Court Judge and Sheriff Die in Hillaville Violence
Roanoke reports from March 14 describe a deadly incident in Hillaville where Judge Lanyer and Sheriff Nile were killed by a group allied with Clyde Allen. A pitched battle with locals followed, with many wounded as authorities pursued Allen who had previously served a year in prison for moonshining. A special train carried officers to Hillaville as more killings were feared.
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Diy
Prema
Roanoke
Sherif
Lows Webb
Allen
Hillaville
Baveras
Adolph Segal Not Wanted as Witness
Fragmentary note indicates Adolph Segal is not wanted as a witness in a government proceeding. The text mentions a presentation of cakes and a mareh date, with references to Renal and sealed documents. The fragmentary wording limits clear facts or outcomes.
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Adolph Segal
Prema
York
Mareh
Renal
Attempt on King Victor Emmanuel at Rome Pantheon
An assassination attempt occurred as King Victor Emmanuel arrived at the Pantheon for the annual memorial service. A would be assassin wounded a royal guard, and another guard was hurt in the chaos. The attacker, labeled an individualist anarchist, was captured and claimed to act alone. The king remained calm despite the shooting and the queen protected him.
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Associated
Prem
Victor Ermanuel
Pantheon
Jo Ronior
Rng
Roma
Bis
Antonio Dalbe
Ish
Roosevelt Excused as Juror Over Public Prominence
Colonel Roosevelt was excused from further jury service after a warning that his prominence would distract fellow jurors. The note cites concerns about attention affecting the jury's deliberations.
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Sapcinea
Roosevelt
Packers go to jury without defense witnesses
The jurors will decide on charges stemming from an alleged violation of authority as the Packers proceed to trial. No defense witnesses were offered by the defense, according to reported proceedings on March 14.
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Ag ‘Rial
Compton's Execution Not Postponed Reported
A coastal appeal to Governor Colquitt failed to halt the execution of Compton, with a final family statement delivered as officials prepared to carry out the sentence in Laredo tomorrow.
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Compton
Associated Press
Texas
Ipton
Colquitt
Laredo
Cold Wave Expected As Washington Forecasts Drop
A weather bureau report from Washington warns of a cold wave to sweep in. Temperatures are expected to fall to freezing by morning as a sharp cold front moves through the region.
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John D. Daly
Weather Oureau
Washington Today
Bandits Held for Identification After Express Messenger Raid
Police report two armed bandits were captured after a robbery on the Express Messenger, with one large suspect identified and a second man still unnamed. Investigators believe only two bandits were involved in the attack and are continuing positive identification efforts.
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Washington
Asnodisind Anderson
Tessarch
Express Messenger
Trousdale
Espartatina
Iliany
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