Breeches Leg at Issue in Virginia Court of Appeals
In Richmond a man named Charles Fountain faces a ten year penitentiary term after the Virginia Court of Appeals refused a writ of error over a breeches leg used as evidence in his murder case. The 1909 death of Barney Bunch near Zion Station led to Fountain’s conviction. witnesses described bloodstains on his overalls and his defense questioned corpus delicti. The Roanoke Times notes the case and critiques labor tensions tied to broader civic unrest.
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Richmond girl under arrest for petit larceny
Ethel Payne, a 14 year old girl from Richmond, is in custody after entering the home of R W Jones on North Harvie Street and stealing a purse containing stamps and thirty seven cents. She admits to similar burglaries across Laurel and Harvie streets, while her parents recently moved from Louisville, Kentucky. Officer Belton had been seeking the child in the West End.
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John Payne
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West End
Labor Day Militia Event Planned at Richmond Fairgrounds
Labor Day preparations in Richmond include a late mock battle of militia at the fairgrounds to draw a crowd and ensure success. Officials hope the militia turnout will be strong and perform fully to foster cordial relations between organized labor and the militia.
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Fairgrounds
Revolt in Honduras Sparks U S Protection Request
A Ceiba cablegram reports revolt across Honduras with Americans near Tegucigalpa seeking protection at the U S Consulate. Rebel forces approach the capital as the Italian Consulate is attacked and an Italian warship is said to be called. In Washington, Uncle Sam explains flea control methods using kerosene and other agents after Health Service tests.
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Reward Offered for Restelli Capture in Quincy Case
In Quincy Massachusetts a reward of 500 dollars for the capture dead or alive of Louis Restelli was posted by Charles H Hardwick son of the man killed in last Fridays wholesale shooting Hardwick may increase the reward to 599 dollars for Restelli s dead body If Restelli is alive authorities search quarry holes around the city suspecting a possible drowning as quarrymen dynamite water filled pits to flush out any clue
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Miss Clarke and J Harvey Wood Marry After Chaotic Rumor Plot
In New York on Wednesday J Harvey Wood a real estate executive and Miss Modjeska Clarke wed after a tangled sequence of rumor and misdirection. They were married at Fifth Avenue Presbyterian Church with army officers present and later dined in Staten Island before a hush hush Atlantic City trip.
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Racing in New York in Hands of Stewards
The fate of New York racing rests with the Jockey Club stewards meeting at Saratoga. Expected notice will declare state tracks closed for good on September 1 as the Agnew-Perkinge law takes effect, while powerful interests plan a possible spring resumption under improved terms.
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Dead Man's Curve claims life of Loretta Drewitt
New York report recounts Loretta Drewitt, 24, of Laurel Hill, killed Tuesday night by a Long Island Rail Road engine near Dead Man's Curve. Police moved to block track use hours too late, after public notices urged safer behavior amid prior accident complaints and moristrate fines.
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Staunton Troops Up In Arms Over Pay Delay
Staunton Virginia military circles protest a protracted delay by the paymaster general in sending state pay for Gettysburg service. Officers and enlisted men fault delays in pay rolls and question cash versus check payments. Adjutant General Sale is pushing to resolve the issue. a letter promises payment before week’s end.
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Gettysburg
Consolvo
Flest Regiment
Sale
Indictments Against United Wireless Telegraph Officials
New York special report says a Federal grand jury finished its inquiry into United Wireless Telegraph Company methods and returned indictments against top officials for using the mails to defraud stockholders. Indictments reportedly will name several company executives and outline charges.
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New York
Federal Grand Jury
United Wireless Telegraph Company
Federal
Chesapeake Steamship Line Advertises Elegant Passenger Rivers
The Chesapeake Steamship Company runs elegant steamers Columbia Augusta and Atlanta from Baltimore to Old Point Comfort Norfolk Gloucester Point and West Point Richmond with connections to rail lines. Through tickets and reserved state rooms available at city ticket offices and agents on East Baltimore Street and nearby locations in Baltimore Maryland.
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Presented to Judge Hough to the criminal branch
A brief filing directed to Judge Hough of the criminal division of the United States Circuit Court. The document indicates the case is before the federal court and relates to criminal proceedings.
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Criminal Branch
United States Circuit Court
Aliens Admitted In Year End June 30
Washington D C special release reports 1 041 670 aliens admitted to the United States during the year ending June 30 with Southern Italy sending 132 000 Germany 71 330 Poland 128 348 Ireland 28 382 Spain 5 236 Scandinavia 62 037 England 53 498 France 21 107.
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Pittsburg Phones Banned For Personal Calls By Mayor
Mayor W A Magee issues city order to department heads banning personal calls on city telephones. About 12000 dollars spent annually on tolls for employes spoons over lines. Husbands barred from calling wives during work hours or lunch. Centrals to report violations or risk dismissal. may disconnect any line used for noncity business.
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Ayor W. A. Magee
Husban
Three Negroes Held For Robbing Bank in Virginia
In Suffolk Virginia John Brooks Dick Cousins and John Walker were held for grand jury after a preliminary hearing over the Bank of South Hill robbery in Mecklenburg county. A fourth suspect awaits hearing. On July 20 they robbed a clerk then entered the vault but could not open the time lock, taking $20 from the clerk.
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John Brooks
Dick Cousins
John Walker
South Hill
Mecklenburg County
Crand
McNeal Nominated for Governor in Oklahoma Primaries
Special from Guthrie Oklahoma reports J We McNeal nominated for Governor in the Republican primaries. Uncertain majority, late night doubts linger while Croce leads Murray in a close Democratic contest. Congressional races: McGuire Morgan Creager Republican nominees in First to Third. Carter Ferriss Democratic in Fourth and Fifth. Voters approve the grandfather clause by 10 000 to 15 000 votes.
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Okla
J. We. McNeal
Oklahoma
T. M. Fern
Fields
Jones
W. H. Murray
Lee Croce
Ar@more
Croce
GB. S. McGuire
Dick Morgan
C. E. Creager
Charles Carter
Scott Ferriss
Prohibition and Evangelical Assembly Opens at Purcellville
Leesburg reports the thirty third annual assembly of the Prohibition and Evangelical Association of Loudoun county opened on its Purcellville grounds. The eight day event features leading chautauqua speakers and entertainers with Sunday school day on opening, then prohibition days led by Rev. Dr. Samuel Gray and Colonel George W. Bain. Governor Mann will attend on patriotic day August 10.
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Prohibition and Evangelical Association of
Loudoun County
Purcellville
Or. Samuel Gray
George W. Bain
Mann Wills
Virginia Has Produced Greater Men Than Robert E Lee
Petersburg Inde Zeitung reports a bold claim that Virginia produced more accomplished men than Robert E Lee. The item presents a provocative comparative statement as a historical anecdote from a 19th or early 20th century source.
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Robert E. Lee
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Petersburg
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