Guilty in First Degree for Medley Murder Case
John Medley colored was found guilty of murder in the first degree for the death of Neely Shannon white in Princeton criminal court after a brief jury deliberation begun Saturday. The verdict, reached at 3 30 pm, carries execution by death if the motion to set aside is denied. Shannon had shot Medley’s father years earlier, fueling the feud.
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John Medley
Neely Shannon
Princeton
Maynard
Medley
Shannon
Supreme Court
Honaker Merchant Robbed as Safe Blown Open
In Honaker Virginia last night robbers drilled a hole in the door of J. H. Meade's iron safe and used nitroglycerine to blast it. They took about $75 in cash and scattered the ledger journals and old checks. A $100 reward is offered for the thieves with several petty thefts noted in recent months.
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Honaker
J. H. Meade
Thelves
Millions of dollars damage by forest fires in British Columbia
Forest fires in Elk River valley have destroyed Fernie and threaten the wider timber region, with Mitchell Mosmer and Cranbrook now out of danger. Death toll rises to thirty eight and property losses are estimated at five to six million dollars. Refugee women and children are cared for in nearby towns. Men return to Fernie and begin rebuilding as the fires may burn for weeks or until rain. The disaster hits the mining and smelting industry, threatening thousands of jobs in the interior.
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Vancouver
B. C
Elk River Valley
Fernie
Mitchell
Mosmer
Cranbrook
Frank
Blackmoor
Nelson
British Columbia
Interior
Corn Belt Editorial Association to Meet in Sioux City
The Corn Belt Editorial Association concentrates in Sioux City with an two day program featuring multiple papers addresses and discussions planned for the annual session beginning tomorrow.
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Sioux City
Corn Belt Editorial Association
Byers Nominated Unanimously by Ninth District Democrats
Pulaski Va Aug 5 Ex Senator Claude Byers of Bristol won a unanimous nomination for Congress in Virginia Ninth District at the Democratic convention. Emmett Carter of Gate City withdrew after Byers secured support, with Carter pledging loyalty. The convention organized with Martin Williams as chair and Frank Wrysor as secretary.
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Pulaski
Claude Byers
Bristol
Virginia
Scott County
Emmett Carter
Gate City
Byers
Carter
Martin Williams
Giles
Frank Wrysor
Scott
Dickinson
Scott and Dickenson County
David F. Bailey
Congress
Bascomb Slemp
Hyvers
Bailey
Lee Trinkle
Wytheville
Trinkle
Samuel W. Williams
Henry. Stuart
Russell County
Stuart
Brewery Operating in Dry Town Case Heads to Supreme Court
Charleston W Va Aug 5 Judge Brannon of the supreme court of appeals granted a writ of error and supersedeas in Fairmont versus Fairmont Brewing Company. The dispute centers on whether a brewery with a state license may operate in a dry town and will be decided by the state's highest court.
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Charleston
W. Va
Brannon
Supreme Court of Appeals
Fairmont
Fairmont Brewing Company
Flavor Lingers With Blue Ribbon Vanilla Claim
An advertisement promotes Blue Ribbon Vanilla as the flavor that lingers longest for desserts. It urges readers to use the vanilla to achieve lasting taste in sweets.
Taft Addresses Virginia Bar Association in Hot Springs
In Hot Springs on August 5 Taft attended the Virginia Bar Association session and prepared a speech on The Law's Delay for delivery tomorrow. Former Senator Lindsay of Kentucky urged states to curb corporation power, favoring less federal interference. Hitchcock and Vorys were slated to arrive for a Republican conference next week to discuss campaign matters and decisions.
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Hot Springs
Taft
Virginia Bar Association
William Lindsay
Kentucky
Lindsay
Frank H. Hitchcock
Republican National Committee
Arthur J. Vorys
Ohio
Roanoke GAA Inspector Struck by a Train
Roanoke Virginia August 5 Car Inspector J W Hudson of the Norfolk and Western railroad was injured when a car backed over his legs at the west end yards He was taken to Roanoke hospital and remains in critical condition Friends and coworkers praise his diligence and character with strong community support noted.
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Roanoke
J. W. Hudson
Norfolk & Western Railroad
West End
Roanoke Hospital
Hudson
Midway Town Destroyed By Fire In Woodford County
A devastating blaze in Midway Woodford County began at 10 o clock in the warehouse of 8 J Greenbaum s distillery and rapidly consumed the town s northern section. Fire departments in Lexington Frankfort and Louisville were requested but no aid arrived. no lives reported lost as flames were visible from Lexington.
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Lexington
Midway
Woodford County
J. Greenbaum
Frankfort
Louise
Louisville
Canadian Pacific workers shut down across Canada in largest strike
Trade unionists at Canadian Pacific Railways quit work nationwide in the broadest industrial action in Canada. About 12 000 men left shops including 2 200 in Montreal and 1 500 in Winnipeg while 2 000 walked off between Fort William and Vancouver. Shops halted and fires died as managers prepared for a period of idleness. Committees were formed and no pickets yet. The company plans to mobilize hundreds of “cold storage” workers.
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Winnipeg
Man
Canada
Canadian Pacific Railway
Montreal
Fort William
Vancouver
Canadian Pacific Railroad
Atlantic
Pacific
Conciliation Board
Kansas Primary Nominees and Results
Topeka Aug 5 The nomination of W R Stubbs for governor and J Bristow for United States senator on the Republican ticket at yesterday's primaries is all but certain. Returns from 60 of 105 counties show Stubbs leading by 19222 votes. J L Aristow's election was definitely decided late this afternoon.
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Topeka
Kans
W. R. Stubbs
United States
Stubbs
J. L. Aristow
Genuine In Stock Keepsakes Rise Above Imitations
Local retailer touts authentic merchandise as superior to comparable goods. The campaign emphasizes real quality, urging customers to choose genuine items over cheaper imitations.
Teamsters Convention Opens Amid Peace Talks
Delegates from numerous U S and Canadian cities gathered in Detroit for the International Brotherhood of Teamsters annual convention. Sessions begin tomorrow and may last a week or longer as key business is discussed. Leaders seek improved member conditions and a possible agreement with the United Workers of America, aiming for a permanent truce and eventual amalgamation.
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Detroit
Mich
United States
Canada
International Brotherhood — of Teamsters
United Teamsters of America
Teamsters
Chicago
Enlit
Methodist Laymen Meet in Corpus Christi Aug 5
A well attended conference of Texas Methodist laymen began today at Wa worthyy the Sea in Corpus Christi and will continue over tomorrow.
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Corpus Christi
Texas
Texas Methodist
Waworthy-the-Sea
Lightning Strikes Cause Farmland Loss Across Virginia
Reports from Fredericksburg reveal multiple lightning incidents damaging homes barns and farm equipment. William Cecil's residence in Caroline county suffered shock to residents and scorched feet thankfully with no serious injuries. Wright Kelly's hay barn near Kelly's Ford burned with farm implements lost. W J Farr's Culpeper barn was destroyed with hay horse and gear.
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Fredericksburg
William Cecil
Caroline County
W. J. ‘Arr
Culpeper County
Johnson to Take Stump for Bryan in Minnesota
Frank L. Lynch and B B Nelson visited Fairview Nebraska to back Bryan and pledge loyalty to Johnson. They invited Bryan to the Minnesota state fair in St Paul August 15 where he will speak, the only Minnesota campaign address. Bryan outlined topics for his acceptance speech and campaign fund appeal was released to press associations.
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Fairview
Lincoln
Neb
Frank BR. Lynch
St. Paul
Minnesota
Johnson
Denver
Lynch
BB. PF. Nelson
Minneapolis
State Fair Association
Bryan
Nelson
Brun
DeWitt's Little Barely Risers Sold By Druggists
Pleasant small pills advertised as easy to take and sold by all druggists.
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DeWitt
Count Zeppelin Ends Historic Airship Voyage in Destructive Storm
The Zeppelin airship exploded in a thunderstorm near Wehterdigen on August 5 after completing a record voyage across Lake Constance and the Rhine valley. Count Zeppelin, devastated, left for Friedrichshafen. the craft 443 feet long, 45 feet in diameter, with two 140 horsepower motors, carried up to sixteen passengers.
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Count Zeppelin
Friedrichshafen
Zeppelin
Lake Constance
the Rhine
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