Love Stronger Than Death In Jersey City Murder Tale
May Muller, a village girl turned Jersey City waitress, stands with Frank Miller as he and others are linked to a deadly botched robbery. Police say she aided Miller during a siege that left two officers dead and another dying, while she shows no remorse and defies authorities.
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Alexander Herman
Jersey City
N. J
Richard Battersby
May Muiler
Middletown
N. Y
New York
May Mushy
Frank Miller
Miller
All House
John Black
Clarence Weir
Harry Otis
Cleveland
May Muller
Black
Weir
Otis
Miler
May Muthr
John Black T
Patrol DE Weir
Grafton May Festival Ends With Sacred Concert
Grafton’s first May Festival closed with a sacred concert at the high school auditorium. About 80 voices formed a large choir under P. B. Kelly, performing The Creation, The Messiah, and The Holy City with solos by Elizabeth Stuck and Dr. Paul Way, plus several duets and choruses. The event drew strong praise as the city’s greatest vocal display, with the chorus expected to remain active under Kelly’s direction.
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G Rafton
High School
Grafton
P. B. Kelly
Hayden
Fandelx
Gounod
Warren R. Good
Mr. Good
Paul Way
Owen
Warden
Alfred TR. Gaul
Holy City
Elizabeth Stuck
Warren
Paul Warden
Glenna Carper Stinnett
Dr. Warden
Anne Remlinger
Romlinger
Florence
Mra
Willam McPudden
Welees
J. Lee Evans
Mr. Evans
Ree
Ivafton
P. TL. Kelly
Nigi Cues
Kell
Auto plunge injures eight near Spencer
Spencer West Virginia May 24 John McKown of Spencer suffered broken bones and possible internal injuries when an automobile went off a 40 foot embankment at Wellford near Clendenenn today. Eight others were less seriously hurt in the crash.
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Spencer
W. Va
John McKown
Wellford
Clendennin
Indictments Publicized by Taylor County Grand Jury
Nine indictments were returned by the Taylor county grand jury and announced by Clerk J. B. Burdette. Five felony charges target A L Swisher a former Baltimore Ohio express messenger accused of embezzling goods from express cars. a large merchandise haul valued over 200 dollars was found at Swisher’s Grafton home and he reportedly confessed. Indictments for perjury were issued against Gus Poson and William Jones, and two misdemeanor indictments were filed against Howard Mayie. The cases proceed to the November circuit court term.
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Taylor County
Gran Jury
Burdette
A. L. Qwisher
Express
Wii0 War l
Baltimore & Ohio
Swisher
Grafton
Rerus
Gus Poson
William Jones
Howard Mayie
Grand Jury Recommends Prosecution Over River Pollution
Taylor county grand jury at the May 1923 term condemned the Tygarts Valley River pollution by unknown offenders and urged prompt prosecution once information is obtained. The resolution calls on the court to record it and notify the Governor, State Game Warden, and other authorities, with publication in the Grafton Daily Sentinel.
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Taylor County
Grand Jury
Tygarts Valley
Grafton
Senti-’ Ingingham, Yoile and Linel
Violators of Traffic Ordinance Brought Before Justices
The county traffic campaign led by Join Proctor continues to target violators of automobile traffic laws in Grafton and Taylor County. Authorities report ongoing enforcement and appearances before local justices to address violations.
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Grafton
Taylor County
Join Proctor
Martinsburg notices and political history reminiscences
Traffic Officer Proctor reports fines paid by offenders including Rufus Holden John Doe Manuel Garcia and Andrew J Curry for violations such as dead tags street car unloading license plate and improper license. A biographical sketch recalls Colonel Walker political ties and past candidates and officials linked to Martinsburg Evening World and Charleston families.
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Justices of the Peace
Rufus Holden
John Doe
Manuel Garcie
Clarksburg
Andrew J. Curry
Man Receives Jail Term For Attempted Marriage Demand
Ray Torson pleaded guilty to carrying a revolver in Fairmont. Justice J L Blocher sentenced him to one year in county jail and a $200 fine plus costs after he attempted to coerce a local girl into marriage at the streetcar station and County Clerk Satterfield’s office. A gun was found in his possession. The defendant cried during sentencing.
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Fairmont
Ray Torson
J. L. Bloucher
Torson
Satterfield
Blocher
Youth Admits Killing Many in Kentucky Mountaintop Clash
A man naming himself Joe Buckley Laurie, 28, formerly of Kirby Knobbs Kentucky, confessed to police that he killed eight revenue officers in a Kentucky mountains clash in April 1908. Laurie's tale, checked by Justice Department agents, claims he was 13 at the time and that he and his brother Charles fled after the slayings, wandering until two years ago after time at sea.
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Washington and Lee University
Martinsburg
Consolidation Coal Company
United States
Charles J. Faulkner
Walker
West Virginia
Alston G. Dayton
Baltimore and
San Francisco
Democrat Inventions
Ajer
Wilson
West Wiremnix
Henry Jady Webb
Jeff Harrison
Atlanta
U.S
Wakker
Gray Silver
The
American Farm Bureau
Thhe Martesburg Evening World
Miss Taylor
Charleston
Hutter
Berkluye County
Los Angeles
Cal
Joe Buckley Laurie
Kirby Knobbs
Kentucky
Department of Justice
Laurie
Charles
Stuart Walker Dies After Stroke In West Virginia
Stuart W. Walker, United States district attorney for the Northern District of West Virginia, died after a stroke. Funeral arrangements set for Saturday at “The Pillars” in Martinsburg. Berkeley County residents and court colleagues mourn his passing.
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United States
Northern
West Virginia
Martinsburg
Wy Va
A.P
Stuart W. Walker
Northern District of
Cot. Walker
Col. Walker
Zeling
Intelligencer
Eeaniane
Stuart W. Walkery
Senator Ladd Warns About Court Menace at Club Talk
Senator Ladd of North Kaxola warned at Los Angies Country Club that the United States Supreme Court is usurping power and must be checked by Congress. He cited growing public discontent and possible constitutional amendments to curb the court, urging cautious action by lawmakers.
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Les
Ladd
North
Kaxola
Los Angies Country Club
United States Supreme Court
Congress
Supreme Court
Supreme Report
Widow of Elijah Waters Left Eleven Children
The estate for sale comes from the widow of Elijah Waters who died years ago. She was mother to eleven children with nine surviving including Rev EK Waters of Grafton a prominent minister and district superintendent of the East District of the West Virginia Conference. She leaves eight grandchildren and forty two great grandchildren.
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Elijah Waters
Rev
Ek, Wt Waters
Grafton
East District
West Virginia
Grard
Youth Killed by Father in Law in Fight Morgantown
Morgantown May 24 A hammer used as the instrument caused the death of Bart Bond 22 after a fight with Charles Chipps 46 who is jailed for murder. The quarrel arose from domestic troubles. Chipps fled with a posse seeking him. eye witnesses Jim Spicer and Marion Dye reported the incident on Forest Avenue. Bond died at the hospital shortly after.
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Morgantown
Bart Bond
la Fight
Charles Chipps
Chipps
Law -and- Poles Investitutivn
Worsoner
Monongalia County
Earl Bond
Amd
Forest Avenue
Cain Chipps
Jim Spicer
Marion Dye
Bond
Chips
Justice of the Peace
The
Aquire
Oklahoma City
Okio
L Paul's Valley
Okla
Intoin Telegraph Company
Mother of Rev Waters Dies at Home at 88
Mary As Waters, mother of Rev Waters, died Tuesday morning at her home on Big Run in Tyler County at age 88 after years of frail health. She remained mentally sharp and was cherished as a devoted figure in the community.
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Waters
Mary As Waters
Tyler County
Mia
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Tygarts Valley River
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Stuart Walker
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