Fatal Ingleside shooting shocks Ingleside area
A fatal shooting occurred near Ingleside involving Joli Matheny and Robert Muncey. Muncey, aged about eighteen, was arrested by Chief Calloway and held at Bluefield jail pending a preliminary hearing in Princeton. Authorities say Matheny was struck by multiple gunshots and may die.
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Join Matheny
Robert Muncey
Ingleside
Blusfield
Joli Matheny
Smgleside
Matheny
Young Munvey
Miss Craft
Young Muncey
Calloway
Arthur Chambers
Mathey
Ile
Matheney
Bluefield
Pocahontas
Murncey
Senator Foraker seeks war dead grave markers nationwide
Senator Foraker introduces a bill directing the secretary of war to mark Confederate graves in northern hospitals and prisons with warbler slabs. The measure includes a 100 000 dollar appropriation and is paired with petitions urging a constitutional amendment to grant Congress power to establish uniform divorce laws nationwide.
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Washington
Senator Foraker
Secretary of War
West Virginia
Congress
United States
Boy kills bandit in De Kalb bank robbery
In De Kalb Texas this morning four men attempted a bank robbery. W N Dodd and his son Marvin manned the local telephone exchange above the bank. Marvin Dodd, twenty, wrestled a pistol from a robber and shot him dead. A fusillade ensued. Dodd was wounded twice but survives. Three robbers escaped.
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de Kalb
Texas
W. N. Dodd
Marvin
Marvin Dodd
Young Dodd
Dodd
Christmas Gift Dilemma: What Women Should Choose
A two week window to settle the question of ideal gifts for brothers sweethearts and gentleman friends as shops brim with options. Suggestions include pipes cigars English flat pipes and a range of men’s accessories from mufflers and ties to gloves suspenders and dress shields along with jewelry such as secret lockets valise checks and cuff buttons.
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Demapa
Suit Involves A Million Inheritance Dispute
Richmond Virginia December 11 A case involving disposal of 1 000 000 was argued in the supreme court of appeals Alli son vs Allison The contestants are Minnie Allison second wife James W Allison Jr and Dora Moore The key point concerns a child born after a will and not provided for shall receive what he would have if no will existed The chancery court held James W Allison Jr was not a pre termitted child and the appeal questions this ruling
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Richmond
Supreme Court of Appeals
Allison
Chancery Court
James W. Allison, Jr
Reese Leaves Miners for Operators in Iowa
John P. Reese of Albia and former United Mine Workers of Iowa president will join coal operators as commissioner. The move explains his refusal to run for vice president of the United Mine Workers of America under John Mitchell. In disputes he will represent operators rather than miners. Oyster's served at Pearson's Restaurant any style day or night.
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Des Moines
Iowa
John P. Reese
Albia
United Mine Workers of Iowa
Congress
United Mine Workers of America
John Mitchell
Pearson's
Excitement Over Striking Oil Gushers In Barboursville
A Barboursville dispatch reports great excitement as gushing wells proliferate in the area. Swan Sage Oil Company signs a contract for ten new wells on its quarry farm while Standard Oil expands heavy Kentucky investments seeking crude to meet rising demand and uncertain pricing on Barboursville oil.
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Daily Telegraph
Barboursville
Swan Sage Oil Company
W. 8. Vootz
Quaher
Standard OW Company
Kentucky
Standard Oil Company
Washington conference on election laws and southern representation
A Washington talk among Gaines Brunpacker Dick and cabinet members plans a conference on changes to election laws and southern congressional representation. It may prompt a House Republican caucus on legislative action with broader inquiry beyond southern suffrage abuses to include northern cases and recent frauds in Philadelphia St Louis and other cities.
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Washington
D. C
Gaines
West Virginia
Brunpacker
Ladiune
Ohio
Congress
House
Oforts
Massachusetts
Philadelphia
St. Louis
Travel Woes Prompt Warn on Diarrhoea Remedy
The article notes travel excitement and new foods can cause diarrhoea. It advises carrying Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. Published by H. N. White.
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Evie
H. N. White
Santa Claus Furniture Sale Promises Christmas Gifts
Santa Claus conveys holiday cheer as SELP OVER OUR life over the PURNITURE offers a range of handsome pieces. Selections can be kept until Christmas or delivered to any address. Come early and see our 10¢ notes and see our ad on another page.
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Santa Claus
Iuefild Furniture Co
Woman Shot and Killed by Montgomery Man in Thurmond
J W Carroll of Montgomery fatally shot Mattie Ellis while she swept her porch in Thurmond. The incident followed a dispute after dirt was swept into Carrols eyes. Carroll was arrested in Payetteville and jailed. He claimed innocence while authorities described him as a United Mineworkers organizer from a prominent Southern West Virginia family.
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J. W. Carrol
Montgomery
Mattie Ellis
Thurmond
Carrol
Prince
Clinton
W. Mayfield
Baldwin
Payetteville
United Mineworkers
Ife
West Virginia
Charles Carrol
Carrolton
Ellis
Homse
Armour Packing Company
Sere Susing
Flicks
Sandatone
Inhuman Cruelty Near Harewood Endangers Boy
A gang of drunken men attacked a boy near a railroad box car in Montgomery West Virginia. They fired revolver shots into the car, wounding the boy in the shoulder. authorities seek to identify and arrest the assailants.
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Montgomery
W. Va
Harewood
Labor Council Denounces Legislature in Richmond
The Central Trades and Labor Council condemned the stated legislature and the Democratic party for blocking two bills by Folkes. Delegates called for rebuilding the Republican strength for four years as the sole path to aid organized labor in Virginia. Plans include a campaign against current members and coordinating with unions across Roanoke, Norfolk, Portsmouth, Newport News, and Petersburg.
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G Jelature
Pany
Central Trades and Labor Council
Me. Folkes
Republican Party
Legislative Tr
Legislative Committee
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Roanoke
Norfolk
Portsmouth
Newport News
Petersburg
General Johnson Not in Richmond and Bradley Tydehason Rumor
Dispatch from Richmond notes a Baltimore rumor claiming General Bradley Tydehason is critically ill. The general, weakened for a year, is visiting a friend about fifty miles from Richmond and is not bedbound. A letter from Wimthie indicates he is improving and plans to visit Richmond after the holidays.
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Richmond
Baltimore
Bradley Tydehason
Wim
Guess the Yeon Count Jar Contests at White's Pharmacy
Local exhibition offers a 65 cent premium for entrants who guess the number of Yeon in a jar at White's Pharmacy. The closest guess wins a handsome jardiniers con g valued at 65, a prize considered worth the effort for any participant.
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White
Hanteite Jardiniers Cong
One Minute Cough Cure Named Vital Aid for Winter Colds
Mothers dread winter as coughs and colds hit children hard. One Minute Cough Cure claims to liquify mucus, reduce inflammation, and stop danger quickly. It is marketed as safe and immediate and cites a testimonial from Jno L Crockett about restoring a voiceless voice before a contest.
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F. & McMahon
Hampton
Jno L. .Crockett
Murder suspect sought in connection with Chicago case
In Virginia on December 11 the chief of police requested all Kent be kept for Arthur L. Bishop, wanted for murder in Chicago. The report says Bishop, connected to Thomas Wilson, was found at Wilson's home with two young women, including his own daughter, and fled. Bishop, a Petersburg native, was known locally as a longtime shoe salesman with Hoyt Shoe Co. in Manchester, New Jersey.
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H. Cc
Charlotte
N. J
Kent
Archop
Bishop
Thomas Wilson
Ed Iy
Petersburg
Ilohas
Hoytik Co
Shoe Manu‘ianchester
N. TL
Health Secretary Wm. Secretary to Visit Acheville for Rest
Secretary of State William has traveled to Acheville, seeking rest after months of illness. Doctors report his condition has improved, and he hopes to resume duties soon. The Republican State party expects him back in North Carolina as his health strengthens.
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Acheville
Carolina
John Porter in Critical Condition After Shenandoah Valley Crash
Report from University of Virginia Hospital says Prof. Porter of the farm faculty at the University is in critical condition following injuries from a railways accident near Shenandoah. Lees, a patient, was crushed nearly to a pulp in the incident.
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Ile
John
Porter
Farmy
Univesity ii
University of Virgin Pital
Shenanston
Lis Lee
Tragedy on Moving Train in Mond Va Leaves Youth Dead
Monterey reports 20 year old Lee Colli attempted to jump from a 71 train at Mond. He was crushed under wheels and died before aid could arrive. The incident follows a distant reference to a cigar brand. Local report notes widespread sale of cigars.
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Mond
Monterey
Lee Colli
False Returns Charged in Federal Bankruptcy Case
A true bill was returned against W. U H. Arrington of Nashyville North Carolina for making false returns in voluntary bankruptcy schedules. His ex wife traveled to Nashville and obtained from tax lists the property he had listed, then reported discrepancies after another visit. She testified before the grand jury with a certified Nash county court statement about the taxed property.
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Raleigh
N. C
W. U H. Arrington
Nashyville
Nashville
Nash County Court
Arrington
Fitz You and Old Style Cigars Delivered by Huff Andrews
Huff Andrews and Thomas Co advertises Fitz-You and Old Style cigars with a 3 for Soheroots offer and invites readers to send in orders.
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Huff, Andrews and Thomas Co
Soheroots
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