Harris and Fay Off to Atlanta
Eddie Fay and Richard Harris were convicted of robbing the Richmond post office of 87000 in stamps and money and sentenced to ten years each in the Atlanta federal penitentiary. Guarded en route, they left Richmond at 1 18 this afternoon. Reports from the scene describe tense exchanges with reporters and officials, with Fay and Harris irritable and uncooperative. Detective Ed Evans and Sheriff Kemp provided context on public reaction and the ongoing mystery of missing stamp loot.
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Norfolk Council Uphheld by Judge in Quarantine Board Case
Judge McLemore ruled the mayoral election of Meth Tyler by Norfolk city councils to replace Dr. Herbert M. Nash on the quarantine board was legal. Removal of Nash faced opposition from commercial interests who argued his ouster stemmed from opposition to an inspection fee collected by the quarantine officer scheduled by the Democratic City Committee.
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Albert Wolter Found Guilty in Swift New York Murder Trial
Albert Wolter, nineteen, was found guilty of murdering Ruth Wheeler after a three hour jury deliberation, the swiftest murder trial in New York history. The case spanned twenty eight days from March 24 to April 22, with a stay requested but denied and the defendant under doubled guard awaiting potential execution. In Norfolk, Virginia, the Lorrain Hotel on Granby and Tazewell Streets was sold to a syndicate led by L. Nusbaum & Co., with plans to rearrange dining rooms and alter operations.
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Elegant Passenger Steamers Columbia and Augusta
Baltimore steamship line advertises daily departures to Old Point Comfort and Norfolk with connections to rail lines south. Through tickets and baggage handling available from city offices and agents in Baltimore.
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Bangor Billy Convicted of Murder in Brooklyn
William Barnes known as Bangor Billy was found guilty of murder in the first degree by County Judge Dike in Brooklyn. He killed John T. Leonard, a former confederate informant, at Leonard’s home after Leonard aided Federal authorities in exposing the gang. Sentencing to follow Monday.
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Vaudeville Top-Liners Impress Niagara Falls Visitor
A lively exchange notes that even a famed figure accustomed to top vaudeville acts remains unfazed by Niagara Falls. The speaker counters that the grand spectacle does not overwhelm someone who regularly witnesses headline performers.
Post Office Robsens Sape in Penitentiary Richmond VA
Special Marshal Smithers received a telegram reporting Fay Harris and others reached Atlanta safely. The attempt to dynamite the train failed, ending any escape plan. Fay Harris and associates, including Morse, are held in the Federal penitentiary, with no successful getaway.
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United States
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Atlanta
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Harris
Eddie Fay
Jack Sheppard
Federal Penitentiary
Morse
Vessel Wrecked Off Lake Michigan Beach in Severe Gale
The Speet ial steamer Iowa, a large Goodrich passenger boat, was driven ashore four miles south of Karine Wisconsin amid one of the region s worst gales in years. Relief was sent by Wireless S S calls as tugs from Chicago Racine and Milwaukee raced to assist. The Iowa carried 57 aboard including 32 crew. others on lakes were also tossed about with several vessels losing course or seeking refuge in ports.
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Goodrich Lines
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Reat Heights
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Directors Are Held Responsible For Deposits
Norfolk Virginia special report on Judge Hanckel reversing a prior ruling. The judge now allows depositors to sue the estates of dead directors of the Traders and Truckers Bank for losses from the bank's failure. Defendants appealed, arguing only receivers may sue and that depositors lack standing.
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