Not Guilty Verdict in Gregory Case
Roanoke Virginia November 17 The jury returned a not guilty verdict after about an hour and a half deliberation in the case of W B Gregory a prominent Roanoke dentist charged with an attempted criminal assault on Miss Theodora Irvine The courtroom was crowded and spectators wept during defense counsel McCormick’s closing appeal as Commonwealths Attorney Perkins urged a guilty verdict The trial began Monday.
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Roanoke
Gregory
Theodora A. Irvine
Commonwealths
Everett Perkins
Perkins
Marshall McCormick
Berryville
McCormick
Miss Irvine Acquittal Defense Notes Chloroform Hallucinations
Miss Irvine alleged Dr. Gregory assaulted her while under chloroform. Dr. Gregory denied the charge stating she was dreaming due to anaesthetic. Defense presented expert testimony by physicians on post anaesthesia hallucinations.
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Miss Irvine
Dr. Gregory
Deep Waterways Plan From Boston To Key West Discussed
The Atlantic Deep Waterways Association opened a three day session in Baltimore with broad representation from coast states. The plan aims to open canals and deepen rivers from Norfolk to Key West and from Chesapeake to Delaware and Cape Cod, with free waterways to be built by the federal government. Speakers include J Hampton Moore Governor Crothers and Mayor Mahcod.
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Baltimore
Atlantic Deep Waterways Association
Boston
Key West
Atlantic Coast
Gulf States
Atlantic Seaboard
Philadelphia
Norfolk
Fla
Chesapeake Bay
Delaware Bay
Delaware River
Raritan River
Cape Cod
Congress
J. Hampton Moore
Association
Crothers
Maryland
Mahcod
No good cook seeks flavoring extracts
A short promotional note urges readers to choose Blue Ribbon lemon or Vanilla flavoring extracts for superior taste, claiming no cook will be indifferent and recommending the brand for best results.
Notice to Tax-Payers on Early Payment Discount
Taxpayers are urged to call at the office in the Telephone Building and pay taxes at once. A 24 percent discount applies to payments made before November 20, 1908. Deputy Sheriff W. P. Hawley issues the notice. Milk with one-third water note appears as an aside.
Emperor William Promises Constitutional Policy Change
Berlin November 1 Emperor William, swept by popular demand, pledged to govern only through the chancellor and ministers. The note, printed on the Reichsan Zeitung front page, followed an interview with a London Daily Telegraph correspondent and sparked widespread public and Reichstag reaction.
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Berlin
William
Germany
Eglishman
London Daily Telegraph
Reichstag
von Buelow
Pottsdam
Reichsan Zeeitung
Love affairs of arch murderess told at Lampere trial
Luporta Ind November 17 Witnesses described Ray Lampuere’s threats against Mrs Belle Gunness and her children. The state argued a motive to harass Gunness led to arson fires. William Slater testified to Gunness Lampere relations fueling the alleged motive. Large crowd observed the proceedings.
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Luporta
Ind
Ray Lampuere
Belle Gunness
Schooner Jennie Thomas Abandoned Off Atlantic Coast
The schooner Jennie Thomas, loaded with lumber for Savannah, drifts waterlogged about 400 miles east of the Virginia capes after the crew of seven led by Captain William Campbell abandoned ship following a month of fierce gales. The Afghanistan rescued Campbell and six crew members at New York.
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New York
Sal
Jennie Thomas
Savannah
Capes
Virginia
Wm, Campbell
Double tragedy at Doe Run farm ends in death
Nov 17 report from Doe Run Georgia describes John Story a farmer fatally wounded by a gunshot from a rum slue aimed at tenant A H Heim. Heim, a white man, then killed himself at his house on the same farm with the same gun. Story died later.
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Doe Run
John Story
A H. Heim
Story
West Virginia Forecast Fair and Warmer midweek
A weather forecast for West Virginia predicts fair skies and warmer conditions on Wednesday followed by continued fair weather on Thursday. Highs are expected in the 60s with light winds and dry conditions across the state.
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West Virginia
Convicted Miners Plot Mine Fire at Pratt City
In Birmingham Alabama on November 17 fifty state convicts in Pratt City mines planned a breakout by setting No 8 mine ablaze and using the smoke to slip out. Eight convicts died in the blaze, one missing, forty-one were captured and the rest escaped or safe in the stockade after guards sealed the mine entry.
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Birmingham
Ala
Pratt City
Mey
Resere
Assignee Confusion Over Forgeries Stuns Chicago
Peter Van Viissinger, arrested for forgeries alleged to reach $700,000, delays immediate sentencing to aid in unwinding business affairs. Assignees could not distinguish genuine from spurious documents, and the counterfeit items appeared minor in total losses. He avoids contact with friends and even his wife during talks at the state attorney’s office.
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Chicago
Peter van Viissinger
van Viissingen
Fig
Atate
White House Dinner With Labor Leaders Draws High Officials
President Roosevelt hosted a White House dinner for cabinet members and Supreme Court justices joined by labor leaders from across the United States. The gathering, a notable social event in months, focused on efforts to improve labor relations and workplace sentiment.
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Washington
Supreme Court of the United
Lodge Officers Elected at Seattle Gathering
The meeting in Seattle Washington elected officers for the coming year J C Mansbarger of Wheeling as grand chief patriarch J F Booth of Huntington as grand high priest and L L Price of Charleston as grand senior warden with others named to the slate.
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J. C. Wilson
Charleston
Patyfireh
Seattle
Washington
J. C. Mansbarger
Wheeling
J. F. Booth
Fiuntington
L. L. Price
Taft Leaves Cincinnati After Quiet Home Visit
President elect Taft departed Cincinnati for Hot Springs Va ending a visit that sparked wild political speculation. He said he did not discuss politics and had accomplished a personal mission. Bishop Oldham discussed Philippine matters and praised Taft’s letter on the Catholic church. Taft attended a dinner hosted by Edward Harrison before departing.
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Cincinnati
Ohio
Taft
Hot Springs
Mr. Taft
St. Paul
Edward Harrison
Bevan Declines Early Run for Presidency
William J. Bevan dictates a statement from San Antonio apologizing for prejudice and refusing to decide on another presidential bid now. He says he will continue to defend beliefs he deems good for Americans and notes he may not run again if circumstances require.
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San Antonio
Tex
Wilk
Warri
William J. Bevan
Standard Oil Declares New Jersey Quarterly Dividend
Standard Oil Company of New Jersey announced a quarterly dividend of 10 dollars per share. The release comes from New York with the November 17 date indicated.
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New York
Standard Oi Company of
New Jersey
Rebekahs State Assembly Meets in West Virginia
The twenty second annual session of the Rebekah's state assembly 1 0. O. F. opens in the Bailey building after church exercises at Bland Street Methodist. Reports from the president and committees head day one though union services with the Grand Lodge LO O F may limit morning business.
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Grand Lodge
Bluefield
West
Bland Street Methodist Church
F. M. Peters
D. Emory Hawke
Bland Street
Peters
Geo. G. Stout
Parkersburg
Grand Junior Wardes
D. &. French
Hearn Hall
W. H. Cecil
W. H. Cecill
J. D. Marstilier
D. P. Kessler
A. Billinggien
George G. Stout
Rand
Odd Fellows Home
Elkins
West Virginia
Odd Feallows Hall
Hearn Building
Rebeckah’s State Assembly
Bailey
Grand Lodge of the
LO. O. F
Rebeckahs
Odd Fellows
Rebekahs
Rebekehs
Sadie Ruttenenutter
Olivia Lodge No. 4
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Deep Waterways
W. P. Hawley
Bie Sa Cém.n.s
United States
DR. Carter
J. N. Vance
Vice Pres
D. R. Wood
Union Bank and Trust Company
Bluefield, W. VA
Edwin Mann
W. C. Pollock
L. A. Hooper
First National Bank of
W. VA
Flat Top National Bank OF
Sluefield
L. E. Tierney
R. E. Bolling
W. H. Thomas
W. B. Hicks
Lord Welds
the Nation
Oficial Gazette of
Arch
Helsblebebdeldte Beliet Eine
van Viissinger Hive
Wass On
Supreme Court
Kinzer
KEG F.C
the Miller Supply
Bluefield, W
Hugho
Encampment
Fis
Grand Lodge Proper
RCT Righss
Assembly
Hall Willson
Ave
lIis
Alhy
Troy Steam Laundry
Busy Bee Restaurant
Princeton Ave
Hamilton
the Duvall Music Co
Princeton Avenue
Waltham
Elgin
Henry Rodg Jeweler
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