Man Hanged at Norfolk for Roommate Murder in 1906
Leo C. Thurman of West Point Kentucky was hanged in Norfolk Virginia for the murder of Walter P. Dolzen his Michigan roommate. Authorities say Dolzen’s body was packed in a trunk and Thurman fled, captured eighteen months later at Vancouver British Columbia. The execution was swift and Thurman claimed self defense after provocation.
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Norfolk
Leo C. Thurman
West Point
Walter P. Dolzen
Michigan
Vancouver
B. C
Virginia
Thurman
Thur
Dolzen
Kentucky
Desperate attack ends in arrests and grim confessions
Police captured three suspects and obtained their cynical confession of the crime. They showed no fear of prison and regretted not killing the couple to prevent discovery. The woman hangs between life and death, and the husband mourns in despair.
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Aversa
Naples
Carmela Demauro
Frignano
Infalf
Tate
Ae Superb Conde SS
Leo
Chicago
J. L. Mead Cycle Company
Chicago, Ill
Oakly Dairy seeks subscribers and hires carriage service
The Oakly Dairy Co announces new cows and seeks steady subscribers by calling 2033. They advertise an elegant coach and strong horses placed on the street for public use and invite engagement via phone 4 Scurry Bellune.
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Oakly Dairy Co
No. 4
Scurry & Bellune
Pressing Cleaning and Dyeing Available at Scriven Street
T S Sessions advertises a modern pressing cleaning and dyeing service at 119 Scriven St offering work in the line with satisfaction guaranteed.
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Charlotte N.c
Scriven St
T. S. Sessions
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