Final Chapter in Noted Texas Murder Case
Victoria Texas March 30 the final chapter in one of the most noted murders in Texas will be written next Tuesday when Felix Powell is to be hanged for the murder of Mrs A J Conditt and her four children. The crime occurred on the Conditt place near Edna in September 1905. Monk Gibson a negro was arrested after reporting trouble at Conditt’s home and confessed under pressure. Powell’s link to the slayings emerged later with the case ending in his execution.
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Victoria
Texas
Felix Powell
A. J. Conditt
Conditt
Edna
Monk Gibson
Gibson
Powell
Pure Air and Healthy Residence Location Promoted in Bluefield
The city views a healthful living emphasis as congested districts threaten disease. Invigorating air, good drainage, and healthful surroundings are highlighted as vital to prolong life and happiness. A. S. Booker & Company offers showings of the property.
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Bluefield
A. S. Booker & Company
Columbus Ice Cream and New Goods at White Pharmacy
An items list shows Columbus ice cream available in any quantity at White Pharmacy with new goods including ties hats clothing and underwear from Bluefield Mercantile Company. Also noted are men’s low shoes from J and M and Bluefield Mercantile Company as sole agents with rental listings and store room offered by Samuel Turk.
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Columbus
Bluefield Mercantile Company
J. and M. Low
Norton pastors rally in protracted meeting at Baptist Church
Norton Virginia report details three local pastors leading a union revival at the Baptist Church with large crowds nightly, plus a lighthearted note on community life as Ajax Coal and Coke plans three hundred coke ovens at a 150000 dollar initial outlay and work in the Norton area continues.
Thaw lunacy hearings delay amid graft and cross fire
Witnesses to be examined again Tuesday as Thaw case nears a decision. Jerome clashed with the commission over Dr Hamilton testimony and past life questions. The panel heard guards and doctors attest to Thaw's rationality while Jerome seeks expert opinions on present insanity.
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Associated Press Disputch
New York
Thaw Lunacy Commission
Fitzgerald
Stanfor White
Jrome
Jerome
Thaw
Allan McLat Hamilton
Dr. Hamilton
Hamilton
Dr Hamilton
Delmas
Harridge
J. Dennison Lyon
Pitsburg
Jeome
Honduras revolution names Sutirrez as provisional leader
Washington reports Gen ral Denizo Gutirrez, a key Honduran revolutionary figure, likely to head the provisional government. Bonilla is said to be surrounded near Amapala on the south coast.
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Washington
Ral Denizo Gutirrez
Honduras
Bonilla
Presient Bonilla
Amapala
Two West Virginians Among Medical Graduates
Twenty eight young men graduate from the United States naval medical school. Among them are John O. Downey and D. H Sastro of West Virginia and Myron CG. Baker and Martin Donelson of Tennessee, with J. P. Thomas and W. Raison of Kentucky.
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Washington
United States Naval Medical School
Myron CG. Baker
Martin Donelson
Tennessee
John O. Downey
D. H Sastro
West Virginia
J. P. Thomas
W. Raison
Kentucky
Lou Dillon Foals Bay Filly Born in Cleveland
Lou Dillon the world's champion trotter foaled a bay filly here today in Cleveland Ohio. The foal's sire is John A. MacKerron the champion wagon trotting stallion.
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Lou Dillon
Cleveland
Ohio
Lou Ilon
John A. MacKerron
St Louis Brewers Lead Strikers After Conference
After a conference of St Louis brewers to consider the strike situation they sent a report to associated press detailing the next steps. The situation centers on labor actions affecting local breweries and potential responses from management and workers.
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St. Louis
Louis Kempler
Cincinnati
International Secreary
United Brewery Workers
Thx
Striee
Associated Press Dispatch
St. Louis Brewers
Kidnapped Marvin Lad May Be in Burlington
A four year old boy resembling missing Marvin Lad is held at Mrs. Fannie Harmer's boarding house in Burlington Iowa. A man and woman named Jones brought the child claiming to be the parents. They left for Chicago and have not returned in two weeks. Police believe the boy is the Dover Delaware kidnapping victim.
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Burlington
Iowa
Marvin Lad
Fannie Harmer
Jones
Hale Moved to Avert Lynch Mob in Bristol Case
Rumors swirled of a mob aiming to lynch Ack Hale who was held in Bristol Virginia on a murder charge tied to Lillie Davis's death at Fast Hill cemetery Wednesday night. To avoid a jail break and extradition fight, deputies secretly moved Hale across the state line to Blountville Tennessee for safety and trial readiness.
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Bristol
Lillie Dav's
Fast Hill Cemetery
Blountville, Tenn
White Woman Fatally Shot in Louisville Shooting
In Louisville on March 30 Mrs. Thomas Turner a white woman of 100d family and John Solomon a Negro were fatally wounded in a shooting affray with Sam Mitchell. Mrs. Turner stepped from a grocery store as the first shot rang out. A bullet pierced her lungs. Both victims were not expected to live and Mitchell was arrested.
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Louisville
Thomas Turner
John Solomon
Solomon
Sam Mitchell
Brewers Out of Retail Business Bill Passed
Lincoln Neb March 30 The house passed the senate bill prohibiting brewers who own saloon or saloon licenses from retail business aiming to force brewers out of the retail trade.
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Lincoln
Neb
House
Senate
Troops in Roumania Hold Upper Hand in Battle
From Bucharest reports show no overall improvement tonight as small outbreaks continue yet troops everywhere have the upper hand in Roumania. The situation remains tense with continued fighting and no clear resolve announced.
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Roumania
Bucharest
Virginia trounces Columbia 13 to 3 in Charlottesville
University of Virginia stops Columbia 13 to 3 at Charlottesville. Yale blows out Washington and Lee 18 to 4 in Lexington.
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Charlottesville
University of Virginia
Columbia University
Lexington
Yale
Washington and Lee
Peace Talks Advance Between Railroads and Employes
In Chicago on March 30 the dissatisfied train service staff and general managers moved closer to peace as government representatives and union leaders met. A joint conference is planned for tomorrow with both sides seeking a peaceful settlement under government mediation.
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Chcago
General Manas Rs
Knapip and Neill
Both Sides Claiming the Chicago Election
Chicago March 30. Municipal campaign committees claim victory for their candidates next Tuesday. Republican chairman predicts Busse and ticket will win by about 35,000. Democratic chairman forecasts Dunne will win by 5,000 to 35,000.
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Chicago
Campegn
Dunne
Fred A. Busse
Republican Central
Busse
Tcket
Democratic Central County Committee Inva
Southern Pacific Death Toll Holds at Twenty-Two
Colton California March 30 The total number killed in Thursday Southern Pacific wreck remains twenty two. None of the injured are in danger and most of the seventy five hurt are only slightly hurt. All victims of the wreck were buried today and the inquest adjourned until Monday.
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Colton
Cal
Envious Real Estate Agents Spar Over Midway Lots
A local quarrel highlights Bluefield and Graham real estate agents failing to sell Midway lots. Since July, returns on Midway investments range from 12 to 40 percent, vexing rivals and even souring relations with profitable locals. Easter merchandise and fashions noted near Sublette and Barnes, with Bluefield Mercantile Co. promotions.
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Bluefield
Graham
Midway
Closing Out Sale and Auction
Closing Out Sale and Auction advertises a limited time event with extensive stock reductions and invites merchants to bid on large lots. Cash payments rewarded with strong savings and promises of substantial value for buyers.
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Felix Power
Just
Superior Supply
W. VA
Remington’s
Smith’s
Bluefield Typewriter Company
Ery
Samuel Turk
Citizens’ Underwriters Agency
Flat Top National Bank
Bluefield, W. Va
Life,gcident & Health Insurance
A. H. Land
Sec
United States Depositary
J. E. Tierney
W.H. Thomas
Capital Stock Stockholders’ Liability
Surplus Fund
R. E. Bourina
Cahier
W.B. Hicks
Rastatant Taghier
Edwinmann
W.O. Pollock
L. A. Hooper
First National Bank
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Princeton Avenue
R. L. Speas
Lunacy Commmission
Norton
Ajax Coal Company
T. F. Suthers
Johnson
Baptist Church
Rome
Presbyterian
Platte
Methodist
Sam Kelly
Tazewell
The
Southern Railroad
Blackwood
Ajax Coal and Coke Company
Bear Creek Company
Tacoma
Pennsylvania
Ajax Company
Wise County
M. Mendlesohn
Te “Hee San
Wimmin
Sven
St. Lewis Breweries
Imatum
Ack Hale
Western Rail
Podes
Associated Press
Southern Pacific
Zeigler Oxfords
Sublette and Barnes
Bluefield Mercantile Co
Princeton Avenur
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