Last Fight Made to Save Leo Frank from the Gallows
Ongoing consideration of Leo Frank’s guilt delays execution. Judge Roan’s letter urges caution and fairness before any irreversible sentence, noting doubt in the verdict and urging authorities to exhaust all due process before acting. The hearing reveals new contents and debates among judges and officials.
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Leo Frank
Frank
Conley
Cauge
Lberty
Roan
W. M. Howard
Wrank
State Supreme Court
Holmes and Hughes
United
Supreme Court Denies Frank Habeas Corpus Writ
States supreme court when Frank's application for a writ of habeas corpus was denied. Delegates from several cities in Georgia and from Chicago and elsewhere offered argument in Frank's behalf.
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States Supreme Court
Frank
Georgia
Chicago
The Landing off Mr Martindale and Miss Worthington
A city bachelor pursues Miss Worthington at Arlington Springs. She lures him with a staged letter and a daily walk to the post office. He discovers her address, contemplates returning to the city, but they become engaged by day’s end.
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Heras
Salré
Mr Martindale
Tle
Wittentan
Miss Worthington
Misa Worthington
Sunmumer
Mr. Martindale
Arlington Springs
Welch News Notes A C Brewster Passes After Illness
A C Brewster oldest resident of Welch dies at 64 after several weeks illness. He served as deputy sheriff, mayor, and merchant, married Mary Jane Daniel, leaving four children. Funeral set for today at 4 pm with services by Rev J N Hamman and Rev T J Holts. Burial plans include North Tazewell and Horsepen Cove Christian church cemetery.
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Brewster
A. C
Fuller
Welch
Hia
Florida
Mr. Brewster
Drs. Daniel
Hall
Li Sevral
Tazewell County
Jabler
Mary Jane Daniel
A. Daniel
C. D
R. G
Taveres
Dry Fork
G. W. Brewster
Davy
J. N. Hamman
Tazewell
T. J. Holts
Welch Methodist Church
Remnins
North Tazewell
Horsepen Cove
Christian Church
Address TQ graduates this evening with high school commencement exercises
This evening at o o'clock the high school commencement will close with Dr. Charles H. Wilkins of Oberlin delivering the address and presenting diplomas to seven seniors. The ceremony will be in the courthouse and is expected to draw a large crowd. The spring commencement was praised as the most successful yet. Professors Rhodes and ag Rhodex receive credit for four years of service, with Rhodes retiring and uncertain succession.
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Charles H. Wilkins
Oberlin
Ohio
Cliss
Court House
Rhodex
Wetedom
Rhodes
Week selling biblical works leads to Wyefield notice
A fragment notes a sales week for biblical works ending yesterday at Wyefield. It reports a birth Friday night to Mr and Mrs Walter Waldron, a son. George Hart visits with his brother Mr Hart from Carlisle.
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Wyefield
Walter Waldron
George Hart
Mr. Hart
Carlisle
Rob ert Corrie Dead and Charley Robinett Jailed in Virginia
Charley Robinett of Jackford Virginia jailed at Norton on murder charges after a shooting on the county road near Corrie s hometown. Robinett says Corrie sideswiped his car during a passing dispute as both headed toward Big Stone Gap and Appalachia. Corrie died from two gunshot wounds, the second a fatal heart shot, after a quarrel on return trips.
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Charley Robinett
Jackford
Big Stone Gap
Appalachia
Norton
Robert Corrie
Corrie
Robinett
Big Stone Gig
Removing Old Poles on Princeton Avenue Proceeding Swiftly
Mr Markie general manager Appalachian Power Company handles removal of old electric light poles on Princeton Avenue. Work will be prosecuted as expeditiously as possible to complete the project promptly.
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Markie
Appalachian Power Company
Princeton Avenue
Company officials plan pole change in light pole removal
An official stated yesterday that Western Union Telegraph Company and Appalachian Power Company will adjust their pole positions as the removal of old light poles proceeds. The spokesman noted both firms have begun placing material and will coordinate to minimize interruptions while completing the changes.
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Western Union Telegraph Company
Appalachian Power Company
Western Union
Appalachian
Federal Trade Commission Hearings Open in New England
The Federal Trade Commission begins a Sunday hearing in Boston to gather opinions of leading manufacturers and business men on New England trade conditions. The session seeks informal input on current business practices as part of an investigation.
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Boston
Federal Trade Commission
New England
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