Brothers glad to meet in Roanoke jail
Sidna Allen and Wesley Edwards arrived in Roanoke jail at 1 pm and greeted their kin. Miss Maude Troler occupies a hotel room nearby while Floyd Allen and other relatives visit. Governor Mann has not appointed a judge, and a venue change for the trials of Allen and Edwards is expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roanoke
Sidna Allen
Wesley Edwards
Maude Iroler
Floyd
Miss Troler
Mann
Allen
Edwards
Sidon Allen
Hillsville
Commonwealth
Married by Contract Gives Freedom in Pasadena
Carleton W. Washburn of Pasadena and Miss Heloise Chandler of Philadelphia wed after a week together and a prenuptial pact that marriage shall not grant control or prevent other marriages. The couple sought a Pasadena judge who refused, then married in Alhambra with Judge W M Northrup performing. The agreement outlines limits on oversight, potential separation, and shared financial responsibility.
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Pasadena
Cal
Carleton W. Washburn
Heloise Chandler
Philadelphia
Robert W. M.donnell
Alhambra
W.M Northrup
Man and 17 year old wife shot in Colfax incident
Colfax Washington report states Wes Fey Brownell, 25, and his 17 year old wife Winnie of Cul de Sac Idaho, traveled about 100 miles seeking justice after shooting Neeves, the stepfather of Mrs Brownell, in a fatal confrontation yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colfax
Wash
Wesfey Brownell
Winnie
Cul de Sac
Idaho
Mystery Sneed Accomplice Ties to Boyce Murder
Amarillo Texas September details the unidentified accomplice alleged to have planned with J B Sneed the murder of Al G Boyce Jr amid a second killing tied to his wife’s elopement. Potter County grand jury investigated thirty witnesses, found an accomplice who vanished after the shooting, and Boyce’s funeral occurred near the jail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amarillo
Texas
J B. Sneed
al G. Boyce, Jr
Sneed
Boyce
Mort Worth
al Ge Boyce
Victi
Potter County
Grand Jury
Father of Boy Who Was Hazed May Sue
In Raleigh North Carolina on September 16 the State University trustees received President Venable’s hazing death report about Isaac William Rand. Gov. Kitchin urged opposition to hazing while Rand’s father Oscar Rand said he may sue the hazing boys’ fathers for justice.
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Sue
Raleigh
N.C
Board of Trustee of
the State University Today
Venable
Isaac William Rand
Rand
Kitchin
Oscar Rand
Authorities say confessions in Neeves shooting case
Authorities report full confessions after a 100 mile pursuit for Neeves. Neeves was accused by his daughter of maltreatment in Idaho and aiding others. The shooting occurred at Charles Long ranch near Colifax. Brownell shot Neeves five times while Ashe’s daughter claimed she fired a shot to the head. The Brownells told Sheriff Carter they killed Neeves because they could not obtain justice in Idaho.
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Neeves
Idaho
Charles Long Ranch
Colifax
Brownell
Ashe
Brownells
Carter
Boston
Mass
Beware
Janelake
Doat
Dopcora
Boston, Revere Beach
Lynn
Oart
Deafness Not Cured by Local Application Hall’s Cure
A testimonial claims deafness stems from inflammation of the Eustachian tube mucous lining and cannot be treated locally. It asserts constitutional remedies are necessary, offers a $100 reward for cure of deafness caused by catarrh, and promotes Hall’s Catarrh Cure sold by J Cheney & Co. Toledo Ohio with accompanying family pills for constipation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hall
E. J. Cheney & CO
Toledo
Ohio
One Hour Bathers Limit Sparks Local Debate
Boston area bathers face a proposed one hour limit with questions on timekeeping and enforcement. Officials, labor foes, and the public weigh the practicality of clocks, chalked times, and possible charges while cold weather currently allows longer stays. Concerns center on enjoyment versus regulation and potential revenue from meter-like fees.
Wild deer invade garden near Stockbridge estate
In Halidon hall stockbridge area Dr William Gilman Thompson reports a wild deer entered his garden on the lawn nibbling lettuce before retreating to the forest. Earlier reports note multiple deer around Halidon hall and the estate's mountain forest. A witness, Fred Schults, saw two moose near October Mountain, then they vanished into woods.
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Lenox, Mabs
Halidon Hall
Stockbridge
Halidon
Stockbridge Center
Harry Payne
Woman Embraces A Burglar In Palmyra Home
A Missouri farmer's wife mistook a burglar for her husband and clung to him, pleading for mercy until he escaped a dark closet. In Toledo, Dr. G B Booth fought off a burglar with a book and recovered his wife's bracelet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Palmyra
Toledo
G. B. Booth
Hog feud ends with court order to divide remains
Hazard Kentucky report says after years of litigation over the Amis Combs hog valued at eight dollars, two neighbors submitted to a jury. The court ruled both parties must share the costs and the last verdict divided the case despite the hog’s death. court costs exceed five hundred dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kentucky Mountaineers
Hazard
Baseball chatter from Washington and beyond about players and slumps
The column lists many MLB figures of the era including Gandil Milan Roche and Lavender and notes on Cobb’s 450 foot homer. It mentions teams like the Phillies Pirates Cubs Giants Senators and Red Sox with various batting leaders and pitcher's styles. It also covers trades and umpiring hopes and remarks on infield rough play and the Budgets of clubmen.
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Gandil
Milan
Washington
George Roche
Pelican
O'Toole
Marquard
Mr. Lavender
John Ticus
Boston Braves
Phils
Miller
Ty Cobb
Cleveland
Cub Fang
Giants
Walter Regh
Pirates
Boston Red Sox
St. Paul
Jack Pflester
Chicago Cubs
Middletown
Clark Griffith
Senators
Sac
al Orth
Reds
Jack Coombs
Johnny Evers
Johnny 'S
Hub Perdue
J. King
John Ward
Otis Crandall
Chick” Gandil
Barry
Harry Davis
Fox
Chick Gandil
Davis
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