Thaws Attorneys Express Satisfaction With Lunacy Hearing
Harry K Thaw sat for two hours of questions by a three member commission under Justice Fitzgerald to assess his mental state. The panel limited inquiry to whether Thaw understands court proceedings and can advise counsel Rational explanations followed notes Thaw wrote during the trial. District Attorney Jerome gathered subpoenas to bring witnesses from cafes hotels and theaters to illuminate Thaws condition before Evelyn Thaws testimony. Mrs Thaw reportedly nears breakdown and may be confined to her hotel for safety.
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Associated Press Dispatch
New York
Harry K Thaw
Justice Fitzgerald
Thaw
Jerome
Criminal Court
Commission
Lega
Cas
Delmas
Evelyn Thaw
White
Harry Thaw
Fairview Addition Investment Promise Ad
An advertisement from A. S. Booker & Co promotes Fairview Addition as a quick profit investment for homes and future generations. The copy urges property viewing and shopping for Easter attire from Bluefield Mercantile Co with dated contact context from 8-29-31.
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Pny
Bluefield Mercantile Co
Jennie Burgh Sent to Mattewan After Insanity Verdict
Jury finds Jennie Burgh not guilty by reason of insanity for poisoning the infant Wilbur Winship. Justice Miller commits the 15-year-old to the asylum for the criminal insane. The baby’s parents, Herbert and Mrs. Winship, publicly forgive her in court.
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Wilbur Winship
Justice Miller
Herbert Winship
Jennie
Proctor of Proctor & Gamble Die by Self Inflicted Wound
Cincinnati reports William A Proctor president of the Proctor and Gamble Soap Company died this afternoon from a bullet wound at his suburban home. Coroner Cameron opened an inquiry into the shooting as investigators review the circumstances. Proctor, famed in business circles, was said to be worth several millions.
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Cincinnati
William A Proctor
Proctor & Gamble Soap Company
Cameron
Proctor
Riots Grow as Romanian Peasants Defy Government
Bucharest reports say government efforts to quell peasant revolts meet partial success as troops act with energy. A large number of rioters have been killed in clashes, yet conditions show no lasting improvement and rioters appear bolder and more determined amid an aggravated situation.
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Bucharest
Emperor Washes Feet of Twelve Old Men
Vienna reports the emperor on Maundy Thursday washed the feet of twelve aging men before archdukes and officials. The ceremony ended with silk purses and thirty silver pieces placed around each man’s neck.
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Vienna
Duel Leaves Marshal and Constable Wounded Fatally
Bowie Texas March 28 In a pistol duel between Walker and Rober Hergroves and Marshal Adams and Constable Walter Walter was fatally wounded and Adams seriously injured A mob formed as Hargroves surrendered to the mayor under protection promise
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Bowie
Texas
Walker
Rober Hergroves
Marshal Adams
Walter
Adams
Hargroves
Traction Workers Go on Strike in Montgomery
In Montgomery Alabama on March 28 one hundred twenty five employees of the Montgomery Traction Company walked off the job to press their demands. The company says replacements will arrive tonight from Birmingham and Memphis to fill the positions.
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Montgomery
Ala
Montgomery Traction Company
Birmingham
Memphis
Weather forecast brief incomplete text
Weather notes indicate a forecast of cooler conditions into Saturday with Friday details partially illegible.
Wreck Kills Twenty Six on Southern Pacific Train No 9
A westbound Southern Pacific train from New Orleans to San Francisco derailed after hitting an open switch near Colton California. Twenty six people are known dead with about one hundred injured many dying later. Italians from New York and New Orleans dominated among the victims. The crash destroyed several cars, some passengers ejected, other cars largely intact. Fire alarms and derricks from Los Angeles aided rescue as Colton hospital filled and aid arrived from nearby towns.
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Associated Press Dispatch
Colton
Cal
Southern Pacific
New Orleans
San Francisco
New York
Los Angeles
Presbyterian Church
George L. Sharp
Muncie
Ind
Clarence Wormington
Victor Craig
John Golden
Florence Roberts
Sar Bernandino
Chick Stahl Famous Ba'slayer Death Reported in Indiana
Charles S. Stahl captain of the Boston American baseball team committed death by own action in West Baden Indiana on March 28. He had resigned as manager of the club recently and no cause was given.
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West Baden
Indiana
Charles S. Stahl
Boston American
Stahl
Midway Lot Prices Jump for Early Buyers
Last November E W Taber Falls Mill Virginia offered 325 for a Midway lot and now bids 460 a gain of 23 percent. Last January E A Jacobs Cincinnati Ohio paid 325 and it rose to 875 a gain of 11 percent. A year ago Er G Clausen New York paid 250 and the current offer is 400 a gain over 60 percent. Bluefield-S midways and local ads mention shoes and fresh salad promos at Sublette Barnes.
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E. W. Taber
Er. G. Clausen
New York
Bluefield
Graham
Wage scale dispute cannot be arbitrated in rail strike crisis
Western railroads and union leaders deadlock over wage scale after rejecting arbitration. Officials warn a strike is possible if concessions aren’t made. 15 thousand locomotive firemen seek 12 percent raise and eight hour day. Grand Chiefs and 200 delegates ready to act, while managers refuse concessions and seek mediation.
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Chicago
Western Railroads
General Monarers Association
Garretson
Morrisey
Unio
Morrsey
Erdman
Million Dollar Fire Devastates South Boston Tobacco District
A disastrous blaze in South Boston Va destroyed the R. J. Reynolds Tobacco plant and several tobacco factories, along with the telephone exchange. Loss estimated at one million dollars. appeals were sent to nearby cities including Danville and Durham. By 9 PM the fire was still burning but under control.
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Danvillé
Boston
Here
R. J. Reynolds Tobacco Company
Thir Clty
Durham
N. C
Murderer Tries to Break Jail at Parkersburg
Edward Ingleton, held in Parkersburg West Virginia after arrest and sought in Hardin County Texas for murder, attempted to saw through his cell bars to escape jail today.
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Parkersburg
W. Va
Edward Ingleton
Hardin County
Texas
Murdered Bride Lillie Davis Buried in Wedding Gown
In Bristol Tennessee March 28 a gunman killed Lillie Davis in Wast Hill cemetery while she awaited an April wedding to a coal mine owner. Authorities report possible criminal assault and plan a second post mortem as witnesses link the death to a manslaughter case involving her would be brother in law.
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Bristol, Tenn
Lillie Davis
Wast Hill Cemetery
Johnson City
Ack Hale
Davis
Hale
Virginia-Tennessee
Virginia
Tennesse
Franch Demands Presented to the Sultan
In Tanger on March 26 M Regnault the French minister with the cruiser Jean D Arc delivered France demands for reparations over the murder of Dr Mau champ to Mohammed El Torres the sultans representative He was warned to ensure the demands are carried out and to prevent any anti European movement The sultanate’s representative offered no objection
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Tanger
Morocco
M. Regnault
Jean D'Arc
Mohammed el Torres
France
Mauchamp
French Occupation Planned at Ondja
Sallamarina Algeria March 26 The French column to occupy Ondja in Morrocco is concentrated here and will leave tomorrow Sentries guard the frontier to prevent natives from informing Oudja’s governor The governor will be officially informed only when troops are in sight of the town He will be assured there is no cause for alarm or interference with townspeople.
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Sallamarina
Algeria
Ondja
Morrocco
Oudja
Carnegie Attacks Wall Street in Speech to Military Diners
Andrew Carnegie denounces Wall Street methods in a New York speech at a diner honoring the United States military telegraph corps. He says he never made a dollar gambling in stocks and notes trouble for short sellers while asserting the president may have gone too far.
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New York
United States
T Legraph Corps
Andrew Carnegie
Wall Street
Corbin Banking Company Assigns for Benefit of Creditors
The Corbin Banking Company assigns for the benefit of creditors to George C. Austin. Members named are George S. Edgell and Austin Corbin. A formal statement from the company follows this action.
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New York
Corbin Banking Company
George C. Austin
George S. Edgell
Austin Corbin
Zeigler Oxfords for Women and Children Styles
Blue Field Mercantile Company advertises Zeigler Oxfords for women and children in new styles for spring, with prices and selection centered in a retail notice dated March 29, 1981.
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Zeigler Oxfords
Bluefield Mercantile Company
Spasmodic Stock Market Moves Up Then Dulls
In New York on March 28 stock prices showed irregular opening with a general upward tilt after a few minutes. Reading and metal stocks led gains while Great Northern preferred rose, but feverish sentiment and occasional relapses followed. A brisk selling wave erased most gains and St Paul fell about 12 points before the market turned dull.
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Reading
Hill
Harriman
Great Northern
St. Paul
Right to Issue Stock Upheld by the Court
The Minnesota supreme court upheld the Great Northern Railway Company’s right to issue $60,000,000 in stock as authorized by its board. Attorney General Young had enjoined the issue, arguing the company should first appear before the railroad and warehouse commission for examination to show the issue’s purpose.
Veteran of German and Union Armies Dies in Parkersburg
William Memel aged 82 years died in Parkersburg after a long illness. He served in both the German and Union armies and was noted as a veteran. Funeral arrangements were pending.
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Parkersburg
W. Va
William Memel
New Things at Winefield Mercantile Company
Ties hats clothing and underwear showcased by Winefield Mercantile Company on March 29 revealing fresh stock and fashion items for spring season.
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Winefield Mercantile Company
Closing Out Sale and Auction
A closing out sale advertises a near term finish with wholesale prices and large lots. It invites buyers to bid on remaining stock while emphasizing high value and cash savings.
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Mor Hante
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Fairview
A. S. Booker & Co
Citizens’ Underwriters Agency
Flat Top National Bank
Bluefield, W. Va
A. H. Land
Sec
West Virginia
United States Depositary
L. E. Tierney
W. H. Thomas
Capital Stock
EF. Bolilina
Cahier
W.B. Hicks
Hlwoimann
Pollock, Oashier
A. Hoorpek
Ossbie
First
National Bank
Princeton Avenue
DR. R. L. Speal
Gauarmeed
Proprieto
Jennie Burgh
Mattewan
Carmel, N
Burgh
Marshal
Constable
Associated Press Disputch
Chick Stahl
Midway
J. and M. Low
Sublette & Barnes
General Managers’ Association
Austin
Ite
Long Island
Surprise Store
PrinceNnon Avenue
Just
Superior Supply Co
Ber Cains
Remington's
Smith's
Bluefield Typewriter Company
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