State Library notes on Patrick Henry legal history
A fragment discusses a book in the State Library about Patrick Henry covering 5 to 1795 with 128 entries in his own hand. It argues Henry did not practice law, acted as an assistant, and charged low fees. The work, split into two parts, covers 1779 to 1774 in the first and 1771 prevalence, with many curious entries.
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Patrick Henry
Thomas
Jefferson
Elienta
Isham
Richard
Dougton Ehitlings
Gin Will Live to Stand Trial
Special report states Joseph G a young financier linked to a scheme will stand trial at Bellevue for alleged operation involving the Washington Savings Bank fund. Indicted for purportedly stealing eighty nine thousand dollars as he faces arraignment in court.
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Gin
Joseph G
Hhis
Bellevue
Washington Savings Bank
Prisoner under guard as DA pushes new indictments
District Attorney Nott orders close guard at bedside to prevent self harm while Robin weakly improves in hospital. Attorney Whitman away. Nott leads investigation into alleged bank fund speculations. January grand jury expected to review evidence before court appearance.
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Fom
Bevera
Asit
Nott
Robin
Northern Bank of New York
Washington Savings Bank
Whitman
Explosion at Casino Beach Kills Two Men
A dynamite blast during excavation near the Astoria Heat and Power plant at Casino Beach injures four others. Ernest Smith is killed, and William Jackson of Jersey City dies from blast injuries.
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New York
Toria Heat and Power Company
Casino Beach
Ln 1
Ernest Smith
William Jackson
Jersey City
Beer Lamp sermon lights up liquor debate in church
In Washington the Rev BE Taylor of Boston used a beer lamp demonstration at Memorial United Brethren Church to argue beer is an alcoholic beverage. He poured beer, struck a match, and lit the flame as church lights dimmed for ten minutes while he denounced demon rum.
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Washington
Taylor
Boston
Memorial United Brethren Church
Mrs Hanbury Robbed of $26,000 Diamond Brooch
San Francisco report states Mrs David T Hanbury widow of an English millionaire was robbed of a $26,000 diamond brooch by a thief who concealed himself in her Vallejo home while she was away.
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San Francisco
David T. Hanbury
Vallejo
Husband Kills Wife and Girl in Baltimore Tragedy
In Baltimore at 2417 Eastayette Avenue special-wi liam Strickler shot and killed his wife and nineteen-year-old step daughter El Kite before shooting himself in the temple. The dead girl was Mrs Strickler's daughter from a former marriage. Strickler, a fireman, had argued with his wife after she chided him for wearing fine clothes to work. He was drinking and returned home with several beer bottles before the fatal confrontation. Relatives feared an attack. the two surviving children hid in another room as the tragedy unfolded.
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Baltimore
Wiliam
Strickler
el Kite
Eastayette Avenue
Kula
Eula
Virginia woman and daughter killed in Baltimore case
Came from Virginia to Harrisonburg. Mrs. William Strickler formerly Mrs. Kite and her daughter Eula, killed yesterday in Baltimore by Strickler. They were from Page county and had lived here about a year. Mrs. Strickler was a dressmaker. They left for Baltimore in March.
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Virginia
Harrisonburg
William Strickler
Kite
Eula
Baltimore
Strickler
Page County
Foreman Philip Mitchell Dies in Christmas Fire
News from Richmond reports the Christmas night death of Philip Mitchell in his Powhatan county home. No witnesses. Mitchell, foreman at A Sayles and Sons sawmill, was missing Monday until a messenger found the burning house and charred remains. Sayles identified the body by watch knife and keys found nearby.
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Richmond
Philip Mitchell
Powhatan
King William
Mitchell
A. Sayles & Sons
Sayles
Coroner Probes Death in Destructive Fire
Fragmentary OCR notes indicate a coroner investigates a death linked to a fire that caused extensive damage. Details on identity or cause remain unclear in the readable text.
Monitor salvage opens under Merritt and Chapman contract
The Merritt and Chapman Derrick and Wrecking Company, awarded the contract to raise the sunken Monitor at Norfolk, begins work after its damage from earlier explosive tests. If delivered to the Norfolk navy yard, the government will pay $23,000.
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Norfolk, VA
Merritt and Chapman Derrick and Wrecking Company
Norfolk Navy Yard
Rebels Move On Tegucigalpa As Puerto Cortes Falls
A rebel column led by Lee Christmas and General Bonilla advances on Tegucigalpa from Puerto Cortes with about 2000 troops including Americans and Nicaraguans. Telegraphs cut, Davila regime fate uncertain, US may assume financial duties if Davila falls.
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New Orleans
Revolutionary Army
Honduras
Puerto Cortez
Tecuigalpa
Lee Christmas
Bonilla
Tegucigalpa
Puerto Cortes
Christmas
Bonila
Davila
United States
Zelaya
Nicaragua
JAPANESE SPY INTEREST IN PHILIPPINES ALERTS OFFICIALS
Washington reports that Japanese agents in Manila have secured maps and harbor fortifications and may be seeking detailed information on the Philippines. Officials Villamora and Reyes testify to a concerted effort to obtain data on Manila and Corregidor amid the Friar lands inquiry.
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Washington, D. C
Spc
Tanta Islands
Manila
Villamora
Philippine Islands
Ponciano Reyes
Bureau of Justice
S Ae
Philppines
United States
Philippines
Haror
Corregidor
M. Villamora
Meredith, U S Commissioner, Found Dead in Staunton
United States Commissioner William L Meredith was found dead in bed at his daughter's Staunton home. He was over eighty, a native of England, noted for a romantic career and picturesque character. Appointed a decade ago to the Staunton district, he served efficiently.
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Meredith
Deal Staunton, VA
United States
William L. Meredith
England
Deaths in Aviation Tragedy Hoxsey and Johnstone
Arch Hoxsey holder of the altitude record for an aeroplane was killed in Los Angeles when his craft fell 225 feet. Shortly before, John B. Molsant died in New Orleans after being pitched from his machine. Wright brothers involved in investigation as speculation swirls over looping the loop.
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Los Angeles
Cal
Arch Hoxsey
John B. Molsant
New Orleans
Wright
Ralph Johnstone
Hoxsey
Wright Brothers
Wilbur Wright
Johnstone
Denver
Wrights End Aviation Meet After Hoxsey Death
The aviation tournament ends early today following the death of aviator Hoxsey. Wilbur and Orville Wright order strict limits on fancy flying and vow to support Hoxsey’s family. Hubert Latham and M. Latham reflect on risks and progress, noting aviation must risk danger to advance and predicting safer strides in 1911.
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Hoxsey
Wilbur
Orville Wright
Roy Knabenshue
Wright Flyers
Wilbur Wright
Wright
Pasadena
Knabenshue
Wrights
Wright Brothers
M. Latham
Five Men Injured by Falling Girder in Danville
Five workers were hurt Saturday when a massive girder toppled from a second story of a Star Laundry building under construction in Danville Virginia. Two men were seriously injured while three others had lesser injuries.
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Danville
Spe
Governor embraces railway to Urbanna as public duty
Governor Mann expresses no personal financial stake in a proposed rail line from Richmond to Urbanna and the peninsula. He says he supports the project as a state duty to benefit the city of Richmond and the broader commonwealth by providing rapid transport and connecting people with the rest of Virginia.
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Richmond
Pial
Urbanna
Peninsula
Mann Toy
Blankenship Granted Pardon After Short Prison Term
A prisoner named Blankenship, sentenced to eighteen years for a Buchanan County murder, was released from the State Prison on Saturday. He fought in a shooting affray, was wounded, and his adversary died. Having served two and a half years, with a good record and deteriorating health, the governor ordered his discharge after determining he had been sufficiently punished.
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Blankenship
Buchanan County
State Farm
Parthia Mutiny Tale Reveals Oceanic Authority
On the Parthia, passengers contend with Captain Myers as a boiler failure leaves the ship adrift. A mutinous mood grows among passengers, while Jonas Hampstead's old fashioned faith contrasts with modern doubt. The crew and guests clash over safety, leadership, and a distant rescue.
Mutiny and Mercy Aboard the Parthia in the Pacific
The narrative recounts a mutiny on the Parthia, captain Myers and missionary Hampstead clashing over authority. Mutineers, wrecked by hunger and fear, surrender to Hampstead’s stern leadership as Myers wrestles with guilt. In Seattle, their moral reckoning ends with prayers and a final, shared act of necessity to save 300 lives.
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Parthia
Myers
Armenia
Seattle
Puget Sound
Washington
Missionary
Hampstead
Debeelion
Stepa
Sertereg
Saacre
The
Aelion
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