Woman hired killers tied to fatal farmstead crime
Parkersburg West Virginia July 20 confession and trial details in Grantsville Calhoun County involve Lewis Hendrick and Bob McCroskey who pled guilty to first degree murder in the May 8 fatal assault on Brooksville farmer Henry Blackshirs. They say Mrs Berkshire hired them to kill her husband to obtain life insurance. Ongoing defense plans and a possible postponement mark the case as it heads to trial.
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Parkersburg
W. Va
Grantsville
Calhour County
Lewis Hendrick
Bob McCroskey
Henry Blackshirs
Brooksville
McCroskey
Hendrick
Birkshire
Blackebira
Moe
Obi Ckeh
Attrneys
Baseball scores and rain postponements across leagues
Baseball results show St Louis 4 New York 7 and 1-2 in second games. Chicago 8 Boston 1 with 5-4 Boston win in second game. Cincinnati 1 Brooklyn 2 Pittsburg 7 Philadelphia 5. Boston 8 Cleveland 7 with 4-? rain post. New York 4 Chicago 6 and Washington 6 Detroit 7. Ten innings noted.
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St. Louis
New York
Chicago
Boston
Cincinnati
Brooklyn
Pittsburg
Philadelphia
Philadelphia-St. Louis
Washington
Detroit
Wind Storm Wrecks Oil Derricks and Crops at Farmont
A severe wind and rainstorm hit Farmont on July 19 1 PM lasting about 30 minutes. Electric wires were severed, several oil field derricks wrecked, and extensive crop damage reported in Marion County with losses pegged at $75 000.
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Farmont
Marion County
American National Bank of Graham advertises 3 percent savings interest
A telegram style notice announces that the American National Bank of Graham Virginia pays three percent interest on savings accounts, inviting patrons to open or transfer funds for higher earnings.
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The
American National Bank of
Graham
Murder of 15-year-old in Wetzel county sparks fear
Wheeling reports farmer George Brown near New Martinsville shot and killed William Wilting after an encounter in a blackberry patch. Brown fired a shotgun, scattering the boy's brains. Brown was arrested as community tensions rise and fear of violence grows.
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Wheeling
W. Va
George Brown
Wetzel County
New Martinsville
William Wilting
Brown
Reunion of Reformed Churches Draws Ten Thousand at Pen Mar Park
Loyal members from Southern Pennsylvania Maryland and the two Virginias attended the sixteenth annual reunion at Pen Mar Park Hagerstown Md Rev Dr J A Hoffbeina presided Addresses by Rev T L Bickell and Rev A V Castleman The next reunion will be the third Thursday in July 1906 Officers elected include President Rev J A Hoffbhetna Secretary Rev J B Shontz Treasurer S S Brenner
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Hagerstown
Reformed Church
Pennsylvania
Maryland
Virginias
Pen Mar Park
J. A. Hoffbeina
Martinsburg
W. Va
T. L. Bickell
St. John’s
Reformer Church
Philadelphia
A. V. Castleman
Pittsburg
Pen Mar
J. A. Hoffbhetna
D. D
Martineberg
Girl in Trance for Over a Week
Waterbury Connecticut reports Miss Ethel Peabody a 16 year old daughter of F O Peabody an investment broker has been in a trance for over a week since an attack with nervous trouble She does not recognize her parents and friends grow alarmed Physicians refuse to give medicine lest it cause injury hoping she will awaken from her coma-like state in a few days
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Waterbury, Conn
Ethel Peabody
F. O. Peabody
Backbone of heat wave finally broken
New York reports the heat wave easing with 11 deaths today and 185 total attributable to the scorcher. City temperatures fell about 6 degrees from yesterday and a cooling breeze brought relief despite ongoing high prostration and fatigue among residents.
Massive 40 Ton Dynamite Blast Planned At Portsmouth
Portsmouth New Hampshire prepares for a 40 ton dynamite blast at Henderson’s Point aimed to lift 70 000 tons of rock. Contractor George Keyes has spent over 200 000 dollars on the project, with 20 000 dollars of dynamite to be used. Rear Admiral Mead warns of possible debris and advises precautionary open windows and sheltered rooms in nearby towns Ellery and Newcastle before the 4 p m blast on July 22.
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Portemouth
N. H
Henderson's Point
George H. Keys
Boston
Hell Gate
East River
New York
Portsmouth
Keyes
Rocky Point
Portsmouth Navy Yard
W. W. Mead
Navy Yard
Ellery
Newcastle
Victory for Madden in Divorce Proceedings
J E Madden won a victory in the divorce suit filed by his wife Annie E Madden. The Fayette circuit court granted an injunction preventing the Ohio court from continuing proceedings. Mrs Madden must answer the petition in Fayette circuit court.
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Lexinton
J. E. Maden
Annie E. Madden
Circuit
Ohio
Defaulting President of Western Bank Arrested
Sheriff White arrested D. T. Terry, former president of the Howard County Bank, Nashville Ark, on embezzlement and receiving money in an insolvent bank. The state offered a $500 reward and he had been a fugitive since 1903.
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Los Angeles
Cal
White
D. T. Terry
Howard County Bank
Nashville
Ark
Quick Work at Roanoke Machine Shops
Five gangs combined on a single 100000 coal car and assembled it in one and a quarter hours. The feat occurred after a scarcity of iron work kept crews idle, and the teams formed two gangs to complete the job faster.
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Roanoke
Roanoke World
Nephew of Confederate President Dies in Lexington
Dr. Alexander Mitchell, nephew of the late Jefferson Davis, died in Lexington after a prolonged illness. He fell ill during a visit and will be interred in Vicklesorg, Mississippi.
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Lexington
Alexander Mitchell
Jefferson Davis
Vicklesorg, Miss
Japanese Squadron Seen Off Vladivostok
A telegram from Vladivostok reports the Japanese fleet offshore. Civilians returning from Port Arthur say Japan has fortified Port Arthur with heavy guns and strengthened defenses at vulnerable points.
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Vladivostok
St. Petersburg
Port Arthur
Constantine Petrovitch Poblelestseff
Bluefielder Appointed by Governor Dawson to National Convention
Governor Dawson has named delegates to several conventions. They will attend the National Irrigation Congress in Portland Oregon and the American Fisheries Society meeting at Whits Sulphur Springs on July 25 and 27. Delegates to the irrigation congress include Col. O. H. Livingstone of Washington and Dr. H. M. Patton.
Solid Gold Bust Request Prompts Local Figures List
A notice lists names from Parkesburg to Oceana and Wheeling as delegates and officials for a fisheries meeting. Cast includes Henry Wilson of Parkersburg, W H McClung of Lewisburg, Captain John K Thompson of Raymond City, and others across Morgantown Huntington and Bluefield. The tone suggests a formal delegation roster.
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Parkesburg
Henry 8. Wilson
Parkersburg
W. H. McClung
Lewisburg
John K. Thompson
Raymond City
W. A. Obley
Charleston
Roy B. Naylor
Wheelingg
Wm. G. Webbe
Kingwood
W. H. Lantz
Pennsboro
American Fisheries
Thos. F. Darrah
Wheeling
Harry McLin
B. F. Meighen
Mounds
Local Brevites Report on Visiting Figures and Tax Debates
Local briefs note Eugene Robertson and three children passing through en route to North Fork to visit Detective Eugene Roberson. J T Ahorn telegraphs about St Clair and Polacki county farmer on same train. unclear if St Clair alighted. Jas H Pearson, holiness leader, reports letters praising reliance on God over medical aid for a ill child. Senator ast, tax commissioner in Virginia, visits assessors listing county property. Mr Daret advocates tax reform and notes local approval of cancer-related law. remaining days in city.
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Mra
Eugene Robertson
North Fork
Eugene Roberson
J. T. Ahorn
Mr. St. Clair
Polacki County
Radford
Blusfield
Jas. H. Pearson
Senator Ast
Virginia
Daret
Big Mining Property Sold Under Decree
By decree of the circuit court of Tazewell county the Tri State Mining and Manufacturing Company of Richlands with its baryta mill and about 5,000 acres in Tazewell and Russell counties was sold at public auction. Ex Lieut. Gov. Lyon of Pennsylvania purchased the property for 21,150 dollars.
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Circuit Court
Tazewell County
Tri State Mining and Manufaturing Company
Richlands
Baryta
Tazewell
Russell Counties
Gov
Lyon
Pennsylvania
Suspect Eludes Radford Officer After Train Chase
A man described as Ford, sought by Rockbridge county for killing a rival and shooting his sweetheart, held at bay Sgt. McNeal as he tried to board a west bound freight, then vanished. Officers hunted through the night with the suspect about 5 feet 10 inches, shabbily dressed, with long light hair and smooth shaven face.
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East Radford
Ford
Rockbridge County
McNeal
Convicted Mother May Get New Trial
Richmond July 20 Judge Clapton of the Manchester borough court will decide at the September term on the request by Mrs Estelle Townsend Smiths attorneys for a new trial after she was convicted of beating her little son to death and sentenced to five years in the penitentiary
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Richmond
Clapton
Manchester
Pretty French Plate Award for Bluefield’s Popular Lady
A gilded oval mirror will be awarded to the most popular young lady of Bluefield. Voters earn a Greenspon’s fountain soda water glass as a vote. Cast your ballot before the August 22 closing time.
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Bluefield
Greenspon’s Fountain
Scotty the Death Valley miner to have gold portrait bust
The New York miner Scotty plans a pure gold likeness costing fifty to sixty thousand dollars for the gold alone. Sculptor Frederick E. Triebel will carve the bust, praised for prior works in the United States and abroad.
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New York
Scotty
Death Valley
Judge Allows Wife to Search Husband Pockets
Kansas City July 20 Judge Slover rules he will not interfere with a wife’s ancient right to search her husband’s pockets for loose change. William M Harding seeks divorce from Ina M Harding, citing her habit of rifling pockets after he sleeps. He states the divorce is granted for other reasons, not the pocket-search.
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Kansas City
Slover
Circuit Court
William M. Harding
Ina M. Harding
Evidence Search in Cotton Scandal Reaches East Coast
United States District Attorney Beech returned to the city from New York and Boston after seeking evidence in the cotton scandal. He conferred with Attorney General Moody in Boston about the investigation and, with Richard Cheatham, secretary of the Cotton Growers Association, discussed information obtained in New York.
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Washington
United States
Beech
New York
Boston
Department of Justice
Moody
Mr. Beach
Richard Cheatham
Cotton Growers Association
Bank Fails to Open Under Comptroller of Currency
A national bank with 300000 dollars capital did not open today and is under comptroller of the currency. J B Corley serves as president and J G Stream as cashier. On May 29 the bank reported deposits exceeding one million dollars.
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Kansas City
J. 8
Corley
J. G. Stream
National Bank Fails to Open Its Doors
Oyster Bay reports President Roosevelt received visitors at Sagamore Hill on July 20 and balanced work with recreation amid ongoing national concerns.
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National Bank
Oyster Bay
Roosevelt
Sagemore Hill
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Bluefield Avenue
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L. A Hooper
O- Bluefield
Pure Family Liquors
Corwin Bros
Lllconhin
Baker's Saloon
Hendrick and McCroskey
Cleveland
IS. BE. Tierney
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W. H. Thomas
T. B. King
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Tearkoe-Selo
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Minnesota
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American Fisheries Congress
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Himself
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National Sculpture Society
Mr. Triebel
Thomas T. Eckert
Western Union
John A. Logan
Lydia Bradley
Polytechnic Institute
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Ill
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Japan
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Iowa State Monument
Shiloh
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