Summit City Fuel and Supply Company must be settled by July 31 due to a change of firm. The notice directs payment to 131 Ki. E. Shirey. Also mentions Hester's beer for dyspepsia and female weakness and a subscription prompt for the Telegraph.
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Summit City Fuel and Supply Company
E. Shirey
From Poverty to Opulence Romance of a Poor Young Man
Wheeling West Virginia July 81 Twenty four years ago Richard Adams a Baltimore and Ohio track walker married Mary Keller at McMechen. He deserted his wife and later sent a son Henry who took Keller as his name. Adams later prospered as a horse dealer in Kansas City and learned of his son. He returned with a will leaving cash and real estate totaling about 100000 dollars to Henry now found as Larry Keller. The boy, with limited education, has endured hardship.
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Washington
Baltimore
Baltimore and Ohio
Adams
Wheeling
W. Va
Richard Adams
Mary Keller
McMechen
Henry
Kansas City
Ile
Hhis
Mes Mechea
Keller
Bristol Bar Association Protest Over Judiciary Changes
The Bar Association of Bristol Virginia adopted a protest against proposed state judiciary changes. It opposes abolishing the Bristol Corporation Court and sentiment runs strongly against the action.
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Bristol
The
Bar Association of
Corporation Court of
Murdered Step Daughter in East Tennessee
News from Flag Pond in Unicoi county reports five year old Leasley Hensley murdered by stepfather Armstrong Hensley after brutal beating. The child was thrown into a stream. rescued but died hours later. Motive alleged. threats of lynching and jail guard established.
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Bristol, Tenn
Flag Pond
Unicoi County
Tennessee
Armstrong Hensley
Ens
Hensley
Leasley
Special Meeting of the Ladies at First Baptist Church
A special meeting of the ladies at the First Baptist church is set for Thursday at 9 50 am Miss Annie Armstrong secretary of the Woman's Missionary Union of the Southern Baptist Convention will speak inviting ladies from New Lebanon associations and all city women interested in mission work to attend.
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First Baptist Church
Annie Armstrong
Woman’s Missionary Union
Southern Baptist Convention
New Lebanon Association
Miss Armstrong
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Wood County
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Verely
Seare
Quittal
Maryland Guard
J. Baker’s Saloon
Bluefield Ave
Washington, D. C
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Brumley
Brumiley
Mer
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Trafic
Admiral Justice
Schley
Court of Inquiry
Long
Santiago
Gress. Hleaven
Uns
Mr. Adams
Senley
Listorian
Maclay
Captain Cook
Brooklyn
Cienfugos
Sampson
Olvera
Cienfuegos
Admiral Schley
Capt. Parker
Department
Connecion
Cuba
Parker
Kennedy
Curtis Baker
Bookwalter
Ohio
HLN White
Norfolk
J. L. Horton
Grasshopper
Canton
Here
Bration
Hungary
Boy
Hester
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Larry
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