Dismembered Wife Case Sparks Boston Courtroom Drama
Boston April 22 Police Sergeant Crowley testified in the Jordan murder trial recounting finding a dozen body pieces in a trunk while guarding it before boarding a boat. Jordan, a vaudeville actor and brother-in-law to Jesse L. Livermore, is charged with killing his wife in Somerville September 1 and dismembering the corpse to hide the crime. The jury inspected the cottage, with portions of the body recovered from a trunk, furnace, and washtub, and Livermore's funds reportedly aiding the defense.
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Boston
Mass
Crowley
Chester R. Jordan
Jordan
Jordan Cottage
Somerville
Jesse L. Livermore
New York
Livermore
Fitzhugh Company No. 65 Formed in Bridgeport
Gol. Charles B. Compton and Capt. Lloyd E. Warthen of Allegheny Company Uniform Bank Knights of Pythias traveled to Bridgeport last evening to institute Fitzhugh Company No. 65 with Warthen as muster officer and General Pack of Moundsville present. A banquet followed the muster and officers returned home today. A promise to pay is noted.
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Charles B. Compton
Lloyd E. Warthen
Allegheny Company
Uniform Bank
Knights of Pythias
Bridgeport
Fitzhugh Company
Warthen
Pack
Mounds‘ville
Infant dies after brief illness in Luzadder street family
The infant, seven months old, child of Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Swiger of Luzadder street, passed away Wednesday afternoon after meningitis. Funeral held at 2 PM from home with Rev. C. L. Trawin officiating at Bluemont Cemetery. burial under John A. McCabe.
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W. A. Swiger
Luzadder Street
C. L. Trawin
First Baptist Church
Bluemont Cemetery
John A. McCabe
Mystery Woman Identified in Mercer Abduction Case
Mercer Pa April 22 Mrs Boyle alleged wife of James H Boyle abducted Willie Whitla is identified as Helen McDermott of Chicago. Prosecution admits the woman is McDermott. Funds from Chicago supported her defense. a $1000 deposit arrived recently.
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Mercer
Boyle
James H. Boyle
Willie Whitla
Associated Press
Helen McDermott
Chicago
T.C. Cochrane
Stranahan
McDermott
Helen A
Pennsylvania
Sen Teacer
Ohio
Cleveland
Romantic hospital wedding ties grafted lovers
Fairmont West Virginia April 22 Rosa Mesesi and Tony Masick were married at Cook Hospital in a romance enlivened by a grafting procedure on April 16 when 64 square inches of Tony’s skin were taken for Rosa. The couple expects early hospital discharge as relatives Mr and Mrs Stephens of Knotts avenue arrived home from a visit nearby.
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Fairmont
W. Va
Cook Hospital
Rosa Mesesi
Tony Masick
Tony
Mrs. Stephens
Knotts Avenue
Venerable John W Batson Dies in Pruntytown at 87
The community learns of the death of John W Batson of Pruntytown. Born in 1811 in Loudon County Virginia he lived a long useful life. He leaves a widow Eleanor Kunst Batson and children George A Batson Mollie Newton plus grandchildren Miles J Batson Harry and Eleanor Newton. Funeral Friday at 2 PM from the residence with interment in Pruntytown Cemetery.
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John W. Batson
Pruntytown
Batson
Taylor
Mr. Batson
Louden County
Virginia
Mar Tingo
Eleanor Kunst
C. F. W. Kunst
Grafton
Uain
George A. Bateon
Mollie Newton
Miles Jene
Harry
Eleanor Newton
Emory Batson
Flemington
Dolan Is Put Under Bond At Morgantown Appearance
Dolan, linked to the Gladys Wamsley abduction case, appeared with attorney John H. S. Barlow, filed a bond for a coming term, and left for Morgantown after Mrs. Mary Wamsley testified she did not molest her child. Dolan expressed remorse and will remain until court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gladys Wamsley
Thomas J. Dolan
Morgantown
Kingwood
Mary Wemsley
Data
Dolan
Monroe
John H. 8
Barlow
Haf
Gene W. Ford
Efefault
Hawesville
W. Va
Standard Oi Company
Sultan Nay Still Hold On 10 Old Job
Constantinople reports constitutionalist troops enter the capital with Macedonian Gendarmie to police the city while a Young Turks favored cabinet is to be installed. Ten agitators were executed and forty others arrested for undermining loyalty as martial law looms. Abdul Hamid may abdicate in favor of a modern constitutional government with a new sultan to be installed.
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Constantinople
San Stefano
The
Volkan
Washington
Abdul Hamid
Turkey
Curt | Melnitz
Prince Abdul ‘Madjid
Whites House
Cole
Ohio
Ottoman Empire
Melnitz
Lightning Hits Marion Home Near Barnesville
Fairmont April 22 The home of Mr and Mrs Jesse Price near Barnesville was struck by lightning at 630 last evening tearing off the roof wrecking the chimney and damaging furniture. Mrs Price and her baby were in a separate kitchen when the stroke occurred the baby being stunned and momentarily believed dead but recovering with no serious injuries.
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Fairmont
Jesse Price
Barnesville
Compton Shoe Dealer Sacrifices Stock for Health
Harry C. Compton the well known shoe dealer is sacrificing his entire stock due to ill health. The Tra A. Watson Company handles the sale with everything offered at astonishing prices. Compton plans to travel for his health after the sale before returning to the city. The store in the Brinkman block is a noted bargain center during Cleaning Week with fine opportunities.
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Harry C. Compton
Tra A. Watson Company
Evry
Compton
Compton's
Brinkman
Ladies Are Mad Over Church Hat Decree in Fairmont
In Fairmont West Virginia on April 22 the ministerial association released resolutions protesting large hats, notably peach baskets, and urging women to remove headwear in church. Local women vow to boycott services rather than obey pastors’ millinery dictates.
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Fairmont
W. Va
Niagara Falls in Grave Peril As Ice Flood Threatens City
Niagara Falls N Y April 22 with no water in the whirlpool rapids a wall of ice stretches from near the falls to Lewiston endangering the city along the riverbanks. US engineers on scene say moving the ice would be puny. Ice dams threaten Lewiston Youngstown and the suspension bridge with water levels dropping but ice pack remains. Henry Vaughn Hotel at Lewiston abandoned to flood as remains of buildings moved to high ground. Residents hope a warm spell will erode the ice packs and relief may come by nature.
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Niagara Falls
N. Y
Nigara River
Lewiston
United States
Youngstown
Henry Vaughn
Consolidated Telephone Company Earns Prize for Quick Connections
The Consolidated Telephone Company earned praise for rapid telephony connections when the second annual Wheeling trade boomers excursion train arrived. The Wheeling line stayed busy during the train’s brief stop, and local visitor Chub Kimmel from Fairmont wandered through town to visit old friends.
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Consolidated Telephone Company
Wheeling
Consolidated
Were Wedded At Parsonage
A quiet wedding at the Methodist Protestant Parsonage joined Miss Ida May Stansberry of Flemington to Mr. Elmer Nay Matthews of Homestead Pennsylvania. Rev. A W Morrison officiated at noon. The couple departed for Pittsburg via Clarksburg and will reside in Homestead.
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Elmer Roy Matthews
Ida May Stansberry
Morrison
Flemington
Elmer Nay Matthews
Homestead
A. W. Morrison
M. P. Church
Pittsburg
Clarksburg
First Game on Saturday Grafton to Face Wesleyan At Mackin's Field
The season opens Saturday April 24 with Grafton meeting Wesleyan University at Mackin's Field. Grafton’s team has trained unevenly due to wet grounds but players are ready for the game of their lives. Ward Lanham, outfielder for Wesleyan, is noted as a key figure. The locals’ lineup isn’t fixed yet and tomorrow's Sentinel will list probable batting order. Three Grafton players arrived include Bob Bailes Mellvain and Mathers, forming a pool of 23 to select the pennant contenders.
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Tribe of Grafton
Wesleyan University
Mackin's Field
Grafton
Buckhannon Boys
Ward Lanham
Wesleyan
Bobby Bailes
Mellvain
Mathers
Pleasant Home Wedding in Pruntytown
A pleasant wedding was celebrated in Pruntytown on Wastereve at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Cleavenger with close friends present. Arnett Blaine Wyckoff and Rita Murray Gordon pledged their vows before Rev. W. M. Davis in a gentle ceremony. Friends extended warm congratulations and best wishes for the couple.
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Pruntytown
Wastereve
Patten Off 10 Inspect Wheat Crop Outlook
James A Patten bull leader in wheat left Chicago to inspect the crop outlook for July deliveries He travels with an expert to winter wheat regions including Illinois Missouri and faces conflicting reports Banks in Chicago may withhold loans to millers while Patten interests seek funds A bill to criminalize speculation in life necessities gains attention in Springfield
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Chicago
James A. Patten
Commonwealth
Patten
Washington, D. C
Scott
Dr Elbert Jones Purchases West End Home and Lot
Dr Elbert Jones buys a valued residence on W Boyd street in the West end from H A and C Johnson and the adjoining lot from C G Aughr via R M Parrish. He is a well known veterinary surgeon who will make the city his permanent practice base. Charles E Flanagan, once ill on Main street, shows marked improvement and will be about soon.
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Elbert Jones
W. Boyd Street
Messrs. H. A
C. Johnson
C. G. Aughr
R. M. Parrish
Jones
Charles E. Flanagan
Main Street
Memorial Day Funds Sought for Reno Post Observance
Veterans of Reno Post G A R solicit funds to cover Memorial Day expenses with a strong drive led by W P Kinter Thomas Nuzom and Henry Wehn Secretary of State Stuart F Reed will deliver the annual memorial address Observance aims for May 1 3 4 and child plans to draw large turnout from Morgantown Grafton and Parkersburg with West Virginia state encampment delegates urging attendance and national cemetery tribute to the fallen.
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Stuart F. Reed
Veterans of
Reno
War Department
Grafton
Morgantown
Sist Ani
Sentinel
Geals
West Virginia
Parkersburg
W. P. Kinter
Thomas Nuzom
John B. Sandy
Gratton
the Nations
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Knights of Pythias of Grafton
Mrs. Boyle
Sweethea KC
A. M
Bond
Anderson
Nashville
Tenn
D. B. Cooper
Robin Cooper
B. W .Carmack
Hart
Coopers
Carmack
Cooper
Tte
Cartmack
Office of Justice
C. W.monroe
Wamsley
Her
Sultan
Young Turks
Marion
Niagara
Chub Kimmel
Rafton
Wesleyan College
Elks Grounds
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