Smith Murder Case Called In Cumberland Circuit Court
James J. Smith faces a murder charge after the fatal shooting of Frances Smith on the night of the fifteenth. The defense contends insanity.-The jury panel saw several challenges and talismen drawn from a box as Rev. Blejaski spoke with the prisoner. ongoing selection to continue after a noon recess.
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David J .A. Robb
James J. Smith
Gertrude Robinette
Smith
Sear
Messrs
Ylor Smith
W. C. Capper
Frances Smith
W. HL Oh. Beall
Cumberland
George Crump
Raymond Howard
Flintstone
James Sleeman
Vale Sumtmit
George Crouse
Frostburg
Philip G. Showacre
South Cumberlain
John Trey
John E. Macbeth
O. H. Alburth
A. J. Rodenhauser
R. P. Conlehan
John F. Gornell
Owen Cunningham
Chas. G. Dilnes Major
Thomas Taylor
M. . O'Neal
Harricon
Harricon Jbhson. Samuel Hartman, F. W. Knieriem. Hhs, A. Smeltz, Ira R. Twigs
David 3. Harrison
Harry K. Duke
John John Spear
Robert Plasky
Mr. BleJaski
King
Talismen
Fismen
H.R. Dike
Tilisman
G. Stanley Butler
F. W. Kolerem
Anthony Kienhoffer
Charles A. Smeltz
Ch EK. Dilger
Michael FL O'Neil
Dan Hartman
H. W. Daushtrey
P. FL OX Land
Spear
Wiles
Forhtman
Vr. Claybrooke
Twigg
Selma
Hawkins
Carder
Ira
O. NH. Atkuris
Inc
F. Gornall
John Spier
Thos
Ill Treatment At Somerset County Home Cited Inindictment
Five overseers and a steward face criminal negligence charges following alleged mistreatment of inmates at the Somerset County Home. The complaint cites a paralyzed Italian patient kept in filth and maggot-infested conditions, a Berlin case of unconsciousness, an insane patient starved, and a pauper with frostbitten toes left untreated. Resignations followed as the case moves to court.
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Somerset
Somerset County
William Brant
John Rejuia
Shewo
Betar
Josiah Jr. Pixel
William W. Gilbert
Ralph Sanndgrass
Paul
Chas
Pesway
Berlin
Aly
John Gibbon
Charles Benz
White House
Briscow
John Mowry
Rosenbaum
Gunness Murder Fence Suspected After Unearthings
Reports from Indiana indicate that holes and sunken graves near Mrs. Belle Gunness’s properties point to a murder fence operation. Officials believe multiple bodies, possibly six or more, will be excavated as evidence suggests wholesale killings for insurance.
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Holmes Castle
Gunness
Chicago
Smutzer
Old Soldier Found Dead in Newport News Cottage
Horace vo Frist, once at the National Soldiers' Home, was found dead in his Hampton area cottage near Newport News. Apparent suicide with empty laudanum bottles found. body buried after Soldiers Home declined to receive it. Frist, a cripple, had been despondent and lived frugally. State Auditor George D. Ash is auditing county records in Elkton.
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Newport News
Horace Vo Frist
National Soldiers’ Home
Hampton
Frist
Phome
Trotter's Field
Conference Meets Represent 37 Countries at Baltimore
United Press reports the Methodist Episcopal Church general conference gathering in Baltimore with 37 countries represented and over three million members and Sunday school pupils. The event, planned to last a month, may mark a historic shift in church leadership with bishops to be elected and debates on amusement policies while promoting closer social organization. Buist's Prize Medal Garden Seeds advertised by Potomac Hardware Co.
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United Press
Baltimore
Methodist Episcopal Church
Lyete Theatre
John Webley
General Conference
Balthmore
Pld
Slayer of Steunenburg Man Refuses Pardon Request
The condemned man, Orchard, amid contempt from fellow prisoners, declares he would rather die by gallows and urges the Board of Pardons to reject Judge Wood’s request to commute his death sentence to life imprisonment. Prisoners refuse to associate with him, making life in the penitentiary feel worse than death. The board postponed the hearing on the commutation until today.
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Steunenburg Elden
Repulsed the Afghans at Khmer Pass
London reports three hundred killed and many wounded as Sir Wilcox’s British force repulsed Afghan attackers at Khmer Pass. Native Indian troops and English forces showed gallantry, charging up a steep slope while Afghan fighters clashed hand to hand, finally dislodging the force above the Michnikan blockhouse where the fiercest fighting occurred.
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London
Sir Wilccocks
Khmer Pass
Michnikandh
Woman Acquitted After Candor at Yonkers Court
Ella Van Dross, a Black woman, was acquitted in General Sessions on larceny charges after admitting to the single act of stealing $1 from Joseph Ryan of Yonkers. The courtroom audience laughed as she left, and she pledged it would not happen again in a scene noted for candid remarks.
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New York
Ella van Dross
Joseph Ryan
Yonkers
Jude Rasolsky
Ortroom
Look Out For Him Guest Of President At White House
A fragmentary notice describes a man traveling east who plans a visit to Eas- He will work toward serving the sis thought UIVOTA was on yards tighter oi last night for his tern and word direct to New spend two cents before leaving he would stop. He would be guest of President Roosevelt at the White House for days on his way back.
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Bil Menan
Eas
Sis
New
Yor
Sevelt
White House
Reinhars for go carts move near Baltimore street
Reinhars advertise go carts with a price likely two dollars to twenty one at a location on Baltimore Street. The note appears as a compact classified style item possibly from a historic local page.
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Baltimore Street
Bailey's Majority in Texas Delegate Primaries
The 214,536 total votes are reported for the Texas Democratic primary for delegates to the Democratic national convention. The results show a lean toward anti-Hayes factions amid nineteen ties, with final totals reflecting Bailey’s lead in locales across the state.
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Texas
Tex
J. W
Rotary
Local Laws Published by County Commissioners
The supplemental edition of the Times informs readers that the public local laws passed at the current General Assembly session apply only to Winigany County. Citizens should read the official text, published by county authority in compliance with law.
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the Times
Nobe
General Assembly
Wmicgany
Somer Set Inn Fire Destroys Noted New Jersey Resort
A May fire at the Somer Set Inn in Bernardsville Somerset County severely damaged the Sumner resort hotel described as one of the area’s most beautiful. Local reports estimate the blaze caused substantial property loss, with uncertain details about cause and timing under investigation.
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Waited Press
Bernardsville
Somerset Inn
Sumner
Norther New Jersey
Thaw Habeas Corpus Return Contends Insanity
Matteawan Superintendent opposes Pittsburger release and argues Harr K Thaw was insane at confinement and remains so. The habeas corpus filing quotes court remarks on mania depressive insanity likely to recur, while Thaw’s mother visited and he shared lunch with her in the court area.
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Matteawan
Pittsburger
Poughkeepsie
Harr
K. Thaw
Tolaher
Matteawan State Hospital
Toen
Iion
Beief
Thaw
Wm. Th
Yeesterday
Sheriff Chanter
Fire at Exposition Grounds Blamed on Guardsmen
Norfolk reports say Jamestown guardsmen discussed arson that destroyed the Philippine Reservation and Old Time Tavern on Exposition grounds Tuesday night. Arrests named Otters Griands White and Dietriex while investigators probe the case amid claims the fire sparked fears over reduced protection. The Edison Whee trie Co plans a demonstration in scientific lighting at 14 Union Street Thursday at 6 o clock.
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Norfolk
Jamestown Guard
Talk
al Eef
Exposition Grounds
Otters Griands
Dietriex
Edison Whee Trie Co
Union
Myg-T
Why Is He Marooned Anator Rayner Asks Explanation
The piece notes a demand by Senator Rayner for explanation of Colonel William F. Stewart's treatment and assignment to Fort Grant, Arizona, amid references to Roosevelt and historical figures. It mentions a call for a court of inquiry and includes miscellaneous local ad-like lines.
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Anator Rayner
Stewart
Shington
William F. Stewart
Fort Gram
Arizona
Rayner
Maryland
Wiialim Pinkney
United States
Senate
Five alleged tormentors arrested in York township case
A disorderly incident in York County leaves a 16 year old wooer endangered as five alleged tormentors were placed under arrest. The story references a teen from Windsor township and notes ongoing investigations and a brush store location at 31 Baltimore street.
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York
Kerwin S
Oscar Smeltzer
Windsor Township
Sadie Heffner
Woo
Ain Winters
John
Smith and
Bloody County Turmoil Ends in Slayings and Feuds
In Ky s Dark Hollow County a violent feud erupts after a store dispute ends with Sheriff Callahan dead. Spicer confronts Callahan, a knife fight ensues, Wilson Callahan shoots Spicer, then Tom White and Fulgate exchange fire. Nearby, Dan White kills Fulgate in a street attic as Beech Hargis earlier killed his father. Authorities report a cascade of vendetta and bloodshed across the town. Local residents fear continued violence as guns remain in play and tensions flare.
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Jackeun
Greathur
Yesterdas
Ctien
John Ar Crochetta
Callahan
Wilson Callabie
Jackson
Phoalsy Gotts
Dan" White
Fulgate
Providence
Marcum
Hargis
Beech Hargis
Spicer
Spicers
Spier
Wilson
White
Hargis Ster White
Tom” White
Lexington
Cartett
Jim” Marcum
Half Million Welcome Fleet Arrives in San Francisco
San Francisco crowds welcome Admiral Evans fleet as half a million residents from the city Oakland and surrounding counties gather to witness the Pacific and Atlantic fleets entering Golden Gate. Railroads steamers and river craft bring 142 000 visitors while 24 000 local residents join the spectacle. The Eight ship Pacific squadron will meet the Atlantic fleet at Angel Island and proceed to anchorage. Admiral Evans will be ashore after the anchor drops and attend a reception at the Fairmont Hotel.
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San Francisco
Mas Ho Cunsers
Admiral Evans
Nut
Oakland
Berkeley
Maying County
Fer
Golden Gate
Pacific Cruiser
Atlantic Fleet
Angel Island
Te Ila
Admiral Thomas
Fairmont Hotel
Metcalf
Connecticut
Fairmont
Los Angeles
Lawn Mower Sale and Wallpaper Priced Deals
Hardware Co at 273 Liberty Street advertises weekly specials with lawn mowers priced at 2.50 to 3.00 and wall paper discounts claiming the cheapest options. Savings claimed range from 50 cents to 1.50 per room, urging customers to visit for the limited time event.
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Hardware Co
Liberty Street
Real estate pitches flood a wary buyer with vast properties
A talkative seller touts numerous Baltimore area homes for sale including doubles on Pensylvania and Baltimor Aves with 12 to 23 rooms, brick houses on Belvin and Silvani Aves, six to sixteen rooms, and large lots. Prices range from 800 to 4 500 with volumes of additional lots offered.
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Cumberland
Salle
Penssilvania Ave
Ifor
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Brough
Ipoor
Gilbert
Xyal
Lippold’s
Lnst
Maltimore Street
George BR. Ash
Elkion
John W. Young
Buist
the Potomac Hardware Co
India
England
Bailey
Thuyeadas
Jamestown Fire Guard
Lippold’s Drug Store
Baltimore St
Wooer
Lippo
Druxz
Maine
Portland
Yasterday
Salisbury
X. C
National Cemetery
Reinhart
Socarts
Baltimore Str
Tom White
Prnalucer
Rand
J. Geo. Hermann
T.S
Lambert’s
Larsest
Westira Afaryland
San Franciso
Fort Post
Baltimor Ave
Haus
Belvin Street
Ridgley
Silvani Ave
Tanzer
McCleave
Jno
A. Bopp
Centre St
Louis Stein
Chapay A and Morgue
St. Cumberland
Walter Powell & Son Co
Cumberland, MD
Union Transfer & Storage CO
Peter E. Wright
Peoprelar
Mechanee
poAeneen
Suwa
Fisroro
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