Rockville assault over will case leaves lawyer critically hurt
In Rockville a violent beating struck attorney Moncure after a court session in a will dispute. Six men including Peytoh Whalen and Joseph Whalen were arrested on warrants, with Moncure hospitalized and the fate of his eyesight in doubt. The incident followed heated testimony and promises of retaliation, prompting community uproar.
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Rockville
Cnse
Rosslyn
Cillon H. King
Montgomery County
Peytoh Whalen
Riff
Montgomery
Joseph
Whitten
Johua Offutt
Peto
Moncure
Viett
Morris Wampler
Morneare
Alexandri
Courrheise
Helen
Plaints
Whalen
Monecure
Mr. Monecure
Whaida Brothers
Mr. Moncure
Mr. Paumpler
Victtm
Gary
Mon
Warren M Hell
Mitchell & Ver
Stenographers
Whelen
Har
Joseph Whalen
Cyre
Broncure
Auvine
Joseph Whrian
Mitchell
Ssea
Sevabal Otha
Worries About Condition Raises Questions In California
Fragments suggest concerns about state conditions on Thursday, mentioning anticipation, a potential special measure, and fears tied to changes in lifestyle. No clear events or entities are fully stated.
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Cago
Tle
Jack Run
Aytough
Will
California
Boxer weighs risks of size over speed in career notes
The boxer fears growing bulky may slow him and endanger speed. He could have booked several bouts in the East for needed training, but argues that boxing there is in decline and purses are insufficient.
Rich Farm Weyanoke suit seeks return to Alvis heirs
In Richmond Virginia a chancery case seeks to recover Weyanoke, a 1000 acre James River estate near the Charles City line, from E A Saunders Jr for the heirs of Robert Alvis. Attor ney William L Royall alleges improper sale notice and failure to include all heirs in proceedings.
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Richmond
Weyanoke
James River
E. A. Saunders, Jr
Robert Alvis
Saunders
William L. Royall
Chancery Court
Charles City
Alvis
K. A. Saunders, Sr
A. Fr. Drewry
Mmenne
Drewry
BA. Sawn- Hers, Jr
Rerall
Cery Court
Fey
Famous Skipper Barr Dies After Short Race
Captain Charles Barr longtime skipper of Reliance and Columbia who defended the Americas Cup died suddenly of heart disease in Southampton. Born in Scotland he moved to the United States in 1887 and later commanded vessels including Jubilee Vigilant Columbia Rainbow and Westward earning fame in major cup races and imperial prizes.
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London
Charles Barr
Reliance
Columbia
Southampton
Cherney
Barr
Atlantic
Scotland
Defender
Cornelius Vanderbilt
Kimperor Williams
Poison Case in Maryland Deepens as Silence Breaks
Cumberland authorities tighten the investigation into a poisoning case linked to Grace Kingmani and possibly two sweethearts. District Attorney Robb of Allegheny County says indictments may come from Washington County’s grand jury in Hagerstown next week. May Blosser, sister of the dead girl, accuses Charlie Twier of bringing poison to the Blosser home and reveals new details as she breaks her silence.
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Cumberland
Wister
Grace Kingmani
Robb
Allegheny County
Sesuic
Grand
Washington County
Hagerstown
Shebh
May Blosser
Twikk
Blosser
Charlie
Twitg
Bitterly OpposeMurphy's Choice in Albany Insurgent Stand
In Albany a bitter division over William F. Sheehan's election persisted as ten insurgents were targeted. Murphy supporters vowed reprisals, while insurgents unified to block all Tammany legislation, threatening a prolonged standoff.
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Albany
N. Y
William F. Sheehan
Sheehan
Charles Fr. Murphy
Murphy
Cunard Liner Tania Sets Transatlantic Record
The Cunard liner Tania docked in London after a rapid New York crossing in four days. Officials cited a record voyage with a nearly flawless transit and an impressive average speed across the ocean.
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London
New York
Featherston Nominated for State Senate in Campbell County
Lionell Featherston, formerly of the Lynchburg House of Delegates, is a candidate for the State Senate representing the Hill City Campbell County district. He is praised as popular and experienced, author of the railroad fire-damage NO bill, reform measures on taxes and tax tickets, and a foe to unnecessary salaries. He garnered support for road improvements and played key roles in major legislative actions in 1908.
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Richmond
Lionell ©. Peatherston
House of Delegates
Lynchburg
State Senate
Hill City
Campbell
Don I. Halsey
John W. Daniel
Kdises
Campbell County
Featherston
Joe Featherston
Fle
Daniel
Virginia
Senate
House
Capitol Square
Plackstone
Fire fiend of Brooklyn 17 year old admits fires
Frederick Burkhardt a seventeen year old delivery boy admitted causing a number of fires in Brooklyn. Police report he is the youngest fire fiend they have dealt with as investigators hold him on charges.
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New York
Frederick Burkhardt
Brooklyn
Burkhardt
Youthful Pyromaniac Confesses Start of Demanding Fires
A youth named Burkhardt admits starting several fires and expresses pleasure in watching fire engines respond. He says a single large blaze would have driven him to quit earlier, noting his interest in fires and the response of firefighting crews.
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Burkhardt
President Faces Nine Charges Against Virginia Safe Deposit Officer
A Virginia grand jury report in Alexandria outlines nine presentments against C. J. Rixey president of the defunct Virginia Safe Deposit and Trust Corporation. Eight accuse false entries totaling 70120.46 and false statements to the State Corporation Commission and Insurance Commissioner. The ninth asserts directors were duped but overruled due to Rixey's control. indictments await February 6 before Commonwealth's Attorney Samuel Gl. Brent.
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Washington, D. C
Grand Jury
Virginia Safe Deposit and Trust Corporation
Corporation Court of
Alexandria
C. J. Rixey
State Corporation Commission
Insurance Commissioner
Rixey
J. Rixeey
Virginia Safe Deposit and Trust Cooperation
C. J. Nixey
Ths
Commonwealth
Samuel Gl Brent
Aviator Hauls Five Passengers on New Flight Record
Roger Sommer carried two passengers Douzy to Romily and back, totaling about thirteen miles. This marks the first six person load ever in an aircraft, with two crew briefly occupying the wing and a 1000 pound biplane including fuel. The flight averaged about 156 feet altitude and did not exceed a low height.
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Paris
Roger Sommer
Douzy
Romily
Sommer
State GOP Committee Defers Virginia Meeting
The Republican State Executive Committee defers its meeting on patronage in Virginia in an effort to restore party harmony. Washington dispatches mention Captain I Branch Johnson and E B Friebus as probable candidates for Collector of Customs for the Norfolk port.
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Norfolk
Virginia
I. Branch Johnson
E. 8. Friebus
Washington
Train wreck injures fifty in Meredith New Hampshire
A passenger train on the White Mountain division of the Boston and Maine Railroad derailed near Meredith NH due to a broken rail. Fifty passengers were injured though none fatally, and crews rushed to assist and clear the scene.
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Meredith
N. H
White Mountain
Boston and Maine Railroad
Ana
Mondeae
Pedestrian Held Up by Footpads on Lombardy Street
Joseph Kelly, visiting Wednesday night, faced two masked men on Lombardy Street between Beverly and Randolph who demanded his money. Kelly cried out, alarm drew help from Charles French and a colleague, but the would be robbers fled as the alert caused a reaction.
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West End
Richmond
Joseph Kelly
Lombardy Street
Beverly
Randolph
Kelly
Charles French
State Department of Agriculture
Governor Mann names delegates to Southern Commercial Congress
Governor Mann selects delegates from Virginia to attend a three day session of the Southern Commercial Congress in Atlanta. Named are I. T. VanPatten Portsmouth W. S. Copeland Newport News H Shoop Suffolk T. B. Heath Petersburg John Freeman Richmond Michels Hawnoke A G Carrington Danville T G Burch Martins Atcher H Williams Wytheville Armistead OC Gordon Staunton W By Agden Covington Harry F Byrd Withehead.
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Richmond
Mann
Southern Commercial Congress
Atlanta
Wythe- Ville
Armistead OC
Sunny
South
Aly
Virginia
Kentucky
Missouri
Taft
Woodrow Wilson
Japanese Request Early Supply Of Books From Harpers
The Harpers receive a polite Japanese request to ship copies of every book on scientific, social or literary subjects upon publication. The note cites Charles A. Conant’s Money and Banking and General Homer Lea’s The Valor of Ignorance as examples of recent works in American literature. A large native bookhouse initiated the order.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Homer Lea
Harpers
Charles A. Conant
One Vote Seated in New Hampshire House Amid Bribery Contention
In Concord New Hampshire the Republican House seated Howard Waldon of Croydon a Democrat elected by one vote after bribery charges were raised. A recount upheld the two seats and the contested result led to petitions and a legislative committee report on unseating Howard. The minority report replaced the majority after viva voce voting.
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Concord
N. H
House of Representatives
Waldon
Howard
Croydon
Legistrative Committee
Dr Flannagan Ends Good Hotels in Valley
Dr Roy K Flannagan chief inspector of the State Board of Health returned to Richmond from a tour of inspection of the hotels in the Valley of Virginia. He notes strong cooperation from hotel proprietors, general compliance with law, and many improvements to serve auto traffic and sanitary standards.
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Richmond
Roy K. Flannagan
State Board of Health
Valley of Virginia
Flannesgan
Valley Pike
Arrest Negro for Running Blind Tiger at Depot in Harrisonburg
Special agent reports Joseph Jackson, a peddler of sandwiches and apples at the depot, indicted by the grand jury for operating a blind tiger business. Jackson posted a thousand dollar bail amid disbelief that a man in poverty could meet it. Trial set for next week as Harrisonburg remains a wet town.
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Harrisonburg
Joseph Jackson
Jackson
Ckson
Isonburg
Jury Deadlock in Mrs Schenk Poison Case at Wheeling
After more than twenty one hours the jury in the Laura Farnsworth Schenk poisoning case stood seven for conviction and five for acquittal. Mrs Schenk remained calm as her husband anxiously awaited news and telephoned for updates from the Criminal Court building.
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Wheeling
W. VA
Laura Farnsworth Schenk
Ate
Herusband
Criminal Court
Jury Deadlock in Schenk Case Deliberations Extended
The Schenk jury reported to Judge Jordan that they are deadlocked on the guilt or innocence of Mrs Laura Farnsworth Schenk who stands accused of attempting to poison her millionaire husband John O Schenk. They were sent back for further deliberation after failing to reach a verdict.
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Wheeling
W. VA
Schenk
Jimice Jordan
Laura Farnsworth Schenk
John Oo. Schenk
Jordan
Plan to hold unified primary for US Senators and General Assembly
The article outlines a Democratic plan for a September primary to choose United States Senators, with all General Assembly members on the ballot this year. It notes potential cost savings if local committees combine the legislative nominating process with the Senate race, and discusses candidate headquarters in Richmond and former hotel sites.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond
State Democratic Committee
United States
General Assembly
Senate
House of Delegates
Richmond Wille Central
Senator Martin
Murphy's Hotel
Harry 81
George Tucker
Judge Mann
Murphy's
Mr. Tucker
Moontague
Ford’s
Swanson
Martin
Pete Lates
Williams Gibbs McAdoo’s Transportation Mastery
The Herald notes Williams Gibbs McAdoo as the foremost master of transportation solutions, transforming comfort for over 200,000 city dwellers. He is described as tirelessly at work from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., devising schemes to ease suburban commutes and enable urban residents to relocate to suburbs.
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Trane Por' Gide
New York
Dey
Williams Gibba McAdoo
Subur
McAdoo
Robert
Blair
4 Herald
Roanors Mo Roano Thirteen Bi Country Award Struction
Fragmentary note reports a local award event in Roanors Missouri. It mentions a school or organization giving a prize or recognition for a project or construction. Names, dates, and exact details are unclear due to damaged text.
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Sherif
Jossian Offutt
BR N. Henderson
George Cnook
Rellikcken
Interval Jrs
Tory Anderson
Wes
Mobile
Mr. Moneure
Ant Om
Institute
RICH
Daniel Grinnan
SMTA
Doan
FR. Frasher
M. D
Fr. Gay
W. Vo
Yworth
Boan
Virginia Spitzer
Buena Vista
Dean
Buento
Foster Mireum Co
Buffalo, N.Y
May
Bok P. Halsey
Howell C. Featherston
Porter
Aviator
America
Japan
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