Murder in a Fence Dispute Shocks Tazewell Community
John G. Watts former U S marshal was killed near his home four miles east of town during a dispute over a fence line. George Jones allegedly struck Watts with an iron posthole digger after a heated argument, dragging him as Watts rode away. A color man Hedrick witnessed the attack. Jones surrendered later, waiving preliminary hearing and awaiting indictment. he claims self defense with legal counsel Chapman and Gillespie.
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John @. Watts
United State
George Jones
Mr. Watts
Owen Watts
Jones
Hedrick
Watts
Col. Watts
Watte
Tazewell
Chapman and
Gillespie
Wise County
Clinch Valley
Norfolk & Western Railway
Thirty Two Dead At Pemberthy Injector Works
Detroit news reports at least thirty two dead from the Pemberthy Injector Works disaster with eleven payroll accounts revealing injuries and hospital recoveries continuing as relief efforts proceed.
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Detroit
Mich
Pemberthy
Toilet soap wholesale offer from Frat Top Grocery Co
A Bluefield West Virginia wholesaler advertises 10 gross of toilet soap at unbeatable prices for retail merchants. The notice promises low manufacturer prices for assorted goods including Castile Medicated Skin Tar Soap and highly perfumed varieties, with samples available before holiday orders. It also touts J. M. cigars as top quality.
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Frat Top Grocery Co
Inholesale Grocers
Bluefield
W. Va
Vindication for Admiral Schley
The article notes vindication for Admiral Schley and Ramsey sharing the same opinion, highlighting a unified stance on the matter and reaffirming support from both figures.
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Admiral Schley
Ramsey
Resolutions for Navy Inquiry Fuel Schley Case Fallout
Washington reports that numerous House and Senate resolutions will target the Navy Department and Schley’s conduct. Admirals Dewey Ramsay and Benham are cited as wary of censures, while Schley’s post inquiry prospects include possible promotions and lectures.
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Navy Department
Congress
Washington
Schley
Dewey
Ramsay
Admiral Benham
Santiago
Coal and Wood Orders by T H Reeker Promised Prompt Delivery
Local supplier T H Reeker offers coal and wood orders with prompt delivery service. Call phone 125 to place requests and ensure timely fulfillment.
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T. H Reeker
State News at Nation's Capital Opposition to Pittsburg Firm
Postoffice report details state offices employees salaries and expenses.
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Nation's
Pittsburg
Postofice
Supreme Court weighs Dawson Law in corporate tax case
Charleston case tests if the Dawson corporation tax law unconstitutionally discriminates against foreign firms. Blue Jacket Consolidated Copper seeks to halt West Virginia auditor from collecting the tax, arguing inter state discrimination. The suit began in Kanawha circuit court and was dismissed, prompting an appeal to the state Supreme Court.
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Charleston
Supreme Court
Blue Jacket Consolidated Copper Company
West Virginia
Circuit Court
Kanawha County
Guthrie
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