Efforts Urged to Spare Claude Allen From Death Penalty
In Lynchburg Virginia nearly 500 residents signed a petition seeking executive clemency for Claude Swanson Allen. Cumberland county citizens passed resolutions urging Governor Mann to halt the death sentence arguing the second trial was punitive. Dr McDaniel says public sentiment is shifting in Allen's favor and a writ of error may be possible to seek justice rather than mercy.
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Lynchburg
Floyd
Claude Allen
George W. M. Daniel
Richmond
Claude Swanson Allen
Cumberland County
George W. McDaniel
W. H. Mann
Commonwealth
Virginia
Cithzens
Cumberland
Claude
McDaniel
Severe Test for Republicans in Senate Loyalty Clash
Washington D C Special an acid test may be applied to the Senate Republicans when the body meets Senator Oliver of Pennsylvania sponsors the idea to make voting to mine the president pro tempore the criterion for classifying Republicans as old line or progressive. If adopted it could yield interesting results as all Progressives oppose Gallinger who is the old line candidate. Illinois deadlock may be broken only by an alliance of Progressives and Democrats or Progressives with Republicans. State contests from Michigan Oregon South Dakota Wyoming show Democratic gains while South Dakota Michigan and Wyoming appear to favor Democrats.
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Washington, D. C
Senate
Oliver
Pennsylvania
uUtis
Gallinger
Michigan
Oregon
South
Tennessee
Wyoming
Indica
South Dakota
Illinois
Woman in disguise on Portland tugfront amid arrest
Mamie Wilson, seventeen, posed as Sammy, a boy, aboard the river tug Alarm for seven weeks. Police say her alleged husband was jailed for trying to force her onto the streets. Engineers and patrolmen investigated. she worked as a roustabout to meet navigation law needs while disguising as a male crew member.
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Portland
Obe
Mamie Wilson
Miller, Sherwood and
Cason
Polie Department
Dalrymple
Charles Delet
Rambo
Sammy
Charles Smith
Stewart
Union Avenue
Russell Street
Sailor Sails £35,000 to Spread Her Religion
A Jersey City woman Miss Anna H. Vree land, fifty seven, a member of the Pentecostal sect, sails aboard a departing liner with a plan to fund religious work. The report notes her address at 147 Grant Avenue and labels her a “Child of Jesus” amid scenes of departure.
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York
Cecilie
Canes
Anna H. Vreeland
Grant Avenue
Jersey City
Child of
Jesus
Pentecostal Cult
Miss Vreeland Sails for India to Found Mission Home
Miss Vreeland travels to Northern India with 35000 to establish a mission home. She is joined by W Bennett and three Boston-based colleagues, E gt man Elizabeth E Yates and Anna H Shepherd. A prayer meeting in the second cabin delays the landing as passengers rush ashore. Reports mention a Jersey City property sale attempt and a court bid to declare Miss Vreeland insane by her nephew Raymond Baylor.
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Miss Vreeland
India
W. Bennett
Seneon
E. = gtman
Elizabeth E. Yates
Anna H. Shepherd
Boston
Jersey City
Raymond Baylor
Grant Avenue
Socialists Party Suffers Defeat in Washington Special
President Samuel Gompers departs for Rochester to attend the AFL convention. Socialist opposition wanes after years of attacks by Milwaukees Vicar Berger, who lost in the Milwaukee election. Gompers also notes Socialist setbacks in Schenectady, New York.
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Washington
D. C
Samuel Gompers
Rochester
N. C
American Federation of Labor
Gompers
Bis
Congress
Vicar Berger
Milwaukee
Berger
Federation
Gouipers
Schenectady
N. Y
Debs Wins Strong Seattle Socialist Vote in Washington
Special vote counts show Debs likely above 40 000 statewide with Anna L Maley around 30 000 for Governor. King County leads with nearly 7 000 Debs votes as early returns come in from Seattle and across Washington.
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Seattle
Wash
Washington
Anna L. Maley
King County
Buffalo hotel guests terrified by small fire
Buffalo New York special report describes Cheltenham Hotel guests fleeing in panic as a small blaze ignited in a second floor linen closet. Dense smoke filled corridors and lobby as patrons rushed from rooms in night attire. firefighters quickly controlled the fire.
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Buffalo
N. Y
Bank Overseen by Insane President in Chicago
Federal officers assumed control of Kirby Savings Bank after William T. Kirby was adjudged insane in county court and placed in Winnetka sanitarium. Cashier D. J. Kirby Jr. was arrested on a charge of operating a confidence scheme as examiners assess the bank’s books and property.
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Chicago
Ill
Kirby Savings Bank
William T. Kirby
Winnetka
Caruso Alibi Efforts in Lawrence Murder Trial
In Salem Massachusetts special session resumed the Ettor Giovannitti and Caruso murder trial over Annie Lopizzi. Testimony from Antonio Di Barcalo described a January 28 visit to Caruso’s Union Street home and hearing three shots while there. Defense probes alibi and rumors of dynamite planted to inflame strike sentiment are noted, with witnesses recalled to address these claims.
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Salem
Mass
Joseph Caruso
Joseph J. Ettor
Arturo Giovannitti
Annie Lopizzi
Lawrence
Antonio di Barcalo
Union Street
Caruso
Carusy
Edward Elley
Archie Adamson
Gilbert Smith
Willam Born
International Woolen Workers
Johnson Worried Over Charges In Federal Bail Fight
Chicago reports Jack Johnson a Federal prisoner held for violating the Mann Act, seeks bail from Judge K M Landis as officials and attorneys press for bond before night. Johnson attacked a photographer during the incident, facing assault charges in Municipal Court with possible district attorney action.
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Chicago
Jack Johnson
K. M. Landin
Jack
United States
Johnson
Edward Weigle
Wilkerson
Lanilis
Body of murdered girl found in mill pond near Georgetown
The body of a young woman, bound and wrapped, was found in a mill pond by Gilbert & Kennett’s wire netting factory at Georgetown. Coroner Bouton and police from nearby towns investigated while efforts to identify the victim continue. the factory owners based in New York.
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Ridgefield. Com
Gilbert & Kennett
Georgetown
K. J. Karlsen
Wilton
Ridgefield
Heading
Norwalk
Bridgeport
Mill Pond
Gilbert & Bennett
Broadway
New York
Daingerfield Legacy Ties Virginia Racing Castleton Stud
Major Foxhall A Daingerfield once lived in Rockingham Virginia and left the state in the 1890s to direct affairs at Castleton Stud owned by James R Keene at Lexington. The article recalls his prominent role in American horse racing tied to family and Castleton.
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W. J. Carter
Foxhall A. Daingerfield
Rockingham
Virginia
Castleton
James R. Keene
Lex
Notable claims on Sotemia and American bloodlines in a Louisville race
A prominent Kentucky authority extols Sotemia winner of the Endurance Stakes at Louisville. The chestnut mare, owned by Mrs. L. A. Livingston, is praised for American breeding and four mile time. The article notes American winners in the race and lists Ellerslie Stud progeny including Inquieta Lace and Garth with Derby-era lineage.
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Ington
Louisaville
Lexington
Louisville
Sotemia
L. A. Livingston
Rancocas Farm
Jobstown
N. J
Racing Commission
Tyler
Onondaga
Saarg
Hlue Grass Delle
Lovahtchee
Saar
Rayon d'Or
Blue Grass Belle
War Dance
Fallet
Planet
Reat
Commission
Winn
Inquieta
Ringling
Exton
Sumptuous
Lace
Isonomy
Agnes
Ellerslie Stud
Charlotteville
Ellerslie
Garth
Belle Fleur
Laurel
Eon
Eolus
Chiming Bells
Uncas
Death by own action shocks Kingston store crowd
A Kingston New York Special reports tragedy as David Lee of Tannersville dies after shooting himself in his home. Witnesses say he used a toe to trigger a shotgun, blasting the top of his head out the window. Mrs Lee and others witnessed the grisly scene after a plea for safety.
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Kingston
N. Y
David Lee
Tannersville
Lackey’s
Offies Yours: Cent to Twelve and One to
A compact item notes a pricing shift with cents and units in unclear shorthand. The fragment hints at a list of price ranges or discounts but lacks full context or concrete items. No further names, dates, or locations are readable to anchor details.
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Tidewater
Erie
Tlon
Norfolk
Lawson & Newton
Clark Sash & Door Corporation
Frank T. Clark
P. A. Starck, Pars
Starck
Stargk
Hote
Senc
P. A. Starck Piano.co
Sa Wabash Ave
Dept
Gloucester
OLD Dominion Steamship CO
Morjack
O. D
Porsemouth
North St
Bay Line
Old Point
Government
Philpot
East River
Williams
Hicks
Diggs
Roane
Ware River
Bailey’s
Hockley
North River
Dixondale
Severn Wharf
Severn River
Government Wharf
Portsmouth
M. m
James River
Berkley
Brandon
MAIN
Norpole
Lmit
Heketee
Main Street
Atlantic Hotel
Company
Ra Rd
Ceperal Minager
Allens
J. M. Vaughan
John A. Booker
Paul Mrae
M'Daniel
Socialists Party
Debs
ALIBI
THE
Bank OF Mathews, Inc
Eurncm
Major Daingerfield
America
Maria West
Pen Brush
Glencoe
Leamington
Worge
George T. Finch
Enfeld
Conn
Leslie
Wilson
M. S. Foster
Sibley Broad
Mathet
C. H
Chespeake Line
Chesapeake
New Queena
Baltimore
City OF Norfolk
Marconi Wireless
Old Point Comfort
Baltmore
Old Dominion 6
Mathews Counties
Chesa Peake
York River Line
West Point
Fork River
Eave West Point
Granby St
Chamberlin
E. J. Chism
N. Chapman
G.P
AGP
Dr. A. M. Marchant
LES SE C. Garnett
Mathews, VA
Mathews
Middlesex
Virginia Agricultural Board
Peeriess Oyster CO
Baltimore, MD
Joyner
Hidgins Hudson
Tudgins
E. Baker &Co
General Merchants
George J. Diggs
Gui-A-Col Med. Co., Incorporated
Portsmouth, YA
G. L. Hall Optical CO
INF
Norfolk, VA
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