Ten years each for P. C. robbers
Eddie Fay and “Little Dick” Harris pleaded guilty in the U S District Court in Richmond to post office robbery charges totaling over $86,000 in stamps and money. Judge Waddill sentenced both men to ten years in Atlanta penitentiary and fines of $6,000 each, with possible credit for good behavior. prosecutors indicated Uncle Sam may not collect the fines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond
Eddie Fay
Dick” Harris
Waddill
United States District Court
Atlanta
Uncle Sam
Fay
lLdittle Dick
Harris
United States
Bar of Justice
Eddie Pay
Hurd Street
Sawyer Smith
Little Dick
Mr. Smith
Hubert H. Talley
Talley
Harry Smith
Lewis
Eddie
Lite Dick
Hall of Justice
Welock
Laws
Smith
Unnamed Lynchburg Man Finds Kidney Relief with Pills
Erasmus Williams of Dearing Street Lynchburg Virginia describes years of kidney and bladder pain ending after using Deans Kidney Pills. He reports rapid relief and full recovery after a few weeks, purchased locally or by mail order from Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY.
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Erasmus Williams
Dearing St
Lynchburg
Williams
Lynchberg
Dean
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
N. Y
Child Miraculously Survives Burial Illusion in Pelham
Report from Pelham North Carolina recounts a four year old child of Charles Pater son narrowly escaping being buried alive after a funeral casket was opened in the church. The face appeared flushed and warm when touched, the body was removed, and the child remained alive until the next day but never recovered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Danville
Pelham
N. C
Charles Paterson
Three youths in Virginia fall for chicken theft
In Richmond area, Jake Mosby Nat Mosby and Joseph Caneby colored youths were charged in County Court with stealing ten hens from Mr Henley. Jake fled toward Richmond but was caught. Nat and Causby had lighter outcomes. Jake sent to reformatory and Nat placed with guardian to curb future cravings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond
Jake Mosby
Nat Mosby
Joseph Caneby
R. J. Menley
Mosbys
Causby
Slemp faces organized opposition in Ninth District race
In Bristol and Wise county, Democrats mobilize under Henry C. Stuart while Slemp battles insurgent Republicans. Lee county backs Stuart with coal-field money, and Gilliams of Wise mobilize against the Summers-Slemp alliance. Bristol Republicans split, while Stuart plans a statewide push as Slemp fights a hard reelection bid.
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Bristol
Henry C. Stuart
Mr. Stuart
Slemp
G Oo. P
GO BP
L. P. Summers
Love
Mr. Summers
Revenue Service
Stuart
Lee County
W. Bondurant
Evening Journal
Gilliams
Wise County
Paris
Vote three Albert Wolter or you will die headline
A threatening letter read in New York court warned jurors to convict Albert Wolter or face death. The note, sent to juror Wil em G Campbell, named Wolter’s motive in the Lom pol case involving the murder and immolation of fifteen year old Pretty uth Wheeler. The tone sparked sensational reaction as officials including Judge Foster and ADA Frank Moss reported receiving similar letters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Albert Wolter
Wilem G. Campbell
Vornth
Lom Pol
Pretty Uth Wheeler
Jor Campbell
Jedee Poster
Mr. Campbell
Judge Foster
Frank Moss
Eght
Richmond and Henrico Railroad begins work on new line
Two 150 man crews lay tracks through Fifth Street toward Baker Street and Marshall from Eleventh to Fourteenth as 600 tons of rails and 109 pound girders arrive. Concrete is poured under Marshall Street ties while the viaduct starts at Fourteenth. Officials pledge no delays and note $250000 in bank deposits to fund the project.
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Richmond
Richmond and Henrico
Fifth Street
Baker Street
Marshall
Marshall Street
Chesapeake and Ohio
Laurel
Broad Streets
Brook Avenue
Eleventh
Fourteenth
Fourteenth Street
Broad
Fifth
Reuben ©. Burton
Samuel L. Kelley
Read
United Empire Bank
Toronto
Canada
Weighing scales trial delights Willard patrons
At the New Willard hotel in Peacock Alley women tested small platform scales to track weight before and after meals. Mrs Justice Lorton and Mrs Nathan B Scott weighed in while Senator Boise Penrose found the scales refused to weigh him, limited to 200 pounds. Several stout D A R delegates weighed themselves before attending a convention and reported weight loss upon return.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
New Willard
Peacock Alley
Virginia names State Board of Law Examiners
Gov Mann named five initial members Robert M Hughes Norfolk Judge R C Jackson Roanoke Frank T Glasgow Lexington Thomas R Keith Fairfax William B Mclwaine Petersburg The Board will administer Virginia law exams with 10 fee per applicant first test in Roanoke June next in November Board members unpaid and no salary. meetings to organize, elect secretary and prepare questions likely in Roanoke.
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Richmond
Robert M. Hughes
Norfolk
R. C. Jackson
Roanoke
Frank T. Glasgow
Lexington
Thomas R. Keith
Fairfax
William B. Mclwaine
Petersburg
State Board of Law Examiners
Virginia
Law Examining Board
New Judg eship Bill Held Up in House
Washington DC special reports a bill to add a judge for the Federal circuit including Virginia, the Carolinas, Maryland and West Virginia is on the house calendar with no early passage expected. Senate passage was expected, but the bill faced House Judiciary Committee delay and sharp partisan debate led by Representative Webb of North Carolina who disputes the need for extra judges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
D. C
Virginia
Carolinas
Maryland
West Virginia
House
Althowrd
Senate
Ileuse
Webb
North Carolina
Web
Wisbower
Jake Pritceuari
Well
Pritchard
Judge Pritchard
Cake for Tonga King’s Nuptials Draws Auckland Baker’s Skill
A Auckland baker designed a monumental cake for the coming Tonga king’s nuptials. Weighing 500 pounds and eight feet high, panels show the Tongan coat of arms and royal crown with the couple’s initials hidden. The bride’s name remains a secret until the ceremony day.
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George
Tonga
Auckland
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